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OccurrencesEva Air aircraft forced to abort take-off
Taipei, Taiwan - Injured 15 passengers
Taiwan's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) sources have reported that this morning, Monday, July 25 at 09:19 local time, a McDonnell Douglas 90 aircraft of Uni Airways on behalf of Eva Air bounded from Taipei... more
HelicoptersAustralia sells more "Iroquois" helicopters used in Vietnam
Canberra, Australia - Destined to the historical organisations for the static display
Australian Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare announced that six additional "Iroquois" helicopters will be sold and destined to historical organisations. These machines have been employed in the... more
AirportsChaos at Rome-Fiumicino International Airport for fire in Tiburtina rail station (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - Return to normality in about a month
The effects of the fire that developed last Sunday, July 24 at the Tiburtina rail station in Rome have in a serious way affected the network of connections passing across the major urban hub, particularly... more
ReportAmbush in Afghanistan (2): one of the two Italian soldiers injured is serious
Bala Murghab, Afghanistan - Communicated the names of two military men
Corporal David Tobini has died in Afghanistan on July 25th, 41st victim in the ranks of the Italian Army; two other men have been wounded: it is Simone D'Orazio, 28 years old, who is very serious and will... more
Press releaseIATA award for Rome-Fiumicino airport and for Alitalia
Rome, Italy - For improving baggage return service
"IATA, International Air Transport Association, has awarded airport 'Leonardo da Vinci' and Alitalia with a certificate of recognition for the results obtained thanks to the progress of the program for... more
AirportsAirgest (Trapani, Italy) receives the AGC for the second time for high standard respect to the security procedures
Trapani, Italy - Approved Gate Check, international certification by the British Authority, UK Border Agency
The Italian Trapani's airport (Sicily) has obtained for the second time the AGC (Approved Gate Check), the international certification released by the British Authority (UK Border Agency) for the high... more
AccidentsThai military helicopter crashed: 3 dead
Bangkok, Thailandia - The third incident in a few days
Military sources have reported the news that on Sunday, July 24 a Bell-212 helicopter crashed in Phetchaburi province, west of the Country on the Thai Gulf; the incident resulted in the deaths of three... more
UAS-DronesFirst UAV aircraft squadron for Pakistan Navy (VIDEO)
Islamabad, Pakistan - The vehicle is indigenously-produced
It has been announced last Friday that the Pakistan Navy has opened on July, 20 the recruitment of the first UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) "Uqab II" squadron, exclusively produced locally by Global Industrial... more
AirportsIsrael approves project for the new airport of Eilat
Jerusalem, Israel - For a cost of 328 million Euros
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, announced that yesterday Sunday, July 24, the cabinet approved during the weekly meeting the project to build a new airport near the resort town of Eilat, at... more
Civil aviationFAA would put on furlough 4,000 employees
Washington, USA - Because of lack of funding extension
It has been expired at midnight on July 22 the deadline to approve a funding extension for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), that the Senate would have to endorse following the ratification of... more
Fair and showsThe air shows and exhibitions in the last week in July
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 25 to next Sunday 31
Monday 25 - "6th FAI World Paragliding Accuracy Championship". Kuncice pod Ondrejnikem, Czech Republic. + 420 608 811 699 http://events.fai.org Tuesday 26 - "6th FAI World Paragliding Accuracy... more
Civil aviationThe first aircraft biofuel batch comes from Mozambique
Maputo, Mozambique - Made in a British subsidiary
Lufthansa announced on Friday, July 22 that is arrived it's first shipment of 30 tons of aircraft biofuel from Mozambique, where it is produced by Sun Biofuels Mozambique, local subsidiary of the UK company... more
ReportOne Italian soldier killed and two injured in Afghanistan
Bala Murghab, Afghanistan - The 41th Italian victim
It has been announced the name of Corporal David Tobin, who died in Afghanistan today, Monday, July 25th, 41st victim since the beginning of the Italian mission in the Country. The soldier died during... more
IndustryBoeing delivered 400th airplane to GECAS
Seattle, Usa - Xiamen Airlines to operate the milestone aircraft; first plane order in 1995
Boeing reached a major milestone with GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) by delivering the leasing company's 400th airplane, a Next-Generation 737/800. GECAS leasing customer Xiamen Airlines will operate... more
AirlinesFirst B-737 plane with CFM update engines delivered to China Southern
Seattle, USA - There have been a lot of improvement since the last year
It has been announced yesterday Thursday, July 21 from Boeing, which was delivered to the carrier China Southern the first B-737/800 aircraft whose engine, a CFM56, has been updated with the improvement... more
HelicoptersEurocopter and HAL sign cooperation agreements
Bangalore, India - To fortify their 50 year long relationship
Eurocopter, the world’s helicopter manufacturer, and Asia’s company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), have reiterated their commitment to take their fivedecade long relationship to the next level. The... more
HelicoptersUK announces public funding for helicopters production
Yeovil, UK - Business secretary visiting AW
The British Business Secretary Vince Cable visiting today, Friday, July 22 the AgustaWestland (AW) plant in Yeovil, has announced a total state funding of 32 million pounds, saying that "Britain has a... more
Military aviationFour RAF Tornado in Italy for "Ellamy" Operation
Gioia del Colle, Italy - For mission's support
Yesterday, on Thursday, July 21 four RAF Tornado GR-4 fast aircraft have arrived at the base of Gioia del Colle (South Italy) belonging to the 2 Squadron AC (Army Cooperation) to assist and support Operation... more
IndustryBoeing delivered a B-777/300ER plane to Air China
Washington, Usa - It's fhe first of 19 models
Boeing this week delivered the first 777/300ER (Extended Range) to Air China, the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China. The new airplane is the first of 19 B-777/300ERs Air China has on order... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC on aircraft flight delay
Rome, Italy - Passenger's rights
"They are the bane of travellers, the ones that irritate and not allows rational planning of our activities, the delays, which in this period afflict tourists departing holidays. We have clocks that split... more
AerospaceMini-satellite Kedr will be launched from ISS
Moscow, Russia - On next August, 3; it will convey wishes messages in 15 languages, and not only this..
