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Civil aviationIATA appoints Sheldon Hee as Regional VP for Asia-Pacific
Effective from next June 1st, 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Sheldon Hee as Regional Vice President, Asia-Pacific, effective 1 June 2025.Based in Singapore, he will lead IATA in the... more
DefenseRAF Typhoon fighters intercept Russian spy plane over the Baltic Sea
An Ilyushin Il-20M detected near NATO airspace triggers British and Danish quick response
Two Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon FGR4 fighters, deployed from their advanced operating base in northern Poland, were scrambled last Saturday to intercept a Russian aircraft transiting near NATO airspace.... more
AccidentsBoeing avoids criminal trial for B-737 MAX aircraft disasters
An agreement worth over one billion dollars reopens the debate on American justice
The US Department of Justice reaches agreement with aerospace giant, sparking mixed reactions among victims' families and observers more
AirlinesAir Arabia airline tickets purchasable with stablecoin cryptocurrency
Partnership with Mbank marks the entry of AE Coin into the Middle Eastern aviation sector
Air Arabia, the leading low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, and Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), the first fully integrated digital bank in the United Arab Emirates, have announced a... more
AirlinesParis-Roissy Airport: Air France redesigns the SkyPriority check-in area at T2E
Completely redesigned area offers greater comfort and simplified service
SkyPriority is a service that offers Air France customers access to priority ground services and a privileged experience at every stage of their airport journey. Reserved for Flying Blue members with Silver... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo adopts solutions to quickly process booking requests
AI and robotic process automation enable faster booking of freight shipments
Lufthansa Cargo has started using an internally developed software solution to automatically enter booking requests received via e-mail into the airline’s booking system. This is made possible by the u... more
AirportsOslo. Positive 1Q 2025 for the Avinor Group
Profits Increase in tandem with air traffic at 43 Norwegian airports
Avinor Group, a State-owned company managing most of the civil airports in Norway, reported improved earnings in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter of 2024. Adjustments to airport... more
AirlinesAircraft & security. Southwest Airlines limits the use of power banks on board
Due to fire risk, charging in bags and overhead compartments is prohibited
Southwest Airlines has announced a new safety policy that will impose significant restrictions on the use of portable chargers (power banks) aboard its aircraft. Starting next Wednesday, May 28, passengers... more
Civil defenseDevastating floods hit Australia: helicopters in flight to rescue isolated livestock
New South Wales deploys aerial vehicles to deliver emergency fodder to farmers
Thousands of animals at risk and isolated cities after torrential rains hit the southeast of the country more
AirportsParis Airports: taxi drivers paralyze Orly and Roissy in protest against Tariffs and VTC services
"Static blockages" in the morning caused disruptions for travellers
The protest, which has been ongoing for weeks, threatens to escalate ahead of the "Roland Garros" if the government does not intervene on new healthcare tariffs and unfair competition more
AirlinesDanger at altitude: passenger attempts to open the aircraft doors, a B-787/9 Dreamliner
Tokyo-Houston All Nippon Airways flight diverted to Seattle
An All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight departing from Tokyo and bound for Houston was forced to make an emergency landing in Seattle on Saturday, May 24th, after a passenger repeatedly attempted to open the... more
AirlinesNorse Atlantic Airways in Italy: regulatory and tax challenges in flight and on the ground
Foreign air company without a formal presence in Italy
Norse Atlantic Airways has been operating regular and direct flights between Rome-Fiumicino and New York-"JFK" with B-787/9 aircraft for over a year, in addition to five weekly frequencies from Rome to... more
AerospaceAirbus reaffirms commitment to strengthening Earth Observation capabilities in Vietnam
Signed a DoI with CNES and VAST during visit by the French Head of State
Airbus Defence and Space, the French Space Agency (CNES), and the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) have signed a Declaration of Intent (DoI) to strengthen their longstanding cooperation... more
DefenseFinland-Russia tension: Helsinki summons ambassador after alleged airspace violation
Two Russian military aircraft reportedly violated airspace near Porvoo last Friday
Relations between Finland and Russia have worsened following an alleged incident involving two Russian military aircraft violating Finnish airspace last Friday, May 23, 2025. In response, the Finnish Ministry... more
CuriositiesThe "big blunder" on the plane in Hanoi: gesture of complicity or viral storm for Macron?
