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ReportBus crash disaster (2): transport and air rescue teams for victims in Switzerland
Bussels, Belgium - A helicopter squadron provided first aid
The families of the victims killed in the terrible road crash in Switzerland have left the military airport of Melsborek, Brussels (AVIONEWS). Once arrived, the parents will be welcomed by Albert II,... more
IndustryAircraft. Airbus to exhibit corporate jet for first time in India
Toulouse, France - ACJ-318 on display has widest and tallest cabin of any bizjet
An Airbus ACJ-318, the corporate aircraft version of the A-318 airliner, will be the highlight of the company’s presence at the Hyderabad show, marking the first time that any of the company’s bizjets is... more
IndustryF-35A aircraft completes second local sortie at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla
Florida, Usa - Completed a 93-minute flight
US Marine Corps Maj. Joseph Bachmann successfully piloted the second F-35 local orientation flight in the skies above the Emerald Coast yesterday. AF-13, an F-35A conventional takeoff and landing variant,... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week in March
Rome, Italy - From today, on Wednesday 14 to next Sunday 18
Wednesday 14 - "The Inaugural Aeromed Africa International Conference and Exhibition". Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa. + 27 21 935 6900 www.aeromed-africa.com Thursday... more
Press releaseAirbus speaks about WTO results, March 12, 2012
Toulouse, France - "Sweeping loss for Boeing in appeal"
Airbus immediately released declaration above the WTO investigation results on Boeing's illegal subsidies. • Appeal Report confirms and extends the WTO’s condemnation of massive illegal subsidies to... more
ReportBus crash disaster: Belgium sent two aircraft for victim's families in Switzerland
Brussels, Belgium - Deadly road accident killed 22 children
Belgium Defence Ministry gave two 82 seat aircraft to carry victim's families from the terrible accident happened in Switzerland, probably due to pilot nods off. The bus which was running into a tunnel... more
UAS-DronesMaiden flight of the Camcopter S-100 with Schiebel's new heavy fuel engine
Vienna, Austria - Series deliveries are scheduled to start in the fourth quarter of 2012
Schiebel has announced the first flight of a heavy-fuel powered CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS (Unmanned Air System). The flexibility this engine provides will further add to the wide capabilities of the unmanned... more
OccurrencesBoeing 737 aircraft lost control in Atlanta
Atlanta, USA - Brake failure and the plane runs free
A strange accident happened yesterday at Atlanta airport, United States, the hub with the biggest passenger attendance in the world. During maintenance, two workers were operating on the engines of... more
AirportsAdria Airways and Verona's airport present the link Pristine-Verona
Verona, Italy - With a biweekly frequency
Adria Airways and Verona's airport present new Pristine-Verona link. The flight, operated from last January 28, has a biweekly frequency (every Tuesday and Saturday) and served by an A-319 airplane from... more
CuriositiesVideo. Aircraft, helicopters, and anything flies... "Be careful, penguins on board"
New York, USA - The strange announcement by a Delta aircraft captain
Between serious and facetious, the weekly feature by AVIONEWS continues, a collection of web videos related to aviation world, conventional and sporting: gags and funny situations, but also a warning from... more
Civil aviationIATA (2): Secure Freight program gains worldwide acceptance
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The MoU was signed on the opening morning of the "World Cargo Symposium"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the Secure Freight program has gained further recognition from governments around the world. · IATA and the Malaysia Civil Aviation... more
Civil aviationIATA: strong partnerships across the air cargo value chain
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Safety, Security, Sustainability and Competitiveness Top the Agenda
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) advocated strong partnerships across the air cargo value chain to address an industry agenda to enhance safety, security, sustainability and competitiveness,... more
AirportsThree new air links from Genoa to Spain
