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HelicoptersTaiwan purchases 30 Boeing AH-64/D Apache Block III helicopters
Taipei, Taiwan - This is the first sale abroad of the aircraft
Shane Openshaw, Apache program's Project Manager, last Friday unveiled the news, later confirmed by US Army, that Taiwan has signed a contract with the US government for the purchase of 30 AH-64/D Block... more
Fair and showsThe Piedmontese aerospace at the "Paris Airshow"
Turin, Italy - It will be the opportunity to present the event which will be held in late October in the city of Piedmont
"There are 16 Piedmont exhibitors who from June 20 to 26 present the characteristics of them components and the value of services offered to international clients of the "Paris Air Show" (Le Bourget).... more
Fair and shows"Jesolo Air Extreme 2011": important aerobatics meeting in Italy
Jesolo, Italy - Too many protagonists
It took place during Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12, the "Jesolo Air Extreme 2011", in the province of Venice, an annual exhibition of aerobatics flight that draws enthusiasts from all over Italy... more
Airports"Chopin" Airport in Warsaw ready for "Euro 2012"
Warsaw, Poland - It's the only one that has been marked "Green" by UEFA
With a year to go until the "2012 UEFA European Football Championship" kick off, "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw, Poland is all set to welcome football fans from all over the globe. Passengers flying to Warsaw... more
Civil aviationItaly. Civil airplanes: possible inconveniences for transport due to strikes
Rome, Italy - Scheduled between June, 17th, and July, 8th
Possible disruptions, in the next weeks, expected for transport by airplane in Italy due to a series of strikes called, in the aviation field, between mid-June and early July 2011, as the website of the... more
Airlines"Le Bourget": Hong Kong Airlines will order new aircraft Airbus A-380
Hong Kong , China - It will announce at the "Paris air show"
Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) will order new aircraft Airbus A-380s and will add flights to the bigger air growing market at the moment: the China; the airline affirmed in a statement of today that it will... more
AerospaceCarried out a 19.2 km re-boost of ISS orbit
Moscow, Russia - Thanks to the support of ATV-2 Johannes Kepler
Russian Federal Space Agency Roscosmos announced that on Sunday, June 12, 2011, was carried out the re-boost of the ISS, International Space Station, orbit, with the support of the Automated Transfer Vehicle-2,... more
AirlinesNew B-737/800 aircraft for FlyDubai
Dubai, Dubai - At cost price of 80 million dollars
It has come from the Boeing center of Payne Field (Seattle), the new B-737/800 Next-Generation aircraft for young FlyDubai low-cost airline, which operates mainly in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. The... more
ReportEight Israeli fighter-plane engines stolen
Tel Nof, Israel - No authority confirming
It has been released today, on Monday, June 13, the news of a theft at the Israeli military base of Tel Nof, one of the main of the Country, whose aim was, apparently, the engines of eight F-15 and F-16... more
Civil aviationEmbraer and Indonesia have signed the final contract for 8 EMB-314 Super Tucano
Jakarta, Indonesia - The deliveries will start in 2012
Indonesia and Brazilian company Embraer have signed the final contract for eight EMB-314 Super Tucanos, clearing the way for deliveries to start in 2012: This contract represents a bold step for the Super... more
AirlinesThai Airways International approves acquisition plan for 37 Boeing and Airbus planes
Bangkok, Thailand - 15 aircraft will be purchased, 22 leased
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, member of Star Alliance and Thailand's flag carrier, announced on Monday that it has approved a plan, totally worth 3.89 billion dollars, for the supply... more
AccidentsCollision between two gliders: died a pilot
Hattula, Finland - Found after long searches
During the Finnish national glider championships, being in June in the south of the Country in the week from 11 to 18, it happened yesterday, on Sunday, June 12, an accident between two gliders, which... more
IndustryAlcoa introduces new solutions for aerospace industry
Pittsburgh, USA - Develop of aluminium lithium alloys
