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Airports"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw to have a slot coordinator
Warsaw, Poland - From the beginning of the 2012 Summer season
Polish Civil Aviation Office issued a decision to introduce slot coordination at "Chopin Airport" from the beginning of the 2012 Summer season. Coordination is introduced at airports where demand exceeds... more
ReportLeaders of 60 Nations attending the "Friends of Libya" meeting held on Thursday in Paris
Paris, France - To take fundamental decisions about the reconstruction of the Country in the post-Gaddafi era
Leaders of 60 Nations from all over the world met today to plan the reconstruction of Libya when, after 42 years, will be definitively beaten the leader Muhammar Gaddafi. The event was organized by... more
AerospaceNASA: Chandra satellite discovers two supermassive black holes in a spiral galaxy for the first time
Cape Canaveral, USA - Could this be the first example of a merger between a larger galaxy and a much smaller one?
NASA unveiled yesterday on its website that thanks to the use of the orbital X-ray Chandra observatory some astronomers, including the Italian Guido Risaliti from INAF, Astrophysics Observatory of Arcetri-... more
AirlinesJet Airways: Milan-New Delhi in business class
Milan, Italy - Indian airline launches special Autumn offers
Full comfort for business travellers to India this Autumn. Jet Airways, India's international airline, gave start to a special fares campaign on Première (Business) Class flights which operate daily from... more
Military aviationTraining of military aircraft pilots: SimiGon signs contract with US Air Force
Orlando, USA - Value of the accord 2,6 million dollars
The Israeli company SimiGon, specialized in simulation and training solutions for aircraft, announced today 1st September that it has signed a 2,6 million dollars contract with the US Air Force Air Education... more
HelicoptersEmergency landing by a Philippine Air Force helicopter
Manile, Philippenes - No damage reported by passengers
The Philippine authorities today, 1st September reported that a national air force helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing because of mechanical problems; on board were the pilot and co-pilot... more
AirlinesAir Malta contains losses, asks for EU funding and fights the crisis with a restructuring plan
Valletta, Malta - New pension plans expected
In a circular to its staff, Air Malta said that the moment of crisis has been blocked even though losses are still being registered. Considering an increase of 16 million euros on fuel costs compared to... more
SecurityGerman airports will not install body scanners L3
Hamburg, Germany - Pilot scheme project failed in Hamburg
"The current generation of body scanners ... is not yet ready for widespread implementation" according to the German Interior Minister, Hans-Peter Friedrich, who has rejected, at least for the moment,... more
Press releaseAircraft transport. Iata: traffic figures in July
Geneva, Switzerland - Passengers get a boost but the freight continues to stagnate
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced traffic results for July which showed that passenger travel was up 5.9% over July 2010. Freight markets were stagnating with a 0.4% demand decline... more
Civil aviationAirplane transport: Russia considering halving training periods for pilots
Moscow, Russia - Through 18-month courses in line with ICAO
The local Russian press reported that the transport minister Igor Levitin proposed to halve the training time of airline pilots, whose current course structure has been defined by the minister himself... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Agusta model AB-139 and AW-139 helicopters (2011-18-52)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a tail rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
FAA Aviation Safety EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/ DATE: August 26, 2011 AD #: 2011-18-52 Send to all US owners and operators of Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta)... more
DefenseChinese aircraft carrier "Varyag" completes maiden sea tests
Beijing, China - Following the trials, it is sent back to a shipyard for refurbishing
A spokesman for Chinese Defense ministry, Yang Yujun, during a press conference held yesterday unveiled that "Varyag" -the first China's aircraft carrier- has completed its maiden sea tests reaching the... more
AirlinesThe Emirates Group Releases Report Studying Environmental Impact and Performance
