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ReportMoscow checks all Yak-42 aircraft operating on the territory
Moscow, Russia - Measure taken after yesterday's tragic accident killing an entire team of ice hockey
The Russian transport minister Igor Levitin said today that "Over the next three days an unscheduled inspection will be conducted" of all the Yak-42 aircraft operating in the area, that is, on 57 models... more
AirportsItaly. Catania Airport (2) Etna ash cloud: limited aircraft operations until 6:00pm
Catania, Italy - Favourable weather forecast
Given the favourable weather conditions, the limitations of flights, initially planned till 11:20pm, have been anticipated to 6:00pm. The crisis unit of the international airport of Catania-Fontanarossa... more
ReportMedvedev: "The number of domestic aircraft has to decrease drastically"
Yaroslavl, Russia - The president pays tribute to yesterday's victims
This morning, Thursday, September 8, Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, accompanied by the governor of the region Sergei Vakhrukov, visited Yaroslavl near-abouts, on the riverbank of the Volga River and... more
AirportsSEA: Milan airports greener
Milan, Italy - Discounts for companies which use biofuel
"SEA's commitment to the environment's protection continues". The latest initiative of the Linate and Malpensa's airport management society is the introduction of incentive schemes for airlines using... more
AccidentsAS-350 helicopter crashes in Australia: 2 deaths
Rockhampton, Australia - Rescue operations obstructed by vegetation
An AS-350BA helicopter operated by Heli Charters (VH-RDU code) today 8th September, crashed in central Queensland, 96 kilometres North of Rockhamptom; 2 of the 3 persons on board died. According to... more
AerospaceJapan successfully test-fired the engine of its "Akatsuki" space probe
Tokyo, Japan - It will be sent around Venus
The Japanese Space Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced the successful test on the engine of its space probe "Akatsuki"; the test was run yesterday and was intended to last for 2 seconds according to the... more
Civil aviationFedEx wants to purchase 50 aircraft
Washington, USA - To choose between Boeing and Airbus
Sources close to the matters reported that the US parcel company FedEx is considering the purchase of 50 new aircraft to renew its fleet; according to reports the company would be interested in aircraft... more
AerospaceRussia will invest in the Plesetsk space centre
Moscow, Russia - 170 million dollars allocated
A spokesman for the Russian space forces, Colonel Alexei Zolotukhin, announced that the government has decided to invest around 5 billion rubles (170 million dollars) for "The construction and reconstruction... more
AirlinesUnconfirmed reports reveal the possibility of a merger between Aer Lingus and International Airlines Group
Dublin, Ireland - Some partners of the Irish airline could sell their share
Market rumors revealed by the press today declared that Ryanair and the Irish government might decide to sell their shares in the Aer Lingus airline, of which 29.8% and 25% share is held respectively;... more
Civil aviationNAV and NATS begin flight trials to reduce GHG emissions
Brussels, Belgium - A report of the results will be tabled at an international meeting scheduled for October 2011 in Montreal
NAV CANADA, NATS, and Air France have begun flight trials to demonstrate new procedures to save fuel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) for international flights transiting the North Atlantic airspace.... more
AirportsItaly. Catania, Etna ash cloud: limited access to the airspace
Catania, Italy - 6 scheduled arrivals per hour until 11:20pm. Departures dismissed. Unavoidable delays
The crisis unit of the international airport of Catania-Fontanarossa assembled since 10:00am of this morning following the resumption of volcanic eruption and atmospheric emission a large column of ash... more
AirlinesVueling increases by 19% the number of passengers carried in August
Barcelona, Spain - It increases its load factor by 1.6 points year-on-year, reaching a 83,7%
Vueling has carried 1,543,218 passengers in August 2011. This represents a 19% raise compared to August 2010. The company has reached a load factor of 83.7%, 1.6 points higher than last year. Connections... more
ReportFalse bomb alerts threat Pakistan International Airlines aircraft
Istanbul, Turkey - One lands in Turkey, the other one in Malaysia
The press and the authorities announced that yesterday, 7th September, two Pakistan International Airlines aircraft have been forced to make an emergency landing in two airports within a short time span,... more
Civil aviationSESAR at the ICAO Symposium: "Towards one sky"
Montreal, Canada - GANIS will take place next September 20-23
The SESAR Joint Undertaking –together with the European Commission, EUROCONTROL & EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency)- will be present at this year’s ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) "Gl... more
DefenseFrench-Russian meeting (2): by the end of the year the 2nd contract for the helicopter carrier "Mistral" should be signed
Moscow, Russia - Announced yesterday by the defense minister Anatoly
Yesterday, at the end of the tenth session of the French-Russian cooperation council (CCQS), which brought together foreign ministers and defense of the two Nations at Kremlin, Alain Juppè and Gérard L... more
CuriositiesFrom cosmic dust to the home one: how to detect it?
