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Civil aviationAircraft and traffic. EASA and Eurocontrol sign amendment to the MoC
Strengthened partnership in the field of sustainability and civil-military cooperation
The Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Florian Guillermet, and the Director General of Eurocontrol, Raúl Medina, signed last Thursday an amendment to the Memorandum... more
AirportsItalian Enac: commission of inquiry into radar failure on Saturday 28 June launched
Tim considers itself a stranger to the facts
The work of an investigation commission charged with clarifying the origin of the radar system failure that blocked air traffic at Milan-Linate for about two hours on Saturday 28 June begins today; a report... more
AirportsRadar failure in Linate (2). Tim no involvement in the events, support to ENAV always operational
All reliability levels guaranteed
Having noted ENAV's (Italian Flight Assistance Company) press release (see for details AVIONEWS), TIM points out that "data transmission is guaranteed by redundant systems whereby, should one channel fail,... more
AirportsRadar failure in Linate. Italian Enav: operational activities at the Milan control center restored within a few hours
The statements by its CEO Pasqualino Monti
Last night, a malfunction occurred in the radar data transmission system at the Area Control Center (ACC) of Milan, responsible for managing air traffic over north-western Italy. The issue affected the... more
ConferencesEuropean Council, 26-27 June 2025 in Brussels
To discuss geoeconomic challenges and developments in Ukraine and the Middle East
EU leaders are meeting in Brussels (June 26 and 27) to discuss geoeconomic challenges and the ongoing developments in Ukraine and the Middle East.European defence and security, migration, preparedness and... more
ConferencesITA Airways alongside the Libyan–Italian Forum for Development and Reconstruction
Charter flight to Benghazi to accompany the Italian delegation for the two-day event
ITA Airways is accompanying the Italian delegation participating in the Libyan-Italian Forum for Development and Reconstruction, taking place on June 25 and 26 in the city of Benghazi, with a charter flight... more
AirlinesRevolution at Play Airlines headquarters
The carrier towards the closure of the hub and the transfer to Malta: the topic resurfaces
An acquisition plan led by the company’s top management foresees the cessation of transatlantic flights, the transfer of the entire fleet under Maltese registration, and a new focus on leisure and leasing markets more
ConferencesNATO releases updated Defence Production Action Plan, Commercial Space Strategy
And Rapid adoption action plan
At their meeting in February 2025, NATO Defence Ministers approved NATO’s Updated Defence Production Action Plan. They approved NATO’s first Commercial Space Strategy and Rapid Adoption Action Plan at... more
Curiosities80th since the end of World War II: China announces an unprecedented parade
It will take place on September 3rd, and will demonstrate its strength by showcasing its most advanced military technologies
Beijing will on this occasion receive a visit from Putin, in a geopolitical climate that today sees the Dragon maintaining a position of active "neutrality" but with growing global assertiveness more
ConferencesTajani at the NATO summit today and tomorrow in The Hague
Together with President Meloni and Minister Crosetto
The Italian Vice-President of the Council and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), Antonio Tajani, will be in The Hague today and tomorrow to participate in the NATO Heads... more
AirlinesAirspace restrictions in the Middle East: Air India updates its network
Flights suspended in the region, as well as to/from the East Coast of North America and Europe
In a statement released today, Air India announced that, in light of the evolving situation in the Middle East, it has ceased all flight operations in the region, as well as to and from the East Coast... more
AirlinesNarrow-body aircraft: Air India cuts 118 weekly flights and suspends three routes
Objective, improve operational stability and safety
Air India has announced a temporary revision of its flight schedule operated with narrow-body aircraft, a decision that will see thecarrier reduce 118 weekly frequencies across 19 routes and completely... more
AirportsMacquarie strengthens its grip on British airports
The Australian Group acquires stakes in Bristol, Birmingham, and London City airports
Macquarie Asset Management (Macquarie), through its Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 7, has recently announced an agreement to acquire ownership stakes in the airports of Bristol, Birmingham, and... more
AirlinesIsrael partially reopens Tel Aviv's "Ben Gurion" airport
Priority to repatriations, with strict security restrictions. Today Arkia has scheduled 3 flights to Athens, Rome, and Larnaca
After more than a week of near-total closure due to the escalation of conflict in the region, Tel Aviv's "Ben Gurion" International Airport has resumed operations on a limited basis. The decision, announced... more
DefenseToday a summit between Putin and the Iranian Foreign Minister in Russia
Officially, to request Moscow's diplomatic support, but unofficially...
