AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
101,343 news found
DefenseRussia anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden comes to an end: ships and helicopters back home
Murmansk, Russia - Led by the Northern Fleet
The Russian fleet has announced that the anti-piracy mission conducted by the Northern Fleet in the waters of the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea has come to an end today; the fleet was led by the destroyer... more
DefenseEstonia and France signing a military cooperation agreement
Paris, France - Defense ministers meet in Paris
The Estonian ministry of defence today announced the meeting in Paris between minister Mart Laar and his French counterpart minister Gerard Longuet, with the aim to reach an intergovernmental agreement... more
AirportsItaly. Treviso airport: citizens ask to transfer traffic to the Istrana base
Treviso, Italy - TAR's interruption triggers unions alarm
The suspension of the refurbishment and expansion plan of "Antonio Canova" airport in Treviso enforced by TAR (see AVIONEWS) triggered several comments from institutions, trade unions and citizens of the... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Aviation Technical Services
Seattle, Usa - For $1.1 million
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $1.1 million civil penalty against Aviation Technical Services, Inc. (ATS), of Everett, Wash., for allegedly making improper repairs to 44 Southwest... more
Civil aviationPiaggio gains Russian approval for Avanti II aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Announcement expected during "Jet Expo 2011"
The official announcement is expected to take place during the"Jet Expo 2011" event that will be held between 14 and 16 September in Moscow-Vnukovo (seeAVIONEWS) by Piaggio Aero regarding Russian approval... more
HelicoptersAir Greenland orders two EC-225 helicopters
Marignane, France - For use in all-weather missions, including search and rescue
Air Greenland has placed its first order for Eurocopter’s EC-225 medium twin-engine helicopter, acquiring two of these rotary-wing aircraft for duties that are to include all-weather search and rescue (... more
AirportsAirports of Puglia: 49% could be sold
Bari, Italy - Declared by commissioner for transport
Once again the news about partial privatisation of ADP, management company for the airports of Bari, Brindisi, Foggia and Taranto has emerged; the Puglia Region (99.4% of the issued share-capital) is planning... more
HelicoptersSpain orders an Eurocopter EC-225 helicopter
Albacete, Spain - For sea search & rescue and pollution control missions
Eurocopter has signed a contract to supply an EC-225 helicopter for Spain following its recent success in the country’s competition to select a new rotary-wing aircraft for maritime search & rescue (SAR) a... more
Civil aviationTurbine Technologies provides portable laboratory for experiments on bio-fuel (VIDEO)
Chetek, USA - To the US department of energy
The US company Turbine Technologies (TTL) has today issued a press release announcing that the section ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy), a division of the US Department of Energy, will... more
AirlinesLivingston: Riccardo Toto's offer rejected because of "Formal Obstacle"
Rome, Italy - Air Italy should be the preference
According to sources close to the monitoring committee in charge of the purchase offers received for partial or total acquisition of the charter company Livingston (see AVIONEWS), Air Italy's proposal... more
AirportsAirport of Mumbai on alert due to warnings of possible attack
Mumbai, India - All Indian states have to control aircraft movements
Indian authorities have put the airport "Chatrapati Shivaji" in Mumbai on alert after Intelligence Bureau warned of the possibility that a small plane can be used to hit the structure. Police have increased... more
AerospaceRussia announces the return of the three ISS astronauts
Moscow, Russia - Planned for next Friday
Russia has announced the return to Earth of the three astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS): they are captain Andrei Borisenko and engineers Ron Garan (NASA) and Alexander Samokutyaev:... more
Fair and showsRussia. 6th edition of "Jet expo 2011": aircraft exhibited at Vnukovo
Moscow, Russia - From the 14 till 16 September
This year's sixth edition of "Jet Expo 2011" will be concentrated for the first time on a unique territory, that is at the airport of Domodedovo. The organisers happily announced that the Vnukovo-3... more
ReportMaxi-compensation for the Ustica victims' relatives
Palermo, Italy - Ministry of the interior and transport condemned
Yesterday the ruling issued by the Court of Palermo was delivered, condemning the ministry of the interior and transport to compensate the relatives of the 81 victims the sum of 100 million euros, plus... more
Civil defenseExplosion in France: emergency unit met at the Italian civil Defense department
Rome, Italy - At the moment no one is at risk
Yesterday's meeting was concluded at the Italian Civil Defense Department during which the incident that took place in France was discussed between ISPRA (Institute for Protection and Environmental Research),... more
DefenseSyria shows interest in the purchase of Russian air defense aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Russia will honour contract
Sources in the Russian press reported that the Syrian government has shown interest in purchasing Russian air defense systems: some Damascus experts will be present during the "Combat Commonwealth 2011"... more
Civil aviationNew FAA rules for business aircraft pilots
Washington, USA - To undergo new controls
The US Federal Aviation Administration has announced that as from next October 31, pilots of business jets certified for single-pilot operations must pass yearly proficiency checks to verify their competencies;... more
