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PeopleOman Air announces a Senior Management new appointment
Milan, Italy - Captain Ali Hassan Sulaiman has been appointed Acting Chief Officer Flight Operations
Following the decision by Captain Patrick Rotsaert, Chief Officer Flight Operations, to retire from the company, Captain Ali Hassan Sulaiman has been appointed Acting Chief Officer Flight Operations. Captain... more
IndustryBoeing performs flight test for the first South Carolina-built Dreamliner aircraft
Charleston, USA - "This is a proud moment for our team"
Boeing performed the initial flight test for the first 787 Dreamliner aircraft produced in the firm's Charleston (South Carolina) facilities. The pilots Tim Berg and Randy Neville flew the plane for... more
AirportsAirports: UAE spends billions to enlarge airports
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Passenger traffic more than doubled over seven years
While Europe is trying to reduce the number of its airports, the United Arab Emirates continues to spend billions in airport expansions. "We are trying to catch up with demand. We are not overspending"... more
DefenseAircraft carriers: Ford nuclear super-class is almost ready (VIDEO)
Newport, USA - If the Nimitz is not enough...
If the dimensions of the new English Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier are impressive, showing hundreds of engineers moving around its sections like small ants, it is to be noted that its size is... more
IndustryAirbus A-350 airplane: latest developments and new testing system integration
Toulouse, France - "Results from the static airframe fuselage join have proven promising"
Airbus has released that its first cabin-fitted A-350/900 aircraft will be configured with 252 seats and two classes. Five aircraft are being constructed for the programme. Programme engineers said... more
AerospaceXcor: piston pump test successful
Washington, USA - The next step is the integration with the Lynx fuselage
Xcor has revealed that its new-generation liquid oxygen piston pump completed testing and is currently ready for being integrated with the Lynx. The Xcor Lynx is a suborbital spacecraft capable of horizontal... more
DefenseIndia: aircraft carrier sea trials postponed
Sevmash, Russia - The delay could have been caused by poor weather forecast
The Admiral Gorshkov, the ex-Kiev class medium carrier-cruiser being overhauled for the Indian Navy, continues to delay its sea trials. According to declarations, the tests have been postponed until the... more
Civil aviationAirbus delays again the beginning of the repairs for the A-380 aircraft
Toulouse, France - "Final solution at the beginning of 2013"
Airbus postponed again the beginning of the repairs of the hairline cracks on the wings of its four-engine A-380 aircraft, as announced by the company's Director of Programmes Tony Williams. "The final... more
IndustryEighth Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft of Aeroflot performs first commercial flight
Moscow, Russia - On route Moscow–Kazan–Moscow
Today the eighth Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft of Aeroflot Russian Airlines successfully completed its first scheduled flight SU1196/1197 on route Moscow – Kazan – Moscow. The airliner is named after the... more
DefenseRussia, United States and Norway will start new joint naval drills in August
Moscow, Russia - No more news about the Northern Fleet's heavy warships
Russian Navy joint exercises continue. After the drills in Norway, an American task force will join the fleets, starting a new exercise operation in August. The theatre of the operations will be the... more
Military aviationSouth Korea to announce in October its military aircraft and helicopters contractors
Seoul, South Korea - Among others, in competition also Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Eurocopter
South Korea government, through the military acquisition programme's spokesperson, announced that the choice regarding the suppliers of fighters aircraft and the helicopters for its air force will be communicated... more
CuriositiesAircraft and history: HMS Coventry sinking 30th anniversary
London, United Kingdom - A short-but-bloody war which claimed hundreds of lives
"It's like a game of chess. You've got to give up some pieces to get checkmate in the end. I was one of those pieces. I realised why we were doing it. If necessary, we were the sacrifice rather than other... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: AdR's competition for the Roman airports' stores lights up
Rome, Italy - Four competitors in the lists so far
The firms that have already presented to AdR (Aeroporti di Roma) Retail their candidacy for the concession concerning 8 duty-free shops signed "Goodbuy Roma" in the Roman airports Fiumicino and Ciampino. On... more
