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DefenseRussia will start serial production of S-500 missile systems
Moscow, Russia - In 2014
According to reports made by Lt. Gen. Valery Ivanov, Russian aerospace defense strategic commander, to "RIA Novosti", the ex-Soviet Country would be going to start, in 2014, the mass production of surface-to-air... more
AirlinesAlitalia and China Eastern present new flights from Rome and Beijing and Shanghai
Rome, Italy - Started a partnership between the two airlines
The President of Alitalia Roberto Colaninno, CEO of Alitalia Rocco Sabelli and president of China Eastern, Ma Xulun, have presented new direct links between Italy and China, operated in code-share by Alitalia... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: new flights to China with China Eastern, in partnership with Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The management company promoted the routes' development towards a Country growing strongly in terms of business and tourism
Relations between the international airport "Leonardo Da Vinci" in Rome and China will be even stronger. Yesterday at 3:15pm, at the presence of Roberto Colaninno and Rocco Sabelli, in the splendid... more
AerospacePresentation of the IX course of "Master in space system and services"
Rome, Italy - A real opportunity to enter into the aerospace industry
Last Tuesday took place the presentation of the IX edition of "Master in space system and services". The event hosted by the "Casa dell'Aviatore" in Rome, was presented by Prof. Paolo Gaudenzi responsible... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: new 24h strike next March 23 in the air transport
Rome, Italy - Announced by Filt Cgil, IPA and AVIA
The 24h strike of pilots and flight assistants of Alitalia-Cai Group has been announced again for next March 23, by Filt Cgil and by IPA and AVIA professional associations. The protest, fixed initially... more
Latest newsProblem in the depressurization system for aircraft landing at Treviso's airport
Treviso, Italy - Happy ending, after general alert
Fear and even scared, but the 100 passengers arriving from Charleroi, landed yesterday morning at 8:50am at “Canova” airport in Treviso completely safe and unharmed. The depressurization system had... more
AirlinesQatar Airways launches a third airport in Italy: Venice
Rome, Italy - Third non-stop daily flight after those of Rome and Milan
Venice will be the third Italian airport of Qatar Airways. From 15 June, the Qatar's airline will start a non-stop daily flight between Doha and the lagoon city. It has officially been announced by the... more
ReportMedvedev in Rome (2). Russia and Italy will complete agreement on air transit of Afghanistan-bound weapons and troops
Rome, Italy - But also bilateral dossiers and issues of international relevance at the core of the meeting between the two minister, on which the two head of governments will report to the press
In the context of the visit of Russian President Dmitri Medvedev (see AVIONEWS), also the Russian Foreign minister Sergey Lavrov is arrived in Rome. The minister and his Italian counterpart Franco Frattini... more
DefenseWill open on February 20th "IDEX 2011", conference-exhibition on defense and security
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - And it will continue until 24th in UAE
It will open on Sunday, February 20th, continuing until February 24th, at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, United Arab Emirates, the tenth edition of "IDEX", International Defense Exhibition... more
Occurrences"Abruzzo international Airport": further delay of the allotment of the contract for airport security service
Pescara, Italy - Saga thought to solve the issue already in November 2010
The assignment of the security service to contract out to a company operating the airport of Pescara was postponed again. The competitive tender was launched in November 2010, and it soon stopped because... more
HelicoptersThe Estonian Police and Border Guard took delivery of a third AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - All models are based in Tallinn
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced that the Estonian Police and Border Guard has taken delivery of its third AW-139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will perform search and... more
AirlinesArmavia, new connection from Venice to Yerevan, Armenia
Milan, Italy - From next April
Armenia is increasingly close since the carrier Armavia announced, starting from April 2011, the second air connection from Venice to Yerevan in addition to the existing two links from Rome to Yerevan. Armavia... more
