AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
101,861 news found
SecurityCIA aircrafts: is Tel Aviv involved too?
Tel Aviv, Israel - According to newspaper "Haaretz"
Newspaper "Haaretz" wrote that Tel Aviv airport had been used as stopover for flights carrying presumed terrorists by CIA. Israel is not reported as one of the Countries that were used by the American... more
SecurityLebanon: still 1.100.000 Israeli cluster bombs
Beirut, Lebanon - The UnMacc promises that within the end of 2007 will be removed
According to the UN, there are 1.100.000 cluster bombs in the Lebanese soil, an "Heavy" inheritance left by the war between Israel and Hezbollah, that keeps killing Lebanese civilians. Yesterday a man... more
ReportParts of a Second World War US B-25S
Vicenza, Italy - They were found by metal detector of a group of archaeologists
An Italian archaeologists squad belonging to AREA Association found out wreckage of an American B-25S bomber fighter between Val Chiampo and Valle dell'Agno, near Vicenza (North-Eastern Italy). The fragments... more
IndustryBoeing completes firm configuration of 747/800 Freighter
Seattle, USA - Until now 44 orders are secured
The Boeing Company has completed firm configuration of the 747/800 Freighter airplane's design. By completing firm configuration, Boeing has completed the major trade-studies needed to finalize the airplane's... more
ReportThree kilos of cocaine at Malpensa airport
Milan, Italy - A 36-year-old Uruguayan man was arrested
A 36-year-old Uruguayan man was arrested at Milan-Malpensa airport with three kilos of cocaine hidden in a sheath wrapping up his legs. His difficulty in the way of walking was noted by the Financial Police... more
AirportsMoscow, net raise of the traffic on the "Domodedovo"
Moscow, Russia - + 9,8% respect to 2005
11 million and 766 thousand passengers passed in the "Domodedovo"-Moscow Airport in first nine months of 2006, 9,8% more respect to the same period of 2005. The best performance are been Bangkok, Sochi,... more
ReportLate luggage delivery: Alitalia pays
Trieste, Italy - The airline was charged to pay reparations for damages
Three travellers flying from Trieste (Italy) to Fortaleza (Brazil), after the cancellation of the first route to Milan and the replacement with a flight to Rome, did not find their luggage in Brazil. Their... more
Press releaseAlitalia: net financial position on September 30, 2006
Rome, Italy - It's equal to EUR 1023 million
"- Net financial position of Group on September 30, 2006 equal to EUR 1023 million, with an increment of net indebtedness of EUR 91 m (+9,8%) compared to the analogous situation on August 31, 2006 equal... more
AccidentsFlorida: a flight instructor and his student died in an air crash
Miami, USA - The twin-engine crashed during a landing attempt
A small private plane, which probably tried to make an emergency landing, crashed yesterday in Florida (USA) near an airfield to which was directed. The twin-engine crashed at about 11:14am (local time)... more
IndustryBoeing: from Brazil orders for 20 B-737 and four B-777
Seattle, USA - Deliveries predicted for 2012
GOL and TAM Brazilian Airlines have severally ordered 20 Boeing 737/800 and four 777. The news has been announced by the Seattle press. The aircraft will be delivered within 2012, the 737/800 ordered by... more
OccurrencesUSA: a plane lands on the wrong strip, a tragedy avoided
Washington, USA - A Continental Airlines' plane with 160 people on board landed on the taxiing strip, no injures
Last week happened an event that could have been a slaughter, and once more the Newark "Liberty Airport" is the center of polemics. Yesterday two planes collided on the runway, fortunately without injures.... more
ReportUSA: her name in on the no-fly list, boarding delayed for a congresswoman
Washington, Usa - The woman has a name similar to the one of a terrorist
A US politician woman, member of the Congress last week has been mistaken by a terrorist of the US no-fly list and was not able to board her plane until the misunderstanding had not been cleared. The Democrat... more
DefenseLebanon: the regular Army shots against Israeli aircraft
Beirut, Lebanon - Confirmation from Tel Aviv
It increases the tension between the Lebanese regular Army and the Israeli Armed Forces. The Army of Lebanon opened fire against Israeli fighters which passed over the South Lebanon. The Lebanese command... more
AirlinesAir Seychelles: 6th frequency on the Paris-Mahé route
Mahé, Seychelles - Daily connection, except Saturday
Air Seychelles is pleased to announce a 6th frequency on the Paris-Mahe route. This means that from October 29 there is almost daily connections (except Saturday) from "Charles de Gaulle" airport to the... more
OccurrencesDutch Royal family made an emergency landing
Amsterdam, Holland - The hereditary prince and his wife were flying to the New Zealand, no consequences
Much scare for the hereditary Dutch Prince, Willem Alexander, and his wife, Maxima, whose plane yesterday was forced to make an emergency landing while flying to New Zealand with their children. The reason... more
IndustryEADS top management exchanges
Paris, France - Brégier and Ring become Airbus COO and CFO
EADS Group has respectively appointed Fabrice Brégier and Hans Peter Ring as Airbus Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Bregier comes from Eurocopter, while Ring, who succeeds... more
ReportIsrael intensifies air raids to Gaza; 6 died
Gaza, Gaza Strip - This morning the Israeli soldiers entered to Gaza supported by the fighters
The last two days have been very heavy for the Israel-Palestine crisis. The Israeli Air Force hit again the Gaza Strip during several air raids which killed 6 militants and injured other 33. In the latest... more
CuriositiesIt happens today...on November 2
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1914 - Russia declares war on the Ottoman Empire. Report: 1936 - Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini, proclaims the Rome-Berlin Axis, establishing the alliance... more
AirportsFiumicino airport: where are the taxies?
