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Civil aviationCAE wins contract for maintenance and support of simulators for crew training service of KC-30A MRTT tanker aircraft
Canberra, Australia - From the Australian minister of defense
The Australian Ministry of Defence has awarded CAE Australia as the winner of the contract for the supply of maintenance services and support for crew training simulators for the new KC-30A, MRTT, Multi-Role... more
Sport aviationOman Air sponsored the "Aviation Pioneer" Dave Sykes' adventure by a disable
Milan, Italy - Paraplegic pilot in flight from UK to Australia by a microlight in a month
"Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has sponsored the England-to-Australia flight undertaken by disabled microlight pilot Dave Sykes. Dave left York, England, on 28th April in... more
Weather forecastsAsh cloud by Puyehue volcano in Chile causes disruptions in air traffic in South America
Santiago, Chile - Reopened some airports in Argentina, cancelled flights in Brazil
Disruptions in the air traffic through South America, due to the eruption of Chile's volcano Puyehue which restarted erupting on Saturday, after several decades (it is the first time since 1960), causing... more
AirportsCompetitive tender for Crete new airport pushed back
Athens, Greece - Postponed for the fifth time
Yesterday, on Tuesday, June 7 the Greek Ministry of Infrastructure has announced that the tender of the value of one million euro for the construction of a new airport on the island of Crete, which will... more
Press releaseStrong demand for used Airbus A-320 aircraft drives joint decision to stop freighter conversion programme
Toulouse, France - For economic reasons
"Airbus, EADS EFW and their Russian partners, United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) and IRKUT, have jointly decided to stop the A-320/A-321 Passenger to Freighter (P2F) conversion development programme for... more
Fair and showsAirbus highlights career opportunities at "Le Bourget Paris Air Show"
Paris, France - More than 3000 people to recruit in 2011
"Airbus will showcase job and career opportunities for young talents and graduates as well as experienced professionals at the 'International Le Bourget Paris Air show'. From 20-25 June a series of forums... more
Press releaseAir Berlin: more passengers and increased capacity utilization in May
Milan, Italy - The airline welcomed over 3,3 m on board of its aircraft
"In May 2011, Air Berlin welcomed 3,300,658 passengers on board, i.e. 3.9 percent more than in the corresponding month of the previous year (2010: 3,177,591 passengers). Fleet capacity utilization increased... more
AerospaceSoyuz TMA-02M departed to ISS on a Soyuz-FG rocket (VIDEO)
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - Yesterday from Baikonur
It occurred yesterday at 4:12 pm EDT (or 2:12 am, Baikonur time), from Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the lift-off of spacecraft Soyuz TMA-02M. Launched by a Soyuz-FG rocket, the spacecraft, with... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: further thunderstorms on the North-East of Italy
Rome, Italy - Issued another warning integrating and extending the previous one
"The Atlantic disturbance that is progressively involving the north of Italy will bring also in the next hours a strong instability on the eastern sectors of centre and north Italian regions. Based... more
ReportItalian Financial Police searches ENAC's offices in Rome
Rome, Italy - Presumed corruption and bid rigging in the allocation of territorial continuity routes
It has been reported by various newspapers the news of the investigation opened by the Attorney's Office of Rome, which involves ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), the company "SDB-Business Solutions"... more
Airlines"IATA": Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia sign agreement for long-term alliance
Singapore, Singapore Republic - Still subjected to regulatory approval
During IATA's annual meeting held in recent days and ended on Tuesday, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia signed an agreement to pave the way to the creation of a long-term alliance, that still has... more
DefenseItalian Navy's feast next Friday, on June 10
Rome, Italy - The Armed Force to celebrate its 150th birthday
"The Italian Navy celebrates its 150th anniversary, remembering the Premuda's feat, next Friday, on June 10 at La Spezia at Morin promenade, in front of the Italian Republic President, Giorgio Napolitano,... more
Civil aviationVector Aerospace and Gulfstream International Airlines signed an agreement
Summerside, Canada - A five-year contract
The Canadian company Vector Aerospace Corporation, provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul, has announced the closure of a five-year agreement between the division Vector Aerospace Engine... more
CuriositiesKate Middleton will have flight lessons from Prince Harry
London, England - The young duchess affirms she's very happy
The new Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, has decided to take the pilot's license, perhaps inspired by the climate surrounding her at the RAF base on Anglesey, where she currently resides with her... more
AerospacePhysicists of CERN trap antimatter for more than 16 minutes
Geneva, Switzerland - Matter and antimatter could be study and confront
CERN of Geneva has succeeded in creating and trapping about 300 atoms of anti-hydrogen (antimatter Ed), that normally disappear in a split second interacting with ordinary matter, for the record time of... more
Press releaseIATA announces new leadership: Tyler named DG and CEO from July 1st
Singapore, Singapore - Hartman to Chair Board of Governors
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced leadership changes at the conclusion of the Association’s 67th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Singapore.... more
