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AirportsSAC (2): flight operations at Catania airport restored
Arriving and departing flights have resumed in complete safety
SAC, the management company of Catania Airport, announces that, following the intervention of the competent authorities and the complete extinguishing of the fire that broke out near the airport, flight... more
AirportsSAC: all incoming and outgoing flights to and from Catania suspended
Cause of fire erupted near the airport
Sac, the management company of Catania Airport, announces that, due to a fire that broke out in the immediate vicinity of the airport, all flight operations have been temporarily suspended, with the consequent... more
AirlinesDiscover Airlines (Lufthansa) activates air connection from Salento to Germany
Starting next June, the biweekly Brindisi-Frankfurt route will take off
Aeroporti di Puglia announces that Discover Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, will operate a twice-weekly connection between Brindisi and Frankfurt starting from June 2026. This is a seasonal route... more
Finance and economyEU-USA tariffs: Tajani convenes business representatives
Task force established at the Italian Foreign Ministry
The meeting was attended by representatives of the Italian economic system – Italian Trade Agency (ITA), SACE, SIMEST, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), the Permanent Representation of Italy to the EU in Brussels, the Italian Embassy in Washington, and various business associations, including Confindustria, Coldiretti, CONFAPI, Confagricoltura, CNA, Confimi Italia, Federacciai, Farmindustria, Confesercenti, Confartigianato, Confcooperative, Confcommercio, Federlegno, and Federvini more
AirlinesEmirates introduces modernized B-777 aircraft
On the route to Madrid from mid-September
Emirates has announced that starting from September 16, it will deploy its recently refurbished four-class B-777 aircraft on flights to and from Madrid, the carrier’s first destination in Spain to operate w... more
Civil aviation15% tariffs (2): exempt aircraft and their components, some chemical and agricultural products
However, the taxes affect most sectors, including automotive and semiconductors
According to European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen's statement on the agreement reached with US President Donald Trump (see AVIONEWS), duties are "stabilized at a 15% tariff rate on the vast... more
AirlinesVietjet escapes global asset freeze
English court rejects FW Aviation's appeal: unpaid aircraft totaling nearly $217 million on the table
The Vietnamese low-cost airline Vietjet has secured a crucial legal victory in the United Kingdom: a British court has indeed dismissed the request to freeze its worldwide assets, filed by the leasing... more
AirlinesPanic on easyJet flight: passenger stops plane with bomb threat and threats against Trump
Emergency landing in Glasgow for the A-319. Passengers intervene to restrain the man/VIDEO
Moments of terror were experienced yesterday morning, Sunday, July 27, on board EasyJet flight EZY609 departing from London-Luton Airport and bound for Glasgow. A 41-year-old passenger triggered panic... more
DefenseZelensky intensifies the production of national drones and strengthens the air shield with partners
Crucial meetings this week for the defense and financing of UAV production, which already has French support/VIDEO
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a series of key meetings this week with partner countries, aimed at boosting drone production on Ukrainian territory and strengthening the country's... more
Finance and economy15% tariffs: the agreement between von der Leyen and Trump
Investments by the EU in the US and the purchase of energy are also expected
After months of negotiations, the United States and the European Union have finally reached a trade agreement: US tariffs on European products will be 15%. The agreement was reached during a meeting between... more
DefenseTension in Caracas: Venezuela denounces attempted US aerial incursion
An American intelligence aircraft is accused of violating national airspace yesterday, election day
An alleged attempt to breach Venezuelan airspace by a United States intelligence aircraft has triggered a strong condemnation from the Caracas authorities. The Minister of Defense, General-in-Chief Vladimir... more
AirportsLamezia Terme (South Italy). Tax evasion on aerotaxi and helitaxi: major fraud on the "luxury tax"
Operation by the Financial Police Uncovers Non-Payments by National and Foreign Air Carriers
A joint operation conducted by the Italian Financial Police (Guardia di Finanza, GdF) of Lamezia Terme and the local Aviation Unit uncovered a widespread tax evasion related to the so-called "luxury tax"... more
AirportsLiquids in hand luggage at Milan airports: the note issued by Sea
It will once again be possible to transport up to two liters per individual container
Following the new provisions by the European Commission, Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels (LAGs) in containers up to 2 liters per single bottle can once again be carried in hand luggage at Milan-Linate and... more
AerospaceMicroCarb (2). Mission to monitor and map atmospheric carbon dioxide launched
TAS responsible for the assembly, integration and testing of the satellite platform, and launch preparations
The scientific mission MicroCarb, led by the French space Agency CNES, was successfully launched from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. MicroCarb is a joint mission between the UK Space Agency an... more
AerospaceVega C puts in orbit CO3D and Microcarb satellites
Its aim to provide high-resolution 3D mapping of Earth’s surface
Vega C has successfully completed the VV27 mission, placing the CO3D and MicroCarb satellites into orbit.The launcher lifted off at 23:03 local time on July 25th (04:03 CEST on July 26th). The P120C solid... more
Civil defenseWildfires in Greece: two aircraft departed from Italy
In addition to representatives from the Civil Protection Department and the Fire Brigade
