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SecurityFAA: NOTAM issued for "Ben Gurion International Airport"
Washington, Usa - For a period of up to 24 hours that will expire shortly...pending on update
At 12:15 EDT on July 22, 2014, the FAA issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) informing US airlines that they are prohibited from flying to or from Israel's "Ben Gurion International Airport" for a period of... more
ReportMalaysia Airlines plane (5). OSCE asks for drones to supervise the crash area
Rome , Italy - The answer would arrive on Friday 25th of July
Following the air disaster occurred on Thursday 17th of July (see AVIONEWS), when a Boeing B-777/200ER was shot down by a missile launched by hands that are still unknown, the Organization for Security... more
Civil aviationMalaysian airplane (4). IATA: statement on MH17 flight
Geneva, Switzerland - The declarations from its director general and CEO, Tony Tyler
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the following statement from its Director General and CEO, Tony Tyler: "The tragedy of MH17 is an outrage. Over the weekend it was confirmed... more
ReportMalaysia Airlines plane (3). Declarations made by US and Ukrainian Presidents
Rome, Italy - It is still ongoing the buck passing between Moscow and Kiev
It is still ongoing the buck passing between Moscow and Kiev, and US and Ukraine Presidents made strong declaration, after those made by the US Under-Secretary John Kerry (see AVIONEWS) that would confirm... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: Notam issued with ban of overflying area for the "Costa Concordia" ship transfer
Rome, Italy - It will be in force only on the Italian air space
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) unveils that a Notam (Notice to Airmen) will be issued, in the occasion of the travel of the 'Costa Concordia's ship from the Isola del Giglio to Genoa, with the... more
AirlinesAir Uganda, after the grounding forced to return the lease aircraft
Rome, Italy - The African airline has to return all the leased airplanes after the announcement just one month ago, of the stop of all flying operations
Eleven accidents recorded by CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) in the first six months of 2014 have afflicted Air Uganda aircraft, a striking amount that lead ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation)... more
ReportMalaysia Airlines plane. UN Security Council condemns the shooting down. Donetsk delivers the black boxes
Rome, Italy - “Intact, even if a little bit damaged”
The UN Security Council that met yesterday at 9 pm (Italian time), voted unanimously for the resolution condemning the shooting down of Malaysian airliner. UN body asked to pro-Russian militiamen to guarantee... more
AirportsAirAsia ambitions on the Bangalore Airport
Rome, Italy - Tony Fernandes, the carrier's CEO, wants to increase the aerial traffic on Bangalore, thus transforming it comparable with the Dubai's one
India has incredible potentialities, but its development, for a long period of time, has been inhibited by politic paralisys and by broad reach project 's unrewarding. Actually, India remains a very attractive... more
ReportMalaysia Airlines plane (2). The train carrying the bodies of the victims has left, bound to Kharkiv
Rome, Italy - Putin: "The Boeing was shot down by an air-to-air missile launched by Ukrainian fighter jet"
The train carrying the bodies of the victims of the air disaster that took place in Ukraine, left yesterday, bound to Kharkiv, a city in the North-east of the country (see AVIONEWS), from where the bodies... more
Civil aviationEU Presidency: Italian priorities presented to foreign diplomatic corps at MFA
Rome, Italy - There are three pillars
The priorities of the Italian Presidency of the Council of the European Union were presented to the foreign diplomatic corps at the MFA in three meetings with various regional groups. The presidency’s u... more
ReportMalaysia aircraft shot down (6). Strong declarations made by US Under Secretary
Rome , Italy - International leaders are indignant for how the bodies of the victims have been treated, robbed of their personal effects
Among the sunflower fields, approximately 40 kilometres far from Donetsk, the Dutch investigators have arrived this morning to examine, under the strict supervision of pro-Russian militiamen, the 298 bodies... more
Latest newsAir disaster place(5): Kiev launches an attack against pro-Russian rebels in Donetsk
Donetsk, Ukraine - It's going to be difficult reaching a detent mood, in order to open a safe corridor towards the airplane wreckage
It has not been respected the truce requested to let the investigators working in the area where are scattered the wreckage and the remains of the victims of the air disaster, that took place approximately... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS at the "Anadolu Kartali Anatolian Eagle 2014/2" drill: a rich presence of aircraft
Rome, Italy - Three sessions predicted this year: in April, in June and the third next September
