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AerospaceItalian ENAC: DG visits Virgin Galactic's suborbital flight development center
Institutional commitments for Alexander D'Orsogna in the USA this week
Institutional commitments of the ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Director General Alexander D’Orsogna in the United States where, this week, he visited the design and engineering center of Virgin G... more
AerospaceReturn to Earth for Crew-10: NASA live coverage scheduled for undocking and splashdown
Historic milestone for the Commercial Crew program: splashdown will take place off the coast of California
NASA (the American space agency) and SpaceX are preparing to broadcast live the return to Earth of the Crew-10 mission, which will mark the first splashdown of a Commercial Crew program crew off the coast... more
AerospaceNASA Astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore Retires
After 25 years from US agency, four spacecraft and 464 days in space
After 25 years at NASA, flying in four different spacecraft, accumulating 464 days in space, astronaut and test pilot Butch Wilmore has retired from the US space agency.The Tennessee native earned a bachelor’s a... more
AccidentsGhana, military helicopter crashes: 8 dead, including two ministers
The Harbin Z-9 of the Air Force was heading to an event against illegal mining /VIDEO
Among the victims are the holders of the ministries of Defense (Edward Omane Boamah) and Environment (Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed). President Mahama declares three days of national mourning more
AirportsAci Europe: passenger traffic up +4.5% in first half of 2025
Freight and aircraft movements - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for the month of June, second quarter (Q2) and the first half (H1) of 2025.Passenger traffic across the European airport network... more
AirlinesQantas appoints new Regional Managing Director
For UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa
Qantas announced today the appointment of Darsh Chapman as the new Regional General Manager for the United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, with the position set to begin in August 2025. She... more
Civil aviationItalian Farnesina: first technical meeting of tariffs Task Force
With Italian companies and businesses
It remains operational for specific queries and reserves the right to convene further meetings regularly or in response to significant developments more
AirportsIATA launches 2024 World Air Transport Statistics report
About classes, airport pairs, used aircraft and passenger countries
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) with comprehensive statistical data for 2024. Updated annually with data... more
AirlinesLufthansa Airlines: change in top management from September
Two Hub Managers one for Frankfurt and other for Munich
On September 1, 2025, Francesco Sciortino will join the Executive Board of Lufthansa Airlines and take over responsibility as Hub Manager for Frankfurt. He will also become Accountable Manager for the... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: passenger growth slows in June
Regional breakdown, international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights:Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up... more
AirportsLiquids in hand luggage at Milan airports: the note issued by Sea
It will once again be possible to transport up to two liters per individual container
Following the new provisions by the European Commission, Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels (LAGs) in containers up to 2 liters per single bottle can once again be carried in hand luggage at Milan-Linate and... more
Civil defenseWildfires in Greece: two aircraft departed from Italy
In addition to representatives from the Civil Protection Department and the Fire Brigade
Following the request for firefighting support received by the Emergency Response Coordination Centre in Brussels from the Greek authorities, the Italian Government, through the Civil Defence Department... more
AirportsEurope’s airports issue stark warning, calling for urgent EU action on testing and certification of aviation security equipment
ACI EUROPE raised serious concerns and denounced structural shortcomings in the current regime
ACI EUROPE welcomed today the long‑awaited and overdue decision by the EU to lift the 100ml restriction to the carriage of Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs) in cabin bags for all flights departing from E... more
AerospaceTAS-ASI: signed contract to develop the first human outpost on the lunar surface
To perform the preliminary design phase, including development of technologies
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to perform the preliminary design phase, including development... more
Civil aviationItalian Enac: DG D'Orsogna visits Airbus headquarters in Toulouse
It continued at the Final Assembly Line of the A-350 aircraft
Institutional visit of the Director General of Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Alexander D’Orsogna and Deputy Director General Fabio Nicolai at the Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France, where t... more
IndustryELT Group and L3Harris to establish Multi-Sensor test facility in Italy
For commercial, military and government programs
L3Harris Technologies has partnered with ELT Group, the Italian global reference in electromagnetic spectrum operations, to establish a multi-sensor test facility for commercial, military and government... more
AirlinesFurther expansion of transatlantic alliance effective from August
Swiss WorldCargo strengthens agreement between Lufthansa Cargo and United Cargo
