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DefenseUSA should improve their capabilities in the Arctic region
Washington , USA - It will be necessary a cooperation with the Arctic Council members
"The Arctic region, which covers one-sixth of the world's landmass (including the Arctic Ocean and its seas, the northern parts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, numerous islands and archipelagos and... more
ReportPakistan: US drone kills 18 Taliban
Wana, Pakistan - The UAV would have hit the compound of the commander Malang
At the dawn of yesterday three raids operated by US drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles at remote control, also known as UAV) have caused 18 fatalities among Taliban militants and a dozen of wounded in the... more
AirportsRome: airports slightly affected by taxi drivers' strike
Rome, Italy - Partial craft uniones' adherence
The taxi drivers' strike called for today, Tuesday, June 7 in Rome involved seven craft unions (Unica Cgil, Api, Federtaxi, Lega Coop, Mit, Udt fiumicino e Ugl), but it has not particularly affected the... more
DefenseThe nuclear threat is still very high despite the cut of weapons
Stockholm, Sweden - According to a report published by SIPRI
"More than 5000 of these nuclear weapons are deployed and ready for use, including nearly 2,000 that are kept in a state of high operational alert": the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute... more
AirportsArbil International Airport's General Manager awarded
Arbil, Iraq - In Dubai, during the "Airport Show"
Talar Faiq, General Manager of the International Airport of Arbil, a city in northern Iraq, has been awarded a major prize in the "Airport Show" in Dubai, an event which was held from May 31 to June 2,... more
Civil aviationAOPA presents Aircraft Partnership Program
Frederick, USA - For a 50% saving
AOPA, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, has launched an innovation that should allow all members to save up to 50% of the costs related to flight operations. The idea was to create an on-line... more
DefenseIndia, green light to the purchase of 10 C-17 Globemaster III airplanes from Boeing
New Delhi, India - An agreement worth 4 billion dollars
According to the international press, during a meeting of the government's cabinet committee on security affairs, India would have given the green light to the biggest contract ever signed by the Country... more
AirlinesBritish Airways introduces First Class on London-Las Vegas flights
Rome, Italy - From last June 1st
British Airways from last June 1st has introduced First class on daily services between Las Vegas and London as the airline increases its capacity by 18 percent. The no-stop daily flight between Las... more
Press releaseIATA reveals check-point of the future
Singapore, Singapore - How does it work and next steps
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) unveiled the first mock-up of a Check-point of the Future, designed to enhance security while reducing queues and intrusive searches at airports, using... more
OccurrencesGabon: DHL Express cargo plane plunged into the sea
Libreville, Gabon - The crew is safe
The Gabonese National Civil Aviation Agency and the authorities of Gabon's capital Libreville International Airport reported that on Monday, June 6, a cargo plane of DHL Express finished in the sea off... more
Press releaseMalaysia Airlines to join oneworld
Singapore, Singapore - It will be the 15th partner of the alliance
"Malaysia Airlines is to join oneworld alliance. The airline was unanimously elected a oneworld member designate by the Chief Executives of the alliance's member airlines, at a meeting on the sidelines... more
AccidentsSpain: four dead in two aircraft crashes
San Sebastian, Spain - The causes still unknown
Aena, the Spanish Airports and Air Navigation authority, announced that on Monday, June 6, two incidents in northern Spain have killed four people, three of them of Polish origin. The causes that led... more
AccidentsP-92 aircraft crashes in the area of Catania, Italy, one victim
Catania, Italy - Italian ANSV opened an investigation
Yesterday, an ultralight Tecnam P-92 airplane, registration I-LICC, fell into the sea in the area of Catania, Italy, causing the death of the only person on board, a 19-year-old trainee pilot. The aircraft... more
ConferencesYesterday arrival ceremony of Emirates' aircraft Airbus ACJ-380
Rome, Italy - It was held at the airport "Leonardo da Vinci" at 12 pm
The arrival ceremony of Emirates' aircraft Airbus ACJ-380, held during the airport "Leonardo da Vinci" of Rome's 50th anniversary, was opened yesterday morning at 12 pm in the same airport, where the journalist,... more
ConferencesYesterday arrival ceremony of Emirates' aircraft Airbus ACJ-380
Rome, Italy - It was held at the airport "Leonardo da Vinci" at 12 pm
After the press conference the ceremony continued with the visit on the Airbus: with 14 private suite in first class, 76 on business and 399 seats in economy the aircraft ACJ-380 offers comfort and relax... more
HelicoptersThe first hub for helicopter inaugurated at the airport of Rome-Urbe
Rome, Italy - There were members from political and industrial world
On Monday, June 6, at the airport of Rome-Urbe, was held the inauguration of the first helicopter hub of the Capital city, a large structure of over 2000 square meters which includes the new headquarters... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: from tomorrow thunderstorms on the north-east areas of Italy
Roe, Italy - Issued warning for adverse weather conditions
An Atlantic disturbance brings a flux of humid and unstable south-western currents on Italy that will cause a gradual worsening of weather conditions on northern and central regions with thunderstorms... more
