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OccurrencesEmergency landing for plane A-320
Ulyanovsk, Russia - The inconvenience was caused by a problem with the "flap" placed on the wings
According to a statement from "Ria Novosti" a Russian airliner, operated by the company Avianova, had to make last Friday an emergency landing near Ulyanovsk after a problem with the "Flap" placed on the... more
ReportKamikaze attack at Kabul's minister of Defense, two dead
Kabul, Afghanistan - The target was the French minister Gerard Longuet
It seems that this morning an Afghan Taliban in military uniform would have exploded himself in the defense ministry in Kabul. According to preliminary reports provided by the local press, the attack... more
AirportsAVIONEWS at: "The role of the airport of Pisa in the national plan of the airports"
Pisa, Italy - Conference organized by SAT "Galileo Galilei"
It was held last Friday, on April 15, at the hall "F.lli Antoni" airport "Galileo Galilei " the conference "The role of the airport of Pisa in the national plan of the airports", organized by the Società... more
AccidentsPlane crash in Germany
Rheinfelden, Germany - An older couple lost life
Yesterday afternoon a plane Cessna 172 Rocket started from Biberach An Der Riss had an accident at the airport of Rheinfelden-Herten, Germany. As reported in the evening by the police of Lorrach the aircraft,... more
Civil aviationPilot accused of breaking the curfew of the airport of Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand - Risks a fine of $ 8,000, or 12 months of imprisonment
A pilot of Pacific Blue has been accused by the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), to have compromised the safety of the 140 persons on board the Boeing-737/800 that in June 22, 2010 had departed... more
AirportsBrussels South Charleroi welcomes Jetairfly's 3rd Boeing aircraft
Brussels, Belgium - Model 737/800 Next Generation
Yesterday marked the festive welcoming of a new B-737/800 Next Generation belonging to the Belgian airline company Jetairfly at the airport of Brussels South Charleroi. From this Summer season airline... more
Fair and shows"Aero 2011" Friedrichshafen International Air Show: VIDEO
Friedrichshafen, Germany - Aviation begins year with confidence
Despite the financial crisis and growing environmental sensitivity, the General Aviation industry views the years ahead with confidence. This was underlined by experts at the launch of the "AERO Friedrichshafen... more
Fair and shows"Aero 2011" international air show in Friedrichshafen: 3 VIDEO
Friedrichshafen, Germany - Aviation begins year with confidence
Despite the financial crisis and growing environmental sensitivity, the General Aviation industry views the years ahead with confidence. This was underlined by experts at the launch of the "AERO Friedrichshafen... more
AirportsNew 70 milion euros airport in Mozambique
Maputo, Mozambique - Two hubs renewed and a third in planning
Mozambique has decided to invest in the construction and upgrading of airports for both regional and international connections. Yesterday, Deputy Transport Minister Manuela Ribelo told to the French... more
Civil aviationAircraft: AEA applauds passenger rights review
Brussels, Belgium - The Association has welcomed the EC's recent communication
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has welcomed the European Commission’s recent Communication on the need for a review of Regulation 261/2004 on air passenger rights. Since its introduction, t... more
AerospaceSES Satellite operator chooses Arianespace for Astra 2E launch
Paris, France - Which will be carried out in the second half of 2013
Arianespace has recently unveiled it has been chosen by the Luxemburg's satellite operator SES to carry out the launch of the satellite Astra 2E in the second half of 2013. Astra 2E will be built by... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV: no connection with the Cypriot companies
Rome, Italy - Related to today's articles
"With reference to today's articles about the pretrial custody issued for Mr Cola and Di Lernia, whose title result sometimes to be respect to the same contents, ENAV (Italian flight assistance board)... more
Civil aviationHigh Level Sectors' study over British and Irish airspace
London, England - The study will be co-finance by EU
The European Commission has awarded more than 1.5 million euros in financing to a study of the High Level Sectors (HLS) in the English and Irish airspace. The study will be of fundamental importance... more
Sport aviationEaster in flight for paragliding and hang-gliding in the Italian city of Borso del Grappa (Treviso)
Turin, Italy - Two events: one in April, the other in July in the Italian Umbria Region
The 10th international edition of the "Trophy and exhibition of Montegrappa" is ready to welcome, from 21 to 25 April, the best para-glider and hang-glider pilots in the world, in the first Spring appointment,... more
Civil aviationDelay in delivery of aircraft Superjet 100 airliners
Moscow, Russia - Aeroflot may sanction the Sukhoi
Needed to be delivered within the end of 2010 the planes Sukhoi Superjet 100 destined to Aeroflot. For this the managers of one of the most important Russian companies have decided to take action against... more
AirlinesAir Berlin has inaugurated Verona-Berlin air route
Berlin, Germany - From May 1st, the connection will be served six times a week
This morning, an aircraft with 125 passengers on board served for ?the first time the flight from "Valerio Catullo" airport of Verona to Berlin-Tegel, operated by Air Berlin. Until April 30, the two... more
AirportsNew train link between Prague and the airport
Prague, Czech Republic - A new project proposed after a 15 year debate
The age-old debate that took place in Prague for over 15 years about the need for a better connection between the city and the Prague-Ruzyne International Airport come finally at a turning point. The choice... more
