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OccurrencesFrance: a tourism plane lands in a motorway
Toulouse, France - The small private airplane had ran out of petrol
A particular landing has been carried out yesterday in France, and it is easy to imagine how the drivers in an highways could be astonished when they saw a tourism plane passing above them and landing... more
Military aviationNew operational systems for the Russian Air Force
Moscow, Russia - The necessary resources to the development of the fifth generation fighter are been found
The development of new devices and the modernization of the existent parks will allow to the Russian Air Force notably increase its combat capability: the Chief of National Air Force Vladimir Mikhailov... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific boosts its freighter service
Beijing, China - New flights to Shanghai and Beijing
From December 2 Cathay Pacific will add five more flights a week to Shanghai, taking the total to 17 flights each week. One further flight will be added on Fridays with effect from January 5, 2007. The... more
SecurityTerrorism-alert: al Qaeda can hit Europe during Christmas
London, United Kingdom - According to the western intelligence the Islamic terrorism aims to the Europe's destabilization
Terrorism alerts Europe again. Sources of US, European and Arab intelligence revealed al Qaeda is preparing terrorist attack in Europe on the occasion of Christmas. The objectives are planes and trains,... more
AerospaceIn orbit "ArabSat-4B" satellite for the communications
Moscow, Russia - Destined to civil use
Last week, from the Baikonur cosmodrome (Kazakhstan) launched "ArabSat-4B" satellite for the communications: the spokesman of the Russian Federal Space Agency Roskosmos has made known it today. This satellite... more
SecurityLebanon: the Italian artificers remove a plane bomb
Rome, Italy - The live bomb was a danger for the security of the zone
The activity of the Italian troops in Lebanon under the Unifil control goes on. Yesterday the artificers of the Italian contingent removed a plane bomb of 500 pound, pierced into the ground since long... more
Civil aviationPescara-New York flight from April
Pescara, Italy - Operated by Eurofly
The first air connection from Pescara, Italy, to New York will start on April 18, 2007. The flight will be operated by Eurofly's Airbus A-330 aircraft; from May to November the route will be weekly. The... more
OccurrencesUSA: a passenger plane goes out runway
Memphis, USA - The plane was arriving from Atlanta and stopped in a grass field, no one has been injured
Only scare but no injures Saturday night at Memphis International airport, when an Air Tran passenger plane went off runway while landing. The flight of the US carrier had departed from Atlanta and for... more
Military aviationThe first C-27J for Lithuania
Turin, Italy - It will be delivered soon
The first Alenia Aeronautica C-27J for the Lithuanian Air Force flew to Turin-Caselle showing the military codes and livery of the Baltic Republic. The aircraft delivery is scheduled short-time, with two... more
AirlinesRenewed airplanes for KLM
Amsterdam, Holland - EUR 100m investments
KLM announced a two-year investment plan of EUR 100m to modernize its airplanes. Among planned interventions, the improvement of Boeing B-737, B-747 and MD-11 interiors, which will be configured with the... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: more comfort on Business Class
London, United Kingdom - It is called "Club World"
British Airways has presented its new "Club World" travel class today, a long-range business class which comes from a GBP 100m investment. In 2000, BA had already launched the first business class endowed... more
Civil aviationChina and Italy toward a cooperation in air transport
Rome, Italy - The Minister D'Alema in visit to China reaffirms the need to cooperate
In an interview to the Italian newspaper "La Repubblica", the Foreign Minister, Massimo D'Alema, expressed the hope China and Italy can achieve a strong cooperation in the field of air transport. "We hope... more
AccidentsAustralia: a private plane plunges into a lake
Perth , Australia - Miraculously safe the six passengers on board
Two persons have been saved from the wreckage of a twin-engine aircraft fallen in the Rottnest Island, off the Australian coasts. The other four passengers on board had managed to escape from the plane... more
PeopleEmbraer named David Balloff Vice-president, external relations, for USA
São José dos Campos, Brazil - New executive to be based in Washington, DC
Embraer announced that David Balloff has been named Vice-President External Relations for the United States. Balloff will direct the Company’s U.S.-based External Relations office in Washington, D.C., r... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol Council adopted ATM roadmap
Brussels , Belgium - About new appointments, future objectives, security, increase of traffic
At their Council meeting held in the past days, the 37 Member States of EUROCONTROL took a number of decisions relating to the future development of air traffic management in Europe. The Council unanimously... more
Civil aviationSouth Korea allows flights to Myanmar
Seoul, South Korea - The Korean Air and the Asian Airlines will operate the routes
South Korea has given green light to the two national airlines to begin regular flight service to the Myanmar. It would be the first time the South Korea will be regularly connected to the Myanmar. The... more
DefenseIn progress the "SEESIM 06" multinational training
Bucharest, Bulgaria - From November 7 to 17, 2006