Dubai, Uae - Its dleet 26% more efficient than IATA industry average
The Emirates Group announced the release of its first comprehensive environmental report, a study that revealed the airline’s carbon dioxide emissions efficiency was 26% better than the global airline a... more
UAS-DronesMatternet designed a new UAV aircraft to distribute medicine and goods
Moffett Federal Air, USA - For every remote area of the world
Matternet, a new company based in the Singularity University (Silicon Valley, California), has announced in recent days have designed a new electric quadrocopters UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles) to be used... more
Civil aviationFAA study on pilots' excessive use of automated devices on aircraft
Washington, USA - Too dependent on automatic flight control
From the recent survey conducted by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) on the use of automated flight control devices on board aircraft, it has emerged that the scheduled flights sector suffers... more
Military aviationPentagon will supply Tunisia and Malta with military equipment
Washington, USA - 25 million dollars provided
The press reported yesterday that the Pentagon has decided to send military equipment to support Malta and Tunisia: according to data provided, patrol boats, trucks, helicopters and radar upgrades will... more
Civil aviationB-787 Dreamliner aircraft ready to enter service after the last regulatory obstacles
Tokyo, Japan - JCAB gave its approval about the certificate's award by FAA
It's finally come to an end the regulatory path on the certification of B-787 Dreamliner, which now seems to be ready to enter service. The last step was made with the approval given from JCAB, Japan... more
AccidentsUltralight aircraft with on board team manager of Italian cycling group falls in the sea
Rome, Italy - On the airplane also a friend of him, both are alive
The team manager of the Italian cycling team Paolo Bettini, Olympic champion in Athens in 22006, today had to face a dangerous water landing. Bettini was on an ultralight aircraft together with another... more
DefenseRussia asks again binding documents in its favour
Moscow, Russia - Anatoly Serdyukov and Rear Admiral Douglas Venlet had a meeting in Moscow on this issue
A spokesman for the Russian ministry of Defense unveiled today that are going on discussions between Russia and the United States about the European missile shield. A meeting would have occurred in... more
AirportsItaly. Trapani airport: not only damaged by Airgest but also offended
Rome, Italy - ENAC ready to implement harsh restrictions on civil flights
On August 30 at the airport of Trapani a meeting was held between Airgest (airport management company), "ENAC" (Ente Nazionale Aviazione Civile - Civil Aviation Authority) and the 37th Wing of "AMI" (Aeronautica... more
SecurityMassport and FBI announce opening of JTTF Annex at Boston-Logan International Airport
Boston, Usa - First in Nation on-airport facility to be staffed by eight agencies
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Massachusetts Port Authority announced the opening of the nation’s first airport-based self-contained office dedicated to the Joint Terrorism Task Force. The J... more
Civil aviationeasyJet will be the only one carrier to connect Milan-Malpensa to Paris-"Charles de Gaulle"
Paris, France - Air France passes to Milan-Linate
Starting from October 30, the low-cost easyJet will be the only one carrier to operate connections between Milan-Malpensa airport and the Paris airport "Charles de Gaulle". After the leaving of the... more
PeopleJean-Marc Badan appointed new FAI Secretary General
Lausanne, Switzerland - 47, joined the FAI more than 9 years ago
Jean-Marc Badan, the previous FAI Sports Director and Deputy to the Secretary General, has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the FAI – the International Air Sports Federation. He will formally t... more
PeopleStar Alliance CEO nominated to lead Austrian Airlines
Frankfurt, Germany - As of November 1st, 2011
Jaan Albrecht, CEO of Star Alliance Services GmbH, has been proposed by the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG to become Chairman of the Board and CEO of Austrian Airlines AG as of November 1st,... more
ReportHelicopters and fire-fighters busy in Texas and Oklahoma
Austin, USA - Tens of houses burnt and hundreds of residents evacuated
