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Report"Gadhafi ordered the Lockerbie bombing that killed 270 persons on a Pan Am airplane"
Tripoli, Libya - Libya's ex ex-justice minister Mustafa Abdel-Jalil said
Libya's ex-justice minister claims Moammar Gadhafi personally ordered the Lockerbie bombing that killed 270 people in 1988. Mustafa Abdel-Jalil said that "I have proof that Gadhafi gave the order about... more
Civil aviationIATA: building a more competitive Japan
Tokyo, Japan - Aviation’s important role
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the Japanese government to establish aviation policies that will strengthen the sector and contribute to a more competitive Japan. Giovanni... more
Latest newsFour planes from Moscow to evacuate 563 Russians in Libya
Moscow, Russia - Was also sent a ship
Today from Moscow-Domodedovo were sent two planes Il-76 and one Il-62 to allow the recovery of Russian citizens in Libya. The fourth aircraft, a Yak-42 took off this afternoon at 17:20 (Moscow time) from... more
Defense"IDEX 2011", Crosetto and Abrate in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Undersecretary of Defense: the Italian presence at the event shows the vitality of our Country
According to reports by the local press, yesterday the Italian undersecretary of Defense, Guido Crosetto, and the Chief of Staff Biagio Abrate were in Abu Dhabi to attend "IDEX 2011", the Defense and Security... more
AccidentsPlane crash in Venezuela: 6 victims
San Pedro del Rio, Venezuela - Yet unknown the causes
Yesterday a twin-engine plane Cessna 340/A, with registration number YV2402, crashed in San Pedro del Rio in the east of Venezuela, near the border with Colombia. The authorities have announced that all... more
Military aviationAfghan Air Force C-27 plane fleet halfway to goal
Kabul, Afghanistan - The Armed Force is expected to receive its eleventh Spartan in early April
The Afghan air force received an addition to its forces with the arrival of the tenth C-27A Spartan transport aircraft at the Afghan Air Force Base in Kabul Feb. 20, marking the halfway point in the Afghan... more
Civil aviationAir travel in Italy, chaos due to further strikes
Rome, Italy - Scheduled on February and March
New strikes are planned for the next weeks in the aviation sector. We had already announced the stop of easyJet's pilots and of the cabin crew of the airline Meridiana Fly, from 10:01 to 2:00pm on Friday... more
Miscellaneous6 Saab Gripen planes for Thailand
Surat Thani, Thailand - In 2013 there were more 6
Yesterday Thailand has received the first 6 of 12 Saab Gripen C/D fighters. The planes were delivered to an air base in the southern province of Surat Thani. Among these there are 4 single-seat and 2 twin-seat.... more
ReportTunisian carrier Nouvelair to return airplanes from Libya
Tunis, Tunisia - They would be used to transfer foreign mercenaries from African countries
Nouvelair Limited Company has announced that it will return six of its Airbus A-320 commercial passenger jet airliners from crisis-hit Libya, after receiving news that Libya does not meet its contract... more
Discussions"Navalised" Typhoon aircraft unveiled at "Aero India 2011"
Bangalore, India - By Eurofighter and BAE Systems
On the occasion of "Aero India 2011", the aviation sector's event which was held recently (February 9-13, 2011) in Bangalore, India (see AVIONEWS), Eurofighter and BAE Systems revealed further details... more
HelicoptersThe Chinese helicopters at the "China Helicopter Exposition 2011"
Tianjin, China - An exhibition of 3000 square meters
Between 15 and 18 September in Tianjin in China will be held the "China Helicopter Exposition 2011" a show, results of the work of the Avic (Aviation Industry Corporation of China), dedicated to the Chinese... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: new Board of Directors established
Rome, Italy - Two members of the previous BoD have been confirmed
ENAC, Italian civil aviation authority, informs that this morning has been established the new Board of Directors of the organization. Two members of the previous board have been confirmed. They are... more
Latest newsEarthquake in New Zealand, the number of victims rises
Christchurch , New Zealand - Many areas of Christchurch are in ruins
The consequences of the earthquake in New Zealand are terrible (AVIONEWS) where the confirmed death toll rose to 75 while that of the missing has increased to 300. The Mayor of Christchurch, stated that... more
