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Press releaseItalian ENAC: increase the civil flights on Trapani's airport
Rome, Italy - Operating every day 20 links arriving and leaving as many
"Italian ENAC (Civil Aviation Authority) informs that Air Force (Italian AMI) estimated positively the possibility to increase the number of the daily civil aircraft movements on Trapani's airport. The... more
AccidentsFour victims in the crash involving an Indian Army helicopter
New Delhi, India - Disappeared yesterday from the radars and discovered again this morning
Are all dead the four crew members, Lieutenant Jepa and Lieutenant Colonel Bhatia, both pilots, and the soldiers Naib Subedar Rana and Panth Naik, on board the ALH, Advanced Light Helicopter, Dhruv, of... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a happy Easter and a good Easter Monday to everybody
Rome, Italy - The news agency will re-open regularly next Tuesday, after the long week-end
AVIONEWS unveils to its subscribers and readers that it will remain closed on the occasion of Easter Sunday and Monday for the long week-end, this year also coinciding with the Liberation's anniversary. The... more
AirlinesCanadair 900 Alitalia airplane serves the first Trieste-Catania direct flight
Trieste, Italy - The route is to be considered as seasonal
Today, a Canadair 900 airplane served the first direct air connection between Trieste and Catania, Italy. The flight, operated by the airline Alitalia, brought 70 passengers from a city to another in less... more
IndustryEurocopter Holding and Vector Aerospace Corporation mail bid materials
Paris, France - The offer is scheduled to expire at 8:00pm (Toronto time) on May 26, 2011
Eurocopter Holding, a subsidiary of EADS and Vector Aerospace Corporation (Tsx), a Canadian company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, have announced that the formal bid circular in respect of the offer... more
ReportPalermo airport: a group of Tunisian voluntarily injures not to be repatriated
Palermo, Italy - It is not the first time that occurs an incident of this type
Last night was expected at Palermo airport a flight for the repatriation of a group of Tunisians arrived in Palermo after traveling from Lampedusa to Trapani. To avoid the return to Tunisia, however, a... more
HelicoptersIndian Army helicopter disappeared today morning
New Delhi, India - The search has been postponed because of inclement weather
It has been announced that this morning at 11:30 am local time, an Indian Air Force helicopter broke radio contact and was declared missing. The helicopter, an ALH Dhruv aircraft produced by the local... more
Civil aviationUSA: New rules to protect airline passengers
Washington, USA - Measures relating to baggage, the transparency of fares and flight delays
Yesterday the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Ray LaHood, who states that “Airline passengers have a right to be treated fairly,” has announced new rules to protect passengers. In... more
Press releaseThales Alenia Space to supply new version of EGNOS system to ESA
Cannes, France - European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System enhances GPS performance
Thales Alenia Space announced today that it has signed a 54.5 million euro contract with the European Space Agency (ESA), acting on behalf of the European Commission, to supply a new version of EGNOS (European... more
OccurrencesEmergency landing at the airport of Seville
Siviglia, Spain - The inconvenience caused delays to air traffic
Yesterday at the airport of Seville a plane of the airline Vueling made an emergency landing due to a problem with the nose gear. Sources of AENA (Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea) explained th... more
AccidentsBeechcraft C-24R Sierra 200 aircraft falls during flight test in Belgium
Brussels, Belgium - The pilot seriously injured
On Thursday, at about 10:30 am, a Beechcraft C-24R Sierra 200, registration number OO-EBT, crashed near a Belgian airport, badly injuring the pilot, the only one occupant on board. According to local... more
AirlinesTap Portugal flight to Accra, Ghana's capital
Rome, Italy - It continues the expansion plan of the Portuguese carrier for Summer 2011
Tap Portugal, Star Alliance's carrier, with a view to strengthening of the network of connections to Africa will inaugurate next July 2 the new flight to Accra, Ghana's capital. The new destination is... more
AirlinesAlitalia: new A-330 airplane of long-range fleet enters service
