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AirportsBrussels South Charleroi Airport: +9% passengers in June
Brussels, Belgium - Equal to 573,901
Brussels South Charleroi Airport registered a total of 573,901 passengers in June, an increase of 9% compared to the 524,343 passengers registered in the same month last year. This traffic increase... more
SecurityEurofighter Typhoon aircraft: securing air space over London during the Olympic Games
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The RAF conducted extensive training
Eurofighter Typhoons aircraft of the Royal Air Force (RAF) will be on high alert during the "Olympic Games" in order to secure the air space over London. Prior to the start of this international event... more
IndustryAirbus attracting talent at the "Farnborough Airshow"
Toulouse, France - The aircraft manufacturer to recruit over 4,000 people in 2012
Airbus will once again showcase job and career opportunities for talent (graduates and experienced professionals) at the "Farnborough International Airshow" in the UK. From July 9th to 15th, a series... more
HelicoptersBell delivers a 412 helicopter to NYPD for counter-terrorism missions
Fort Worth, Usa - The industry announces addition to management team
Bell Helicopter announced the delivery of a 412 helicopter to the New York Police Department. The NYPD currently has three 412s in service for a variety of missions ranging from search and rescue at sea... more
IndustryAircraft and industry: Hawker Beechcraft is looking for buyers and investors
Wichita, USA - A list with more than 35 potential organizations
Hawker Beechcraft, an American aerospace manufacturing company, is trying to pick out a short-list of potential investors. This is a part of the plan developed to emerge from bankruptcy reorganization:... more
ReportUrals joyride Antonov airplane. Carrier licence suspended
Moscow, Russia - The biplane has been often used for illegal flights
Avi-Azov, the little domestic Russian airline that had a light aircraft go missing over the Ural mountains last month (June 11, 2012), has been banned from flying (AVIONEWS). "After an inquiry, the... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: three of the main airports operators meet in Seoul
Seoul, South Korea - Top managers of Incheon Airport, Aéroports de Paris e Schiphol Group
A meeting between the top managers of three of the most important airport operators in the world is being held in Seoul (South Korea). The summit, organized in order to share the sector know-how, and to... more
Military aviationJapan orders first F-35 aircraft batch
Tokyo, Japan - A vote of confidence from Tokyo
Tokyo has agreed to order a first batch of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft despite recent concerns about deliveries and costs. A first batch of four aircraft has been ordered by Japan which has confirmed... more
Fair and showsBombardier arrives at "Farnborough Airshow 2012": aircraft and customer support solutions
Montreal, Canada - Global 6000, Challenger 300, Learjet 45 XR, Q-400 NextGen and the CRJ-900 NextGen on static display
The world civil aircraft manufacturer, Bombardier Aerospace returns to the "Farnborough International Airshow" with an impressive display of its diversified portfolio of business and commercial aircraft.... more
ReportAircraft and conflicts: United States apologizes. Pakistan reopens Afghan supply routes
Islamabad, Pakistan - New threats from the Taliban
International press agencies reported today the reopening of the Afghan supply route. The route was blocked one year ago as a countermeasure against US Predator and Reaper drone strikes in Pakistan. In... more
IndustryEurocopter's X3 hybrid helicopter about to start the military part of its US tour (VIDEO)
Huntsville, USA - First of 5 legs, the last of which will be at the Pentagon
Eurocopter's X3 hybrid helicopter promotional tour in the United States is running (AVIONEWS), and in a few days it will start its displays in some military bases. The "Military" part of the X3 tour... more
Press releaseTransport by aircraft: today ECC to champion Air Passengers Rights
Rome, Italy - In 28 airports across Europe
As the holiday season begins, passengers leaving from European airports should be confident about their rights in case of flight delays, cancellation or lost luggage. Today, at 28 airports across Europe... more
DefenseUnited Kingdom deploys anti-aircraft missile systems in advance of the Olympics
