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Press releaseItalian ENAV obtains information security management system certification
Rome, Italy - First European provider to have achieved it
DNV Business Assurance, an international organisation of global standard for certification, issued ENAV (Società nazionale per l'assistenza al volo - national flight assistance company) the information... more
ConferencesItaly: major international airports to meet in Bologna
Bologna, Italy - To discuss innovative management software systems
More than 20 major airports worldwide -from Beijing to Los Angeles, from Paris to Mumbai- will meet in Bologna for the sixth edition of the "SUG Airport Conference", the annual gathering of the airports... more
ReportThe bodies of the three Italian soldiers killed in Afghanistan have arrived
Rome, Italy - Today the funeral of Di Legge
Italian Air Force C-130 landed yesterday in Rome, carrying the bodies of the three young soldiers killed in Afghanistan last September 23 due to a car accident (see AVIONEWS); they were Lieutenant Riccardo... more
AccidentsAircraft crash near Kathmandu causes the death of 19 persons
Kathmandu, Nepal - During a flight to Mount Everest
An aircraft operated by Buddha Air, code 9N-AEK, crashed yesterday while landing at the airport in Kathmandu-Tribhuvan, Nepal; the incident caused the death of 19 people, 16 passengers and three crew members;... more
UAS-DronesNew drone to study hurricanes will provide important information
Tallahassee, USA - Experts want to understand the secret behind the phenomenon
A new UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) aircraft has been designed to enter the so-called eye of the storm and provide new and important data that will enable scientists to understand better the reasons behind... more
IndustryBAe Systems announced the redundancy of 3000 employees
London, UK - Due to the cut in defense expenditure
The British press reported that one of the most important companies in the aerospace and defense industry, BAe Systems, has announced the reduction of around 3000 employees in the structures of the Lancashire... more
Military aviationJapan: concluded the first step of the tender offer launched for its fleet renewal
Tokyo, Japan - Among participants Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Eurofighter
The Japanese defense ministry has closed today the tender called to choose the supplier of about 40 military aircraft and upgrade its fleet, currently composed of 362 units; the new aircraft will replace... more
DefenseIndia the biggest strategic Moscow partner for military-technical cooperation
Moscow, Russia - Anatoly Isaikin, CEO of Rosoboronexport, said this
Anatoly Isaikin, director general of Russian state intermediary agency for the export of defense material Rosoboronexport, said today that India remains the biggest strategic partner of Russia in terms... more
AirportsLeaks in Milan-Linate airport
Linate, Italy - Airport activities stopped for two hours, criticized for inefficiency
It has sparked an uproar on security conditions at Milan-Linate airport after a passenger not yet identified managed to pass the checks without being subjected to metal detectors and embarked, probably,... more
AirportsItaly. Rimini: figures during January-August 2011, +62,6% compared to 2010
Rimini, Italy - 13 European countries that have recorded more passengers and seven the busiest destinations
Aeradria, (Rimini's airport management society) communicated the figures regarding passengers during January-August 2011. Following, the report: • 603.154 the total passengers in these eight months: +... more
DefenseRussia plans to develop its own missile defense system
Moscow, Russia - Announced by Foreign Ministry
During a tele-conference that took place yesterday between Kiev and Moscow over the issue of security in Europe, a Russian foreign ministry spokesman, Vladimir Kozin, said that Russia is planning to develop... more
AirportsItaly. Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport fourth base of Neos
Bergamo, Italy - At the beginning of the next Winter season
With the start of the next Winter season Neos adds, not only seasonally in the Summer, the "Caravaggio" of Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport to its network with a series of flights, on a weekly basis, both... more
HelicoptersQatar would buy MH-60R helicopter
Washington, USA - To renew the fleet
With the aim of renewing the old Westland Sea King helicopter fleet, Qatar seems willing to order from the US 6 MH-60R "Seahawks" according to what the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) to... more
Military aviationFrance on "Facebook" to recruit air crew
Paris, France - From 2012 also the Navy will do the same
The French Air Force has recently launched a game- competition on the social network "Facebook" to introduce young people to become professional airman; the stratagem, whose slogan is "Pour faire voler... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: contract signed today between the entity and SEA (Airports of Milan)
Rome, Italy - Valid for ten years
"The national civil aviation authority ENAC today announced that a contract has been signed with SEA, company that manages the airports of Milan-Malpensa and Milan-Linate, in order to regulate the various... more
CuriositiesJohn Travolta acquires Bombardier Challenger 601 aircraft
Toronto, Canada - New testimonial for the product
Actor John Travolta has purchased a last production Bombardier, Challenger 601 aircraft being the latest testimonial of the new line of the Canadian manufacturer; he is a pilot and had also been spokesman... more
ReportSmash-up in Afghanistan caused the death of three Italian soldiers
Herat, Afghanistan - There was not an attack
At around 11:20 am Italian time a road accident in Afghanistan has caused the deaths of three Italian soldiers, whose names are not revealed until the families will be informed. General Massimo Figari,... more
AerospaceNew images provided by the La Silla observatory reveal the Lambda Centauri Nebula (VIDEO)
