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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
AirlinesAir Canada expands its international network from its Toronto hub
New routes to Asia and Europe and the introduction of B-787/10 aircraft to support growth
Air Canada announced today a further expansion of its international network: the Toronto hub is preparing to host new routes starting in Winter 2025 and Summer 2026. The objective is to strengthen Toronto’s p... more
AirlinesAvelo orders up to 100 E-195E2 airplanes, value USD 4.4bn
Firm order for 50 units with purchase rights for 50 additional aircraft
Avelo Airlines has placed a firm order for 50 E-195E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for 50 more, supporting the airline’s strategy to the United States. Aircraft deliveries are expected to begin in t... more
AirlinesRyanair: Ray Conway to replace Mike O'Brien
As Safety Director on board from October
Brief. The Board of Ryanair Holdings plc today (Wed. 10 Sept.) announced that Capt. Ray Conway has agreed to join the Board to replace Mike O’Brien as a Non-Exec. Director with oversight of Air Safety e... more
AirlinesWinds of change at Malaysia Aviation Group
New routes and increased frequencies for the Group's airlines, but also vegan food on the passengers' menu
Objective: make Malaysia Airlines one of the top 10 global carriers by 2030 more
AirlinesITA and United: new code-share agreement takes off
Italy and the USA even more connected; flights from September 15
ITA Airways and United Airlines announce new code-share agreement to increase connectivity between Italy and the USA, enhancing travel options for passengers of both carriers. Code-share tickets are already... more
AirlinesBrief. Singapore Airlines reactivates the Milan-Barcelona route
From tomorrow the service under the fifth freedom regime will resume on Airbus A-350 aircraft
Briefs from Italy. Singapore Airlines (SiA) resumes air services between Milan-Malpensa and Barcelona-El Prat starting tomorrow, 10 September 2025. The flight will be operated three times a week under... more
AirlinesFrom Cologne/Bonn to Tirana by Wizz Air
Three times a week from December
Wizz Air will connect Cologne-Bonn Airport with Tirana starting this Winter. The route to the Albanian capital is already the fourth new route that the carrier will add to its upcoming Winter schedule,... more
AirlinesAircraft. Emirates extends Premium Economy to all A-380 flights to New York
With four cabin classes, thus expanding the options for customers
Emirates announces today that all its A-380-operated services to New York-"Jfk" will now offer four cabin classes, including the award-winning Premium Economy (PE). Direct flights EK201/202, which operate... more
AirlinesTomorrow strike in France: transport disruptions expected and mobilisation of 80,000 officers
Civil Aviation announces cancellations of air services, particularly in the south of the country
Road and rail traffic are also at risk. The acting Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, has promised a "zero-tolerance" approach toward blockades and violence more
AirlinesWizz Air continues its expansion at Stockholm–Arlanda Airport
The launch of a new route to Albania is planned for Summer 2026 by a 209-seat A-321 aircraft
The Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air continues to invest in the Swedish market by adding Tirana, Albania, to its overall offering from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport. It is the fourth air link the airline... more
AirlinesAircraft and safety: FAA extends the flight ban on Haiti-Port-Au-Prince Airport
Light weapons and drones in the hands of gangs are a threat. Cap-Haïtien and Les Cayes remain operational
US civil aviation has extended the flight ban to Port-au-Prince International Airport, the capital of Haiti, due to the persistent deterioration of security in the country. The announcement was made on... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport strike planned for tomorrow in Italy
Flight crews of easyJet and Wizz Air are affected, as well as ground crews of other companies
An Italian strike is planned for tomorrow involving staff at several airlines. It will last four hours, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Only easyJet will be on strike for 24 hours, from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM,... more
AirlinesFarewell to Giorgio Armani, who designed Alitalia's uniforms in 1991
He recently presented the line dedicated to the athletes of the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Games
"King Giorgio" passed away yesterday at the age of 91. The king of fashion, Giorgio Armani, never stopped working: just last May 26th, he appeared smiling at the presentation of Italy's Olympic uniforms,... more
AirlinesRyanair: approximately one million fewer seats in Spain
The decision against Aena's airport fees, which it considers dishonest? But Aena denies it...
