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DefenseIndonesian Navy tests anti-ship Yakhont SS-N-26 missiles
Jakarta, Indonesia - Successfully
According to reports by local sources today, a Yakhont SS-N-26 anti-ship missile would have been successfully tested by the Indonesian Navy. It should be one of the missiles bought time ago by the Country... more
Military aviationAgreement between BAE Systems and Australian Air Force
Newcastle, Australia - Three years contract for monitoring F/A 18 Hornets fleet
Australian Air Force signed a three year deal with the company BAE Systems Australia for a monitoring service of the F/A 18 Hornet airplane fleet. According to the agreement BAE has to collect and report... more
HelicoptersSweden, final negotiations for the purchase of 15 Black Hawk helicopters
Stockholm, Sweden - From US government
According to today's reports from international press, the negotiations for Sweden's purchase of 15 UH-60 helicopters and related maintenance, pilot training and support services from USA -a 772 million... more
AerospaceChanges implemented: Ariane 5 is now ready to lift-off
Cayenne, French Guiana - That will take place tomorrow, with Yahsat 1A and Intelsat New Dawn satellites on board
Arianespace has recently unveiled that actuators on the main Vulcain 2 cryogenic engine of Ariane 5 have been replaced: this will allow the launcher to lift-off, as scheduled, on April 22nd. The departure... more
AirportsInauguration of the new control tower at the airport of Venice-Tessera
Venice, Italy - The tower is one of the mos technologically advanced in Italy
The new control tower of the airport of Venice-Tessera "Marco Polo" will be opened on May, 3 at 11:00 am, even if the structure is already operational and some days ago the staff made the relocation. The... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: 2010 air traffic figures published on its website
Rome, Italy - 138.893.023 passengers passed in the national airports last year, 7% more respect in 2009
"Italian ENAC (National Civil Aviation Authority) announces that on its website -www.enac.gov.it-were published the 'data traffic, 2010 ' which show that over the past year in Italian airports have passed... more
Civil aviationFirst passenger flight for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 plane
Moscow, Russia - It's landed at "Sheremetevo" in Moscow at 4:45 am
The Armenian Armavia company has completed the first flight of the new Russian plane Sukhoi Superjet 100 with passengers on Thursday. The aircraft, which transported 90 passengers, landed at "Sheremetevo"... more
AerospacePutin: from 2015 we'll develop a new rocket
Moscow, Russia - Energia Space Corporation will design Rus-M
Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin, said on Wednesday that Russia plans to design a new carrier rocket from 2015 but continue to work on the Angara space boosters. "We plan to begin test firing of light and... more
AirlinesAlitalia: a 30% increase bookings on flights
Rome, Italy - For the Easter holiday and May 1st
For the holiday of Easter and May 1st-during the period from April 21 to May 1st- Alitalia expects to carry more than 800,000 passengers, with an increase in bookings of 30% respect the same period of... more
AirportsItalian Bologna's airport: 80,000 passengers flying in the Easter week-end
Bologna, Italy - Favourite destinations as usually are the European capitals, but there are also some "Emerging" ones
In view of Easter holidays SAB, management company of Bologna's airport, expects that, between tomorrow, April 22th, and Monday April 25th, about 80,000 arriving or departing passengers will transit through... more
SecurityAnti-terrorism drill at Genoa's airport
Genoa, Italy - Chased a false explosive van
Yesterday afternoon, there was an alarm against terrorism at the airport "Cristoforo Colombo" of Genoa; a van loaded up with explosives tried to break through the bunkering gates. Fortunately it was... more
Military aviationBotswana, agreement with Pilatus for 5 PC-7 MK II trainer aircraft
Gaborone, Botswana - Worth almost 45 million dollars
Botswana Republic signed with the Swiss company Pilatus Aircraft a contract worth 44.8 million dollars for the providing of 5 PC-7MK II trainer aircraft and the related equipment, comprehending spare parts,... more
DefenseRussia will continue providing S-300 air defense systems to Belarus
Moscow, Russia - It was unveiled by the minister of Defense Anatoly Serdyukov
