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OccurrencesSIA investigates on the smoke in the cargo hold of an A380-800 plane descending to Singapore
Singapore, Singapore Republic - On Monday, January 31st
Singapore Airlines is currently investigating on the occurrence happened, on January 31, 2011, to one of its A-380/800 airplanes, registration number 9V-SKD. The aircraft, coming from Hong Kong, China,... more
ReportThe death toll of the terrorist attack on Moscow's Domodedovo Airport has risen to 36
Moscow, Russia - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev fired federal transportation security chief, Andrei Alekseyev.
The number of the victims of the terrorist attack on Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport has risen to 36, since one of the two people who were in a critical condition died, the spokesman for Russia’s Health Min... more
AerospaceThe Israeli (ISA) and European Space Agencies (ESA) are joining their efforts
Jerusalem, Israel - The cooperation pact was finally signed on 31 January
Talks on an agreement between Israel and Europe for more-intensive joint efforts in space science and exploration go back to 2007. Israel, the eighth nation to gain an independent launch capability... more
AirlinesEtihad and the UAE Embassy continue to support passengers in Egypt
Abu Dhabi, UAE - To operate scheduled services to Cairo and Alexandria
Etihad Airways continues to operate scheduled services to Cairo and Alexandria and is working closely with the UAE authorities to upgrade services where necessary, as a result of the ongoing political... more
AirlinesAll Nippon Airways will set up a low-cost carrier
Osaka, Japan - The aim is to start operations between October and April
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will set up a low-cost carrier with Hong Kong and Japanese partners, with the goal of starting operations between October and next April. The carrier will be based at Osaka-Kansai... more
IndustryAgreement between Alitalia and the Region of Tuscany
Florence , Italy - AVIONEWS asked for an explanation
On the sidelines of a press conference at the headquarters of the Region of Tuscany with the presence of the President of Tuscany Region Enrico Rossi, of the Chief Executive Officer of Alitalia Rocco Sabelli... more
AirportsPisa is oriented to the future
Pisa , Italy - The Mayor Marco Filippeschi speak
During the press-conference held yesterday at the airport of Pisa (see also AVIONEWS), the Mayor Marco Filippeschi has spoken about the improvements, that have been completed and will be implements in... more
IndustryMEADS radar completes rotation tests
Rome, Italy - It prepares to move to test range
The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) program has successfully completed milestone tests as the first Multifunction Fire Control Radar (MFCR) advances toward system tests this year at Pratica... more
UAS-DronesDebut of SHARK Unmanned Aircraft System (VIDEO)
Phoenix, USA - Produced by Brock Technologies
Brock Technologies Inc. has announced the debut, occurred yesterday, February 1st, 2011, of its newest UAS, Unmanned Aircraft System, SHARK. According to its manufacturer, SHARK is designed to fly silently... more
Military aviationAll participants in the bid for Indian fighter planes will attend to "Aero India 2011"
Bangalore, India - That will be held in Bangalore between 11 and 15 February
"RIA Novosti" today reports that "Aero India 2011" -the event that, from 11 to 15 February, will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, vendors of the aeronautical field from all the world- will be attended... more
AirportsAirplane and helicopter safety: UK civil aviation calls for organizers using Chinese lanters to register their event in advance
London, UK - They represent a risk for aircraft if less than 10 miles from runways
Following Manchester Airport’s warning over the use of Chinese lanterns, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is calling for all organizers of Chinese lantern releases to register their event in advance. Chinese l... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: airworthiness certificates issued in December 2010
Rome, Italy - They are 31 in total
ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, has unveiled that 31 airworthiness certificates have been issued in December 2010. The same Board has added that during the period January-December of the... more
IndustryBoeing delivers first B-737/800 plane with Sky Interior to China
Seattle, Usa - First Chinese airline to fly with the new interior
