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UAS-DronesDenmark purchases AeroVironment's Puma UAV (VIDEO)
Copenhagen, Denmark - 9.6 million dollar contract
The Danish Ministry of Defense concluded the purchase of the UAV Puma All Environment (AE) aircraft, produced by AeroVironment. "UAV" is an acronym for "Unmanned air vehicle", which means an aircraft without... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: chiaroscuro figures in May for BAA airports
London, United Kingdom - Sharp fall for Eurozone routes
The report relative to BAA's airports performance in May 2012 has shadows and lights: most of all, the main airport operator in the United Kingdom suffers of the Eurozone crisis. BAA's English airports,... more
Science and technologyBoeing receives its first international Cybersecurity Contract
Tokyo, Japan - Sojitz Corporation places order for advanced network assessment
The Boeing Company has announced that Sojitz Corporation, a global trading company headquartered in Tokyo, has entered into an agreement with Boeing's Information Solutions division for advanced network... more
AirlinesAirOne opens six new routes from Venice
Rome, Italy - New flights to Istanbul, Warsaw, Athens, Palma de Majorca, Menorca and Brussels
The flight offer by AirOne enlarges from base of Venice. The airline will inaugurate the flights to Athens (three per week), Istanbul (five weekly connections on "Sabiha Gökçen") and Warsaw (three weekly s... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse plane took off to Ouarzazate at 08:07 (UTC+1)
Rabat, Morocco - The aircraft should land this evening
The Solar Impulse (HB-SIA) took off this morning from Rabat-Salé (Morocco) at 08:07 (UTC +1). The plane should land this evening in Ouarzazate (Morocco) from 00:30AM (UTC+1). Track the Crossing Frontiers... more
AirlinesAircraft and law courts: bench warrant for main shareholder of AeroSur (bankruptcy)
La Paz, Bolivia - He is accused of embezzlement
A Bolivian law court emitted a bench warrant for embezzlement towards Humberto Roca Leigue, main shareholder of the airline AeroSur, which is in the middle of heavy financial vicissitudes. Roca, who... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner reveals traveller's attitude about the use of the cell phone on the aircraft
Rome, Italy - Using it? 86% said "No"
A new survey conducted by the flight search engine Skyscanner, reveals that 86% would like the use of the cell phone on the aircraft to be not allowed, because "It is annoying to hear other people's conversations". Some... more
Press releaseENAC starts a series of meetings in view of the liberalization of the transportation of liquids on the aircraft
Rome, Italy - From 29 April 2013
"The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC), as the competent authority on the national territory in the sector of the civil aviation safety, communicates it started a series of reference works with the... more
AirlineseasyJet is the Jordanian Olympic team official carrier
Milan, Italy - The team is composed of nine athletes including four women
The UK airline easyJet has revealed it is going to be the official carrier of the Jordanian Olympic team during the London Olympics and Paralympic Games this summer. The airline will carry the entire... more
Press releaseBlue Panorama: clarification Antitrust proceedings for the so-called Credit Card Surcharge
Rome, Italy - The carrier will implement the technological changes to the distributive process by 1 November 2012
"With a press bulletin released on 11 June 2012, the Competition and Market Regulation Authority communicated Blue Panorama Airlines' availability to incorporate the so-called "Credit Card Surcharge",... more
IndustryAirbus sees wider A-320 aircraft seats as an opportunity
Toulouse, France - This will improve the travel experience for those sitting close by
Airbus has estimated that new wider-seats in its A-320 aircraft family could bring $3 million in additional revenue over a 15-year period. Press agencies reported that the aircraft maker has developed... more
Science and technologyDeparture for Ouarzazate: Solar Impulse airplane continues its journey in the Kingdom of Morocco
Rabat, Morocco - The aircraft will take-off tomorrow for a demonstration flight over the capital
After having accomplished the first intercontinental flight powered by solar energy, the solar airplane of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg continues its voyage. Under High Patronage of his Highness... more
HelicoptersEurocopter’s X3: A revolutionary new spin on the helicopter lands in the USA
Dallas, Usa - Transported aboard a chartered cargo jetliner
The Eurocopter X3 hybrid aircraft has arrived in the United States for a month-long tour to demonstrate this advanced high-speed transportation system’s unique operational capabilities for both civil a... more
AirlinesMeeting IATA, Ragnetti: "From 2013 Alitalia's aircraft will be the most modern in Europe"
Beijing, China - "We will be a more agile and efficient company"
During the annual meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in progress in Beijing, the CEO of Alitalia Andrea Ragnetti spoke about company's renewal projects. "In 2013 -declares... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport, police pushes away three Saudi women at Paris "De Gaulle" Airport: they refused to remove their niq?b
Paris, France - Measure in accordance with a 2011 law
A member of the French police union Sgp-Fo (Syndicat général de la police-Force ouvrière) communicated today 12/06/2012 that on Monday evening border police officers working at the Paris "De Gaulle" Ai... more
Civil aviationQantas' CEO Alan Joyce is the new IATA's chairman of the Board of Governors
Beijing, China - Tyler gives is personal thanks to Peter Hartman
The IATA annual meeting in Beijing is going to end today. Qantas' general director and CEO Alan Joyce has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors. Joyce succeeds KLM President and... more
AccidentsNigerian aircraft accident: government gets probe panel underway
