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Civil aviationNo aid from Berlin to Lilium, manufacturer of eVtol aircraft
Goodbye (perhaps) to the hope of a 50 million financial injection for the company already in crisis
The German Government has not granted the financial support requested (and strongly hoped for) by Lilium, a Bavarian company that builds eVtol (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft for air... more
AirportsBiden in Germany to strengthen alliances, discuss global conflicts
A simple coincidence the visit coincides with the presentation of the Zelensky Plan to the European Council?
US President Joe Biden has landed in Germany for an official visit. The presidential plane, Air Force One, landed in Berlin on Wednesday evening from Washington. During his stay, the US president will... more
ConferencesMinisters’ Meeting on Defence in Naples (October 18-20)
Per la prima volta nella storia del G7 una sessione dedicata al settore
The priorities indicated by the Italian Presidency of the G7 are characterized by deep defence and security implications, which are assuming ever-greater relevance at this especially sensitive time in... more
AccidentsPlane crash in Washington involving a US Navy EA-18G
Helicopter finds wreckage of electronic warfare aircraft. Fate of two on board still uncertain
The fate of two airmen aboard a US Navy electronic warfare aircraft remains unclear nearly two days after a crash east of Mount Rainier, Washington. The aircraft involved is an EA-18G "Growler" from Electronic... more
AirlinesAirplanes and civil rights: US Dot fines Lufthansa $4 Million
128 Jewish passengers denied boarding: highest fine ever imposeed by Department for Discrimination
The fine "sends a clear message to the industry: we stand ready to investigate and take action whenever passengers' civil rights are violated", said US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg more
AerospaceAirbus DS: plans to reduce divisional workforce by up to 2,500 positions
The company adapts to challenging business environment
Airbus Defence and Space is announcing plans to adapt the Division’s organisation and workforce in light of a continued complex business environment, especially in the Space Systems segment where significant f... more
AirlinesAircraft & airlines: Emirates invests $ 48M in pilot and crew training
"Work in progress" ahead of the expected Airbus A-350s -GALLERY
In preparation for the introduction of its highly anticipated Airbus A-350 aircraft, Emirates has invested approximately $48 million in a comprehensive suite of state-of-the-art equipment and systems to... more
AirlinesMalaria in Europe: risks from airborne Mosquitoes
The Plasmodium parasite can travel in suitcases, packages or on airplanes. The alarm given by Ecd
An alarm has been raised by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), regarding the introduction and spread of the malaria parasite, Plasmodium, in Europe through mosquitoes accidentally... more
AirlinesArmando Varricchio new president of ITA Airways
He will lead the Italian carrier into the Lufthansa era
Armando Varricchio, currently the Italian ambassador in Berlin, has been appointed to take over the role of president of the airline ITA Airways, marking a significant passing of the baton from Antonino... more
DefenseAirbus Helicopters completes large-scale demonstration of MUM-T system
Within the framework of the European Musher Programme, on H-130 FlightLab platforms and Uas VSR-700
Held from September 30 to October 9, it involved multiple manned helicopters and unmanned systems connected to a single MUM-T network more
AccidentsKuwaiti Air Force F/A-18 pilot dies
During a training mission. Investigations underway
A McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 "Hornet" fighter plane belonging to the Kuwaiti Air Force crashed yesterday afternoon during a training session in northern Kuwait, causing the death of the pilot. The news was... more
DefenseRafale aircraft evolves: introduction of a drone for advanced missions
It is enriched with UAV technology
The next version of the Rafale fighter jet will be integrated with a drone developed specifically for combat missions, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced it, calling the development a... more
DefenseItalian-Indian exercises in the Indian Ocean
In the aircraft carrier "Vikramaditya"; MIG-29K, Rafale, Awacs, Su-30MKI and F-35B airplanes
The Italian Navy has recently completed a joint exercise with the Indian Naval Forces as part of a mission in the Indo-Pacific sector. The activity took place in the Indian Ocean and saw the participation... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines Captain dies during flight connection
Emergency landing in New York after pilot falls ill
A tragic event has struck a Turkish Airlines flight from Seattle to Istanbul, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing in New York. The company's spokesman, Yahya Ustun, announced on X that the... more
AirlinesAustralian Federal Court orders Qantas to oay A$100 million
It was selling tickets for flights that it had already decided to cancel
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) today announced that Qantas, Australia's largest airline, was ordered yesterday by the Federal Court to pay AUD 100 million (about USD 67.3 million)... more
AirlinesAdani and Thales revolutionize airport management in India
