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AirlinesLufthansa strike update: two thirds of aircraft grounded
Frankfurt, Germany - Loss for more than 10 million Euro
The strike of Lufthansa employees continues. Lufthansa is the German private flag-carrier. After a week of negotiations and strikes, which caused more than 300 cancellations, the local union UFO declared... more
Civil aviationRome-Ciampino: AVIONEWS reminds that the airport will be closed from 24 September to 3 October
Rome, Italy - Local air traffic redirected to Rome-Fiumicino
AVIONEWS reminds that the international airport "Giovan Battista Pastine", Rome-Ciampino, will be closed due to runway maintenance works. The hub will be closed from September 24 to October 3, 2012. All... more
AccidentsRome-Ciampino aircraft accident: two people reported dead
Rome, Italy - The aircraft took off from Montichiari
A small, private, Cessna 402B aircraft (registration code I-EJRA) crashed near Ciampino (Rome) today. Rescue teams are currently looking for the crew, which is reportedly dead. The aircraft burned... more
ReportTicks on Ryanair aircraft: passengers hospitalized
Rome, Italy - Local police halted the take-off
Yesterday, after the landing of a Ryanair aircraft coming from London, some passengers have noticed itch on their legs. The passengers were hospitalized, and doctors discovered the itch was caused by ticks... more
Sport aviationItaly and Ploner in first place in European hang-gliding Championships
Turin, Italy - The 18th edition in Kayseri, Turkey
The Italian hang-gliding team is engaged in the 18th edition of the European championships at Kayseri (Turkey). The national group, after over half of the event, is in first place of the competition... more
IndustryPartnership Oma Sud-Russian agency for Skycar aircraft and light amphibian development
Capua, Italy - The agreement has been signed at "Gidroaviosalon 2012"
Oma Sud SpA, the Italian firm which manufactures the twin-engine Skycar aircraft and the single-engine Redbird trainer aircraft, has confirmed it reached a collaboration agreement with an important Russian... more
AirlinesAircraft and alliances. Qantas drops BA and Oneworld for a 10-year alliance with Emirates
Sydney, Australia - Stop to a 17-year partnership with the English carrier
The agreement between Qantas and Emirates is just waiting for go-ahead by national and international aeronautical authorities, but it is definitive under every economic, commercial and operational aspect. Under... more
AirlinesAircraft and companies. Jat Airways: talks with AirAsia to sell majority of the block of shares
Belgrade, Serbia - Transport Minister Milutin Mrkonjic announced it today
Jat Airways, the most important Serbian airline, has a better outlook than it had in the past, after the announcement made on September 6, 2012 by the Transport Minister Milutin Mrkonjic, who declared... more
AirlinesTransaero: Moscow and Saint Petersburg closer to Rome
Rome, Italy - Flights will be operated with a B-737 aircraft
"Transaero Airlines in the range of the process of liberalization of the air connections on the Rome-Moscow and Rome-Saint Petersburg routes has recently started the routes between Rome "Leonardo da Vinci"... more
AirportsPositive August for Genoa "Colombo" Airport: passengers up 5.98%
Genoa, Italy - Particular growth for international flights
"Genoa Airport continues growing: in August the number of passengers on scheduled flights increased by 5.98% compared to the same month in 2011. As already noticed in the first months of 2012, this increase... more
Press releaseBoeing celebrates delivery of Air India's first 787 Dreamliner aircraft
Charleston, USA - The Asian company is the fifth in the world to receive the state-of-the-art airplane
Boeing and Air India today celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 787 Dreamliner: "Today is a great day for Air India as the most technologically advanced and fuel efficient airplane in the world... more
AerospaceMetop-B European weather satellite is ready for launch
Paris, France - It has passed its final checks at the Baikonur cosmodrome
Metop-B, the European polar orbiting weather satellite designed and manufactured by Astrium, Europe’s leading space technology company, is now ready to launch from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. From i... more
IndustryCivil airplanes. Airbus unveils its 2050 vision for "Smarter Skies"
Blagnac, France - A future with more flights, fewer emissions and quicker passenger journey times
