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Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: rains on the Middle and on the South
Rome, Italy - Snow also at low altitude and strong winds from North
The perturbation now in Italy from some days will hit in the next hours the central-meridional regions causing a general worsening of the weather on all Adriatic side and on meridional regions, in particular... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways become biggest single shareholder in Air Berlin
Berlin, Germany - An offer to 239 destinations across 77 countries
Etihad Airways (EA), the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has agreed to increase its stake in Air Berlin (AB), Europe’s sixth largest airline, to 29.21 per cent, becoming AB’s largest sin... more
Fair and showsThe role of the airport of Trapani during the Operation "Unified Protector" (VIDEO)
Trapani, Italy - AVIONEWS interviewed General Giuseppe Bernardis, Air Force Chief of Staff
Last Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at Trapani, a meeting was held between the Italian authorities and foreign representatives and outlined the epilogue of the Italian Armed Forces intervention in the conflict... more
AirportsItaly. SAGAT: one million low-cost passengers at Turin
Turin, Italy - Last November a record was registered for passenger traffic
Turin Airport this morning registered a new record: the millionth low-cost segment passenger has transited from it, which as at today represents approximately 30% of the airport's total passenger traffic. In... more
HelicoptersFully integrated Thales cockpit offers functionality in new Sikorsky S-76D helicopter
Washington, Usa - Variations of the TopDeck avionics are onboard of A-109 by AW, Chinook and ATR-72 aircraft
The Thales TopDeck avionics suite to be installed in Sikorsky’s new S-76D helicopter will offer new “click to fly” ability based on a concept that has never been installed on a helicopter before: the I... more
AirportsMySunSea will fly to European capital cities from the airport of Rimini during the festivities
Rimini, Italy - Take-offs to Prague-Paris and today's new destination, Berlin
Among the cities that will be visited this New Year and Epiphany, announced today by the Bologna tour operator MySunSea during a press conference held at the Aeradria SpA (Management Company of the airport... more
AirlinesScandinavian Airlines launches Internet and GSM on board
Stockholm, Sweden - One of the first airline companies in the world to offer its customers wireless Internet on board their flights
Scandinavian Airlines was one of the first airline companies in the world to offer its customers wireless Internet on board their flights back in 2004. Now Scandinavian Airlines is once again allowing... more
PeopleAmerican Airlines reconfirmed at oneworld leadership
Milan, Italy - Horton has been elected Chairman of the Governing Board and takes on the role from Gerard Arpey
The Governing Board of oneworld the global airline alliance, has elected American Airlines' Chairman, President and Chief Executive Tom Horton as its Chairman. He takes on the role from Gerard Arpey,... more
CuriositiesAir Malta, as from January pets will be able to travel in the cabin
Valletta, Malta - Following some procedures
Air Malta introduced the Pet Travel Policy. As from 1st January 2012, pets will be allowed to travel in the cabin with their owners following some procedures. This facility will be available on all... more
DefenseRussia is preparing a new liquid-propellant intercontinental ballistic missile
Moscow, Russia - Defense strategy against the European missile shield proceeds
Russia will develop a new liquid-propellant intercontinental ballistic missile to overcome America's prospective missile defense system to be installed in Europe, declared the Strategic Missile Forces... more
Civil aviationTransport by airplane: Moscow asks the EU to postpone the application of ETS measures
Moscow, Russia - Emission Trading System, the taxation on aircraft emissions
The Russian Ministry of Transport asked the EU to postpone for at least one year and a half the implementation of ETS (Emission Trading System) measures which oblige airliners to return an amount of emission... more
ReportAirport of Lyons: departing aircraft with passengers all blocked
Lyons, France - Due to the strike being made by security control personnel
The French Directorate General of Civil Aviation, DGAC, informed that due to the security personnel strike at the airport of Lyons, 2000 passengers have remained blocked at the airport because the normal... more
HelicoptersBell delivers first 429 helicopter with multi-mission configuration to Fairfax County
