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Press releaseNATO's Secretary General about Afghan transition to Afghan lead
Kabul, Afghanistan - Over the coming months
Anders Fogh Rasmussen today stated in a press release that "(Afghan Ed) President Karzai has just announced the first Afghan Districts and Provinces to undergo transition to Afghan lead over the coming... more
IndustryFinmeccanica rewarded as a "Top Employers 2011" company
Rome, Italy - The third edition of the event was held yesterday in Milan
The third Top Employers Italy event was held on Monday, 21 March 2011, at the Terrazza Martini in Milan, where Finmeccanica was rewarded for its “excellence” in Human Resource Training, Development and... more
Civil aviationArgentina resumes three airports
Buenos Aires , Argentina - Solved serious technical problem
In three airports of Buenos Aires were resumed flights after it was solved a breakdown that put in crisis the communication system between airplanes and control towers, the regulating authority said. Flights... more
Science and technology"Solar Impulse": Schindler new project's main partner
Payerne, Switzerland - The provider will follow and support the advanced technology of the airplane
Schindler, a global elevator and escalator provider, has decided to support "Solar Impulse", the zero fuel airplane aiming to fly around the world propelled only by solar energy. Schindler will closely... more
DefenseUS Navy, new LCS battleship
Washington, USA - Commissioned to Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin has announced it has been awarded by the US Navy a 376 million dollar contract for the construction of a new LCS, Littoral Combat Ship, the seventh Country's battleship. The agreement,... more
Military aviationLibya, US F-15 E Strike Eagle crashes
Benghazi, Libya - Pilot rescued by rebels, the other crew member on the mend
Reports by international media, later confirmed by official sources, state that a F-15E Strike Eagle fighter-bomber belonging to USAF, US Air Force, would have been crashed last night in Libya, not far... more
AirportsOff limits to take-off and landing activities banned to civil flights at Trapani-Birgi's airport
Trapani, Italy - Activity suspended indefinitely due to military operations
The landing and take-off operations made by commercial aircraft at Trapani-Birgi airport remain suspended indefinitely due to military operations. Therefore, today ,Tuesday, March 22, all the flights are... more
AirlinesRyanar's flights from/to Trapani will be served from Palermo
Milan, Italy - Until March 28 due to the Libyan operations
Ryanair has been advised by Trapani Airport that from Monday 21st March (for an indefinite period) the airport will be closed to all civilian air traffic due to the ongoing military action in Libya. Consequently,... more
HelicoptersFrom the US Navy "Uss Mount Whitney": Images of War
Tripoli, Libya - The French aircraft carrier "Charles de Gaulle" supports operations in Libya
French Navy AS-365F Dauphin rescue helicopter from the French aircraft carrier "Charles de Gaulle" (R91) test lands aboard the amphibious command ship "USS Mount Whitney" (LCC/JCC 20). "Charles de... more
AerospaceSoyuz TMA-21 spacecraft's launch date confirmed: it will be on April 5th
Moscow, Russia - It was unveiled by the Head of Roscosmos Anatoly Perminov
Anatoly Perminov, Head of "Roscosmos", Russian Federal Space Agency, confirmed the launch date of TMA-21 spacecraft. It was unveiled today by the Russian news agencies, according to which the lift-off... more
ReportEastern Libya, allies hit radar installations and two air bases
Benghazi, Libya - Libyan TV: many victims among the civilians
According to reports by the Arab TV "Al Jazeera", the Western coalition committed in the "Odyssey Dawn" operation, last evening would have hit radar installations and two air defense bases controlled by... more
HelicoptersThe Qatar Armed Forces order three AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - EMS-configured
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has announced that the Qatar Armed Forces have signed a contract for three AW-139 medium twin helicopters plus a comprehensive logistics support package. These... more
Military aviationAn AWACS aircraft lands at the airport of Trapani-Birgi
Trapani, Italy - It is equipped with a radar for air surveillance
