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AerospaceStarlink launch scheduled for today, April 1st: new constellation in orbit
It will provide broadband internet connectivity globally
After successfully launching the "Fram2" mission into a polar orbit last night local time (see AVIONEWS), SpaceX is preparing for the launch of a new group of Starlink satellites, scheduled for today,... more
AerospaceSpaceX: "Fram2" mission in polar orbit
It's the first human spaceflight to fly over the Earth's poles - VIDEO
Ambitious program of 22 experiments on human capabilities for long-duration space exploration more
DefenseSweden and Netherlands step up military support for Ukraine
From Stockholm, aid for $1.6 billion and focus on air defense; from The Hague, $541 million and focus on drone aircraft
Sweden announced today a massive military aid package for Ukraine, allocating SEK 16 billion (about $1.6 billion). The decision, which is the largest Swedish contribution since the start of the conflict,... more
AirlinesChina Airlines signed an order for ten A-350/1000 airplanes
Finalising a commitment announced by the airline in December 2024
China Airlines of Taiwan has signed a firm order with Airbus for ten A-350/1000 airplanes, finalising a commitment announced by the carrier in December 2024. The new aircraft will fly long-haul routes... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA: passenger demand growth slows slightly in February
Regional breakdown: international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK),... more
Civil aviationNew FAA rules for private aircraft: online tracking stopped
For privacy and security reasons, public access to flight data is limited
Privacy and Security: FAA restricts public access to flight data more
AerospaceSpectrum (Isar Aerospace) first orbital launch: failure or success?
An anomaly after takeoff caused it to lose control, crash and explode in the sea/VIDEO
The first orbital launch of the Spectrum rocket, developed by German start-up Isar Aerospace, ended yesterday with an explosion in the sea just seconds after liftoff from Andøya, Norway. The event has... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: air cargo demand declines slightly in February
Several factors in the operating environment should be noted
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), declined by 0.1% compared to... more
DefenseSpy alert in the skies of Lake Maggiore
Repeated overflights of a drone aircraft, probably Russian, over the EU research centre in Ispra
A drone aircraft of suspected Russian manufacture repeatedly flew over the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Ispra, on Lake Maggiore, causing concern and alarm among security authorities.... more
AirlinesBOC Aviation (2) orders 50 B-737 MAX jet aircraft
The lessor's portfolio to 215 units /8 and /9 versions
Boeing and BOC Aviation have announced a new, firm order for 50 B-737/8 jets, expanding the lessor's B-737 MAX portfolio to 215 B-737/8s and 737/9s.BOC Aviation will increase its Boeing order book to 139... more
Civil aviationBOC Aviation orders airplanes of the A-320neo Family
For additional 70 aircraft
BOC Aviation, one of the world’s reference aircraft lessors, has placed a firm order with Airbus for an additional 70 A-320neo Family aircraft. With this order, lessor’s backlog of aircraft to be delivered bec... more
AirlinesITA Airways: major news in the 2025 Summer Season
Terminal change in Frankfurt and Munich
ITA Airways officially kicked off the Summer 2025 season yesterday with exciting new offerings for its customers. The first major development is the transfer of ITA Airways' ground and flight operations... more
AirlinesIberia and Aerolineas Argentinas join forces to bring both Countries closer
37 destinations within the South American State and 29 within European one
Iberia and Aerolíneas Argentinas (AA) have reached an agreement that will bring Argentina and Spain closer than ever. Thanks to this alliance, from March 27, 2025, customers of both airlines will be able... more
AirportsEarthquake in Myanmar and Thailand (2): relief in action, airlift for aid
Casualties on the rise; helicopters and planes to reach remote areas and transport the wounded - VIDEO
Yangon Airport, Myanmar, partially reopened for cargo planes carrying tents, blankets, food, drinking water and medical supplies more
AirlinesHamburg Airport: Summer flight schedule 2025
Around 120 direct destinations in 40 countries
Hamburg Airport welcomes the 2025 summer season with a diverse and expanded flight offering that will take travelers to around 40 countries. The new summer flight schedule, which is valid until 25 October... more
AirportsEarthquake devastates Myanmar and Thailand: airports closed, mobility in crisis
Commercial air routes interrupted. Urgent appeal for humanitarian aid/ 2 VIDEOS
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 has shaken Myanmar and Thailand, causing severe damage and paralyzing key infrastructure. The epicenter of the quake was located in Myanmar, but the repercussions were... more
AirlinesFrankfurt Airport: to 275 destinations in 91 Countries
More flights within Europe for Summer schedule
Frankfurt Airport’s new Summer schedule will come into force on March 30, in tandem with the changeover to daylight saving time in Germany. The coming summer season will see a total of 83 airlines flying t... more
AirlinesHelvetic Airways: E-195E2 airplane landed at London-City Airport
After that an E-190E2 touched down on the runway at the same airport in 2021
Yesterday marked the landing of the first commercial flight of the E-195E2 at London City Airport, operated by Helvetic Airways. This is now the largest jet from London City Airport.The carrier is making... more
AirlinesEuropean carriers: "EU 2030 green fuel target is unrealistic"
Urgent postponement needed, say EU aviation giants meeting today at A4E Aviation Summit
European aviation giants are sounding the alarm: the European Union's target of requiring the use of 6% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by 2030 is considered "unrealistic" and needs to be postponed urgently.... more
AirlinesCologne-Bonn Airport: the new Summer flight schedule
More than 100 destinations in over 30 Countries
Next Sunday (30 March) the new Summer flight schedule (valid until 26 October) starts at Cologne-Bonn Airport with a variety of popular holiday destinations and popular city connections, as well as numerous... more
Civil aviationIATA: SAF registry to be operated by the CADO
Its participation in it will be free until April 2027
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has established the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO) to manage the IATA-developed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry when it is... more
Civil aviationJapan revolutionizes pilot recruitment criteria
Minimum height limit abolished from 2026. Planes will be adapted
A turning point for the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF), but also for civil aviation: starting from fiscal year 2026, the Ministry of Defense has announced the abolition of the minimum height limit for... more
AerospaceTAS: signed contract with ESA to develop digital twin component
For sustainable and resilient agriculture
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead the SaveCrops4EU project. Part of ESA's Digital... more
AccidentsBoeing trial for alleged 737 Max fraud: hearing set for June
Airplane model involved in two tragic accidents: 346 victims. The stakes are more than high...