Paris, France - A space solution to reach hard-to-clean spots
The ESA (European Space Agency) has recently published a news demonstrating how space technology can sometimes help to solve daily problems: Heinrich Iglseder, an Austrian scientist, has developed a method... more
AerospaceTwo lunar orbiters will be launched by NASA to map Moon's gravity
Cape Canaveral, USA - In unprecedented detail
NASA will launch two space probes, Graili-A and Graili-B, from Cape Canaveral tomorrow respectively at 08:37 EDT and 09:16 EDT; the agency said that the two twin satellites will map the Moon's gravity... more
DefenseThe Philippines want to build a radar station in the South China Sea
Manila, Philippines - To defend oil and gas reserves
Philippine budget secretary Florencio Abad announced through a press release that the country intends to allocate about 117 million dollars to buy new helicopters and build radar stations to strengthen... more
Civil aviationIran: 5 billion dollars needed to renew the scheduled flights fleet
Tehran, Iran - According to a parliamentary member
The press reported the news that a member of the Iranian parliament, Mehrdad Lahouti, said that the country would need an investment of about 5 billion dollars to purchase new aircraft and navigation equipment;... more
AirlinesDarwin Airline among the "ERAA 2011" protagonists at the end of the month
Lugano, Switzerland - The "European Regional Airlines Association" will be held in Rome this year
This year the annual convention of the European regional airlines will be held in Rome between the 28th September until the 30th September (www.eraa.org) and Darwin Airline, Swiss regional airline based... more
ReportMoscow: meeting between French-Russian ministers of foreign affairs and defense. Will Mistral be discussed?
Moscow, Russia - Discussions will focus on international issues, the NATO missile defense system, and also bilateral agreements
Today, the French ministers of foreign affairs and defense, Alain Juppè and Gérard Longuet respectively, arrived in Moscow to take part in the tenth session of the council for security cooperation between t... more
AccidentsYak aircraft incident in Russia (2): number of victims still uncertain
Moscow, Russia - Crashed while taking off
The Russian press reported that a Yak-42 aircraft (registration RA-42433) operated by Yak Service crashed this afternoon near the Yaroslavl airport (see AVIONEWS); the number of victims not yet defined:"Rosaviatsiya",... more
CuriositiesEtihad signs extension of F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix sponsorship
Abu Dhabi, EAU - For four years
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and the Formula One Group yesterday signed an agreement extending the airline’s title sponsorship of the F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi G... more
AccidentsOne flight-recorder of the MiG-31 aircraft found after crash in Russia
Moscow, Russia - Grounding of the fleet proceeds
The local press reported today that according to sources near to the committee investigating yesterday's MiG-31 aircraft crash in Perm, Russia (see AVIONEWS), revealed they had found one of the two flight-recorder... more
AccidentsRussia. Hockey team on board of the crashed Yak-42 airplane: 36 victims
Iaroslavl, Russia - At the moment one person seems to be injured
Today a Yak-42 aircraft crashed while taking off from Oblast of Yaroslavl, 250 kilometres north-east of Moscow, west part of the country. The Russian press reported the incident following the press release... more
OccurrencesWheel tyre burst while an Air India aircraft was landing
Panaji, India - No damage caused to passengers
Local sources reported that an Air India Airbus airplane had problems during the landing due to the explosion of the two front tires; according to some press declarations, the tires were worn out by friction... more
AirportsBrussels-Charleroi Airport: for its 20 years the fire brigade kicks off events
Brussels, Belgium - For three days, from September 9 to 11
As part of the festivities for the 20th anniversary, the fire brigade of Brussels South Charleroi Airport organises various events this coming weekend around the theme of "security at airports". The... more
