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CuriositiesWi-fi on over 200 Continental Airlines aircraft
Chicago, USA - Starting from next year
Continental United Holdings announced it is going to provide a wi-fi connection with Ka-band over 200 flights on Boeing 737 and 757 airplanes operated by its subsidiary Continental Airlines. The company... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC's BoD notes Trapani's airport's closure to civil air traffic
Rome, Italy - And hopes flights will be resumed soon
The Board of ENAC (Italian civil aviation board), on the occasion of the meeting held today, noted that on Sunday, March 20, 2011, the Air Force informed ENAC about its urgent need to use exclusively the... more
DefenseMEADS System Integration begins at Italian test site
Rome, Italy - At Pratica di Mare Air Force Base
A Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) launcher and BMC4I Tactical Operations Center (TOC) have entered system test and integration at Pratica di Mare (PdM) Air Force Base in Italy. This milestone... more
Press releaseDecisions on the future of the European space sector
Paris, France - Made at ESA's Council meeting in Paris on 16 and 17 March
"ESA (European Space Agency, Ed) Member States participating in the International Space Station (ISS) exploitation programme have decided to concur with the ISS partners' objective to extend the duration... more
AirportsFrom today you pay the bus from Trapani airport to Palermo airport
Trapani, Italy - The measure until next Monday, on March 28th
The hardships for the passengers of the Trapani’s airport are still continuing: after the announced closure of the civilian traffic following the starting of hostilities with Libya, and the movement o... more
ReportAir raid on Misurata
Tripoli, Libya - After the attack the silence of the rais
The planes of the Western coalition have fired two raid in Misurata, city of Libya in the hands of the rebels where are allocated the forces of Colonel Gaddafi. This was stated today by a resident in the... more
ReportGermany: AWACS aircraft for surveillance missions in the Afghanistan
Berlin, Germany - About 300 soldiers will be deployed
After the refusal of Germany to intervene in the Libyan issue, a spokesman for the German Ministry of Defence said last night that the two frigates and the two ships with on board a total of 550 men, made... more
ReportFrance agrees on NATO control of Libyan mission
Tripoli, Libya - Gaddafi: West will end "In the dustbin of history"
It goes on the mission "Odyssey Dawn", conducted by some Western powers on the Libyan territory, as an implementation of the UN resolution, opposing the bloody repressions of the leader Gaddafi. Further... more
ReportFear in Japan: black smoke from a reactor (VIDEO)
Fukushima, Japan - New aftershocks at Fukushima, Tokyo radioactive water
Fukushima, new emergency: black smoke still rising from the reactor, the 3rd reactor of nuclear plant still worrying the world (see for details AVIONEWS). A spokesman for the company that operates the... more
AerospaceRoscosmos: Soyuz ST rocket ready for the end of the year
Votkinsk, Russia - Galileo satellite go into orbit
Roscosmos Head, Anatoly Perminov, stated in an interview to the local daily at Votkinsk, that maiden launch of the Russian rocket Soyuz ST from French space port of Kourou is slated for the end of the... more
Airports4 hours strike in the airport of Genoa
Genoa, Italy - Protest against the sale of shares of the Port Authority
On 26 February was announced the resolution that gives approval to tender for the sale of 60% of the shares of Genoa's airport in the hands of the port authority of the city. For this was already provided... more
Civil aviationSukhoi Superjet 100 plane: on April 12th scheduled the first passenger flight
Moscow, Russia - From Yerevan to Moscow
The new regional airliner Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) will operate its first passenger flight from Yerevan, Armenia's capital, to Moscow, Russia, on April 12th, 2011. The route will be served ??on the... more
Civil aviationUSA: rising up the price of oil
Washington, USA - Flying away the price of coach ticket
In the last period, the price of oil raised steep level, arriving to $100 for a barrel,rising gasoline closer to $4 a gallon. This prices' s hike is surely due to the events that are happening in the world... more