Lagos, Nigeria - The body has 6 weeks to submit its report
The Nigerian Federal Government started the works of the committee charged for determining the causes of the Dana Air MD-83 aircraft crash, which occurred on Sunday 03/06/2012 in Lagos: the body will have... more
AerospaceNew Ariane 5 mission scheduled on July 5, 2012
Paris, France - It will carry two different satellites
A new Ariane 5 mission, the third since the beginning of 2012, has been scheduled on July 5 from the spaceport in French Guiana. The 29-minutes launch window opens at 6:36 p.m. local time. The mission... more
ReportYemeni warplanes strike Islamist stronghold
Jaar, Yemen - It is the largest attack against the al-Qaeda bastion of Jaar
Attacks against al-Qaeda continues in Yemen. According to official reports and witnesses, warplanes and artillery have shelled the stronghold of Jaar, a sensitive Islamist objective in the country. At... more
Military aviationJapanese citizens balk at US Osprey aircraft deployment
Iwakuni, Japan - A history of mechanical failures follow the well-known tactical tilt-rotor
The Iwakuni major, together with Iwakuni citizens (a Japanese town), have expressed safety concerns about the deployment of Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft in the city's American airbase. First concerns... more
AirlinesNetJets will buy 425 new business aircraft
Chicago, USA - Corporate aviation sector faces hard downgrade in America and Europe
NetJets has announced it will buy up to 425 new aircraft worth $9.6 billion. The operation has been described by the company as "The biggest deal in the history of private aviation". The carrier, owned... more
Civil aviationSouth African Airways to host 69th IATA General Meeting (2)
Beijing, China - Short analysis on the benefits of aviation to South Africa
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that South African Airways will host the 69th IATA Annual General Meeting. The event will draw the top leadership of the air transport industry... more
Fair and showsUnmanned Aircraft Systems Plaza debuts at "ILA 2012"
Berlin, Germany - UAS are becoming increasingly important in civil and military aviation
A new section at the International Air Show "ILA 2012" (Berlin ExpoCenter Airport) reflects current global developments in civil and military aviation. From 11 to 16 September, for the first time, exhibitors... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines begins flying the first of its reconfigured B-767/300 aircraft
Chicago, Usa - With new interior changes and upgraded inflight entertainment system
United Airlines (UA) introduces into international service its newly reconfigured B-767/300 aircraft, with yesterday evening's departure of flight 908 from Chicago to Amsterdam. The aircraft now features... more
UAS-DronesNew generation drone-aircraft crashes during tests (VIDEO)
Nanticoke, USA - The BAMS is the latest version of the Global Hawk
A new-generation drone-aircraft (RQ-4A BAMS) crashed yesterday evening on Maryland's Eastern Shore without injuries or property damage on the ground. The cause of the heavy surveillance drone crash... more
ReportAircraft and conflicts: situation in Syria becomes unmanageable
Damascus, Syria - "This is something we never seen before in other places"
The civil war in Syria continues in spite of many UN condemns. Aircraft strikes and shells continue to hit many towns, and military operations increase the number of victims since the beginning of the... more
PeopleWang Changshun elected "68th Iata Agm" President
Beijing, China - He is the Chairman of Air China
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Wang Changshun, the Chairman of Air China, has been elected President of the Association’s 68th "Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World A... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: rainstorm arriving in the north
Rome, Italy - Emitted a notice of bad weather conditions
The transit of a wide North-Atlantic disturbance together with a height of polar jet will determine a new weather worsening on the Northern regions, with more relevant rainfall on the center-eastern sub-alpine... more
AccidentsAircraft crashes in Ukraine because of bad weather, 5 casualties
Kiev, Ukraine - 15 survivors, hospitalized with various injuries
Five persons lost their lives on Sunday 10/06/2012 in an air accident which occurred in Ukraine, involving a Let L-410UVP aircraft. The plane took off from the Borodyanka airport, roughly 50 km west... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport, president IATA: "UK's role in world aviation may be eroded"
Beijing, China - "Decisions to take are tough, but they will give benefits in the long run"
The president of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Tony Tyler, during the annual meeting in progress in Beijing requested the UK government to support London airports' expansion, dreading... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: portrait of Mario Sebastiani, new Italian Transport Authority president
Rome, Italy - Professor of economics and former Enav counselor
In the council of ministers held Friday 08/06/2012, the Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti, on recommendation of the minister of Economic Development, Infrastructure and Transport Corrado Passera, appointed... more
Press releaseoneworld: SriLankan Airlines to join in alliance
Beijing, China - Its election was announced today
SriLankan Airlines is to join oneworld, adding one of Asia's fastest growing airlines to the world's leading quality airline alliance. Its... more
DefenseRussian Open Skies flies again after accident
Moscow, Russia - Moscow continues its reconnaissance tour
Today Monday June 11, 2012, a new Russian Open Skies programme mission began. Open Skies missions include the air surveillance over the Countries which participate the treaty. The flight will total... more
Civil aviationIATA meeting about the ETS and ICAO (4)
Beijing, China - Tony Tyler against the European Emission Trading System