Rome, Italy - North-America and new intercontinental destinations of Rio de Janeiro and Beijing
Tomorrow it will enter service a new Airbus A-330 airplane of Alitalia, to be employed in the intercontinental routes of the airline. The aircraft, named "Canaletto", will serve the destinations of... more
AirportsMumbai's airport will be closed on 23 and 30 of April
Mumbai, India - Announced five hours of stop
The airport "Chhatrapati Shivaji" of Mumbai will be closed on 23 April and on 30 April for five hours, since 11:00 am to 4:00 pm because of maintenance works. The suspension of air traffic has been... more
OccurrencesEmergency landing in Malta for two Mirage aircraft of French aviation
La Valletta, Malta - They were remained without fuel
Some sources-press reported that yesterday two Mirage aircraft belonging to the French fleet had to make an emergency landing on the island of Malta at around 2:30 (local time). The incident occurred... more
IndustryLM delivered first F-35 plane FMS to Eglin Air Force Base
Orlando, Usa - The preparation and assembly is underway
Lockheed Martin marked the delivery of the first F-35 Lightning II Full Mission Simulator (FMS) system to Eglin Air Force Base’s 33rd Fighter Wing. Preparation and assembly is underway at the base’s F-3... more
AirportsFirst positive balance for the new management of the airport "G. Nicelli" in Venice-Lido
Venice, Italy - Redoubled the air traffic in the first two months of 2011
The results of the first balance of the board of directors of the airport of Venice-Lido "Giovanni Nicelli", in the new course led by President Maurizio Milan, are satisfactory. The outgoing president,... more
AirportsPoland. "Chopin Airport": over 10.6 thousand tonnes of cargo in the first quarter of 2011
Warsaw, Poland - A 23.2% increase on the corresponding period last year
During the first three months of 2011, the "Chopin" airport in Warsaw handled a total of 10 654.3 tonnes of cargo, including 10 494.6 tonnes in international traffic (a rise of 23.5%) and 159.6 tonnes... more
DefenseIndonesian Navy tests anti-ship Yakhont SS-N-26 missiles
Jakarta, Indonesia - Successfully
According to reports by local sources today, a Yakhont SS-N-26 anti-ship missile would have been successfully tested by the Indonesian Navy. It should be one of the missiles bought time ago by the Country... more
Military aviationAgreement between BAE Systems and Australian Air Force
Newcastle, Australia - Three years contract for monitoring F/A 18 Hornets fleet
Australian Air Force signed a three year deal with the company BAE Systems Australia for a monitoring service of the F/A 18 Hornet airplane fleet. According to the agreement BAE has to collect and report... more
HelicoptersSweden, final negotiations for the purchase of 15 Black Hawk helicopters
Stockholm, Sweden - From US government
According to today's reports from international press, the negotiations for Sweden's purchase of 15 UH-60 helicopters and related maintenance, pilot training and support services from USA -a 772 million... more
AerospaceChanges implemented: Ariane 5 is now ready to lift-off
Cayenne, French Guiana - That will take place tomorrow, with Yahsat 1A and Intelsat New Dawn satellites on board
Arianespace has recently unveiled that actuators on the main Vulcain 2 cryogenic engine of Ariane 5 have been replaced: this will allow the launcher to lift-off, as scheduled, on April 22nd. The departure... more
AirportsInauguration of the new control tower at the airport of Venice-Tessera
Venice, Italy - The tower is one of the mos technologically advanced in Italy
The new control tower of the airport of Venice-Tessera "Marco Polo" will be opened on May, 3 at 11:00 am, even if the structure is already operational and some days ago the staff made the relocation. The... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: 2010 air traffic figures published on its website
Rome, Italy - 138.893.023 passengers passed in the national airports last year, 7% more respect in 2009
"Italian ENAC (National Civil Aviation Authority) announces that on its website -www.enac.gov.it-were published the 'data traffic, 2010 ' which show that over the past year in Italian airports have passed... more
Civil aviationFirst passenger flight for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 plane
Moscow, Russia - It's landed at "Sheremetevo" in Moscow at 4:45 am
The Armenian Armavia company has completed the first flight of the new Russian plane Sukhoi Superjet 100 with passengers on Thursday. The aircraft, which transported 90 passengers, landed at "Sheremetevo"... more
