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CuriositiesRaoul Bova visits Malta with the domestic carrier
La Valletta, Malta - The island is the possible setting for the shootings of a TV series
Air Malta hosted yesterday, on Wednesday June, 15, Raoul Bova with his wife and two sons, on the return flight Rome-Malta. The actor, holder, together with the wife, of the film production studio "San... more
AirlineseasyJet-Sab: new Bologna/Paris-"CdG" route
Bologna, Italy - After just a few months from the launch of the first destination of the Emilia Romagna's airport
"easyJet, the air transport network in Europe, and Sab (management company of Bologna's airport), announce today the new Bologna/Paris-'Charles de Gaulle' route, operational from December 16, 2011, with... more
HelicoptersMilitary cooperation grows between Czech Republic and United States
Prague, Czech Republic - Focus on helicopter area
In a time of military reforming, the Czech Republic strengthens its ties with the United States, as reflected by the closing statement issued following the meeting held in Prague yesterday, on Wednesday,... more
AccidentsAndorra, AS-350B3 helicopter crashes on the Pyrenees while bringing food supplies to a refuge
Andorra La Vella, Andorra - Five dead and one injured with serious burns
On Wednesday morning, at 9:40 local time, an AS-350B3 Ecureuil helicopter, belonging to Heliand company, registration unknown, crashed into the Pyrenees in Estany de Juclà, Canillo (Andorra), while bringing... more
Press releaseMoU Airbus-Cebu Pacific for 30 A-321neo aircraft: further details
Blagnac, France - Low-cost carrier also exercises options for seven more A-320s
"Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for the purchase of 30 A-321neo aircraft. The carrier has also exercised existing options for seven more standard... more
Press releaseMeridiana fly. Italian unions: signed reorganizatio's agreement
Rome, Italy - Signed during the night
"Signing an agreement in the night between Meridiana fly and Italian Filt, Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti, Ugltrasporti, Usb and professional associations Up, Ipa, Apm, Avia and Anpav concerning society... more
Civil aviationANA unveils flight validation schedule for B-787 Dreamliner airplane
Seattle, USA - Which is now to receive the government approval
In late May, the Japanese airline All Nippon Airways, ANA, and Boeing, had announced their intention to cooperate in the deployment of a second copy of B-787 Dreamliner, ZA002, for the simulation of service... more
AirportsUK strike on June, 30: NATS reiterates it is not involved
London, England - NATS belonging air traffic controllers will not walk out
With regards to the news about the proposed PCS strike in UK (see AVIONEWS), in a note NATS reiterates that "Air traffic controllers are not involved. The proposed PCS industrial action on 30th June relates... more
HelicoptersBulgaria would renegotiate deal with Eurocopter
Sofia, Bulgaria - The order was signed in 2005
According to media sources, the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence has decided to revise an agreement with industry Eurocopter for the supply of 18 helicopters, 12 Cougars and 6 Panthers. Minister Anyo Angelov... more
AerospaceProgress M-11M cargo spacecraft mated with adapter
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - Following the conclusion of final tests
Russian Federal Space Agency "Roscosmos" announced that, following the completion of final tests, Progress M-11M cargo spacecraft was mated with the adapter. It is therefore prepared, the agency explains,... more
AirportsUK airports: announced airport workers' strike
London, England - On June, 30 together with public sector workers
It has been called by union PCS (Public and Commercial Services) a mass strike in England scheduled for next June, 30, involving about 250,000 public sector employees in a battle over pensions, retirement... more
ReportFootball player arrested on an airliner
Redwood, USA - Because of his wearing
A passenger of the flight 488 of US Airways has been arrested yesterday morning, on Wednesday, June 15, because of his clothing, which has offended a member of the crew. Deshon Marman, twenty-year old... more
AirlinesKorean Air announces new routes by Airbus A-380 aircraft
Seoul, South Korea - The 5th airplane will arrive by the end of 2011
