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DefenseUkrainian conflict: appeal to the Atomic Energy Agency
Kiev asks for protection of its power plants from Russian "nuclear terrorism"
The Ukrainian government asks the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to appeal to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to close the access to the airspace over its nuclear plants. This... more
AerospaceStarlink satellite constellation expands
Record number of launches in 2022 for internet transmission system
The US aerospace company SpaceX has put into orbit in recent hours another 47 satellites of the Starlink constellation, the global transmission system for Internet service that allows you to connect to... more
DefenseUkraine conflict: Kiev and suburbs resist
Liberated city of Makariv, shot down Russian SU-30 aircraft in Irpin
For days the city of Irpin, located in the Kiev oblast, has been subjected to continuous aerial bombardments that are reducing the urban area to rubble. It is a strategic site located along the road to... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Russia advances on the coast
Conquered in the night Kherson, attack to Mariupol, towards landing in Odessa
Russian armed forces are advancing on the Ukrainian coast where they are targeting two important port cities: Mariupol, located southeast between Turkey and Crimea in the Sea of Azov, and Odessa bathed... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Germany sends missiles to Kiev
Berlin evaluates another arms supply
Germany is considering sending another 2,700 anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine to strengthen Kiev's defense capability against Moscow's military attack. According to reports from the US news agency "Reuters"... more
Latest newsUkrainian conflict: negotiations start today
Suspended bombing and firefights to evacuate civilians from Kiev
At this moment the second round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine to try to peacefully end the conflict between the two countries. Moscow confirms that on the table there is a request for a ceasefire.... more
AirlinesLufthansa will not return to profit in 2022
Spohr (CEO): "Partnership with ITA is our strategic goal"
The Board of Directors of the German air carrier Lufthansa, contrary to earlier wishes, is not certain that the airline will return to profit in 2022. The company's top management is certain that passenger... more
AirlinesTwo new offers for ITA Airways
In the next few hours the data room will open to evaluate the airline's performance
The national airline ITA Airways has received two new expressions of interest, in addition to the one already made official by the Italian shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) with the... more
DefenseTokyo against Moscow: helicopter violates airspace
Diplomatic protests by Japanese Premier Kishida
The Ministry of Defense of Japan said in these hours that a Russian military helicopter violated Japanese airspace. According to government sources, some fighter planes of the Japanese Air Self-Defense... more
AccidentsPlane crash in Romania
Eight military personnel killed in helicopter and fighter crash
A Romanian-made IAR-330 Puma military helicopter engaged in a search and rescue mission crashed to the ground yesterday. The accident happened in the area of Gura Dobrogei, 11 kilometers from the airport... more
AirlinesStop supplies Boeing-Airbus to Russian air carriers
Decision follows economic sanctions against Moscow
Two of the world's largest manufacturers in the aviation industry, the US Boeing and the European Airbus, have stopped the supply of components for their aircraft in the fleets of Russian companies. This... more
Civil aviationUkrainian conflict: Kiev asks for no-fly zone
NATO would be evaluating request. Moscow: "Third world war would be nuclear"
Some members of the Ukrainian parliament, including Oleksandra Ustinova and Savannah Guthrie, expressed gratitude to the US after hearing President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, but denounced:... more
Latest newsUkrainian conflict: Russian sites hacked
Anonymous attacks space agency and press agencies
Anonymous attacked the website of the control center of the Russian space agency Roscosmos in these hours, making it unreachable, as well as the web portal of the press agency "Ria Novosti" that is blocked... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Ukraine conflict: four effects on the sector
From chaos in EU skies to higher ticket and fuel prices
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine have a major impact on the passenger, cargo and charter airline industry. It's not just because Canada, the European Union and the United States have closed airspace... more
AirlinesCivil Aviation Authority investigates British Airways
Too many flights cancelled due to IT problems suffered
Officials of the British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have begun an informal discussion with the corporate managers of the airline British Airways. At the center of the discussion are the IT problems... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: negotiations confirmed today
A time for diplomacy: peace talks in Belovezhskaya Pushcha in Belarus
The second round of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will be held today, Wednesday, March 2nd, in Belovezhskaya Pushcha in Belarus, a forested area on the border with Poland. The diplomatic... more
DefenseUS airspace closed to Russia
Federal Aviation Administration publishes official notice today