Swiss WorldCargo’s entry into Lufthansa Cargo’s and United Cargo’s joint business agreement has been announced today. It will provide cargo customers with more flexibility and transportation options, thank... more
Civil aviationBoeing: demand for nearly 2,4 million new aircraft pilots, technicians and cabin crew
The company projects a request at global level for next 20 years
The presentation of the annual 20 year forecast at "EAA AirVenture" Oshkosh (July 21-27) more
Civil aviationItalian Minister Crosetto meets with a NATO Parliamentary Assembly delegation
"The recent appointment of Benedetta Berti to the post of Secretary General is a great satisfaction for Italy"
Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto met President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Marcos Perestrello and a delegation of the Assembly, including President of the Italian Delegation, the Hon. Lorenzo... more
AccidentsBase jumper Felix Baumgartner loses his life
He was reportedly taken ill while flying a motorized paraglider - VIDEO
Austrian base jumper and parachutist Felix Baumgartner, 56, lost his life yesterday in an accident around 4 pm. He was vacationing with his wife in Porto Sant'Elpidio (Fermo) and was flying a motorized... more
AirlinesGulf Air announces services to New York-"JFK"
During the visit by the Prince to Washington
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced during the official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Washington,... more
AirlinesFreight Transport. AIA Cargo CEO changes
The Italian Giuseppe Tarantini replaces the resigning Mark Andrew
Giuseppe Tarantini has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Aia Cargo, the operational arm of Airbridge International Agencies Group. Tarantini, whose appointment has been effective since... more
AirportsItalian Farnesina: airplane with humanitarian aid to Myanmar
Following the devastating earthquake that struck the country in March
A plane operated by the Italian Cooperation and carrying humanitarian relief supplies for the civilian population of Myanmar landed yesterday morning in Yangon.The shipment, arranged by the Italian Ministry... more
AerospaceThe cosmonauts of the Ax-4 mission return to Earth
Successful landing after 20 days on the ISS. The highlights of the Ignis mission by Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski
The successful landing marked the conclusion of a mission that not only advanced science but also deepened international collaboration and inspired public engagement in space exploration, reads a statement... more
Civil aviationMessage by the Head of Italian State Mattarella to President Macron
On the occasion today of the national holiday of France
The Head of the Italian State, Sergio Mattarella, sent the following message to the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron:"On the occasion of the national holiday, I am pleased to extend to... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo launches development of VR training for aircraft loading supervisors
Carrier continues to drive forward digitalisation projects within the industry
The rollout of the first module of it is scheduled for October 2025 more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: Francesco Gaetani head of EASA flight standards directorate
The Authority congratulates the appointment of an Italian as leader of a strategic organization
He will assume the new position starting from October 1, 2025 more
IndustryAirbus to train cybersecurity experts for the French Ministry of the Armed Forces
The eight-year contract covers development, production and operational maintenance
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has signed with Airbus Defence and Space and launched a framework contract for the training and education of all cybersecurity experts at the Ministry... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport returns to growth in 2Q2025
Around 5.8 million passengers travel via FRA in June
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed approximately 5.8 million passengers in June 2025, an increase of 2.9 percent compared to the same month last year. This year’s June figures received an additional boost f... more
Civil aviationNBAA welcomes Senate confirmation of Bedford to lead the FAA
He is a longtime pilot with decades of experience at regional carriers
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen yesterday welcomed US Senate confirmation of Bryan Bedford as the next permanent administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration... more
AerospaceSean Duffy is the new interim NASA administrator
Trump's nomination to replace Isaacman, close to Musk
President Donald Trump announced this morning on his "Truth" platform the nomination of transportation secretary Sean Duffy as acting Nasa administrator. "Sean is doing an extraordinary job managing our... more
Civil aviationChange of CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft Division
From January 1st, 2026, it will be Lars Wagner, succeeding Christian Scherer
Lars Wagner, currently CEO of Mtu Aero Engines based in Munich, will join the executive committee of Airbus and succeed Christian Scherer as CEO of the Commercial Aircraft Division, starting January 1st,... more
AccidentsA 24-year-old girl dies after being hit by an Suv driven by the wife of Lufthansa's CEO
Vivian Alexandra Spohr is now under investigation for road homicide by the Tempio Pausania prosecutor's office
Gaia Costa, a 24-year-old girl, died after being hit by an Suv while crossing a pedestrian crossing in Porto Cervo, in Sardinia. The driver of the Bmw X5 was Vivian Alexandra Spohr, a 51-year-old German... more
AerospaceItaly-Norway. Urso meets Minister Myrseth
Enhanced cooperation on space