AerospacePutin: from 2015 we'll develop a new rocket
Moscow, Russia - Energia Space Corporation will design Rus-M
Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin, said on Wednesday that Russia plans to design a new carrier rocket from 2015 but continue to work on the Angara space boosters. "We plan to begin test firing of light and... more
AirlinesAlitalia: a 30% increase bookings on flights
Rome, Italy - For the Easter holiday and May 1st
For the holiday of Easter and May 1st-during the period from April 21 to May 1st- Alitalia expects to carry more than 800,000 passengers, with an increase in bookings of 30% respect the same period of... more
AirportsItalian Bologna's airport: 80,000 passengers flying in the Easter week-end
Bologna, Italy - Favourite destinations as usually are the European capitals, but there are also some "Emerging" ones
In view of Easter holidays SAB, management company of Bologna's airport, expects that, between tomorrow, April 22th, and Monday April 25th, about 80,000 arriving or departing passengers will transit through... more
SecurityAnti-terrorism drill at Genoa's airport
Genoa, Italy - Chased a false explosive van
Yesterday afternoon, there was an alarm against terrorism at the airport "Cristoforo Colombo" of Genoa; a van loaded up with explosives tried to break through the bunkering gates. Fortunately it was... more
Military aviationBotswana, agreement with Pilatus for 5 PC-7 MK II trainer aircraft
Gaborone, Botswana - Worth almost 45 million dollars
Botswana Republic signed with the Swiss company Pilatus Aircraft a contract worth 44.8 million dollars for the providing of 5 PC-7MK II trainer aircraft and the related equipment, comprehending spare parts,... more
DefenseRussia will continue providing S-300 air defense systems to Belarus
Moscow, Russia - It was unveiled by the minister of Defense Anatoly Serdyukov
Russian minister of Defense, Anatoly Serdyukov, at the end of a meeting in Minsk attended by Russian and Byelorussian Defense officials, unveiled his Country is going to continue to provide S-300s to Belarus. "We... more
IndustryBoeing accords to supply renewable energy for production site B-787 Dreamliner
South Carolina, USA - Solar panels will provide up to 2.6 mega-watts of electrical power
Yesterday, Boeing has signed an agreement with the company SCE & G (South Carolina Electric & Gas) to ensure that its plant in South Carolina, will be produced the 787 Dreamliner plane, can operate with... more
AirlinesOman Air unveils EMBRAER 175 aircraft
Milan, Italy - In a preview at the Muscat International Airport
Oman Air unveiled the new member to its fleet, the EMBRAER 175 at a ceremony organised at the Muscat International Airport where invited journalists, trade partners and special guests got a chance to see... more
CuriositiesFlash Mob on an airliner (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - A group of boys singing on flight Rome-Milan
Yesterday on board of an airliner on the route Rome-Milan, a group of young took part in a flash-mob, the first in Italy to have been held at high altitude. Participants at the event called "The Flight",... more
AirlinesAfter twenty-one years Austrian Airlines returns to Baghdad
Vienna, Austria - Three flights a week have been scheduled
The Austrian Airlines announced today that the Vienna-Baghdad-Vienna route will be reactivated from June 8, 2011. Three flights a week will be operated, on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday; for the service... more
AirlinesVueling announces today new Rome-Menorca direct flight for Summer 2011
Rome, Italy - From December 2004, year of the first flight to Barcelona, the airline has carried 4.5 million passengers
Vueling, the new-generation airline, strengthens its leadership for connections to Spain from Rome-Fiumicino airport, at only 6 years from the beginning of its operations: from 2004, the carrier has in... more
OccurrencesThe B-737 aircraft on which was travelling last Monday Michelle Obama risked collision
Washington, USA - Another distraction of a flight controller
Last Monday a plane with on board Michelle Obama risked a collision during the landing in the military base of Andrews. The Boeing 737, carrying the American First Lady, along with the wife of Vice-President... more
IndustryFinmeccanica and Polish Bumar sign MoU for defence and security sectors
