DefenseNATO launches "Eastern Sentry" mission on the eastern flank of Europe
The military activity will begin in the coming days, especially thanks to Denmark, France, UK and Germany
Today at a press conference NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), General Alexus G. Grynkewich, held a joint press briefing to outline NATO's response to the violation... more
AerospaceEU: General Assembly on Defence, Space and Cybersecurity held today
On the future agenda of the European Union and Europe's needs in key sectors /ATTACHMENT
Today, Friday 12 September 2025, the General Assembly on Defence, Space and Cybersecurity was held at Esrin, the European Space Agency's Earth Observation Programme Centre in Italy. The event was organised... more
AirportsAirspace restrictions will also be in place in Estonia in the comin...
At the eastern border of the country, for airliners, sports aviation and civil drones
Following Poland and Latvia, Estonia yesterday also decided to impose restrictions on its airspace in the eastern part of the country. This measure was requested by the Estonian defense forces, Kaitsevägi,... more
Civil aviationLatvia closes eastern airspace.Precautionary measure amid tensions with...
Along the borders with Russia and Belarus, declares Defense Minister Sprūds
In response to recent Russian air incursions into Poland and in conjunction with the Namejs exercises, Riga raises its alert level to protect its own airspace and that of NATO 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
Civil aviationNBAA welcomed Senate vote on Michael Graham’s nomination to second NTSB term
For a period of five years; he was designated by Trump earlier this year
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauded yesterday’s vote by the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to advance Michael Graham’s nomination for a second, fiv... more
ConferencesItalian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: undersecretary Silli at the IAEA general conference
Ongoing in Vienna from 15 to 19 September
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Giorgio Silli, led the Italian delegation to the 69th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),... more
IndustryPortugal signs an amendment to the contract for acquisition of the sixth...
And the inclusion of ten new purchase options
Embraer and the Portuguese State today signed the amendment to the current contract for the acquisition of the sixth KC-390 Millennium aircraft and the inclusion of ten new purchase options for potential... more
AirportsCologne-Bonn Airport: new innovative pilot plant made of solar film
The airport tests 80 lightweight modules at lofty heights
Towards the sun: around 80 solar film modules are now generating renewable energy on the 27-meter-high chimney of the combined heat and power plant (CHP) at Cologne-Bonn Airport. The total collector area... more
AirlinesKorean Air and Boeing to strengthen predictive maintenance collabor...
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...
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
DefenseDSCA: sale for F-16 aircraft to Peru
For an estimated cost of $3.42 billion
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Peru of F-16 Aircraft and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated... more
AirportsCologne-Bonn Airport awards passenger screening contract
For another five years from next January 1st, 2026
Cologne/Bonn Airport has awarded the contract for aviation security checks to Securitas following a Europe-wide tender process. The security service provider has been responsible for screening passengers... 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
AirportsSydney Airport releases preliminary draft masterplan 2045
It is on public exhibition until 12 December 2025 for comments - VIDEO
Sydney Airport has yesterday released its preliminary draft masterplan 2045, setting out a vision for growth that forecasts 72 million passengers a year, $70 billion in annual economic contribution and... more
Civil aviationGiorgia Meloni met Antonio Costa (European Council President)
As part of his tour of European capitals, which he began at the end of August.- VIDEO
And to prepare for the upcoming engagements at European level in October more
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