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ReportRussia bans Libyan aircraft from its airspace
Moscow, Russia - Medvedev signed a decree
The local press reported that today August 12, Russian president Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree banning Libyan aircraft from the national airspace, except in cases in which they are conducting flights... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week in August
Rome, Italy - From Tuesday 16 to Sunday 21
Tuesday 16 - "The International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS 2011". Gromov Flight Research Institute Airfield, Zhukovsky, Russia. + 7 495 787 66 51 www.aviasalon.com Wednesday 17 - "The International... more
Military aviationKorotkov: negotiations with the Ministry of Defense on purchase of MiG-29/K KUB aircraft close to completion
Moscow, Russia - They will be destined to the Country's naval aviation
Today the deputy-head of MiG Corporation, Sergei Korotkov, unveiled some information on the next purchases of the Defense Ministry. It would have nearly come to completion the agreement on the MiG-29K... more
HelicoptersEurocopter’s EC-145 helicopter will strengthen the Namibia Police Air Wing
Marignane, France - The aircraft is scheduled for delivery to NAMPOL in September 2012
Namibia’s Ministry of Safety & Security has ordered a Eurocopter EC-145 to expand the capabilities and reach of the Namibia Police Force’s (NAMPOL) Air Wing. This new twin-engine helicopter will com... more
Civil defenseItalian Civil Defense on Etna's volcano: today another eruptive activity
Rome, Italy - Continues the monitoring from the Department's Central Functional Centre for Volcanic Risk
From today, August 12, morning the eruptive activity of Etna volcano has restarted. Based on visual and instrumental observations of the volcanic phenomena, the Civil Defense's Department (DPC) Central... more
Government actsItalian question on Ryanair actions and required documents for access to its aircraft
Rome, Italy - Presented by senator Antonino Caruso (PdL)
The Italian Senator Antonino Caruso (PdL, right party) asks to the Minister of Infrastructures and Transports to know: if it is not the case, ignoring on this occasion the possible threat (if the same... more
ReportUS invites Russia, China and India to sanction Syria
Washington, USA - US wants to unify anti-Assad front
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asked Russia, China and India to take a firm position of condemnation with respect to what is happening in Syria, where for days the government proceeds to the massacre... more
Fair and showsThe 8th edition of event "Labace 2011" started
São Paulo, Brazil - 64 airplanes on static display
It is held in these days at São Paulo-Congonhas airport, Brazil, the eighth edition of "Labace 2011" ("Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition") organized by the Brazilian Association... more
Civil aviationFirst cargo plane for Libya rebels
Benghazi, Libya - NTC air force grows up
Spokesman for the Libya rebels has announced that an Ilyushin-76TD cargo plane has been delivered to NTC (National Transitional Council), the rebels' government; the aircraft has arrived in the city of... more
AccidentsInvestigation on An-12 plane crash spot starts today
Moscow, Russia - The accident occurred on Tuesday in Russia
Natalya Salkina, an Investigation Committee spokeswoman, stated that the investigation on the spot of the crash involving Antonov An-12 plane registration number RA-11125, occurred on Tuesday in the Magadan... more
Military aviationTest on F-35 aircraft resumed
Los Angeles, USA - After grounding on August 2
As published by "Aviation Week", the F-35 Joint Program Office has decided to resume the aircraft ground testing, interrupted after the interference occurred on August 2 that forced the grounding of the... more
Military aviationFalcon Hypersonic aircraft: also the second launch test is failed
Washington, USA - HTV-2 lost shortly after the separation from Minotaur rocket
DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects) has recently unveiled from its "Twitter" account that also the second flight test of its unmanned Falcon Hypersonic (HTV-2, High Technology Vehicle) is failed. The... more
Military aviationEurofighter aircraft: Libya Mission marks 1,000 operational hours on Typhoons for RAF pilot
London, UK - For Squadron Leader Jody McMeeking
For Squadron Leader Jody McMeeking, a ‘dawn patrol’ mission over Libya as part of NATO’s commitment to protecting the civilian population saw him rack up his 1,000th flying hour on the Typhoon aircraft. That’s quite a... more
