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AirlinesLufthansa pilots vote to strike; shares plunge
The Vereinigung Cockpit union breaks ranks on pensions after seven rounds of negotiations
Lufthansa shares plunge 7.1% on the stock exchange as analysts question the Group's strategy amid staff cuts and ambitious profit targets more
AirlinesEmbraer celebrated 20 years of E-Jets service with Finnair and Norra
The Finnish carrier operated its first E-170 from Helsinki to Oslo
A special milestone marked yesterday in European aviation as Embraer, Finnair, and Nordic Regional Airlines (Norra) celebrate 20 years of E-Jets service. On October 1, 2005, Finnair operated its first... more
AirlinesAircraft pilots: Airbus and Air India inaugurate advanced training center
The jv will train over 5000 new ones in a decade, specifically for A-320 and A-350 aircraft
Air India and Airbus have inaugurated an advanced pilot training centre at the Air India Aviation Training Academy in Gurugram, Haryana, India. This state‑of‑the‑art facility, the result of a 50:50 joint... more
Civil aviationFrance: strike tomorrow; aviation sector marginally affected
Flights reduced especially at Paris-Beauvais, but interruptions and delays expected at all French airports
DGAC, the French Directorate General for Civil Aviation, says that several trade union federations have filed a national interprofessional strike notice for the public and private sectors, valid for Thursday... more
AirlinesSafety. Emirates: ban usage of power banks onboard of its airplanes
From today, the airline adopts a proactive position against the risk of the litio batteries
The devices can be transported in cockpit but not used and recharged in flight more
Civil aviationBoeing halts production of the legendary B-777/300ER aircraft
The most successful twinjet in history.The end of an era paves the way for the successor B-777X
Recent rumors: Boeing has quietly shut down the production line of the -777/300ER (Extended Range) passenger airplane at its Everett plant in Washington State, bringing to an end the era of one of the... more
AccidentsItalian ANSV: final report on B-767/300ER aircraft accident in 2023
Registration N189DN, occurred climbing after take-off from Milan-Malpensa International Airport on July 24 - ATTACHMENT
ANSV (Italian Flight Safety Board) communicated to have published a new document on its website.This one is about:final report on accident occurred to the Boeing B-767/300ER aircraft, registration marks... more
Civil aviationICAO Council: elections under Part III complete the 36 State members
They will govern for a three year term
Elections took place yesterday for PART III of the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Council at the 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly (September 23-October 3 in Montreal), completing the... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA: passenger demand grows last month
Regional breakdown: international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA, cargo resilience continues: demand up in August
Freight volumes increased significantly across most major trade corridors
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2025 global air cargo markets showing: • Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 4.1% compared to Au... more
Civil aviation42nd ICAO Assembly: the highlights from the first week
14 States were recognized for progress toward zero fatalities in international aviation
Week one of the 42nd ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Assembly (September 23-October 3) set the stage with engaging discussions and collaborative exchanges on the future of aviation. His... more
Civil aviationBoeing vs Airbus: development of the successor to the B-737 MAX has begun
The first steps of the Seattle giant for a new single-aisle aircraft
The ceo Kelly Ortberg is reportedly already in talks with Rolls-Royce in the United Kingdom for the engines, according to an exclusive by the Wall Street Journal more
AirlinesUSA: stowaway found dead in the wheel well of an American Airlines plane
The Charlotte police are investigating. The death occurred on a long-haul flight from Europe.