Ryanair announced yesterday its intention to close its Santiago base for the 2025 Winter season, cancel all flights to Vigo and Tenerife North, keep its Valladolid and Jerez bases closed, and reduce capacity... more
AirlinesAir Côte d’Ivoire takes delivery of its first A-330neo aircraft
Its delivery flight from Toulouse to Abidjan transported five tonnes of humanitarian goods
Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national flag carrier of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, has taken delivery of its first of two A-330/900 aircraft. The A-330neo is the first widebody airplane in carrier’s fleet an... more
AirlinesItalian ENAC: its President Di Palma leads delegation of entrepreneurs to Benghazi; six agreements signed
Rixi (Italian Mit): air transport is fundamental for strengthening relations between Italy and Libya
The President of Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Pierluigi Di Palma led a delegation of entrepreneurs and Italian centres of excellence who today, 4 September 2025, in Benghazi, signed six important... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport, strikes in Italy. The protests on Saturday
There are nine ones scheduled for next September 6
The MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) has updated the schedule of protests in the air transport sector.Strikes scheduled for next Saturday, 6 September, in detail:06/09/2025 UGL-TA,... more
AirlinesEmirates strengthens commercial leadership team
With five senior appointments
Emirates has announced new appointments to its commercial leadership team as it ramps up its network, fleet and products for its next era of growth. The newly created roles, which include Senior Vice... more
AirlinesBoeing and WestJet announce order for 67 airplanes
The airline to double its Dreamliner fleet to expand international network
Boeing and WestJet today announced the Canadian carrier is buying 67 more jets, bringing its firm order book to 123 airplanes as the airline plans to expand its fleet and domestic and international networks.... more
AirlinesBreak with Lufthansa: pilots consider strike over pensions
The carrier wants to pass social security costs onto its employees
The negotiations between Vereinigung Cockpit, the union representing pilots, and Lufthansa for the renewal of the collective agreement regarding the pension scheme have collapsed. Consequently the union... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways reports Half-Year results
Its fleet surpassed 100 aircraft, with over 20 additional planes in the last 18 months
Etihad Airways has reported its strongest-ever half-year performance, delivering record profitability and passenger numbers in the first six months of 2025. The results showcase continued momentum in network... more
AirlinesAzorra delivers first E-190E2 aircraft to Virgin Australia
During a ceremony at the Brazilian industry's facility
Azorra has delivered the first new E-190E2 (MSN-19020185) twin-engine passenger aircraft to Virgin Australia, marking a new airline partnership for the lessor and the first airplane to be operated by a... more
AirlinesEmirates reopens the lounge at Malpensa Airport
Investment 2,2 million Euro, 1060 sq m, it will be able to host more than 200 customers
Emirates announced today the reopening of its recently refurbished lounge at Milan-Malpensa airport. The €2.2 million investment (9.7 million Dirham) confirms the carrier's commitment to enhancing the g... more
AirlinesQantas increases direct flight connections to Australia
And it adds an extra weekly frequency
Qantas has announced an increase in air services between Rome and Australia with an extension of its seasonal schedule and the addition of an extra weekly frequency, which will nearly double capacity for... more
AirlinesAir France inaugurates the new cabin on its Embraer 190 aircraft
Operated by its regional subsidiary HOP from CDG to Hambourg
On September 1st, Air France inaugurated the very first flight operated by an Embraer 190 equipped with a new travel cabin. Flight AF1602, operated by its regional subsidiary HOP!, flew from Paris-"Charles... more
AirlinesIAI to convert B-777 aircraft into freighter
Following rigorous efforts over the past year
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a global reference in aircraft passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions, announced today following rigorous efforts over the past year, a landmark achievement in aviation... more
AirlinesSriLankan Airlines celebrates its 46th anniversary
With a series of initiatives and special programs
SriLankan Airlines celebrates today its 46th anniversary, a milestone that underscores the history and ongoing growth of Sri Lanka's flag carrier.Born as a pioneer in the region, SriLankan Airlines is... more
AirlinesFirst Dreamliner aircraft with Lufthansa Allegris landed in Frankfurt
Fleet modernization at this hub continues; service to Toronto in October
Lufthansa welcomed the first Dreamliner with the Allegris cabin in Frankfurt: The B-787/9 with the new interior in all classes landed last Saturday at Frankfurt Airport from Seattle, WA. Initially, the... more
AirlinesClass action. Delta capitulates: $ 79 mln for the aircraft fuel spill of 2020
Flight 89 had dumped tonnes of kerosene over Los Angeles following an onboard emergency
The air company, while denying any liability, accepts the compensation to close the class action and avoid lengthy litigation more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines: increase in fuel surcharge on flights
Starting from mid-September
Malaysia Airlines announces that, effective 18 September 2025, it will apply a systemwide increase of the fuel surcharge (YQ) on certain selected routes.This change will apply to all itineraries that include... more
AirlinesFrance prepares for the air traffic controllers' strike: there will be chaos in the skies
In September: disruptions and delays expected for thousands of air transport passengers
The unions are once again going on strike to protest the management of the sector and the failure to implement wage adjustments. Carriers are preparing for another wave of cancellations and delays, after the Summer shutdown that affected more than 5,000 flights more
AirlinesAircraft and employment. Emirates: recruitment campaign in Italy
Six open days in September to search flight attendants
Emirates continues the search for cabin crew in Italy and in September new recruiting open days will be held in six major cities. These events are part of the airline’s plan to continue investing in st... more
AirlinesAtlas Air and Etihad Cargo announce strategic partnership for goods transport
Atlas's new B-777 Freighter will support the expansion of EC's cargo routes
Atlas Air (AA), active globally in air logistics services, and Etihad Cargo (EC), the division of Etihad Airways, have signed a new long-term partnership. The agreement announced today provides that Atlas... more