AirlinesJet Airways opens Italian headquarters under the lead of Gilles Ringwald
Milan, Italy - Strengthening its presence in the Country's market
Following the launch of the first no-stop daily flight from Milan-Malpensa to New Delhi last December 5th, Jet Airways, India's modern international airline, continues growing in the Italian market inaugurating... more
CuriositiesFood on the airplanes: travellers intrigued by eastern flavours
Trento, Italy - According to a Skyscanner's survey
Emirates would be the best airline for in-flight meals. According to a mentioned as the best airline in-flight meals. According to an international survey recently made by Skyscanner (www.skyscanner.it),... more
AccidentsFlames at the airport of Rome-Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - A car catches fire in front of Terminal 2
Already yesterday in the Terminal 3 of Fiumicino airport was broke out a small fire in a wastebasket. This morning instead was a car to catch fire in front of the Terminal 2. On board of the gray Ford... more
DefenseRussia and USA exchange information about nuclear weapons
Moscow, Russia - In the context of the implementation of START treaty
United States and Russia have announced they have begun to exchange information on their nuclear stockpiles. The news was unveiled by official sources, saying that the exchange is taking place in the... more
Civil defenseLampedusa on one's knees: re-start airlift
Lampedusa , Italy - Five thousand migrants on the island, re-start transfer in the Cie
Over 500 people land at Lampedusa in last hour, and government batten down the hatches. Maroni: ”Citizen of Lampedusa will be recoup”. In the meantime from tomorrow are foresee 5 airlifts per day to... more
ReportErdogan: we won't point our arms at the Libyan population
Ankara, Turkey - We tested out in the past that such operations cause more victims and transform into territory occupation
Today, the Turkish Prime Minister, Erdogan, speaking in front of the Turkish parliament, stated that "The change in Libya will have to take place according to the Country's dynamics, not through a foreign... more
Latest newsRAF aircraft in the base of Gioia del Colle
Gioia del Colle , Italy - British forces are totally autonomous
From yesterday in the airport of Gioia del Colle are based 10 Eurofighter Typhoons of the RAF (Royal Air Force). Three of these airplanes around 19:00 have made ??a tutorial, ensuring that any unauthorized... more
ReportNew shocks in Japan
Tokyo, Japan - Today the earth shook three times
Seems to no end the warning in Japan where, in addition to problems related to the radioactivity of the central in Fukushima, the earth continues to shake. In fact three shocks have taken place. The... more
DefenseAircraft carrier "Charles de Gaulle": picture from Mediterrean Sea
Mediterrean Sea, Libya - Libyan coast, 21th
Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III, commander, Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn, speaks with French navy Rear Adm. Philippe Coindreau, deputy commander French maritime forces, aboard the French aircraft carrier... more
AccidentsAirplane tragedy: in Congo at least 19 dead
Brazzaville, Congo - Plane crashes in Pointe-Noire
An Antonov 12 cargo plane of Trans Air Congo airline crashed yesterday into a residential area of Pointe-Noire in the city's Mvou Mvou district, the Republic of Congo's economic capital. The plane crashes... more
Press releaseNATO's Secretary General about Afghan transition to Afghan lead
Kabul, Afghanistan - Over the coming months
Anders Fogh Rasmussen today stated in a press release that "(Afghan Ed) President Karzai has just announced the first Afghan Districts and Provinces to undergo transition to Afghan lead over the coming... more
IndustryFinmeccanica rewarded as a "Top Employers 2011" company
Rome, Italy - The third edition of the event was held yesterday in Milan
The third Top Employers Italy event was held on Monday, 21 March 2011, at the Terrazza Martini in Milan, where Finmeccanica was rewarded for its “excellence” in Human Resource Training, Development and... more
Civil aviationArgentina resumes three airports
Buenos Aires , Argentina - Solved serious technical problem