Helicopters"LAAD": agreement between Russian Helicopters and Qualy Group Brasil for promotion of Mi-34C1 helicopter
Rio de Janeiro, Brasil - Scheduled delivery of 150 aircraft
In the context of the "Latin America Aero and Defense 2011" (Laad 2011 see AVIONEWS). The Russian Helicopters and Qualy Group Brasil, an investment company, have reached an agreement to promote Russian... more
Military aviationEmbraer will modernize 11 further F-5 aircraft for Brazilian Air Force
São José dos Camp, Brazil - The agreement is added to the other for update 46 fighters
Defense and Security division of Embraer, Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A., was awarded by FAB, Força Aérea Brasileira, Brazilian Air Force, a contract for the modernization of 11 recently purchased F-... more
AirportsNew Terminal in La Coruna airport
La Coruna, Spain - Planned investment of 60 million Euro
Is expected an investment of 60 million of Euro to build the new terminal of La Coruna airport. The Spanish Minister for Development, José Blanco, explained today at the Congress of Deputies that this... more
AirlinesCivil airplanes. easyJet update "AVOID" system
Milan, Italy - About volcanic ash
A year on from the volcanic ash cloud that closed European airspace for five days, easyJet announces the progress of the "AVOID" ("Airborne Volcanic Object Identifier and Detector") system and calls upon... more
AirportsThe staff of air traffic control sleep, chief operating officer resigns from Air Traffic Organization
New York, USA - Must ensure the safety of travelers
In recent months, were found several cases of flight controllers who have fallen asleep at work. The last one was that of Reno-Tahoe the international airport (AVIONEWS). These facts, after which the... more
AirlinesStarFlyer orders two A-320 planes
Tokyo, Japan - With which increase the frequencies and fly new routes in Japan and to South Korea
StarFlyer has just signed with Airbus a contract for the supply of two A-320 aircraft, equipped with CFM56-5B4/P engines and with 144 or 150 seat configuration in one class, whose delivery will happen... more
Press releaseItalian Assaeroporti on the development plane of the international airport "Leonardo da Vinci"
Rome, Italy - Meeting among the Society, Aeroporti di Roma and union associations
"A first meeting took place yesterday among Assaeroporti, Aeroporti di Roma and union associations to introduce the development plan of the international airport of Rome 'Leonardo da Vinci'. The development... more
HelicoptersLiza Transport International takes delivery of a Grand helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be used for Vip/passenger transport duties
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced that Liza Transport International of Burkina Faso has recently taken delivery of a Grand light twin engine helicopter. The aircraft will be... more
AirportsMeeting on the project to develop of Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - At Palazzo Chigi was held the summit among Government, Italian ENAC and AdR
It was held yesterday the meeting among the unions and the leaders of Rome's airports on development projects of the airport of Fiumicino: "Given the expected growth and expansion of the aviation sector... more
Press releaseItalian FILT. Rossi on AdR: necessary to include the development plan in a system context
Rome, Italy - Statements of the National Secretary of the labor union
"Our positive opinion is influenced by some uncertainties which affect the program". So the Secretary of Italian FILT CGIL, Mauro Rossi, commented upon yesterday's meeting between the trade unions and... more
AerospaceRoscosmos: in 2025 the first spacecraft for a flight to Mars
Moscow, Russia - Roscosmos and NASA may together
Russian space agency Roscosmos chief Anatoly Perminov stated on Wednesday that not earlier than 2025 will be created a spacecraft for a flight to Mars, and the maiden flights will be possible only after... more
IndustryUSAF, contract for telemetry modules for AMRAAMs awarded to Harris Corporation
Washinton, USA - Worth 15 million dollars
The US Air Force has awarded Harris Corporation, is a Florida-based international company producing communications equipment for defense, government and commercial field, a 2 year contract, worth 15 million... more
AerospacePerminov: not achieved satisfactory results in the rocket industry
Moscow, Russia - The international partners are not liable
The chief of the Russian space agency Roscosmos Anatoly Perminov said on Wednesday that, in the rocket industry, are not being reached the goals set for the state arms procurement program: "Measures to... more
HelicoptersLiza Transport International takes delivery of a Grand helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be used for Vip/passenger transport duties
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced that Liza Transport International of Burkina Faso has recently taken delivery of a Grand light twin engine helicopter. The aircraft will be... more
DefenseThales Light Multirole Missiles to enter into service with Wildcat Lynx helicopter
London, United Kingdom - Of the UK Armed Forces
Thales Group has announced further advancements related to the LMM, Lightweigh Multirole Missiles, ordered by the UK Defense ministry to Thales' UK division. It seems that the weapons -whose development... more
AirlinesNew planes Boeing 787/8 for Kenya Airways
Nairobi , Kenya - Their delivery is expected in 2013
The airline Kenya Airways had planned to receive, in 2010, 9 planes B-787/8 ordered in 2006. However, there were delays in the delivery of the aircraft which was instead scheduled for 2013. All this last... more
HelicoptersSikorsky provides a maintenance team for the BLACK HAWK helicopters
