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IndustryLM delivers Morocco's advanced F-16s
Marrakech, Morocco - The first four of 24 models
The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) unveiled the first four of 24 Lockheed Martin (LM) F-16 aircraft in a ceremony today at Ben Guerrir Air Base in Morocco. Senior representatives from the Moroccan and... more
AccidentsRio-Paris airplane crash: victims' parents speak
Paris, France - Families and union against BEA
The associations of relatives of the victims died on the flight Rio de Janeiro-Paris on June, 1st, 2009 that caused the deaths of 228 people and the French National Airline Pilots Union (SNPL) have proclaimed... more
AirportsItaly: traffic forecast from August 5-21, 2011 in Naples
Naples, Italy - The day with the major flow will be on Saturday 20
The arriving and departing passengers from Naples' airport, as of tomorrow on Friday 5 until on Sunday 21 of August, will be around 380,000: 120,000 national, 180,000 international and 80,000 charter. The... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: negative day for its title in the Stock Exchange
Milan, Italy - CEO Orsi has written to the Group's workers according to that reported today by "MF"
The Finmeccanica's title has opened this morning at Milan's Stock Exchange at 5.14 recording a maximum of 5.165 and a minimal of 4.902. In addition today the economical daily "Milano Finanza" published... more
ReportObama urges Congress to resolve FAA situation
Washington, USA - The US president intervenes in the impasse
Sparks off the political climate of the United States on the issue of funding for the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) that sees Democrats and Republicans opposing, the first in the majority in the... more
HelicoptersHelicopters, new military deals between Russia and United States
Moscow, Russia - Signed Mi-17 aircraft agreement
United States and Russia plan to continue on the path of cooperation undertaken in May and would like "To extend [it] beyond helicopters deals" according to what said Vyacheslav Dzirklan today August 4,... more
AccidentsPakistan presents probe on Airblue's aircraft incident
Islamabad, Pakistan - Report announced today
Pakistan Civil Aviation Authorities submitted today August 4 to prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani the final report on the airplane crash that took place on July 28, 2010, in which an Airbus 321 airplane... more
IndustryGhana orders two Airbus Military C-295 aircraft
Madrid, Spain - The planes are to be delivered from the beginning of 2012
The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Ghana has signed a contract with Airbus Military for the acquisition of two C-295 aircraft. The planes are to be delivered from the beginning of 2012. His Excellency... more
Military aviationF-35 fighter aircraft fleet grounded
Los Angeles, USA - Composed of 20 airplanes
Due to a problem with the IPP (Integrated Power Package) the 20 F-35 Lightning II planes' fleet has been grounded; the incident happened on August 2 at Edwards Air Force Base, California, during a ground... more
Military aviationRussia starts production of MiG-29 aircraft for India
Moscow, Russia - 11 fighters already delivered
Sergei Korotkov, head of MiG corporation, announced that Russia started production of 29 MiG-29K military aircraft according to an agreement with India signed in March 2010; yesterday the same industry... more
AirportsAutogrill renews its airport concessions in two US airports
Milan, Italy - In Phoenix (Arizona) and in Ft. Myers (Florida)
Through its American subsidiary HMSHost, Autogrill Group has renewed its food&beverage concessions in the USA in the international airports of Phoenix Sky Harbor and Southwest Florida, Ft Myers. The new... more
AerospaceKedr mini-satellite launched at second try
Moscow, Russia - In honor of the first man in space
As preannounced (see AVIONEWS) has been completed the 35th spacewalk of Russian cosmonauts Sergei Volkov and Alexander Samokutyaev for the launch of mini-satellite Kedr from the International Space Station... more
AccidentsIndonesia: Bell 412 helicopter crashed
Jakarta, Indonesia - No survivors
Indonesian authorities reported today August, 4 the news of an incident happened yesterday afternoon in North Sulawesi province, on Sulawesi island; the aircraft was transporting 8 passengers and 2 crew... more
HelicoptersJapan Maritime Self Defense Forces received two EC-135 helicopters
Rheinmünster, Germany - In training version
Becker Avionics, a company that distributes communications, navigation, surveillance and search & rescue equipment, announced yesterday, August 2, the recent delivery of two more EC-135 helicopter in a... more
AirportsAirgest: traffic data on July in Trapani, in Sicily
Trapani, Italy - Passengers -22,94%; movements -24,27%
In July 2011 it has been established around -23% and -24% the average decrease of passengers and movements at Trapani's airport. Statistics confirm the trend linked to civil flights limitations imposed... more
Civil aviationAircraft transport: US Senate does not end partial shutdown of FAA programs
Washington, USA - Blocked the construction of some airports
It will be postponed on September the discussion which sees opposing US Senate and House of Representatives on a bill which should provide a temporary fund for the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration);... more
ReportNATO wants more troops in Kosovo
Pristina, Kosovo - After last wek violences
NATO said on Wednesday August 2nd that the KFOR mission in Kosovo has asked to send more troops in the area and probably a battalion (500 units) will be shipped from Germany or Austria; the NATO spokesman... more
