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DefensePeace Plan for Gaza: Trump and Netanyahu announce a "Historic Day"
Israeli Prime Minister accepts US proposal; Trump speaks of "peace forever in the Middle East" /VIDEO
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, and the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, held a joint press conference at the White House in Washington DC to announce significant progress... more
DefenseHistoric split at Schiphol: Air France and Delta abandon Klm for ground handling
The decision is the result of the multimillion-euro damage caused by the strikes at Amsterdam airport
Klm re-evaluates the future of its Ground Services division and its personnel. Negotiations with the unions suspended for mediation more
AirlinesUSA: stowaway found dead in the wheel well of an American Airlines plane
The Charlotte police are investigating. The death occurred on a long-haul flight from Europe.
US authorities have launched an in-depth investigation following the macabre discovery of the lifeless body of a stowaway aboard an American Airlines aircraft. The body was found inside the landing gear... more
DefenseUS Defense allocates 10.8 billion to Lockheed Martin for the CH-53K helicopter
Five-year mega-contract for up to 99 King Stallions destined for the Marine Corps
The agreement aims to stabilize production and rationalize the costs of the heavy platform more
AirlinesTyrol at work for a "virtual" carrier based in Innsbruck
The plan to guarantee vital connections with Frankfurt and Vienna after cuts by the major airlines
On the table the operational model of aircraft and personnel rental already tested in Germany more
AirportsDenmark, drone alarm: anti-intrusion radars installed at Copenhagen Airport
Necessary countermeasures after the recent sightings of unmanned aircraft over sensitive sites
Meanwhile the Country has unlocked the largest military investment ever to shield itself with 8 new air defense systems, including the Franco-Italian SAMP/T more
Civil aviationICAO (3): Assembly elects new Council Member States
They will form it for a three-year term
Elections took place last Saturday for PART I and PART II of the ICAO Council at the 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly (September 23-October 3 in Montreal). All elected States will form the Council for... more
AirportsTourism Summit (2): intermodality of transport is fundamental
The meeting between representatives of Capital/A AirAsia, Msc Group, Italo Spa and Vertimas
Among the topics discussed at the "Global Tourism Summit 2025", held in Rome from September 28 to 30 (see AVIONEWS), was the transportation sector in relation to travel. The panel, titled "Industry Deep... more
AirportsRome: the 2025 Global Tourism Summit
Meloni: "Create new air, rail, and sea connections". AVIONEWS present at the event
This year, Italy will host one of the most important events for international tourism, the 25th edition of the "Global Summit 2025". Rome is championing Italian culture and craftsmanship in a global context:... more
AerospaceAvio signs contract with ESA for the development of reusable upper stage technologies
The agreement, worth of EUR 40 million, has a 24-month duration
Developing advanced technologies aimed at the in-flight demonstration of a reusable upper stage: this is the strategic objective of the €40 million contract signed today by Avio and the European Space A... more
Civil aviationItaly re-elected to the ICAO Council in the first category (2): the Mit's note
For the first time in decades delegation led by a Government's representative
Italy has been re-elected to the ICAO Council's first category with 163 votes out of 184 countries, the top Nation in Europe and fourth one in the world. A result that confirms the Italian country's central... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: Italy confirmed on the ICAO Council with 163 votes out of 184 voters
First among European Nations and fourth one in the world
With 163 votes out of 184 voting countries, Italy has been re-elected to the first category of the ICAO Council (International Civil Aviation Organization), achieving an excellent result at the global... more
AirlinesLufthansa raises the stakes on profitability: major efficiency plan and new financial targets
By 2030: reduction of 4000 administrative jobs and over 230 new aircraft
The Lufthansa Group is pursuing its strategy and is targeting a significant increase in profitability. On the occasion of its Capital Markets Day in Munich, the Group presented its strategic planning and... more
Latest newsItalian Farnesina: new medical evacuations from Gaza starting today
Three C-130 airplanes by Italian Air Force arrive in Rome-Ciampino, Lecce and Verona
On Wednesday 1 October, the arrival is planned aboard two Guardia di Finanza flights from Amman to Rome-Ciampino and Milan-Linate more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: its general manager Alexander D’Orsogna designated Mit representative to Eurocontrol
The appointment assigned by Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Matteo Salvini
The Director General of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Alexander D'Orsogna has been appointed by the Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT) Matteo Salvini... more
Civil aviationCy4Gate Group: contract for decision intelligence solutions
Value approximately 9.9 million Euro, duration 36 months
Cy4Gate, a national and European player in cybersecurity and cyber intelligence, has signed a contract worth € 9.9 million for a duration of 36 months with a leading foreign institutional client, for t... more
ConferencesNetanyahu's speech at the UN
Israeli PM: "Israel is doing everyone's dirty work" /VIDEO
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly this afternoon, before a nearly empty hall amid boos and protests: before his speech, several Un delegates left the... more