Genoa, Italy - Madrid, Valencia and Ibiza to be operated by Ryanair
New links between Genoa and Spain have been announced this morning during a press-conference at "Colombo" airport, precisely Madrid, Valencia and Ibiza. The flights will be operated by the low-cost carrier... more
DiscussionsAfghan helicopter deal to be ended if Russia continues to arm Assad's Syria
Washington, USA - Senators against this purchase due to Moscow's ambiguous policy
Despite Russia sent humanitarian aids to Syria its role in the tragic situation the Country is living is still ambiguous. In fact, 17 US' senators have sent a statement to Pentagon declaring the US'... more
SecurityBaghdad airport: temporarily closed due to Arabian League summit
Baghdad, Iraq - Between 26 and 30 of March the hub will be expressly reserved to delegations welcome
Baghdad international airport, the biggest in the Country, sited about 16 km far from the centre of the Iraqi capital city, will close its door from 26 March due as a security measure till the end of the... more
IndustryBoeing statement regarding the WTO appellate decision DS 353 about State aids
Chicago, Usa - The highlights
The World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body yesterday released its decision in DS 353 addressing a complaint the European Union (EU) filed against the United States in retaliation for an earlier... more
Finance and economyWTO confirms illegal subsidies to Boeing
Geneva, Switzerland - Both of the industries claimed a victory
The dispute between the two giants of aeronautical market, Boeing and Airbus, seems to be destined to never end since WTO, often consulted to control reciprocal accusations about illegal funding received... more
AirportsCosta Rica airport best in South America and Caribbeans
Milan, Italy - ACI (Airports Council International) awarded it
The international airport "Juan Santamaria" in San Josè, Costa Rica, has been classified as the third best one in 2011 for service quality in South America and Caribbeans. The award has been gifted... more
AirportsOslo Airport: strong passenger traffic growth in February
Oslo, Norway - 178,016 or 12.4% more than in 2011
In February, 1,609,815 passengers travelled through Oslo Airport, which is 178 016 or 12.4% more than in 2011. Adjusted for leap day in 2012, passenger growth amounts to 8.4%. International traffic... more
AirlinesKingfisher cancelled many flights due to pilot's absences
Delhi, India - Inefficiencies continue due to the unsustainable financial situation
"We will operate approximately 80% of our planned schedule. We expect to return to our full schedule shortly", said Prakash Mirpuri, vice-president of corporate communication. Anyway Indian media reported... more
DefenseNew competitive tender for US' new trainer aircraft soon
Washington DC, USA - Alenia-Aermacchi vs. BAE Systems
The Northrop T-38 "Talon" is the trainer aircraft used by United States for a total of 508 exemplars on the territory. Born by the agile family of F-5 Tiger, it demonstrate now its age, and USAF (United... more
ReportLasers aiming aircraft: arrests this time
London, United Kingdom - Irresponsible bravado, often by underage people
Three people have been arrested in Belfast, England, after lasers were shone at aircraft landing at the airport, last one of a long series of similar occurrences which, as underlined by press, authorities... more
ReportAir strike over Gaza: twelve years old dies (VIDEO)
Gaza, Israel - Casualties between civilian people during last Israeli attack
In few days a new war situation started in Gaza, due to the killing of Zuhair al Qasi last Friday, general secretary of popular resistance (Prc) which, in spite of being autonomous, sometime operate with... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Colaninno speaks of anti-low-cost strategies
Rome, Italy - Competition, growth and respect of rules
"Last days we read about the triumph of Ryanair and its results in Italy. We must start to accept this is a successful model, must of all above some targets, and it will be successful more in a moment... more
ReportSyria: humanitarian aid aircraft landed from Russia
Damascus, Syria - Wave of violence continues in Homs
The situation in Syria, recently shocked by the discovery of about 50 dead bodies of women and children, killed by presidential troops, received two Russian aircraft Il-76 full of humanitarian aids, landed... more
Fair and showsltalian PAN-"Frecce Tricolori": shows by MB-339 airplanes for 2012
