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UAS-DronesNew Israeli micro-drone aircraft: Spider
Tel Aviv, Israel - It weighs 2,5 kg and flies for 30 minutes
Innocon, one of the companies which is competing for the Indian micro-Uav (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) contest, has unveiled its new micro-drone. The winner will equip all Indian armed forces. Also BlueBird... more
Military aviationMBDA Viper Strike guided bomb hits high-speed targets (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - New tests in the United States
The modern technology often aims to upgrade existing weapons, such as bombs. From the first unguided bombs, stepping through the bouncing bombs used to destroy enemy dams during the World War two and the... more
ReportOrsi-Gotti Tedeschi controversy on alleged fake consultancy by Economy Minister's wife
Rome, Italy - "I have never in my life ordered consultancy services from Mrs Grilli"
A heated exchange took place today between former president of the Vatican bank IOR Ettore Gotti Tedeschi and the chief executive officer and president of the Finmeccanica Group Giuseppe Orsi: the Italian... more
Civil aviationGulfstream G-280 business jet obtains full certification for Israel and the United States
Washington, USA - It will replace the G-200
The Gulfstream G-280 business jet has received full certification to fly in the United States and Israel. The first deliveries of this super mid-size are expected by the end of the year. The launch price... more
AirlineseasyJet to bring in allocated seating on all its flights
Milan, Italy - From November 2012
As part of its aim of making travel easy and affordable, easyJet is to roll out allocated seating across its network from November 2012. The airline has been trialling allocated seating since April and... more
Fair and showsAerospace: Piedmont at "ILA Berlin Airshow" (September 11-16, 2012)
Turin, Italy - After the success experienced at "Farnborough International Airshow" in July
Seven aerospace firms from Piedmont (Turin, Cuneo and Novara) will be from September 11 to September 16, 2012 at "ILA Berlin Airshow", a world-renowned trade event. The participation is organized by Torino... more
AirlinesBerlin airports: Germanwings moves to Tegel
Milan, Italy - Starting from the winter schedule
Starting from the new winter schedule from October 28, at Berlin Germanwings will move to Tegel, waiting for the inauguration of new Berlin-Brandenburg Airport. Until today the German low-cost carrier,... more
AirportsShifts in the British government reshuffle cards for Heathrow Airport's third runway
London, United Kingdom - Cameron's rethink now seems possible
The opposition to the construction of the third runway at London-Heathrow Airport had its best ally inside the British government in the Transport Secretary Justine Greening: just one week ago she expressed... more
IndustryBoeing 1450 new aircraft for India in the next 20 years
New Delhi, India - "The country will have the highest passenger traffic growth in the world"
Indian aviation will need some 1450 new aircraft during the next 20 years, according to the declarations of Dinesh Keskar, senior vice-president of sales for Asia Pacific and India of the American aerospace... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Berlin Airport opening: there is a "New" new date
Berlin, Germany - According to the German media, the inauguration is set for October 27, 2013
The affair of the opening of the brand-new Berlin-Brandenburg Airport is taking the shape of a real odyssey: according to several sources of the German media, among which there is also the tabloid "Bild",... more
Press releaseItalian Filt Cgil on Meridiana fly: strike by flight assistants postponed to September 24
Rome, Italy - Fixed initially for next Friday
"The Italian Filt Cgil union announces that 'The 24 hour strike by flight assistants of Meridiana fly has been postponed to next September 24, 2012'. 'The strike initially announced for next Friday September... more
AccidentsClarity over the B-212 helicopter accident in Brunei: "It was human error"
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei - "The aircraft crashed into a tree"
The Bell 212 helicopter which crashed on a sunny morning in Brunei around one month ago went down because of human error and not because of a technical mishap. The accident killed 12 people and injured... more
AirportsItaly. Positive report for Summer months at the Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport
Bergamo, Italy - The airport confirms its encouraging trend
The Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport confirms its positive trend for passenger movements. The analysis for Summer months (June, July and August) shows a +6.5% increase compared to the same period of last... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: still rain and storms on the Central-South
Rome, Italy - A further bulletin issued for adverse conditions
The perturbation continues to provoke unstable conditions on the most part of the Italian regions, in particular on Adriatic side and on Tyrrenian. The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis... more
HelicoptersEnglish helicopter operations continue in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - Sea Kings, Lynxs and Apaches face MRO operations
The missions carried out by the English helicopter force in Afghanistan continue. A new Helmand-based MRO team is currently operating the ground support of the English rotary-winged fleet, which is composed... more
Fair and showsAircraft. Eurofighter’s Air Show season continues across Europe
Hallbergmoos, Germany - At the "MSPO" in Poland and then at "ILA 2012"
Eurofighter Typhoon continues its summer of air shows in September as it attends a number of international exhibitions across Europe. The Eurofighter team is at "MSPO" in Poland from the 3rd until the... more
IndustryAirbus aircraft: 28.000 deliveries in the next 20 years
London, United Kingdom - 30% of revenues from low-cost companies