AirlinesThree newness by Emirates: airline's success moves to Denmark
Milan, Italy - The freight division reinforce the links between UAE and Brazil; the carrier is Real Madrid's sponsor
Emirates has entered a new chapter by starting flights to Denmark and the land of famous story teller Hans Christian Andersen. The launch of a non-stop daily service to Copenhagen takes Emirates’ own s... more
AirlinesAlitalia promotes flights in Italy and Europe for youth
Rome, Italy - Until September, 4; 750,000 seats available
Alitalia makes youth to fly. Young people aged 12 to 25 years can purchase tickets at a promotional rate until September 4 for travel in Italy and in Europe on flights operated by the carrier from November... more
Tilt-rotorsIsraeli Air Force makes pressure for V-22 Osprey tilt rotors buying
Tel Aviv, Israel - IAF is also interested in F-35 fighter aircraft
Pending the final version of the multi-year spending plan of the Israeli Defence, local sources reported the news that the Israeli Air Force (IAF) would make pressure on the defence minister for including... more
AirlinesAtlas Air will receive its first B-747/8F aircraft
New York, USA - In Autumn
American cargo airline Atlas Air would receive during next fall its first three Boeing 747/8F aircraft; the first delivered is expected for October, the other two in November. The parent carrier Atlas... more
Civil aviationNew laser attack against aircraft, this time in Russia
Gelendzhik, Russia - Two men arrested
Russian press has reported today August, 3 the news about a lase attack happened yesterday night against a landing airplane at Gelendzhik, a town in the south of the Country; according to police sources,... more
ReportMissile from Lybia at Italian Navy
Rome, Italy - The ship was no the target
Italian Defense Minister Ignazio La Russa said on Wednesday August, 3 during a press conference that a missile was fired this morning from Libya against the ship "Bersagliere" of the Italian Navy, which... more
AirlinesAlitalia: e-coupons for who purchases a ticket until August 31st
Rome, Italy - Of the overall value of EUR 90 for buying other ones
The passengers who will purchase, within August 31st, an Alitalia's ticket on its website (www.alitalia.com) to receive three e-coupons for buying other ones: of EUR 20 for domestic connections, of EUR... more
ReportHelicopters and aircraft to Corfu against fire
Kerkyra, Greece - Flames attack different fronts
Greece decided today August, 3 to send more fire forces on the island of Corfu, which since yesterday is the scene of numerous fires, according to sources, expanding on 25 fronts among the villages of... more
Finance and economyStock Exchange. Finmeccanica opens today at 4.96
Milan, Italy - The title lost 3.84% yesterday
The Finmeccanica's title closed yesterday at EUR 5.02 (-3.84%) decreasing compared to the remaining of the "Electronics/Electromechanical" Group confirming the weakness also compared to the index. The... more
AccidentsGrand Caravan aircraft of Brazilian Air force crashed
Bom , Brazil - No survivors
A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan plane (C-98A registration, FAB2735) of Brazilian Air Force crashed yesterday August, 2 in the south of the Country, killing all occupants, according to official sources said. The... more
UAS-DronesUS drone aircraft killed four rebels in Pakistan
Miranshah, Pakistan - In North Waziristan district
A second drone aircraft attack has been registered in the last two days in Pakistan which would has killed at least 4 Islamist militants; according to local security officials, yesterday August, 2 a probably... more
AerospaceSurrey opens a competition on "Facebook" for a satellite launch
London, England - To create 4 smartphone applications
Surrey experts in space technology have called yesterday August 1st an on-line competition on the social network "Facebook" to develop innovative applications that will be used on smartphone-powered satellite... more
DefenseRussia plans to buy 120 Iskander-M tactical missile systems
Moscow, Russia - Deployed in 2008 in Georgia's war
In a press conference held on August 1st in Moscow the Russian deputy defense minister, General Dmitry Bulgakov said that the Country is thinking of buying more than 120 Iskander-M tactical missile systems,... more
AirportsTurkish Airlines celebrates 2011 last Italian destination's opening: Turin
Turin, Italy - After Rome, Milan, Venice, Bologna, Genoa and Naples
After the announcement on July 12, Turkish Airlines (TA) has opened today, following Rome, Milan, Venice, Bologna, Genoa and Naples, its seventh and last destination in Italy scheduled for 2011 in Turin,... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: on its website aircraft traffic data for first half year of 2011
Rome, Italy - Still provisional and incomplete and not available for some airports
On the web site of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) -www.enac.gov.it- have been published data about whole international and national air traffic for scheduled and non scheduled flights from January... more
Sport aviationHang-gliding: Italy and Ploner still Word champions
Turin, Italy - Following the winning of 2009
After those of 2009, yet the South Tyrolean Alex Ploner and the Italian national team won world titles in hang gliding, exceeding 146 pilots from 35 Countries. The silver medal is for Christian Blind,... more
UAS-DronesFour rebels killed in Pakistan for a US drone aircraft attack
Wana, Pakistan - More than 20 the attacks since May, 2nd