DefenseEADS in talks with airlines buying its aircraft to be paid in Euros
Paris, France - To fight against losses caused by the currency of US dollar
EADS, European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company, states it is in talks with its customer carriers to get Euro payments for the aircraft it sells through its holdings Airbus and Airbus Military. The... more
UAS-DronesSouth Africa will launch UAV aircraft in 2012
Pretoria, South Africa - Realized by state-owned industry
The South African State-run news agency "BuaNews" and the company Denel Dynamics have announced that within the first quarter of 2012 the remote-controlled aircraft (UAV-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Seeker... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: guide to security check of "Leonardo da Vinci" Fiumicino's airport (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - Suggestions to travel safely, pack and save time
Considered the increase of passengers departing from "Leonardo da Vinci" airport of Rome-Fiumicino, Italy, Aeroporti di Roma (management company of Rome's airports) optimized the traffic flows to security... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: recommendation addressed to IAC on AN-124/100 aircraft occurrence
Rome, Italy - Happened on September 9 2010 at Turin-Caselle airport
Following the completion of a series of analysis, Italian ANSV (National Air Safety Board) has seen fit to enact -before the conclusion of the investigation related to the serious occurrence happened on... more
IndustrySkywest Airlines, Virgin Australia partner, takes delivery of its first ATR-72/500 plane
Toulouse, France - As part of a 10-year agreement signed recently between both airlines
Australian carrier Skywest Airlines (SA) today took delivery of its first ATR-72/500, which is also the very first ATR-72 aircraft in Australia. SA will operate its new ATR fleet on behalf of Virgin Australia... more
Military aviationUkraine may privatize defence industry
Kiev, Ukraine - Military tops complain it of oldness
On a visit today on August 11 to an industrial plants in eastern Ukraine, prime minister Mykola Azarov said the Country would intend to proceed with the privatization of part of the defense companies,... more
AerospaceSSTL announces NigeriaSat-2 satellite launch
Guildford, Britain - It will happen on August 17
Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL), a British company specializing in mini-satellites, has announced via press release that on August 17, 2011 NigeriaSat-2 and NigeriaSat-X satellites will be launched... more
IndustryTHAI becomes new customer for A-350XWB and A-320 aircraft family
Toulouse, France - Four and five models, respectively
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) has signed a contract with Airbus covering the firm order of four A-350/900s and five A-320 aircraft, becoming a new customer for both types. The... more
Civil aviationDOT fined two companies for violations of air charter rules
Washington, Usa - AAI for USD 150,000 and Swift Air for 100,000
The US Department of Transportation yesterday fined two companies for violating the Department’s rules governing charter flights. Aviation Advantage, Inc. (AAI) was assessed a civil penalty of $150,000 a... more
Military aviationFound US fighter aircraft missed near San Diego
San Diego, USA - The men on board are still alive
This morning the two men who were on board the F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft of the Marine that was lost last night, have been found; the US Coast Guard reported that a rescue helicopter has found two... more
UAS-DronesMiG and Sukhoi may cooperate for a UCAV aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Recently announced to press
The project to create an unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) that the Russian MiG manufacturer had begun to develop for the defense and that had been presented to the air show in Moscow in 2007 was believed... more
AirlinesFAA wants to fine American Eagle airline
Washington, USA - It would have made violations in the maintenance of an engine and operated 8 flights not in compliance with regulations
FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, wants to fine American Eagle for a total of 155,000 dollars for two different violations: the first is having operated -between December 28 and 29 2010- 8 flights... more
UAS-Drones"AUVSI 2011": IAI will present mini Uav aircraft "GHOST"
Washington, USA - With vertical take-off and landing system and rotary engines
