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ReportThailand, floods cause interruption of connections also by air (VIDEO)
Bangkok, Thailand - Three airports closed; 15,000 tourists stranded; 21 victims according to latest death toll
Three airports have already been closed and a number of disruptions are occurring for rail and road links, in the south of Thailand, due torrential rains and subsequent floods that, since last week, are... more
ReportIvory Coast: guerrilla war continues, more than 10 thousand refugees (VIDEO)
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - The European Union considers new sanctions against Gbagbo
Fighting continues in the city of Tiebissu, 40 km north of the Ivorian capital Yamoussoukro, as it rises the number of refugees trying to get away from the endless violence in their country that are perpetuated... more
Science and technologyAirbus CEO, Tom Enders, calls for investment in the future
Blagnac, France - Sustainable aviation at the heart of a thriving European economy
Speaking at a major EU summit in Madrid, Airbus President and CEO, Tom Enders, urges Europe “To invest in improving an infrastructure that so much of the world’s economic and social development relies on”... more
Civil aviationUPS launches flight from Hong Kong to Europe
Milan, Italy - For a total of 11 connections per week
UPS has announced the launch of new direct flights from Hong Kong to Europe, that will consent to offer the widest existing cover with a service of delivery guaranteed in the following day for the forwarding... more
AccidentsHawaii, CH-53 helicopter of US Marine Corps crashes
Honolulu, Hawaii - Four injured
On Wednesday, shortly after 07:30 am local time, a CH-53 helicopter belonging to the United States Marine Corps, just taken off from MCBH, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, with four crew members aboard, crashed... more
AerospaceSTS-134 crew arrives at Kennedy Space Center by T-38 airplanes
Cape Canaveral, Usa - For Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test
Yesterday, at about 05:30 pm EDT, six STS-134 mission cosmonauts arrived to Kennedy Space Center on Northrop T-38 airplanes. It was unveiled by NASA, which specified that the crew members are there... more
Civil defenseBombardier Aerospace announces the sale of four aircraft 415
Montréal , Canada - Delivery will begin within the end of 2011
Bombardier Aerospace announced the sale to a customer, on whose name remains the greatest discretion, of four Bombardier 415 amphibious aircraft. The cost of this operation is about of 162 million dollars... more
Fair and showsAir Canada at "BMT" of Naples, Italy
Rome, Italy - "Mediterranean tourism stock exchange" from April 1st to 3
Air Canada, in line with the increasingly strict collaboration with the agency world, its fundamental commercial partner, will take part in the "Mediterranean tourism stock exchange", planned in Naples,... more
AirportsFirst Bologna-Athens flight operated by Aegean
Bologna, Italy - The connection will be served three times per week
Yesterday it was launched the new Bologna-Athens route. Operated by the Greek airline Aegean by a 168 seat Airbus A-320 airplane, the connection will be served three times per week -on Tuesdays, Thursdays... more
AirportsReopening of the airport of Trapani-Birgi. Italian Staff Defense and ENAC has given the green light to 18 aircraft movements
Trapani, Italy - Ombra: "Signal important, we hope soon to resume full operation"
Italian Defense Staff and ENAC (National Civil Aviation Authority) have given the green light to partial reopening of the Trapani-Birgi airport to the civil air traffic. The news was announced yesterday... more
Airports31 kg of smuggled cigarettes at the airport of Genoa
Genoa, Italy - The man was already arrested last August
At the "Cristoforo Colombo" airport of Genoa were seized 31 kg of cigarettes coming from Moldova. The responsible who had hidden the more than 1500 packets in his luggage, is a twenty-two of Romania. He... more
Civil aviationAir Partner: Antonov 225 aircraft to help Japan
Milan, Italy - To transport 145 tons of materials and special equipment
Air Partner, a company in the aerospace industry, has chartered an Antonov 225 aircraft to transport 145 tons of materials and special equipment to the aid of earthquake victims in Japan. The largest... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: from 7:30am of today partially reopened Trapani to the civil aircraft
Rome , Italy - Initially guaranteed 18 arrivals and 18 departures