La Silla , Chile - Nicknamed running chicken
New images released by the MPG/ESO telescope of the La Silla Observatory in Chile revealed a nebula in the constellation of Centaurus, the Southern Milky Way: the Lambda Centauri Nebula, officially named... more
IndustryUnited Tech offers 16.5 billion dollars for Goodrich
Hartford , USA - Biggest deal ever made for the American conglomerate
United Technologies, a leading multinational "Conglomerate" of the United States, recently announced the billionaire offer made ??by CEO Louis Chenevert to purchase Goodrich Corp; it regards a project... more
ConferencesSITA presents "South Europe Airport Forum" in Rome
Rome, Italy - Several authorities will attend
SITA - società internazionale delle comunicazioni aeronautiche e servizi IT - (international aeronautical communications and IT services company), organised the "South Europe Airport Forum" conference... more
Civil defenseNASA satellite re-entry (3): Italian Civil Defense update of 03:00 pm
Rome, Italy - The next at 05:30 pm
"During the last update of the Operative Committee the Technical and Scientific Committee did not report news different from 12:30. The probability that one or more fragments of the satellite could fall... more
Government actsItalian question on Finmeccanica consultancy activities
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Andrea Lulli (PD)
"The minister of economy and finance. - To know - given that: Finmeccanica is the first Italian industrial group in the technology industry and among the top ten global players in aerospace, defense... more
AirlinesTAM Airlines: as from end of October daily connections from Sao Paolo and Mexico City
Milan, Italy - The new route will be operated by an A-330 aircraft with three classes
The Brazilian TAM Airlines will start operating daily flights between Sao Paulo and Mexico City from October 30, 2011 thanks to an A-330 aircraft, configured for three service classes: First Class, Business... more
AirlinesSardinia Region becames Meridiana fly's shareholder
Olbia, Italy - Signed an agreement with Aga Khan
Today it has been signed an agreement in Sardinia that some call "Historic" between the Region and AKFED (Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development), the development agency that controls the carrier Meridiana... more
AirlineseasyJet announces new flights from Italy
Milan, Italy - And an increase in capacity in Milan, Rome, Naples and Venice
easyJet, the network of air transport in Europe, has announced the launch of six new routes, including three from Naples to Edinburgh, Bristol and Palma de Mallorca, and the new destinations Rome-Fiumicino/Corfù,... more
AirlinesAtlas Air cancels the first three B-747/8F aircraft
Purchase, USA - The carrier is waiting for other deliveries
A few days later by Cargolux a second air transport company cancel the order placed with Boeing for aircraft 747/8F; Atlas Air (Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, AAWH) has exercised the rights to cancel the... more
AirlinesMerger fixed between Brazilian company TAM and Chilean company LAN
Santiago, Chile - Expected for next year
The merger between two major South American airlines is being fixed following last year's announcement; according to Ignacio Cueto's expectations, CEO of the Chilean air company LAN Airlines, declared... more
Civil defenseNASA satellite re-entry (2): Italian Civil Defense still monitoring its evolution. News from the operative Committee (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - 12:30 am update; the next at 03:00 pm
"News from the operative Committee. The important news that emerged during the last update of the operative Committee, based on information and assessments provided by the scientific technical Committee... more
Civil defenseItalian Civil Defense Department on NASA's satellite return: National ENAV issues NoTam even though there are no restrictions on traffic by airplane
Rome, Italy - First update this morning at 9:30; next one shortly
"The technical and scientific committee, established by the operating committee, according to today's last update, September 23, confirm the scenario presented yesterday at 8:30pm. The probability that... more
Civil defenseNASA satellite re-entry (4): update of Civil Defence (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The Committee confirmed the scenario previously proposed
"The Scientific Technical Committee, established under the operative committee, confirmed in 03:30 pm updating the scenario envisaged in the above situation. Currently remain unchanged indications... more
Military aviationTunisian Air Force destroyed anti-aircraft unit near Algeria
Tunis, Tunisia - A convoy of 9 vehicles
The Tunisian ministry of defence announced yesterday that a Tunisian Air Force helicopter destroyed several vehicles of a hostile convoy in the south of the Country along the border with Algeria. Reportedly,... more
AirlinesAlitalia's plan to refurbish its fleet proceeds with Embraer
Milan, Italy - Expected arrival of first E-Jet
Alitalia will soon receive the first Embraer aircraft, part of the 20-airplane purchase order concluded last year that caused controversy for having excluded the Sukhoi Superjet 100 of SCAC (Sukhoi Civil... more
AirportsGesac: easyJet launches three new routes from Naples
Naples, Italy - Bound to Bristol, Edinburgh, Palma de Mallorca
easyJet, the network of air transport in Europe, today announced three new routes connecting Naples to Bristol, Edinburgh and Palma de Mallorca. The new flights will be operational by summer 2012. The... more
Civil aviationIATA: Indonesia safety and infrastructure challenges
Jakarta, Indonesia - Tony Tyler made his first visit to Asia as DG and CEO of the Association
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on Indonesia to implement coordinated policy measures to reap the economic and social benefits of a successful aviation industry. Between... more
Civil aviationEASA publishes proposed rules for pilots flying in Instrument Meteorological Conditions