Airports"Galilei Kube": the interactive tourism landed on Pisa
Pisa , Italy - After the positive experience with the installation at the airport of Bergamo-Orio al Serio in February
"After the successful experience that began with the installation of 'Orio Kube', at the important airport of Bergamo last 11th February, BBS doubles and closes an agreement with the international airport... more
AerospaceThe Aquarius/SAC-D mission into orbit to discover climate changes
California , USA - The space observatory will study the salinity of the oceans
On 9th June at 16:20, Italian time, will leave from the California Air Force Base of Vandenber the Argentine satellite SAC-D (Satellite de Aplicaciones Cientificas) which will reach its orbit aboard the... more
DefenseUSA should improve their capabilities in the Arctic region
Washington , USA - It will be necessary a cooperation with the Arctic Council members
"The Arctic region, which covers one-sixth of the world's landmass (including the Arctic Ocean and its seas, the northern parts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, numerous islands and archipelagos and... more
ReportPakistan: US drone kills 18 Taliban
Wana, Pakistan - The UAV would have hit the compound of the commander Malang
At the dawn of yesterday three raids operated by US drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles at remote control, also known as UAV) have caused 18 fatalities among Taliban militants and a dozen of wounded in the... more
AirportsRome: airports slightly affected by taxi drivers' strike
Rome, Italy - Partial craft uniones' adherence
The taxi drivers' strike called for today, Tuesday, June 7 in Rome involved seven craft unions (Unica Cgil, Api, Federtaxi, Lega Coop, Mit, Udt fiumicino e Ugl), but it has not particularly affected the... more
DefenseThe nuclear threat is still very high despite the cut of weapons
Stockholm, Sweden - According to a report published by SIPRI
"More than 5000 of these nuclear weapons are deployed and ready for use, including nearly 2,000 that are kept in a state of high operational alert": the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute... more
AirportsArbil International Airport's General Manager awarded
Arbil, Iraq - In Dubai, during the "Airport Show"
Talar Faiq, General Manager of the International Airport of Arbil, a city in northern Iraq, has been awarded a major prize in the "Airport Show" in Dubai, an event which was held from May 31 to June 2,... more
Civil aviationAOPA presents Aircraft Partnership Program
Frederick, USA - For a 50% saving
AOPA, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, has launched an innovation that should allow all members to save up to 50% of the costs related to flight operations. The idea was to create an on-line... more
DefenseIndia, green light to the purchase of 10 C-17 Globemaster III airplanes from Boeing
New Delhi, India - An agreement worth 4 billion dollars
According to the international press, during a meeting of the government's cabinet committee on security affairs, India would have given the green light to the biggest contract ever signed by the Country... more
AirlinesBritish Airways introduces First Class on London-Las Vegas flights
Rome, Italy - From last June 1st
British Airways from last June 1st has introduced First class on daily services between Las Vegas and London as the airline increases its capacity by 18 percent. The no-stop daily flight between Las... more
Press releaseIATA reveals check-point of the future
Singapore, Singapore - How does it work and next steps
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) unveiled the first mock-up of a Check-point of the Future, designed to enhance security while reducing queues and intrusive searches at airports, using... more
OccurrencesGabon: DHL Express cargo plane plunged into the sea
Libreville, Gabon - The crew is safe
The Gabonese National Civil Aviation Agency and the authorities of Gabon's capital Libreville International Airport reported that on Monday, June 6, a cargo plane of DHL Express finished in the sea off... more
Press releaseMalaysia Airlines to join oneworld
Singapore, Singapore - It will be the 15th partner of the alliance
"Malaysia Airlines is to join oneworld alliance. The airline was unanimously elected a oneworld member designate by the Chief Executives of the alliance's member airlines, at a meeting on the sidelines... more
AccidentsSpain: four dead in two aircraft crashes
San Sebastian, Spain - The causes still unknown
Aena, the Spanish Airports and Air Navigation authority, announced that on Monday, June 6, two incidents in northern Spain have killed four people, three of them of Polish origin. The causes that led... more
AccidentsP-92 aircraft crashes in the area of Catania, Italy, one victim
Catania, Italy - Italian ANSV opened an investigation
Yesterday, an ultralight Tecnam P-92 airplane, registration I-LICC, fell into the sea in the area of Catania, Italy, causing the death of the only person on board, a 19-year-old trainee pilot. The aircraft... more
ConferencesYesterday arrival ceremony of Emirates' aircraft Airbus ACJ-380
Rome, Italy - It was held at the airport "Leonardo da Vinci" at 12 pm
The arrival ceremony of Emirates' aircraft Airbus ACJ-380, held during the airport "Leonardo da Vinci" of Rome's 50th anniversary, was opened yesterday morning at 12 pm in the same airport, where the journalist,... more
ConferencesYesterday arrival ceremony of Emirates' aircraft Airbus ACJ-380
Rome, Italy - It was held at the airport "Leonardo da Vinci" at 12 pm
After the press conference the ceremony continued with the visit on the Airbus: with 14 private suite in first class, 76 on business and 399 seats in economy the aircraft ACJ-380 offers comfort and relax... more
HelicoptersThe first hub for helicopter inaugurated at the airport of Rome-Urbe
Rome, Italy - There were members from political and industrial world