IATA (International Air Transport Association) underlined the necessity of a global solution to the carbonic emissions, explaining the situation must be negotiated with the International Civil Aviation... more
AccidentsNigerian aircraft accident: William Voss comes to Nigerian civil aviation defence
Lagos, Nigeria - Victims' relatives rejects hypothesis of mass burial
William Voss, CEO of Flight Safety Foundation, does not join the chorus of criticism which fell on Nigerian civil aviation authorities after the accident occurred on Sunday 03/06/2012, involving a Dana... more
Fair and showsEurocopter exhibits the largest range of military helicopters at "Eurosatory 2012"
Paris, France - Demonstrating its close links with armed forces worldwide
Backed by the largest range of military helicopters in operation with armed forces around the world, Eurocopter showcases the versatility and efficiency of its rotorcraft at the "Eurosatory 2012" exhibition,... more
AccidentsHelicopter crash in Peru: 14 corpses retrieved from the wreckage
Cusco, Peru - DNA test could be necessary for identification
The wreckage of the Sikorsky S-58T helicopter, which disappeared a few days ago on the Andes (AVIONEWS) was found in the Mama Rosa zone (department of Cusco), with the corpses of the 14 persons who were... more
IndustryAirbus A-380 repairs will require some weeks per aircraft
Toulouse, France - Manufacturer will bear the expense, but no compensation for missed revenue is provided
The repairs of the hairline cracks on Airbus A-380s wings will require a few weeks of work for every aircraft, according to a Toulouse-based firm's spokesperson. The overall hours needed for the completion... more
Civil aviation"Iata General Meeting" (2): milestones in three key programmes
Beijing, China - Direct Data Service, Distribution and Innovation Awards
During the "Beijing General Meeting" (AVIONEWS), IATA announced three important milestones achieved in three different programmes. Tony Tyler, IATA's CEO and general director, explained these results during... more
AccidentsPolice helicopter crashes in Kenya: internal security minister killed
Nairobi, Kenya - He would seek the Kenyan presidency in 2013
A Kenyan police AS-350 helicopter crashed on Sunday with the local internal security minister and his deputy on board. Both, together with two pilots and two bodyguards died in the crash. Local press... more
IndustryFincantieri. Second patrol vessel for the EAU Navy launched: the "Qarnen"
Trieste, Italy - The ceremony took place last Friday at the Muggiano shipyard, near La Spezia
Last Friday at Fincantieri Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard there was the ceremony to mark the launch of the “Qarnen”, a patrol vessel under construction for the United Arab Emirates Navy. Her sister shi... more
Civil aviationChina plans to purchase new aircraft and build new airports (Iata 3)
Beijing, China - Declarations during the IATA meeting in Beijing
While the world economy is collapsing and the aviation's industry net income decreases to 3 billion dollars against more than 600 billion dollar revenues, the Asian giant continues to increase its purchase... more
Airlines"IATA General Meeting": the current status of civil aviation
Beijing, China - The oil price is the biggest enemy
The "Iata General International Meeting" in Beijing has highlighted the status of civil aviation worldwide. Rules, revenues and issues have been shown and investigated. The planet is more connected... more
Military aviationMedvedev: "An-70 aircraft will be manufactured in Kazan facility"
Moscow, Russia - Russian Army will buy 60 models by 2020
Russian minister of defense Anatoly Serdyukov, after a meeting organized to discuss strategic aviation issues, declared to journalists that the Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev decided to entrust the Kazan... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: Abu Dhabi government appoints new board for the airport
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - New chairman is Majed Ali al-Mansouri
Abu Dhabi's government appointed a new board for Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), the company which manages the busy United Arab Emirates capital's hub. The firm, which is fully state-owned, will... more
Fair and showsFour visitors of the Mustang Days will fly on a North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft (VIDEO)
Vacaville, USA - 13 October in Vacaville, California
The aviation enthusiasts who will attend Mustang Days in October will have an opportunity in a class by itself: the chance to fly on a North American B-25 Mitchell. At a cost of 700 dollars (roughly... more
Press releaseEU Ministers of Transport reach general approach on noise assessment
Brussels, Belgium - Siim Kallas: "We have to ensure a process which is fair and which respects international rules"
European Commissioner for Transport Siim Kallas, thanking the Danish Presidency for its "Energetic management" of the "Better Airports" proposal, declared to be satisfied of the general approach reached... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 767/200, /300, and /400ER series airplanes (2012-11-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of an entry or service door to open fully in the event of an emergency evacuation, which could impede exit from the plane and inury to passengers or crew
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 110 (Thursday, June 7, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 33619-33622] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Alpha Aviation Concept Limited model R-2160 airplanes (2012-11-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 110 (Thursday, June 7, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 33622-33624] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: rain arriving on the North
Rome, Italy - From late evening of today
An Atlantic trough in transit on Italy will cause a worsening of the weather conditions on Northern regions, in particular on the Alps side. The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the... more