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CuriositiesBoeing will donate 5 million dollars to Air Force Museum Foundation
St. Louis, USA - Over the next three years
Boeing yesterday announced that it will make a donation worth 5 million dollars to the Foundation of the national museum of US Air Force at Air Base of Wrigtht-Patternson near Dayton, Ohio. The sum,... more
Civil aviationBoeing: in 2011 the certification of three types of aircraft will be completed
Chicago, USA - Elizabeth Lund: "The schedule is aggressive, but achievable"
For the first time in its history, Boeing faces a challenge on three fronts. In 2011, in fact, due to some delays aims to complete the Certifications of three types of aircraft: the 747/8I, the 747/8F... more
AirlinesLufthansa starts operating to Rio next Winter
Milan, Italy - Non-stop from Frankfurt to Brazil’s second city with five weekly flights
Lufthansa is continuing to expand its presence in South America and next Winter is adding a world-famous dream destination to its route network: Rio de Janeiro. The new non-stop service from Frankfurt... more
AirlinesQantas and Solazyme are developing alternative aircraft biofuel technologies
Canberra, Australia - Top priorities: Commercial feasibility and environmental sustainability
"The costs and environmental impacts associated with traditional jet fuel mean it is imperative that we push hard now for the commercialisation of alternative fuel sources", declared Qantas Airways chief... more
Airlines16 indictments among the leaders of the airline Gandalf
Parma , Italy - The pretrial hearing is set for March 24
It was reopened the Gandalf's case, airline born in 1999 and failed in 2004 leaving a gap of 55 million Euro, after that in May 2008 the public prosecutor, Silvia Isidori, had closed its investigation.... more
SecurityAustralia: ATSB investigates on the occurrence happened to Qantas A-380 plane on Tuesday
Canberra, Australia - That seems to be due, once again, to problems with a Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine
Not ended yet the problems for A-380s which, starting from the occurrence happened, on November 4, 2010, to a Qantas plane (see AVIONEWS), recorded a series of inconveniences due, as verified by tests,... more
DefenseRaytheon unveils possible new model of air-to-air next generation missile
Washington, USA - That will compete in the race for the US Air Force's DRADM
As reported by "Flight Global," during "Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition", the event of AFA, Air Force Association, held in these days (16-18 February) in Orlando, Florida , Raytheon has... more
Airlines"BIT", 31st edition: 5 new Eagles Airlines routes departing from Forlì
Forlì, Italy - New momentum to the final stage of privatization
Despite the obstacles on the way to the privatization of “Ridolfi” airport of Forlì, there is still someone disposed to invest in new routes departing from the Romagnol airport. Yesterday afternoon at t... more
IndustrySkymark Airlines of Japan confirms order for four A-380 airplanes
Blagnac, France - First Japanese carrier to operate the model
Skymark Airlines, Japan’s third largest and fast growing airline, signed a contract for four A-380 airplanes with Airbus, firming up a Memorandum of Understanding announced in November 2010. The contract w... more
Press releaseItalian ANSV on accident occurred to a R-44 helicopter in Puglia, Italy
Rome, Italy - Dead the pilot, the only on board
ANSV, Italian flight safety board, informs that it has opened an investigation on the accident occurred at 8:10 am today, to a Robinson R-44 helicopter, registration number F-GUJB, in Canne della Battaglia... more
Press release"BIT": Alitalia and AirOne attending the event
Milan, Italy - The International Tourism Fair began yesterday
Marco Sansavini, sales, distribution and customer care director of Alitalia and Lorenzo Caporaletti, AirOne Smart Carrier's Manager, yesterday presented at the "BIT" (International Tourism Fair), the newness... more
AccidentsRobinson R-44 crashes in Puglia, Italy: one dead
Barletta, Italy - This is the second accident occurred in February 2011 to an aircraft of this model
At about 7:45 today, 18 February 2011, a private helicopter crashed in the countryside of Canne della Battaglia, near Barletta, Puglia, Italy, catching fire in the impact. Still unknown a lot of data... more
Press releaseEurocopter pays tribute to Jean Boulet, its former test pilot, who passed away on February 15
Marignane, France - At the venerable age of 90