A Korean Air's spokesman (KA) has announced that the carrier will start four new services by Airbus A-380 airplanes from June to October: the first will be a daily one between Seoul-Incheon airport and... more
UAS-DronesPakistan: CIA drones kill 16 Talibans
Islamabad, Pakistan - Three attacks yesterday
Continuing CIA's attacks by the employment of UAVs (Unmanned remote-controlled aerial vehicles, also called drones) in Pakistan: yesterday in fact the US spy agency has hit three times the tribal territories... more
Military aviationBoeing, Indian Air Force will purchase 10 C-17 Globemaster III airplanes
New Delhi, India - Deliveries should occur in 2013 and 2014
On Wednesday, it was signed an agreement establishing India as C-17 largest international customer: it's the purchase, from Indian ministry of defense, of 10 copies of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, for... more
HelicoptersAustralia will buy 24 naval MH-60R helicopters for Royal Navy
Canberra, Australia - To replace 16 Sikorsky's S-70B Seahawks
On Thursday, the Australian Defense Minister Stephen Smith announced that the government is going to acquire 24 multi-mission naval helicopters MH-60R, in order to satisfy the dual need to equip the Royal... more
AirlinesCebu Pacific, agreement for the purchase of 37 Airbus planes: 30 A-321neos and 7 A-320s, plus options for further aircraft
Cebu, Philippines - Worth 3.8 billion dollars
On Thursday the Cebu Pacific's CEO Lance Gokongwei announced, during a press-conference, that the low-cost airline based in Cebu has ordered 37 Airbus planes: 30 A-321neos and 7 A-320s, plus an option... more
IndustrySelex Sistemi Integrati achieves CMMI level 3 rating certification also for Civil Systems
Rome, Italy - Another important result reached
"After having achieved the level 3 rating CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) in the domain of Large Systems, SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI), a Finmeccanica company, has reached another important... more
AirlinesKLM announces new flight to Rio de Janeiro
Rome, Italy - Starting from next November, after twenty years
Starting from November the 1st, KLM will reopen after 12 years, the Amsterdam-Rio de Janeiro route. Rio will thus become the 70th destination intercontinental of KLM. Brazil will host in 2014 the next... more
Civil aviationVietnam approves plan against transport system pollution
Hanoi, Vietnam - 18 projects to carry out by 2015
The Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung earlier this week approved a five-year plan to tackle pollution from the whole transport system, caused by road, rail, inland waterways, maritime and air transport,... more
Press releaseCivil airplanes. Airbus presents a panoramic view of 2050
Paris, France - Intelligent cabin interiors replace class system for a bespoke flying experience
"The aircraft manufacturer Airbus, in advance of the Paris Airshow “Le Bourget”, invited the passengers of 2050 to discover its Concept Cabin - a whole new flying experience inspired by nature. Personalised zon... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse plane has landed in Paris (VIDEO)
Paris, France - After a flight lasting 16 hours 05 minutes, using no fuel
After a flight lasting 16 hours 05 minutes, using no fuel, Solar Impulse HB-SIA landed safely at Paris-Le Bourget, where it will be on display as a “Special Guest” at the opening of the "International Par... more
AirportsNew Terminal B for Doha International Airport
Doha, Qatar - Increase of Qatar Airways' passenger traffic
It has been inaugurated yesterday, on Tuesday, June 14, a new terminal for departure at Doha International Airport, for flight operations of over 30 foreign companies that pass through the airport. The... more
AirportsGalway Airport is likely to close
Galway, Ireland - For no State funding
Galway Airport on Ireland west coast, could close if the government will not be back on the decision to suspend Operational Subvention (OPEX) funding from 2012. The Ministry of Transport, Tourism and... more
AirlinesQatar Airways landing on Venice
Venice, Italy - The third Italian destination after Rome and Milan
Qatar Airways has launched today the new daily flight between Venice and Doha, Qatar capital. Thus continues the expansion plan of the the carrier in Europe. Venice is the third Italian destination,... more
AirportsSecond runway for Catania-Fontanarossa's airport (Italy)
Catania, Italy - Great designs for airstation's development
