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Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: new perturbation arriving on the North
Rome, Italy - In extension also on the Central-South on Friday
The depression area on Mediterranean will be fortified today from the arrival of an arctic air flow, that to bring to a perturbation on the most part of the national territory, with first effects on North,... more
AirportsCatania airport/Etna: air space reopened this morning after eruption
Catania, Italy - The update at 12am
"Fontanarossa. Ash emission by Etna ended. None limitation to traffic by airplane": this is the latest news of one hour ago appeared on the website of SAC, Catania's airport management society. The... more
AccidentsMaldives: a DHC-6 Twin Otter of Maldivian Air Taxi crashes into the sea
Rome, Italy - Currently no news about wounded passengers or dead
"Haveeru.com", the Maldivian website, reported the news and photos about airplane crash happened to a DHC-6 Twin Otter of the Maldivian Air Taxi this morning. The aircraft crashed before landing into... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines: code-sharing on Virgin Australia domestic flights
Milan, Italy - SIA currently serves five Australian cities
Singapore Airlines (SIA) announces the start of code-sharing on Australian domestic flights operated by alliance partner Virgin Australia (VA). This will provide customers travelling to and from Australia... more
Military aviationA-10 Warthog: the famous anti-tank airplanes are next to retirement (VIDEO)
Washington DC, USA - F-35 needs reductions of any kind. Today the target is the ground attack fighter made famous by Gulf wars
The A-10 Warthog anti-tank aircraft is going to be replaced soon on battlefields. Too much specialized in its role USAF said, too few the missions where the aircraft can be deployed in a war scenery leading... more
Military aviationTaiwan prefers to modernize its versatile F-16
Taipei, Taiwan - AESA radar become budget for any owner of this multi-role fighter
Taiwan arrived too into the international purchasing scenery, which sees the great economic powers fighting with billionaire proposal to sell or buy the instruments that are going to take part in future... more
Civil aviationA Qantas A-380 airplane landed with 36 cracks on wings
Sydney, Australia - Is it due to wear or manufacturing issue? Inspection revealed the second hypothesis
Today international press noticed that a Qantas Airways (the flag Australian airline) Airbus A-380 has landed n Singapore with 36 cracks on its wing structure. Cracks, already noticed in many of the... more
SecurityEASA AD on A-380 airplanes (2012-0026)
Cologne, Germany - Following an unscheduled internal inspection of wings
EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AD No.: 2012-0026 Date: 08 February 2012 Note: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 on behalf of the... more
CargoBoeing delivers first B-747/8 and 777F to Korean Air
Washington, Usa - It becomes the first airline in the world to operate both freighter types
Boeing and Korean Air celebrated delivery of the airline's first 747/8 and 777 Freighters. With the milestone delivery, it becomes the first airline in the world to operate both the 747/8 and 777 Freighters. "The... more
DiscussionsThe aerial and naval war of the Falklands part I (VIDEO)
Falklands, United Kingdom - A view on the war episode get back after recent situation involving UK and Argentina
Recently back on international press with polemics about prince William landing, the Falklands Islands (an English patronage in South Atlantic in front of Argentina) had been the theatre of a short but... more
AirportsNew route by British Airways from Menorca's airport to London
Menorca, Spain - Starting from May 25
The Menorca's airport (Spain) will have, from next May 25, a new route served British Airways towards "London City Airport", with a return and three time per week as frequency (Mondays, Wednesdays and... more
CuriositiesThe Italian football teams of division A choose Darwin Airline; organization of charter ad hoc airplanes during 2012
Lugano, Switzerland - It's a sector of activity in a strong expansion that records increasing requests
The Darwin Airline's strategy for 2012 aims at the expansion of the charter ad hoc flight's sector. The Swiss regional airline has already been chosen by Napoli Calcio for away to Siena of last January... more
DiscussionsThe aerial and naval war of the Falklands part II (VIDEO)
Falklands, United Kingdoms - A war that killed 255 English soldiers, 646 Argentine soldiers, and 3 civil people
Between salient events in the conflict we remember, also due to recent Lord West declarations, the core role operated by amphibious and modern forces. As already mentioned, English had to fight an unexpected... more
