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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
AirlinesAeroporti di Puglia: Volotea Bari-Bordeaux connection
Departure tomorrow Saturday, May 31, twice a week
Volotea officially inaugurates tomorrow, Saturday, May 31, its new international air connection between Bari and Bordeaux. The route marks an important step forward in connectivity between Southern Italy... more
AirportsItalian Assaeroporti: traffic data for April and the first four months of 2025
The total data across the 41 national airports in terms of passengers, movements, and cargo
Italian Assaeroporti reports traffic data for April and the first four months of the year for passengers, movements, and freight in tons. April 2025Monthly data (compared to 2024)PassengersMovementsCargo... more
AirlinesCondor adds Milan to its rWinter schedule
And it becomes a year-round destination
Condor Airlines, Germany’s leisure carrier, will continue its service to Italy during the Winter and will add Milan to its Wnter 2025/26 operations. Following the successful launch of new European destinations i... 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
Civil aviationAircraft and trasport. IATA: passenger growth accelerates last month
Regional breakdown: international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: • Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), w... 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
AirlinesAircraft. IATA: air cargo demand up in April
All international routes experienced growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global air cargo markets showing: • Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.8% compared to April 2... more
AirlinesAir Niugini discloses order for two more A-220 airplanes
This follows an initial order in 2023 for six aircraft - PHOTO
Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has signed a firm order with Airbus for two more latest generation single-aisle A-220/100s. This follows an initial order in 2023 for six aircraft.... 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
AirportsFraport AGM 2025: shareholders approve all agenda items
In Frankfurt, it will conclude the investment cycle with opening of new T3 in 2026
The 24th regular Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Fraport AG took place on May 27at Frankfurt Airport. In Lima and Antalya, Fraport has expanded capacities through measures that include the construction... more
AerospaceStarship's ninth flight test
Contact with the booster was lost shortly after the start of landing burn
Starship’s payload bay door was unable to open which prevented the deployment of the eight Starlink simulator satellites 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
AerospaceLeonardo's shareholder meeting approves 2024 financial statements
Main economical results at end of December
The Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting of Leonardo SpA was held yesterday in Rome. It should be noted that, in line with the provisions of Art. 106 of Law Decree No. 18 of 17 March 2020, as converted, with... 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
Civil aviationIATA appoints Sheldon Hee as Regional VP for Asia-Pacific
Effective from next June 1st, 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Sheldon Hee as Regional Vice President, Asia-Pacific, effective 1 June 2025.Based in Singapore, he will lead IATA in the... 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
AccidentsBoeing avoids criminal trial for B-737 MAX aircraft disasters
An agreement worth over one billion dollars reopens the debate on American justice
The US Department of Justice reaches agreement with aerospace giant, sparking mixed reactions among victims' families and observers more
AirlinesAir Arabia airline tickets purchasable with stablecoin cryptocurrency
Partnership with Mbank marks the entry of AE Coin into the Middle Eastern aviation sector
Air Arabia, the leading low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, and Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), the first fully integrated digital bank in the United Arab Emirates, have announced a... more
AirlinesParis-Roissy Airport: Air France redesigns the SkyPriority check-in area at T2E
Completely redesigned area offers greater comfort and simplified service
SkyPriority is a service that offers Air France customers access to priority ground services and a privileged experience at every stage of their airport journey. Reserved for Flying Blue members with Silver... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo adopts solutions to quickly process booking requests
AI and robotic process automation enable faster booking of freight shipments
Lufthansa Cargo has started using an internally developed software solution to automatically enter booking requests received via e-mail into the airline’s booking system. This is made possible by the u... more
AirportsOslo. Positive 1Q 2025 for the Avinor Group
Profits Increase in tandem with air traffic at 43 Norwegian airports
Avinor Group, a State-owned company managing most of the civil airports in Norway, reported improved earnings in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter of 2024. Adjustments to airport... more
AirlinesAircraft & security. Southwest Airlines limits the use of power banks on board
Due to fire risk, charging in bags and overhead compartments is prohibited
Southwest Airlines has announced a new safety policy that will impose significant restrictions on the use of portable chargers (power banks) aboard its aircraft. Starting next Wednesday, May 28, passengers... more
Civil defenseDevastating floods hit Australia: helicopters in flight to rescue isolated livestock
New South Wales deploys aerial vehicles to deliver emergency fodder to farmers
Thousands of animals at risk and isolated cities after torrential rains hit the southeast of the country more
AirportsParis Airports: taxi drivers paralyze Orly and Roissy in protest against Tariffs and VTC services
"Static blockages" in the morning caused disruptions for travellers
The protest, which has been ongoing for weeks, threatens to escalate ahead of the "Roland Garros" if the government does not intervene on new healthcare tariffs and unfair competition more
AirlinesDanger at altitude: passenger attempts to open the aircraft doors, a B-787/9 Dreamliner
Tokyo-Houston All Nippon Airways flight diverted to Seattle
An All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight departing from Tokyo and bound for Houston was forced to make an emergency landing in Seattle on Saturday, May 24th, after a passenger repeatedly attempted to open the... more
AirlinesNorse Atlantic Airways in Italy: regulatory and tax challenges in flight and on the ground
Foreign air company without a formal presence in Italy
Norse Atlantic Airways has been operating regular and direct flights between Rome-Fiumicino and New York-"JFK" with B-787/9 aircraft for over a year, in addition to five weekly frequencies from Rome to... more
AerospaceAirbus reaffirms commitment to strengthening Earth Observation capabilities in Vietnam
Signed a DoI with CNES and VAST during visit by the French Head of State
Airbus Defence and Space, the French Space Agency (CNES), and the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) have signed a Declaration of Intent (DoI) to strengthen their longstanding cooperation... more
DefenseFinland-Russia tension: Helsinki summons ambassador after alleged airspace violation
Two Russian military aircraft reportedly violated airspace near Porvoo last Friday
Relations between Finland and Russia have worsened following an alleged incident involving two Russian military aircraft violating Finnish airspace last Friday, May 23, 2025. In response, the Finnish Ministry... more
CuriositiesThe "big blunder" on the plane in Hanoi: gesture of complicity or viral storm for Macron?
