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DefenseUSA: nuclear fusion and defense breakthrough
Research funded with 5 billion dollars by the American DoD
The United States has made it official that, for the first time in history, a group of American scientists has been able to produce a nuclear fusion reaction that generates more energy than is needed to... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines orders 200 Boeing aircraft
The maxi commission also includes dozens of B-787 Dreamliners
United Airlines today announced an order for 100 B-787 Dreamliners and 100 B-737 MAX airplanes. It is a decision with which one of the main American carrier intends to modernize its fleet, make it more... more
AerospaceToday the launch of the new Mtg-I1 Meteosat satellite
It will allow anticipating the arrival of extreme phenomena and alerting areas at risk and citizens
The new European-made Mtg-I1 Meteosat satellite will take off today at 21:30 Italian time from the Kourou base, in French Guiana, aboard an Ariane 5 rocket. It is a system for super-fast weather forecasts,... more
AirlinesAir India towards the purchase of 500 aircraft
Among the models chosen there are almost certainly A-350 and B-787 and B-777
Air India, controlled by the industrial conglomerate Tata Group, is ready to purchase about 500 aircraft produced by Airbus and Boeing. The deal has an estimated value that could exceed 100 billion dollars... more
AirportsVinci Airports bets on Mexican airports
Acquired stake in the Centro Norte Aeroportuario Group (Oma)
The airport management company Vinci Airports, which operates in Europe, Asia, Latin America and North America, has acquired for USD 1.17 billion dollars a 29.99% stake (Fintech stake) in Grupo Aeroportuario... more
AirlinesFirst C-919 aircraft delivered
Entered the fleet of China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines today received the first airplane of the C-919 long-range airliner. It is the first aircraft produced almost entirely domestically by the State-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation... more
DefenseItaly formalizes agreement on Tempest aircraft
Pact with the UK and Japan on a sixth generation supersonic military airplane
The three-party military agreement between the governments of Italy, the United Kingdom and Japan for the development and construction of a new 6th generation supersonic combat aircraft called the Tempest... more
IndustryThe Italian Government gives an industrial strategy to Fincantieri
The managerial action of the top management of the Group has been stalled for months
With the first steps of the new government led by the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, a new phase also begins for the Fincantieri naval group. Not only because the top management of the company are accrediting... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: rising prices of air tickets
Walsh (IATA): "The inevitable impact of the increase in costs of harmful emissions and fuel"
Airline ticket prices will be higher. This was stated by the leaders of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), an organization that brings together most of the major airlines in the world.... more
AirlinesFrance may restrict short trips by plane
Brussels will allow the Paris government to favor rail transport
The European Commission has given a first positive opinion on the French government's request to ban air connections on short domestic routes, on routes where travelers have an alternative offered by rail... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. IATA: airlines cut losses in 2022
Return to profit in 2023
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects a return to profitability for the global airline industry in 2023 as airlines continue to cut losses stemming from the effects of the COVID-19... more
DefenseUS will sell aircraft parts to Taiwan
State Department approved shipment of F-16 components
The US State Department has approved the sale of parts for General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft to the Taiwan Air Force. The value of the deal is 428 million dollars. This is a move that aims... more
Finance and economySpain finances development of drones and military helicopters
Madrid invests 2.14 billion euros to stimulate production in the Iberian Airbus factories
The Spanish government will lend 2.14 billion euros to the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus to stimulate the production of military drones and helicopters in Iberian plants. This was announced in... more
DefensePentagon chooses Bell-Textron helicopters
Future Long Range Assault Aircraft development program outcome
The US Department of Defense signed a contract for the supply of new generation military helicoptersIn the past few hours, which will be supplied by the Bell-Textron company. The aircraft will replace... more
Civil aviationSwiss Rega orders 12 five-bladed H-145 helicopters
For its mountain bases
The Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega has ordered a second batch of 12 five-bladed H-145 helicopters to be operated from its mountain bases. They will replace the current fleet of AW-109SP helicopters. This... more
Civil aviationBoeing announced new international leaders
Former Australian diplomat and minister named the new president of BI
Boeing announced that Brendan Nelson AO will take over as president of Boeing International (BI) and lead the company's international strategy and corporate operations. The former Australian diplomat and... more
AirlinesITA Airways launched New Delhi-Rome direct flight
At the ceremony carrier, AdR, ENIT, ENAC and the Indian Ambassador in Italy
