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Latest newsFlotilla (2). Farnesina: contacts by Minister Tajani with France and Belgium
On assistance to European citizens aboard the vessels
While in New York for the UN General Assembly (see for details AVIONEWS), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani held talks with the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maxime... more
Fair and showsItalian AMI, Balloon Cup: second edition of the hot-air balloon race (Piacenza 26-28 September)
A three-day event packed with activities featuring aircraft displays by the PAN Frecce Tricolori and more... - VIDEO and PHOTOS
After the public success of 2024, returns to Piacenza (Emilia Romagna Region), at the San Damiano military airport, “Aeronautica militare Balloon Cup – from the hot-air balloon to the stratosphere”, a spo... more
AerospaceEnac-Icao (2): Italian Authority and US FAA sign aerospace transport agreement
In the presence of Italian Deputy Minister Rixi (Mit)
The commitments of the Italian delegation at the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montréal, taking place from 23 September to 3 October (see AVIONEWS), continue: yesterday a Declaration of Intent (DoI) was signed... more
AirlinesItalian ENAC at the ICAO assembly with pets on board
From Italy a winning model for the skies of tomorrow
The Deputy Minister Rixi (MIT), the President of the Italian Civil Aviation Authority Di Palma and CEO of ITA Airways Eberhart describe the Italian experience to permit pets to fly until 25 kgs on board, near the owners more
AccidentsIATA: high expectations for 42nd ICAO Assembly (September 23-October 3, 2025)
Among the themes: SAF, CORSIA, accident investigations, aircraft mandate, pilots age limits
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has high expectations for the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (Montreal, 23 September-3 October 2025). ICAO has a... more
DefenseGlobal Sumud Flotilla and the Eastern front of Europe: Crosetto briefing tomorrow morning
The minister of defense's note regarding the situation
Tomorrow, Thursday, September 25, at 8:30 am, in the Chamber of Deputies, defense minister Guido Crosetto will deliver an urgent briefing regarding the attacks on the Global Sumud Flotilla and the evolving... more
Civil aviationItalian Mit: Rixi leads the Italian delegation at the 42nd Icao Assembly in Canada
For the first time Italy will be represented at the political level; Enac, Enav, Air Force General Staff
Italian Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport (Mit) Edoardo Rixi leads the Italian delegation to the 42nd Icao (International Civil Aviation Organization) Assembly taking place in Montreal (23... more
Civil aviationUnga 2025 in New York (2): the participation by Italian Minister Tajani
A series of bilateral meetings to discuss strengthening relations and the most pressing crises
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, is in New York from yesterday until September 25 to participate –accompanying the Prime Minister– in the High-Level Week... more
Civil aviationItalian Farnesina: Tripodi at the 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York
The undersecretary's mission and the appointments of EU ministers and of three countries
The mission of the Italian Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on the instructions of Minister Tajani, got underway yesterday in New York: the Undersecretary Maria... more
DefensePoland warns: we will shoot down any object that violates our airspace
Warsaw announces the hard line and calls for a unanimous response from Nato
Prime Minister Tusk stresses caution but confirms the determination to defend the territory more
AirlinesCyberattack on check-in systems: chaos at EU airports, flights cancelled and cascading delays
Personnel forced to manual procedures: effects on turnaround, gate allocation and baggage security
Hundreds of passengers stranded in London, Brussels and Berlin. Collins Aerospace reassures: "We are working to resolve the problem" more
AirportsA new Hilton hotel will be built, connected to Milan-Linate airport
The building is part of a larger urban regeneration project of the area
Milan-Linate airport will soon be receiving a new DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. The construction of the four-star hotel, part of the urban regeneration and enhancement project of the Linate Airport District... more
CargoItalian Foreign Ministry (Farnesina): humanitarian aid shipment from Development Cooperation landed today in Syria
To support the recovery of the hospital sector by sending electromedical equipment
A humanitarian cargo of the Italian Cooperation destined to support the recovery of the Syrian hospital sector landed in Damascus today. The flight took off from the UN World Food Programme’s Humanitarian R... more
Civil aviationNBAA welcomed Senate vote on Michael Graham’s nomination to second NTSB term
For a period of five years; he was designated by Trump earlier this year
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauded yesterday’s vote by the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to advance Michael Graham’s nomination for a second, fiv... more
ConferencesItalian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: undersecretary Silli at the IAEA general conference
Ongoing in Vienna from 15 to 19 September
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Giorgio Silli, led the Italian delegation to the 69th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),... more
Civil aviationGiorgia Meloni met Antonio Costa (European Council President)
As part of his tour of European capitals, which he began at the end of August.- VIDEO
And to prepare for the upcoming engagements at European level in October more
Civil aviationSwiss innovation unites for a sustainable future
