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AirlinesITA and United: new code-share agreement takes off
Italy and the USA even more connected; flights from September 15
ITA Airways and United Airlines announce new code-share agreement to increase connectivity between Italy and the USA, enhancing travel options for passengers of both carriers. Code-share tickets are already... more
Fair and showsBalloons. 68th Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett: end of the race in France
This year’s winners are the Swiss team SUI 1, composed of Kurt Frieden and Pascal Witprächtiger - VIDEO and ATTACHMENT
The 68th edition of the Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett officially came to an end yesterday. After three challenging nights in the air, all the teams have now landed safely, marking the conclusion of... more
AirlinesBrief. Singapore Airlines reactivates the Milan-Barcelona route
From tomorrow the service under the fifth freedom regime will resume on Airbus A-350 aircraft
Briefs from Italy. Singapore Airlines (SiA) resumes air services between Milan-Malpensa and Barcelona-El Prat starting tomorrow, 10 September 2025. The flight will be operated three times a week under... more
IndustryGCAP, stealth multirole fighter: the G2E consortium formed
The industry partners united for the sensing and communictions for next generation fighter
The defence electronics industry champions representing Japan, the UK and Italy have formed a consortium, readying the partners to embark on the design and development phase of the integrated sensing and... more
Civil aviationNBAA lauds House passage of important aircraft pilot mental wellness legislation
The measure now moves to the US Senate for consideration
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed passage by the US House of Representatives of a bipartisan bill to improve aircraft pilot access to mental health care.The Mental Health in Aviation... more
HelicoptersUmbragroup supplies actuators for the Racer "helicopter" by Airbus
The company has developed the motion control systems for the flaps of the high-speed demonstrator /VIDEO
The Italian company Umbragroup contributed to Airbus Helicopters' Racer (Rapid and Cost-Effective Rotorcraft) project, providing the actuation systems for the wing flaps and the vertical fin. This technical... more
AirlinesFrom Cologne/Bonn to Tirana by Wizz Air
Three times a week from December
Wizz Air will connect Cologne-Bonn Airport with Tirana starting this Winter. The route to the Albanian capital is already the fourth new route that the carrier will add to its upcoming Winter schedule,... more
AirlinesAircraft. Emirates extends Premium Economy to all A-380 flights to New York
With four cabin classes, thus expanding the options for customers
Emirates announces today that all its A-380-operated services to New York-"Jfk" will now offer four cabin classes, including the award-winning Premium Economy (PE). Direct flights EK201/202, which operate... more
AirlinesTomorrow strike in France: transport disruptions expected and mobilisation of 80,000 officers
Civil Aviation announces cancellations of air services, particularly in the south of the country
Road and rail traffic are also at risk. The acting Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, has promised a "zero-tolerance" approach toward blockades and violence more
AirlinesWizz Air continues its expansion at Stockholm–Arlanda Airport
The launch of a new route to Albania is planned for Summer 2026 by a 209-seat A-321 aircraft
The Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air continues to invest in the Swedish market by adding Tirana, Albania, to its overall offering from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport. It is the fourth air link the airline... more
Civil aviationSchiebel unveils Next-Generation UAS: S-101 and S-301 helicopter systems
To meet the rapidly evolving demands of modern military operations
Schiebel announced the launch of two new products: the CAMCOPTER S-101 and S-301 Unmanned Air Systems (UAS). These next-generation unmanned helicopter systems represent refined new designs, dedicated for... more
AerospaceELT Group participates at "DSEI UK 2025"
The company showcases its EMSO capabilities for information superiority across five domains
At the 2025 edition of DSEI UK - September 9-12- (stand S6-135), ELT Group will present its EMSO solutions, across the five operational domains (Land, Sea, Air, Space and Cyber), and the technological... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space leads 5G direct-to-device demonstration
On behalf of the French space agency CNES, together with Capgemini and Thales
Capgemini, a global reference in business and technology transformation, Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defense, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors, and Thales Alenia Space,... more
DefenseEurofighter Typhoon aircraft: Paveway IV precision-guided bomb successfully integrated
Raytheon UK: will strengthen the capabilities and interoperability of NATO forces
The integration of the Paveway IV precision-guided bomb onto the Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft has been successfully completed. Raytheon UK, part of defense giant RTX, announced today, saying it... more
DefensePurchase of fighter jet aircraft: Kuwait delays, Malaysia questions the deal
At stake is the supply of 8 F/A-18 "Legacy" Hornets, and the government of Kuala Lumpur is looking around...
The ongoing delays in the delivery of eight F/A-18 "Legacy" Hornet fighter jet aircraft by Kuwait are pushing the Malaysian government to reconsider its acquisition plan. The uncertainty over timing, according... more
Civil aviationAircraft and security (2): Pakistani civil aviation also in FAA's crosshairs
Inspection started today, crucial to lift the ban imposed after irregularities in pilots' licenses
The suspension of direct flights, including those of the national carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), dates back to 2020 more
DefenseA metal wreck with an Israeli logo was found in Sicilian waters
Satellite debris, an extra airplane fuel tank, or even a rocket? Theories are flourishing...