ITA Airways’ first flight from Rome-Fiumicino to New Delhi, with the A-330 aircraft, departed last Saturday 100% full in terms of passengers at 2:10pm. The ribbon-cutting ceremony in Rome-Fiumicino wa... more
AirlinesITA Airways: the Lazzerini-Altavilla clash
Exclusive by the newspaper "La Stampa" reveal internal turmoil
There is no peace for the national air carrier ITA Airways. As soon as the political controversies on the privatization negotiations, which are currently stalled, have lowered to acceptable levels, the... more
AirlinesITA Airways: the crux of Lufthansa's interest
Possible face-to-face between the Italian government and airline management in the coming days
The stalemate over the privatization procedure of the national carrier ITA Airways could soon end. The negotiation between the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the German airline group Lufthansa... more
AirlinesAircraft. Increase global air traffic
IATA data: +44.6% passengers handled compared to the same period of 2021
The International Air Transport Association (Iata), an organization that brings together air carriers from all over the world, today published the data relating to air traffic in the month of October.... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Russia prepares heavy air raid
Investigation by the German weekly "Spiegel" on satellite images of the Saratov air base
According to an investigation by the German weekly "Spiegel" the Russian armed forces are soon ready to launch a new powerful attack against the Ukraine. This is what emerges from the analysis of satellite... more
Civil aviationAirbus and Neste join forces on SAF development
To decarbonise aerospace
Airbus and Neste, a world producer of renewable fuels, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance the production and uptake of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Both parties share... more
Civil aviationAirbus summit: the two day's event finishes today
The achievements made by the aerospace sector towards a more sustainable future
The 2022 edition of the Airbus Summit takes place over two days on 30 November and 1 December. Building on the momentum of the 2021 Summit, this year's event seeks to showcase the tangible progress and... more
IndustryJapan orders two more KC-46A airplanes
JASDF now slated for six tankers with two already delivered -DATA SHEET
Boeing has been awarded a contract to deliver two additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), bringing the total on contract for Japan to six units. The US industry delivered... more
AerospaceUe signs a contract for dive Vega C launches for the Copernicus constellation
They to be executed between 2024 to 2026
Avio announces the signature of a contract by Arianespace with the European Commission for five Vega C launches for the Copernicus earth observation constellation satellites, to be executed between 2024... more
AirlinesITA Airways: no concrete offer
The strategic node: interested parties could move traffic to European airports
The privatization of the national air carrier ITA Airways is in a stalemate. This situation is explained by some industry experts, who have turned the spotlight on the fact that subjects based abroad interested... more
AirlinesCroatia Airlines signs order for six A-220 aircraft
And in leasing for further nine airplanes
Croatia Airlines, national flag carrier based in Zagreb, has signed a firm order for six A-220/300 aircraft. The airline plans to lease an additional nine A-220s, taking its total commitment for the type... more
AirlinesRR-easyJet: modern aero engine on hydrogen
Set a new milestone with the world’s first run
Rolls-Royce and easyJet confirmed yesterday they have set a new aviation milestone with the world’s first run of a modern aero engine on hydrogen.The ground test was conducted on an early concept demonstrator u... more
AirlinesITA Airways (2): the Lufthansa recovery plan
Intercontinental routes, freight transport to Asia, new synergies in Europe
The executives of the German aviation group Lufthansa are in Rome for a series of meetings with the managers of the ITA Airways airline and with government representatives. Among the topics on the agenda... more
DefenseAt the NATO summit (2) the Russian-Ukrainian war
Stoltenberg: "To create conditions for lasting peace, Kiev should prevail as an independent and sovereign"
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) "will continue to stand by Ukraine for as long as necessary. We will not retreat". "To create the conditions for a lasting peace that will ensure that Kiev... more
AirlinesITA Airways: the council of ministers accelerates
Over the months, the airline's value will decrease and the government wants to hurry
The Meloni Government wants to complete the privatization procedure of the air carrier ITA Airways as soon as possible, which is about to close 2022 with a loss of almost 466 million euros (Ebitda). In... more
DefenseNATO summit in Bucharest started
Two days of meetings to talk about the Ukrainian war, energy, security and Chinese challenges
The meeting of the foreign ministers of the member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) kicks off today in Bucharest, Romania . This is a high-level meeting that marks an essential... more
AerospaceRecord budget for Italy at ESA Ministerial Council
More than EUR 700m of new contracts expected from 2023; AVIO programs confirmed
The industry will outline in a conference call with the investors scheduled for Friday, December 2, 2022 at 11 AM, the implications of the ESA Ministerial Conference on its future activities. more
AirlinesAircraft. ITA Airways: Lufthansa executives in Rome
Two days of meetings to define privatisation
