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Civil aviationDOT: new airline passenger protections
Washington, Usa - Take effect this week
"New regulations going into effect this week will help ensure that consumers are treated fairly when they travel by airplane", US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said. Among the new provisions, part... more
HelicoptersAustralian Black Hawk helicopters return to the sky
Canberra, Australia - Following the recent suspension
Army’s Black Hawk helicopters have returned to full flying operations following the lifting of the recent suspension. The suspension was put in place on 19 January following the identification of a number o... more
AirlinesBritish Airways will link Tripoli to London-Heathrow from next May 1st
Rome, Italy - A press release by British carrier unveils that the security conditions have been established again
A press release by the British carrier unveils that the links from London-Heathrow to Tripoli will start again from next May 1st, three times per week. The connections were suspended over a year ago due... more
AirlinesAlitalia, Monti: I wasn't approving to the salvation operation
Rome, Italy - The Italian premier said it during an interview on the RAI 3
The Italian Premier, Mario Monti, reported that was not agreed about how has been carried out by the previous Berlusconi Government the Alitalia's salvation operation. He said it during an interview in... more
Civil aviationDoT fines Alitalia for violating international baggage liability rule
Washington, Usa - For $ 80,000
The US Department of Transportation (DoT) yesterday assessed a civil penalty of $80,000 against Alitalia, an airline based in Italy, for violating an international treaty by limiting reimbursement to passengers... more
ReportStrong line by EU: embargo on Iranian petroleum
Brussels, Belgium - But also on gold, precious metals and diamonds; frozen the assets of the Iranian central bank
Given the EU's serious and deepening concerns over the Iranian nuclear programme, the Council broadened the EU's restrictive measures against that country. This decisions target the sources of finance... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines would purchase the Polish carrier LOT
Rome, Italy - The Turkish carrier has had positive growth and traffic performance last year
Turkish Airlines (THY) would have the intention to purchase the control of the State Polish airline LOT, according to the Turkish press reported in these days and on basis of the declarations released... more
PeopleAeroporti di Roma: Massimiliano Paolucci new responsible of external communication
Rome, Italy - From next February 1st
Massimiliano Paolucci, 48, journalist, already Director of the communication of Telecom Italia and responsible for Media, Opinion Maker and Mondo Accademico of the Pirelli Group and responsible for communications... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: snowfalls and strong wind on central-South from tomorrow
Rome, Italy - A notice for adverse weather conditions issued and valid from tomorrow afternoon
The passage of a cold flow will bring tomorrow an increase of the northern airing on central-South and from the afternoon will favour snowfalls until hill altitudes from Adriatic area in extension to the... more
DefenseMoscow reinforces its own anti-aircraft defense system
Moscow, Russia - Over 30 Vtyaz and 100 Pantsir-S systems arriving
Moscow will go on to reinforce its anti-aircraft defense system with the introduction of over 30 Vityaz and 100 Pantsir-S within 2020; Vladimir Drik, spokesperson of the Defense Ministry affirmed it today. The... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC. Ryanair condemned by Italian judge for the first time
Florence, Italy - With decision immediately workable in Ireland
We receive and publish, giving the same space to eventual replies: "For the first time Ryanair has been condemned by an Italian judge with a decision immediately executable in Ireland. This has been possible... more
ConferencesICAO: strategies and tools for sustainable transport by aircraft
Montreal, Canada - Many themes will be discussed in April
"Strategies and tools for a sustainable air transport": this unique event (18-20 April 2012 in Montreal) will offer participants the benefit of dynamic interactions among participants, including regulators,... more
IndustryFincantieri: launched "Ganthoot", first of two Stealth patrol vessels for the Emirate Navy
Trieste, Italy - The unit will be delivered in the last half of 2012
Fincantieri shipyard at Muggiano recently launched the “Ganthoot”, the first of two stealth patrol vessels included in the “Falaj 2” program in progress for the United Arab Emirates Navy who ordered them in... more
AirlinesGermanwings anticipates the schedule to Nador, in Morocco
Milan, Italy - The first departing flight already on March 30
The preference by passengers is clear: among all new routes announced recently by Germanwings for Summer schedule, the preferred is Nador, in Morocco. The German low-cost carrier has decided for this reason... more
CuriositiesVideos. Airplanes and helicopters and all that flies: the most amazing...
