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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
AirlinesAircraft efficiency and emissions: Air India Group relies on advanced Data-Driven technology
Targeted solution to reduce consumption, and make flights smarter and data-driven
With rising fuel costs and increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, airlines around the world are seeking new tools to operate more efficiently. Air India Group is tackling the challenge by implementing... more
Civil aviationBoeing admits delays in certification of new B-777/9 aircraft
The ceo Kelly Ortberg defines the process as 'a mountain of work'
Deliveries of Boeing's new widebody aircraft, the -777/9, will be further delayed. The chief executive, Kelly Ortberg, confirmed yesterday that the aircraft's certification — part of the -777X program —... more
Civil defenseForest fires: the worst year in the last 20 years in Europe
One million hectares up in smoke in the EU in 2025, according to Wwf
One thousand eight hundred fires. An area four times that of last year went up in smoke, the highest in the last two decades, equal to that of the Basilicata region. Among the most affected countries:... more
AirportsAirspace restrictions will also be in place in Estonia in the coming weeks
At the eastern border of the country, for airliners, sports aviation and civil drones
Following Poland and Latvia, Estonia yesterday also decided to impose restrictions on its airspace in the eastern part of the country. This measure was requested by the Estonian defense forces, Kaitsevägi,... more
AerospaceAvio's stock market plunges as it awaits a decision on its capital increase
A possible 300 million Euro increase. But Leonardo might not participate
Shares of the Italian aerospace company Avio are plummeting on the stock market. Trading began yesterday afternoon following rumors of a possible capital increase of as much as 300 million Euro. However,... more
Civil aviationLatvia closes eastern airspace.Precautionary measure amid tensions with Moscow
Along the borders with Russia and Belarus, declares Defense Minister Sprūds
In response to recent Russian air incursions into Poland and in conjunction with the Namejs exercises, Riga raises its alert level to protect its own airspace and that of NATO more
AirlinesSpohr on Lufthansa: "This is a year of transition"
High costs weigh on the Group. City Airlines and Discover are the strongest carriers
2025 and 2026 will be transitional years for the Lufthansa Group. Progress is being made on the recovery plan, and efforts are underway to contain costs. However, challenges remain. Flight delays, labor... more
AirlinesEmirates introduces the A-350 aircraft on the route to Hangzhou
From next 26 October, a few months after the inauguration of the connection
Emirates announces the introduction of the A-350 aircraft on the daily route to Hangzhou, in Mainland China, starting on 26 October this year, just three months after the route’s inaugural flight.Adnan K... more
AirportsRussian drones in Poland: urgent Un Security Council meeting called
According to a diplomatic source, the meeting may take place on Friday, September 12th.
"At Poland's request, an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council will be convened regarding Russia's violation of Polish airspace" the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on "X."... 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
Civil aviationAircraft and traffic. Poland introduces restrictions on civilian flights until December
The measure concerns the east of the country. Drone flights prohibited.The official statement
Pansa, the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency, informs that at the request of the Armed Forces Operational Command, from 10:00pm UTC on 10 September 2025 until 11:59pm UTC on 9 December 2025, air traffic... more
AirlinesAir Canada expands its international network from its Toronto hub
New routes to Asia and Europe and the introduction of B-787/10 aircraft to support growth
Air Canada announced today a further expansion of its international network: the Toronto hub is preparing to host new routes starting in Winter 2025 and Summer 2026. The objective is to strengthen Toronto’s p... more
AerospaceLife on Mars? NASA reveals revolutionary discovery by the Perseverance rover
New scenarios opened on the habitability of the Red Planet /VIDEO
A rock sample taken from the Jezero crater contains potential "biosignature", molecules that on Earth are often associated with forms of microbial life more
DefenseDrones in Poland. Rutte: "Last night's violation was not an isolated incident"
Polish Pm Tusk invokes Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty - VIDEO
"Last night demonstrated that we are capable of defending every inch of Nato territory, including its airspace" Nato secretary general Mark Rutte declared following the violation of Polish airspace by... more
DefenseDsei UK (3). Historic agreement for the recycling of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft
The contract aims to recover and reuse leftover materials from decommissioned airplanes
A new frontier in the management of military aerospace waste materials opened today in London, on the second day of Dsei UK 2025 (the Defence Exhibition, which concludes on September 12). Babcock International,... more
AirlinesWinds of change at Malaysia Aviation Group
New routes and increased frequencies for the Group's airlines, but also vegan food on the passengers' menu
Objective: make Malaysia Airlines one of the top 10 global carriers by 2030 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
