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AerospaceUSA: Government hearing on UFO
Congressperson are calling on the government to publish all available information
Numerous representatives of the United States congress have asked the government and the armed forces to provide all available information on UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects) in view of the new hearing... more
AirlinesFrance evaluates purchase Italian ex-Microtecnica
The deal is worth approximately USD 48 bn and is expected to close in 2024
The French group Safran, a company operating in the defense sector and which produces engines for Rafale military aircraft, announced the start of negotiations for the purchase of the former Microtecnica,... more
AirlinesUSA vote on retired airline pilots at age 67
House approves legislation that raises retirement age
The US House of Congress has passed legislation that would again authorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to raise the retirement age for pilots from 65 to 67. This is an initiative that aims... more
AirlinesJapan: 238 scrambles in 2023
Data confirm Tokyo-Beijing tension with 157 identifications of Chinese aircraft
The Ministry of Defense of Japan has communicated the data relating to the emergency take-offs of military aircraft to intercept unknown aircraft. In the first quarter of the year 2023, the fighters of... more
AirlinesTallinn Airport focuses on sustainability
The goal is to reach "net zero" by 2030
The Estonian "Lennart Meri" Tallinn airport is pursuing an interesting program to decarbonise the airport's energy consumption: ranging from photovoltaics to rationalizing the use of electricity. The goals... more
Civil aviationBig aviation sector actor bets on solar
The Safran Helicopter Engine division focuses on photovoltaics to have a zero footprint
The US branch of the Safran Helicopter Engines company has entered into an agreement with a local company to install a photovoltaic panel system on the roof of the factory located in Grand Prairie, Texas.... more
DefenseAustralia: military helicopter training
Joint "Talisman Saber 2023" exercise with the United States
The "Talisman Saber 2023" military exercise (from 19 to 22 July) of the Australian Defense Force (ADF) will start tomorrow, in which helicopters and personnel of the armed forces will participate. The... more
DefenseHungary receives new military helicopters
First batch of H-225M transport aircraft welcomed
The Hungarian Air Force took delivery of the first two H-225M multi-purpose transport helicopters in the past few hours, produced by the European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters. These rotary-wing aircraft... more
DefenseGermany: "We will have the most powerful Army in Europe"
Berlin's goal is to become a NATO point of reference in Europe in 2025
Germany aims to create the best equipped army among the European allies of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). A goal that Berlin aims to reach in 2025. Countries are in fact rushing to strengthen... more
DefenseRussia-China naval exercise in Asia
Beijing fields five warships and four helicopters
The Chinese Defense Ministry has announced that a naval flotilla from Beijing has joined in the past few hours with the Russian air-naval forces in the Sea of Japan. The goal is to kick off an exercise,... more
AirlinesAmsterdam Airport: given last suitcase back
Over 10,000 pieces of luggage had been stuck at the airport since 28 June
More than 10,000 suitcases, hand luggage and miscellaneous items were stacked in the warehouses of Amsterdam-Schiphol airport. It was caused by an outage in the baggage system on 28 June, which prevented... more
DefenseFrance: military parade and country in celebration
July 14th celebrations in an armored atmosphere with an exceptional security device
France celebrates the national holiday today. Contrary to what was announced, President Emmanuel Macron will not make any speech to the country, while the usual military parade is being held this morning.... more
DefenseSouth Korea develops military technologies for helicopters
Drones and tiltrotors for intelligence operations and air, land and naval interoperability
The South Korean aircraft manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries (Kai), a company operating in the aerospace sector, has launched an ambitious program for the development of technologies for drones (Mum-T,... more
AirportsMunich Airport: boom of cargo and passengers
Over 16.6 million travellers transited on an annual basis which marks a +28%
Operations at Munich's "Franz Josef Strauss" airport recorded important numbers in the first half of 2023: aircraft movements were 141,504 (up by +9% compared to the same period of 2022), while passengers... more
AirlinesAirports are betting on autonomous vehicles
From passenger shuttles, to luggage transport, to wheelchairs
Airports around the world are increasingly open to new technologies and benefit greatly from their implementation in various fields, significantly improving the travel experience of passengers. One approach... more
