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AirportsVon der Leyen's plane hit by GPS jamming
According to the Bulgarian authorities, Russia is responsible
It was announced today that the plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suffered a suspected Russian jamming attack yesterday, which disabled its GPS navigation services. The... more
ConferencesSCO (2): increasingly close relations between Russia, India and China
Putin calls Modi a "dear friend" and will meet Xi Jinping several times in the coming days
On the occasion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit underway in Tianjin, China (August 31-September 1st, 2025, see AVIONEWS), Russian president Vladimir Putin met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping... more
DefenseShanghai Cooperation Organization: second day of summit underway
At the top, a new structure is being dictated on the international chessboard
The second and final day of the summit, which began yesterday, bringing together the ten members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), is taking place today at the port of Tianjin, China. This... more
AirportsTurkey closes its airspace and ports to Israeli planes and ships
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announces a halt to trade/VIDEO
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced today, on the sidelines of the extraordinary parliamentary session focused on Gaza (see video below), the closure of national airspace to Israeli aircraft... more
AirlinesClass action. Delta capitulates: $ 79 mln for the aircraft fuel spill of 2020
Flight 89 had dumped tonnes of kerosene over Los Angeles following an onboard emergency
The air company, while denying any liability, accepts the compensation to close the class action and avoid lengthy litigation more
AccidentsTragedy in Poland: F-16 aircraft crashes during test for the Radom Air Show
Lead pilot of the "Tiger Demo Team" dies. The accident occurred during an aerobatic maneuver
An air of mourning and shock has fallen over Polish military aviation after the tragic crash of an F-16 fighter aircraft, which occurred yesterday afternoon at Radom Airport, 100 km south of Warsaw. The... more
AirlinesFrance prepares for the air traffic controllers' strike: there will be chaos in the skies
In September: disruptions and delays expected for thousands of air transport passengers
The unions are once again going on strike to protest the management of the sector and the failure to implement wage adjustments. Carriers are preparing for another wave of cancellations and delays, after the Summer shutdown that affected more than 5,000 flights more
DefenseEstonia scrambles for two Italian F-35s in response to a Russian aircraft
The operation is part of Nato's Air Policing mission to protect the Baltic regions
Nato Air Command reported that yesterday two Italian F-35 aircraft scrambled from Ämari, Estonia, to intercept a Russian aircraft. The two aircraft, belonging to the 32nd and 6th Wings, were deployed... more
AirlinesAtlas Air and Etihad Cargo announce strategic partnership for goods transport
Atlas's new B-777 Freighter will support the expansion of EC's cargo routes
Atlas Air (AA), active globally in air logistics services, and Etihad Cargo (EC), the division of Etihad Airways, have signed a new long-term partnership. The agreement announced today provides that Atlas... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport in Italy. The strikes fixed for next week
There are 11 protests scheduled for Saturday, September 6
The MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) has published the schedule of protests in the air transport sector.The protests in detail:06/09/2025 UGL-TA, staff of the company Aviation Services... more
AirlinesTrump's anti-immigration policy revives charter airlines
GlobalX driven by contracts with Ice, while the federal agency increases spending on air transfers
The policy to counter irregular immigration promoted by the Trump administration is generating a lucrative business for private carriers. An analysis by the Financial Times reveals that the federal agency... more
AirlinesAgreement between Riyadh Air and Red Sea Global to promote Saudi tourism
Signed today, it expands the visibility and recognition of both the air carrier and the luxury resorts in the Red Sea
