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AerospaceThe declarations made by the Head of Roscosmos regarding the Phobos Grunt spacecraft are worrying (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - According to Vladimir Popovkin, it was still launched in space despite its failure risk
According to statements made by the Russian Space Agency Director Vladimir Popovkin to "Izvestia" and communicated today by "Ria Novosti," Russia seems to have launched the spacecraft Phobos Grunt despite... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: passenger-traffic +1.8% at "Leonardo da Vinci" during the festivities
Rome, Italy - A maximum of 119,000 travellers a day with more than 120,000 baggage handled everyday
"Aeroporti di Roma (Roman airports management company) announced the data for passenger traffic and baggage handling through the sorting system (arriving/departing and transiting) for the end of the Christmas... more
AirportsGenoa-Nice: Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two airports
Genoa, Italy - The objectives of the agreement
Create and support new land routes between the two airports, promote the introduction of new flights that reach both cities and implement a synergy in the field of executive flights: these were the main... more
ReportAlarm at the Italian foreign ministry over start of uranium enrichment at Iran’s Fordow plant
Rome, Italy - "And deserving of the firmest condemnation", according to its spokesperson Maurizio Massari
“The Iranian government’s decision to begin uranium enrichment at the Qom-Fordow plant is cause for deep concern and deserving of the firmest condemnation”. The statement came from foreign ministry spoke... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC specifies in detail the amounts paid to Aeroporti di Roma by the companies that use the "Net 6000" system
Rome, Italy - Involve only SkyTeam alliance member airlines
Following the press release issued yesterday, January 9, on the communication received from Aeroporti di Roma regarding the partial payment by companies that use the baggage "Net 6000" handling system... more
DefenseIsraeli premier Netanyahu increased military spending by 700 million dollars
Tel Aviv, Israel - The operation will be monitored by the government in a transparent way
Last January 8 Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu announced an increase of nearly 700 million dollars in the defense budget, after saying last year that he would cut military spending to finance social... more
HelicoptersKagoshima International Aviation takes delivery of a GrandNew helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - This aircraft will be used to perform EMS missions in the local Prefecture
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, and Kaigai Aviotech Corporation have announced that Kagoshima International Aviation of Japan has taken delivery of a GrandNew light twin helicopter. This aircraft... more
IndustryBoeing: 2011 with record-breaking order announcements, 2012 to be "Year of the 737 MAX airplane"
Seattle, Usa - Orders and commitments now top 1,000 since its launch; highlights in 2011 for commercial airplanes
Boeing booked 805 net commercial airplane orders in 2011, fueled by a late flurry of record-breaking deals. The company also delivered 477 airplanes, ending the year with a strong backlog of 3,771 unfilled... more
Press releaseAeroporti di Roma informed Italian ENAC that Fiumicino's "Net 6000" costs have been partially paid: service guaranteed till 12 January
Rome, Italy - The Authority hopes that reason prevails in order to safeguard passengers' interests
The Italian Civil Aviation Authority announced that the airport management company Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) informed the Authority that the companies that use the baggage-handling system of Rome-Fiumicino,... more
AirportsAeradria: flights, passengers and 2011 results for the airport of Rimini
Rimini, Italy - A total of 920,549 passengers for last year
Aeradria, management company of Rimini's airport "Federico Fellini", announced details of the flights, passengers and the results during the year 2011. In detail: 1) A total of 920,549 passengers... more
DefenseSouth Korea signed agreement with KAI for the purchase of fighter aircraft
Seoul, South Korea - 20 F-50 fighter/attack aircraft ordered
With the start of the new year, South Korea is once again focusing on the creation of a fighter aircraft fleet able to deal with any potential air threats. The Seoul government has signed a 600 million... more
Latest newsSmolensk airplane accident. Polish military prosecutor Mikolaj Przybyl shot himself in the head
Warsaw, Poland - It could be an attempted suicide
