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Civil aviationGreece will purchase seven Canadair planes
Government announces order for DHC-515 finalized by end of March
Greece announces the purchase of seven Canadair DHC-515 firefighting planes. The order will be finalized by the end of March 2024. The value of the deal amounts to approximately 360 million euros overall.... more
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AirlinesProfits of European airlines are soaring
IAG Group obtained better results; flight demand increases in January 2024
The main European air carriers doubled their profits during 2023. This is what emerges from the analysis of the financial statements of four major players in the sector: the German Lufthansa Group, the... more
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Civil aviationBoeing: financial liquidity alarm
US group radically reorganizes company to raise cash flow
There is a financial liquidity alarm for the US Boeing Group, specialized in the aerospace and defense sectors. The reason? The slowdown in the production of 737 Max family aircraft imposed by the American... more
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Civil aviationItaly: in Sardinia only 5 firefighting helicopters
Alarm in the Region: request for 14 aircraft but the tender was partially abandoned
There is controversy in Sardinia over the provision of fire-fighting helicopters for the forestry corps. Summer 2024 will see only five aircraft out of the 14 required. It emerges from the opening of the... more
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AirlinesItaly, expensive flights: fares at +13% at Easter
Ticket prices are increasing in the main Italian airports
Easter is approaching and with it, as per tradition, the prices of airline tickets increase. It is a well-known market mechanism: the growth in demand for travel by passengers determines a rise in the... more
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DefenseUkrainian war: Italy confirms support
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni illustrates the plan in Parliament
The War in Ukraine, the support given to Kiev by Italy and the aims of the Atlantic Alliance. These are some of the issues addressed today by the President of the Italian Council of Ministers, Giorgia... more
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DefenseIsrael: Italy against attack on Rafah
Netanyahu indicates delegation that will be in Washington to talk about peace and war
International community concerned by the decision of the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to launch a military operation towards Rafah, on the border with Egypt, with the aim of completely neutralizing... more
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AirlinesScandinavian Airlines was saved
Corporate reorganization is expected to finish in mid-2024
The US Bankruptcy Court in New York has approved the rescue plan of the carrier Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), which operates as the national airline in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Judge Michael Wiles gave... more
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AerospaceAirbus-Nasa: collaboration to monitor climate change from space
GRACE-C contract for two spacecraft awarded
Airbus has been awarded a contract to design and build the GRACE-C twin spacecraft by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory JPL (Pasadena, California). This new mission of American Space Agency and the German o... more
![ITA Airways aircraft at Palermo-Punta Raisi "Falcone-Borsellino" airport](https://www.avionews.it/resources/small/20ba7168cb215ca8c9478f4ed7f37298.webp.webp)
Civil aviationITA-Lufthansa: notification from Brussels within days
Rome will have to provide a response to the EU within a month
The arrival of the notification is expected within this week, with the technicians of the European Competition Commission, led by Marghrethe Vestager, will communicate the critical issues that, according... more
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Civil aviationInvestors focus on eVtol Archer Aviation
Partner acquires share on the stock market for 8.3 million euros
The US company Archer Aviation, specialized in the development of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVtol, Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing), has sold part of its capital to its partner... more
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AirlinesUnited boosts training
Announcement comes after the airline reported six occurrences in two weeks
The top management of the US carrier United Airlines has announced that it will update training and safety procedures for the company's employees. The announcement comes after the airline recorded five... more
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AirlinesItalian Poste airline renews agreement on maintenance
Entrusted to a well-known national operator monitoring five B-737 airplanes
The air carrier Poste Air Cargo, an Italian company of the Poste Italiane Group, has signed a 30-month agreement for the maintenance of its entire fleet, made up of five B-737/400 freighter version aircraft,... more
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AirlinesLatam plane crash: new hypothesis
Possible problem with the pilot seat activated involuntarily
The first hypotheses have emerged on the causes of the plane crash that occurred in recent days on board a B-787 Dreamliner aircraft of the Chilean carrier Latam, which suddenly lost altitude upon landing... more
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DefenseIsrael: ongoing raids from Lebanon
Peace negotiations in Qatar begin are restarted
Clashes between Israelis and the pro-Palestinian Lebanese group Hezbollah are becoming increasingly intense. In fact, Beirut has become an increasingly central player on the Middle Eastern chessboard.... more
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Airlines"Golden Easter" to fly to Puglia
Prices rising due to landslide that fell on the railway in Irpinia which cut Italy in half
Ticket prices charged by airlines connecting the "Leonardo da Vinci" airport of Rome-Fiumicino with the airports of Puglia have skyrocketed. The reason? It's partly the fault of the approaching Easter... more
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AirlinesGenoa Airport: 15% to the Municipality
