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AccidentsMiG-31 aircraft crashes in Russia: 2 deaths
Perm, Russia - The authorities order their grounding
The Russian defense Ministry announced that this morning at 6:52am local time a MiG-31 plane crashed near Perm, in Eastern European Russia; 2 pilots were on board, both died with the impact. A ministry... more
AirlinesToday's strike: Air Malta says that two flights could be at risk
Milan, Italy - KM612/3 Malta/Roma/Malta and KM1482/3 Catania/Genova/Catania/Malta
In view of today's general strike,Tuesday, September 6 from 10.00am till 6.00pm, Air Malta flights KM612/3 Malta/Rome/Malta and KM1482/3 Catania/Genoa/Catania/Malta might be at risk. If the strike is... more
AirlinesAlitalia comments today's strike in Italy: measures aimed at reducing impact on travellers
Rome, Italy - The protest could involve high-level employees of the sector
In view of the national general strike, proclaimed by the CGIL for today, Tuesday, September 6 from 10:00am to 6:00pm, Alitalia has set up preventive measures to reduce the impact on passengers. The... more
AirlinesRyanair appeals to the European Union and asks for its intervention in regards to the strike called by Italian unions
Milan, Italy - The airline cancels 200 flights causing an inconvenience to 35 thousand passengers
We receive and publish this announcement, reserving the same space for replies: "The Irish airline Ryanair, appealed to the European Commission and to the Italian Government so that urgent action is taken... more
Press releaseCGIL strike in Italy: Rossi (FILT), flights stopped even for Ryanair which does not respect work
Rome, Italy - The general secretary's declarations
Receiving and publishing this announcement, with the possibility to reply: "'Delirious phrases worthy of the worst European airline, as regards to the rights of its employees'. This is how the national... more
AirlinesAirplanes' delay in Australia due to Qantas engineer strike
Brisbane, Australia - Two flights cancelled to and from Sydney
Today an hour delay was registered in Brisbane, Australia, on 15 domestic flights operated by Qantas because of the strike called by the ALAEA (Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers' Association); the... more
AirlinesDarwin Airline confirms flights to and from Foggia but new tariffs announced
Lugano, Switzerland - Public contribution period for flights operated to and from the airport "Gino Lisa" will not be extended beyond the date of September 30, 201
Darwin Airline, Swiss regional airline, following the news that appeared recently on some media said: "After a long negotiation with Aeroporti di Puglia, it has been confirmed that the public contribution... more
AirlinesTap Portugal strengthens flights between Milan-Malpensa/Lisbon
Rome, Italy - From 1st November the airline will expand in Italy
Thanks to the TAP Portugal 2011-2012 Winter schedule, a Star Alliance member carrier, further strengthens the links between Milan-Malpensa Airport and its hub in Lisbon. The Portuguese air company announced... more
AccidentsScotland, Tristar aircraft of the Royal Air Force makes an emergency landing
Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Due to a problem encountered in the wings during the flight
"BBC" reports that a Lockheed L-1011 Tristar of RAF (Royal Air Force) aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Edinburgh, Scotland, due to a problem encountered in the wings while it was in... more
HelicoptersModified version of the Mi-17 helicopter for the Indian Air Force
New Delhi, India - Should arrive in the coming weeks
The local press reported that the Indian Air Force will receive within the next two or three weeks an enhanced version of the Mi-17 combat helicopter, until now used for special missions such as transporting... more
AirportsInternet kiosks at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - Installed in the Terminal A passenger area
New Internet kiosks have been installed in the Terminal A passenger area in Warsaw. While waiting for their flight, travellers can now check their e-mail, visit "Chopin Airport" website or get the latest... more
DefensePutin: all the contracts of the year for the sector of defense must be completed within this week
Moscow, Russia - "Including in shipbuilding, the missile industry and aircraft industry"
"I hope that by the end of this week" all the contracts in the defense sector, "Including in shipbuilding, the missile industry and aircraft industry, will be concluded", stated the prime minister Vladimir... more