The United States announced in recent hours that it will ban Russian aircraft from American space. The decision by the head of State was met with ovations and bipartisan applause in the House of Representatives.... more
AirlinesAircraft. Airbus asks compensation to Qatar Airways
A 220 million dollars fine for refusing delivery of two A-350 airplanes
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus asked British courts to impose a 220 million dollars fine, yesterday, on airline Qatar Airways for refusing to take delivery of two A-350 aircraft. In turn, the Arab... more
DefenseUkraine crisis: Turkey works on ceasefire
Phone call today between Dutch PM Rutte and Erdogan, who does not deny his style
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today had a telephone conversation with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to whom he reported that Ankara is working for a ceasefire in the conflict between Russia... more
Civil aviationUS: FAA strengthens airplanes review
Authority works to reform aircraft certification process
In the United States, the use of Tabs in aircraft certification is being expanded. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) made this known, saying it is expanding the use of Technical Advisory Board... more
Latest newsExtraordinary EU session on Ukraine crisis
Four goals to limit Russian influence. Zelensky speaks
An extraordinary plenary session is being held right now at the European Parliament. Opening the meeting is newly elected President Roberta Metsola, who said, "Our way of life is worth defending. It is... more
DefenseUkraine crisis: the speech of Draghi
To the Senate: will be doubled Italian Air Forces in Romania
The President of the Italian Council of Ministers Mario Draghi spoke this morning at the Senate to discuss the war between Russia and Ukraine and the possible effects of the conflict on Italian country,... more
DefenseRussian helicopters attack Ukrainian targets
Moscow disseminates images of fighting against enemy military targets - VIDEO
The Ministry of Defense of Russia published in recent hours a video that captures the moments of the attack against Ukrainian military targets by Russian military combat helicopters Kamov Ka-52, Mil Mi-28NM... more
DefenseUkraine crisis: Turkey does not block Russian ships
Dardanelles Strait allows passage from the Mediterranean to the Black Sea
The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has answered negatively to the request of the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky who had asked Turkey -NATO member (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) near... more
Civil aviationBalloon pilots against US FAA
New space regulations could put the "Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta" at risk
The "Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta" organization is under scrutiny by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which is monitoring issues and studying regulations that could affect one of... more
Civil aviationUkraine crisis: world's largest plane destroyed
Ukrainian aircraft hitted during Russian military attack
Ukrainian Government has confirmed that the world's largest aircraft has been destroyed during the Russian invasion of the country. It is a locally manufactured cargo airplane built in one piece: an Antonov... more
DefenseUkraine crisis: Anonymous on the attack
Breached television stations and institutional and corporate websites, including Gazprom's gas network
The international collective of hacker activists Anonymous officially declared war on Russia and its president Vladimir Putin in recent hours. This is a response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Among... more
DefenseUkraine crisis: start of peace negotiations
Kiev delegation arrived by helicopter for talks with Moscow
At the start in Ukraine peace negotiations between the Russian and Ukrainian delegation. Kiev requests an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of Soviet soldiers and vehicles from the territory. Moscow... more
DefenseUkraine crisis: a toll of dead and wounded
Italy will send to Kiev new armaments among which Stinger anti-aircraft missiles
The Ukrainian Ministry of Health released a new bulletin in recent hours. It takes stock of the situation regarding the wounded and dead fellow citizens since the beginning of military operations of Russian... more
AirlinesAir France reduces losses in 2021
It announced 4.5 billion capital increase to give back pandemic aid
The French airline Group Air France-Klm has announced its results for the fourth quarter of 2021 and for the whole year: in the latest quarterly report it recorded a net loss of 127 million Euros, much... more
AirlinesUSA: zero tolerance on unruly passengers on aircraft
After recent episodes there is talk of establishing a no-fly list
The establishment of a no-fly list for harassing passengers, whose inappropriate behavior has been reported on board aircraft and at airports, is an issue that has been gaining media attention in the United... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines purchases engines from GE
Agreement for 22 ones worth 2.8 billion dollars
The Asian carrier Singapore Airlines ordered 22 aircraft engines model GE9X in recent days, developed by the US company GE Aviation, a division of the General Electric Group, which will be used to power... more
DefenseKorean LAh helicopter passes low-temperature tests
In Canadian Arctic to verify engine and equipment
The development of the first South Korean military light attack helicopter Light Armed Helicopter (Lah) from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has passed an important test regarding operation in borderline... more
AirlinesThailand bets on Paris for its helicopter engines