Bucci (Mayor): "It is essential to take an active part in the management of the city's airport"
The Italian Municipality of Genoa has been awarded a 15% share of the capital of the Genoa Airport company, which manages the "Cristoforo Colombo" airport in Sestri. It is a stake that was previously in... more
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Airports"Dengue" alarm: "No tests at the airport"
New circular published by the Italian Ministry of Health on planes, ships and goods
Italy strengthens controls at ports and airports to limit the circulation of the "Dengue" virus. It was established in a new circular published by the direction of the Ministry of Health, led by Orazio... more
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DefenseRed Sea: Houthis hit ship
Tajani: "Not at war against the Houthis, we are determined to defend merchant traffic"
Merchant ship hit and damaged in the Red Sea by a missile fired by Yemeni Houthi rebels, the pro-Palestinian militias who for months have been targeting commercial maritime units of Western countries transiting... more
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AirlinesTrieste Airport: photovoltaic system soon to be active
It will allow the airport's consumption to be reduced by 80%
The photovoltaic system at Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari airport will be operational in the next few days. It is a system capable of developing 3.5 megawatts of power, the largest among those installed... more
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AirlinesAircraft and strike in Germany
A 48-hour mobilization underway among airport security workers
A 48-hour strike in the air transport sector begins today in Germany. Airport security workers at the airports of Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Karlsruhe-Baden Baden are involved (Thursday 14... more
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AirlinesUSA: transport agency criticizes Boeing
NTSB letter to American senators on meeting with CEO David Calhoun
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has announced that investigators have not yet been able to understand who installed the plug door of the B-737 MAX 9 plane, operated by the US company Alaska... more
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IndustryELT Group and the Qatar Armed Forces signed a LOI
To cooperate on strategic projects in the field of EMSO
During the last "Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference" ("DIMDEX 2024", March 4-6, but the industry communicated it only today), ELT Group and the Qatar Armed Forces have signed... more
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CargoOpenCargo Lab established with leading airfreight industry partners
Announced at the "IATA World Cargo Symposium" ongoing in Hong Kong
Airbus has launched the OpenCargoLab, a collaborative initiative with leading partners from the airline, logistics and handling sectors, focusing on the entire airfreight ecosystem. The collaboration involves... more
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DefenseEurope increases arms imports
The annual report of the Sipri Institute records a +94%
About eight hundred combat planes and helicopters: Europe doubles its armament imports. In the last five years it has been observed that in the countries of the Old Continent, taken as a whole, the incoming... more
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DefenseChina-Russia-Iran military exercise begins
"Marine Security Belt 2024" takes place in the Gulf of Oman in the Middle East
The joint military exercise "Marine Security Belt 2024" has started in recent hours, involving maritime units of the navies of China, Russia and Iran. The aim of the training, which takes place in the... more
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Finance and economyRed Sea: Houthi drones shot down
Greek military ship of European mission "Aspides" defends navigation
Two military drones shot down by Yemeni Houthi rebels in the Red Sea during the night. The counteroffensive was carried out by the Greek military frigate "Hydra", which is part of the European naval mission... more
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AirlinesChina Airlines sells five cargo planes
They will be sold to two foreign operators specialized in the air freighter sector
The Taiwanese national carrier China Airlines has announced the signing of an agreement for the sale of five B-747 cargo aircraft. The planes will be sold to two foreign operators: an Asian airline and... more
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Airlines"IATA World Cargo Symposium": three critical priorities
Lufthansa has renewed and expanded the scope of its agreement to utilize CargoIS
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reviewed progress in digitalization, safety and sustainability at the opening of its World Cargo Symposium (WCS), which opened in Hong Kong, today, with... more
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Civil aviationICAO Council appoints Secretary General Salazar for second term
From last 1 August 2021, for other three years
The 36 States on the governing Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) appointed yesterday Juan Carlos Salazar, of Colombia, for a second three-year term as Secretary General.... more
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Civil aviationUSA: criminal investigation against Boeing
Initiated by the justice department for the explosion of the Alaskan flight door
The United States Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation against the American Boeing Group, specialized in the aerospace and defense sectors. Under the scrutiny of investigators is the... more
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AirlinesSalerno Airport: runway tested
Plane took off and landed for tests
The technical tests of the runway at the Italian "Costa d'Amalfi" airport in Salerno, begin today, Monday 11 March 2024. In detail, an aircraft completed all the take-off maneuvers and subsequently the... more
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AirportsChildren from Gaza to Italy
On board a C-130J "Super Hercules" aircraft of the Italian Air Force
Some of the Palestinian minors who arrived in Italy from Gaza aboard a Lockheed Martin C-130J "Super Hercules" aircraft of the Italian Air Force have been transferred to the "Meyer" pediatric hospital... more
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AirlinesWhat happened to the Alitalia managers
