DefenseSpain receives two NH-90 MSPT tactical transport helicopters
The first units of seven navalized ones, acquired as part of the 2nd batch of the Spanish NH-90 program
Airbus Helicopters has officially delivered the first two NH-90 tactical transport helicopters (MSPT, Multi-Role Support Transport) to the Spanish Navy, coming from its facility in Albacete, Spain. These... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: South Korea intensifies security checks
Hefty fines for Korean Air, Jeju Air, and T'way Air due to maintenance deficiencies. Sanctions totaling 2.6 million USD
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of South Korea has imposed substantial financial penalties on three major companies -Korean Air, Jeju Air, and T'way Air- for serious violations of maintenance... more
AerospaceSodern presents Astradia, a star tracker for the navigation of civil and...
It promises precision and safety even in hostile environments or in the absence of satellite signals
Sodern, a precision technology company and subsidiary of ArianeGroup, announced yesterday the commercial launch of Astradia, an innovative daytime star-tracking system that, combined with an Inertial Navigation... more
DefenseNew Delhi includes private companies in the development of the AMCA stealth...
The industries will be able to compete for the construction of the fifth-generation fighter prototype /2 VIDEOS
The first prototypes are expected to be ready by 2028; service entry is scheduled for 2035 more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Italian Republic Day to everyone
The agency reopens as usual next Tuesday, June 3
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporters, and social media fans that it will be closed on Monday, June 2nd, on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the Italian Republic Day.The agency will resume... more
AirlinesITA Airways for Italian Republic Day celebrations
Over 34 events in Embassies and Consulates around the world
In occasion of Republic Day on June 2nd, ITA Airways will be official partner of all celebrative events held in Italian Embassies and Consulates around the world. Over the last days of May and the first... more
CargoAirbus celebrates the completion of the wings of the first A-350F airplane at Broughton
Designated for two test aircraft; flight tests scheduled between 2026 and 2027
Airbus announced today a significant milestone in the development of its innovative A-350 Freighter (A-350F) cargo airplane. At the Broughton facility in the United Kingdom, production of the first set... more
AirlinesA flourishing moment for Asia-Pacific carriers
Despite economic difficulties, passenger and cargo demand grows in April 2025
Despite economic headwinds and ongoing trade frictions, preliminary data on April 2025 air traffic, released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), reveal steady growth in both the international... more
AirlinesIATA: date set for the 81st General Assembly and World Air Transpor...
In New Delhi, the key players of the global aviation sector will gather from June 1 to 3, 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that global aviation industry leaders will gather for the 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in... more
AirlinesVenice-Larnaca (Cyprus) is the new air connection of Cyprus Airways
Direct seasonal flights operational from today until next October 24
Cyprus Airways announces a new seasonal air connection between Venice "Marco Polo" and Larnaca, on the island of Cyprus, operating from today until October 24, 2025. With departures every Monday and Friday,... more
AirlinesAeroporti di Puglia: Volotea Bari-Bordeaux connection
Departure tomorrow Saturday, May 31, twice a week
Volotea officially inaugurates tomorrow, Saturday, May 31, its new international air connection between Bari and Bordeaux. The route marks an important step forward in connectivity between Southern Italy... more
AirportsItalian Assaeroporti: traffic data for April and the first four months...
The total data across the 41 national airports in terms of passengers, movements, and cargo
Italian Assaeroporti reports traffic data for April and the first four months of the year for passengers, movements, and freight in tons. April 2025Monthly data (compared to 2024)PassengersMovementsCargo... more
AirlinesCondor adds Milan to its rWinter schedule
And it becomes a year-round destination
Condor Airlines, Germany’s leisure carrier, will continue its service to Italy during the Winter and will add Milan to its Wnter 2025/26 operations. Following the successful launch of new European destinations i... more
AirportsRomania: green light for a major investment to modernize four key a...
Almost €100 million to prevent delays in works and strengthen national and European air connectivity
The Romanian Government announced yesterday a significant allocation of funds aimed at the infrastructural enhancement of four strategic airports in the country. With an approved amount of 484.1 million... more
Civil aviationAircraft and trasport. IATA: passenger growth accelerates last month
Regional breakdown: international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: • Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), w... more
AirlinesAircraft. IATA: air cargo demand up in April
All international routes experienced growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global air cargo markets showing: • Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.8% compared to April 2... more
AirlinesAir Niugini discloses order for two more A-220 airplanes
This follows an initial order in 2023 for six aircraft - PHOTO
Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has signed a firm order with Airbus for two more latest generation single-aisle A-220/100s. This follows an initial order in 2023 for six aircraft.... more
AirportsGreece, taxi strike for 48 hours
Uber's presence at Athens airport has also been contested
Since 6:00 this morning in Greece a taxi drivers' strike has been underway against airport policies deemed inappropriate for their category. The strike has been called for 48 hours, and will end at 6:00... more
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AirlinesJapan sanctions Russian airline
Cargo operator carrying out large transports
Ten Russian operators and entrepreneurs sanctioned by Japan. Among theme there is also the operator TTF Air, specialized in the defence and cargo air transport sectors, based in the city of Bryansk. The... more
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Regional breakdown for international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights:Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was... more
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