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DefenseKiev: "Russia has lost 1,099,530 people in Ukraine"
Additional funds under the Purl program are coming to counter Moscow
According to data released today by the Ukrainian armed forces, since February 24, 2022, 1,099,530 Russian casualties have been reported in Ukraine (an increase of 1,150 from the previous day). The data... more
DefenseMutual defense pact: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan strengthen the strategic alliance
The agreement is historic: aggression against one of the two countries will be considered an aggression against both
The agreement aims to consolidate cooperation and regional stability more
AccidentsAir India airplane crash: four families of victims file lawsuit against Boeing and Honeywell
Allegations of negligence and design defects at the heart of the legal battle following the June tragedy
Three months after the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 (see AVIONEWS and related links), the families of four of the 260 victims have filed a lawsuit in the United States against aerospace giants... more
AccidentsMalaysian Airlines flight MH17: Moscow appeals ICAO decision
Contested vote on Kremlin's responsibility for disaster
"On September 18, the Russian Federation, in accordance with Article 84 of the 1944 Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention), filed an appeal with the International Court of Justice... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines launches new air connections to Port Sudan
Firstly with two frequencies a week and then with three ones
Briefs. Turkish Airlines has inaugurated flights to Port Sudan, bringing to 63 the number of its destinations on the African continent. The flag carrier will operate the connections twice weekly until... more
AirlinesITA Airways: the first two airplanes with Star Alliance logo rolled out the hangar
A-320 and A-220/300 will be updated with additional units in the coming months
The first two ITA Airways aircraft showcasing the Star Alliance brand sign have rolled out the hangar today, one A-320 and one A-220/300. Additional airplanes will be progressively updated with the Star... 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
AirlinesQatar Airways: three weekly links to the Red Sea from October
The 12th destination in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to be served by the airline
Qatar Airways announced the upcoming launch of operations at The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia with three weekly flights from 21 October 2025, making it the 12th destination in the Kingdom to be served by the... more
AerospaceAvio and Spacelaunch announce new agreement for Vega C
The launch is scheduled for the second half of 2027
Avio and SpaceLaunch, a US-based launch services company headquartered in Austin, Texas, have signed a Launch Services Agreement to place an institutional Earth observation satellite into orbit aboard... 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 aviationATR sees demand for 300 aircraft in the USA
Expected to exit the market within the next 10 years
New data presented today at the ATR Regional Air Connectivity Summit (RACS) held ahead of the RAA Leaders Conference, show that regional air travel in the United States is at a turning point. The company... more
AirlinesCebu Pacific signs long-term agreement for IMS solution
For its entire fleet, including A-320 and A-330 aircraft
Satair, an Airbus Services company and world reference in the commercial aerospace aftermarket, and Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ carrier, have signed along-term agreement for Satair’s Integrated Mat... more
AirlinesDelta partners with Maeve Aerospace
To advance hybrid regional aircraft
Delta Air Lines is partnering with Maeve Aerospace to advance the development of Maeve’s hybrid electric aircraft for regional flights. Compared to today's regional aircraft designs, the MAEVE Jet is d... more
AirlinesThales signs two strategic contracts with IndiGo
A 11-year agreement for avionics maintenance on 1,200+ aircraft
Thales and IndiGo, India’s largest airline, have signed a strategic maintenance contract for the carrier’s current fleet of 430 A-320 aircraft and future order of over 800 A-32X airplanes.As part of thi... more
AirlinesAeroporti di Puglia (AdP): the Bari–Nantes flight resumes from April, operated by Transavia
Vasile (President): "After the pandemic it was necessary to resume the air connection"
Bari will be connected to Nantes from next April 9. The flight, operated by Transavia, will expand the international network of the "‘Karol Wojtyla" and respond to an ever-growing demand to and from F... 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
IndustryPortugal signs an amendment to the contract for acquisition of the sixth KC-390 aircraft
And the inclusion of ten new purchase options
Embraer and the Portuguese State today signed the amendment to the current contract for the acquisition of the sixth KC-390 Millennium aircraft and the inclusion of ten new purchase options for potential... more
AirportsCologne-Bonn Airport: new innovative pilot plant made of solar film
The airport tests 80 lightweight modules at lofty heights