Military prosecutor Mikolaj Przybyl who was probing the source of media leaks from the investigation into the air crash that killed the Polish president Lech Kaczynski on 10 April 2010 during the fourth... more
ReportBoth the Pilot and co-pilot of a British Airways airplane almost fainted
London, UK - Oxygen cylinders were promptly taken to them by the crew members and the problem was solved
It could have been a problem in the cabin depressurization, but the fact is that two women, respectively commander and co-pilot of an airliner almost fainted while flying an A-310 of British Airways from... more
CuriositiesA short nap at the airport while waiting for a flight? It is possible.... (VIDEO)
Philadelphia, USA - Cabins for a brief nap at various prices have been introduced
When it comes to wait for an hour or two before boarding a flight you always find something to do, but when this is extended due to unforeseen circumstances or because of transiting flights involving several... more
AccidentsA Diamond DA-40 aircraft crashed: three persons on board saved
Arezzo, Italy - The aircraft had taken off from the Rome-URBE airport
A Diamond DA-40 airplane, codes OE/KDB, yesterday aborted its takeoff from Serristori's airfield, in the municipality of Castiglione Fiorentino, Arezzo, ending up on the runway causing damages to the surrounding... more
HelicoptersEC-175 helicopter exceeds its ambitious operational targets and offers 30 percent increased its performance
Marignane, France - It will incorporate an increased range/endurance, as well as the payload
The next-generation Eurocopter EC-175 will incorporate significantly increased range and payload capacity when it enters service at the end of this year, and will be the first seven metric ton-category... more
IndustryBoeing reports fourth-quarter and entire year 2011 for airplane deliveries
Chicago, Usa - But also helicopters and satellite
The Boeing Company announced deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the fourth quarter and entire year of 2011. Major program deliveries during the fourth quarter were as follows: 737... more
Press releaseState aid: EC orders Hungary to recover funds given to the air carrier Malév
Brussels, Belgium - Considered illegal following checks
The European Commission found that financing granted to Hungarian flag carrier Malév between 2007 and 2010 in the context of its privatisation and renationalisation constitutes illegal state aid, as Malév w... more
Civil aviationEASA: modest improvement for global aviation safety in 2011
Cologne, Germany - The number of fatal accidents decreased from 46 in 2010 to 45 in 2011
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) issued preliminary aviation safety data for 2011 which shows a modest improvement in worldwide safety levels. In commercial air transport operations, the number of... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter’s 429 selected by the Turkish National Police
Fort Worth, Usa - For 15 units with an option for five additional aircraft
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced that it has been selected by the Turkish National Police from a field of several companies to enter final negotiations for an award for 15 Bell 429s with... more
UAS-DronesAUVSI applauds DOD for continued funding of Unmanned Systems
Arlinghton, Usa - In the Strategic Defense Review
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) applauds Defense Secretary Leon Panetta for ensuring the US Department of Defense will continue funding for unmanned systems in the Strategic... more
PeopleOman Air appointed new Chief Executive Officer
Muscat, Oman - It's Wayne Pearce with effect from last January 3
The Board of Directors of Oman Air has officially announced the appointment of Wayne Pearce as the Chief Executive Officer with effect from 3rd of January 2012. Wayne Pearce joins carrier after he held... more
AccidentsNew Zealand: balloon touched high voltage cables and crashed. 11 victims (VIDEO)
Cartenton, New Zealand - The biggest aerostatic accident to have ever happened in the country
Last Friday's accident that happened in the town of Clareville, near Cartenton, New Zealand, when a an A-210 balloon operated by Cameron with ten passengers and a pilot on board is the most serious aerostatic... more
AirportsItaly. SAGAT: more than 3.7 million passengers in 2011 at the airport of Turin
Turin, Italy - More than one million have flown low-cost (+15%)
Turin airport has closed 2011 with a record number of passengers: 3,710,485, +4.5% when compared to 2010. An important result despite the crisis, expected to persist throughout 2012. The month of December... more
AirportsItaly. Airport of Cuneo-Levaldigi: 225,500 passengers transited in 2011
Cuneo, Italy - Important achievement made possible thanks to low-cost connections