DefenseDmitri Medvedev arrives at Rome by an Ilyushin 96 plane
Rome, Italy - He will spend in Italy two busy days, among which the inauguration of the Russian/Italian cultural exchange year
It's just landed at Rome-Fiumicino airport, on board of an Ilyushin 96 plane of the company Rossiya, the head of the Russian Federation Dmitri Medvedev with a big delegation. The President -for whom... more
AirportsACI: Seoul, Singapore and Hong Kong airports are at the top in the world
Delhi, India - Delhi "Indira Gandhi" was fourth in the group 25-40 million passengers
Airport Council International (ACI) declared Incheon in Seoul, Changi in Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai-Pudong as the overall top 'best airports worldwide'. Those ones of Delhi and Hyderabad... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: European air transport increasing
Brussels, Belgium - The total number of flights was 9.49 million last year
In 2010, aviation in Europe pulled out of the economic downturn and began to climb again. The total number of flights in Europe in 2010 was 9.49 million, an increase of 0.8% compared to 2009. Growth... more
ReportMayday from Italy to EU: the European agency Frontex sends back-up forces to Lampedusa
Lampedusa, Italy - The phenomenon has a Community relevance
Following to the formal request for assistance by the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Franco Frattini, Frontex, the European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders... more
ConferencesFlight Safety: conference on "Technical and legal profiles of the aircraft crash"
Rome, Italy - During all day at Palazzo Marini in Rome
"Technical and legal profiles of the aircraft crash" is the title of the conference ongoing for today, on Wednesday February 16, 2011 at Palazzo Marini in Rome, supported by Chamber of deputies, by ENAC... more
IndustryAvio: selection is ready to begin for 18 Young Engineers
Turin, Italy - For the Master’s Course “Propulsion Systems Engineering”
Avio, the international aerospace Group, specialized in propulsion systems located in Italy, is offering 18 young graduates in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering... more
Civil aviationIata: Hong Kong needs a third runway for airplanes
Hong Kong, China - Protect connectivity with sufficient capacity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the authorities in Hong Kong (HK) to move forward with plans for a third runway at its International Airport. Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s D... more
IndustrySELEX Sistemi Integrati signed a contract with the Estonian Ministry of Defence
Rome, Italy - The agreement, which will last 12 months, has a worth of EUR 5 million
SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI), a Finmeccanica company, signed a contract worth five Million Euro with the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Estonia for the supply of systems for a NATO military base.... more
ReportNo news about the Italian petrol tanker attacked by pirates
Rome, Italy - Italian Minister La Russa would have required military to observe rules of secrecy
It's from three days, probably at the request of Italian Defence Minister Ignazio La Russa, that Italian Coast Guard and Navy have not been providing updates on the conditions of the Italian "Savina Caylyn"... more
Aerospace24-hour delay for the launch of ATV-2 Kepler cargo shuttle
Cayenne, French Guyana - It should happen today at 06:50 pm local time
It was delayed by 24 hours the launch of the shuttle cargo of ESA, European Space Agency, ATV-2, the Automated Transfer Vehicle, "Johannes Kepler". The departure of the vehicle to the ISS, International... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week in February
Rome, Italy - From Saturday 19 to next Sunday 20
Saturday 19 - Cobden Fly-in Weekend. Cobden Aero Club, Victoria, Australia. + 61 (0)419 351 977 - Temora Aviation Museum Aircraft Showcase Day - V-12’s and Trainers Spitfire, P-40, Tiger Moth, W... more
AirportsBrussels Airport celebrates its 20 years
Brussels, Belgium - Many events will be organized throughout 2011
Brussels South Charleroi Airport launched the 20th anniversary celebrations during a press conference yesterday. The event was attended by Minister André Antoine, responsible for Walloon airport policy,... more
PeopleIsaf General Iannotta meets the Afghan Transport and Civil Aviation Minister
Herat , Afghanistan - The meeting was held last Sunday, on February 13