Following the request for firefighting support received by the Emergency Response Coordination Centre in Brussels from the Greek authorities, the Italian Government, through the Civil Defence Department... more
AirportsEurope’s airports issue stark warning, calling for urgent EU action on testing and certification of aviation security equipment
ACI EUROPE raised serious concerns and denounced structural shortcomings in the current regime
ACI EUROPE welcomed today the long‑awaited and overdue decision by the EU to lift the 100ml restriction to the carriage of Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs) in cabin bags for all flights departing from E... more
AirportsPortugal: strike at airports. Disruptions expected until September
Airline connections at risk: handling workers protest over wages and conditions
Significant disruptions are expected for travellers transiting through Portuguese airports in the coming weekends. Starting from midnight tomorrow, Saturday, July 26, the first of a series of interruptions... more
AerospaceTAS-ASI: signed contract to develop the first human outpost on the lunar surface
To perform the preliminary design phase, including development of technologies
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to perform the preliminary design phase, including development... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways takes delivery of its A-321LR airplane
First of 30 aircraft joining carrier's fleet
Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its first A-321LR (Long Range) following yesterday’s ceremony at the Airbus Finkenwerder site, marking a transformational milestone in the carrier's fleet expansion s... more
AerospaceGovSat orders a defence telecommunications satellite from Thales Alenia Space
TAS will be responsible for its design, manufacturing, testing, and delivery
GovSat, a public-private joint-venture between the Luxembourg Government and a world satellite operator SES, together with Thales Alenia Space, a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%),... more
Airports"Oshkosh 2025" seen by AVIONEWS (2): nose up, wings as protagonists...
Among the new features, the Citation CJ-4 Gen3 aircraft from Textron Aviation, but not only - VIDEO
At the "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025" event, organized by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, from July 21 to 27, several new features are keeping... more
AirportsA four-hour strike is scheduled for tomorrow in the Italian air transport sector
The stop from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. What are the guaranteed flights? - ATTACHMENT
Several Italian air transport strikes have been called for tomorrow, Saturday, July 26th. They will last four hours, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.As reported on the ministry of Infrastructure and Transport... more
HelicoptersAirbus launches H-160M helicopter flight test campaign
Its maiden flight during an official ceremony at the company’s headquarters
Airbus Helicopters has started flight-testing the H-160M "Guépard". This militarised version of the H-160 is being developed for the French Armed Forces as part of the Joint Light Helicopter programme.... more
AirlinesThe Emirates Airbus A-350 airplane lands in Bologna
The first Italian city, and among the top 10 worldwide, to welcome it
Emirates celebrates the arrival of its next-generation A-350 aircraft at Bologna's "Guglielmo Marconi" Airport. The inaugural flight was already held on June 21st with the traditional Water Cannon Salute... more
Civil aviationItalian Enac: DG D'Orsogna visits Airbus headquarters in Toulouse
It continued at the Final Assembly Line of the A-350 aircraft
Institutional visit of the Director General of Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Alexander D’Orsogna and Deputy Director General Fabio Nicolai at the Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France, where t... more
Civil aviationNews from "Oshkosh 2025": the B23 Energic, an aircraft with a dual personality
Trainer airplane powered by both electric and combustion engines, unveiled by H55 and Bristell
A significant step for clean aviation was taken at the gigantic "Eaa AirVenture Oshkosh 2025" event (July 21-27), where H55 and Bristell unveiled their B23 Energic, a fully electric version of the B23... more
IndustryELT Group and L3Harris to establish Multi-Sensor test facility in Italy
For commercial, military and government programs
L3Harris Technologies has partnered with ELT Group, the Italian global reference in electromagnetic spectrum operations, to establish a multi-sensor test facility for commercial, military and government... more
AccidentsAngara Airlines An-24 aircraft crashes in Russia
There were 43 passengers and six crewmembers on board. No survivors. Children were among the victims - VIDEO
This morning, Russia completely lost contact with the An-24 aircraft, registration RA-47315, operated by Siberian carrier Angara Airlines. The airplane, flight 2G-2311, took off at 11:21 local time from... more
Civil aviation"Oshkosh 2025" seen by AVIONEWS: first part
Nose up, wings take center stage, whether they're historic or new... - VIDEO
Each year, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), a no-profit corporation with 300,000 members in over 100 countries, hosts "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh", the largest gathering of aviation enthusiasts... more
Civil aviationAvolon orders 90 Airbus aircraft
Between A-330neo and A-321neo models
Avolon, a global aviation finance company, has placed an order for 90 Airbus aircraft, comprising 15 A-330neo and 75 A-321neo. This incremental order brings Avolon’s total to 79 A-330neos and 264 A-321neos.... more
AirlinesAir France confirms Verona-Paris air connection
During the Winter season 2025-2026
Brief news. Air France announces a new development for its Italian network: the extension of the flight between Verona and Paris-"Charles De Gaulle" during the upcoming Winter season. The connection,... more