Eurocopter pays its respects to one of its long-time test pilot, Jean Boulet, who for his legendary piloting skills and passion for flying established the Group's place in the history of rotorcraft. First... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: from today thunderstorms and strong winds in the southern of the Peninsula
Rome, Italy - Global improvement from Saturday to Sunday afternoon
The perturbation that yesterday concerned with showers and thunderstorms Sardinia and Tyrrhenian central and norther regions, will be followed by another Atlantic disturbance, starting from today, on Friday... more
AerospaceAvio celebrates 200th launch of Ariane
Kourou, French Guyana - Preparation continues for qualification launch of Vega
Avio celebrates the target of the first 200 space launches of Ariane, that so far has put into orbit over 60% of commercial satellites in service in the world. The 200th launch, which took place during... more
AirlinesPlane crash in Ireland, still to verify the responsibilities
Belfast, Ireland - Manx2 has only sold tickets
Still have not been established responsibilities of the plane crash which took place at Cork Airport in Ireland (see AVIONEWS). Meanwhile, a spokesman of Manx2 declared, to a lawyer of a victim, that the... more
Civil defenseThe American firefighting aircraft can be operative for another 10/12 years
Arlington/Virginia, USA - The program of Airworthiness (Cap) has extended the length of the tanker
Many reports and press releases, continue to run the false rumors that from the 2012 the fleet of firefighting aircraft of the US will be useless. AHSAFA (The American Helicopter Services and Aerial Firefighting... more
HelicoptersPZL Swidnik delivers to Poland 4 updated W-3PL "Gluszec" helicopters
Warsaw, Poland - The consignment by the AgustaWestland's subsidiary is part of a contract signed in 2006
As reported a few days ago by "Flight Global", PZL Swidnik, a subsidiary of AgustaWestland, has delivered to Polish land troops four updated W-3PL "Gluszec" helicopters: the aircraft are equipped with... more
AirlinesAncona-Seville: let's fly to Andalusia
Ancona, Italy - It is the seventh direct Ryanair connection from the Marche's airport
Another direct flight to Seville will join the other six Ryanair routes departing from the "Raffaello Sanzio" airport of Ancona. Today at the Marche airport, Melisa Corrigan, the Ryanair Italian Sales... more
AirlinesAlitalia and AirOne showcase their newness for Summer 2011
Milan, Italy - Increased capacity, more seats and new destinations
Starting from Summer schedule -it will start on March 27- Alitalia and AirOne will increase their operations: more destinations (+8%), more capacity and more offer (both +9%). Among the newness, 2 connections... more
Fair and showsJet Airways at 31th edition of "BIT"
Milan, Italy - 89% load factor for the new Milan-Malpensa/New Delhi flight
Over two months after the launch of the first non-stop daily flight from Milan-Malpensa to New Delhi, Jet Airways, India's international airline, sums up about the new route launched last December 5 in... more
CuriositiesPAN's MB-339 planes today in the skies of Sanremo
Sanremo, Italy - "Frecce Tricolori" will exhibit in the evening dedicated to the unification of Italy
Also at 61th festival of Sanremo it's going to be celebrated today the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy. At 5:00pm local time, in the presence of Italian Minister of Defense Ignazio La Russa... more
AirportsForlì: a meeting for trade unions and the airport handling society Seaf scheduled on February 24
Forlì, Italy - Workers worried about the near future
The staff working at the airport of Forlì ask to know the future of the “Ridolfi” airport, ranging from the recapitalization process to the prospecting society structure and the development of a new indu... more
AirportsPrivatization of "Ridolfi" airport, in Forlì: countdown until March 4 for Seaf
Forlì, Italy - By now difficulties even in the ordinary management
Yesterday the Municipality of Forlì met the Emilia Romagna Region to discuss over the case of airport handling society Seaf and the issue of the privatization of the “Ridolfi” airport. On the back... more
DefenseUS Navy deploys EA-18G Growler carrier-based airplanes
Washington, USA - Today for the first time
Boeing has unveiled that US Navy has deployed for the first time today the attack airborne EA-18G Growlers. These are carrier-based aircraft, able to operate, besides from the mainland, from aircraft carriers,... more
Fair and shows"BIT 2011"- International Tourism Exchange - at the starting gate
Milan, Italy - A four-days dedicated to sector operators, open to the public during the week-end