Last Sunday, on February 13, Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (Motca), Afghan Transport Minister Najafi received General of Air Brigade Iannotta as new Aviation Development Director of HQ Isaf-Kabul.... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific strengthens its presence in Milan
Milan, Italy - A new daily flight to Hong Kong announced yesterday
Cathay Pacific Airways yesterday unveiled that Milan-Hong Kong direct flight will be operated daily starting from next July, 1st. It was announced by James Barrington, Cathay Pacific's Director Corporate... more
Civil aviationFAA predicts a slight growth in US airline industry
Washington, Usa - Passengers are expected to increase by 3% in 2011
The embattled US airline industry will see solid long-term growth over the next 20 years with yearly passenger totals climbing from 713 million to nearly 1.3 billion, the US government predicted. "That... more
Civil aviationAtitech, contract with Spanair for maintenance of 2 MD-80 airplanes
Naples, Italy - First aircraft already consigned to the Spanish carrier
On Monday, February 14, 2011, Meridie SpA announced that its subsidiary Atitech, Naples-based company expert in aircraft maintenance, has signed an agreement with the Spanish carrier Spanair for "Heavy... more
Fair and shows"Aero Friedrichshafen 2011": Fligth Design will unveil concept of C-4 airplane
Friedrichshafen, Germany - Its new 4-seat aircraft
During the 2011's "Aero Friedrichshafen", the important international aviation fair to be held in Germany from April 13 to 16, the German light aircraft manufacturer Flight Design will unveil the project... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: strong winds and thunderstorms on the Central-South
Rome, Italy - Weak snowfalls in Piedmont
A perturbation of Atlantic origin interests today the most part of the Italian regions with a fickleness mainly on the Western side of the Peninsula. The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis... more
Latest newsRussia, Ministry of Defense grounds Mil Mi-28 helicopters
Moscow, Russia - Following Tuesday's crash in which the captain died and the other crew member was injured
As reported by Russian news agencies, the Ministry of Defence of the Country has decided to ground all Mil Mi-28 Night Hunter helicopters in its fleet. The decision was taken, as routinely happens in... more
Press releaseItalian Enac releases to Inaer Aviation technical management and maintenance certifications for Canadair airplanes
Rome, Italy - Employed by Italian Civil Defense in the fire service
ENAC, Italian Civil Aviation Authority, unveils the issue of certifications for technical management of Canadair CL-415 airplanes to Inaer Aviation, Fixed–Wing Division. They are: the certification named C... more
AirlinesCrack of Myair airline: 16 under investigation
Vicenza, Italy - 120 million euro precautionary seizure
There have been new developments regarding the crack of the carrier Myair. For the financial police of Vicenza the failure of the company left behind a 215 million euro gap, 14 million euros of tickets... more
AirportsUsa: president Obama cuts airport grants
Washington, Usa - He proposes also an increase in passengers fee
US president Barack Obama proposed cutting by nearly a third the construction grants given annually to airports and endorsed a provision that would have travelers paying a few dollars more per flight to... more
AirlinesEmirates could change order for A-350 XWB airplanes
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Swapping 50 A-350/900s with as many A-350/1000s
Tim Clark, President of Emirates, said that his airline is considering the idea of changing the order made with Airbus in November 2007. This included the supply of 70 A-350 XWB aircraft, of which 50... more
ReportDue to a misunderstanding begins emergency for SLA A-340 airplane
Male, Maldive - A colloquial phrase mistaken for a bomb-threat
Perhaps the poor knowledge of the language, rather than an exaggerated state of alert, was at the base of the misunderstanding that yesterday caused the emergency status for an A-340 aircraft of Sri Lankan... more
PeopleJean-Pierre Talamoni appointed as Director of International Development at EADS
Paris, France - Retroactively, from last January 1, 2011
Jean-Pierre Talamoni has been nominated Director of International Development within the Strategy & Marketing Organisation of the EADS Group with effect from 1 January 2011. He was previously responsible... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner: flirt in airplane, 45% admits to have had it
