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Civil aviationNATO military committee farewells Jens Stoltenberg
Succeeded by Mark Rutte from today -VIDEO
The NATO Military Committee formally yesterday farewelled Jens Stoltenberg, whose tenure as Secretary General ended. He is replaced by Mark Rutte, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands on 1 October... more
AirlinesRyanair (2) plane tire bursts: Sacbo's statement
The list of flight delays and/or cancellations on the airport manager's website
Sacbo (Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport management company) announces on its website in a short note that operations are temporarily suspended due to the explosion of a tire, shortly after landing, of a Ryanair... more
AirlinesBergamo-Orio al Serio: Ryanair plane tire explodes during landing
The aircraft stopped on the runway and passengers evacuated; the airport is temporarily closed
An incident has created tension on board a Ryanair plane departing from Barcelona and headed to Bergamo's Orio al Serio airport, today on Tuesday 1st October around 08:00am. During the landing phase, one... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. IATA announces Wings of Change Europe 2024 theme
For a competitive and sustainable European aviation. The works on 20-21 November in Rome
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the theme of the 2024 Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) conference will focus on promoting a competitive and sustainable European aviation.... more
AccidentsNtsb issues urgent safety recommendations on B-737 rudder system
It could jam or become restricted on some NG and MAX airplanes
The National Transportation Safety Board Thursday issued urgent safety recommendations to The Boeing Company and the Federal Aviation Administration in response to the potential for a jammed or restricted... more
Civil aviationCamcopter S-100 UAS supports European Coastguard functions
In particular in France and Belgium
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) contracted Schiebel to support multi-purpose maritime operations with its Unmanned Air System (UAS) CAMCOPTER S-100 in La Manche and the southern section of the... more
AirlinesBritish Airways suspends flights to Israel
Temporary solution from today to Thursday for the escalation of tensions with Hezbollah
"We have been continuously monitoring the situation in the Middle East and have taken the operational decision to cancel our flights to and from Tel Aviv up to and including Thursday 26 September": with... more
Civil aviationPresident von der Leyen presents her new EU Commission
Six Executive VPs: four women, two men; 20 commissioners
We now have 11 women in the College I propose today. That is 40%. When I received the first set of nominations and candidates, we were on track for around 22% women and 78% men. That was unacceptable.... more
AirlinesAci Europe. Draghi report puts back transport on the radar screen
With clear priorities for sustainable infrastructure development
Reacting to the publication yesterday of the Draghi report on "The future of European Competitiveness", ACI EUROPE endorsed its analysis of the transport sector and welcomed its proposals to tackle the... more
AirportsFraport divests its stake in Delhi Airport
Transaction scheduled for conclusion in the 1Q2025 -VIDEO
Fraport AG is selling its stake in Delhi Airport (DEL), India. Under the agreement signed today (September 9), Fraport is selling its entire 10.0 percent stake in Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL)... more
Civil aviationA Swiss company signs deal for 30 PHA-ZE 100 aircraft
For a value of more than USD 1 billion
Jekta, the Switzerland-based developer of the PHA-ZE 100 aircraft, has signed an agreement with Solyu for 30 of its zero-emissions amphibious aircraft. The deal, which represents developer's first lessor... more
Civil aviationIata: IVL increase will hurt NZ's travel and tourism sector
The Association expressed disappointment with this decision
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed disappointment with the New Zealand Government's decision to increase the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). The recovery... more
AirlinesKorean Air to operate commercial flights using domestic SAF
From Seoul-Incheon to Tokyo-Haneda; other routes will follow later
Today, Korean Air will begin using domestically produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for the first time on flight KE719 from Seoul-Incheon to Tokyo-Haneda. This milestone makes it the first Korean... more
Civil aviationPiper M-700 "FURY" airplane achieves TCCA Type Certification
Its first delivery into Canada is scheduled for this quarter
Piper Aircraft announced that its new M-700 "FURY" single-engine turboprop has been awarded type certification by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA). The validation also includes Flight into Known... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger demand +8% last month
No significant negative impact from the CrowdStrike IT outage
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights:• Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was u... more
CargoIATA: strong air cargo demand growth extend into July
Several factors should be noted
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.• Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (... more
AirlinesSecond IATA World Sustainability Symposium
It will take place next September in USA hosted by AA