Alcoa, an American company among the largest producers of aluminum, said in a statement on the development of new solutions for the aerospace industry based on aluminum and lithium alloys, a material studied... more
DefenseBrahmos Aerospace will develop the new supersonic Brahmos-2 missile
New Delhi, India - Russia-India joint-venture
The Brahmos Aerospace Director, Alexander Maksichev, affirmed on Sunday that the Russian-Indian joint-venture Brahmos Aerospace will start developing of a new Brahmos-2 supersonic missile within 2011:... more
Accidents8 policemen dead in Bell UH-1H-II Huey II helicopter crash
La Salina , Colombia - 4 others injured were hospitalized in Yopal
On Saturday, 8 policemen were killed in an incident which involved a Bell UH-1H-II Huey II helicopter, military aircraft powered by a single, turboshaft engine, with a two-bladed main rotor and tail rotor,... more
ReportPuyehue volcano eruption: still cancelled flights in the airports of Buenos Aires (VIDEO)
Santiago, Chile - Images of volcano ash cloud
Continuous the state of alert in many Argentina's Patagonia cities to the Atlantic coast due to the immense ash cloud following the Chile volcano Puyehue eruption. The frequent rains have forced the authorities... more
AirportsOrenair chooses "Federico Fellini" airport of the Italian city of Rimini as its operational base for Summer 2011
Rimini, Italy - The Russian airline operates direct flights also from Alma Ata, in Kazakhstan
"The Russian airline Orenair, among the most important of the Country, has chosen the International Airport "Federico Fellini" of Rimini-San Marino (Italy, Ed) as its operational base for the flight season,... more
DefenseMersad and Shahin missiles successfully tested by Iran
Moscow, Russia - Built on domestic territory
The Chinese daily "Xinhua" affirmed, citing Iranian Army commander of the Iranian Army General Farzad Esmaili, that Iran has successfully tested on Sunday two domestically built air defense missiles. Mersad... more
ReportDead parachutist crashed during air show in Gaeta, in Lazio Region (Italy)
Formia, Italy - The man was 71 years old
On Saturday came unfortunately the news of the death of Enzo Leoni, 71 years old, member of the National Association of Italian Parachutists, which during an exhibition held in Gaeta, near Latina, into... more
Military aviationBoeing delivers the second C-17 Globemaster III plane to Arab Emirates
Washington, USA - Further two copies will be consigned this year, other two in 2012
Boeing announced it consigned to United Arab Emirates, UAE, the second transport C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, which will be destined to the Country's Air Force and Air Defence. The delivery occurred... more
DiscussionsItalian Navy's feast (6): feat of the commander Rizzo on June 10, 1918
La Spezia, Italy - The celebration days of the Armed Forces, included the one of the Navy, were established in 1939
"The Feast of the Italian Navy is celebrated on June 10th, when it's commemorated the anniversary of the sinking of the Austrian battleship Szent Istvan (St. Stephen), occurred in 1918. The Armed Forces'... more
Fair and showsTurin (Italy): "Frecce Tricolori" saluted the joint meeting of Aeronautics National Association and Air Force
Turin, Italy - City center overflight during the parade, on Saturday, June 11
Turin June, 10, 2011: ferveshed final preparations for last week-end were underway, when thanks to the celebrations of 150 years from the Unification of Italy for the first time in Turin paraded together... more
DiscussionsItalian Navy's Feast (5): Premuda action
La Spezia, Italy - The most brilliant and daring naval activity during World War I
"The most brilliant and daring naval activity during World War I. The night between the 9th and the 10th June 1918 a section of two MAS under the command of Lt. Comdr Luigi Rizzo left the port of Ancona... more
Fair and showsEvents of European Space Agency during "Paris Air Show"
Paris, France - Which will take place in Paris-Le Bourget from June 20th to 26th
ESA, European Space Agency, announced that it will take part in the 49th edition of the "Paris Air Show", which is to be held in Paris-Le Bourget between 20 and 26 June 2011. The pavilion of the European... more
AirportsRimini's airport (3): 2011-2015 investment and development plan and 2010's balance
Rimini, Italy - The statement of president Massimo Masini