HelicoptersRosvertol in talks with Algeria for the supply of Mi-28NE helicopters
Moscow, Russia - With delivery in 2012-2017
The Russian press reports that the Director General of Rosvertol, the company producing attack helicopters as arm of the State holding Russian Helicopters, Boris Slyusar stated to be in talks with Algeria... more
Civil aviationBoeing will present two new 747/8 aircraft models: the Intercontinental and the Freighter ones
Paris, France - During the "Paris Air Show"
Boeing unveiled today it is going to present at an international level the two new models of B-747/8 airplane during the 49th edition of "Paris Air Show" of Paris-Le Bourget, starting next June, 20th.... more
SecurityReveiled new airport scanner by IATA's head of security
Singapore, Singapore - During the "Annual General Meeting" (AGM)
Ken Dunlap, IATA's head of security, presented yesterday in Singapore a new type of airport scanner, a tunnel 21 feet long where passengers walk through without removing their belongings. The new tool... more
Press releaseIATA (3) announces "2011 Eagle Awards"
Singapore, Singapore - Besides the exceptional recognitions and special mentions
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded its prestigious '2011 Eagle Awards' to NAV CANADA and Prague Airport in recognition of their outstanding achievements in customer satisfaction,... more
AirportsThe first B-747/300 Transaero aircraft landed in Rimini, Italy
Rimini, Italy - Next Summer new year's day, "The pink night", at the beginning of July
Three airplanes in a Superjumbo. It landed on Saturday morning, 5 minutes in advance on the scheduled timetable, the first 747/300 Transaero coming from Moscow-Domodedovo. The 747/300 - which can carry... more
AirlinesAir India would enter into Star Alliance
Barcelona, Spain - The admission by July, 31 2011
Today, on June 6, the chairman and chief executive officer of Air India Arvind Jadhav has announced that the carrier was at the last Chief Executives of Star Alliance (which was held in Barcelona, ??Spain)... more
Press releaseIATA (2): unity, leadership and innovation
Singapore, Singapore - These bold steps were spelled out by Giovanni Bisignani in his address after a decade
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the global aviation industry to build a platform for a sustainable future based on renewed leadership, continuous innovation, and a united... more
AirlinesAerolineas Argentinas, Austral and Lan Argentina cancelled flights due to Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcano's ash
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Argentina most affected than Chile
The airlines Aerolineas Argentinas, Austral, and Lan Argentina, a subsidiary of Chilean Lan Airlines, announced the cancellation of all flights bounded to the south of the Country at least until tomorrow... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines wants to join Oneworld alliance
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - It should operate in it starting from 2012
MAS, Malaysia Airlines, the Malaysian flag carrier created in 1947 that has its main hub in Kuala Lumpur, announced during the 7th edition of IATA's annual meeting currently ongoing in Singapore that it... more
Civil aviationEgyptAir takes part in the "IATA Annual General Meeting" ("AGM")
Singapore, Singapore - Carrier activities restart
Hussein Massoud, president and CEO of EgyptAir spoke yesterday, June 5th, at the 67th edition of IATA (International Air Transport Association) "Annual General Meeting (AGM"), which is being held in Singapore... more
AirportsIata gave "Eagle Award" to Prague airport
Singapore, Singapore - During the Annual General Meeting
Today, on June 6, the 67th IATA Annual General Meeting gathered in Singapore (see AVIONEWS), presented the "Eagle Award" recognition to Prague Ruzyn? International Airport as the "Most Deserving Airport",... more
OccurrencesGo Air airplane makes an emergency landing for a false smoke detection during take-off
New Delhi, India - Nobody was injured
This morning, an ACJ-320 airplane operated by the airline Go Air made an emergency landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport of New Delhi, India, from which it had departed less than twenty minute... more
AccidentsUltralight aircraft falls in Italy
Pordenone, Italy - The two people on board lost their lives
Last Saturday a P-92 ultralight aircraft with two people on board crashed during landing while was coming back in the field of flight school "Blue Silos" near Visinale di Sopra, in the province of Pordenone,... more
OccurrencesSpanair airplane takes off from the Italian airport of Bergamo-Orio al Serio with a ten-hour late
Bergamo, Italy - Waiting for a spare part, following a technical failure
A ten-hour late, yesterday, for the departure of the flight to Minorca from Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport, Italy, caused disruptions to the 172 passengers traveling to Spain, forced to spend Sunday at... more
AirportsNew service activated at the Malta's International Airport
Valletta, Malta - Four new Express Routes
From July 3 at the International Airport of Malta it will be possible to use a new Express Routes service that will connect the only hub of the island with the capital city and three other localities in... more
ConferencesToday ceremony marking arrival of the Emirates' Airbus ACJ-380 airplane
Rome, Italy - It takes place at the airport "Leonardo da Vinci" at 12 pm
During today, at 12 pm, it takes place the opening ceremony for the arrival of Airbus ACJ-380 aircraft by Emirates, on the 50th anniversary of the airport "Leonardo da Vinci"in Rome. For all the passengers... more
AccidentsTwo dead due to a crash of an ISAF helicopter in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - Talibans claim responsibility for the blasting