Boeing and Air China yesterday celebrated the delivery of the airline's first Next-Generation 737/800 with the innovative Sky Interior. With this new addition in its fleet, Air China has become the first... more
Civil aviationIATA about air transport: strong 2010 but uncertainties in 2011
Geneva, Switzerland - Severe weather dents recovery
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported full-year 2010 demand statistics for international scheduled air traffic that showed an 8.2% increase in the passenger business and a 20.6% increase... more
AirlinesAgreement between Alitalia and Solena Group
Rome, Italy - To start a study on the reconversion of metropolitan solid waste in bio-fuel for aircraft
Alitalia's CEO Rocco Sabelli, CEO of Solena Group Robert Do and the one of Solena Italia Stefano Bugliosi, signed a letter of intent with which Alitalia and Solena Group commit themselves to start a feasibility... more
AerospaceNASA: technicians connect GUCP to the space shuttle Discovery
Cape Canaveral, USA - Come back yesterday at the launch pad
According to NASA, at 2:55 (EST) yesterday the space shuttle Discovery reached the platform 39A for the roll-out before launch. On Monday, January 31, completed the mechanical works and the replacement... more
AccidentsIndia: Army helicopter crashes killing both pilots
Nashik , India - According to preliminary investigations the incident is due to technical failure
An Army helicopter crashed in a residential area of the Indian city of Nashik (central-western part of the country) today killing both its pilots butthere was no casualty on the ground. The Cheetah... more
AirlinesRyanair is now envisaging Russian or Chinese manufacturers
Dublin, Ireland - Those Boeing B-737/800s in 2009 were too dear
Ryanair claims it is now speaking with Russian and Chinese manufacturers after giving up discussions with Boeing on an order for up to 200 B-737/800 in late 2009. Ryanair’s net fleet after disposals w... more
Weather forecastsJapan, further problems to air traffic for eruption of Kirishima volcano
Tokyo, Japan - Yesterday morning
According to the Fukuoka District Meteorological Observatory, at 05:25 and 10:47 (GMT) on Friday, February 1, 2011 there were two successive eruptions of Kirishima volcano, the giant of 1421 meters in... more
AirportsUS air transport, chaos due to bad weather: 10,000 flights cancelled
Chicago, USA - And it is expected on the Midwest one of the worst snowstorm recorded ever
10,000 flights have already been canceled in the USA because of the new wave of icy cold that, since last Wednesday, is hitting the United States, particularly the north-east (see AVIONEWS). These... more
AirportsAlitalia: from July AirOne will inaugurate a second weapon base in Pisa
Pisa, Italy - New flights towards 8 destinations in Italy and abroad
Yesterday Alitalia presented the opening in Pisa, from next July, of the second weapon base of AirOne Smart Carrier, the airline of Alitalia Group offering flights with a quality service with extremely... more
AirlinesA new synergy between Iberia and Vueling
Barcelona, Spain - The hub in Barcelona-El Prat achieves a pivotal role
To Vueling this is the momentous occasion to work in synergy with an important carrier such as Iberia Airlines and to operate a large hub like Barcelona Airport”, says Alex Cruz, Vueling chief executive, t... more
AirlinesAlitalia: new flights from Florence and second base in Pisa by AirOne
Florence, Italy - Signed agreement between Tuscany Region and airline
The links from Pisa and Florence's airports increase. The new flights by Alitalia from Florence to Amsterdam and Catania will be in force from March, while, thanks to an opening of a second base by AirOne... more
Civil aviationKenya: reforms at KCAA will enhance air safety
Nairobi, Kenya - The process to involve modernising radar facilities
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) will be restructured to boost its ability to ensure air safety. The reform process would involve modernising radar facilities to enhance air traffic management and... more
Civil aviationIn the UK, the civil aviation authority is conducting a survey among passengers on the disruptions at British airports
London, UK - Following the snow in November and December 2010
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is conduction a two-week online survey on the travelling public’s experiences during the disruption caused to flights in November and December 2010. The survey a... more
