AirlinesVietjet signs deal with AV AirFinance (KKR), eyes additional 737 Ma...
New $300M financing to expand fleet; talks with Boeing despite missed deliveries
Vietnamese low-cost airline Vietjet announced today April 10 the signing of a financing agreement worth 300 million dollars with AV AirFinance, a partner of the investment fund Kkr. The agreement is aimed... more
Civil aviation"Aero 2025": the aviation show returns to Friedrichshafen
756 exhibiting companies from 38 countries are present
"Aero Friedrichshafen" is back in 2025. From 9 to 12 April, the Friedrichshafen exhibition centre in Germany hosts the new edition of one of the main international trade fairs dedicated to general aviation,... more
Civil aviationSSJ-100 aircraft: successful test with PD-8 engines at cruising speed and...
Crucial for Russian civil aviation autonomy and a step towards Aviadvigatel engine certification - VIDEO
Russia: an important step forward towards the autonomy of Russian civil aviation, for the certification program of the Aviadvigatel PD-8 engine and towards independence from foreign suppliers has been... more
DefenseRussia tests "Fortuna-T" drone aircraft: a new weapon against Ukrainian...
A "Hunter" to counter the threat of Unmanned Surface Vehicles - VIDEO
Russia is set to test an innovative hover drone this month designed specifically to counter Ukrainian Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), a senior engineer at the Center for Unmanned Systems Expertise told... more
Civil aviationAircraft & news: "tastes" of the "Aero 2025" show in Friedrichshafen
New projects and services presented at the German fair (9-12 April)
At the general aviation fair "Aero 2025", held in Friedrichshafen, Germany, from 9 to 12 April (see AVIONEWS), the exhibitors, 756 active in the sector from 38 countries, presented their aircraft and their... more
AirlinesEasyJet flies between Malpensa and Seville from October
Air connection with two frequencies per week
easyJet is expanding its network from Milan-Malpensa by offering for the first time a direct connection to Seville, starting from 27 October, with two weekly frequencies on Mondays and Fridays.With the... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines withdraws 2025 guidance on global uncertainty
It announces financial caution due to the worrying geopolitical and economic moment
Delta Air Lines has chosen to withdraw its 2025 guidance due to global economic uncertainty related to protectionist trade policies, such as those of President Donald Trump. This decision is particularly... more
AerospaceNBAA supports Jared Isaacman’s nomination as NASA administrator
His nomination is expected to be considered by the Senate Commerce Committee on April 9
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) called yesterday upon the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to support President Trump’s nomination of Jared Isaacman to lead t... more
Airlines"Handelsblatt": Fiumicino Airport "Great Hope" for Lufthansa's glob...
German business daily praises progress at Rome airport despite capacity limitations
Rome-Fiumicino Airport has become a crucial element in the growth strategy of the Lufthansa Group following the acquisition of ITA Airways. This is highlighted in an article published today (9 April 2025,... more
Civil aviationMeeting Tajani-Lammy (UK) and participation in the round table
As part of the State visit of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom
As part of the State Visit of Their Majesties the King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International... more
DefenseNew video of alleged Chinese "J-36" fighter plane rekindles debate among...
Is this the sixth-generation tri-motor stealth CAC spotted flying over a highway? - VIDEO
A new video circulating on-line since April 7 has reignited debate among international military analysts about the sixth-generation fighter aircraft allegedly under development by China, designated the... more
DefenseYemen: Houthis denounce US airstrikes near Hodeida: eight casualtie...
The airport was also targeted by the bombings. America neither confirms nor denies
The Iran-backed Houthi movement active in Yemen has announced that alleged US air strikes hit the area around the Yemeni port city of Hodeida, located on the Red Sea, yesterday evening. According to what... more
AirlinesITA Airways and LOT Polish Airlines announce code-share agreement
Starting from tomorrow
ITA Airways, Italy’s reference carrier, and LOT Polish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Poland, announce the launch of their code-share agreement. Starting April 10, 2025, LOT’s “LO” flight code wil... more
AirlinesItalian Unions: easyJet flight attendants on 4-hour strike today
"First cabin crew unrest since pandemic"
“Today, on Wednesday 9 April, easyJet flight attendants are striking for 4 hours, from 10:30am to 2:30pm”. This was reported in a note by Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltrasporti, underlining that “this is th... more
AirlinesSpirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie resigns
The air company had just emerged from Chapter 11 corporate restructuring
Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie resigned April 7 from the air company and its board of directors, which is working to name a permanent replacement. Until a new CEO is named, the carrier is being led by... more
DefenseNATO: Rutte concerned about China's military maneuvers near Taiwan
And from Tokyo he raises the alarm: "Beijing supports Moscow and rapidly militarizes the region"
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has expressed grave concern over China's growing buildup of weapons and intense military exercises near Taiwan (see also AVIONEWS). Speaking to reporters at the end of... more
AirlinesAustralia. Ferrovial's strategic expansion at Perth Airport
Infrastructure investments and growth for it that offers direct connections to Europe
Ferrovial, a Spanish company known for its role in the transport infrastructure industry, is considering the acquisition of Perth Airport in Australia, after selling its stakes in major British airports... more
AirlinesEVA Air expands fleet with more A-350/1000 and A-321neo aircraft
Finalised a commitment announced by the airline in March
Taiwan’s EVA Air has placed a firm order for six long-range A-350/1000s and three single-aisle A-321neo aircraft, finalising a commitment announced by the airline in March 2025. The new orders will bring E... more
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AirlinesSpirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie resigns
The air company had just emerged from Chapter 11 corporate restructuring
Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie resigned April 7 from the air company and its board of directors, which is working to name a permanent replacement. Until a new CEO is named, the carrier is being led by... more
AirportsFrench Air Force: modernized and upgraded Mirage 2000D aircraft enter into...
The use of these veterans of the French ground attack is guaranteed until beyond 2030, alongside the Rafales
Nancy-Ochey Air Base 133 is preparing to host the official ceremony for the entry into operational service of the Mirage 2000 D fighter aircraft undergoing the mid-life modernization program (RMV - Rénovation... more
AerospaceNBAA supports Jared Isaacman’s nomination as NASA administrator
His nomination is expected to be considered by the Senate Commerce Committee on April 9
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Infrastructure investments and growth for it that offers direct connections to Europe
AirlinesITA Airways and LOT Polish Airlines announce code-share agreement
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Civil defenseUSA: controversy over Coast Guard helicopters
The authorities point fingers at the fleet modernization plan
The Washington administration has criticized the US Coast Guard's plan which aims to standardize the helicopter fleet in service into a single model and modernize it. This is a procedure that would have... more
Civil aviationGe Aerospace: resignation of the CCO
Announcement after completion of splitting General Electric into three companies
The Chief Commercial Officer of GE Aerospace, the compagny of the US General Electric Group specialized in the production of aircraft engines, will leave his position starting from June 2024, but will... more
AirlinesFlight attendant boom in China
Air carriers overwhelmed by candidates CVs with travel resumed
AirportsAthens Airport inaugurates solar plant
Maxi installation made up of 29,214 photovoltaic panels on the roof of the airport
