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DefenseChina opposes the sale of US equipment to Taiwan
Beijing, China - Sino-US relations at risk
China has today announced, through spokeswoman of the Chinese foreign ministry, that a future sale of US military equipment to Taiwan could harm the peaceful relations between the two world powers; on... more
SecurityTen years later: FAA air traffic employees share memories of 9/11 (VIDEO)
Washington, Usa - They are Michael McCormick, Terry Biggio and Frank Hatfield
Three air traffic employees who were directly involved in the events of 9/11 share their memories on the 10th anniversary of that tragic day in a new video released by the Federal Aviation Administration... more
Press releaseYesterday's CGIL strike in Italy: FILT, more than 200 flights cancelled, closed metro and 60% train frequency
Rome, Italy - Final results of the transport sector protest
"A very high throughout confirmed, on all the national territory, adhesion to the general strike called by CGIL in the transport sector". This is what FILT CGIL announced at the end of yesterday's air... more
AirlinesAlitalia: manage to moderate inconvenience caused to passengers by the general strike of yesterday
Rome, Italy - Thanks to the preventive measures implemented by the carrier
"Yesterday at 6:00pm the Italian general strike ended, as CGIL proclaimed, having affected the air transport as well. Thanks to preventive measures implemented, Alitalia managed to moderate the inconvenience... more
HelicoptersIndian Air Force introduces new locally constructed helicopters
New Delhi, India - In service by the end of the current financial year
Sources of the military authorities announced today that a new locally produced military helicopter will be operated by Indian Air Force: it is the realisation of the first model of aircraft equipped with... more
AirlinesRiccardo Toto's plan is supported by former Livingston employees
Cardano al Campo, Italy - The group wanted to take over the firm
The group of Livingston employees on a redundancy scheme plan, who had proposed to buy the carrier has expressed its support for the charter company's recovery plan proposed by Riccardo Toto (see AVIONEWS),... more
AirlinesBangkok Airways cancels its order for Airbus 350/800 aircraft
Bangkok, Thailand - Contract signed in 2007
Journalistic sources said that the local carrier Bangkok Airways has cancelled its order for four 350/800 aircraft with Airbus. According to press other companies have also cancelled orders for this... more
AirportsGeneral strike in Italy: 61 departure/arrival flights cancelled in Bologna
Bologna, Italy - Four connections reprogrammed in different time schedule
Following the general strike called for today by the CGIL, 61 flights were cancelled from the Bologna airport varying between arrivals and departures. In detail, 30 were deleted from the incoming links:... more
AirportsAmsterdam Airport Schiphol and KLM take another step on the way to sustainable mobility
Amsterdam, Holland - BioDiesel for airport ground transport
Effective today, approximately 40 ground transport vehicles in the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and KLM fleet are powered by 100% BioDiesel. Both parties are investing efforts in introducing more sustainable... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: 60th special meeting of general directors of 44 ECAC member states concluded
Rome, Italy - It took place between the 2nd and 5th September
"They concluded yesterday the work of the 60th special meeting of general directors of Civil Aviation of ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference), which took place in Taormina from the 2nd till the 5th... more
IndustryFirst A-350 XWB upper wing cover being loaded on to the Beluga aircraft
Blagnac, France - At Airbus’ Hamburg site
The first flyable A-350 XWB wing upper cover manufactured at Airbus’ Stade (Germany) site was loaded on to the Beluga today to be transported to Airbus’ Wing Assembly site in Broughton (UK). The A-350 XWB... more
ReportAl-Qaeda buys weapons from Libya including surface-to-air missiles - potential danger area to aircraft and helicopters
Rome, Italy - But also lighter weapons
AQIM (Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb), the North African branch of the terrorist organization is increasing its weapons supply from Libya. Gilles de Kerchove, coordinator for combating terrorism within... more
Finance and economyThe Air France-KLM group down by 60% since the beginning of the year