Bilateral economic relations, foreign direct investments, cooperation in the critical raw materials sector and the space economy: these were the key topics at the meeting held at Palazzo Piacentini in... more
AerospaceSpace: Italian Minister Urso meets with ESA Director General Aschbacher
Italy as a key player in Europe; focus on the Upcoming European Space Agency Ministerial Meeting
The Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, as well as the Delegated Authority for Space and Aerospace Policies, Adolfo Urso, met at Palazzo Piacentini with the Director General of the European Space... more
AerospaceItalian Minister Crosetto receives the Director General of ESA
Meeting follows that one at Paris-Le Bourget in mid-June
The Italian Minister of Defence, Guido Crosetto, received this morning the Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA), Josef Aschbacher, to whom he reiterated Italy’s strong commitment to strengthening E... more
DefenseGCAP Program: Italy-Japan-UK virtual meeting
Three points confirmed; announcement on JV launch last June
On July 7, 2025, the Italian Minister of Defence Guido Crosetto, his Japanese counterpart Nakatani Gen, and the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Defence John Healey took part in a videoconference m... more
AirportsRussia, former Transport Minister Starovoit found dead
He was removed from office this morning. The suicide hypothesis seems weak to Western analysts
The alleged suicide of former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit, 52, who was fired this morning, was reported today. According to local media, the man's body was found in Odintsovo, west of Moscow,... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Strikes next Thursday, on July 10, in Italy
There are a total of eleven, plus a protest on Friday the 11th
The Mit (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) has published the strike schedule planned for next Thursday, July 10, in the air transport sector.In detail, the protests concern:Flai Transport... more
AirportsAci Europe: passenger traffic showed continued resilience in May
And a significant drop in freight sector - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for May 2025, revealing continued disparities in passenger traffic performance across the European airport market, as well as... more
DefenseUkraine strengthens air defense with the US, and military production with Denmark
They discussed it with Zelensky and Trump, as well as the co-production of drones...
...while Copenhagen opens its doors to the Ukrainian defense industry for the joint production of armaments more
AirlinesWizz Air operations affected by French air traffic controllers strike
The statement issued by the carrier regarding the ongoing protest
Wizz Air informs its passengers and the general public that the "Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) strike in France, an event beyond our control, is currently causing disruptions to flight operations throughout... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space on Quantum communications by satellite
A new experimental phase launched
SpeQtral and Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), today announced the signing of a new collaboration agreement, extending their strategic partnership... more
Civil defenseItaly and France joins forces to fight forest fires
The mission is part of the UCPM
Italian firefighters and volunteers from the forest firefighting corps of the Piedmont Region have been deployed to southern France to assist French civil protection in combating forest fires during the... more
Civil aviationPiaggio Aerospace: Giovanni Tomassini new CEO
He joined industry in 2009
The Board of Directors of Baykar Piaggio Aerospace SpA – the new company to which the business complexes of Piaggio Aero and Piaggio Aviation under extraordinary administration have been transferred –... more
Civil aviationFincantieri Marine Group appoints new CEO
It is George A. Moutafis effective from July 1st, 2025
Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG), the US subsidiary of Fincantieri –one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups and a global leader in the construction of highly complex vessels– announces the appointment of Ge... more
AirportsVenice Airport: expansion works continue on the passenger terminal on the northern side of the airfield
The intervention is part of the modular extension project of the terminal building, based on the progressive development of traffic.
With the installation of the double-pitched roof covering, the expansion works of the passenger terminal at Venice Airport, the third largest intercontinental hub in Italy, have entered a crucial phase.The... more
AerospaceBoeing names Stephen Parker as CEO of its Defense, Space & Security
He has 37 years of experience in the giant
Boeing today announced Stephen (Steve) Parker as President and Chief Executive Officer of its Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business, effective immediately. He has served as interim leader of the Boeing... more
AirlinesGianfranco Battisti new CEO of Gesap, for the rebirth of Palermo airport
Expert manager with over thirty years of experience will lead the relaunch and privatization of it
Gianfranco Battisti has been identified by the President of the Sicilian Region, Renato Schifani, as the new CEO of Gesap, the company managing Palermo's "Falcone-Borsellino" airport. This decision follows... more
Civil aviationPedro Alves to head SITA Borders
He replaces Jeremy Springall
Sita has announced the appointment of Pedro Alves as Senior Vice President of its Borders business, tasked with leading the next phase of innovation in digital border management. It comes at a time when... more