Partnership around clean and energy-saving technologies
Two pioneering Swiss entities, the Switzerland SailGP Team, led on the water by three-time Olympian Sébastien Schneiter, and H55, co- founded by aviation pioneer André Borschberg, are joining forces to... more
AerospaceEU: General Assembly on Defence, Space and Cybersecurity held today
On the future agenda of the European Union and Europe's needs in key sectors /ATTACHMENT
Today, Friday 12 September 2025, the General Assembly on Defence, Space and Cybersecurity was held at Esrin, the European Space Agency's Earth Observation Programme Centre in Italy. The event was organised... more
AerospaceAvio SpA: first half 2025 results
Consolidation of Vega C launch activities
New contract in USA confirms continued momentum on Defense market more
AirportsToscana Aeroporti SpA: Board of Directors approves semi-annual report 2025
Trend of passenger and cargo traffic in the first half of the year
The Board of Directors of Toscana Aeroporti SpA, the company that manages the Florence and Pisa airports, met yesterday and reviewed and approved the half-year financial report as of 30 June 2025, confirming... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in August: passenger and cargo volumes on the rise
6,3 million passengers travelled via Frankfurt Airport last month
In August 2025, some 6.3 million passengers traveled via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), 4.1 percent more than a year before. Summer holidays ensured consistently high demand during the month. Especially on weekends... more
Civil aviationNBAA announces promotion of Heidi Williams to VP of Association
A 25-year veteran of the aviation industry, she is a commercial pilot and flight instructor
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has named Heidi Williams vice president, air traffic services and infrastructure, expanding her role in overseeing the association’s policies and coordination wi... more
Airlines24 years ago the attacks by airplanes in the USA
There were four ones in which three thousand people died
Twenty-four years have passed since that Tuesday, 11 September 2001 in the USA (it was 8:45am local time, 3:00pm in Italy), events that shocked the entire world and the sectors of transport by aircraft... more
AirlinesRyanair: Ray Conway to replace Mike O'Brien
As Safety Director on board from October
Brief. The Board of Ryanair Holdings plc today (Wed. 10 Sept.) announced that Capt. Ray Conway has agreed to join the Board to replace Mike O’Brien as a Non-Exec. Director with oversight of Air Safety e... more
DefenseVon der Leyen: "Europe is engaged in a struggle". State of the Union address
Among the topics are war, defense, and relations with the US. 6 billion Euros for the "drone wall" with Kiev- VIDEO-ATTACHMENT
"Europe is engaged in a struggle. A struggle for a whole continent living in peace, for a free and independent Europe". These were the words with which European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen... more
Fair and showsBalloons. 68th Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett: end of the race in France
This year’s winners are the Swiss team SUI 1, composed of Kurt Frieden and Pascal Witprächtiger - VIDEO and ATTACHMENT
The 68th edition of the Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett officially came to an end yesterday. After three challenging nights in the air, all the teams have now landed safely, marking the conclusion of... more
Civil aviationNBAA lauds House passage of important aircraft pilot mental wellness legislation
The measure now moves to the US Senate for consideration
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed passage by the US House of Representatives of a bipartisan bill to improve aircraft pilot access to mental health care.The Mental Health in Aviation... more
AerospaceNASA: Northrop Grumman to send medical, technology studies to space
Launch in mid-September from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida - VIDEO
NASA and Northrop Grumman are preparing to send the company’s next cargo mission to the International Space Station (ISS), flying research to support Artemis missions to the Moon and human exploration o... more
AirlinesFarewell to Giorgio Armani, who designed Alitalia's uniforms in 1991
He recently presented the line dedicated to the athletes of the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Games
"King Giorgio" passed away yesterday at the age of 91. The king of fashion, Giorgio Armani, never stopped working: just last May 26th, he appeared smiling at the presentation of Italy's Olympic uniforms,... more
AerospaceDuffy (Nasa) selects exploration-focused associate administrator
It is the US space agency’s top civil service role
Acting NASA Administrator Sean P. Duffy Wednesday named Amit Kshatriya as the new associate administrator of NASA, the agency’s top civil service role.A 20-year NASA veteran, he was most recently the de... more
AirlinesItalian ENAC: its President Di Palma leads delegation of entrepreneurs to Benghazi; six agreements signed
Rixi (Italian Mit): air transport is fundamental for strengthening relations between Italy and Libya
The President of Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Pierluigi Di Palma led a delegation of entrepreneurs and Italian centres of excellence who today, 4 September 2025, in Benghazi, signed six important... more
AirlinesEmirates strengthens commercial leadership team
With five senior appointments
Emirates has announced new appointments to its commercial leadership team as it ramps up its network, fleet and products for its next era of growth. The newly created roles, which include Senior Vice... more
AirlinesBreak with Lufthansa: pilots consider strike over pensions
The carrier wants to pass social security costs onto its employees