AerospaceFirst Galileo satellite touches down in French Guiana
Paris, France - Ready to begin preparations for launch on 20 October
The first Galileo navigation satellite has arrived in Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, ready to begin preparations for launch on 20 October. Packed within its protective, air-conditioned container, t... more
ReportLow activity nuclear site explodes in France: no radiation leaks
Marcoule, France - Balance: one death and four injuries, of whom one seriously injured. At the moment no danger for Italy
"ASN has activated its emergency centre at 12:30pm today after an accident at the nuclear facility Centraco (Center for treatment and reprocessing nuclear waste) located in the city of Codolet near Marcoule,... more
AirportsA series of explosions at the airport of Tripoli
Tripoli, Libya - Reported by "Free Libya"
The broadcaster "Free Libya", controlled by the Libyan national transition council, has recently announced that a series of explosions in the area surrounding the airport in Tripoli has occurred today,... more
Military aviation"Wikileaks" sources say that Belgium wants to purchase F-35 aircraft
Brussels, Belgium - The country will not participate to the production process
A news release stated that the Belgian government would be willing to buy F-35 military aircraft: in a meeting held October 16, 2009, defense minister Pieter De Crem had discussed the matter with the US... more
AerospaceERS satellite missions complete after 20 years
Paris, France - "Valuable data archive"
After a final thruster firing last week to deplete its remaining fuel, ESA's venerable ERS-2 observation satellite has been safely taken out of service. Ground controllers also ensured the space environment... more
AirportsWorks at the airport of Treviso stopped by TAR
Treviso, Italy - Environmental groups' appeals accepted
The refurbishemnt and expansion of the airport "Antonio Canova" in Treviso will be suspended for several months following a decree issued by TAR (Tribunale Amministrativo Regionale - Regional Administrative... more
AirlinesRestructuring plan for Royal Air Maroc to start
Rabat, Morocco - Redundancies and new aircraft fore-casted
The company Royal Air Maroc reported that the restructuring plan of the company is proceeding aimed at offsetting heavy losses, which amount to nearly 2 million euros per month according to the Centre... more
IndustrySukhoi Superjet 100 MSN 95011 production aircraft performs its first flight
Moscow, Russia - Its duration 3hs and 18 min.
Yesterday the Sukhoi Superjet 100 MSN 95011 production aircraft intended to be the third to enter into service with Aeroflot performed its first flight. The aircraft was piloted by SCAC (Sukhoi Civil Aircraft... more
AirportsAirOne increases flights from Pisa to Prague
Pisa, Italy - From tomorrow the first departures
From September 13 Tuscany will be directly linked for the first time to the Czech Republic thanks to AirOne, company of the Alitalia Group which offers connections at highly competitive prices with good... more
AccidentsIndonesia: found the bodies of the two men who died in plane crash
Timika, Indonesia - An Australian and a Slovak
The Indonesian authorities announced today that the rescue team investigating the accident that had involved a Cessna 208B aircraft on September 9 (see AVIONEWS) has found the bodies of two men who were... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Alaska Airlines
Seattle, Usa - For $ 590,000
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $590,000 civil penalty against Alaska Airlines, Inc., of Seattle, Wash., for allegedly operating a Boeing 737/400 airplane on 2,107 flights when... more
AccidentsOne of the two survivors of the Yak-42 plane crash in Russia has died
Moscow, Russia - Opposition asks minister for transport Levitin to resign
One of two survivors of the Yak-42 plane crash which happened in Russia on last September 7 (see AVIONEWS) has died in the Burn centre "Vishnevsky" in Moscow: news official and hospital sources have informed... more
AirlinesThe president of Emirates complains about the delay of A-350 aircraft
Abu Dhabi, Arab Emirates - Airus decided to upgrade aircraft
The president of the carrier Emirates complained about Airbus's plan upgrade the Trent XWB engine of the A-350/1000 aircraft; the air framer announced the news ??at the Paris air show and had already aroused... more
HelicoptersJapan National Police Agency orders three AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - They will enter operational service in Spring 2013
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace have announced that the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) has signed contracts for three AW-139 medium twin helicopters. These... more
Government actsItalian question on the reduction of Guarguaglini (Finmeccanica) salary and the veracity of the loan requested by Selex to pay salaries of July
Rome, Italy - By Senator Elio Lannutti (IDV)
"Senator Elio Lannutti (Italia dei Valori political party) asks the Italian prime minister and ministers of defense, economic development and the economy and finance, considering that: Finmeccanica,... more
Civil aviationEASA announces new system for the operators of A-300 and A-310 aircraft
Cologne, Germany - To prevent incidents like that of American Airlines
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) announced that operators of the Airbus 300 and 310 will be obliged to install a warning device on the aircraft that would prevent the crew from making potentially... more
Civil defenseRussia sends rescue planes in Serbia to extinguish fires
Belgrade, serbia - They will remain on site till the 12th September
Serbian authorities announced that Russia has sent two aircraft BE-200 amphibian jets and an Mi-26 helicopter, the only means capable of reaching the mountainous area of southern Serbia where fires are... more
