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AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: notification to Brussels within days
If the evaluation proceeds smoothly, the green light could arrive at the beginning of 2024
The sending of the official notification to Brussels of the privatization offer of the national carrier ITA Airways by the German Lufthansa group, which intends to acquire 41% of the company through a... more
AerospaceFirst flight of the Ariane 6 rocket scheduled
Announcement made after carrier passed engine tests
The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced that the new Ariane 6 rocket, built by the Group of the same name, will make its first maiden flight in a period between 15 June and 31 July 2024. The notice... more
Fair and showsBell announces delivery of its third 429 Hems helicopter to Air Zermatt
Signed purchase agreements for three aircraft with JB Investments
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced at "European Rotors 2023" (November 27-30 in Madrid), the delivery of its third 429 to Swiss-based helicopter rescue company, Air Zermatt.With its... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Russia sends war frigate
Intelligence Kiev: "Admiral Makarov was added to two submarines already present"
The Russian navy is apparently increasing the number of warships present in the Black Sea. At the moment, according to estimates and rumors, there are two submarines and a missile frigate capable of launching... more
Latest newsIsrael: attack in Jerusalem, victims
Extended truce for 24 hours, exchange between hostages and detainees continues
At least three Israeli victims and eight injured: this is the toll of a Palestinian terrorist attack which occurred this morning in Jerusalem. It was carried out by two attackers who, arriving by car and... more
Civil aviationTwo helicopters delivered to Antarctica
They will be used to transport Australian scientists
Two H-145 helicopters delivered to the South Pole. These vehicles will be used during the summer season to transport the scientists of the Australian Antarctic Program stationed at the Bunger Hills base.... more
IndustryAirbus: contract with the Spanish MoD for the SIRTAP UAS
First flight of the prototype in 2025
Airbus has signed a contract with the Spanish Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the development and acquisition of SIRTAP, a High Performance Tactical UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) that will reinforce the tactical... more
Fair and showsLithuanian State Border Guard Service orders three H-145 helicopters
Contract announced during "European Rotors" event
Airbus Helicopters and the Lithuanian State Border Guard Service have announced a contract for three five-bladed H-145 multi-mission helicopters at the "2023 European Rotors" (November 27-30 in Madrid)... more
DefenseJapan: Osprey tiltrotor (plane-helicopter) crashes
Yet another accident brings the number of victims caused by 16 accidents to 24
Dramatic fatal plane crash in Japan. A US Marine Bell Boeing CV-22B Osprey military tiltrotor crashed into the sea off the coast of Yakushima Island. The toll of the accident, according to what was reported... more
IndustryBoeing: order by Usaf for additional KC-46A Tanker aircraft
Valued at USD 2.3 billion
Boeing will build an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft under a Lot 10 contract awarded by the US Air Force valued at $2.3 billion. One hundred fifty-three KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers... more
AirlinesITA Airways cancels Milan-New York flight
What will happen to the 7000 passengers who have already booked a ticket
The national carrier ITA Airways has ordered the official cancellation of the connection between Milan-Malpensa airport and the New York "John F. Kennedy" starting from 8 January 2024, leaving around 7000... more
AirlinesUSA: FAA tightens planes certification
New aircraft safety assessment policy adopted
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it has adopted a new aircraft certification policy in recent hours. It's a move that tightens minimum safety standards and comes following the... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Kiev receives European weapons
Among the supplies there are approximately 300,000 ammunitions and artillery shells
The European Union has delivered around 300,000 ammunition and artillery shells to Ukraine to date. These are the first batches of a military supply that includes millions of ammunition promised by Brussels.... more
Civil aviationUSA: Chinook firefighting helicopters put in service
California equips itself with the largest aircraft in the world used to fight fires
California has CH-47 Chinook helicopters in its fleet for regional firefighting service. These are the largest aircraft in the world used in this type of operation. These rotorcraft will go into service... more
Civil aviationChina: first drones in service to patrol the sea
AR-500B entered the fleet of China Maritime Safety Administration
