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AccidentsAir India Boeing B-787/8 Dreamliner aircraft crashes
242 people on board. It was headed to London - VIDEO
The plane, flight AI-171, operated by Air India with 242 people on board, crashed at 8:08 UTC. It is a Boeing B-787/8 Dreamliner, registration VT-ANB, which crashed shortly after take-off from runway 23... more
AirlinesITA Airways expands code-share flights on the Lufthansa Group’s network
For travels starting from July 1, 2025
ITA Airways announces the extension of code-share flights on an initial set of intercontinental destinations with Lufthansa Group carriers, for travels starting from July 1, 2025. This new agreement covers... more
Civil aviationUS-China agreement: strategic minerals for defense in exchange for tariff easing
Preliminary trade contract redefines balances. Is Boeing's future in China changing?
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has just announced a significant development in the complex trade relations with China: a preliminary agreement focusing on the supply of rare minerals... more
Civil aviationBeijing pushes for C-919 certification at the EU Summit in July
China will seek European approval for its Comac aircraft, while relations with Airbus strengthen
China is intensifying its efforts to obtain international recognition for its flagship passenger aircraft, the C-919. At the upcoming summit with the European Union, scheduled for July in the Chinese capital,... more
AirlinesUNI Air signs order for 19 ATR-72/600 airplanes
Deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2032
ATR, the world manufacturer of regional aircraft, announces that UNI Air, a group company of EVA Air, has placed a firm order for 19 -72/600s, along with three additional purchase rights. This marks the... more
AirlinesEasyJet: twenty years of flights to Olbia, in Sardinia
Over 11 million passengers transported since 2005
The easyJet celebrates the twentieth anniversary of its presence at Olbia–“Costa Smeralda” Airport, marking a history of growth, investments, and connections that have helped to strengthen Sardinia’s role wi... more
Civil aviationDassault Systèmes-Airbus: leveraging virtual twins in Next-Generation programs
The two industries extend strategic partnership
Dassault Systèmes and Airbus have extended their long-standing strategic partnership, placing the 3DExperience platform at the core of lifecycle management for all new Airbus programs, encompassing both... more
AirlinesFinnair: air connections to Toronto for Summer 2026
Return of the company after an 11-year hiatus
Starting from May 4, 2026, Finnair will operate air connections to Toronto, Canada, with three weekly frequencies departing from its Helsinki hub on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, as part of the carrier's... more
AirportsBrief. Air Transat resumes air connections Lamezia-Toronto
Seasonal non-stop flights from June 12 to October 2
News from Italy. The Canadian airline Air Transat today announces the resumption of seasonal non-stop flights from Lamezia to Toronto. The route will be operated from Italy starting June 12 until October... more
Civil aviationICAO: concrete progress for zero-impact air connections by 2050
The first "ICAO Aviation Climate Week" concludes with a focus on sustainable fuels and "green" financing
The first "Aviation Climate Week" organized by ICAO, the International Civil Aviation Organization, has successfully concluded. The event brought together over 500 delegates aiming to accelerate global... more
AirlinesStansted Airport aims for 51 million passengers: more flow, same number of flights
Planning question to optimize the existing runway and generate 4,500 new jobs
The objective is to maximize the use of the single existing runway by 2040, without increasing the number of already permitted flight connections and remaining within the current boundaries of the airport more
AirportsRadar in Naples (3). Italian Enav: Capodichino Airport fully operational
The flight assistance company communicates it in a brief note
Brief. Enav SpA (Italian Flight Assistance Company) informs in a brief note that: "Air traffic at Naples-Capodichino Airport is fully operational again. The replacement of the faulty mechanical component... more
AirportsRadar failure at Naples airport (2): chaos persists today as well, how to protect yourself
According to "ItaliaRimborso", 35,000 air passengers have been affected so far: what refunds are available and how to obtain them
The radar failure is an "exceptional circumstance", therefore travellers are not entitled to the standard monetary compensation, but it is possible to claim reimbursement for extra expenses incurred due to the disruption more
AirlinesBarcelona-El Prat Airport: challenges and compromises in the expansion of the site
Balance between Infrastructure growth and environmental protection: a project worth over €3 Billion
"RTVE", the Spanish public radio and TV broadcaster, has announced an agreement between the Catalan government and AENA, the company responsible for managing Spain's major airports, for an expansion project... more
AirlinesAir Serbia: direct air connections with Sardinia
Twice a week
With today's flight JU478, Air Serbia has officially inaugurated the direct air connection between Belgrade and Alghero, in Sardinia. During the Summer season, the Serbian national carrier will operate... more