Fort Worth, Usa - The other one in the second quarter of 2012
Bell announced it has delivered the first 429 helicopter with a multi-mission configuration to Fairfax County, Virginia, while the second model is expected to deliver in the second quarter of 2012. This... more
PeopleMark Schwab appointed new Star Alliance CEO
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Long term international aviation executive to head alliance organisation
The Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance has appointed Mark Schwab to head the Star Alliance central organisation, based in Frankfurt, Germany as its new Chief Executive. He comes from alliance member... more
AirlinesSkyTeam airlines co-locate at Beijing Capital International Airport
Beijing, China - First check-in shared facility in China brings enhanced customer benefits, greater efficiency
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has unveiled its brand new check-in co-located area at Terminal 2 Beijing Capital International Airport. The new facility brings together Air France, Aeroflot, Alitalia,... more
Government actsItalian parliamentary question on the list of journalists that Finmeccanica would have "Involved"
Rome, Italy - Presented by Senator Elio Lannutti (IDV)
"Addressed to the President of the Council of Ministers and Ministers of Economy and Finance and Justice - Considering that from press releases, a network of favors and corruption at the center of... more
AirlinesAirplane transport: Meridiana Fly, today on a 4-hour strike today
Rome, Italy - Press release by USB
We receive and publish, and reserve the same space for any replies: "The USB (Unione Sindacale di Base) trade-union is today ordering a 4-hour strike for Meridiana Fly flight attendants category on all... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: Quaranta participated to the 137th meeting of the civil aviation General Directors of ECAC
Rome, Italy - Held yesterday in Paris
Yesterday, December 15, 2011, the 137th meeting of the General Directors of ECAC, European Civil Aviation Conference, was held in Paris to which the Italian General Director of the National Civil Aviation... more
Press releaseItaly. Unione Piloti: strike during the first 4 hours, today 16 December by Meridiana Fly
Rome, Italy - The company's future still uncertain and nebulous
We received from "Unione Piloti" (Pilots Trade-union) and we reserve the same space for any replies: "For 10 years, Meridiana Fly has enjoyed all the social safety nets available. Four solidarity contracts... more
Civil aviationItalian Fiavet wins case against Ryanair
Rome, Italy - Regarding offensive expressions against travel agents
The first section of the Court of Rome, with Judgement of First Instance as of 28 November, retained the Irish airline Ryanair liable to Fiavet for libel, and sentenced it to pay 25,000 Euros in favour... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica. Selex: conferred on Chairman Giuseppe Veredice the powers necessary to manage the company
Rome, Italy - The Shareholders’ Meeting therefore increased the number of the company’s Directors of the Board to nine
The Shareholders’ Meeting of SELEX Sistemi Integrati SpA, which met under the chairmanship of Giuseppe Veredice, acknowledged the resignation tendered by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating O... more
IndustryBoeing and Fedex: contract for 27 B-767/300 aircraft and 2 B-777 Freighter aircraft
Seattle, USA - One model will complete the fleet, the other will replace less performing aircraft
Today, Boeing announced that FedEx Express has ordered 27 B-767/300 Freighter and has exercised the option for 2 B-777 Freighter. The new B-777 Freighter will support the Fedex growth on international... more
HelicoptersBrunei orders 12 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters
Stratford, USA - The contract contains an option for 10 additional aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies, has formally signed a contract with the Brunei Ministry of Defence to provide 12 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters with associated spare parts, training... more
Press releaseEurocopter Romania delivers a new EC-135 helicopter to Romania's Ministry of Health
Bucharest, Romania - The helicopter will be used for emergency medical missions
A ceremony was held in Bucharest today for the delivery by Eurocopter Romania, a subsidiary of Eurocopter - the world’s leading civil and parapublic helicopter manufacturer - of an EC135 helicopter to R... more
Press releaseBoeing riceve certificazione per il nuovo B-747/8 Intercontinental
Washington, USA - Apre la strada alla consegna del nuovo aereo dall'inizio del prossimo anno