On Saturday afternoon, following a report, the Italian Coast Guard discovered a cylindrical metal wreck approximately 5 meters long and 1.5 meters in diameter, approximately 8 miles off Capo Ponente, between... more
AirlinesAircraft and safety: FAA extends the flight ban on Haiti-Port-Au-Prince Airport
Light weapons and drones in the hands of gangs are a threat. Cap-Haïtien and Les Cayes remain operational
US civil aviation has extended the flight ban to Port-au-Prince International Airport, the capital of Haiti, due to the persistent deterioration of security in the country. The announcement was made on... more
DefenseA united Europe for the security of Kiev (2): what is the "steel hedgehog" for Ukraine
A hi-tech defense strategy based on the example of Taiwan
A plan that combines the defense industry, technology and European support to withstand Russia's threats more
DefenseA united Europe for Kyiv's security: 26 countries adopt a post-conflict guarantees plan
Commitment by the "Volenterosi" to security on land, sea and air, with US support. The terms of the plan
Europe has united to forge a new security pact with Ukraine. After the historic meeting at the Élysée, which saw 26 countries commit themselves (for America, present Steve Witkoff), under the leadership o... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport strike planned for tomorrow in Italy
Flight crews of easyJet and Wizz Air are affected, as well as ground crews of other companies
An Italian strike is planned for tomorrow involving staff at several airlines. It will last four hours, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Only easyJet will be on strike for 24 hours, from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM,... more
AerospaceNASA: Northrop Grumman to send medical, technology studies to space
Launch in mid-September from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida - VIDEO
NASA and Northrop Grumman are preparing to send the company’s next cargo mission to the International Space Station (ISS), flying research to support Artemis missions to the Moon and human exploration o... more
AirlinesFarewell to Giorgio Armani, who designed Alitalia's uniforms in 1991
He recently presented the line dedicated to the athletes of the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Games
"King Giorgio" passed away yesterday at the age of 91. The king of fashion, Giorgio Armani, never stopped working: just last May 26th, he appeared smiling at the presentation of Italy's Olympic uniforms,... more
AerospaceDuffy (Nasa) selects exploration-focused associate administrator
It is the US space agency’s top civil service role
Acting NASA Administrator Sean P. Duffy Wednesday named Amit Kshatriya as the new associate administrator of NASA, the agency’s top civil service role.A 20-year NASA veteran, he was most recently the de... more
AirlinesRyanair: approximately one million fewer seats in Spain
The decision against Aena's airport fees, which it considers dishonest? But Aena denies it...
Ryanair announced yesterday its intention to close its Santiago base for the 2025 Winter season, cancel all flights to Vigo and Tenerife North, keep its Valladolid and Jerez bases closed, and reduce capacity... more
AirlinesAir Côte d’Ivoire takes delivery of its first A-330neo aircraft
Its delivery flight from Toulouse to Abidjan transported five tonnes of humanitarian goods
Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national flag carrier of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, has taken delivery of its first of two A-330/900 aircraft. The A-330neo is the first widebody airplane in carrier’s fleet an... more
AirlinesItalian ENAC: its President Di Palma leads delegation of entrepreneurs to Benghazi; six agreements signed
Rixi (Italian Mit): air transport is fundamental for strengthening relations between Italy and Libya
The President of Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Pierluigi Di Palma led a delegation of entrepreneurs and Italian centres of excellence who today, 4 September 2025, in Benghazi, signed six important... more
Civil aviationPanama signs contract for the acquisition of the Super Tucano aircraft
Eighth Latin American country to select the A-29 for the country’s surveillance
Embraer and Panama have completed the signing of a contract for the acquisition of four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. The fleet will be operated by the Panamanian National Air and Naval Service (SENAN, in... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport, strikes in Italy. The protests on Saturday
There are nine ones scheduled for next September 6
The MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) has updated the schedule of protests in the air transport sector.Strikes scheduled for next Saturday, 6 September, in detail:06/09/2025 UGL-TA,... more
AirlinesEmirates strengthens commercial leadership team
With five senior appointments
Emirates has announced new appointments to its commercial leadership team as it ramps up its network, fleet and products for its next era of growth. The newly created roles, which include Senior Vice... more
DefenseXi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un and Pezeshkian (Iran) at the parade in Beijing with 24 other leaders
The Eastern bloc is growing, in stark contrast to the West - VIDEO
The military parade held on September 3 in Beijing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the Japanese occupation of China was the perfect opportunity for the country to send... more
AirlinesBoeing and WestJet announce order for 67 airplanes
The airline to double its Dreamliner fleet to expand international network
Boeing and WestJet today announced the Canadian carrier is buying 67 more jets, bringing its firm order book to 123 airplanes as the airline plans to expand its fleet and domestic and international networks.... more
AirlinesBreak with Lufthansa: pilots consider strike over pensions
The carrier wants to pass social security costs onto its employees
The negotiations between Vereinigung Cockpit, the union representing pilots, and Lufthansa for the renewal of the collective agreement regarding the pension scheme have collapsed. Consequently the union... more
