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MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a happy All Saints' Day to everyone
The agency will reopen regularly on Thursday November 2
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed tomorrow, on November 1st, on the occasion of the All Saints holiday.The news will be published regularly on Thursday... 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
AirportsIATA: progress towards Aviation Industry’s Commitment to passengers with disabilities
According to its 2023 survey; 80% of travellers using special assistance services
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2023 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) related to accessibility of air transport to passengers with disabilities, showing significant... 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
DefenseTaiwan: huge Chinese air-naval exercise
Beijing has sent 35 aircraft and 15 military ships around the island
Chinese military aircraft incursions into Taiwan continue unabated. Taipei's defense ministry announced that in the last few hours the movements of 35 aircraft and 15 military warships sent at dawn from... more
AirportsUK: one million liters of Saf fuel
Farnborough Airport reaches milestone for private flights
The management company of the British Farnborough airport, especially dedicated to general aviation operations with corporate flights and private planes, recently announced the sale of the millionth liter... more
DefenseIsrael (2): France sends humanitarian ship
Helicopter carriers to guarantee Palestinians access to medical care
The government of France has sent an amphibious assault ship, the "Tonnerre", to the Gaza Strip. It is a navy helicopter carrier that is headed to the eastern Mediterranean to support civilian hospitals... more
Civil aviationIsrael: new blitz in Gaza
Palestinian factions and Iranian delegation in Moscow to ask for "ceasefire"
Israeli forces have entered the Gaza Strip for the third time in 24 hours. It happened last night. Tanks and soldiers, with the support of Air Force aircraft. It was announced by a military spokesperson... more
DefenseUkrainian war: 13,661 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. 297,680 Moscow soldiers would... more
AirlinesPre-emptively denied boarding (2). EU JC: passengers have the right to compensation
Even if they did not present themselves for boarding
And even if they have been informed at least two weeks before the scheduled time of departure of the flight that they will be denied boarding more
AirportsItalian airports involved in cyberwar
Iezzi: "An open Italian front in the context of the Hamas-Israel cyberwar"
The hacker attack conducted yesterday by the "Mysterious team Bangladesh" group against the websites of various Italian airports (Apulia, Calabria, Naples, Valle d'Aosta), raised the question of the defense... more
AirlinesDenied boarding: EU Court defends air passengers
Airlines not exempt from paying compensation to passengers informed in time
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled in favor of a German passenger who had turned to a national court to ask for 250 euros in compensation from the air carrier Latam Airlines, which had... more
AirlinesUSA: Michael Whitaker at the helm of FAA
US Senate gives green light to Biden's candidate
Michael Whitaker will be the new administrator of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). After rumors in recent days regarding support from the Republican opposition in the United States Congress,... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports third quarter results
Company still expects to deliver 70-80 B-787 and now 375-400 B-737 airplanes
The Boeing Company recorded third quarter revenue of $18.1 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($2.70) and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($3.26). Third quarter results were impacted by unfavorable defense... more
DefenseSweden will upgrade its helicopter fleet
New anti-submarine technologies tested
Sweden is implementing new technologies on its armed forces fleets. The aim is to increase the operational defense capabilities of missions in the Baltic Sea, particularly in the area of anti-submarine... more
DefenseIsrael: blitz in the night
The operation was announced yesterday live on TV by Prime Minister Netanyahu
The Israeli army conducted a series of raids in the Gaza Strip last night. Tanks, armored vehicles and soldiers from Tel Aviv entered (and then exited) north of the Palestinian settlement, hitting infrastructure... more
Civil aviationECAC/EU dialogue: European aviation leaders unite for holistic sustainability
The declarations by Alessio Quaranta, President of ECAC -ATTACHMENT
European aviation leaders have come together in Valencia for the 12th edition of the ECAC/EU Dialogue, reaffirming their commitment to sustainable aviation. This key event is organised every three years... more
AirlinesPoland finds partner for new airport
Franco-Australian consortium puts 1.79 billion euros on the table
Poland has selected a Franco-Australian consortium (Vinci Airports and Ifm Global Infrastructure Fund) as an investment partner in the construction project of a large and modern airport. This is Solidarnosc... more
AirportsFrance: intermediate airports in danger
The Court of Auditors has questioned the usefulness and effectiveness of State subsidies
Intermediate airports in France feel threatened. After the Cour des Comptes questioned the usefulness and effectiveness of state subsidies last June, the auditors put the performance of each individual... more
AirportsRome-Fiumicino Airport: who is the new handler
Operator Airport Handling is a subsidiary of Dnata (Emirates Group)
The awarding of the airport handling service at the "Leonardo da Vinci" airport of Rome-Fiumicino is at the center of international interests. While the operator Swissport announces a complaint against... more
Civil aviationIndia will purchase another 156 military helicopters
"Prachand" light combat aircraft for China-Pakistan border deployment
The Indian Air Force is planning an order for 156 more light combat helicopters "Prachand", made by local manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. This is an initiative that has a dual objective: to... more
AirlinesIsrael: you can fly sitting on the ground on a plane
National airline El applies emergency solutions to ensure service
The Israeli air carrier El Al is significantly changing its capacity to accommodate stranded passengers. To date, over 50 companies around the world have been forced to suspend scheduled flights to and... more