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DiscussionsTechnical sheet of the braille card presented yesterday by ENAC-Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Further details
Yesterday was held a press conference in which ENAC (Italian civil aviation board) and Alitalia presented the Safety Card in Braille and 3D shapes introduced for the first time ever on airliners (see... more
AirlinesLibya: Alitalia's special flight for Foreign Minister landed yesterday evening at Rome-Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - Going on the direct flights between the two Countries
A special flight from Tripoli is landed yesterday at 8:26pm at the airport of Rome-Fiumicino airport. It was operated by Alitalia on behalf of the Italian minister of Foreign Affairs. The connection was... more
CuriositiesDonald Trump purchases a new Boeing 757 airplane
Palm Beach, Usa - "It is quieter than my former 727"
Donald Trump, Palm Beach's most famous almost-presidential candidate, confirmed he bought a Boeing 757, which he said is about twice the size of his other plane, a Boeing 727. Although he did not talk... more
ReportRepressions in Libya: 1000 dead according to witnesses
Tripoli, Libya - Gaddafi threats to use force and affirms he's ready to die a martyr
According to Foad Aodi, president of COMAI, Arab World Communities in Italy, dead in the bombings that Muammar Gaddafi would have ordered against anti-government protesters in the Libyan capital would... more
Civil aviationIata: aircraft accident rate is lowest in history
Tokyo, Japan - Still room for improvement
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the aviation safety performance for 2010 showing that the year’s accident rate for Western-built jet aircraft as the lowest in aviation history.... more
AirportsNaples-Capodichino: the privatization of the airport contributed to its growth
Naples, Italy - Public or private: the important thing is a correct investment management
The Naples-Capodichino airport 15 years ago had about 2.5 million passengers and 400 employees. Today, however, the airport has about 5.7 million passengers and 800 employees. The reason for this evolution... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: rains, snow and strong winds arriving on the central-south
Rome, Italy - A notice for adverse conditions has been issued
A strong perturbation, with cold flows coming from North Sea, arrives on central Mediterranean, causing a worsening of the weather on the Italian central-meridional regions; in addition on the central-south... more
AirlinesENAC and Alitalia present the Safety Card for blind people (VIDEO)
Rome , Italy - No later than March, the card will supplied on medium-haul routes
Today at the headquarters of the Directorate General of ENAC is held the press conference of presentation of the "Safety Briefing Card" for blind people and partially sighted people. The card contains... more
AirlinesSouthwest airlines offers free access to iTunes
New York, Usa - It will be possible to download movies and songs
As Southwest Airlines continues to outfit their massive fleet of airplanes with in-flight wifi, they're looking for colorful ways to get folks both aware of it and using it. For this reason, they're introducing... more
AirlinesIndonesia: Garuda to lease six Boeing 737/800s from GECAS
Jakarta, Indonesia - The first aircraft is scheduled to be delivered in June 2013
Garuda Indonesia has signed an agreement with GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) to lease six Boeing 737/800 aircraft. The first three aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in June, September and... more
Helicopters"IDEX": Bell Helicopter consigns 429 helicopter to Strong Aviation
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - This is the first delivery to a Middle East costumer
During "IDEX 2011", the exhibition-conference on defense and security at now ongoing (20-24 February) at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, UAE (see AVIONEWS), Bell Helicopter has delivered a... more
ReportRe-opened Libyan airspace: Tripoli's airport returned to normality
Tripoli, Libya - It was unveiled by Mohamed abd as-Seid, the highest authority of Libyan Air Force
"Tripoli International Airport is working normally and planes are taking off and landing normally", states today the Libyan press quoting the words of the highest authority of the Air Force of the Country,... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma takes part in States-General
Rome, Italy - Today started the works of Strategic Development Plan of Roma Capitale
Began today the works of the Strategic Development Plan of Roma Capitale, which reshapes the future asset of the territory; the pilot projects are presented in short to medium term, to be shared with institutions... more
ReportBeirut denies permission for private Libyan airplane to land in Lebanon
Beirut, Leabanon - It was carrying 10 passengers
The Lebanese aviation authorities refused to give permission for a private Libyan jet carrying 10 passengers to land at Beirut's international airport. According to airport officials the plane was due... more
Fair and showsEurofighter Typhoon airplane on display at "IDEX 2011" in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The event, began last Sunday, will continue to next Thursday
Eurofighter Typhoon participates in the 10th edition of the "International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2011", the largest defence and security event in the Middle East and North African region... more
Civil aviationAlways more private flights from Mexico to San Antonio
San Antonio, Usa - The city received port of entry status in 2008
More private planes from Mexico winged their way to San Antonio in 2010 in the biggest jump since the city was authorized to make the process simpler for international travellers. Preliminary data from... more
Civil aviationScotland: taxes in aviation might cost 1.2 million passengers
Edinburgh, UK - Travelers now pay 170 Pounds per ticket for this