On Sunday, June 5th, at about 1:00 pm, an helicopter, model and registration number unknown, part of ISAF, International Security Assistance Force, mission, led by NATO on Afghan territory, crashed in... more
AirlinesAir France flight towards United States by Airbus ACJ-380 aircraft
Washington, USA - Many destinations operated
The first flight between Paris and Washington DC operated by Air France and served by the super jumbo Airbus ACJ-380 landed this morning at Dulles International Airport. The double-deck four-engined... more
Press releaseIATA. Civil aircraft: industry 2011 profit outlook slashed to $4 billion
Singapore, Singapore - High oil prices, natural disasters, and political unrest take their toll
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) further downgraded its 2011 airline industry (civil airplanes)profit forecast to $4 billion. This would be a 54% fall compared with the $8.6 billion... more
Civil aviationBoeing will study-10 variant of 787 airplane over the next year
Seattle, USA - It was unveiled by the CEO of the company Jim McNerney
There are some newness about the possible constitution of a further version of the 787 airplane; it is unveiled by "Flight International". During a conference held last week at Sanford C. Bernstein,... more
Military aviationConfirmed the air base creation in Poland for the United States
Warsaw, Poland - There will be a rotation of the aircraft given
As a conclusion of his visit to Poland, the US president Barack Obama has announced that the decision was taken (for more information see AVIONEWS): the armed forces will periodically send in the east... more
Airports9 companies present at the call for assumption of banking services of Aena
Madrid, Spain - The company that manages the majority of Spanish airports sell until 49% of its shares
Nine company groups came to the call of AENA (Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea) for the assumption of investment banking to use in the process of opening up to private capital of the same company th... more
OccurrencesAirbus ACJ-380 of Singapore Airlines made emergency landing
Singapore, Singapore - No passenger injured
The company Singapore Airlines announced today that on Sunday 5 June, the super jumbo Airbus ACJ-380 flying from Hong Kong to Singapore was forced to make an emergency landing at the departure airport... more
Military aviationBoeing, 2 F-15K Slam Eagle airplanes consigned to ROKAF
Seattle, USA - The remaining 11 copies will be delivered in April 2012
Boeing unveiled yesterday it has consigned two F-15K Slam Eagles to ROKAF, Republic of Korea Air Force. The two copies, departed from the facility of the American company in St. Louis on May 15, after... more
Aerospace10th edition of Tulsa "Aerospace Summit & Expo"
Tulsa, USA - During next week
During the next week, from Monday 6 to Wednesday 8, industrial, governmental, economic development and training agencies will meet in Tulsa, a Oklahoma city, for the tenth edition of the "Aerospace Summit... more
Press releaseNew Bombardier Q-400 aircraft for QantasLInk
Sydney, Australia - A regional brand of Qantas Airways
"QantasLink announced yesterday it would add a new $30 million next generation 74-seat Bombardier Q-400 aircraft to its Moranbah schedule from late June following the completion of upgrading of the local... more
ReportFight on a plane: due to the reclining seats
Washington, USA - F-16 fighters escort the return to the departure airport
The United Airlines' Boeing 767 directed to Accra, Ghana, would face 11 hours of flight: a long and tiring journey, which surely none of the 144 passengers from the Washington airport of "Dulles" wanted... more
Press releaseIATA: international air traffic rebounds in April
Singapore, Singapore - The Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit from 5-7 June in Singapore
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced traffic results for April which showed a rebound in international markets with 16.5% growth compared to April 2010. While this is exaggerated... more
AirlinesKenya Airways new routes to Libya and Tunisia
Nairobi, Kenya - Within the next three years
In an interview held yesterday, Titus Naikuni, CEO of Kenya Airways, has announced African air company plans from here to four years, regarding the opening of new routes, the fleet and cabin crew. Naikuni... more
HelicoptersRussia and United States will set up a maintenance center for Mi-17 helicopters
Moscow, Russia - Recently bought by Washington for missions in Afghanistan
The international press diffused the news of the close constitution of a maintenance center, set up by Russia and United States, for Mi-17 helicopters, recently bought by American government for missions... more
AccidentsExplosion of a munitions depot in Russia
Moscow, Russia - 42 injured and hundreds displaced
Today a source of the regional emergencies ministry said that in an artillery arsenal in the Volga region Republic of Udmurtia a total of 42 people were injured, 19 of whom were hospitalized, when munitions... more
HelicoptersIn these days the training "Italian Call 2011" in progress
Viterbo, Italy - Viterbo became excellence center for European common training
It is ongoing on these days and until 9 June, the international training "Italian Call 2011" at the airport in Viterbo "Fabbri", base of the I Regiment Aves Antares and of the IV Scorpio Support Regiment... more
HelicoptersNew hangar AW helicopters of Esperia Aviation at Rome-Urbe's airport
Rome, Italy - It will be opened on June, 6
AgustaWestland, a British-Italian company of the Finmeccanica group that designs and manufactures helicopters, and the management company Esperia Aviation Service will open June 6 the new headquarters... more