Russian President Vladimir Putin received today at the Kremlin the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The meeting, which assumes crucial importance in light of recent Israeli airstrikes against... more
AirlinesAir Transat inaugurates direct route from Toronto to Berlin, in joint-venture with Porter Airlines
Seasonal strategic destination active until October on A-321LR narrowbody aircraft
Air Transat inaugurated last Thursday evening its new non-stop air connection between Toronto and Berlin. The inaugural flight, identified as TS418, departed from Toronto Pearson International Airport... more
AirportsIsrael launches air raids on six Iranian military airports
Idf claims attack on key Iranian Air Force infrastructures; aircraft and helicopters destroyed
Among others, attack helicopters AH-1, fighters F-14 and F-5, an aerial refuelling aircraft, landing runways, refuelling systems, and underground bunkers used by the Iranian armed forces were targeted more
AirlinesSaudia Cargo strengthens its presence in Asia with a new jv and a hub in Hong Kong
Launched "Saudia Cargo Global" in collaboration with the Tam Group
Objective: significantly expand commercial reach in the Greater China and Asia-Pacific markets, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 more
AccidentsHot air balloon crashes in Brazil with 21 people on board
Casualty report: 8 fatalities, 13 injured including the pilot. Probable cause a burner malfunction/VIDEO
A serious accident struck the Brazilian aerostatic community this morning (local time), when a hot air balloon (model Golfier G32-13000), carrying 21 people on board, crashed in Praia Grande, in the State... more
AirlinesIstanbul iGA Airport ranked 1st worldwide for air connectivity among hubs
The 2025 report by ACI Europe declares it: Frankfurt has been surpassed
According to the “2025 Airport Industry Connectivity Report” published by Aci Europe, Istanbul’s iGA airport has claimed the top spot worldwide for hub connectivity, surpassing Frankfurt in this year’... more
AirportsAci Europe congress (4): Stefan Schulte is the new president of the association
Board of directors renewed
ACI Europe (Airports Council International), the trade association of European airports, held its General assembly yesterday as part of its 35th Annual congress and general assembly (18-20 June 2025),... more
AirlinesTransports in chaos in Italy: general strike on Friday, June 20, flights at risk
Estimated disruptions affecting over 200,000 users due to delays and cancellations of flights, trains, and public transportation/ENAC ATTACHMENT
A day of significant disruptions is forecast for both Italian and international travellers. Tomorrow, on June 20, 2025, a national 24-hour general strike has been called, which will significantly impact... more
Government actsBrief. Italian Farnesina activates charter aircraft link to return Italians from Israel
Organized by the crisis unit, it will take off from Sharm el Sheikh on June 22; total cost EUR 500
Brief from Italy. To facilitate the return to Italy of Italian nationals currently in Israel, the Crisis Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating the organisation of a charter flight departing... more
AccidentsSmoke from Leap-1B engines on B-737 MAX aircraft: NTSB recommends urgent measures
Additional recommendations for the Leap-1A engines on the A-320. FAA, EASA, and CAA China also involved
The American National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued an urgent safety recommendation yesterday. The goal is to address the risk of smoke in the cabin or cockpit on aircraft equipped with CFM... more
ConferencesParis-Le Bourget (12): Lithuania selects Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as its military transport aircraft
The purchase of three units is planned to strengthen the country's operational readiness
The National Defence Ministry of Lithuania has announced in a statement that Embraer’s C-390 Millennium has been selected as the country's next-generation military transport aircraft. This strategic d... more
ConferencesParis-Le Bourget (11): cooperation agreement between Leonardo and Avioane Craiova
Important step forward in strengthening the industrial collaboration between the two companies
At the "Paris Air Show" (June 16-22), Leonardo and Avioane Craiova announced the signing of a "Technological and Industrial Cooperation Agreement", marking a significant step forward in strengthening industrial... more
AirlinesFrom Genoa Airport new flight connection to Krakow
Three-weekly route operated by Wizz Air
The launch of the new Genoa-Krakow connection operated by Wizz Air, started yesterday, June 17, 2025, represents an important step in the expansion of international connections in Liguria: with this new... more
AirlinesAirplanes, Summer 2025: flights for August, is it still possible to save?