Connecticut, USA - Twenty-one technicians for the UH-60 of Colombian Army
Sikorsky Aerospace Service (SAS), the aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., stated yesterday to have concluded the contract that renewed annually, on providing in-country maintenance team in... more
AirlinesProbable purchase of A-320neo by Air France
Toulouse, France - Negotiations between Airbus and the French company
The airline Air France-KLM has confirmed to be in talks with the European manufacturer Airbus for the latest model of A-320neo. Air France is the only company in the world to operate with all models... more
ReportSeries of small plane crashes on the beach in Tampa
Florida, USA - No danger for the pilots
On Wednesday, April 13, around 19 pm, a nineteen year-old guy lost control of a small plane near the airport "Albert Whitted” of S. Petersburg in Florida. The boy was in command of a Cessna Skyhawk a... more
AccidentsPiper PA-28 Cherokee crashes in northern Israel
Haifa, Israel - Four dead in the incident
Four people were killed in a crash plane happened this morning in the Airbase Technical School of the northern Israel's city of Haifa. The dynamics of the accident is not still clear: it is only known... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter joins the European Helicopter Association
Cologne, Germany - Finally the rotorcraft sector enters into the SESAR Program
“Another step forward has been made by the EHA in 2011, in fact the decision of BELL Helicopter to join the Association is considered as an added value which will certainly lead to a better interrelation b... more
AerospaceRussia is no longer competitive in the aerospace field
Moscow, Russia - Moment of stalemate for Roscosmos
The British news agency "Reuters" announced on Wednesday that Russia is financially unable to support any breakthrough space projects, while China is going to overtake the Soviets in space technology. Also... more
SecurityThe FAA announced additional staffing at 27 control towers
Washington, Usa - Currently with only one controller during the night
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt announced yesterday that effective immediately the FAA will place an additional air traffic controller... more
AirportsFirst quarter 2011: the figures disclosed by Fraport
Frankfurt, Germany - In the foreground Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt Airport welcomed about 11.8 million passengers in the first quarter of 2011 - up 3.7 percent year-on-year. Germany's largest aviation gateway also handled more than 540,000 metric tons of airfreight... more
Civil aviationThe travel agency Orbitz sued by the American Arlines
Chicago, USA - Clash in court for a cause anti-trust
It's been reported that American Airlines, one of the leading airlines in the United States, has recently sued the well-known travel website Orbitz and filed an antitrust lawsuit against it: it seems... more
AirportsConsortium SITA- Capgemini: agreement BAA improving Heathrow with outsourced IT services
Milan, Italy - For a value of the EUR 120 million and a five year duration
SITA, the world's specialist in air transport communications and IT solutions, announced that it has joined the consortium led by Capgemini UK plc to provide core IT services to all six BAA-owned UK airports... more
Fair and shows"UAV Summit" ends today
Alexandria, USA - Hold in Alexandria in the US
Ends today "UAV Summit", the 7th edition of the annual event on UAVs, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, organized by IDGA, Institute for Advancement of Defense & Government, at the Sheraton Premiere at Tysons... more
ReportLibya, 890 air raids from the beginning of "Unified Protector" mission
Tripoli, Libya - In the meanwhile, in Berlin Rasmussen asked for more precision bombers and assures attacks will go on as long as necessary
According to statements by NATO, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, since 31 March, when it took the command of the "Unified Protector" mission in Libya, would have been carried out 890 air raids and... more
IndustryLM and Atmos Sistemas team for Brazilian air surveillance radar program
Sao Paulo, Brazil - The Air Force has said it plans to modernize a network of more than 60 sensors
Lockheed Martin (LM) and Atmos Sistemas Ltda. have signed a teaming agreement to pursue the Brazilian Air Force’s future Three-Dimensional (3-D) Long-Range Radar procurement program, which seeks to upgrade a... more
HelicoptersSouth Korea could buy up to 36 Apache Block III helicopters
Seoul, South Korea - To replace the older aircraft of which it's currently equipped
South Korea could buy from the US up to 36 Apache Block III helicopters for its Army: it was unveiled today by "Chosun Ilbo", which reports information provided from several anonymous sources. A first... more
AirportsThe liberalization of the service control tower in Spain will allow to save the 50%
Madrid, Spain - Tomorrow it begins the second phase of the tender
In 13 Spanish airports has been liberalized the control tower service, previously held by the company AENA (Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea). The calls in question are those of Alicante, Valencia, Ib... more
AerospacePutin urges Ukraine to take part in the construction of Vosto?nyj cosmodrome
Moscow, Russia - Yanukovych: space collaboration with Russia "Promising"
Russia has urged Ukraine to participate in the construction of Vosto?nyj cosmodrome. It was unveiled by the local press, according to which the offer would have arrived directly from Vladmir Putin who... more
Military aviationPhoto: C-130J special mission aircraft in flight line
Marietta, Usa - Destined to Indian and to USA
Special mission versions of the C-130J Super Hercules are becoming a regular sight on the Lockheed Martin flightline here. First in line (on right) is an Indian Air Force aircraft, which is based on... more