Boeing ha ricevuto la certificazione per il nuovo B-747/8 Intercontinental dall'agenzia del dipartimento dei trasporti statunitense -Us Federal Aviation Administration (Faa). Tale certificazione apre la... more
Press releaseInaugurated the world class training center for Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Inaugurated today 15 December 2011
The opening ceremony of the Training center for the flight and technical staff of customers and operators of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) aircraft was held today in Zhukovsky. The ceremony was attended... more
AirlinesErrata-corrige: Hellenic Imperial Airlines
Athens, Greece - Not present in the European "Black List"
Last 21 November, we published in our site an article under the title “New European Black List” where it was stated that “to limit the validity of the license of the air carrier Hellenic Imperial Airwa... more
Press releaseEtihad Airways inaugura oggi nuovo volo Abu Dhabi-Chengdu
Ghendu, Cina - La tratta sarà servita da quattro voli settimanali, andata e ritorno non-stop
Etihad Airways, la compagnia aerea nazionale degli Emirati Arabi Uniti, ha inaugurato oggi i voli tra il suo hub di Abu Dhabi e Chengdu, la capitale della provincia del Sichuan, in Cina sud-occidentale,... more
Government actsMotion on the Defense appropriations and the blocking of the F-35 JSF aircraft programme
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Augusto Di Stanislao (IDV)
"addressed to the Chamber, Given that: the problem of the Italian military spending, becomes more significant if placed in the context of the of the international financial crisis which triggered... more
DiscussionsItaly. Trapani (2): Italian Navy and the Libyan crisis
Trapani, Italy - Italian Navy played a key role in tackling it
The Italian Navy, together with allies, played a key role in responding promptly and effectively manage the crisis in Libya that has characterized this 2011. The participation to the "Unified Protector"... more
IndustryThe glorious good-bye to Guarguaglini and his wife: Marina Grossi resigned as well
Rome, Italy - After the 5 million Euro severance pay, how much money will the CEO of Selex Sistemi Integrati take home?
Everything was ready at the headquarters of Selex Sistemi Integrati yesterday: managers of the holding company had prepared a farewell gift for the company's former CEO, agreeing on the proposal to increase... more
DiscussionsItaly. Trapani. Italian Air Force involved in the "Odyssey Dawn" and "Unified Protector" operations
Trapani, Italy - Since the 20 March 2011, date when activities started
Since 20 March 2011, the starting date of operations aimed at achieving the main objectives set by the UN Security Council in its resolutions 1970 and 1973, which established a "No-fly zone" over the Libyan... more
Civil aviationStratolaunch Systems: Allen announces revolution in space transportation (VIDEO)
Seattle, Usa - During a press-conference
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Paul G. Allen announced yesterday that he and aerospace pioneer Burt Rutan have reunited to develop the next generation of space travel. Allen and Rutan, whose SpaceShipOne... more
HelicoptersFirst of five AW-139 helicopters to DanCopter
Milan, Italy - It will be used for off-shore missions
AgustaWestland, (Finmeccanica Group) announced that DanCopter, (a Blueway AS company), has taken delivery of the first of five AW-139 medium twin helicopters. This aircraft will be used for off-shore transport... more
Military aviationEurofighter combat jet: awaiting the outcome of the Indian and Japanese tenders
L'Aquila, Italy - Almost sure that the European fighter jet lost its Japanese tender
These are decisive days for the Eurofighter Group, as its plane is competing in two major tenders in Japan and India. The first tender seems to have been lost, as announced yesterday by the Japanese press,... more
IndustrySouthwest Airlines: first firm maxi-order for 150 B-737 MAX airplanes
Dallas, Usa - The agreement for $19 billion includes also 58 B-737NGs
Boeing and Southwest Airlines announced a firm order for 150 fuel-efficient 737 MAX airplanes. The airline becomes the launch customer and the first to formalize an order for MAX. The Dallas-based carrier... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: General Director Quaranta become international referent for Italy with regards to air transport safety
Rome, Italy - Appointed by Minister Corrado Passera
The Italian Civil Aviation Authority announced that Alessio Quaranta, general manager of ENAC, has been appointed as Accountable Executive for the Italian "State Safety Programme" by the Minister of Economic... more
DefenseItaly. Trapani: greeting ceremony to the staff participated at the operations for Libya