Civil aviationE-190E2 and E-195E2 aircraft receive Type Certification from SACAA
Milestone in the airplane global success and reinforcing for the African market
Embraer’s E-Jets E2 family has received Type Acceptance Certification from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA); another significant milestone in the aircraft’s global success and reinforcing its... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways reports Half-Year results
Its fleet surpassed 100 aircraft, with over 20 additional planes in the last 18 months
Etihad Airways has reported its strongest-ever half-year performance, delivering record profitability and passenger numbers in the first six months of 2025. The results showcase continued momentum in network... more
Civil aviationMacquarie AirFinance announced order for 30 B-737 MAX airplanes
The lessor will expand its portfolio to 70 units
Boeing and Macquarie AirFinance announced yesterday the lessor has increased its commitment to the 737 MAX with an order for 30 B-737/8 jet aircraft. The purchase was booked in July as unidentified on... more
AirlinesAzorra delivers first E-190E2 aircraft to Virgin Australia
During a ceremony at the Brazilian industry's facility
Azorra has delivered the first new E-190E2 (MSN-19020185) twin-engine passenger aircraft to Virgin Australia, marking a new airline partnership for the lessor and the first airplane to be operated by a... more
AirlinesEmirates reopens the lounge at Malpensa Airport
Investment 2,2 million Euro, 1060 sq m, it will be able to host more than 200 customers
Emirates announced today the reopening of its recently refurbished lounge at Milan-Malpensa airport. The €2.2 million investment (9.7 million Dirham) confirms the carrier's commitment to enhancing the g... more
IndustryThe Portuguese Air Force's first A-29N aircraft arrived at OGMA's facilities
Airplanes are part of a contract for the acquisition of 12 Super Tucano
Embraer carried out the transfer flight of the first A-29N Super Tucano to OGMA, in Portugal. The first three aircraft, which landed at the facilities in Alverca do Ribatejo, district of Lisbon, will now... more
AirportsItalian Air Force (AMI): the 65th anniversary of the "Frecce Tricolori" planes (6-7 September in Rivolto)
The Friulian base will host ground and in-flight displays, airplanes, foreign aerobatic teams, aircraft on static display and themed exhibition areas
On 6 and 7 September 2025 at Rivolto Airport (Udine, North East of Italy), home of the 2nd Wing of the Italian Air Force and of the 313th Aerobatic Training Group, an international-scale event will be... more
DefenseChina, talks between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping continue
Today the two leaders also met with the president of Mongolia
Following the meetings between the leaders of the countries belonging to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (Sco) in Tianjin, China, between August 31 and September 1 (see AVIONEWS), Vladimir Putin... more
AirportsEthiopian Airlines inaugurates the new Yabello Airport project
Available runway, access roads, provisional terminal and various complementary infrastructures
Ethiopian Airlines inaugurated the new airport project in Yabello, in the southern part of the Oromia Regional State, along with the launch of a new passenger service for the airport. The event took place... more
AirlinesQantas increases direct flight connections to Australia
And it adds an extra weekly frequency
Qantas has announced an increase in air services between Rome and Australia with an extension of its seasonal schedule and the addition of an extra weekly frequency, which will nearly double capacity for... more
AirlinesAir France inaugurates the new cabin on its Embraer 190 aircraft
Operated by its regional subsidiary HOP from CDG to Hambourg
On September 1st, Air France inaugurated the very first flight operated by an Embraer 190 equipped with a new travel cabin. Flight AF1602, operated by its regional subsidiary HOP!, flew from Paris-"Charles... more
AirlinesIAI to convert B-777 aircraft into freighter
Following rigorous efforts over the past year
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a global reference in aircraft passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions, announced today following rigorous efforts over the past year, a landmark achievement in aviation... more
AirlinesSriLankan Airlines celebrates its 46th anniversary
With a series of initiatives and special programs
SriLankan Airlines celebrates today its 46th anniversary, a milestone that underscores the history and ongoing growth of Sri Lanka's flag carrier.Born as a pioneer in the region, SriLankan Airlines is... more
AirportsVon der Leyen's plane hit by GPS jamming
According to the Bulgarian authorities, Russia is responsible
It was announced today that the plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suffered a suspected Russian jamming attack yesterday, which disabled its GPS navigation services. The... more
ConferencesSCO (2): increasingly close relations between Russia, India and China
Putin calls Modi a "dear friend" and will meet Xi Jinping several times in the coming days
On the occasion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit underway in Tianjin, China (August 31-September 1st, 2025, see AVIONEWS), Russian president Vladimir Putin met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping... more
DefenseShanghai Cooperation Organization: second day of summit underway
At the top, a new structure is being dictated on the international chessboard
The second and final day of the summit, which began yesterday, bringing together the ten members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), is taking place today at the port of Tianjin, China. This... more
Civil aviationIATA appoints Thomas Reynaert to lead global advocacy
From today, on September 1, 2025, in Brussels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Thomas Reynaert as Senior Vice President, External Affairs. From 1 September 2025, he will be responsible for coordinating... more