Aviation and space news
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August 26, 2026
Designed and produced by MBDA France, the Akeron MP anti-tank missile [formerly MMP, Missile Moyenne Portée] has been in service with the French Army since 2017. Exported to Egypt and Ukraine…
The State Department approved a possible military sale to Italy that includes… The post United States approves sale of over 5,000 APKWS II kits to Italy for $364 million…
With more than four decades of service under the flag of the Italian Navy (Marina Militare), the aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi set off yesterday, August 24, on its final…
After much speculation, the Greek Navy will finally move forward with the acquisition of two Bergamini-class FREMM frigates from the Italian Marina Militare, after both countries…
DISCOVER THE TOP DESTINATIONS FOR RYANAIR'S ITALIAN PASSENGERS THIS SUMMER Ryanair, Europe's number 1 airline, today (Wednesday 26 August) revealed the 3 most popular…
Greece and Italy take a new decisive step toward transferring two Bergamini-class FREMM frigates, currently in service with the Italian Navy, to the Hellenic Navy. According to…
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Indonesian news agency ANTARA reported on 25 August, citing directly the TNI AL Chief of Staff, Admiral Muhammad Ali, that the Garibaldi had left Italy…
Between September and October, the archipelago's three greenest islands reveal themselves through traditions, nature, sports and small villages facing the Atlantic…
An excavation carried out near one of the pipelines of the NATO POL North Italy system was discovered in Vezzano Ligure, province of La Spezia, triggering an investigation by…
In the early hours of Friday 28 August 2026, a partial lunar eclipse will be visible, including from Italy. It will begin in the dead of night and reach its maximum shortly before…
August 25, 2026
Today United Airlines announced two new direct connections to Italy, adding Catania and Olbia to the American carrier's network with direct flights to New York…
With the Hawk production line closed, the UK may have to leverage US/Swedish, Italian, or Korean aircraft designs for its next trainer.
Last Saturday Ronaldinho flew aboard a Saab 340B aircraft of Italian airline AIRIDEA from Forlì to Milan Malpensa. In Ravenna for the presentation, the famous footballer had arrived…
The United States government approved the sale of laser-guided APKWS II (Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System) rockets, in their air-to-air version, to Italy…
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TAL Aviation Group has been appointed general sales agent for Sun PhuQuoc Airways in Italy and other European countries. TAL Aviation Group has signed an exclusive general sales agent agreement…
Dutch regional airline AIS Airlines will take over operation of domestic connections from Genoa Airport for the Italian airline Airidea. According to the…
In July, after rejecting the French Naval Group's defence and intervention frigate (FDI), Portugal signed an agreement with
United Airlines has announced the 12 European routes that will be new for 2027. Three are Italian: New York Newark to Catania and Olbia. Also, the Washington–Milan route returns after many…
The expansion adds nonstop flights to Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Luxembourg, Slovenia and Japan starting in March 2027.
The expansion adds direct flights to Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Luxembourg, Slovenia and Japan starting in March 2027.
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Italian carrier ITA Airways will make adjustments to its worldwide route network from 25 October, at the start of the 2026/2027 winter season. An analysis of flight schedule data shows…
For almost four years we have heard solemn statements. Ukraine is also defending our freedom. Kyiv's security concerns us too…
Early this afternoon Italian time, the American airline will announce its new routes to Europe. Some of them are expected to be used for the first time…
The weapon will boost the anti-drone capabilities of Italy’s air force. The US government has cleared the potential sale of 5,031 APKWS (Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System) air-to-air weapons to…
AIS Airlines is expanding its business in Italy. The Dutch regional carrier is taking over existing Airidea routes from Genoa, deploying a Jetstream 32 for the service. Planned…
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August 24, 2026
The United States approved a possible sale of 5,031 units of the APKWS II system to Italy, in a package estimated at 364 million dollars. The deal marks an important step to expand…
The US Government has cleared a potential $364m FMS of air-to-air precision guidance kits and related equipment to Italy.
The Italian Air Force is mulling the purchase of U.S. technology that turns cheap unguided missiles into precision weapons.
The MB-339, one of the most recognizable symbols of Italian aviation, celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first flight. The Italian-made MB-339 jet trainer turned 50 on Aug. 12, 2026. The…
Near Skiathos airport, a 52-year-old Italian woman was seriously injured in the head by the jet blast of a departing aircraft, AirLive reports. The incident occurred on 10…
