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CuriositiesFrom cosmic dust to the home one: how to detect it?
Paris, France - A space solution to reach hard-to-clean spots
The ESA (European Space Agency) has recently published a news demonstrating how space technology can sometimes help to solve daily problems: Heinrich Iglseder, an Austrian scientist, has developed a method... more
AerospaceTwo lunar orbiters will be launched by NASA to map Moon's gravity
Cape Canaveral, USA - In unprecedented detail
NASA will launch two space probes, Graili-A and Graili-B, from Cape Canaveral tomorrow respectively at 08:37 EDT and 09:16 EDT; the agency said that the two twin satellites will map the Moon's gravity... more
DefenseThe Philippines want to build a radar station in the South China Sea
Manila, Philippines - To defend oil and gas reserves
Philippine budget secretary Florencio Abad announced through a press release that the country intends to allocate about 117 million dollars to buy new helicopters and build radar stations to strengthen... more
Civil aviationIran: 5 billion dollars needed to renew the scheduled flights fleet
Tehran, Iran - According to a parliamentary member
The press reported the news that a member of the Iranian parliament, Mehrdad Lahouti, said that the country would need an investment of about 5 billion dollars to purchase new aircraft and navigation equipment;... more
AirlinesDarwin Airline among the "ERAA 2011" protagonists at the end of the month
Lugano, Switzerland - The "European Regional Airlines Association" will be held in Rome this year
This year the annual convention of the European regional airlines will be held in Rome between the 28th September until the 30th September (www.eraa.org) and Darwin Airline, Swiss regional airline based... more
ReportMoscow: meeting between French-Russian ministers of foreign affairs and defense. Will Mistral be discussed?
Moscow, Russia - Discussions will focus on international issues, the NATO missile defense system, and also bilateral agreements
Today, the French ministers of foreign affairs and defense, Alain Juppè and Gérard Longuet respectively, arrived in Moscow to take part in the tenth session of the council for security cooperation between t... more
AccidentsYak aircraft incident in Russia (2): number of victims still uncertain
Moscow, Russia - Crashed while taking off
The Russian press reported that a Yak-42 aircraft (registration RA-42433) operated by Yak Service crashed this afternoon near the Yaroslavl airport (see AVIONEWS); the number of victims not yet defined:"Rosaviatsiya",... more
CuriositiesEtihad signs extension of F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix sponsorship
Abu Dhabi, EAU - For four years
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and the Formula One Group yesterday signed an agreement extending the airline’s title sponsorship of the F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi G... more
AccidentsOne flight-recorder of the MiG-31 aircraft found after crash in Russia
Moscow, Russia - Grounding of the fleet proceeds
The local press reported today that according to sources near to the committee investigating yesterday's MiG-31 aircraft crash in Perm, Russia (see AVIONEWS), revealed they had found one of the two flight-recorder... more
AccidentsRussia. Hockey team on board of the crashed Yak-42 airplane: 36 victims
Iaroslavl, Russia - At the moment one person seems to be injured
Today a Yak-42 aircraft crashed while taking off from Oblast of Yaroslavl, 250 kilometres north-east of Moscow, west part of the country. The Russian press reported the incident following the press release... more
OccurrencesWheel tyre burst while an Air India aircraft was landing
Panaji, India - No damage caused to passengers
Local sources reported that an Air India Airbus airplane had problems during the landing due to the explosion of the two front tires; according to some press declarations, the tires were worn out by friction... more
AirportsBrussels-Charleroi Airport: for its 20 years the fire brigade kicks off events
Brussels, Belgium - For three days, from September 9 to 11
As part of the festivities for the 20th anniversary, the fire brigade of Brussels South Charleroi Airport organises various events this coming weekend around the theme of "security at airports". The... more
AirlinesMonarch Airlines cancels order for 6 Boeing 787 aircraft
Luton, UK - A "Strategic decision"
