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Military aviationEurofighter Typhoon impresses F-22 Raptor pilots
Eielson, Alaska - The aircraft dogfighted during the Red Flag exercise
Can a fourth generation fighter such as the Eurofighter Typhoon play some kind of role inside a modern combat scenario? Can this fighter face and defeat a fifth generation stealth fighter such as the F-35... more
IndustrySuperJet International’s pilots receive SSJ-100 aircraft Type Rating Certification from EASA
Venice, Italy - Four SJI pilots -instructors and examiners- are the first western ones to obtain it
SuperJet International Training Organization achieved the Type Rating Certification on the SSJ-100 (RRJ95B) issued by EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency). Four SJI pilots -instructors and examiners-... more
Press releaseItalian Foreign Affairs about humanitarian emergency in Syria: the Italian field hospital left this morning
Rome, Italy - It will treat 100 patients a day
The flight carrying the Italian field hospital that will provide medical assistance for over 25,000 Syrian refugees in Jordan left this morning from Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport. “We are standing b... more
Military aviationTwo RAF Tornado aircraft crash off the Scottish coast
Mornay Firth, United Kingdom - Two persons have been already picked up by the coast guard
Two Royal Air Force GR-4 Tornado aircraft crashed today 03/07/2012 off the Scottish coast. "We are aware of an incident involving two Tornado GR4 from RAF Lossiemouth -declared a RAF spokesperson in condition... more
Finance and economyAircraft and economy: record arms sales for Moscow
Moscow, Russia - Deliveries in 55 countries worldwide
Russia continues its role as the second largest arms exporter worldwide, confirming the success of arms sales during the first half of 2012. President Putin has underlined this success and highlighted... more
Report"Syrian helicopters are a test for Ankara"
Ankara, Turkey - Experts worldwide condemn the lack of a Turkish response
"I do not think the Assad army is being restricred much by the Turks. They are just trying to protect themselves so Assad doesn't hurt them again" said a Free Syrian Army general. Internation press agencies... more
ReportSyria. Assad: "I regret 100% that a Turkish warplane was shot down by Syrian forces"
Damascus, Syria - Turkish F-16 patrol the border; Syrian soldiers defect
"I say 100% if only we had not shot it down" said Assad after the event which has eroded the relations between Syria and Nato, most of all Turkey (AVIONEWS). "We learned that the jet belonged to Turkey... more
DefenseIran tests ballistic missiles during drills
Tehran, Iran - USA enforces naval presence in the Strait of Hormutz
Tehran continues its economic war against the West which, because of alleged Iranian nuclear programmes, has heavily sanctioned the country. In particular, the USA has enforced its presence in the Strait... more
AccidentsUS C-130 fire-fighting aircraft grounded after crash
Washington, USA - The four-engine turboprop airplane went down while fighting summer wildfires
"We all need to make sure our crews and planes will be ready to re-engage in the mission safely" said the 153rd Air Expeditionary Group commander. The Group is involved in fighting wildfires in South Dakota... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane: postponed flight of today connecting Rabat to Madrid
Rabat, Morocco - Due to unexpected strong high and middle altitude winds
The return flight over the Strait of Gibraltar has been postponed until further notice due to unexpected strong high and middle altitude winds. Solar Impulse's HB-SIA aircraft prototype, piloted by Bertrand... more
ReportTwo helicopters crash in Spain
Valencia, Spain - They went down while fighting wildfires
Two helicopters crashed in Spain yesterday while fighting wildfires around Valencia. In particular, both the helicopters were operating at Cortes de Palla, battling a large blaze that has raged since... more
AirportsItaly. Pisa "Galilei" Airport (Tuscany): record figures in the first six months
Pisa, Italy - More than 2 million passengers, +3.8% compared to 2011
Sat –Società aeroporto toscano "Galileo Galilei" – SpA, which manages the Pisa Airport, listed on the MTA segment at the Italian stock exchange, communicates that the figures relative to the first 6 mo... more
AirportsItaly. Elba airport (Tuscany), new flights to Bergamo and Geneva
Florence, Italy - The Elba airport relaunch provided by AlaToscana moves on several fronts