Rome, Italy - A new section by AVIONEWS, between serious and facetious
AVIONEWS, between serious and joking, starts today to a new weekly section, that regarding the most amazing videos diffused on internet, linked to the aviation world, traditional and also sport: gag and... more
AirlineseasyJet continues its inroads into the business travel market
Milan, Italy - By signing a commercial agreement with American Express Global Business Travel
easyJet today announced it has signed a pan European commercial agreement with American Express Global Business Travel. The new deal means that easyJet will be working with American Express as one of its... more
MuseumsItalian Air Force: the return of the historical RO-37 bis aircraft
Varese, Italy - The only in the world to be restored and showed at the public
The historical RO-37 bis airplane, after almost 70 years and a long story, has been presented last Saturday at "Volandia" (Parco e Museo del Volo), created in 2007 near the Milan-Malpensa's airport (T1).... more
Press releaseItalian Aduc on Fiumicino-Rome by taxi: same ride, but different tariffs of more 50%
Rome, Italy - It's necessary to liberalize. Today the strike by taxi drivers
"A ride by taxi from Rome-Fiumicino to Rome (within the Mura Aureliane) costs EUR 60 or 40? It's depends on. From which? From the taxi drivers licenses. If they are issued by Rome Municipality the price... more
IndustrySCAC and Aeroflot sign the Act of Delivery & Acceptance for the SSJ-100 MSN 95015 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The plane is planned to fly from Komsomolsk-on-the Amur to Moscow next January 27
On completion of Technical acceptance procedure, JSC “Sukhoi Civil Aircraft“ (SCAC) and Aeroflot signed today the Act of Delivery & Acceptance for the fifth deliverable Sukhoi Superjet 100 MSN 95015 at... more
Military aviationThe first AN-140/100 passenger airplane to the Russian Air Force (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - It will be used for personnel transport until 2,300 km of range
The Russian Air Force has received the first Antonov AN-140/100 airplane last Friday, according to Col. Vladimir Drik, spokesperson of Defense, who unveiled it. The Armed Force will receive two units... more
DiscussionsHistorical aircraft. IMAM RO-37 Lince (3) and its versions: technical features (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - It was purchased also for Hungarian and Afghan Air Forces
Technical description The Ro-37 was a traditional-looking aircraft at the time; single-engine biplane with fixed undercarriage. The fuselage was made of mixed construction, with a tubular steel structure... more
ReportPilot of B-757 UTair airplane dies of hearth attack during flight
Moscow, Russia - Announced today by the Russian Transport Ministry
Sergei Golev, 44 years, pilot, died in China's skies while he was on a B-757 airplane of the company UTair, whilst in flight from Bangkok to Novosibirsk, Siberia, last Tuesday; a spokesman of the Ministry... more
PeopleNATO Commander meets Chinese counterpart in Gulf of Aden
London, UK - The visit happened yesterday
On 19th January, Rear Admiral (LH) Sinan Azmi TOSUN, Commander of the NATO Counter Piracy Mission Operation "Ocean Shield", met with his Chinese counterpart Rear Admiral LI Shihong. They paid reciprocal... more
SecurityEASA mandates prompt visual inspection of the wings of 20 A-380 airplanes
Cologne, Germany - EASA and Airbus are jointly working to the problem
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published today, Friday 20 January 2012 an Airworthiness Directive to mandate a prompt detailed visual inspection of the wings of 20 Airbus A-380 airplanes. This... more
PeopleItalian Foreign Affairs Ministry: Giuseppe Manzo new spokesman
Rome, Italy - New appointment for Maurizio Massari: special Envoy for the Mediterranean
In the context of the revised, more dynamic and intense focus on the southern shore of the Mediterranean, a year after the Arab Spring season, defined as a strategic priority for the Italian foreign policy,... more
CuriositiesBoeing B-787 airplane for third segment of "Dream Tour" next month
Washington, Usa - To Bangkok (9-11) and Singapore (11-18) in February
Boeing will begin the third segment of the 787 Dream Tour next month with two stops in Asia. The all-new Dreamliner will visit Bangkok, Thailand and Singapore where customers, partners, government officials... more