Russian minister of Defense, Anatoly Serdyukov, at the end of a meeting in Minsk attended by Russian and Byelorussian Defense officials, unveiled his Country is going to continue to provide S-300s to Belarus. "We... more
IndustryBoeing accords to supply renewable energy for production site B-787 Dreamliner
South Carolina, USA - Solar panels will provide up to 2.6 mega-watts of electrical power
Yesterday, Boeing has signed an agreement with the company SCE & G (South Carolina Electric & Gas) to ensure that its plant in South Carolina, will be produced the 787 Dreamliner plane, can operate with... more
AirlinesOman Air unveils EMBRAER 175 aircraft
Milan, Italy - In a preview at the Muscat International Airport
Oman Air unveiled the new member to its fleet, the EMBRAER 175 at a ceremony organised at the Muscat International Airport where invited journalists, trade partners and special guests got a chance to see... more
CuriositiesFlash Mob on an airliner (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - A group of boys singing on flight Rome-Milan
Yesterday on board of an airliner on the route Rome-Milan, a group of young took part in a flash-mob, the first in Italy to have been held at high altitude. Participants at the event called "The Flight",... more
AirlinesAfter twenty-one years Austrian Airlines returns to Baghdad
Vienna, Austria - Three flights a week have been scheduled
The Austrian Airlines announced today that the Vienna-Baghdad-Vienna route will be reactivated from June 8, 2011. Three flights a week will be operated, on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday; for the service... more
AirlinesVueling announces today new Rome-Menorca direct flight for Summer 2011
Rome, Italy - From December 2004, year of the first flight to Barcelona, the airline has carried 4.5 million passengers
Vueling, the new-generation airline, strengthens its leadership for connections to Spain from Rome-Fiumicino airport, at only 6 years from the beginning of its operations: from 2004, the carrier has in... more
OccurrencesThe B-737 aircraft on which was travelling last Monday Michelle Obama risked collision
Washington, USA - Another distraction of a flight controller
Last Monday a plane with on board Michelle Obama risked a collision during the landing in the military base of Andrews. The Boeing 737, carrying the American First Lady, along with the wife of Vice-President... more
IndustryFinmeccanica and Polish Bumar sign MoU for defence and security sectors
Rome, Italy - Discussions on establishing partnerships to undertake joint technological research programmes
Finmeccanica, Italy’s high-tech and defence company and Bumar sp. zoo, the Polish company operating in the field of defence, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish long-term strategic cooperation. T... more
SecurityRestrictions on London airspace during the "Olympics 2012"
London, England - Fixed-wing and helicopter charter operators are not agree
For the forthcoming "Olympic Games" that will be held in London in 2012, the authorities have decreed an airspace restriction on the British capital for security reasons. The provisions will affect... more
PeopleStefano Baronci new Assaeroporti's Secretary-General
Rome, Italy - Succeeding Fabrizio Fabrizi after 15 years
Stefano Baronci is the new Assaeroporti's Secretary-General, succeeding Fabrizio Fabrizi whom the Association thanks for his important contribution and for the work carried out in 15 years of work. Senior... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: strong sirocco winds on the main islands
Rome, Italy - Valid from tomorrow in the morning, on Thursday April 21st, 2011
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecast, has issued a notice of adverse weather conditions, valid from tomorrow morning, on Thursday April 21st, 2011 and that predicts... more
AirportsGesac (Naples-Capodichino's aiport): traffic forecast for Easter holidays
Naples, Italy - 90,000 passengers expected from Friday 22 to Tuesday 26 April 2011
From Friday 22 to Tuesday 26 April, for Easter holidays, will be about 90,000 the incoming and departing passengers expected in the Naples' airport: 45,000 on national routes, 35,000 on international direct... more
CuriositiesDelta introduces new chair-bed on Milan-New York route
Milan, Italy - In BusinessElite class
