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AirlinesAir Niugini discloses order for two more A-220 airplanes
This follows an initial order in 2023 for six aircraft - PHOTO
Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has signed a firm order with Airbus for two more latest generation single-aisle A-220/100s. This follows an initial order in 2023 for six aircraft.... more
AerospaceSodern presents Astradia, a star tracker for the navigation of civil and military aerial vehicles
It promises precision and safety even in hostile environments or in the absence of satellite signals
Sodern, a precision technology company and subsidiary of ArianeGroup, announced yesterday the commercial launch of Astradia, an innovative daytime star-tracking system that, combined with an Inertial Navigation... more
AirportsStrikes in Italy, May 28: taxi service and airport handling stopped
EasyJet flight crew also on strike today
The unions have called two Italian strikes for today: on one side the protesters are the workers of the civil aviation sector, on the other the taxi drivers. The labor unions involved are Usb (Basic Union)... more
Civil aviationIATA appoints Sheldon Hee as Regional VP for Asia-Pacific
Effective from next June 1st, 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Sheldon Hee as Regional Vice President, Asia-Pacific, effective 1 June 2025.Based in Singapore, he will lead IATA in the... more
AccidentsBoeing avoids criminal trial for B-737 MAX aircraft disasters
An agreement worth over one billion dollars reopens the debate on American justice
The US Department of Justice reaches agreement with aerospace giant, sparking mixed reactions among victims' families and observers more
AirlinesAir Arabia airline tickets purchasable with stablecoin cryptocurrency
Partnership with Mbank marks the entry of AE Coin into the Middle Eastern aviation sector
Air Arabia, the leading low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, and Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), the first fully integrated digital bank in the United Arab Emirates, have announced a... more
AirlinesParis-Roissy Airport: Air France redesigns the SkyPriority check-in area at T2E
Completely redesigned area offers greater comfort and simplified service
SkyPriority is a service that offers Air France customers access to priority ground services and a privileged experience at every stage of their airport journey. Reserved for Flying Blue members with Silver... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo adopts solutions to quickly process booking requests
AI and robotic process automation enable faster booking of freight shipments
Lufthansa Cargo has started using an internally developed software solution to automatically enter booking requests received via e-mail into the airline’s booking system. This is made possible by the u... more
AirportsOslo. Positive 1Q 2025 for the Avinor Group
Profits Increase in tandem with air traffic at 43 Norwegian airports
Avinor Group, a State-owned company managing most of the civil airports in Norway, reported improved earnings in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter of 2024. Adjustments to airport... more
AirlinesAircraft & security. Southwest Airlines limits the use of power banks on board
Due to fire risk, charging in bags and overhead compartments is prohibited
Southwest Airlines has announced a new safety policy that will impose significant restrictions on the use of portable chargers (power banks) aboard its aircraft. Starting next Wednesday, May 28, passengers... more
AirlinesDanger at altitude: passenger attempts to open the aircraft doors, a B-787/9 Dreamliner
Tokyo-Houston All Nippon Airways flight diverted to Seattle
An All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight departing from Tokyo and bound for Houston was forced to make an emergency landing in Seattle on Saturday, May 24th, after a passenger repeatedly attempted to open the... more
AirlinesNorse Atlantic Airways in Italy: regulatory and tax challenges in flight and on the ground
Foreign air company without a formal presence in Italy
Norse Atlantic Airways has been operating regular and direct flights between Rome-Fiumicino and New York-"JFK" with B-787/9 aircraft for over a year, in addition to five weekly frequencies from Rome to... more
AirlinesVietjet orders 20 more A-330neo aircraft
For future expansion
Vietjet, Vietnam’s largest private airline, has placed a new order with Airbus for 20 widebody A-330/900 aircraft to support strategic expansion over the next decade. The agreement was signed in Hanoi b... more
Civil aviationRussia cuts funds for civil aviation: -22% for purchase and maintenance of airplanes and helicopters
But the short-term impact is minimized due to delays in the delivery of new Russian aircraft
The Russian Government is set to make a significant cut in funding for civil aviation programs, with subsidies expected to be cut by nearly a quarter. According to Russian media, including the financial... more
Civil aviationPakistan extends airspace closure to India: airlines bear the brunt
The ban concerns both civilian and military aircraft: airlines divert routes and increase operating costs
Pakistan today announced the extension of the closure of its airspace to all Indian civil and military aircraft and those operated by Indian airlines for a further month, until June 24, 2025. The decision,... more
AirlinesLanding formalizes new route Catania-New York by Delta Air Lines
The direct air connection will remain active throughout the entire Summer season
The first direct flight by Delta Air Lines from New York "Jfk" has landed this morning at Catania Airport, officially inaugurating the new route that will connect Catania and eastern Sicily with the American... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. GOL reemerges from the Chapter 11 restructuring
After the approval from the US Bankruptcy Court, it soars towards the future with strengthened liquidity and reduced debts
The Brazilian low-cost airline Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes is poised to complete its corporate restructuring process, culminating in the approval of its reorganization plan by a US bankruptcy court.... more
AirlinesAircraft. El Al puts back into service the last reconfigured B-777
The fleet is completed with six units, featuring cabins renewed to high service standards
The Israeli flag carrier El Al has announced the decision to reconfigure an additional B-777/200ER, a move that will bring its fleet of this twin-engine model to a total of six operational aircraft. The... more
Civil aviationThe United States agree: Qatar's aircraft will be an Air Force One. But there's a catch...!