Italian ENAC, National Civil Aviation Authority, announced that yesterday afternoon at the General Staff of the Air Force, held a meeting aimed to identifying the optimal timing and modalities for the... more
Press releaseItalian ANPAV: high epidemic risk in Lampedusa
Olbia , Italy - The urgent document sent to Meridiana fly and its CEO Chieli; no response yet
We receive and publish the text of the letter sent from Italian ANPAV (National Association of Professional Flight Attendants) to Meridiana fly and to its CEO (Chief Executive Officer) Chieli: "Having... more
HelicoptersAustralian Chinook helicopters return on the Afghan skies
Baghdad, Afghanistan - To support ISAF operations for Summer 2011
The Australian Defence Force’s air operations capability has returned to Afghanistan to support International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) operations for 2011. The Rotary Wing Group recently commenced f... more
Science and technologyAir transport. Bio-fuels: Spanish Government, Iberia, and Airbus launch initiative
Blagnac, France - The agreement has been signed in Madrid
The Spanish government, Iberia Airlines and Airbus have signed an agreement to develop a complete Spanish ‘value chain’ for sustainable and renewable aviation bio-fuel for commercial aircraft use. Oth... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: AgustaWestland and Politecnico di Milano inaugurate "AWParc"
Milan, Italy - In which engineers and scientists of the two companies will work in cooperation
Yesterday AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, and Politecnico di Milano (Milan's Polytechnic), have officially launched the activities of the new company AWPARC, AgustaWestland Politecnico Advanced... more
Finance and economySea SpA (Milan Airports): started the process of stock exchange listing
Milan, Italy - Following the approval of the budget 2011
Following approval of the 2011 budget by the City Council of Milan and of the subsequent Council resolution relative to the stock exchange listing of Sea, the Sea SpA Board of Directors has initiated the... more
Military aviationCelebrations of 88th anniversary of Italian AMI also in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - In two bases of the Air Force
Yesterday it was the 88th anniversary of AMI, Italian Air Force, founded on March 28, 1923, by Royal Decree number 645, under the name "Regia Aeronautica" (Royal Air Force). On the occasion of this celebration,... more
Report"Trapani is not at war": protest against the closure of "Vincenzo Florio" airport to civil traffic
Trapani, Italy - Involving thousands of people including local authorities and Airgest
As planned since yesterday, today there has been a protest involving thousands of people, asking for the immediate re-opening of Trapani airport to civil traffic and for the return to full operation of... more
AirlinesNo strikes for the staff of the air carrier American Airlines
Fort Worth, USA - Must first negotiate
The staff of the air carrier American Airlines (AA) will not strike because the National Mediation Board of the Federal Government will not let him, calling into question the fragile finances of the company. Indeed,... more
AirportsNew airline and new route from Berlin-Tegel
Berlin, Germany - Fly to Jönköping in Sweden with Skyways in just 70 minutes
Yesterday marks the start of a new connection from Berlin to Sweden as the 2011 Summer flight schedule begins: the airline Skyways is operating a daily flight from Berlin-Tegel to Jönköping. From n... more
Military aviationSweden, 8 Gripens, a tanker Hercules C-130 and a reconnaissance aircraft for Libyan mission
Stockholm, Sweden - But they won't be allowed to make ground raids
It still going on the "Odyssey Dawn" operation in Libya, aimed to make respect the no-fly zone, as an implementation of the 1973 UN resolution. Following the formal request by UN and NATO, the Swedish... more
AirlinesThe air carrier Cameroon Airlines is reborn after six years
Yaoundé, Cameroon - The management is now entrusted to a Dutch expert
Six years ago the Cameroon Airlines went in bankrupt due to the debts and its bad reputation obtained to the international level. However is reborn from its ashes the Cameroon Airlines Corporation (Camair... more
AirlinesAeroflot will launch commercial flights with Superjet 100 airplanes
Moscow, Russia - In mid-May
It's scheduled for mid-May the launch of commercial flights with the Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) airplane by Aeroflot. It was unveiled today by the Russian carrier, that pointed out that the aircraft will... more