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a leading Israeli manufacturer producing aircraft, missile and avionics systems which also supplies IDF, Israel Defense Forces, stated it will take part in the event... more
CuriositiesHelicopter pilot lands to eat and risk an expensive fine
Yaren, Nauru - It happens in Nauru island
A young man of 24 years old faces a fine from 63,000 to 100,000 dollars to be landed without permission on the small island of Nauru, South Pacific Ocean, and for violating immigration laws. Nauru is in... more
HelicoptersOntario Police Air received its third AS-350/B2 helicopter
Grand Prairie, USA - American Eurocopter unveiled the news
The industry subsidiary of EADS American Eurocopter announced in a statement that Ontario, Canada, Police Air took delivery of the third AS-350/B2 helicopter, which will enter service this December. The... more
DefenseUnited States want more transparency about first Chinese aircraft carrier
Washington, USA - Which yesterday made its maiden voyage
US asked China more transparency about its first aircraft carrier, that departed yesterday from Delian harbour for its maiden voyage (see AVIONEWS). "Varyag" -able to carry 26 planes and 24 helicopters-... more
Press releaseAmnesty International: NATO urged to investigate civilian deaths during Libya air strikes
Rome, Italy - AI asked to adopt all necessary measures to protect the population
"NATO must take all necessary precautions to avoid civilian casualties during military operations, Amnesty International (AI) said, after allegations by Libyan officials loyal to Colonel Mu'ammar al-Gaddafi... more
AirlinesTiger Airways will restart to fly from August 12
Canberra, Australia - CASA imposes new conditions
The airline Tiger Airways Australia, of the Singapore-based group Tiger Airways, will resume flying after almost a month of stop (see AVIONEWS): the carrier and the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority... more
Press releaseCivil airplanes: Italian ADUC on low-cost tickets and "Additional" services
Florence, Italy - UE research; meanwhile how to defend
"Additional costs to pay for an airline ticket purchased via the Internet by credit card. One or more Euros for failing to print boarding card at home. And for checking luggage. From 6 to 10 Euros for... more
DefenseRussia develops new strategic missile "Liner" designed to be launched from submarines
Moscow, Russia - A modernized version of SLBM Sineva (RSM-54) currently used by the Navy
Since the first successful test launch occurred on May 20 from the nuclear submarine "Yekaterinburg", Russia is completing the development of the new "Liner" missile, whose test program was launched in... more
Accidents"Cockpit Voice Recorder" of An-12 plane crashed on Tuesday discovered today
Moscow, Russia - The investigations continue to make clear the causes of the accident, maybe due to an in flight fuel explosion
A spokesperson for Russia's emergency ministry disclosed it was discovered at 2:45 am Moscow time today the flight recorder of the Antonov An-12 -RA-11125 registration- which crashed Tuesday in the Russian... more
Sport aviationFestival of ultralight aircraft on October in Brazil
Porto Seguro, Brazil - "Scuola Sky Dream" and "Resort La Torre" organize the 4th Aerofest in Porto Seguro
We receive by "Midia Mutà" and publish "The Sky Dream pilots' school and the 'Resort La Torre', to remember the aviator's day and the first flight by 14-BIS of Santos Dumont, organize the 4th Aerofest... more
Fair and shows"Labace 2011": Piaggio Aero and Algar Aviation introduce the P-180 Avanti II plane to Brazil
São Paulo, Brazil - AA becomes the exclusive Brazilian distributor and Service Center
Piaggio Aero (PA) and Algar Group jointly announced that Algar Aviation (AA) has become the exclusive distributor of PA for the sales and service of the P-180 Avanti II aircraft in Brazil. AA, part... more
AirportsItalian intermodal hub to become a reality thanks to EU support
Brussels, Belgium - For Catania-Fontanarossa International Airport
The preliminary study to realise a modern intermodal hub at the Fontanarossa International Airport in Catania (Italy) will receive €1 million in EU support from the 2010 TEN-T Annual Call. The study w... more
Helicopters-50% on orders, deficit of pension fund and postponement of helicopter contracts with Denmark and England: these are AgustaWestland's troubles
Milan, Italy - "Milano Finanza" unveils some contents of the half-year report of Finmeccanica's company