DefenseRussia aims to modernize its defense industry in the near future
Moscow, Russia - Putin plans to allocate 641 billion Dollars for this program
Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin said that the government is planning to adopt a new program on the modernization of the country's defense industry in the near future. Russia needs a strong and... more
OccurrencesNew Jersey, small plane makes an emergency landing
Hackensack, USA - For technical problems
According to reports from international press, yesterday afternoon a small airplane of federal property, and more exactly owned by Justice Department, used by Bergen County's prosecutor office for a training... more
AirportsSenators pushing aviation bill to create new jobs
Washington, Usa - It is aimed to introduce GPS technology replacing radar
A new aviation bill is aimed to revamp America's airport system with an emphasis on boosting the overall economy, according to US senators. The principal purpose of the bill, which was introduced last... more
HelicoptersEurocopter inaugurates its new North Sea Service Centre with an EC-225 helicopter simulator at Abeerdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland - And signs a key training contract
Eurocopter officially inaugurated its new North Sea Service Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland today, providing a highly capable training, technical support and logistics facility in close proximity to helicopter... more
IndustryTSH signed purchase agreement with Mitsubishi Aircraft for 100 MRJ
Tokyo, Japan - 50 firm and 50 options
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation finalized and executed a definitive Purchase Agreement with Trans States Holdings (TSH) for an order of 100 next-generation Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) aircraft (50 firm,... more
AirportsUS unions support the end of airport screening privatization program
Washington, Usa - In order to preserve jobs in TSA and security for passengers
"A freeze on a Transportation Security Administration program to privatize airport screening services will preserve job opportunities for federal workers and keep passengers safe", according to union leaders. TSA... more
DefenseSTART: terms and implementation conditions of the new Russia- US nuclear treaty
Moscow, Russia - Too early talks on limiting tactical nuclear weapons (TNW), according to Moscow
It is too early to discuss limiting tactical nuclear weapons (TNW) with the United States, say the Russian after the new START treaty wad ratified in December 2010. The United States Senate there adopted... more
HelicoptersKocoglu Aviation takes delivery of another AW-109 Power helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official ceremony held in Vergiate
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced that Koço?lu Aviation of Turkey has taken delivery of another emergency medical service (EMS) configured AW-109 Power light twin engine helicopter.... more
IndustryBoeing delivers 11th CA-40A airplane to US Navy
Wichita, Usa - The 12th model later this year
The Boeing Company delivered the 11th C-40A transport aircraft to the US Navy on Jan. 28 (but announced only yesterday) from the company’s Wichita facility. In this photo, the aircraft taxis at the site j... more
ReportFinancial police of Rome seized 35 kg of cocaine hidden in an airplane
Rome, Italy - By two men dressed as technician at Fiumicino airport
The provincial military command of financial police (GdF, Guardia di Finanza) of Rome seized 35 kg of cocaine at the airport of Fiumicino. Engaged in the routine check operations, the financiers noticed... more
AerospaceNASA: conference to unveil new planetary discoveries
Washington, USA - Scheduled for tomorrow, February 2, 2011
On Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011, at 01:00 pm EST, NASA will hold a press conference to unveil the latest discoveries of "Kepler mission" on planets located out of our solar system. Kepler, the research... more
AirlinesDelta expands eBoarding service to Italy
Milan, Italy - Almost doubled the number of cities in the world where passengers of the airline
Delta Air Lines now offers to all passengers embarking for the United States from the airports of Rome, Milan-Malpensa, Venice and Pisa the possibility to check-in via smartphone, iPhone and BlackBerry,... more
Press releaseDniproavia is taking delivery of 10 Embraer E-Jets
Kiev, Ukraine - The fleet extension will allow the Ukrainian carrier to become the largest Embraer operator in Eastern Europe