Rome, Italy - 24 dates between flying over and performance, five of them abroad
AMI, the Italian Air Force, unveiled yesterday the program of PAN (Italian Acrobatic Team) of 2012 (from next March 28 until November 4) by MB-339 airplanes. Following, date, event, place and activity's... more
AirportsAdF shares acquisition. Rossi: "The airport is upgraded, but it is not international"
Florence, Italy - "No environmental and orographical conditions"
The president of Tuscany Enrico Rossi declared yesterday about the airport and the runway which should be upgraded soon due to its unsuitability. Declarations arrived during the press-conference about... more
AccidentsKamov Ka-52 helicopter crashed; pilots died
Moscow, Russia - Ejection seats didn't save crew
The Kamov Ka-52 B Alligator is the latest version from attack helicopter Ka-50's family, characterized by its particular co-axial rotor blades which allows it to fly without a tail rotor, one of the most... more
DefenseRussia needs more information about Nato missile shield
Moscow, Russia - US may disclose missile defence shield informations to Russia
As previously shown by AVIONEWS, Russia is the first enemy of NATO missile shield over Europe. The extreme proximity of the launch sites to the Russian borders is the core of the polemics, since Poland,... more
Military aviationSouth Korea receives another sea patrol CN-235 aircraft
Seoul, South Korea - Porduced by Airbus Military, this is an article Seoul is looking to
The South Korean coastal guard received another CN-235 aircraft, produced by Dirgantara Indonesia/Airbus Military to enforce sea patrol activity. Last of four aircraft, the new one completes the order... more
AirportsAirports in Tuscany: Rossi will meet Riggio this week
Florence, Italy - After 5% shares acquisition, new proposals on the table
"To create a third airport core after Rome and Milan", probably with the future project of a joint-venture between Pisa and Florence. This seems to be the plan of Enrico Rossi, president of the Region,... more
HelicoptersBell signs contract with Turkish Police for 15 helicopters
Fort Worth, Usa - Deliveries to begin in May 2013
Bell Helicopter announced today it has signed a contract with the Turkish National Police for the purchase of 15 Bell 429s with deliveries to begin in May 2013. The Bell 429 was selected after an extensive... more
Fair and showsWomen & aircraft: centennial of the first female flight over the Channel
London, United Kingdom - An exhibition in honour of Harriet Quimby
Hundred year ago Harriet Quimby, first woman to gain a pilot license in the United States, flew between English coast to the French one in spite of wind, rain and inaccurate maps. This historical event... more
Civil aviationETS, EU and aircraft. Stop to trade conflict: Airbus, industries and airlines ask it
Toulouse, France - They call upon Governments of France, Germany, the UK and Spain
In joint letters Airbus, Air Berlin, Air France, British Airways, Iberia, Lufthansa, MTU Aero Engines, Safran and Virgin Atlantic have called upon Prime Ministers David Cameron (UK), Francois Fillon (F),... more
OccurrencesAircraft out of runway due to bad weather at Djerba airport
Rome, Italy - It seems to be a Dutch's Transavia aircraft
According to many rumors, a Boeing 737 aircraft property of the low-cost Dutch airline "Transavia", after landing at Djerba's airport in Tunisia from Paris and Monastir, went out of the runway due to the... more
ReportAfghanistan: 16 civilians murdered, new retaliations coming soon
Kabul, Afghanistan - Mad soldier kills women and children; Talibans promise vengeance
New alert state for US troops in Afghanistan after the incredible news last days. The wave of popular demonstrations exploded last weeks due to the burning of some Koran books by American crew is destined... more
Science and technologyNo emission radar for airports. Italian CIRA and Marotta are working on it
Capua, Italy - Innovation and environment safety from the joint-venture in Campania
"Guardian" is a radar which uses antennas and microphones to locate air traffic sounds with extreme precision. So, a passive radar, same way of the sea acoustic detectors. No more a direct emission from... more
HelicoptersEC authorises France and Italy to grant aid to Eurocopter and AW for the development of a new generation of civil helicopters
Brussels, Belgium - For X4 and AW-169 respectively
