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Civil aviationMoscow: rumors about private jet landing at Vnukovo from Washington
Raised speculation about links to plane used by Trump in first term as US president
A private plane landed at Moscow's Vnukovo airport from Washington on Thursday morning, fueling speculation about possible ties to Steve Witkoff, a prominent figure and special envoy to the Middle East... more
AccidentsArizona: Learjet 35A and Gulfstream G-200 collide after runway excursion
One victim and several injured. The Learjet is owned by the famous rocker Vince Neil, who was not on board - VIDEO
Yesterday afternoon, on Monday, February 10, at 2:38 pm local time, Scottsdale Municipal Airport was the scene of a plane crash involving two jets. One of the aircraft, a Learjet 35A (registration N81VN),... more
AccidentsUN an-26B/100 plane suffers damage while going off runway during landing
It happened a few hours ago at the airport of Ndélé, Central African Republic; 2 injured
An Antonov An-26B/100, registration UR-ELB and operated by Air Urga for the United Nations, was involved in an accident a few hours ago at Ndélé airport, in the north-east of the Central African Republic. T... more
AirlinesHeathrow Airport: CAA to review pricing regime
Operators and airlines call for a profound reform of the regulatory model
'Heathrow Reimagined: A Better Hub for Britain' campaign launched more
AirportsOlbia intends to name the airport after Prince Karim Aga Khan IV
The request was officially submitted today by the Municipality to the competent authorities
The recent passing of HH Karim Aga Khan has deeply shaken the community of Olbia, prompting the Municipality to pay homage to the late prince. Mayor Settimo Nizzi, on the occasion of the proclamation of... more
AirportsChinese markets up: raising consumption drive Shanghai and Shenzen
Strong contribution from Lunar New Year: airports and train stations stormed by travellers
Chinese Stock Exchanges closed the session with positive results, overcoming initial uncertainties. The Shanghai Composite index gained 1.01% to stand at 3,303.67 points, while the Shenzhen Composite rose... more
AirlinesAir Canada announces new Naples-Montreal route
More air connections from Italy for Summer 2025
Air Canada inaugurates a new direct route between Naples and Montreal for Summer 2025, further consolidating its presence in Italy for a total of four destinations (Milan, Rome, Venice, Naples). The presentation... more
DefenseSouth Korea, Thailand: military leaders meet to strengthen cooperation
At the center of the talks are UAV aerial systems, cyberspace and joint exercises such as Cobra Gold
The military leaders of South Korea and Thailand met in Seoul yesterday to discuss new strategies for defense cooperation, with a focus on drone aircraft, cyberspace and joint exercises. The meeting, hosted... more
AccidentsCRJ-700 Plane-UH-60 Helicopter collision: NTSB updates on investigation status
Wreck recovery and analysis, radar data and flight altitude, recorder decryption and maintenance - VIDEO
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB, an independent investigative agency of the United States Government), which is leading the investigation, is continuing operations to recover the wreckage... more
DefenseKC-390 Millennium, Embraer's flagship aircraft at "Aero India 2025"
At the Brazilian company's stand, this and other solutions for the defense sector
Embraer announced today that it will be present at "Aero India 2025", Asia's leading aerospace and defense event scheduled for February 10-14. The Brazilian company will showcase its flagship KC-390 multi-mission... more
Civil aviationAircraft and electric engines. ENGINeUS (2): certification, an important milestone for EASA
First test bed for SC E-19, an innovative regulation for an evolving sector
Safran has today received the first type certificate for an engine compliant with Special Condition (SC) E-19, the first in the world for electric and/or hybrid propulsion systems. The certification by... more
Civil aviationAircraft and Sustainability: EASA certifies first Safran electric engine
ENGINeUS 100 variant B1, designed for new air mobility, compliant with SC E-19
Safran Electrical & Power "marks a milestone in aviation history": the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the ENGINeUS 100, the first electric engine designed to power aircraft intended... more
Civil aviationNBAA issues statement on pause for Canada and Mexico tariffs
Following the Trump administration’s announced intention
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) issued yesterday the following statement following the Trump administration’s recently announced intention to pause planned tariffs for Canada and Mexico.“Business avia... more
Civil aviationConflict zones in the Middle East: EASA updates on information
Bulletins replaced by information on remaining risks in the airspace of Israel, Iran, Southern Red Sea
Czib on Lebanon remains until next March more
AccidentsPlane-helicopter collision: number of radar men abnormal at "Reagan"
US: Transportation Secretary confirms investigation branch into tower staffing at time of accident
Washington Airspace Management: a complex picture between insufficient resources and congested traffic more
AccidentsHouston: United plane engine catches fire while taxiing
All occupants unharmed, disembarked with slides - VIDEO
The news still tells us about an accident that occurred on American territory, fortunately without consequences: yesterday morning, February 2, 2025, the passengers of United Airlines flight 1382, operated... more
AccidentsAmbulance aircraft crashes in Philadelphia: 6 dead, one on ground
Into a residential area. On board a sick child, parents and medical staff
A serious airplane crash occurred yesterday evening northeast of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, where a medical transport aircraft, a Learjet 55 registration XA-UCI, operated by the Mexican company Jet... more
