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CuriositiesThe highest (and lowest) airports in the world
Rome, Italy - Skyscanner tours the runways situated at the most elevated heights
"Winter is coming and the cold season has now arrived, but the desire to go on holiday remains. Skyscanner, the portal that compares low-cost flights, presents the ranking of the world's highest airports.... more
ConferencesItalian ENAC Crisis Hall (3): AVIONEWS interviewed Alessio Quaranta and Franco Gabrielli (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - During the inauguration of the Hall
The inauguration of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Agency) Crisis Hall was held this morning at the headquarters in Via Gaeta (Rome). The presentation of the new office was hosted by the president of... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms and downpours also on the central-South from tomorrow
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow, early morning
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecast, has issued an additional notice for adverse weather conditions that integrates and extends that one diffused yesterday. In... more
ConferencesInauguration of the Italian Enac crisis Hall (2): Gabrielli and Matteoli's declarations
Rome, Italy - The Chief of the civil Defense: "Flowers were born onto the manure"
The Enac (National civil aviation authority) crisis Hall has been inaugurated today in the morning with the presence of the Chief of the civil Defense Franco Gabrielli and of the Transportation minister... more
HelicoptersAmerican Eurocopter: Baltimore Police Department orders four EC-120 helicopters
Grand Prairie, Usa - To replace its current fleet of four aircraft
American Eurocopter announced yesterday that the Baltimore Police Department has ordered four EC-120’s to replace its current fleet of four aircraft. The department is one of the leading law enforcement o... more
SecurityAVIONEWS at the inauguration of the Italian Enac crisis Hall
Rome, Italy - Minister Matteoli and Chief of civil Defense Gabrielli were present
The Enac (Italian civil aviation authority) crisis Hall has been inaugurated this morning at the Enac central office, after having been instituted in April 2010 through an order of the Chief of the council... more
IndustryFirst glimpse at Finmeccanica's Business plan that will be finalised by the end of the month
Rome, Italy - According to rumors, priority target will be to reduce its debts
According to rumors, the priority target is to reduce the 3.1 billion euros debt (as at 30 June 2011) to less than 2.5 billion euros by the end of this year. To implement such a plan, the company will... more
IndustryAvio presents new website
Turin, Italy - On-line aviogroup.com, completing institutional re-branding actions
As from today, the new Web Site (aviogroup.com.) is on-line with additional contents and updated graphics that complete the on-line presence of the Avio Group, worldwide society in the design and production... more
IndustryAir Pacific selects A-330 plane for fleet renewal and growth
Toulouse, France - Airline becomes latest Airbus customer
Fiji’s national carrier, Air Pacific, has selected Airbus aircraft to renew and to grow its fleet. After a thorough evaluation of several different aircraft, including the B-787, the carrier has signed a... more
IndustryA-350 XWB airplane horizontal tailplane assembled by Airbus in Getafe (Spain)
Blagnac, France - Structural assembly will continue over the coming weeks
Airbus has started the assembly of the first A-350 XWB’s horizontal taiplane (HTP) in Getafe (Spain). The joining of the two lateral boxes will produce the 17 metre span primary structure of the HTP. Structural a... more
ReportFloods in Thailand: Bangkok airport closed for regional flights (VIDEO)
Bangkok, Thailand - Three days of forced vacation leave for the population of the capital city
Thai Justice Minister Pracha Promnog, who is leading the rescue and coordination centre, stated that "The water level rises and stretches". That is the reason why he announced the closure of schools and... more
HelicoptersRussia loses tender offer to deliver 22 helicopters to the Indian Armed Forces. Apache preferred
New Dehli, India - Mil Mi-28N did not satisfy the technical requirements, as declared by the military spokesman
An Indian defense ministry spokesman today reported that the Mi-28N proposed by Russia has been discarded from the tender on the delivery of 22 helicopters to the Indian military (worth 600 million dollars,... more
HelicoptersRussian air force doubles its Mi-26T fleet
Rome, Italy - Other 22 new helicopters for the period until 2015