Today at the fieramilano exhibition area in Rho the edition of "BIT – Borsa Internazionale del Turismo [International Tourism Exchange]" begins, and will continue until Sunday 20th February. There is e... more
Press releaseAir transport: EC opens infringement procedures for six Member States due to Siberian overflights
Brussels, Belgium - Over agreements with Russia on equal treatment of EU airlines
The European Commission has yesterday launched infringement procedures against Cyprus, Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain over their bilateral air service agreements with Russia, sending each... more
AerospaceESA: fourth Italian, Luca Parmitano, to ISS
Cape Canaveral, USA - In 2013, with the "Expedition 36/37"
Following to the announcement given by NASA about new missions planned for 2012/2014, ESA, European Space Agency, yesterday announced that in mid-2013 another Italian cosmonaut will leave for the ISS,... more
DefenseRussia receives 2nd copy of S-400 missile system
Moscow, Russia - Which will be based in Moscow's area
Yesterday, on February 16, 2011, "RIA Novosti" wrote that Russia has received the second copy of S-400 Triumf, a system that can optimized for different types of missiles (ballistic, cruise, hypersonic... more
AerospaceATV-2 "Kepler" launched successfully (VIDEO)
Cayenne, French Guyana - Yesterday, with a 24-hour late
Great satisfaction of ESA, European Space Agency, for the successful launch of its second Automated Transfer Vehicle, ATV-2, "Johannes Kepler", which took place yesterday at 6:50pm local time from the... more
DefenseRussia will start serial production of S-500 missile systems
Moscow, Russia - In 2014
According to reports made by Lt. Gen. Valery Ivanov, Russian aerospace defense strategic commander, to "RIA Novosti", the ex-Soviet Country would be going to start, in 2014, the mass production of surface-to-air... more
AirlinesAlitalia and China Eastern present new flights from Rome and Beijing and Shanghai
Rome, Italy - Started a partnership between the two airlines
The President of Alitalia Roberto Colaninno, CEO of Alitalia Rocco Sabelli and president of China Eastern, Ma Xulun, have presented new direct links between Italy and China, operated in code-share by Alitalia... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: new flights to China with China Eastern, in partnership with Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The management company promoted the routes' development towards a Country growing strongly in terms of business and tourism
Relations between the international airport "Leonardo Da Vinci" in Rome and China will be even stronger. Yesterday at 3:15pm, at the presence of Roberto Colaninno and Rocco Sabelli, in the splendid... more
AerospacePresentation of the IX course of "Master in space system and services"
Rome, Italy - A real opportunity to enter into the aerospace industry
Last Tuesday took place the presentation of the IX edition of "Master in space system and services". The event hosted by the "Casa dell'Aviatore" in Rome, was presented by Prof. Paolo Gaudenzi responsible... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: new 24h strike next March 23 in the air transport
Rome, Italy - Announced by Filt Cgil, IPA and AVIA
The 24h strike of pilots and flight assistants of Alitalia-Cai Group has been announced again for next March 23, by Filt Cgil and by IPA and AVIA professional associations. The protest, fixed initially... more
Latest newsProblem in the depressurization system for aircraft landing at Treviso's airport
Treviso, Italy - Happy ending, after general alert
Fear and even scared, but the 100 passengers arriving from Charleroi, landed yesterday morning at 8:50am at “Canova” airport in Treviso completely safe and unharmed. The depressurization system had... more
AirlinesQatar Airways launches a third airport in Italy: Venice
Rome, Italy - Third non-stop daily flight after those of Rome and Milan
Venice will be the third Italian airport of Qatar Airways. From 15 June, the Qatar's airline will start a non-stop daily flight between Doha and the lagoon city. It has officially been announced by the... more
ReportMedvedev in Rome (2). Russia and Italy will complete agreement on air transit of Afghanistan-bound weapons and troops
Rome, Italy - But also bilateral dossiers and issues of international relevance at the core of the meeting between the two minister, on which the two head of governments will report to the press