Delta Air Lines introduces its new chair-bed on the BusinessElite class on the flights between Milan and New York-"JFK". The initiative falls within the over-2 billion dollar investment plan which the... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers the milestone 1,000th Dauphin helicopter
Marignane, France - To India’s Pawan Hans Helicopters
Eurocopter’s 1,000th helicopter from its Dauphin family was delivered yesterday to India’s Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited (PH), the world civilian operator of this successful twin-engine, medium weight rot... more
DefenseRussia will double production of ballistic missiles starting from 2013
Moscow, Russia - It was unveiled by Putin in the annual report to the parliament
Today, in the annual report to the parliament, the first minister Vladimir Putin stated that Russia will double the production of ballistic missile systems such as "RS-24 Yars, Bulava and Iskander M" starting... more
CargoQatar Airways expands its cargo network
Rome, Italy - Following the purchase of new aircraft pending on the entry into service
Waiting for the entry into service of the new B-777 Freighter aircraft of which it has announced the purchase, Qatar Airways expands its cargo transport network introducing the new destinations of Bangalore... more
SecurityMozambique airline signed a deal to lease an airplane from Portugal
Maputo, Mozambique - Quick agreement for temporary efficiency
After the operating ban imposed yesterday by the European Commission on all air carriers certified in Mozambique (see for details AVIONEWS), the airline Lam (Mozambique Airline) announced that air links... more
Airports"Duty-free" for airline passengers arriving in Switzerland
Berne, Switzerland - Federal law will come into force on 1 June 2011
"Today the Swiss Federal Council took the decision to bring the Federal Act on the Purchase of Goods in Airport Duty-Free Shops into force on 1 June 2011. Consequently, duty-free shops will also be open... more
Science and technologyLockheed Martin has completed tests of the Tracer on plane UAV MQ-9 Predator B
Nashville, USA - It is able to perform surveillance operations in all operating environments
Lockheed Martin has completed tests of the Tactical Reconnaissance and Counter-Concealment Enabled Radar (TRACER) incorporated on an unmanned remote-controlled plane MQ-9 Predator B. The TRACER is a radar... more
AerospaceIndia puts 3 satellites into orbit
New Delhi, India - On PSLV-C16 launch vehicle
This morning, at 10:12, ISRO, Indian Space Research Organization, launched in orbit successfully three satellites on the PSLV-C16, Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre of Sriharikota,... more
Press releaseEgypt: report by Amnesty International on the emergency powers under Mubarak
Rome, Italy - Investigate security forces crimes now
Members of the security forces that have for decades brutally repressed Egyptians must be held to account, Amnesty International (AI) said today as it released a damning report into the use of emergency... more
IndustryFirth Rixson- Honeywell Aerospace: signed a long term purchasing agreement
Sheffield, England - The contract between two leader companies in aerospace market
A long term purchasing agreement between the British company Firth Rixson and the US multinational Honeywell Aerospace, two important firms in the aerospace industry, has been recently signed. The Firth... more
AerospaceDeparture from ISS of cargo spacecraft Progress M-09M
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - Scheduled for Friday
The Russian Federal Space Agency "Roscosmos" announces that cargo spacecraft Progress M-09M is ready to undock from ISS, International Space Station. Undocking from Pirs module will occur on Friday,... more
AirportsThe new "Sala Amica" inaugurated at Turin airport
Turin, Italy - The commitment of Sagat for people in difficulty goes on
Yesterday morning a new area has been opened at the airport of Turin-Caselle, named "Sala Amica", and it has been presented with proud and satisfaction by Sagat (Turin Airport Management Society) top brass. The... more
SecurityEU funds for Central Europe FAB
Vienna, Austria - December 4, 2012: deadline to establish FAB all over Europe
The European project for the extension of the FAB (Functional Airspace Blocks-) goes on uninterrupted across the continent also involving Central Europe, for what exactly is defined as FAB CE (Central... more
AirportsNaples' airport: from today, new device on "Control and management of the airport viability" in Capodichino