The American justice system is preparing to shed light on one of the thorniest chapters of recent civil aviation. The United States District Judge Reed O'Connor has set the hearing for June 23 in which... more
Civil aviationGE Aerospace to invest EUR 78 million in European manufacturing in 2025
Investment will support engine quality and delivery for customers
GE Aerospace announced today plans to invest more than € 78 million in its manufacturing sites across Europe during 2025.This strategic investment aims to increase overall capacity, expand key facilities, a... more
AccidentsFrance: spectacular collision between French aerobatic team planes
The 3 on board were saved, no casualties on the ground. The accident occurred during a training exercise - VIDEO
A spectacular accident occurred yesterday, on Tuesday 25 March, when two Dassault Alpha Jet E aircraft of the Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace (French Air and Space Force), operated by the Patrouille de... more
Civil aviationEmbraer returns to the "Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025"
Its long-standing presence in the country dates back to 1978 - GALLERY
Embraer marks its presence in Australia at the "Avalon Airshow" from 25 to 30 March 2025, reflecting industry's relevance and long-standing presence in the market with E-Jets and its portfolio of business... more
Civil aviationPacific will advance research on contrail mitigation and non-CO2 impacts
Project launched by Airbus to lead a consortium of ten partners from four European countries
Airbus, within a consortium of 10 partners from four European countries, has launched PACIFIC, a project to study the impact of aviation's non-CO2 emissions on Local Air Quality and Climate with a focus... more
AerospaceProject for Lunar Orbiting Satellite System alongside Telespazio
It creates Europe’s first lunar orbiting satellite network
Viasat, a global reference in satellite communications, joined the European Space Agency’s Moonlight project (“Moonlight”), alongside program lead Telespazio.Moonlight is the European Space Agency's (ESA)... more
Fair and showsLeonardo partner of the "Milan-Cortina 2026" Winter Olympic Games
For technologies and solutions for radio communications and event control rooms
The sporting event will follow a decentralized model, involving a vast territory for the first time: 22,000 km2, two regions (Lombardy and Veneto), two autonomous provinces (Trento and Bolzano), and two cities (Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo) more
CuriositiesHistoric aircraft: Australian Air Force restores glorious P-40E Kittyhawk A29-90
Ming the "Ruthless" brought back to life, protagonist of the skies in World War II - GALLERY
Air Marshal Stephen Chappell and Royal Australian Air Force Warrant Officer Ralph Clifton unveil the restored P-40E Kittyhawk A29-90, Ming the Merciless, on March 25, 2025, at the Australian International Airshow more
Civil aviationAirbus Summit (3). Advances key technologies for next-generation single-aisle aircraft
Presentati in occasione dell'evento di due giorni (24 e 25 marzo)
During the 2025 Airbus Summit (March 24-25), the industry provided an update on its roadmap to pioneer the future of commercial aviation in the decades to come. The Company outlined potential technology... more
Civil aviationAirbus Summit 2025 (2): industry accelerates SAF adoption
With "book and claim" system
Airbus is taking a significant step toward scaling the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by testing a new “Book and Claim” approach. This initiative aims to boost both supply and demand for SAF... more
Civil aviationHydrogen aircraft technologies showcased at Airbus Summit 2025
A next-generation single-aisle electric vehicle could be a reality by 2030 onwards
At the Airbus Summit 2025 (24-25 March), the European giant provided an update on its roadmap to pioneer the future of commercial aviation for decades to come, outlining plans for a next-generation single-aisle... more
Civil aviationAirbus Foundation-Solar Impulse Foundation: three year partnership
Aimed at driving global progress on sustainability through fostering innovation
From 1 April, the two foundations will actively seek proposals that can benefit from aerospace capabilities to promote nature-based solutions. The selected projects will receive € 10K in seed funding and have access to technical expertise to help accelerate their impact more
CargoAirplanes: Hong Kong tightens restrictions on transport of lithium-ion devices
The decision was taken after yet another fire on board, probably started by a power bank
Following a recent incident that saw an Airbus A-320 plane forced to make an emergency landing in China due to a fire on board, allegedly started by a lithium-ion battery, Hong Kong's civil aviation regulator... more
IndustryUSAF awards Boeing development of world's first sixth-generation aircraft
