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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
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