Trapani, Italy - In front of the Minister Di Paola and the leadership of the Armed Forces
The greeting ceremony to the Italian military staff that has participated at the "Unified Protector" NATO operation took place this morning at 10:00 at the air base in Trapani-Birgi. The Defense Minister,... more
DiscussionsItaly. Trapani (2). Defense Staff on "Unified Protector" operation
Trapani, Italy - Since the initial phase of the "Odyssey Dawn" intervention, Italy took part by providing aircraft and airports
"From the initial clashes between the police and the Benghazi population, following the previous riots that have occurred in the Arab world and North Africa (the so-called "Arab Spring "), Libya triggered... more
UAS-DronesCASSIDIAN and Alenia Aeronautica agree on UAS aircraft
Rome, Italy - Two societies jointly investigate the potential cooperation in this field
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Cassidian on behalf of EADS Deutschland GmbH and Alenia Aeronautica to jointly investigate the potential cooperation in the field of Medium Altitude... more
HelicoptersFAA approves type design for PW210S engine in S-76D helicopter by Sikorsky
Washington, Usa - The industry expects to receive EASA validation in the coming months
Sikorsky has achieved another significant milestone in its S-76D helicopter program as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently certified the Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PW210S engines that... more
AccidentsSeychelles: American UAV crashed
Mahè, Seychelles - Authorities are investigating. No injuries caused on ground
While Tehran opposes the return of the RQ-170 Sentinel spy-drone "Lost" on Iranian ground about ten days ago by the Americans, see also AVIONEWS, the US have lost another one today, this time a PQ-9 Predator,... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: started the consultation with the users regarding the programme planned with Aeroporti di Roma
Rome, Italy - Held at "Leonardo da Vinci" airport of Fiumicino
"The National Civil Aviation authority announced that today, the public consultation was held with the users' committee of Rome-Fiumicino and Rome-Ciampino at the 'Leonardo da Vinci' airport of Fiumicino,... more
AerospaceAstrium will continue to manage the ISS on behalf of ESA
Bremen, Germany - Contract valued at €240 million for the period 2011/2012
The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected Astrium, Europe’s space company, to manage the continued operation and exploitation of the European components of the International Space Station (ISS) as t... more
IndustryBoeing supports US action against illegal Airbus subsidies
Washington, Usa - The industry has issued a statement
Boeing issued the following statement after the US Trade Representative continued its efforts to ensure European Union compliance with last June's WTO ruling regarding illegal subsidies to Airbus. "Boeing... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways to become the world's largest operator of the Dreamliner airplane
Abu Dhabi, UAE - After the announcement for purchase of ten more B-787/9
Etihad Airways yesterday announced it was buying 10 more B-787-9 Dreamliners in a deal which will make it the largest operator of the aircraft type in the world. The airline has also ordered another... more
AirportsNew Turin-Tirane flight with Belle Air
Turin, Italy - As from next Saturday, 17 December
Turin airport and Belle Air announced the new flight to Tirane. As from 17 December, the capital city of Albania will be connected to Turin thanks to the low-cost carrier that will operate a flight every... more
HelicoptersEnstrom continues to deliver helicopters to Royal Thai Army
Menominee, Usa - Four models part of a program for 16 aircraft
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation recently shipped 4 new 480B turbine helicopters to Thailand. The helicopters are part of a program for 16 training/utility helicopters for the Royal Thai Army. Enstrom... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines joins Star Alliance
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Three member carriers based on African continent
At a ceremony held at Addis Ababa’s "Bole International Airport" the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB) welcomed Ethiopian Airlines as the Alliance's third carrier based on the African continent. With t... more
AirlinesSkywest Airlines to introduce 5 additional ATR-72/600 aircraft into Australia
Toulouse, France - It will fly on behalf of Virgin Australia
Australia’s Skywest Airlines will introduce five more ATR 72/600 aircraft into its fleet, to be operated on a range of routes on behalf of major carrier Virgin Australia. These five aircraft take to 1... more