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
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
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
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
Civil aviationIATA: passenger demand up 13.8% in March
International and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was... more
AirlinesBrussels against IAG-Air Europa marriage
Remedies are not enough; new objections from the European Commission
The European Commission has raised new objections to the proposed acquisition of the Spanish carrier Air Europa by the International Airlines Group (IAG). The sacrifices proposed by the two companies were... more
AirlinesATR announces sale of ten -72/600 airplanes to Avation
Deliveries are scheduled between 2025 and 2028
ATR, the world regional aircraft manufacturer, today announced the signature of a firm order for 10 -72/600 with Avation PLC. Deliveries are scheduled between 2025 and 2028, showcasing Avation’s long-term v... more
HelicoptersBrunei orders six H-145M helicopters
Replacing its old BO-105 aircraft fleet
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence of Brunei for the acquisition of six H-145M helicopters.Replacing its old BO-105 fleet, Brunei’s H-145Ms will be used to enhance t... more
DefenseNew Zealand considers alliance Aukus
A turning point after decades of sovereignism and close relations with China
The New Zealand government has ruled out the country joining a defense pact between Australia, the United Kingdom and the USA in the short term. This concerns the possible participation in the Aukus alliance,... more
Civil aviationUSA: Colorado purchases firefighting helicopters
About 6.9 million dollars invested to create national fleet
The US State of Colorado has started the first purchase procedure for firefighting aircraft. In detail, the local government is acquiring two Bell 205 helicopters. This is a move that aims to provide the... more
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The industry communicated them in a note
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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