Cologne, Germany - The Agency presents a new and more accessible instrument for holders of private pilot licenses
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) yesterday released proposed rules on Qualifications for flying in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). With Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2011-16,... more
PeopleFinmeccanica: Mario Orlando appointed new head of its Corporate and Legal Affairs Unit
Rome, Italy - He replaces Mauro Gigante
Finmeccanica announces that Mario Orlando, Group General Counsel, has been appointed head of the Corporate and Legal Affairs Unit with effect from September 2011. Mr Orlando will report directly to the... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters develops new high-speed helicopter
Moscow, Russia - A project worth billion of rubles
Rostekhnologii, a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters, announced today that the industry is developing a new model of military high-speed helicopter; as reported by Alexander Tatushkin, head of Rostekhnologii... more
DefenseUS aircraft and arms supplies to Taiwan: Beijing disagrees and raises its voice
Beijing, China - Believes violated its territorial sovereignty and damaged the process of peaceful reunification of China and future relations of cooperation and partnership with America
Sino-American diplomacy is becoming increasingly unstable. First reason being Beijing's dictatorial policies in Tibet which collides with that of president Barack Obama, who on meeting the Dalai Lama a... more
DefenseRussian ministry of defense wants to enforce the Navy
Moscow, Russia - Nuclear cruisers have been re-equipped
The Russian Defense Ministry seems to be proceeding with the re-equipment of the nuclear cruisers of the "1144 Orlan" project, providing them with a universal missile complex and enabling them to perform... more
AccidentsAircraft crashed in Indonesia, 3 casualties
Paspalei, Indonesia - On board an American and two Papuans
It has just been told that a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter registration PK-EUA operated by Yajasi Aviation/Aviation JAARS crashed today at 01:13 pm local time near Paspalei, in the province of Papua,... more
Government actsItalian question of supervisory actions implemented after opening inquiries related to the name Finmeccanica
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Maurizio Turco (PD)
"The minister of economy and finance. - To know - given that: on the website 'Rai News' - address http://www.rainews24.rai.it/it/news.php?newsid=156405 as of September 14, 2011 appears a report entitled... more
Civil defenseNASA satellite re-entry (3): Italian Civil Defense controls its evolution
Rome, Italy - In the next hours its natural decay process will come to an end
"It is called Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) the NASA spacecraft that in September 1991 was placed on a circular orbit near the space shuttle 'Discovery'. The satellite has a mass of 5668 kg,... more
AirlinesVueling awarded as the most innovative low-cost
Milan, Italy - Also for the "Best Internet Site"
Vueling, the new generation airline, has been awarded as the most innovative low-cost at the "Budgie $ Awards 2011". The award, presented by several aviation sector representatives, further confirms the... more
Civil aviationMitsubishi Heavy would to create an aircraft leasing company
Tokyo, Japan - To supply smaller airlines
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries would be interested in creating a new aircraft leasing company to loan aircraft to domestic or regional carriers; as reported by the press the Japanese company is seeking to... more
Military aviationGerman federal ministry of defense receives first Global 5000 aircraft
Berlin, Germany - They will 4 units in total
The German federal ministry of defense has taken delivery of the first of four Global 5000 aircraft, of the Canadian manufacturer Bombardier; the aircraft is part of the fleet renewal plan for the Special... more
CargoUPS announces the expansion plan of its hub in Cologne-Bonn airport
Milan, Italy - German choice depended on its strategic position and other factors
UPS has announced plans to significantly enlarge the facilities of its European hub, on its twenty-fifth anniversary since it began operating from the Cologne-Bonn airport, Germany. The expansion project,... more
Finance and economyeasyJet pre-close statement for the year ended 30 September 2011
Milan, Italy - Current trading; dividend and return of capital; forward bookings; hedging and costs
"Current trading easyJet’s commercial performance continues to be robust across the network, with particular strength on city routes used by business and short break leisure travellers. As a result, t... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica launches share buyback programme
Rome, Italy - For a maximum of 1,530,287 ordinary shares
"Finmeccanica advises that, pursuant to article 144-bis, paragraph 3, of Consob Regulation 11971/1999, it is to proceed with the launch of the share buyback programme approved by the shareholders’ meeting h... more
Press releaseCourt of Justice of the EU: prohibiting airline pilots from working after the age of 60 constitutes discrimination on grounds of age
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Total prohibition goes beyond that which is necessary to ensure air traffic safety
"The directive on equal treatment in employment and occupation prohibits any unjustified difference in treatment at work that is related to age. Nevertheless, Member States, when implementing the directive,... more
AirlinesBritish Airways promotes its biggest communication campaign for a decade
Rome, Italy - Substantial investments in products and services towards customers
British Airways launches its biggest brand advertising campaign for a decade to coincide with a five-year programme of investment, equal to GBP 5 billion, for the benefit of customers. The campaign,... more