The British carrier Monarch Airlines, which operates scheduled flights and charter services, announced that it has cancelled the contract signed with Boeing for the order of six 787 "Dreamliner" aircraft;... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner reveals travellers' tendency when searching flights in August
Rome, Italy - Four Italian cities place at the top. Milan beats Rome and Sicily advances
"The Italian August has always been the month dedicated to holidays, the complete disconnection from work and relaxation, at least for those who can afford to do so and those who do not work in tourism.... more
DefenseItalian Navy anti-piracy: shots of firearms against the "Doria" ship helicopter
Rome, Italy - 400 km south of Mogadishu, in the waters near the Somali coast
Today at 6:30am, near Kismaayo (400 km south of Mogadishu), in the waters facing the Somali coast, rebels have set fire against an EH-101 helicopter of the ship "Doria" while on patrol. The Italian... more
AirportsHigh level of alert at the New Delhi airport after bomb explosion
New Delhi, India - Two bomb threats registered today: India and Pakistan
Spokesperson of the Indian police announced that New Delhi has been put at a high level of alert following the explosion that occurred this morning at Court in the capital city, killing at least 10 people... more
ReportBolivia: missing airplane between Santa Cruz and Trinidad
Trinidad, Bolivia - 9 passengers on board
A Swearingen SA-227 Metroliner (registration CP-2548) aircraft operated by the Bolivian carrier Aerocon is currently missing after losing radio contact with the control tower yesterday afternoon at around... more
DefenseChina opposes the sale of US equipment to Taiwan
Beijing, China - Sino-US relations at risk
China has today announced, through spokeswoman of the Chinese foreign ministry, that a future sale of US military equipment to Taiwan could harm the peaceful relations between the two world powers; on... more
SecurityTen years later: FAA air traffic employees share memories of 9/11 (VIDEO)
Washington, Usa - They are Michael McCormick, Terry Biggio and Frank Hatfield
Three air traffic employees who were directly involved in the events of 9/11 share their memories on the 10th anniversary of that tragic day in a new video released by the Federal Aviation Administration... more
Press releaseYesterday's CGIL strike in Italy: FILT, more than 200 flights cancelled, closed metro and 60% train frequency
Rome, Italy - Final results of the transport sector protest
"A very high throughout confirmed, on all the national territory, adhesion to the general strike called by CGIL in the transport sector". This is what FILT CGIL announced at the end of yesterday's air... more
AirlinesAlitalia: manage to moderate inconvenience caused to passengers by the general strike of yesterday
Rome, Italy - Thanks to the preventive measures implemented by the carrier
"Yesterday at 6:00pm the Italian general strike ended, as CGIL proclaimed, having affected the air transport as well. Thanks to preventive measures implemented, Alitalia managed to moderate the inconvenience... more
HelicoptersIndian Air Force introduces new locally constructed helicopters
New Delhi, India - In service by the end of the current financial year
Sources of the military authorities announced today that a new locally produced military helicopter will be operated by Indian Air Force: it is the realisation of the first model of aircraft equipped with... more
AirlinesRiccardo Toto's plan is supported by former Livingston employees
Cardano al Campo, Italy - The group wanted to take over the firm
The group of Livingston employees on a redundancy scheme plan, who had proposed to buy the carrier has expressed its support for the charter company's recovery plan proposed by Riccardo Toto (see AVIONEWS),... more
AirlinesBangkok Airways cancels its order for Airbus 350/800 aircraft
Bangkok, Thailand - Contract signed in 2007
Journalistic sources said that the local carrier Bangkok Airways has cancelled its order for four 350/800 aircraft with Airbus. According to press other companies have also cancelled orders for this... more
AirportsGeneral strike in Italy: 61 departure/arrival flights cancelled in Bologna
Bologna, Italy - Four connections reprogrammed in different time schedule
Following the general strike called for today by the CGIL, 61 flights were cancelled from the Bologna airport varying between arrivals and departures. In detail, 30 were deleted from the incoming links:... more
AirportsAmsterdam Airport Schiphol and KLM take another step on the way to sustainable mobility
