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AerospaceItalian ENAC: DG visits Virgin Galactic's suborbital flight development center
Institutional commitments for Alexander D'Orsogna in the USA this week
Institutional commitments of the ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Director General Alexander D’Orsogna in the United States where, this week, he visited the design and engineering center of Virgin G... more
DefenseEmbraer Defense Europe signs strategic MoUs with Lithuanian Partners
Strengthening aerospace cooperation and innovation
Embraer, a global reference in the aerospace industry, signed today several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with key Lithuanian partners, marking a significant step toward long-term cooperation in... more
AirlinesEmirates on usage of power banks on airplanes
And it makes changes to safety rules for customers
Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard Emirates’ flights, effective from 1 October 2025. A power bank is a portable, rechargeable device primarily designed to provide power to other electronic de... more
AirlinesSafety: ANA adopts artificial intelligence to predict turbulence
First carrier to implement advanced technology with a prediction accuracy of 86%
The Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced today, August 7, 2025, that it has become the first global airline to adopt an innovative turbulence forecasting service based on artificial intelligence.... more
AerospaceLeonardo: towards the Digital Twin of Italian soil
Using airborne laser surveys and aerogravimetric data
Leonardo, through e-GEOS, a company owned by the Italian Space Agency (20%) and Telespazio (80%), will support the Department for Sustainable Development (DiSS) of the Italian Ministry of the Environment... more
Civil aviationNBAA welcomed new rules for safe use of NG drone aircraft
The NPRM comes on the heels of two recent executive orders
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed yesterday the introduction of a Notice of Proposed RuleMaking (NPRM), published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to allow low-flying... more
Civil aviationItalian Farnesina: first technical meeting of tariffs Task Force
With Italian companies and businesses
It remains operational for specific queries and reserves the right to convene further meetings regularly or in response to significant developments more
AirportsIATA launches 2024 World Air Transport Statistics report
About classes, airport pairs, used aircraft and passenger countries
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) with comprehensive statistical data for 2024. Updated annually with data... more
AerospaceLeonardo: BoD approved the 1H2025 results
Order Backlog came to € 45 billion - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened today under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved 2025 first half results.The highlights are: • Order Backlog came to € 45 b... more
AirportsTsunami warning: flights to Hawaii canceled or delayed
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are the most affected air carrier
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded occurred overnight, measuring 8.8 in magnitude, with a depth of 20.7 kilometers and its epicenter on the Kamchatka Peninsula, in Russia's Far East, approximately... more
AirportsSAC (2): flight operations at Catania airport restored
Arriving and departing flights have resumed in complete safety
SAC, the management company of Catania Airport, announces that, following the intervention of the competent authorities and the complete extinguishing of the fire that broke out near the airport, flight... more
AirportsSAC: all incoming and outgoing flights to and from Catania suspended
Cause of fire erupted near the airport
Sac, the management company of Catania Airport, announces that, due to a fire that broke out in the immediate vicinity of the airport, all flight operations have been temporarily suspended, with the consequent... more
AirportsLiquids in hand luggage at Milan airports: the note issued by Sea
It will once again be possible to transport up to two liters per individual container
Following the new provisions by the European Commission, Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels (LAGs) in containers up to 2 liters per single bottle can once again be carried in hand luggage at Milan-Linate and... more
AerospaceMicroCarb (2). Mission to monitor and map atmospheric carbon dioxide launched
TAS responsible for the assembly, integration and testing of the satellite platform, and launch preparations
The scientific mission MicroCarb, led by the French space Agency CNES, was successfully launched from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. MicroCarb is a joint mission between the UK Space Agency an... more
AerospaceVega C puts in orbit CO3D and Microcarb satellites
Its aim to provide high-resolution 3D mapping of Earth’s surface
Vega C has successfully completed the VV27 mission, placing the CO3D and MicroCarb satellites into orbit.The launcher lifted off at 23:03 local time on July 25th (04:03 CEST on July 26th). The P120C solid... more
AirportsEurope’s airports issue stark warning, calling for urgent EU action on testing and certification of aviation security equipment
ACI EUROPE raised serious concerns and denounced structural shortcomings in the current regime
ACI EUROPE welcomed today the long‑awaited and overdue decision by the EU to lift the 100ml restriction to the carriage of Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs) in cabin bags for all flights departing from E... more