Not enough with the controversies over timing and costs. The Congress's approval is missing: and the atmosphere heats up
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has formally accepted the Boeing 747-8I VIP aircraft, with registration number P4-HBJ donated by Qatar, with the intention of using it as a future Air Force... more
CargoMHI and Yamaha successfully test a hybrid mega aerial drone
Joint research for a UAV with a 200 kg payload and extended endurance
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Yamaha Motor announced today that they have successfully conducted the first flight test of a medium-sized multirotor drone prototype, designed to carry a payload... more
Civil aviationGulfstream delivers 50th G-700 aircraft
Fleet has accumulated more than 11,700 flight hours
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced in the last days the 50th customer delivery of the G-700 outfitted at its Savannah completions center. Since entering service in April 2024, the G-700 operates globally,... more
AirlinesVueling reactivates seasonal air link Comiso-Barcelona
From next July 4th, for the entire Summer season
Good news for Comiso airport, trapped in the grip of inactivity as denounced in a video by the mayor of Acate (Ragusa) Gianfranco Fidone. Vueling, the Spanish low-cost airline part of the IAG (International... more
AirlinesAircraft. Ryanair: wage battle in Spain; some forced to return raises
Judicial ruling invalidates wage agreements. The air company offers a controversial union "way out"
An unexpected wage battle is shaking Ryanair in Spain, after a judicial ruling invalidated the salary increases granted last year. The airline is now asking some of its flight attendants to repay thousands... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: FAA cuts flights at Newark to combat massive delays
Ongoing works, staff shortages, and technical problems push the authority to reduce traffic
Parallel to the reduction of flights, the authority is implementing a series of targeted measures to improve the reliability and redundancy of the national air traffic control system more
AirlinesLamezia-Orly new air link inaugurated by easyJet
Operated twice a week by the low-cost carrier
Today marked the inaugural easyJet flight connecting Lamezia Terme Airport with Paris-Orly, the most central of the Parisian airports. The link will be operated twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays,... more
Civil aviation"DSEI Japan 2025". Embraer participates with KC-390 airplane
The "Millennium" is the aircraft operating in countries in the world and in Europe
Embraer participates in "DSEI Japan" in Chiba City from May 21 to 23, with the KC-390 "Millennium", the advanced multi-mission medium airlift and tanker, as the highlight of its defense and security solutions... more
AerospaceELT Group participates in the 2025 edition of "DSEI Japan" (May 21-23)
The Group presents its solutions in the five operational domains
ELT Group participates in the 2025 edition of "DSEI Japan" takes place in Tokyo from 21 to 23 May (H7-210). DSEI Japan is an opportunity to showcase ELT Group's ability to respond to evolving defence and... more
AirlinesWizz Air receives first A-321XLR aircraft
Powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines
WizzAir announces the delivery of its first A-321XLR aircraft.With its extra-long range (XLR) capability, the model opens new horizons for its passengers, offering direct flights to new destinations that... more
Civil aviation"LIMA 2025" (2). Leonardo-Weststar: delivery of up to 28 helicopters of various types
Launched major government rotorcraft expansion and modernization program in Malaysia - PHOTO
At "Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition" - "LIMA" (May 20-24), Leonardo and long established partner Weststar Aviation Services (Weststar) of Malaysia celebrated today the launch of... more
Civil aviation"LIMA 2025". Embraer showcases KC-390 "Millennium" aircraft
Its first appearance at the 17th edition of the event (May 20-24)
Embraer displays its KC-390 "Millennium" aircraft at the 17th edition of "Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition" ("LIMA") from 20 to 24 May 2025. This marks industry’s increasing momentum f... more
AirlinesQatar Airways announces financial results for fiscal year 24/25
The renewed strategy rewarded for delivering positive results
Qatar Airways Group has announced the strongest financial results in its history. The Group’s profits, which include cargo, catering, and Qatar Duty Free sectors, reached QAR 7.85 billion (USD 2.15 billion) i... more
Airlines"Hello Naples!": Air Canada inaugurates connections to the Neapolitan city
After Rome, Milan, and Venice, the seasonal route has been launched four times a week using B-787 Dreamliner aircraft
Air Canada has recently launched a new international air connection from Montréal to Naples, Italy, described as the "gateway to the Amalfi Coast", according to a statement issued by the carrier. This... more
AirportsParis-Orly Airport (3): DGAC announces the end of flight restrictions
The airport has returned to normal operations: only minor residual delays may occur
The French Directorate General for Civil Aviation (DGAC) has just announced the end of flight restrictions at Paris-Orly Airport, following yesterday’s disruptions and chaos caused by a failure in the a... more
AirportsItaly. Naples-Capodichino Airport plans 42-day closure
For extensive runway refurbishment works, from January 19 to March 1st, 2026
Gesac (Naples-Capodichino Airport management company) informs that its infrastructures undergo regular and periodic maintenance works, both ordinary and extraordinary, in compliance with stringent industry... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines enhances aircraft fleet with engines by GE Aerospace
Strategic agreement for advanced ones and technical support in the growth
Ethiopian Airlines and GE Aerospace have strengthened their longstanding collaboration with the signing of two significant agreements for the supply and maintenance of GEnx and GE9X engines. The Ethiopian... more
AirlinesRyanair with US duties and delays Boeing towards Chinese aircraft
The operational challenges and potential changes in airplanes procurement strategy of the Irish low-cost
Ryanair's passenger numbers are growing at a more moderate pace due to certain operational challenges that have slowed traffic. The CEO of the Irish carrier, Michael O'Leary, has indicated that for the... more
Civil aviationPolish customs seize Boeing aircraft tires at the Belarus border
The large-scale operation involving 5 tons carried out for suspected violation of EU sanctions: was the cargo destined for Russia?