AerospaceNASA: Glory satellite's launch on Taurus rocket delayed
Vandenberg, USA - It should have happened today from Vandenberg's air base in California. The lift-off scheduled for tomorrow, the day of departure of Discovery
NASA announced that it has canceled, just minutes before the start, the launch of Glory satellite. The lift-off would have happened from Taurus XL 3110, this morning from the launch complex 576-E of the... more
Fair and showsEurofighter plane in naval version made its debut at "Aero India 2011"
Hallbergmoos, Germany - More details about the studies carried out
At "Aero India 2011" (February 9-13 in Bangalore) Eurofighter and partner company BAE Systems unveiled for the first time more details about the studies carried out for the initial definition of the navalised... more
DiscussionsTechnical sheet of the braille card presented yesterday by ENAC-Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Further details
Yesterday was held a press conference in which ENAC (Italian civil aviation board) and Alitalia presented the Safety Card in Braille and 3D shapes introduced for the first time ever on airliners (see... more
AirlinesLibya: Alitalia's special flight for Foreign Minister landed yesterday evening at Rome-Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - Going on the direct flights between the two Countries
A special flight from Tripoli is landed yesterday at 8:26pm at the airport of Rome-Fiumicino airport. It was operated by Alitalia on behalf of the Italian minister of Foreign Affairs. The connection was... more
CuriositiesDonald Trump purchases a new Boeing 757 airplane
Palm Beach, Usa - "It is quieter than my former 727"
Donald Trump, Palm Beach's most famous almost-presidential candidate, confirmed he bought a Boeing 757, which he said is about twice the size of his other plane, a Boeing 727. Although he did not talk... more
ReportRepressions in Libya: 1000 dead according to witnesses
Tripoli, Libya - Gaddafi threats to use force and affirms he's ready to die a martyr
According to Foad Aodi, president of COMAI, Arab World Communities in Italy, dead in the bombings that Muammar Gaddafi would have ordered against anti-government protesters in the Libyan capital would... more
Civil aviationIata: aircraft accident rate is lowest in history
Tokyo, Japan - Still room for improvement
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the aviation safety performance for 2010 showing that the year’s accident rate for Western-built jet aircraft as the lowest in aviation history.... more
AirportsNaples-Capodichino: the privatization of the airport contributed to its growth
Naples, Italy - Public or private: the important thing is a correct investment management
The Naples-Capodichino airport 15 years ago had about 2.5 million passengers and 400 employees. Today, however, the airport has about 5.7 million passengers and 800 employees. The reason for this evolution... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: rains, snow and strong winds arriving on the central-south
Rome, Italy - A notice for adverse conditions has been issued
A strong perturbation, with cold flows coming from North Sea, arrives on central Mediterranean, causing a worsening of the weather on the Italian central-meridional regions; in addition on the central-south... more
AirlinesENAC and Alitalia present the Safety Card for blind people (VIDEO)
Rome , Italy - No later than March, the card will supplied on medium-haul routes
Today at the headquarters of the Directorate General of ENAC is held the press conference of presentation of the "Safety Briefing Card" for blind people and partially sighted people. The card contains... more
AirlinesSouthwest airlines offers free access to iTunes
New York, Usa - It will be possible to download movies and songs
As Southwest Airlines continues to outfit their massive fleet of airplanes with in-flight wifi, they're looking for colorful ways to get folks both aware of it and using it. For this reason, they're introducing... more
AirlinesIndonesia: Garuda to lease six Boeing 737/800s from GECAS
Jakarta, Indonesia - The first aircraft is scheduled to be delivered in June 2013
Garuda Indonesia has signed an agreement with GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) to lease six Boeing 737/800 aircraft. The first three aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in June, September and... more
Helicopters"IDEX": Bell Helicopter consigns 429 helicopter to Strong Aviation
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - This is the first delivery to a Middle East costumer