London, United Kingdom - "I'm not sure I can sleep in a house knowing there are missiles on the roof"
The English government has confirmed it has placed six anti-aircraft missile batteries around London in advance of the Olympics. Two of these batteries have been deployed atop two apartment buildings,... more
Science and technologyEC: new smartphone app to give information about passenger rights
Brussels, Belgium - While travelling this Summer
Passengers stranded at airports or awaiting missing luggage may now use a smartphone application to check their rights immediately and on the spot. Just in time for the summer holidays, the European Commission... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: Italian ENAC board expresses its "Deep concern" for the management of Palermo airport
Rome, Italy - The qualification for the maintaining of the concession will be verified
ENAC (Ente Nazionale Aviazione Civile, the Italian authority for civil aviation) board of directors, as requested a few days ago by its president Vito Riggio examined the economic situation of Gesap, the... more
CargoIata: Qatar Airways to host "2013 World Cargo Symposium"
Geneva, Switzerland - The major issues are increased efficiency and security
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the seventh World Cargo Symposium (WCS) would be held in Doha, Qatar, from 12-14 March 2013. The event, which will explore the theme of... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: Thursday will be another day of strikes for Milan airports
Milan, Italy - Industrial action against the will, expressed by Milan municipality, to sell its stake in the management firm
Thursday 05/07/2012 will be another hard day at Malpensa and Linate: the Milan airports will experience some problems because of two different strikes. The first one was called by UGL (Unione Generale... more
IndustryBoeing forecasts a 34,000-aircraft market in the next 20 years, worth 4.5 trillion dollars
London, United Kingdom - A strong growth from the Asia-Pacific region is expected
According to the Boeing's CMO (Current Market Outlook), the American giant of the aeronautical field forecasts the overall sale of 34,000 aircraft, worth 4.5 trillion dollars (roughly 3.57 billion Euro... more
AirlinesAll Nippon Airways means to purchase more Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft
Tokyio, Japan - The airplane exceeded company's expectations
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Tokyo-based Japanese company, was the first airline to order and to utilize the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, and now its fleet includes 10 of them, with another 45 (divided... more
Military aviationEurofighter Typhoon impresses F-22 Raptor pilots
Eielson, Alaska - The aircraft dogfighted during the Red Flag exercise
Can a fourth generation fighter such as the Eurofighter Typhoon play some kind of role inside a modern combat scenario? Can this fighter face and defeat a fifth generation stealth fighter such as the F-35... more
IndustrySuperJet International’s pilots receive SSJ-100 aircraft Type Rating Certification from EASA
Venice, Italy - Four SJI pilots -instructors and examiners- are the first western ones to obtain it
SuperJet International Training Organization achieved the Type Rating Certification on the SSJ-100 (RRJ95B) issued by EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency). Four SJI pilots -instructors and examiners-... more
Press releaseItalian Foreign Affairs about humanitarian emergency in Syria: the Italian field hospital left this morning
Rome, Italy - It will treat 100 patients a day
The flight carrying the Italian field hospital that will provide medical assistance for over 25,000 Syrian refugees in Jordan left this morning from Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport. “We are standing b... more
Military aviationTwo RAF Tornado aircraft crash off the Scottish coast
Mornay Firth, United Kingdom - Two persons have been already picked up by the coast guard
Two Royal Air Force GR-4 Tornado aircraft crashed today 03/07/2012 off the Scottish coast. "We are aware of an incident involving two Tornado GR4 from RAF Lossiemouth -declared a RAF spokesperson in condition... more
Finance and economyAircraft and economy: record arms sales for Moscow
Moscow, Russia - Deliveries in 55 countries worldwide
Russia continues its role as the second largest arms exporter worldwide, confirming the success of arms sales during the first half of 2012. President Putin has underlined this success and highlighted... more
