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Weather forecastsBad weather: weather disturbance persists on centre-south
Rome, Italy - To persist until tomorrow
The weather disturbance that has effected the centre-southern Italian regions for the last two days will persist until tomorrow and will continue to cause widespread conditions of instability on ionic... more
Science and technologyE-volo: the mini-helicopter that could become the flying car of the future (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - It is called "E-Volo" and weighs 80 kilos
The 16-rotor electric multicopter prototype called "E-Volo" (named after its manufacturing company e-volo), weighs 80 kilos and could revolutionize the way we travel and not only. It is a mini-helicopter... more
Airports"Amsterdam Airport Schiphol" awarded best international airport, according to a US magazine
Amsterdam, Holland - Flights to and from the United States
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has once again been honoured with Executive Travel Magazine's 'Leading Edge Award' - a title also conferred in 2008 and 2009. Readers of this US magazine, published by American... more
Military aviationRussian Air Force will have 90 extra helicopters and airplanes in 2012 (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Some will be new, others refurbished
Colonel Vladimir Brik, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman, today announced that Russian Air Force will receive 90 new machines in 2012, including aircraft and helicopters. More details as follows. A... more
Civil aviationTransport by aircraft and strikes in Italy: havoc expected on 2 December
Rome, Italy - Three protests expected on the same day
According to the Italian Ministry of Transport announcement, it seems that Friday, December 2 will be a difficult day for the aviation sector. Alitalia-CAI flight attendants will strike from 10:00am... more
IndustrySSJ-100 aircraft: FFS in Zhukovsky ready for training
Zhukovsky, Russia - The simulator is currently available to provide first class training
The new Full Flight Simulator (FFS) of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft is ready to start training for Russian pilots. The FFS, produced by French manufacturer Thales, is a highly technologically... more
AirlinesAlitalia: three new A-319 aircraft and the first two new E-175 enter the fleet
Rome, Italy - Airbus will be named after famous authors while Embraer will be named for national parks
In the last two weeks, five new aircraft have joined Alitalia's fleet: three A-319 and two Embraer E-175. The three new A-319 with 138 seats have been baptized "Italo Svevo", "Italo Calvino" and "Giuseppe... more
DefenseMedvedev: Russia will a lot of money on weapons without precedents
Moscow, Russia - Foreign technology will be considered too
During yesterday's meeting with the military ground forces leaders held in Vladikavkaz, southern Russia, the Russian President Dmitry Medvedev stated that: "There is no doubt, we will continue to equip... more
Airports"Leonardo da Vinci" airport: Italy lights up
Rome, Italy - Aeroporti di Roma's commitment continues
Aeroporti di Roma's (ADR-airport management company) commitment as an ambassador for culture and Italian DNA in the world continues. After the inauguration of the exhibition "Il Genio di Leonardo", the... more
IndustryLockheed Martin demonstrates Advanced Airborne Border Surveillance in Europe
Denver, Usa - Intelligence & Surveillance Capabilities showcased at "FRONTEX"
During a recent European exercise, Lockheed Martin (LM) demonstrated advanced border surveillance capabilities from an optionally piloted vehicle. LM and its team showcased how traditional defense focused... more
CuriositiesReclining airplane seats? Fights on board!
Rome, Italy - When the "Nap" of passenger in front of you during a trip turns into a nightmare ...