US authorities have launched an in-depth investigation following the macabre discovery of the lifeless body of a stowaway aboard an American Airlines aircraft. The body was found inside the landing gear... more
AirlinesTyrol at work for a "virtual" carrier based in Innsbruck
The plan to guarantee vital connections with Frankfurt and Vienna after cuts by the major airlines
On the table the operational model of aircraft and personnel rental already tested in Germany more
AirportsDenmark, drone alarm: anti-intrusion radars installed at Copenhagen Airport
Necessary countermeasures after the recent sightings of unmanned aircraft over sensitive sites
Meanwhile the Country has unlocked the largest military investment ever to shield itself with 8 new air defense systems, including the Franco-Italian SAMP/T more
Civil aviationICAO (3): Assembly elects new Council Member States
They will form it for a three-year term
Elections took place last Saturday for PART I and PART II of the ICAO Council at the 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly (September 23-October 3 in Montreal). All elected States will form the Council for... more
AirportsTourism Summit (2): intermodality of transport is fundamental
The meeting between representatives of Capital/A AirAsia, Msc Group, Italo Spa and Vertimas
Among the topics discussed at the "Global Tourism Summit 2025", held in Rome from September 28 to 30 (see AVIONEWS), was the transportation sector in relation to travel. The panel, titled "Industry Deep... more
AerospaceAvio signs contract with ESA for the development of reusable upper stage technologies
The agreement, worth of EUR 40 million, has a 24-month duration
Developing advanced technologies aimed at the in-flight demonstration of a reusable upper stage: this is the strategic objective of the €40 million contract signed today by Avio and the European Space A... more
Civil aviationItaly re-elected to the ICAO Council in the first category (2): the Mit's note
For the first time in decades delegation led by a Government's representative
Italy has been re-elected to the ICAO Council's first category with 163 votes out of 184 countries, the top Nation in Europe and fourth one in the world. A result that confirms the Italian country's central... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: Italy confirmed on the ICAO Council with 163 votes out of 184 voters
First among European Nations and fourth one in the world
With 163 votes out of 184 voting countries, Italy has been re-elected to the first category of the ICAO Council (International Civil Aviation Organization), achieving an excellent result at the global... more
AirlinesLufthansa raises the stakes on profitability: major efficiency plan and new financial targets
By 2030: reduction of 4000 administrative jobs and over 230 new aircraft
The Lufthansa Group is pursuing its strategy and is targeting a significant increase in profitability. On the occasion of its Capital Markets Day in Munich, the Group presented its strategic planning and... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: its general manager Alexander D’Orsogna designated Mit representative to Eurocontrol
The appointment assigned by Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Matteo Salvini
The Director General of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Alexander D'Orsogna has been appointed by the Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT) Matteo Salvini... more
Civil aviationCy4Gate Group: contract for decision intelligence solutions
Value approximately 9.9 million Euro, duration 36 months
Cy4Gate, a national and European player in cybersecurity and cyber intelligence, has signed a contract worth € 9.9 million for a duration of 36 months with a leading foreign institutional client, for t... more
AirlinesNorwegian Group places new order for 30 B-737 MAX aircraft
The agreement increases the order book to 80 airplanes
Boeing and Norwegian Group announced today that the airline group has placed an order for 30 B-737/8 airplanes as the airline looks to expand its service across Europe.The agreement represents the group's... more
AirlinesMayday in flight: Qantas plane makes emergency landing in Auckland
It was a false fire alarm in the cargo hold. An investigation is underway into a fault in the smoke detection system
156 passengers on board the B-737/800, all disembarked safely and uninjured more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines orders up to 75 B-787 Dreamliner airplanes
And it commits to more 150 B-737 MAX jets, for a total of 225 aircraft
Boeing and Turkish Airlines announced a firm order for up to 75 B-787 Dreamliners, the flag carrier's largest ever Boeing widebody purchase. The deal includes 35 of the 787/9 model, 15 of the larger 787/10,... more
AirlinesWizz Air assigns a new A-321neo aircraft to Fiumicino
Starting from March 2026
Wizz Air takes another step forward in its growth story in Rome with a significant increase in frequencies from its Fiumicino base. This new investment adds nearly half a million seats per year, supported... more
AirportsValue Group inaugurates a new lounge at T2 Heathrow Airport
Dedicated to assisting passengers affected by air service disruptions
Delays, cancellations, overbooking, missed connections and diversions: every year, millions of travellers are affected by flight disruptions. In this scenario an Italian company active in its field is... more
AirlinesAir Europa adds second B-737 MAX and will receive a total of four aircraft this year
Until reaching twenty units by mid-2028
Air Europa has integrated the second B-737 MAX aircraft into its fleet. The airline, the first in Spain to operate this model, thus confirms its strong commitment to innovation by advancing the renewal... more
AirportsDenmark: one-hour blockade at Aalborg airport
The airspace above the airport has been closed due to the suspected presence of drones
Aalborg airport in Denmark halted operations for about an hour last night, starting at 11:40 pm local time. "The airspace above the airport was reopened at 12:35 am (10:35pm Gmt) on Friday after being... more
AerospaceEnac-Icao (2): Italian Authority and US FAA sign aerospace transport agreement
In the presence of Italian Deputy Minister Rixi (Mit)
The commitments of the Italian delegation at the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montréal, taking place from 23 September to 3 October (see AVIONEWS), continue: yesterday a Declaration of Intent (DoI) was signed... more
Civil aviationUSA-EU tariff agreement formally implemented
The final program was published today: aircraft and their components are exempt - ATTACHMENT