ReportYemen, 7 civilians accidently killed in a plane attack
Sana'a, Yemen - In a bombing against the Grand Mosque
According to reports by a local official, later confirmed by local medical sources, during a plane attack implemented today by Yemeni air force in Jaar, al-Qaeda's stronghold 12 km north from Zinjibar-... more
AerospaceIranian air force monitors national airspace
Tehran, Iran - General Farzad Esmali comments
In view of the presentation of the new Iranian land-to-air missile "Shalamche" (see AVIONEWS), Brigadier General Farzad Esmaili who commands the Khatam-ol-Anbiya air defense base (near the capital Tehran),... more
AirportsPPL chooses a consultant for "Chopin Airport City" project in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - The contract is worth PLN 1,1 million
Ove Arup has been selected as the consultant to carry out a study examining the possibilities of developing the area in the immediate vicinity of Warsaw "Chopin Airport – Chopin Airport City" (CAC). T... more
ReportNegotiations over Bani Walid's surrender failed
Tripoli, Libya - Saadi Gaddafi says his brother Saif al Islam to blame for the end of the talks
Abdullah Kenshil -intermediary of the Libyan National Transitional Council- announced that negotiations with the tribal heads for a peaceful surrender of Bani Walid are to be considered failed. According... more
OccurrencesDifficult landing for the Iranian Mahan Air's aircraft
Mashad, Iran - Tyre explodes
According to local sources, on the night between Saturday 3rd September and Sunday 4th, the tire of an aircraft carrier Mahan Air from Iran exploded while landing, injuring 11 passengers; hospital officials... more
DefenseNew land-to-air missile unveiled by Iran
Tehran, Iran - Hundreds of projects for the defense
Local sources reported today 5th September that a new locally manufactured land-to-air missile has been presented during a ceremony at the base of Khatam-ol-Anbia chaired by Iran's defense minister Ahmad... more
Weather forecastsUSA, "Katia" and "Lee" storms are feared
New Orleans, USA - State of emergency declared in several States
A new arrival of tropical storms is awaited in America, still scared from the chaos, destruction and 40 victims recently caused in the East Coast by the Hurricane "Irene". Currently, in the Atlantic... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines buys 4 new Boeing 777 cargo aircraft
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia - After negotiating for one year
According to local press, Ethiopian Airlines and the manufacturer Boeing will soon announce the deal concluded for the purchase of four B-777 freighter aircraft; according to the contract terms -which... more
SecurityFBI: possible terrorist attacks in the US with small aircraft as the September 11 anniversary gets closer
Washington, USA - So far US officials don't have information about specific threats
Officials from DHS, Department of Homeland Security and from FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigation, on Friday issued a five-page nationwide warning concerning the possibility of terrorist attacks against... more
SecurityUSA airports: new security software will be installed by the end of September
Washington, USA - Already installed in 40 airports
The TSA - Transportation Security Administration - had announced some time ago (see AVIONEWS) the introduction of new software for airport security ATR (Automated Target Recognition): by the end of September,... more
Press releaseEuropean children will name "Galileo" satellites constellation
Brussels, Belgium - With the best drawing related to space or aeronautics
The child with the best drawing related to space or aeronautics in each Member State will have his or her name given to a satellite of the "Galileo" programme. The first two satellites to be launched on... more
IndustryItalian LIUC project for the Masters degree in aviation management
Varese, Italy - Study plans projected by supporting companies
Today 5th September it is the deadline for the registration to the Masters degree in aviation management organised by the "Carlo Cattaneo" University at Castellanza (Varese), also known as LIUC -private... more
Press releaseItalian Government appreciates Alessio Quaranta nomination at European ECAC
Rome, Italy - The election highlights international recognition of Italy's role in air transport policy