Military aviationPolemics between Delhi and London after Indian announcement about new military aircraft
London, United Kingdom - Great polemic due to Indian choice of French competitor in the competitive tender which will provide India an entire fighter squadron
"What on Earth do they know about cricket and curries" are the caustic words used from Tory PM Peter Bone after the news of a probably France success in tender competition which is going to supply India... more
AirportsItaly. SEA (Milan's airports) continues its efforts towards climatic change
Milan, Italy - The Milan's airports accredited with "Neutrality" level of ACA program
ACI Europe has recently announced the last results of the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) initiative, voluntary program of certification of the fall for CO2 emissions, launched in June 2009. The... more
Military aviationRussian Air Force modernizes its Tu-160 bomber aircraft (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - They are going to be in charge till the arrive of a strategic 5Th generation bomber
Vladimir Drik, Col. and spokesman of Russian Defence Ministry, announced yesterday that more than ten of the 16 strategic heavy bombers Tu-160M aircraft are going to be modernized until 2020 (NATO codename... more
Military aviationRAAF: Hornet airplanes conduct training at Richmond next week
Canberra, Australia - With use of the ILS to allow pilots to land at night or in poor weather conditions
Hawkesbury skies will once again play host to up to six Air Force fighter airplanes as they conduct necessary training at RAAF Base Richmond next week (on Tuesday 14, Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 February... more
Civil aviationTransport by aircraft. IATA: building a more competitive European aviation sector
Brussels, Belgium - Avoiding unintended consequences of legislation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged European policymakers to focus aviation efforts on measures to shore-up the competitiveness of Europe’s aviation sector. “Safety and security mus... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: thunderstorms and snowfalls on the South
Rome, Italy - The Italian DPC has diffused a new notice for adverse conditions
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecast, has diffused an additional notice for adverse weather conditions that extends those already issued. From tomorrow, on Wednesday... more
Press releaseCoup d'etat: Italian Farnesina issued a particular advice about Maldive
Rome, Italy - Potential difficulties for flight directed to Malé, which could be subjected to delays or cancellations
"Since Monday February 6, during night, disorders in Malé raised up and extended with heavy fights between demonstrators and army using force and tear gases. It's recommended to avoid tours in Malé d... more
AirlinesAir Berlin and Etihad announce major capacity increases for Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE - And a new service to Phuket
Etihad Airways (EA), the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Air Berlin (AB), Europe’s sixth biggest carrier, today announced a significant increase in services between Abu Dhabi a... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC about Maldive coup d'etat. It is possible to cancel flights reservation (VIDEO)
Florence, Italy - The association suggests to check for another destination
"With current coup d'etat, instead our Foreign Affairs Minister communications above the size of the problems in Malè, for us it's better don't risk. The ones already there will be surely helped by our... more
Civil aviationFrance. Second day of strike: grounded aircraft and cancellations
Paris, France - Air France and Paris-"CdG"' airport main penalized
France is into its second day of strike for transport by airplane, a day began under the bad hopes recording the cancellation until 7am at the Paris-Roissy airport, of Air France's flights (the airline... more
Press releaseSyria: Italian ambassador in Damascus withdrew for consultations (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The Italian Foreign Affair Ministry unveiled it
The Italian Foreign Affair Minister, Giulio Terzi, has decided to recall in Rome the national ambassador in Damascus, Achille Amerio, for consultations. The Farnesina (Italian Ministry) unveiled it... more
AirlinesAir Canada: new and more frequent air services to New York from Toronto
Rome, Italy - New connections for the "JFK", a flight per hour for the "La Guardia"
