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Press releaseAmnesty International: NATO urged to investigate civilian deaths during Libya air strikes
Rome, Italy - AI asked to adopt all necessary measures to protect the population
"NATO must take all necessary precautions to avoid civilian casualties during military operations, Amnesty International (AI) said, after allegations by Libyan officials loyal to Colonel Mu'ammar al-Gaddafi... more
AirlinesTiger Airways will restart to fly from August 12
Canberra, Australia - CASA imposes new conditions
The airline Tiger Airways Australia, of the Singapore-based group Tiger Airways, will resume flying after almost a month of stop (see AVIONEWS): the carrier and the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority... more
Press releaseCivil airplanes: Italian ADUC on low-cost tickets and "Additional" services
Florence, Italy - UE research; meanwhile how to defend
"Additional costs to pay for an airline ticket purchased via the Internet by credit card. One or more Euros for failing to print boarding card at home. And for checking luggage. From 6 to 10 Euros for... more
DefenseRussia develops new strategic missile "Liner" designed to be launched from submarines
Moscow, Russia - A modernized version of SLBM Sineva (RSM-54) currently used by the Navy
Since the first successful test launch occurred on May 20 from the nuclear submarine "Yekaterinburg", Russia is completing the development of the new "Liner" missile, whose test program was launched in... more
Accidents"Cockpit Voice Recorder" of An-12 plane crashed on Tuesday discovered today
Moscow, Russia - The investigations continue to make clear the causes of the accident, maybe due to an in flight fuel explosion
A spokesperson for Russia's emergency ministry disclosed it was discovered at 2:45 am Moscow time today the flight recorder of the Antonov An-12 -RA-11125 registration- which crashed Tuesday in the Russian... more
Sport aviationFestival of ultralight aircraft on October in Brazil
Porto Seguro, Brazil - "Scuola Sky Dream" and "Resort La Torre" organize the 4th Aerofest in Porto Seguro
We receive by "Midia Mutà" and publish "The Sky Dream pilots' school and the 'Resort La Torre', to remember the aviator's day and the first flight by 14-BIS of Santos Dumont, organize the 4th Aerofest... more
Fair and shows"Labace 2011": Piaggio Aero and Algar Aviation introduce the P-180 Avanti II plane to Brazil
São Paulo, Brazil - AA becomes the exclusive Brazilian distributor and Service Center
Piaggio Aero (PA) and Algar Group jointly announced that Algar Aviation (AA) has become the exclusive distributor of PA for the sales and service of the P-180 Avanti II aircraft in Brazil. AA, part... more
AirportsItalian intermodal hub to become a reality thanks to EU support
Brussels, Belgium - For Catania-Fontanarossa International Airport
The preliminary study to realise a modern intermodal hub at the Fontanarossa International Airport in Catania (Italy) will receive €1 million in EU support from the 2010 TEN-T Annual Call. The study w... more
Helicopters-50% on orders, deficit of pension fund and postponement of helicopter contracts with Denmark and England: these are AgustaWestland's troubles
Milan, Italy - "Milano Finanza" unveils some contents of the half-year report of Finmeccanica's company
Several worries could rise in the management of the helicopter group hold by Finmeccanica and based in Cascina Costa di Samarate, according to the results of the company's last half-year report, whose... more
Military aviationSecond test on US super-fast aircraft (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - Scheduled for today
It has been scheduled for August 10 between 07:00 am and 01:00 pm local time the second flight test for the hypersonic speed HTV-2 aircraft (Hypersonic Technology Vehicle), also known as Falcon project... more
ReportItalian ENAV nominations close to mid-August: the government works tirelessly
Rome, Italy - The new nominations after Capaldo's discharge
ENAV, Italian flight assistance society, back to get itself talked about following the new nomination designated yesterday by the Italian Minister of Economy and Finance Tremonti, who has chosen Varazzani... more
AccidentsTwo dead in a plane crash occurred yesterday in Italy
Terni, Italy - According to witnesses, the ultralight was flying at a low altitude before the accident
Two people died yesterday morning in Umbria, Italy, in the crash of a Sky Arrow aircraft in Nera Montoro di Narni. They're the pilot Riccardo Cori, 45, born in Rome, but living in Montefiascone and Eszter... more