12 Arrius and 24 Makila ones purchased for Airbus
The helicopter fleet of Thailand's Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) will be equipped with new engines and maintained thanks to an agreement signed between Safran Helicopter Engines and Thai Aviation Industries... more
Civil aviationMore dialogue on B-787 Dreamliner aircraft certification
Dickson: "Systemic solution with Boeing. Another directive is not a stretch"
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) needs a "systemic solution" with Boeing to address the safety issues regarding the production of the B-787 Dreamliner aircraft and issuing a new directive on... more
DefenseUkraine crisis: towards Russia-US meeting
Moscow publishes its requests, Washington announces Blinken-Lavrov meeting
The US State Department announced in recent hours that the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken should meet next week the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The notice, that many have interpreted... more
DefenseArquus military vehicles back on track
In 2022 it looks at the tender tender to replace 9000 French army vehicles
After the sufficient results recorded in 2021, the French company Arquus, specializing in the development and production of military vehicles and controlled by Renault Trucks, has set itself a new ambitious... more
Civil aviationSensors to maintain helicopters
A technological network for the real-time monitoring of the aircraft
The maintenance of helicopters can be improved thanks to modern systems that allow to keep constantly under control the State of health of the aircraft, allowing technical operators to make accurate checks,... more
AirportsNepal's airports bet on technology
Acquired passenger and baggage monitoring systems
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (Caan) announced that it has signed a contract with a US company that will provide new technology systems for processing data on passenger and baggage tracking. The... more
Science and technologyParis presents its video surveillance plan
500 million Euro investment; system under scrutiny by court of auditors
The Paris Police Prefecture's video surveillance plan was submitted to the French Court of Auditors yesterday. The security system involves the installation of more than 4,000 cameras on public roads,... more
AirlinesUSA: 80 passengers reported to the FBI
To date 499 cases of unruly travellers since the beginning of 2022
The number of unruly passengers reported over the past two years has risen sharply in the United States, mainly due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which exacerbated tempers on board aircraft and at the airports.... more
Defense4 CH-53K military helicopters to Israel
King Stallions will be equipped with Tel Aviv-made defense systems
US aerospace and defense specialist Lockheed Martin Group officially announced in recent days that it will produce four Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy helicopters for Israel. The aircraft are expected... more
DefenseCrisis Ukraine: Russia sends military vehicles
British intelligence reports sighting of new helicopters
Russia, despite the retreat of some military vehicles in recent hours, is increasing the presence of armed men, helicopters and armored vehicles of the Army along the border with Ukraine. Also reported... more
Civil aviationUnited States: FAA administrator resigns in March
Dickson: "I want to devote my full time and attention to my family"
The current administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Steve Dickson, has resigned. His decision will not take immediate effect, but will leave the position at the end of March 2022. This... more
AirlinesAir Asia's shared aircraft
Agreement to lease 100 eVtol VX4s in service by 2025
Low-cost carrier AirAsia has announced the launch of an air-sharing service for the Southeast Asian market based on the use of at least 100 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, VX4, manufactured... more
Civil aviation"Singapore Airshow": Chinese Comac aircraft on display
Market prospects for the regional ARJ-21 and the long-awaited C-919
At the "Singapore Airshow," the aviation show held in February 15th-18th 2022, aircraft built by the Commercial Aviation Corporation of China (Comac) are on display. These include the ARJ-21 regional aircraft... more
DefenseRussia sends military planes to Syria
Mig-31 fighters and Tu-22m bombers for large naval exercise since the Cold War
Russia's Air Force deployed Mikoyan Mig-31 fighter aircraft, equipped with hypersonic missiles, and Tupolev Tu-22m long-range nuclear bombers at its air base in Syria yesterday. This is a decisive move... more
Finance and economyNew engines for Defiant military helicopter
Lockheed-Honeywell agreement on turboshaft thrusters
US engine and avionics systems company Honeywell Aerospace has been selected as the supplier of new engines for the Defiant military helicopters, the aircraft jointly developed by Lockheed Martin and Boeing... more
AirlinesHainan Airlines focuses on safety
It will equip fleet with sensors developed by Collins Aerospace
The Chinese Hainan Airlines will equip its fleet of aircraft with Total Air Temperatures (Air Data Sensors) and Pitot 0851MC sensors developed for differential pressure monitoring by the US company Collins... more
Civil aviationUS: lawmakers ask for clarity on B-737 Max plane
Two parliamentarians ask for ministerial inspection on FAA
Two members of the US Congress want to see clear on the decision taken by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) not to continue the investigation on Boeing Group, regarding the overhaul of 737 MAX... more