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DefenseG20: safety tests with helicopters
Soldier lowers himself from an aircraft onto the roof of a hotel during exercises - VIDEO
Training has begun to ensure security in view of the G20 summit scheduled for 9 to 10 September in India. The armed forces conducted various ground and air exercises in the capital New Delhi. Citizens... more
AirlinesIndia: new Terminal 2 at Bangalore airport
Scheduled opening on September 12th; it will be able to handle up to 25 million passengers per year
Take-off and landing operations will begin on September 12th in the new Terminal 2 of the "Kempegowda" international airport in Bengaluru, India. The official confirmation came with the publication of... more
Civil aviationKai-Airbus pact on helicopters
Pre-agreement on supplies for 300 aircraft over 10 years
The South Korean helicopter manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and the European aircraft builder Airbus Helicopters have signed a pre-agreement on the supply of 300 rotorcraft over 10 years.... more
AerospaceWaiting for the return of the "Osiris Rex" space mission
The tests could reveal new insights into the mysteries of the solar system and life on Earth
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) announced that experts are ready to take delivery of the 250 grams of space rock, collected three years ago from the asteroid Bennu during the "Osiris... more
AirportsUkrainian conflict: Kiev's drones worry Moscow
London Intelligence: "Russian air defense is having difficulty detecting Kiev attacks"
The intelligence service of the British Ministry of Defense announced that the Russian air defense is having difficulties in detecting and destroying the Ukrainian military drones which, especially in... more
AirlinesExpensive-flights: London and Madrid against low-cost airlines
Initiative after the Italian Government proposed the introduction of a Price Cap
After the Italian Government's official stance on the issue of expensive flights, now Great Britain and Spain are also trying to understand whether low-cost airlines (Ryanair, Vueling, easyJet and Volotea)... more
AirlinesUnited Kingdom: government on airline chaos
Sunak: "It is important that companies honor their obligations towards passengers"
The British government asked air carriers operating in the United Kingdom to assist stranded passengers In the past few hours. It appened after a technical problem with the national traffic management... more
AirlinesUnited States: hurricane arrives, airports closed
In Florida 800 flights cancelled at Tampa international stopover
The arrival of Hurricane "Idalia" is expected today in Florida and the United States air transport system is preparing. At Tampa International Airport, over 800 flight were cancelled, which were scheduled... more
AirportsUnited Kingdom: tourists stranded at airports
Holidays ruined, passengers camped out at the airport, numerous protests
Due to an unspecified "technical problem", air traffic in the United Kingdom went haywire on Monday and hundreds of thousands of passengers remained stranded at the airport. The effects continue today... more
AirlinesUK: airline chaos will cost 90 million euros
According to the International Air Transport Association; 1100 flights cancelled
The chaos recorded in recent days in the skies of the United Kingdom could cost airlines up to 90 million euros. Indeed, due to a technical failure, 1,100 flights have been canceled since Monday, causing... more
DefensePlanes and helicopters: safety doubts on "Osprey"
The tilt-rotor propulsion system has been under investigation for some time
The recent fatal accident involving a Bell-Boeing V-22B "Osprey" tiltrotor (plane-helicopter) of the United States Marine Corps has prompted some industry experts to question the actual safety of this... more
AirlinesUkrainian conflict: Moscow-Vnukovo airport attacked
Airport reopened, but closed to civilian flights after Kiev drone raids - VIDEO
Moscow-Vnukovo airport reopened after a brief closure. The operation of the Russian airport, which however will remain closed to civilian traffic, was suspended last night after a military attack conducted... more
AirportsWarsaw Airport introduces sleeping capsules
New services available to travelers to give customers more comfort - VIDEO
The Warsaw "Fryderyk Chopin" airport management company has made two new services available to travelers. The former is a technological device that allows passengers to proactively go through security... more
AirlinesPlanes: the comeback of Monarch Airlines, which unveils the new livery
The company prepares to return to the skies after years of hiatus - VIDEO
British air carrier Monarch Airlines unveiled its new logo and livery to the public yesterday. The company, which is preparing for its relaunch after years of hiatus, is gradually revealing more details... more
DefensePolish army among the strongest in Europe
The country represents a fundamental NATO outpost against the Russian threat
The upgrading of the military's capacity is making Poland one of the strongest North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) militaries outside the United States. The recent agreement for a potential purchase... more
Civil aviationSan Paolo Airport: air taxi service at the start
In Brazil, an urban mobility brand was born to connect the airport to the city center with eVtol
A luxury urban air mobility service will soon be launched in Brazil. It will connect the "André Franco Montoro" international airport of São Paulo-Guarulhos with the center of the nearby metropolis, w... more
AirlinesUnited Kingdom: air traffic towards normality
