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AirlinesWizz Air orders a further 75 A-321neo Family aircraft
The carrier has over 180 airplanes in operation in its fleet
Wizz Air has signed a firm contract for an additional 75 A-321neo Family aircraft, taking its total order for the largest member of the Airbus single aisle to 434, and for carrier’s A-320 Family overall t... more
AerospaceJoint-venture announced to build and operate Starlab
To serve as a commercial successor for the ISS
Voyager Space (Voyager), a global reference in space exploration, and Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus), an aeronautics and space company in Europe, announced yesterday an agreement paving the way for... more
AirportsAirport security focuses on biometrics
From facial recognition to fingerprint and iris scanning
Biometrics is today the new face of airport security. It is a technology that allows the recognition of a passenger's identity starting from certain parameters such as the size of the skull, the shape... more
AirportsBrazil bets on cargo technology
Thanks to new systems, the duration of customs clearance drops to 24 hours
The government of Brazil introduced a new electronic cargo control system at airports in Brazil. This will drastically reduce customs clearance times, with a consequent increase in revenue for import rights.... more
AirlinesRome airports: welcoming departure of "WYD" pilgrims
Set up at T1 travelled in the check-in areas and in the transit zone
The management company Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) has set up welcome and information paths for pilgrims both in the check-in area and in the transit area at Terminal 1. In detail, a totem has been installed... more
AirlinesITA Airways towards corporate restructuring
A restricted meeting between the trade unions and the company is scheduled for 2 August
Short. A restricted meeting should be held tomorrow, Wednesday 2 August, to discuss the corporate restructuring of the national air carrier ITA Airways. The most representative trade unions will sit... more
AirportsAci Europe: passenger traffic on a steady rebound in the 1H2023
Freight and aircraft movements -ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE released yesterday its air traffic report covering the month of June, as well as Quarter 2 (Q2) and the first half (H1) of 2023. International demand brings passenger... more
AirlinesLufthansa evaluates legal action against environmentalists
Activist group Last Generation had blocked some airports in Germany
The German aviation group Lufthansa is considering launching a legal action against the climate activists of the group Last Generation. The aim is to claim damages for canceled and delayed flight connections... more
AirlinesITA Airways (2): reasons for the Alitalia ruling
Reintegration of 77 workers risks creating problems on Lufthansa-ITA deal
The European Commission had recognized the discontinuity between the former national airline Alitalia and the new air carrier ITA Airways. But the judge of the Rome Labor Court, Claudio Cottatellucci,... more
AirlinesITA Airways: the Alitalia discontinuity issue
Meanwhile, privatization continues with the German group Lufthansa
The reasons for the sentence with which the Rome Labor judge last month ordered the reinstatement of 77 layoff workers of the former Alitalia company in the current flag carrier ITA Airways were published... more
AirlinesPope Francis flies to Lisbon with ITA Airways' airplane
A-320 will depart from Rome-Fiumicino next Wednesday in the morning
On World Youth Day, the Holy Father will depart on August 2nd at 07:50 am from Rome-Fiumicino to Figo Maduro air base in Lisbon, traveling with ITA Airways.ITA Airways has chosen the A-320neo with a new... more
AirlinesIndia: investigation into Indigo airline
Fined after 4 tailstrikes recorded in the first six months of 2023
India's civil aviation ministry said on Thursday air carrier IndiGo Airlines was fined 36,475 dollars. This follows an investigation conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) after... more
AirlinesUK: protests by passengers with disabilities
Some airlines have extra costs for this category of travellers
Major British airlines are charging extra for some disabled travelers who book domestic and international flights. This is a practice that is not in line with the directives of the Civil Aviation Authority... more
AirlinesParis airports: Olympics are pressing
They will be the main gateways for the Games which will start on 26 July 2024
Paris airport managers are under enormous pressure ahead of the Olympics to be held in the French capital in 2024. The international airport "Charles de Gaulle" and the smaller Orly will be the two crucial... more
AirlinesRussia-Ukraine: Meloni-Biden bilateral
Premier: "Supporting Kiev against Moscow was the only way to favor the peace process"
The Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, met the President of the United States, Joe Biden, on the occasion of her official trip to America (from 27 to 28 July). In her conversation at the White House,... more
AirlinesLufthansa strengthens operations in the Balkans
Increases in double figures on all air connections in the region
The German aviation group Lufthansa has communicated the flight schedule for the Winter season (from 29 October 2023 to 30 March 2024) which provides for the maintenance of air connections from the German... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus: half-year 2023 results
316 commercial aircraft delivered in H1