Air Canada will launch three no-stop daily flights between Toronto-"Pearson" Airport and "JFK" in New York from next May 3, 2012, and will increase to one flight per hour its links for "La Guardia". The... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways opens first European guest contact centre in Manchester
Abu Dhabi, UAE - And fourth in the world
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, yesterday opened its Manchester guest contact centre with a reception for government officials and local business leaders. Based at... more
Finance and economyIndia is going to rescue its airlines. Companies will purchase oil directly
Delhi, India - Oil market expenditures are going to be bypassed, also looking to potential international investors
The safety measure to rescue Air India future is going to be discussed by Government. The measure, directed to rescue five of the six Indian Airlines, is pointing above all to lower fuel import costs,... more
DefenseLM F-35 aircraft future in Italy is going to be discussed today at Chamber of Deputies
Rome, Italy - Live broadcasting at 2:00pm, where Gen. Debertolis will show the purchase proposal that enraged press last days
It's going to be today at 2:00pm the discussion above JSF (Joint Strike Fighter) program that provides the purchase of new aircraft fighters Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, which includes a $15 billion... more
AirportsWarsaw. "Chopin Airport" passenger numbers up 5%
Warsaw, Poland - It has handled 609,000 passengers in January 2012
International flights continue to account for the vast majority of all traffic, with 528,000 travellers served, 4.3% more than a year ago. The "Chopin airport" in Warsaw also recorded its busiest January... more
AirportsBrussels South Charleroi: 2% traffic decrease in January
Brussels, Belgium - The national strike causes this result
Brussels South Charleroi Airport registered 371,536 passengers in January. This is a 2% decrease compared to the 378,664 travellers during the same month last year. The general strike in Belgium on... more
Finance and economyLM F-35: a billionaire business around the new fighter aircraft (VIDEO)
Bethesda, USA - Great opportunities due to marketing ability, right partners and many successes already collected
The F-35 Lightning II, the new American super fighter, finished its tests and it is already the main character in hard international negotiation focused on purchasing it in the next future. This aircraft,... more
AerospaceAstrobiology: NASA rover directed on Mars could bring with it a real "Alien invasion" (VIDEO)
Cape Canaveral, USA - A distraction in security procedures could lead to a real colonization, a Scientific American blogger said
Yesterday February 06, 2012, a curious news appeared on Scientific American website, related to the launch of new NASA rover, the Mars Science Laboratory, last November 26, 2011 and travelling to the Red... more
DiscussionsIsrael-USA and Iran. Is this crisis going to explode in a spring attack? (VIDEO)
Jerusalem, Israel - Israeli Air Force equipments. Obama and Panetta support
Involved in a long time old prevention policy against Iran, Israel and United States start again on the argument in a "BBC" service yesterday February 6, repeating Iran must not develop nuclear technology. Last... more
Fair and showsSogaer (Cagliari's airport) to promote the General Aviation in Cannes
Cagliari, Italy - The new terminal dedicated of the Cagliari's air station will be presented at the "BAWE" event for next 22 and 23 of February
The event, unique in its kind in Europe, will see the participation by over 2500 visitors chosen worldwide for their key role into the ambit of planning of executive flights. The most important societies... more
CuriositiesCold doesn't stop flights research from Italy
Rome, Italy - Just a small 1% flexion said Skyscanner in its relation
Skyscanner (Skyscanner.it, a web resource to compare flights over Europe) Italian users made a research above Italian flights confirmed that critic and actual weather condition didn't influenced online... more
UAS-DronesDrone-airplanes. Estonia with NATO in Italy-based ground reconnaissance program
Tallin, Estonia - New RQ-B4 UAV are going to be employed
Russian resource "Ria Novosti" published some days ago Estonia will joins NATO for AGS (Alliance Ground Surveillance) project. The project will consists of a squadron of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, so... more
Press releaseItalian Transports: labor unions declared strike at work on 1Th March in all the sector, flights included
Rome, Italy - The strike at work will be 4 hours long
"Thursday 1Th March general strike at work for 4 hours, all the transport sector" had been declared by FILT CGIL, FIT CISL e UILTRASPORTI on a letter sent to Italian Prime Minister, Mario Monti and to... more
AirportsMore flights to Budapest from Brussels South Charleroi