AccidentsOpen Skies Antonov aircraft disaster: three soldier discharged from the hospital
Prague, Czech Republic - Two Russians and one Czech remain in hospitals
Three out of six soldiers injured in a fire on board the Russian Antonov An-30 aircraft that crash landed at an airport in the east of Prague were discharged from the hospital. The An-30 military airplane... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse plane successfully lands in Madrid for technical stopover
Payerne, Switzerland - After a flight lasting a total of 17h 3min 59s
The Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg has completed half the leg of its flight to Morocco. The prototype landed successfully in Madrid-Barajas airport at 01:28AM (UTC+2)... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: AVIONEWS at the new Brussels Airlines' plans presentation
Rome, Italy - More capacious aircraft, on board technology and new link to New York "JFK" airport
In the striking location represented by the Roman residence of the Belgian Ambassador in Italy Vincent Mertens de Wilmars, at a stone's throw from the Imperial forum, Brussels Airlines presented yesterday... more
Civil aviationIndia menaces Brussels: no more European flights in India if the ETS sanctions local carriers
Delhi, India - "If you allows this, next they will impose a carbon tax on shipping or cement"
India has threatened to ban European airlines from its air space if the ETS sanctions Indian carriers. "Travelling is always a two-way traffic. If they can impose sanctions so can other countries" said... more
Civil aviationEmbraer and AEA unveil new business partnership
Brussels, Belgium - One third of its members operate industry types within their fleets, totalling more than 200 aircraft
Today Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer and the Association of European Airlines (AEA), which represents Europe’s leading network carriers, announced a new business partnership. This AEA Strategic P... more
Civil aviationAEA: European airlines can deliver on Europe's growth ambitions
Brussels, Belgium - The economic recovery could be jeopardised
Today the CEOs of 34 major European airlines warned European Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas that Europe’s economic recovery could be jeopardised if regulators do not create the conditions that a... more
Civil aviationECAC President meets Kazakhstan Vice Minister of Transport and Communications
Paris, France - Areas of possible collaboration were identified for further examination at a technical level
On 23 May the ECAC President and Executive Secretary welcomed to ECAC Mr Azat Bekturov, Vice Minister of Transport and Communications for Kazakhstan. The Minister was accompanied by Mr Anuarbek Akhmetov,... more
ReportSyria: Kofi Annan accusation continues. Air strikes, artillery shells and executions.
Damascus, Syria - The team of investigators has accused Syrian officers of ordering crimes against humanity
A UN investigation reported that Syrian government forces are continuing to commit human rights abuses in spite of the fragile ceasefire engineered by Kofi Annan. "Most of the serious human rights violations... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers: Aeroflot increased profit in 2012
Moscow, Russia - Cargo and charter sectors decreased; orders for 81 aircraft by 2019
Aeroflot, the well-known Russian carrier, has declared that in 2012 it saw pre-tax profit increasing to $585.3 million against $353.5 million in 2011. Revenue grew to $5.3 billion, up on 2010's figure... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines will receive first Boeing 777/300ER aircraft in December
Washington, USA - The airplanes will be delivered as scheduled
American Airlines will receive the first B-777/300ER aircraft in early December and its second in the middle of the month. This is in line with the scheduled delivery date. The aircraft will operate... more
DefenseLockheed Martin develops AEGIS system for Australian destroyer
Canberra, Australia - "The system enables navies around the world to protect their citizens"
Lockheed Martin has completed computer program development and testing for the HOBART class Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD), the Royal Australian Navy’s Aegis-equipped ships. The computer programs have been a... more
Industry"Queen Elizabeth" aircraft carrier: new section ready (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - The section will arrive in Rosyth soon
Another section of the hull of the "Queen Elizabeth" class new generation aircraft carrier rolled out the BAE Systems facility, ready to be shipped to Rosyth dockyard. The block, known as Lower Block... more