Several worries could rise in the management of the helicopter group hold by Finmeccanica and based in Cascina Costa di Samarate, according to the results of the company's last half-year report, whose... more
Military aviationSecond test on US super-fast aircraft (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - Scheduled for today
It has been scheduled for August 10 between 07:00 am and 01:00 pm local time the second flight test for the hypersonic speed HTV-2 aircraft (Hypersonic Technology Vehicle), also known as Falcon project... more
ReportItalian ENAV nominations close to mid-August: the government works tirelessly
Rome, Italy - The new nominations after Capaldo's discharge
ENAV, Italian flight assistance society, back to get itself talked about following the new nomination designated yesterday by the Italian Minister of Economy and Finance Tremonti, who has chosen Varazzani... more
AccidentsTwo dead in a plane crash occurred yesterday in Italy
Terni, Italy - According to witnesses, the ultralight was flying at a low altitude before the accident
Two people died yesterday morning in Umbria, Italy, in the crash of a Sky Arrow aircraft in Nera Montoro di Narni. They're the pilot Riccardo Cori, 45, born in Rome, but living in Montefiascone and Eszter... more
AirportsGround staff strike in Spanish airports
Madrid, Spain - On August, 18 and 26
Two days of strike were announced by the Spanish unions, which should see the participation of about 60,000 ground staff working at the Spanish airports, especially those of Barcelona and Alicante; 24... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2011": first Russian strike UAV aircraft Lutch on display
Moscow, Russia - The new drone is based on Sigma-5 and can fly at a speed of up to 270 km/h
In the context of the 10th "International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS 2011" which will take place in Zhukovsky, not far from Moscow, from August 16 and 21 (see AVIONEWS), Russia will present its first... more
Airlines12 new Boeing aircraft for Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong, China - They're four B-777/300ERs and eight B-777/200s ordered for the renewal of the fleet
Cathay Pacific Limited, the airline with its main hub at "Hong Kong International Airport" ordered 12 new Boeing aircraft totally worth 3.28 billion dollars to renew its fleet. In fact the new airplanes... more
PeopleVarazzani comes back to Italian ENAV: in 2002 he was in the charge of CEO
Rome, Italy - Also D'Andrea appointed for the Society
Massimo Varazzani and Maurizio Federico D'Andrea are among the major names of the new designations the Ministry of Economy decided last night for ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Society) and for other... more
IndustrySuperJet International completes the first “Type Rating Recovery Courses”
Venice, Italy - For pilots, flight attendants and maintenance staff
SuperJet International (SJI) - a joint-venture between Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, and Sukhoi Holding– has successfully completed the first stage of “Type Rating Recovery Courses” for p... more
Civil aviationItalian investment Fund invests in TrueStar Group
Milan, Italy - According to the deal there will be an intervention during next stages
A deal aimed to the Italian investment Fund's entry in TrueStar Group SpA capital, an international reference in the field of security and wrapping of baggage in airports, based in Milan and with subsidiaries... more
AirportsItaly, France and Turkey interested in Italian Genoa's airport
Genoa, Italy - Involved also overseas actors
The local press reported today details on the acquisition of 60% of the airport "Cristoforo Colombo" of Genoa, for which the stage to present non-binding expressions of interest has been closed a few days... more
Military aviationMaiden voyage of the first Chinese aircraft carrier: "Varyag" able to transport 24 helicopters and 26 planes
Beijing, China - Formally it will be employed for scientific research, but it will carry anti-ship, ground-air missiles and weapon systems
The 20-million-dollar first Chinese aircraft carrier, built in Russia and purchased by Beijing from Ukraine in 1998, departed today from Delian harbour for its maiden flight. The boat -named "Varyag"... more
IndustryCIT signs firm order for 50 A-320neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - The companies continue to favour the model
CIT Aerospace, a unit of CIT Group Inc., a global reference in transportation finance has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for the 50 A-320neo family aircraft, which it had committed to at the "49th... more