The airport of Cuneo-Levaldigi closed 2011 with an important result in terms of traffic; during last year; 225,500 passengers transited the airport, an increase of 25% over the previous year and best... more
ReportTransport by airplane. New year, usual strikes: to start from 13
Rome, Italy - From noon till 6:00pm Alitalia's technical division will start a strike and another 24 hour general strike
The year may be new, but problems are always the same such as strikes, like the one looming on Friday 13 (yes, even the "Vice" to strike on a Friday or Monday will not change ...) this month, when from... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Epiphany to everybody (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The Agency, after a long week-end and the conclusion of the holiday period, will open again next Monday
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, readers and recent fans of Facebook that will be closed tomorrow, on Friday 6, on the occasion of the Epiphany. The Agency, after the long week-end and at the... more
IndustryLongbow LLC: a $181 million contract for radar and data link systems Apache Longbow Block III helicopter
Orlando, Usa - From the US Army
The LONGBOW Limited Liability Company, a joint-venture of Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman Corporation, received a $181 million contract from the US Army for AH-64D Apache Block III LONGBOW systems.... more
AirportsItaly. "Marconi" airport: new flight Bologna-Helsinki
Bologna, Italy - From June 2, with Blue1, carrier of SAS Group
Scandinavia is closer. The new direct flight Bologna-Helsinki will begin from next June 2, and with around three hours allows to reach the Finnish capital city. The connection to have a weekly frequency... more
Weather forecastsBad weather on Italy (2): strong wind on all Peninsula
Rome, Italy - And diffused precipitations on Middle-South
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecast, has issued an additional notice for adverse weather conditions that integrates and extends that one already diffused and that predicts... more
PeopleCargolux Italia SpA appointed Pierandrea Galli as CEO
Milan, Italy - From last January 1st, 2012
Cargolux Italia SpA announces the appointment of Pierandrea Galli as new CEO and Accountable Manager from last January 1, 2012. He has 23 years of experience into the air transport reached with Alitalia... more
HelicoptersEC-725 helicopter. Eurocopter’s Helibras subsidiary to provide spare parts and services
Marignane, France - For the entire Brazilian Armed Forces’ fleet
The Helibras subsidiary of Eurocopter will supply and manage all spare parts, stocks and related technical support for the Brazilian armed forces’ fleet of 50 EC-725 helicopters, offering significant s... more
AirportsEtna eruption (2). Catania returns to normality: limitations to traffic of airplanes annulled
Catania, Italy - The meeting of the task-force anticipated
After the Etna's eruption happened this morning, followed from escape of volcanic ash that has made necessary the limitation to the aircraft traffic at Catania-Fontanarossa airport, the task-force of the... more
ReportEtna volcano "Awakens": reduced air traffic at Catania's airport
Catania, Italy - A 5,000 m smoke column high could constitute danger for airplanes
The Etna volcano has greeted new year with an eruption of Strombolian type this morning that has provoked a 5,000 m smoke column high (at the moment) that constitutes potential danger at the arriving and... more
ReportAfghanistan. Explosion at the passage of an Italian patrol: a wounded soldier
Herat, Afghanistan - He has been transferred to the field hospital by helicopter
Yesterday evening at 4:15pm (12:45 in Italy), during an operating patrol, a VTLM (Light Multirole Tactical Vehicle) "Lince" of the Task Force South-East, based on "San Marco Regiment" of the Italian Navy,... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: a fickleness and gale winds for Epiphany extra week-end
Rome, Italy - A notice for adverse conditions has been issued
A wide perturbation area from North-Atlantic, with cold airing of Polar origin, will extend gradually from Scandinavia until Mediterranean, favouring, in the next days, a strong increase of airing from... more
Sport aviation"3rd Red Bull Flugtag 2012". Also known as the most crazy and amusing "Airplanes" in the world (VIDEO)
Milan, Italy - It will take place next June 10 at Milan's seadrome. The registrations from yesterday until March 5
The spectacular aircraft competition returns in Italy for the third edition. The "3rd Red Bull Flugtag" waits all fearless 'Icaro' at seadrome of Milan Province next June 10. The seadrome, situated at... more
ReportB-777 airplane by Air France inverts its route for safety reasons