AerospaceGovSat orders a defence telecommunications satellite from Thales Alenia Space
TAS will be responsible for its design, manufacturing, testing, and delivery
GovSat, a public-private joint-venture between the Luxembourg Government and a world satellite operator SES, together with Thales Alenia Space, a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%),... more
IndustryELT Group and L3Harris to establish Multi-Sensor test facility in Italy
For commercial, military and government programs
L3Harris Technologies has partnered with ELT Group, the Italian global reference in electromagnetic spectrum operations, to establish a multi-sensor test facility for commercial, military and government... more
AirportsVereinigung Cockpit: Leipzig-Halle is the safest airport in Germany
Monaco loses the top spot; Lübeck bottom of the list due to structural and procedural deficiencies
Pilots demand more reliable GPS systems more
AerospaceSecond Copernicus Sentinel-6 satellite heads to launch site
Liftoff is slated for November 2025
Monitoring of Earth’s rising oceans is about to get a powerful boost! Airbus, the prime contractor for the Copernicus Sentinel-6 missions, confirms that the second satellite in this critical series is o... more
DefenseThales reports its 2025 half-year results
Order intake: €10.4 billion - ATTACHMENT
Thales’ Board of Directors met on July 22, 2025 to review the financial statements for the first half of 2025The highlights are:Order intake: €10.4 billion, down -4% (-4% on an organic basis)Sales: €10... more
Civil aviationBoeing: demand for nearly 2,4 million new aircraft pilots, technicians and cabin crew
The company projects a request at global level for next 20 years
The presentation of the annual 20 year forecast at "EAA AirVenture" Oshkosh (July 21-27) more
Civil aviationItalian Minister Crosetto meets with a NATO Parliamentary Assembly delegation
"The recent appointment of Benedetta Berti to the post of Secretary General is a great satisfaction for Italy"
Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto met President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Marcos Perestrello and a delegation of the Assembly, including President of the Italian Delegation, the Hon. Lorenzo... more
HelicoptersCamcopter S-100 Uas demonstrates cross-domain logistics capabilities
During EDA's inaugural "Opex" campaign
Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) successfully participated in the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) first-ever Operational Experimentation (OPEX) campaign, showcasing its autonomous cro... more
Military aviationSpain begins its first deployment of F-18 aircraft in Iceland as part of a NATO mission
The six fighters will arrive at their destination today; the pilots are already on site; the contingent will be complete in a few days.
Stinga Detachment of the Spanish Air Force to reinforce air surveillance in the North Atlantic more
AirportsAircraft and SAF. Aviation sector issues an urgent call to accelerate policy action on it
The industry has laid out a 10‑point action plan delivered to EU commissioner
The European aviation sector, represented by the DESTINATION 2050 partners (A4E, ACI EUROPE, ASD, CANSO Europe, ERA), together with fuel suppliers (Fuels Europe, Hydrogen Europe, Project SkyPower) and... more
AirportsWarsaw-Modlin Airport to have a remote control tower
Here begins the bet on the future of air traffic in Poland
An agreement between Pansa and Saab paves the way for a new, modern era in managing flights without a physical control tower more
DefenseAirbus to team with US Kratos Defense, deploying German mission system
Ready for the German Air Force by 2029
Airbus Defence and Space and US based Kratos Defense and Security Solutions have entered into a partnership based on the Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie, a flight-proven UCCA (Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft),... more
IndustryThales selected for Finland’s Technical Research Centre’s (VTT) U-Space Pilot
The contract will include different services
Thales has been awarded a landmark contract by Finland's VTT to provide its advanced UTM solution, TopSky – AstraUTM, as a first step of an ambitious programme to enable safe and efficient air mobility o... more
AirportsItalian Farnesina: airplane with humanitarian aid to Myanmar
Following the devastating earthquake that struck the country in March
A plane operated by the Italian Cooperation and carrying humanitarian relief supplies for the civilian population of Myanmar landed yesterday morning in Yangon.The shipment, arranged by the Italian Ministry... more
Aerospace"Golden Dome": $25 billion allocated ignite the debate on space militarization
With the approval of the financing, Trump's space missile defense project enters the operational phase
Growing concerns over costs and the imminent arms race more
Civil aviationH-55 demonstrates high-density altitude electric flight in Colorado
Showcasing aircraft performance in extreme conditions
Next stop: Oshkosh. The Across USA Tour continues with its seventh stop at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 — “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” during a symposium on future of electric aviation (July 19-20) at the annual airshow (July 21-27) more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo launches development of VR training for aircraft loading supervisors
Carrier continues to drive forward digitalisation projects within the industry
The rollout of the first module of it is scheduled for October 2025 more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: Francesco Gaetani head of EASA flight standards directorate