AirportsPoland's airports reopen after Russian drone strike in Ukraine
Unmanned aircraft violated Polish airspace. An Italian G-550 Caew aircraft was also activated
Warsaw, Modlin, and Rzeszow airports resumed operations this morning; Lublin Airport also reopened later. As "Flightradar24" reported, at least 14 incoming flights were rerouted overnight and into the... more
AirlinesBrief. Singapore Airlines reactivates the Milan-Barcelona route
From tomorrow the service under the fifth freedom regime will resume on Airbus A-350 aircraft
Briefs from Italy. Singapore Airlines (SiA) resumes air services between Milan-Malpensa and Barcelona-El Prat starting tomorrow, 10 September 2025. The flight will be operated three times a week under... more
AirlinesAircraft. Emirates extends Premium Economy to all A-380 flights to New York
With four cabin classes, thus expanding the options for customers
Emirates announces today that all its A-380-operated services to New York-"Jfk" will now offer four cabin classes, including the award-winning Premium Economy (PE). Direct flights EK201/202, which operate... more
AirlinesTomorrow strike in France: transport disruptions expected and mobilisation of 80,000 officers
Civil Aviation announces cancellations of air services, particularly in the south of the country
Road and rail traffic are also at risk. The acting Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, has promised a "zero-tolerance" approach toward blockades and violence more
AirlinesWizz Air continues its expansion at Stockholm–Arlanda Airport
The launch of a new route to Albania is planned for Summer 2026 by a 209-seat A-321 aircraft
The Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air continues to invest in the Swedish market by adding Tirana, Albania, to its overall offering from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport. It is the fourth air link the airline... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space leads 5G direct-to-device demonstration
On behalf of the French space agency CNES, together with Capgemini and Thales
Capgemini, a global reference in business and technology transformation, Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defense, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors, and Thales Alenia Space,... more
DefenseEurofighter Typhoon aircraft: Paveway IV precision-guided bomb successfully integrated
Raytheon UK: will strengthen the capabilities and interoperability of NATO forces
The integration of the Paveway IV precision-guided bomb onto the Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft has been successfully completed. Raytheon UK, part of defense giant RTX, announced today, saying it... more
DefensePurchase of fighter jet aircraft: Kuwait delays, Malaysia questions the deal
At stake is the supply of 8 F/A-18 "Legacy" Hornets, and the government of Kuala Lumpur is looking around...
The ongoing delays in the delivery of eight F/A-18 "Legacy" Hornet fighter jet aircraft by Kuwait are pushing the Malaysian government to reconsider its acquisition plan. The uncertainty over timing, according... more
Civil aviationAircraft and security (2): Pakistani civil aviation also in FAA's crosshairs
Inspection started today, crucial to lift the ban imposed after irregularities in pilots' licenses
The suspension of direct flights, including those of the national carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), dates back to 2020 more
DefenseA metal wreck with an Israeli logo was found in Sicilian waters
Satellite debris, an extra airplane fuel tank, or even a rocket? Theories are flourishing...
On Saturday afternoon, following a report, the Italian Coast Guard discovered a cylindrical metal wreck approximately 5 meters long and 1.5 meters in diameter, approximately 8 miles off Capo Ponente, between... more
AirlinesAircraft and safety: FAA extends the flight ban on Haiti-Port-Au-Prince Airport
Light weapons and drones in the hands of gangs are a threat. Cap-Haïtien and Les Cayes remain operational
US civil aviation has extended the flight ban to Port-au-Prince International Airport, the capital of Haiti, due to the persistent deterioration of security in the country. The announcement was made on... more
DefenseA united Europe for the security of Kiev (2): what is the "steel hedgehog" for Ukraine
A hi-tech defense strategy based on the example of Taiwan
A plan that combines the defense industry, technology and European support to withstand Russia's threats more
DefenseA united Europe for Kyiv's security: 26 countries adopt a post-conflict guarantees plan
Commitment by the "Volenterosi" to security on land, sea and air, with US support. The terms of the plan
Europe has united to forge a new security pact with Ukraine. After the historic meeting at the Élysée, which saw 26 countries commit themselves (for America, present Steve Witkoff), under the leadership o... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport strike planned for tomorrow in Italy
Flight crews of easyJet and Wizz Air are affected, as well as ground crews of other companies
An Italian strike is planned for tomorrow involving staff at several airlines. It will last four hours, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Only easyJet will be on strike for 24 hours, from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM,... 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
AirlinesRyanair: approximately one million fewer seats in Spain
The decision against Aena's airport fees, which it considers dishonest? But Aena denies it...
