AirportsAircraft and transport. IATA: industry makes progress to reduce baggage...
According to a new its survey reveals it
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today released a global progress report on the implementation of baggage tracking. Focused on IATA Resolution 753, which requires tracking baggage at... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: decision postponed to July
Proposed transfers of airport slots in Rome and Milan, competition on flights to North America
The deadline for the decision of the European Competition Commission on the privatization of the national carrier ITA Airways has been postponed to 4 July 2024. A ITA share of 41% will be acquired by the... more
Military aviationTurkish TF-X "Kaan" fighter plane completes 2nd flight
In the air for 14 minutes touching 10,000 feet: successful test -VIDEO
Another milestone for Turkey that will allow the country to strengthen its Air Force and limit foreign dependence: this is how the Turkish press interprets the success of the 2nd flight of the fifth generation... more
AirlinesLOT Polish Airlines to add three E-195E2 airplanes
All deliveries between end July and September this year -DATA SHEET
LOT Polish Airlines will add the E-195E2 model to its fleet, leasing three new airplanes from Azorra. The first jet will arrive by the end of July this year, with all aircraft deliveries completed by October.The... more
DefenseTowards Fincantieri-Leonardo pact on submarines
Sale of the Wass company into which hundreds of millions of euros will be injected
The acquisition of the Whitehead Alenia Sistemi Subacquei (Wass) company, the submarine division of the Italian Leonardo Group which will be acquired by the Italian maritime group Fincantieri, will be... more
AirlinesStrikes in three Italian airports on Sunday 12 May
International flights at risk; folded arms for four hours by various categories of workers
A four-hour strike was called on Sunday 12 May 2024 in three Italian airports. Arms folded from 1pm to 5pm for various categories of workers at the Milanese airports of Malpensa and Linate, and Verona.... more
DefenseTürkiye-Malaysia axis on "Kaan" military plane
Turkish Deputy Defense Minister Announcement
Turkey offered Malaysia the opportunity to participate in the development program of the "Kaan" fighter aircraft. It is a fifth generation multi-role fighter developed by the state company Turkish Aerospace... more
AirlinesComac increases production of C-919 aircraft
Construction of a new factory in Shanghai announced
Chinese state-owned manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) will build a new plant for the production of C-919 aircraft. It is a move that aims to accelerate production capacity to... more
AirlinesLufthansa appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Till Streichert will take up his role from mid-September 2024
The Lufthansa Group has appointed Till Streichert as the airline's new Chief Financia Officer. The manager will take up his role starting from 15 September 2024 and will have a mandate lasting three years.... more
AirlinesStarliner space mission postponed
Countdown interrupted due to Atlas V rocket failure
The "Crew Flight Test" mission of the Starliner spacecraft has been postponed. It was supposed to be the first with a crew on board, a milestone for the US aerospace manufacturer Boeing, builder of the... more
DefenseWar Israel: operation begins in Rafah
Tel Aviv armed forces aim to control vital crossing on the border with Egypt
The Israeli armed forces started the military operation to conquer the Rafah crossing tonight. It is a strategic corridor on the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip. According to numerous experts on... more
AirlinesIndiGo orders 30 A-350 aircraft
The model of choice for its long-haul ambitions
IndiGo has placed a firm order for 30 A-350/900 aircraft. The order will help expand carrier’s international network to long-haul destinations.India, the world’s fastest growing major aviation market, is... more
DefenseTension in the skies between Australia and China
Beijing plane reportedly fired at Canberra military helicopter
The Australian government has denounced the use of rockets by a Chinese plane against a military helicopter in Canberra. The Beijing fighter would have fired on flight path of the rotorcraft, but the pilot... more
AirportsLibya will have four new airports
Announcement of Minister of Economy and Commerce Government of National Unity
The government of Libya announces the construction of four new airports in the near future. These are infrastructures that will be designed to strengthen the network of international flights. A move with... more
AirportsFinnish airports achieve net zero carbon balance for emissions they...
For four regional ones forming part of the Lapland Group
Four regional airports operated by Finavia, the operator of 20 airports across Finland – Ivalo, Kittilä, Kuusamo and Rovaniemi, have met all the stringent requirements of the recently introduced Level 5... more
DefenseRussia will carry out nuclear exercises
They will be held "in the near future" on the orders of President Putin
Russia's armed forces will carry out nuclear exercises "in the near future" at bases near Ukraine. It was announced by the executive, relaunching the words of President Vladimir Putin, who gave the order... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: what are the obstacles
German group has sent list of remedies to marry ITA to Brussels
It's a decisive day for the fate of the national carrier ITA Airways. Today the German aviation group Lufthansa, about to acquire 41% of the Italian airline, will send to Brussels the list of remedies... more
DefenseItaly increases cyber defense
Announcement by Minister Tajani against possible Russian sabotage
Italy is strengthening its cyber security defenses, said the government today. This is a move that comes in response to the alarm launched by European intelligence agencies according to which Russia, as... more
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AirlinesRyanair places order for up to 300 B-737 MAX jet airplanes
Deal includes 150 firm orders and 150 options for /10 model -DATA SHEET
Boeing and Ryanair announced European low-cost airline has selected the largest 737 MAX model to power its future growth with an order for up to 300 airplanes. The purchase agreement is the biggest in... more
CuriositiesWorld record of an ultralight aircraft
From Prague a Shark 600 for 10 hours and 24 minutes for the longest flight in history
Pilots from the Czech Republic, Jiri Prusa and Eliska Kudejova, broke the world record for the longest non-stop flight in a sport plane in the past few hours. The Shark 600 aircraft (trademarks OK BUG-11)... more