Modernization and safety in the seven airports
Adani Airport Holdings Limited, India’s leading private airport operator, has entered into a strategic partnership with Thales, a leading technology company. It aims to transform operations and traveller e... more
AirlinesLas Vegas occurrence: Frontier Airlines plane makes critical landing
Federal Aviation Administration investigation underway
A Frontier Airlines plane was in a critical situation as it was landing at Las Vegas, Nevada, from San Diego, California. The occurrence was caused by a particularly rough landing that caused the plane's... more
AirportsTrieste Airport beats its own record today
A million passengers transported since the beginning of the year has been reached
Today Trieste Airport reached the threshold of one million passengers transported since the beginning of 2024. A record number for the airport in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, which had already set... more
AirlinesImpact of flight changes on Sardinian connectivity
There is a risk of a reduction in international connections from the island
Sardinia could lose important connections with international routes from next October 27. This concern was expressed by Ugo Cappellacci, deputy and head of the Insularity department of Forza Italia, and Ivan... more
AirlinesInternal crisis and legality: turbulence in ITA
Tensions and accusations shake the foundations of the airline
Giovanni Naccarato, a member of the board of auditors, resigned about six weeks ago, following internal disputes. Informal sources suggest that the resignation may be related to an alleged agreement between... more
Latest newsTajani commemorates the anniversary of 7 October: a cowardly attack on all the Jewish people
In mission in Argentina, the Italian minister will take part in a commemorative ceremony in Buenos Aires
“A year ago, Hamas perpetrated a brutal attack that hit hundreds of innocent Israeli victims. Many of them died and others are still hostages of the terrorist group, in what turned into a cowardly attack o... more
DefenseNATO bolsters forces in face of Russian threat
Significant expansion in response to tensions
NATO is ready to significantly increase the number of troops and weapons available to member States to face the threat posed by Russia, as reported by "Welt am Sonntag". The German daily newspaper has... more
AirlinesRyanair planes: three technical failures in a week
The low-cost airline could end up under the scrutiny of EASA, as requested to the EU Commission by some parliamentarians
In the space of just seven days, Ryanair has been in the spotlight for three separate technical problems on its aircraft. The latest occurred yesterday morning at Brindisi airport, where a plane from Memmingen,... more
AirlinesAir Serbia launches Belgrade-Guangzhou direct flight
It expands Asian routes with new connection to China
Air Serbia has launched a new direct route Belgrade-Guangzhou, with the inaugural flight JU988 taking off at 00:20. This new air link marks the second destination in China for the Serbian national carrier,... more
AirlinesRevolution in the management of Genoa airport
Implications of the recent management transition and future prospects
In light of recent events, the situation of the "Cristoforo Colombo" airport in Genoa is complex, involving a series of subjects between public and private entities. The Genoese airport, despite being... more
ReportJapan sends Jasdf planes to evacuate nationals from Lebanon
Two C-2 tactical transports landed in Jordan, ready to repatriate about 50 Japanese
Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) C-2 aircraft landed in Jordan, ready for a possible evacuation mission of Japanese citizens from Lebanon following the recent escalation of the conflict between... more
DefenseAirspace invasion: tensions between Japan, Russia and China
Friction grows, and Tokyo reaffirms sovereignty in its skies and the inviolability of its borders. Moscow denies
In these hours, the Japanese Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, during a speech to the Parliament, launched accusations against China and Russia for the continuous intrusions into the airspace of the country.... more
DefensePlanes and ships: exercise in the South China Sea US and allied forces
The maneuvers conducted by America, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the Philippines
The Royal Australian Navy, Royal Australian Air Force, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, Royal New Zealand Navy, Armed Forces of the Philippines and the US Navy conducted a maritime cooperation exercise... more
DefenseFarewell to Masamitsu Yoshioka, Pearl Harbor veteran
Last of Japan's attack pilots Missing at 106
Masamitsu Yoshioka, who was a navigator and bombardier during the air attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, has died at the age of 106. His death was announced on August 28 via social media by Japanese... more
AccidentsPlanes. Request for Ryanair checks at the European Parliament
Through Easa, on compliance with safety and maintenance regulations: low-cost soon under scrutiny?
The Forza Italia members of the European Parliament have asked the Commission to intervene to carry out checks through EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency), regarding Ryanair's compliance with maintenance... more
AirlinesSpirit Airlines heading for Chapter 11 after rejecting merger with JetBlue?
