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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
DefenseFrom cars to UAVs: is Renault moving towards military drone production in Ukraine?
Probable unprecedented partnership between the French giant and Paris to develop remotely piloted aircraft
Paris and Kyiv are preparing for an unprecedented collaboration in the defense sector, while the French automotive manufacturer Renault is preparing to enter the military drone production segment directly... more
AerospaceNATO. Rutte: what are the priorities on the agenda for the upcoming summit in The Hague
First and foremost, a 400% enhancement of air and missile defense to counter new global threats
NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, will deliver an urgent message today during an event organized by the think tank Chatham House, outlining the priorities ahead of the Atlantic Alliance summit scheduled... 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
AerospaceTokyo. Lunar dream shattered for Ispace: the Resilience lander crashes on the Moon
Japanese start-up fails second attempt at Moon landing; communications with the vehicle interrupted
The lunar dream of the Japanese startup ispace clashes once again with reality: the Resilience lander, part of the 2 SMBC x Hakuto-R Venture Moon mission, has presumably experienced a "hard landing" on... more
IndustryDassault-Tata: manufacture Rafale aircraft fuselage for India
Dedicated facility to be set up in Hyderabad
Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have signed four Production Transfer Agreements to manufacture the Rafale fighter aircraft fuselage in India, marking a significant step forward in strengthening... more
AerospaceThe meteorological and climate satellite MetOp-SG travels towards the Kourou launch pad
Built by Airbus for Eumetsat, it is expected to be launched in August 2025 on an Ariane 6 rocket
Ready for launch: the first of the MetOp-SG meteorological and climate satellites built by Airbus left the clean rooms in Toulouse a few days ago and is now en route to the spaceport of Kourou, French... 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
IndustryAirbus: equip German Air Force A-400M planes with infrared protection systems
The company will also provide training, service bulletins and tools
Airbus has been awarded a contract from the German procurement agency Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) to equip 23 Luftwaffe A-400Ms with DIRCM protection s... 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
HelicoptersAvincis strengthens Swedish HEMS fleet with two H-145 helicopters
The delivery follows that one of other units in August 2024
Avincis has received today two five-blade H-145 helicopters from Airbus, at the production facility in Donauwörth, Germany. The aircraft are destined for Stockholm, where they will strengthen Avincis'... 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
DefenseBAE Systems awarded $30 million from US Navy
For Identification Friend or Foe AN/APX-123A(V) Common Transponder
The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems $30 million to refresh the AN/APX-123A(V) Common Transponder (CXP), which provides time-critical insights that help prevent friendly fire incidents. The refreshed CXP... 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
IndustryThai Air Force confirms selection of Gripen E/F aircraft
The Country operates the airplane since 2011 - DATA SHEET
The Royal Thai Air Force has today confirmed its selection of the Saab Gripen E/F as its new future multi-role fighter. Saab and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) will now follow the next... 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
Fair and showsAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Italian Republic Day to everyone
The agency reopens as usual next Tuesday, June 3
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporters, and social media fans that it will be closed on Monday, June 2nd, on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the Italian Republic Day.The agency will resume... 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
DefenseSpain receives two NH-90 MSPT tactical transport helicopters
The first units of seven navalized ones, acquired as part of the 2nd batch of the Spanish NH-90 program
Airbus Helicopters has officially delivered the first two NH-90 tactical transport helicopters (MSPT, Multi-Role Support Transport) to the Spanish Navy, coming from its facility in Albacete, Spain. These... 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
AirlinesVenice-Larnaca (Cyprus) is the new air connection of Cyprus Airways
Direct seasonal flights operational from today until next October 24
Cyprus Airways announces a new seasonal air connection between Venice "Marco Polo" and Larnaca, on the island of Cyprus, operating from today until October 24, 2025. With departures every Monday and Friday,... more
AirlinesAeroporti di Puglia: Volotea Bari-Bordeaux connection
Departure tomorrow Saturday, May 31, twice a week
Volotea officially inaugurates tomorrow, Saturday, May 31, its new international air connection between Bari and Bordeaux. The route marks an important step forward in connectivity between Southern Italy... more
AirportsItalian Assaeroporti: traffic data for April and the first four months of 2025
The total data across the 41 national airports in terms of passengers, movements, and cargo
Italian Assaeroporti reports traffic data for April and the first four months of the year for passengers, movements, and freight in tons. April 2025Monthly data (compared to 2024)PassengersMovementsCargo... more
AirlinesCondor adds Milan to its rWinter schedule
And it becomes a year-round destination
Condor Airlines, Germany’s leisure carrier, will continue its service to Italy during the Winter and will add Milan to its Wnter 2025/26 operations. Following the successful launch of new European destinations i... more
AirportsRomania: green light for a major investment to modernize four key airports
Almost €100 million to prevent delays in works and strengthen national and European air connectivity
The Romanian Government announced yesterday a significant allocation of funds aimed at the infrastructural enhancement of four strategic airports in the country. With an approved amount of 484.1 million... more
Civil aviationAircraft and trasport. IATA: passenger growth accelerates last month
Regional breakdown: international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: • Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), w... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: South Korea intensifies security checks
Hefty fines for Korean Air, Jeju Air, and T'way Air due to maintenance deficiencies. Sanctions totaling 2.6 million USD
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of South Korea has imposed substantial financial penalties on three major companies -Korean Air, Jeju Air, and T'way Air- for serious violations of maintenance... more