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OccurrencesHelicopter inconvenience in Kathmandu: it was directed towards one of the most dangerous airports in the world
Kathmandu, Nepal - Luckily no one was hurt
Yesterday, November 29, at 9:00 am (Italian time) at Kathmandu, near Mount Everest in Nepal, an AS-350B helicopter operated by Fishtail Air and directed towards the airport of Lukla (considered as one... more
ReportUK strike: delayed flights and havoc in airports
London, UK - The biggest strike in the last 30 years
Today's public sector workers are on strike in the United Kingdom comprising the personnel of the Border Control Agency who will not be at the airports across the country. This will most probably lead... more
ConferencesTransport by aircraft. Faa: forum to prepare for the upcoming Winter storm season
Washington, Usa - It takes place today, Wednesday November 30
In preparation for the upcoming Winter storm season, US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt announced a Forum for today on Wednesday, November 30 to find better ways... more
Press releaseAmerican Airlines begins legal process in USA
Fort Worth, Usa - Normal business operations continue worldwide
"American Airlines, Inc. announced that its parent company, AMR Corporation, and certain United States-based subsidiaries yesterday voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 reorganization under United States law.... more
ConferencesEtihad Airways CEO encourages "AACO" delegate to unite
Abu Dhabi, UAE - He said "In 1983 European, American and Asian carriers were the kings of the sky"
The most exciting story in aviation over the last decade has been written by members of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO). That was the message from James Hogan, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad... more
ReportiPhone 4 catches fire on an airplane a few minutes before landing
Sydney, Australia - Passengers and crew alarmed by the fire
A few days ago, on board the scheduled ZL319 flight to Sydney, Australia, a mobile phone, more specifically, an iPhone 4, was subject to a sudden combustion a few moments before landing; the causes are... more
Civil aviationIATA: partnerships, innovation, key to maintaining rapid growth in Middle East aviation
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Four key challenges: safety; security; infrastructure; environment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a renewed focus on cooperation among aviation stakeholders in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region to manage the challenges of growth.... more
CuriositiesMolesting a passenger: Qantas pilot risks being fired....
Sydney, Australia - Not the first time that he behaved in this way
A Qantas pilot has taken too much confidence and is now accused of molesting a passenger during a flight from London to Sydney operated by an A-380 aircraft. The facts: the pilot sat on a female passenger's... more
AirlinesAir Malta: flights to Libya resumed since yesterday
Valletta, Malta - Three times a week: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays
As from yesterday, Monday, November 28, Air Malta resumed scheduled air services to Libya carrying 175 passengers to and from Tripoli International Airport. It is one of the first international airlines... more
ReportFalse bomb-threat at the airport of Cairo
Rome, Italy - A man threatened to explode a United Nations' plane and asked for 20 million dollars for not doing so
This morning, an anonymous person called the Cairo airport and threatened to explode a United Nations plane that was parked at Terminal while waiting to depart with some Senior UN representatives towards... more
Science and technologyIran: new module filter for plane hydraulic systems built
Tehran, Iran - Designed by Iranian scientists
Today, 29 November, ISNA (Iranian Students News Agency) announced that Iranian scientists managed to design and build a module filter for plane hydraulic systems. Apart from filtering and cleaning,... more
IndustryArmavia confirms the SSJ-100 aircraft successful operations
Moscow, Russia - During a first conference held in the last days in Moscow
The first conference on the Sukhoi Superjet aircraft operations by Armavia Airlines was held at the headquarters of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) in Moscow on November 22, 2011. Representatives... more
DefenseNew anti-missile radar station inaugurated in Kaliningrad in Russia
Kaliningrad, Russia - Medvedev present at the ceremony
A new radar station capable of monitoring missile launches from the North Atlantic, as well as the future European missile defense system was inaugurated this morning, November 29, 2011, in the Russian... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: aviation partners report on roll-out of joint programme
Adu Dhabi, UAE - To combat airport congestion, reduce fuel burn & CO2 emissions
The threat of climate change, the global economic crisis and the resulting changes in the structure of the European aviation market have led to a renewed focus on efficiency and performance for Europe’s a... more
PeopleGulf Air appoints Marco Fontana as Country Manager for Italy
Manama, Bahrain - With more than 20 years’ experience in the tourism industry and airline in particular
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has appointed Marco Fontana as its new Country Manager for Italy. "The recent opening of flights to Bahrain from MXP and FCO represents our... more
DefenseDmitry Rogozin, Russian Representative to NATO will visit China and Iran
Moscow, Russia - Following the Russian President Medvedev directive
The US-backed European missile shield continues to create problems; in fact, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to NATO, Dmitry Rogozin, will visit China and Iran in mid-January to discuss... more
PeopleItaly. Monti Government: the oath of under-secretaries of the State and Deputy-Ministers was held this morning. The list
Roe, Italy - Chosen yesterday during the 20-minute Council of Ministers meeting
It was held this morning at Palazzo Chigi (Italian Government Headquarters), in Rome, the oath of under-secretaries of the State. The ceremony was attended by the President of the Council of Ministers,... more