DefenseLondon-City Airport: expansion blocked
Local authorities decision for acoustic and environmental pollution problems
Newham City Council has rejected the airport management company's proposed expansion of London-City Airport. The latter wanted to extend the opening hours of the airport, as well as increase the number... more
DefenseUSA: yes to the sale of F-16 aircraft to Türkiye
Washington-Ankara telephone call: fleet modernization in exchange for Sweden joining NATO
Turkey says yes to Sweden's entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and so the United States says it is in favor of the sale to Turkey of US-made Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter... more
DefenseNATO summit kicks off (11-12 July 2023)
Stoltenberg: "Historic Summit for Sweden's accession; we will guarantee arms to Kiev"
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, kicks off today and until tomorrow (11 and 12 July 2023). It's an important period of political reaffirmation of the unity of... more
DefenseCluster bombs: NATO against Washington
Some countries said no to the US aim to send banned weapons to Ukraine
The governments of Great Britain, Canada, New Zealand and Spain have recently expressed their position against the sending of cluster bombs to Ukraine by the United States. The Amnesty International organization... more
Civil aviationUSA: pressing on Sweden joining NATO
To overcome Turkey's veto, Washington could supply it with F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft
The United States Government has expressed optimism about Sweden's entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), currently blocked by Turkey, which has not ratify the document with which the... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: Prague will train Kiev pilots
Czech Prime Minister also announces supply of military helicopters
The government of the Czech Republic announced today that it will send military helicopters to Ukraine and will train Kiev pilots on the operation of US-made Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter... more
DefenseGermany: purchase 60 military helicopters continues
CH-47F "Chinook" aircraft to modernize aging fleet
Germany's parliamentary budget committee would have officially taken the decision to go ahead with the purchase of 60 military CH-47F "Chinook" heavy transport helicopters manufactured by the US manufacturer... more
DefenseNATO starts research on future helicopters
Published first tender for studies on new engine architecture
The first conceptual study that will contribute to the design of a new generation military helicopter, according to the provisions of the Next-Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) program of the North... more
DefenseRussia: "Kuznetsov" aircraft carrier soon in service
The vessel is expected to return to sea in Spring 2024
The Russian aircraft carrier "Admiral Kuznetsov" could be back in service by the end of 2024. The ship, launched in 1985, is currently undergoing refitting operations which should have made its operational... more
DefenseSwitzerland is less neutral now
Zurich wants to join the Sky Shield defense programme
Switzerland wants to participate in the defense program European Sky Shield Initiative, a shield for the protection of European skies from air attacks by missile systems. The initiative envisages the joint... more
DefenseHolland: helicopters fined, too many low-level flights
Ministry of Defense accumulates compensation invoices for 350,000 euros
The Defense Ministry of the Netherlands has accumulated claims amounting to 350,000 euros due to damage caused by low-level flights (up to a maximum of 45 meters above the ground) by the fleet of military... more
DefenseIsrael buys new F-35 aircraft
Further purchase will bring the number of fighters in service to 75
Israel's Defense Ministry has announced today that it has approved the purchase of a third squadron of Lockheed Martin F-35 military fighter jets. The sale concerns 25 aircraft for a value of 3 billion... more
DefensePoland will purchase American Patriot systems
Pentagon unveils agreement to buy and sell missile launchers
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (Dsca) of the United States Department of Defense communicated that Poland will buy American Patriot anti-aircraft defense systems. The sale will have a value of... more
Civil aviationAirbus selected for key European Defence Fund projects
The industry participates and coordinates ten ones on R&D
Airbus is participating in 10 collaborative defence research and development projects funded by the European Commission as part of the European Defence Fund (EDF).The European Commission announced in the... more
AirlinesIndia: causes of Dhruv helicopter accidents
Identified possible design and construction material issues
Flight safety is always in the spotlight in India. In these first months of 2023, the Dhruv light helicopters of the armed forces of New Delhi have recorded at least five accidents or incidents. In just... more