In the context of operation "Odyssey Dawn" an AWACS (Airborne Warning And Control System), which is an airplane equipped with an airborne warning and control system, recently landed at the airport of Trapani-Birgi. This... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Embraer finalize an agreement for the delivery of 20 regional airplanes
Rome, Italy - The delivery of the new E-Jets is scheduled to begin in the third quarter 2011
Embraer and Alitalia have finalized an agreement for the delivery of 15 EMB-175 and 5 EMB-190 jets through a lease structure to be arranged by third parties. The delivery of the new E-Jets is scheduled... more
ReportLibya: two further Italian F-16 planes departed from Trapani-Birgi
Trapani, Italy - Meanwhile Italy asks for "A unified command under NATO"
Still ongoing the operation "Odyssey Dawn" on the Libyan territory, started by some Western powers against the bloody repressions carried out by Colonel Muammar Gaddafi (see AVIONEWS). At the forefront... more
ReportFrom the Us Navy Uss Enterprise: images of war
Tripoli, Libya - Tomahawk missiles to enforce the operation "Odyssey Dawn"
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) launched a Tomahawk missile in support of "Odyssey Dawn Operation". This is just one of about 110 cruise missiles launched from U.S.... more
ReportCentral command of US operations: we do not support Libyan opposition and we don't know where Gaddafi is
Washington, USA - It was unveiled by General Carter Ham, superintending the maneuvers
General Carter Ham, who commands the US operations in the context of the military operation "Odyssey Dawn" in Libya, yesterday stated that until now the coalition's Countries have reported a significant... more
IndustryThe largest composite fuselage panel for Airbus' A350 XWB completes its curing process
Toulouse, France - At the Nordenham, in Germany
The A-350 XWB programme has reached a new industrial milestone with the successful curing of this new-generation jetliner’s largest composite fuselage panel. The 93-square metre component was completed b... more
DefenseFrom Uss enterprise: pictures of war (2)
Mediterrean Sea, Libya - Mediterrean Sea March, 19th
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) launches a Tomahawk missile in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn. This was one of approximately 110 cruise missiles fired from U.S. and... more
AirlinesAir Canada resumes no-stop flights from Rome
Rome, Italy - To Toronto and Montreal
Air Canada returns to Rome. Starting from March 27th, 2011, no-stop flights from Rome to Toronto will be resumed. Initially, the connection will be operated 3 times a week (on Wednesdays, Fridays and... more
Military aviationLibya: Spain has made ??available four F-18 aircraft for patrol missions
Madrid , Spain - Are already under the command of the coalition
The Spanish Prime Minister, Jose' Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, after having repeatedly expressed the desire to assess as well as the situation, stated that to the mission in Libya would take part four fighter... more
DefensePutin about Libya: UN resolution as "Medieval call to crusade"
Moscow, Russia - Medvedev: Prime Minister's definition "Unacceptable"
On Monday, March 21, 2011, following the second wave of air attacks made by the Western allies, Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister of Russia, Country which, along with Germany, China, India and Brazil, is... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force and "Odyssey Dawn"
Rome, Italy - The contribution by the Armed Force for the international operation
The Italian Air Force (AMI) is providing own contribution into the "Odyssey Dawn" operation, with all necessary predispositions to face the different possible environments. Firstly, the surveillance and... more
DefenseRussia: S-400 Triumf and Pantsir-S for all the regiments of the Country's air defense
Moscow, Russia - Within 2020. And, from 2013, the production of strategic missiles will be doubled
The Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Monday, March 21th, 2011, on the occasion of a meeting in Votkinsk, Siberia, about the implementation of the 2011/2020 weapon program, announced two important... more
Report5th Wing of the Italian AMI: we don't fire missiles in Libya
Trapani, Italy - Tornado's pilot talks about the mission