"Anatolia Eagle", one of the greatest and complex air exercises in the world, took place last June at the Konya air base, site of the 3 NCI ANA in Turkey. The first edition held in Konya in 2001 and in... more
AirportsAddis Ababa Bole International Airport, the construction of the new terminal committed to a French company
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - The ADPI has been selected for the supervision of the construction of the third terminal of Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, with 250 milions of dollars of investment
Only five international companies have replied to the Ethiopian Airports Enterprise's invitation (the public company which manages services and projects for the majority of the airports in this African... more
SecurityMalaysian airplane (4). EASA issued Safety Information Bulletin for the Ukrainian airspace: the SIB on the AVIONEWS "Specials" section
Cologne, Germany - The Agency recommends to inform all operators to give attention to NOTAMs
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published last Friday a Safety Information Bulletin (SIB), taking into consideration the reported loss of flight MH17 in Eastern Ukraine. Through this SIB,... more
Press releaseUkraine: Italian Minister Mogherini speaks with Klimkin. Italy Offers to send expert to assist investigation about the airplane shot down (3)
Rome, Italy - She had a telephone call also with the general secretary of OSCE, Zannier
Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini spoke by telephone last Saturday with her Ukrainian counterpart Pavlo Klimkin, who updated her on efforts to access the area in which the Malaysian... more
ReportMalaysia aircraft shot down (2). Malaysian minister of transport arrives to Kiev together with a team composed by 133 experts
Rome, Italy - "It has to be opened a safe corridor as soon as possible"
Following the terrible air disaster occurred the last Thursday, when a Boeing B-777/200ER airplane operated by Malaysia Airlines was shot down while it was flying 40 kilometers far from the pro-Russian... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: filing of the infraction procedure of EC to Italy for take-off and landing rights
Rome, Italy - The new levels result diversified only based on the airplane tonnage and not on the flight origin/destination
"ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, unveils to have received the formalization by European Commission of the filing, decided last July 10, of the infraction procedure to Italy regarding the application... more
ReportMalaysia aircraft shot down. Bodies gathered on a train, directed who knows where
Rome, Italy - It seems that the flight data recorders are placed in Donetsk, but a new presumed interception comes out
The tragedy occurred on Thursday evening is getting crueler, when a Boeing B-777/200ER operated by Malaysia Airlines, departing from Amsterdam bound to Kuala Lumpur, was shot down by a missile over the... more
AccidentsShot down Malaysia aircraft. The last evidence of the passengers on board (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - “If the plane disappears, this is what it looks like"
In the cruel landscape of the tragedy occurred last Thursday evening, when a Boeing 777/200ER airplane operated by Malaysia Airlines, departing from Amsterdam bound to Kuala Lumpur, shot down by a ground-to-air... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines aircraft (10): flight plan, altitude, new route and information on nationalities upgraded
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Four passengers’ nationalities remain to be verified
1 Flight plan MH17’s flight plan was approved by Eurocontrol, who are solely responsible for determining civil aircraft flight paths over European airspace. Eurocontrol is the air navigation service p... more
ReportCrash of the Malaysian airplane in Ukraine (11): joint statement by the President of the EC Barroso and Van Rompuy
Brussels, Belgium - "We are shocked. We call for an immediate investigation"
Joint statement by the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, and the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, on the crash of the Malaysian airliner in Ukraine "We... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. F-35 airplane: the US Undersecretary of Defense, Kendall, expresses satisfaction during site visit to Cameri
Rome, Italy - Welcomed by general Stefanini and General Preziosa, Hewson (Lockheed Martin) and Mauro Moretti
A US delegation from the Department of Defense led by the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, Frank Kendall, visited today the manufacturing plant managed by Finmeccanica-Alenia... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines airplane (9): further details about the MH17 flight
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The next check was due on 27 Aug 2014
The B-777/200 aircraft bearing registration no. 9M-MRD that operated MH17 on 17 July, 2014 had a clean maintenance record. The aircraft’s last maintenance check was on 11 July 2014. The next check was d... more