During "IDEX 2011", the exhibition-conference on defense and security at now ongoing (20-24 February) at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, UAE (see AVIONEWS), Bell Helicopter has delivered a... more
ReportRe-opened Libyan airspace: Tripoli's airport returned to normality
Tripoli, Libya - It was unveiled by Mohamed abd as-Seid, the highest authority of Libyan Air Force
"Tripoli International Airport is working normally and planes are taking off and landing normally", states today the Libyan press quoting the words of the highest authority of the Air Force of the Country,... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma takes part in States-General
Rome, Italy - Today started the works of Strategic Development Plan of Roma Capitale
Began today the works of the Strategic Development Plan of Roma Capitale, which reshapes the future asset of the territory; the pilot projects are presented in short to medium term, to be shared with institutions... more
ReportBeirut denies permission for private Libyan airplane to land in Lebanon
Beirut, Leabanon - It was carrying 10 passengers
The Lebanese aviation authorities refused to give permission for a private Libyan jet carrying 10 passengers to land at Beirut's international airport. According to airport officials the plane was due... more
Fair and showsEurofighter Typhoon airplane on display at "IDEX 2011" in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The event, began last Sunday, will continue to next Thursday
Eurofighter Typhoon participates in the 10th edition of the "International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2011", the largest defence and security event in the Middle East and North African region... more
Civil aviationAlways more private flights from Mexico to San Antonio
San Antonio, Usa - The city received port of entry status in 2008
More private planes from Mexico winged their way to San Antonio in 2010 in the biggest jump since the city was authorized to make the process simpler for international travellers. Preliminary data from... more
Civil aviationScotland: taxes in aviation might cost 1.2 million passengers
Edinburgh, UK - Travelers now pay 170 Pounds per ticket for this
A new report, released last Thursday warns that last November’s hike in Air Passenger Duty (APD) could cost Scotland’s airports more than one million passengers over the next three years, damage business com... more
ReportItalian Defence Minister: first C-130 plane sent to Libya to make Italians return
Tripoli, Libya - La Russa: "It won't land in Benghazi, where the airport has been bombed", but in another still unspecified airport
As announced yesterday by Italian Defence Minister, Ignazio La Russa, this morning should be departed to Libya an airplane that is going to repatriate about one hundred Italians from the Country, where... more
Military aviationTwo Libyan pilots of Mirage airplanes refuse to bomb Benghazi (VIDEO)
Benghazi, Libya - And landed in Malta
Maltese Army's sources would have told 'AFP' that yesterday two Libyan soldiers, pilots of Mirage F-1 airplanes, refused to carry out the task assigned to them, consisting in the bombardment of demonstrators... more
Civil aviationNigeria: NCAA calls for for funds for airport infrastructures
Lagos, Nigeria - But the civil aviation authority need independence from political interference
Harold Demuren, director general of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has called for the provision of adequate funds for infrastructure upgrade in the aviation sector if the category safety rating... more
HelicoptersSchiebel announces the delivery of two helicopters UAS in Jordan
Vienna , Austria - It will also provide support and maintenance
Schiebel has announced the delivery of two helicopters Camcopter S-100 Unmanned Air Systems (UAS), to King Abdullah Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) in Jordan. KADDB is a government agency, part of... more
ReportEarthquake in New Zealand: at least 65 victims (VIDEO)
Christchurch, New Zealand - Many people still trapped under the rubble
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 affected this morning the New Zealand causing at least 65 dead and dozens injured and missing. According to Prime Minister John Key "We are experiencing the darkest days... more
Press releaseLibya's situation: task-force of Italian foreign minister
Rome, Italy - Farnesina is following its developments with the greatest attention
