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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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
AirlinesPakistan extends closure of airspace to Indian flights until August 23
The measure was imposed after the escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan last April
Pakistani aviation authorities announced today a new extension of the overflight ban for all Indian aircraft over their airspace. The restriction, initially imposed in a context of regional tensions, will... more
Civil aviationSkyco Leasing expands its fleet with 6 new H-175 helicopters for the Chinese energy market
Strategic collaboration with Airbus Helicopters strengthened for the development of general aviation in Guangdong
Skyco International Financial Leasing has signed an agreement today with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of an additional six H-175 aircraft intended for off-shore transport. This order adds to the... more
AirlinesGulf Air signs agreement with Boeing for B-787 Dreamliner aircraft
Up to 18 units (12 plus options for another 6), to be introduced into its widebody aircraft fleet
Boeing and Gulf Air have announced a deal for the purchase of 12 B-787 Dreamliner aircraft with options for an additional six, as part of the further development of the Bahrain-based carrier’s international n... more
DefenseThe Royal International Air Tattoo 2025 opens today in the UK
Aircraft and helicopters on display and in flight. Leading industries present. Performance by the Italian PAN
Today marked the grand opening of the "Royal International Air Tattoo" ("RIAT") 2025, the largest military aviation event in the world, which throughout the entire weekend, until Sunday, will transform... more
AccidentsBase jumper Felix Baumgartner loses his life
He was reportedly taken ill while flying a motorized paraglider - VIDEO
Austrian base jumper and parachutist Felix Baumgartner, 56, lost his life yesterday in an accident around 4 pm. He was vacationing with his wife in Porto Sant'Elpidio (Fermo) and was flying a motorized... more
Civil aviationMoney is "raining down" on Montréal’s “Trudeau” Airport: 1 Billion to look to the future
The largest development plan in its history aims to expand its capacity and connectivity
Montréal's "Trudeau" International Airport is poised for the most significant transformation in its history. Thanks to a one-billion-dollar funding from the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), the airport i... more
AirportsWarsaw-Modlin Airport to have a remote control tower
Here begins the bet on the future of air traffic in Poland
An agreement between Pansa and Saab paves the way for a new, modern era in managing flights without a physical control tower more
AirportsCopenhagen Airport strengthens its position as an E-Commerce hub
Worldwide Flight Services inaugurates a new specialized warehouse at the airport
Copenhagen Airport strengthens its position as a crucial hub for e-commerce and logistics in Scandinavia thanks to the latest expansion by Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a Sats company. WFS has inaugurated... more
AirlinesFreight Transport. AIA Cargo CEO changes
The Italian Giuseppe Tarantini replaces the resigning Mark Andrew
Giuseppe Tarantini has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Aia Cargo, the operational arm of Airbridge International Agencies Group. Tarantini, whose appointment has been effective since... more
AirportsCanada. Attempted theft of a Cessna 172S Skyhawk airplane foiled
The alleged thief arrested upon landing on the runway at Vancouver Airport
The theft of a Cessna 172 aircraft was thwarted yesterday at Vancouver International Airport, leading to the arrest of the sole occupant on board and causing a temporary closure of the airspace overhead,... more
AirportsItalian Farnesina: airplane with humanitarian aid to Myanmar
Following the devastating earthquake that struck the country in March
A plane operated by the Italian Cooperation and carrying humanitarian relief supplies for the civilian population of Myanmar landed yesterday morning in Yangon.The shipment, arranged by the Italian Ministry... more
AerospaceThe cosmonauts of the Ax-4 mission return to Earth
Successful landing after 20 days on the ISS. The highlights of the Ignis mission by Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski
The successful landing marked the conclusion of a mission that not only advanced science but also deepened international collaboration and inspired public engagement in space exploration, reads a statement... more
Aerospace"Golden Dome": $25 billion allocated ignite the debate on space militarization
With the approval of the financing, Trump's space missile defense project enters the operational phase
Growing concerns over costs and the imminent arms race more
AirlinesBrief. Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates new air route to Hanoi
For the African carrier, it is the first route to Vietnam and the 20th Asian destination
News from abroad. Ethiopian Airlines announces today the launch of the new Addis Ababa-Hanoi route, with four weekly frequencies. To celebrate this significant milestone, the carrier organized an inaugural... more
AirlinesVueling optimizes aircraft maintenance with 3D digital scanning technology
A pioneering portable tool enables digital inspection of fuselage damage
The device provides real-time data, significantly reducing the time required for each inspection, optimizing maintenance scheduling more
AirlinesLatam: seasonal increase in Lisbon-Fortaleza air connections
The average occupancy rate of 82% has led the airline to rise flights between Europe and Brazil
From next October 27th to March 26th, 2026, with B-787 aircraft. Concurrently, during the same period, the Fortaleza-Miami service will be temporarily suspended more
AccidentsEthiopian crash trial: Boeing reaches agreement with relatives of some victims
On March 10, 2019, a B-737 Max 8 aircraft crashed
The trial in connection with the plane crash that occurred in Ethiopia on March 10, 2019 (see AVIONEWS), when an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 crashed shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa-Bole... more
AirportsArdian increases its stake in Heathrow Airport by 10%
With 32.6%, the investment company consolidates its position as the largest shareholder at the London airport
Ardian, a globally active investment company, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of an additional 10% stake in Fgp Topco Ltd (TopCo), the holding company of Heathrow Airport Holdings... more
AirlinesBrief. Saudia Cargo resumes direct air connection Milan-Malpensa/Riyadh