Rome, Italy - Service deficiencies were denounced
The Italian Citizen Defense Movement (MDC), after receiving several complaints by citizens about the lack of taxies at Rome-Fiumicino airport, denounces the inefficiency which is caused by the limitation... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B16 Airplanes and model CL-600-2B19 Airplanes (2006-22-06)
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the flightcrew is advised of appropriate procedures to follow in the event of uncommanded movement or stabilizer trim runaway
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 30, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 209)] [Page 63219-63225] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-318/100 and A-319/100; A-320/111; A-320/200, A-321/200, A-330/200, A-330/300, A-340/200, and A-340/300; A-340/541; A-340/642 (2006-22-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncommanded movement of the pilot's or co- pilot's seat during takeoff or landing, which could result in interference with the operation of the airplane and consequent temporary loss of airplane control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 30, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 209)] [Page 63225-63228] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
OccurrencesUSA: two planes collided on the ground
New York, USA - The passengers of the Lufthansa B-747 departing to Frankfurt have not been injured
Yesterday at the Newark airport, in New Jersey (USA), two planes collided on the runway and their wings "Grazed" during the manoeuvres. Only scare but no serious consequences for the 291 passengers of... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co. awarded of a over 151 USDm contract
Washington, USa - For the AH-64D Apache Longbow Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co., Mesa, Ariz., was awarded on Oct. 30, 2006, a $151,963,687 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for war replacement AH-64D Apache Longbow Aircraft. Work will be... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 18 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MH-60S aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded an $18,625,758 Navy modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price Army contract (DAAH23-02-C-0006) for the manufacture and installation... more
AirlinesIn 2007 Ajet will fly no more
Nicosia, Cyprus - The carrier had replaced the Helios Airways after the incident which killed 121 passengers near Athens last year
The Ajet, Cypriot airline which replaced the Helios Airways, after the tragic air crash of last year when a aircraft with 121 people on board fell near Athens, will end its flight operations within early... more
AerospaceSES Global and Eutelsat in S band
Paris, France - Joint-venture for video, radio and data transmission to mobile devices
SES Global and Eutelsat Communications announced a joint investment for the realization of the first European satellite infrastructure for the transmission of video, radio and data transmission to mobile... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS SOCATA model TBM-700 Airplanes (2006-22-11)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 208)] [Page 62902-62904] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
CuriositiesIt happens today...on November 1st
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Defense: 1765 - The British Parliament enacts the Stamp Act on the 13 colonies in order to help pay for British military operations in North America. Defense: 1914... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Gandalf investigation was extended
Rome, Italy - About the purchase of the company
The Italian Antitrust extended to March 30, 2007 the deadline for the conclusion of the prosecution against Alitalia because of the violation of the preventing communication obligation on the purchase... more
Military aviationRussia promotes the SU-35 fighter in the Chinese market
Moscow, Russia - Anticipation on the International exhibition
The prototype of new SU-35 fighter has cleverly passed the flight tests: Sergei Sergeev, Chief Executive of the aeronautic Group Sukhoi, has retailed it. According to the official statements, the Russian... more
AirlinesGlobal growth for Lufthansa
Berlin, Germany - Italy is the second European market after Germany
Lufthansa records another positive quarter, with an operational profit equal to EUR 394 million, nearly twice as much of the last year, and is preparing to a growth plan which will develop on more fields.... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines prefers the B-787 to the A-380
Tokyo, Japan - The Airbus superjumbo is a controversila concept
According to Japanese press, Japan Airlines has ruled out buying A-380 superjumbos because of the plane's delivery delays by Airbus and a plan by the Nippon airline to reduce the size of its fleet. Chief... more
DefenseJoint naval trainings between Russia and Sweden in 2007
Stockholm, Sweden - The Russian Defense Minister visits a Swedish submarine
The Russian Defense Minister, Serguej Ivanov, during a visit in a submarine of the Swedish Navy, one of the more sophisticated in the world, has made known Russia will realize in 2007, in the Baltic sea,... more
AccidentsThree died in an air incident in Australia
Sydney, Australia - A private plane fell in the Queensland, maybe because of the bad weather