The frenetic pace with which today's life is faced makes us all more litigious, in fact, this is confirmed by the news that we read about or hear on TV. Anything can lead to a quarrel, starting from a... more
Military aviationIsrael and the acquisition programme of new F-35 aircraft
Tel Aviv, Israel - To reorganise its combat aircraft fleet by 2016
Last Friday, November 18, 2011, Israeli defense officials declared that the Tel Aviv government intends to proceed with the acquisition programme of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighters. Israel is trying to... more
AirlinesGulf Air expands code-share partnership with American Airlines adding 22 more cities in the US
Manama, Bahrain - National carrier now offers more than 500 daily flights to 62 US cities
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has further expanded its code-share partnership with American Airlines adding 22 more cities in the US to its network. With the expanded codeshare... more
AirportsSEA: at Milan-Malpensa, the first anti-smog Coverlite treated pavement
Milan, Italy - The experiment involved the arrivals area of Terminal 1 of the airport
Smog can be fought on the road as well. SEA (Management Company of Milan's airports), tackling environmental issues, decided to try for the first time in an Italian port, an innovative product that can... more
AirlinesDelta announced seasonal connections for Summer 2012
Milan, Italy - As from 2 June 2012 direct non-stop flights Rome-Detroit, Venice-Atlanta and Pisa-New York
Delta Air Lines announced that as from next June 2, 2012 its joint venture with Alitalia will be effective and will operate direct non-stop seasonal flight: Rome-FCO/Detroit (daily); Venice-"Marco Polo"/Atlanta... more
DefenseSupply of 24 refurbished F-16C/D aircraft to Indonesia
Washington, USA - Potential embarrassment for America in regards to Taiwan
At the end of the "Asia-Pacific Summit" held recently in Bali, US President Barack Obama (who extended his visit by some days) and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono last Saturday 19 November,... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy (2): heavy rain on South of the Peninsula
Rome, Italy - New announcement issued
The north-African disturbance that has been affecting Sardinia in the past hours will reach to most of the southern regions. On the basis of forecasts available, the Department of Civil Protection issued... more
AirlinesJet Airways takes delivery of 100th aircraft
Milan, Italy - It's a B-737/800NG model
Jet Airways, India’s international airline, has achieved a major milestone — the induction of the 100th aircraft into its fleet. The airline accepted a brand new, Next Generation B-737/800 with sky int... more
Military aviationRAF: Tornado GR4s to resume training flights
London, UK - Safety and engineering advice
Last 17 November 2011, British Royal Air Force announced that training activities involving its Panavia Tornado GR4 strike aircraft have been resumed, but continues to assess the safety of its temporarily... more
AirportsItaly. Foggia protests against the Region and Aeroporti di Puglia SpA
Foggia, Italy - Around 2,000 persons have participated to the event
Last Saturday, November 19, slogans, banners, flags, mayors with tricolor bands, model airplanes, whistles and drums have animated the squares of Foggia. Around 2.000 persons attended the Saturday morning... more
AirportsLondon woke up covered in fog
London, UK - Thousands of passengers left stranded
Since yesterday, 20 November, London has been waking up covered in thick fog, which has minimized visibility and paralyzed the city's airports. In fact, thousands of passengers who departing or in transit... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: instability persists on Sicily and Sardinia
Rome, Italy - And on the remaining centre-southern Italian regions
The slowly moving Western Mediterranean disturbance to the East, will lead to further worsening of weather conditions, primarily on Sardinia, followed by Sicily and then on other central and southern Italian... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: agreement for the sale of two helicopters signed with Xilin Fengteng
Beijing, China - The industry expands into South West China
Eurocopter successfully expands its footprint in China, in particular to the South Western region. Yesterday, Sunday 20 November, in Guanghan City, a ceremony was held during which between Sichuan Xilin... more
Press releaseDefense of Pugliesi (Italian ENAV): subject to "Heavy contrasts" with Print Sistem of Di Lernia
Rome, Italy - The company has been discharged from ENAV's suppliers register
On Saturday, November 19, we received a statement from ENAV SpA (Italian Flight Assistance Society), and hereby we publish the announcement: "With regard to the issue of arrest notified to the CEO of ENAV,... more
