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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
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
AerospaceOfficina Stellare and Skyloom Global announce the signing of agreements for the Skyloom Europe Project
Strategic contract for the optical communications: in Italy the birth of a productive pool at high capacity
Officina Stellare SpA, renowned for its expertise in the design and manufacture of high-technology optomechanical system instrumentation across Aerospace, Scientific Research, and Defense sectors, and... 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
DefenseLeonardo's CEO: "Saying we are co-responsible for genocide is an unacceptable exaggeration"
Cingolani explains the current relations with Israel and with the companies DRS and Rada
Roberto Cingolani, CEO of Leonardo SpA -a company active in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors-responded in an interview with "Corriere della Sera" to accusations of complicity in the Gaza genocide... more
CuriositiesFarewell to the roar of jets: the Patrouille Suisse enters the turboprop era
The Swiss Parliament decrees the definitive retirement of F-5 Tiger fighter aircraft by 2027
The famous aerobatic team, a national symbol of precision, will be officially replaced by the "PC-7 Team" with turboprop aircraft, a choice dictated by reasons of economic and environmental sustainability 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
DefensePeace Plan for Gaza: Trump and Netanyahu announce a "Historic Day"
Israeli Prime Minister accepts US proposal; Trump speaks of "peace forever in the Middle East" /VIDEO
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, and the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, held a joint press conference at the White House in Washington DC to announce significant progress... more
DefenseHistoric split at Schiphol: Air France and Delta abandon Klm for ground handling
The decision is the result of the multimillion-euro damage caused by the strikes at Amsterdam airport
Klm re-evaluates the future of its Ground Services division and its personnel. Negotiations with the unions suspended for mediation 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
DefenseUS Defense allocates 10.8 billion to Lockheed Martin for the CH-53K helicopter
Five-year mega-contract for up to 99 King Stallions destined for the Marine Corps
The agreement aims to stabilize production and rationalize the costs of the heavy platform 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
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
AirportsRome: the 2025 Global Tourism Summit
Meloni: "Create new air, rail, and sea connections". AVIONEWS present at the event
This year, Italy will host one of the most important events for international tourism, the 25th edition of the "Global Summit 2025". Rome is championing Italian culture and craftsmanship in a global context:... 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
Latest newsItalian Farnesina: new medical evacuations from Gaza starting today
Three C-130 airplanes by Italian Air Force arrive in Rome-Ciampino, Lecce and Verona
On Wednesday 1 October, the arrival is planned aboard two Guardia di Finanza flights from Amman to Rome-Ciampino and Milan-Linate more
ConferencesNetanyahu's speech at the UN
Israeli PM: "Israel is doing everyone's dirty work" /VIDEO
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly this afternoon, before a nearly empty hall amid boos and protests: before his speech, several Un delegates left the... more
DefenseIndia: the era of the MiG-21 "Bison" aircraft comes to an end
After 60 years of service, the "thoroughbred" soviet passes the baton to the indigenous Tejas /VIDEO official+GALLERY
Solemn ceremony for the retirement of the last two squadrons of the legendary fighter, a cornerstone of Indian air defence since 1963. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh: "Not a mere aircraft, but a symbol of courage and national self-reliance" 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
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
Civil defenseClimate: every year 3% of the world's land area burns
And 2025 is worse than last year, according to data processed 2015-2024
Each year, on average, 394 million hectares, equal to almost 3% of the world's land surface, are destroyed by fire. This is reported by the statistics portal "Our World in Data", reworking the results... 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
DefenseRoyal Thai Air Force orders A-330 MRTT+ aircraft of next generation
Also a MoU signed for maintenance on-site with TAI
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has ordered an A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Plus (MRTT+). The A-330neo-based evolution of the combat-proven, aerial refuelling and transport aircraft A-330 MRTT, will... more
Latest newsFlotilla (2). Farnesina: contacts by Minister Tajani with France and Belgium