AirportsRadar malfunction in Naples, flight chaos, heavy repercussions on travellers and airlines
Technical failure paralyzes the airport: a night of true ordeal at Capodichino International Terminal
Nighttime chaos at Capodichino: radar failure paralyzes flights, hundreds of passengers stranded more
AirlinesRyanair purchases 30 CFM Leap-1B engines
An investment of 500 million dollars
Ryanair announced today (June 10) that it has reached an agreement with CFM for the purchase of 30 new Leap-1B spare engines, with a list price of 500 million dollars. These fuel-efficient engines, scheduled... more
AirlinesReappointment of Bolat to the IATA Board
The President of Turkish Airlines continues his commitment to global aviation
Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines, has been re-elected for a second term on the Board of Directors of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) during... more
AirlinesDHL launches Xcelerate, premium fast-track service from Airport to Airport
Privileged service for faster shipments and short notice
DHL Aviation, the dedicated division of DHL Express, has launched Xcelerate, a premium fast-track cargo service from airport to airport, designed to offer customers priority shipments and a superior quality... more
Civil aviationEmbraer promotes safety initiatives in agricultural aviation
And it reinforces its presence at the "Bahia Farm Show" (June 9-14)
Embraer exhibits the Ipanema 203 airplane during the 19th edition of the "Bahia Farm Show", taking place between June 9 and 14 in Luís Eduardo Magalhães (BA). With more than 20 years of operation powered b... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines plane redirected to Rome: Boeing 787-9 too large for Naples
Programming error forces passengers to transfer to a bus and causes hours of delay upon arrival
The air company does not officially comment on the incident... more
AirlinesAA launches Rome-Miami dservice
On daily basis for all Summer season
Today, American Airlines launched new service from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Rome (FCO), just in time for the airline’s largest Summer schedule in MIA history. American and Miami-Dade County s... more
AirlinesNeos reopens the direct air connection Palermo/New York-"JFK"
Two frequencies per week until October, today the first flight
Seasonal debut, for the second consecutive year, of the direct flight Palermo/New York-"JFK" operated by Neos for the Summer 2025 season.This morning the B-787/9 Dreamliner touched down at Palermo's "Falcone-Borsellino"... more
AirlinesEU Transport Council (2): new rules yes, but do they really protect those travelling by plane?
Delays: minimum threshold for requesting refunds increases from 3 to 4 hours - ATTACHMENT
Yesterday, the EU Transport Council meeting in Luxembourg adopted a regulatory text declaring its intention to define "clearer and better rules for air passengers" in the European Union. The new measures... more
AirlinesNew EU Council rules for air transport
The news concerns assistance and refunds for flight cancellations and delays
We report the press release of the Transport Council of the European Union regarding air transport."Council sets position on clearer and improved rules for air passengersMinisters for transport today reached... more
AirlinesProductive challenge for Sustainable fuels in the global aeronautical sector
Growth in demand drives innovation
According to the annual Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Outlook report by SkyNRG, the global market for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) will face a significant discrepancy between supply and demand in... more
AirlinesDirect flight Venice/Dallas-Fort Worth took off today
Seasonal routes operated on American Airlines B-777/200 and B-787/8 aircraft
American Airlines (AA) and Gruppo Save announce the launch of daily connections between Venice "Marco Polo" International Airport and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, the carrier's largest hub.The... more
AirlinesCathay inaugurates direct air connection Rome-HK
After Milan, now the capital becomes the second Italian city
Today marked the inaugural direct flight of Cathay Pacific connecting Rome-Fiumicino to Hong Kong. The new route will operate three times a week—on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays—as a seasonal Summer ser... more
AirlinesEmirates and Air China sign Memorandum of Understanding
To strengthen their partnership
The carriers Emirates and Air China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic agreement aimed at expanding their existing interline cooperation.The signing took place on... more
AirlinesLOT Polish Airlines returns to Beirut as of 14 June 2025
Four services per week by B-737/800 aircraft
On 14 June 2025, LOT Polish Airlines will return to Lebanon, serving the capital Beirut four times per week from the global hub in Warsaw. The flights will take place every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and... more
AirportsSicily (Italy): additional municipal tax on airline tickets abolished
The new law concerns the four smaller airports on the island. Airgest celebrates
Ombra: "The regional government is writing an important chapter for Sicilian mobility". Alongside the abolition of the tax on airline tickets, there is also the fight against high airfare prices, investments in the airport terminal, and the enhancement of the Palermo-Trapani railway network more