Press releaseBoeing signs contract to modernize flight deck and avionics for NATO AWACS aircraft fleet
Seattle, USA - "Rockwell Collins will supply the flight management system suite"
AVIONEWS report the official statement released by Boeing about the new 368 million dollar contract sealed with NATO. Under the deal, Boeing will modernize flight deck and avionics for US and NATO AWACS... more
CuriositiesAircraft and transport: Bangor the airport of diverted flights
Bangor, USA - Because of its position, the hub is often used for emergency landings
The word "International" in the name "Bangor International Airport" could mislead someone, giving the image of an important and busy North-American hub, but actually the little Maine town's facility operates... more
Military aviationEurofighter airplanes take full responsibility defending Italian airspace: replacing F-16s
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Entering into service in 2004 and now operational with four Typhoon Squadrons
Eurofighter Typhoons of the Italian Air Force (ItAF) have replaced the last of the air forces’ F-16 jets to leave the Typhoon solely responsible for the defence of Italian airspace. Entering into service i... more
Civil aviationEtihad Airways and Airbus operate first flight using Rnp-Ar approach trajectory
Abu Dhabi, Uae - With an A-330/200 airplane
An Etihad Airways A-330/200 has become the first aircraft in the region to perform the environment friendly RNP-AR (Required Navigation Performance–Authorisation Required) approach to Abu Dhabi International A... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: Southwest Airlines means to fund Houston "Hobby" Airport extension
Houston, USA - 100 million dollars to make it international
The American company Southwest Airlines offered to pay 100 million dollars to invest in the requested improvements to make Houston "Hobby" airport an international hub. Southwest already operates 130... more
UAS-DronesSingapore inaugurates the Heron 1 drone-aircraft
Singapore, Singapore - "Three times the flight endurance of the Searcher UAV"
The Singapore Air Force has inaugurated the entering service of its new Heron 1 remote-controlled drone aircraft. The drone, produced by the Israeli IAI, will replace the IAI Searcher 2 currently in use. "The... more
IndustryAircraft and jobs: Saudi Arabia contract saves jobs in the United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom - The Brough facility is going to be closed
BAE Systems, the well-known corporation which design and develops any kind of modern military technologies, has secured a £1.6 billion contract to supply 55 Pilatus PC-21 aircraft and 22 BAE Systems Hawk... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Estonian Air could benefit from Skyways, City Airlines and Cimber Sterling bankruptcies
Tallinn, Estonia - Talks open with Swedish airports
Estonian Air, flag carrier of the Baltic Republic, has a mind to take advantage from the recent bankruptcies of Cimber Sterling (AVIONEWS) and Skyways, with its subsidiary City Airlines (AVIONEWS). Estonian's... more
Civil aviationItaly. Aircraft and transport, Sardinian territorial continuity: reached arrangement for extension
Rome, Italy - Old system into effect until October 2012
The territorial continuity system, which allows Sardinian residents to fly at fixed reduced fares, and which expiry was scheduled on 31 May 2012, was extended to the end of October, thanks to an agreement... more
IndustryEurocopter and Turbomeca inaugurate a training center in Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico - Specializing in engine maintenance
Eurocopter de México (EMSA) and Turbomeca México (Safran Group) have signed a cooperation agreement for the training of helicopter maintenance technicians and recently opened their first joint training c... more
UAS-DronesIsraeli drone-aircraft grounded due to technical problems (VIDEO)
Tel Aviv, Israel - The airbag was activated before landing signals
The Israeli Army has temporarily grounded its Skylark 1 remote-controlled drone aircraft fleet after a series of technical issues concerning its landing system. All operations of the mini-UAV will resume... more
Security"Suspicious item" on aircraft in Melbourne: it was just a soft drink can
Melbourne, Australia - Flight returned to the airport for alleged bomb threat
A Perth-bound Air Mauritius Airbus A-340 aircraft leaving from Melbourne was forced yesterday, 23/05/2012, to perform a quick return to the point of departure after the finding of a not better specified... more
Report"Open Skies" programme emergency landing in Prague (VIDEO)
Prague, Czech Republic - One man with burns to 20% of his body was in a serious condition
