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AerospaceNASA: retired space shuttles assigned to four US museums
Washington, USA - Located in Florida, Virginia and California
Yesterday, in the 30th anniversary of the first space shuttle mission, NASA announced that the space shuttle family of which retirement is ongoing will be placed in four museums, located in several areas... more
Military aviationBoeing: at "LAAD" Press Center an overview on F/A-18/E/F Super Hornet Block II aircraft
Seattle, USA - One of the finalists in the bid for Brazilian F-X2 jet
Boeing announces that its participation in "LAAD", "Latin American Aerospace and Defense" 2011, the exhibition held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 12 to 15 April 2011 (see AVIONEWS), will focus on the... more
ReportDrug at the airport of Rome-Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - Arrested a Ghanaian of 35 years, had ingested 61 ovules of drug.
A Ghanaian of 35 years, coming from the airport of Accra in Ghana, was arrested at the airport of Rome-Fiumicino. After being spotted by the security forces has suffered an illness, so the police of the... more
Press releaseFrom tomorrow the airport of Minorca work again on the main runway
Menorca, Spain - Maintenance works were completed
Tomorrow reopen the main runway of the airport of Menorca after the completion of measures designed to improve its layout and taxiways. This work provides the best conditions at the airport, adapting the... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: completed further investigation report for plane crash
Rome, Italy - Occurred to the Mooney M-20S at the air station "Giubiliana" of Ragusa at the end of May 2006
ANSV, Italian Air safety board, unveils it has completed another investigation report (the penultimate of four ones) about an incident occurred to the airplane Mooney M-20S, registration number HB-DHY,... more
Fair and shows"Friedrichshafen 2011": the Junkers F-13 plane heading to its new home
Friedrichshafen, Germany - The first improvements will be showcased during the event that began today
'Verein der Freunde historischer Luftfahrzeuge e.V.' (Friends of Historical Aircraft Association), RIMOWA GmbH and JU-AIR showcase their first improvements at "AERO 2011" in Friedrichshafen, Germany (April... more
HelicoptersDlr and Nasa working on the helicopter of the future
Göttingen , Germany - The vortices of the rotor causing noise and poor visibility will be deleted
Rotors are essential for the helicopters make it possible to take off and land vertically, but at the same time, are responsible for the noise that emits a helicopter while flying. Researchers at the German... more
OccurrencesOccurrence on a Boeing 737 airplane of Qantas
Sydney, Australia - The latest in a series that continues for months
Yesterday there was another occurrence on a plane of the Australian company Qantas. The pilot of a Boeing-737, departed from Auckland, had a problem during of flight and had to request a "Priority landing"... more
Civil aviationIran stops to refuel the European air
Tehran, Iran - Iran's retaliation against Europe
Iran has decided not to supply more fuel to the European air retaliation to a similar measure that hit the Iranian aircraft: the major Western oil companies in fact have gradually begin stopped to supply... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: volcanic ash crisis exercise to test new procedures
Brussels, Belgium - One year ago from the eruption of the volcano in Iceland
One year on from the eruption of the volcano in Iceldand the EC, EUROCONTROL, and EASA are participating in a major ICAO crisis exercise to validate changes and improvements to the volcanic ash contingency... more
Fair and showsRussia: helicopters, airplanes and defense systems at "LAAD 2011"
Moscow, Russia - That will take place until April 15 in Rio de Janeiro
Russia will present at "LAAD", "Latin America Aero and Defense 2011", the exhibition of defense and security taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 12 to 15 April (see AVIONEWS), over 300 weaponry... more
Fair and shows"LAAD 2011-Latin American Aero & Defence"
Rio de Janeiro , Brazil - One of the most important shows of security and defense industry
"LAAD-Defence & Security" is one of the most important trade show for the defence and security industry in Latin America, that takes place every two years bringing together Brazilian and international... more
Military aviationIndonesia prefers T-50 Golden Eagle as advanced trainer aircraft