AccidentsMalaysia B-777 shot down (7). Ukrainian security service releases a video on Youtube that would confirm pro-Russian guilty (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The reliability of the intercepted phone calls has not been confirmed yet
The first theories on the responsibility for the air disaster occurred yesterday evening over the border between Russia and Ukraine are coming to light, where a Boeing B-777 of Malaysia Airlines was probably... more
ReportUkraine. Italian Foreign Minister Mogherini deeply saddened by airplane tragedy (5)
Rome, Italy - "Investigation needed to establish responsibility", according to her
The Ministry is still carrying out checks using the information provided by Malaysian Airlines and the Dutch authorities on the plane allegedly shot down on the Russia-Ukraine border. It seems that one... more
AccidentsMalaysian airplane shot down (8). Ashton: "International inquiry necessary"
Rome, Italy - The two black boxes found, a four day ceasefire to facilitate the investigation
After the tragedy happened yesterday evening in the skies between Russia and Ukraine border, where a B-777/200ER airplane of Malaysian Airlines shot down by a missile, launched by unknown hands, the international... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines airplane (4): list of number of passengers and crew and nationality
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 41 unverified out of 295 people
With immediate effect, all European flights operated by Malaysia Airlines will be taking alternative routes avoiding the usual route. Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which was on a scheduled flight from... more
AccidentsMalaysian airplane (2). FAA: notice and NOTAM
Washington, Usa - The ban to flight operations in the area of risk extended
On the evening of July 17, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) prohibiting US flight operations until further notice, in the airspace over eastern Ukraine, due to recent... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian ANPAC, ANPAV and Avia on Alitalia: note about the latest details on the situation
Rome, Italy - "... necessary a pause to examine the analysis of the documents"
ANPAC, AVIA and ANPAV diffused yesterday a joint note that reported: "We considered necessary a pause to examine the analysis of the documents, after a deepened analysis of the texts already signed by... more
AirlinesMalaysian airplane (6). Ukraine International Airlines: deviated all its flights in the Eastern region
Kiev, Ukraine - The aircraft will fly on a distance of over 200 km
Ukraine International Airlines inform that to ensure safety of passengers, crews and the aircraft, the Airline has deviated all its flights in the Eastern Ukraine region. All UIA flights follow air routes... more
AccidentsMalaysian B-777 airplane. Eurocontrol: the Eastern part of Ukraine's air space closed (Dnipropetrovsk Flight Information Region)
Brussels, Belgium - All the flight schedule about this area will be rejected
EUROCONTROL has been informed that MH 17 en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur has crashed in the eastern part of Ukraine. According to our information, the aircraft was flying at Flight Level 330... more
AccidentsMalaysian B-777 (3). The cruel accusation exchange. Creative theories: mistaken for Putin's aircraft?
Rome, Italy - Confirmed the theory about the missile
The tragedy of the Malaysia Airlines B-777 occurred yesterday, that took off from Amsterdam directed to Kuala Lumpur, shot down over the border between Russia and Ukraine, approximately 80 kilometers far... more
Fair and showsBoeing marked 40 years of presence at "Farnborough Airshow": orders and commitments for 201 airplanes
Farnborough, UK - Net commercial orders for 2014 rise to 783
Boeing marked 40 years as an exhibitor at the "Farnborough International Airshow" this week by highlighting its innovative, efficient commercial airplanes and its advanced defense capabilities. The... more
AccidentsShot down aircraft (4), Eurocontrol: the aircraft was flying at 33.000 feet
Rome , Italy - "Flightradar24", website that tracks air-traffic
According to Eurocontrol, European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, the Malaysian Airliner shot down by a missile this afternoon was flying at 33.000 feet. Ukrainian authorities closed traffic... more
Latest newsShot down aircraft (3). Italy: Enac calls for its national carriers not flying over risk areas
Rome, Italy - After France other Countries appeals for this precautionary safety measure
Together with France (see AVIONEWS), also Italy reacts against the latest tragedy of occurred few hours ago in the skies over the border between Russia and Ukraine, when a missile shot down a Malaysian... more
AerospaceUnited Kingdom invests in aerospace sector
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Deputy Prime Minister has announced it at "Farnborough International Show"
"I'm pleased to announce that we are investing 54 million Pounds in research projects to explore new technologies", the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced today in the occasion of his visit... more
IndustryUnofficial meeting between Saab and British representatives to talk about the maritime patrol aircraft Swordfish