Riyadh Air, the new strategic national carrier of Saudi Arabia, and Red Sea Global (RSG), developer of luxury tourism destinations, signed a strategic partnership today to promote tourism in the Kingdom.... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Delta Air Lines resumes flights to Tel Aviv
The US carrier resumes routes between "JFK" of New York and the airport "Ben Gurion" from September 1st
Delta Air Lines will resume its air connections with Israel starting next September 1st, operating seven weekly flights that will link Tel Aviv's "Ben Gurion" Airport with New York "JFK". The decision... more
AirportsRiyadh: the tender for the "King Salman" Airport is nearing its deadline
Deadline for bids set for 31 August for the development of the terminals of the new airport / VIDEO
The King Salman International Airport Development Company (Ksia Dc) has set August 31 as the deadline for the submission of final bids for the first phase of development of the "King Salman" international... more
AirlinesEl Al, profits collapse by 55% in 2Q: cause, the conflict with Iran
The near-total closure of Israeli airspace cost the airline $ 100 million
It's confirmed: Chief Executive Officer Dina Ben Tal Ganancia will step down at the end of the year more
AirlinesEthiopian MRO successfully completes the Prsv1 capability for the Leap-1B engine
Exclusive engine of the B-737 MAX aircraft
Ethiopian MRO Services, the largest MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) service provider in Africa, has announced that it has successfully completed the Leap-1B Performance Restoration Shop Visit (Prsv1)... more
IndustryBoeing, the dispute with the unions intensifies: negotiations suspended until Labor Day
The stalemate between the giant and 3200 defense employees enters a new phase after an inconclusive meeting
The company invites workers to assess the benefits of the rejected offer, while the unions call for a fight for justice and obtain the support of a group of parliamentarians more
Civil aviationSukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft: safety alert
Manufacturing defects in 14 units produced in 2016? Yakovlev orders urgent inspections
Russian civil aviation is on alert after potential structural defects were identified in 14 Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) airliners manufactured in 2016. The news, reported exclusively by the Russian daily... more
CuriositiesEverest cleared of waste with the help by drone aircraft
Pilot project on the world's highest mountain, and next month it's Mount Manaslu
Specialized drone aircraft have transported tonnes of waste and vital equipment, ensuring greater efficiency and safety for mountaineers and guides more
AerospaceTariffs. USA-South Korea: new "historic" trade agreement signed
The air transport, space and automotive industries among the key sectors involved
Trump celebrates the "largest deal ever signed" that provides for 15% tariffs on South Korean goods in exchange for massive investments and full opening to the USA market more
AccidentsRobinson R-44 Clipper II helicopter crashes on the Isle of Wight
It was an instructional flight with four people on board: three lost their lives
A Robinson R-44 Clipper II helicopter, registration G-OCLV, owned by Adventure 001 and operated by Northumbria Helicopters, crashed yesterday morning, around 9:25 am local time, on the Isle of Wight,... more
Civil aviationVenice Film Festival, security plan ready: enhanced surveillance at the Lido
The prefect defines the security plan, with special measures for the airspace and maritime domain to safeguard the event
The lagoon city is preparing to experience the sparkling atmosphere of its most celebrated festival. The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival, scheduled from August 27 to September 6,... more
AirportsRussia: airport operations fully restored
Activities suspended on Saturday due to a Ukrainian drone attack
Operations at Russian airports, which suspended operations on August 23 due to airspace security concerns related to Ukrainian attacks, have fully resumed. According to the ministry of Defense, 32 drones... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine war: Trump’s gamble and the arduous path toward the decisive summit
Moscow and Kyiv open to dialogue, but positions remain far apart. Awaiting the three-way summit...