Images upon arrival in Vietnam of the president and spouse spark gossip; the Élysée downplays.../VIDEO
A brief but intense moment at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam, has captured the attention of social media and French news outlets in recent hours, overshadowing, at least for a moment,... more
AirlinesVietjet orders 20 more A-330neo aircraft
For future expansion
Vietjet, Vietnam’s largest private airline, has placed a new order with Airbus for 20 widebody A-330/900 aircraft to support strategic expansion over the next decade. The agreement was signed in Hanoi b... more
Civil aviationRussia cuts funds for civil aviation: -22% for purchase and maintenance of airplanes and helicopters
But the short-term impact is minimized due to delays in the delivery of new Russian aircraft
The Russian Government is set to make a significant cut in funding for civil aviation programs, with subsidies expected to be cut by nearly a quarter. According to Russian media, including the financial... more
Civil aviationPakistan extends airspace closure to India: airlines bear the brunt
The ban concerns both civilian and military aircraft: airlines divert routes and increase operating costs
Pakistan today announced the extension of the closure of its airspace to all Indian civil and military aircraft and those operated by Indian airlines for a further month, until June 24, 2025. The decision,... more
AccidentsMi-8 helicopter crashes during training in the Moscow military district
Victims among the crew; technical failure among the most probable causes
A Mil Mi-8 military transport helicopter crashed today in the Oryol region, within the Moscow military district, causing the death of two crewmembers. This was confirmed by the press office of the Moscow... more
DefenseAircraft. Tokyo aims for a new military trainer, and previews the T-X concept
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Leonardo in the race for the T-4 successor?
Japan looks to the future for its military trainer fleet, with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) positioning itself as a key player in the development of a next-generation aircraft. The goal is not only... more
DefenseUSA. Department of State approves potential sale of helicopters to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Model AW-119Kx and related equipment for an estimated cost of 100 million dollars
The US Department of State has given its approval for a potential Foreign Military Sale to Bosnia and Herzegovina, which includes AW-119Kx helicopters and related equipment, with an estimated value of... more
AirlinesLanding formalizes new route Catania-New York by Delta Air Lines
The direct air connection will remain active throughout the entire Summer season
The first direct flight by Delta Air Lines from New York "Jfk" has landed this morning at Catania Airport, officially inaugurating the new route that will connect Catania and eastern Sicily with the American... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. GOL reemerges from the Chapter 11 restructuring
After the approval from the US Bankruptcy Court, it soars towards the future with strengthened liquidity and reduced debts
The Brazilian low-cost airline Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes is poised to complete its corporate restructuring process, culminating in the approval of its reorganization plan by a US bankruptcy court.... more
AirlinesAircraft. El Al puts back into service the last reconfigured B-777
The fleet is completed with six units, featuring cabins renewed to high service standards
The Israeli flag carrier El Al has announced the decision to reconfigure an additional B-777/200ER, a move that will bring its fleet of this twin-engine model to a total of six operational aircraft. The... more
Civil aviationThe United States agree: Qatar's aircraft will be an Air Force One. But there's a catch...!
Not enough with the controversies over timing and costs. The Congress's approval is missing: and the atmosphere heats up
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has formally accepted the Boeing 747-8I VIP aircraft, with registration number P4-HBJ donated by Qatar, with the intention of using it as a future Air Force... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: results for 1Q2025
The highlights
Etihad Airways reports results for Q1 2025.HighlightsProfit after tax reached AED 685 million (USD 187 million), up 30 per cent year-on-year, with profit margin at 10 per cent (+1pp year-on-year)Customer... more
CargoMHI and Yamaha successfully test a hybrid mega aerial drone
Joint research for a UAV with a 200 kg payload and extended endurance
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Yamaha Motor announced today that they have successfully conducted the first flight test of a medium-sized multirotor drone prototype, designed to carry a payload... more
DefenseElbit will provide self-protection systems for Israeli helicopters
Models Boeing AH-64 Apache and Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk; contract value $55 million
The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) recently announced that it has signed a $55 million contract with Elbit Systems for the supply of advanced self-protection systems for the Boeing AH-64 Apache attack... more
Civil aviationGulfstream delivers 50th G-700 aircraft
Fleet has accumulated more than 11,700 flight hours
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced in the last days the 50th customer delivery of the G-700 outfitted at its Savannah completions center. Since entering service in April 2024, the G-700 operates globally,... more
AirlinesVueling reactivates seasonal air link Comiso-Barcelona
From next July 4th, for the entire Summer season
Good news for Comiso airport, trapped in the grip of inactivity as denounced in a video by the mayor of Acate (Ragusa) Gianfranco Fidone. Vueling, the Spanish low-cost airline part of the IAG (International... more