Wildfires broke out yesterday in some areas of Texas and Oklahoma, forcing authorities to evacuate the areas at a greater risk, destroying dozens of homes and nearly 1500 acres of land in Oklahoma and... more
ReportNTC: "To kill Gaddafi is our right"
Tripoli, Libya - Son of the colonel is ready to be part of the revolution
It's going on the revolution against the regime of Muhammar Gaddafi in Libya, according to rebels close to an end, and contemporaneously in the capital city the end of the Ramadan is being celebrated. According... more
AirportsThe airport of Huambo reopens after refurbishment (Angola)
Huambo, Angola - Closed for 4 months, it serves domestic routes
The Angolan head of state Jose Eduardo dos Santos yesterday attended the reopening ceremony of Albano Machado airport situated in the southeast of the city of Huambo, central area of the country; the airport... more
Civil aviationEASA: "ATCO Regulation" marks a new area of harmonised air traffic controller licensing in Europe
Cologne, Germany - Today the entry into force
Today marks the entry into force of new European rules for the licensing and medical certification of Air Traffic Controllers (ATCO). Commission Regulation (EU) No 805 / 2011 creates uniform requirements... more
Weather forecastsAfter Irene, tropical storm Katia is arriving
New York, USA - Now in the Caribbean, but it's uncertain if it will arrive to US
United States are still returning to normality after the chaos, death and disruptions recently caused by Hurricane Irene, of which estimates of damages are currently being made, when they have to face... more
Military aviationHelicopters deployed in the international "Search and Rescue" exercise "Grifone 2011"
Turin, Italy - From 5 to 9 September in Val d'Ossola, Italy
From 5 to 9 September will take place "Grifone 2011", an international exercise promoting the "Search and Rescue" cooperation between several Countries. In the event, organized by AMI, Italian Air Force,... more
Fair and showsUSA: 4th edition of the annual "Vintage Aircraft Weekend" event
Paine Field, USA - The world's only Model 40C will be present
This year's fourth edition of the "Vintage Aircraft Weekend" will be held next weekend (2-3 September) at Paine Field, near Washington; the right opportunity for enthusiasts to have vintage airplanes at... more
DefenseAustralia approves purchases in the defense field
Canberra, Australia - Training vehicles, missiles and military satellites
Australia has recently approved several purchase in the field of defense. It was announced by MoD, Minister of Defense of the Country, on its web-site. The approval -expressed by the Defense minister... more
HelicoptersUTair confirms order already planned for 20 AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - To be assembled in Russia in the new Tomilino plant
Russian Helicopters (subsidiary of JSC UIC Oboronprom, part of Russian Technologies State Corporation) and AgustaWestland (a Finmeccanica company) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding for... more
Finance and economyGemina: debt refinancing has been completed by a new medium-term credit line
Rome, Italy - AdR refinances the revolving line for max 100 million euro at February 2013
"Gemina SpA stipulated a loan contract on yesterday's date for a total cap amount of 60.1 million euro, expiring in December 2014 (Gemina Loan). The new loan is allocated by the Company to the full... more
AirlinesKenya Airways announces the acquisition of 10 Embraer 190 aircraft
Nairobi , Kenya - But no financial details provided
The carrier Kenya Airways announced that it has finalized the contract with Embraer to acquire 10 Emb-190 aircraft, which includes the purchase rights for 16 additional planes. The agreement makes part... more
ReportAmnesty International reports Sudanese armed forces attacks against rebels
Khartoum, Sudan - Thousands forced to evacuate
After a week-long visit, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch reported yesterday August 30, that the Sudanese government is bombing almost daily the area of the Nuba Mountains, Southern Kordofan,... more
AirportsItaly. Second phase of the Genoa airport privatisation process to start on Monday
Genoa, Italy - From 5th September till 21st October
The Italian newspaper "Il Secolo XIX" reported that from Monday, September 5 the second phase of the privatisation process of the "Cristoforo Colombo" airport in Genoa (AVIONEWS) will start and transactions... more
Discussions"MAX", the new aircraft family born from the re-engined 737 (VIDEO)
Seattle, Usa - In the 7, 8 and 9 versions, based on the NG
