Civil defenseBrussels upgrades fire prevention system
Towards the creation of an aircraft fleet to fight fires in the Summer
The European Union is strengthening the Civil Protection Mechanism to prepare for firefighting and protect communities in member countries. In detail, among the measures adopted in this regard, there is... more
Civil aviationAirbus Helicopters to support the French helicopter fleet
For EC-145 Sécurité Civile and Gendarmerie Nationale
Airbus Helicopters and Babcock have been awarded a contract to support 48 EC-145s operated by the French Ministry of Interior. The 12 year contract that starts this year was signed with the Direction de... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Italian government meets EU leaders
Face to face between Minister Giorgetti (Mef) vice president Vestager
Face to face in Brussels to resolve the issues surrounding the privatization of the national carrier ITA Airways. The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday 14 May 2024. The Minister of Economy and... more
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: no waivers on North American routes
This is what emerges from recent statements by the managers of the two airlines
No waivers on long-haul routes between Europe and North America. It is what transpires from two recent statements by the managers of the German aviation group Lufthansa and the national carrier ITA Airways.... more
AirportsItaly. Calabrian airports: workers protest
Folded arms on May 28th and demonstration under the Prefecture
A two-hour strike has been proclaimed in Calabrian airports, Italy, from 10:00 to 12:00 on May 28th. The workers of the Calabrian airport system management company (Sacal) employed at the "Sant'Eufemia"... more
Civil aviationGulfstream begins deliveries of G-700 aircraft
First two planes sold after recent FAA certification
The US manufacturer Gulfstream Aerospace (General Dynamics Group), specialized in the development of aircraft for the business sector, has begun deliveries of its first G-700 aircraft to American customers.... more
AirlinesPakistan Airlines privatization arouses Interest
Ten companies ready to purchase majority stake
The privatization of the national carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) would have attracted the interest of 10 companies ready to purchase a majority share of the airline. The subjects presented... more
AccidentsUnusual emergency landing in Australia
All the people on the aircraft were safe, with only minor injuries reported
Unusual emergency landing with a happy ending in Australia. A Beechcraft B-200 "Super King Air" aircraft (registration VH-XDV) with three people on board landed on the runway at Newcastle airport in Australia,... more
AirlinesItaly. Cuneo Airport: works financed
Eight million euros on the table for structural interventions
Work at the "Langhe e Alpi del Mare" Italian airport in Cuneo-Levaldigi has been financed. The Government has put eight million euros on the table for structural interventions in the airport. It was announced... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Putin's nuclear threat
Response to the hypothesis of sending troops to Ukraine raised by France
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West, threatening the use of nuclear weapons. On the occasion of the military parade for the Victory Day celebrations, in the last few hours the head of... more
Latest newsWar Israel: Tel Aviv continues blitz in Rafah
Tajani (Foreign ministry): "Italy is against the attack, we support a ceasefire"
Israel is reportedly planning specific military operations for each area of Rafah, the strategic corridor on the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip. Tel Aviv's goal is to avoid tensions with the United... more
AccidentsMalaysia accident: helicopters were "airworthy"
Second preliminary report released by the National Investigation Board
The two navy military helicopters that crashed in Malaysia at the end of April were "airworthy". This is what emerges from the second preliminary report on the plane crash published by the Investigation... 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
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
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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
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
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American survey of travel enthusiast consumer opinions
The website "The Vacationer", specialized in providing information on the air transport and leisure travel sector, conducted a survey to understand which are the worst air carriers according to US consumers... more
AirportsHamburg Airport: hydrogen tests underway
Agreement to study ground processes in the MRo sector
Hamburg's German airport is betting on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and hydrogen to decarbonise the aviation sector. It's the result of a new collaboration signed with Lufthansa Technik, a division... more