AirlinesScandal in Brindisi: they made low-quality components for B-787 Dreamliner...
Two companies that produced for Leonardo under investigation. Arrests
The aeronautics sector has recently been rocked by an investigation by the Brindisi Public Prosecutor's Office that revealed the use of non-compliant materials in the production of parts for the B-787... more
AirlinesEuropean airport sector recovery exceeds expectations
Record results for continental airports in the Summer months
Recent data published by Aci Europe indicate a significant recovery in travel by airplanes, with European airports seeing an annual increase of over 5% in the Summer months of July and August, exceeding... more
AirlinesCebu Pacific orders 70 A-321neo aircraft
Finalized a MoU announced in July - DATA SHEET
Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has placed a firm order with Airbus for 70 A-321neo airplanes, finalising an MoU announced by the airline in July. The purchase agreement was signed in Manila by Mike Szucs,... more
AirlinesBergamo-Orio al Serio: Ryanair plane tire explodes during landing
The aircraft stopped on the runway and passengers evacuated; the airport is temporarily closed
An incident has created tension on board a Ryanair plane departing from Barcelona and headed to Bergamo's Orio al Serio airport, today on Tuesday 1st October around 08:00am. During the landing phase, one... more
Latest newsTajani commemorates the anniversary of 7 October: a cowardly attack on all the Jewish people
In mission in Argentina, the Italian minister will take part in a commemorative ceremony in Buenos Aires
“A year ago, Hamas perpetrated a brutal attack that hit hundreds of innocent Israeli victims. Many of them died and others are still hostages of the terrorist group, in what turned into a cowardly attack o... more
DefenseNATO bolsters forces in face of Russian threat
Significant expansion in response to tensions
NATO is ready to significantly increase the number of troops and weapons available to member States to face the threat posed by Russia, as reported by "Welt am Sonntag". The German daily newspaper has... more
AirlinesRussian raids in Ukraine: depots and airports targeted
Employing advanced aviation and drone aircraft in coordinated attacks
The Russian Defense Ministry said it had carried out targeted strikes against strategic Ukrainian targets, including a fuel depot near Odessa and the infrastructure of the Starokonstantinov military airport... more
AirlinesAir Serbia launches Belgrade-Guangzhou direct flight
It expands Asian routes with new connection to China
Air Serbia has launched a new direct route Belgrade-Guangzhou, with the inaugural flight JU988 taking off at 00:20. This new air link marks the second destination in China for the Serbian national carrier,... more
AirlinesRevolution in the management of Genoa airport
Implications of the recent management transition and future prospects
In light of recent events, the situation of the "Cristoforo Colombo" airport in Genoa is complex, involving a series of subjects between public and private entities. The Genoese airport, despite being... more
ReportJapan sends Jasdf planes to evacuate nationals from Lebanon
Two C-2 tactical transports landed in Jordan, ready to repatriate about 50 Japanese
Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) C-2 aircraft landed in Jordan, ready for a possible evacuation mission of Japanese citizens from Lebanon following the recent escalation of the conflict between... more
DefenseAirspace invasion: tensions between Japan, Russia and China
Friction grows, and Tokyo reaffirms sovereignty in its skies and the inviolability of its borders. Moscow denies
In these hours, the Japanese Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, during a speech to the Parliament, launched accusations against China and Russia for the continuous intrusions into the airspace of the country.... more
DefensePlanes and ships: exercise in the South China Sea US and allied forces
The maneuvers conducted by America, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the Philippines
The Royal Australian Navy, Royal Australian Air Force, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, Royal New Zealand Navy, Armed Forces of the Philippines and the US Navy conducted a maritime cooperation exercise... more
AirlinesAircraft and JV: Japan Airlines and Garuda Indonesia reach agreement
Once the antitrust hurdle has been overcome, the cooperation will become effective from the 2Q2025
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Garuda Indonesia have signed a Joint Business Agreement, following approvals from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) in terms of antitrust.... more
DefenseFarewell to Masamitsu Yoshioka, Pearl Harbor veteran
Last of Japan's attack pilots Missing at 106
Masamitsu Yoshioka, who was a navigator and bombardier during the air attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, has died at the age of 106. His death was announced on August 28 via social media by Japanese... more
AccidentsPlanes. Request for Ryanair checks at the European Parliament
Through Easa, on compliance with safety and maintenance regulations: low-cost soon under scrutiny?
The Forza Italia members of the European Parliament have asked the Commission to intervene to carry out checks through EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency), regarding Ryanair's compliance with maintenance... more
DefensePeru receives UH-60 helicopters from US
Fight against drug trafficking strengthened with new aircraft
The United States Government has decided to donate nine UH-60 "Black Hawk" helicopters to Peru, along with additional support equipment, the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The decision... more
HelicoptersTensions rising: Shahed Drones detected in Belarus
UAV incursions into sensitive area heighten security concerns
Three Shahed drones were detected yesterday flying over Belarusian airspace on the same day that President Alexander Lukashenko was flying a helicopter over the country. This information was released... more
AirlinesSpirit Airlines heading for Chapter 11 after rejecting merger with...
American low-cost carrier weighs options to avoid bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines, an American low-cost carrier, is facing serious financial difficulties that could lead to bankruptcy. After the collapse of negotiations to merge with JetBlue Airways, Spirit has been... more
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AirlinesSpirit Airlines heading for Chapter 11 after rejecting merger with...
American low-cost carrier weighs options to avoid bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines, an American low-cost carrier, is facing serious financial difficulties that could lead to bankruptcy. After the collapse of negotiations to merge with JetBlue Airways, Spirit has been... more
AirlinesRyanair (2) plane tire bursts: Sacbo's statement
The list of flight delays and/or cancellations on the airport manager's website
Sacbo (Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport management company) announces on its website in a short note that operations are temporarily suspended due to the explosion of a tire, shortly after landing, of a Ryanair... more
AirlinesBergamo-Orio al Serio: Ryanair plane tire explodes during landing
The aircraft stopped on the runway and passengers evacuated; the airport is temporarily closed
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Its network to Africa expanded also thanks to code-share with Airlink
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UAV incursions into sensitive area heighten security concerns
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AccidentsItaly: 21 years after the Milan-Linate Airport aircraft disaster
Today the National day not to forget the victims of the plane accidents
There was a thick fog on the morning of 8 October 2001 at the Milan-Linate airport. It was 8:10am. An ordinary day turned into a date to be circled in the calendar for years to come. Today we celebrate... more
Civil aviationCanary Islands: La Palma airport closed
It is temporarily inoperative
The Cumbre Vieja volcano has fired back to life and created setbacks to the Spanish Canary Islands. La Palma airport is again "inoperative", although temporarily, due to the "accumulation of ash" erupted... more