According to the Catanese newspaper "La Sicilia", SAC, the Catania airport management company, announced the construction of a second runway, which will be 3200 meters long and will allow the arrival and... more
OccurrencesEmergency landing for American Airlines flight
Gravepine, USA - After striking a flock
It has been issued a few minutes ago that Monday, on June 13, a MD-82 aircraft operated by American Airlines had to make an emergency landing at the international airport of Dallas-Fort Worth after an... more
AirlinesIndiGo Airline proposes its international routes
New Delhi, India - The statements of the president Ghosh
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo is planning to launch its maiden international flight between New Delhi and Dubai on 1 September 2011. The carrier, which has a fleet of aircraft Airbus A-320s, will operate... more
AerospaceATV-2 readjust ISS orbit by 10.2 km
Moscow, Russia - This was announced by the Russian Mission Control
According to a statement from the Russian Mission Control, today will raise the orbit of the International Space Station (ISS) by 10.2 km (6.3 miles) using ATV-2 (Automated Transfer Vehicle-2) Johannes... more
AirportsIccsai report about competitiveness of air transport in Europe presented at Bologna
Bologna, Italy - The "Marconi" is confirmed in 4th place in Italy for global connectivity; over the past five years has climbed 18 positions in the European continent
"It was held yesterday at the airport of Bologna the workshop of presentation of the 'Iccsai Fact Book 2011', the annual report of the International Center for Competitiveness Studies in the Aviation Industry... more
UAS-DronesYemen: Cia could use drones to hit Al Qaeda militants
Sana'a , Yemen - It prepares the biggest anti-terrorist operation in Country
The US Central Intelligence Agency (Cia), foreign spy agency, is preparing a secret operation that involves the use of drones (UAV, remote-controlled unmanned aerial vehicles) to hit the militants of Al... more
Press releasePiaggio Aero Industries to Villanova d'Albenga
Savona, Italy - The works for the realization of a new manufacturing plant
"Today marked a major achievement for Piaggio Aero's industrial growths programs as the Italian manufacturer celebrated the groundbreaking of its new Villanova d'Albenga (Savona) manufacturing plant which... more
AirlinesRyanair: flights to Barcelona-Girona will not submit changes today
Milan, Italy - Due to the possible baggage handling strike
"Ryanair has been advised that strike action by baggage handlers at Girona Airport on Wednesday 15 June is going ahead. A contingency plan has been put in place allowing flights to/from Girona Airport... more
ReportAustralian Airlines continue to cancel their flights
Sidney, Australia - Due to the ash cloud volcano Puyehue
Australian carriers have continued to cancel trans-Tasman and domestic flights due to a volcanic ash cloud in the region. Airservices Australia, the national air traffic management agency, affirmed that... more
ReportPuyehue volcano eruption: more disruptions in Latin America
Montevideo , Uruguay - From ten days the volcano has continued to erupt
While in Uruguay this morning, air traffic is almost back to normality, a day after more than 70 flights had been canceled at the international airport "Carrasco", which serves the capital Montevideo,... more
AerospaceESA and the University of Tuscia (Viterbo, Italy) together to discover the origin of life
Viterbo, Italy - Experiments on ISS
The Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences of the University of Tuscia (Viterbo, Lazio Region) in collaboration with NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) conducted an experiment by... more
ReportGreece: today 24-hour strike against austerity measures
Athens, Greece - Air traffic will remain active
Third strike called since the beginning of the year in Greece by the two main trade unions of the country, GSEE (private sector) and ADEDY (public sector) to protest against the plan of austerity and privatization... more
IndustryRolls Royce will revamp Trent XWB engine
London, England - Details will be unveiled at "Paris Air Show"
The news is expected to be confirmed during the "Paris Air Show " about Rolls Royce will develop a new version of the Trent XWB engine for Airbus A-350/1000 aircraft specifically, that will allow the manufacturer... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget": X3 hybrid demonstrator and EC-175 helicopter by Eurocopter will make their public flight debut