The Italian presidency of the council of ministers welcomes and appreciates the election of the general director of ENAC (National civil aviation authority), Alessio Quaranta, in the ECAC co-ordinating... more
AirportsAirport of Bologna: maintenance night works on the runway
Bologna , Italy - Starting from tonight until the 16th September
Important maintenance works will start between tonight 5th and tomorrow 6th September on the runway of the airport of Bologna. The works, which will involve the restoration of the first 5cm depth of the... more
HelicoptersAll 21 people on board the military aircraft fallen on Friday in Chile are dead (VIDEO)
Santiago, Chile - So far discovered four corpses. Two-day national mourning, today and tomorrow
Chile's ministry of Defense Andres Allamand announced yesterday that are to be considered dead the 21 people on board the aircraft of Fuerza Aérea de Chile, fallen on Friday afternoon next to Juan Fernandez... more
AirlinesRiccardo Toto presents irrevocable bid offer for Livingston
Rome, Italy - Symbolic price: 1 euro
As mentioned in an interview at the end of June, Riccardo Toto, son of the founder of AirOne Carlo, made an offer to buy the charter services airliner Livingston; on September 2 the bid offers submitted... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: general director Alessio Quaranta elected in the ECAC co-ordination committee
Rome, Italy - Composed of eleven members in total
ENAC (Italian civil aviation authority) announced that last Saturday 3rd September, in Taormina where the 60th special meeting of the general directors of civil aviation of ECAC (European Civil Aviation... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week in September
Rome, Italy - From today on Monday 5 to next Sunday 11
Monday 05 - "26th FAI World Aerobatic Championships". Foligno (Perugia), Italy. + 39 33 83 40 36 74 events.fai.org Tuesday 06 - "26th FAI World Aerobatic Championships". Foligno (Perugia), Italy.... more
AirlinesAir Malta celebrates its first 10,000 fans on Facebook
Valletta, Malta - The airline offers a 10% discount on every destination within their network
Air Malta celebrates its first 10,000 Facebook fans. To celebrate this remarkable result, the air company is offering them a 10% discount on all destinations within its network. Fans just have to visit... more
HelicoptersRussian ministry of defense signs contract with Russian Helicopters for 140 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - For a total worth of 4 billion dollars
Last Saturday Andrei Reus, CEO of the Russian state-owned aerospace holding company OPK Oboronprom -parent company of Russian Helicopters- announced that the latter signed a contract with the Russian Defense... more
AirlinesZambezi Airlines in search of more pilots
Lusaka, Zambia - Needed in order to increase flights
The commercial director of Zambezi Airlines, Sidney Siwabamundi, announced that the Zambian air company needs additional pilots and captains for the crew on board of its three Boeing 737/500 aircraft;... more
ReportNimrod area will lead special service in memory of soldiers who died in Afghanistan
Elvington, UK - To take place at Yorkshire Air Museum
Next Sunday September 4 between 1:00pm and 2:45pm local time, a public memorial mass will be held at the Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington to honour 14 soldiers killed in Afghanistan on September 2, 2006... more
IndustryAirbus Military delivers first A-330 plane for conversion into MRTT to Cobham in the UK
Madrid, Spain - This aircraft is the third of the 14 models the RAF has contracted through AirTanker
Airbus Military delivered today the first Airbus A-330/200 aircraft to Bournemouth, UK-based Cobham Aviation Services for conversion into the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA) configuration for the... more
Military aviationJapan invests in the experimental aircraft ATD-X (VIDEO)
Tokyo, Japan - Around 100 million dollars to be used
The Japanese defense minister said that the country is planning to allocate funds of around 102.8 million dollars - though the figure is yet to be determined - to promote further research on the Mitsubishi... more
Press releaseEuropean ECAC: the 60th special meeting of general directors of 44 member States has started
Rome, Italy - Italy will host the event for the second time after eleven years from the previous one
This morning Taormina (in Sicily) gave way to the 60th special meeting of the general directors of Civil Aviation of ECAC, European Civil Aviation Conference, taking place between today and September 5. The... more
