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AirlinesEtihad Airways increases and challenges Emirates
Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates - Through buying up European airways
The official flag-carrier of the United Arab Emirates Etihad Airways focuses on purchases of European airlines and takes an interest in the strategic fusion with Virgin Atlantic -involved itself in the... more
DefenseItaly. Civil employees of the "Accademia Aeronautica di Pozzuoli" are worried
Naples, Italy - It was planned that the complex had to hospitalise an average of 400 students per year
Civil employees (teachers, assistants, attendants) of the "Accademia Aeronautica di Pozzuoli"(Pozzuoli Air Force Academy) are very concerned because they have learned that the Academy has been included... more
Fair and shows"Seoul Air Show 2011". Boeing showcases its products
Seoul, South Korea - F-15 Silent Eagle fighter jet and AH-6i helicopter exhibited
Boeing's presence at the "Seoul Air Show 2011" underscores the longstanding support for the Republic of Korea's armed forces by USA. Furtherly, the exhibition is the perfect occasion for the American multinational... more
CuriositiesAmsterdam Airport Schiphol welcomes one billionth passenger
Amsterdam, Holland - It's Ms Inge Serné from Haarlem
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol welcomed its one billionth passenger today. The passenger arrived on board KLM flight KL0644 that left from Terminal 4 of "John F. Kennedy" Airport in New York last night. The... more
CargoDubai International welcomes Cargolux's first B-747/8F aircraft
Dubai, UAE - The launch customer for the model with a total of 13 of them on order
Dubai International made an impressive addition to its already long list of ‘world- firsts’ on Tuesday evening by welcoming the first ever commercial flight of Luxembourg-based Cargolux Airline’s next... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol. Situation in Greek airspace: EC’s Network Manager takes action
Brussels, Belgium - Following to the high delays over the past weeks
Over the past weeks, flights to/from or overflying Greece have been subject to intermittent high delays. These delays are in large part due to a decrease in capacity from Greek air traffic control services,... more
AirportsFAA awards environmental grant to San Diego International Airport
Washington, Usa - Equal to $2 million
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a $2 million grant to San Diego International Airport to reduce the use of conventional fuels at the airport to improve air quality. The grant... more
PeopleAVIONEWS inteviewed Alessandro Notari, commercial director Meridiana fly-Air Italy (VIDEO)
Verona, Italy - Competitive prices as from January 2012
AVIONEWS interviewed Alessandro Notari, commercial director Meridiana fly-Air Italy, during the conference held in honour of future development projects of the company (see AVIONEWS), held last October... more
AirlinesEmirates Italia: new record for passengers travelling from Rome to Dubai in one day
Milan, Italy - 1,025 were the passengers who flew on the route thus surpassing the records set before
It has now become a habit for Emirates Italy to set records: last October 8, 1,025 passengers have flown from Rome to Dubai, surpassing not only the first record set last August with 1,005 passengers on... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM. The starting up delayed through 2013
Rome, Italy - Air France gives signals of disengagement about Alitalia absorption
Air France-KLM board of directors announces the postponement of the French-Dutch holding's starting up through 2013: it will be lead by Alexandre de Juniac in place of Pierre-Henri Gourgeon. Juniac,... more
IndustryBoeing 737 aircraft program begins production at higher rate
Washington, Usa - Thirty-five airplanes a month will soon be rolling out the factory doors
Boeing began building the first Next-Generation 737 at the program's new production rate of 35 airplanes a month. The rate is increasing from 31.5 airplanes a month to meet worldwide market demand for... more
IndustryAir New Zealand orders up to 12 ATR-72/600 airplanes
Auckland, New Zealand - The airline is the largest ATR operator in the Pacific region
Air New Zealand and European regional aircraft manufacturer ATR today announced the order of 7 firm new generation ATR-72/600s, plus options for 5 additional aircraft. The deal, subject to contract signing,... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms and strong wind expected
Rome, Italy - As from early tomorrow morning