Russian air force will double its Mi-26T fleet by buying other 22 new helicopters for the period until 2015. Through the purchase, the total group of the super-heavy transport helicopters will reach... more
HelicoptersChina starts acquisition of Ka-32?11BC fire-fighting helicopters
Moscow, Russia - With coaxial rotors
Russian Helicopters Holding Company, forming part of Oboronprom Corporation, and Central Administration of Ordos city (China, Inner Mongolia autonomous region) Public Security have signed an agreement... more
AirportsItaly. Rimini: passengers January-September 2011, +61,7% compared to 2010
Rimini, Italy - The seven busiest foreign destinations
Aeradria, Rimini's airport management society, communicates the figures regarding the passengers during the period January-September 2011. Following the data detailed: • 719,302 the total passengers J... more
IndustryBoeing 787 Dreamliner plane finally ready to be on duty
Rome, Italy - 3 years later, its first Hong Kong bound flight scheduled on 26 October
Boeing Co. new 787 Dreamliner aircraft, delivered last month to its first customer Tokyo-based All Nippon Airways Co., is scheduled for a charter flight from Tokyo to Hong Kong on Oct. 26 and will enter... more
Civil aviationOrenair has received first B-777/200ER airplane
Moscow, Russia - It's the 20th Boeing aircraft into the carrier's fleet
"Orenair, the subsidiary of Aeroflot, has welcomed first long-haul Boeing 777/200ER airplane in Orenburg International airport named after Y.A. Gagarin on October 21st 2011", - said in the airline’s p... more
ReportItaly. Malpensa accused of pollution and ecologic disaster
Varese , Italy - The city of Casorate Sempione denounces Enav, Enac, Sea, Arpa and Lombardy Region
Malpensa airport is still under indictment. In addition to the accuses of pollution, the declaration of ecologic disaster and the EU inquiry for missed observance of the European Union directives, it's... more
PeopleAVIONEWS interviewed Paolo Arena Head of "Catullo" SpA of the airport of Verona (VIDEO)
Verona, Italy - CEO wants to re-launch the airport of Brescia-Montichiari
About two weeks ago (therefore before "L'Espresso" published the article entitled "Decolla lo spreco", on sale these days) AVIONEWS interviewed the recently nominated "Catullo" SpA CEO Paolo Arena, at... more
SecurityTransport by airplane: stricter controls in Russia. Rosaviatsia revokes airlines' licences
Moscow, Russia - AN-2 aircraft of UTair Cargo grounded
Russian President Medvedev has repeatedly asked for this measure to be implemented following past major air accidents that occurred on national ground, especially after the most recent one, as of September... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week in October
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 24 to next Sunday 30
Monday 24 - "FAI World Precision Flying Championships". Brits, North West Province, South Africa. +27 83 264 0107 www.wpfc2011.co.za Tuesday 25 - "FAI World Precision Flying Championships".... more
AirlinesAir Malta, positive punctuality figures for this Summer
Valletta, Malta - On Italian departures especially those to Milan-Linate and Rome-Fiumicino (88%), and Catania (87%)
Positive performance for Air Malta in terms of punctuality. The Maltese airline classified first at the list of the most punctual airlines, with an 88% rating, based on Italian departures during the period... more
OccurrencesIndia. Emergency landing for an Emirates A-380 airplane
Hyderabad, India - It's the second time in a few months
Emergency landing for an Emirates A-380 airplane from Bangkok and bound for Dubai: the pilot had to face a deviation to the "Rajiv Gandhi International Airport"in Hyderabad after detecting a technical... more
AirlinesAgustaWestland turns to para-public sector
London, Great Britain - The requirement of new markets after cut by English government
AgustaWestland N.V. - the Italian helicopter design and manufacturing company formed thanks to the merger between Agusta and GKN-Westland Helicopters- is in a difficult position because of the cut by English... more
Press releaseItaly. Catania-Fontanarossa: regular airport activity re-activated this morning after Etna's eruptive phase ended
Catania, Italy - Terminal closed from 8:30pm last night till 5:00am this morning
"Regular air traffic reopened at the international airport of Catania-Fontanarossa after last night's closure from 8:30pm till 5:00am this morning following Etna's new eruptive phase which, as documented... more
Press releaseItalian "Farnesina" note about Libya’s liberation
Rome, Italy - "It marks a turning point in the Country's history and a victory for the Libyan people"