A large quantity of special tires for Boeing civil aircraft was recently intercepted by Polish customs officials at the Koroszczyn border crossing with Belarus. The operation, conducted by the National... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo to market freighter capacities of ITA Airways
And it adds Rome as its 5th hub
Starting in June 2025, Lufthansa Cargo will start marketing the cargo capacities on ITA Airways routes. With the integration of Rome-Fiumicino as its cargo hub in Southern Europe, the carrier is adding... more
AirlinesRadar failure disrupts flights at Paris-Orly (2): significant passenger delays
Interruptions cause drastic reduction in air traffic and chaos
A malfunction in the air traffic control systems caused a massive cancellation of flights yesterday at Paris-Orly Airport, resulting in significant disruptions throughout the terminal and affecting thousands... more
Civil aviationIntegrated security for the event of Pope Leo XIV: an Italian model
Multidisciplinary strategies and advanced technology
On the occasion of the enthronement of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the Italian Ministry of Defense deployed an extensive inter-force security apparatus to ensure the highest level of safety for the event.... more
AirportsAircraft tragedy in Finland: two helicopters collide near Eura
Joint investigations with Estonia on the causes of the accident
On Saturday, May 17, near Eura Airport in Finland, a tragic aviation accident occurred, resulting in the deaths of five individuals. The collision involved two helicopters, carrying a total of five occupants:... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo: two changes in the executive board
Frank Bauer and Gregor Schleussner; its team completed in July
Frank Bauer, currently Chief Financial Officer and Labor Director of Lufthansa Cargo AG, will take over the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Lufthansa Cargo on July 1, 2025. Gregor Schleussner,... more
AirlinesUAE: maxi-investment of over $1 billion for Astana airport
Kazakh airport ready to become a strategic hub between East and West
The agreement comes as Vietjet-Qazaq Air announced its joint-venture to launch Vietjet Qazaqstan, a new carrier that will operate a fleet of at least 20 Boeing 737 Max aircraft more
AirlinesIATA conference, roadmap for Airport Baggage Handling
The pillars: better exchange of information, tracking of suitcases and fight against fraud
The IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC), organized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), is taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, from May 13 to 15. The event brings together airlines, airport... more
AirlinesSingapore begins construction of mega Terminal 5 at Changi Airport
It will double its capacity, reaching 50 million passengers per year by mid-2030 - VIDEO
The Prime Minister of Singapore and Minister of Finance, Lawrence Wong, today officiated at the groundbreaking ceremony for Changi Airport Terminal 5 (T5), a mega terminal which will strengthen Changi... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in April 2025: passenger numbers grow in Frankfurt
And at Group airports worldwide
In April 2025, a total of 5.3 million passengers travelled via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), representing an increase of 4.8 percent compared to the same month last year. FRA saw particularly strong demand... more
AccidentsICAO Council vote on flight MH-17 case
A formal decision document will be issued at a future meeting
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) voted last Monday that the Russian Federation failed to uphold its obligations under international air law in the 2014 downing of Malaysia... more
AirlinesAviLease places direct order for 30 B-737/8 aircraft
Saudi leasing's order is among Trump's deals cashed in today in Riyadh
AviLease, the global aircraft leasing company based in Saudi Arabia, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Boeing for an order of 30 B-737/8 airplanes. This strategic investment, which marks... more
AirlinesJürgen Weber, "Mr Lufthansa" and co-founder of Star Alliance, dies
Passed away yesterday at 83; the entire commercial aviation world mourns his passing
"Lufthansa as we know it today would be unthinkable without Jürgen Weber. During his years as Chairman of the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board, he shaped the company. He understood the unifying... more
AerospaceTrump lands in Saudi Arabia (2): Riyadh will invest 600 billion dollars
Agreements are pouring in on AI, energy, defense, space, airplanes, airports, technology, healthcare and much more
The largest defense sales deal in history, worth nearly $142 billion, has been signed, providing Riyadh with cutting-edge warfare equipment and services more