A new report, released last Thursday warns that last November’s hike in Air Passenger Duty (APD) could cost Scotland’s airports more than one million passengers over the next three years, damage business com... more
ReportItalian Defence Minister: first C-130 plane sent to Libya to make Italians return
Tripoli, Libya - La Russa: "It won't land in Benghazi, where the airport has been bombed", but in another still unspecified airport
As announced yesterday by Italian Defence Minister, Ignazio La Russa, this morning should be departed to Libya an airplane that is going to repatriate about one hundred Italians from the Country, where... more
Military aviationTwo Libyan pilots of Mirage airplanes refuse to bomb Benghazi (VIDEO)
Benghazi, Libya - And landed in Malta
Maltese Army's sources would have told 'AFP' that yesterday two Libyan soldiers, pilots of Mirage F-1 airplanes, refused to carry out the task assigned to them, consisting in the bombardment of demonstrators... more
Civil aviationNigeria: NCAA calls for for funds for airport infrastructures
Lagos, Nigeria - But the civil aviation authority need independence from political interference
Harold Demuren, director general of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has called for the provision of adequate funds for infrastructure upgrade in the aviation sector if the category safety rating... more
HelicoptersSchiebel announces the delivery of two helicopters UAS in Jordan
Vienna , Austria - It will also provide support and maintenance
Schiebel has announced the delivery of two helicopters Camcopter S-100 Unmanned Air Systems (UAS), to King Abdullah Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) in Jordan. KADDB is a government agency, part of... more
ReportEarthquake in New Zealand: at least 65 victims (VIDEO)
Christchurch, New Zealand - Many people still trapped under the rubble
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 affected this morning the New Zealand causing at least 65 dead and dozens injured and missing. According to Prime Minister John Key "We are experiencing the darkest days... more
Press releaseLibya's situation: task-force of Italian foreign minister
Rome, Italy - Farnesina is following its developments with the greatest attention
The Italian foreign ministry is following with great attention, through the Italian Embassy in Tripoli, the evolution of Libya's situation, with the aim of ensuring the greatest safety for Italians residing... more
Civil aviationGreece, tomorrow hardships for travellers by plane on domestic and international routes
Athens, Greece - Due to strike of air traffic controllers against austerity measures
Hardships are expected tomorrow for those travelling from and to Greece: new strikes, organized by all the labor unions of the Country, are expected against the austerity measures imposed by the government.... more
ReportLibya, new aircraft raids on protesters
Tripoli, Libya - Berlusconi: "Unacceptable" the use of violence on the civilian population
There's a real civil war in Libya. According to witnesses quoted by "Press TV", following the attacks of last night, this morning at dawn the Libyan government would have unleashed once again air strikes... more
AirportsAfter 35 years the airport will open in Cortina, rehabilitated to the helicopters landing
Cortina, Italy - Will be turned into an heliport
In the mid-seventies Cortina had an airport in the hamlet of Fiames. The company that managed it was the Aeralpi gone in bankrupt in '68, after the death of its main shareholder, Count Cesare Acquarone.... more
Fair and showsRussia at "IDEX 2011" with a government delegation
Moscow, Russia - And 33 companies, among which the State agency Rosoboronexport
As reported by the local Ministry of Defence, Russia has attended "IDEX 2011"-the tenth edition of the international defense event to be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, United Arab Emirates, from 20 to 24 February... more
HelicoptersGulf Helicopters signs contract for five AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be equipped for off-shore passenger transportation operations
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced the signing of a contract with Gulf Helicopters of Qatar for five AW-139 helicopters. The aircraft will be equipped for off-shore passenger transportation... more
AirlinesBoeing modernizes 22 Saudi Arabian Airlines 777ER airplanes
Seattle, USA - Making changes to the interiors
Saudi Arabian Airlines and Boeing teamed to make changes in the interiors of 22 of the 23 Boeing 777-200 ER (extended range) airplanes of the Saudi carrier. It is reported by the American manufacturer... more
Helicopters"Air Warfare Symposium": AgustaWestland brings AW-139M helicopter
Orlando, USA - With which it would compete for the supply of CSAR-X helicopters to USAF
On the occasion of "Air Warfare Symposium", the big event of AFA, Air Force Association, held in recent days in Orlando, USA, AgustaWestland would have brought an AW-139M helicopter, with which it wants... more
CuriositiesOne hundred years ago the first plane on Venice
Venice, Italy - The fog did not stop the pilot
On February 19, 1911, was the day when the first plane, piloted by Commander Umberto Cagno, flew over Venice. This episode is related to desire of the owners of the Excelsior hotel to surprise their guests.That... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week in February
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 21 to next Sunday 27
Monday 21 - "Indian Business Aviation Expo (IBAE)". Shangri-La Hotel, New Delhi, India. + 91 (0)11 4279 5061 +44 (0)20 8332 2211 www.miuevents.com - "The International Defence Exhibition and Conference... more
Civil aviationTanzania: government is looking for investors in aviation
Dar el Salaam, Tanzania - To promote competitions in the service and to ease air transport for the people
