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
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
DefenseThe Trump plan for Gaza signed in Sharm el Sheikh
Ceasefire in Gaza and risk of a government crisis for Netanyahu: the signing inflames Jerusalem
After the announcement of the ceasefire, the radical right threatens to bring down the prime minister, accused of "treason" for the concessions contained in the pact 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
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
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
AirlinesSwiss International Air Lines takes delivery of its first A-350/900...
The model will be operated on long-haul routes from its home base in Zurich
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), member of the Lufthansa Group, has taken delivery of its first of ten A-350/900. Supporting the airline’s fleet modernisation programme, the latest-generation widebody i... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines: new direct flight between Bari and New York
With four weekly frequencies
United Airlines announced yesterday that, starting May 2, 2026, it will operate a new direct flight between Bari’s "Karol Wojtyła" airport and its New York/Newark hub, with four weekly frequencies. Un... more
AirportsUmbria Airport: traffic-data in September
Growth +20% compared to the same month in 2024
The Umbria–Perugia International Airport "San Francesco d'Assisi" announces that in September 74,757 passengers transited through the airport, an increase of +20% compared with the 62,532 recorded in t... more
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