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AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: the match played in Europe
Rome can exploit its negotiating power by appointing EIB president
Four important political matches are being played in Europe. Rome is studying a move that would block the agreement between the German aviation group Lufthansa and the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance... more
DefenseFincantieri audit: industry looks at cyber ships
Folgiero: "Candidates to lead the Italian underwater pole, let's revitalize the agreement with Leonardo"
Technological base, strategic autonomy, Italian Underwater Center. These are the key points discussed today by the CEO of the Fincantieri Group, Pierroberto Folgiero, in the hearing at the Italian Defense... more
Civil aviationRolls-Royce is focusing on aviation
The aim is to achieve 15-17% turnover from this sector
The British Rolls-Royce Group will strengthen its civil aerospace sector. It was announced by management during the presentation of the new business plan and the 2023 annual financial estimates: operating... more
Finance and economyIran purchases Russian military aircraft
Warplanes, trainers and combat helicopters
The Government of Iran has recently signed several agreements to purchase Russian-made military fighter planes and helicopters. It was reported by the Iranian news agency "Tasnim". This is an agreement... more
AccidentsUkraine: developments on the EC-225 helicopter crash
Five State officials and the pilot violated safety regulations
There are developments about the plane crash that occurred on January 18, 2023 in Brovary, a suburb of Kiev. It was a "blatant violation" of safety rules that caused the Ukraine Air Force's EC-225 "Super... more
AirlinesSingapore Airport bets on AI
Testing of new security gates based on machine learning has begun
Singapore Changi Airport is testing a new technological system, based on artificial intelligence, which could potentially halve the waiting time of passengers at security checks. The experimentation was... more
AirlinesAir Astana will be listed in London
Announcement by the Kazakh President
Kazakhstan's national carrier, Air Astana, will soon be listed on the London Stock Exchange. The 51% of the company's capital is held by a sovereign fund owned by the Central Asian government, while the... more
AccidentsFlight MH370 plane crash: relatives in court
More than seven years later, first legal request examined by a Chinese court today
More than seven years after the filing of the first legal request, today a Chinese court begins to examine the requests for compensation from the families of passengers who were victims of flight MH370,... more
Civil aviationNorth Korea continues satellite program
A launch postponed, but Pyongyang goes straight to space spy systems
North Korea has reiterated in the last few hours that it will continue to pursue its satellite program, which in particular involves the placing of technological spy and reconnaissance systems into orbit.... more
DefenseUAE look to European helicopters
Abu Dhabi would like to reduce the contract amount, and also sees South Korean aircraft
The United Arab Emirates wants to review the purchase contract for the H-225M "Caracal" military helicopters. At the moment there is no meeting point between the Abu Dhabi government and the European manufacturer,... more
DefenseSigen, Thales-Elettronica consortium, aboard the "Horizon" frigates
For the modernization of the Electronic Warfare system
Following the signing of the contract between OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'Armement/ Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) and Naviris (a Fincantieri and Naval Group j... more
AirlinesVirgin Australia orders 14 planes
These will be added to the current 85 aircraft that are part of the fleet
Virgin Australia announced the expansion of its fleet with six new Boeing MAX-8 aircraft today. The initiative aims to satisfy the increase in travel demand from passengers. This brings the total number... more
Civil aviation"European Rotors" 2023 is underway
It will be held in the Spanish capital from 27 to 30 November
The "European Rotors" 2023 helicopter show is starting soon in Spain. The event will be held from 27 to 30 November 2023 in the Spanish capital Madrid. The main aircraft manufacturing companies, component... more
AirlinesRome-Fiumicino Airport: strike does not cause chaos
Thanks to preventive flight cancellations and the information given to passengers
The 24-hour Italian national strike of the staff of handling companies and ground workers of air carriers has not caused any disruption at the moment at the "Leonardo da Vinci" airport of Rome-Fiumicino.... more
AirlinesAerolíneas Argentinas towards privatization
Pilots and air transport unions protest, national mobilization announced
Argentine air transport unions have said they will oppose plans to privatize national carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas. An initiative strongly supported by the new President of the Republic Javier Milei,... more
AirlinesItaly: air strike today November 24th
A 24 hour mobilization confirmed in the airport sector
Today is a 24-hour national strike in the air transport sector. Arms folded from 00:01 to 11:59pm for employees of companies that offer airport handling services; for ground staff of air carriers; for... more
AirlinesUSA: American flight attendants on strike
They plan to mobilize close to the Christmas and New Year holidays