The closing part of the simulated computer-assisted exercise "SEESIM 06" will take place next week in Skopje. The event will be organized by Macedonian Ministry of Defense. The biggest simulation exercise... more
DefenseA Chinese submarine follows an American aircraft carrier in the Pacific Ocean
Washington, USA - It has been revealed by the "Washington Times"
The "Washington Times" has revealed a Chinese submarine managed to follow to a short distance (about 8 kilometers) a naval group of the US aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk in the Pacific water, and has been... more
DefenseRoyal Navy debuts the "Largs Bay" amphibious landing ship
London, United Kingdom - These ships represent a major uplift in the Royal Navy’s war fighting capability
The newest state of the art amphibious landing ship of the Royal Navy is currently undergoing sea trials off the south coast. Due to enter service later this year, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary "Largs Bay"... more
AirportsAeradria: Air Berlin flies from "Federico Fellini"
Rimini, Italy - From next Summer on Saturday
"Air Berlin will have a new destination in Italy, as of next Summer. From half of May 2007, on Saturday, the second German carrier to link Rimini with some German cities, as Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg,... more
DefenseRussia: anti-missile system in Minsk
Moscow, Russia - A reply to the sending of fighters in Poland
The Moscow government has transferred four S-300 anti-missile systems in Belarus, a move that appears a reply to the sending in Poland of 48 American F-16 fighters. A military source of the CSI (Commonwealth... more
ReportGaza: Israel does not stop, new air raid
Gaza, Gaza Strip - The Israeli planes killed a 16 year old boy in the northern Strip
Despite the end of the massive Israeli military operation in Gaza (see for details AVIONEWS), the air raids go on. A Palestinian 16 year old boy has been killed and other three people have been injured... more
IndustryVolvo Aero will close VAES down
Stockholm, Sweden - The civil aircraft engine revision division
Towards the impossibility to reach enough work volume for its civil aircraft engine revision subsidiary, Volvo Aero decided the gradual close-down of Volvo Aero Engine Services (VAES) during 2007. The... more
Military aviationAustralia and the JSF program
Canberra, Australia - Minister Nelson aims at PSFD signature
Australian Defense Minister, Brendan Nelson, congratulating with his US counterpart Robert Gates, fixed an appointment at the Washington's USA-Australia forum next December, where Canberra will state its... more
IndustryLast test flights for the A-380
Toulouse, France - 17 test days around the world
The Airbus A-380 is leaving today from Toulouse for the last tests before certification. The biggest passenger airplane in the world will point at the East for a series of test flights that will take it... more
AirlinesAeroflot, the delivery of the B-787 is slided
Moscow, Russia - The carrier has not respected the deadline of November 1st
Aeroflot has not respected the deadline for the purchase of new Boeing 787 for the renewal of the fleet: last useful day to take a decision between this model and one of Airbus was last November 1st, but... more
AirlinesLow-cost at 27,1% of the market in India in first nine months
New Delhi , India - Jet Airways masters the Indian market
Four Indian no frills, Air Deccan, SpiceJet, Indigo Airline and Go Air, in first three quarterlies 2006 have reached a market share of 27,1% of the civil aviation traffic in India. This one has retailed... more
Military aviationCroatia: F-16 fighters could replace the MIG-21
Belgrade, Croatia - Also the Swedish Gripen are in competition
The Air Force of Croatia could replace the Russian MIG-21 Fighters with the American F-16 Fighters: the "Vecernji List" newspaper has stated it citing any sources of the Croatian military Department. Despite... more
Military aviationAirbus: the A-400M will call "Loadmaster"
Hamburg, Germany - Until now 192 orders are been gathered
A few weeks from the structural fulfillment of first fuselage in Hamburg, Airbus Military has announced the choice of the name "Loadmaster" for the military transport A-400M, program launched in May 2003.... more
HelicoptersBoeing wins contract for rescue helicopters
Washington, USA - Beating AgustaWestland, Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky
The Pentagon has chosen the Boeing HH-47 helicopter to replace the fleet of SAR (Search and Rescue) helicopters that rescue downed US pilots, beating AgustaWestland, Finmeccanica Group. The Pentagon as... more
Civil aviationNovember strikes in Italy
Rome, Italy - They begin on Friday 17
A series of transport strikes will involve airplanes, ships, buses and trains in Italy in November. Agitations will start on Friday 17, when there is a transports general strike. Friday 24 the SEA staff... more
IndustryThe first Bombardier Challenger 850 was delivered
Montreal, Canada - The Canadian jet executive
Bombardier Aerospace delivered the first Challenger 850 executive. The airplane, which is the first to be completed by Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg, was purchased by a Russian customer. Launched in May... more
Military aviationAirbus A-400M: the versatile airlifter
Hamburg, Germany - Designed to fill the gap between the C-130 and the C-17
The A-400M airlifter is a cost-effective, high-speed turboprop aircraft specifically designed to meet the harmonised needs of European NATO nations and which equally fulfils the requirements of other air... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic's Premium Economy