Global aircraft manufacturer Airbus today releases the latest instalment of the Future by Airbus, its vision for sustainable aviation in 2050 and beyond. For the first time the vision looks beyond aircraft... more
AirlinesAlitalia: new link with Zurich and code-share with Azerbaijan Airlines
Rome, Italy - The airline announces the first novelties for Autumn
"Alitalia launches its new air link Rome-Fiumicino/Zurich, that will be served with two daily connections and 12 weekly flights from next October 29. The airline promotes it with tariffs starting from... more
HelicoptersORNGE helicopters receive FAA approval to fly in US airspace
Toronto, Canada - So far the authorization was limited to the airplanes
ORNGE, Ontario's air ambulance service, has received the approval of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly its air ambulance helicopters in the airspace of United States, to and from any city... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti-Swiss: second flight of the new Verona-Zurich
Verona, Italy - The link is served by ATR-72/500 airplanes with 64 seats
Air Dolomiti, Italian airline of Lufthansa Group, added a daily flight from last September 3 on Verona-Zurich (from Monday to Friday). In particular the agreement between Air Dolomiti and Swiss predicts... more
IndustryCivil airplanes. Airbus unveils its 2050 vision for "Smarter Skies"
Blagnac, France - A future with more flights, fewer emissions and quicker passenger journey times
Global aircraft manufacturer Airbus today releases the latest instalment of the Future by Airbus, its vision for sustainable aviation in 2050 and beyond. For the first time the vision looks beyond aircraft... more
Airlines1200 Lufthansa aircraft to remain grounded on September 7 because of cabin crew strike
Frankfurt, Germany - 50 intercontinental flights cancelled on Thursday 6
The 24-hour strike of Lufthansa's cabin crew called by the union Unabhängige Flugbegleiter Organisation, which will be carried out on Friday 7 September, is producing its effects also on Thursday 6. The... more
PeopleNew EADS Group executive committee appointed
Leiden, Holland - John Leahy, Günter Butschek and Bernhard Gerwert join
EADS has announced today the composition of the new Group Executive Committee, as previously indicated in May upon conclusion of the Annual General Meeting. The Group Executive Committee’s focus is o... more
AirportsItaly. Verona Airport: board of directors starts "Responsibility proceedings" against ex-director general
Verona, Italy - Massimo Soppani declares to AVIONEWS: "I don't have much to say"
The situation around Catullo SpA, the management firm of Verona Airport continues to be stormy: the hub is in the middle of an open conflict against Ryanair, has a deeply-in-the-red balance and its board... more
UAS-DronesGeneral Atomics introduces system-wide enhancements for Predator B/MQ-9 drone-aircraft
San Diego, Usa - New MQ-9 Block 1-plus UAV completes successful first flight
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA?ASI), a manufacturer in the sectors of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), tactical reconnaissance radars, and electro-optic surveillance systems, announced... more
HelicoptersOH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter shot down in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - Two soldiers killed
An OH-58 Kiowa Warrior close support/reconnaissance helicopter of the coalition was shot down in Afghanistan on Wednesday. The accident caused two victims. The helicopter crashed in an area south of Kabul,... more
Fair and shows"MSPO" exhibition: Finmeccanica presents its SW-4 remote-controlled helicopter
Kielce, Poland - "The Italian Navy is looking to 'Solo' for maritime surveillance roles"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica subsidiary, has presented its latest hi-tech rotorcraft at the "MSPO Defence Show" in Kielce, Poland. The programme is an example of cooperation between Italian and local... more
CuriositiesPutin pilots motorized hang glider aircraft (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - The Russian premier guided a flock of Siberian cranes
The Russian Premier Vladimir Putin often tries "To burnish his public image as a caring outdoorsman, or macho man of adventure". Every event is largely recorded by press agencies. The latest adventures... more
OccurrencesEngine fumes: Dreamliner aircraft take-off halted
Tokyo, Japan - "Nothing serious"
All Nippon Airways aborted the take-off of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on Wednesday after white smoke was detected from the plane's left engine. The aircraft was at Okayama airport bound for Tokyo. "We... more