Today we read on Russian press that on next August, 3 from the orbiting International Space Station (ISS) the mini-satellite Kedr will be launched, operated by RKK Energy as part of the Radio Amateur,... more
IndustryBoeing and American Airlines agree on order for up 300 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - 100 Next-Generation 737s with options for 40 more; 100 B-737s with new engines and options for 60 more
Boeing confirmed that American Airlines (AA) has selected the industry to provide 200 narrowbody airplanes, with options for 100 more, to accelerate its single-aisle fleet replacement. The agreement... more
AirlinesNew Air France-KLM orders would be split between Airbus and Boeing
Paris, France - The carrier has also launched a new low-cost service
The French press reported the news today, Friday, July 22, not confirmed by the carrier, about Air France-KLM that intends to order 100 long-haul aircraft sharing orders between Airbus and Boeing: according... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS Special Lebanon (3). Aircraft and helicopters: from Mirage planes and AB-212s to PC-9s and Mi-24s
Rome, Italy - Are T-63s and MB-339s coming?
The leap in quality and performance of French bison respect the predecessors jets was at least as huge as maintenance costs that imposed the allocation of substantial financial resources hard to reconcile... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS Special Lebanon (2): first FAL's aircraft
Rome, Italy - Starting with Percival Proctor
The Lebanese armed forces, Al-Quwwat al-Musallaha al-Lubnâniyya, are formed by the three classic components, the Army, Navy and Air Force under the motto "Honor, sacrifice, loyalty". The tasks of course... more
Military aviationMilitary airplanes and helicopters. Special: AVIONEWS in Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon - A detailed report of three reporters visiting the Lebanese base of Rayak
Almost as big as Italian Abruzzo region, overlooking the eastern side of the Mediterranean area considered the cradle of humankind, always been a crossroads of people and religions and for decades plagued... more
IndustryAmerican Airlines acquires 260 Airbus A-320 Family aircraft
Dallas, Usa - US-based global carrier becomes latest customer for Airbus’ single-aisle aircraft
Airbus and American Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMR Corporation, have signed a firm contract for American to acquire 260 modern, fuel-efficient A-320 Family aircraft. The contract calls for... more
AirlineseasyJet: Quarter 3 2011 Interim Management Statement
Milan, Italy - The highlights
easyJet communicates the results regarding 3Q, ended on June 30, 2011. The highlights are: - Total revenue grew by 23.2% to £935 million. - Number of seats flown rose by 17.1% to 16.7 million,... more
Military aviationUS Senate approved Florida military bases funding
Jacksonville, USA - 235 million dollars in construction spending
The US Senate approved yesterday Thursday, July 22 funding amounts of 235 million dollars total for military bases in Florida, setting a specific amount for each. 17 millions have been allocated for... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines' low-cost will operate with Boeing 777 aircraft
Singapore, Singapore - Acquired from the parent company
The air carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) released a statement today Friday, July 22 in which announces that its low-cost, which will be operational by next year, has chosen to begin the service with Boeing... more
IndustryLockheed Martin delivered second F-35 production plane
Fort Worth, Usa - The AF-8 and AF-9 will be used for training of pilots and maintainers
It was wheels up Wednesday morning for Lockheed Martin’s second F-35A Lightning II production airplane delivery in a week. Maj. Joseph T. “OD” Bachmann (Marine Corps) piloted the aircraft, known as AF... more
OccurrencesPlane from Amsterdam standstill on the Florence's airport runaway
Florence, Italy - The airstation was closed
It has been reported today Thursday, July 21 by the local press the news of an aircraft operated by Alitalia coming from Amsterdam that was stuck in the night between yesterday and today on the runway... more
HelicoptersEurocopter officially hands over its 1,000th EC-135 helicopter to the ADAC
Marignane, France - Fifteen years after the first model
Eurocopter yesterday delivered the 1,000th EC-135 to its new owner. Fifteen years after the first of these helicopters rolled off the production line at the Eurocopter plant in Donauwörth, the group’s Pr... more
HelicoptersWNAA signs contract for two AW-169 helicopters
Yeovil, UK - The first UK sale
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announces that the Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA) has signed a preliminary sale contract for two AW-169 helicopters. The contract was... more
Military aviationBangladesh navy purchases two Ruag Do-228NG aircraft
Dhaka, Bangladesh - Last years two AW-109E helicopters were ordered
It has been reported today, Thursday, July 21 the news of the purchase by the Bangladesh Navy of two maritime patrol and rescue Ruag Do-228NG aircraft, an updated version of Do-228/212. The aircraft,... more
DefenseIndia succesfully launched Prahaar missile
