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AirlinesBlue Panorama Airlines inaugurates direct flights to Seychelles
Rome, Italy - Departures from Milan and Rome to Mahé
Blue Panorama Airlines will begin with the new year a link from Milan and Rome to Seychelles. The airline has been proposed by Country's Authorities as preferred marketing partner. The carrier will... more
IndustryFourth Airbus Military A-330 MRTT plane handed over to RAAF
Paris, France - Leaving just one aircraft of its order still to be delivered
The fourth Airbus Military A-330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) for the Royal Australian Air Force has been formally handed over to the service, leaving just one aircraft of its order still to be delivered. Known... more
SecurityItalian ANSV completes two inquiry reports on two severe occurrences
Rome, Italy - Occurred between two Airbuses in June 2009 and two airplanes in March 2010
The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) has just published on its own website (www.ansv.it) two reports of inquiry regarding two severe occurrences between Airbuses. In particular: - severe occurrence... more
ReportAlarm for transport by aircraft: volcano Cleveland, Aleutine, wakens
Anchorage, Alaska - A cloud high already almost 5000m emitted
It has awaken again and has already emanated a cloud of about 5000 m that could reach 8000 of altitude according to the experts: it's the Cleveland volcano, into the Aleutine islands, that besides the... more
IndustryBombardier adds five Challenger 850 aircraft to its order book
Montreal, Canada - From an undisclosed customer
Bombardier Aerospace yesterday announced that it received a firm order for five Challenger 850 jets from an undisclosed customer. The total value of the order is approximately $156 million US, based on... more
IndustryBoeing on Saudi Arabia aircraft purchase agreement
Chicago, Usa - The Kingdom operates with a fleet of F-15, Apache helicopters, AWACS
Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Jim McNerney yesterday welcomed the announcement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that it has reached an agreement to purchase from the US government 84 new Boeing F-15... more
Military aviationUS to sell F-15 fighter aircraft to Saudi Arabia
Washington, Usa - It upgrades for 70 existing models
The United States will sell 84 new F-15 fighter jets and upgrades for 70 existing aircraft to Saudi Arabia under a nearly $29.4 billion agreement, US officials announced yesterday. During a joint State... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines mechanics ratify union agreement
Chicago, Usa - Continental ones ratified their contract in November of 2010
United Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc, yesterday announced that mechanics represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) ratified a new labor agreement... more
AirportsItaly. Milan's airports: assembly approves change to Statute
Milan, Italy - And of the deliberation on distribution of dividend
The shareholders assembly of SEA SpA (Milan's airports management society), gathered today in ordinary and extraordinary session, under the presidency by Giuseppe Bonomi, has approved all the points on... more
ReportILFC plans to ground Airbus aircraft served by Vladivostok Avia for USD 5 million debt
Moscow, Russia - Flights at risk for passengers
Sources close to ILFC (International Lease Finance Corporation), aircraft lessor based in Century City, Los Angeles, California, report that this is preparing to ground five Airbus narrow-body and wide-body... more
ReportTurkish air raid near Iraqi borders: at least 35 civilian Kurdish victims
Ankara, Turkey - Targets were PKK separatist forces
It is official: a statement released by the government of Ankara declared that during an air raid "35 people were killed and one wounded in air operations". An investigation is underway because it seems... more
AirlinesAir Malta: more flights towards Tripoli
Valletta, Malta - As from next 3 January
As of January 3, 2012 Air Malta will increase the frequency of flights to Tripoli. The program consists of 4 weekly flights to/from the Libyan capital, every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Commenting... more
ReportIran sights US aircraft carrier into the Hormuz Strait. Tehran threatens closure: is it crisis?