IndustryLockheed Martin F-35A aircraft performs first night flight
Fort Worth, Usa - The testing will clear the way for night refuelling and formation testing later this year
The first night flight in the history of the Lockheed Martin F-35 airplane program was completed Wednesday at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Piloted by LM Test Pilot Mark Ward, AF-6, an F-35A conventional... more
Press releaseDRS Defense Solutions awarded a contract for the upgrade of USAF's HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter fleet
Maryland, USA - For a value of 12 million dollars
DRS Defense Solutions announced this week that its Intelligence, Communications and Avionics Solutions (ICAS) business unit was awarded a 12 million dollar contract by the US Air Force for the "Improved... more
DiscussionsHistorical aircraft. Imam RO-37 Lince (2) and its variants: history
Rome, Italy - It had been deployed during the war in Ethiopia, the Spanish civil war, in South Africa and the Balkans
Imam Ro-37 Lince was a single-engine reconnaissance biplane manufactured by the Italian company Imam in the first half of the thirties. It was used primarily by the Royal Air Force during the war and operated... more
DiscussionsAlenia Aermacchi (3): reference in the UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems)
Rome, Italy - The new technology frontier in aviation
Alenia Aermacchi is the reference European player in the fast growing field of Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) for the civil and defence markets. Alenia’s Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) main activities a... more
IndustryAirbus delivers A-320 airplane to Lebanese Middle East Airlines
Toulouse, France - With manufacturer serial number (MSN) 5000
Airbus delivered the A-320 with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 5000 to Lebanon’s national carrier, Middle East Airlines (MEA). The aircraft was delivered from Airbus in Hamburg, Germany and is powered b... more
DiscussionsAlenia Aermacchi (2): details about nEUROn
Rome, Italy - The programme launched by the French Ministry of Defense
The nEUROn programme, originated by the French MoD and supported by Italy, Sweden, Spain, Greece and Switzerland represents a very important effort in maturing new technologies and setting the base for... more
AerospaceBoeing WGS-4 satellite launched yesterday, 19 January 2012
California, USA - First on-orbit signals received
Yesterday 19 January 2012, the fourth Boeing Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS-4) satellite, the first spacecraft in the program's upgraded "Block II" was launched into orbit after having successfully completed... more
AirlinesUnited and Continental offer options to customers affected by Midwest weather
Chicago, Usa - Further details on the websites
United Continental Holdings, Inc. yesterday announced travel options for United and Continental customers whose flight plans may be disrupted by severe winter weather expected to impact the Midwest region.... more
ReportForeign Affairs Ministry confirmed the kidnap of an Italian citizen in Pakistan
Rome, Italy - Crisis Unit has activated all possible channels to investigate the case closely
The Foreign Affairs Ministry confirmed the kidnapping of an Italian citizen in Pakistan that happened yesterday in Multan, southern Punjab. Upon receipt of the first indication of what happened, the... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: official launch of the nEUROn
Istres, France - The new generation technology demonstrator for an European UCAV
Yesterday nEUROn, the technology demonstrator for a European UCAV (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle) was officially presented by Charles Edelstenne, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dassault Aviation,... more
IndustryReplacement of the Israeli Air Force jet trainer fleet
Seoul, South Korea - Competition between Korea's T-50 and Italy's M-346
The South Korean government has been given until 28 January to update its industrial cooperation package that is part of the proposed sale of the T-50 jet trainer, multi-role fighter developed by a joint-venture... more
AerospaceMission Phobos Grunt and the reasons behind its failure
Moscow, Russia - Engineering flaws among other things
A Russian government commission that is investigating the failure of the Russian space mission Phobos-Grunt Mars probe said that engineering flaws were the main cause, as announced yesterday, 19 January... more