Military aviationA German Eurofighter plane lost two fuel tanks
Berlin, Germany - The causes of the incident are ensuring
In Germany, it investigates the reason for the loss of two tanks of 1000 liters by a Eurofighter plane of the German air force, who was conducting a training flight. The aircraft belongs to Jagdgeschwader... more
AirportsAirport of Preturo belongs to the Italian city of L'Aquila
L'Aquila, Italy - The umpteenth confirmation of it from a civil court
On Tuesday, an administrative court has confirmed once again that the airport "Preturo" belongs to the Italian city of L'Aquila. With this further positive statement, among other things, is guaranteed... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines try to emerge from bankruptcy
Osaka, Japan - Change of power at the head of the company
Japan Airlines (JAL) has complete bankruptcy proceedings. It confirmed on Monday, more than a year after the dramatic collapse that prompted from the government bailout towards the Japan flag carrier. The... more
HelicoptersEurocopter Canada announces the sale of first AS-350B3e to Slave Lake Helicopters
Marignane, France - It has officially been launched at "Heli-Expo 2011"
The enhanced AS-350 B3e is the next generation aircraft in the proven Ecureuil family of helicopters. Officially launched at "Heli-Expo 2011" the new version features a more powerful Turbomeca Arriel 2D... more
CuriositiesThe new smartphone of Aircell can also be used in plane
Washington, Usa - The product will be put on the market within 2011
A new smartphone that can also be used on airplanes is going to be put on the market by Aircell. It will be equipped with Android system and a 3.8-inch display, the largest for mobile of this type. Also... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland receives from Geotech Aviation an order for one AW-119/KE helicopter
Sudbury, Canada - Plus options for further 4 aircraft
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has recently announced it has received from Geotech Aviation, providing airborne geophysical surveys, data processing and data interpretation in North and South... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC transfers to ADR the first 11 million Euros for Pier "C" in Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - Riggio and Board of Directors ask to accelerate its completion
On Monday, March 28, 2011, ENAC, Italian civil aviation board, signed the mandate for the transfer of 11 million Euros to ADR, Aeroporti di Roma, company, for the completion of pier "C", as implementation... more
Civil aviationIATA: political unrest slows global growth
Geneva, Switzerland - Traffic data for February 2011
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced scheduled international traffic for February 2011 showing increases of 6.0% and 2.3% respectively for passenger and cargo demand compared... more
AirlinesThe airline Mexicana requests an extension for protection from bankruptcy
Mexico City, Mexico - The company needed of 250 million dollars
The airline Mexicana in August submitted an application for protection from bankruptcy, then obtained in September 28, has not yet managed to ensuring the necessary arrangements to relaunch the carrier. So... more
ReportFukushima, the fear is now called plutonium (VIDEO)
Fukushima, Japan - The chemical element found in the underground city
Grow the alert level in Japan, especially after the discovery of traces of plutonium in the subsurface well five different points around the plant of Fukushima. Plutonium is extremely dangerous if not... more
IndustryThe first nose landing gear of the A-350XWB installed
Toulouse, France - At the test facility in Filton, UK
The first nose landing gear for Airbus’ next-generation A-350XWB airplane has successfully been installed at the jetliner’s landing gear integration test facility in Filton, UK. This milestone wil... more
AirlinesAir transport: BA on board crew votes for strike
London, United Kingdom - But, to let the negotiations possible, Unite has not yet issued the notice
83% of the over 10.000 employees of British Airways (BA) has voted in favour of a new wave of strike of the on board crew, the last of a long series of protests in which workers of the labor union "Unite"... more
Military aviationOfficial statement by Malta's armed forces
La Valletta, Malta - About the declarations at "L'Arena", feature of "Domenica in"