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the Half-Year (H1) ended 30 June 2023.The highlights are: 316 commercial aircraft delivered in H1 2023Revenues € 27.7 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 2.6 billi... more
AerospaceSpanish airports: Aena doubles profits
Passenger traffic performance marks +5% on 2019
The Spanish management company Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea (Aena), owner of most of the public Iberian airports, communicated the economic data for the first half-year: net profit more th... more
AirlinesRussia-Africa summit: on talk about aviation
Moscow is ready to develop flights with those countries
The Russia-Africa summit kicks off today in St. Petersburg. Delegations from 49 African countries and 17 heads of State are expected, welcomed by President Vladimir Putin. Among the priorities on the agenda... more
Civil aviationGerman Police upgrade helicopter fleet
Aircraft with new intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems
In recent weeks, the H-135 helicopters of the German Police have undergone a review procedure for the surveillance equipment on board. This led to an update of part of the avionics: in detail, two new... more
AirlinesBrussels supports fire campaign
Over 490 firefighters and nine aircraft deployed in Greece and Tunisia
The European Commission announced today that it will step up the firefighting campaign and provide much-needed support to affected communities. Translated into numbers, this means over 490 firefighters... more
Civil aviationItalian Enav: contract signed with Taiwan Air navigation and weather services
The five year contract has a total value of 5 million euro
ENAV SpA -through its subsidiary IDS AirNav- a reference company in the provision of aeronautical information management systems - has signed a contract with the air navigation service provider of Taiwan,... more
Civil aviationThe Government of Canada orders four new A-330 MRTT airplanes
Additionally, five A-330s to be converted; first delivery scheduled in 2027 - DATA SHEET
The Government of Canada has awarded Airbus Defence and Space with a contract for four newly-built A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT) and for the conversion of five used A-330/200s in a... more
AirlinesGatwick Airport: thousands of passengers stranded
At least 70 flights have been cancelled and numerous others delayed
Thousands of passengers flying to and from London-Gatwick Airport were stranded yesterday afternoon after at least 70 flights were cancelled. The inconvenience was caused by the lack of personnel in the... more
Civil aviationCanaries: firefighting aircraft in action
Hundreds of men, planes and ground vehicles from the fire brigade were involved
A huge fire that broke out on the island of Gran Canaria is spreading more and more dangerously. In action men, aircraft and vehicles on the ground of the fire brigade. However, the situation remains critical.... more
AirlinesITA Airways-Lufthansa: Brussels ok expected in October
Evaluation will be carried out by the European Competition Commission
Expected in October the go-ahead from the European antitrust for the wedding between the national air carrier ITA Airways and the Lufthansa aviation group. Brussels will evaluate the documentation relating... more
AirlinesGatwick Airport: wave of Summer strikes
Mobilization for eight days between the months of July and August
The British trade union Unite recently declared that 950 members of the ground operating staff of London-Gatwick airport go on strike for eight days between the months of July and August. The mobilization... more
AirlinesHeathrow Airport: extra fuel required
Management company asks airlines to carry more kerosene
The management company of London-Heathrow airport has asked airlines operating at the stopover to carry as much fuel as possible in their tanks. This announcement is related to kerosene supply problems... more
Civil aviationFires in Greece: Egypt sends helicopters
Cairo prepares to submit three Chinooks against fires in the woods
The government of Egypt announced in the past few hours that it will send three CH-47 Chinook military helicopters to Greece to help the country fight the forest fires that are ravaging the peninsula and... more
AirlinesUSA vote on retired airline pilots at age 67
House approves legislation that raises retirement age
The US House of Congress has passed legislation that would again authorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to raise the retirement age for pilots from 65 to 67. This is an initiative that aims... more
AirlinesUSA: boom in revenues for air carriers
Peak demand for summer travel boosts airline coffers
The peak in passenger demand for air travel in the Summer 2023 season is boosting airlines' earnings. The volume of tickets sold globally is slightly below the performance of 2019, but in many cases airports... more
AirlinesITA Airways (3): Lazzerini's proxies sorted
To hire them are Andrea Benassi and Francesco Presicce; their biographies
The Italian national air carrier ITA Airways, 100% controlled by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has a new board of directors made up of three members. The board of statutory auditors, however,... more
AirlinesITA Airways (2): new BoD, who they are
The biographies of the president Turicchi and of the board members Valeria Vaccaro and Francesco Spada
New three-member board of directors for national carrier ITA Airways. It was nominated by the shareholders' meeting held yesterday afternoon at the company headquarters in Rome-Fiumicino. The new board... more
AirlinesITA Airways: shareholders' meeting appoints new BoD
And the renewal of the Board of Statutory Auditors