New Delhi, India - Test was scheduled for last Sunday
It has been successfully carried out today Thursday, July 21 the launch of quick reaction, short range Indian Prahaar missile, as reported by numerous sources of the local press. The launch occurred... more
AirlinesNew low-cost carrier for All Nippon Airways
Tokyo, Japan - It will be born AirAsia Japan
The airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced today Thursday, July 21 the decision to create a new low-cost carrier from the joint-venture with the Malaysian airline AirAsia, of which ANA is the first... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC: airplane flight cancelled. Passengers' rights
Rome, Italy - Association's advices for users and passengers' rights
"It could happen to arrive at the airport in a hurry and not find the plane because the flight was cancelled. In this case how is the passenger protected. Let's say that when liability is not of the company... more
HelicoptersATK won a contract for warning system on US military helicopters
Minneapolis, USA - It beat its competitor Lockheed Martin
It has been announced yesterday Wednesday, July 20 that Alliant Techsystems (ATK) was awarded the 109 million dollars contract to equip hundreds of US military rotorcraft with a new missile and gunfire... more
OccurrencesJet2's airplane lands in emergency at Palma de Majorca's airport
Palma de Majorca, Spain - Due to a fire to one of the engines. No consequence for 186 people on board
AENA, the Authority for the Spanish airports and air navigation, unveiled in a note that at 12:56 of today the pilot of a B-738 (737/800) plane of the Jet2.com's airline, EXS170 flight, has had to make... more
AerospaceEnd the 30-year Space Shuttle Atlantis program (VIDEO)
Cape Canaveral, USA - Also concluded STS-135 mission
Landed right on time this morning, Thursday, July 21 at the Kennedy Space Center the US Space shuttle Atlantis, which has thus completed the Space Shuttle program that in 30 years has transported 355 astronauts... more
SecurityAirport security: a new software from US
Washington, USA - For less invasive controls
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced yesterday Wednesday, July 20 the introduction of a new type of software in passengers' control system in airports. Following numerous complaints... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada model 407 and 427 helicopters (2011-15-51)
Washington, Usa - To detect loose or misaligned parts of the servo that could lead to failure of the servo and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
FAA Aviation Safety EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/ DATE: July 8, 2011 AD #: 2011-15-51 Send to all U.S. owners and operators of Bell Helicopter Textron... more
Civil aviationPEMCO World Air Services converts transport aircraft in combi configuration
Dothan, USA - In collaboration with the US Department of the Interior
PEMCO World Air Services unveiled that it's currently dealing with the conversion of the transport B-737/400 aircraft in combi, which can change their configuration so to transport passengers, cargo or... more
Civil aviationPresented new website against laser strikes into airplane cockpits
New Orleans, USA - The measures that it is possible to take against the threat
Night Flight Concepts and Delta P have presented a new educational website during the 41st annual conference and exhibition of ALEA (Airborne Law Enforcement Association) held in July from 20 to 23 in... more
AirlinesFinnair will operate today the first commercial flight with a biofuel-powered aircraft
Vantaa, Finland - That will depart at 18:50 from Amsterdam-Schiphol airport to Helsinki
The Finnish flagship carrier Finnair shoud operate today its first commercial connection with biofuel. The initiative is the third of this kind, after the flights operated by KLM on June 29 and Lufthansa... more
Press releaseBriefing RAF. Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft on Libya operations
Tripoli, Libya - Comments from Wing Commander JJ Attridge, RAF-Operation Ellamy, Typhoon Detachment Commander
"At the 2011 Royal International Air Tattoo, in Fairford, UK, the Royal Air Force held a media briefing on operations in Libya. Some of the key points from the briefing have been summarised below: “I’ve now... more
AccidentsIndia: Bombardier aircraft skidded on the runway while landing with 54 people on board
New Delhi, India - Due a tyre burst; no victims
Today, an accident involved a Bombardier CRJ-701ER (CL-600-2C10) regional jet at the end of AL-9801 direct flight from New Delhi to Kolkata via Kunpur (an air link activated about a month ago) operated... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC. Overbookoing: what it is and what to do...
Rome, Italy - Passengers' rights
"Sorry we do not have places". It is the fatal news that a passenger, equipped with a regular ticket and confirmed reservation and about to leave for the long-awaited holidays, can be told in one of the... more
AirlinesAirBaltic speeds up fleet modernisation process
Riga, Latvia - Fokker 50 aircraft will be retired
Bertolt Flick, president and CEO of the carrier airBaltic has announced today Wednesday, July 20 that the air company has decided to begin the renewal of the fleet to better manage traffic and optimize... more