Tehran, Iran - After the seizure of UAV aircraft, another reason of severe attrition between two Countries
Today another fact that puts at risk the stability of all region, after the seizure of UAV (Unmanned aerial airplane at remote control) aircraft, according to Iranians made to land on national terrain... more
AirportsSpain, Iberia pilots' strike: AENA reinforces information services to passengers
Madrid, Spain - Today the second day of the protest for the category
Aena Aeropuertos, Spanish airports management society, reinforces the information service to passengers in the second day of strike that pilots of the national airline Iberia have fixed for today, December... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC about "NET 6000" luggages plant in Rome-Fiumicino: the Authority confirms that airlines have to to pay the service
Rome, Italy - And takes note of respect of the ordinance by Aeroporti di Roma
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) takes note of the respect by Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) of the order of ENAC with which has been asked to the management society to not suspend the functioning of... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: from tomorrow storms on Ionic regions
Rome, Italy - Strong winds on Sardinia and Sicily
Low-pressure on the Ionian regions enhanced by streams from the north-Atlantic zones, will bring storms tomorrow on Italian southern regions and a reinforcement of ventilation on the two islands. Chances... more
Military aviationModernisation tests on the SU-25UBM aircraft completed
Moscow, Russia - New version of the SU-25UB fighter jet
Experimental testing on the strike-fighter plane Su-25UBM destined for the training of pilots, with performance suitable for combat missions has been completed. The certification that confirms the end... more
Civil defenseItalian Civil protection: awarded the contract to manage Canadair aircraft fleet
Rome, Italy - Procedures are being formalised
The procedures for the award of service operations and logistics of the 19 Department of Civil Protection (Italian DPC) Canadair planes that make part of the fire fighting fleet (AIB) of the State have... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary question on Alitalia-CAI economic recovery and on merger with Air France
Rome, Italy - Presented by honourable Pierfelice Zazzera (IdV)
"Addressed to the Minister of Economic Development. - To know - given that: as reported by the press, the competition and market authority has started an investigation to ascertain the market effects... more
AirlinesTransaero purchases a B-747/400 and a B-777/200 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Expansion and fleet renewal among the future airline's strategies
Transaero Airlines, one of five main Russian carriers (together with Aeroflot, Rossija Airlines, S7 Airlines and UTair) for that concerning both the native and international routes, has acquired a B-747/400... more
Press releaseAeroporti di Roma: "Net 6000" system remains active
Rome, Italy - Following Italian ENAC's order
Aeroporti di Roma (Rome's airports management society) today announced that it will respect the order issued by ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) stating that the handling of baggage in transit system... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC warns Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) not to suspend the baggage handling service "Net 6000" at Rome-Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - Following what was anticipated during the meeting held last 23 December
"Following the meeting convened by ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) last 23 December regarding the announcement by the airport management company Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) that it wanted to suspend... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary question on Guarguaglini's severance pay
Rome, Italy - Presented by honourable Emanuele Fiano (PD)
"Addressed to the Minister of Economic Development. - To know - given that: In recent days several prominent newspapers reported the news that the former CEO of Finmeccanica, Guarguaglini, should perceive... more
IndustryThe birth of AleniaAermacchi: a new logo and a new name from next January 1st, 2012
Rome, Italy - They reflect all the tradition and experience of the Italian aeronautics industry
On 1 January 2012 the new AleniaAermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, will take off flying throughout the world, as the merger of Alenia Aeronautica and its subsidiaries Alenia Aermacchi and Alenia SIA becomes... more
Airports"Chopin Airport" 2011/12 in Warsaw: achievements and challenges
Warsaw, Poland - It has handled more than 9 million passengers despite fewer aircraft movements