The United States does not officially confirm a drone aircraft attack that killed yesterday August, 1st at least four Islamist militants not known on a vehicle in Pakistan northwestern, near the Afghan... more
ReportRussia asks for a cut in military fuel consumptions
Moscow, Russia - Defense minister wants to save up reserves
Russia has decided to reduce military consumption of fuel and lubricants because of rising costs of gasoline and diesel, rose by 50% and 30% since autumn 2010. The news agency "Ria Novosti" reported... more
AirlinesCivil aircraft: Serbia launches tender to create a new airline
Belgrade, Serbia - This is the third effort since 2009
For the third time in three years Serbia opened yesterday August 1st a tender for an investor who wants to take part in a joint-venture to build a new carrier that replaces indebted JAT; the deadline for... more
HelicoptersAustralia: only two "Iroquois" helicopters were involved in Long Tan
Canberra, Australia - One is at Point Cook RAAF Museum and the other, ex-Nyngan, is being refurbished at Caloundra for the RSL Club
AVIONEWS publishes a note received in the last days about Australia and "Iroquois" helicopters used in Vietnam and now destined to the historical organizations for the static display (see AVIONEWS). The... more
IndustryFinmeccanica won a new order by the US Army
Rome, Italy - Through its company DRS Technologies
Finmeccanica, through its company DRS Technologies, has been awarded a contract valued at up to USD 514 million by the US Army to supply the Small Tactical Optical Rifle Mounted Micro-Laser Range Finder... more
AirlinesKuwait searches bids for its reference carrier
Kuwait City, Kuwait - For the purchase of 35% of shares
The Kuwait Airways privatisation committee has invited yesterday on August,1st bids to present their "Expression of interest" to buy 35% of the airline; the expiry date has been set on August 25 and the... more
IndustryKorean Air announced order for two additional B-737/900ER airplanes
Seattle, Usa - The aircraft will be fitted with the new "Sky Interior"
Boeing and Korean Air yesterday announced an order for two additional Next-Generation 737/900ER (Extended Range) jetliners. The new airplanes will be fitted with the new Boeing Sky Interior and the order... more
Military aviationFirst four F-16 fighter aircraft to reach Morocco
Fort Worth, USA - A ceremony will be held at the arrival
Lockheed Martin has confirmed in a statement released yesterday, August 1st, the news that the first four F-16 fighter jets US manufacturing will arrive in Morocco by the end of the week at the air base... more
ReportIsraeli warplanes attacked the Gaza Strip
Gaza City, Palestinian Teritories - No casualties according to sources
The Israeli military confirmed an attack occurred during the night between the 1st and August, 2nd from warplanes that have carried out a raid along the South of the Gaza Strip, the Israeli authorities... more
AccidentsMiG-21 crashed in Rajasthan, the pilot dead
Bikaner, India - Unknown the reasons
An Indian defence spokesperson has declared today August, 2 that this morning a MiG-21 "Type-96" fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed for causes still unknown in the North-East of the... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week in August
Rome, Italy - From today, on Tuesday 2 to next Sunday 7
Tuesday 02 - "7th FAI European Artistic Events Parachuting Championships". Saarlouis, Germany. + 49 531 2 35 40 0 http://events.fai.org - "14th FAI World Glider Aerobatic Championship". Torun, Poland.... more
Civil aviationVITAL program for reduction of aircraft pollution
Paris, France - Interviewed manager Marius Goutines
Marius Goutines, Research & Technology Programs managers for the European research program VITAL, has been interviewed on August, 1° about the project that has been developed from 2005 to 2010; the program... more
ReportMarco Milanese-Giulio Tremonti-Lorenzo Cola affair
Rome, Italy - According to the press unveiled in the last days
The press on July 28 published that, in the ambit of the Marco Milanese-Giulio Tremonti-Lorenzo Cola affair, the last (indicated as Finmeccanica "Friend"), in order to obtain the confirm of Pierfrancesco... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS interviews Massimo Garbini, chairman of CANSO Europe (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - Encountered in ENAV's offices in Rome
AVIONEWS interviewed Massimo Garbini, new chairman of CANSO Europe (see AVIONEWS) and General Manager of ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Society). As president of the European CEO Committee (EC3) of... more
DefenseNorth Korea reopens nuclear negotiations
Pyongyang, North Korea - The Country chose six Nations to talk with
North Korea seems to reopen the doors of dialogue on the nuclear issue after about a year and a half block of the relationship, when in December 2009, US Representative Stephen Bosworth had gone on an... more
OccurrencesFirst flight for Air India 787 plane had to return the airport
Washington, USA - The aircraft was on a standard check flight
It has been postponed to the last quarter of 2011 the delivery of the first aircraft Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Air India, after the airplane turned back for an emergency landing at the manufacturer's facility... more
Civil defenseItalian Civil Defense: called a tender for management of Canadair aircraft fleet
Rome, Italy - The 3 year contract could be as many extended
The Department of Italian Civil Defense (DPC) has issued a call for tender, by open procedure, for the award of the fire fleet operations and logistics services, currently composed of 19 Bombardier CL-415... more