Seoul, South Korea - Korea so becomes for the for time exporter of a supersonic jet
According to reports from official sources, Indonesia would have chosen KAI, Korea Aerospace Industries, as winner for the bid for its trainer aircraft. It was unveiled by the South Korean company,... more
AccidentsMi-24 helicopter of Sudanese Air Force crashes
Khartoum, Sudan - During the take-off phase
This morning a Sudan Air Force's helicopter crashed causing the death of one of the three occupants. The incident involved an attack Mil-Mi 24 helicopter, in take-off phase from the military helicopter... more
CuriositiesSoviet capsule Vostok 3KA-2 sold by auction at Sotheby's seat in NY for nearly 3 million dollars
New York, USA - Yesterday, in the 50th anniversary of Gagarin's mission
Yesterday, in the 50th anniversary of the first manned space mission, was sold by auction, at Sotheby's seat in New York, a soviet capsule, at a cost of 2.88 million dollars. It's the Vostok 3KA-2,... more
AirportsBologna's airport: in March passengers increased by 11.7%
Bologna, Italy - Decreasing the charter flights due to the crisis of Egypt and Tunisia
Another positive month for the airport of Bologna, Italy. In March, passengers increased by 11.7% for a total of 470,890. Passengers on international flights have increased by 10.5% (338,196 passengers),... more
CuriositiesA typical taxi to promote the ten Indian routes of Emirates
Milan, Italy - Bollywood's fever infects Milan-Malpensa
Until half-May a traditional Indian black and yellow taxi, the famous "Indian Ambassador", will exhibit in Milan-Malpensa airport, Italy, and more exactly in the check-in area, to promote the 10 destinations... more
AirlinesFive new Boeing aircraft in the fleet Qatar Airways
Rome, Italy - Two B-777ER for passengers and three B-777 for the cargo
The Qatar Airways fleet -which now has 97 aircraft- increase in short of about 95 units. The company in fact has signed a purchase order for two B-777ER for transport-passenger on long-haul routes and... more
Civil defenseFires, a month of record commitment for airplanes and helicopters of the Italian COAU
Rome, Italy - Only in the first 11 days of April
They are 42 the requests arrived from the Italian Regions to the COAU, Unified aviation operational center of the Italian Civil defense department, 82 air operations with 731 launches carried out for 5,141,000... more
AccidentsRetrieval of black boxes of the airplane crashed on route Rio-Paris in 2009
Sao Paulo, Brazil - The association of Brazilian victims' family members want them to be examined by USA; in opposition with Air France and the French Government
Nelson Faria Marinho, president of the association of Brazilian victims' family members, unveiled the retrieval of the black boxes of the airplane crashed in Brazil on June 1st, 2009. It is the A-330/200... more
AirportsPisa, Italy: passengers traffic in March, +13,0%
Pisa, Italy - "Galilei" closes the first 2011 quarter with a 12.8% increase
SAT, management company of the "Galileo Galilei" airport of Pisa, Italy, unveils that in March 2011 it has recorded an increase in passengers traffic equal to 13.0% compared to the same month of the previous... more
AirportsMenorca Airport in the "Top 5" in a survey on customer satisfaction
Minorca, Spain - Positive result that is added to the investigations carried out by AENA
In a survey on customer satisfaction conducted by Thomson Airways on passengers who came back to the United Kingdom from about 70 international airports, that of Menorca is located in the "Top 5". By... more
AirportsThe award for best airport in Africa assigned to the call "Or Tambo" in Johannesburg
Copenaghen, Denmark - Voted by 11 million passengers
In recent days, was held in Copenhagen the "World Awards" during which was presented the award for best airport in Africa to the call "Or Tambo" in Johannesburg. The award, assigned annually by "World... more
AirportsAir France A-380 airplane to San Francisco Airport
San Francisco, Usa - Super Jumbo jet will support Summer travel season
Officials from Air France announced yesterday from June 6 through September 4, 2011, they will fly the Airbus A-380 plane between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Paris’-"Charles de Gaulle" (... more
DefenseIsrael could order at least other four Iron Dome air defense systems
Tel Aviv, Israel - From Rafael
According to "Flight International", it seems likely that the Israeli government approves the allocation of funds for the purchase of further anti-missile air defense systems Iron Dome. They're mobile... more