The trade agreement between the United States and the European Union on tariffs wanted by American president Donald Trump has been formally implemented; it is retroactive to August 1st and confirms the... more
CargoThe Caspian Air Cargo Summit relaunches the role of Azerbaijan
The 10th edition of the conference concluded in Baku, which has become the epicenter of global logistics
Record number of participants and announced multi-billion investments, including the completion of a new intermodal hub in 2027 and the expansion of Silk Way West Airlines' fleet more
AirlinesAir Canada expects a heavy hit: over 300 million in estimated losses in the 3Q
Due to the August strike, financial estimates for the closing quarter were revised. Alarm over a revenue drop of CAD 430 mln
The trade union action has led to the cancellation of over 3,200 flights more
AirlinesItalian ENAC at the ICAO assembly with pets on board
From Italy a winning model for the skies of tomorrow
The Deputy Minister Rixi (MIT), the President of the Italian Civil Aviation Authority Di Palma and CEO of ITA Airways Eberhart describe the Italian experience to permit pets to fly until 25 kgs on board, near the owners more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: strike tomorrow for 24 hours in Italy
Wizz Air and Volotea are involved, as well as airport, related and handling personnel - ATTACHMENT
Air transport may be disrupted tomorrow due to 13 strikes called for either 24-hour or 4-hour periods in Italy. Wizz Air Malta Limited flight crews, airline, airport, and related airport workers, and Volotea... more
AirlinesHong Kong airport reopens
36-hour blockade due to typhoon Ragasa, which also hit the Philippines, Taiwan and China
Hong Kong international airport resumed operations this morning after a 36-hour disruption due to tropical cyclone Ragasa, which paralyzed the city since Tuesday afternoon. The typhoon also affected the... more
AccidentsIATA: high expectations for 42nd ICAO Assembly (September 23-October 3, 2025)
Among the themes: SAF, CORSIA, accident investigations, aircraft mandate, pilots age limits
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has high expectations for the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (Montreal, 23 September-3 October 2025). ICAO has a... more
AirportsAircraft traffic at Aalborg airport in Denmark was blocked tonight
Drones in the airspace. Esbjerg, Sønderborg, and Skrydstrup airports also affected
After air traffic was blocked at Copenhagen and Oslo airports between Monday, September 22nd and Tuesday, September 23rd, due to the threat of drones (see AVIONEWS), last night the Danish airport of Aalborg,... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines toasts with Bollinger and prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary
In partnership with the historic Maison, the champagne will be served in the lounges and on international flights /VIDEO
With 100 days to the historic milestone, a commemorative video and the new centenary logo were unveiled more
Civil aviationSNC sign A-29 Super Tucano aircraft purchase agreement
Announced during an AFA event
Embraer and SNC (Sierra Nevada Corporation), a worldwide reference in aerospace and national security, announced yesterday at the "Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) Air, Space & Cyber Conference" that... more
AirlinesAircraft. Air France-KLM and SAS join forces for transatlantic connectivity
They are consolidating their commercial partnership to improve links between Scandinavia and the Usa
Air France-KLM and SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) announced yesterday, 23 September 2025, a significant expansion of their commercial partnership. The agreement, aimed at improving connectivity and the travel... more
AirlinesUzbekistan Airways orders up to 22 B-787 Dreamliner airplanes
For 14 aircraft with options for eight jets
Boeing and Uzbekistan Airways announced in the last days the single largest order in the airline's history as the flag carrier plans to acquire up to 22 B-787 Dreamliners. Uzbekistan Airways' purchase... more
AirlinesNorwegian opens the new Palermo-Oslo Summer air link
It will be operational from 20 June 2026 with two flights per week
Norwegian announces the opening of the new direct Palermo–Oslo route for the Summer 2026 season. The flight represents the first piece of the airline’s development plan toward Palermo "Falcone-Borsellino" Inte... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines ordered to compensate passenger for over $ 11 million
The man suffered 2 strokes and permanent damage on board the aircraft. The conviction for "failure to provide medical assistance"
A sensational verdict: a federal jury in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, has ordered American Airlines to pay a final award of $11.06 million. The figure includes the original jury award (about... more
Civil aviationAvincis acquires helicopter company in Denmark
And it enters the offshore wind market
Avincis has acquired KN Helicopters in Denmark. The company has been providing helicopter services to the off-shore wind sector since 2016, having signed contracts with wind farm owners and operators such... more
AirportsCopenhagen Airport: reopened after closure due to drone activity
Delays and cancellations are still possible
Copenhagen Airport has reopened after being closed due to drone activity. However, there will be delays and some cancelled departures. Passengers are advised to check with their airline for further information,... more
AirportsAir chaos in Scandinavia: drone aircraft over Copenhagen and Oslo, alarm at airports
Closed and then reopened: cancellations and disruptions for thousands of passengers
Yet another airspace incursion raises concerns about the safety of European skies. "The matter is very serious", Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen comments, who suspects a Russian hand more
Civil aviationItalian Mit: Rixi leads the Italian delegation at the 42nd Icao Assembly in Canada
For the first time Italy will be represented at the political level; Enac, Enav, Air Force General Staff
Italian Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport (Mit) Edoardo Rixi leads the Italian delegation to the 42nd Icao (International Civil Aviation Organization) Assembly taking place in Montreal (23... more
Civil aviationUnga 2025 in New York (2): the participation by Italian Minister Tajani
A series of bilateral meetings to discuss strengthening relations and the most pressing crises
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, is in New York from yesterday until September 25 to participate –accompanying the Prime Minister– in the High-Level Week... more