Paris, France - Other European competitors declining as well
International observers have noticed the late negative trend of Air France-KLM securities, whose price, even though low, does not attract the interest of investors. According to experts, the lack of... more
Civil aviationThe Macquarie group nearing bid for the aircraft leasing unit of the Royal Bank of Scotland
Sydney, Australia - For a total cost of nearly 6 billion dollars
Sources familiar with top management reported today that the Australian group Macquarie would be interested in purchasing the aircraft leasing unit of the Royal Bank of Scotland, which is proceeding in... more
DefenseIran appeals over Russia's refusal to implement the S-300 anti-aircraft system
Tehran, Iran - Reported by defense minister Vahidi
The local press reported that the Iranian authorities have appealed to the international court of arbitration over Russia's refusal to implement an agreement for the supply of the S-300 anti-aircraft missile... more
Press releaseCGIL strike in Italy (2): FILT union, high adhesion registered in airports, stations and urban transport
Rome, Italy - "According to partial initial data, on all the Italian territory"
"According to partial initial data, adhesion to this CGIL strike is very high, and have surpassed those of the last protest held on 6th May". This is what FILT CGIL declared, emphasising that "The strike,... more
AccidentsMiG-21 aircraft crashed in India: the second one in a month
Chandigarh, India - Pilot saved
Official sources have reported the news stating that this morning an Indian Air Force MiG-21 aircraft crashed at 10 km from Rajpura, in northern India; luckily the pilot managed to eject out of the aircraft... more
DefenseBulgaria and Mikoyan sign agreement for the maintenance of MiG-29 aircraft
Sofia, Bulgaria - A value of nearly 800,000 dollars
Last Saturday the Bulgarian defense ministry announced that it has signed an agreement with the Russian company Mikoyan-Gurevich (MiG) hunting aircraft manufacturer, a framework agreement for the maintenance... more
AccidentsMiG-31 aircraft crashes in Russia: 2 deaths
Perm, Russia - The authorities order their grounding
The Russian defense Ministry announced that this morning at 6:52am local time a MiG-31 plane crashed near Perm, in Eastern European Russia; 2 pilots were on board, both died with the impact. A ministry... more
AirlinesToday's strike: Air Malta says that two flights could be at risk
Milan, Italy - KM612/3 Malta/Roma/Malta and KM1482/3 Catania/Genova/Catania/Malta
In view of today's general strike,Tuesday, September 6 from 10.00am till 6.00pm, Air Malta flights KM612/3 Malta/Rome/Malta and KM1482/3 Catania/Genoa/Catania/Malta might be at risk. If the strike is... more
AirlinesAlitalia comments today's strike in Italy: measures aimed at reducing impact on travellers
Rome, Italy - The protest could involve high-level employees of the sector
In view of the national general strike, proclaimed by the CGIL for today, Tuesday, September 6 from 10:00am to 6:00pm, Alitalia has set up preventive measures to reduce the impact on passengers. The... more
AirlinesRyanair appeals to the European Union and asks for its intervention in regards to the strike called by Italian unions
Milan, Italy - The airline cancels 200 flights causing an inconvenience to 35 thousand passengers
We receive and publish this announcement, reserving the same space for replies: "The Irish airline Ryanair, appealed to the European Commission and to the Italian Government so that urgent action is taken... more
Press releaseCGIL strike in Italy: Rossi (FILT), flights stopped even for Ryanair which does not respect work
Rome, Italy - The general secretary's declarations
Receiving and publishing this announcement, with the possibility to reply: "'Delirious phrases worthy of the worst European airline, as regards to the rights of its employees'. This is how the national... more
AirlinesAirplanes' delay in Australia due to Qantas engineer strike
Brisbane, Australia - Two flights cancelled to and from Sydney
Today an hour delay was registered in Brisbane, Australia, on 15 domestic flights operated by Qantas because of the strike called by the ALAEA (Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers' Association); the... more
AirlinesDarwin Airline confirms flights to and from Foggia but new tariffs announced
Lugano, Switzerland - Public contribution period for flights operated to and from the airport "Gino Lisa" will not be extended beyond the date of September 30, 201
