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AccidentsAir India aircraft incident (4): confirmed terrible toll of 247 victims
The impact occurred on a hostel for doctors: of the total, 5 are the victims on the ground
The tragedy that struck India in the past hours takes on increasingly clear and dramatic contours. Authorities have confirmed that the crash of Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for... more
AerospaceGiorgio Zappa, former CEO of Finmeccanica, has passed away
He was 80 years old; funeral tomorrow morning in Rome
Giorgio Zappa, born in Casatenovo, near Lecco (Lombardy Region), on February 5, 1945, passed away yesterday, June 11, 2025, at the age of 80.Graduated in law from the "La Sapienza" University of Rome,... more
AccidentsIndia aircraft crash (3). Modi: "Assistance to those affected is ready. The moment is heartbreaking"
Minister Naidu: Investigation agencies and emergency response mobilised
"The tragedy in Ahmedabad has shocked and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with all those affected. I am in touch with the ministers and authorities who... more
AccidentsAir India incident (2): mayday declared before crash; technical failure suspected
On board 12 crew members and 230 passengers, including the former Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani - VIDEO
The grave aircraft disaster that shook India today, Thursday June 12, 2025, increasingly assumes the contours of a catastrophe, when an Air India B-787 Dreamliner operating flight AI171 bound for London-Gatwick... more
AccidentsAir India Boeing B-787/8 Dreamliner aircraft crashes
242 people on board. It was headed to London - VIDEO
The plane, flight AI-171, operated by Air India with 242 people on board, crashed at 8:08 UTC. It is a Boeing B-787/8 Dreamliner, registration VT-ANB, which crashed shortly after take-off from runway 23... more
AirlinesWizz Air: AVIONEWS interviews Andras Rado, head of communication
The airline has reached 100 million passengers transported in Italy - VIDEO
In Rome, Wizz Air celebrated reaching 100 million passengers transported in Italy. On this occasion, AVIONEWS interviewed Andras Rado, head of communication of the airline. Despite the important milestone,... more
Civil aviationUS-China agreement: strategic minerals for defense in exchange for tariff easing
Preliminary trade contract redefines balances. Is Boeing's future in China changing?
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has just announced a significant development in the complex trade relations with China: a preliminary agreement focusing on the supply of rare minerals... more
Civil aviationBeijing pushes for C-919 certification at the EU Summit in July
China will seek European approval for its Comac aircraft, while relations with Airbus strengthen
China is intensifying its efforts to obtain international recognition for its flagship passenger aircraft, the C-919. At the upcoming summit with the European Union, scheduled for July in the Chinese capital,... more
AerospaceAX-4 space mission postponed: propellant leak grounds private flight
A problem with SpaceX's Falcon 9 delays the launch of the unprecedented international crew
The private space mission Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), bound for the International Space Station (ISS), faces a new delay due to a propellant leak in SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. The announcement, issued by A... more
AirportsBrief. Air Transat resumes air connections Lamezia-Toronto
Seasonal non-stop flights from June 12 to October 2
News from Italy. The Canadian airline Air Transat today announces the resumption of seasonal non-stop flights from Lamezia to Toronto. The route will be operated from Italy starting June 12 until October... more
Civil aviationICAO: concrete progress for zero-impact air connections by 2050
The first "ICAO Aviation Climate Week" concludes with a focus on sustainable fuels and "green" financing
The first "Aviation Climate Week" organized by ICAO, the International Civil Aviation Organization, has successfully concluded. The event brought together over 500 delegates aiming to accelerate global... more
AirlinesStansted Airport aims for 51 million passengers: more flow, same number of flights
Planning question to optimize the existing runway and generate 4,500 new jobs
The objective is to maximize the use of the single existing runway by 2040, without increasing the number of already permitted flight connections and remaining within the current boundaries of the airport more
ConferencesGCAP: Leonardo establishes itself as the beating heart of the fighter jet of the future
This is emphasized by Director General Zoff: Italian leadership in the sixth-generation aircraft program
In a context of growing international collaboration for the air defense of the future, Leonardo positions itself as a key player and undisputed leader of the Italian industry within the Global Combat Air... more
AirportsRadar failure at Naples airport (2): chaos persists today as well, how to protect yourself
According to "ItaliaRimborso", 35,000 air passengers have been affected so far: what refunds are available and how to obtain them
The radar failure is an "exceptional circumstance", therefore travellers are not entitled to the standard monetary compensation, but it is possible to claim reimbursement for extra expenses incurred due to the disruption more
AirlinesBarcelona-El Prat Airport: challenges and compromises in the expansion of the site
Balance between Infrastructure growth and environmental protection: a project worth over €3 Billion
"RTVE", the Spanish public radio and TV broadcaster, has announced an agreement between the Catalan government and AENA, the company responsible for managing Spain's major airports, for an expansion project... more
AirportsRadar malfunction in Naples, flight chaos, heavy repercussions on travellers and airlines
Technical failure paralyzes the airport: a night of true ordeal at Capodichino International Terminal
Nighttime chaos at Capodichino: radar failure paralyzes flights, hundreds of passengers stranded more
AirlinesDHL launches Xcelerate, premium fast-track service from Airport to Airport
Privileged service for faster shipments and short notice
DHL Aviation, the dedicated division of DHL Express, has launched Xcelerate, a premium fast-track cargo service from airport to airport, designed to offer customers priority shipments and a superior quality... more
DefenseFrom cars to UAVs: is Renault moving towards military drone production in Ukraine?