Naples, Italy - In the forthcoming Easter holidays
Starting today, on the occasion of the forthcoming Easter holidays, will enter in force the new device on "Control and management of the airport road network". To Gesac -Naples' Airport Management Company-... more
AirlinesTAM Airlines, more connections to New York, London and Frankfurt scheduled
New York, USA - Thanks to two new A-330 airplanes
Two major changes have been recently announced by TAM Airlines. The first is related to the fleet of the carrier, which has spent 300 million dollars for the purchase of two Airbus A-330 planes, the first... more
AirportsAVIONEWS at the conference organized by the SAT in Pisa at the presence of Italian Minister Matteoli (VIDEO)
Pisa, Italy - "The role of the airport of Pisa in the national airport"
The meeting about "The role of the airport of Pisa in the national airport" was held on Friday, April 15 at the airport "Galileo Galilei ", conference organized by the Sat (Pisa's airport management society)... more
AirlinesUSA: prepare for new rules for baggage transported by plane
Washington, USA - Will be a reimbursement for personal effects delivered too late, damaged or lost
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is preparing the basis to allow in case of lost or delayed luggage being compensated the passenger of the plane. There are few companies that adopt a policy of... more
CuriositiesKung fu lessons for Hong Kong Airlines' crew
Hong Kong, China - A strange strategy against unruly passengers
The Hong Kong Airlines has announced through its spokeswoman Eva Chan, that is going to introduce a type of kung fu as a part of the staff training. In particular, they decided for wing chun, a variant... more
IndustryGermania takes delivery of the first new Airbus A-319 airplane
Berlin, Germany - Berlin-based airline starts fleet-renewal
SAT, the holding of the Berlin-based German carrier Germania, has taken delivery of its first of five directly purchased A-319s. The order is part of the airline’s fleet rollover to eco-efficient Airbus A... more
AirportsA possible air route Rome-Grottaglie
Rome, Italy - On Wednesday, April 27 set a meeting between the authorities
It has been set for Wednesday, April 27 at 9:30 am in the room of the Bureau of Government House by the President of the Province of Taranto, Gianni Florido, a meeting with the mayors of Taranto and Grottaglie,... more
AccidentsPlane crash at San Angelo, Texas
San Angelo, Texas - The two passengers dead, probably lieutenants of Air Force
Two USA Air Force lieutenants were killed on Sunday when their plane crashed in West Texas while they were controlled a fire, to the claims of the federal. The spokeswoman of the FAA (Federal Aviation... more
AccidentsHelicopter tragedy at Porlezza in 2005: closed the case
Porlezza, Italy - Victim's relatives challenge the judgement
The trial on the tragic accident involving a helicopter in Porlezza, in the province of Como, in October 2005 come to an end with a verdict of not guilty. About six years of trial, however, have been... more
Military aviationAustralia will receive a fifth C-17 plane in August
Canberra, Australia - To meet the increased requirements for humanitarian relief missions
Australia has signed a contract for the purchase a fifth McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, which should be delivered, Boeing states, in August, because of the urgent need for an additional... more
AccidentsMan seriously injured in a plane crash in Queensland
Quennsland, USA - It explores the dynamics of the accident
Accident in the north of Queensland yesterday: around 1:45 pm (local time) a man on board of his crop duster has crashed into a tree, cut down it completely. He then attempted an emergency landing but... more
AirportsSeized more than 2000 packages of medicines at the airport of Venice
Venice, Italy - Pills of love, doping substances and anti-baldness dangerous for the health
At Venice airport were seized a large quantity of medicines, potentially dangerous to health, coming from Great Britain. Over 2,000 packs of pills, vials and tablets found by the financiers of Tessera... more
AerospaceKazakhstan considers the conversion of Baikonur in a JSC
Astana, Kazakistan - Russia as a major shareholder
Talgat Musabayev, head of the Kazakhstan's space agency Kazcosmos said Tuesday that Kazakhstan is ready to consider Russia's proposal to convert the Baikonur space center, in a joint-stock company with... more