Farnborough, United Kingdom - There are no official requests yet
During a briefing at “Farnborough International Airshow”, the director of Saab’s air campaign Matthew Smith declared that his company met British representatives to debate about their potential interest for t... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough 2014" (4). Airbus: orders for 496 aircraft
Farnborough, UK - The industry achieves the 3,000th A-320neo Family order during the show
During the "2014 Farnborough Air Show", Airbus won US$ 75.3 billion worth of business for a total of 496 aircraft, making it by far the largest "Farnborough show" for the industry –both in terms of dollar v... more
UAS-DronesFinmeccanica-Selex ES' mini and micro UAV aircraft ready for delivery to the Italian Army
Rome, Italy - For its Forza NEC modernisation programme
Finmeccanica-Selex ES’s ASIO-B and SPYBALL-B UAVs have passed their factory acceptance tests, leaving them ready for delivery to the Italian Army for its Forza NEC modernisation programme. With the s... more
Latest newsShot down aircraft (2). France bans its air carriers to fly over Ukrainian airspace
Paris, France - With immediate effect and until further notice, with the sole exception of flights to Kiev
Following the Malaysian Airliner B-777 shooting down, carrying 290 people onboard, France has made this public notice: "At the request of the State Secretary for Transport, DGAC (Directorate General for... more
Latest newsA Malaysian airliner shot down while it was flying through Ukraine and Russia. Passengers and crew were killed
Kiev, Ukraine - Cruel mutual accusations between Moscow and Kiev
According to the first sketchy news, a Malaysian Airlines Boeing B-777, that seems was carrying 280 passengers and 15 members of the crew, has crashed down while it was flying from Moscow to Kuala Lumpur,... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough 2014" (3). P-1HH Hammerhead aircraft Programme reaches new milestone: autonomous flight modes successfully validated
Farnborough, UK - Piaggio Aero and Finmeccanica-Selex Es announce the latest developments in the flight campaign
Piaggio Aero, together with Finmeccanica-Selex ES announce the latest developments in the flight campaign of the Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) P-1HH HammerHead DEMO aircraft that has validated and... more
PeopleAVIONEWS at the press-conference by Etihad for presentation of the flight to Rome (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The declarations by President and CEO, James Hogan
AVIONEWS attended to the press-conference held by the Etihad Airways' President and CEO James Hogan that took place in Rome yesterday. The CEO announced the new links to Rome from Abu Dhabi, as next... more
Fair and showsThe Lombardy Aerospace Cluster (DAL) at "Farnborough Airshow" (2): Large, small and medium businesses take joint step towards product certification on the global market
Farnborough, UK - The initiative, partially financed by the Chamber of Commerce of Varese, is presented on the occasion of the event
As well as training programs, participation in international events and the e-scouting platform, the Lombardy Aerospace Cluster has teamed up to address another important issue for business competitiveness:... more
AirportsBloodshed at Kabul's airport has occurred this morning
Kabul , Afghanistan - Taliban exploit the absence of government
The tension is growing in Afghanistan, where Taliban have launched rockets and automatic firearms attacks. According to the Afghan General Afzal Aman, insurgents occupied two empty buildings near Kabul... more
AirportsIndra to lead European project that will enhance automated border cotnrol systems
Rome, Italy - The initiative driven by the EC has been allocated a budget of €16.8 M
Indra is spearheading ABC4EU (Automated Border Control Gates for Europe), the European R&D project that will enhance the automated border control systems that passengers will find at airports. The project... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough". Boeing: Qatar Airways finalize order for 50 B-777X airplanes
Farnborough, UK - Order includes purchase rights commitment for additional aircraft
Boeing and Qatar Airways have finalized an order for 50 777-9Xs, valued at $18.9 billion at current list prices. The 777X order, first announced as a commitment at the "2013 Dubai Airshow", was part of... more
AerospaceRussia and China agreed on the implementation of two Glonass stations
Moscow , Russia - Under the agreement they will be placed China
Russian non-profit company Glonass and Chinese satellite navigation office agreed on implementing pilot projects in the field of flight safety and safety of navigation. According to Glonass' Vice-President... more
Military aviationUpgraded Tu-22M3 jet to be ready by 2017 (VIDEO)
Moscow , Russia - More efficiency, more system automation, more safety...
According to the declaration made by Andrey Levenets, Deputy Technical Director of Tupolev’s engineering centre, this year is going to start the documentation and the manufacturing of the first prototypes o... more