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
AirportsThe EU's new entry/exit system is actived: no more passport stamping
The EES will be rolled out progressively over a period of 6 months, until 9 April 2026
Member States started from yesterday introducing Europe's new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System (EES), across their external borders. As of this date, Member States started electronically registering... more
AirlinesMadrid's challenge over hand luggage: infringement procedure launched against...
Contested fine of €179 mln against 5 low-cost carriers for charges on ancillary services
The fine would violate the freedom to set fares. Spain, through the Minister for Consumer Rights, defends its position and announces an appeal to the EU Court, while Ryanair responds by reducing flights more
AirlinesApprehension at Tokyo-Haneda: B-737 ANA during takeoff damages runway lights and nose landing gear
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
AirlinesAir Europa activates new emissions offsetting program
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
DefenseSafran Aero Boosters and Bmt Aerospace will produce key components for P&W's F135 engine
Equips 5th‑generation F-35 Lightning II multirole fighter aircraft in service with Belgium
In the context of industrial compensation, an agreement reached today between Brussels and Pratt & Whitney during a ceremony organized to celebrate the arrival of the first Belgian F-35s more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines and Air Algérie sign agreement
To expand partnerships and code-share
The flag carriers Turkish Airlines and Air Algérie have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and review their code-share agreement within a broader scope of application.... more
AirlinesEtihad reports September 2025 traffic statistics
The carrier celebrates four new routes in a week
Etihad Airways carried 1.9 million passengers in September 2025, marking a 21% increase compared with the same month last year. The growth reflects continued demand across the airline’s expanding global n... more
Civil aviationAci Europe, August: peak of 5% into the European passenger air traffic
Overall, the volumes in the month +7% compared to the pre-pandemic levels (August 2019)
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its preliminary air traffic report for August 2025. Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased +4.9% in August 2025 compared with... more
Civil aviationElt Group: new study confirms e4shield efficacy in reducing risk of contamination...
The application significantly reduces the risk of contagion
A new study published in MDPI Applied Sciences and conducted by the research and innovation team of Elt Group and its subsidiary E4Life in collaboration with the Energy Department of Politecnico di Torino,... more
Civil aviationNATO Parliamentary Assembly (2): appreciation for Italy's role
Rutte emphasized the potential of the Gcap program
Today, October 13, the annual session of NATO’s Parliamentary Assembly concluded in Ljubljana, with the plenary sitting that saw the participation, among others, of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Z... more
Civil aviationNBAA-BACE 2025 from October 14 to 16 in Las Vegas
Annual event that is held alternately with Orlando
NBAA is the Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (BACE) held alternately in Las Vegas (October 14–16, 2025) and Orlando, USA. The annual event brings together current and prospective owners of business a... more
AirportsFast-Consal Air Transport: strike today at AdR airports Fiumicino a...
The industrial action by all employees of the airport operator, called for from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Fast-Confsal Air Transport proclaims a national strike of all employees of AdR – Aeroporti di Roma, following the negative outcome of the conciliation procedures provided for by Law 146/90.The reasons f... more
DefenseNATO reassures over the shooting down of Russian fighter jets: "We only...
Rutte, addressing the Parliamentary Assembly in Ljubljana, reiterates the Alliance's superior strength
The Secretary General entrusts the decision on the rules of engagement to the military leadership, excluding political interference. He will not have it shot down 'for an occasional entry' into NATO airspace more
HelicoptersBoeing awarded contract from USAF for eight additional MH-139A heli...
This new order raises the total number to 34 units
In a deal worth more than $173 million, the US Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract to produce eight more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters and provide training and sustainment support services.Following... more
AirlinesRussian skies at risk: mega inspection plan for 51 regional carriers
In 2024 aircraft incidents doubled; the number of victims is alarming: Moscow rushes to take remedial measures
Extraordinary inspections from December 2025 to December 2026. The checks, prompted by the ministry of Transport, will focus on maintenance and personnel training to prevent new catastrophes more
AccidentsMoscow admits: Azal aircraft, flight J2-8243, shot down by missile...
Putin reveals responsibility of his air-defence forces in the December 2024 tragedy. Compensation for the 38 victims
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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AirportsSAVE in the Finint-Ardian orbit: Veneto airports ready to take off
Major €1.2 billion deal closes the era of outgoing funds
An important financial operation in the Italian transport landscape is nearing completion: Save SpA, the company that manages airports in the Northeast (including Venice’s "Marco Polo", Verona, Treviso a... more
DefenseIs Algeria ready to buy Russian Su-57E aircraft? Revelations from a document...
Purported hacked files would suggest that it would be the first export customer for the 5th-generation fighter
A large leak attributed to the Russian state defense giant Rostec appears to offer the most concrete evidence so far of Algeria's imminent purchase of the fifth-generation fighter Su-57E Felon. The details,... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific announces return of direct Rome-Hong Kong flight
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Approximately 20 million Euro invested to date
AccidentsMoscow admits: Azal aircraft, flight J2-8243, shot down by missile...
Putin reveals responsibility of his air-defence forces in the December 2024 tragedy. Compensation for the 38 victims
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DefenseItalian AMI Balloon Cup, 1st edition: from the hot air balloon to t...
Dancing balloons in the skies of the Piacenza-San Damiano military airport, and not only... -GALLERY and 2 VIDEO
The curtain fell yesterday on the first days of the "Aeronautica militare Balloon Cup", an initiative of the Ministry of Defense, organized by Difesa Servizi in collaboration with the Italian Air Force... more
DefenseEurofighter planes to Türkiye: Berlin, opposed, softens its position
Technical discussions have begun: 40 units at stake. Scholz in Ankara on the 19th
Turkey and Germany have started technical discussions regarding Ankara's purchase of Eurofighter multi-role aircraft. These talks focus on the airplane's technical specifications, delivery schedule, personnel... more
AirlinesFraport: traffic figures in September; growth for passengers and cargo
Frankfurt Airport welcomes 5,8 million ones last moth
AerospaceStarship's fifth flight test lifted off yesterday
Concluded at splashdown 1 hour, 5 minutes and 40 seconds after launch