AirlinesMonarch Airlines cancels order for 6 Boeing 787 aircraft
Luton, UK - A "Strategic decision"
The British carrier Monarch Airlines, which operates scheduled flights and charter services, announced that it has cancelled the contract signed with Boeing for the order of six 787 "Dreamliner" aircraft;... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner reveals travellers' tendency when searching flights in August
Rome, Italy - Four Italian cities place at the top. Milan beats Rome and Sicily advances
"The Italian August has always been the month dedicated to holidays, the complete disconnection from work and relaxation, at least for those who can afford to do so and those who do not work in tourism.... more
DefenseItalian Navy anti-piracy: shots of firearms against the "Doria" ship helicopter
Rome, Italy - 400 km south of Mogadishu, in the waters near the Somali coast
Today at 6:30am, near Kismaayo (400 km south of Mogadishu), in the waters facing the Somali coast, rebels have set fire against an EH-101 helicopter of the ship "Doria" while on patrol. The Italian... more
AirportsHigh level of alert at the New Delhi airport after bomb explosion
New Delhi, India - Two bomb threats registered today: India and Pakistan
Spokesperson of the Indian police announced that New Delhi has been put at a high level of alert following the explosion that occurred this morning at Court in the capital city, killing at least 10 people... more
ReportBolivia: missing airplane between Santa Cruz and Trinidad
Trinidad, Bolivia - 9 passengers on board
A Swearingen SA-227 Metroliner (registration CP-2548) aircraft operated by the Bolivian carrier Aerocon is currently missing after losing radio contact with the control tower yesterday afternoon at around... more
DefenseChina opposes the sale of US equipment to Taiwan
Beijing, China - Sino-US relations at risk
China has today announced, through spokeswoman of the Chinese foreign ministry, that a future sale of US military equipment to Taiwan could harm the peaceful relations between the two world powers; on... more
SecurityTen years later: FAA air traffic employees share memories of 9/11 (VIDEO)
Washington, Usa - They are Michael McCormick, Terry Biggio and Frank Hatfield
Three air traffic employees who were directly involved in the events of 9/11 share their memories on the 10th anniversary of that tragic day in a new video released by the Federal Aviation Administration... more
Press releaseYesterday's CGIL strike in Italy: FILT, more than 200 flights cancelled, closed metro and 60% train frequency
Rome, Italy - Final results of the transport sector protest
"A very high throughout confirmed, on all the national territory, adhesion to the general strike called by CGIL in the transport sector". This is what FILT CGIL announced at the end of yesterday's air... more
AirlinesAlitalia: manage to moderate inconvenience caused to passengers by the general strike of yesterday
Rome, Italy - Thanks to the preventive measures implemented by the carrier
"Yesterday at 6:00pm the Italian general strike ended, as CGIL proclaimed, having affected the air transport as well. Thanks to preventive measures implemented, Alitalia managed to moderate the inconvenience... more
HelicoptersIndian Air Force introduces new locally constructed helicopters
New Delhi, India - In service by the end of the current financial year
Sources of the military authorities announced today that a new locally produced military helicopter will be operated by Indian Air Force: it is the realisation of the first model of aircraft equipped with... more
AirlinesRiccardo Toto's plan is supported by former Livingston employees
Cardano al Campo, Italy - The group wanted to take over the firm
The group of Livingston employees on a redundancy scheme plan, who had proposed to buy the carrier has expressed its support for the charter company's recovery plan proposed by Riccardo Toto (see AVIONEWS),... more
AirlinesBangkok Airways cancels its order for Airbus 350/800 aircraft
Bangkok, Thailand - Contract signed in 2007
