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Trade unions call for a halt ahead of tomorrow's talks at the Ministry of Labour - ATTACHED LETTER
The Extraordinary Administration of Alitalia-SAI began, as of yesterday 14 October 2025, sending dismissal letters affecting around 2,000 employees, who are still formally on the payroll of the former... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. Puglia Sky is launched: local consortium targets...
Initial capital over 5.5 million, AOC process and plan for fleet, slots and personnel recruitment
A few weeks after the announcement by Confindustria Bari-Bat, an entrepreneurial project is taking shape to give Apulia a private regional airline. In a notary's office in Bari the deed of incorporation... more
DefenseBelgium enters the F-35 era: the first stealth fighter aircraft have arrived...
Historic turning point in Belgian Defence. The industrial impact of the programme highlighted /VIDEO
Minister of Defence confirms the timetable for the decommissioning of the F-16s, partly destined for Ukraine more
AirlinesSupply chain problems could cost airlines over $11 billion in 2025
IATA alarm: delays in deliveries of new aircraft and spare parts force fleet ageing
According to a joint study by IATA the economic and operational impact would be unprecedented. OEMs and suppliers are urged to open the Aftermarket and to increase transparency more
IndustryGermany orders 20 new Eurofighter aircraft
The first delivery in 2031, the last in 2034
Germany is strengthening its defence capabilities with the purchase of 20 new Eurofighters. Under the contract, Airbus will produce the multi-role combat aircraft at its final assembly line in Manching,... more
Civil aviationHondaJet aircraft flies with 100% SAF
The Company was awarded Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation from the NBAA last October
Honda Aircraft Company announced in the last days it has become the first twin-turbine very light business jet manufacturer to utilize the HondaJet on a successful test flight running a 100% blend of Sustainable... more
AirlinesAeroitalia takes over from Lumiwings at Foggia's "Gino Lisa" to ensure air connections
Cancellations and passengers stranded on the ground are only a memory: now work is underway on schedules, fleet and restoring trust.
It’s official: from November 1 the management of connections from Foggia’s "Gino Lisa" will move from Lumiwings to Aeroitalia. The Italian private carrier founded in 2022 and ranked second in the shortlist of... more
AirlinesAncona Airport: Giorgio Buffa is the new chief executive officer
A career between the sky and management, today at the helm of the "Sanzio" for the phase of consolidation and territorial continuity
Ancona International Airport has a new CEO and general manager: he is Giorgio Buffa, whose appointment was approved yesterday, 14 October 2025, by the Board of Directors of the managing company. The formal... more
IndustryLeonardo DRS: contract to develop advanced VIPKs for US Army
To support the growing need for easy-to-access, on-demand electrical power in the field
Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced yesterday it has been awarded a contract by the US Army to develop prototype Vehicle Integrated Power Kits (VIPKs) to support the growing need for easy-to-access, on-demand... more
Civil aviationAirbus streamlines its tactical Uncrewed Aerial System offering
Into a single comprehensive portfolio that will be managed by its Helicopters division
Airbus has streamlined its small and medium tactical Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) from Survey Copter, Aliaca and Capa-X, into a single comprehensive portfolio that will be managed by its Airbus Helicopters... more
Civil aviationTrueNoord places firm order for 20 E-195E2 aircraft
And it secures purchase rights for up to 30 additional jets
TrueNoord has signed a firm order agreement with Embraer to acquire twenty factory-new E-195E2 aircraft. The agreement also includes purchase rights for up to twenty additional new airplanes and up to... more
AirlinesMFZ-Elifly agreement for a helicopter hub and HEMS
Development of technical training, port services and emergency medical response
The Misurata Free Zone (MFZ) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Italian company Elifly, specialized in air transport and helicopter services, to develop infrastructure dedicated to... more
AirportsFraport, traffic figures in September: most Group airports report g...
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Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed approximately 6.0 million passengers in September 2025 – a 2.2 percent increase compared to the same month in 2024. With summer school vacations ongoing until mid-September i... more
AirportsEuropean Parliament: MEPs set out their red lines for air passenger rights...
Compensation after three-hour flight delay
On Monday, the Transport and Tourism Committee adopted its negotiating guidelines on changes to EU air passenger rights by 34 votes in favour and two abstentions. The MEPs are seeking to ensure that passengers... more
AirlinesApprehension at Tokyo-Haneda: B-737 ANA during takeoff damages runway lights...
Forced to turn back. Similar incident occurred to a B-737/800 aircraft of Jal in April
The incident occurred last night. Investigations into an alleged incorrect alignment during takeoff. Delays and disruptions to the airport's evening air traffic more
AirlinesWizz Air announces a new route to Fiumicino
Twice a week operated by A-321neo aircraft
Wizz Air continues its expansion in Italy announcing a new air connection from Podgorica to Rome–Fiumicino; operated twice a week by an A-321neo airplane, with the first flight scheduled for 2 June 2026.The l... more
AirlinesAir France: 35 years of the Bologna-Paris air connection
It was the first city in Italy to welcome the Concorde airplane in 1987
It was 1990 when Air France began linking the city of Paris with Bologna. From that moment, millions of customers have boarded its aircraft to reach the "Dotta" from the "Ville Lumière" cities or to continue... more
AirportsSmarter operations at Geneva Airport
It prepares for future growth
With passenger traffic expected to reach 20 million by 2030, Geneva Airport is stepping up its digital transformation to make journeys smoother and operations smarter. The airport is introducing a modern... more
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