AirlinesCyberattacks (2): hackers and failures threaten global air traffic
From data breaches to control center blackouts: an analysis of vulnerabilities and urgent strategies
Drawing inspiration from the latest cyberattack, this time targeting the Australian airline Qantas (see AVIONEWS), a much broader threat landscape to the air transport sector is taking shape: the FBI has... more
AirlinesCyberattacks: cybersecurity alert for the global aviation sector
North American airlines under threat especially. FBI points the finger at Scattered Spider hackers
The cyberattack that in recent hours has hit Qantas (see AVIONEWS), compromising the data of millions of passengers although not affecting flight operations, is part of a broader landscape of vulnerabilities... more
AirlinesQantas victim of cyberattack: potentially 6 million customers involved
"No financial data has been compromised", assures the airline, but "a significant amount of information has been stolen"
Names, emails, phone numbers, dates of birth and frequent flyer numbers exposed. Investigation launched more
AirlinesFrance: air traffic controllers strike on July 3 and 4
Significant disruptions and delays are expected at all French airports, including overseas territories
The French DGAC (Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile) announces that two minor air traffic controllers' unions have called a national strike for July 3 and 4, 2025, both in metropolitan France and o... more
AerospaceMTG-S1 satellite launched of the Meteosat program
Enhanced monitoring of air quality and greenhouse gas concentrations - VIDEO
The MTG-S1 meteorological observation satellite was successfully launched yesterday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Built by OHB System AG, MTG-S1 carries Europe’s first hyperspectral infrared sounding i... more
Finance and economyLeonardo strengthens its cyber solution portfolio at international level
Towards the development of a “Made in Europe” Zero Trust ecosystem
Share of Finnish company SSH Communications Security Corporation to be acquired by the industry, valued at 20 million EUR more
AirlinesSAS places record order for 55 Embraer aircraft
To power future growth and regional connectivity
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has entered into an agreement to acquire 45 E-195E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 10 aircraft — the largest SAS jet order direct from a manufacturer since 1... more
AerospaceBoeing names Stephen Parker as CEO of its Defense, Space & Security
He has 37 years of experience in the giant
Boeing today announced Stephen (Steve) Parker as President and Chief Executive Officer of its Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business, effective immediately. He has served as interim leader of the Boeing... more
AirlinesGianfranco Battisti new CEO of Gesap, for the rebirth of Palermo ai...
Expert manager with over thirty years of experience will lead the relaunch and privatization of it
Gianfranco Battisti has been identified by the President of the Sicilian Region, Renato Schifani, as the new CEO of Gesap, the company managing Palermo's "Falcone-Borsellino" airport. This decision follows... more
Civil aviationBombardier: maxi $1.7 billion order for 50 aircraft from anonymous...
Challenger and Global models, with options for another 70 that would bring the total value to over 4 billion
Bombardier has announced a significant order from a new customer for 50 of its high-performance business jets, the Challenger and Global models. The deal, with a combined value of $1.7 billion, also includes... more
Civil aviationPedro Alves to head SITA Borders
He replaces Jeremy Springall
Sita has announced the appointment of Pedro Alves as Senior Vice President of its Borders business, tasked with leading the next phase of innovation in digital border management. It comes at a time when... more
AerospaceAirbus DS implements new organisation
The company announced it would reduce up to 2,043 positions
The new organisation of Airbus Defence and Space comes into effect on 1 July 2025. The Division has completed all information and consultation processes on European as well as national levels for its adaptation... more
IndustryFour A-29 Super Tucano aircraft delivered to the Paraguayan Air Force
The ceremony at the presence of the military and civil authorities
Embraer delivered yesterday four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Paraguayan Air Force. The ceremony, held at the Silvio Pettirossi Air Force Base near the capital, Asunción, was attended by Paraguay’s Pr... more
AirlinesEmbraer delivers first E2 jet aircraft to Mexicana
The aircraft will be configured in a single class layout
Mexicana, Mexico's State-owned carrier, has taken delivery of their first E-195E2 aircraft from Embraer. The delivery of carrier’s first new generation jet is a significant milestone in the airline’s mod... more
Civil aviationBaykar completes acquisition of Piaggio Aerospace's business complexes
The Turkish industry has pledged to maintain current employment levels at the Villanova d’Albenga and Genoa sites
The transfer of the business complexes of Piaggio Aero Industries and Piaggio Aviation – the two companies under extraordinary administration operating under the Piaggio Aerospace brand – to the Turkish aer... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space to develop SOLiS
Laser communications demonstrator
Thales Alenia Space (Tas), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has been selected by the French space agency CNES, as part of the space component of the France 2030 program launched... more
AirportsLinate radar failure: all the critical issues of the air traffic control...
In previous years, similar episodes also occurred in France, Sweden, Germany and the United Kingdom
Events such as the air traffic block that occurred on June 28 at Milan-Linate due to a failure of the radar data transmission system at the Area Control Center (ACC) in Milan (see AVIONEWS) highlight some... more
AirlinesStrike at Helsinki Airport (3): Finnair cancels around 100 flights on July...
But the strike is also planned for July 4, 7, 16, 18, 21, and 23
"The Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) has announced a union strike at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for Wednesday, July 2. If the planned actions are carried out, they will impact all essential ground services related... more
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AirlinesHelsinki Airport strike (2). Finnish Aviation Union: industrial action...
Different days of protest, involved also various services
The Finnish Aviation Union's industrial action in July 2025. Confirmed today the flights cancelled scheduled for Wednesday 2 July 2025.The Finnish Aviation Union (Iau) has announced industrial actions... more
AirportsRadar failure in Linate. Italian Enav: operational activities at the Milan...
The statements by its CEO Pasqualino Monti
Last night, a malfunction occurred in the radar data transmission system at the Area Control Center (ACC) of Milan, responsible for managing air traffic over north-western Italy. The issue affected the... more
AirlinesStrike at Helsinki Airport (3): Finnair cancels around 100 flights on July...
But the strike is also planned for July 4, 7, 16, 18, 21, and 23
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To discuss geoeconomic challenges and developments in Ukraine and the Middle East
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AirlinesITA-Lufthansa (4): the sacrifices that convinced Brussels
Sales of airport slots, more feeder flights, Rome opens up to Africa and America
The wedding of the year is done. The technicians of the European Competition Commission, led by Margrethe Vestager, have officially approved the sale of 41% of the national carrier ITA Airways to the German... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa (3). Transaction to be completed in the fourth quarter of...
The declarations by Carsten Spohr, CEO of the German Group
Carsten Spohr, Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, says: "The approval from Brussels is excellent news for ITA Airways and Lufthansa and especially for all passengers flying to and from I... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa (2). EC clears proposed acquisition of stake
In the Italian carrier by the German airline, subject to conditions
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Brussels approves the marriage
Turicchi (president of the Italian airline): "Logic has prevailed over the various obstacles"