AirportsGround staff strike in Spanish airports
Madrid, Spain - On August, 18 and 26
Two days of strike were announced by the Spanish unions, which should see the participation of about 60,000 ground staff working at the Spanish airports, especially those of Barcelona and Alicante; 24... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2011": first Russian strike UAV aircraft Lutch on display
Moscow, Russia - The new drone is based on Sigma-5 and can fly at a speed of up to 270 km/h
In the context of the 10th "International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS 2011" which will take place in Zhukovsky, not far from Moscow, from August 16 and 21 (see AVIONEWS), Russia will present its first... more
Airlines12 new Boeing aircraft for Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong, China - They're four B-777/300ERs and eight B-777/200s ordered for the renewal of the fleet
Cathay Pacific Limited, the airline with its main hub at "Hong Kong International Airport" ordered 12 new Boeing aircraft totally worth 3.28 billion dollars to renew its fleet. In fact the new airplanes... more
PeopleVarazzani comes back to Italian ENAV: in 2002 he was in the charge of CEO
Rome, Italy - Also D'Andrea appointed for the Society
Massimo Varazzani and Maurizio Federico D'Andrea are among the major names of the new designations the Ministry of Economy decided last night for ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Society) and for other... more
IndustrySuperJet International completes the first “Type Rating Recovery Courses”
Venice, Italy - For pilots, flight attendants and maintenance staff
SuperJet International (SJI) - a joint-venture between Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, and Sukhoi Holding– has successfully completed the first stage of “Type Rating Recovery Courses” for p... more
Civil aviationItalian investment Fund invests in TrueStar Group
Milan, Italy - According to the deal there will be an intervention during next stages
A deal aimed to the Italian investment Fund's entry in TrueStar Group SpA capital, an international reference in the field of security and wrapping of baggage in airports, based in Milan and with subsidiaries... more
AirportsItaly, France and Turkey interested in Italian Genoa's airport
Genoa, Italy - Involved also overseas actors
The local press reported today details on the acquisition of 60% of the airport "Cristoforo Colombo" of Genoa, for which the stage to present non-binding expressions of interest has been closed a few days... more
Military aviationMaiden voyage of the first Chinese aircraft carrier: "Varyag" able to transport 24 helicopters and 26 planes
Beijing, China - Formally it will be employed for scientific research, but it will carry anti-ship, ground-air missiles and weapon systems
The 20-million-dollar first Chinese aircraft carrier, built in Russia and purchased by Beijing from Ukraine in 1998, departed today from Delian harbour for its maiden flight. The boat -named "Varyag"... more
IndustryCIT signs firm order for 50 A-320neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - The companies continue to favour the model
CIT Aerospace, a unit of CIT Group Inc., a global reference in transportation finance has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for the 50 A-320neo family aircraft, which it had committed to at the "49th... more
ReportNorth Korea fires artillery next to South Korean island, in a contested area
Seoul, South Korea - Formally in the context of a training exercise; Seoul returns fire
This morning, North Korea fired three shells in the Yellow Sea, not far from South Korea's Yeonpyeong island, also if it's still unclear if in the waters belonging to one or to the other Country. According... more
Press releaseItalian Minister of Economy and Finance. Changes at National ENAV's top: Varazzani and D'Andrea
Rome, Italy - Vice-Chairman and councillor respectively of the Italian Flight Assistance Society
"The minister of Economy and Finance has appointed the lawyer Massimo Varazzani, CEO of Fintecna SpA, to ENAV SpA vice-chairmanship and Maurizio Federico D'Andrea to ENAV's councillor. Yesterday ENAV's... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines orders 8 Boeing 777/300ER airplanes
Singapore, Singapore Republic - At 2.3 billion dollars at list price
In the expansion plan of its fleet, Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA) -the Star Alliance airline with hub at Singapore-Changi airport- ordered 8 new Boeing 777/300ER aircraft in three class configuration... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: two new baby corners at "Leonardo da Vinci" airport in Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - Into the arrivals area of the Terminal 3, dedicated to the international flights