Trento, Italy - The survey unveils a new trend in air travels
Airlines have always used the thrill of flirting to sponsor their flights, from the rigorous "Glamour" criteria for the crew, to the recent and sexy advertising campaigns of airlines such as Virgin. A... more
AirlinesFinnair Group: financial results in 2010
Milan, Italy - A year of growth dried up because of ash crisis and strike by crew
Finnair Group has unveiled the financial and operating results in 2010. Summary of 2010 key figures - Turnover rose 10.1% to 2,023.3 million euros (1,837.7). - Passenger traffic declined by 3.6%... more
Civil aviationIndia: an ombudsman for aviation might be soon created
Delhi, India - He would look into the problems and complaints of air passengers
The civil aviation sector is set to get an ombudsman soon. The civil aviation ministry has started work on creating a post for one in the sector. The official said they could not create a post now,... more
DefenseUSA, defense (2): the number of servicemen is 65,000 greater than in 2007
Washington, Usa - The total strength will be 1.4 million in 2012
US president Barack Obama asked for 671 billion Dollars defense budget in fiscal 2012. Funds are an end-strength for the services 65,000 people greater than in fiscal 2007: the army’s end strength will b... more
AirportsPrivatization of "Ridolfi" airport, in Forli: left parties versus Lega Nord party
Forli, Italy - Jacopo Morrone, LN provincial secretary: “Obstructive politics”
Pd (Democratic Party) and Idv (Italy of Values) parties rejected the order of the day presented on occasion of the Province Council of Forlì-Cesena by Gianluca Zanoni, province leader of the “Lega No... more
Industry“Winter Hide”: Italian 4° Stormo Eurofighter planes and F-16 of the Royal Danish Air Force
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Also F-15E of USAF, deployed in Sardinia, have participated at it
Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from the 4° Stormo in Grosseto, Italy hosted 11 F-16 jets from the Royal Danish Air Force Base in Skrydstrup in a joint exercise at Grosseto, home of the Italian Typhoons. The... more
AccidentsPlane crashed in Honduras: no survivors
Cerro de Hula, Honduras - Bad weather is the probable cause
There are some updates on the plane Let L-410UVP-E20 that crashed yesterday in Honduras near Cerro de Hula while going from San Pedro Sula to Tegucigalpa. The airplane which had a capacity of 19 people... more
IndustryRR: agreement with Emirates for engines Airbus airplanes
Rome, Italy - For a $ 2.2bn as worth
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, has awarded a $2.2bn TotalCare long term services contract from Emirates, covering Trent engines for 70 A-350XWB aircraft. The agreement will bring the... more
DefenseUSA: president Obama asks for 671 Billion Dollars defense budget in fiscal 2012
Washington, Usa - Funds are declining by 6.2%
President Barack Obama’s fiscal 2012 defense budget request continues the department’s reform agenda. Overall, the Defense Department budget is declining, with funding for overseas contingency ope... more
HelicoptersGermany: Wiking Helicopter Service operates with AW-139 helicopter
Berlin, Germany - Following the purchase of first copy from Atlantic Airways
Last week, German Wiking Helikopter Service, WHS, announced on its website that, in the context of the application of an agreement signed in October 2010, an AW-139 helicopter has been added to its off-shore... more
AccidentsIndonesia, 5 dead in a plane crash
Jakarta, Indonesia - During a test flight
On Saturday, February 12, 2011, at 13:42 local time a CASA/Nurtanio NC-212 A4 Aviocar 100, registration number PK-ZAI, on a domestic route in Indonesia, crashed at about 15 km from the airport of destination,... more
Airports"Abruzzo international Airport": the route to Frankfurt-Hahn celebrates its ninth anniversary
Pescara, Italy - From the Pescara airport, other low-cost destinations: Barcelona, Cagliari and Oslo
Yesterday it was the ninth anniversary of the flight from Pescara to Frankfurt-Hahn operated by Ryanair at “Abruzzo international Airport”. In these nine years 800.000 travellers flew the route to... more
AccidentsRussia, Mil Mi-28 Night Hunter attack helicopter falls
Moscow, Russia - Two crew members injured
This morning at 10:40 local time, a Mil Mi-28N Night Hunter attack helicopter fell just outside the village of Praskovye in the district of Budyennovsk in the region of Stavropol, Russia. It would have... more