China put into service the first two unmanned-helicopters that will carry out maritime patrol services today. These are AR-500B remotely piloted aircraft that entered the fleet of the China Maritime Safety... more
AirlinesItaly: Milan prepares air taxis for 2026
Airport operator Sea receives first green light from the capital's municipal council
The Milan City Council has authorized the Airport Operations Company (Sea), which controls the Linate and Malpensa airports, to set up a connection service to the center of the Lombard capital using air... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: the match played in Europe
Rome can exploit its negotiating power by appointing EIB president
Four important political matches are being played in Europe. Rome is studying a move that would block the agreement between the German aviation group Lufthansa and the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance... more
DefenseFincantieri audit: industry looks at cyber ships
Folgiero: "Candidates to lead the Italian underwater pole, let's revitalize the agreement with Leonardo"
Technological base, strategic autonomy, Italian Underwater Center. These are the key points discussed today by the CEO of the Fincantieri Group, Pierroberto Folgiero, in the hearing at the Italian Defense... more
Civil aviationRolls-Royce is focusing on aviation
The aim is to achieve 15-17% turnover from this sector
The British Rolls-Royce Group will strengthen its civil aerospace sector. It was announced by management during the presentation of the new business plan and the 2023 annual financial estimates: operating... more
Finance and economyIran purchases Russian military aircraft
Warplanes, trainers and combat helicopters
The Government of Iran has recently signed several agreements to purchase Russian-made military fighter planes and helicopters. It was reported by the Iranian news agency "Tasnim". This is an agreement... more
AccidentsUkraine: developments on the EC-225 helicopter crash
Five State officials and the pilot violated safety regulations
There are developments about the plane crash that occurred on January 18, 2023 in Brovary, a suburb of Kiev. It was a "blatant violation" of safety rules that caused the Ukraine Air Force's EC-225 "Super... more
AirlinesSingapore Airport bets on AI
Testing of new security gates based on machine learning has begun
Singapore Changi Airport is testing a new technological system, based on artificial intelligence, which could potentially halve the waiting time of passengers at security checks. The experimentation was... more
AirlinesAir Astana will be listed in London
Announcement by the Kazakh President
Kazakhstan's national carrier, Air Astana, will soon be listed on the London Stock Exchange. The 51% of the company's capital is held by a sovereign fund owned by the Central Asian government, while the... more
AccidentsFlight MH370 plane crash: relatives in court
More than seven years later, first legal request examined by a Chinese court today
More than seven years after the filing of the first legal request, today a Chinese court begins to examine the requests for compensation from the families of passengers who were victims of flight MH370,... more
Civil aviationNorth Korea continues satellite program
A launch postponed, but Pyongyang goes straight to space spy systems
North Korea has reiterated in the last few hours that it will continue to pursue its satellite program, which in particular involves the placing of technological spy and reconnaissance systems into orbit.... more
DefenseUAE look to European helicopters
Abu Dhabi would like to reduce the contract amount, and also sees South Korean aircraft
The United Arab Emirates wants to review the purchase contract for the H-225M "Caracal" military helicopters. At the moment there is no meeting point between the Abu Dhabi government and the European manufacturer,... more
DefenseSigen, Thales-Elettronica consortium, aboard the "Horizon" frigates
For the modernization of the Electronic Warfare system
Following the signing of the contract between OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'Armement/ Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) and Naviris (a Fincantieri and Naval Group j... more
AirlinesVirgin Australia orders 14 planes
These will be added to the current 85 aircraft that are part of the fleet
Virgin Australia announced the expansion of its fleet with six new Boeing MAX-8 aircraft today. The initiative aims to satisfy the increase in travel demand from passengers. This brings the total number... more
Civil aviation"European Rotors" 2023 is underway
It will be held in the Spanish capital from 27 to 30 November
The "European Rotors" 2023 helicopter show is starting soon in Spain. The event will be held from 27 to 30 November 2023 in the Spanish capital Madrid. The main aircraft manufacturing companies, component... more
AirlinesRome-Fiumicino Airport: strike does not cause chaos
Thanks to preventive flight cancellations and the information given to passengers
The 24-hour Italian national strike of the staff of handling companies and ground workers of air carriers has not caused any disruption at the moment at the "Leonardo da Vinci" airport of Rome-Fiumicino.... more