Aeradria, the management company of Rimini's airport, Italy, unveils the investment and development plan for the period 2011-2015 and the 2010's balance. • The board of directors of Aeradria SpA has d... more
Civil aviationItaly air transport, resumed air links between Abruzzo and Sicily organized by Flyonair
Pescara, Italy - With Pescara-Catania flight, operated by July, 22nd
Pescara-based Italian tour operator, Flyonair, unveiled in a statement that, starting from July, 22nd, 2011, it will be operational the new Pescara-Catania flight, served twice per week, Mondays and Fridays,... more
AirportsAeradria (2): January-May data in the Italian city of Rimini
Rimini, Italy - 234,222 passengers
Aeradria, management company of Rimini's airport, in Italy, unveils the data about January-May 2011. Below, in detail, the complete data: • From January 1st, to May 31, 2011, passengers recorded a... more
AirportsAeradria: passengers in May 2011, another record for "Fellini" airport of the Italian city of Rimini
Rimini, Italy - +69.8% compared to the same period of 2010
Aeradria, management company of Rimini's airport, unveils the passenger data for May 2011. Below, in detail, the complete data: • Total passengers in May were 83,627, with a 69,8% increase compared t... more
DiscussionsItalian Navy's Feast (4): the Armed Force into the national history
La Spezia, Italy - 150 years as well as of the unification
"Italy and the Italians in the world have celebrated the 150 years of the national unification last March 17. On March 17, 1861, the Parliament promulgated the law about the unification of the Italian... more
DiscussionsItalian Navy (3): ANMI, the National Association of Italian Sailors
La Spezia, Italy - This year its first century of life
"The National Association of Italian Sailors (ANMI) makes this year the first century of existence and, as among the Associazioni of Arma, is the older. At the end of 1911 in Milan, on the initiative... more
DiscussionsItalian Navy (2). Naval Academy: a tradition that looks to the future
La Spezia, Italy - Cutting edge professionalism
"The Academy was founded in Livorno in 1881 from the merger of Italian Navy two main schools: that of Genoa (which prepared the officers of the Kingdom of Piedmont and Sardinia) and of Naples (which prepared... more
AirlinesJet2.com will open three new routes in 2012
Leeds, England - Also to Bergamo, in Italy
Ian Doubtfire, managing director of low-cost airline Jet2.com has announced the opening of three new routes that will link Manchester to Paris, Toulouse and Bergamo from 2012. With the flight to Barcelona... more
IndustryLockheed Martin awarded a $ 58 million contract with the US Marine Corps
Orlando, USA - For new systems of equipment and support
Lockheed Martin obtained a $58.6 million contract from the US Marine Corps for new systems, equipment and support services associated with the Vehicle Optic Sensor Systems II (VOSS II) and Portable Rapid... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show", ordered at least 60 Airbus aircraft: 10 A-330s and 50 A-320s
Paris, France - By Jet Airways and Go Air, respectively
The Indian press unveiled, in recent days, news about two purchases that should be made official on the occasion of the "Paris Air Show", which is to take place in Le Bourget from June 20 to 26. An... more
AirportsWeather: redirected some airplanes arriving at the "Amerigo Vespucci", the Florence's airport
Florence, Italy - Further inconveniences for the strike organized by Aviapartner
Planes arriving at the airport "Amerigo Vespucci" of Florence were unable to perform the maneuvers safely due to the strong wind that has characterized the day of yesterday: as a result flights cancelled,... more
DiscussionsToday Italian Navy's feat: "Vespucci" ship, the "Lady of seas"
La Spezia, Italy - The oldest unit in service in the Armed Force
"The 'Amerigo Vespucci' is the oldest naval units in service in the Navy, its motto is 'Not who starts but the one who perseveres', formalized in 1978, expresses its vocation to education and training... more
AirportsDiscomforts at Brussels airport for baggage handlers' strike
Brussels, Belgium - Delays for many airlines
The Brussels-Zaventem airport will be subject during these days to disruption and operations slowing down due to a strike by baggage handlers of Aviapartner society, a day after it has been announced that... more