Investigation on 8 Italian and international routes reveals price increases up to 300%
Booking early is usually advantageous, but not always: beware of dynamic pricing fluctuations, warns Altroconsumo more
AerospaceAvio advances in the digital development of space technologies with the 3DExperience platform
Towards greater efficiency and sustainability thanks to Dassault Systèmes solutions
Dassault Systèmes announced today that Avio, the leading Italian company in the field of space launchers and propulsion systems, is implementing the 3DExperience platform. This initiative aims to digitalize... more
AirportsFiumicino Airport: Terminal fire and blaze at Ponte Galeria halt trains, air traffic unaffected
Dense smoke invades the sky above "Leonardo da Vinci": prompt intervention prevents aircraft grounding
The brush fire raging in Ponte Galeria persists. RFI announces the suspension of FL1 and Leonardo Express lines; disruptions affecting passengers travelling to and from the airport. Replacement bus services have been activated more
AirlineseasyJet expands Winter destinations from Verona with two new routes to Manchester and Bristol
Also announced are four more new developments for the Italian network of the airline
easyJet continues to invest in the Italian market and announces a further expansion of its network for the Winter 2025/2026 season, introducing six new international routes that strengthen connections... more
AerospaceSpace. Urso-Aschbacher meeting: "Italy candidate for ESA Council Ministerial Presidency"
CM25 ESA, space exploration and international cooperation among the strategic topics addressed
The meeting was held in Paris on the occasion of the 55th Salon International de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace – Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, in the presence of the president of the Italian Space Agency, Teodoro Valente more
Airlines"Le Bourget" (6): ANA Holdings strengthens its fleet with Airbus
Firm order for 27 aircraft. The order includes A-321XLR for Peach Aviation
The Japanese giant Ana Holdings (Anahd) has finalized an agreement by signing a firm order with the European giant Airbus for 24 single-aisle A-321neo and three A-321XLR aircraft. The order was announced... more
AccidentsIndia: after the tragedy of the B-787/8, a helicopter accident shakes the country
Bell 407 crashes in the Himalayas carrying pilgrims, causing seven deaths including a child / VIDEO
India is in mourning following two devastating air accidents that occurred just days apart, causing the deaths of nearly three hundred people. The latest tragic event took place yesterday, Sunday, June... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport 2024: number of passengers rises but lost baggage rate declines
Thanks to technology-driven improvements, indicates the report "Sita Baggage IT Insights 2025"
However, since poor management still costs airlines $5 billion a year and passenger expectations are rising, it is essential to continue investing in real-time baggage management systems more
AirportsAir India: Boeing B-787/8 aircraft makes safe landing
Reversing course to Hong Kong airport due to suspected 'technical issues'
The problems for Air India continue: this morning a Boeing B-787/8 aircraft, flight AI-315 bound for Delhi, reversed course and returned to Hong Kong International Airport from which it had taken off.... more
AirlinesAirspace closed in the Middle East: Israeli attacks paralyze regional air traffic
Dozens of airlines forced to cancel crucial routes, including ITA, Emirates, Qatar, El Al
Civil air traffic in the Middle East has been drastically disrupted starting today, June 13, 2025, following a series of large-scale airstrikes conducted by Israel against Iran. In the early hours today,... more
AirlinesIsrael-Iran. Air India cancels flights due to the closure of Iranian airspace
The list of the modified air links
Due to the emerging situation in Iran, the subsequent closure of its airspace and for the safety of the passengers, the following Air India flights are either being diverted or returning to their origin:AI130... more
DefenseIsrael attack (5): Iranian military leadership decapitated in air raids
Struck not only nuclear facilities and military sites, but also residences of high-ranking officers
Tensions in the Middle East have reached a critical point with the large-scale military operation conducted by Israel against Iran in the early hours of today, Friday, June 13, 2025. The Israeli Defense... more
AccidentsAir India aircraft disaster: tragic evolving toll and ongoing investigations
The number of victims on board and on the ground rises; hypotheses about the fatal malfunction...
