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Civil aviation"Business Jet Workshop 2025" will take place on January 21 and 22
Organized by EASA at its headquarters in Germany
Easa (European Aviation Safety Agency) communicates that the "Business Jet Workshop 2025" will take place on January 21 and 22 (09:00 - 17:30 CET, UTC +1) at its headquarters in Cologne, Germany. The w... more

AccidentsAustralia: Cessna 208 Caravan 675 amphibious aircraft sinks
During takeoff: 3 victims, 3 injured and one unharmed among the 7 on board /VIDEO
An amphibious aircraft equipped with boots, Cessna 208 Caravan 675, registration VH-WTY operated by Swan River Seaplanes, sank around 4pm local time yesterday while it was taking off in the waters off... more

AirportsCecilia Sala returns home (2): Meloni and Tajani welcome her
The Italian AMI C-130J aircraft will land at 3:30pm at Rome-Ciampino airport
The landing of the C-130J aircraft made available by the Air Force (AMI) for the repatriation of Italian compatriot journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran since 19 December, the day of her arrest in... more

AirlinesQatar Executive adds two additional G-700 airplanes
This delivery brings its fleet to 24 units
Qatar Executive (QE), the luxury private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, announced that it has taken delivery of two additional Gulfstream G-700 aircraft, taking its total fleet size to 24... more

DefenseMarshall extends support contracts for Danish and Norwegian C-130 aircraft fleets
For eight units operated by both Royal Air Forces
Marshall has extended its contracts to provide Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) for eight Lockheed Martin C-130J aircraft operated by the Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) and the Royal Norwegian Air... more

Latest newsCecilia Sala returns home: the plane just took off from Tehran
Palazzo Chigi communicates it in a note
The plane that is bringing home Roman journalist Cecilia Sala, arrested in a hotel in Tehran on December 19 while she was in the country on a journalist visa, took off a few minutes ago from Tehran. This... more

AirlinesMaldivian goes widebody with arrival of first A-330 aircraft
It will enable the launch of direct flights to three major cities in China
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, inaugurated in the last days its first wide-body operations with the arrival of the A-330/200. This historic milestone marks a significant expansion for... more

AirlinesAircraft: Jet2.com, and the UK, say goodbye to the B-757
The last flight operated on January 5th closes the curtain on an era that lasted over 40 years - VIDEO
On Sunday 5 January 2025, the UK saw its last scheduled Boeing 757 flight operated by British low-cost airline Jet2.com. The flight linked Manchester to Geneva, marking the model's retirement from service... more

AirportsSwedavia: over 40 new routes and continued investment for a stronger Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
Traffic statistics for December and the full year 2024
During December, more than 2.3 million passengers flew via one of Swedavia's ten airports. This represents a four per cent increase compared with December 2023. For the full year 2024, the number of air... more

AirlinesUnited accelerated timeline for Starlink connectivity in the sky
The carrier now expects to begin testing next month
United Airlines (UA) announced in the last days an accelerated timeline to bring Starlink to its travellers around the world.The carrier now expects to begin testing Starlink next month with the first... more

AirlinesEmirates introduces flights to and from Colombo
Until the end of March, from April also one more per week
Earlier this year, Emirates introduced an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai. The new flight will increase seat capacity on the route and support the development plans of Sri Lanka,... more

IndustryAppointments: Jorge Tamarit Degenhardt new CEO of the Eurofighter Consortium
Coming from Airbus Defence & Space, he succeeds Giancarlo Mezzanatto who returns to Leonardo
Jorge Tamarit Degenhardt is the new CEO of Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug, the management company of the Eurofighter Typhoon. This was reported today in an official press release from the Consortium. A Spanish/German... more

AirlinesKenya Airways resumes trading at Nairobi Stock Exchange
After a 4-year pause, suspension revoked effective January 5, 2025
Kenya Airways' stock movements have been restarted after a pause of more than four years, the Nairobi Securities Exchange announced it. The suspension was requested by the air company in July 2020 after... more

MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Epiphany to everyone
The agency reopens after the extra-long weekend on Tuesday 7 January 2025
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed on Monday 6 January 2025 on the occasion of the Epiphany, at the end of the holiday period.The publication of news... more

AirlinesResults for the Best On-Time airlines of 2024 revealed
Aeromexico on the top and the Riyadh in the airport category
Cirium, the world’s most trusted source of aviation analytics, announced the winners of its 2024 On-Time Performance Review, celebrating airlines and airports that excelled in on-time and operational p... more

DefenseUkrainian naval attack drones destroy 2 Russian Mil Mi-8 helicopters
Employees of Magura V5 equipped with R-73 Sea Dragon missiles: Kiev calls the feat historic - VIDEO
An official note from the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DiU) reported this yesterday, on January 2, 2025, giving the feat the value of a record: "following a successful operation of the defense intelligence... more

