
AirlinesHeathrow Airport: British planes in tilt
Delays at the weekend due to a technical problem with the company's technological systems
It's chaos at London-Heathrow airport with flight connections delayed and cancelled due to a "technical problem" in the computer systems of the national carrier British Airways. The inconvenience began... more

AirlinesThe first A-330neo aircraft joins ITA Airways' fleet
The delivery ceremony held today in Toulouse -PHOTO
The delivery ceremony of ITA Airways' first A-330/900 aircraft was held today at the Airbus Delivery Center in Toulouse, in the presence of Philippe Mhun, Executive Vice President Programmes & Services... more

AirlinesLufthansa Group reached agreement on the acquisition of a stake in ITA...
41% through a capital increase of EUR 325m
Deutsche Lufthansa AG reached yesterday an agreement with the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (Ministero dell’Economia e delle Finanze, MEF) to acquire a minority stake in the Italian national c... more

AirlinesItalian Mef. Lufthansa and ITA confirm agrement
Today meeting at MEF between minister Giorgetti, CEO Spohr and Chairman Turicchi
Minister of Economy and Finance Giancarlo Giorgetti and Deutsche Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr met today at MEF to confirm the conclusion of the agreement: Lufthansa's investment in ITA Airways to take over... more



AirlinesSummer 2023: customer complaints rise
Global airlines are pushing lawmakers to take action to limit chaos
As the Summer high season approaches, the demand for travel is getting stronger. And while the number of air connections made every day in the world increases, so does the number of disputes between travelers... more

AirlinesC-919 aircraft first commercial flight
Maiden takeoff in the world with China Eastern Airlines livery on Sunday, May 28
The Asian carrier China Eastern Airlines, first customer of the C-919 narrow-body aircraft produced by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac), will take off the first commercial flight (MU-9191)... more

DefenseRussia increases production of drones
UAV among the most used in the war in Ukraine by the armed forces of Moscow
The Russian weapons company Kalashnikov announced that it is opening a specialized division for the production of kamikaze drones today. It is a decision linked to the pragmatic analysis that these weapons... more

AirlinesUnited States: the airport suitable for autism
At the Pittsburgh airport a room for those with sensory problems
Airports are less places of transit and more small urban environments full of services today. As planes land and take off, passengers can wait their flights in restaurants, shops, bookstores, spas and... more



AerospaceVirgin Galactic: first flight after two years
Started mission "Unity 25"; to test safety on suborbital transports
A new suborbital flight test carried out by the British company Virgin Galactic, which specializes in space flights for the commercial market, started today at 3:00pm Italian time. The launch was carried... more

Civil aviation"Ebace 2023". Air Corporate orders 43 Airbus helicopters
40 single engine aircraft and three ACH-160s
The Italian business aviation operator Air Corporate has placed a firm order for 43 helicopters from Airbus on the concluding day of "EBACE 2023" (May 23-25 in Geneva).<br id="isPasted"> The aircraft i... more

Civil aviationRobinson helicopters celebrate 50 years
To date it has produced more than 13,500 aircraft in three versions
Less than a month is missing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Robinson Helicopter Company, the US aircraft manufacturer founded on June 20, 1973 by Frank Robinson, who had the idea of a new type of... more

AirlinesAircraft and safety. USA: FAA invests in prevention
Initiatives against "unexpected incursions" on runways - VIDEO
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has communicated the allocation of over 100 million dollars to a dozen airports. The aim is to strengthen the air accident prevention mechanism. The funds will... more

DefenseUkrainian war: Kiev closer to NATO
Poroshenko: "Task number one is to speed up European and Atlantic membership"
The outcome of the visit to Brussels by the ex-Ukrainian premier Petro Poroshenko is positive, with numerous meetings with European leaders. Among the most important issues addressed: the accession of... more

AirlinesAircraft and transport: US wants to avoid Summer chaos
Flight reductions, staff hiring and new airport procedures are on the way
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and some airlines are trying to avert cancellations and delays ahead of the Summer high season, when strong travel demand peaks. Among the measures adopted so... more

HelicoptersChina presents military assets for export
On display at the "Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace" airshow in Malaysia
China's military industry is promoting a range of systems for export to developing countries. These assets include: a WJ-700 armed drone manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation... more

DefenseAmerican aircraft carrier in Norway
NATO showdown in a moment of maximum tension with Russia
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) showdown at a time of heightened tension with Russia over the war in Ukraine. The largest aircraft carrier in the world, the "USS Gerald R. Ford" of the US Navy,... more

AerospaceVirgin Orbit: all assets up for auction
After bankruptcy it closes its business, on the market for 36 million dollars
The former US aerospace company Virgin Orbit, specialized in the launch of satellites and now in bankruptcy, has announced that it will close permanently after the sale of all assets. These include its... more

AirlinesGeneva Airport: flights resume
Towards normal operations after activists have occupied the runway and landing
The Geneva International Airport is gradually resuming operations after a group of about 100 climate activists penetrated the Apron, partially occupying the take-off and landing runway. This forced the... more
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DefenseItaly increases military spending
To strengthen the Eastern European front of the Atlantic Alliance in an anti-Russian function
The Italian economic commitment to support the missions of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is growing. In the first months of 2023 were allocated 314 million euros to the defense sector (there... more

Finance and economyG7 Hiroshima: "Yes" to F-16 planes in Kiev
The green light from US President Joe Biden, ready to train Ukrainian pilots
At the G7 summit in Hiroshima (May 19-21), US President Joe Biden "informed his counterparts" that he will allow their North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies to supply American-made warplanes,... more



Civil aviation"Ebace 2023". Air Corporate orders 43 Airbus helicopters
40 single engine aircraft and three ACH-160s

AirlinesUnited States: the airport suitable for autism
At the Pittsburgh airport a room for those with sensory problems

AirlinesThe first A-330neo aircraft joins ITA Airways' fleet
The delivery ceremony held today in Toulouse -PHOTO
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Fair and shows"EBACE". Embraer sells Legacy aircraft
Four 650E business jets and 500 model
Embraer announced today a new purchase agreement with Air Hamburg for four more Legacy 650E business jets. The agreement was announced on the opening day of the "18th European Business Aviation Convention... more

HelicoptersPhoto. "EBACE": absolute debut of the ACH-130 helicopter
First public presentation and first delivery
The ACH-130 on display at Airbus’ "EBACE" (European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, May 29-31 in Geneva) stand is the first of its type to be delivered since the launch of Airbus Corporate H... more

DiscussionsGreen light from the markets for carriers
State aid and a rapid recovery in demand push air transport stocks

HelicoptersMangusta helicopter VS AH-64D Apache for South Korean tender
Seoul, South Korea - "TAI-AgustaWestland definitely needs to cut its price considerably to support its bid"
