AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
101,555 news found
AirlinesA 2012 with expansion and investments in Italy into the easyJet's strategies
Milan, Italy - To conquer new market share and a role of increasing significance
A 2012 for the Italian activities by easyJet will be a year with further strategic investments and strong expansion. Carolyn McCall, airline's CEO, and Frances Ouseley, low-cost's manager for Italy... more
DefenseItalian Navy: "San Marco" Regiment returns from Afghanistan
Rome, Italy - Next Monday in Brindisi
The head of Chief of Staff of the Italian Navy, Adm. Luigi Binelli Mantelli, will participate next Monday March 19 in Brindisi at the greeting ceremony of the Task Force Leone of the "San Marco" Regiment... more
Civil aviationConnie Hedegaard confirms the resolute European position above ETS
Strasbourg, France - "Europe will not surrender to these menaces"
US economists from leading universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, Princeton and Berkeley sent a letter to president Obama objecting Europe is doing the right thing in trying to curb rising airline... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman wins tender for new F-16 aircraft radar
Falls Church, USA - 43 APG-68(V)9 radars will be delivered within 2015
The American Northrop Grumman, specialized in radar research systems, has won a tender for 87.8 million dollars to build and deliver 43 pulse-Doppler APG-68(V)9 radars for the latest versions of the fighter... more
UAS-DronesAVIO and MTU agree on UAS aircraft cooperation
Rivalta di Torino, Italy - Signed today
Avio Group and MTU Aero Engine GmbH have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to jointly explore and identify opportunities related to the propulsion system of Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned... more
HelicoptersJapan’s Ministry of Defense to acquire an Eurocopter EC-225 helicopter for passenger transportation
Tokyo, Japan - It will be delivered in February 2015
Eurocopter Japan, a subsidiary of Eurocopter Group, will supply one EC-225 to the Japan Ministry of Defense, to be operated by the Japanese ground self defense force for passenger transport. It is a replacement... more
AccidentsNigeria: police Bell 412 helicopter crashes
Jos, Nigeria - One of Nigeria's most senior policemen has died
Jos is the main city of the homonym plateau in the middle of the Muslim and Christian area in Nigeria. For this reason it is patrolled by a special task force to contain inter-communal conflict. During... more
ReportMilitary aircraft hit cars in northern Mali
Tunis, Tunisia - Passengers had been suspected of being part of al Qaeda
In the North of Mali, the African State adjacent to Algeria, two military aircraft from Mauritania have hit with rockets a group of car just out of Salam city, lightly injuring the passengers. The news... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways-Air Berlin B-787 airplane integration takes partnership to new level
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The plans affect a total of 56 aircraft
Etihad Airways (EA) and Air Berlin (AB) have announced plans to integrate their B-787 Dreamliner programs, affecting a total of 56 firm aircraft –which is more Dreamliners than are on order with any o... more
Civil aviationRussian STCL signs contract to lease 15 Cessna aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Moscow boosts local air transport
STCL, acronym of State Transport Leasing Company, is a Russian society operating in national transport sector. To boost the fragile economic situation of this particular aeronautical area, the Russian... more
DefenseRussia deploys more anti-aircraft S-400 missile systems (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - The product will be unavailable for export
The surface-to-air S-400 "Triumph" missile system (NATO codename SA-21 "Growler") is a modern and elaborate gear to intercept any kind of aerial menace up to 400 km of range and up to 30 km of altitude.... more
Civil aviationOil leaks repaired for A-380 aircraft Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines
Sydney, Australia - Investigation and modification of an inbuilt defect of the Rolls-Royce engine
ATSB (acronym of Australian Transport Safety Bureau) ended the investigation above the oil leaks of Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines, mounted on two Qantas' Airbus A-380 . The flights, registrations VH-OQG... more
Civil aviationEmirates is to seek compensation from Airbus for A-380 airplane crack investigation
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Currently no comments are available from Airbus
It seems Airbus will face its customers, the airlines which purchased the new A-380 aircraft and now are forced to ground it due to the obligatory controls ordered by Easa (European Aviation Safety Agency)... more
