AirportsSAVE: the Venetian airports go to Finint and Ardian in a €2 billion...
Continuity at the top for Marchi and Scarpa. The operation marks the return to the territory.
They will lead the new North-East airport hub with ambitions of growth and acquisitions, after the exit of the Dws and Infravia funds more
Civil aviationDemand for business aircraft record expected, according to the 34th outlook...
Expected 8,500 deliveries and value of $283 billion over the next decade
This is the highest decadal delivery forecast ever recorded in the study’s 34-year history, with an expected average annual growth rate of around 3% more
AirlinesEx-Alitalia dispute, layoffs start for about 2,000 employees in Cigs
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
Civil aviationEmbraer inaugurates office in New Delhi, India
And strategic alliance to introduce the C-390 Millennium aircraft
Embraer inaugurated today its new India office of its fully-owned Indian subsidiary at WorldMark 4, Aerocity, New Delhi. The opening of the office marks a significant deepening of Embraer’s long-standing co... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: start of the share buyback programme
Following the resolution adopted by the shareholders’ meeting held on 26 May 2025 and in the terms already disclosed
Leonardo also announces today, pursuant to Article 144-bis paragraph 3 of the Issuers’ Regulation, the starting in the next days of the share buyback programme, following the resolution adopted by the S... more
AccidentsChile: MH-60M Black Hawk helicopter missing since yesterday located
The Chilean Air Force reports today: three of the four military personnel on board were uninjured, one fatality
The Chilean Air Force (Fach) MH-60M Black Hawk helicopter with which contact had been lost on the night of 16 October in the area of Campos de Hielo Sur, in the Aysén region of the Chilean Patagonia,... more
DefenseEuropean Defence Industry Programme: MEPs reach deal with Council
Strengthened support to Ukraine with EUR 300 million
The informal agreement reached on Thursday by MEPs and the Danish Presidency of the Council will allow for the creation of the first-ever European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP). The scheme seeks to... more
AccidentsSafety: IATA updates the Manual for response to post-aircraft-incident...
A detailed guide for assistance to families was presented today
From Xiamen the latest revision of its Emergency Response Best Practices Handbook, which for the first time devotes a full section to immediate and ongoing support for the relatives of victims, aligning with operational standards (IOSA) and international regulatory standards (... more
AirlinesExpansion plan for Discover Airlines (Lufthansa): fleet to 40 aircraft...
The leisure carrier will introduce four long-range A-350/900s from 2027
Discover Airlines, the leisure carrier of the Lufthansa Group, announced today a significant growth and fleet renewal plan that will see the total number of aircraft rise to 40 by mid-2028. The key element... more
Civil aviationItalian Enac: its general director D'Orsogna meets EASA Executive Director...
At the headquarters of the European Aviation Safety Agency; several topics were addressed
The Director General of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Alexander D’Orsogna, accompanied by the Deputy Director General Fabio Nicolai, met today, in Cologne, with the Executive Director of EASA (... more
AirportsIATA launched global campaign to help travellers fly safely with Lithium...
Seven simple safety rules and a recent survey by the Association - VIDEO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched ‘Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries’, a global safety campaign that gives travelers seven simple rules for carrying mobile phones, laptops, pow... more
Civil aviationSummit to accelerate regulation and infrastructure for eVTOL flights in...
Hold by Eve Air Mobility and InvestSP
Eve Air Mobility, in partnership with InvestSP, held a strategic meeting in São Paulo that brought together authorities, representatives from regulatory, environmental and safety agencies, as well as... more
AirlinesEmbraer: heavy maintenance for more than 240 planes in the USA
Signed a long term agreement extension with Republic Airways
Embraer has signed a long-term agreement extension with Republic Airways to provide heavy maintenance for its fleet of more than 240 E-170 and E-175 jets. The aircraft will be serviced at Embraer’s Services &... more
Civil aviationPiaggio Aerospace receives order for two P-180 airplanes from Turki...
They will be operated in shuttle and ambulance configuration
Piaggio Aerospace has secured a new order for two P-180 Avanti EVO aircraft from a Turkish company, which will operate them in shuttle and ambulance configuration. The deal, announced at the NBAA-BACE... more
AirlinesWizz Air announces new connection from Fiumicino
With daily frequency from March, it is served by A-321neo airplane
Wizz Air continues its expansion in Italy and announces a new route that connects the Italian capital, Rome-Fiumicino with Bratislava. The new air link will operate on a daily basis starting 16 March 2026... more
AirportsItalian airports: dispensers for free water refills for air travellers
By the end of the year there will be 22 associated with Assaeroporti; some have already been active for some time
By the end of the year, 22 airports affiliated with Italian Assaeroporti will offer departing passengers the possibility to refill reusable bottles and water bottles free of charge once they have passed... 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
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally admitted that fragments of missiles from his air defense were the cause of the damage and the resulting crash of Azerbaijan Airlines (Azal) flight J2-8243,... more
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Two projects located in countries served by the air carrier
As part of its commitment to environmental protection and in line with its sustainability plans, Air Europa has launched a new carbon footprint offset program.The project, carried out in collaboration... more
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DefenseUSA-UAE: "Iron Defender 24" exercise begins in the Persian Gulf
For America, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard forces and remotely piloted aircraft systems
From the US Navy command we learn in these hours that the forces of the United States Navy, the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard have joined the naval defense force of the United Arab Emirates for the... more
AirlinesAirlines and credit cards: El Al gets its hands on Isracard?
Tel Aviv company bids for control of credit card company
El Al Israel Airlines (an Israeli airline led by CEO Dina Ben Tal Ganancia), has made Isracard Chairman Tamar Yassur and CEO Ran Oz a takeover offer through a private share allocation of 45% of shares... more
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During the "International Astronautical Congress" (IAC) week