AirlinesAir Baltic forced to cancel 4,670 flights
Due to engine maintenance delays
The Latvian airline airBaltic announces that it is forced to cancel 4,670 flights from all its bases for the Summer season 2025. The cancellations are a result of unexpected delays and prolonged engine... more

AirlinesQatar Airways to resume flights to Syria
From next Tuesday, on January 7
Qatar Airways announced the resumption of three weekly flights to Damascus, Syria, from 7 January 2025. This marks a significant step in reconnecting the region and providing passengers with seamless access... more

AirlinesEmirates’ A-380 airplane is back in Copenhagen
The aircraft touches the Danish capital for the first time since 2020
Emirates’ A-380 airplane has touched down in Copenhagen for the first time since March 2020. Currently it is the only international airline to operate this model to Denmark. The aircraft touched down ju... more

AirportsCologne-Bonn Airport: more than 10 million passengers in 2024
Number of travellers back in the double-digit millions; cargo remain robust
Return to the double-digit millions: more than 10 million passengers took off and landed at Cologne-Bonn Airport in 2024. This means that the number of travellers climbed back above the 10 million mark... more

AirlinesHainan Airlines resumes direct flights between Beijing and Oslo
Starting from next March
Hainan Airlines announces the resumption of its direct flights between Beijing and Oslo Airport starting March 22, 2025. This marks an important milestone for Norwegian tourism, the seafood industry, and... more

AccidentsSouth Korea, Muan airport incident: Jeju Air offices searched
Documents seized. CVR data conversion to audio files completed. FDR in the USA
Armed with a warrant issued on the basis of the accusation of professional negligence, the South Korean police have recently carried out searches in the offices of the airline Jeju Air at the international... more

DefenseEmbraer sells four A-29 "Super Tucano" aircraft in Africa
Undisclosed customer sixth operator of the model in the continent - DATA SHEET
Embraer signed in the last days a contract for the sale of four A-29 "Super Tucano" light attack and advanced trainer aircraft to an undisclosed customer in Africa. These airplanes will perform a wide... more

MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy New Year to everyone
The agency will reopen regularly on Thursday 2 January 2025
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will remain closed tomorrow, the last day of 2024 and will reopen regularly on Thursday, January 2, 2025 with the normal publication... more

AccidentsSeoul orders inspections of domestic carriers' B-737/800s
Focus on the landing gear after yesterday's tragedy and today's inconvenience
The Seoul government, through the head of aviation policy at the South Korean Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, Joo Jong-wan, has announced that it intends to carry out a safety inspection on all... more

IndustryFirm order for six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft announced
From an undisclosed customer; deliveries in 2026 - DATA SHEET
Embraer announced today a firm order for six light attack and advanced trainer A-29 Super Tucano airplanes placed by an undisclosed customer. This order will be included in the 4Q24 backlog and deliveries... more

Civil aviationEmbraer signs contract for two C-390 Millennium aircraft
With an undisclosed customer
Embraer signed in the last days a contract with an undisclosed customer for the sale of two C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft. The contract also includes a comprehensive training and support package... more

AirlinesSouth Korea: another Jeju Air plane has undercarriage problems
Precautionary U-turn and return to Seoul today for another commercial aircraft
A plane operated by Jeju Air that took off from Seoul this morning was forced to reverse course towards the airport of departure due to problems with the landing gear. The inconvenience occurred the day... more

AccidentsTragedy in South Korea: Jeju Air plane goes off runway after belly landing
Probable bird-strike. Of the 181 on board, 177 victims, 2 missing, 2 survivors - 2 VIDEOS
The most serious accident ever to have occurred in South Korea and, globally, the worst of 2024: this is what happened around 9 am local time today, December 29, at Muan International Airport, South Korea,... more

MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Merry Christmas to everyone
The agency will reopen next Monday, 30 December
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that on the occasion of Holy Christmas it will be closed from tomorrow, Christmas Eve, until Friday 27 December inclusive.The diffusion... more

AirlinesITA Airways: approval of a €325 million capital increase
New company by-laws approved
Last Friday, Italia Trasporto Aereo SpA ("ITA Airways") held its Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting, during which a €325 million capital increase was approved, to be offered to Deutsche Lufthansa AG (... more

AirlinesAir Canada orders five additional A-220 airplanes
On the fifth anniversary since taking delivery of its first model
Air Canada, the national carrier of Canada, has signed a firm order with Airbus for five more latest generation single-aisle A-220/300 airplanes on the fifth anniversary since taking delivery of its first... more

DefenseSpain: 25 additional Eurofighter aircraft
The order known as the Halcon II programme
The Spanish government has signed a contract with Munich-based, Germany, NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) for the acquisition of 25 Eurofighter aircraft. Known as the Halcon II programme,... more