Yesterday, Embraer and Dniproavia, a member of the Ukrainian Aviation Group Alliance, came to an arrangement regarding the delivery of ten EMBRAER 190s, with options for another five jets. The aircraft... more
HelicoptersAustralia adds MRH-90 helicopter to "Projects of Concern" list
Canberra, Australia - Deliveries have been delayed by at least 12 months
The Australian government has added the NH Industries MRH90 transport helicopter to its "Projects of Concern" list, with the acquisition to undergo a major review this month. MRH-90s on order for both... more
IndustryALC takes delivery of the first of 51 A-320 plane family on order
Toulouse, France - Air New Zealand becomes first operator with aircraft in all black rugby livery
Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the aircraft financing and leasing company, has taken delivery of its first brand new A320 aircraft directly ordered from Airbus and to be leased to and operated by Air New... more
IndustryCaribbean Airlines signs contract for 9 ATR-72/600 airplanes
Toulouse, France - First deliveries will start in October
European Turboprop manufacturer ATR has announced that Trinidad and Tobago’s flag carrier Caribbean Airlines has officially signed a contract for the purchase of 9 ATR-72/600 aircraft, valued at some U... more
ReportEgypt's crisis: C-130 airplane of AMI lands in Pratica di Mare
Rome, Italy - With 80 Italian passengers coming back from Cairo
Landed this morning at the airport of Pratica di Mare, 30 km south of Rome, the C-130 airplane of AMI, Italian Air Force, sent to Egypt to bring back home about eighty Italians, most of them tourists,... more
ReportAir transport in Italy: decrees on territorial continuity are "Illegitimate"
Rome, Italy - Mauro Pili, PDL, said it. Matteoli: "If the Government wants to investigate the issue, there's no impediment to it"
During a press conference held yesterday, January 31, 2011, in Cagliari, Mauro Pili of the PDL party said that "The decrees on territorial continuity are illegal because they are discriminatory, illogical,... more
AerospaceTorino Piemonte Aerospace: projects for promotion abroad
Turin, Italy - The event will take place next Friday
The projects of the Chamber of Commerce of Turin From Concept to Car, Think Up and Torino Piemonte Aerospace reopen the nominations. On Friday, February 4th, the three projects, managed by the Foreign... more
Civil aviationNepal airlines ask the government to increase airfares
Katmandu, Nepal - Ticket prices have not been reviewed for the last 5 years
Airline Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) - an association of domestic airlines - has pushed the government to increase airfare on different air routes. Issuing a press statement on Monday, AOAN... more
HelicoptersTwo Sikorsky S-92 helicopters to AAR for cargo and passenger transport in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - On behalf on USTRANSCOM, starting from February
According to a statement released yesterday, January 31, 2011, two S-92 helicopters made by the US Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation have been delivered to AAR Corp., provider of products and services for... more
IndustryWTO ruling: billions in Boeing subsidies distort competition
Toulouse, France - They have had a significant and ongoing negative effect on European industry
We receive and publish: "Yesterday’s World Trade Organisation (WTO) decision confirms that Boeing has received massive and illegal government subsidies for many decades, and that they have had a significant a... more
AerospaceRussia wants to make 48 space launches in 2011
Moscow, Russia - Even more than last year
Anatoly Perminov, Head of the Russian Space Agency "Roscosmos" said yesterday, at the traditional meeting of the Club of the Leading Russian Media Editor-in-chief at Itar-Tass, that Russia wants to make... more
SecurityMoscow: tour operators do not sell holidays in Egypt anymore
Cairo, Egypt - The situation is too dangerous
Ongoing from seven days the anti-government protests in Egypt and the assessment of 150 dead and 4000 injured, reported by "Al-Jazeera TV", scares travelers and airlines. In Russia Rostourism (Russian... more
SecurityGheddafi calls Mubarak up and 2,500 Libyan citizens can leave Egypt
Cairo, Egypt - Japan hardly manages to repatriate its 600 fellow citizens
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Lybian leader Muhammar Gheddafi stay allegedly in touch with each other. Last Sunday in the meantime 2,500 Lybian citizens left Egypt. Lybian media reported the... more