Images upon arrival in Vietnam of the president and spouse spark gossip; the Élysée downplays.../VIDEO
A brief but intense moment at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam, has captured the attention of social media and French news outlets in recent hours, overshadowing, at least for a moment,... more
AirlinesVietjet orders 20 more A-330neo aircraft
For future expansion
Vietjet, Vietnam’s largest private airline, has placed a new order with Airbus for 20 widebody A-330/900 aircraft to support strategic expansion over the next decade. The agreement was signed in Hanoi b... more
Civil aviationRussia cuts funds for civil aviation: -22% for purchase and maintenance of airplanes and helicopters
But the short-term impact is minimized due to delays in the delivery of new Russian aircraft
The Russian Government is set to make a significant cut in funding for civil aviation programs, with subsidies expected to be cut by nearly a quarter. According to Russian media, including the financial... more
Civil aviationPakistan extends airspace closure to India: airlines bear the brunt
The ban concerns both civilian and military aircraft: airlines divert routes and increase operating costs
Pakistan today announced the extension of the closure of its airspace to all Indian civil and military aircraft and those operated by Indian airlines for a further month, until June 24, 2025. The decision,... more
AccidentsMi-8 helicopter crashes during training in the Moscow military district
Victims among the crew; technical failure among the most probable causes
A Mil Mi-8 military transport helicopter crashed today in the Oryol region, within the Moscow military district, causing the death of two crewmembers. This was confirmed by the press office of the Moscow... more
DefenseAircraft. Tokyo aims for a new military trainer, and previews the T-X concept
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Leonardo in the race for the T-4 successor?
Japan looks to the future for its military trainer fleet, with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) positioning itself as a key player in the development of a next-generation aircraft. The goal is not only... more
DefenseUSA. Department of State approves potential sale of helicopters to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Model AW-119Kx and related equipment for an estimated cost of 100 million dollars
The US Department of State has given its approval for a potential Foreign Military Sale to Bosnia and Herzegovina, which includes AW-119Kx helicopters and related equipment, with an estimated value of... more
AirlinesLanding formalizes new route Catania-New York by Delta Air Lines
The direct air connection will remain active throughout the entire Summer season
The first direct flight by Delta Air Lines from New York "Jfk" has landed this morning at Catania Airport, officially inaugurating the new route that will connect Catania and eastern Sicily with the American... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. GOL reemerges from the Chapter 11 restructuring
After the approval from the US Bankruptcy Court, it soars towards the future with strengthened liquidity and reduced debts
The Brazilian low-cost airline Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes is poised to complete its corporate restructuring process, culminating in the approval of its reorganization plan by a US bankruptcy court.... more
AirlinesAircraft. El Al puts back into service the last reconfigured B-777
The fleet is completed with six units, featuring cabins renewed to high service standards
The Israeli flag carrier El Al has announced the decision to reconfigure an additional B-777/200ER, a move that will bring its fleet of this twin-engine model to a total of six operational aircraft. The... more
Civil aviationThe United States agree: Qatar's aircraft will be an Air Force One. But there's a catch...!