Amsterdam, Holland - BioDiesel for airport ground transport
Effective today, approximately 40 ground transport vehicles in the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and KLM fleet are powered by 100% BioDiesel. Both parties are investing efforts in introducing more sustainable... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: 60th special meeting of general directors of 44 ECAC member states concluded
Rome, Italy - It took place between the 2nd and 5th September
"They concluded yesterday the work of the 60th special meeting of general directors of Civil Aviation of ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference), which took place in Taormina from the 2nd till the 5th... more
IndustryFirst A-350 XWB upper wing cover being loaded on to the Beluga aircraft
Blagnac, France - At Airbus’ Hamburg site
The first flyable A-350 XWB wing upper cover manufactured at Airbus’ Stade (Germany) site was loaded on to the Beluga today to be transported to Airbus’ Wing Assembly site in Broughton (UK). The A-350 XWB... more
ReportAl-Qaeda buys weapons from Libya including surface-to-air missiles - potential danger area to aircraft and helicopters
Rome, Italy - But also lighter weapons
AQIM (Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb), the North African branch of the terrorist organization is increasing its weapons supply from Libya. Gilles de Kerchove, coordinator for combating terrorism within... more
Finance and economyThe Air France-KLM group down by 60% since the beginning of the year
Paris, France - Other European competitors declining as well
International observers have noticed the late negative trend of Air France-KLM securities, whose price, even though low, does not attract the interest of investors. According to experts, the lack of... more
Civil aviationThe Macquarie group nearing bid for the aircraft leasing unit of the Royal Bank of Scotland
Sydney, Australia - For a total cost of nearly 6 billion dollars
Sources familiar with top management reported today that the Australian group Macquarie would be interested in purchasing the aircraft leasing unit of the Royal Bank of Scotland, which is proceeding in... more
DefenseIran appeals over Russia's refusal to implement the S-300 anti-aircraft system
Tehran, Iran - Reported by defense minister Vahidi
The local press reported that the Iranian authorities have appealed to the international court of arbitration over Russia's refusal to implement an agreement for the supply of the S-300 anti-aircraft missile... more
Press releaseCGIL strike in Italy (2): FILT union, high adhesion registered in airports, stations and urban transport
Rome, Italy - "According to partial initial data, on all the Italian territory"
"According to partial initial data, adhesion to this CGIL strike is very high, and have surpassed those of the last protest held on 6th May". This is what FILT CGIL declared, emphasising that "The strike,... more
AccidentsMiG-21 aircraft crashed in India: the second one in a month
Chandigarh, India - Pilot saved
Official sources have reported the news stating that this morning an Indian Air Force MiG-21 aircraft crashed at 10 km from Rajpura, in northern India; luckily the pilot managed to eject out of the aircraft... more
DefenseBulgaria and Mikoyan sign agreement for the maintenance of MiG-29 aircraft
Sofia, Bulgaria - A value of nearly 800,000 dollars
Last Saturday the Bulgarian defense ministry announced that it has signed an agreement with the Russian company Mikoyan-Gurevich (MiG) hunting aircraft manufacturer, a framework agreement for the maintenance... more
AccidentsMiG-31 aircraft crashes in Russia: 2 deaths
Perm, Russia - The authorities order their grounding
The Russian defense Ministry announced that this morning at 6:52am local time a MiG-31 plane crashed near Perm, in Eastern European Russia; 2 pilots were on board, both died with the impact. A ministry... more
AirlinesToday's strike: Air Malta says that two flights could be at risk
Milan, Italy - KM612/3 Malta/Roma/Malta and KM1482/3 Catania/Genova/Catania/Malta
In view of today's general strike,Tuesday, September 6 from 10.00am till 6.00pm, Air Malta flights KM612/3 Malta/Rome/Malta and KM1482/3 Catania/Genoa/Catania/Malta might be at risk. If the strike is... more
AirlinesAlitalia comments today's strike in Italy: measures aimed at reducing impact on travellers
Rome, Italy - The protest could involve high-level employees of the sector
In view of the national general strike, proclaimed by the CGIL for today, Tuesday, September 6 from 10:00am to 6:00pm, Alitalia has set up preventive measures to reduce the impact on passengers. The... more