In three airports of Buenos Aires were resumed flights after it was solved a breakdown that put in crisis the communication system between airplanes and control towers, the regulating authority said. Flights... more
Science and technology"Solar Impulse": Schindler new project's main partner
Payerne, Switzerland - The provider will follow and support the advanced technology of the airplane
Schindler, a global elevator and escalator provider, has decided to support "Solar Impulse", the zero fuel airplane aiming to fly around the world propelled only by solar energy. Schindler will closely... more
DefenseUS Navy, new LCS battleship
Washington, USA - Commissioned to Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin has announced it has been awarded by the US Navy a 376 million dollar contract for the construction of a new LCS, Littoral Combat Ship, the seventh Country's battleship. The agreement,... more
Military aviationLibya, US F-15 E Strike Eagle crashes
Benghazi, Libya - Pilot rescued by rebels, the other crew member on the mend
Reports by international media, later confirmed by official sources, state that a F-15E Strike Eagle fighter-bomber belonging to USAF, US Air Force, would have been crashed last night in Libya, not far... more
AirportsOff limits to take-off and landing activities banned to civil flights at Trapani-Birgi's airport
Trapani, Italy - Activity suspended indefinitely due to military operations
The landing and take-off operations made by commercial aircraft at Trapani-Birgi airport remain suspended indefinitely due to military operations. Therefore, today ,Tuesday, March 22, all the flights are... more
AirlinesRyanar's flights from/to Trapani will be served from Palermo
Milan, Italy - Until March 28 due to the Libyan operations
Ryanair has been advised by Trapani Airport that from Monday 21st March (for an indefinite period) the airport will be closed to all civilian air traffic due to the ongoing military action in Libya. Consequently,... more
HelicoptersFrom the US Navy "Uss Mount Whitney": Images of War
Tripoli, Libya - The French aircraft carrier "Charles de Gaulle" supports operations in Libya
French Navy AS-365F Dauphin rescue helicopter from the French aircraft carrier "Charles de Gaulle" (R91) test lands aboard the amphibious command ship "USS Mount Whitney" (LCC/JCC 20). "Charles de... more
AerospaceSoyuz TMA-21 spacecraft's launch date confirmed: it will be on April 5th
Moscow, Russia - It was unveiled by the Head of Roscosmos Anatoly Perminov
Anatoly Perminov, Head of "Roscosmos", Russian Federal Space Agency, confirmed the launch date of TMA-21 spacecraft. It was unveiled today by the Russian news agencies, according to which the lift-off... more
ReportEastern Libya, allies hit radar installations and two air bases
Benghazi, Libya - Libyan TV: many victims among the civilians
According to reports by the Arab TV "Al Jazeera", the Western coalition committed in the "Odyssey Dawn" operation, last evening would have hit radar installations and two air defense bases controlled by... more
HelicoptersThe Qatar Armed Forces order three AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - EMS-configured
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has announced that the Qatar Armed Forces have signed a contract for three AW-139 medium twin helicopters plus a comprehensive logistics support package. These... more
Military aviationAn AWACS aircraft lands at the airport of Trapani-Birgi
Trapani, Italy - It is equipped with a radar for air surveillance
In the context of operation "Odyssey Dawn" an AWACS (Airborne Warning And Control System), which is an airplane equipped with an airborne warning and control system, recently landed at the airport of Trapani-Birgi. This... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Embraer finalize an agreement for the delivery of 20 regional airplanes
Rome, Italy - The delivery of the new E-Jets is scheduled to begin in the third quarter 2011
Embraer and Alitalia have finalized an agreement for the delivery of 15 EMB-175 and 5 EMB-190 jets through a lease structure to be arranged by third parties. The delivery of the new E-Jets is scheduled... more
ReportLibya: two further Italian F-16 planes departed from Trapani-Birgi
Trapani, Italy - Meanwhile Italy asks for "A unified command under NATO"
Still ongoing the operation "Odyssey Dawn" on the Libyan territory, started by some Western powers against the bloody repressions carried out by Colonel Muammar Gaddafi (see AVIONEWS). At the forefront... more