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) second World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) will focus on actions needed to achieve the airline industry’s commitment to net-zero CO2 emissions by... more
Civil aviationBoeing has a new CEO: Kelly Ortberg
Rumors confirmed; Will lead reforms after Calhoun's exit
The US Boeing Group has appointed Robert Kelly Ortberg as its new CEO and president, thus confirming the latest rumors. The former executive of the Rockwell Collins company (now part of Collins Aerospace)... more
AirlinesBeirut airports: airlines stop flights
About ten carriers suspend operations due to Israel-Lebanon escalation
Flights cancelled for days or weeks at Beirut's "Rafik Hariri" international airport. This is a choice made by numerous global airlines operating at the Lebanese stopover. The reason? The crisis in the... more
Civil aviationMiddle East: high tension Israel-Lebanon
Meloni: "Tel Aviv must not react militarily to provocations"
Tension remains high in the Middle East. Tonight, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) planes hit around ten Hezbollah targets in seven different areas of southern Lebanon. Yesterday Turkey threatened Tel Aviv... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS exclusive: great show at Oshkosh 2024
Hundreds of historic, military and artisan aircraft on display - PHOTO GALLERY
Thousands of aviation enthusiasts gathered in the United States for the 55th edition of the "AirVenture Air Show 2024" organized by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). Hundreds of aircraft of... more
AirlinesItaly. Ancona Airport: among the top destinations
This was communicated by the German Lufthansa which monitors Summer tourism
The Italian "Raffaello Sanzio" international airport of Ancona-Falconara is among the top destinations in the world for the number of tourists transported by the German airline Lufthansa. The Marche region... more
AirportsItaly. Genoa Airport: skip the MSC entrance
The board of directors resigned; appointment on September 10th
The Genoa Chamber of Commerce has blocked the proposed purchase of 15% of the Genova Airport company by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) maritime group. The second largest shareholder (holds 25%)... more
AirlinesEU CJ confirms lawfulness of the loan granted to Austrian Airlines in 2020
For EUR 150m; the Court dismisses the action brought by two carriers
On 23 June 2020, Austria notified the Commission of an aid measure in the form of a subordinated loan (convertible into a grant) of €150 million in favour of Austrian Airlines (AUA), which is part of t... more
AirlinesBoeing: Kelly Ortberg possible new CEO
Replacing the outgoing David Calhoun
In March 2024 Dave Calhoun, outgoing CEO of the US Boeing Group, announced his resignation by the end of the year. The board of directors of the company, specialized in the aerospace and defense sectors,... more
AirlinesNew or modernized planes?
Dilemma companies struggling with fleet renewal
Modernize the planes or buy new ones? It is the dilemma that afflicts many air carrier, especially those that cannot afford to update their fleet by focusing only on the purchase or rental of latest generation... more
AirportsItaly. Emilia Romagna airports: an electoral priority
De Pascale (Pd): "Transfer share of air traffic from Bologna hub to smaller stopovers"
Decongest the "Guglielmo Marconi" airport of Bologna-Panigale in favor of the other airports in the Emilia-Romagna Region. It means transferring a portion of air traffic from the capital to the smaller... more
Civil aviationItaly. New helicopter for Alpine SAR
Aiut Alpin Dolomites enhanced intervention capabilities for mountain rescue
A new H-135 T3 "Helionix" helicopter makes up the Aiut Alpin Dolomites fleet. This is an Italian organization that operates mountain rescue missions in the Dolomites area which replaced an old rotary wing... more
Civil aviationOlympic Games (2): air taxi tests in Paris
French State Council authorizes eVtol Volocopter testing
Green light for testing of air taxis during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games (from 26 July to 11 August, and from 28 August to 8 September). The green light has arrived in recent days from the... more
AirlinesAttack on the Paris Olympic Games
Isolated capital: connections with airports interrupted, trains diverted and cancelled
It was supposed to be the great day for France. This evening the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is scheduled (from 26 July to 11 August) but the French capital is isolated: road connections... more
Airlinesflynas signs agreement for additional 75+15 Airbus aircraft
Between models A-320neo and A-330neo -DATA SHEETS
flynas, Saudi Arabia’s leading low-cost carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 75 A-320neo family aircraft and 15 A-330/900. This strategic agreement will expand the a... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM below expectations
The quarterly operating result does not discourage investors
The operating profit of the Franco-Dutch Air France-KLM group fell to 513 million euros. These are the financial data for the second quarter of 2024. It is a worse result than expected, but one that has... more
AirlinesItaly. Turin Airport: fear of downgrading
Deputy Minister Galeazzo Bignami was heard in the Transportation Committee
Fear of a downgrading of the "Sandro Pertini" airport of Turin-Caselle from international to national. This is what emerged during the hearing of the Italian Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport... more
Civil aviationContract signed for the modernization of the Brazilian air traffic control system