The "Leonardo da Vinci" airport in Rome-Fiumicino offers, from last August 1st, a new service dedicated to the families and to who travels with children. Two small spaces, with coloured decorations for... more
AirportsItaly. Bologna's Airport: flights restrictions on Thursday morning
Bologna, Italy - To defuse a war device
The airport of Bologna communicates to passengers that on Thursday 11, from 09:15 am to 10:45 am because of the scheduled defuse of a war device found in the area of the former fruit market, ENAC (Italian... more
Civil aviationProject for development FABEC for joint management of air traffic in central Europe gets EU funds
Paris, France - The program involves five European Countries and will last until 2012
In the context of the development of FABEC, Functional Airspace Block Europe Central, the air space jointly managed in central Europe whose agreement was signed at the end of last year by France, Germany,... more
AerospaceNASA will fund 30 new space research projects
Washington, USA - As part of "NIAC", "NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts"
NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, announced yesterday its intention to support for one year 30 new projects -whose choice will be based on their potential for the improvement of the... more
HelicoptersRoyal Thai Navy received two MH-60S helicopters
Baltimore, USA - Bought via the US Government Military Sales program
The US manufacturer Sikorsky has announced that for the first time an MH-60 helicopter will be delivered to an international buyer: the Royal Thai Navy will receive two units of the aircraft version "Sierra"... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: tomorrow strong winds on Italy's South regions
Rome, Italy - Issued warning for adverse weather conditions
A trough present today in Italy and moving to Balkans will bring starting from tomorrow a notable increase of winds in the north of Italy on the Ionic and Southern Adriatic areas. Based on the available... more
AccidentsNewness on crash of An-12 plane in Russia: all the 11 occupants are feared to be dead
Moscow, Russia - It's reported by the regional prosecutors
International sources unveiled further details on the crash involving, this morning, an Antonov An-12 plane operated by Avis Amur on the Russian territory (see AVIONEWS). According to the latest news,... more
DefenseRussia and USA will continue talks about European missile shield
Moscow, Russia - On August 11 and 12 in Saint Petersburg
The talks between Russia and United States are going on about the European missile shield. As announced yesterday by the US Department of State, on August 11 and 12 the Under Secretary of State for... more
ReportIsrael fighter aircraft violated Lebanese air space
Beirut, Lebanon - Facts like this happened almost daily
The Lebanese military authorities said in a statement that 4 Israeli fighter aircraft crossed into the Lebanese airspace over the past two days; the aerial surveillance and reconnaissance operations carried... more
AirlinesUpdates on Air Malta reorganization plan's development
Milan, Italy - Within this month will be announced Winter 2011-2012 and Summer 2012 time tables
Peter Davies, Malta flag carrier's CEO, informed with an inner statement all the employees of, even if no deal has been reached and talks are still ongoing, management hopes to close "In the next weeks"... more
IndustrySELEX Sistemi Integrati achieves CMMI level 3 rating certification also for Defence Systems
Rome, Italy - After those Civil ones
SELEX Sistemi Integrati achieves CMMI level 3 rating certification also for Defence systems After having achieved the level 3 rating CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) in the domain of Large... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: new orders in USA and Russia
Rome, Italy - Worth up to about EUR 120 million
Finmeccanica won new orders for a total value up to about EUR 120 million in USA, through DRS Defense Solutions, and in Russia, through SELEX Elsag. DRS Defense Solutions has been awarded an IDIQ (Indefinite-Delivery,... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week in July
Rome, Italy - From today, on Tuesday 9 to next Sunday 14
Tuesday 09 - "EAA National Convention". Wings Field, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. + 27 82 639 0395 www.eaa.org.za - "Ranch Sky Diving Boogie and Symposium". Protea Hotel Ranch Resort,... more