London, United Kingdom - A GBP 2m campaign
Virgin Atlantic aims at the "Fourth Class", i.e. the Premium Economy that many airlines offer on their airplanes. The carrier owned by Sir Richard Branson proposes new in-flight leather seats and menu... more
IndustryEADS Socata-IndUS Aviation agreement
Paris, France - For the commercialization of the TBM-700/850 turbines in India
EADS Socata announced an Authorized Sales Representative agreement with IndUS Aviation. This company, which already produces the double-seat Thorp T-211 training aircraft, will market the TBM 700/850 turbines... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): the maintenance will be done by a German company
Rome, Italy - The Fit-Cisl points out the maintenance operations of its regional fleet will be carried out by a foreign company
The Lombardia's Fit-Cisl has announced the maintenance of he Alitalia's regional fleet will be done by the German company Nayak. It is 20 Embraers and 10 Atr-72 based in Malpensa airport, and according... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the airlines' reply, "Our planes are among the safest in the world"
Rome , Italy - No alert about security
"The Alitalia's planes are among the safest in the world and any alert is not justified"; this is the prompt reply of the air company to the Enac's statements about the lack of maintenance on the planes.... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Enac accuses, the maintenance is on risk
Rome , Italy - The Italian agency for civil aviation has sent a letter to the Government
The Enac (Italian agency for civil aviation) has sent a letter on Saturday to the Government to signal the lack of maintenance by Alitalia on its planes. Already last month the Enac sent a letter to the... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of November
Rome, Italy - From today, Monday 13 to next Sunday 19
Monday 13 - Gliding - South Island Championships. Omarama Airfield, Otago, New Zealand. + 64 3 438 9555 www.gliding.co.nz www.glideomarama.com Tuesday 14 - Gliding - South Island Championships.... more
Civil aviationExpedia third-quarter profit falls: air ticket office
Washington, USA - Net profit fell 28%
Travel Web site Expedia Inc. said its quarterly net profit fell 28% partly on lower operating income and the elimination of interest income from its former parent company. Expedia said its profit was USD... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on November 13
Rome , Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1941 - World War II: the aircraft carrier "HMS Ark Royal" is torpedoed by U-81, she sinks on November 14. Report: 1942 - World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal... more
AerospaceGalileo: the Italian Government supports Rome nomination as the GSA seat
Rome, Italy - The EU Commission reckons the city is one of the most appropriate
The Italian Council of Ministers confirmed the decision to propose Rome as the seat of the Galileo Supervisory Authority (GSA) for the European satellite navigation system with civil and military purposes.... more
HelicoptersUS Army orders other UH-145 helicopters
Washington, USA - A deal worth USD 170 million
The selection of EADS to provide the U.S. Army's next-generation Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) marks the European aerospace Group's break-through on the US defence market. For the very first time, the... more
Military aviationLatvia will built an Air Base along the border with Russia
Riga, Latvia - It will be concluded within 2007
An Air Base of the Latvia Border Force will be concluded next 2007 near the city of Luzda, near the border of Russia: an official source of the vigilance service of the Latvian border has made known it. The... more
Airlines+49.7% passenger traffic for SkyEurope
Bratislava, Slovakian Republic - +6.4% load factor
SkyEurope's load factor earns 6.4 points in October, towards a capacity increase of 27.2%. The Slovakian low-cost carrier carried 226,714 passengers in that month, +49.7% compared to the same month last... more
PeoplePutin will meet Bush at Moscow airport
Moscow, Italy - The occasion will be a technical over stop of the Air Force One at Moscow next week
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host an informal meeting with American President George W. Bush next week at Moscow airport, when the Air Force One will make a technical stopover to refuel. The chief... more
AirlinesVueling launches the programme of fidelization
Madrid, Spain - An homage point every €2 on the tariff you pay
A Frequent Flyer Program on web which bases its point collection on the price of the flights or voucher with Vueling. It is ".Point", the fidelization programme of the Spanish low-cost airline, and it... more
AirlinesCode-share agreement between Korean Air and Czech Airlines
Seoul, South Korea - Easier connections with Europe
Thanks to an agreement with CSA Czech Airlines that will extend code-share operations on 17 routes, Korean Air's Prague-Seoul service will become four times weekly. Further services will allow passengers... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on November 12
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1918 - Austria becomes a republic. Report: 1927 - Leon Trotsky is expelled from the Soviet Communist Party, leaving Joseph Stalin with undisputed control of... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on November 11
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1620 - In what is now Provincetown Harbor near Cape Cod, the Mayflower Compact is signed on the Mayflower, establishing the basic laws for the Plymouth Colony.... more