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AirportsThe aviation in Russia is floundering
Missed 90% international flights, airlines depend on government subsidies
As a result of the war in Ukraine the Russian air travel suffered severe collateral damage. A few days after the military invasion ordered by the Kremlin (which began on February 24, 2022) European countries... more
AirportsFrance: airport protests against Macron
Evacuated after raid by demonstrators fighting for pension reform
The anger of some demonstrators in France, who are protesting against the pension reform desired by President Emmanuel Macron which will raise the minimum age for leaving the job from 62 to 64, breaks... more
AirlinesSurprises Lost and Found at Orlando Airport
Among the shelves there are ordinary objects and really imaginative things - VIDEO
Lightsabers, hundreds of glasses and keys, a wedding dress, hats and bags as far as the eye can see, a dozen palmtops, jackets and furs, a portable fridge, a karaoke. It is the little treasure kept in... more
Civil aviationNew Zealand: firefighting helicopters in action
A dozen aircraft engaged in putting out a huge fire
At least 10 firefighting helicopters and four teams of ground firefighters are currently engaged in putting out a major fire in New Zealand. The fire front is really large and according to estimates it... more
Civil aviationNATO Agency orders additional A-330 MRTT aircraft
Increasing the MMF fleet to 10 airplanes -DATA SHEET
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has ordered an additional A-330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), increasing the Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) to 10 aircraft.This announcement follows... more
Civil aviationAirbus achieves in-flight autonomous guidance and control of a drone from a tanker aircraft
A second campaign is expected towards the end of 2023
Airbus Defence and Space and the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Airbus UpNext, have achieved in-flight autonomous guidance and control of a drone using an A-310 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport).In a... more
AirlinesBrussels Airlines expands fleet
Initiative in view of a new CEO assignment
The air carrier Brussels Airlines (controlled by the German aviation group Lufthansa) has recently signed an agreement with the Irish regional company CityJet for the wet-lease (rental of air transport... more
AirlinesLondon versus City Airport expansion
Common rejects request to extend timetable and passengers welcomed
The London City Airport management company's proposal to change flight schedules to increase the number of passengers welcomed at the weekend has been opposed by the mayor of London. The management of... more
DefenseAustralia grounded NH-90 military helicopters
Decision after a technical problem which forced a vessel to ditch
The entire fleet of NHIndustries NH-90 Taipan multi-purpose military helicopters were grounded by the Australian Defense Force following a technical problem that occurred on board an aircraft forced to... more
Civil aviationBulgaria bets on Hems helicopters
Call for bids for medical transport by air
The Bulgarian Government recently announced the opening of a tender for the rental of two helicopters, and their respective crews, to operate the Hems (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) emergency medical... more
AirlinesGermany: 24-hour airstrike
Congestion at most German airports
A 24-hour strike affecting the transport sector is underway in Germany from midnight today. To cross their arms, in particular, the workers of almost all German airports located in the following regions:... more
AirlinesSouth Korea: Asiana-Korean Air integration accelerates
Task-force created to obtain approval for the sale from international authorities
The two South Korean air carriers Asiana Airlines and Korean Air started the process of progressive integration of their operations some time ago. A Move linked to the acquisition process by Korean. To... more
Civil aviationPlanes and helicopters. Spain: 20 aircraft against the fires
More than 500 firefighters in action in the Eastern part
More than 500 firefighters supported by 20 firefighting planes and helicopters have been fighting for four days against the flames that are devouring hectares of land and threatening the village of Villanueva... more
DefenseUkrainian war: 12 helicopters from Macedonia
Skopje executive evaluates sending Mi-24 military aircraft
North Macedonia's Government will discuss in Parliament the possibility of sending 12 Russian-made Mil Mi-24 military helicopters to Ukraine. This is an initiative, already examined by the Defense General... more
AirlinesA new air carrier is born: Neom
Saudi company is expected to start operations in 2024
Announced the birth of a new air carrier: it is called Neom Airlines and is based in Saudi Arabia. According to the company's management, the passenger transport service should begin at the end of the... more