An "Open Skies" programme Antonov An-30 aircraft has made an emergency landing at the Czech Caslav airbase, around 80 km east of Prague. "Seven people were injured, two of whom were taken to a hospital... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft took off at 08:24 (UTC+2) to Madrid
Payerne, Switzerland - The first possible departure for Rabat will be next Monday
The Solar Impulse (HB-SIA) airplane piloted by André Borschberg took-off this morning from Payerne airfield (Switzerland) at 08:24AM (UTC +2). The plane should land this evening at Madrid-Barajas Airport... more
Civil aviationUSA. Airplanes: regional initiative about studies on biofuels
Chicago, Usa - By UA, Boeing, UOP of Honeywell, the Chicago Department of Aviation and the Clean Energy Trust
United Airlines, Boeing, Honeywell's UOP, the Chicago Department of Aviation and the Clean Energy Trust yesterday announced the formation of the Midwest Aviation Sustainable Biofuels Initiative (MASBI),... more
DefenseRussia tests new ICBM to reply NATO summit
Moscow, Russia - "One of the measures being developed by Russia against the missile shield"
Yesterday May 23, 2012, Moscow staged the first successful test-launch of a new ICBM designed to pierce the missile shield defence system now being deployed by NATO. The launch came just two days after... more
Press releaseEurocopter delivers first Airbus A-350 XWB door
Donauwörth , Germany - First one for commercial aircraft to be made in carbon fiber reinforced plastic
This month’s delivery of Eurocopter’s initial A-350 XWB jetliner passenger door produced at its Donauwörth, Germany facility represents a further milestone in a program that underscores synergies betw... more
Science and technologyDestination Morocco: Solar Impulse airplane departs for its first intercontinental flight
Payerne, Switzerland - The prototype will land in Madrid for a technical layover, as well as to change pilots
Under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI and upon invitation of the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN), the Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg should take flight... more
Military aviationSaudi Arabia signs trainer aircraft deal
London, United Kingdom - "A real manna from heaven for BAE and Pilatus"
Saudi Arabia will purchase 22 BAE Systems Hawk aircraft and 55 Pilatus PC-21 turboprop airplanes. The country has signed a contract of approximately 1.6 billion pounds. Saudi Arabia has a military fleet... more
Press releaseIATA: China aircraft transport development is going on successfully
Beijing, China - Tyler: "Infrastructure capacity and global standards are priorities"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) encouraged China to continue to develop its air transport sector by ensuring sufficient capacity based on global standards and best practices. Air... more
AerospaceInternational cooperation is essential to exploring outer space
Washington, USA - Cooperation with China would be beneficial, but India and NASA said "No"
A meeting of space agency leaders affirmed that international cooperation is essential to develops missions beyond Earth orbit. "Despite political and budgetary uncertainties, the leadership of prominent... more
IndustryBoeing delivers 5th C-17 airplane to UAE Air Force and Air Defence
Long Beach, Usa - Four aircraft delivered to UAE in 2011; 6th scheduled for delivery in 2012
Boeing delivered a fifth C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force and Air Defence earlier this month. The UAE accepted delivery of four C-17s in 2011 and has one more airlifter... more
IndustryEmbraer: military aircraft business will become quarter of revenue by 2020
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - "Embraer's roots are in defence"
International press agencies reported today some Embraer's defence declarations. According to these reports, the South-American firm aims to strengthen its military production by 2020, planning to make... more
IndustryBoeing delivers UPS's 50th B-767F airplane
Washington, Usa - The logistics services provider has nine more models on order
Boeing and UPS celebrated the delivery yesterday of the cargo operator's 50th B-767/300 Freighter. The airplane joins the world's largest 767 Freighter fleet. The 767 Freighter is based on the popular... more
CuriositiesPlymouth City Airport's equipment to be sold at auction
Plymouth, United Kingdom - Metal detectors and baggage trolleys for sale
The objects sold at auction in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East England, on next July are for sure very particular: they are the facilities of the Plymouth City Airport. Sutton Harbour Holdings Ltd, the firm... more