The Authority congratulates the appointment of an Italian as leader of a strategic organization
He will assume the new position starting from October 1, 2025 more
AirportsHeathrow (2): £10 Billion Private Investment Plan
To improve service levels, boost reliability and unlock growth for Britain
Heathrow is the most punctual major airport in Europe this year and the best-connected airport in the world delivering strong value for its customers and the country. The five-year plan unveiled today... more
IndustryAirbus to train cybersecurity experts for the French Ministry of the Armed Forces
The eight-year contract covers development, production and operational maintenance
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has signed with Airbus Defence and Space and launched a framework contract for the training and education of all cybersecurity experts at the Ministry... more
AirlinesEuropean Commission endorses Air France-KLM’s cooperation with EASA on FEL
EU Flight Emissions Label; signed a MoC
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Air France-KLM signed an agreement to launch the airline group’s preparations to partner on the EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL). Air France-KLM is w... more
AerospaceAvio becomes launch service provider for the Vega launcher family
The first time for an Italian company; initiated a development plan
With yesterday’s approval of the new Launcher Exploitation Declaration (“LED”) at ESA headquarters in Paris, a key milestone has been achieved in the redefinition of Europe’s launch system. The declara... more
Civil aviationNBAA welcomes Senate confirmation of Bedford to lead the FAA
He is a longtime pilot with decades of experience at regional carriers
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen yesterday welcomed US Senate confirmation of Bryan Bedford as the next permanent administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration... more
AirportsItalian Enac: boarding process simplified
It is sufficient to show the boarding pass instead of the identity documents
Pierluigi Di Palma, president of the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, clarifies: no reduction in safety levels more
AirportsUS DHS to end "Shoes Off" travel policy
Passengers can now keep them on at TSA security checkpoints
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy in the last days which will allow passengers travelling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while... more
AerospaceItaly-Norway. Urso meets Minister Myrseth
Enhanced cooperation on space
Bilateral economic relations, foreign direct investments, cooperation in the critical raw materials sector and the space economy: these were the key topics at the meeting held at Palazzo Piacentini in... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: completed ESA SpaceRider’s closed Loop Drop Test
With essential contribution from the Italian Defense
The Space Rider program, the European Space Agency’s re-usable and re-entry vehicle, made another significant advancement with the recent Closed Loop Drop Test campaign, conducted in June 2025 at Salto d... more
AirlinesEuropean airports and airlines slam misguided Global Solidarity Levy proposal
The declarations by Aci Europe and A4E
ACI EUROPE and A4E, the key industry bodies representing Europe’s airports and carriers, today joined global industry voices in pushing back against misguided recommendations from the Global Solidarity L... more
AerospaceLeonardo acquires Axiomatics of Sweden
A further step contributing to Europe's digital autonomy
Leonardo has taken another step in strengthening its position in the field of cybersecurity, enriching its portfolio of innovative proprietary products by taking over the Swedish company Axiomatics AB.... more
AerospaceItalian Minister Crosetto receives the Director General of ESA
Meeting follows that one at Paris-Le Bourget in mid-June
The Italian Minister of Defence, Guido Crosetto, received this morning the Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA), Josef Aschbacher, to whom he reiterated Italy’s strong commitment to strengthening E... more
DefenseGCAP Program: Italy-Japan-UK virtual meeting
Three points confirmed; announcement on JV launch last June
On July 7, 2025, the Italian Minister of Defence Guido Crosetto, his Japanese counterpart Nakatani Gen, and the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Defence John Healey took part in a videoconference m... more
AirportsRussia, former Transport Minister Starovoit found dead
He was removed from office this morning. The suicide hypothesis seems weak to Western analysts
The alleged suicide of former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit, 52, who was fired this morning, was reported today. According to local media, the man's body was found in Odintsovo, west of Moscow,... more
AirportsMilan-Malpensa airport: Chinese citizen arrested for espionage on FBI warrant
Tomorrow the hearing for possible consent to extradition
The hearing for personal identification and possible consent to the extradition of a 33-year-old Chinese citizen, Xu Zewei, arrested on a warrant from the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Strikes next Thursday, on July 10, in Italy
There are a total of eleven, plus a protest on Friday the 11th
The Mit (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) has published the strike schedule planned for next Thursday, July 10, in the air transport sector.In detail, the protests concern:Flai Transport... more