https://www.avionews.it/ © AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency 2026 AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency https://www.avionews.it/layout/elements/logo.svg https://www.avionews.it/items/ Unveiled for the first time at the major annual "Aerial Firefighting Conference & Exhibition", taking place this year in Rome from 24 to 26 March 2026 EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Civil defense Helicopters Industry People Science and technology Security UAS-Drones https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268418 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268418 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:08:00 +0000 Forest Fire Fighting Global System (Fffgs) Unveiled for the first time at the major annual "Aerial Firefighting Conference & Exhibition", taking place this year in Rome from 24 to 26 March 2026 Airbus Helicopters As wildfires are getting larger, more frequent, and more destructive, the European Commission is presenting a new integrated approach to wildfire risk management. The strategy covers prevention, preparedness,... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Civil defense Finance and economy Helicopters Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268402 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268402 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:21:00 +0000 Fire in Portugal As wildfires are getting larger, more frequent, and more destructive, the European Commission is presenting a new integrated approach to wildfire risk management. The strategy covers prevention, preparedness,... web Each year, on average, 394 million hectares, equal to almost 3% of the world's land surface, are destroyed by fire. This is reported by the statistics portal "Our World in Data", reworking the results... 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Kamil Wrzosek, Lot Polish Airlines Growing concerns over costs and the imminent arms race EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Aerospace Civil defense Defense Report Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1264849 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1264849 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:03:00 +0000 Golden Dome, visualization of a global constellation of space, interceptors like the one proposed by the "Golden Dome" Growing concerns over costs and the imminent arms race Wikideas1 Italian firefighters and volunteers from the forest firefighting corps of the Piedmont Region have been deployed to southern France to assist French civil protection in combating forest fires during the... 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Leonardo Thousands of animals at risk and isolated cities after torrential rains hit the southeast of the country EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil defense Helicopters Government acts Report https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1263941 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1263941 Mon, 26 May 2025 15:53:00 +0000 Helicopter of the Westpac Life Saver Rescue, to the aid of Australian ranchers and farmers, affected by heavy flooding, in New South Wales Thousands of animals at risk and isolated cities after torrential rains hit the southeast of the country Westpac Life Saver Rescue-X Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Hellenic Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection for the purchase of eight H-215 units (with an option for two additional aircraft) to support... 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Youtube Yangon Airport, Myanmar, partially reopened for cargo planes carrying tents, blankets, food, drinking water and medical supplies EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Airports Civil aviation Civil defense Helicopters Military aviation Government acts Report Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1263061 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1263061 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:22:00 +0000 Yangon International Airport, Myanmar, after being closed following the devastating earthquake, on March 28, 2025, the airport is now partially reopened, for landing planes with aid for the population Yangon Airport, Myanmar, partially reopened for cargo planes carrying tents, blankets, food, drinking water and medical supplies Facebook-CGTN Telespazio Ibérica, a reference company in geo-information in Spain, and the industrial group Leonardo, a global player in Aerospace, Defense and Security (AD&S), will work together to protect the Canary... 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EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Civil defense Finance and economy Helicopters Latest news People Report Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1258064 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1258064 Thu, 02 May 2024 08:24:00 +0000 burning, fire, flames The US State of Colorado has started the first purchase procedure for firefighting aircraft. In detail, the local government is acquiring two Bell 205 helicopters. This is a move that aims to provide the... Pixabay/Web The Washington administration has criticized the US Coast Guard's plan which aims to standardize the helicopter fleet in service into a single model and modernize it. This is a procedure that would have... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil defense Finance and economy Helicopters Latest news People Report Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1257746 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1257746 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:49:00 +0000 Sikorsky, MH-60, Jayhawk, US Coast Guard, SAR The Washington administration has criticized the US Coast Guard's plan which aims to standardize the helicopter fleet in service into a single model and modernize it. This is a procedure that would have... foto web Croatia has recently signed a contract for the purchase of two Canadair DHC-515 firefighting planes produced by the North American manufacturer De Havilland Canada Aircraft. This is thanks to funding from... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Civil defense Finance and economy Latest news People Report Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1257498 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1257498 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:11:00 +0000 Canadair, DHC, 515, firefighting, Havilland, Canada Croatia has recently signed a contract for the purchase of two Canadair DHC-515 firefighting planes produced by the North American manufacturer De Havilland Canada Aircraft. This is thanks to funding from... photo de Havilland Greece announces the purchase of seven Canadair DHC-515 firefighting planes. The order will be finalized by the end of March 2024. The value of the deal amounts to approximately 360 million euros overall.... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Civil defense Latest news Report https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1257429 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1257429 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:38:00 +0000 Canadair, DHC, 515, firefighting, Havilland, Canada Greece announces the purchase of seven Canadair DHC-515 firefighting planes. The order will be finalized by the end of March 2024. The value of the deal amounts to approximately 360 million euros overall.... photo de Havilland There is controversy in Sardinia over the provision of fire-fighting helicopters for the forestry corps. Summer 2024 will see only five aircraft out of the 14 required. It emerges from the opening of the... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Civil defense Helicopters Latest news People Report https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1257401 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1257401 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:06:00 +0000 Erickson, Air Crane, S-64, Skycrane, firefighting There is controversy in Sardinia over the provision of fire-fighting helicopters for the forestry corps. Summer 2024 will see only five aircraft out of the 14 required. It emerges from the opening of the... photo web The US city of San Diego has approved an investment of 21 million dollars to strengthen the fire service. The funds allocated will be used for the purchase of a new Subaru-Bell 412 EPX helicopter and for... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil defense Finance and economy Helicopters Industry Latest news Report https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1256623 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1256623 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 09:09:00 +0000 Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopter The US city of San Diego has approved an investment of 21 million dollars to strengthen the fire service. The funds allocated will be used for the purchase of a new Subaru-Bell 412 EPX helicopter and for... photo web A Trush S-2R/T660 firefighting plane (registration EC-NPL) crashed in recent hours in Chile on the Ruta 5 highway, near Panguilemo airport. The Corporación Nacional Forestal (Conaf) reported that the... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Civil defense Finance and economy Industry Latest news People Report https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1255999 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1255999 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:18:00 +0000 burning, fire, flames A Trush S-2R/T660 firefighting plane (registration EC-NPL) crashed in recent hours in Chile on the Ruta 5 highway, near Panguilemo airport. The Corporación Nacional Forestal (Conaf) reported that the... Pixabay/Web Airbus Defence and Space has conducted a new flight-test campaign of the A-400M Roll-on/Roll-off firefighting prototype kit, dropping 20,000 litres of retardant and creating high concentration lines over... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Civil defense Industry Military aviation People Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1255351 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1255351 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:06:00 +0000 A-400M aircraft, firefighting version Airbus Defence and Space has conducted a new flight-test campaign of the A-400M Roll-on/Roll-off firefighting prototype kit, dropping 20,000 litres of retardant and creating high concentration lines over... Airbus Peru welcomed with an official ceremony the six Sikorsky SH-3 "Sea King" helicopters donated by Spain last year. These multi-role aircraft are intended to significantly improve the operational capability... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil defense Helicopters Military aviation People Report Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1255340 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1255340 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:44:00 +0000 Sikorsky, UH-3H, Sea King, helicopter, United Kingdom Peru welcomed with an official ceremony the six Sikorsky SH-3 "Sea King" helicopters donated by Spain last year. These multi-role aircraft are intended to significantly improve the operational capability... photo web Two H-145 helicopters delivered to the South Pole. These vehicles will be used during the summer season to transport the scientists of the Australian Antarctic Program stationed at the Bunger Hills base.... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Civil defense Finance and economy Helicopters Latest news People Report Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1255252 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1255252 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:50:00 +0000 Airbus, H145, rescue Two H-145 helicopters delivered to the South Pole. These vehicles will be used during the summer season to transport the scientists of the Australian Antarctic Program stationed at the Bunger Hills base.... photo web California has CH-47 Chinook helicopters in its fleet for regional firefighting service. These are the largest aircraft in the world used in this type of operation. These rotorcraft will go into service... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Civil defense Helicopters Latest news People Report https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1255225 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1255225 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:42:00 +0000 Chinook, California, Fire Department California has CH-47 Chinook helicopters in its fleet for regional firefighting service. These are the largest aircraft in the world used in this type of operation. These rotorcraft will go into service... Photo web China put into service the first two unmanned-helicopters that will carry out maritime patrol services today. These are AR-500B remotely piloted aircraft that entered the fleet of the China Maritime Safety... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Civil defense Defense Report Science and technology Security UAS-Drones https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1255224 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1255224 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:28:00 +0000 China, AR-500B, maritime patrol, unmanned, drone China put into service the first two unmanned-helicopters that will carry out maritime patrol services today. These are AR-500B remotely piloted aircraft that entered the fleet of the China Maritime Safety... photo web Helicopters in action in Kenya where a flood required the evacuation of 80,000 families. In fact, in the last week heavy rains have hit East Africa, causing floods and landslides in Somalia and Ethiopia.... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Civil defense Helicopters Latest news Report https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1255023 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1255023 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:55:00 +0000 Leonardo, AW-139 helicopter, SaR operation, Search and Rescue, mission Helicopters in action in Kenya where a flood required the evacuation of 80,000 families. In fact, in the last week heavy rains have hit East Africa, causing floods and landslides in Somalia and Ethiopia.... Leonardo At the international "Dubai Airshow" 2023 (13-17 November) the Russian helicopter manufacturer Russian Helicopters (Rostec Group) presented for the first time abroad its new Kamov Ka-32А11М aircraft, a... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Civil defense Helicopters Latest news People Report Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1254956 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1254956 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:04:00 +0000 Russia, firefighting, Kamov, Ka-32 A11M At the international "Dubai Airshow" 2023 (13-17 November) the Russian helicopter manufacturer Russian Helicopters (Rostec Group) presented for the first time abroad its new Kamov Ka-32А11М aircraft, a... foto web The Council of the European Union approved the extension In recent hours, until the end of 2027, of funding for Member States that rent firefighting planes and helicopters. This is a transitional measure... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Civil defense Finance and economy Helicopters Latest news People Report Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1254891 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1254891 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:05:00 +0000 Air Tractor, AT-802, Fireboss, firefighting The Council of the European Union approved the extension In recent hours, until the end of 2027, of funding for Member States that rent firefighting planes and helicopters. This is a transitional measure... photo web The Indian armed forces have announced that within the next 3-4 years it will begin the replacement of the old Chetak and Cheetah military helicopters produced by the national manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil defense Defense Finance and economy Military aviation People Report Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1254771 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1254771 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:54:00 +0000 HAL, LUH, helicopter, india The Indian armed forces have announced that within the next 3-4 years it will begin the replacement of the old Chetak and Cheetah military helicopters produced by the national manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics... Web Operations suspended at London-Luton Airport until 4pm Italian time. All flights to and from the British airport are cancelled until this afternoon, according to what was communicated by the management... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Airports Civil aviation Civil defense Finance and economy Latest news People Report Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1254224 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1254224 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 08:07:00 +0000 London, Luton Operations suspended at London-Luton Airport until 4pm Italian time. All flights to and from the British airport are cancelled until this afternoon, according to what was communicated by the management... photo web Four days after the collapse of the Teesta 3 dam which killed at least 52 people in the north-eastern part of India, the Air Force helicopters finally managed to land on the affected areas to carry out... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Civil defense Helicopters People Report Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1254184 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1254184 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 11:53:00 +0000 HAL, LUH, helicopter, india Four days after the collapse of the Teesta 3 dam which killed at least 52 people in the north-eastern part of India, the Air Force helicopters finally managed to land on the affected areas to carry out... Web California strengthens its prevention mechanism against forest fires. For this reason, the Southern California Edison company (Edison International Group), which offers various types of electricity services... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Civil defense Finance and economy Helicopters People Report Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1254067 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1254067 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 10:26:00 +0000 droni, drones California strengthens its prevention mechanism against forest fires. For this reason, the Southern California Edison company (Edison International Group), which offers various types of electricity services... Web Greece invests resources to strengthen the national public firefighting service fleet. The Hellenic Ministry of Finance, led by Kostis Hatzidakis, yesterday approved the purchase of four heavy transport... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Civil defense Finance and economy Helicopters Latest news People Report https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1254013 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1254013 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 08:56:00 +0000 Erickson, S-64, Fire, Aircrane Greece invests resources to strengthen the national public firefighting service fleet. The Hellenic Ministry of Finance, led by Kostis Hatzidakis, yesterday approved the purchase of four heavy transport... photo web 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... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Civil defense Finance and economy Latest news People Report Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1253248 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1253248 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:11:00 +0000 Fire, blaze, Turkey, flame 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... photo web