Fair and shows"LAAD 2011": Eurocopter’s expanding presence in Latin America with its Helibras Brazilian affiliate
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - With the EC-725 Cougar helicopter
The high-profile presence of Eurocopter at this week’s "LAAD Defense & Security 2011 exhibition" in Rio de Janeiro is focused on the growing importance of its Helibras affiliate in the manufacture, assembly, m... more
AerospaceDmitry Medvedev rewards some of the most senior astronauts
Moscow, Russia - 50th anniversary of the first man in space flight
The Russian President Dmitry Medvedev today awarded state honors to some of Russia's most senior cosmonauts as Russia is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first human space flight. Fifty years ago... more
IndustryRussian Helicopters sells shares to raise $ 500 million
Moscow, Russia - The proceeds from the offering will be used to pay debts of the company
Russian Helicopters company, which designs and manufactures civil and military helicopters, plans to raise $ 500 million in Russia and in London through an initial public offering. This transaction involves... more
ReportLufthansa pilot arrested at Frankfurt's airport
Frankfurt, Germany - For arms trade
The 30-year-old Ingo K., copilot of a Lufthansa airplane landed this morning at Frankfurt's airport and coming from Los Angeles, was arrested for possession and trade of arms, and according to the German... more
Press releaseEurofighter Typhoon plane adds more air-to-ground capabilities
Berlin, Germany - Following the first EGBU-16 precision guided munition avionic release by Cassidian
"The Eurofighter’s air-to-ground capabilites were further improved last week when partner company Cassidian Spain achieved the first EGBU-16 precision guided munition avionic release. This success c... more
IndustryAgreement in China for the sale of 35 aircraft Embraer E-190
Hainan, China - Signed on the sidelines of a summit of developing countries
On the sidelines of the summit held today on the Chinese island of Hainan, where came together the leaders of major developing countries, was signed an agreement for the sale of 35 aircraft E-190 of the... more
Civil aviationFAA operates from new Air Traffic Control System Command Center
Washington, Usa - It is fully operational in Warrenton
The Federal Aviation Administration announced yesterday that the new David J. Hurley Air Traffic Control System Command Center, located in Warrenton, VA, is fully operational. The Command Center is... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS at "The aerospace sector: national airport network and rights directive" (2)
Rome, Italy - Conference organised by Centro Studi "Demetra"
About the program contract (PC) in "Notwithstanding" SAVE: intervenes the engineers Paolo Simioni . The program SAVE was born in 2001 and immediately invests in many projects, for an amount of 250.000... more
IndustryCessna establishes Citation service in Prague
Wichita, Usa - At "Ruzyne International Airport"
Cessna Aircraft Company has established a Citation business aircraft service facility in Prague at sister company Bell Helicopter's service facility at "Prague-Ruzyne International Airport" (PRG/LKPR).... more
Aerospace50th anniversary of the first manned mission to space, 30th year since the first space shuttle mission
Rome, Italy - NASA will hold a conference to celebrate the two events
Today it's the fiftieth anniversary of the first manned mission to space: in fact it was April 12, 1961, when the 27 year-old Russian Yuri Gagarin travelled into an entire elliptical orbit around Earth,... more
Press releaseIt continues the recovery of the Spanish air traffic in respect passengers, movements and cargo
Madrid, Spain - In about 40 million have used the airports of Aena in the first quarter, almost a 5% more than last year
Barcelona emphasizes the improvement of passengers and airport operations, ??with an increase of 15.5% and 10.9%. Also recorded a strong rise the airports of South Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Santiago and... more
ConferencesAVIONEWS at "The aerospace sector: national airport network and rights directive"
Rome, Italy - Conference organized by the Centro Studi "Demetera"
It was opened today at 9:00 am in the room of the Cloister of the Faculty of Engineering of the University "La Sapienza" the conference about "The aerospace sector: national airport network and rights... more
AirportsCloser cooperation between LOT Polish Airlines and "Chopin Airport"
Warsaw, Poland - The letter of intent is first in a series of bilateral arrangements to be made