The negotiations between Vereinigung Cockpit, the union representing pilots, and Lufthansa for the renewal of the collective agreement regarding the pension scheme have collapsed. Consequently the union... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways reports Half-Year results
Its fleet surpassed 100 aircraft, with over 20 additional planes in the last 18 months
Etihad Airways has reported its strongest-ever half-year performance, delivering record profitability and passenger numbers in the first six months of 2025. The results showcase continued momentum in network... more
AirportsItalian Air Force (AMI): the 65th anniversary of the "Frecce Tricolori" planes (6-7 September in Rivolto)
The Friulian base will host ground and in-flight displays, airplanes, foreign aerobatic teams, aircraft on static display and themed exhibition areas
On 6 and 7 September 2025 at Rivolto Airport (Udine, North East of Italy), home of the 2nd Wing of the Italian Air Force and of the 313th Aerobatic Training Group, an international-scale event will be... more
AirportsEthiopian Airlines inaugurates the new Yabello Airport project
Available runway, access roads, provisional terminal and various complementary infrastructures
Ethiopian Airlines inaugurated the new airport project in Yabello, in the southern part of the Oromia Regional State, along with the launch of a new passenger service for the airport. The event took place... more
Civil aviationIATA appoints Thomas Reynaert to lead global advocacy
From today, on September 1, 2025, in Brussels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Thomas Reynaert as Senior Vice President, External Affairs. From 1 September 2025, he will be responsible for coordinating... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: passenger demand grows last month
The results at regional breakdown
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was... more
AirlinesAircraft and employment. Emirates: recruitment campaign in Italy
Six open days in September to search flight attendants
Emirates continues the search for cabin crew in Italy and in September new recruiting open days will be held in six major cities. These events are part of the airline’s plan to continue investing in st... more
IndustryThales Alenia Space: Angelini new director domain exploration and science
He replaces Walter Cugno
Roberto Angelini has been, since last 1 August, the new director of the Exploration and Science Domain of Thales Alenia Space and head of the Turin site, positions previously held by Walter Cugno.He has... more
AirportsCologne-Bonn Airport reports positive Summer holiday summary
More than 1.7 million passengers use it
A positive summary: Cologne-Bonn Airport welcomed more than 1.7 million passengers who took off or landed at the airport during the Summer holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia. This means that passenger... more
DefenseRusso-Ukrainian War (2). Washington Summit, the diplomatic showdown
Europe united, Moscow watches cautiously
World leaders are discussing a possible peace plan. Trump and Zelensky set out divergent positions but signal openness to new negotiations more
AerospaceItalian ENAC: DG visits Virgin Galactic's suborbital flight development center
Institutional commitments for Alexander D'Orsogna in the USA this week
Institutional commitments of the ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Director General Alexander D’Orsogna in the United States where, this week, he visited the design and engineering center of Virgin G... more
AerospaceReturn to Earth for Crew-10: NASA live coverage scheduled for undocking and splashdown
Historic milestone for the Commercial Crew program: splashdown will take place off the coast of California
NASA (the American space agency) and SpaceX are preparing to broadcast live the return to Earth of the Crew-10 mission, which will mark the first splashdown of a Commercial Crew program crew off the coast... more
AerospaceNASA Astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore Retires
After 25 years from US agency, four spacecraft and 464 days in space
After 25 years at NASA, flying in four different spacecraft, accumulating 464 days in space, astronaut and test pilot Butch Wilmore has retired from the US space agency.The Tennessee native earned a bachelor’s a... more
AccidentsGhana, military helicopter crashes: 8 dead, including two ministers
The Harbin Z-9 of the Air Force was heading to an event against illegal mining /VIDEO
Among the victims are the holders of the ministries of Defense (Edward Omane Boamah) and Environment (Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed). President Mahama declares three days of national mourning more
AirportsAci Europe: passenger traffic up +4.5% in first half of 2025
Freight and aircraft movements - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for the month of June, second quarter (Q2) and the first half (H1) of 2025.Passenger traffic across the European airport network... more
AirlinesQantas appoints new Regional Managing Director
For UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa
Qantas announced today the appointment of Darsh Chapman as the new Regional General Manager for the United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, with the position set to begin in August 2025. She... more
Civil aviationItalian Farnesina: first technical meeting of tariffs Task Force
With Italian companies and businesses
It remains operational for specific queries and reserves the right to convene further meetings regularly or in response to significant developments more
AirportsIATA launches 2024 World Air Transport Statistics report
About classes, airport pairs, used aircraft and passenger countries
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) with comprehensive statistical data for 2024. Updated annually with data... more