From last July 1, 2012 two new flights operated by Intersky connect the Elba Island with Geneva and Bergamo-Orio al Serio. The Summer flight schedule from and to Marina di Campo airport now runs at top... more
Science and technologyFrom Africa to Europe with Solar Impulse airplane
Rabat, Morocco - Landed successfully in Rabat for its first leg of return flight completed
The Solar Impulse (HB-SIA) took off last Friday from Ouarzazate (Morocco) at 07:33 AM (UTC +1). The Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg has completed its first leg of the return... more
Press releaseBell about the B-525 Relentless helicopter
Fort Worth, USA - "Suppliers are now collaborating on the design"
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced today the latest list of key suppliers for the Bell 525 Relentless, the world's first "super-medium" helicopter. AVIONEWS reports the official statement... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport, IATA report: sluggish air transport demand growth in May
Geneve, Switzerland - Very low profit/revenue ratio
The International Air transport Association (IATA) communicated the traffic figures relative to May: the results show a slackening in the air transport demand growth. The passenger traffic shows a 4,5%... more
DefenseFighters, helicopters and drills: Russian task force arrives at Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor, USA - More than hundred aircraft involved
A task force from the Russian Pacific Fleet (one of the four fleet which compose the Russian Navy) has arrived at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. In particular, the task force is composed of the Admiral Panteleyev... more
AccidentsVintage DH-53 aircraft crashes during airshow (VIDEO)
Bedfordshire, United Kingdom - The pilot died. No details about his identity.
A vintage de Havilland DH-53 aircraft has crashed during an air exhibition at Old Warden Aerodrome, Biggleswade, United Kingdom. The aircraft crashed during the event in front of more than 600 people. The... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: Myanmar government looks for financial backers for Yangon Airport
Yangon, Myanmar - The construction will start on June 2013
On Monday 02/07/2012 Myanmar government officially declared it is looking for financial backers, domestic or foreign, in order to fund the construction of a new airport which serves Yangon, country's biggest... more
Military aviationIndonesian President will ask to Australia grant five C-130 aircraft
Darwin, Australia - They will be used to replace the outdated Fokker F-27 fleet
According to the Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the Asian country is about to close a deal for the grant of five C-130 transport aircraft with Australia. The president communicated shortly... more
Civil aviationMoscow: tougher flight safety rules
Moscow, Russia - Too many accidents in 2011 and 2012
Starting from July 1, 2012, passenger planes which are not equipped with a collision avoidance system will be grounded in line with new regulations approved by Moscow. The new rules were planned to... more
AirlinesABC Leasing company orders 45 Comac C-919 aircraft
Beijing, China - 280 orders for the type
The Chinese ABC Financial Leasing company has signed a contract for 45 Comac C-919 narrow-body aircraft. According to press agencies, this is the second order for the airplane in 2012 after a deal for... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance: Rolls-Royce closes sale of its share in IAE for 1.5 billion dollars
Derby, United Kongdom - The purchaser is Pratt & Whitney, which rises its share in the joint-venture to 65%
Rolls-Royce, English firm operating in the aerospace sector, concluded the sale of its stake in the International Aero Engine (IAE) joint-venture, which produces the V2500 turbofan engines, installed on... more
CuriositiesIndia: aircraft aborts takeoff procedure, there is a scorpion on board
Chennai, India - The animal stung a passenger, who suffered no consequences
An unusual inconvenience occurred today 02/07/2012 in an aircraft which was taking off from Chennai, in southern India: there was a scorpion in the cabin. The Bahrain-bound flight was meant to depart... more
Fair and showsAirbus at "Farnborough": A-380 and A-400M aircraft in static and flying displays
Toulouse, France - A-320, ACJ-318, "Beluga" and C-295
Airbus’ full range of newest commercial and military aircraft will be on display at the "2012 Farnborough International Airshow" taking place between July 9-15th. The A-380 and the A-400M will perform d... more