On assistance to European citizens aboard the vessels
While in New York for the UN General Assembly (see for details AVIONEWS), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani held talks with the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maxime... more
DefenseUkrainian industry will produce 200 cruise missiles per month by the end of the year
Construction of a plant for jet engines has also been initiated, to become independent from foreign supplies as early as 2026
The Ukrainian defense industry is accelerating the production of strategic armaments. Fire Point, the developer of the subsonic cruise missile FP-5 Flamingo, has announced a massive increase in its production... more
DefenseCrosetto (Defense): Alpino ship sent to protect the Global Sumud Flotilla
But "We cannot protect anyone outside international waters. Let this be clear", the Italian minister clarified
Italian Defense minister Guido Crosetto announced today in his briefing to the Italian Chamber of Deputies that he has dispatched the Alpino to protect the Global Sumud Flotilla headed for Gaza. It is... 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
DefenseThe Spanish Air Force will fly Turkish: billion-euro deal for 45 Hürjet aircraft
Madrid approves a major modernization plan (€ 3,68 mld) that includes 168 between planes and helicopters
The training of its future pilots assigned to TAI/Airbus, in a measure that redefines the industrial and military dynamics of the Nato 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
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
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
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
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 Farnesina: Tripodi at the 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York
The undersecretary's mission and the appointments of EU ministers and of three countries
The mission of the Italian Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on the instructions of Minister Tajani, got underway yesterday in New York: the Undersecretary Maria... more
DefensePoland warns: we will shoot down any object that violates our airspace
Warsaw announces the hard line and calls for a unanimous response from Nato
Prime Minister Tusk stresses caution but confirms the determination to defend the territory more
Civil aviationSuperJet International at the crossroads: the company's future in the hands of three European bids
Hopes rekindled after the State Property Office's refusal of the six-million Euro bridge loan
The fate of SuperJet International, the company responsible for the marketing, after-sales support and services, as well as the training, design and development of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft and... more
AirlinesDisruptions continue after Collins Aerospace hack
Brussels Airport operations suspended. Frattasi (ACN): "A ransomware incident"
Difficulties continue today, albeit to a lesser extent, linked to the hacker attack on Collins Aerospace's check-in systems, which, starting Friday evening, has caused disruption at European airports,... more
AirlinesStarting tomorrow, large dogs will also be allowed on board planes
Two 25-kg pets on an aircraft scheduled to fly from Linate to Fiumicino: the first time for an Italian airline
Even large dogs will be able to travel on planes alongside their owners: Ita Airways flight AZ2029, which will take off tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. from Milan-Linate and land at 10:30 a.m. at Rome-Fiumicino,... more
AirportsStrike on September 22nd: "We're blocking everything" in Italy
All transport sectors are affected except the aviation sector, which will stop on Friday 26th
A general strike in support of Palestine is underway today. Called by grassroots unions, it involves all transport sectors except aviation, as well as healthcare and education. Protests and demonstrations... more
AirlinesCyberattack on check-in systems: chaos at EU airports, flights cancelled and cascading delays
Personnel forced to manual procedures: effects on turnaround, gate allocation and baggage security
Hundreds of passengers stranded in London, Brussels and Berlin. Collins Aerospace reassures: "We are working to resolve the problem" more
AirlinesA long series of strikes by ITA Airways employees gets underway
Unions: "We will have a hot Autumn in the air carrier's operations"
We receive and publish it:"Today's meeting with ITA Management on 'Issues with the industrial plan, National Collective Labour Agreement, Erroneous disbursement of Pdr' held between the undersigned trade... more
DefenseThree Russian MiG-31 fighters violate Estonian airspace
Italian F-35 aircraft intervened from Ämari as part of Nato's Baltic Air Policing mission
This morning, three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace for 12 minutes over the Gulf of Finland near Vaindloo Island. "Russia has already violated Estonian airspace four times this year,... more