One day after the devastating crash of Air India flight AI171, which had just taken off from Ahmedabad bound for London-Gatwick, the death toll continues to be updated, reflecting the catastrophic scale... more
AirportsIsrael attack (4): Tabriz airport hit, Iran
Explosions also in East Azerbaijan
Israel launched its sixth attack today against Iran in the northwestern area of Tabriz. The international airport, the main one in the city, was also hit. There are at least three victims, in addition... more
AirportsIsrael attack (3): airspace closed over Jewish State, Iran, Iraq, Jordan
Several airlines have suspended flight connections
Following Israel's attack on Iran, the Israeli ministry of transport and road safety announced that the airspace over its own country and the enemy's is closed to take-offs and landings until further notice;... more
DefenseIsrael attack (2). Netanyahu: "Iran is working on a plan to destroy us"
Khamenei's Response: "That Zionist Regime should expect severe punishment" - VIDEO
In the early hours of the morning, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on the military operation conducted by Israel to "push back the Iranian threat" to the survival of the country, an operation... more
AirportsIsrael attacks the heart of Iran's nuclear program
Iran responds with 100 drones against enemy State
Israel launched attacks against Iran overnight, targeting the heart of the Iranian nuclear program: explosions were reported in the capital Tehran and other areas of the country, including residential... more
AccidentsAircraft disaster in India (6): Mattarella’s condolences for the victims
The Italian Head of State expressed to President Droupadi Murmu Italy's solidarity
The President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, sent the following message to the President of the Republic of India, Droupadi Murmu:"With feelings of deep sorrow, I have learned of the news... more
DefenseThe M-345 aircraft enters service with the Italian Air Force
The new trainer replaces the MB-339 and strengthens Italy's leadership in top gun training
Today, June 12, 2025, marks a pivotal moment for the Italian Air Force with the official introduction of the M-345 (designated T-345A by the Armed Force) into the training fleet for military pilots. Entering... more
AccidentsAir India aircraft incident (5): a survivor found
It would be a British citizen, a miracle in the Ahmedabad disaster
Today has been marked by an aerial tragedy of immense proportions in Ahmedabad, India, where Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London, crashed shortly after takeoff. The official... more
AccidentsAir India aircraft incident (4): confirmed terrible toll of 247 victims
The impact occurred on a hostel for doctors: of the total, 5 are the victims on the ground
The tragedy that struck India in the past hours takes on increasingly clear and dramatic contours. Authorities have confirmed that the crash of Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for... more
AerospaceGiorgio Zappa, former CEO of Finmeccanica, has passed away
He was 80 years old; funeral tomorrow morning in Rome
Giorgio Zappa, born in Casatenovo, near Lecco (Lombardy Region), on February 5, 1945, passed away yesterday, June 11, 2025, at the age of 80.Graduated in law from the "La Sapienza" University of Rome,... more
AccidentsIndia aircraft crash (3). Modi: "Assistance to those affected is ready. The moment is heartbreaking"
Minister Naidu: Investigation agencies and emergency response mobilised
"The tragedy in Ahmedabad has shocked and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with all those affected. I am in touch with the ministers and authorities who... more