Houston, Usa - 228 passengers and 15 crewmembers on board
The captain of a B-777/200 airplane of Air France has decided half an hour after the take-off from "George Bush" Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas (Usa) to Paris, to invert its route and return... more
ReportNew researches of missing airplane in Los Roques postponed in February
Treviso, Italy - After four years, still waiting for the missing people's relatives
After four years exactly today from the missing of the LET-410 airplane by Transaven with 14 people on board (eight Italians among them) while was reaching the Los Roques' archipelago, in Venezuela, coming... more
DefenseAsdReports: the military radar systems market 2011-2021
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - This study's calculations indicate that the global sector is set to reach $9.16bn in 2011
Developed economies are seeking to maintain dominance in new radar technological developments and, as new radar development will normally take between five and 10 years to reach production and deployment... more
Fair and showsBusiness aircraft showed at "ABACE 2012" next March
Shanghai, China - Countdown for Chinese event
The potential for business aviation in Asia is enormous, given the region’s population, economic activity, and need for transportation to cover the distances between business locations. These factors e... more
IndustryRaytheon awarded US Navy Systems contracts
Waltham, Usa - With combined potential value of nearly $72 million
Raytheon Company has received two separate contract awards from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) of the United States Navy for work on: the Phalanx, SeaRAM and Land-based Phalanx weapons systems;... more
Press releaseRome-Fiumicino's airport: 120,000 passengers expected next Sunday, January 8
Rome, Italy - A day of most criticality
The airport has exceeded this period of the year, always characterized from criticalities for transport by aircraft. For the end of the holidays (January 6, 7 and 8) the traffic predictions indicate for... more
IndustryGECAS places order for two additional ATR-72/600 airplanes
Toulouse, France - And two options
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric, and ATR announce an order for two additional -72/600 turboprop aircraft, and two options. This... more
ReportThe "Curse" of "Dakar": airplane crashes and already three victims
Tres Arroyos, Argentina - After the death of Argentinian Jorge Martinez Boero, two spectators that follow the race by an ULM aircraft
A strange "Curse" behind the "Parigi-Dakar", now only "Dakar", the rally race that since 2009 has been moved in South America and despite this it continues to drag along a blood wake. Also the edition... more
Civil aviationBad weather and aircraft: delays and cancellations in UK. Worsening forecast
London, UK - Dover port blocked and effects also on rail transport
The British Met Office has issued a series of notices for bad weather that regard different regions in UK in particular on North-East, Scotland and Wales. It informs that passengers of transport by aircraft... more
AirlinesAirplanes: Lufthansa includes ETS (CO2 emissions) costs in fuel surcharge
Berlin, Germany - The measure from January 2012, also if the carrier thinks to apply it in the future
From the beginning of this year, all airlines will have to purchase rights for CO2 issued by their airplanes in flights to and from Europe. In 2012, 82 per cent of the emission allowances will be awarded... more
AirportsAmsterdam Airport Schiphol's network and market share grow in 2011
Amsterdam, Holland - With almost 50 million passengers it regains ranking as Europe's fourth-largest passenger airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol served 49.8 million passengers in 2011, reflecting a 10.2% increase on the previous year when the airport welcomed 45.2 million passengers. Cargo transport remained virtually... more
PeopleAppointment of Division General Paolo Serra as Commander of the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon
Rome, Italy - Minister for Foreign Affairs Terzi and Defence one Di Paola expressed their satisfaction
Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi and Defence Minister Giampaolo Di Paola together expressed their full satisfaction with the decision by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon to appoint Division... more
AerospaceNASA's twin spacecraft reunite in Lunar orbit (VIDEO)
Pasadena, Usa - Working together, GRAIL-A and GRAIL-B will study the Moon as never before
The second of NASA's two Gravity Recovery And Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) spacecraft has successfully completed its planned main engine burn and is now in lunar orbit. Working together, GRAIL-A and GRAIL-B... more