AccidentsPlane-helicopter collision (3): all black boxes recovered
The NTSB will provide the preliminary report within 30 days
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held yesterday a press conference with the media regarding the investigation into the tragic collision between the Bombardier CRJ-700 airplane and the Sikorsky... more
Civil aviationCollision in flight plane-helicopter. Nbaa (2): Chris Rocheleau as FAA acting administrator
The Association welcomes his selection by Trump at a critical time after the tragedy
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the announcement, made yesterday by President Donald Trump, that Chris Rocheleau has been appointed acting administrator of the Federal Aviation... more
AccidentsPlane-helicopter collision. NBAA: statement about tragic event over the Potomac river
Bolen: "First responders who worked through the night in high winds and ice to support the rescue effort"
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) president and CEO Ed Bolen issued yesterday the following statement regarding the Jan. 29 midair collision between American Eagle flight 5342 and an Army... more
AccidentsAirplane-helicopter collision (4): 67 victims, no survivors
Officials call it the deadliest US plane crash in nearly 24 years
Regarding the collision that occurred on Wednesday night in Washington, the confirmed victims are 67, namely passengers and crew of the CRJ-700 airplane (64) and the military on board the US Army helicopter... more
AccidentsWashington: military helicopter collides with passenger plane in flight
A total of 67 people were involved; the death toll is still uncertain /VIDEO
Last night in Washington there was a mid-air collision between a Bombardier CRJ-701ER aircraft registration N709PS, of the American Eagle company but operated by Psa Airlines (over 500 daily flights made... more
AirlinesJapan: agreement signed on SAF for air cargo transport
Annual supply contract between DHL Express and Cosmo Oil Marketing
Dhl Express, a leading global express service provider, has signed an agreement with Cosmo Oil Marketing to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reduce emissions in air transport in Japan. The agreement... more
AccidentsSouth Korea: Air Busan plane catches fire on departure for Hong Kong
Evacuated using slides and all 176 on board safe. Flames burst from the tail: investigation underway - VIDEO
Yesterday evening, an Airbus A-321 aircraft registration HL7763, operated by Air Busan, caught fire just before takeoff. The airplane, departing from Busan-Gimhae International Airport, was headed to Hong... more
Civil aviationRussia. MC-21 aircraft: serial production postponed again
By one year, it will be launched in 2026; certification tests by 2025
A troubled project, marked by significant delays caused by a combination of technological, geopolitical and logistical factors more
AirlinesLufthansa considers takeover of Air Europa
The German carrier is targeting Latin American routes, but not only...
The rumors about Lufthansa's interest in a minority stake in Air Europa are a further sign of its consolidation in the aviation sector, especially in Europe. Lufthansa, already one of the continent's leading... more
HelicoptersAirbus (2): eVTOL CityAirbus NextGen project to be frozen
Operational until the end of 2025, it will be put on hold for strategic rethinking of technologies and market
A strategic pause in the development of its innovative CityAirbus NextGen aircraft, an eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) designed for Urban Air Mobility (UAM). The decision, officially communicated... more
Civil aviationPresidential planes: Trump proposes new look for Air Force One
It aims to modernise its aesthetics in the wake of the "renewal", but in "due time"...
Speaking to reporters aboard the presidential plane Air Force One, Donald Trump expressed his intention to change its iconic colors. The President described the aircraft as a "special airplane", but noted... more
Civil aviationColombia: Petro grants presidential plane for repatriation of nationals
After giving in to Trump's demands, he will facilitate the return of Colombians expelled from the US
Colombian President Gustavo Petro, as announced by the new American President in these hours, has given in to Trump's threat of duties and sanctions, even making the presidential plane available to facilitate... more
AirlinesTurbulence forces United plane into emergency with 256 on board
Sudden and repeated losses of altitude cause injuries, even serious ones, among passengers and crew
A United Airlines B-787/8 Dreamliner plane, which took off last Friday from the "Muhammed Murtala" international airport in Lagos, Nigeria, bound for Washington-Dulles airport, while en route to the Ivory... more
AirlinesAirbus Beluga Transport closes its doors
The unit dedicated to the transportation of special cargo with A-300/600ST Beluga aircraft
According to rumors in these hours, confirmed by a spokesperson of the European giant, Airbus Beluga Transport, the unit created in 2022 (and had obtained the French air operator certificate for the division... more
Civil aviationUS territories security: Trump's first measures to defend borders
Increased ground troops and more helicopters at US southern border
Acting US Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses released a statement on the Department of Defense's (DoD) actions in response to President Trump 's executive order on border security. The statement reads:... more
AccidentsTaiwan: Ching-kuo dies after being sucked into F-CK-1 fighter jet engine
A female sergeant major was killed while inspecting the aircraft after landing
A tragic accident rocked Ching Chuan Kang Air Base in Taichung, Taiwan, on January 21, when a Taiwanese Air Force officer died after being sucked into the engine of an F-CK-1 Ching-kuo fighter jet developed... more
Finance and economyEU-US duties. Tajani: "Dialogue is the best way, without giving up on protecting our interests"
The statement on the sidelines of the agreement on air transport between Italy and Mongolia
The Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said today that cooperation and dialogue are the most effective tools to address challenges in relations between the European Union and the USA. The observation... more
AerospaceThe start of production first quantum key distribution system from geostationary orbit
Thales Alenia Space and Hispasat will make it in the context of the QKD-GEO mission
Civil project most advanced in the world in this sector, with a budget of EUR 103,5 million more
AirlinesEurowings opens direct flight connection Cologne-Bonn to Porto
From 1st May, it will be the fifth new route in the 2025 Summer schedule from the German airport
From the side of the Rhine to the Atlantic coast: starting on 1 May, Eurowings will be offering a direct flight to Porto from Cologne-Bonn Airport. The port city in northern Portugal will be served three... more
AirportsHouston reopens its three airports to aircraft and traffic
The storm that caused the cancellation of hundreds of flights has passed, only in the Texas circuit
"George Bush" International Airport, "William P. Hobby" Airport and "Ellington Airport", all part of the Houston, Texas airport circuit, have reopened this morning. They were closed to air traffic all... more
AccidentsJeju Air plane tragedy: ILS facility to be removed at Muan Airport
Or rather the reinforced concrete housing against which the B-737/800 crashed
The Muan incident has highlighted the need for a review of South Korea's airport infrastructure, and of the concrete ILS shelters located in critical areas more
DefenseChina: hypersonic air-to-air missile thermal resistance test completed
Capable of exceeding Mach 9, a threat to faster fighter jets and stealth aircraft
China has successfully completed the final test of a hypersonic air-to-air missile designed to exceed Mach 9, or about nine times the speed of sound. The missile underwent a series of thermal endurance... more
AirlinesITA Airways-Emirates cooperation to expand international routes
Airlines offer new destinations between Europe, Middle East and Asia
Starting this month, Emirates and ITA Airways have officially launched their codeshare agreement, signed on 6 March 2024 during the "ITB" international travel fair in Berlin. The agreement includes a number... more
AirportsPlanes grounded at Houston airports: flights suspended due to bad weather
Today's temporary measure affects the "George Bush", the "William P. Hobby", and the Ellington Yard
"To prioritize the safety of our passengers and staff, and due to extremely hazardous road conditions throughout Houston, flight operations at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport... more
AirlinesEurowings starts fleet modernization with 40 new B-737/8 Max aircraft
Investment of 5 billion for a more efficient and sustainable fleet
Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings has received the green light to purchase 40 new B-737/8 Max aircraft. Deliveries will begin in 2027 and be completed by 2032.The new airplanes, which will replace the current... more
AirlinesPlanes and partnerships: Qantas enters Aapa
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, which represents 1/3 of global traffic
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) today announced the addition of Australian carrier Qantas Airways to its members.“A long-standing member like Qantas will not only strengthen our association’s voi... more
AirlinesAvolon completes acquisition of Castlelake Aviation
Its portfolio thus grows to 1129 aircraft
Ireland-based Avolon, a leading global aviation leasing finance company, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Castlelake Aviation from Castlelake LP. The $5 billion transaction was announced... more
AirlinesThat bad Pakistan Airlines AD, which however corrects the aim...
Plane points to Eiffel Tower to announce resumption of flights to Europe, but evokes 9/11
Bad times for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), in the eye of the storm because of a rather unfortunate social media AD, which has sparked controversy around the world in recent days. The image shows... more
AccidentsSpaceX: 7th Starship launch fails; booster recovered
FAA brief suspension of air traffic due to risk of debris falling to Earth - 2 VIDEOS
The 7th launch "served as a reminder that developmental tests, by definition, are unpredictable", reported the press release issued yesterday by SpaceX after the failure of the venture. Starship had successfully... more
AirlinesEmirates Sky Cargo wet-leases two more 747 airplanes
Approaches 2025 with +15% in cargo capacity to meet growing global demand
Emirates SkyCargo, to meet growing global demand that has continued to grow with no signs of slowing down throughout 2024, has wet-leased two additional Boeing 747 freighter aircraft, starting 2025 with... more
AirlinesChronically delayed planes: US DOT sues Southwest Airlines
The Department of Transportation also fined Frontier Airlines for the same reason on three routes
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced yesterday a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for routinely operating multiple flights on chronic delays, a practice that has disrupted the travel of... more
DefenseNorway returns to experimenting with Sustainable Fuel for fighter jet aircraft
First test with 40% SAF mixture carried out on an F-35A - GALLERY
The Norwegian Air Force conducted a demonstration flight the day before yesterday using a Lockheed Martin F-35 JSF fighter jet powered by a 40% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking a significant... more
AirlinesITA Airways (2): Italian Minister Giorgetti welcomes the entry of the new Board of Directors
He anticipates: the Mef will indicate Turicchi and Iannotta as members of the Advisory Committee
“I would like to thank the outgoing president of ITA Airways Nino Turicchi for the extraordinary work carried out in this delicate transition phase, and I wish the new Board of Directors and President S... more