Press releaseCathay Pacific announces 2011 annual results
Milan, Italy - Fuel is the Group’s biggest single cost
"The Cathay Pacific Group recorded an attributable profit of HK$5,501 million for 2011. This compares to the profit of HK$14,048 million for 2010, which was a record year for the airline. The 2010 results... more
ReportSwiss bus disaster: C-130 aircraft to repatriate victims
Brussels, Belgium - "A scene of war"
The Belgian authorities disposed for two military C-130 Hercules aircraft to fly home the bodies of 22 children and six adults killed in the terrible bus accident in the southern Swiss canton of Valais... more
AirlinesBoeing denies compensation to Air India for 787 Dreamliner aircraft delivery delays
Seattle, USA - "We're not writing anybody a cheque for 500 million"
Boeing has faced some difficulties to realize its new 787 Dreamliner, delaying deliveries. Recently Air India has been seeking compensation for delays in the delivery, announcing through the Ministry... more
CuriositiesRed Arrows will fly as seven after recent tragedies
London, United Kingdom - First team female pilot Kirsty Moore grounded
After being involved in recent tragedies (the death of Jon Egging, 33, who crashed into a river (AVIONEWS) and Sean Cunningham, 35, who was ejected up to 60 meters (AVIONEWS) while his airplane was still... more
AirlinesWizz Air begins air links from Milan-Malpensa
Milan, Italy - To Budapest and Bucharest
Wizz Air, low-cost airline of the Central and East Europe, announced yesterday the starting of operations for links by airplane with Milan-Malpensa's airport. The departing routes from Malpensa will be... more
AirportsItaly. Pisa's airport. Results 2011: traffic and record profits for SAT
Pisa, Italy - Presented at Palazzo Strozzi Sacrati, site of Tuscany Region, in Florence
"The results 2011 by SAT (Galileo Galilei-Pisa's airport management society) have been presented at Palazzo Strozzi Sacrati, headquarters of Tuscany Region in Florence. Following, a summary of data: -... more
Press releaseAirbus above first A-350 XWB aircraft aft fuselage built
Toulouse, France - The programme goes on
Structural assembly of the first A350 XWB aft fuselage destined for the first flying A350 XWB (MSN1) has been completed at Airbus’ manufacturing site in Hamburg (Germany). The fuselage section will now u... more
Fair and showsEurocopter soars high in India as its in-country subsidiary leads the local civil and parapublic helicopter markets’ evolution
Hyderabad, India - During the "India Aviation 2012" (March 14-18)
Eurocopter India delivered a strong performance during the first year of operation as a full-fledged Eurocopter subsidiary, leading the market with 65 percent of new aircraft deliveries in 2011. It has... more
ReportF-22 aircraft: compensation in doubt for Haney widow
Washington, USA - The fighter crashed due to a lack of oxygen supply
In November 2010 a new generation stealth fighter aircraft F-22 "Raptor" crashed in Alaska killing its pilot, Captain Jeff Haney. After some argument, the cause of the accident has been located in an... more
DefenseLockheed Martin will accomodate UK's change of position above the F-35 Lightning II aircraft
Fort Worth, USA - London prefers "C" version, cheaper and more reliable
As already covered by our Agency (it is possible to read more in this AVIONEWS), the plan for financial stability which is changing European economies has brought the United Kingdom to change its contract... more
DefenseLeon Panetta landed in Manas to plead US interest in the airport
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - An attempt to postpone the closing announced by Kyrgyzstan president
Leon Panetta, US Secretary of Defence, has landed in Bishkek, capital city of Kyrgyzstan, a Country close to the Russian border which is currently being used by the US as a military hub since 2001 to support... more
Fair and showsCivil planes and helicopters. "India Aviation 2012", 3rd International Exhibition and Conference
Hyderabad, India - From March 14-18 at Begumpet Airport
After the grand success of India Aviation 2010, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Goverment of India, jointly with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry organize the 3rd edition of "India Aviation... more
Civil aviationSukhoi delays delivery of the Superjet 100 aircraft and pays a fine
Moscow, Russia - Just six of the 30 planes have been delivered
Russian industry Sukhoi, home of the new civil medium-range aircraft Superjet 100, seems to be forced to "Pay unspecified compensation to the national flagship carrier Aeroflot" due to continuous delivery... more
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