DefenseEuropol boosts electronic surveillance
Ok to unlock data from platforms and training with artificial intelligence
Brussels approved the reform of Europol, the European police agency, significantly expanding its powers. It was decided in recent hours by the interior ministers of member countries, meeting at the Council... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: no NATO planes and tanks in Kiev
Informal agreement between allied countries to avoid direct confrontation with Moscow
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will not provide certain types of weaponry to Ukraine such as warplanes and tanks. The aim is to avoid the risk of a direct confrontation between Russia and... more
AerospacePolar Ice and Snow monitoring mission CRISTAL on track
It will measure sea ice thickness and ice sheet elevations
The Copernicus Polar Ice and Snow Topography Altimetry mission CRISTAL is clearly on track. Following an intensive review process the European Space Agency (ESA) has confirmed that the preliminary design... more
Civil aviationPiaggio Aerospace: six new Avanti Evo aircraft
Italian MoD formalises order with the company
Lorenzo Guerini, the Italian Minister of Defence, had announced it last October, just after having signed the relevant Decree. Yesterday, the much-awaited order has been eventually formalized: Piaggio... more
AirlinesITA Airways: privatization could slow down
After Air France recapitalization boost bid with Certares fund
At the closing of deadlines for submitting binding offers for the acquisition of the majority stake in the flag carrier ITA Airways two proposals had arrived: one is that of the Italo-German axis Msc-Lufthansa... more
Latest newsRussia-Ukraine: no glimmer of peace
Draghi-Putin phone call yesterday; Kiev intelligence says war could last years
The war between Russia and Ukraine could last for years, with deleterious effects in various sectors around the world. That is why yesterday Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi took the initiative, phoning... more
Civil aviationUkrainian conflict: 4,000 civilians killed
UN denounces after three months of war
The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Organization reported today that the civilian casualties in the Russian-Ukrainian war are at least 3998 (updated figure as of Wednesday, May 25), while there are at... more
AerospaceOmnispace Spark-2 satellite launched
It completes deployment of the program
Omnispace and Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), today announced the launch and delivery of “Omnispace Spark-2” satellite into orbit. This marks the com... more
HelicoptersUkrainian conflict: Mi-24 military helicopters to Kiev
Czech Republic and Slovakia at the forefront of NATO arms supply
The government of the Czech Republic has supplied Ukraine with a series of Soviet-made Mil Mi-24 attack helicopters. According to US "Wall Street Journal", which cites sources close to the US Defense Department,... more
Civil aviationAirline ticket trading conquers China
A black market that thrives despite Caac intervention
Online trading on airline tickets has conquered China in the past two years. Continuous cancellations at major international airports such as Shanghai and Hong Kong made it almost impossible to buy tickets... more
AirlinesITA Airways: details on the two bids
Indiscretions on the proposals of Msc-Lufthansa and the Certares fund
After the deadline for submitting binding offers for the takeover of flag carrier ITA Airways expired, now the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (Mef) is working to evaluate the two proposals that... more
CargoFirst license for drone freight transport
Maltese government certification, first connections to Italy within the year
The Civil Aviation Directorate agency of Malta's Ministry of Transport has issued an operating license for drone cargo transport to the Bulgarian company Dronamics, making it one of the first companies... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: NATO not at war, helps allies
Von der Leyen: "We must also be able to act in our own defense and intervene if required"
The war between Russia and Ukraine, the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the effects on world balances. These are topics that could not miss from the agenda of the World Economic... more
DefenseQuad summit: 50 billion in infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific
Decision security grouping formed by Japan, the US, India and Australia
Political leaders at the Quad World Summit, the security dialogue grouping that brings together Japan, the United States, India and Australia, agreed in recent hours to further strengthen "practical cooperation"... more
AirlinesSwissport awarded ground handling business of Alitalia at Fiumicino
The company expands to Italy
After being awarded the ground handling business of Alitalia –Società Aerea Italiana SpA in extraordinary administration– at Fiumicino Airport in Rome, Italy, Swissport has started preparations for t... more
Civil aviationProtecting EU transport in times of crisis
Commission adopts Contingency Plan
The European Commission adopted today a Contingency Plan for Transport to strengthen the resilience of EU transport in times of crisis. The plan draws lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic as well as taking... more
AirlinesITA Airways: Indigo is almost out
Fund not present in data room, then denial of alliance with Certares
US investment fund Indigo Partners is almost out of the game for the takeover of national airline ITA Airways. In fact, it is not present in the data room and appears to have definitively rejected the... more
AirlinesITA Airways: deadline for bids today
Anac Authority dismiss sanction proceedings against Msc Group involved in airline privatization
The deadline for parties interested in submitting a binding offer to purchase the majority shares of the national airline ITA Airways expires today at 11:59 pm. As of today, there are two consortia vying... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: privatization could slow down
After Air France recapitalization boost bid with Certares fund
At the closing of deadlines for submitting binding offers for the acquisition of the majority stake in the flag carrier ITA Airways two proposals had arrived: one is that of the Italo-German axis Msc-Lufthansa... more
AerospaceOmnispace Spark-2 satellite launched
It completes deployment of the program
Omnispace and Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), today announced the launch and delivery of “Omnispace Spark-2” satellite into orbit. This marks the com... more
AirlinesITA Airways: details on the two bids
Indiscretions on the proposals of Msc-Lufthansa and the Certares fund
AirlinesITA Airways: deadline for bids today
Anac Authority dismiss sanction proceedings against Msc Group involved in airline privatization
Civil aviationPiaggio Aerospace: six new Avanti Evo aircraft
Italian MoD formalises order with the company
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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
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
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"
ConferencesMore tools to aircraft cabin crew against human trafficking
ICAO launches today the guidelines during a forum in Geneva
