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DefenseAirbus to team with US Kratos Defense, deploying German mission system
Ready for the German Air Force by 2029
Airbus Defence and Space and US based Kratos Defense and Security Solutions have entered into a partnership based on the Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie, a flight-proven UCCA (Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft),... more
AirportsCanada. Attempted theft of a Cessna 172S Skyhawk airplane foiled
The alleged thief arrested upon landing on the runway at Vancouver Airport
The theft of a Cessna 172 aircraft was thwarted yesterday at Vancouver International Airport, leading to the arrest of the sole occupant on board and causing a temporary closure of the airspace overhead,... more
IndustryThales selected for Finland’s Technical Research Centre’s (VTT) U-Space Pilot
The contract will include different services
Thales has been awarded a landmark contract by Finland's VTT to provide its advanced UTM solution, TopSky – AstraUTM, as a first step of an ambitious programme to enable safe and efficient air mobility o... more
AirlinesAeroporti di Puglia: Air Serbia will also connect Bari-Belgrade in Winter
President Vasile: "It is fundamental to maintain year-round flights"
Aeroporti di Puglia (AdP) announces that Air Serbia will continue to operate the scheduled flight between Bari and Belgrade also in the upcoming Winter 2025-2026 season. The route, which during the Summer... more
AirlinesJetstar Airways and IndiGo sign new code-share agreement
Towards 14 destinations across Australia and New Zealand
IndiGo customers will have access to 14 Jetstar Airways destinations across Australia and New Zealand as part of a new code-share agreement between the two carriers. The agreement simplifies travel for... 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
Aerospace"Golden Dome": $25 billion allocated ignite the debate on space militarization
With the approval of the financing, Trump's space missile defense project enters the operational phase
Growing concerns over costs and the imminent arms race more
AirlinesEtihad unveils seven new destinations
A total of 27 announced or launched in one year
Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has unveiled seven additional new destinations to further expand its network as part of the ongoing strategy aimed at attracting more point-to-point... more
Civil aviationH-55 demonstrates high-density altitude electric flight in Colorado
Showcasing aircraft performance in extreme conditions
Next stop: Oshkosh. The Across USA Tour continues with its seventh stop at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 — “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” during a symposium on future of electric aviation (July 19-20) at the annual airshow (July 21-27) more
AirlinesAir Canada and ITA Airways celebrate significant partnership milestone
New code-share agreement enhancing connectivity between two Countries and beyond
The Italian carrier is also in the process of joining the Star Alliance network as a full member expected in early 2026 more
AirlinesBrief. Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates new air route to Hanoi
For the African carrier, it is the first route to Vietnam and the 20th Asian destination
News from abroad. Ethiopian Airlines announces today the launch of the new Addis Ababa-Hanoi route, with four weekly frequencies. To celebrate this significant milestone, the carrier organized an inaugural... more
AirlinesVueling optimizes aircraft maintenance with 3D digital scanning technology
A pioneering portable tool enables digital inspection of fuselage damage
The device provides real-time data, significantly reducing the time required for each inspection, optimizing maintenance scheduling more
AccidentsLondon: Beechcraft B-200 Super King Air aircraft crashes during takeoff
The impact generated an explosion that forced the closure of Southend Airport
There are 4 victims (two pilots, two passengers). The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has opened an inquiry into the causes more
AirlinesLatam: seasonal increase in Lisbon-Fortaleza air connections
The average occupancy rate of 82% has led the airline to rise flights between Europe and Brazil
From next October 27th to March 26th, 2026, with B-787 aircraft. Concurrently, during the same period, the Fortaleza-Miami service will be temporarily suspended more
AccidentsEthiopian crash trial: Boeing reaches agreement with relatives of some victims
On March 10, 2019, a B-737 Max 8 aircraft crashed
The trial in connection with the plane crash that occurred in Ethiopia on March 10, 2019 (see AVIONEWS), when an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 crashed shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa-Bole... 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
AirportsHeathrow (2): £10 Billion Private Investment Plan
To improve service levels, boost reliability and unlock growth for Britain
Heathrow is the most punctual major airport in Europe this year and the best-connected airport in the world delivering strong value for its customers and the country. The five-year plan unveiled today... 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
AirlinesEuropean Commission endorses Air France-KLM’s cooperation with EASA on FEL
EU Flight Emissions Label; signed a MoC
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Air France-KLM signed an agreement to launch the airline group’s preparations to partner on the EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL). Air France-KLM is w... more
AirportsAvinor Group: over 5 million travellers in June in Norwegian airports
3,370 drone flights reported in Avinor’s managing system
Overall, there was growth at all of Avinor’s airports (44 Norway's owned ones), both for domestic and international travel, compared to June last year. So far this year, the increase is 4 percent.2.8 m... more
AirportsArdian increases its stake in Heathrow Airport by 10%
With 32.6%, the investment company consolidates its position as the largest shareholder at the London airport