In the context of the visit of Russian President Dmitri Medvedev (see AVIONEWS), also the Russian Foreign minister Sergey Lavrov is arrived in Rome. The minister and his Italian counterpart Franco Frattini... more
DefenseWill open on February 20th "IDEX 2011", conference-exhibition on defense and security
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - And it will continue until 24th in UAE
It will open on Sunday, February 20th, continuing until February 24th, at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, United Arab Emirates, the tenth edition of "IDEX", International Defense Exhibition... more
Occurrences"Abruzzo international Airport": further delay of the allotment of the contract for airport security service
Pescara, Italy - Saga thought to solve the issue already in November 2010
The assignment of the security service to contract out to a company operating the airport of Pescara was postponed again. The competitive tender was launched in November 2010, and it soon stopped because... more
HelicoptersThe Estonian Police and Border Guard took delivery of a third AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - All models are based in Tallinn
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced that the Estonian Police and Border Guard has taken delivery of its third AW-139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will perform search and... more
AirlinesArmavia, new connection from Venice to Yerevan, Armenia
Milan, Italy - From next April
Armenia is increasingly close since the carrier Armavia announced, starting from April 2011, the second air connection from Venice to Yerevan in addition to the existing two links from Rome to Yerevan. Armavia... more
DefenseDmitri Medvedev arrives at Rome by an Ilyushin 96 plane
Rome, Italy - He will spend in Italy two busy days, among which the inauguration of the Russian/Italian cultural exchange year
It's just landed at Rome-Fiumicino airport, on board of an Ilyushin 96 plane of the company Rossiya, the head of the Russian Federation Dmitri Medvedev with a big delegation. The President -for whom... more
AirportsACI: Seoul, Singapore and Hong Kong airports are at the top in the world
Delhi, India - Delhi "Indira Gandhi" was fourth in the group 25-40 million passengers
Airport Council International (ACI) declared Incheon in Seoul, Changi in Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai-Pudong as the overall top 'best airports worldwide'. Those ones of Delhi and Hyderabad... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: European air transport increasing
Brussels, Belgium - The total number of flights was 9.49 million last year
In 2010, aviation in Europe pulled out of the economic downturn and began to climb again. The total number of flights in Europe in 2010 was 9.49 million, an increase of 0.8% compared to 2009. Growth... more
ReportMayday from Italy to EU: the European agency Frontex sends back-up forces to Lampedusa
Lampedusa, Italy - The phenomenon has a Community relevance
Following to the formal request for assistance by the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Franco Frattini, Frontex, the European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders... more
ConferencesFlight Safety: conference on "Technical and legal profiles of the aircraft crash"
Rome, Italy - During all day at Palazzo Marini in Rome
"Technical and legal profiles of the aircraft crash" is the title of the conference ongoing for today, on Wednesday February 16, 2011 at Palazzo Marini in Rome, supported by Chamber of deputies, by ENAC... more
IndustryAvio: selection is ready to begin for 18 Young Engineers
Turin, Italy - For the Master’s Course “Propulsion Systems Engineering”
Avio, the international aerospace Group, specialized in propulsion systems located in Italy, is offering 18 young graduates in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering... more
Civil aviationIata: Hong Kong needs a third runway for airplanes
Hong Kong, China - Protect connectivity with sufficient capacity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the authorities in Hong Kong (HK) to move forward with plans for a third runway at its International Airport. Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s D... more
IndustrySELEX Sistemi Integrati signed a contract with the Estonian Ministry of Defence
Rome, Italy - The agreement, which will last 12 months, has a worth of EUR 5 million
SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI), a Finmeccanica company, signed a contract worth five Million Euro with the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Estonia for the supply of systems for a NATO military base.... more