The Italian Foreign Affairs Ministry communicated in a note that "The announcement of the liberation of Libya marks a turning point in the country’s history and a victory for the Libyan people. In the l... more
AirportsAci Europe. Frankfurt unveils runway 4
Brussels, Belgium - But European airport capacity crunch remains ignored
Reacting to the opening of the new, fourth runway at Frankfurt Airport by the German Chancellor Angela Merkel today, European airport trade body ACI EUROPE applauded the news, but warned that Europe still... more
IndustryEurocopter Chile delivers AS-350B3e helicopter to Servicios Aéreos Kipreos
Marignane, France - The first aircraft of this type into the American continent
The Eurocopter Chile subsidiary, based in Cono Sur (South of the South America) of Eurocopter delivered an AS-350B3e helicopter to Servicios Aéreos Kipreos today, making it the first operator to receive... more
Press releaseAW-139 helicopter: international technical meeting at Italian ANSV
Rome, Italy - Held between 17 and 19 October
"The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) reported that last 17-19 October, an international meeting to discuss technical issues that emerged from the three current safety investigations inherent to many accidents... more
OccurrencesLufthansa's A-320 airplane lands in emergency: three crew-members intoxicated
Zurich, Switzerland - A sharp smell coming from kitchenette of the airplane
The captain of an A-320 airplane of German Lufthansa, took off this morning from Frankfurt to Madrid, has been forced to change the route and to land on Zurich's airport, after that there was a sharp and... more
Government actsItalian parliamentary investigation related to industrial plans of Selex Elsag (Finmeccanica Group)
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Antonio di Pietro (IDV)
"Addressed to the minister of economic development, the minister of economy and finance. - To know - given that: Selex Elsag SpA is an Italian company leader in defense electronics and telecommunications,... more
Press releaseEC. Galileo: Europe launches its first satellites for smart navigation system
Brussels, Belgium - It is expected to deliver €90 billion additional revenues for industry
"Today Europe takes a major step in its history by launching the first two operational Galileo satellites at 12h30 CET from Kourou, French Guiana with a Soyuz launcher to reach their orbit at 23.000 kilometres.... more
IndustryMalaysia Airlines’ first A-380 plane takes off from Toulouse for its maiden flight
Toulouse, France - The cabin installation and aircraft painting will be carried out in Hamburg
The first A-380 aircraft for Malaysia Airlines (MAS) took off for its maiden flight on 20th October after completion of the final assembly and system tests in Toulouse, France. After a successful flight... more
Civil aviationTransport by airplane and Air France mentioned in the French budget 2012: the document of the Assembly
Paris, France - Apart from airports, it mentioned sustainability and environmental impact
We receive and publish under the section "Specials" (top-left of the home-page of AVIONEWS), a French General Assembly document showing the draft of the budget for 2012, in which they analysed the current... more
AirlineseasyJet: three new destinations from Milan-Malpensa
Milan, Italy - They are Cephalonia, Kos and Zante
easyJet announces today three new destinations that will link Milan-Malpensa to Cephalonia, Kos and Zante. The new flights will be in service from June 30 to September 1st, 2012. These three new connections... more
AirlinesAlitalia sells at auction six properties
Rome, Italy - For 67 million Euros, they will go under the hammer next December
The extraordinary management of Alitalia sells at auction six properties, totally valued 67 million Euros. According to the "Financial Times", the three commissioners Stefano Ambrosini, Gianluca Brancadoro... more
ReportGaddafi dead. Italian Defense Minister La Russa: "Italy will help Libyan people"
Rome, Italy - Italy ready to re-establish diplomatic relations with Libya
Following the confirmation of dictator Muammar Gaddafi's death, Italian politicians made their declarations. Extremely relevant the position of the Defense Minister Ignazio La Russa who sided with Libyan... more
IndustryTAM finalizes order for 32 A-320 family aircraft
Toulouse, France - 22 of them into the neo version
TAM Airlines, Brazil’s airline has finalized a purchase agreement for 32 eco-efficient A-320 aircraft, comprising of 22 A-320neo and 10 A-320 Family aircraft. The order follows a Memorandum of Understanding (... more