AirlinesUnited Continental Holdings unveils operational results in August
New York, Usa - Hurricane "Irene" impacted United and Continental’s operations
United Continental Holdings, Inc. yesterday reported August 2011 operational results for United Air Lines, Inc. and Continental Airlines, Inc. United and Continental’s combined consolidated traffic (... more
Fair and showsMamistov world champion of aerobatics at Foligno (Umbria), in Italy
Perugia, Italy - Event concluded with the victory of the Russian participant who dominated the scene
With the victory of Russian champion Mikhail Mamistov, today, Friday, September 9, the aerobatics World Cup held at the airport of Foligno (Perugia, Umbria) ended. The winner has dominated the second race... more
HelicoptersTest on new prototype of Sikorsky S-76D helicopter
Stratford, USA - To test avionics and electrical systems
Sikorsky announced that the 3rd prototype of the new S-76D helicopter has made its maiden test flight to certify the reliability of avionics and electrical systems; news reported by the press. The US manufacturer... more
AirlinesAlitalia is offering more than two million seats at a discount
Rome, Italy - Till the 25th September on domestic flights, in Europe and worldwide
Alitalia is offering more than two million seats at promotional prices to fly to domestic destinations, international and intercontinental routes, valid until 25th September 2011. On domestic routes,... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: "Leonardo da Vinci" together with "JFK" in the remembrance of the 11th September victims
Rome, Italy - One minute silence in both Rome's airports
On the 11th of September in Rome's airports, "Leonardo da Vinci" (Rome-Fiumicino) and "G.B. Pastine" (Rome-Ciampino), operators and passengers will be invited to observe one minute of silence, and will... more
AirportsSAT: new record in the history of "Galilei" of Pisa
Pisa, Italy - More than 3 million passengers in the first eight months of the year
SAT (Società Aeroporto Toscano - Tuscan Airport Company) "Galileo Galilei" SpA, which operates the airport of Pisa, reported that in August 2011, the airport has set a new record for monthly passenger... more
IndustryTaiwan’s UNI Air signs contract for 10 ATR-72/600 aircraft
Taiwan, China - Deliveries are scheduled to start in third quarter 2012
Taiwan-based UNI Air, a subsidiary of EVA Air, has signed a contract with European regional turboprop manufacturer ATR to purchase 10 -72/600 airplanes. Deliveries are scheduled to start in third quarter... more
Government actsItalian question on hypothetical "Alcohol and drug abuse by Finmeccanica employees"
Rome, Italy - By senator Elio Lannutti (IDV)
"Senator Elio Lannutti (Italia dei valori political political party) asks the Italian Prime minister and the ministers of defense, economic development and the economy and finance: Drugs-use among employees... more
Fair and showsSELEX Sistemi Integrati at "DSEi 2011"
Rome, Italy - The event will take place from 13-16 September in London
SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI), a Finmeccanica company, and world reference in the design and manufacturing of systems and sensors for defence and security, air traffic, airport and maritime management... more
Military aviationDisestablishment ceremony for the C-12 aircraft of the US Navy
Coronado, USA - At the Naval base Coronado
The US Navy has recently organised a ceremony to disestablish the Beechcraft C-12 "Huron" aircraft at the Coronado naval base, in California; the plane ended its naval career, where it was used to support... more
AirportsNASA's second trial to launch GRAIL spacecraft
Cape Canaveral, USA - First one failed due to strong wind
NASA (US space agency) has announced that the launch of the mission Grail (Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory) originally scheduled for September 8 (see AVIONEWS) has been postponed to Saturday 10;... more
ReportFrom Italian "L'Espresso" this week: Finmeccanica-Lavitola Panama deals
Rome, Italy - The contract seems to be partly funded by Italy
According to the weekly journal "L'Espresso", Valter Lavitola mediation, investigated by the Naples public prosecutor for alleged extortion against the prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, seem to have guaranteed... more
Civil defenseDevastating fire in Texas since last Sunday (VIDEO)
Austin, USA - 30% contained
The authorities of the State of Texas announced that since last Sunday another wildfire started and is devastating around 120,000 acres throughout the territory as the flames developed across thirty fronts:... more
UAS-DronesSouth Korea likely to acquire four RQ-4 Block 30 "Global Hawk" aircraft
Washington, USA - Reported by the US defense security cooperation agency
According to sources close to US defense security cooperation agency, most probably it will propose the sale of 4 Northrop Grumman UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle at remote control) RQ-4 Block 30 "Global... more
AirportsBerlin Airports’ traffic report: growth in its region remains stable
Berlin, Germany - A total of 2,142,174 passengers used its airports
In August 2011, a total of 2,142,174 passengers used Berlin’s airports. This is a 3.2 per cent increase over the same month of the previous year. In total, between January and August 15,704,839 passengers u... more
AccidentsCessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft crashed in Indonesia, 2 died
Kenyem, Indonesia - Carrying fuel and food
It has just been reported that a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan I aircraft (code PK-VVE) operated by Susi Air for cargo flights crashed in Indonesia, while flying between the airport of Wamena and the city... more