Marignane, France - The innovation takes to the skies at this month’s "Paris Air Show"
Eurocopter’s commitment to innovation will be showcased at the "2011 Paris Air Show", where the company’s high-profile participation is to include the first public flight presentations of its X3 hybrid dem... more
SecurityUS State Department informs travellers to Philippines
Washington, USA - Danger for airports and meeting's place
The US State Department issued yesterday, on Tuesday, June 14, a press release on the recent state of terror alert level for Philippines, aimed at all those people who wanted to travel to the south-eastern... more
AccidentsCesane helicopter accident in 2003: condemned those responsible
Turin, Italy - 6 people died in the accident
On April 19, 2003 in Sauze di Cesana crashed a helicopter AS-350 B2 "Ecureuil" (Eurocopter), used as a heliski, due to a technical problem with the engine: six people died in the accident, five skiers... more
HelicoptersDesign for the heliport in New Delhi
New Delhi, India - The project has to be environment friendly
It has been announced yesterday, on Monday June, 13, the news that the Indian civil aviation ministry has submitted the project for the first heliport in the city of New Delhi, which will be built in the... more
AerospaceNASA is preparing itself for the last shuttle mission
Cape Canaveral, USA - Atlantis will leave on July 8
The shuttle Atlantis was moved to its launch pad at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Cape Canaveral, Fla., on May 31, with final preparations under way for its planned liftoff on July 8 at 11:40 am EDT (15:40... more
OccurrencesEmergency landing for Augsburg Airways aircraft
Zurich, Switzerland - No danger for passengers
Today, on Tuesday, June 14 a de Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft operated by regional airline Augsburg Airways made ??an emergency landing near Zurich, probably due to left engine problem. During the flight... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines equips its aircraft with new tablet Samsung
New York , USA - Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 on the premium cabins of 6000 aircraft
This week Samsung Mobile and American Airlines announced that passengers on select flights will have access to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1: later this year, American will equip the premium cabins of 6,000... more
AirportsAeradria: Chinese delegation in Rimini-San Marino, Italy
Rimini, Italy - The possible negotiation about an air connection between Rimini-Repubblica and Huangshan
A delegation of Chinese province of Anhui, led by the deputy-governor Hua Jianhui, visited San Marino Republic on the occasion of the meeting that the two Countries had organized with the aim of treating... more
Curiosities"Jet lag" holidays, the Skyscanner's top 10
Trento , Italy - The ranking of the cities most sought with more than 5 hour time difference from Italy
"To which places the Italians leave "Willingly" to the effects of jet lag? Skyscanner.it, website about the comparison of cheap flights, has compiled one ranking of cities with more than 5 hour time difference... more
Military aviationCanada, operations of "CT-155 Hawk" trainer aircraft of BAE Systems suspended
Ottawa, Canada - After an incident occurred on Friday in the Cold Lake Air Base in Alberta province
Canada's department of national defense unveiled that has been unveiled, as a precautionary measure, to suspend all the operations of the Hawk 155 of BAE Systems, named "CT-155 Hawks", in the fleet of... more
AirlinesMonarch Airlines, first B-787/8 ordered could be delivered in 2014
London, United Kingdom - Several years later than scheduled
Monarch Airlines, the UK airline operating scheduled and charter flights and that is based at London-Luton Airport, has revealed that the delivery of the first copy of the six B-787/8s ordered to replace... more
Civil defenseItalian Civil Defence: third board meeting of Country parterns of PPRD South Programme
Rome, Italy - Last year's events: fires, floods, earthquakes, and migrant flows
"The head of Civil Defense Department, Prefect Franco Gabrielli, participated today in Sarajevo at the third meeting of general directors and civil defence authorities of the Euro-Mediterranean Countries... more