"The European Commission has authorised France and Italy to grant aid for research and development (R&D) to two European helicopter manufacturers (Eurocopter in France and AgustaWestland in Italy) for... more
DefenseNew multi-role missile for the A-129 Mangusta helicopter
Tel Aviv, Israel - Improved sensors and range
Rafael, an Israeli missile industry, is already producing the short-range missile "Spike ER", able to hit target within 4.3 nm (about 8 Km) of range, used by many attack helicopter such as the Eurocopter... more
SecurityLibya denies Syrian rebels training; Russia takes position (VIDEO)
Tripoli, Libya - New scenery for a potential aerial and naval intervention
The Lybian prime minister Abdurrahim El-Keib denied all the accuses about a potential involvement of the Lybian authorities in Syrian rebel training, focused by international press after the recent massacres... more
Civil aviationETS. EU ready to reply to China's retaliation measures
Brussels, Belgium - European Commission to preserve ETS
EU is ready to reply to retaliation measures proposed by China. The retaliation measures in commercial scenery, or rather the suspensions of European aircraft purchases (Airbuses), has been approved by... more
DefenseAircraft & weapons: 13,600 kg bombs destined to Iran
Washington DC, USA - Menaces continue against the Middle-East State
Press today (March 9, 2012) reports some declaration by USAF Lt. Gen. Herbert Carlisle about the possible use of new bombs with heavy warhead (MOP, Massive Ordnance Penetrator) expressly conceived to destroy... more
Civil aviationThe new Airbus A-350 will start final assembly in April
Paris, France - Despite EADS' success, the new born will postpone its baptism
Final assembly of the new Airbus product, the A-350 XWB aircraft, will slip into April. Despite of Tom Enders declarations, Airbus' chief executive, who said the operation would begin in March, during... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the sixth model of the new Embraer airplanes delivered in Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - The "Parco nazionale delle Cinque Terre" flies with the airline
The new Embraer E-175 airplane named "Parco nazionale delle Cinque Terre" has made its entry in these days into the Alitalia's fleet to operate on international and domestic routes. The name is dedicated... more
AirlinesQantas refuses joint-venture with Malaysia Airlines
Sydney, Australia - Singapore is still aimed; Asia indispensable to grow up
The Australian flagship airline Qantas Airways has ceased its negotiations with Malaysia Airlines to create a joint-venture. To find the causes of this decision, we must look the declarations of Alan... more
AccidentsThe fall of the A-10C aircraft last year was due to an human mistake
Washington DC, USA - Disorientation due to low visibility; the pilot was badly hurt
After the analysis over the accidents happened last year in Afghanistan to a Global Hawk aircraft (about it you can also read the following AVIONEWS), the accident investigation board found the causes... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM courts Etihad Airways?
Paris, France - Spinetta's aims at on air traffic into the Persian Gulf
Etihad Airways to conquest Europe? Or the European airlines conquest the UAE's airline? After the acquisition of all shares of German carrier Air Berlin happened last December (see for details AVIONEWS),... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: still thunderstoms on the South
Rome, Italy - Besides strong winds and tidal waves from this evening
The Italian Civil Defense Department on the basis of available forecast, has issued a new notice of adverse weather conditions that predicts from early tomorrow morning, on Saturday March 10, diffused... more
AerospaceESA: launch and docking dates for ATV-3 on Space Station
Kourou, French Guyana - Fixed five days later the launch
ESA’s third Automated Transfer Vehicle, scheduled for launch on an Ariane 5 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on 23 March, is planned to dock with the International Space Station five days later. A... more
Civil aviationIATA: making US aviation more competitive
Washington, Usa - A new approach to taxes and regulatory policy
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged US policy makers to improve aviation competitiveness by easing the tax and regulatory burdens on the airline industry, according to IATA’s Director G... more