Inconvenience and delayed flights throughout Europe, it will take London days to get back to full operation
The British National Air Traffic Service (Nats), that is the United Kingdom's air traffic control agency, announced in the past few hours that the "technical problem" that had paralyzed air traffic entering... more
DefenseUkrainian War: Over 24,000 tanks destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow count the victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The General Staff of Kiev has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today: 261,840 Moscow soldiers would... more
AirlinesPlanes. New American flights to Italy
Besides Naples, Venice and Rome, other routes to European capitals
The US carrier American Airlines has announced the launch of new air connections between North America and Europe. The direct flight between the "Ugo Niutta" airport of Naples-Capodichino and the international... more
AirlinesUK: disruptions in air traffic
Limited number of aircraft in British skies
The United Kingdom's national air traffic control agency announced that it has limited the number of planes in circulation today in British airspace. A reasoned decision as a result of a technical problem.... more
AirportsKenya: Nairobi airport is back in operation
The government has fired the heads of the country's airport authorities
The heads of the Kenyan airport authorities have been fired. It was decided by the Government following the power outage which on Friday hindered the operation of Nairobi's "Jomo Kenyatta" international... more
AirportsUS ambassador designate to Italy
Washington's nomination after more than two years: Jack Markell at Villa Taverna
Jack Markell is the new US ambassador to Italy. Our country was one of the few offices still vacant (as of January 20, 2021), the only one among the great States in which Washington had appointed only... more
AirlinesNew suitor for TAP Portugal airline
Consortium led by Lusitanian entrepreneurs vying for privatisation
There is a new suitor who will participate in the negotiations for the privatization of the national airline Tap Portugal. It is a consortium made up of Lusitanian entrepreneurs, who will compete with... more
AirlinesUSA: 46 runway incursions in July
Data is worrying in a country where three million air passengers travel every day
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) counted at least 46 runway incursions in July 2023 alone at American airports. These are generally events, which occurred near or inside the airports, in which... more
AerospaceSpace mission Crew-7 postponed
NASA defers the departure until tomorrow to carry out technical checks
The launch of the Crew-7 space mission has been postponed. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) deferred the departure by 24 hours, with the aim of verifying one of the environmental... more
AirlinesSingapore Airport starts automated boarding bridge test
Experimentation of the Passenger Loading Bridge will involve various airlines - VIDEO
The first tests on the use of fully automated boarding bridges are underway at Singapore-Changi airport. Testing of the Passenger Loading Bridge began in recent days and will involve various air carriers:... more
CuriositiesEx-helicopters that become hotels
The first aircraft will be located in California
A California company is converting decommissioned helicopters into luxury motorhomes. The goal is to offer unique, original and adventurous experiences to lovers of glamping, that is glamorous camping,... more
Civil aviationRussia plane crash (2): bomb hypothesis
The explosive device may have been concealed in the landing gear bay
The first hypotheses about the causes of the plane crash in which Yevgeny Prigozhin lost his life, head of the Russian mercenary group Wagner, who was travelling with nine other people, are coming to light.... more
Civil aviationBoeing identifies defect on 737 Max aircraft
Aircraft deliveries temporarily suspended again
The US group Boeing, which operates in the aerospace and defense sectors, has identified a defect on a component of the 737 Max aircraft. For this reason, the company has announced that it will once again... more
AirportsFrance dedicates airport to Queen Elizabeth
The international stopover of Touquet-Paris-Plage used by private planes
France dedicates an airport to Queen Elizabeth II. The international stopover of Touquet-Paris-Plage, located in the North of the country, will be named after the late sovereign of the United Kingdom.... more
DefenseNigeria: 18 new military helicopters are arriving
Bell AH-1Z Viper and TAI T-129 Atak expected in September
The heads of the Nigerian Air Force (Naf, Nigerian Air Force) announced in the past few hours that the armed force will soon take delivery of 18 new attack helicopters: 12 supplied by the United States... more
DefenseIndonesia buys 24 American helicopters
Towards completion of order for F-15 fighters and Black Hawk aircraft
The government of Indonesia will purchase 24 Boeing F-15 Eagle military aircraft and 24 US-made Sikorsky S-70M Black Hawk transport helicopters. The agreement between the Jakarta executive and the two... more
AccidentsRussia plane crash: Prigozhin confirmed dead
Wagner group: "Killed by traitors"; Biden: "Putin may be behind it" - VIDEO
Sources close to the Russian paramilitary group Wagner have confirmed that Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the militia, died in the air accident of his private Embraer 135BJ Legacy 600 aircraft (registration... more
DefenseEmbraer Legacy plane crash: investigation about it, Yevgheny Prigozhin among passengers