AirportsPisa: May 2011 air-traffic, +6,44%
Pisa, Italy - "Galileo Galilei" airport growth goes on
"Sat-Società Aeroporto Toscano SpA, which manages the airport of Pisa, reports that in May 2011, the airport "Galileo Galilei", with 415.105 passengers recorded traffic growth of 6,44% compared to the... more
Civil aviationAir Transat: it returns the Pescara-Toronto flight
Pescara , Italy - It will be operative until October 13
Since yesterday it's again operative the weekly flight, by the Air Transat airline, Pescara-Toronto, which will remain operational until October 13, with the possibility of an eventual extension. The... more
DefenseAVIONEWS at Italian Navy's feast
La Spezia, Italy - Celebrated in many cities
This morning, on Friday, June 10, has been held on the Feast of the Italian Navy, an important celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Armed Force, which has seen the unfolding of the Italian fleet... more
Military aviationPoland searches for 16 LIFT aicraft to renew its fleet
Warsaw, Poland - The firms have to submit offers until 29 July
The Polish Defense Ministry announced the launch of a tender for the supply of 16 training aircraft, which will renew the old fleet currently in use, consisting of TS-11 Iskra aircraft manufacturer by... more
HelicoptersItalian Army's helicopter made precautionary landing
Viterbo, Italy - No damage for the crew
It has been reported by the local press, the news of a precautionary landing yesterday, on Thursday, June 9, of an helicopter of the Army near Tarquinia, in the province of Viterbo (Lazio Region); the... more
CargoQatar Airways acquires 35% stake in Cargolux
Rome, Italy - A strategic investment with Europe's cargo carrier
"Qatar Airways (QA) yesterday announced it had entered into a strategic equity and commercial partnership with Cargolux to acquire a 35 per cent stake in Europe’s cargo airline. The agreement was s... more
Civil aviationElbit Systems is searching partner for the development of a new avionic suite
Haifa, Israel - The new system CockpitNG
Elbit Systems, Israeli company seeking partners to invest in its CockpitNG system development, unveiled at last year's "Farnborough air show", is in talks with Honeywell and Rockwell Collins about possible... more
AirlinesSt. Petersburg: new destination of Emirates network
Milan, Italy - Starting from November 1st
"Emirates introduces its new route in Russia in St. Petersburg: it will be the furthest north destination of the airline's network. The harbour city will be reached by a daily flight from Dubai starting... more
IndustryNew Boeing plant at the center of union dispute
North Charleston, USA - For B-787 assembly
Today, on Friday, June 10 will be held the inauguration of a new assembly plant of Boeing in South Carolina State; the ceremony will be presided over by the state governor, Nikki Haley and by American... more
AerospaceSoyuz TMA-02M arrived on Iss (VIDEO)
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - Expedition 28 crew members completed
NASA informs that the astronauts who left on Tuesday at 4:12 pm EDT (2:12 am on Wednesday, Baikonur time) from Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, on Soyuz TMA-02M spacecraft (see AVIONEWS), have arrived... more
AerospaceNASA satellite record solar flare (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - The Sun had a rash of medium intensity with coronal mass ejection
The NASA satellite SDO (Solar Dynamic System) that controls the Sun activity reported yesterday an impressive solar flare: a unique radiation storm for which we could then observe the luminous plasma and... more
Press releaseDelta Air Lines and Alitalia announce resumption Pisa-New York flight
Pisa, Italy - Six times per week all Summer long
"Delta Air Lines and its joint-venture partner Alitalia announced yesterday the resumption of seasonal no-stop flight between Pisa's airport and 'JFK' of New York, starting from June, 10. Routes will operate... more
AerospaceSES-3 satellite arrives at Baikonur on Antonov cargo aircraft
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - It will be launched with KazSat-2 on Proton-M/Breeze M rocket in July
Russian Federal Space Agency Roscosmos, announces it is arrived on Thursday at Baikonur cosmodrome the US telecommunication satellite SES-3. The transport occurred through an Antonov cargo aircraft.... more