Tonight an Atlantic disturbance will cross big part of Italy bringing instability and strong winds. According to available forecasts, the Department of Civil Defense issued a notice of adverse weather... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: meeting to discuss the impact of SESAR project on transport by airplane
Rome, Italy - As well as on European economy
"The National Civil Aviation Authority informed that yesterday, October 18, a meeting was held regarding the presentation of the outcome of a macroeconomic study on the impact that SESAR (Single European... more
AirportsSacbo-Air Dolomiti: new connection Bergamo-Frankfurt
Bergamo, Italy - As from next 21 December
Air Dolomiti, Italian company of the Lufthansa Group, and the international airport "Caravaggio" in Bergamo-Orio al Serio announced the new daily flight Orio al Serio-Frankfurt. The link, in service... more
ReportGeneral strike in Greece. Transport totally blocked
Athens, Greece - In protest, also air-traffic controllers and customs agents
The one-week strike called by Adedy and Gsee, two of the main Greek trade unions, has reached its climax of adhesion. In addition to public servants, also air-traffic controllers and customs agents have... more
IndustryLM completes intra-fire unit communications hardware ahead of schedule
Orlando, Usa - Designed for use with the tri-national MEADS
Lockheed Martin recently completed early delivery of intra-fire unit communications kits designed for use with the tri-national Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS). This tactical hardware for... more
HelicoptersPanther and Tiger helicopters: Eurocopter ready to tenders of South Korea’s defense
Seoul, Republic of Korea - For the RFP regarding the Light Attack Helicopter and Heavy Attack Helicopter programs, respectively
In a strong signal of its capacity and capability to provide for South Korea’s defense needs, Eurocopter indicates its interest in participating in the two Request for Proposals (RFPs) likely to be issued i... more
Press releaseItaly. "Green Village": aerospace becomes eco-sensitive in Turin
Turin, Italy - "Aerospace Defense Meetings" dedicated to futuristic, hyper-technological projects like growing plants in space
"Thanks to institutional futuristic projects, not to mention elegance and design, nine companies will feature at the 'Aviation Green Village', a space dedicated to eco-sustainability, something new for... more
AccidentsIndia, an ALH Dhruv helicopter crashed in the jungle
Rnachi, India - Pilot, co-pilot and technician on board have all died
A military helicopter belonging to the Indian BSF (Border Security Force) crashed shortly after takeoff from Ranchi this morning, the capital of the district, in the federal state of Jharkhand, north-east... more
Press releaseTransport by airplane. Airports focus on technology to improve passenger experience
Rome, Italy - The 8th annual "SITA Airport IT Trends Survey"
"IT investment by airports is rising as airports seek to meet the increasing expectations of passengers for self-service and a hassle-free experience, according to a new global survey launched. IT investment,... more
Press releaseItaly. Airport of Florence-Peretola: the Tuscany Region will buy shares
Florence, Italy - The resolution, approved by the majority, authorises the acquisition of a shareholding of not less than 5% but not exceeding 15% for a maximum of 15 million
"The majority of the Regional Council members approved the resolution which authorises the Region to acquire equity stakes in the company that manages the 'Vespucci' airport in Florence. Centre-left political... more
AccidentsMilitary plane crashed in Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal - 6 victims, 2 yet not found
Yesterday 18th October 2011 a military aircraft operated by Nepal Army Service crashed in a remote hunting reserve near Dhorpatan. The plane was returning from a rescue mission near the Indian border... more
ReportItaly. Siena (Tuscany). Ultra-light airplanes illegaly imported
Siena, Italy - The Financial Police seizes 16 aircraft
Yesterday 18th October, the Financial Police explained how the "Tango Sette" project will develop, operation aimed at detecting an illegal traffic of imported aircraft from the Republic of San Marino. Policemen... more
OccurrencesQantas and Cathay Pacific have experienced technical problems in their aircraft
Rome, Italy - Yesterday, emerging landing for a Boeing 727 Iran Air plane
Technical problems for Qantas Airlines, based in Sydney, and Cathay Pacific of Hong Kong. Both have experienced malfunctions in engines of one of their aircraft and have resorted to emergency operations.... more