AirportsItaly. "Marconi" Airport in Bologna: 600,000 passengers in July
Bologna, Italy - Passed 3,3 millions from the beginning of the year
Summer with record for "Marconi", the Bologna's airport, in Italy: in July the passengers have passed for the first time 600,000 (607,842, +8.9% on July 2010), result that forms the best ever month of... more
AirportsSingapore's Airport celebrates 100 years of aviation
Singapore, Singapore - Exihibition located in Terminal 3
To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of aviation in Singapore, the management company of "Changi International Airport" has mounted an exhibition in Terminal 3 which from August 8 to October 31 2011... more
Military aviationThe last flight of Australian F-11 bomber aircraft
Amberley, Australia - On the back of a trailer
For fans of the Australian F-111 bomber comes the opportunity to see the F-111C serial number A8-132 in flight across Australia bound to Edinburgh, in the south of the Country, where it will be placed... more
PeopleDanish defence minister visits Italian Air Force 41st Wing
Sigonella, Italy - Bech Gitte Lillelund meets soldiers deployed at the military airport of Sigonella
Yesterday Monday, August 8, 2011, the Danish minister of defence Gitte Lillelund Bech was visiting Sigonella Airport, in Sicily, where she was welcomed by Colonel Dario Antonio Missaglia, commander of... more
Military aviationRussia announces development of new AWACS plane
Moscow, Russia - Within 2016
Russian Air Force chief Colonel General Alexander Zelin announced today August 9 that the Country hopes to develop by 2016 a new aircraft AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System). The general told... more
UAS-DronesHomemade UAV aircraft by two computer security experts (VIDEO)
Las Vegas, USA - To fight hacking attacks
During the DefCon hacking conference which was held in Las Vegas a few days ago, Richard Perkins and Mike Tassey, two American experts, have presented a remote-controlled aircraft capable of launching... more
Fair and shows"AUVSI 2011", world event on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, under preparation in Washington
Washington, USA - It will be held between 16 and 19 August
From August 16 to 19, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre, it will be held the "Unmanned Systems North America 2011" event of AUVSI, Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International; the... more
AirportsItaly: passengers traffic in a strong growth also in July, in Pisa (Tuscany)
Pisa, Italy - Passed 2,5 million passengers at the end of last month
SAT (Società Aeroporto Toscano Galileo Galilei SpA, that manages Pisa's Airport), recorded a new increase of the passengers' traffic, closing July 2011 with a total of 538,986 passengers transited, increasing... more
AccidentsRussia, ongoing researches on Antonov An-12 plane disappeared from radars and crashed according to witnesses
Moscow, Russia - The crew had reported an oil leak and an engine fire
A cargo plane Antonov An-12 operated by Avis Amur with 12 (or according to other sources, 11) people and 18 ton cargo on board disappeared from radars this morning at 7:34 Moscow time. Traces of the... more
Fair and showsImminent opening of 10th "International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS 2011" in Russia
Moscow, Russia - The event will be held from 16 to 21 August in Zhukovsky
From 16 to 21 August, at Ramenskoye airfield of the major testing facility at a national level, the Gromov Flight Research Institute, in the Russian city of Zhukovsky, near Moscow, will be held the 10th... more
AirlinesEl Al cancelled route Sao Paulo-Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv, Israel - After two years and a half of service
Flag carrier El Al announced that from November, 10 2011 direct flight between Tel Aviv and the Brazilian city Sao Paulo will be cancelled; the decision has been taken in the past days on the basis of... more
IndustryGaruda Indonesia finalises order for 25 A-320 Family aircraft
Toulouse, France - To be operated by low-cost unit Citilink
Garuda Indonesia has finalised an order with Airbus for the purchase of 25 A-320 Family aircraft, firming up an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) announced during the "Paris Air Show" in June. The order... more
PeoplePatrick Yeung is the new CEO of Dragonair airline
Hong Kong, China - Replacing James Tong
Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited, operating with the name of Dragonair, the airline based in Hong Kong (Chk Lap Kok airport) has a new CEO, who will be effective in the role starting from August, 16. His... more