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AirlinesEthiopian Airlines orders for up to 67 Boeing aircraft
For 11 Dreamliner and 20 MAX, for 36 more jets
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced yesterday the carrier has agreed to order 11 B-787 Dreamliner and 20 737 MAX airplanes with an opportunity for 15 and 21 additional jets, respectively. The agreement,... more
AirlinesEgyptair announced order for 10 A-350/900 airplanes
The signing took place at the "2023 Dubai Airshow"
Egyptair customers will soon be flying to destinations around the globe aboard new A-350/900s, after the airline disclosed an order for 10 aircraft at the "Dubai Airshow" (November 13-17). Once added... more
AirlinesUSA: FAA gives mental support to pilots
New committee to raise staff awareness and help them report inconveniences
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that it will create a new committee to support pilots and accompany them through daily challenges that can impact their mental health. The announcement... more
DefenseRomania opens Ukrainian pilot training center
It will become an international point of reference for training
The first European F-16 Training Center (EFTC) openes its doors in Romania today, the European training center where Ukrainian pilots will learn to fly Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter planes.... more
AirlinesIsrael: Italian Foreign Minister heard
Tajani: "I believe the materials we sent are entering Gaza at this time"
The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, the role of Italy and the issues on the European and international agenda. These are the issues at the center of the hearing, at the joint Foreign Affairs... more
Airports"Dubai Airshow": second day begins
Many new features and technology on display, rockets, engines and planes - PHOTO GALLERY
Second day of shows in the skies and on the ground at the international exhibition "Dubai Airshow 2023" (13-17 November). On display are commercial and military aircraft, planes, helicopters, drones, vertical... more
DefenseRussia-India arms agreement
Moscow gives New Delhi license to produce surface-to-air missiles
Agreement between Russia and India for the supply of Soviet rockets and their production in the Asian country. The contract concerns the production under license of 9K38 Igla-S surface-to-air missiles... more
Airlinesflydubai orders 30 Dreamliner airplanes
And Royal Jordanian four B-787/9s
Brief from Dubai. Boeing and flydubai announced yesterday an agreement to purchase 30 B-787/9 Dreamliners as the airline diversifies its fleet with the introduction of widebody jets. In a signing ceremony... more
Aerospace"Detumbler" patented to to tackle in-orbit debris
Launched in the last days it will be tested in space early in 2024
Airbus’ patented "Detumbler" device designed to prevent satellites at the end of their lives from tumbling, was launched in the last days and will be tested in space on the mission in association with E... more
AirlinesDubai. airBaltic to become largest A-220 airplane customer in Europe
The carrier already operates a 44 fleet of units in the /300 version
airBaltic will become the largest A-220 customer in Europe after confirming an incremental order for an additional 30 A-220/300 airplanes. This new order will take the airline’s total firm orderbook t... more
Civil aviationPlanes and helicopters. EU extends aid for firefighting
Extends funding for Member States until 2027
The Council of the European Union approved the extension In recent hours, until the end of 2027, of funding for Member States that rent firefighting planes and helicopters. This is a transitional measure... more
AirlinesDubai. Emirates orders nearly 100 more widebody airplanes
55 B-777/9 and 35 B-777/8, expanding its order of B-777X to 205 units
Boeing and Emirates announced today that the world's largest 777 operator has placed an order for 90 B-777X airplanes, including 55 B-777/9 and 35 B-777/8 jets. The new order, which increases Emirates'... more
Civil aviationThe "Dubai Airshow 2023" is underway
The images between the stands and the in-flight demonstrations on the first day - VIDEO
The "Dubai Airshow 2023" started today (13-17 November). On display are large commercial aircraft, military jets, helicopters and drones. Air carriers will also be present and will showcase their main... more
DefenseUN against Israel
Guterres: "Laws of war provide for the protection of civilians, Tel Aviv is not doing this in Gaza"
The Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has once again attacked the government of Israel. Fingers pointed at the ways in which Tel Aviv is waging the conflict against the Palestinians... more
AirlinesITA Airways asks for loans from banks
Negotiations with five institutions to obtain financing and buy new planes
The national carrier ITA Airways has started negotiations with five large banks to obtain a 300 million euro loan needed to upgrade the company's aircraft fleet. It's a fundamental step, foreseen by the... more