Report"Syrian helicopters are a test for Ankara"
Ankara, Turkey - Experts worldwide condemn the lack of a Turkish response
"I do not think the Assad army is being restricred much by the Turks. They are just trying to protect themselves so Assad doesn't hurt them again" said a Free Syrian Army general. Internation press agencies... more
ReportSyria. Assad: "I regret 100% that a Turkish warplane was shot down by Syrian forces"
Damascus, Syria - Turkish F-16 patrol the border; Syrian soldiers defect
"I say 100% if only we had not shot it down" said Assad after the event which has eroded the relations between Syria and Nato, most of all Turkey (AVIONEWS). "We learned that the jet belonged to Turkey... more
DefenseIran tests ballistic missiles during drills
Tehran, Iran - USA enforces naval presence in the Strait of Hormutz
Tehran continues its economic war against the West which, because of alleged Iranian nuclear programmes, has heavily sanctioned the country. In particular, the USA has enforced its presence in the Strait... more
AccidentsUS C-130 fire-fighting aircraft grounded after crash
Washington, USA - The four-engine turboprop airplane went down while fighting summer wildfires
"We all need to make sure our crews and planes will be ready to re-engage in the mission safely" said the 153rd Air Expeditionary Group commander. The Group is involved in fighting wildfires in South Dakota... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane: postponed flight of today connecting Rabat to Madrid
Rabat, Morocco - Due to unexpected strong high and middle altitude winds
The return flight over the Strait of Gibraltar has been postponed until further notice due to unexpected strong high and middle altitude winds. Solar Impulse's HB-SIA aircraft prototype, piloted by Bertrand... more
ReportTwo helicopters crash in Spain
Valencia, Spain - They went down while fighting wildfires
Two helicopters crashed in Spain yesterday while fighting wildfires around Valencia. In particular, both the helicopters were operating at Cortes de Palla, battling a large blaze that has raged since... more
AirportsItaly. Pisa "Galilei" Airport (Tuscany): record figures in the first six months
Pisa, Italy - More than 2 million passengers, +3.8% compared to 2011
Sat –Società aeroporto toscano "Galileo Galilei" – SpA, which manages the Pisa Airport, listed on the MTA segment at the Italian stock exchange, communicates that the figures relative to the first 6 mo... more
AirportsItaly. Elba airport (Tuscany), new flights to Bergamo and Geneva
Florence, Italy - The Elba airport relaunch provided by AlaToscana moves on several fronts
From last July 1, 2012 two new flights operated by Intersky connect the Elba Island with Geneva and Bergamo-Orio al Serio. The Summer flight schedule from and to Marina di Campo airport now runs at top... more
Science and technologyFrom Africa to Europe with Solar Impulse airplane
Rabat, Morocco - Landed successfully in Rabat for its first leg of return flight completed
The Solar Impulse (HB-SIA) took off last Friday from Ouarzazate (Morocco) at 07:33 AM (UTC +1). The Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg has completed its first leg of the return... more
Press releaseBell about the B-525 Relentless helicopter
Fort Worth, USA - "Suppliers are now collaborating on the design"
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced today the latest list of key suppliers for the Bell 525 Relentless, the world's first "super-medium" helicopter. AVIONEWS reports the official statement... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport, IATA report: sluggish air transport demand growth in May
Geneve, Switzerland - Very low profit/revenue ratio
The International Air transport Association (IATA) communicated the traffic figures relative to May: the results show a slackening in the air transport demand growth. The passenger traffic shows a 4,5%... more
DefenseFighters, helicopters and drills: Russian task force arrives at Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor, USA - More than hundred aircraft involved
A task force from the Russian Pacific Fleet (one of the four fleet which compose the Russian Navy) has arrived at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. In particular, the task force is composed of the Admiral Panteleyev... more
AccidentsVintage DH-53 aircraft crashes during airshow (VIDEO)
Bedfordshire, United Kingdom - The pilot died. No details about his identity.