Good forecasts for Airbus, the popular European aerospace industry which is currently a main player in the entire world's aerospace scenario. The aircraft-maker predicted that, in the next 20 years,... more
IndustryEurocopter: Thailand purchases four EC-725 helicopters
Bangkok, Thailand - Deliveries within 30 months
The Thai ministry of Defence has approved the purchase of four EC-725 multirole helicopters produced by the European Eurocopter. Eurocopter is part of EADS, a European group composed of Eurocopter, Airbus,... more
Press releaseAlitalia: more than 2,4 million passengers transported in August 2012
Rome, Italy - Punctuality 85.5%
"Alitalia transported more than 2,4 million passengers in August 2012. The regularity trend is equal to 99,9% (the number of flights served on the total of those planned) increasing compared to August... more
Civil aviationLufthansa flight attendants on strike: hundreds of aircraft grounded
Berlin, Germany - 306 cancelled flights so far
They promised it, they did it: Unabhängige Flugbegleiter Organisation (UFO), the union which represents more than two thirds of the 19,000 flight attendants who are employed in Lufthansa announced on... more
Civil aviationAlba Star joins IACA
Brussels, Belgium - The Spanish carrier has bases at Palma de Mallorca and Milan-Malpensa airports
IACA (International Air Carrier Association) announces that Spanish carrier, Alba Star, has joined the association as a full member. Alba Star, which took to the air in 2010, with bases at Palma de... more
AirportsAci Europe: no good news for European airport industry in July traffic report
Brussels, Belgium - Passenger +1.1% and cargo -3.2%
The latest traffic figures for Europe’s airports released today reveal a disappointing summer season in traffic terms. Overall passenger traffic at European airports in the month of July reported growth o... more
Military aviationF-15K Slam Eagle fighter aircraft: Boeing to set up MRO centre in Korea
Seoul, South Korea - "We will continue to expand our presence"
Boeing is going to setup a new MRO center in South Korea to support the local fleet of fourth-generation fighter aircraft F-15K Slam Eagle. The Slam Eagle is an advanced variant of the reliable and... more
ReportChinese political commissar under investigation after dispute onboard China Southern aircraft
Beijing, China - He threatened the woman and grabbed her arm
A political commissar for the Yuexiu District Armed Forces Department was suspended from his post on Sunday after suspicions that "he had a physical altercation with a flight attendant". Fang Daguo, aged... more
PeopleAir Berlin: Susanna Sciacovelli takes on responsibility for more markets as Area Manager Southern Europe
Milan, Italy - With responsibility for Italy, Greece, Israel and Turkey
Susanna Sciacovelli (41), who has been General Director for Air Berlin in Italy since July 2010, is now taking on the markets in Greece, Israel and Turkey as Area Manager. The carrier has brought together... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Ryanair stops bid for Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - "We will launch a new bid if EC officials clear the takeover after the investigation"
On August 29, 2012, the European Commission decided to launch a full investigation into Ryanair's proposed takeover of Aer Lingus. The offer advanced by Ryanair reportedly raised suspicions, and now the... more
AirlinesItalian airline Wind Jet: new consortium hypothesis appears confirmed
Catania, Italy - "We are ready to restart flights with three A-320 within 15 days"
As previously revealed by AVIONEWS, the Italian airline Wind Jet is looking at its last chance to avoid bankruptcy. The Italian newspaper "La Stampa" confirmed the hypothesis about a "Consortium of... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC. Update: strike by Meridiana fly staff next Friday
Rome, Italy - For 24 hours
ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, publishes the list of the flights guaranteed by the airline before the strike. Any successive integration and/or changes requested by the company will be... more
Fair and shows"MSPO" exhibition: helicopters, drone-aircraft and armoured vehicles
Kielce, Poland - "21 foreign delegations have confirmed their presence"
An unprecedented number of utility and attack helicopters, unmanned aircraft (UAV, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) and armoured vehicles are put on display at Kielce defence exhibition, the "MSPO" (International... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica takes part in the "20th MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition"
Kielce, Poland - Through its companies AW, Alenia Aermacchi, Oto Melara, SELEX Galileo, SSI and Telespazio
"Finmeccanica -through its companies AgustaWestland, Alenia Aermacchi, Oto Melara, SELEX Galileo, SELEX Sistemi Integrati and Telespazio (67% Finmeccanica, 33% Thales)– takes part in the '20th MSPO International D... more
ConferencesIata "World Passenger Symposium": October 16-18
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Its second event will take place in Abu Dhabi
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold its second World Passenger Symposium on 16-18 October at the Jumeirah at "Etihad Towers Hotel" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Symposium... more
DefenseObama: we will move forward with the European missile shield
Washington, USA - Democratic party on the warpath for the presidential election
The US president Barack Obama declared that the United States will move forward with the European missile shield with or without Moscow approval. "The President is moving forward with a phased adaptive... more
Press releaseTony Tyler (IATA): "Travel by air in Africa should be as safe as everywhere"
Dakar, Senegal - "We want to achieve world-class safety levels across Africa by 2015"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reinforced its commitment to African aviation and called on industry and government leaders in Central West Africa to work together to make aviation an... more