MuseumsItaly. "Volandia": roll-out of the historic Imam RO-37bis airplane tomorrow morning
Varese, Italy - The only restored and exhibited model in the world
Tomorrow, Saturday, January 21, 2012, at 10:45am, the ceremony roll-out of the historic RO-37bis airplane will be held at the presence of the Italian Navy Chief of Staff of the AMI, Air Force General Giuseppe... more
Fair and showsDubai: "Airport Show 2012"’s growth reflects huge expansion prospects of the regional aviation industry
Dubai, UAE - UAE airports handled about 70 million passengers in 2011; over 82 million passengers expected to be handled in 2014
"The Airport Show"’s 2012 edition (in May 22-24 in Dubai) looks all set to feature a significant growth in the number of participants despite the economic crisis in the world, thereby reflecting the i... more
Civil aviationAEA member airlines carry 24 million more passengers in 2011
Brussels, Belgium - According to preliminary traffic figures
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has today released its preliminary traffic figures for 2011, which indicate 7.1% growth in year-on-year passenger numbers. Over the full year, Europe’s network a... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner: on-line flight research tendency, in particular from and to Milan
Rome, Italy - Two Russian destinations among the top 10
"What are the major travel destinations related to the airports of Milan? Skyscanner (www.skyscanner.it), a portal for the comparison of cheap flights, revealed the most requested cities on the site departing... more
AerospaceESA: Vega rocket ready for first flight
Kourou, French Guyana - Final checkout of Europe’s new its launcher was completed last Friday
Final checkout of Europe’s new Vega launcher was completed last Friday, marking another milestone towards its maiden flight from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The first Vega launch cam... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: strong winds on western regions
Rome, Italy - As from this evening till the next 24-36 hours
Mistral on Sardinia and foehn winds on the mountain-western areas. Due to the cold temperatures enforced by th north-western currents, as from this evening strong winds will hit the western Italian regions. On... more
AerospaceUSAF authorised the production and launch of another two Boeing satellite systems
California, USA - WGS-8 and WGS-9 to expand the international constellation
Yesterday, 18 January 2012, Boeing received authorization from the US Air Force to produce and launch the eighth and ninth Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites. The WGS-9 authorization and the WGS-8... more
AerospaceRussia, Europe and America: objective Moon
Moscow, Russia - The goal is to start a joint lunar exploration
Roscosmos for Russia, ESA (European Space Agency) for Europe and NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) for the United States are discussing joint plans for the establishment of lunar bases... more
AirlinesSAS will reduce the administration by 300 full-time positions
Stockholm, Sweden - As part of the already planned cost reductions in the new strategic platform 4Excellence
As part of the already planned cost reductions in the new strategic platform 4Excellence, SAS will reduce the number of full-time positions in the administration with 300. One of the main targets in... more
Press releaseAssologistica: Fiumicino's air cargo at risk
Milan, Italy - Alarm triggered by the new President Carlo Mearelli
We receive and publish the following declarations, and reserve the same space for any replies: According to the new president of Assologistica Carlo Mearelli, "Fiumicino is at a high risk', and alerted... more
Civil aviationAEA: FTL process must not be derailed
Brussels, Belgium - EASA published today the findings of a wide-ranging consultation
Today the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published the findings of a wide-ranging consultation on new pilot flight time limitation (FTL) rules, which will harmonise the maximum number of hours... more
Press releaseEutelsat: SIS Live selects two satellites to boost resources for outside broadcasting
Paris, France - Including key 2012 events
SIS LIVE, operator of the largest satellite uplink fleet in Europe and the leading outside broadcast provider in the UK, is ramping up its access to permanent capacity on satellites operated by Eutelsat... more