A vintage de Havilland DH-53 aircraft has crashed during an air exhibition at Old Warden Aerodrome, Biggleswade, United Kingdom. The aircraft crashed during the event in front of more than 600 people. The... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: Myanmar government looks for financial backers for Yangon Airport
Yangon, Myanmar - The construction will start on June 2013
On Monday 02/07/2012 Myanmar government officially declared it is looking for financial backers, domestic or foreign, in order to fund the construction of a new airport which serves Yangon, country's biggest... more
Military aviationIndonesian President will ask to Australia grant five C-130 aircraft
Darwin, Australia - They will be used to replace the outdated Fokker F-27 fleet
According to the Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the Asian country is about to close a deal for the grant of five C-130 transport aircraft with Australia. The president communicated shortly... more
Civil aviationMoscow: tougher flight safety rules
Moscow, Russia - Too many accidents in 2011 and 2012
Starting from July 1, 2012, passenger planes which are not equipped with a collision avoidance system will be grounded in line with new regulations approved by Moscow. The new rules were planned to... more
AirlinesABC Leasing company orders 45 Comac C-919 aircraft
Beijing, China - 280 orders for the type
The Chinese ABC Financial Leasing company has signed a contract for 45 Comac C-919 narrow-body aircraft. According to press agencies, this is the second order for the airplane in 2012 after a deal for... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance: Rolls-Royce closes sale of its share in IAE for 1.5 billion dollars
Derby, United Kongdom - The purchaser is Pratt & Whitney, which rises its share in the joint-venture to 65%
Rolls-Royce, English firm operating in the aerospace sector, concluded the sale of its stake in the International Aero Engine (IAE) joint-venture, which produces the V2500 turbofan engines, installed on... more
CuriositiesIndia: aircraft aborts takeoff procedure, there is a scorpion on board
Chennai, India - The animal stung a passenger, who suffered no consequences
An unusual inconvenience occurred today 02/07/2012 in an aircraft which was taking off from Chennai, in southern India: there was a scorpion in the cabin. The Bahrain-bound flight was meant to depart... more
Fair and showsAirbus at "Farnborough": A-380 and A-400M aircraft in static and flying displays
Toulouse, France - A-320, ACJ-318, "Beluga" and C-295
Airbus’ full range of newest commercial and military aircraft will be on display at the "2012 Farnborough International Airshow" taking place between July 9-15th. The A-380 and the A-400M will perform d... more
IndustryPoland orders five Airbus Military C-295 aircraft
Madrid, Spain - Polish Air Force to become largest operator
The Polish Air Force today signed a contract with Airbus Military for the acquisition of five C-295 transport aircraft to further expand their transport capabilities. Deliveries will start end of this... more
Military aviationSweden upgrades its Saab Gripen fighter fleet
Stockholm, Sweden - "Upgrades make the Gripen a state-of-the-art fighter"
Sweden has signed a contract with Saab (around 520 million dollars) to continue supporting operations with the Gripen fighters of the Swedish Air Force. The agreement is expected to end in 2016. This... more
AirlinesFirst Malaysian Airlines A-380 aircraft completes its maiden flight from Kuala Lumpur
London, United Kingdom - The airplane will operate on the route thrice a week
Today 02/07/2012 the first Malaysian Airlines (MAS) Airbus A-380 aircraft, recently delivered to the Asian company (AVIONEWS), completed its maiden flight from Kuala Lumpur to London in the morning. The... more
AerospaceGreat celebrations after Shenzhou capsule landing
Beijing, China - International media focus on the Chinese space mission success
The landing of the Shenzhou-9 capsule after 13 days docked with the space module Tiangong-1 has been heavily publicized and covered by major local and international media (AVIONEWS). The programme marked... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines: Air France-Klm hit by competitors
Paris, France - "Struggling for our existence"
According to an Italian daily, Air France-Klm said it is "Struggling for existence". The carrier is planning a painful agenda to recover its financial situation. The airline expects to reduce net debt... more
Finance and economyAvio completes initial authorisations to proceed with IPO
Rivalta di Torino, Italy - From Italian Stock Exchange and Consob
Following the announcement made by the Borsa Italiana SpA (Italian Stock Exchange) on 22 June 2012, which approved the eligibility of Avio SpA’s (“Avio Group”) shares to be listed on the Automated Share... more