Operational from next July 15 on Boeing B-777 Freighter
News from Italy. Saudia Cargo announces today the resumption of the direct cargo connection between Milan-Malpensa Airport and Riyadh, operational from July 15, 2025, with a weekly frequency every Tuesday... more
Civil aviationTecnam P-2012 Traveller aircraft receives validation from the Colombian Aviation Authority
The model made its debut at the "F-AIR Colombia Airshow" currently underway in Rionegro, Antioquia
Tecnam today announced that its flagship aircraft, the P-2012 Traveller, has received full validation from Aerocivil, the Civil Aviation Authority of Colombia. This milestone allows the Italian manufacturer... more
AerospaceSean Duffy is the new interim NASA administrator
Trump's nomination to replace Isaacman, close to Musk
President Donald Trump announced this morning on his "Truth" platform the nomination of transportation secretary Sean Duffy as acting Nasa administrator. "Sean is doing an extraordinary job managing our... more
IndustryAir Traffic Management in Ukraine: Leonardo, Enav and UkSatse sign agreement
Return to the restoration of Ukrainian system management capabilities, severely compromised by the conflict
The occasion for the signing was today's Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine. As a first step, five primary route radar units and associated technologies will be donated to the country more
AirportsItalian Enac: boarding process simplified
It is sufficient to show the boarding pass instead of the identity documents
Pierluigi Di Palma, president of the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, clarifies: no reduction in safety levels more
AirportsUS DHS to end "Shoes Off" travel policy
Passengers can now keep them on at TSA security checkpoints
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy in the last days which will allow passengers travelling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while... more
AccidentsA 24-year-old girl dies after being hit by an Suv driven by the wife of Lufthansa's CEO
Vivian Alexandra Spohr is now under investigation for road homicide by the Tempio Pausania prosecutor's office
Gaia Costa, a 24-year-old girl, died after being hit by an Suv while crossing a pedestrian crossing in Porto Cervo, in Sardinia. The driver of the Bmw X5 was Vivian Alexandra Spohr, a 51-year-old German... more
AirlinesStrike on July 10 in Italy: handling company staff involved
The service lasts 24 hours. Connections are guaranteed from 7:00 to 10:00 am and from 6:00 to 9:00 pm - ATTACHMENT
Several air transport strikes in Italy are underway (see AVIONEWS) that could cause delays, cancellations, and disruptions. The strikes involve personnel from Assohandlers member handling companies operating... more
AirportsFire in Marseille: Air traffic resumed last night
This morning the partial reactivation of the railway service
The massive fire that broke out in Marseille yesterday afternoon is easing this morning, as Georges-François Leclerc, prefect of the Bouches-du-Rhône, stated at a press conference. However, the alert r... more
AerospaceSpace: Italian Minister Urso meets with ESA Director General Aschbacher
Italy as a key player in Europe; focus on the Upcoming European Space Agency Ministerial Meeting
The Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, as well as the Delegated Authority for Space and Aerospace Policies, Adolfo Urso, met at Palazzo Piacentini with the Director General of the European Space... more
AccidentsBergamo-Orio al Serio airport: one person dies on a taxiway
Flight operations suspended. The airport returned to operation at 12:00
PASSENGER ADVISORY - PASSENGER ADVISORY SACBO announces that flight operations at Milan Bergamo airport were suspended at 10:20 am due to an incident on the taxiway, the causes of which are being investigated by law enforcement. Air traffic resumed at 12:00. more
AirlinesThe 100 years of Delta Air Lines
Among the initiatives for the celebrations is also a video that brings to life the uniforms from their beginnings to today/VIDEO
Delta celebrates its hundredth anniversary this year. Founded in 1925 as a small carrier specialized in aerial crop dusting, it is today the "most awarded US airline and the world's largest by revenue",... more
AirportsRussia, former Transport Minister Starovoit found dead
He was removed from office this morning. The suicide hypothesis seems weak to Western analysts
The alleged suicide of former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit, 52, who was fired this morning, was reported today. According to local media, the man's body was found in Odintsovo, west of Moscow,... more
AirportsMilan-Malpensa airport: Chinese citizen arrested for espionage on FBI warrant
Tomorrow the hearing for possible consent to extradition
The hearing for personal identification and possible consent to the extradition of a 33-year-old Chinese citizen, Xu Zewei, arrested on a warrant from the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Strikes next Thursday, on July 10, in Italy
There are a total of eleven, plus a protest on Friday the 11th
The Mit (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) has published the strike schedule planned for next Thursday, July 10, in the air transport sector.In detail, the protests concern:Flai Transport... more
AirlinesAirbus secures agreement with AirAsia for 70 A-321XLR aircraft
The MoU will support the expansion of its global network of low-cost carriers, with hubs in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok
The model will enable AirAsia to serve long-haul and underserved routes more efficiently, including those to Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe more
DefenseUkraine strengthens air defense with the US, and military production with Denmark
They discussed it with Zelensky and Trump, as well as the co-production of drones...
...while Copenhagen opens its doors to the Ukrainian defense industry for the joint production of armaments more
AirportsCyber: approximately 60 significant attacks on the transport sector in 2024
Study reveals an annual increase of 48%; in the aviation sector, damages can exceed 580,000 Euros
In the past five years, the transportation sector has experienced an unprecedented escalation in cyberattacks. According to a new report published by the Cyber Defense Center of Maticmind, in 2024 there... more
AirlinesFrance: 2nd day of air traffic controllers' strike paralyses early Summer flights
Over a thousand connections cancelled and record delays, just today
An unprecedented wave of disruptions is paralyzing French and European skies due to an air traffic controllers’ strike that, for the second consecutive day (see AVIONEWS 1 and 2 and 3), has led to the... more