The tragedy and mystery of the people on board
The crash of the Embraer Legacy plane in the Tver region of Russia has shaken the aviation industry. The Russian Emergencies Ministry confirmed the presence of ten people on board, including three crewmembers.... more
AirlinesFedEx airline pilots at risk
Estimated redundancies exceed 700 units out of a total of approximately 5,800 professionals
The decision of the FedEx Group, a company specializing in logistics, postal and cargo air services (as well as road trasportation), to merge the Express and Ground units has led to an excess of pilots... more
Civil aviationTurkey: blazes burn the north-west
Over 30 firefighting aircraft in action, more than 1000 people evacuated
Turkey is engulfed in flames. Several fires have been active for two days in the north-western part of the country. The fires are particularly ravaging the provinces of Hatay, Mersin and Çanakkale, where... more
Civil aviationWhy lasers threaten airline pilots
General aviation aircraft or those operating close to airports are most affected
The night flight is considered by the pilots to be generally more peaceful than the daytime one: there is less traffic, radio communications are less frequent, assignment of the runway is more immediate.... more
DefenseGreece will train Ukrainians on F-16 aircraft
Joint announcement by the presidents of the two countries at a summit in Athens
The Government of Greece has announced that it will participate in training operations of Ukrainian Air Force pilots for F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, manufactured by the US company Lockheed Martin. It... more
Finance and economyThe BRICS summit kicks off today
Putin: "Dollar’s domination of world trade will end: in our countries is an irreversible process"
The 15th edition of the BRICS summit kicks off today in South Africa, an acronym composed of the initials of the countries that make up the alliance (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) made... more
AirlinesKorean Air will weigh passengers
Temporary operation to evaluate compliance with ministerial standards
The South Korean air carrier Korean Air has communicated that from now on it will weigh, in addition to the luggage, also its passengers embarked on domestic and international flights. This is a temporary... more
AirlinesFirst commercial flight from North Korea
Tu-204 aircraft carrying 210 passengers on the Pyongyang-Beijing route
First commercial flight departing from North Korea in more than three years. The flight was performed today by the North Korean national carrier Air Koryo. The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced yesterday... more
AirlinesFinnair seeks new CEO
Topi Manner will leave it next March
Finnish flag carrier Finnair announced today that its CEO, Topi Manner, will leave the air company effective March 1, 2024. The manager will assume the same position at Elisa Corporation, an Information... more
Civil aviationCanada: flame-spreading helicopters in action
Internet users advance conspiracy theories, but it's a way to stem the fire - VIDEO
Canada is engulfed in flames. In these hours there are more than 400 fires active in the state of British Columbia, where 35,000 people have been evacuated. A natural disaster that generates fears among... more
AirlinesHelsinki Airport bets on electric cars
Several recharging points for battery-powered vehicles have been inaugurated in the stopover car parks
New charging stations for electric cars inaugurated at Helsinki airport, bringing the number of refuelling stations for battery-powered cars to almost 350. These infrastructures are present in each parking... more
AirlinesEdinburgh Airport is back in operation
Take-offs and landings suspended for road repairs
The Scottish airport of Edinburgh, hub for the low-cost airlines easyJet and Ryanair, is back fully operational. Departures and arrivals were temporarily suspended yesterday morning after a runway required... more
Finance and economyPoland purchases Apache helicopters
US State Department give green light, now US Congress decision
In the past few hours, the US government approved the sale to Poland of military AH-64E Apache attack helicopters manufactured by US Boeing. The State Department notified its decision to the US Congress,... more
AirlinesLufthansa-ITA Airways: waiting for October
Meloni Government talks with MSC, which could get back on track with Lufthansa
The documents concerning the marriage between the German aviation group Lufthansa and the air carrier ITA Airways are at the top of the pile of dossiers on the table of the Italian Ministry of Economy... more
Civil aviationMidnight air taxi to first flight
The eVtol developed by the American company Archer Aviation - VIDEO
The first Midnight air taxi, an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVtol, electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft developed by the American company Archer Aviation, is ready to make its maiden... more
AirportsUkrainian conflict: Kiev destroys two Russian planes
Raid against Tu-22M3 supersonic bombers on a military base
The Armed Forces of Ukraine reportedly destroyed some Russian strategic bomber aircraft. This is the first time such an attack has been successful. The raid allegedly took place at a military base in Soltsy,... more
AirlinesKuwait Airways leases eight new aircraft
These are A-321neo; the aim is to support narrow-body airplanes
The management of the national carrier Kuwait Airways declared in the last few hours that it intends to lease eight A-321neo passenger aircraft of European production. The company's goal is to expand its... more