LOT Polish Airlines and ‘Polish Airports’ State Enterprise (PPL), the operator of Warsaw "Chopin Airport", signed a letter of intent regarding future cooperation. The letter of intent was signed by... more
AirlinesSAS continuous to streamline its aircraft fleet
Stockholm, Sweden - With B-737 Next Generation
SAS has earlier communicated the decision to phase out the MD-80 and B-737 Classic on the bases in Stockholm and Oslo and replace them with B-737 NG (New Generation). As a consequence SAS has signed an... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica taking part in "LAAD 2011"
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The event takes place from 12-15 April
Finmeccanica –through its companies AgustaWestland, Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi, DRS Technologies, Oto Melara, SELEX Communications, SELEX Galileo, SELEX Sistemi Integrati and Telespazio– is... more
ReportPlanes doing shuttle service from Lampedusa to Tunis
Lampedusa, Italy - Ongoing embarkation on the "Excelsior" boat
Yesterday evening a plane took off from the Italian island of Lampedusa to repatriate about 30 Tunisians. The departure occurred at about 8:30pm, with half an hour delay respect to the original schedule,... more
Press releaseEC sets out next steps to strengthen the legislation of airplane passenger rights
Brussels, Belgium - The future initiatives in the short term
European Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas yesterday announced a series of measures to clarify and strengthen the enforcement of passenger rights legislation, so consumers can more effectively access... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week in April
Rome, Italy - From today, on Tuesday 12 to next Sunday 17
Tuesday 12 - "LAAD - Latin America Aero & Defense 2011". Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. + 55 11 3893 1300 www.laadexpo.com Wednesday 13 - "LAAD - Latin America Aero & Defense 2011". Riocentro,... more
Latest newsItaly: inconveniences for air travellers, further general strikes
Rome, Italy - Scheduled for 15 April and 6 May
New inconveniences are expected in Italy in the next weeks for sea, rail and air transport. CUB and COBAS confederations have called a general strike for April 15, 2011, which will take place with different... more
AccidentsNew York, collision between two airplanes at "JFK" (VIDEO)
New York, USA - One was operated by Air France, the other by Delta's Comair
On Monday evening, shortly after 08:00 pm, an Air France A-380 plane collided with a CRJ-700 of Comair, a subsidiary of Delta Airlines, at the New York's "John F. Kennedy" airport. The Airbus aircraft,... more
AirportsDenounced a man that stole between luggage at the airport of Rome-Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - The booty was returned to the owners
A thirty-nine of Rome employed in ground handling services at Fiumicino airport was denounced because he stolen items from the passenger's luggage. To seize him with the booty, taken before the bags... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance strengthens its presence in Italy and aims at the growth of passengers in transit at Milan-Malpensa
Milan, Italy - 1649 frequencies on 17 national airports
With the new 2011 summer schedule, Star Alliance (SA), the world carrier alliance, keeps constant its presence in Italy thanks to the 1649 frequencies operated by 17 Italian airports (summer 2010: 1642).... more
AirlinesAir Europa: resumed Rome-Palma de Mallorca connection
Milan, Italy - Direct flight from Fiumicino to Balearics falls within the summer schedule of the Spanish airline
This summer, the beaches of the Balearic Islands will be closest than ever thanks to Air Europa, that from May 1st will propose a double weekly connection between the capital and the Son San Joan airport... more
AccidentsPlane crash in Serbia
Belgrade, Serbia - 4 people lost their lives
A single-engine Cessna 172 plane crashed yesterday near Mrcajevci, a small village about 150 km in the south of Belgrade, in the accident all the occupants of the aircraft lost their lives. Initially,... more
Civil aviationAirbus will meet previsions for delivery 25 A-380 planes this year
Toulouse, France - Despite problems for Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines, produced in a plant close to Fukushima
As reported by "Flightglobal", Airbus would have said it will meet its estimates forecasting for the delivery of 25 A-380 planes in 2011. Rolls-Royce Trent-900 engines powering these aircraft, according... more