Science and technologyNew BAE Systems Strike Helmet mounted display
London, United Kingdom - The future is nigh
"When a pilot in a Eurofighter Typhoon jet glances down, he does not see a steel-grey floor. Instead he sees clouds, and maybe sheep and cows in green fields below". This sentece perfectly explains... more
ReportQuarrel on board: Swiss aircraft inverts route after six hours of flying
Zurich, Switzerland - The argument started when the aircraft was over Moscow
According to the German newspaper "Blick", two Chinese passengers, aged 57 and 27 respectively, started a furious quarrel on board Swiss International Air Lines A-340 aircraft, en route from Zurich to... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Possible strike at Birmingham Airport
Birmingham, United Kingdom - The crux of the matter is the contract renewal
The workers of Birmingham Airport could down tools soon, as communicated by Unite, the union which represents many of the employees of the British facility. The management firm (Birmingham International... more
Defense"RIMPAC 2012": Russian warships and helicopters return to Vladivostock
Moscow, Russia - Joint exercises with Japan expected soon
After the visit to Japan (AVIONEWS), the Russian task force which took part in the naval exercise "RIMPAC" returned to its homebase in Vladivostock. The visit in Japan, as already explained, is expected... more
PeopleBernhard Gerwert appointed new CEO of Cassidian
Leiden, Holland - He will succeed Stefan Zoller
Bernhard Gerwert, 59, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cassidian and Member of the EADS Executive Committee with immediate effect. He will succeed Stefan Zoller, 54, who has decided... more
Civil aviationLufthansa aircraft grounded again? Union announces new strike Tuesday, 4 September
Mörfelden-Walldorf , Germany - The industrial action to be announced with just a 6-hour notice
Unabhängige Flugbegleiter Organisation (UFO), the union which represents more than two thirds of the 19,000 flight attendants who are employed in Lufthansa has announced on its website that Tuesday, 4... more
ReportAir strikes in Syria: 96 civilians die in one day
Aleppo, Syria - Alarming numbers: new UN leader is pessimistic about the future
New massacre in Syria. The Alawite troops launched a new assault against the Free Syrian Army. The Syrian regular troops largely deployed warplanes in the attack, heavily bombing the rebels strongholds... more
OccurrencesAircraft evacuated for smoke at Cologne Airport: 11 injured
Cologne, Germany - The Öger Türk Airways departed from Hanover
A major smoke leak in the cabin caused the evacuation of an Öger Türk Airways in the afternoon of Monday 03/09/2012 at Cologne Airport. 186 passengers were on board: most of them managed to find their w... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Aeromexico and Delta will built joint maintenance facility
Mexico City, Mexico - The new structure will be located at Querétaro International Airport
Grupo Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines Inc signed on September 3, 2012 a memorandum of understanding for the realization of a joint facility for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of their aircraft,... more
Fair and showsSELEX Sistemi Integrati at "MSPO 2012"
Kielce, Poland - Its presence in Poland and prospects
SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI), a Finmeccanica company, attends the 20th "International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO", an exhibition which takes place from 3rd to 6th September 2012, at Kielce, Poland. SSI... more
AirportsStar Alliance builds new lounge at Los Angeles' upgraded International Terminal
Auckland, New Zealand - Air New Zealand to lead the project; it will open in May 2013
Star Alliance member carrier Air New Zealand has been selected to design and manage the Alliance's new lounge at Los Angeles International Airport. The creation of this facility has been made possible... more
OccurrencesAVIONEWS contacts Meridiana fly about the situation of 180 passengers in Egypt
Marsa Alama, Egypt - The carrier apologizes for the inconvenience
A flight between Marsa Alam, Egypt, and Rome, has been grounded due to an unspecified technical failure. Today, many Italian newspapers reported the claims of 180 passengers who had waited more than 48... more
AirportsNew direct flight Bologna-Moscow by Aeroflot
Bologna, Italy - Served with A-319 or A-320 aircraft
The new direct link between Bologna and Moscow by Aeroflot took off last Saturday. The daily flight will connect in three hours the Italian city with Sheremetyevo, 29 km far from the Russian city. The... more
AirlinesChilean LAN carrier is the first airline in Americas to receive the Dreamliner
Santiago, Chile - "This is a milestone for our passengers"
LAN, the Chilean flag carrier, has received its first new generation Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The aircraft is configured with 217 seats economy and 30 seats business. The aircraft is the first of... more
IndustryBombardier starts final assembly of CSeries prototypes
Montreal, Canada - "We don't have any major schedule issues on the programme"
Bombardier, the popular Canadian aircraft-maker, has declared it will finish the assembly of its new CSeries aircraft prototypes soon. The Canadian firm is waiting for the next component, the wing, while... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: rain and storm alert
Rome, Italy - On Piedmont, Lombardy, Liguria, Emilia-Romagna, Umbria and Marche
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecast, has issued an additional bulletin for adverse weather conditions that extends that already diffused. The notice predicts... more
HelicoptersMil Mi-171E helicopters: China wants 55
Beijing, China - The Sichuan earthquake highlighted the lack of a vertical lift transport system
The negotiation between China and Rosoboronexport, the Russian state-ruled exporter for military equipments, has been reportedly concluded. The contract manages for a batch of 55 Mil Mi-171E tactical transport... more