From the Anchorage Summit, which opened an unexpected channel, to the Washington meeting with European leaders, global diplomacy is coming back to life. The world is watching to see whether peace is truly possible. more
HelicoptersPilot struck by heart attack in flight: brings helicopter and passengers to ground and then dies
At the controls of an R-44, an emergency landing was carried out on the Krasheninnikov volcano in Kamchatka
A tragic incident occurred today in the Kamchatka region, in the Russian Far East, where the pilot of a Robinson R-44 Raven II helicopter died shortly after landing on Mount Krasheninnikov. The aircraft... more
AirlinesSyria, a large-scale investment of 4 billion dollars for Damascus airport
The agreement includes a financing of 250 million for 10 Airbus A-320 aircraft destined for Syrian Airlines
An international consortium led by Qatar's UCC Holding has secured the redevelopment and expansion of the airport, a project aimed at revitalizing the economy and global connectivity. 90,000 jobs are expected to be created more
AerospaceReturn to Earth for Crew-10: NASA live coverage scheduled for undocking and splashdown
Historic milestone for the Commercial Crew program: splashdown will take place off the coast of California
NASA (the American space agency) and SpaceX are preparing to broadcast live the return to Earth of the Crew-10 mission, which will mark the first splashdown of a Commercial Crew program crew off the coast... more
DefenseThe Pentagon gives the green light to the modernization of Australian electronic warfare aircraft
A €404 million package to upgrade the MC-55A Peregrine fleet that Australia is about to receive
The delivery of the first unit, scheduled by 2025, has been postponed due to complexities in aircraft modification and certification more
DefenseA €125 Million Anti-Drone Laser: EOS secures a major contract from a NATO Country
A 100-kilowatt system is capable of neutralizing up to 20 drone aircraft per minute
The Australian company anticipates further orders and aims to become the leader in Europe in remote weapon stations more
AirlinesSafety: ANA adopts artificial intelligence to predict turbulence
First carrier to implement advanced technology with a prediction accuracy of 86%
The Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced today, August 7, 2025, that it has become the first global airline to adopt an innovative turbulence forecasting service based on artificial intelligence.... more
AccidentsGhana, military helicopter crashes: 8 dead, including two ministers
The Harbin Z-9 of the Air Force was heading to an event against illegal mining /VIDEO
Among the victims are the holders of the ministries of Defense (Edward Omane Boamah) and Environment (Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed). President Mahama declares three days of national mourning more
Civil aviationCommerce: USA accelerates regulations on deliveries with drone aircraft
FAA proposes BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) and Secretary Duffy reveals the details/VIDEO + ATTACHMENT
The US Department of Transportation, with the FAA’s new proposal, aims to standardize BVLOS operations to unlock the commercial potential of the sector and affirm national technological leadership, overcoming the current system of individual waivers more
AerospaceExpected at the end of the year NSE 2025, the fair on the space economy of the future
The seventh edition of the event will take place from December 10 to 12 at the Fiera di Roma
Nse New Space Economy 2025 returns, to be held from December 10 to 12 at the Fiera di Roma. Now in its seventh edition, it is the reference event in the space sector for public bodies and institutions,... more
AirlinesLufthansa withdraws from the race for Air Europa; Turkish Airlines the sole remaining contender
The decision comes after the withdrawals of Air France-Klm and the rejection of the IAG offer
The pool of investors for Air Europa narrows further. Lufthansa has officially announced that it does not intend to continue negotiations for the acquisition of an equity stake in the Spanish carrier.... more
DefenseUAS. Destinus acquires Daedalean to enhance its flight systems with AI
$225 Million Operation. The agreement aims to accelerate the development of autonomous aircraft for civilian and defense markets
Destinus Group BV, headquartered in The Netherlands, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Daedalean, a Zurich-based start-up specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for aviation. The deal,... more
AirlinesNetwork expansion: Wizz Air looks East
Three new strategic connections will link northern and southern Italy with Bulgaria and Romania
Wizz Air today announces a significant expansion of its network in Italy with the launch of three new international routes connecting the north and south of the country with Eastern Europe. Specifically:... more
AirlinesCebu Pacific entrusts Lufthansa Technik with the supply of components for its aircraft
The agreement concerns the management of spare parts and consumable materials for the entire fleet of 100 planes
