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Expert manager with over thirty years of experience will lead the relaunch and privatization of it
Gianfranco Battisti has been identified by the President of the Sicilian Region, Renato Schifani, as the new CEO of Gesap, the company managing Palermo's "Falcone-Borsellino" airport. This decision follows... more
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Challenger and Global models, with options for another 70 that would bring the total value to over 4 billion
Bombardier has announced a significant order from a new customer for 50 of its high-performance business jets, the Challenger and Global models. The deal, with a combined value of $1.7 billion, also includes... more
AirlinesHelsinki Airport warns: strike will impact air transport in July
It called by Iau from Wednesday the 2nd. Finnair cancels flights
Repercussions on certain ground handling operations are causing flight cancellations and possible delays. The strike is also scheduled for July 4, 7, 16, 18, 21, and 23 more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: its Director General D'Orsogna at the 63rd Eurocontrol Provisional...
Numerous topics were discussed among the representatives of the 42 Member States
The Director General of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), Alexander D'Orsogna, took part today in Brussels in the 63rd meeting of the Provisional Council of Eurocontrol, the intergovernmental organization... more
AirlinesSAS places record order for 55 Embraer aircraft
To power future growth and regional connectivity
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has entered into an agreement to acquire 45 E-195E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 10 aircraft — the largest SAS jet order direct from a manufacturer since 1... more
AerospaceBoeing names Stephen Parker as CEO of its Defense, Space & Security
He has 37 years of experience in the giant
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Civil aviationPedro Alves to head SITA Borders
He replaces Jeremy Springall
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AerospaceAirbus DS implements new organisation
The company announced it would reduce up to 2,043 positions
The new organisation of Airbus Defence and Space comes into effect on 1 July 2025. The Division has completed all information and consultation processes on European as well as national levels for its adaptation... more
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The ceremony at the presence of the military and civil authorities
Embraer delivered yesterday four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Paraguayan Air Force. The ceremony, held at the Silvio Pettirossi Air Force Base near the capital, Asunción, was attended by Paraguay’s Pr... more
AirlinesEmbraer delivers first E2 jet aircraft to Mexicana
The aircraft will be configured in a single class layout
Mexicana, Mexico's State-owned carrier, has taken delivery of their first E-195E2 aircraft from Embraer. The delivery of carrier’s first new generation jet is a significant milestone in the airline’s mod... more
Civil aviationBaykar completes acquisition of Piaggio Aerospace's business complexes
The Turkish industry has pledged to maintain current employment levels at the Villanova d’Albenga and Genoa sites
The transfer of the business complexes of Piaggio Aero Industries and Piaggio Aviation – the two companies under extraordinary administration operating under the Piaggio Aerospace brand – to the Turkish aer... more
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Laser communications demonstrator
Thales Alenia Space (Tas), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has been selected by the French space agency CNES, as part of the space component of the France 2030 program launched... more
AirlinesStrike at Helsinki Airport (3): Finnair cancels around 100 flights on July...
But the strike is also planned for July 4, 7, 16, 18, 21, and 23
"The Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) has announced a union strike at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for Wednesday, July 2. If the planned actions are carried out, they will impact all essential ground services related... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA (2): passenger growth hits 5% in May
Regional breakdown; international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: • Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was... more
AirlinesHelsinki Airport strike (2). Finnish Aviation Union: industrial action...
Different days of protest, involved also various services
The Finnish Aviation Union's industrial action in July 2025. Confirmed today the flights cancelled scheduled for Wednesday 2 July 2025.The Finnish Aviation Union (Iau) has announced industrial actions... more
AirlinesWinds of peace in the Middle East? Qatar Airways resumes air links to Iraq...
... and returns to the full flight schedule to Lebanon and Jordan
The resumption began today, June 30, 2025, in "compliance with international aeronautical regulations for the safety of air routes" more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: cargo demand up in May despite trade...
Trade Lane Growth; several factors should be noted
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2025 global air cargo markets showing:• Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 2.2% compared to May... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Oman Air joins Oneworld
Customers of the alliance will have access to its network towards the Middle East, Far East, Africa, and Europe
Oman Air is today the 15th carrier member of Oneworld. As the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, it strengthens the alliance’s presence in the Middle East and opens new opportunities for global t... more
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