2011 has been yet another successful year for "Warsaw Chopin Airport". Over the last 12 months, the airport has handled more than 9 million passengers despite fewer aircraft movements. As at 16 December,... more
AirlinesOman Air opens new Emergency Response Centre
Muscat, Oman - Regarding the functions related to airline emergency management
The opening of Oman Air’s new state-of-art “Emergency Response Center” (ERC) was held recently. This center is located at the Head Quarters 2 section of Oman Air Headquarters, and is equipped with... more
AirportsDubai Airports: passenger traffic grows 8.9 per cent in November
Dubai, Uae - Equal to 4,431,673
Dubai Airports today released Dubai International’s (DXB) monthly traffic report for November which shows a year on year growth of 8.9 per cent in passenger numbers. Passenger traffic in November r... more
IndustryThe first parts of A-350XWB aircraft arrived at the final assembly line in Toulouse (VIDEO)
Toulouse, France - The front section is 21 metre long
Airbus has delivered first great section of A-350XWB airframe of the aircraft to the final assembly line in Toulouse. The 21-metre long front fuselage section has been transported from Saint-Nazaire... more
AccidentsBell 206-BIII Jet Ranger crashed in USA: three victims
Florida, Usa - Used as heli-ambulance
A Bell 206-BIII Jet Ranger helicopter used as air ambulance has crashed last Monday 12 km at North-East of Palatka, Florida, Usa, after take-off for a medical mission from helipad of "Mayo" clinic in Jacksonville... more
DefenseTests concluded, Bulava ballistic missiles will enter into service
Moscow, Russia - An armament desgined for the Navy. Announced by President Medvedev
"The flight tests of the Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile have been completed, and now this will be put in service with the Russian Navy", declared the Russian President Medvedev today to the... more
PeopleItalian oil tanker "Enrico Ievoli" seized
Rome, Italy - President Fini, once heard the news, has postponed the visit to "Grecale" ship fixed for Friday
The President of the Italian Chamber of deputies, Gianfranco Fini, heard the news about the seizure of the "Enrico Ievoli" oil tanker, has expressed his worry for the repeat of attacks to the Italian merchant... more
AirportsSAGAT. 14 charter flights for Winter at Turin's airport yesterday
Turin, Italy - About 3500 English tourists
SAGAT, Turin's airport management society, communicates the figures regarding the arrivals yesterday at the local air station: a morning of intense traffic because of the arrival of charter flights for... more
ReportItalian Foreign Affairs Ministry: sending of aircraft with aid to tropical storm-battered Philippines
Rome, Italy - The operation valued at approximately € 500,000
"Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi instructed the Italian Cooperation to arrange for the dispatch of emergency humanitarian aid to the Philippines, hard hit by tropical storm 'Washi' over the night... more
AirportsVerona's airport: traffic figures of the airstation that overpasses 3,3 million passengers from January
Verona, Italy - 110,000 ones transported in 19 days of December
Verona's airport reacts to the crisis with new market segments, as cruises, and reinforcing the medium and long range routes, that are reaching the major preference. The figures of the traffic show them... more
OccurrencesBelle Air's aircraft lands in emergency at Venice-Tessera due to bird-strike
Venice, Italy - The flight, after the technical checks, continued to Tirane
A pilot of an A-320 aircraft of the Albanian carrier Belle Air, took off from Milan-Malpensa to Tirane, in Albania, has decided yesterday afternoon to make a safety landing after to have launched the mayday... more
Finance and economyLufthansa: British Midland sold to IAG (British Airways-Iberia)
Berlin, Germany - Sale provides to the carrier sustainable future prospects and the opportunity to benefit from stronger financial position
Lufthansa said in a press release that Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Lufthansa) and International Airlines Group (IAG) have signed a binding purchase agreement for the sale of British Midland Ltd. (bmi) to IAG... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Christmas to all
Rome, Italy - The news agency will be operational next Tuesday after the long festive week-end
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, followers and the several new Facebook fans that the news agency will be closed for the long festive weekend. The Agency will be regularly operational as from next... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: meeting on closure of the "NET 6000" in Rome-Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - It took place at the Authority's headquarters with the participation by airlines and airports associations, Alitalia and AdR