Entrusted to the Seattle giant the design, construction and delivery of the F-47
The Department of the Air Force announced the contract award for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Platform, marking a major milestone in the... more
AirportsFire at Heathrow Airport: after chaos and disrupted flights, now it's time for controversy
And the blame game is on full display
The fire that broke out last Friday at the North Hyde electricity substation has unleashed chaos at Heathrow Airport, the UK's main hub and one of Europe's busiest. The power outage has stranded hundreds... more
DefenseKiev claims destruction of four Russian helicopters in Belgorod Oblast
Himars multiple rocket launchers target secret air base. Moscow plays down losses
Ukrainian forces reportedly destroyed four Russian military helicopters in Russia's Belgorod region. The attack, which used Himars multiple rocket launchers, targeted a secret air base used by Russian... more
AirlinesPlane bound for China forced to make unscheduled stopover: Pilot without passport
Crewmember notices oversight in flight: flight delays six hours
This also happens... A Boeing B-787 aircraft of the American United Airlines travelling to the Chinese metropolis of Shanghai, had to make an unexpected landing at the airport of San Francisco due to an... more
AirportsHeathrow Airport fire (4): it resumes flights
Partial reopening tonight with priority given to repatriation and relocation of aircraft
After the temporary closure due to a fire that broke out in the electrical substation with consequent power outage (see AVIONEWS 1, 2 and 3), London-Heathrow airport has announced the partial resumption... more
AirlinesFedEx reinforces its fleet: options for ten new airplanes confirmed
ATR-72/600F model, delivery scheduled between 2027 and 2029
ATR, the reference manufacturer of regional aircraft worldwide, today announced a major contract with FedEx Corp, the world’s express transportation provider, for the acquisition of 10 -72/600F. This o... more
AirlinesMalaysia Aviation Group signs order for up to 60 B-737 MAX aircraft
To renew the fleet of subsidiary Malaysia Airlines with more fuel-efficient airplanes
Boeing and Malaysia Aviation Group today announced an order for 18 single-aisle B-737/8s and 12 single-aisle 737/10s (with an option for 30 more) to refresh Malaysia Airlines’ fleet with more fuel-efficient a... more
AirportsFarnborough Airport signs deal for 12.5m litres of SAF from waste
With a historic agreement for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, it pushes the accelerator of the energy transition
Farnborough Airport, the birthplace of British aviation and Europe’s leading luxury airline hub, announced yesterday that it has signed a landmark deal with Hydrogen Refinery for 12.5 million litres o... more
AirportsHeathrow Airport Fire (3): closure and inconvenience raise a series of questions
Raised by Willie Walsh, DG of IATA. First of all: who pays for damages to passengers?
Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, said in a note that: “Today’s closing of Heathrow will inconvenience a huge number of travelers. We thank those affected for their patience as airlines focus on get... more
AirlinesHeathrow Airport fire (2): cancellations, delays and hardships for thousands of passengers
Return to normality not before a few days. Cancelled flights to and from Italy - VIDEO
A violent fire has interested a substation, an operational section of London-Heathrow airport (see AVIONEWS), triggering a series of disruptions and delays in air connections, with repercussions that go... more
AirportsFire at London-Heathrow Airport: cancelled 1350 air links
Black-out in the entire area. Effects on international transport by airplane
The London-Heathrow Airport announces on its website that "Heathrow closure - Friday 21 Mar 2025Due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, Heathrow is experiencing a significant power... more
AirportsSkyguide to temporarily reduce capacity at Zurich Airport
From 20 March onwards for an estimated period of four weeks
Skyguide, the Swiss air navigation service provider, will reduce arrival capacities at Zurich Airport from 20 March 2025 onwards, for an estimated period of four weeks. This is due to the biggest change... more
DefenseFrance: Macron dusts off nuclear deterrence, and the Luxeuil air base
Orders for Rafale F5 fighter jets with ASN4G hypersonic missiles to increase
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced an ambitious program to modernize the national defense, starting with an increase in orders for Rafale fighter planes and the reactivation of nuclear capacity... more
AirlinesIATA: aviation security leaders call for digital identity
For a rapid adoption of these technologies
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling for the rapid adoption of digital identity technologies to enhance aviation security and operational efficiency.Leading government and industry... more