AirportsVereinigung Cockpit: Leipzig-Halle is the safest airport in Germany
Monaco loses the top spot; Lübeck bottom of the list due to structural and procedural deficiencies
Pilots demand more reliable GPS systems more
AirlinesFurther expansion of transatlantic alliance effective from August
Swiss WorldCargo strengthens agreement between Lufthansa Cargo and United Cargo
Swiss WorldCargo’s entry into Lufthansa Cargo’s and United Cargo’s joint business agreement has been announced today. It will provide cargo customers with more flexibility and transportation options, thank... more
AerospaceSecond Copernicus Sentinel-6 satellite heads to launch site
Liftoff is slated for November 2025
Monitoring of Earth’s rising oceans is about to get a powerful boost! Airbus, the prime contractor for the Copernicus Sentinel-6 missions, confirms that the second satellite in this critical series is o... more
AccidentsMirage 2000 fighter jet aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force crashes
It was an accident. Pilot saved. Investigation opened on electronic failure
The aircraft was not shot down, authorities emphasize. There are no casualties or damage on the ground more
DefenseThales reports its 2025 half-year results
Order intake: €10.4 billion - ATTACHMENT
Thales’ Board of Directors met on July 22, 2025 to review the financial statements for the first half of 2025The highlights are:Order intake: €10.4 billion, down -4% (-4% on an organic basis)Sales: €10... more
Civil aviationBoeing: demand for nearly 2,4 million new aircraft pilots, technicians and cabin crew
The company projects a request at global level for next 20 years
The presentation of the annual 20 year forecast at "EAA AirVenture" Oshkosh (July 21-27) more
AccidentsBangladesh plane crash (2): students protest against Air Force
Everyone is asking for the air training base to be relocated to a less populated place
Following the plane crash on July 21 in Diabari, in the densely populated Uttara district of Dhaka, Bangladesh (see AVIONEWS), students from "Milestone School and College" protested near the crash site... more
AccidentsBangladesh Airplane Incident: death toll rises to 31; over 170 Injured
Bangladeshi authorities attribute the cause of the tragedy to a technical problem
The airplane accident that occurred yesterday, Monday, July 21 (see AVIONEWS), which shook the "Milestone School and College" — a permanent campus in Diabari, Uttara district, Dhaka — has dramatic con... more
Civil aviationItalian Minister Crosetto meets with a NATO Parliamentary Assembly delegation
"The recent appointment of Benedetta Berti to the post of Secretary General is a great satisfaction for Italy"
Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto met President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Marcos Perestrello and a delegation of the Assembly, including President of the Italian Delegation, the Hon. Lorenzo... more
HelicoptersCamcopter S-100 Uas demonstrates cross-domain logistics capabilities
During EDA's inaugural "Opex" campaign
Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) successfully participated in the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) first-ever Operational Experimentation (OPEX) campaign, showcasing its autonomous cro... more
AirlinesEmirates strengthens air connections to Dublin
With a third daily flight from the end of October
Emirates will launch a third daily service to Dublin, significantly enhancing its operations in Ireland, starting from October 26, 2025. The additional flight will provide Irish travellers with an early... more
AirlinesEmbraer aircraft: results of 2Q25
The E-175 celebrated an important milestone
Embraer registered a USD 29.7 billion backlog in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) – the highest level ever recorded by the company. The highlights of the other results:Commercial Aviation reported an... more
Military aviationSpain begins its first deployment of F-18 aircraft in Iceland as part of a NATO mission
The six fighters will arrive at their destination today; the pilots are already on site; the contingent will be complete in a few days.
Stinga Detachment of the Spanish Air Force to reinforce air surveillance in the North Atlantic more
AirlinesRyanair: 5.5 million passengers in Genoa
Summer operation includes 11 routes
Brief. Ryanair celebrated today 5.5 million passengers at Genoa Airport, a journey that began in 1999. Since then, the low-cost carrier has grown significantly, adding both domestic and international routes,... more
DefenseBrief. Avio signs contracts worth approximately €60 million with Mbda in France
Mainly for propulsion engines and related aerodynamic surfaces for the Aster 30 defense system
News from Italy. Within the framework of the existing master contract with Mbda in France, Avio SpA has signed a production order for the supply of propulsion engines and associated aerodynamic surfaces... more
Civil defenseWildfires in Albania: Canadair aircraft departing from Italy
An airplane departing from the Lamezia Terme base
The Italian Government, through the Italian Department of Civil Protection, has arranged the deployment of a Canadair CL-415 aircraft operated by the Fire Brigade to tackle the extensive wildfires that... more
AccidentsCrash of Chengdu F-7 BGI aircraft of the Bangladesh Air Force on student campus
Heavy toll: pilot dead. Currently 18 casualties on the ground, about sixty injured /VIDEO
A tragic airplane accident shook the capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka, today when a military aircraft of the Bangladesh Air Force crashed into the campus of the "Milestone School and College", in the Diabari... more
AirlinesUnited States: "America First" policy applied against Mexico for airport traffic
The charges: anti-competitive behavior and violations of the air transport agreement with the US
On Saturday, July 19, US Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy announced a series of "America First" actions against Mexico, which he believes is engaging in anti-competitive behavior and violating... more