IndustryPoland orders five Airbus Military C-295 aircraft
Madrid, Spain - Polish Air Force to become largest operator
The Polish Air Force today signed a contract with Airbus Military for the acquisition of five C-295 transport aircraft to further expand their transport capabilities. Deliveries will start end of this... more
Military aviationSweden upgrades its Saab Gripen fighter fleet
Stockholm, Sweden - "Upgrades make the Gripen a state-of-the-art fighter"
Sweden has signed a contract with Saab (around 520 million dollars) to continue supporting operations with the Gripen fighters of the Swedish Air Force. The agreement is expected to end in 2016. This... more
AirlinesFirst Malaysian Airlines A-380 aircraft completes its maiden flight from Kuala Lumpur
London, United Kingdom - The airplane will operate on the route thrice a week
Today 02/07/2012 the first Malaysian Airlines (MAS) Airbus A-380 aircraft, recently delivered to the Asian company (AVIONEWS), completed its maiden flight from Kuala Lumpur to London in the morning. The... more
AerospaceGreat celebrations after Shenzhou capsule landing
Beijing, China - International media focus on the Chinese space mission success
The landing of the Shenzhou-9 capsule after 13 days docked with the space module Tiangong-1 has been heavily publicized and covered by major local and international media (AVIONEWS). The programme marked... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines: Air France-Klm hit by competitors
Paris, France - "Struggling for our existence"
According to an Italian daily, Air France-Klm said it is "Struggling for existence". The carrier is planning a painful agenda to recover its financial situation. The airline expects to reduce net debt... more
Finance and economyAvio completes initial authorisations to proceed with IPO
Rivalta di Torino, Italy - From Italian Stock Exchange and Consob
Following the announcement made by the Borsa Italiana SpA (Italian Stock Exchange) on 22 June 2012, which approved the eligibility of Avio SpA’s (“Avio Group”) shares to be listed on the Automated Share... more
AirportsItaly. Aircraft and transport: 5-day closing starting this week at Turin-Caselle airport
Turin, Italy - Free shuttle-buses to Milan-Malpensa and Cuneo-Levaldigi provided by the management firm
As already anticipated on the past months (AVIONEWS), a 5-day-closing period will start this week at the Turin-Caselle airport, in order to allow the completion of the scheduled works on the runway. The... more
IndustryAirbus to announce today the opening of its USA plant for A-320 aircraft construction
Mobile, USA - It will be a 600-million-dollar investment
Fabrice Brégier, chief executive officer of Airbus, the European giant of the aeronautical sector arrived on Sunday in the US, and today 02/07/2012 will announce the opening of the new factory of the... more
Tilt-rotorsJapan: V-22 Osprey aircraft-helicopter hybrid deployment still arouses bitter controversy
Okinawa, Japan - "We have no choice but to reject it"
The future deployment of the V-22 aircraft-helicopter hybrid (a tilt-rotor aircraft which combines the takeoff and landing capabilities of a helicopter with the flight potentialities of a plane) in the... more
ConferencesAVIONEWS interviews Paul Reimens, CANSO Chairman (VIDEO, EN)
Rome, Italy - Future plans for the air traffic management sector
Paul Reimens spoke to AVIONEWS about CANSO (Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation) and its recent growth, and of the necessity for a change in mind-set for all stake-holders in the air traffic management... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane begins its return home: Ouarzazate to Rabat
Ouarzazate, Morocco - With the first leg before continuing to Madrid and finally Payerne
After successfully reaching Ouarzazate, Solar Impulse will now begin its return home starting with the first leg from Ouarzazate to Rabat before continuing to Madrid (Spain) and finally Payerne (Switzerland).... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: new departure lounge inaugurated at Paris-"Charles De Gaulle" Airport (VIDEO)
Paris, France - It will be utilized by 7.8 million passengers yearly
The new S4 lounge at the Paris-"Charles De Gaulle" airport’s terminal 2E was inaugurated today, 28/06/2012: the first guests of the new facility were the passengers of a New York-bound Air France flight. It i... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma parking lot purchase candidates: here is the short-list
Rome, Italy - Five companies, none of which is Italian