AirlinesFrance: other disruptions to air travel
Reduction of air connections from 20 to 33% in various airports
The French Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile (DGAC) has asked air carriers to cancel 33% of flights scheduled for Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 March and 20% those on Monday at Paris-Orly airport. B... more
AirlinesAirbus FAL in China delivers its first A-321neo airplane
The aircraft to Juneyao Air; flight operated with SAF
Airbus has delivered the first A-321neo aircraft assembled at its Final Assembly Line Asia (FAL Tianjin) to China’s Juneyao Air in Tianjin, China. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines an... more
AirlinesSummer 2023: stress test for airports and airlines
Struggling with high travel demand and staff shortages
After the chaos in the air transport sector during the last Summer and Christmas holidays, airplanes are now grappling with a strong demand for travel that puts their financial accounts back in the positive,... more
AirportsEarly flying taxis at the Chicago airport
Joint announcement of United and Archer Aviation carriers
The US air carrier United Airlines and the American air mobility start-up Archer Aviation, specialized in the production of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVtol, Electric Vertical Take-Off and... more
AirlinesDorothea von Boxberg to be CEO of Brussels Airlines
Her successor to be announced as soon as possible
Dorothea von Boxberg is set to become the new CEO of Brussels Airlines. Subject to the pending resolution by the Board of Directors of SN Airholding, she is currently Chairperson of the Executive Board... more
AirlinesGermany: transport strike on 27 March
Air traffic controllers and ground staff down tools for 24 hours
It is a national transport strike in Germany on Monday 27 March. The unions Evg and Verdi called it, proclaiming the mobilization of employees in the long-distance railway sector, urban public transport,... more
AirportsAmsterdam Airport cuts number of flights
Drastic measure causes environmental pollution caused by global warming
The Dutch government's plans to reduce Co2 emissions will force Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport, one of Europe's busiest, to limit the number of international passenger-carrying air connections. It is a decision... more
AirlinesITA Airways: additional frequencies from Paris and Nice to Fiumicino
The carrier continues to invest in the French market
ITA Airways, the Italian flagship carrier, is further highlighting the importance of the French market in its strategy and reinforcing awareness for its brand with a major multi-channel advertising campaign... more
AirportsEindhoven Airport bets on solar
The installation project for over 1000 photovoltaic panels is underway
The management company of the Dutch Eindhoven airport has started a project to install over 1000 additional solar panels on the roof of the terminal. This is an initiative that falls within the framework... more
DefenseAmerican helicopters in Slovakia
The move favors supply of Russian-made aircraft to Kiev
The United States has started negotiations with the government of Slovakia for the purchase and sale of 12 new military attack helicopters, the Bell AH-1Z "Viper" model of American production. Bratislava... more
Civil aviationUSA: Florida invests in medical helicopters
Over 52 million dollars to renew Hems service fleet
Florida is investing 52 million dollars to renew the fleet of helicopters operating the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS). It was decided by Monroe County, the southernmost in the United States.... more
AirlinesA Lufthansa puts A-380 aircraft back on the runway
By the end of 2023 four planes will be in service on transatlantic routes
The German aviation group Lufthansa puts the A-380 aircraft back on the runway. The aircraft will return to service starting June 1, 2023, after a three-year stop. This decision was dictated by the need... more
AirlinesWho determines the prices of airline tickets
Mechanism by which aircarrier set fares helps consumers find cheap flights
Understanding how air carriers set ticket prices can help consumers determine when and how to seek out the best deals, thereby booking flights at truly affordable prices. The first lesson to begin effectively... more
Airlines"Volare" launches new communication campaign celebrating the programme's first year
Dedicated to Italy, France and USA markets
As part of the celebrations to mark the 'Millionth' member and the first birthday of its Loyalty programme, ITA Airways is launching two important communication campaigns dedicated to Volare, on air in... more
Civil aviationReturn of "China Helicopter Exposition"
Sixth edition of the fair from 14 to 17 September 2023
After a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the main Chinese helicopter show is back. The 6th "China Helicopter Exposition" will be held from 14 to 17 September 2023 in Tianjin city. It was communicated... more