Major Scolari, 155th group of 50th Wing of Piacenza, assure us that yesterday weren't fire missiles in Libya. The mission was to do the take off from Trapani-Birgi of six Tornado, 4 ECR and two of refuelling,... more
DefenseLibya: England, aircraft with different roles operational
London, England - As well as several frigates
Also England is, together with USA (see AVIONEWS), France (see AVIONEWS) and Italy, among the Countries at the forefront in the defense of the Libyan population against the bloody repression of the rebellions... more
IndustryLufthansa Supervisory Board approves purchase of 30 A-320neo Family aircraft
Toulouse, France - They will fit seamlessly into carrier’s fleet and strategy
Lufthansa’s Supervisory Board has approved the acquisition of 30 A-320neo Family aircraft worth approximately US$2.8 billion. The order comprises 25 A-320neo and five A-321neo aircraft. With this latest s... more
DefenseFrance, vehicles and aircraft employed in Libya
Paris, France - "Charles de Gaulle" is reaching the "Enterprise"
It was France that started the operations to allow the no-fly-zone in Libya: on Saturday, March 19th, the local government ordered a reconnaissance flight, and later a first strike against the Muammar... more
ReportUS aircraft and ships against the Libyan leader
Washington, USA - Currently is of America the military operations' command
Three submarines, five battleships, F-16 aircraft and bombers. Those, in brief, the means employed by the United States in the first part of the "Odyssey dawn" operation, launched on Saturday, March 19th,... more
Military aviationThree Tornado aircraft and two F-16 took off from the airport of Trapani
Trapani, Italy - Their mission in Libya has not been made ??public
In the context of the "Odyssey dawn" have just taken off from Trapani-Birgi three Tornado aircraft of the Italian Military Aviation that will bring out a new assignment in Libya. Some sources report that... more
ReportLibya: Zenten and Yefren bombarded with Grad missiles
Tripoli, Lybia - The rebels have rejected the land forces of Gaddafi
Local witnesses reported that from three days aircraft and other means of loyalist troops bombard the city of Zenten and Yefren in the region of Al-Jabal Al-Gharbia, which is located in southeast of Tripoli.... more
ReportMarche Region: a man enters in the airport and dirty it with the writing “Gaddafi 2”
Fano, Italy - The man, 60 years old, protested against the extension of the air station
Just a man with psychiatric problems and a reference to a pilot's nickname, that's what was find from the blitz of Saturday night in the airport of Fano (Pesaro-Urbino).The 60 year old man, known by security... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the fourth week in March
Rome, Italy - From Thursday 24 to next Sunday 27
Thursday 24 - "Australian Light Aircraft Championships". Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia, Maitland, Rutherford, New South Wales, Australia. + 61 2 6253 9724 http://rfaca.com.au Friday... more
ReportTrapani:airport close. And the work?
Trapani, Libya - Almost 2000 persons moved to Palermo.
The airport of Trapani close. That's a consequence of this “absurd war” how some of the passengers define it, passengers force to get in to the shuttle bus going to Palermo, where Airgest manage the sto... more
ReportResumed the activities of the French planes in Libya
Tripoli, Lybia - Civilians in Misurata to be used as human shields
From what stated by Thierry Burkhard French Defence Ministry spokesman this morning have resumed planes raid on Libya with the mission to enforce the no-fly zone. The transalpine aircraft, who had not... more
IndustryB-747/8 Intercontinental airplane conducts successful first flight
Seattle, Usa - After four-hour, 25-minute flight
The B-747/8 Intercontinental successfully began its flight test program yesterday. It has taken off from Paine Field in Everett, Wash., before several thousand employees, customers, suppliers and community... more
Report"Odyssey Dawn": aircraft and ships against the force of Gaddafi
Tripoli, Lybia - Hit more than twenty military installations of the regime
More than a month after the revolt in Libya, the world has been activate to stem the situation. The French air raids on Saturday have started the operation "Odyssey Dawn" undertaken to establish a no-fly... more
ReportShock in Mexico City : more pilots caught drunk
Mexico City, Mexico - Where are controllers now?