AerospaceInternational Space Station: "Problem repaired, we are back"
Washington, USA - Waiting for four cargo capsules
The International Space Station suffered an energy blackout, forcing the astronauts on board to switch off certain equipment. The malfunctioning power unit, a Main Bus Switching Unit, which relay electricity... more
AirportsUS Transportation Secretary LaHood announces grant for Ocean County Airport
Washington, Usa - For USD 6,2 million
US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced a $6.2 million grant to construct a new runway at the Robert J. Miller-Ocean County Airport in Berkeley Township, N.J. "Investing in our nation’s a... more
IndustryHelicopters. Turbomeca (Safran Group) celebrates 35 years in Brazil
Xerém, Brazil - And it expands its installations
Turbomeca do Brasil (Safran group), in Brazil since 1977, celebrates the expansion of its site based in Xerém, Rio de Janeiro State. These new installations will house the new assembly line and tests... more
AirlinesAnother Ryanair aircraft asks for priority landing because of low fuel
Lanzarote, Spain - But the company questions the version of events provided by the air traffic control
Another episode of priority landing request because of fuel shortage involved a Ryanair aircraft, after the three cases occurred at Valencia during August. The carrier is currently under investigation... more
ReportCentral America tsunami (4). Red Cross: no casualty reported so far
San Josè, Costa Rica - PTWC invites authorities to take "Appropriate action"
According to a spokesperson of the Red Cross no casualty is reported so far because of the 7.9-magnitude earthquake which hit today Costa Rica, despite several zones in the capital San Josè are without... more
AirportsNo more Wizz Air and OLT Express aircraft: Warsaw Airport experiences a downturn in August, -6%
Warsaw, Poland - "But the fall is much less than anticipated"
August 2012 was a difficult month for Warsaw "Chopin" Airport: after the good performances during the past months (AVIONEWS) when, with the exception of the cargo sector (which is however decreasing almost... more
ReportPTWC reduces Central America Tsunami area (3) to Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua
San Josè, Costa Rica - Possible problems in the Hawaii Islands
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reduced the area considered at risk because of the possible tsunami generated by the earthquake which hit Costa Rica at 8:42 am local time (4:42 pm GMT) to three countries:... more
ReportTsunami in Central America (2): warning in ten countries
Nosara, Costa Rica - No relevant damage is currently reported
The earthquake which hit Costa Rica at 8:42 am today, Wednesday 5 September 2012, has generated a tsunami warning in all Central America. Ten countries issued the warning: Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua,... more
Report7.9-magnitude earthquake in Costa Rica: tsunami warning launched
San Josè, Costa Rica - Possible problems in the main airports of the country
A 7.9-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific coast of Costa Rica in the morning of Wednesday 05/09/2012 (afternoon in Europe). The epicenter was located at roughly 80 km south of Liberia (north-western part... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-350XWB airplane wing arrives in Toulouse for ground tests
Blagnac, France - The wings are made at industry’s Broughton (UK) site
The first wing for the A-350XWB airplane has arrived at Airbus’ final assembly line in Toulouse (France) where the new generation its wide-body aircraft is being assembled. This first wing, which will n... more
AirlinesAlitalia: two new Embraer E-175 airplanes in its fleet
Rome, Italy - "Parco nazionale Val Grande" and "Parco nazionale della Majella"
Two new Embraer E-175 airplanes in the Alitalia's fleet in these days: "Parco nazionale Val Grande" and "Parco nazionale della Majella". All new Embraers bring the name of an Italian wild life reserve... more
ReportSyria: rebels shoot down another fighter aircraft (VIDEO)
Damascus, Syria - MiG-21 destroyed by firearms
According to press reports, the Free Syrian Army has shot down another Syrian fighter aircraft during the fights against the Alawite president Assad. The rebel troops reportedly shot down the aircraft... more
AirportsDubai International: its monthly traffic surpasses 5 million passengers for the first time