Flight attendants of American Airlines are planning a strike ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays. This is a move with which the sector union wants to stimulate progress in negotiations with the... more
AirlinesUSA: disruption expected over the weekend
In view of the numerous return flights after Thanksgiving
The numerous trips booked for Thanksgiving Day (November 23) are causing various disruptions in the air transport sector. This involves not only large airport hubs, but also smaller airports. Such as the... more
AerospaceNorth Korea puts satellite into orbit
South Korean intelligence points an accusing finger at Moscow for support given
North Korea has received help from Russia to put Pyongyang's first military reconnaissance satellite into orbit. The support was promised by President Vladimir Putin during Kim Jong Un's trip to Russia... more
AirlinesTürkiye deals on Eurofighter aircraft
Alternative to impasse with USA for F-16 sale
The Turkish government has announced that it has started discussing the possible purchase of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft with European states. This is a move that comes after the impasse in negotiations... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: EU operation notification soon
Meloni: after "Problem that Brussels is asking to resolve, we hope for an immediate response"
The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the Lufthansa aviation Group are ready to send to Brussels the official notification of the privatization offer of the national carrier ITA Airways,... more
Civil aviationIsrael: towards a truce with Hamas
Talks mediated by the US and Qatar continue
The truce on the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis in the Gaza Strip is postponed. The Hamas militia group, which controls those territories, have not yet ratified the ceasefire agreement. The... more
AirportsDLR and Hamburg Airport present joint hydrogen roadmap
H2 potential for medium-sized airports
On the way to climate-friendly flight – today, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Hamburg Airport presented a roadmap that sets out the steps required to develop a hydrogen infrastructure at medium-sized a... more
AirlinesUSA: applause for pilots' mental health initiative of FAA
It involves a change in mentality that takes time and will not be immediate
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a change to monitor the mental health of American airline pilots. The professionals themselves feel they need treatment for depression and are... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Denmark trains Kiev pilots
Training program for F-16 fighter commands begins
The Danish Air Force has announced that training courses for Ukrainian pilots to command Lockheed Martin F-16 "Fighting Falcon" military aircraft have begun. Among other things, the Northern European government... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines bets on hydrogen
Air carrier objective to decarbonize travel
The Japanese carrier Japan Airlines will focus on hydrogen. The long-term objective is to decarbonise its scheduled air transport activities by 2050. To achieve this goal, the company has signed various... more
AirportsUSA: multiple delays at airports
Important test ahead of the end of year holidays; ranking of worst airports
In the United States, Thanksgiving celebrations are approaching (November 23) and the airports are seeing the first delayed and cancelled flight connections. A phenomenon linked to multiple factors: staff... more
AirlinesUSA: dozens of flights cancelled
The hell week for Thanksgiving begins
The expected hell week for air transport in the United States has got off to a great start. In the main American airports today there are few cancelled flights. It could have been worse, considering that... more
CargoUAE will produce its own helicopters
Decision after dissolution of partnership with Russia
The Strategic Development Fund (SDF) of the United Arab Emirates will independently develop the future VRT-500 and VRT-300 aircraft. This is a decision following the freezing of diplomatic and commercial... more
AerospaceChallenge between two Koreas over spy satellites
By the end of the month, Seoul and Pyongyang will put military systems into orbit
South and North Korea announced, a few hours apart, the imminent launch of domestically produced spy satellites. Seoul and Pyongyang's goal is to put their first space systems into orbit by the end of... more
AirlinesItaly: air strike on November 24th
A 24-hour mobilization throughout the sector: handling, airlines, airports and satellite activities
A 24-hour Italian strike in the air transport sector proclaimed for Friday 24 November 2023. The mobilization was called by the unions Federazione lavoratori aeroportuali italiani (FLAI), Unione sindacale... more
Finance and economyUkrainian war: Kiev dismisses intelligence leaders
Alleged corruption at the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection
The Council of Ministers of the Ukrainian government has fired the top leaders of the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCP). Specifically, the government led by Volodymyr... more
Latest newsIsrael: near agreement with Hamas
Entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza and exchange of hostages
Possible agreement between Palestinians and Israelis: good news after 46 days of war. According to sources from the Hamas militias, which control the Gaza Strip, the toll from the conflict is over 13,300... more
AirlinesUSA (2): aircraft transport loses quality
One million flights delayed, one in four, 22.33% from January to August