On Monday, June 6, at the airport of Rome-Urbe, was held the inauguration of the first helicopter hub of the Capital city, a large structure of over 2000 square meters which includes the new headquarters... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: from tomorrow thunderstorms on the north-east areas of Italy
Roe, Italy - Issued warning for adverse weather conditions
An Atlantic disturbance brings a flux of humid and unstable south-western currents on Italy that will cause a gradual worsening of weather conditions on northern and central regions with thunderstorms... more
HelicoptersRosvertol in talks with Algeria for the supply of Mi-28NE helicopters
Moscow, Russia - With delivery in 2012-2017
The Russian press reports that the Director General of Rosvertol, the company producing attack helicopters as arm of the State holding Russian Helicopters, Boris Slyusar stated to be in talks with Algeria... more
Civil aviationBoeing will present two new 747/8 aircraft models: the Intercontinental and the Freighter ones
Paris, France - During the "Paris Air Show"
Boeing unveiled today it is going to present at an international level the two new models of B-747/8 airplane during the 49th edition of "Paris Air Show" of Paris-Le Bourget, starting next June, 20th.... more
SecurityReveiled new airport scanner by IATA's head of security
Singapore, Singapore - During the "Annual General Meeting" (AGM)
Ken Dunlap, IATA's head of security, presented yesterday in Singapore a new type of airport scanner, a tunnel 21 feet long where passengers walk through without removing their belongings. The new tool... more
Press releaseIATA (3) announces "2011 Eagle Awards"
Singapore, Singapore - Besides the exceptional recognitions and special mentions
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded its prestigious '2011 Eagle Awards' to NAV CANADA and Prague Airport in recognition of their outstanding achievements in customer satisfaction,... more
AirportsThe first B-747/300 Transaero aircraft landed in Rimini, Italy
Rimini, Italy - Next Summer new year's day, "The pink night", at the beginning of July
Three airplanes in a Superjumbo. It landed on Saturday morning, 5 minutes in advance on the scheduled timetable, the first 747/300 Transaero coming from Moscow-Domodedovo. The 747/300 - which can carry... more
AirlinesAir India would enter into Star Alliance
Barcelona, Spain - The admission by July, 31 2011
Today, on June 6, the chairman and chief executive officer of Air India Arvind Jadhav has announced that the carrier was at the last Chief Executives of Star Alliance (which was held in Barcelona, ??Spain)... more
Press releaseIATA (2): unity, leadership and innovation
Singapore, Singapore - These bold steps were spelled out by Giovanni Bisignani in his address after a decade
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the global aviation industry to build a platform for a sustainable future based on renewed leadership, continuous innovation, and a united... more
AirlinesAerolineas Argentinas, Austral and Lan Argentina cancelled flights due to Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcano's ash
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Argentina most affected than Chile
The airlines Aerolineas Argentinas, Austral, and Lan Argentina, a subsidiary of Chilean Lan Airlines, announced the cancellation of all flights bounded to the south of the Country at least until tomorrow... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines wants to join Oneworld alliance
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - It should operate in it starting from 2012
MAS, Malaysia Airlines, the Malaysian flag carrier created in 1947 that has its main hub in Kuala Lumpur, announced during the 7th edition of IATA's annual meeting currently ongoing in Singapore that it... more
Civil aviationEgyptAir takes part in the "IATA Annual General Meeting" ("AGM")
Singapore, Singapore - Carrier activities restart
Hussein Massoud, president and CEO of EgyptAir spoke yesterday, June 5th, at the 67th edition of IATA (International Air Transport Association) "Annual General Meeting (AGM"), which is being held in Singapore... more
AirportsIata gave "Eagle Award" to Prague airport
Singapore, Singapore - During the Annual General Meeting
Today, on June 6, the 67th IATA Annual General Meeting gathered in Singapore (see AVIONEWS), presented the "Eagle Award" recognition to Prague Ruzyn? International Airport as the "Most Deserving Airport",... more
OccurrencesGo Air airplane makes an emergency landing for a false smoke detection during take-off
New Delhi, India - Nobody was injured
This morning, an ACJ-320 airplane operated by the airline Go Air made an emergency landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport of New Delhi, India, from which it had departed less than twenty minute... more
AccidentsUltralight aircraft falls in Italy
Pordenone, Italy - The two people on board lost their lives
Last Saturday a P-92 ultralight aircraft with two people on board crashed during landing while was coming back in the field of flight school "Blue Silos" near Visinale di Sopra, in the province of Pordenone,... more
OccurrencesSpanair airplane takes off from the Italian airport of Bergamo-Orio al Serio with a ten-hour late
Bergamo, Italy - Waiting for a spare part, following a technical failure
A ten-hour late, yesterday, for the departure of the flight to Minorca from Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport, Italy, caused disruptions to the 172 passengers traveling to Spain, forced to spend Sunday at... more
AirportsNew service activated at the Malta's International Airport
Valletta, Malta - Four new Express Routes
From July 3 at the International Airport of Malta it will be possible to use a new Express Routes service that will connect the only hub of the island with the capital city and three other localities in... more