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The Turkish company Baykar acquires the Piaggio Aerospace plants
2 Luglio 2025 - In early July 2025, Turkish military drone giant Baykar took over the Italian manufacturing sites of Piaggio Aerospace in Villanova d’Albenga and Genoa. The company plans to invest, hire new staff and relaunch the P180 Avanti aircraft, including for civilian use.
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Air cargo growth slows in May 2025
1 Luglio 2025 - Although demand remains high, global air cargo transport in May 2025 grew at a slower pace compared to previous months. Trade uncertainties and new routes are reshaping the market.
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Swissport begins operations at Malpensa’s Cargocity
26 Giugno 2025 - On 25 June 2025, Swissport announced the launch of its cargo ground handling operations at Milan Malpensa Airport, based on a 4,000-square-metre warehouse.
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Middle Eastern skies partially reopen
24 Giugno 2025 - The fragile truce between Israel and Iran is partially reopening Middle Eastern airspace on 24 June 2025. Airlines are resuming operations, though caution and uncertainty persist over what lies ahead.
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Qatar closes airspace in response to Iranian missile strikes
23 Giugno 2025 - The launch of Iranian missiles targeting US bases in Iraq and Qatar has prompted Qatar to close its airspace, while the United Arab Emirates has activated an emergency airport contingency plan.
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FedEx loses its founder Frederick W. Smith
23 Giugno 2025 - On 21 June 2025, Frederick Wallace Smith passed away. After serving as a Marine in the Vietnam War, he founded FedEx in 1971, growing it into a multinational company and leading it as CEO until 2022.
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Embraer announces launch customer for its first cargo aircraft
23 Giugno 2025 - At the Paris Air Show, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer revealed that Maltese airline Bridges Air Cargo will be the launch customer for its new all-cargo aircraft, the E-Freighter E190F. The model is designed with e-commerce operations in mind.
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Middle East conflict and holidays slow down air cargo
20 Giugno 2025 - In the second week of June 2025, geopolitical tensions and national holidays caused a decline in air freight traffic, although not uniformly: cargo flows from China to the United States and the Emirates are on the rise.
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How Iata and Easa aim to reduce the risks of Gnss interference
18 Giugno 2025 - The growing number of satellite navigation interference incidents reported in central and eastern Europe has led Iata and Easa to develop a programme designed to reduce risks to air transport. Four key pillars underpin a coordinated global response to flight safety.
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First joint Lufthansa Cargo and Ita shipments land at Fiumicino
18 Giugno 2025 - On 17 June 2025, the first joint flights operated by Lufthansa Cargo and Ita Airways from South America landed at Rome Fiumicino. The airline also announced the launch of an almost real-time proactive notification system.
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Air cargo between China and the US contracts in early June 2025
17 Giugno 2025 - Following a recovery in the second half of May 2025, the first week of June saw a marked decline in air cargo traffic between China and the United States, reflecting the complex trade dynamics between the two countries.
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The Israeli strike on Iran has shut down Middle Eastern skies
13 Giugno 2025 - Following the first reports of Israel's attack on Iran during the night of 12 to 13 June 2025, some Middle Eastern countries closed their airspace, causing major disruptions to international transport and heavy financial losses for airlines.
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Malpensa launches its cargo community
9 Giugno 2025 - At the 2025 edition of Transport Logistic in Munich, SEA unveiled the Cargo Community of Malpensa Airport, bringing together air freight operators to drive forward the development of Lombardy’s cargo city.
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Air cargo gains altitude again in May 2025
6 Giugno 2025 - In May 2025, air freight transport showed signs of recovery compared to the previous month, although a slowdown emerged in the final week. Volatility continued to characterise the corridor between China and the United States.
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Global alliance signed between Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and MASkargo
6 Giugno 2025 - At the Transport Logistic fair in Munich, Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and MASkargo announced their intention to launch a global air cargo alliance by the end of 2025.
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Lufthansa Cargo expands European network with Ita integration
6 Giugno 2025 - The Transport Logistic 2025 trade fair in Munich provided Lufthansa Cargo with the opportunity to outline its development strategy for the coming months, a plan that hinges in part on the integration of Ita Airways into the German group, resulting in a twenty percent increase in cargo capacity.
Brevi dal mondo
Msc vola tra Malpensa e Shanghai – Msc devia le navi dal Golfo - Collegamento ferroviario Serbia Germania - Corridoio ferroviario franco tedesco - Nuova ferrovia turca nord Bosforo - Nuove rotte per il Sea Modal Shift
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Cronaca
Carabinieri scoprono 387 kg di hashish su camion a Capua
Un autoarticolato con targa spagnola partito da Barcellona e diretto nel Casertano è stato fermato dai carabinieri al casello di Capua lungo l’A1. Nel semirimorchio, tra l’ortofrutta i militi hanno scoperto 387 kg di hashish confezionati in panetti.
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Aereo
La Cina sperimenta il drone in composito di bambù
Un prototipo di drone sviluppato dalla Beihang University e Long Bamboo Technology Group utilizza compositi di fibra di bambù per oltre il 25% della struttura. Il velivolo ha raggiunto più di 100 chilometri orari e un’autonomia superiore a un’ora nei test di volo svolti a Tianjin.
Ferrovia
La galleria del Brennero sarà rinviata al 2034?
L'apertura della galleria ferroviaria di base del Brennero potrebbe slittare di due anni e quindi nel 2034. L’ipotesi nasce su una richiesta avanzata dal consigliere di Stato ai Trasporti austriaco a Bbt con l'invito a comunicare una "data realistica".
Persone
Torello perde il fondatore Nicola
La mattina del 5 marzo 2026, la società di trasporto campana Torello ha annunciato la morte del fondatore Nicola Torello. Ha trasformato un’impresa individuale in una multinazionale europea.