DefenseFirst flight of the B-21 "Raider" aircraft
Entry into service expected in 2026 or 2027, barring complications
The B-21 "Raider" aircraft made its first flight on Friday, November 10. This is a further step towards the launch of a new fleet of long-range stealth bombers, that is invisible to radar, with nuclear... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Berlin will provide military aid
Germany announces doubling of military aid to Kiev from 2024
Germany has announced the doubling of military aid destined for Ukraine starting from 2024. This brings the total amount of aid provided by Berlin to Kiev to eight billion euros. It's a move aimed at compensating... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa (2): it's a France-Germany clash
Privatization blocked by political tussles in Europe
The privatization procedure of the national carrier ITA Airways risks being blocked by a political clash between France and Germany that is taking place behind the scenes in Europe. In fact, Paris does... more
AirlinesIsrael: six humanitarian flights
There are 14 connections organized from Brussels to support the Gaza population
The European Commission announced today that six air links have been scheduled to provide humanitarian aid to the population of the Gaza Strip between now and the end of the month. Furthermore, Brussels... more
AirlinesAeroflot: agreement on leased aircraft
Nine airplanes sold to a Russian insurance company which will compensate the lessor
The Russian national carrier Aeroflot declared that it reached an agreement on nine planes leased abroad in the last few hours, which would allow the airline to continue operating flights with these aircraft.... more
AirlinesAsia: carriers are betting on Saf
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines promises: 5% in tanks by 2030
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (Aapa), which brings together the main commercial air carriers based in the Asia-Pacific region, has announced that its member airlines have committed to achieving... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: why Brussels is silent
All slowed down by the political battle over the appointment of president of the EIB
The documents of the negotiation between the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the German aviation group Lufthansa will soon be on the table of the European Competition Commission. But... more
AirlinesGlobal flight demand collapses due to Middle East conflict
It discourages people from traveling and undermines consumer confidence
Passenger demand for flights plummeted in recent weeks. The cause of this is to be found in the first signs of war between Israelis and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. All this has in fact had a significant... more
DefenseGermany sends military planes to Romania
Also arriving are 80 German soldiers staying at a base near Costanza
Four Eurofighter Typhoon military planes sent from Germany will arrive in Romania. These are aircraft that will support the air policing mission of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The planes... more
AirlinesExpensive flights: Italian Tourism Federation asks for negotiating table
Gattinoni (Fto): "Tariffs and additional costs limit citizens' right to mobility"
The Organized Tourism Federation (Fto), an Italian association that brings together over 1900 companies in the travel sector including tour operators and service companies, keeps high attention on the... more
DefenseIsrael: drone factory destroyed in Gaza
Tajani: "Israel has the full right to defend itself, but we ask to put a stop to violence"
The Israeli armed forces have announced that they have identified and destroyed a drone production factory and a Hamas weapons depot inside a residential building located in the city of Gaza, next to a... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Brussels wants Kiev in Europe
Request from President von der Leyen; we will talk about it in December
Brussels has recommended opening negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union as soon as possible. The request was made official by the Commission to the EU Council, the two institutions that... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports Nine-Month (9m) 2023 results
488 commercial aircraft delivered in this period - ATTACHMENT
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2023.The highlights are: 488 commercial aircraft delivered in 9m 2023;Revenues € 42.6 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 3.6 b... more
DefenseUkrainian war: 14,326 drones destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today. 308,720 Moscow soldiers would... more
CargoLufthansa cargo expands to Sweden
Aim is to transport high-value goods such as technology, pharmaceuticals and machinery
The Lufthansa Cargo company recently announced the opening of a new route to and from Stockholm-Arlanda International airport. This is an initiative with which the company aims to further strengthen its... more