AirportsMilan-Malpensa airport: departure tax destined to Trapani
Varese, Italy - To compensate for its use as military base
The newspaper "Prealpina" has today announced the decision taken by the government to relieve the airport of Trapani-Birgi from the present burden afflicted on it by military operations in Libya, which... more
Finance and economyBad day for Finmeccanica's shares
Cernobbio, Italy - The president Guarguaglini speaks from Cernobbio
Finmeccanica lost about 18 points today on the Stock Exchange at close of business (opening price 5.200, closing price 5.025), however considering, on a day, negative for all markets, and despite the statements... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: agreement signed between Italian authority and the national civil aviation authority of the Republic of San Marino
Rome, Italy - During the 60th reunion of ECAC's general directors
"ENAC" (Ente Nazionale Aviazione Civile - Italian civil aviation authority) informs that today, in Taormina (Sicily), during the 60th meeting of the civil aviation directors of ECAC, European Civil Aviation... more
AirlinesAir Berlin: first flights for summer 2012 now available for booking
Milan, Italy - More connections between Venice and Düsseldorf, between Naples and Berlin and Düsseldorf, between Catania and Berlin
The majority of short-haul and medium-haul flights in Air Berlin's Summer timetable are now available for booking. This also includes the extensive flight schedule from Germany, Austria and Switzerland... more
Civil defenseUSA: La Grande airtanker base opened till mid September
La Grande, USA - To guarantee protection during Summer
The Oregon regional forest corp announced that the airtanker base of La Grande will remain open to all airtanker operations until mid-September, when permanent rehabilitation repairs will begin. The... more
DefenseUSA test failed on modernised version of SM-3
Washington, USA - Reported by US missile defense agency
Yesterday's press release issued by the US missile defense agency said that the first test performed on the modernised version of the SM-3 missile has failed; according to sources the exercise took place... more
Fair and shows"17th World Routes": countdown to the world's largest commercial aviation event
Berlin, Germany - It will take in Berlin on October 2-4
The countdown to the "17th World Routes" has begun. In exactly one month, the largest and most exciting event for the commercial aviation industry will take place in Berlin. "World Routes", now in its... more
HelicoptersAustralian Army helicopter provides night medical evacuation in East Timor
Canberra, Australia - For two young people: a woman and a man
An Australian Army "Black Hawk" helicopter evacuated two seriously ill East Timorese nationals from an island off the coast of Dili last night for urgent medical attention. The "Black Hawk", operated... more
DefenseRadar system within NATO missile defense program deployed in Turkey
Ankara, Turkey - Turkish spokesman meets the press
The local press reported that Selcuk Unal, Turkish foreign ministry spokesman, said that the early warning radar system within the NATO missile defense program will be deployed today in Turkey; the negotiations... more
AirlinesAirOne extends flights between Olbia and Milan till October 23
Rome, Italy - 60 thousand passengers flown by the aircraft from and to Sardinia in June
AirOne extends the seasonal flights between Olbia/Milan-Malpensa till October 23, originally scheduled until September 18. The carrier will continue to fly on this route on Fridays and Sundays with... more
AirlinesStrategic Airlines re-brands Air Australia
Brisbane, Australia - New livery presented
Sources in the local press said that the Australian company Strategic Airlines, a subsidiary of Strategic Aviation, will be re-branded as Air Australia; according to the press, the new livery includes... more
AirlinesFamily Gavio finances Alba Servizi Aerotrasporti
Milan, Italy - 8 million euros provided
The newspaper "La Repubblica" today is reported that the Turin family Gavio has paid a sum of around 8 million euros to the company of the Berlusconi family Alba Servizi Aerotrasporti, of which it had... more
Press releaseEurope. Germany deploys body scanner due to false alarms
Rome, Italy - Reported by "Help Consumatori"
The website www.helpconsumatori.it reports that "The German interior minister has said no to body scanners after a long trial period. Postponed to a not yet defined date the final decision on this controversial... more