Darwin Airline, Swiss regional airline, following the news that appeared recently on some media said: "After a long negotiation with Aeroporti di Puglia, it has been confirmed that the public contribution... more
AirlinesTap Portugal strengthens flights between Milan-Malpensa/Lisbon
Rome, Italy - From 1st November the airline will expand in Italy
Thanks to the TAP Portugal 2011-2012 Winter schedule, a Star Alliance member carrier, further strengthens the links between Milan-Malpensa Airport and its hub in Lisbon. The Portuguese air company announced... more
AccidentsScotland, Tristar aircraft of the Royal Air Force makes an emergency landing
Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Due to a problem encountered in the wings during the flight
"BBC" reports that a Lockheed L-1011 Tristar of RAF (Royal Air Force) aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Edinburgh, Scotland, due to a problem encountered in the wings while it was in... more
HelicoptersModified version of the Mi-17 helicopter for the Indian Air Force
New Delhi, India - Should arrive in the coming weeks
The local press reported that the Indian Air Force will receive within the next two or three weeks an enhanced version of the Mi-17 combat helicopter, until now used for special missions such as transporting... more
AirportsInternet kiosks at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - Installed in the Terminal A passenger area
New Internet kiosks have been installed in the Terminal A passenger area in Warsaw. While waiting for their flight, travellers can now check their e-mail, visit "Chopin Airport" website or get the latest... more
DefensePutin: all the contracts of the year for the sector of defense must be completed within this week
Moscow, Russia - "Including in shipbuilding, the missile industry and aircraft industry"
"I hope that by the end of this week" all the contracts in the defense sector, "Including in shipbuilding, the missile industry and aircraft industry, will be concluded", stated the prime minister Vladimir... more
ReportYemen, 7 civilians accidently killed in a plane attack
Sana'a, Yemen - In a bombing against the Grand Mosque
According to reports by a local official, later confirmed by local medical sources, during a plane attack implemented today by Yemeni air force in Jaar, al-Qaeda's stronghold 12 km north from Zinjibar-... more
AerospaceIranian air force monitors national airspace
Tehran, Iran - General Farzad Esmali comments
In view of the presentation of the new Iranian land-to-air missile "Shalamche" (see AVIONEWS), Brigadier General Farzad Esmaili who commands the Khatam-ol-Anbiya air defense base (near the capital Tehran),... more
AirportsPPL chooses a consultant for "Chopin Airport City" project in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - The contract is worth PLN 1,1 million
Ove Arup has been selected as the consultant to carry out a study examining the possibilities of developing the area in the immediate vicinity of Warsaw "Chopin Airport – Chopin Airport City" (CAC). T... more
ReportNegotiations over Bani Walid's surrender failed
Tripoli, Libya - Saadi Gaddafi says his brother Saif al Islam to blame for the end of the talks
Abdullah Kenshil -intermediary of the Libyan National Transitional Council- announced that negotiations with the tribal heads for a peaceful surrender of Bani Walid are to be considered failed. According... more
OccurrencesDifficult landing for the Iranian Mahan Air's aircraft
Mashad, Iran - Tyre explodes
According to local sources, on the night between Saturday 3rd September and Sunday 4th, the tire of an aircraft carrier Mahan Air from Iran exploded while landing, injuring 11 passengers; hospital officials... more
DefenseNew land-to-air missile unveiled by Iran
Tehran, Iran - Hundreds of projects for the defense
Local sources reported today 5th September that a new locally manufactured land-to-air missile has been presented during a ceremony at the base of Khatam-ol-Anbia chaired by Iran's defense minister Ahmad... more
Weather forecastsUSA, "Katia" and "Lee" storms are feared
New Orleans, USA - State of emergency declared in several States
A new arrival of tropical storms is awaited in America, still scared from the chaos, destruction and 40 victims recently caused in the East Coast by the Hurricane "Irene". Currently, in the Atlantic... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines buys 4 new Boeing 777 cargo aircraft
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia - After negotiating for one year