Dubai, UAE - It handled aircraft movements totalling 27,829 in July
Dubai International began the second half of 2012 on a strong note by surpassing the five million passenger mark in July for the first time in its history. The previous high for monthly traffic at Dubai... more
AirlinesEurolot converts option on six Bombardier Q-400 NextGen to a firm order
Warsaw, Poland - The deal is valued roughly 190 million dollars
The Polish airline Eurolot converted six of its options on Q-400 NextGen to a firm order, as announced by the manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace. The options are part of the eight-airplane order announced... more
DiscussionsIndia and China to resume military cooperation
Delhi, India - "We have decided that" the Indian Defence minister said
As is well-known, India and China are going to play a major role in the next future, currently being the largest arms purchaser. Both are included in the BRICS group, which is composed of Brazil, India,... more
AirportsEuropean Commission about the alleged illegal airport payments to Ryanair
Brussels, Belgium - "Almost half Europe under investigation"
As is well-known by our followers, the European Commission is currently carrying on an investigation about the popular Irish low-cost company Ryanair. In particular, the investigation is reportedly based... more
Sport aviationSINERGI to partner the FAI in FAME’s venture
Lausanne, Switzerland - The primary objective of FAME is to promote air sports
The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), the World Air Sports Federation, has announced the sale of a stake in FAME, its recently formed marketing and events company, to SINERGI Ltd, a management co... more
AerospaceAfriSpace: is Africa really looking to Space?
Khartoum, Sudan - New meeting after two years
A strange news was reported by international newspapers today. According to them, African nations are looking to a local space programme. AfriSpace (this is the name of the agency) was presented during... more
Civil aviationOfficial Gazette of EU: invitation to submit comments about State aid on Dortmund Airport, in Germany
Brussels, Belgium - The 20 page document is available in "Specials" of AVIONEWS of the Italian home-page
The European Commission in the Official Gazette of today, September 5, 2012 invites to present observations regarding the State aids in favour to the Dortmund airport, as following: 2012/C 268/01... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. American Airlines crisis: labor agreement to be modified
Washington, USA - Pilots' appeal rejected
American Airlines has won court approval to "throw out its labor agreement with pilots". This step is seen as victory for the carrier, which is applying a cost cut campaign to avoid bankruptcy. The... more
AirlinesEtihad and Rak Airways sign code-share deal
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The first ever between two UAE carriers
Etihad Airways and RAK Airways have signed an agreement to code-share on five flight sectors including, for the first time, domestic flights in the UAE. The agreement, the first ever between two UAE... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV: training of 140 air traffic controllers in Libya
Rome, Italy - A commercial agreement for EUR 1 million
"ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) has become official provider of Libya, that has decided to entrust tender to the Italian Service Provider by € 1 million for the training of 140 Air Traffic C... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Union announces strike for Lufthansa flight attendants on Friday 7
Frankfurt, Germany - Unless the company restarts mediation
The strikes called in the last days by Unabhängige Flugbegleiter Organisation (UFO), the union which represents more than two thirds of the 19,000 flight attendants who are employed in Lufthansa, has... more
Civil aviationEmbraer: Phenom 100 aircraft obtains Chinese certification
Beijing, China - 150 examples delivered since 2010
It is a good day for the business jet industry. In addition to the US and Israeli certification for the new Gulfstream G-280 (AVIONEWS), Embraer obtained Chinese certification for its Phenom 100 light... more
Fair and showsA-400M aircraft will display at "ILA Air Show 2012" in Berlin
Berlin, Germany - "Metal chip problem under control"
Airbus Military has confirmed the presence of its four-engined tactical transport turboprop aircraft A-400M at the Berlin air show "ILA 2012". The new European workhorse will appear on static display during... more