Not enough with the controversies over timing and costs. The Congress's approval is missing: and the atmosphere heats up
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has formally accepted the Boeing 747-8I VIP aircraft, with registration number P4-HBJ donated by Qatar, with the intention of using it as a future Air Force... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: results for 1Q2025
The highlights
Etihad Airways reports results for Q1 2025.HighlightsProfit after tax reached AED 685 million (USD 187 million), up 30 per cent year-on-year, with profit margin at 10 per cent (+1pp year-on-year)Customer... more
CargoMHI and Yamaha successfully test a hybrid mega aerial drone
Joint research for a UAV with a 200 kg payload and extended endurance
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Yamaha Motor announced today that they have successfully conducted the first flight test of a medium-sized multirotor drone prototype, designed to carry a payload... more
DefenseElbit will provide self-protection systems for Israeli helicopters
Models Boeing AH-64 Apache and Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk; contract value $55 million
The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) recently announced that it has signed a $55 million contract with Elbit Systems for the supply of advanced self-protection systems for the Boeing AH-64 Apache attack... more
Civil aviationGulfstream delivers 50th G-700 aircraft
Fleet has accumulated more than 11,700 flight hours
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced in the last days the 50th customer delivery of the G-700 outfitted at its Savannah completions center. Since entering service in April 2024, the G-700 operates globally,... more
AirlinesVueling reactivates seasonal air link Comiso-Barcelona
From next July 4th, for the entire Summer season
Good news for Comiso airport, trapped in the grip of inactivity as denounced in a video by the mayor of Acate (Ragusa) Gianfranco Fidone. Vueling, the Spanish low-cost airline part of the IAG (International... more
AirlinesAircraft. Ryanair: wage battle in Spain; some forced to return raises
Judicial ruling invalidates wage agreements. The air company offers a controversial union "way out"
An unexpected wage battle is shaking Ryanair in Spain, after a judicial ruling invalidated the salary increases granted last year. The airline is now asking some of its flight attendants to repay thousands... more
DefenseTrump unveils the "Golden Dome," American space missile defense plan
The return of the "Star Wars": how Trump plans to protect the US from space /VIDEO
The White House has released a video in these hours that has captured global attention, in which President Donald Trump emphatically announces the ambitious national defense project "Golden Dome". The... more
AerospaceGiuseppe Giordo is the new chairman and CEO of Radia in Italy
He boasts over three decades of experience in the aerospace and defense sector
Giuseppe Giordo is the new Chairman and CEO of Radia's Italian operations, the company developing the WindRunner cargo aircraft. This strategic appointment marks a significant step in the company's expansion... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: FAA cuts flights at Newark to combat massive delays
Ongoing works, staff shortages, and technical problems push the authority to reduce traffic
Parallel to the reduction of flights, the authority is implementing a series of targeted measures to improve the reliability and redundancy of the national air traffic control system more
AirlinesLamezia-Orly new air link inaugurated by easyJet
Operated twice a week by the low-cost carrier
Today marked the inaugural easyJet flight connecting Lamezia Terme Airport with Paris-Orly, the most central of the Parisian airports. The link will be operated twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays,... more
Civil aviation"DSEI Japan 2025". Embraer participates with KC-390 airplane
The "Millennium" is the aircraft operating in countries in the world and in Europe
Embraer participates in "DSEI Japan" in Chiba City from May 21 to 23, with the KC-390 "Millennium", the advanced multi-mission medium airlift and tanker, as the highlight of its defense and security solutions... more
AerospaceELT Group participates in the 2025 edition of "DSEI Japan" (May 21-23)
The Group presents its solutions in the five operational domains
ELT Group participates in the 2025 edition of "DSEI Japan" takes place in Tokyo from 21 to 23 May (H7-210). DSEI Japan is an opportunity to showcase ELT Group's ability to respond to evolving defence and... more
AirlinesWizz Air receives first A-321XLR aircraft
Powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines
WizzAir announces the delivery of its first A-321XLR aircraft.With its extra-long range (XLR) capability, the model opens new horizons for its passengers, offering direct flights to new destinations that... more
AirlinesAir Transat strengthens air connections between Rome and Canada
Seasonal direct flights to Toronto and Montreal, service active until next October
Air Transat continues its commitment to Italy by confirming its seasonal direct flights from Rome-Fiumicino Airport to Canada, extending travel options for passengers to reach Toronto and Montreal until... more
Civil aviation"LIMA 2025" (2). Leonardo-Weststar: delivery of up to 28 helicopters of various types
Launched major government rotorcraft expansion and modernization program in Malaysia - PHOTO
At "Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition" - "LIMA" (May 20-24), Leonardo and long established partner Weststar Aviation Services (Weststar) of Malaysia celebrated today the launch of... more
AerospaceUK Defense: Next-Generation Skynet 6A satellite marks a crucial milestone
Successfully completed the mating of the communication and service modules
The United Kingdom’s next-generation military communications satellite, Skynet 6A, has successfully completed the mating of its communication and service modules. The spacecraft, designed and built at A... more
Civil aviation"LIMA 2025". Embraer showcases KC-390 "Millennium" aircraft
Its first appearance at the 17th edition of the event (May 20-24)
Embraer displays its KC-390 "Millennium" aircraft at the 17th edition of "Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition" ("LIMA") from 20 to 24 May 2025. This marks industry’s increasing momentum f... more
AirlinesQatar Airways announces financial results for fiscal year 24/25
The renewed strategy rewarded for delivering positive results
Qatar Airways Group has announced the strongest financial results in its history. The Group’s profits, which include cargo, catering, and Qatar Duty Free sectors, reached QAR 7.85 billion (USD 2.15 billion) i... more
Airlines"Hello Naples!": Air Canada inaugurates connections to the Neapolitan city
After Rome, Milan, and Venice, the seasonal route has been launched four times a week using B-787 Dreamliner aircraft
Air Canada has recently launched a new international air connection from Montréal to Naples, Italy, described as the "gateway to the Amalfi Coast", according to a statement issued by the carrier. This... more
AirportsParis-Orly Airport (3): DGAC announces the end of flight restrictions
The airport has returned to normal operations: only minor residual delays may occur
The French Directorate General for Civil Aviation (DGAC) has just announced the end of flight restrictions at Paris-Orly Airport, following yesterday’s disruptions and chaos caused by a failure in the a... more
AirportsItaly. Naples-Capodichino Airport plans 42-day closure
For extensive runway refurbishment works, from January 19 to March 1st, 2026
Gesac (Naples-Capodichino Airport management company) informs that its infrastructures undergo regular and periodic maintenance works, both ordinary and extraordinary, in compliance with stringent industry... more
DefenseGermany: Minister Pistorius announces major Defense plan, but this is not the end...
Berlin focuses on Sting Ray torpedoes for the new P-8 Poseidon aircraft and on the new Deep Precision Strike missile
In addition to the robust Bundeswehr enhancement plan, Berlin and London have formalized a strategic cooperation that includes the joint acquisition of British torpedoes to arm their respective maritime patrol vessels, as well as the joint development of a new long-range missile more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines enhances aircraft fleet with engines by GE Aerospace
Strategic agreement for advanced ones and technical support in the growth
Ethiopian Airlines and GE Aerospace have strengthened their longstanding collaboration with the signing of two significant agreements for the supply and maintenance of GEnx and GE9X engines. The Ethiopian... more
AirlinesRyanair with US duties and delays Boeing towards Chinese aircraft
The operational challenges and potential changes in airplanes procurement strategy of the Irish low-cost
Ryanair's passenger numbers are growing at a more moderate pace due to certain operational challenges that have slowed traffic. The CEO of the Irish carrier, Michael O'Leary, has indicated that for the... more
Civil aviationPolish customs seize Boeing aircraft tires at the Belarus border
The large-scale operation involving 5 tons carried out for suspected violation of EU sanctions: was the cargo destined for Russia?
A large quantity of special tires for Boeing civil aircraft was recently intercepted by Polish customs officials at the Koroszczyn border crossing with Belarus. The operation, conducted by the National... more