DefenseIndia: the era of the MiG-21 "Bison" aircraft comes to an end
After 60 years of service, the "thoroughbred" soviet passes the baton to the indigenous Tejas /VIDEO official+GALLERY
Solemn ceremony for the retirement of the last two squadrons of the legendary fighter, a cornerstone of Indian air defence since 1963. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh: "Not a mere aircraft, but a symbol of courage and national self-reliance" more
AirlinesNorwegian Group places new order for 30 B-737 MAX aircraft
The agreement increases the order book to 80 airplanes
Boeing and Norwegian Group announced today that the airline group has placed an order for 30 B-737/8 airplanes as the airline looks to expand its service across Europe.The agreement represents the group's... more
HelicoptersThai Air Force adds two H-225 helicopters
They will be deployed on SAR and EMS missions
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) for two H-225 multi-role units. These new aircraft will significantly enhance the RTAF’s capabilities in vital Search and R... more
AirlinesMayday in flight: Qantas plane makes emergency landing in Auckland
It was a false fire alarm in the cargo hold. An investigation is underway into a fault in the smoke detection system
156 passengers on board the B-737/800, all disembarked safely and uninjured more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines orders up to 75 B-787 Dreamliner airplanes
And it commits to more 150 B-737 MAX jets, for a total of 225 aircraft
Boeing and Turkish Airlines announced a firm order for up to 75 B-787 Dreamliners, the flag carrier's largest ever Boeing widebody purchase. The deal includes 35 of the 787/9 model, 15 of the larger 787/10,... more
AirlinesWizz Air assigns a new A-321neo aircraft to Fiumicino
Starting from March 2026
Wizz Air takes another step forward in its growth story in Rome with a significant increase in frequencies from its Fiumicino base. This new investment adds nearly half a million seats per year, supported... more
AirportsValue Group inaugurates a new lounge at T2 Heathrow Airport
Dedicated to assisting passengers affected by air service disruptions
Delays, cancellations, overbooking, missed connections and diversions: every year, millions of travellers are affected by flight disruptions. In this scenario an Italian company active in its field is... more
Civil defenseClimate: every year 3% of the world's land area burns
And 2025 is worse than last year, according to data processed 2015-2024
Each year, on average, 394 million hectares, equal to almost 3% of the world's land surface, are destroyed by fire. This is reported by the statistics portal "Our World in Data", reworking the results... more
AirlinesAir Europa adds second B-737 MAX and will receive a total of four aircraft this year
Until reaching twenty units by mid-2028
Air Europa has integrated the second B-737 MAX aircraft into its fleet. The airline, the first in Spain to operate this model, thus confirms its strong commitment to innovation by advancing the renewal... more
AirportsDenmark: one-hour blockade at Aalborg airport
The airspace above the airport has been closed due to the suspected presence of drones
Aalborg airport in Denmark halted operations for about an hour last night, starting at 11:40 pm local time. "The airspace above the airport was reopened at 12:35 am (10:35pm Gmt) on Friday after being... more
DefenseRoyal Thai Air Force orders A-330 MRTT+ aircraft of next generation
Also a MoU signed for maintenance on-site with TAI
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has ordered an A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Plus (MRTT+). The A-330neo-based evolution of the combat-proven, aerial refuelling and transport aircraft A-330 MRTT, will... more
Latest newsFlotilla (2). Farnesina: contacts by Minister Tajani with France and Belgium
On assistance to European citizens aboard the vessels
While in New York for the UN General Assembly (see for details AVIONEWS), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani held talks with the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maxime... more
Fair and showsItalian AMI, Balloon Cup: second edition of the hot-air balloon race (Piacenza 26-28 September)
A three-day event packed with activities featuring aircraft displays by the PAN Frecce Tricolori and more... - VIDEO and PHOTOS
After the public success of 2024, returns to Piacenza (Emilia Romagna Region), at the San Damiano military airport, “Aeronautica militare Balloon Cup – from the hot-air balloon to the stratosphere”, a spo... more
DefenseLeonardo signs in-service contract extension for the Kuwait Air Force Eurofighter aircraft fleet
To deliver integrated Logistics Support and Training until December 2029
The Ministry of Defence of Kuwait has decided to exercise an in-service support extension option for the Kuwait Air Force’s Eurofighter aircraft fleet programme for which Leonardo acts as prime contractor. U... more
AerospaceEnac-Icao (2): Italian Authority and US FAA sign aerospace transport agreement
In the presence of Italian Deputy Minister Rixi (Mit)
The commitments of the Italian delegation at the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montréal, taking place from 23 September to 3 October (see AVIONEWS), continue: yesterday a Declaration of Intent (DoI) was signed... more
DefenseUkrainian industry will produce 200 cruise missiles per month by the end of the year
Construction of a plant for jet engines has also been initiated, to become independent from foreign supplies as early as 2026
The Ukrainian defense industry is accelerating the production of strategic armaments. Fire Point, the developer of the subsonic cruise missile FP-5 Flamingo, has announced a massive increase in its production... more
DefenseCrosetto (Defense): Alpino ship sent to protect the Global Sumud Flotilla
But "We cannot protect anyone outside international waters. Let this be clear", the Italian minister clarified