Towards the sun: around 80 solar film modules are now generating renewable energy on the 27-meter-high chimney of the combined heat and power plant (CHP) at Cologne-Bonn Airport. The total collector area... more
AirlinesKorean Air and Boeing to strengthen predictive maintenance collaboration
Agreement signed at the event in Singapore
Korean Air has entered into a strategic partnership with Boeing for enhanced collaboration in predictive maintenance. The agreement was signed at the "MRO Asia-Pacific 2025 Conference" (September 16-17)... more
AirlinesDutch government (2) hikes air ticket taxes again: Aci Europe and A4E warned it
Undermining connectivity and decarbonisation, according two organizations
European airlines (A4E) and airports (ACI EUROPE) warned that the Dutch government’s decision to further increase its already high air ticket tax will undermine connectivity, hurt passengers, and weaken i... more
AirlinesDutch Government: 2026 tax plan presented
In December it will be to the Senate; it becomes definitive after approval by both houses of Parliament
Eugène Heijnen, Minister for Tax Affairs, the Tax Administration and Customs of the Govenment of the Netherlands, presented yesterday the 2026 Tax Plan to the House of Representatives. This year’s package co... more
DefenseDSCA: sale for F-16 aircraft to Peru
For an estimated cost of $3.42 billion
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Peru of F-16 Aircraft and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated... more
AirportsCologne-Bonn Airport awards passenger screening contract
For another five years from next January 1st, 2026
Cologne/Bonn Airport has awarded the contract for aviation security checks to Securitas following a Europe-wide tender process. The security service provider has been responsible for screening passengers... more
AirlinesKLM will fly to 161 destinations this Winter
92 within Europe and 69 intercontinental
This Winter season, from October 26, 2025 to March 28, 2026, KLM will offer an extensive network of 161 destinations: 92 within Europe and 69 intercontinental; together, these destinations account for... more
AirportsSydney Airport releases preliminary draft masterplan 2045
It is on public exhibition until 12 December 2025 for comments - VIDEO
Sydney Airport has yesterday released its preliminary draft masterplan 2045, setting out a vision for growth that forecasts 72 million passengers a year, $70 billion in annual economic contribution and... 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
AerospaceTAS. NG23, the Cygnus XL resupply mission
Launched toward the International Space Station
On 14 September 2025, the first XL version of the NG-23 cargo module was launched from Launch Complex 40 at the US Space Force base in Cape Canaveral, Florida aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This launch... 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
Civil aviationSmartflyer and H55 partner to power the SF-1 hybrid-electric aircraft
The first demonstrator set to fly in 2026
Smartflyer AG, an innovative aircraft manufacturer and H55 SA, the leading provider of certified electric propulsion systems, are proud to announce they officially signed a new partnership last Friday... more
DefenseNATO launches "Eastern Sentry" mission on the eastern flank of Europe
The military activity will begin in the coming days, especially thanks to Denmark, France, UK and Germany
Today at a press conference NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), General Alexus G. Grynkewich, held a joint press briefing to outline NATO's response to the violation... 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
AirlinesAir Niugini takes delivery of its first A-220 aircraft
And it becomes the 25th global operator of this model
Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has taken delivery of its first A-220/300 aircraft, on lease from Azorra. The airline becomes the 25th global operator of this model, which is now... 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
AerospaceAvio SpA (2): capital increase launched to support growth plan
For a maximum total amount of 400 million Euro
The board of directors of Avio SpA, meeting on 11 September, unanimously approved the company’s new business plan and resolved to submit to the extraordinary shareholders’ meeting, to be convened for 23... 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
AerospaceAvio SpA: first half 2025 results
Consolidation of Vega C launch activities
New contract in USA confirms continued momentum on Defense market 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
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
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
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
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
Fair and shows"Roma drone conference" returns, the event on drones and air mobility
This year focus on “medical drones” for the urgent transport of medicines and biomedical products
Roma Drone Conference 2025 returns, the leading professional event in the drone and innovative air mobility sector. Now in its eleventh edition, it will take place on Thursday, November 6 at Fiera Roma... 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