Civil aviationBrazilian Air Force acquires second firefighting equipment unit to equip KC-390 aircraft fleet
Contract will double FAB's firefighting capacity
Embraer has signed a contract with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) to provide a new Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS II) unit. This will be FAB’s second device, which can be quickly installed o... more

AirlinesAer Lingus takes delivery of its first A-321XLR aircraft
Powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines
Ireland’s national carrier Aer Lingus has taken delivery of its first of six A-321XLR aircraft. The airline becomes the second in the world to operate this model as well as the second in the International A... more

Fair and showsEmbraer participates in "Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024" (December 19-22)
The company showcases C-390 "Millenium" and A-29 "Super Tucano" airplanes
Embraer showcases its portfolio of defense aircraft and solutions, including the C-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft and the A-29 Super Tucano light attack, reconnaissance and advanced... more

AerospaceAvio-Esa (2) new contracts to develop Vega
And increase its launch rate up to 6 per year
ESA (European Space Agency) signed yesterday multiple contracts with Avio to advance the development of its next-generation launcher, Vega-E, and to increase the number of flights per year of the Vega-C... more

AerospaceVega-C to launch the ESA "Forum" mission in 2027
Short for Far-infrared Outgoing Radiation Understanding and Monitoring
An historical step marked for Avio as a new European Launch Service Provider.ESA (European Space Agency) signed yesterday with Avio a frame contract for the procurement of launch services for the benefit... more

DefenseELT Group and Qatar Armed Forces: signed a contract for delivery of a unified EW center
The first agreement in the Country as a prime contractor
This agreement corresponds to the initial step of a wider project that will be achieved indifferent phases. "There is also the fact that the contract was signed on the day Qatar celebrates its National Day, which makes the event even more special" said Domitilla Benigni, CEO & COO of ELT Group more

Civil aviationArtificial intelligence: Leonardo-Cineca partnership
Mou signed by Roberto Cingolani and Alessandra Poggiani
Creating a structured digital services supply chain aimed at the national industrial system to contribute to Italian technological development. This is the goal of the new collaboration between Cineca... more

AirlinesFAA (2): published the final rule on drug and alcohol testing
Summary of the document of 36 pages - ATTACHMENT
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published today a final rule that requires certificated repair stations outside the US to implement a drug and alcohol testing program. The testing applies to... more

Civil aviationDamascus Airport reopens: Syrian Air plane takes off for Aleppo
The Syrian airport had been closed since December 8, after the ouster of al-Assad - VIDEO
Damascus International Airport has resumed operations after a ten-day interruption, reopening for the moment only to domestic connections, made official by the take-off of a plane of the national airline... more

AirportsTerrorist collaborator wanted in the US arrested on plane at Malpensa
He supplied extremist organizations with electronic components for the production of drones
He was stopped by the police of the Digos of Milan while on board a commercial airplane he was transiting in Italy at Malpensa airport. The 38-year-old Iranian citizen -a note informs- "was arrested for... more

AerospaceEutelsat awards Airbus contract for 100 satellites
As part of the extension of its OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (Leo) constellation
Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Eutelsat to build the extension of its OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (Leo) constellation. Under the order, Airbus will build the first batches of the extension... more

AirlinesLuxair orders two more E-195E2 airplanes
The delivery is scheduled in early 2026 - DATA SHEET
Luxair, flag carrier of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, has signed a firm order with Embraer for two E-195E2 aircraft in the single aisle segment. These small narrowbody airplanes will complement the larger... more

Civil aviationFAA sets drug and alcohol testing rule for aircraft maintenance stations abroad
It will be published today and take effect next month
Congress also has restrictions, which give the green light to: conducting surprise checks at foreign repair shops, minimum qualifications and background checks for mechanics who work on US-registered aircraft more

Civil aviationItaly. EC: support renewable electricity production
Approved an aid scheme for EUR 9.7 bn
To foster the transition to a net-zero economy more

Civil aviationH-55 and Elfly Group: partnership for the BRM Aero B23 Energic
A pioneering step in electric aviation
H-55, a global leader in electric propulsion technology, and Elfly Group, a trailblazer in zero-emission regional air travel and green mobility solutions with its no emissions all-electric seaplane, announced... more

AirlinesGround staff unlawfully gired: Qantas to pay AUD 120 Million in compensation
After Federal Court ruling, settlement reached with Australian Transport Workers Union
A fund will provide compensation to 1,820 former employees of handling services more

Airlinesflydubai unveils new Business Class Lounge at Dubai International Airport
An area of 900 sm capable of hosting more than 200 passengers
flydubai, which celebrates 15 years of operations this year, has unveiled its new Business Class Lounge at Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport. The airline’s lounge opened its doors yesterday to w... more