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DefenseRomania prepares Ukrainian F-16 pilots
Government is creating necessary infrastructure to accommodate Kiev soldiers
Romania prepares for training Ukrainian pilots on Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. To this end, the government is building the necessary infrastructure to welcome Kiev's military. The coalition... more
Civil aviationUSA: fundamental technology on police helicopters
There is controversy over the devices which however do not prevent the violence of the teams on the ground
The optical units installed on board police helicopters are a fundamental tool for law enforcement activities. In fact, these are instruments equipped with cutting-edge technologies that offer the crew... more
AirlinesAirline FedEx is looking for work for its pilots
The airline: "Go fly somewhere else, with American Airlines"
In August the airline FedEx, specialized in shipping and cargo transport, estimated the number of redundancies at over 700 out of a total of around 5800 pilots. Having recently failed the agreement with... more
AccidentsAfter the accident, the new terminal arrives near Milan
It will be inaugurated on Thursday in San Donato Milanese
The new San Donato Milanese bus station will be inaugurated on Thursday 9 November at 11:00 am. The ceremony, just over two years after the tragic plane crash in which a private Pilatus PC-12/47E aircraft... more
Civil aviationOff-shore helicopters: industry-big companies tensions
An American Group pays close attention to shortage of spare parts
The big names in the offshore helicopter sector are launching invectives against the industry due to the shortage of spare parts for some of the rotary wing models most used in transport to and from maritime... more
Civil aviationFirst transatlantic flight powered 100% by Saf
Air connection between London and New York will be operated by a B-787
British airline Virgin Atlantic will make its first flight with an aircraft powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The test is scheduled for November 28, 2023. The connection between London and... more
AirlinesThe high-flying nightmare at Christmas
Up to 314 Euros for a Bologna-Palermo flight on 23 December
The Italian association for the defense of the consumers rights, Codacons, has raised the alarm regarding the disproportionate growth in Italy in the prices of airline tickets to and from the islands.... more
AirlinesAmsterdam Airport increases fares
Air carriers on a war footing threaten to increase ticket prices
The operator of the Dutch airport of Amsterdam-Schiphol expects an increase in airport charges of +14.8% in 2024. This is an initiative with which the company aims to offset the financial impact caused... more
Civil aviationPhilippines: SAR helicopters in action
India sent at least seven aircraft after natural disaster
India has made at least seven helicopters specialized in rescue (SAR, Search and rescue) and humanitarian missions available to the Philippines. The aircraft will be destined for the Philippine Coast Guard... more
DefenseUkrainian war: 1455 planes and helicopters 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. 305,970 Moscow soldiers would... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: agreement in 2024
For the Germans, acquisition is a fundamental step towards transforming into a global airline Group
The green light from the European Commission for Competition to the privatization of the Italian flag carrier ITA Airways is closely linked to the fact that the acquisition by Lufthansa, with a 41% stake... more
HelicoptersTensions in the skies between China and Canada
Planes fire on military helicopter in the South China Sea
In recent days, Shenyang J-11 fighter planes of the Chinese navy would have flanked a CH-148 "Cyclone" amphibious helicopter of the Canadian navy, arriving at a very close distance, up to 30 meters from... more
AirlinesEindhoven Airport relies on AI
Cameras on the apron to plan activities that prepare the aircraft for the next flight
The management company of the Dutch Eindhoven Airport is using artificial intelligence (AI) to further improve aircraft handling procedures and minimize delays. The Deep Turnaround system consists of a... more
AerospaceJapan-North Korea tension
Pyongyang announces satellite launch; Tokyo deploys ships and missile systems
North Korea has announced that it is preparing to put its first military satellite into orbit. Neighboring countries are skeptical, in particular South Korea and Japan, who believe that what has been announced... more
Airlines"Ciaran" (2). UK, 100 flights cancelled
Disturbances across the entire transport sector, from trains to ships, with fallen trees and floods
Over 100 flights have been cancelled in the UK today due to Cyclone 'Ciaran'. There is severe disruption throughout the transport sector, from trains to ships, due to fallen trees and floods. Due to strong... more
Airlines"Ciaran": dozens of flights cancelled in Amsterdam
