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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
AirportsTrapani (2): further details on flight to Tampere
Trapani, Italy - Twice per week, Tuesdays and Saturdays
Tomorrow morning at 6:40am it will take-off the first flight to Pirkkala airport of Tampere, third city of Finland, where take place a number of cultural initiatives and musical festivals. Tampere will... more
AerospaceRussian Mission Control Center raised ISS orbit
Cape Canaveral, USA - With the support of ATV-2 Johannes Kepler
It occurred today, as scheduled, the re-boost of ISS, International Space Station, orbit, a manoeuvre periodically carried out, before the launch of space vehicles, to compensate the Earth gravity and... more
AirportsYemen, differing news about closure of Sana'a airport due to fights
Sana'a, Yemen - According to some sources, flights would have been re-routed to Aden
Go on the riots in Yemen and the consequent bloody fights between the troops of President Ali Abdullah Saleh and the local rebels (see also AVIONEWS). Diverging news about the current situation of Sana'a's... more
Press releaseItalian "Telefono Blu" association: cancelled flight or delayed?
Rome, Italy - Missed connection? Lost luggage? Passenger compensation
"As we approach the long summer holidays 'Telefono Blu Consumers' wants to remember some rights granted to the tourist-consumer, in case of inconvenience and discomfort created during the flights to reach... more
Press releaseCivil airplanes. IATA: Aviation Leaders Gather in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - This is the third time that the city will host the AGM
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam will open the IATA 67th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit... more
AirlinesFounded 5 mice on board of a Qantas aircraft
Sidney, Australia - An inquiry on the incident in progress
Yesterday, just before the landing that would carry a Qantas aircraft from Sydney to Brisbane, Australia, were discovered by the crew, which carrying out routines checks, several unwanted guests: five... more
AirportsA new airport terminal at Heathrow
London, United Kingdom - It has resulted in a charge of 340 million pounds
It was opened the new section of Terminal 5 at Heathrow airport, called T5C, the third from when in 2008 became operational the main building where in 3 years have transited more than 520,000 flights. The... more
AirportsAirgest: new Trapani-Tampere route from tomorrow
Trapani, Italy - Operated by Ryanair
Ryanair will inaugurate tomorrow, June 4, a new route from its base in Trapani, Sicily (Italy) to Tampere. On Friday, commenting about the new flight, Melisa Corrigan, Sales and Marketing Manager of... more
AerospaceThe Mars 500 experiment's progress: one year on
Moscow, Russia - The experiment to test the stress of a return trip to the Red Planet
Today it's a year since six would-be astronauts of the European Space Agency (Esa) and Russian Institute of Biomedical Problems experiment, called Mars 500, were sealed inside a mock spaceship in Moscow... more
AirportsA city airport has been designed around the new Navi Mumbai International airport
Mumbai, India - For high-end townships and shopping malls
The Maharashtra state government, on the west coast of India, has decided to endorse a plan for a city airport around the new airport of Navi Mumbai, which is located in the capital conurbation. The... more
AirlinesTiger Airways Australia deletes four domestic flights
Melbourne, Australia - To rationalize operations
Crawford Rix, CEO of Tiger Airways Australia, a subsidiary of the Singapore carrier, announced that the air company has decided to cut four routes within the east side of the Country, to better manage... more
AirlinesAir Europa opens new route to Mexico City, via Madrid
Milan, Italy - From July, 1st
The new Air Europa flight to City of Mexico, via Madrid, will be opened on July, 1st, with four weekly departures (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays) from Milan-Linate, Venice and Rome-Fiumicino... more
DefenseItalian Air Force and Navy in Iceland: deployed four Eurofighter aircraft, one KC-130-J and "San Marco" regiment
Reykjavík, Iceland - Started a joint training in the context of the multi-national "Northern Viking 2011" exercise
It was started yesterday, on June 2nd, and will end on 10th of the month, the "Northern Viking 2011", NV 11, the multi-national military exercise held in Iceland due to an agreement between the local government... more
AirportsBologna's airport, in Italy: presented sustainability balance
Bologna, Italy - More flights, better quality and more attention to the environment
"What does it mean, for a territory, the presence of an international airport and what are the impacts on economic, social and environmental level? These are the themes addressed in the meeting 'What is... more