The US air transport efficiency crisis has reached its peak today. The phenomenon has actually been going on for some years, but never before has there been such a high number of canceled and postponed... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: 3000 drones arrive
Overall, Kiev will have 10,000 remotely piloted kamikaze aircraft
The first 3,000 FPV (First Person View) military kamikaze drones arrived in Ukraine today. These are video-guided remotely piloted aircraft, which were delivered to the Kiev army. This was made possible... more
AirlinesUnited States: week of fire begins
Millions of passengers travelling for Thanksgiving
Hot week for flights in the United States. In fact, today begins a period in which a few million travelers will take a flight to visit friends, relatives and family to celebrate Thanksgiving together (November... more
Civil aviationJosé Gustavo new VP of Sales for Embraer D&S in Europe and Africa
With more than 20 years of experience
Embraer Defense & Security today appointed José Gustavo as the new Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Europe and Africa. He will be based in Lisbon, Portugal, under the leadership of... more
Civil aviationAircraft and traffic: FAA accelerates selection of ATCs
Fewer qualifications and training for new hires, the focus is on beginners and experience
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been trying for months to solve the problem of the shortage of air traffic controllers. However, initiatives adopted by the authority have made some experts... more
People"Airports Innovate" event kicks off in Muscat
A three day conference aims to transform the future of air travel
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, ACI EUROPE, and ACI World today kick off "Airports Innovate", a global aviation event centred around innovation. Themed “Dynamic Think Tank – Reveal the Future”, this bra... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: notification to Brussels postponed
The dossier was supposed to be sent to the European antitrust authority by November
The sending of documents relating to the privatization procedure of the national carrier ITA Airways has been postponed to early December, with the offer to purchase 41% of the capital by the German aviation... more
Civil aviationFirst successes for Saudi maritime drones
The main export program involves their use on ships
The UAE company Abu Dhabi Ship Building (Edge Group) has introduced several HT-100 multi-role drone helicopters into its fleet. The purchase of these unmanned aircraft is part of one of the company's main... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Russia deploys A-50 aircraft
Intelligence aircraft to communicate military targets to missile systems
According to the intelligence department of the British Ministry of Defense, the Russian Air Force has used the Beriev A-50 "Mainstay D" surveillance plane for the first time. Its use would be linked to... more
AerospaceSecond Starship space rocket test begins
Launch postponed until tomorrow from the base in Texas
Starship's second flight test postponed until tomorrow. The shuttle, the largest in the world ever built to date, will take off from the SpaceX base in Boca Chica, South Texas on November 18 at 2:00 pm... more
Airlines"Dubai Airshow": last day of events
On display are many commercial aircraft, space launch rockets and military aircraft - VIDEO
Fifth and last day of shows at the international exhibition "Dubai Airshow 2023" (13-17 November). Stimulating and eventful days for aviation and military aeronautics enthusiasts, with dozens of performances... more
AirlinesJoint statement of ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group trade unions
"We call on the European Commission to support the merger timely and positively"
"As representatives of all employees at ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group we fully support the planned industrial partnership and stake investment entry of ITA Airways by Lufthansa Group.We call on the European... more
Civil aviationEDGE's Etimad and ELT Group set roadmap for electronic warfare systems logistics hub
For ELT the localization in UAE of logistic activities is not limited to a pure efficiency increase of the services
Etimad Holding and ELT Group signed yesterday an implementation plan to establish a UAE-based integrated logistics support (ILS) hub for Electronic Warfare (EW) systems in the UAE, which will serve as... more
AirportsTensions in the Balkans over the name of the airport
Croats and Serbs are at each other's throats over dedicate an airport to Ruder Boskovic
There is tension between Croats and Serbs over the new name of Dubrovnik airport, recently dedicated to "Ruder Boskovic", an 18th century intellectual, astronomer, mathematician and polymath, one of the... more
DefenseRussia tests on "Avangard"
Intercontinental ballistic missile with nuclear capability
The Russian armed forces have announced that they have loaded a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile "Avangard" on board a hypersonic rocket. It was reported today by the Moscow Defense Ministry,... more
Aerospace"Dubai Airshow": fourth day of events
On display are planes, aerospace systems and many air taxis, of all shapes and sizes - VIDEO
We have reached the fourth day of the international exhibition "Dubai Airshow 2023" (13-17 November). They were intense days for aviation and military aeronautics enthusiasts, with dozens of performances... more
Civil aviation"Dubai Airshow": international premiere for Ka-32 helicopter
Russia presents firefighting aircraft for the first time abroad
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... more