Journalistic sources said that the local carrier Bangkok Airways has cancelled its order for four 350/800 aircraft with Airbus. According to press other companies have also cancelled orders for this... more
AirportsGeneral strike in Italy: 61 departure/arrival flights cancelled in Bologna
Bologna, Italy - Four connections reprogrammed in different time schedule
Following the general strike called for today by the CGIL, 61 flights were cancelled from the Bologna airport varying between arrivals and departures. In detail, 30 were deleted from the incoming links:... more
AirportsAmsterdam Airport Schiphol and KLM take another step on the way to sustainable mobility
Amsterdam, Holland - BioDiesel for airport ground transport
Effective today, approximately 40 ground transport vehicles in the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and KLM fleet are powered by 100% BioDiesel. Both parties are investing efforts in introducing more sustainable... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: 60th special meeting of general directors of 44 ECAC member states concluded
Rome, Italy - It took place between the 2nd and 5th September
"They concluded yesterday the work of the 60th special meeting of general directors of Civil Aviation of ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference), which took place in Taormina from the 2nd till the 5th... more
IndustryFirst A-350 XWB upper wing cover being loaded on to the Beluga aircraft
Blagnac, France - At Airbus’ Hamburg site
The first flyable A-350 XWB wing upper cover manufactured at Airbus’ Stade (Germany) site was loaded on to the Beluga today to be transported to Airbus’ Wing Assembly site in Broughton (UK). The A-350 XWB... more
ReportAl-Qaeda buys weapons from Libya including surface-to-air missiles - potential danger area to aircraft and helicopters
Rome, Italy - But also lighter weapons
AQIM (Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb), the North African branch of the terrorist organization is increasing its weapons supply from Libya. Gilles de Kerchove, coordinator for combating terrorism within... more
Finance and economyThe Air France-KLM group down by 60% since the beginning of the year
Paris, France - Other European competitors declining as well
International observers have noticed the late negative trend of Air France-KLM securities, whose price, even though low, does not attract the interest of investors. According to experts, the lack of... more
Civil aviationThe Macquarie group nearing bid for the aircraft leasing unit of the Royal Bank of Scotland
Sydney, Australia - For a total cost of nearly 6 billion dollars
Sources familiar with top management reported today that the Australian group Macquarie would be interested in purchasing the aircraft leasing unit of the Royal Bank of Scotland, which is proceeding in... more
DefenseIran appeals over Russia's refusal to implement the S-300 anti-aircraft system
Tehran, Iran - Reported by defense minister Vahidi
The local press reported that the Iranian authorities have appealed to the international court of arbitration over Russia's refusal to implement an agreement for the supply of the S-300 anti-aircraft missile... more
Press releaseCGIL strike in Italy (2): FILT union, high adhesion registered in airports, stations and urban transport
Rome, Italy - "According to partial initial data, on all the Italian territory"
"According to partial initial data, adhesion to this CGIL strike is very high, and have surpassed those of the last protest held on 6th May". This is what FILT CGIL declared, emphasising that "The strike,... more
AccidentsMiG-21 aircraft crashed in India: the second one in a month
Chandigarh, India - Pilot saved
Official sources have reported the news stating that this morning an Indian Air Force MiG-21 aircraft crashed at 10 km from Rajpura, in northern India; luckily the pilot managed to eject out of the aircraft... more
DefenseBulgaria and Mikoyan sign agreement for the maintenance of MiG-29 aircraft
Sofia, Bulgaria - A value of nearly 800,000 dollars
Last Saturday the Bulgarian defense ministry announced that it has signed an agreement with the Russian company Mikoyan-Gurevich (MiG) hunting aircraft manufacturer, a framework agreement for the maintenance... more