Three people died in an air incident yesterday in Australia. At about 7:00pm a private plane fell near Raglan. The aircraft was departed from Emerald and was directed to Gladstone, when for unknown reason... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines spends 10.2% more of fuel
Vienna, Austria - Operative costs in the third quarter of 2006
Austrian Airlines Group's operative costs in the third quarter of 2006 dropped 2.5% at EUR 718.6m. In the first nine months of the year, however, operative costs rose 4% at EUR 2,019.9m, just above 3.2%... more
AirlinesRyanair inaugurates new routes from Orio al Serio to Breslavia and Granada
Dublin, Ireland - Three weekly frequencies for both destinations
Ryanair inaugurated today two new routes from Orio al Serio (Bergamo - Italy): Breslavia, with three weekly frequencies (on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) and Granada, always three weekly frequencies... more
AirlinesNew flight to Goa by SriLankan Airlines
Colombo, Sri Lanka - The carrier aims to become the most important airline for the connections to India
SriLankan Airlines has begun to operate its flights from Colombo to Goa. The connections between the Sri Lanka's capital and the Indian coastal touristic town will be operated two times per week, on Monday... more
Airlines+3.2% for Austrian Airlines
Vienna, Austria - Data of the third quarter of 2006
Austrian Airlines Group closed the third quarter of 2006 with a turnover of EUR 748.9m, 3.2% more than the same period last year. The operative result of the first nine months was EUR 24.1m (+72.6%), mostly... more
CuriositiesGB: a cat is missing and the flight delays
Manchester, United Kingdom - 26 hour delay because the cat was lost in the cabin
A cat missing on board a plane provoked a 26 hour delay in a flight departing from Manchester, causing an economic damage for the airline equal to GBP 26.000. The crew had found the moggy on the way to... more
AirlinesChennai-Singapore by Air-India Express
New Delhi, India - The first Indian low-cost airline
Air-India Express launched yesterday its route on Singapore-Changi Airport. The carrier will operate ten weekly flights from there to Chennai airport. With the first Indian low-cost airline, Changi is... more
Military aviationHolloman commemorates F-117's long history
Washington, USA - One of the few aircraft to have scared an epoch
On October 29, a ceremony to celebrate 25 years of the F-117 took place in the Holloman Air Force Base, in New Mexico. The Lockheed F-117A Night Hawk, nicknamed "The Black Jet", is the world's first... more
AirlinesAer Lingus introduces 86 new flights
Dublin, Ireland - The Irish carrier will launch new connections and increase the frequency of the ones already operative
Aer Lingus has announced 86 new weekly flights are due to be launched from the airports of Dublin and Cork. Among the routes which will start next Summer there will be the flights from Dublin to Athens,... more
PeopleAppointment at Turbomeca: Philippe Couteaux has been appointed Vice-President of Aero Engines
Bordes, France - As from November 1st 2006
As from November 1, 2006, Philippe Couteaux has been appointed Vice-President of Aero Engines. He succeeds Yves Mazoyer, who has been appointed to a new role in the Safran Group. The Aero Engines Division... more
DefenseNuclear matter: North Korea accepts to resume negotiations
Pyongyang, North Korea - The discussions were interrupted last November
Some international source stated North Korea has accepted to resume the negotiations about the nuclear matter with France, USA, China, Great Britain and Germany. It seems Pyongyang has been convinced to... more
AirlinesMalta opens other four low-cost routes
Valletta, Malta - Fares at a discount 50%
Today the Ryanair flights commence from United Kingdom. The government and Malta International Airport (MIA) have identified four routes which are considered to have a potential for low-cost flights to... more
OccurrencesBrawl on board: BA plane makes priority landing
London, United Kingdom - A group of Moscow's football fans got drunk and brawled
Yesterday a British Airways flight coming from Moscow had to make a priority landing in London because of a brawl between some fans of the Moscow CSKA football team, who was flying to London to attend... more
Fair and shows"Air Show China 2006" (4): the Russian participation
Zhuhai, China - Exhibition of all the air defense systems
To the "Air Show China 2006", which will take place up to November 5 in Zhuhai, in Guangdong province, Russia will present a wide set of products, and will come the participation of 51 military industries:... more
SecurityCanada creates a no-fly list
Ottawa, Canada - The Country follows the US example
Canada follows the US example and plans to create a list of people not welcome on board of Canadian flights and so not allowed to board because they would represent a danger for the flight safety. And... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hartzell Propeller Inc. model HC-B5MP- 3( )/M10282A( )+6 and HC-B5MP-3( )/M10876( )( )( )( ) Five-Bladed Propellers
Washington, Usa - To prevent propeller separation from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 208)] [Page 62899-62902] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Schempp-Hirth GmbH & Co. KG models Mini-Nimbus B and Mini-Nimbus HS-7 Sailplanes (2006-22-10)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 208)] [Page 62897-62899] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more