According to reports released by the Italian economic newspaper "Milano Finanza", a short-list of the candidates interested in the acquisition of AdR Mobility, subsidiary of Aeroporti di Roma, the management... more
AccidentsSukhoi claims that SSJ-100 aircraft crew had studied flight plan
Moscow, Russia - "Crew's readiness was verified by an independent commission"
Sukhoi vice-president Igor Vinogradov strongly denied rumours about the lack of preparedness of Alexander Yablontsev and the other crew members of the SSJ-100 aircraft, which crashed on 9 May 2012 on... more
IndustryAirbus: some conditions need to be met before considering an American production line
Toulouse, France - It would help not only production but also sales
Airbus revealed today its plans about a potential production line in the USA (AVIONEWS) . According to press reports, it should be noted that Airbus also said that there are conditions which would "Need... more
IndustryHellenic Aerospace Industry begins new MRO service for Spanish aircraft
Madrid, Spain - "The potential for further expansion"
Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI), a Greek MRO company, has signed an agreement with the Spanish ministry of defence for operating MRO services for accessories for the T-56 engines used by the Spanish... more
ReportAircraft and defence: first military agreement between South Korea and Japan
Seoul, South Korea - This is the first pact since 1945
South Korea is going to sign a military agreement with Japan soon. It should be noted that it would be the first pact since World War II. The agreement aims for sharing intelligence about North Korea... more
ConferencesInterview with Massimo Garbini, Italian Air Traffic Control Organization president (VIDEO, ENG)
Rome, Italy - AVIONEWS attends the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization world summit
AVIONEWS interviewed the Italian Air Traffic Control Organization president, Massimo Garbini, during the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) world summit, hosted by Enav in Rome. During... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS celebrates tomorrow the bank holiday of Rome's patrons Saints Peter and Paul
Rome, Italy - The agency will open again next Monday, July 2
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, readers and Facebook fans that tomorrow, on Friday June 29, 2012 we will be closed in occasion of the Saint Peter and Paul public holiday. The agency will open... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters signs deal with Turbomeca for Ka-226T and Ka-62 helicopter engines
Moscow, Russia - "We are proud about this partnership"
"This agreement illustrates the depth of trust between our two companies. It also means that we can offer even better service to our customers across the world through enhanced after-sales care" said Dmitry... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Martinaire Aviation
Fort Worth, Usa - For $ 206,550
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $206,550 civil penalty against Martinaire Aviation, of Addison, Texas, for violating US Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations. The... more
AerospaceChinese spacecraft will return to Earth on Friday
Beijing, China - Liu Yang hailed as a national heroine
The Chinese Shenzhou-9 space capsule is expected to return to Earth on Friday June 29, 2012. The spacecraft spent around two weeks in orbit. Its mission included the first Chinese manual docking in orbit. Local... more
Civil aviationMiddle East Airlines joins SkyTeam
Beirut, Lebanon - The alliance’s 17th member expands global reach for Lebanese customers
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, today welcomed Middle East Airlines–Air Liban (MEA) as its 17th member. The flag carrier of Lebanon, MEA becomes alliance’s second Middle Eastern member, offering cus... more
CuriositiesAircraft debris on Alaskan glacier identified
Anchorage, Alaska - The plane is believed to be an Air Force Globemaster crashed in 1952
Some weeks ago an Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter spotted a wreckage on a glacier in the mountains east of Anchorage, Alaska (AVIONEWS). Investigators said the aircraft wreckage came... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport pilot union sends American Airlines offer to its members
Fort Worth, USA - The APA (Allied Pilots Association) has now time to 8 August to decide
The Allied Pilots Association (APA) board approved the sending to its members of the American Airlines contract proposal, which the company defined as "The best and last offer", in order to vote on it:... more