ReportFrom the Us Navy Uss Enterprise: images of war
Tripoli, Libya - Tomahawk missiles to enforce the operation "Odyssey Dawn"
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) launched a Tomahawk missile in support of "Odyssey Dawn Operation". This is just one of about 110 cruise missiles launched from U.S.... more
ReportCentral command of US operations: we do not support Libyan opposition and we don't know where Gaddafi is
Washington, USA - It was unveiled by General Carter Ham, superintending the maneuvers
General Carter Ham, who commands the US operations in the context of the military operation "Odyssey Dawn" in Libya, yesterday stated that until now the coalition's Countries have reported a significant... more
IndustryThe largest composite fuselage panel for Airbus' A350 XWB completes its curing process
Toulouse, France - At the Nordenham, in Germany
The A-350 XWB programme has reached a new industrial milestone with the successful curing of this new-generation jetliner’s largest composite fuselage panel. The 93-square metre component was completed b... more
DefenseFrom Uss enterprise: pictures of war (2)
Mediterrean Sea, Libya - Mediterrean Sea March, 19th
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) launches a Tomahawk missile in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn. This was one of approximately 110 cruise missiles fired from U.S. and... more
AirlinesAir Canada resumes no-stop flights from Rome
Rome, Italy - To Toronto and Montreal
Air Canada returns to Rome. Starting from March 27th, 2011, no-stop flights from Rome to Toronto will be resumed. Initially, the connection will be operated 3 times a week (on Wednesdays, Fridays and... more
Military aviationLibya: Spain has made ??available four F-18 aircraft for patrol missions
Madrid , Spain - Are already under the command of the coalition
The Spanish Prime Minister, Jose' Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, after having repeatedly expressed the desire to assess as well as the situation, stated that to the mission in Libya would take part four fighter... more
DefensePutin about Libya: UN resolution as "Medieval call to crusade"
Moscow, Russia - Medvedev: Prime Minister's definition "Unacceptable"
On Monday, March 21, 2011, following the second wave of air attacks made by the Western allies, Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister of Russia, Country which, along with Germany, China, India and Brazil, is... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force and "Odyssey Dawn"
Rome, Italy - The contribution by the Armed Force for the international operation
The Italian Air Force (AMI) is providing own contribution into the "Odyssey Dawn" operation, with all necessary predispositions to face the different possible environments. Firstly, the surveillance and... more
DefenseRussia: S-400 Triumf and Pantsir-S for all the regiments of the Country's air defense
Moscow, Russia - Within 2020. And, from 2013, the production of strategic missiles will be doubled
The Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Monday, March 21th, 2011, on the occasion of a meeting in Votkinsk, Siberia, about the implementation of the 2011/2020 weapon program, announced two important... more
Report5th Wing of the Italian AMI: we don't fire missiles in Libya
Trapani, Italy - Tornado's pilot talks about the mission
Major Scolari, 155th group of 50th Wing of Piacenza, assure us that yesterday weren't fire missiles in Libya. The mission was to do the take off from Trapani-Birgi of six Tornado, 4 ECR and two of refuelling,... more
DefenseLibya: England, aircraft with different roles operational
London, England - As well as several frigates
Also England is, together with USA (see AVIONEWS), France (see AVIONEWS) and Italy, among the Countries at the forefront in the defense of the Libyan population against the bloody repression of the rebellions... more
IndustryLufthansa Supervisory Board approves purchase of 30 A-320neo Family aircraft
Toulouse, France - They will fit seamlessly into carrier’s fleet and strategy
Lufthansa’s Supervisory Board has approved the acquisition of 30 A-320neo Family aircraft worth approximately US$2.8 billion. The order comprises 25 A-320neo and five A-321neo aircraft. With this latest s... more