AirlinesRyanair appeals to the European Union and asks for its intervention in regards to the strike called by Italian unions
Milan, Italy - The airline cancels 200 flights causing an inconvenience to 35 thousand passengers
We receive and publish this announcement, reserving the same space for replies: "The Irish airline Ryanair, appealed to the European Commission and to the Italian Government so that urgent action is taken... more
Press releaseCGIL strike in Italy: Rossi (FILT), flights stopped even for Ryanair which does not respect work
Rome, Italy - The general secretary's declarations
Receiving and publishing this announcement, with the possibility to reply: "'Delirious phrases worthy of the worst European airline, as regards to the rights of its employees'. This is how the national... more
AirlinesAirplanes' delay in Australia due to Qantas engineer strike
Brisbane, Australia - Two flights cancelled to and from Sydney
Today an hour delay was registered in Brisbane, Australia, on 15 domestic flights operated by Qantas because of the strike called by the ALAEA (Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers' Association); the... more
AirlinesDarwin Airline confirms flights to and from Foggia but new tariffs announced
Lugano, Switzerland - Public contribution period for flights operated to and from the airport "Gino Lisa" will not be extended beyond the date of September 30, 201
Darwin Airline, Swiss regional airline, following the news that appeared recently on some media said: "After a long negotiation with Aeroporti di Puglia, it has been confirmed that the public contribution... more
AirlinesTap Portugal strengthens flights between Milan-Malpensa/Lisbon
Rome, Italy - From 1st November the airline will expand in Italy
Thanks to the TAP Portugal 2011-2012 Winter schedule, a Star Alliance member carrier, further strengthens the links between Milan-Malpensa Airport and its hub in Lisbon. The Portuguese air company announced... more
AccidentsScotland, Tristar aircraft of the Royal Air Force makes an emergency landing
Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Due to a problem encountered in the wings during the flight
"BBC" reports that a Lockheed L-1011 Tristar of RAF (Royal Air Force) aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Edinburgh, Scotland, due to a problem encountered in the wings while it was in... more
HelicoptersModified version of the Mi-17 helicopter for the Indian Air Force
New Delhi, India - Should arrive in the coming weeks
The local press reported that the Indian Air Force will receive within the next two or three weeks an enhanced version of the Mi-17 combat helicopter, until now used for special missions such as transporting... more
AirportsInternet kiosks at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - Installed in the Terminal A passenger area
New Internet kiosks have been installed in the Terminal A passenger area in Warsaw. While waiting for their flight, travellers can now check their e-mail, visit "Chopin Airport" website or get the latest... more
DefensePutin: all the contracts of the year for the sector of defense must be completed within this week
Moscow, Russia - "Including in shipbuilding, the missile industry and aircraft industry"
"I hope that by the end of this week" all the contracts in the defense sector, "Including in shipbuilding, the missile industry and aircraft industry, will be concluded", stated the prime minister Vladimir... more
ReportYemen, 7 civilians accidently killed in a plane attack
Sana'a, Yemen - In a bombing against the Grand Mosque
According to reports by a local official, later confirmed by local medical sources, during a plane attack implemented today by Yemeni air force in Jaar, al-Qaeda's stronghold 12 km north from Zinjibar-... more
AerospaceIranian air force monitors national airspace
Tehran, Iran - General Farzad Esmali comments
In view of the presentation of the new Iranian land-to-air missile "Shalamche" (see AVIONEWS), Brigadier General Farzad Esmaili who commands the Khatam-ol-Anbiya air defense base (near the capital Tehran),... more
AirportsPPL chooses a consultant for "Chopin Airport City" project in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - The contract is worth PLN 1,1 million
Ove Arup has been selected as the consultant to carry out a study examining the possibilities of developing the area in the immediate vicinity of Warsaw "Chopin Airport – Chopin Airport City" (CAC). T... more