The top management of the German aviation group Lufthansa will be in Italy between today and tomorrow for a meeting with the managers of the air carrier ITA Airways. Some Expert Sessions would in fact... more
Civil defenseUkraine conflict: London sends military helicopters
British defense ministry confirms Sikorsky "Sea King"
The British Ministry of Defense today confirmed the first delivery to the Ukrainian armed forces of Sikorsky SH-3 HU5 "Sea King" military helicopters no longer in service with the Royal Air Force and the... more
AirportsFrom airport to a Greek natural park
The new life of a stopover in Athens built along the sea coast
The Ellinikon International Airport site in Athens, decommissioned in 2001, has been abandoned for nearly two decades. Weeds and rust sprout between the concrete, but thanks to the idea of the Sasaki architecture... more
Civil aviationFincantieri: "Brilliant Lady" floated out in Sestri Ponente
The last of four ships
The floating out ceremony of “Brilliant Lady”, the last of four ships which Virgin Voyages (new cruise operator and a brand part of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group) ordered to Fincantieri, took place... more
AirlinesITA Airways: possible interest by the FS Group
The Government is probing concern of other Italian companies
An Italian investor would be interested in taking part to the privatization procedure of the national airline ITA Airways. It would be the Ferrovie dello Stato Group (FS). The Meloni Government is reportedly... more
AirportsAircraft transport and more. Italian strike next December 2
Workers of the maritime, railway and road sectors demonstrate
On December 2, 2022, the 24-hour general transport strike is triggered in Italy. To cross their arms workers in the maritime, railway, road and air sectors. All employees in the public and private sectors,... more
AirlinesITA Airways is looking for an Italian businessman
Government oriented to sell it to the Lufthansa Group supported by a national investor
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) is looking for a private Italian investor to proceed with the privatization of the national airline ITA Airways. This is a functional assessment for the creation... more
Civil aviationCollins selected to participate in multiple EU Clean Aviation projects
To develop sustainable technologies across Europe
Collins Aerospace has been selected to participate in seven projects under the European Union’s Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking. As part of the initiative, Collins will collaborate with European airframers, e... more
Civil aviationEnstrom Helicopter appoints new Coo
With over 17 years of experience in the aerospace industry
Enstrom Helicopter announced yesterday they have hired Adam Richardson as their Chief Operating Officer. He has over 17 years of experience in the aerospace industry, having held a variety of roles ac... more
IndustryFincantieri: Vard will build a second cutting-edge cable laying vessel for Prysmian Group
The new vessel will follow “Leonardo da Vinci” delivered in 2021
Fincantieri has secured a contract for the design and construction of a second cutting-edge cable-laying vessel for Prysmian Group, the world reference in energy and telecom cable systems industry. The... more
AerospaceAirbus and Ariane Group sign Ariane 6 transition batch contract in Spain
For the next fourteen launchers to be manufactured until 2025
Airbus and Ariane Group have signed a contract for the next transition batch of Ariane 6 large carbon fibre structures. The contract includes the manufacturing and supply of innovative, large, lightweight... more
AirlinesITA Airways: MSC formalizes a turnaround
The Italian Government remains two interested parties: the Certares fund and the Lufthansa group
The multinational cargo and passenger transport company Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has officially communicated that it is out of the game for the privatization of the national air carrier ITA... more
DefenseUkrainian war: IAEA inspection in Zaporizhzhia
Ukrainian nuclear agency accuses the Russians of using the plant as a military base
A group of officials of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is currently in Ukraine on a mission to assess the safety conditions of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after the repeated bombings... more
Latest newsRussia-Ukraine: IAEA mission in Zaporizhzhia
Grossi: "Bombings dangerously close to a nuclear power plant"
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced today that a group of its officials will conduct a mission to Ukraine to assess the safety conditions of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, after... more
DefenseFirst US-Russia meeting
Moscow announcement: there will be no talk of Ukraine, face to face between intelligence chiefs
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Serghei Ryabkov announced today that a delegation from Russia and one from the United States will meet from November 29 to December 6 in Cairo, Egypt, as part of the bilateral... more
AccidentsFlight MH17 shot down: 3 life sentences
Dutch court upholds prosecutors' requests
A Dutch court of maximum security has sentenced to life imprisonment the 3 defendants found guilty of the shooting down of flight MH17 (Amsterdam-Kuala Lumpur), which took place on 17 July 2014 in Ukraine,... more
DefenseB-777/200 ER plane of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down by the Russians
The verdict pronounced by the judge of a Dutch court
Flight MH17 was shot down by a Russian missile fired from the city of Pervomaisk, in the Lugansk district, which at the time was under the control of pro-Russian separatist militants, which Moscow recently... more