With reference to the statements broadcast on March 27, 2011, by the TV show "L'Arena" (feature of "Domenica In" presented by Massimo Giletti), the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM), categorically deny the accusations,... more
AirlinesCondor Airlines continues expanding and flies towards 2011/12 Winter
Milan, Italy - New routes and more frequencies
Condor Airlines, the airline operating at world level in the leisure sector, represented in Italy by Aviareps, confirms its growth also in 2011/12 Winter and expands its connections network. From November... more
AirlinesAirOne "Smart Carrier" celebrated its first year of activity
Rome, Italy - Over a million passengers transported
AirOne, the "Smart Carrier" of the Alitalia Group, celebrated yesterday its first year of activity. The airline has transported 1,165,000 passengers in these 12 months and has sold more than 1,530,000... more
Press releasePresented in Italian ENAC development traffic study low-cost airline
Rome, Italy - A brief meeting with airlines and airport operators for reflections on the phenomenon which also affects the main airports
It was presented to the President of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), Vito Riggio and the Director-General Alessio Quaranta a study on the evolution of the national and European state of low-cost. The... more
DefenseGetting close the delivery of Tornado-G Multiple Launch Rocket Systems to Russian Army
Moscow, Russia - To replace the older Grad systems
According to reports by the news agency "RIA Novosti", yesterday Lieutenant-Colonel Sergei Vlasov, as spokesman of the Russian Army, stated that ground forces of his Country will be equipped with Tornado-G... more
ReportYemen: rebels cause explosion in a munitions factory
Aden, Yemen - More than an hundred victims
Jaar, province of Abyan, southern Yemen: from yesterday troops of anti-government rebels, apparently linked to international terrorism of Al Qaeda, have taken the city and some near villages, and then... more
People7th Army Aviation Regiment "Vega": change of management after over a year of command
Rimini, Italy - Pilot colonel Annigliato replaces Polidori
On Friday, March 25, 2011, there has been a change in the management of the 7th Army Aviation Regiment "Vega". Pilot Colonel Bartolomeo Polidori left the command to Pilot Colonel Salvatore Annigliato. The... more
AirportsWind Jet "Lands" at "Federico Fellini" Airport in Rimini
Rimini, Italy - Two Italian and ten international destinations started
Wind Jet has received yesterday morning the "Christening of the water" for the first two flights coming from Catania and Palermo. The Sicilian airline has officially inaugurated its own flight schedule... more
AirlinesOman Air and CFM International celebrate 10 years of partnership
Milan, Italy - 500.000 flight hours with CFM56-7B engines
With a special cerremony held at "Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and SpA" of the Sultanate of Oman, Air and CFM International celebrated 10 years of cooperation and announced they have reached 500,000... more
HelicoptersR-66 of Robinson Helicopter militarized? (VIDEO)
Torrance, USA - Ridden out the crisis, the company aims for the top: at stake there could be an order by the US Army
Robinson, the helicopter manufacturer based in Torrance, California, has managed, it seems, to ride over the sharp sales drop had recently and two years of layoffs, the company aims for the top, perhaps... more
AirportsLanded the first easyJet flight to the Italian city of Bologna
Bologna, Italy - Coming from London-Gatwick
For the first time an easyJet plane has landed in Bologna, Italy, today at 13:15 local time. The aircraft, a 156 seat Airbus A-319, came from London-Gatwick with 149 passengers on board. The first easyJet... more
AerospaceIsrael and Russia sign agreement on cooperation in space exploration
Moscow, Russia - The understanding represents the continuation and the development of a collaboration already experienced positively
On Sunday, 27 March 2011, Roscosmos, Russian Federal Space Agency, and Israel Space Agency, signed an agreement about the space exploration cooperation on behalf their respective Countries. The understanding,... more
Civil aviationLufthansa "Achieved the desired results"
Hamburg, Germany - Lufthansa Technik Malta first in the workforce
Speaking at an international press conference in Hamburg about the results achieved by Lufthansa Technik Malta (LTM) over the past year, chairman of Lufthansa (LHT) August Wilhelm Henningsen stated this... more