Air carrier KLM stopped connections due to storm
The Dutch national carrier KLM has today cancelled dozens of flights to and from Amsterdam-Schiphol airport. This is a preventive measure decided due to the passage of cyclone "Ciaran", which is lashing... more
DefenseNigeria receives military helicopters
Cargo plane with first T-129 "Atak" landed in Africa
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has received the first batch of T-129 "Atak" military attack helicopters produced by the Turkish company Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). The delivery was carried out yesterday,... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Brussels opinion in 2024
Spohr: "The dialogue with the European Commission continues and we are confident"
The documents of the negotiation for the privatization of the national carrier ITA Airways, signed by the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the Lufthansa aviation Group, will be sent to... more
Civil aviationOff-shore helicopters: spare parts missing
There are currently a total of 31 S-92s grounded
The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers ("IOGP") has alerted its members to shortages of spare parts for some models of oil and energy companies' used off-shore transport helicopters operating... more
AirlinesBrescia Airport reopens today at 12:00
The closure yesterday afternoon after an emergency landing
The "Gabriele D'Annunzio" international airport of Brescia-Montichiari reopens today at 12:00. This is what is reported in a Notam (Notice to airmen) notice issued yesterday, Wednesday 1st November, after... more
AirlinesSAF fuel could reduce microparticles
Result of a joint study between a research centre, an airline and an oil company
Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) could reduce ultrafine particle emissions by 30% compared to traditional kerosene. This is what emerges from a joint study on air quality conducted by the German aerospace... more
AirlinesUSA: towards blocking JetBlue-Spirit merger
American government would like to stop acquisition due to competition fears
The US government wants to block the planned acquisition of the low-cost airline Spirit Airlines by the airline JetBlue Airways. This is a deal worth 3.8 billion dollars. The US Department of Justice wants... more
AirlinesUSA: fine to Southwest Airlines
Transport Department imposes penalty for flights cancelled at Christmas 2022
The US Department of Transportation is about to impose a heavy fine against the US carrier Southwest Airlines, which during the 2022 Christmas holiday period cancelled 16,700 flights and left two million... more
DefenseSpain: H-135 helicopters in service
The first aircraft of the model intended for the Navy
The first H-135 military helicopter entered into service in Spain with the Navy (Armada). This is the first rotary-wing aircraft of a order consisting of seven helicopters. This aircraft will be used for... more
Finance and economyNorway purchases six military helicopters
Oslo buys first MH-60R "Seahawk" amphibious aircraft
The Government of Norway will buy six MH-60R "Seahawk" amphibious military helicopters produced by the American company Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin Group). The green light for the sale arrived in recent... more
AirportsSpain: a "Winter 2023" record season
Airlines increase the offer of seats on flights to and from the Country
The management company Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea (Aena), which operates in the airport sector and controls the majority of public Iberian airports, has announced that in the "Winter 2023" se... more
AirlinesTAP: stop the privatization decree
President does not sign and sends text back to Parliament
The President of Portugal, Rebelo de Sousa, in recent days did not sign the government decree on the privatization of the national carrier Transportes Aéreos Portugueses (Tap), blocking it and sending... more
DefenseNigeria deploys helicopters against oil traffic
Warships, aircraft and other military vessels in action
The Nigerian Navy Service (NNS) has announced the deployment of 10 warships, two attack helicopters and over 500 military boats in Nigerian waters. This is the "Sea Guardian" exercise, which aims to combat... more
CargoRussia: new Mil Mi-26 helicopter version
One of the world's largest aircraft reaches its third variant
The Russian Aerospace Forces have received a modernized version of the Mil Mi-26 heavy transport military helicopter, one of the largest rotary-wing aircraft in the world. This is the "T2V" variant, the... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: notification to Brussels in mid November
The sale of some airport slots or the disposal of some assets is expected
The official notification of the privatization operation of the national carrier ITA Airways is expected in the first half of November, of which the current sole shareholder, the Italian Ministry of Economy... more