The Company announces that the ITA Airways Shareholders' Meeting was held yesterday in Fiumicino, under the chairmanship of Antonino Turicchi. The Shareholders' Meeting had on its agenda the renewal of... more
AirlinesEasyJet ready to change routes due to heatwaves
Lundgren: "The company has the flexibility to modify based on demand from one year to the next"
The management of the British airline EasyJet announced that the company would be ready to change the routes of the aircraft if the heat waves in the coming years change the habits of passengers who book... more
AirlinesAirlines focus on transatlantic flights
European companies estimate earnings beyond all expectations
The analysts and managements of the main European airlines are looking optimistically to the "Summer 2023" season. In particular, in this quarter the companies estimate record revenues from the sale of... more
Civil aviationGreece: Canadair planes in action
Operating in particular in the north-west of Athens and on the island of Rhodes
Since this morning two Canadair aircraft of the Vigili del Fuoco have been at work in Greece. They had been sent yesterday by the Civil Defence Department as part of the European Civil Protection Mechanism.... more
AirlinesUSA: Southwest increases flights
More air connections at "Ronald Reagan" airport in Washington
US air carrier Southwest Airlines announced that it will add seven new daily round-trip flights to and from Washington's "Ronald Reagan" National Airport today. It's a move that follows up on the decision... more
AirlinesTallinn Airport focuses on sustainability
The goal is to reach "net zero" by 2030
The Estonian "Lennart Meri" Tallinn airport is pursuing an interesting program to decarbonise the airport's energy consumption: ranging from photovoltaics to rationalizing the use of electricity. The goals... more
Civil aviationH-175 helicopter granted CAAC certification
And to begin the deliveries of this model in China
Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for the H-175 helicopter.This certification will allow H-175 deliveries to begin in China, one of the... more
Civil aviationUSA: San Diego Police ask for new helicopters
Department needs three new H-125s aircraft to modernize fleet
The San Diego Police Department has asked local authorities for funds to modernize and upgrade the airborne unit's helicopter fleet. At the moment this is in fact made up of three Airbus Helicopters AS-350B3... more
AirlinesEASA launches research on sustainable fuel (SAF)
Studies and tests will be conducted at the Danish airport in Copenhagen
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has announced the launch of a research project to improve the supply and distribution infrastructure of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The studies and... more
AirlinesAmsterdam Airport boosts check-in reservations
Extended time slots for security checks on Schengen and non-Schengen flights
The airport operator Royal Schiphol Group, which controls the Amsterdam-Schiphol airport, will extend the booking service of the time slots for security checks for both Schengen and non-Schengen flights.... more
Civil aviationBig aviation sector actor bets on solar
The Safran Helicopter Engine division focuses on photovoltaics to have a zero footprint
The US branch of the Safran Helicopter Engines company has entered into an agreement with a local company to install a photovoltaic panel system on the roof of the factory located in Grand Prairie, Texas.... more
AirlinesFire on Catania's airport. ITA Airways is working with it and other Sicilian airports to minimise passenger disruption
Together with other Sicilian airports; flights rescheduled to the Comiso "Pio La Torre" airport
ITA Airways is working with Catania Airport and other Sicilian airports to minimise passenger disruption following the fire at "Vincenzo Bellini" International Airport in Catania-Fontanarossa, Sicily.Today's... more
Civil aviationUnited Kingdom: Italy awarded at the "Riat 2023" airshow
Italian Air Force confirms itself among the best forces in Europe
The Italian Air Force (AMI) received the "Spirit of the Meet" award during the "Royal International Air Tattoo" ("Riat") air show which was held in Fairford, UK, from 14 to 16 July . A recognition obtained... more
AccidentsUSA: pilot's illness, passenger brings the plane to the ground
A 68-year-old woman takes the controls of a private plane and saves both their lives
A Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian passenger aircraft (registration N444RR) carrying two occupants crashed during an emergency landing. All the people on board were safe: the man at the controls was seriously... more
AirlinesBrussels-Tunis: agreement on aircraft and transport
Von der Leyen: "Repatriation of migrants and possible agreement that would be good for tourism"
A Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) signed between the European Union and Tunisia. The meeting took place in the presidential palace of Carthage, in the North African country. It is a strategic partnership... more
AirlinesAirlines with more seating space
Tight planes? No thank you. Ranking of airlines with comfortable leg seats
The travel booking web portal "Kiwi.com" has carried out a study on the comfort of the seats offered in Economy Class by the main airlines in the world, in particular the United States, Europe and Asia.... more
AirlinesUK: Airport crime investigation
Analysis conducted on requests to the police from passengers reporting violations
A study conducted by British security company Get Licensed ranked airports according to crime rate. The analysis is based on Freedom of Information (Foi), that is a requests for information sent to the... more