For two solutions developed by an Embraer Group's company
Embraer announced yesterday during the "Farnborough International Airshow" (July 22-26 in UK) a significant milestone for the future of Brazilian air traffic. Atech, an Embraer Group company specializing... more
AirportsItaly. Naples Airport: traffic is normal
Solved technical IT problem encountered today at dawn
The "Ugo Niutta" international airport of Naples-Capodichino is back fully operational. In fact, at dawn today, a technical problem with the IT system caused widespread slowdowns in the embarkation and... more
AccidentsThe fatal accident that retired the Concorde airplane
24 years after the tragedy in France in which 113 people lost their lives -VIDEO
About 100 passengers, nine crewmembers (including two pilots and six flight attendants) and four people on the ground in a hotel had died. This is the death toll of the accident involving the Concorde... more
Civil aviationAirbus to boost SAF production
Through investment in a company
Airbus is investing in LanzaJet, a reference sustainable fuels technology company and producer, in line with its ambition to act as a catalyst for the global development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). This... more
AirlinesCologne Airport: dozens of flights delayed and cancelled
Stopover returns to operation after environmentalist protest
The German international airport "Konrad Adenauer" in Cologne-Bonn is back in operation. Departing and arriving flights were suspended at dawn due to a protest by environmentalists from the Last Generation... more
Airlines"Farnborough". Berniq Airways orders six A-320neo Family aircraft
To further develop its regional and international routes
Berniq Airways, Libya’s airline, has placed a firm order with Airbus for six A-320neo Family aircraft. The carrier already operates six A-320s and intends to further develop its regional and international r... more
AccidentsPlane crash in Nepal: 18 victims
Provisional report of an accident that occurred during aircraft take-off - VIDEO
A Bombardier CRJ-200ER aircraft (registration 9N-AME) crashed today in Nepal killing 18 people (17 passengers and one pilot). According to the Nepalese authorities, the commander was the only person on... more
Civil aviationFabio Ciciliano new head of the Italian Civil Defence Department
Settlement expected tomorrow Thursday 25 July 2024
Fabio Ciciliano is the new head of the Italian Civil Defence Department. The appointment decree was signed in the last few hours by the undersecretary to the presidency of the Council of Ministers, Alfredo... more
AirlinesBoeing projects global need new pilots, technicians and cabin crew
For nearly 2.4 million over the next 20 years
Over the next 20 years, Boeing projects a continued significant demand for aviation personnel as the global commercial airplane fleet continues to expand. The company's 2024 Pilot and Technician Outlook... more
AirlinesAirbus and partners invest in Sustainable Aviation Fuel financing fund
The commitment from the seven ones is amounting to about USD 200 million
Airbus, the Air France-KLM Group, Associated Energy Group, LLC, BNP Paribas, Burnham Sterling, Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. and Qantas Airways Limited co-invested in a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) financing... more
AirportsItaly. Bologna Airport: "Police officers are under pressure"
Siulp union calls for urgent meeting due to excessive workload
There is an excessive workload weighing on the border Police officers on duty at the "Guglielmo Marconi" international airport in Bologna-Panigale. This was reported by the Italian Union of Police Workers... more
AirlinesAgreement on Italian vertiports
MoU signed between Sea Airports, Skyports and Lilium air taxis
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today between the German air taxi manufacturer Lilium and a company (newco of Sea Aeroporti and Skyports) which will build and manage the vertiports in Lombardy... more
Airlines"Farnborough". Virgin Atlantic orders seven A-330neo aircraft
Japan Airlines finalises for A-350/900 planes and A-321neo
Virgin Atlantic has placed a firm order for seven A-330neo aircraft as part of its wider fleet transformation. The agreement takes Virgin Atlantic’s commitment for this model to 19 planes in total, providing i... more
Civil aviationLufthansa Technik and Boeing sign license agreement
For B-787 Dreamliner cabin modifications
Boeing and Lufthansa Technik announced an agreement to designate Lufthansa Technik as the first Boeing-licensed Service Center (BLSC) for cabin modifications on 787 Dreamliner airplanes, bringing additional... more
AirlinesLuxair selects B-737 airplane, buying up to four jets
It is the largest model in the MAX family
Boeing and Luxair announced yesterday the European regional carrier is again ordering a new member of the 737 MAX family to power its sustainable growth. A year after purchasing the 737/7 and 737/8 models,... more
AirlinesDrukair adds A-320neo and A-321XLR aircraft to its fleet
To expand international network
Drukair -Royal Bhutan Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bhutan, a fully owned subsidiary of the state holding company Druk Holding and Investments Limited (DHI) has signed a Memorandum... more
AirlinesItaly. Cagliari airport: passengers enraged by delays
Planes were reported to have taken off and arrived almost five hours after the scheduled time
Passengers also sat on the floor waiting for their plane to take off or arrive at the Italian "Mario Mameli" airport in Cagliari and reported delays of almost five hours. It is what we read on the timetables... more