"A meeting convoked by ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) took place this morning, on December 23, regarding the announced closure by AdR (Aeroporti di Roma, Rome's airports management society) of... more
HelicoptersEurocopter selected to provide another EC-225 helicopter for the Tokyo Fire Department
Marignane, France - This latest order was placed after an open competition
The Tokyo Fire Department has ordered a second EC-225 helicopter to further expand its Eurocopter-built rotary-wing fleet, which already has seen significant operational service in Japan – including r... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers two EC-225 helicopters to Héli-Union
Marignane, France - The operator has also ordered four new EC-175; deliveries to begin in 2013
Eurocopter delivered yesterday two EC-225s to Héli-Union, a great provider of commercial air transportation services worldwide. The new helicopters are the first models to join the company’s fleet of so... more
Science and technologySITA. Christmas 2011, flying with smartphone
Rome, Italy - The social network role gets stronger even in airplane transport
The best travel companion? The Smartphone. To be advised in advance of a flight delay or the change of the gate and to avoid queues at the check-in are the main reasons that lead passengers to consider... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: new orders valued up to EUR 109 million
Rome, Italy - Through its companies DRS Technologies, Ansaldo STS, Alenia Aeronautica and Oto Melara
Finmeccanica won new orders valued up to about EUR 109 million through its companies DRS Technologies, Ansaldo STS, Alenia Aeronautica and Oto Melara. DRS Technologies, Inc. has been awarded by the... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary question on the survivors of the An-24 plane crash in Verona 1995
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Laura Froner (PD)
"Addressed to the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport. - To know - given that: on December 13, 1995 an Antonov 24 aircraft owned by the Romanian company Romavia, chartered to Business Jet Srl of... more
HelicoptersEurocopter AS-350B3e helicopter is certified in Russia and CIS
Moscow, Russia - Nearly 30 Ecureuil are operated in the area
Interstate Aviation Committee has certified Eurocopter Ecureuil AS-350B3e helicopter. In December 2011, the Interstate Aviation Committee has certified Eurocopter Ecureuil AS-350 B3e helicopter thus... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner: what do airplane passengers miss from past flights?
Rome, Italy - The survey reveals the nostalgia of travellers when comparing today's travelling style with the pasts than once
Over 2,500 people have participated to Skyscanner's (www.skyscanner.it - website that compares cheap flights) survey: travellers were asked what they missed most during flights when compared to the 'Past'.... more
DefenseNAPO delivered another two Su-34 tactical bomber airplanes to Russian Air Force (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Will be used for combat training from 2012
Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association (NAPO), a Sukhoi company, has delivered today, December 22, 2011, two Su-34 tactical bomber aircraft to the Russian Air Force, more precisely, to the military... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC: travelling to countries considered at risk
Rome, Italy - Tourists' rights. Egypt's problems could be the reason for cancellations
"The problems of Egypt, a country that attracts a lot of tourists, remind us of locations at risk and cancelled trips. To cancel a tour package is costly as it involves penalties which increase as the... more
IndustryRolls-Royce to power 20 new aircraft for Thai Airways International
London, UK - Trent XWB and 1000 engines for 12 A-350XWB and eight B-787 Dreamliner
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, is to power 20 new aircraft for THAI Airways International. RR Trent XWB and Trent 1000 engines will power 12 A-350 XWB and eight B-787 Dreamliner... more
CuriositiesAlitalia and Vueling, among the first 50 airlines worldwide with the biggest number of fans on Facebook
Milan, Italy - Southwest Airlines placed first with more than one and a half million Facebook fans, followed by Air Asia and KLM
The on-line travel agency eDreams (www.edreams.it) conducted a study on the number of worldwide followers that airlines have on the social network Facebook. The study consists of a graph, updated daily,... more
IndustryTanzania’s Precision Air Services signs contract for 5 ATR /600 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Four ATR-42 and one -72 and become the largest operator of aircraft in Africa
Tanzanian carrier Precision Air Services and ATR yesterday announced the signature of a contract for the purchase of four -42/600s and one -72/600 aircraft. The deal is valued at US$ 98 million. Delivery... more