According to Reforma daily some days ago two pilots and a hostess from Aeromexico were caught drunk when they arrived at the airport of Mexico City. When they were stopped and were asked to explain themselves,... more
ReportItalian airplanes in Libya: departed yesterday from Trapani 6 Tornadoes
Trapani, Italy - Of which two AAR and four ECR
Following the take-off of aircraft from France, USA and England, also Italy is from yesterday in the front line in the "Odyssey dawn" operation, with which the UN Countries are reacting against the Colonel... more
AirportsAirgest: Trapani's airport closed to civil traffic from this morning
Trapani, Italy - Until yesterday, the airport had been operational
Starting from 8:30 of Monday, March 21, the airport of Trapani-Birgi is closed to the civil air traffic. The official announcement was made yesterday evening, at 08:33 pm. Earlier, had left the last four... more
ReportLibya: intervention of the international coalition (VIDEO)
Tripoli, Libya - Air raid destroyed Gaddafi's building of command
International coalition intervenes in a determinate way. An international troop's official reports that a coalition's air raid totally destroyed a Muammar Gaddafi's building of command and control in... more
AirlinesSwiss launches the new Rome-Fiumicino/Basel flight
Rome, Italy - From March 27th
On Monday Swiss International Air Lines announces -together with ADR (Aeroporti di Roma, the management company of Rome's airports)- the new connection between Rome-Fiumicino and Basel, starting from March... more
ReportLibya: kamikaze kills Gaddafi's son (VIDEO)
Tripoli, Libya - Latest news from Tripoli
Algerian daily "Shuruk" report latest news: Khamis, 32 years old, sixth Gaddafi's son, died in a hospital in Tripoli, where he was recovered in intensive care, for the injuries suffered last Saturday,... more
ReportWorry about the mass arrival of Libyan illegal immigrants in Sicily. The speech of Maroni, Alfano, La Russa
Catania, Italy - From Pantelleria, now saturated, the target "Landings" will be moved to the coasts of Catania
After a press conference of the Council of Ministers, the Italian minister Maroni has announced that the illegal immigrants arrived in Italy in these days of Libyan crisis are 14,918. Meanwhile, a new... more
Press releaseAgreement protocol among Italian Transport Minister, ENAC, ENAV, Calabria and airport managers signed
Rome, Italy - For infrastructure works for a total of about 180 million euros
On Wednesday, March 16th, "In Rome, at the seat of Calabria Region, the Ministry of Infrastructures and Transport, ENAC (Italian civil aviation board), ENAV (Italian flight assistance society), Calabria... more
Government actsItalian interpellation on the purchase of ERJ-170 airplanes in place of Superjet 100 signed by Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Presented by the Honorable Silvano Moffa (Responsible initiative)
"We, the undersigned, ask for consulting the President of the Council of Ministers, the Minister of Economy and Finance, the Minister of Economic Development, the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation,... more
AirportsAmsterdam-Schiphol opens modern new baggage hall
Amsterdam, Holland - Inaugurated today
Today Jos Nijhuis, Schiphol Group's CEO, officially opened the new South baggage hall at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The new baggage hall represents an expansion of Schiphol's baggage handling infrastructure.... more
Press releaseHelicopters: CPI Aero announces order from Bell Helicopter
New York, USA - For structural panels on AH-1Z ZULU
CPI Aerostructures, Inc. yesterday announced "That it has received a purchase order from Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, for the manufacture of various structural panel assemblies for the AH-1Z... more
ReportSikh controversy in the Malpensa airport
Milan , Italy - A man forced to remove his turban
Today at the airport of Milan-Malpensa a belonging to religion of Sikhism was forced to remove his turban to carry out routine checks. For members of this creed the headgear has a religious value and can... more
HelicoptersA new contract for helicopters for the U.S. Air Force
Washington, USA - There are five companies interested to the tender
The U.S. Air Force plans to sign a contract to provide 205 new helicopters, including 93 for the program Cvlsp (common vertical lift support program) and potential other 112, for the unity Csar-X (Combat... more