The government of Tanzania has invited international airlines and businesspersons to invest in the aviation sector to promote competitions in the service provisions and to ease air transport for the people. "Our... more
AirportsBAA loses appeal: London-Stansted airport must be sold off
London, UK - The operator claimed that circumstances have changed since 2009
BAA will be forced to sell off Stansted Airport after losing an appeal against an order from the UK Competition Commission. The airport operator had argued that the circumstances had changed since the... more
Civil aviationPhilippines: a "No fly zone" for the eruption of a volcano
Manila, Philippines - It's over the Sorsogon Province, near Mt. Bulusan
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) today making the vicinity of Mt. Bulusan in Sorsogon Province a "no fly zone". CAAP Director General Ramon Gutierrez... more
ReportLibya denies landing to Turkish Airlines evacuation flight
Benghazi, Libya - The reasons of the decision remain unknown
A Turkish Airlines flight sent to evacuate Turks caught up in unrest in Libya returned to Istanbul after being denied permission to land. Civil aviation authorities at Benghazi airport refused to let the... more
ReportFinmeccanica repatriates about 10 employees from Libya
Tripoli, Libya - Due to anti-government riots in the Country
According to a company spokesperson, Finmeccanica in these hours would be making repatriate from Libya less than ten workers employed by AgustaWestland. They would be only part of the fifty employees... more
OccurrencesBurning smell on board of an aircraft of Continental
Boston, USA - Cause still unknown
A plane of Continental, departed from Newark (New Jersey) and directed to Shannon in Ireland was forced to land in Boston after it was a burning smell on board. The aircraft, an Boeing 757/200 with... more
Civil aviationRoyal Jet aims to enter India’s luxury private aircraft industry
Delhi, India - During Indian Business Aviation Expo
Abu Dhabi-based luxury aviation services Royal Jet is making intensified efforts to enter the fast growing private aviation sector in India at the "Indian Business Aviation Expo", which runs till February... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines increases its capacity on Italy
Milan, Italy - As a confirm of its interest in the Milan's airport of Malpensa
From March 28, 2011, Singapore Airlines will increase its capacity on the Italian hub of Milan-Malpensa. Three of the seven weekly flights currently linked to Barcelona will now end in Milan. In this... more
AccidentsA small plane crashed in South Carolina, one victim
South Carolina, USA - Yet unknown the causes of the accident
A small plane Cessna 150 E crashed on Saturday. The only occupant of the aircraft was a man of 69 years, Robert Burdette. The aviator, who was described as an experienced pilot and lover of flight, was... more
AirportsGunfire at Milan-Malpensa airport, one injured
Milan, Italy - Departing flights stopped
According to preliminary reports by the national press, late this morning would have occurred a shooting at Milan-Malpensa airport in which one person, an immigrant perhaps of African origin, was injured. The... more
Fair and shows"Bit 2011: British Airways protagonist with oneworld
Milan, Italy - Inside the exhibition of the alliance (pavilion 5, stand D11/E12)
British Airways (BA) was present to the "Bit " (International Tourism Exchange) in Milan, from 17 to 20 February, inside the exhibition of oneworld (pavilion 5, stand D11/E12) that, for the first time... more
AerospaceNASA: Discovery's crew at Kennedy Space Center
Cape Canaveral, USA - For pre-launch activities
NASA has announced on its website that all six astronauts that are going to leave for the STS-133, the 39th and last mission of the space shuttle "Discovery", arrived yesterday at 3:45 PM EST at Shuttle... more
AirportsNew runway inaugurated at Herat's airport
Herat, Afghanistan - Several projects scheduled for the airport
The Deputy Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation of Kabul (Motca), the engineer Mendy Seyedi, and the Herat's governor, Daoud Saba, attended the opening ceremony of the runway's extension at Herat's... more
DefenseItalian Navy operational in the Straits of Sicily, for VIPE surveillance and monitoring of migratory streams
Rome, Italy - "Fenice" corvette replaces "Driade" boat
On Friday, February 18, the "Fenice" corvette belonging to the patrol forces command for surveillance and coastal defense of Navy (COMFORPAT) sailed from Augusta naval base and replaced "Driade" boat... more
IndustrySJI launches Aeroflot Fligt Crew Training course in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - Last February 7th have begun that regarding engineers
SuperJet International (SJI) - a joint-venture between Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, and Sukhoi Holding - has launched the first Aeroflot Flight Crew Training Course at its Training Center... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica at "IDEX 2011": high-tech collaboration with the aerospace and defence industry in the UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The participation through its companies
Finmeccanica –through its companies AgustaWestland, Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi, DRS Technologies, Oto Melara, SELEX Communications, SELEX Galileo, SELEX Sistemi Integrati and Wass, and the j... more
Fair and showsEurocopter’s presence at "IDEX 2011" to focus on its helicopter capabilities
Abu Dhabi, UAE - For defence, security and civil missions in the Middle East and Arabian Gulf
Eurocopter’s commitment to meeting the operational requirements of governments and armed forces and civil operators in the Arab world with its broad helicopter product line will be highlighted at next w... more
AirlinesThe Livingston's planes still grounded
Varese, Italy - On February 24, the final choice
More news on the Livingston case, the air company of Varese which planes grounded from October 14. Airfour retreated from the tender undertaken with WTM for the purchase of the carrier (AVIONEWS) In... more