Civil aviationTransport by aircraft. IATA: air freight continue decline
Geneva, Switzerland - While passenger traffic showed a 3.6% rise over previous year levels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for October. Cargo demand was 4.7% below the same month in 2010 while passenger traffic showed a 3.6% rise over previous... more
HelicoptersBell’s 407GX helicopter earns EASA certification (VIDEO)
Fort Worth, Usa - Following its certification by Canadian and US earlier this year
Bell Helicopter announced today that its newest version of the popular 407 –the 407GX– has earned European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification following its certification by Transport Canada and... more
Latest newsChina protests against NATO's air raids in Pakistan
Hong Kong, China - Investigations to be conducted
Today, November 28, during a press conference, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said that China has been "Deeply shocked" by NATO air raids on Pakistan's military control station, and expressed... more
HelicoptersArgentina receives two MI-17E helicopters transported by an AN-124 aircraft (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - The country could also decide to exercise the option for three more aircraft
Thanks to the hold of an Antonov An-124 aircraft it has been possible to carry two Mil Mi-17E and additional equipment in Argentina, destined for the country's Air Force. The exercise followed the contract... more
AirlineseasyJet increases Italian offers thanks to 9 new flight connections
Milan, Italy - The air company announced new routes from Venice, Rome, Naples, Bari, Catania and Olbia
easyJet strengthens its presence in Italy and announces its expansion following the introduction of 9 new flights that will be in service from March 2012. Passengers will be able to travel with more weekly... more
ConferencesEtihad hosts AACO Annual General Meeting in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Between 28 and 30 November
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, hosts the 44th Annual General Meeting of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO) between 28 and 30 November. It is the first time the emirate has been... more
AerospaceRussia orbits another Glonass navigation satellite
Moscow, Russia - A Soyuz-2/1b launched today
Today, November 28, Russia sent into orbit another satellite navigation system to Glonass (Global Navigation Satellite System), the Russian global navigation satellite system, an alternative to the American... more
Press releaseSkyTeam invites customers to share airport tips
Amsterdam, Holland - Customers share over 800 tips on Facebook
"SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, makes use of the holiday season to celebrate the success of its SkyTips campaign. Customers worldwide are invited to share their airport travel tips on Facebook for... more
DefenseKAI: potential sale of aircraft used for the training of Israeli pilots
Seoul, South Korea - Tender to replace A-4 Skyhawks fleet
Yesterday, 27 November, Israeli press announced that competition deriving from the tender to replace the fleet of A-4 Skyhawks used to train cadets in advanced driving techniques has heated up and could... more
AirlinesChristmas 2011: Air Europa strengthens connections with the Canary Islands
Milan, Italy - As from 20 December till 8 January, 26% increase in flights from Spain
Air Europe, the Spanish airline controlled by Globalia Corporaciòn, decided to focus on the Canary Islands as a destination for this year's Christmas holidays. In fact, from December 20 till January 8,... more
AirlinesEtihad alters London-bound aircraft flight scheduled due to UK strike
Abu Dhabi, EAU - On Wednesday, November 30
Etihad Airways has made several changes to its London-bound aircraft flights ahead of the 24 hour strike by Border Agency staff across the United Kingdom on Wednesday, November 30. Three Etihad flights... more
ReportGreece: transport by aircraft and public information on strike today
Athens, Greece - Protests against redundancies, collective agreements violations and temporary suspension
Another day of passion today in Greece, because of the strike which affects the air transport sector: the employees of the Civil Aviation Authority have occupied the offices from 7:30 this morning in order... more
DefenseToday's Bulava ballistic missile test postponed (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - To a later date because of unfavourable weather conditions in the White Sea
A Russian Defense Ministry source has recently announced that the test launch of the Bulava ballistic missile scheduled for today has been postponed until a later date. The launch had to be carried out... more
Curiosities"Leonardo da Vinci" airport in Rome-Fiumicino: as from today cribs from all around the world
Rome, Italy - Manufactured with different materials and techniques
The CEO of ADR (Aeroporti di Roma, management company of the airport), Lorenzo Lo Presti, is pleased to host an exhibition of cribs from the Holy Roman Empire SS.Quirico and Giulitta Museum collection... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary question on Alenia's restructuring plan, potential investigations, big deficit and commissioning of top management decisions
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Elio Lannutti (IdV)
"Addressed to the the Minister of Economy and Finance - Given that Alenia Aeronautica, of which Amedeo Caporaletti is President, is a subsidiary of Finmeccanica, the group controlled by the addressed... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary question regarding the sale or removal of Finmeccanica companies in Liguria
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Michele Scandroglio (PdL)
"Addressed to the Minister of Economic Development. - To know - given that: the press has informed about the serious financial crisis that has hit Finmeccanica, mainly due to the significant losses... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary question on the degrading of Catania's airport to second level
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Basilio Catanoso (PdL)