Cebu Pacific, one of the leading airlines in the Philippines, has signed a new agreement with Lufthansa Technik for the management of the supply of consumables and spare parts (Consumables & Expendables,... more
Civil aviationItalian Farnesina: first technical meeting of tariffs Task Force
With Italian companies and businesses
It remains operational for specific queries and reserves the right to convene further meetings regularly or in response to significant developments more
AirportsLondon Heathrow Airport mayor threatens legal action over expansion
Airport operator Hal has proposed a new £49bn plan that includes the construction of a third runway
IATA also had its say, emphasizing the critical issues of the expansion plan and the trust that should be placed in Hal's management of the airport more
AirportsIata: London Heathrow Airport expansion could bring economic benefits
But "it must not happen at any cost and taking for granted that the current operator is the best"
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has released the following statement regarding proposals for the future development of London-Heathrow Airport by Heathrow Airport Limited (Hal) and the... more
IndustryBoeing seeks agreement to avoid strike: new offer to 3,200 defense workers
The vote on the latest proposal will take place on August 3rd at the facility where fighter aircraft are produced
A few days ahead of an imminent strike, Boeing has presented a new contract proposal to the 3,200 workers producing fighter aircraft for the US military at the St. Louis plant. The offer, which represents... more
AirportsSicily takes off: Municipal surcharge removed, minor airports rejoice
Definitive approval from the Senate for the exemption of the boarding rights tax
A breath of fresh air for Trapani, Comiso, and the minor islands, which aim to revive tourism and the island’s accessibility more
Finance and economyTrump: executive order on tariffs signed last night just before deadline
The tariffs will take effect on August 7. The 15% tax for the EU has been confirmed
Before midnight in the United States (around 1 a.m. in Italy), president Donald Trump signed the executive order imposing tariffs on partner countries, thus meeting the August 1st deadline. He then announced... more
Finance and economyTrump: 50% tariffs on copper and Brazilian products
However, copper input materials are excluded. Tariffs are 25% for India and 15% for South Korea.
Yesterday, President Donald Trump signed a measure imposing, starting August 1st, a universal 50% tariff on imports of semi-finished copper products (copper tubes, wire, rods, sheets, and pipes) and copper-intensive... more
AirportsDelta Air Lines plane makes safe landing due to severe turbulence
Of the 275 passengers and 13 crew members, 25 people were injured and taken to hospital
Last night, Delta Air Lines flight DL56 encountered severe turbulence and was forced to make a safe landing at Minneapolis-Saint Paul international airport around 7:45 PM local time. The aircraft, an Airbus... more
AirportsTsunami warning: flights to Hawaii canceled or delayed
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are the most affected air carrier
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded occurred overnight, measuring 8.8 in magnitude, with a depth of 20.7 kilometers and its epicenter on the Kamchatka Peninsula, in Russia's Far East, approximately... more
AirportsSAC: all incoming and outgoing flights to and from Catania suspended
Cause of fire erupted near the airport
Sac, the management company of Catania Airport, announces that, due to a fire that broke out in the immediate vicinity of the airport, all flight operations have been temporarily suspended, with the consequent... more
AirlinesDiscover Airlines (Lufthansa) activates air connection from Salento to Germany
Starting next June, the biweekly Brindisi-Frankfurt route will take off
Aeroporti di Puglia announces that Discover Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, will operate a twice-weekly connection between Brindisi and Frankfurt starting from June 2026. This is a seasonal route... more
Finance and economyEU-USA tariffs: Tajani convenes business representatives
Task force established at the Italian Foreign Ministry
The meeting was attended by representatives of the Italian economic system – Italian Trade Agency (ITA), SACE, SIMEST, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), the Permanent Representation of Italy to the EU in Brussels, the Italian Embassy in Washington, and various business associations, including Confindustria, Coldiretti, CONFAPI, Confagricoltura, CNA, Confimi Italia, Federacciai, Farmindustria, Confesercenti, Confartigianato, Confcooperative, Confcommercio, Federlegno, and Federvini more
Civil aviation15% tariffs (2): exempt aircraft and their components, some chemical and agricultural products
However, the taxes affect most sectors, including automotive and semiconductors
According to European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen's statement on the agreement reached with US President Donald Trump (see AVIONEWS), duties are "stabilized at a 15% tariff rate on the vast... more