Boeing has unveiled yesterday the 737 MAX, the name of the new engine variant of the B-737 whose family is composed of the models MAX 7, MAX 8 and MAX 9, built on the Next-Generation 737. "The 737... more
UAS-DronesAeroVironment introduces new UAS "Shrike" for DARPA
Washington, USA - The new Vertical Take-off and Landing UAV was commissioned in 2008
AeroVironment has introduced the new mini Vertical Take-off and Landing Unmanned Aerial System "Shrike". It's a portable quadrotor UAV with SP2S, Stealth, Persistent Perch and Stare, capacity, developed... more
IndustryBoeing launches new engine aeroplane B-737 (2)
Seattle, USA - A vehicle aimed at fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impact
An intense study on the possibility and 496 commitments from five airlines "are the solid grounds from which the latest version of the new engine Boeing 737 will take off, for which Bob Feldmann has been... more
Fair and showsItaly, plane aerobatics at 26th "FAI World Aerobatic Championships" in Foligno, near Perugia
Foligno, Italy - From August, 31 to September, 11 at "G. Franceschi" airport
From August 31 to September 11 it will take place at "Giorgio Franceschi" airport in Foligno, near Perugia (Umbria), Italy, the 27th edition of "FAI World Aerobatic Championships". They're the world... more
DefenseIran starts mass production of antitank light missile
Tehran, Iran - During an official ceremony, in the presence of minister of defense Ahmad Vahidi
Iran inaugurated yesterday -in the context of a ceremony occurred in the presence of the minister of defense of the Country, the brigader general Ahmad Vahidi- the mass production of 73-mm-diameter light... more
Press releaseCGIL general strike in Italy: Filt, stop airplanes, buses, ships on 6th September
Rome, Italy - Next Tuesday all transport will be blocked for 8 hours
A general strike ordered by CGIL on Tuesday, September 6 will block all transport for 8 hours in Italy. Pilots, flight attendants and ground personnel at airports will strike from 10am to 6pm. Trains will... more
AerospaceAriane 5 mission leaving on September 9: payload integration implemented
Cayenne, French Guyana - Arabsat-5C satellite -built by Thales Alenia Space and EADS- was installed under SYLDA system
It's going on the launch preparation to th 5th "Ariane 5" mission of the year, which should occur on September 9 from Kourou spaceport in French Guyana. Yesterday, it occurred the payload integration... more
Press releaseBoeing prepares launch version B-737NG airplane with new engines
Seattle, Usa - Seattle's giant answers to the A-320neo of the European rival Airbus
The Boeing Company's board of directors has approved the launch of the new engine variant of the market-leading 737, based on order commitments for 496 airplanes from five airlines and a strong business... more
PeopleAEA names new Deputy Secretary General
Brussels, Belgium - In his new role, which takes effect on 1 September
Athar Husain Khan has been appointed as the new Deputy Secretary General of the Association of European Airlines (AEA), which represents Europe’s leading network airlines. In his new role, which takes e... more
AccidentsCollision between Lithuan L-39 and French Mirage 2000 airplanes
Vilnius, Lithuania - The accident occurred during a NATO training, no dead
At 10:30 local time today, two aircraft collided in the skies of Lithuania, in the context of a training that was taking place at Lithuanian Siauliai Air Force Base (in the north of the Country). L-39ZA... more
Civil aviationItaly: no seat available on planes from Sardinia to Milan and Rome
Rome, Italy - The Italian deputy Pili:"This is a public service interruption"
Further overbooking troubles for some domestic air connections in Italy: after the recent case of the total unavailability of flights on the Rome-Turin route (see AVIONEWS), the problem arises again for... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Capital Cargo International Airlines
Atlanta, Usa - Equal to $298,500
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $298,500 civil penalty against Capital Cargo International Airlines, Inc. (CCIA) of Orlando, Fla., for allegedly operating eight Boeing 727 aircraft... more
ReportTwo Italian parachutists injured in Afghanistan due to a bomb
Khabul, Afghanistan - The ministry of Defense: "They're not in peril of life"
Herat military command unveiled that this morning two Italian parachutists were slightly injured in Afghanistan due to the explosion of a IED, Improvised Explosive Device. The accident occurred while... more