Ryanair announced yesterday its intention to close its Santiago base for the 2025 Winter season, cancel all flights to Vigo and Tenerife North, keep its Valladolid and Jerez bases closed, and reduce capacity... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport, strikes in Italy. The protests on Saturday
There are nine ones scheduled for next September 6
The MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) has updated the schedule of protests in the air transport sector.Strikes scheduled for next Saturday, 6 September, in detail:06/09/2025 UGL-TA,... more
DefenseXi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un and Pezeshkian (Iran) at the parade in Beijing with 24 other leaders
The Eastern bloc is growing, in stark contrast to the West - VIDEO
The military parade held on September 3 in Beijing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the Japanese occupation of China was the perfect opportunity for the country to send... more
DefenseChina, talks between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping continue
Today the two leaders also met with the president of Mongolia
Following the meetings between the leaders of the countries belonging to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (Sco) in Tianjin, China, between August 31 and September 1 (see AVIONEWS), Vladimir Putin... more
AirportsVon der Leyen's plane hit by GPS jamming
According to the Bulgarian authorities, Russia is responsible
It was announced today that the plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suffered a suspected Russian jamming attack yesterday, which disabled its GPS navigation services. The... more
ConferencesSCO (2): increasingly close relations between Russia, India and China
Putin calls Modi a "dear friend" and will meet Xi Jinping several times in the coming days
On the occasion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit underway in Tianjin, China (August 31-September 1st, 2025, see AVIONEWS), Russian president Vladimir Putin met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping... more
DefenseShanghai Cooperation Organization: second day of summit underway
At the top, a new structure is being dictated on the international chessboard
The second and final day of the summit, which began yesterday, bringing together the ten members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), is taking place today at the port of Tianjin, China. This... more
AirportsTurkey closes its airspace and ports to Israeli planes and ships
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announces a halt to trade/VIDEO
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced today, on the sidelines of the extraordinary parliamentary session focused on Gaza (see video below), the closure of national airspace to Israeli aircraft... more
AirlinesClass action. Delta capitulates: $ 79 mln for the aircraft fuel spill of 2020
Flight 89 had dumped tonnes of kerosene over Los Angeles following an onboard emergency
The air company, while denying any liability, accepts the compensation to close the class action and avoid lengthy litigation more
AccidentsTragedy in Poland: F-16 aircraft crashes during test for the Radom Air Show
Lead pilot of the "Tiger Demo Team" dies. The accident occurred during an aerobatic maneuver
An air of mourning and shock has fallen over Polish military aviation after the tragic crash of an F-16 fighter aircraft, which occurred yesterday afternoon at Radom Airport, 100 km south of Warsaw. The... more
AirlinesFrance prepares for the air traffic controllers' strike: there will be chaos in the skies
In September: disruptions and delays expected for thousands of air transport passengers
The unions are once again going on strike to protest the management of the sector and the failure to implement wage adjustments. Carriers are preparing for another wave of cancellations and delays, after the Summer shutdown that affected more than 5,000 flights more
DefenseEstonia scrambles for two Italian F-35s in response to a Russian aircraft
The operation is part of Nato's Air Policing mission to protect the Baltic regions
Nato Air Command reported that yesterday two Italian F-35 aircraft scrambled from Ämari, Estonia, to intercept a Russian aircraft. The two aircraft, belonging to the 32nd and 6th Wings, were deployed... more
AirlinesAtlas Air and Etihad Cargo announce strategic partnership for goods transport
Atlas's new B-777 Freighter will support the expansion of EC's cargo routes
Atlas Air (AA), active globally in air logistics services, and Etihad Cargo (EC), the division of Etihad Airways, have signed a new long-term partnership. The agreement announced today provides that Atlas... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport in Italy. The strikes fixed for next week
There are 11 protests scheduled for Saturday, September 6
The MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) has published the schedule of protests in the air transport sector.The protests in detail:06/09/2025 UGL-TA, staff of the company Aviation Services... more
AirlinesTrump's anti-immigration policy revives charter airlines
GlobalX driven by contracts with Ice, while the federal agency increases spending on air transfers
The policy to counter irregular immigration promoted by the Trump administration is generating a lucrative business for private carriers. An analysis by the Financial Times reveals that the federal agency... more
AirlinesAgreement between Riyadh Air and Red Sea Global to promote Saudi tourism
Signed today, it expands the visibility and recognition of both the air carrier and the luxury resorts in the Red Sea
Riyadh Air, the new strategic national carrier of Saudi Arabia, and Red Sea Global (RSG), developer of luxury tourism destinations, signed a strategic partnership today to promote tourism in the Kingdom.... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Delta Air Lines resumes flights to Tel Aviv
The US carrier resumes routes between "JFK" of New York and the airport "Ben Gurion" from September 1st
Delta Air Lines will resume its air connections with Israel starting next September 1st, operating seven weekly flights that will link Tel Aviv's "Ben Gurion" Airport with New York "JFK". The decision... more