"Addressed to the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister of Economy and Finance. - To know - given that: the airport of Catania is of vital importance for civic and economic development... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers the EC-145 helicopter ordered by the Republic of Kazakhstan
Marignane, France - The first of six models
Eurocopter delivered the first of six EC-145s ordered to date by the Kazakh Ministries of Defense and Emergencies. A total of 45 of the helicopters are to be purchased, and will be assembled by the new... more
DefenseUN commends NATO counter piracy efforts
London, UK - Extended the mandate for a furhter 12 months
At its meeting in New York this week the United Nations Security Council voted to extend its mandate for those fighting piracy off the Horn of Africa by a further 12 months. NATO deployed on its Counter... more
AirportsNew airline at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: WOW Air
Warsaw, Poland - Starting in June 2012, offering services from Iceland to Poland
WOW Air, a new Icelandic air carrier, will operate flights connecting Reykjavik with 12 European destinations, including Alicante, Basel, Berlin, Cologne, Copenhagen, London-Stansted, Lyon, Paris, Stuttgart... more
Civil aviationAirlines Association: Member States must stop procrastinating on "Single European Sky"
Brussels, Belgium - Current economic climate makes project more important than ever
Four airline associations -AEA, ELFAA, ERA and IACA- today echoed the plea from the European Commission, calling on Member States to stop procrastinating on the Single European Sky project and start finally... more
ReportItalian "Farnesina" about release "Rosalia D'Amato" ship: operation ongoing
Rome, Italy - Through Task-force
Farnesina (Italian Foreign Affair Ministry), through task-force, follows directly the phases of the release of crew on "Rosalia D'Amato" ship. It deals of an ongoing operation in a risk area, that... more
PeopleAVIONEWS interviews Roberto Di Carlo, Operations Safety&Quality Director of the Italian Enav (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - He focused about Society's role and strategies adopted in this field
AVIONEWS has interviewed Roberto Di Carlo, Operations Safety&Quality Director of the Enav (Italian Flight Assistance Society), about problems and effort by the Society into the air transport safety. He... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance. Winter schedule 2011-2012: 1377 weekly frequencies from 16 Italian airports
Milan, Italy - 34 destinations, 9 of them intercontinental, served directly from Italy
The 19 airlines of the alliance present in Italy on 27 total belonging Star Alliance, with the new Winter schedule, operate 1377 weekly frequencies from 16 Italian airports non-stop towards 34 destinations,... more
IndustryAirbus: A-320 fitted with "Sharklets" prepares for flight-tests
Toulouse, France - These devices will reduce fuel burn by up to 3.5%
Airbus has completed the installation of the first set of "Sharklet" on A-320 test airplane (MSN 001), ready for the campaign of flight test that will be made in the next weeks. "Sharklets", which have... more
IndustryEurocopter ended the program to optimize its logistics chain
Marignane, France - Marignane center reorganized and created a new facility into the Florides industrial park
Eurocopter has inaugurated its new logistics platform at its industrial site in Marignane, marking the end to an innovative program to re-engineer the Group’s entire logistics chain and implement a flexible, h... more
IndustryAeroflot’s Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft fleet performs 1,000 commercial flights
Moscow, Russia - The carrier currently operates with three models
Aeroflot’s Sukhoi Superjet 100 fleet accumulated 1,000 commercial flights. The jubilee flight SU824 was performed by the aircraft named after Mikhail Vodopyanov (RA 89003, MSN 95008) on route St Petersburg–Moscow on... more
Civil aviationTransport by airplane: EC requests to comply with rules on airport charges
Brussels, Belgium - To Austria, Germany, Italy and Luxembourg
"The European Commission has yesterday requested Austria, Germany, Italy and Luxembourg to adopt national legislation to implement EU rules to ensure that airport charges are transparent and non-discriminatory.... more
CargoItalian Development Cooperation sends a cargo airplane to Kinshasa
Rome, Italy - The supplies consist of 31 medical kits, worth about 180,000 Euros
A commercial cargo plane containing supplies provided by Italian Development Cooperation left the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) at Brindisi yesterday, headed for Kinshasa. The... more
Fair and showsFrom 6 to 8 December 2011 UAS TAAC Conference
New Mexico, USA - The role of UAS technology in military and civil sector
From December 6th till the 8th, at the "Tamaya Hyatt Regency Hotel" in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, the "New Mexico State University Physical Laboratories" will be holding the 13th annual UAS TAAC conference... more
Science and technologyUAV aircraft equipment: a rich expanding market
London, UK - More specialised capabilities and advanced technology requested from these drones
The global surge in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in recent years has brought great strides in their development and spending on sensors, radar, cameras, signals intelligence (Signit), detection,... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica's board meeting scheduled for 1 December
Rome, Italy - According to the company's statement
"Finmeccanica announced that the Board of Directors has been convened for 1 December 2011 at 4:30pm, at the Registered office in Rome, Piazza Monte Grappa 4, and will follow the below agenda: - Revision... more
AerospaceTelemetry data sent from the Phobos Grunt probe decrypted (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - After some initial problems of deciphering the data received from the European Space Agency at Perth Station
A Russian official announced that the engineers were able to decipher the encrypted data sent from the Russian Phobos Grunt spacecraft and were received yesterday at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.... more