SecurityRadar men: NTSB asks to FAA to change the planning of the service shifts
Washington, Usa - After fact on March 2011, when an US flight controller fell asleep during the night shift
NTSB (National Transport Safety Bureau), after a great comment that have had the fact on March 2011, reported largely by the press agencies in which two cargo airplanes landed on Reagan National in Washington... more
AerospaceGalileo. Vitrociset Belgium signs the delay with Thales Alenia and launches the first two satellites
Transinne, Belgium - At the start the terrestrial station construction
Vitrociset Belgium, IT and logistic group, signed with Thales Alenia Space Deutschland the contract for the construction of the global network of ground stations that will serve the Galileo satellite system,... more
AerospaceReturn of the ROSAT satellite (2): last update of yesterday at 5:00pm
Rome, Italy - Italian Civil Defense Department continues to monitor the situation
"The Italian Space Agency (ASI) yesterday updated the forecasts regarding the possible return into the atmosphere of the German space agency (DLR)Roentgen (X-ray) SATellite (ROSAT) and informed the Department... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: end of Air France "Parachute"
Rome, Italy - Plan that included the Italian carrier. Gourgeon resigned: his expansion policy which included the Italian carrier in the Franco-Dutch group rejected
Alitalia can no longer count on the Air France "Parachute": it has been reported that Pierre Henri Gourgeon's (65 years) resignation (accepted last October 18) from the Executive Board of Air France-KLM... more
Press releaseAerospace protagonist at Turin: a photographic exhibition, novelties of the 2011 exhibition and the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy
Turin, Italy - The convention comprises meetings, company visits, seminars, workshop, sessions
"Aerospace and Defense Meetings", the only international aerospace business convention in Italy, will be hosted for the third time at the Oval Lingotto in Turin next 26 and 27 October, with the possibility... more
ConferencesSafety in Italy after ten years from the Milan-Linate crash
Rome, Italy - Workshop organized by the "Italian Flight Safety Committee"
The "Italian Flight Safety Committee", in collaboration with the "Fondazione 8 ottobre", with ENAV SpA (Italian Flight Assistance Company), with SEA (Milan's airports management society) organizes a workshop... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes in civil penalties against SkyWest Airlines
Seattle, Usa - Equal to $ 160,000
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a civil penalty of $160,000 against SkyWest Airlines of St. George, Utah, for allegedly operating four regional jet aircraft on four revenue passenger... more
IndustryC-27J. Alenia Aeronautica signs logistics support contract with the Lithuanian armed forces
Rome, Italy - And successfully completes off-set programme
Alenia Aeronautica (AA) has recently signed a contract with the Lithuanian armed forces worth about EUR 10 million to provide logistics support to the Lithuanian air force’s C-27J aircraft. The contract i... more
AerospaceSatellite Rosat expected to return on Earth
Rome, Italy - Around 30 fragments will reach the ground: scenario are being analysed and possible interventions are being discussed
"Yesterday afternoon, at the headquarters of the Department of Civil Protection (DPC), an Operations Committee - convened in agreement with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) - was called to analyse the scenarios... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week in October
Rome, Italy - From Thursday 20 to next Sunday 23
Thursday 20 - "Aviation Outlook Asia 2011". Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. + 65 (0)6322 2728 www.terrapinn.com/2011/aviation-outlook-asia Friday 21 - "Aviation Outlook Asia 2011". Marina Bay Sands,... more
AccidentsSU-24 aircraft of the Russian Air Force crashes: entire fleet grounded
Moscow, Russia - The two on board died
The Sukhoi SU-24 (Fencer NATO code) of the Russian Air Force was landing at the Ukrainka Seryshevo Air Base, in the Amur region, Far East of Russia, when the gear fell down inducing the pilot to lose control... more
IndustryAVIONEWS interviews Franco Cesarini, president Aviogei (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The Group's products have been present on the global Airport Ground Equipments market for 40 years
As part of "Inter Airport Europe", an international show where airport equipment is exhibited, held in Germany, Munich last 11-14 October, AVIONEWS interviewed the engineer Franco Cesarini, president Aviogei,... more