Ardian, a globally active investment company, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of an additional 10% stake in Fgp Topco Ltd (TopCo), the holding company of Heathrow Airport Holdings... 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
AirportsItalian ENIT: tourism in Italy is growing, with 8 out of 10 rooms already booked for August
AVIONEWS presents the new model that combines hospitality and sustainability
This Summer, 27 million airport arrivals are expected. The country has a strong international appeal more
AerospaceAvio becomes launch service provider for the Vega launcher family
The first time for an Italian company; initiated a development plan
With yesterday’s approval of the new Launcher Exploitation Declaration (“LED”) at ESA headquarters in Paris, a key milestone has been achieved in the redefinition of Europe’s launch system. The declara... more
AirlinesBrief. Saudia Cargo resumes direct air connection Milan-Malpensa/Riyadh
Operational from next July 15 on Boeing B-777 Freighter
News from Italy. Saudia Cargo announces today the resumption of the direct cargo connection between Milan-Malpensa Airport and Riyadh, operational from July 15, 2025, with a weekly frequency every Tuesday... more
Civil aviationTecnam P-2012 Traveller aircraft receives validation from the Colombian Aviation Authority
The model made its debut at the "F-AIR Colombia Airshow" currently underway in Rionegro, Antioquia
Tecnam today announced that its flagship aircraft, the P-2012 Traveller, has received full validation from Aerocivil, the Civil Aviation Authority of Colombia. This milestone allows the Italian manufacturer... 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
IndustryAir Traffic Management in Ukraine: Leonardo, Enav and UkSatse sign agreement
Return to the restoration of Ukrainian system management capabilities, severely compromised by the conflict
The occasion for the signing was today's Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine. As a first step, five primary route radar units and associated technologies will be donated to the country more
AirportsItalian Enac: boarding process simplified
It is sufficient to show the boarding pass instead of the identity documents
Pierluigi Di Palma, president of the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, clarifies: no reduction in safety levels more
AirportsUS DHS to end "Shoes Off" travel policy
Passengers can now keep them on at TSA security checkpoints
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy in the last days which will allow passengers travelling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while... 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
AirlinesStrike on July 10 in Italy: handling company staff involved
The service lasts 24 hours. Connections are guaranteed from 7:00 to 10:00 am and from 6:00 to 9:00 pm - ATTACHMENT
Several air transport strikes in Italy are underway (see AVIONEWS) that could cause delays, cancellations, and disruptions. The strikes involve personnel from Assohandlers member handling companies operating... 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
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: completed ESA SpaceRider’s closed Loop Drop Test
With essential contribution from the Italian Defense
The Space Rider program, the European Space Agency’s re-usable and re-entry vehicle, made another significant advancement with the recent Closed Loop Drop Test campaign, conducted in June 2025 at Salto d... more
AirlinesEuropean airports and airlines slam misguided Global Solidarity Levy proposal
The declarations by Aci Europe and A4E
ACI EUROPE and A4E, the key industry bodies representing Europe’s airports and carriers, today joined global industry voices in pushing back against misguided recommendations from the Global Solidarity L... more
AerospaceLeonardo acquires Axiomatics of Sweden
A further step contributing to Europe's digital autonomy
Leonardo has taken another step in strengthening its position in the field of cybersecurity, enriching its portfolio of innovative proprietary products by taking over the Swedish company Axiomatics AB.... more
AirportsFire in Marseille: Air traffic resumed last night
This morning the partial reactivation of the railway service
The massive fire that broke out in Marseille yesterday afternoon is easing this morning, as Georges-François Leclerc, prefect of the Bouches-du-Rhône, stated at a press conference. However, the alert r... 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
AccidentsBergamo-Orio al Serio airport: one person dies on a taxiway
Flight operations suspended. The airport returned to operation at 12:00
PASSENGER ADVISORY - PASSENGER ADVISORY SACBO announces that flight operations at Milan Bergamo airport were suspended at 10:20 am due to an incident on the taxiway, the causes of which are being investigated by law enforcement. Air traffic resumed at 12:00. more
AirlinesRyanair reaches 2 million passengers on the Trieste/London-Stansted route
The abolition of the municipal surcharge is essential for the increase in passengers
On July 8, low-cost airline Ryanair celebrated its 2 millionth passenger journey on the Trieste/London-Stansted route from Trieste Airport, the only one in Friuli Venezia Giulia (see the interview in Italian,... more
AirlinesThe 100 years of Delta Air Lines
Among the initiatives for the celebrations is also a video that brings to life the uniforms from their beginnings to today/VIDEO
Delta celebrates its hundredth anniversary this year. Founded in 1925 as a small carrier specialized in aerial crop dusting, it is today the "most awarded US airline and the world's largest by revenue",... 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
AirportsMilan-Malpensa airport: Chinese citizen arrested for espionage on FBI warrant
Tomorrow the hearing for possible consent to extradition
The hearing for personal identification and possible consent to the extradition of a 33-year-old Chinese citizen, Xu Zewei, arrested on a warrant from the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United... more