Probable unprecedented partnership between the French giant and Paris to develop remotely piloted aircraft
Paris and Kyiv are preparing for an unprecedented collaboration in the defense sector, while the French automotive manufacturer Renault is preparing to enter the military drone production segment directly... more
AerospaceNATO. Rutte: what are the priorities on the agenda for the upcoming summit in The Hague
First and foremost, a 400% enhancement of air and missile defense to counter new global threats
NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, will deliver an urgent message today during an event organized by the think tank Chatham House, outlining the priorities ahead of the Atlantic Alliance summit scheduled... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines plane redirected to Rome: Boeing 787-9 too large for Naples
Programming error forces passengers to transfer to a bus and causes hours of delay upon arrival
The air company does not officially comment on the incident... more
AirlinesEU Transport Council (2): new rules yes, but do they really protect those travelling by plane?
Delays: minimum threshold for requesting refunds increases from 3 to 4 hours - ATTACHMENT
Yesterday, the EU Transport Council meeting in Luxembourg adopted a regulatory text declaring its intention to define "clearer and better rules for air passengers" in the European Union. The new measures... more
AirlinesNew EU Council rules for air transport
The news concerns assistance and refunds for flight cancellations and delays
We report the press release of the Transport Council of the European Union regarding air transport."Council sets position on clearer and improved rules for air passengersMinisters for transport today reached... more
AirlinesProductive challenge for Sustainable fuels in the global aeronautical sector
Growth in demand drives innovation
According to the annual Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Outlook report by SkyNRG, the global market for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) will face a significant discrepancy between supply and demand in... more
AerospaceTokyo. Lunar dream shattered for Ispace: the Resilience lander crashes on the Moon
Japanese start-up fails second attempt at Moon landing; communications with the vehicle interrupted
The lunar dream of the Japanese startup ispace clashes once again with reality: the Resilience lander, part of the 2 SMBC x Hakuto-R Venture Moon mission, has presumably experienced a "hard landing" on... more
AerospaceThe meteorological and climate satellite MetOp-SG travels towards the Kourou launch pad
Built by Airbus for Eumetsat, it is expected to be launched in August 2025 on an Ariane 6 rocket
Ready for launch: the first of the MetOp-SG meteorological and climate satellites built by Airbus left the clean rooms in Toulouse a few days ago and is now en route to the spaceport of Kourou, French... more
AirlinesDirect flight Venice/Dallas-Fort Worth took off today
Seasonal routes operated on American Airlines B-777/200 and B-787/8 aircraft
American Airlines (AA) and Gruppo Save announce the launch of daily connections between Venice "Marco Polo" International Airport and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, the carrier's largest hub.The... more
AirportsSicily (Italy): additional municipal tax on airline tickets abolished
The new law concerns the four smaller airports on the island. Airgest celebrates
Ombra: "The regional government is writing an important chapter for Sicilian mobility". Alongside the abolition of the tax on airline tickets, there is also the fight against high airfare prices, investments in the airport terminal, and the enhancement of the Palermo-Trapani railway network more
AirlinesEuropean skies forbidden: Suriname and Tanzania on the EU blacklist
All air carriers of the two countries banned, due to serious deficiencies in oversight, operational, and regulatory compliance
The number of carriers banned from the continent rises to 169, with a constant focus on passenger protection more
Civil aviationUSA. NBAA: investing in air traffic infrastructure is a "national imperative"
President Ed Bolen urges Congress to reform the ATC
It also strongly supports the investment plan for 14,000 air traffic controllers, presented by Transport Secretary Duffy a month ago. more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo strengthens its position in Europe through a strategic partnership with ITA Airways
New global connections and advanced logistical solutions for the industry at the heart of the Munich Fair
News and Strategies Presented at the "Transport Logistic 2025" Event Scheduled from June 2 to 5 more
AirlinesPisa-Katowice the new Wizz Air air connection
The Pisa's airline network expands, after Tirana, Bucharest-Otopeni, and Warsaw
Flights connecting the city of the "Leaning Tower" to the capital of Silesia are already operational, three times a week. The new route fits into Wizz Air's growth strategy aimed at strengthening connections... more
AirlinesAlaska Airlines will serve Rome with direct flights from Seattle
The B-787/9 Dreamliner aircraft thus celebrates its new global gateway in the "Emerald City"
Alaska Airlines celebrates its new global gateway in Seattle by adding Rome to its list of destinations. For the first time in history, the "Emerald City" and the "Eternal City" will be connected by a... more
AirportsHe was smuggling venomous snakes: arrested at Mumbai airport, India
Hidden in the checked luggage: 44 Indonesian crotals and several vipers
The customs authorities at Mumbai's "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj" International Airport have announced the arrest of a passenger arriving from Thailand found in possession of dozens of venomous snakes... more
AirlinesIndia flies towards the future. Modi: aviation engine of growth
Reiterated ambitions in the sector. Infrastructure investments and the purchase of 2,000 new aircraft are planned