According to local press, Ethiopian Airlines and the manufacturer Boeing will soon announce the deal concluded for the purchase of four B-777 freighter aircraft; according to the contract terms -which... more
SecurityFBI: possible terrorist attacks in the US with small aircraft as the September 11 anniversary gets closer
Washington, USA - So far US officials don't have information about specific threats
Officials from DHS, Department of Homeland Security and from FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigation, on Friday issued a five-page nationwide warning concerning the possibility of terrorist attacks against... more
SecurityUSA airports: new security software will be installed by the end of September
Washington, USA - Already installed in 40 airports
The TSA - Transportation Security Administration - had announced some time ago (see AVIONEWS) the introduction of new software for airport security ATR (Automated Target Recognition): by the end of September,... more
Press releaseEuropean children will name "Galileo" satellites constellation
Brussels, Belgium - With the best drawing related to space or aeronautics
The child with the best drawing related to space or aeronautics in each Member State will have his or her name given to a satellite of the "Galileo" programme. The first two satellites to be launched on... more
IndustryItalian LIUC project for the Masters degree in aviation management
Varese, Italy - Study plans projected by supporting companies
Today 5th September it is the deadline for the registration to the Masters degree in aviation management organised by the "Carlo Cattaneo" University at Castellanza (Varese), also known as LIUC -private... more
Press releaseItalian Government appreciates Alessio Quaranta nomination at European ECAC
Rome, Italy - The election highlights international recognition of Italy's role in air transport policy
The Italian presidency of the council of ministers welcomes and appreciates the election of the general director of ENAC (National civil aviation authority), Alessio Quaranta, in the ECAC co-ordinating... more
AirportsAirport of Bologna: maintenance night works on the runway
Bologna , Italy - Starting from tonight until the 16th September
Important maintenance works will start between tonight 5th and tomorrow 6th September on the runway of the airport of Bologna. The works, which will involve the restoration of the first 5cm depth of the... more
HelicoptersAll 21 people on board the military aircraft fallen on Friday in Chile are dead (VIDEO)
Santiago, Chile - So far discovered four corpses. Two-day national mourning, today and tomorrow
Chile's ministry of Defense Andres Allamand announced yesterday that are to be considered dead the 21 people on board the aircraft of Fuerza Aérea de Chile, fallen on Friday afternoon next to Juan Fernandez... more
AirlinesRiccardo Toto presents irrevocable bid offer for Livingston
Rome, Italy - Symbolic price: 1 euro
As mentioned in an interview at the end of June, Riccardo Toto, son of the founder of AirOne Carlo, made an offer to buy the charter services airliner Livingston; on September 2 the bid offers submitted... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: general director Alessio Quaranta elected in the ECAC co-ordination committee
Rome, Italy - Composed of eleven members in total
ENAC (Italian civil aviation authority) announced that last Saturday 3rd September, in Taormina where the 60th special meeting of the general directors of civil aviation of ECAC (European Civil Aviation... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week in September
Rome, Italy - From today on Monday 5 to next Sunday 11
Monday 05 - "26th FAI World Aerobatic Championships". Foligno (Perugia), Italy. + 39 33 83 40 36 74 events.fai.org Tuesday 06 - "26th FAI World Aerobatic Championships". Foligno (Perugia), Italy.... more
AirlinesAir Malta celebrates its first 10,000 fans on Facebook
Valletta, Malta - The airline offers a 10% discount on every destination within their network
Air Malta celebrates its first 10,000 Facebook fans. To celebrate this remarkable result, the air company is offering them a 10% discount on all destinations within its network. Fans just have to visit... more
HelicoptersRussian ministry of defense signs contract with Russian Helicopters for 140 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - For a total worth of 4 billion dollars
Last Saturday Andrei Reus, CEO of the Russian state-owned aerospace holding company OPK Oboronprom -parent company of Russian Helicopters- announced that the latter signed a contract with the Russian Defense... more