AirlinesEuropean skies forbidden: Suriname and Tanzania on the EU blacklist
All air carriers of the two countries banned, due to serious deficiencies in oversight, operational, and regulatory compliance
The number of carriers banned from the continent rises to 169, with a constant focus on passenger protection more
Civil aviationUSA. NBAA: investing in air traffic infrastructure is a "national imperative"
President Ed Bolen urges Congress to reform the ATC
It also strongly supports the investment plan for 14,000 air traffic controllers, presented by Transport Secretary Duffy a month ago. more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo strengthens its position in Europe through a strategic partnership with ITA Airways
New global connections and advanced logistical solutions for the industry at the heart of the Munich Fair
News and Strategies Presented at the "Transport Logistic 2025" Event Scheduled from June 2 to 5 more
AirlinesPisa-Katowice the new Wizz Air air connection
The Pisa's airline network expands, after Tirana, Bucharest-Otopeni, and Warsaw
Flights connecting the city of the "Leaning Tower" to the capital of Silesia are already operational, three times a week. The new route fits into Wizz Air's growth strategy aimed at strengthening connections... more
AirlinesAlaska Airlines will serve Rome with direct flights from Seattle
The B-787/9 Dreamliner aircraft thus celebrates its new global gateway in the "Emerald City"
Alaska Airlines celebrates its new global gateway in Seattle by adding Rome to its list of destinations. For the first time in history, the "Emerald City" and the "Eternal City" will be connected by a... more
AirportsHe was smuggling venomous snakes: arrested at Mumbai airport, India
Hidden in the checked luggage: 44 Indonesian crotals and several vipers
The customs authorities at Mumbai's "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj" International Airport have announced the arrest of a passenger arriving from Thailand found in possession of dozens of venomous snakes... more
AirlinesIndia flies towards the future. Modi: aviation engine of growth
Reiterated ambitions in the sector. Infrastructure investments and the purchase of 2,000 new aircraft are planned
The statement of the Prime Minister at the 81st Annual General Assembly of the International Air Transport Association, concluding today in New Delhi more
AirlinesIATA (6): growing profits and critical challenges between SAF and aeronautical supplies
Between "headwinds" and sustainability costs, CEO Walsh outlines a complex picture of the aviation sector /VIDEO
The air transport industry, while demonstrating remarkable resilience, is facing "headwinds" that have led the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to downgrade its traffic and profit forecasts... more
AirlinesIATA (5): location set for the 2026 Annual General Meeting, the 82nd
It will be held in June in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, hosted by Latam Airlines Group
The International Air Transport Association (IATA, an association representing approximately 350 carriers worldwide, covering over 80% of global air traffic), has announced that its 82nd Annual General... more
AirlinesAGM IATA (4): GOL and TAP carriers adopt IATA FuelIS
Advanced analysis solution designed to ensure long-term fuel savings
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Gol and Tap Air Portugal have become the first carriers to use IATA FuelIS, an advanced analytics solution designed to help airlines... more
AirlinesSkyguide removes capacity restrictions at Geneva airport
Announced yesterday due to a technical issue, resolved within a few hours with a software update
As a precautionary measure, yesterday, June 2, 2025, Skyguide, the Swiss air traffic control service, announced a 20% reduction in the arrival capacity at Geneva Airport. A mere temporary safety measure,... more
AirlinesIATA (3): who is Luis Gallego, new chair of its Board
He replaces IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers - VIDEO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), has assumed his duties as Chair of the IATA Board. His one-year term began at... more
Civil aviationIATA (2). Policy shortcomings puts SAF production at risk
The Association has worked on two initiatives
And it urges governments to focus on three areas more
AirlinesIATA: $1.3 billion in airline funds blocked by Governments
10 the countries are responsible for 80% of them
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that $1.3 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of end April 2025. This is a significant amount, although... more
AirlinesLuis Gallego at the helm of IATA: what can be expected?
Leadership and strategic challenges in leading the Global Air Transport Association
Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), was appointed chairman of the board of governors of the IATA (International Air Transport Association) from June 2, 2025. Although his appointment... more
AirlinesITA Airways for Italian Republic Day celebrations
Over 34 events in Embassies and Consulates around the world
In occasion of Republic Day on June 2nd, ITA Airways will be official partner of all celebrative events held in Italian Embassies and Consulates around the world. Over the last days of May and the first... more
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
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