IndustryAirbus: A-350 XWB airplane’s Trent engine rolls-out for initial flight tests
Toulouse, France - The campaign will begin in the coming weeks
Airbus has completed installation of the first Rolls-Royce Trent XWB flight-test engine on the A-380 “flying-testbed” aircraft (MSN 001). The aircraft is depicted here at Airbus’ Jean-Luc Lagardère site i... more
HelicoptersEurocopter reinforces its commitment to strengthen the Republic of Korea’s aerospace industry
Seoul, Republic of Korea - And highlights the Surion and its naval derivative
At the "Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2011", Eurocopter will be showcasing a 1/10 scale model of the Surion at the EADS stand (Hall D, stand no. D12). Surion is a program that has... more
Civil aviationIATA: Simplified Interline Settlement is a reality
Montreal, Canada - Efficiency, financial and environmental savings
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched Simplified Interline Settlement (SIS) which removes paper documents from the airline industry’s interline billing and settlement process. When f... more
Civil aviationCivil aircraft. Russia: Medvedev proposed restoration of flights to Ukraine
Donetsk, Ukraine - In view of "Euro 2012" and the "Winter Olympics 2014"
During preparations for the 2nd Russian-Ukrainian inter-regional forum that takes place in Donetsk, Ukraine, Russian president Dmitry Medvedev proposed the restoration of regular flights between the two... more
Industry300 Typhoon units produced. The airplane being considered in Seoul
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The 300th aircraft delivered to the Spanish Air Force
The 300th Eurofighter Typhoon produced by the four partner companies of the European consortium, was delivered today by Cassidian to the Spanish Air Force, Ejercito del Aire. This milestone makes the Eurofighter... more
IndustryBoeing subsidiary Tapestry Solutions to conduct US Army training in Europe
San Diego, Usa - 5-year, $59M contract expands reach into large-scale, multinational military exercises in Germany and Italy
Boeing today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Tapestry Solutions was selected by the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct training exercises for the US Army in Europe under the Joint Multinational... more
AccidentsCessna aircraft crashed in New Zealand
Arrowtown, New Zealand - The toll: one dead and two injured
On Monday 17th, October a person was dead after a light plane crashed at Arrowtown. The Cessna 172N SKyhawk, left from Invercargill, crashed between the 5th and 8th hole of the Arrowtown Golf Course on... more
AccidentsTouristic aircraft crashed in Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana - Eight European victims
On Friday 14th October, in the afternoon, a touristic aircraft crashed in Botswana's Okavango Delta region; eight passengers on board were killed. The Cessna 208 operated by Moremi Air, crashed shortly... more
Press releaseTurin. “The future of aerospace-Unmanned Vehicles & Systems” conference
Turin, Italy - One will be held on 27 October on an international basis
"The 'Aerospace and Defence Meetings', an international conference on UAVs and UV abbreviations that in an aeronautical and aerospace context represent remote controlled aircraft or unmanned spacecraft... more
Fair and showsGreat kick-off for "Seoul Air Show 2011"
Seoul, Korea - A celebratory flight opened the exhibition
A squadron of F-5E fighter jets made a celebratory flight on the opening day of the "Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2011", well-known as "Seoul Air Show 2011". The ceremony entertained... more
AirportsRome. Undeclared money cash at Fiumicino and Ciampino airports
Rome, Italy - Over EUR 2 million intercepted by the Financial Police
The Financial police of Rome, in partnership with the crew members of the Customs Agency, established 97 breakings about the cash money transit law in the "Leonardo da Vinci" (Rome-Fiumicino) and "Giovan... more
IndustryB-787 Dreamliner aircraft debuts at the Seoul exhibition. But China Eastern cancelled a purchase order comprising 24 units
Seoul, South Korea - The reason: delayed production
Yesterday was marked by the debut of Boeing's B-787 Dreamliner, launched during the opening day of the aerospace and defense exhibition 2011 being held at the "Seongnam" airport in Seoul. The industry... more
AirlinesMeridiana Fly-Air Italy targets Naples
Naples, Italy - As from 31 October three daily flights to Linate; flights to Cagliari and Olbia increase as well
