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
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
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
AirlinesEmbraer delivered 1800th E-Jet aircraft
The E-190E2 airplane to Royal Jordanian Airlines -PHOTO GALLERY
Embraer has reached a new milestone on the small narrowbody aircraft program; the delivery of the 1800th E-Jet production airplane. The new Azorra owned E-190E2 was handed over to Royal Jordanian Airlines... 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
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
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
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
Civil aviationUkrainian war, Italy: "Negotiate with Putin"
Crosetto (Defense): "We can only resolve this crisis by involving all the countries"
To end the war in Ukraine, the West should make more to negotiate a diplomatic solution with Russian President Vladimir Putin. An idea supported by the Italian Government, which has underlined how the... more
DefenseTaiwan-China: continuous tensions
On May 20, a president whom Beijing considers dangerous is inaugurated
Continuous tensions between Taiwan and China. The Taipei government announced that in the last 24 hours, 26 planes and five ships of the Chinese military have been identified around the island. This is... more
AirportsItaly. Taranto-Grottaglie Airport carries Italy in the world
The first national center for dismantling and recycling aircraft and materials will be created
The first Italian center for dismantling old aircraft and recycling components and materials will soon be built. It will be in Apulia, at the "Marcello Arlotta" airport of Taranto-Grottaglie, preparing... more
Civil aviationNepal restricts helicopters on Everest
Government will try to protect private interests of tourism operators
Nepal's supreme court has ordered the limitation of the number of climbers on the Everest mountain range and consequently the helicopters that will be able to access base camps on all the mountains in... more
AirportsEuropean airports celebrate 20th anniversary of EU enlargement
Aci Europe delivered a set of recommendations focused on three key priorities
Europe’s airports join the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the biggest EU enlargement to date by presenting data on the virtuous circle of closer integration driving air travel demand, in turn en... more
Civil aviationTürkiye-Israel: trade relations suspended
Ankara's decision due to humanitarian disaster in Gaza; open airspace
The government of Turkey has announced that it will stop all trade with Israel, but the airspaces of the two countries remain open. Meanwhile, Ankara reports that Tel Aviv blocked a Turkish Air Force flight... more
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Legal action against 20 airlines to verify compensation for CO2 emissions
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Several factors in the operating environment should be noted
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers... more
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The industry communicated them in a note
Airbus' commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for the month of April 2021: April 2021 deliveries: 45 to 30 customersApril 2021 orders: 482021 deliveries to date: 170 to 55 customers. more
AirlinesIATA. "Irresponsible" rise in Spanish airport charges
It will damage economic recovery and jobs
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that proposals by AENA to increase user charges at the 46 airports it operates across Spain could damage Spain’s economic and employment recovery f... more