AirlinesNew Winter flight Moscow-Turin of S7 Airlines
Turin, Italy - Strictly dedicated to tour operators and can also be booked as a regular scheduled flight
Important news for the upcoming "Charter della neve" season at Turin-Caselle. The Russian airline S7 Airlines announced the chain of flights that will connect the airports of Moscow-Domodedovo and Turin-Caselle... more
IndustryHawaiian Airlines signs firm order for five more A-330 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Growth of Airbus wide-body fleet points to success with new type
Honolulu-based Hawaiian Airlines has grown its order for A-330/200s –signing for an additional five aircraft. The carrier became a new Airbus operator just last year and now has a commitment of 22 A-330 a... more
IndustryLM. MEADS conducts successful first flight test
Orlando, Usa - At White Sands Missile Range, in New Mexico
The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) successfully completed its first flight test yesterday at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. The PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) MEADS Certified Missile... more
AirportsAirport of Bologna: from Monday Ryanair passengers transferred to the new East Terminal
Bologna, Italy - Due to the development works on the main Terminal
Bologna airport informs that as from Monday, November 21, due to the development works that will start on the main terminal, departing Ryanair passengers, who want to embark their luggage, or have to undergo... more
IndustrySelex Sistemi Integrati signed contract to install FDP system in Luxembourg
Rome, Italy - It will be installed at the local airport
Recently, Selex Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, signed a contract with Administration de la Navigation Aérienne, a Luxembourg authority for air traffic management, for the supply of new FDP... more
DefenseUSA announce successful test launch of the Advanced Hypersonic Weapon for US Army
Washington, Usa - The objective is to collect data on hypersonic boost-glide technologies and test range performance for long-range atmospheric flight
Yesterday the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command conducted the first test flight of the Advanced Hypersonic Weapon (AHW) concept. At 6:30 am EST (1:30 am Hawaii-Aleutian... more
Press releaseAlitalia accompanies His Holiness Benedict XVI in the apostolic visit to Cotonou in Benin, Africa
Rome, Italy - A visit that started today until Sunday
Alitalia will accompany His Holiness Benedict XVI in the apostolic visit to Cotonou in Benin, Africa, starting from today until November 20. Flights from Rome-Fiumicino airport to Cotonou and vice-versa... more
Civil aviationNew cracks stop vertical landings on some Lockheed Martin F-35B aircraft
Washington, USA - Defect was identified years ago
Three of the five developmental Lockheed Martin F-35Bs, single-seat, single-engine, fifth generation multi-role fighters under development to become one of the most requested aircraft in the future, have... more
Press releaseAlenia Aermacchi: accident prototype M-346 aircraft into the UAE air space
Rome, Italy - On its return journey. The crew was safe
"A prototype M-346 aircraft owned by Alenia Aermacchi suffered an accident today while flying in United Arab Emirates air space on its return journey to Italy. The on-board crew successfully ejected from... more
IndustryBoeing and Lion Air announce historic commitment: for up 380 B-737 airplanes, order will be the largest ever for industry
Bali, Indonesia - 201 B-737 MAXs and 29 B-737/900ERs NG (worth US 21,7 billion) + rights for additional 150 aircraft
Boeing and Jakarta-based Lion Air yesterday announced a commitment for the airline to order 201 B-737 MAXs and 29 B-737/900 ERs (Extended Range) Next-Generation. The agreement also includes purchase rights... more
AirlinesAir Malta, rescheduled flights to Libya
Valletta, Malta - From Monday 28 November
Air Malta announced that as from Monday, 28 November 2011, it will start operating flights to Libya once again. The Maltese air company will fly to the International Airport of Tripoli and will operate... more
AccidentsAn Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Master airplane crashed
Dubai, UAE - The pilots ejected and suffered only minor injuries
This morning, an M-346 Master aircraft fell into sea near the Palm Deira Island, Dubai, on its way back to Italy from the "Dubai Air Show", which was concluded yesterday. The two pilots were ejected and... more
DiscussionsRO-43 aircraft restored: as from today on exhibition at the Italian Air Force Museum
Rome, Italy - A reconnaissance bi-float plane. Technical details of the model
