
IndustryAir Traffic Management in Ukraine: Leonardo, Enav and UkSatse sign...
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

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

DefenseUkraine strengthens air defense with the US, and military production with...
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

AirlinesFrance: 2nd day of air traffic controllers' strike paralyses early Summer...
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

AirlinesAir Canada and ITA Airways celebrate significant partnership milestone
New code-share agreement enhancing connectivity between two Countries and beyond
The Italian carrier is also in the process of joining the Star Alliance network as a full member expected in early 2026 more

AccidentsLondon: Beechcraft B-200 Super King Air aircraft crashes during takeoff
The impact generated an explosion that forced the closure of Southend Airport
There are 4 victims (two pilots, two passengers). The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has opened an inquiry into the causes 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

Civil aviationMessage by the Head of Italian State Mattarella to President Macron
On the occasion today of the national holiday of France
The Head of the Italian State, Sergio Mattarella, sent the following message to the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron:"On the occasion of the national holiday, I am pleased to extend to... more

AirlinesLufthansa Cargo launches development of VR training for aircraft loading...
Carrier continues to drive forward digitalisation projects within the industry
The rollout of the first module of it is scheduled for October 2025 more

Civil aviationItalian ENAC: Francesco Gaetani head of EASA flight standards direc...
The Authority congratulates the appointment of an Italian as leader of a strategic organization
He will assume the new position starting from October 1, 2025 more

AirportsHeathrow (2): £10 Billion Private Investment Plan
To improve service levels, boost reliability and unlock growth for Britain
Heathrow is the most punctual major airport in Europe this year and the best-connected airport in the world delivering strong value for its customers and the country. The five-year plan unveiled today... more

IndustryAirbus to train cybersecurity experts for the French Ministry of the Armed...
The eight-year contract covers development, production and operational maintenance
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has signed with Airbus Defence and Space and launched a framework contract for the training and education of all cybersecurity experts at the Ministry... more

AirlinesEuropean Commission endorses Air France-KLM’s cooperation with EASA on F...
EU Flight Emissions Label; signed a MoC
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Air France-KLM signed an agreement to launch the airline group’s preparations to partner on the EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL). Air France-KLM is w... more

AirportsAvinor Group: over 5 million travellers in June in Norwegian airports
3,370 drone flights reported in Avinor’s managing system
Overall, there was growth at all of Avinor’s airports (44 Norway's owned ones), both for domestic and international travel, compared to June last year. So far this year, the increase is 4 percent.2.8 m... 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

AirportsFrankfurt Airport returns to growth in 2Q2025
Around 5.8 million passengers travel via FRA in June
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed approximately 5.8 million passengers in June 2025, an increase of 2.9 percent compared to the same month last year. This year’s June figures received an additional boost f... more

AirportsItalian ENIT: tourism in Italy is growing, with 8 out of 10 rooms already...
AVIONEWS presents the new model that combines hospitality and sustainability
This Summer, 27 million airport arrivals are expected. The country has a strong international appeal more

AerospaceAvio becomes launch service provider for the Vega launcher family
The first time for an Italian company; initiated a development plan
With yesterday’s approval of the new Launcher Exploitation Declaration (“LED”) at ESA headquarters in Paris, a key milestone has been achieved in the redefinition of Europe’s launch system. The declara... more
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AerospaceLeonardo acquires Axiomatics of Sweden
A further step contributing to Europe's digital autonomy
Leonardo has taken another step in strengthening its position in the field of cybersecurity, enriching its portfolio of innovative proprietary products by taking over the Swedish company Axiomatics AB.... 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

Civil aviationTecnam P-2012 Traveller aircraft receives validation from the Colombian...
The model made its debut at the "F-AIR Colombia Airshow" currently underway in Rionegro, Antioquia

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Vivian Alexandra Spohr is now under investigation for road homicide by the Tempio Pausania prosecutor's office

AirportsArdian increases its stake in Heathrow Airport by 10%
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AirportsItaly. Genoa Airport: the Bod meets at the end of July
An opportunity to chart the future route of the Italian stopover
The end of July 2024 will be an important period for the future of the Italian "Cristoforo Colombo" airport in Genoa-Sestri. The board of directors of Genoa Airport should meet in a meeting between the... more

AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: if Italy makes Germany fly
Economies of scale and long-range intercontinental routes for a lasting relaunch
The finances of the German Lufthansa Group in the first half of 2024 are not brilliant, but the purchase of the Italian carrier ITA Airways could allow the airline to improve the Group's situation. There... more

AirlinesItaly. Ancona Airport: the service worries the unions
CGIL, CISL, UIL: "The company risks crisis again due to lack of liquidity"

AirlinesMigrant trafficking: Ghadames Air manager arrested
Libyan prosecutor against air carrier: "It transported passengers to the USA"