The company was a high training school for many ones
The former national carrier Alitalia, which from 1946 to 2021 carried a tricolor brand around the globe that quickly became synonymous with Italianness in the world, is today a shadow of itself. Today... more
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DefenseWar Israel: humanitarian corridor activated
Italy is also present in the maritime aid initiative for Gaza
Italy is participating in the attempt to open a maritime corridor for the provision of humanitarian assistance in the Gaza Strip, said the European Commission in a statement today. This is an initiative,... more
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Accidents10th anniversary of the disappearance of flight MH370 (2): ICAO statement
By its Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano
On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH 370 on 8 March 2014, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano has issued the following statement: “ICAO co... more
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AirportsNaples Airport: metro connection by 2026
Manfredi: "The city will have a high-level rail transport system"
By 2026, metro line 1 will connect the "Ugo Niutta" international airport of Naples-Capodichino with the urban area of the Campania capital. It was reiterated by the municipal administration in recent... more
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Civil aviationContract signed for six H-175 helicopters
The model in service since 2015
Airbus Helicopters and Skyco International Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., a State-owned enterprise belonging to China's Guangdong Province, have signed a contract for six H-175 helicopters. Entrusted by... more
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AccidentsTen years since the tragedy of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370
There were 239 people on board: the victims' relatives are still calling for justice
Ten years ago the mystery of flight MH370. This is a B-777/200ER aircraft operated by Malaysia Airlines which disappeared from radar on 8 March 2014. There were 239 people on board (227 passengers and... more
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Civil aviationCityAirbus NextGen, electric prototype, makes its debut
Maiden flight later this year
Airbus has presented its full electric CityAirbus NextGen prototype to the public, ahead of its maiden flight later this year. The two-tonne class CityAirbus, with a wing span of approximately 12 metres,... more
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DefensePiaggio Aerospace (2): Minister Urso meets workers
Next Saturday at the Villanova d'Albenga plant
The Minister of Business and Made in Italy (Mimit), Adolfo Urso, announced that on Saturday 9 March at 1pm he will visit the Piaggio Aerospace factory and speak with the workers of the Ligurian factory... more
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Civil aviationPiaggio Aerospace: another 12 months in extraordinary administration
The announcement at question time by the Italian Minister of Business Adolfo Urso
The special administration of the Piaggio Aerospace Italian company has been extended by one year. It was announced in recent hours by the Italian Minister of Business and Made in Italy (Mimit), Adolfo... more
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Defense"Nordic Response" get into the thick
Italy present with three MH-101 amphibious helicopters and three maritime units
The "Nordic Response" military mission of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) comes to life. Started last March 4, it will end on March 15, 2024, affecting the maritime areas and airspace of... more
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DefenseSweden in NATO from Monday 11 March
Hungarian president promulgated law
The Swedish flag could be raised at the building where the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is located in Brussels. This is what emerges from some rumors relaunched by the... more
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DefenseFrance-Moldova agreement on defense
Pact will be signed in Paris on Thursday 7 March
The signing of a defense cooperation agreement between Moldova and France is underway. The pact will be signed on Thursday 7 March. The objective is to strengthen the capabilities of the former Soviet... more
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DefenseDefence industrial strategy and a new programme to enhance Europe's readiness and security
Proposed an ambitious set of new actions to support the competitiveness
The European Commission and the High Representative presented yesterday the first-ever European Defence Industrial Strategy at EU level and proposed an ambitious set of new actions to support the competitiveness... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: a consortium with Delta and MSC is better
The Air France-Lufthansa dispute that blocks privatization would end
The IAG Group (International Airlines Group) and the Spanish company Air Europa are proceeding with the merger, but according to rumors they have temporarily suspended the merger procedure, apparently... more
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AirlinesAmerican Airlines places order for up to 133 Embraer airplanes
Deliveries will begin in 2025
Embraer has secured a major order for 133 aircraft from American Airlines Group Inc. to meet domestic demand in the United States. American has placed a firm order with the Brazilian company for 90 E-175s,... more
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AirlinesAircraft and transport: carrier privatizations in the balance
In addition to the ITA-Lufthansa dossier, there is also an offer from the lAG Group to acquire Spanish Air Europa
Various privatization procedures underway in Europe hang in the balance. There is not only the ITA-Lufthansa dossier, but also the offer of the lAG Group (International Airlines Group) to acquire the Spanish... more
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AirlinesAmerican Airlines orders 85 additional A-321neo aircraft
The carrier took delivery of its first model five years ago -DATA SHEET
American Airlines has signed a firm order for an additional 85 A-321neo aircraft, taking its total order for this type to 219 airplanes. AA took delivery of its first A-321neo in February 2019, and 70... more