The Italian foreign ministry is following with great attention, through the Italian Embassy in Tripoli, the evolution of Libya's situation, with the aim of ensuring the greatest safety for Italians residing... more
Civil aviationGreece, tomorrow hardships for travellers by plane on domestic and international routes
Athens, Greece - Due to strike of air traffic controllers against austerity measures
Hardships are expected tomorrow for those travelling from and to Greece: new strikes, organized by all the labor unions of the Country, are expected against the austerity measures imposed by the government.... more
ReportLibya, new aircraft raids on protesters
Tripoli, Libya - Berlusconi: "Unacceptable" the use of violence on the civilian population
There's a real civil war in Libya. According to witnesses quoted by "Press TV", following the attacks of last night, this morning at dawn the Libyan government would have unleashed once again air strikes... more
AirportsAfter 35 years the airport will open in Cortina, rehabilitated to the helicopters landing
Cortina, Italy - Will be turned into an heliport
In the mid-seventies Cortina had an airport in the hamlet of Fiames. The company that managed it was the Aeralpi gone in bankrupt in '68, after the death of its main shareholder, Count Cesare Acquarone.... more
Fair and showsRussia at "IDEX 2011" with a government delegation
Moscow, Russia - And 33 companies, among which the State agency Rosoboronexport
As reported by the local Ministry of Defence, Russia has attended "IDEX 2011"-the tenth edition of the international defense event to be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, United Arab Emirates, from 20 to 24 February... more
HelicoptersGulf Helicopters signs contract for five AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be equipped for off-shore passenger transportation operations
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced the signing of a contract with Gulf Helicopters of Qatar for five AW-139 helicopters. The aircraft will be equipped for off-shore passenger transportation... more
AirlinesBoeing modernizes 22 Saudi Arabian Airlines 777ER airplanes
Seattle, USA - Making changes to the interiors
Saudi Arabian Airlines and Boeing teamed to make changes in the interiors of 22 of the 23 Boeing 777-200 ER (extended range) airplanes of the Saudi carrier. It is reported by the American manufacturer... more
Helicopters"Air Warfare Symposium": AgustaWestland brings AW-139M helicopter
Orlando, USA - With which it would compete for the supply of CSAR-X helicopters to USAF
On the occasion of "Air Warfare Symposium", the big event of AFA, Air Force Association, held in recent days in Orlando, USA, AgustaWestland would have brought an AW-139M helicopter, with which it wants... more
CuriositiesOne hundred years ago the first plane on Venice
Venice, Italy - The fog did not stop the pilot
On February 19, 1911, was the day when the first plane, piloted by Commander Umberto Cagno, flew over Venice. This episode is related to desire of the owners of the Excelsior hotel to surprise their guests.That... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week in February
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 21 to next Sunday 27
Monday 21 - "Indian Business Aviation Expo (IBAE)". Shangri-La Hotel, New Delhi, India. + 91 (0)11 4279 5061 +44 (0)20 8332 2211 www.miuevents.com - "The International Defence Exhibition and Conference... more
Civil aviationTanzania: government is looking for investors in aviation
Dar el Salaam, Tanzania - To promote competitions in the service and to ease air transport for the people
The government of Tanzania has invited international airlines and businesspersons to invest in the aviation sector to promote competitions in the service provisions and to ease air transport for the people. "Our... more
AirportsBAA loses appeal: London-Stansted airport must be sold off
London, UK - The operator claimed that circumstances have changed since 2009
BAA will be forced to sell off Stansted Airport after losing an appeal against an order from the UK Competition Commission. The airport operator had argued that the circumstances had changed since the... more
Civil aviationPhilippines: a "No fly zone" for the eruption of a volcano
Manila, Philippines - It's over the Sorsogon Province, near Mt. Bulusan
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) today making the vicinity of Mt. Bulusan in Sorsogon Province a "no fly zone". CAAP Director General Ramon Gutierrez... more