Rome, Italy - Discussions on establishing partnerships to undertake joint technological research programmes
Finmeccanica, Italy’s high-tech and defence company and Bumar sp. zoo, the Polish company operating in the field of defence, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish long-term strategic cooperation. T... more
SecurityRestrictions on London airspace during the "Olympics 2012"
London, England - Fixed-wing and helicopter charter operators are not agree
For the forthcoming "Olympic Games" that will be held in London in 2012, the authorities have decreed an airspace restriction on the British capital for security reasons. The provisions will affect... more
PeopleStefano Baronci new Assaeroporti's Secretary-General
Rome, Italy - Succeeding Fabrizio Fabrizi after 15 years
Stefano Baronci is the new Assaeroporti's Secretary-General, succeeding Fabrizio Fabrizi whom the Association thanks for his important contribution and for the work carried out in 15 years of work. Senior... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: strong sirocco winds on the main islands
Rome, Italy - Valid from tomorrow in the morning, on Thursday April 21st, 2011
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecast, has issued a notice of adverse weather conditions, valid from tomorrow morning, on Thursday April 21st, 2011 and that predicts... more
AirportsGesac (Naples-Capodichino's aiport): traffic forecast for Easter holidays
Naples, Italy - 90,000 passengers expected from Friday 22 to Tuesday 26 April 2011
From Friday 22 to Tuesday 26 April, for Easter holidays, will be about 90,000 the incoming and departing passengers expected in the Naples' airport: 45,000 on national routes, 35,000 on international direct... more
CuriositiesDelta introduces new chair-bed on Milan-New York route
Milan, Italy - In BusinessElite class
Delta Air Lines introduces its new chair-bed on the BusinessElite class on the flights between Milan and New York-"JFK". The initiative falls within the over-2 billion dollar investment plan which the... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers the milestone 1,000th Dauphin helicopter
Marignane, France - To India’s Pawan Hans Helicopters
Eurocopter’s 1,000th helicopter from its Dauphin family was delivered yesterday to India’s Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited (PH), the world civilian operator of this successful twin-engine, medium weight rot... more
DefenseRussia will double production of ballistic missiles starting from 2013
Moscow, Russia - It was unveiled by Putin in the annual report to the parliament
Today, in the annual report to the parliament, the first minister Vladimir Putin stated that Russia will double the production of ballistic missile systems such as "RS-24 Yars, Bulava and Iskander M" starting... more
CargoQatar Airways expands its cargo network
Rome, Italy - Following the purchase of new aircraft pending on the entry into service
Waiting for the entry into service of the new B-777 Freighter aircraft of which it has announced the purchase, Qatar Airways expands its cargo transport network introducing the new destinations of Bangalore... more
SecurityMozambique airline signed a deal to lease an airplane from Portugal
Maputo, Mozambique - Quick agreement for temporary efficiency
After the operating ban imposed yesterday by the European Commission on all air carriers certified in Mozambique (see for details AVIONEWS), the airline Lam (Mozambique Airline) announced that air links... more
Airports"Duty-free" for airline passengers arriving in Switzerland
Berne, Switzerland - Federal law will come into force on 1 June 2011
"Today the Swiss Federal Council took the decision to bring the Federal Act on the Purchase of Goods in Airport Duty-Free Shops into force on 1 June 2011. Consequently, duty-free shops will also be open... more
Science and technologyLockheed Martin has completed tests of the Tracer on plane UAV MQ-9 Predator B
Nashville, USA - It is able to perform surveillance operations in all operating environments
Lockheed Martin has completed tests of the Tactical Reconnaissance and Counter-Concealment Enabled Radar (TRACER) incorporated on an unmanned remote-controlled plane MQ-9 Predator B. The TRACER is a radar... more
AerospaceIndia puts 3 satellites into orbit
New Delhi, India - On PSLV-C16 launch vehicle
This morning, at 10:12, ISRO, Indian Space Research Organization, launched in orbit successfully three satellites on the PSLV-C16, Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre of Sriharikota,... more