Italian Defense minister Guido Crosetto announced today in his briefing to the Italian Chamber of Deputies that he has dispatched the Alpino to protect the Global Sumud Flotilla headed for Gaza. It is... more
Civil aviationUSA-EU tariff agreement formally implemented
The final program was published today: aircraft and their components are exempt - ATTACHMENT
The trade agreement between the United States and the European Union on tariffs wanted by American president Donald Trump has been formally implemented; it is retroactive to August 1st and confirms the... more
CargoThe Caspian Air Cargo Summit relaunches the role of Azerbaijan
The 10th edition of the conference concluded in Baku, which has become the epicenter of global logistics
Record number of participants and announced multi-billion investments, including the completion of a new intermodal hub in 2027 and the expansion of Silk Way West Airlines' fleet more
DefenseThe Spanish Air Force will fly Turkish: billion-euro deal for 45 Hürjet aircraft
Madrid approves a major modernization plan (€ 3,68 mld) that includes 168 between planes and helicopters
The training of its future pilots assigned to TAI/Airbus, in a measure that redefines the industrial and military dynamics of the Nato more
AirlinesAir Canada expects a heavy hit: over 300 million in estimated losses in the 3Q
Due to the August strike, financial estimates for the closing quarter were revised. Alarm over a revenue drop of CAD 430 mln
The trade union action has led to the cancellation of over 3,200 flights more
AirlinesItalian ENAC at the ICAO assembly with pets on board
From Italy a winning model for the skies of tomorrow
The Deputy Minister Rixi (MIT), the President of the Italian Civil Aviation Authority Di Palma and CEO of ITA Airways Eberhart describe the Italian experience to permit pets to fly until 25 kgs on board, near the owners more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: strike tomorrow for 24 hours in Italy
Wizz Air and Volotea are involved, as well as airport, related and handling personnel - ATTACHMENT
Air transport may be disrupted tomorrow due to 13 strikes called for either 24-hour or 4-hour periods in Italy. Wizz Air Malta Limited flight crews, airline, airport, and related airport workers, and Volotea... more
AirlinesHong Kong airport reopens
36-hour blockade due to typhoon Ragasa, which also hit the Philippines, Taiwan and China
Hong Kong international airport resumed operations this morning after a 36-hour disruption due to tropical cyclone Ragasa, which paralyzed the city since Tuesday afternoon. The typhoon also affected the... more
AccidentsIATA: high expectations for 42nd ICAO Assembly (September 23-October 3, 2025)
Among the themes: SAF, CORSIA, accident investigations, aircraft mandate, pilots age limits
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has high expectations for the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (Montreal, 23 September-3 October 2025). ICAO has a... more
AirportsAircraft traffic at Aalborg airport in Denmark was blocked tonight
Drones in the airspace. Esbjerg, Sønderborg, and Skrydstrup airports also affected
After air traffic was blocked at Copenhagen and Oslo airports between Monday, September 22nd and Tuesday, September 23rd, due to the threat of drones (see AVIONEWS), last night the Danish airport of Aalborg,... more
DefenseGlobal Sumud Flotilla and the Eastern front of Europe: Crosetto briefing tomorrow morning
The minister of defense's note regarding the situation
Tomorrow, Thursday, September 25, at 8:30 am, in the Chamber of Deputies, defense minister Guido Crosetto will deliver an urgent briefing regarding the attacks on the Global Sumud Flotilla and the evolving... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines toasts with Bollinger and prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary
In partnership with the historic Maison, the champagne will be served in the lounges and on international flights /VIDEO
With 100 days to the historic milestone, a commemorative video and the new centenary logo were unveiled more
IndustryMissiles. Avio Usa and Raytheon accelerate production of the MK 104 engine
Purchase order signed for up to 26 mln for the expansion of production capacity
Avio USA and Raytheon, part of the RTX Group, have signed a purchase order for an amount up to $26 million to continue engineering activities on the Dual Thrust Rocket Motor Mk 104, in support of Raytheon's... more
Civil aviationSNC sign A-29 Super Tucano aircraft purchase agreement
Announced during an AFA event
Embraer and SNC (Sierra Nevada Corporation), a worldwide reference in aerospace and national security, announced yesterday at the "Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) Air, Space & Cyber Conference" that... more
AirlinesAircraft. Air France-KLM and SAS join forces for transatlantic connectivity
They are consolidating their commercial partnership to improve links between Scandinavia and the Usa
Air France-KLM and SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) announced yesterday, 23 September 2025, a significant expansion of their commercial partnership. The agreement, aimed at improving connectivity and the travel... more
AirlinesUzbekistan Airways orders up to 22 B-787 Dreamliner airplanes
For 14 aircraft with options for eight jets
Boeing and Uzbekistan Airways announced in the last days the single largest order in the airline's history as the flag carrier plans to acquire up to 22 B-787 Dreamliners. Uzbekistan Airways' purchase... more
AirlinesNorwegian opens the new Palermo-Oslo Summer air link
It will be operational from 20 June 2026 with two flights per week
Norwegian announces the opening of the new direct Palermo–Oslo route for the Summer 2026 season. The flight represents the first piece of the airline’s development plan toward Palermo "Falcone-Borsellino" Inte... more