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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

IndustryAir Traffic Management in Ukraine: Leonardo, Enav and UkSatse sign...
Return to the restoration of Ukrainian system management capabilities, severely compromised by the conflict
The occasion for the signing was today's Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine. As a first step, five primary route radar units and associated technologies will be donated to the country more

AirlinesStrike on July 10 in Italy: handling company staff involved
The service lasts 24 hours. Connections are guaranteed from 7:00 to 10:00 am and from 6:00 to 9:00 pm - ATTACHMENT
Several air transport strikes in Italy are underway (see AVIONEWS) that could cause delays, cancellations, and disruptions. The strikes involve personnel from Assohandlers member handling companies operating... more

DefenseUkraine strengthens air defense with the US, and military production with...
They discussed it with Zelensky and Trump, as well as the co-production of drones...
...while Copenhagen opens its doors to the Ukrainian defense industry for the joint production of armaments more

Finance and economyThales has entered into discussions to acquire RTX’s stake in the French jv company
The proposed acquisition is expected to be finalised before the end of 2025
Thales announces that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a view to acquire RTX’s stake in the French joint-venture company Thales Raytheon Systems Air and Missile Defense Command a... 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

AirportsCanada. Attempted theft of a Cessna 172S Skyhawk airplane foiled
The alleged thief arrested upon landing on the runway at Vancouver Airport
The theft of a Cessna 172 aircraft was thwarted yesterday at Vancouver International Airport, leading to the arrest of the sole occupant on board and causing a temporary closure of the airspace overhead,... 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

AirlinesAeroporti di Puglia: Air Serbia will also connect Bari-Belgrade in...
President Vasile: "It is fundamental to maintain year-round flights"
Aeroporti di Puglia (AdP) announces that Air Serbia will continue to operate the scheduled flight between Bari and Belgrade also in the upcoming Winter 2025-2026 season. The route, which during the Summer... more

AirlinesJetstar Airways and IndiGo sign new code-share agreement
Towards 14 destinations across Australia and New Zealand
IndiGo customers will have access to 14 Jetstar Airways destinations across Australia and New Zealand as part of a new code-share agreement between the two carriers. The agreement simplifies travel for... 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

AerospaceThe cosmonauts of the Ax-4 mission return to Earth
Successful landing after 20 days on the ISS. The highlights of the Ignis mission by Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski
The successful landing marked the conclusion of a mission that not only advanced science but also deepened international collaboration and inspired public engagement in space exploration, reads a statement... more

AirlinesEtihad unveils seven new destinations
A total of 27 announced or launched in one year
Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has unveiled seven additional new destinations to further expand its network as part of the ongoing strategy aimed at attracting more point-to-point... 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

AirlinesAir Canada and ITA Airways celebrate significant partnership milestone
New code-share agreement enhancing connectivity between two Countries and beyond
The Italian carrier is also in the process of joining the Star Alliance network as a full member expected in early 2026 more

AirlinesBrief. Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates new air route to Hanoi
For the African carrier, it is the first route to Vietnam and the 20th Asian destination
News from abroad. Ethiopian Airlines announces today the launch of the new Addis Ababa-Hanoi route, with four weekly frequencies. To celebrate this significant milestone, the carrier organized an inaugural... more

AirlinesVueling optimizes aircraft maintenance with 3D digital scanning tec...
A pioneering portable tool enables digital inspection of fuselage damage
The device provides real-time data, significantly reducing the time required for each inspection, optimizing maintenance scheduling more

AccidentsLondon: Beechcraft B-200 Super King Air aircraft crashes during tak...
The impact generated an explosion that forced the closure of Southend Airport
There are 4 victims (two pilots, two passengers). The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has opened an inquiry into the causes more
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The model made its debut at the "F-AIR Colombia Airshow" currently underway in Rionegro, Antioquia
Tecnam today announced that its flagship aircraft, the P-2012 Traveller, has received full validation from Aerocivil, the Civil Aviation Authority of Colombia. This milestone allows the Italian manufacturer... more

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Vivian Alexandra Spohr is now under investigation for road homicide by the Tempio Pausania prosecutor's office
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AirlinesItaly. Palermo Airport asks for more transportation
Burrafato (Gesap): "It is essential that connection services are adequate to demand"
More checks on taxi drivers and an extra train. The Municipality of Palermo and the Region of Sicily are trying to respond to the demand for greater mobility from the Gesap company, that controls the "Falcone-Borsellino"... more

ReportToday Minister Urso in Aja for bilateral meeting with his Dutch Economy...
In the conversation possible synergies in strategic sectors, such as the defense industry
Brief. The Italian Minister of Business and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, is today to The Hague for a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Economy of the Dutch government, Dirk Beljaarts. The ministers... more

AirlinesTokyo airport tests road drones
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