The statement of the Prime Minister at the 81st Annual General Assembly of the International Air Transport Association, concluding today in New Delhi more
AirlinesIATA (6): growing profits and critical challenges between SAF and aeronautical supplies
Between "headwinds" and sustainability costs, CEO Walsh outlines a complex picture of the aviation sector /VIDEO
The air transport industry, while demonstrating remarkable resilience, is facing "headwinds" that have led the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to downgrade its traffic and profit forecasts... more
AirlinesIATA (5): location set for the 2026 Annual General Meeting, the 82nd
It will be held in June in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, hosted by Latam Airlines Group
The International Air Transport Association (IATA, an association representing approximately 350 carriers worldwide, covering over 80% of global air traffic), has announced that its 82nd Annual General... more
AirlinesAGM IATA (4): GOL and TAP carriers adopt IATA FuelIS
Advanced analysis solution designed to ensure long-term fuel savings
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Gol and Tap Air Portugal have become the first carriers to use IATA FuelIS, an advanced analytics solution designed to help airlines... more
AirlinesSkyguide removes capacity restrictions at Geneva airport
Announced yesterday due to a technical issue, resolved within a few hours with a software update
As a precautionary measure, yesterday, June 2, 2025, Skyguide, the Swiss air traffic control service, announced a 20% reduction in the arrival capacity at Geneva Airport. A mere temporary safety measure,... more
CargoAirbus celebrates the completion of the wings of the first A-350F airplane at Broughton
Designated for two test aircraft; flight tests scheduled between 2026 and 2027
Airbus announced today a significant milestone in the development of its innovative A-350 Freighter (A-350F) cargo airplane. At the Broughton facility in the United Kingdom, production of the first set... more
DefenseSpain receives two NH-90 MSPT tactical transport helicopters
The first units of seven navalized ones, acquired as part of the 2nd batch of the Spanish NH-90 program
Airbus Helicopters has officially delivered the first two NH-90 tactical transport helicopters (MSPT, Multi-Role Support Transport) to the Spanish Navy, coming from its facility in Albacete, Spain. These... more
AirlinesA flourishing moment for Asia-Pacific carriers
Despite economic difficulties, passenger and cargo demand grows in April 2025
Despite economic headwinds and ongoing trade frictions, preliminary data on April 2025 air traffic, released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), reveal steady growth in both the international... more
AirlinesIATA: date set for the 81st General Assembly and World Air Transport Summit
In New Delhi, the key players of the global aviation sector will gather from June 1 to 3, 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that global aviation industry leaders will gather for the 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in... more
AirlinesVenice-Larnaca (Cyprus) is the new air connection of Cyprus Airways
Direct seasonal flights operational from today until next October 24
Cyprus Airways announces a new seasonal air connection between Venice "Marco Polo" and Larnaca, on the island of Cyprus, operating from today until October 24, 2025. With departures every Monday and Friday,... more
AirportsRomania: green light for a major investment to modernize four key airports
Almost €100 million to prevent delays in works and strengthen national and European air connectivity
The Romanian Government announced yesterday a significant allocation of funds aimed at the infrastructural enhancement of four strategic airports in the country. With an approved amount of 484.1 million... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: South Korea intensifies security checks
Hefty fines for Korean Air, Jeju Air, and T'way Air due to maintenance deficiencies. Sanctions totaling 2.6 million USD
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of South Korea has imposed substantial financial penalties on three major companies -Korean Air, Jeju Air, and T'way Air- for serious violations of maintenance... more
AerospaceSodern presents Astradia, a star tracker for the navigation of civil and military aerial vehicles
It promises precision and safety even in hostile environments or in the absence of satellite signals
Sodern, a precision technology company and subsidiary of ArianeGroup, announced yesterday the commercial launch of Astradia, an innovative daytime star-tracking system that, combined with an Inertial Navigation... more
AirportsGreece, taxi strike for 48 hours
Uber's presence at Athens airport has also been contested
Since 6:00 this morning in Greece a taxi drivers' strike has been underway against airport policies deemed inappropriate for their category. The strike has been called for 48 hours, and will end at 6:00... more
AirportsStrikes in Italy, May 28: taxi service and airport handling stopped
EasyJet flight crew also on strike today
The unions have called two Italian strikes for today: on one side the protesters are the workers of the civil aviation sector, on the other the taxi drivers. The labor unions involved are Usb (Basic Union)... more
DefenseNew Delhi includes private companies in the development of the AMCA stealth aircraft
The industries will be able to compete for the construction of the fifth-generation fighter prototype /2 VIDEOS
The first prototypes are expected to be ready by 2028; service entry is scheduled for 2035 more
DefenseRAF Typhoon fighters intercept Russian spy plane over the Baltic Sea
An Ilyushin Il-20M detected near NATO airspace triggers British and Danish quick response
Two Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon FGR4 fighters, deployed from their advanced operating base in northern Poland, were scrambled last Saturday to intercept a Russian aircraft transiting near NATO airspace.... more