Brussels, Belgium - Following the Hungarian national airline’s (Malev) bankruptcy
Following the Hungarian national airline’s (Malev) bankruptcy, Brussels South Charleroi Airport announces that Wizz Air will double frequencies on its 7 weekly flights to Budapest: - as from March 7... more
Civil aviationChina vs Europe: Beijing bans airlines to comply with EU rule about ETS emissions of airplanes
Peking, China - A CAAC (General Administration of Civil Aviation of China) press release announces it
CAAC (General Administration of Civil Aviation of China) has banned Chinese carriers to comply with the EU rule on ETS (Emission Trading System), that taxes airlines for carbon emission issued into the... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: new flights to Lagos, in Nigeria
Abu Dhabi, Uae - The carrier continues Africa expansion
Etihad Airways today announced the launch of flights to Lagos, the airline’s first destination in West Africa, from July 1, subject to regulatory approvals. The direct flights will link Abu Dhabi a... more
IndustryAir Namibia expands fleet with order for two A-319 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Airbus aircraft to replace B-737/500s
Air Namibia, the Windhoek based national airline of the Republic of Namibia, has ordered two new A-319 aircraft. Seating 112 passengers in a two class layout, the aircraft will bring new levels of comfort... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: new snowfalls predicted on the central-South of the Peninsula
Rome, Italy - New notice issued that integrates and expands those already diffused
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecast, has issued a notice of adverse weather conditions that integrates and expands those already diffused and that predicts from afternoon-evening... more
AirlinesRyanair: new route Rome-Ciampino/Budapest
Milan, Italy - Now 51 are the destinations reachable from Rome's airport
Ryanair has announced the new connection from Rome-Ciampino to Budapest, bringing to 51 the destinations reachable from Roman air station. Melisa Corrigan, Sales and Marketing Manager by Ryanair for... more
ReportNATO: successful start to 2012 for "Ocean Shield" operation
London, UK - In particular for the first 13 days of January
The first 13 days of January were busy ones for NATO’s counter piracy task force; they successfully stopped and disrupted three separate pirate groups from launching attacks on legitimate maritime traffic. In t... more
AirlinesCarpatair: new destination from Bergamo-Orio al Serio to Chisinau
Bergamo, Italy - From next March 26, three times per week
Carpatair will serve direct link between Bergamo-Orio al Serio to Chisinau (Moldova). The connections will have a three times per week frequency according to the following hours: Bergamo-Chisinau:... more
Press releaseSingapore Airlines: group financial performance
Milan, Italy - Profit to 135 Singapore million, a drop of 153 million or 53%
The persistently high jet fuel prices had adversely affected the Group’s performance. In the third quarter of the 2011-12 financial year, the Group turned in a net profit of $135 Singapore million, a d... more
ReportLord West: United Kingdom doesn't have the aircraft carriers to retake Falklands if Argentina occupy the islands again (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - BAE Systems vs Dassault Aviation?
Lord West released a video interview on "BBC news", first Lord in English Navy and commander of the frigate HMS Ardent sunk by Argentinian fighters raid in 1982 War using US made A-4C Skyhawk together... more
CuriositiesAirplanes tendency. Which are the best international and national routes?
Rome, Italy - Skyscanner reveals the results in connection research done in January, 2012
Skyscanner (www.skyscanner.it), cheap flights web resource, published results of its users test about flights, done in January 2012. The podium London, Paris and New York occupy the first three positions... more
Press releaseAirplanes and snow of yesterday: all right in Fiumicino and bigger airports, closed Ancona, Rimini and Forlì
Rome, Italia - Italian ENAC guarantee help-points tomorrow too
As days before, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Administration) continue to inform passengers about airport situation, and yesterday in Rome-Fiumicino the situation was normally. Ancona, Rimini and Forlì... more
AirportsItaly. Pisa's airport: +6,0% for passengers traffic in January 2012
Pisa, Italy - The year opened with positive numbers for "Galileo Galilei" air station
SAT (Società aeroporto toscano "Galileo Galilei" SpA) Pisa's air station management society, communicates that 246,119 passengers, with a +6% compared to the same month of 2011, are transited into the... more