American low-cost carrier weighs options to avoid bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines, an American low-cost carrier, is facing serious financial difficulties that could lead to bankruptcy. After the collapse of negotiations to merge with JetBlue Airways, Spirit has been... more
AccidentsA-109S Grand helicopter crashes in India, 3 victims
Investigation underway to clarify the causes of the accident: fog among the hypotheses -2 VIDEOS
A tragic accident occurred in the residential suburb of Bavdhan, Pune district, Maharashtra, India, when an A-109S Grand helicopter (registration VT-EVV) of the local Heritage Aviation crashed, killing... more
AccidentsItaly. Bergamo airport main runway reopened yesterday evening
Its surface resurfacing needed after four tyres burst on landing Ryanair plane
Runway made unusable for a length of 450 meters. Various operations carried out before the resumption of activity at the airport more
AirlinesRyanair (2) plane tire bursts: Sacbo's statement
The list of flight delays and/or cancellations on the airport manager's website
Sacbo (Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport management company) announces on its website in a short note that operations are temporarily suspended due to the explosion of a tire, shortly after landing, of a Ryanair... more
Civil aviationBoeing has a new CEO: Kelly Ortberg
Rumors confirmed; Will lead reforms after Calhoun's exit
The US Boeing Group has appointed Robert Kelly Ortberg as its new CEO and president, thus confirming the latest rumors. The former executive of the Rockwell Collins company (now part of Collins Aerospace)... more
AirlinesBeirut airports: airlines stop flights
About ten carriers suspend operations due to Israel-Lebanon escalation
Flights cancelled for days or weeks at Beirut's "Rafik Hariri" international airport. This is a choice made by numerous global airlines operating at the Lebanese stopover. The reason? The crisis in the... more
Civil aviationMiddle East: high tension Israel-Lebanon
Meloni: "Tel Aviv must not react militarily to provocations"
Tension remains high in the Middle East. Tonight, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) planes hit around ten Hezbollah targets in seven different areas of southern Lebanon. Yesterday Turkey threatened Tel Aviv... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS exclusive: great show at Oshkosh 2024
Hundreds of historic, military and artisan aircraft on display - PHOTO GALLERY
Thousands of aviation enthusiasts gathered in the United States for the 55th edition of the "AirVenture Air Show 2024" organized by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). Hundreds of aircraft of... more
AirlinesItaly. Ancona Airport: among the top destinations
This was communicated by the German Lufthansa which monitors Summer tourism
The Italian "Raffaello Sanzio" international airport of Ancona-Falconara is among the top destinations in the world for the number of tourists transported by the German airline Lufthansa. The Marche region... more
AirportsItaly. Genoa Airport: skip the MSC entrance
The board of directors resigned; appointment on September 10th
The Genoa Chamber of Commerce has blocked the proposed purchase of 15% of the Genova Airport company by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) maritime group. The second largest shareholder (holds 25%)... more
AirlinesBoeing: Kelly Ortberg possible new CEO
Replacing the outgoing David Calhoun
In March 2024 Dave Calhoun, outgoing CEO of the US Boeing Group, announced his resignation by the end of the year. The board of directors of the company, specialized in the aerospace and defense sectors,... more
AirlinesNew or modernized planes?
Dilemma companies struggling with fleet renewal
Modernize the planes or buy new ones? It is the dilemma that afflicts many air carrier, especially those that cannot afford to update their fleet by focusing only on the purchase or rental of latest generation... more
CuriositiesMiddle East (2): "Italy will defend civilians and soldiers in Lebanon"
The statement of the Italian Foreign Minister Tajani in case of escalation with Israel
Italy raises the level of attention on the 1200 soldiers deployed to guarantee peace in Lebanon. Rome is considering a possible rapid evacuation due to fears of an escalation between Israel and Lebanon.... more
DefenseMiddle East: Israel considers attack in Lebanon
Erdogan (Türkiye): "We are ready to intervene to defend the Palestinian cause"
Israel could launch an offensive in southern Lebanon against the Lebanese Shiite Hezbollah militias. This is a retaliation after the missile attack which occurred over the weekend against the village of... more
DefenseMeloni in China talks about artificial intelligence
"It would be a mistake to ignore growing risks in sectors such as health, security and defence"
Defense and security: these are some of the priorities on the agenda of the President of the Italian Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, who is on an official visit to China until 31 July. This is a... more
DefenseGreece purchases 20 F-35 aircraft
Deliveries will begin in 2028 and to conclude by 2030
Greece has signed a contract to acquire 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter. The Letter of Offer and Acceptance (Loa) also includes an option to buy and sell an additional 20 planes of the same... more
AirportsItaly. Emilia Romagna airports: an electoral priority
De Pascale (Pd): "Transfer share of air traffic from Bologna hub to smaller stopovers"
Decongest the "Guglielmo Marconi" airport of Bologna-Panigale in favor of the other airports in the Emilia-Romagna Region. It means transferring a portion of air traffic from the capital to the smaller... more
Civil aviationItaly. New helicopter for Alpine SAR
Aiut Alpin Dolomites enhanced intervention capabilities for mountain rescue
A new H-135 T3 "Helionix" helicopter makes up the Aiut Alpin Dolomites fleet. This is an Italian organization that operates mountain rescue missions in the Dolomites area which replaced an old rotary wing... more
Civil aviationOlympic Games (2): air taxi tests in Paris
French State Council authorizes eVtol Volocopter testing
Green light for testing of air taxis during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games (from 26 July to 11 August, and from 28 August to 8 September). The green light has arrived in recent days from the... more
DefenseLondon confirms commitment to Gcap aircraft
Crosetto (Italian Defense): "Agreement goes beyond industry, we defend our allied countries"
The new UK government, led by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, had said it wanted to reconsider London's commitment to the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) due to a review of the national defense budget.... more