"Meridiana Fly Air Italy, second biggest Italian airline group, set eyes on Naples and as from 31 October, a third daily frequency from Milan-Linate will be in service. Flights to Sardinia increased too:... more
CargoItaly. Milan's airports: B-747/800F aircraft arrived at Malpensa yesterday
Milan, Italy - Cargolux announced the first direct Italian link to San Paolo, Brazil
"The significant growth of the number of carriers that operate at the airport (in the first half of 2011 they have transported approximately 23,000 tons of cargo more than in the same period last year),... more
Civil aviationFAA: new air traffic control tower and radar facility in Cleveland
Cleveland, Usa - Project will bring new jobs and strengthen local economy
US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt broke ground yesterday on a new $ 69 million air traffic control tower and Terminal Radar Approach... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers 28 commercial and 18 executive aircraft in 2011
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Firm order backlog increases by USD 200 million during the quarter
Embraer closed out the third quarter of 2011 (3Q11) having delivered 28 commercial and 18 executive aircraft. On September 30, 2011, the firm order backlog totaled USD 16 billion. In the months of July,... more
AerospaceNegligence behind the loss of Express AM-4 satellite and Progress M-12M cargo shuttle (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Employees of guilty companies should be penalised
The failure to launch the Express AM-4 satellite and the Progress M-12M cargo shuttle loaded on the Proton-M rocket was a result of negligence staff of the aerospace companies. A spokesman declared that... more
Fair and showsOpening of the "Seoul Air Show 2011"
Seoul, Republic of Korea - The AES, American Aerospace Executive Service, present
The "Seoul Air Show", one of the world’s premier aerospace and defense technology, takes place at "Sungnam" Seoul Airport from October 17 to 20. The biennal event allows to international aerospace c... more
IndustryVirgin Australia inaugurates service with ATR-72/500 airplane
Brisbane, Australia - A new era of air transport commenced
Virgin Australia launched yesterday commercial services with the first of its new ATR-72/500 turboprop aircraft. The inaugural flight of airline’s first turboprop -and Australia’s first ATR-72– was a... more
AerospaceThe engine and payload of the Vega rocket have taken off to Kourou
Rome, Italy - The launch flight of the Italian vector carrying Lares, scheduled for next January, is approaching
The advanced European carrier Vega has little time left at the ESA (European Space Agency) centre in Kourou (French Guiana), the last part of the European carrier is approaching the Guianese site. After... more
ConferencesEmbraer worldwide operators meet in Florida
Marco Island, Usa - Six-day event focuses on E-Jets and ERJ-145 families
Over 450 participants from 35 countries and 58 airlines are expected to attend the annual Embraer Operators Conference (EOC) to be held in Florida’s Marco Island from October 16 to 21. The meeting represents a... more
AirlinesBlu-express flies from Rome-Fiumicino to Skopje, in Macedonia
Rome, Italy - This connection adds up to the Bari-Palermo route, other new low-cost Winter flight
Blu-express.com, the low-cost brand of Blue Panorama Airlines, is proposing a new flight from Fiumicino Airport to Skopje in Macedonia during the 2011/2012 Winter season. The connection will start as... more
AccidentsAccidents in London, Switzerland and Belgium
Rome, Italy - Inconvenience and 4 victims
Black week-end for the transport by aircraft. Two were the plane crashes, one that happened in Grandson (Switzerland) area and the second one in Laborun (Belgium). The reasons are still unknown in both... more
CuriositiesItaly. Coppola is ready to invest on Matera airport, in Basilicata
Matera, Italy - "First step is to extend the runway"
Francis Ford Coppola and his daughter Sofia, both famous Italo-American movie directors, remain interested in Italy. After Sofia's wedding in their ancestors' country of origin Bernalda (Matera), and... more
AirportsItaly. Anti-terrorism drill at Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport
Bergamo, Italy - However it did not inflict on the daily airport activity
On October 14, in the afternoon, the Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport, the third Italian air-station after Milan-Malpensa and Rome-Fiumicino, was theatre of an anti-terrorism drill that involved Frontier... more