Due dipendenti dell'aeroporto di Francoforte sono morti in un raro focolaio di malaria che ha colpito in tutto sei lavoratori. Nessuno di loro aveva recentemente viaggiato in aree a rischio. Le autorità ritengono quindi probabile che le infezioni siano state trasmesse da zanzare infette arrivate a bordo di uno o più aerei provenienti da zone dove la malaria è endemica #Malaria #SicurezzaSanitaria #Aeroporti
At Frankfurt Airport, an employee has died and five others have contracted malaria, likely through bites from Anopheles mosquitoes that accidentally arrived on planes, leading to enhanced security checks and an information campaign for employees. (translated)
Ukrainian forces have once again targeted Wildberries, the main Russian online retailer, in Kotovsk, destroying the site in an attack that resulted in one injury, while tensions are rising between Russia and South Korea due to Russian military aircraft entering the South Korean air defense identification zone. (translated)
Skiathos (Grecia), mentre osserva a pochi metri dalla pista un aereo in fase di decollo, un forte getto d'aria dei motori le fa perdere l'equilibrio e la scaraventa a terra: una turista italiana di 52 anni è ricoverata con un'emorragia cerebrale e un grave trauma cranico. L'aeroporto di Skiathos ha una pista adiacente al mare e a una strada pubblica, senza una recinzione. Ogni giorno centinaia di turisti si appostano dietro a un muro e attendono l'arrivo o la partenza degli aerei nonostante ci siano diversi cartelli di divieto #Skiathos #Turismo #Sicurezza
“Le forze russe hanno effettuato 17 attacchi aerei su Zaporizhzhia, Komyshuvakha, Zarichne, Novoyakovlivka, Lystivka, Orikhiv, Soniachne, Novosoloshyne, Chervonyi Yar, Mala Tokmachka, Preobrazhenka, Liubymivka e Omelnyk”
The European Union has approved a military aid package of 6.1 billion euros for Ukraine, including air defense and missile systems, in a context of increasing urgency due to the rise in Russian air attacks and coinciding with the thirty-fifth anniversary of Ukrainian independence. (translated)
In Bergamo, in view of the first leg match of the Conference League qualifiers between Atalanta and Hapoel Tel Aviv, exceptional security measures have been implemented, including the presence of 350 agents, restrictions on air traffic for planes and drones over the stadium, and a ban on entering with Palestinian flags, due to tensions related to Israel's position in international competitions. (translated)
A violent Russian attack hit Kyiv overnight, causing at least 12 deaths and 33 injuries, leading to security alerts in Poland and Romania, where NATO planes have been mobilized, while Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko declared a citywide mourning after a school and a children's hospital were also damaged. (translated)
NATO has conducted a extensive air operation in the skies of the Baltic, involving spy planes, U.S. and Norwegian fighters, and Italian tankers, to ensure surveillance and strategic support near the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, highlighting the importance of defensive cooperation and preparation in the face of threats present in the region. (translated)
«La mia infanzia mi ha segnato, a 15 anni avevo già sperimentato l’orrore delle bombe che cadono dal cielo, le notti nei rifugi con la mia famiglia e la mia gente, l’ansia che quegli aerei potessero tornare a volare sopra Belgrado e a portare la morte nel mio popolo. Tornando indietro, non cambierei nulla: la guerra era l’ingrediente che ci voleva perché io potessi arrivare ad avere la vita bellissima che conduco. Sarò eternamente grato all’esistenza per come mi ha forgiato e a Dio per tutto ciò che ho avuto. Da bambino non era lontanamente immaginabile, nemmeno esercitando tutto il mio potere creativo»
Italy, with the largest fleet of Canadair in Europe, uses these amphibious planes to fight increasingly devastating fires caused by high temperatures and drought, allowing them to collect 6,000 liters of water in just 12 seconds and intervening in emergency situations in other European countries, while the creation of a supranational fleet of Canadair is expected by 2027. (translated)
A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 had to make an emergency return to Munich Airport after experiencing a tailstrike during takeoff, causing dust and debris, but fortunately without injuries, while investigations into the brakes and the damage to the runway lights are ongoing. (translated)
In recent days, many Italians are facing significant troubles with air travel due to the eruption of Etna, a strong earthquake in Indonesia, and cases of overbooking, along with a guide explaining how and when to request refunds for these unexpected events. (translated)
A violent fire in Aragona, near Huesca, has already destroyed about 16,600 hectares of land and forced the evacuation of over a thousand people, while the firefighting operations, complicated by the wind, involve hundreds of rescuers and aircraft; the cause of the blaze is under investigation and a 28-year-old man has been arrested. (translated)
A vast wildfire has affected Mount Goj in the Como area, forcing the evacuation of about 50 people and mobilizing 130 firefighters, supported by planes and helicopters, to combat the flames intensified by strong winds. (translated)
Donald Trump has decided to return to the use of steam catapults for launching aircraft on U.S. aircraft carriers, ordering the dismissal of the electromagnetic catapult system, a choice contested by the Navy as it will require costly structural adaptations and could reduce the operational efficiency of the ships. (translated)
The volcanic ash from Etna represents a serious danger to aircraft engines, as its fragments can damage the turbines by being sucked in, as demonstrated by numerous cases where engine failures occurred during flight, making restrictions at Catania-Fontanarossa airport necessary. (translated)
The article explains why airplanes cannot fly in volcanic ash, highlighting the serious risks to the engines and citing previous incidents in which aircraft, such as the Boeing 747, suffered severe malfunctions due to volcanic dust. (translated)
During the summer of 2026, despite an increase in air traffic in Europe averaging 35,778 flights per day, almost a third of aircraft landed late, with punctuality improving to 73% and an increase in jet fuel costs, while international flight fares in Italy decreased due to lower demand related to the conflict in the Middle East. (translated)
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck Colombia, causing at least one death and ten injuries, with significant damage to buildings and disruptions in air transport, while local authorities are coordinating emergency operations. (translated)