As from today, Friday, November 18, at the Air Force Historical Museum at Vigna di Valle (Rome), the RO-43 reconnaissance bi-float plane. Recovered in Rome-Centocelle in 1972, the RO-43 aircraft, fully... more
MuseumsItalian Air Force (AMI): yesterday presented the restored RO-43 aircraft
Rome, Italy - The plane represents the only model left
Yesterday, Thursday, November 17, after two years of planning and restoration, the only remaining RO-43 aircraft has joined the exhibition circuit at the historic Air Force Museum at Vigna di Valle (Rome). The... more
DefenseMexican Navy: first CN-235 MPA airplane received
Mexico City, Mexico - The other three will be delivered in 2012
The Mexican Navy has received today, November 18, the first of four CN-235 MPA - "Maritime Patrol Aircraft" - bought from Airbus Military through a contract with EADS North America under the "Mérida Initiative",... more
AirlinesS7 Airlines announced the flights dedicated to skiers
Turin, Italy - Airports of Turin and Bergamo are the new destinations
The Russian airline S7 Airlines announced the imminent launch of flights mainly dedicated to tourists and skiers directed to the Alps departing from Moscow-Domodedovo. Two new flights to Italy are the... more
CuriositiesThe most researched Italian airports in 2011
Rome, Italy - Skyscanner reveals the most chosen Italian airports for departures
Skyscanner, the specialised website to search for flights, revealed the ranking of the most sought after Italian airports from the beginning of 2011 until today. From the largest airports to the smaller... more
HelicoptersSikorsky accelerated UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter deliveries for Sweden
Stratford, Usa - The fourth of 15 models
Sikorsky Aircraft today delivered to the US Army the fourth of 15 UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopters for further transfer to the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV). The US industry is building... more
AirportsGeneral strike in Italy: 10 flights cancelled from Bologna varying between arrivals and departures
Bologna, Italy - Arriving from Paris-"Charles De Gaulle", Lyon, Lisbon and Zagreb
In relation to the Italian general strike called for today by CUB and Cobas trade-unions, ( for air transport it will be a 24 hour strike), 10 flights have been cancelled from the Bologna airport varying... more
Press releaseIATA urges cooperation to strengthen Latin American aviation
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - To meet the challenges and opportunities in the Latin America
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for close cooperation and innovation among aviation stakeholders to meet the challenges and opportunities in the Latin America-Caribbean (LatAm)... more
HelicoptersRTE announces the creation of Airtelis and selects Eurocopter's EC-225 helicopter
Marignane, France - For new maintenance and support techniques on electrical power lines
AIRTELIS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of RTE specializing in heliborne operations, received its first EC-225 helicopter today from Eurocopter – the world’s helicopter manufacturer in the civil market. The... more
Fair and showsRolls-Royce and AviancaTaca sign Trent 700 agreement
Dubai, UAE - RR and the Emirates Group partner on new UAE national leadership development programme
Rolls-Royce has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide Trent 700 engines to AviancaTaca for four Airbus A-330 aircraft. The agreement includes Rolls-Royce TotalCare long-term engine services... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: programme of guided tours of Leonardo's exhibition
Rome, Italy - Dedicated to schools
The Roman airport continues its involvement with cultural and social activities after a month since the launch of the permanent "Il Genio di Leonardo" exhibition being hosted by the international airport... more
AirlineseasyJet: airlines urge Chancellor Osborne to ace the APD tax
London, UK - After a year in Holland, the levy was abandoned
Four leading airline chief executives are calling on George Osborne to axe Air Passenger Duty arguing that its negative impact on the UK economy is outweighing any benefit from the revenue raised. In... more
AirlinesXiamen Airlines joins SkyTeam
Rome, Italy - Alliance strengthens its China position in a thriving economic region
SkyTeam (ST), the global airline alliance, today formally accepted the joining of Xiamen Airlines (XA) into the alliance. China’s airline begins the joining process leading to full entry into ST by the e... more
AirlinesLow-cost companies aim for Italy (4): Jet2.com
Rome, Italy - Expands its services with the UK
Jet2.com, British low-fare airline, linking the Italian peninsula (operating from Bergamo-Orio al Serio, Rome-Fiumicino, Venice, Pisa and Olbia) to six of eight bases in the UK (Belfast, Edinburgh, Leeds,... more