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HelicoptersEurocopter at "Aero India 2011": focus on three helicopters
Bangalore, India - The AS-550C3 Fennec, at its public debut, the Naval Panther AS-565 and EC-135 HEMS
At "Aero India 2011" event to be held in Bangalore between 9 and 13 February 2011 (see AVIONEWS), Eurocopter will make publicly debut AS-550C3 Fennec helicopter, which should soon replace the Chetaks and... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand’s new High-Tech A-320s
Wellington, New Zealand - The inflight mobile phone capability penetrates the market
"This new inflight technology, which uses an aircraft-based cell site and Inmarsat satellites, will mean our customers onboard the new black A-320 aircraft will be able to safely use their mobile to stay... more
AirportsCounterfeit goods at the airport of Florence
Florence, Italy - The seizure occurred immediately
This morning arrived at the airport of Florence, from Hong Kong, a large consignment of counterfeit goods. To notice it were the Guardia di Finanza (Italian Financial Police) and customs officials, becomes... more
Civil aviationNTSB investigates American Airlines aircraft, Air Force near midair collision
Washington, Usa - A Boeing 777 was flying from New York To Sao Paulo
In the US, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the 20 January late night near midair collision between an American Airlines Boeing 777/200 and two US Air Force C-17s near New York... more
AirportsPresentation in Moscow of Wind Jet flights from/to Russia
Rimini, Italy - By next 27th March at "Federico Fellini" airport of Rimini
In recent days took place in Moscow, in the exclusive setting of the restaurant "Casata Diva", the presentation of new direct flights from and to Russia operated by the Sicilian airline "Wind Jet", which... more
Airports"Chopin" Airport in Warsaw up by nearly 5 percent in 2010
Warsaw, Poland - Satisfaction by its Director, Micha? Marzec
Over 8.7 million passengers and nearly 140 thousand aircraft movements were handled at "Warsaw Chopin" Airport in 2010. This is the second best result in the airport’s history. During the entire y... more
AirlinesAir Berlin: more passengers and increased capacity utilization in January
Milan, Italy - Over two millions on board of its airplanes
In January 2011, Air Berlin welcomed 2,145,188 passengers on board, i.e. 5.7 percent more than in the corresponding month of the previous year (2010: 2,030,412 passengers). Fleet capacity utilization increased... more
AccidentsIraq, 7 dead in the crash of a tourism plane
Baghdad, Iraq - Taking-off from Sulaymaniyah airport
A Raytheon Hawker 900 tourism plane operated by the Lebanese "Sky Lounge" crashed on Friday, February 4, at 17:49, in the region of Sulaymaniyah, Iraqi Kurdistan, 260 km north-east of Baghdad. The incident... more
ReportHang-glider accident in Italy, a man lost his life under the eyes of his son
Massa Carrara, Italy - The victim was a police officer
Yesterday afternoon took place the hang-glider accident which claimed the live of Marco Vanni, 50, which has fallen to Fossone (Massa Carrara). The flight of the man, to which was broken a wing hitting... more
AirportsAirgest: tomorrow morning conference on safety/security in Trapani
Trapani, Italy - The company is committed in both fronts
Tomorrow, on Tuesday February 8, starting from 09:30am will be held, at the assembly hall of Airgest (management company of Trapani's airport) a press conference about the increased level of airport security. Airgest... more
Military aviationPerformed successfully first flight test of modernized MiG-29 plane
Moscow, Russia - For Indian Air Force
On Friday, February 4, 2011, the Chief of Flight Service, senior test pilot of MiG, Mikoyan-Gurevich Michael Belyaev, made the first flight test of an improved version of MiG-29 airplane at the airfield... more
Fair and showsAt "Aero India 2011" will be unveiled a new air defense system
Bangalore, India - Produced by Engineering Design Bureau
In a statement sent last Friday, FSMTC Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation revealed that Engineering Design Bureau, one of 35 Russian companies that will attend "Aero India 2011",... more
ReportCyclone "Yasi"-Emergency: Australian aircraft flew to North Queensland
Brisbane , Australia - Its zone is enlarging
"Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft including a mixture of C-17 Globemaster's ( heavy transport aircraft) and C-130 Hercules are on standby to fly north to cyclone-affected areas", said an ADF... more
AirportsBrussels South Charleroi Airport: new routes to Italy and Greece
Brussels, Belgium - To Lamezia and Kos for Summer 2011
Brussels South Charleroi Airport announced today two additional new routes for the coming Summer season: Lamezia in Italy and Kos in Greece. Ryanair will fly to these destinations as well as operate the... more
Fair and showsEurofighter Typhoon aircraft land in Bengaluru for "Aero India 2011"
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The event will take place between February 9-13
Two Eurofighter Typhoon airplanes of the Italian Air Force arrived safely in Bengaluru today to showcase their outstanding operational capabilities at "Aero India 2011". The air show will be held at the... more
IndustryEurofighter plane started key northern QRA duties
Hallbergmoos, Germany - At Leuchars by air force base RAF
With the future of the Scottish RAF bases hanging in the balance due to further UK MoD cost saving measures, air force base RAF Leuchars has made a move to emphasise its importance as a strategic asset... more
AirlinesWind Jet, new Pisa-Moscow flight for Summer 2011
Catania, Italy - Expected on Tuesdays
New Pisa-Moscow route and promotional prize starting from 68 euros, taxes included. The air connection, inaugurated successfully on May 29 last year, is confirmed for next Summer, with two substantial... more
OccurrencesJetBlue Airbus A-320 aircraft makes and emergency landing in Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica - All 149 passengers aboard are reported safe
Authorities in Jamaica said a JetBlue airliner made an emergency landing in the capital Kingston. The director of the island's civil aviation authority, colonel Derby, said all 149 passengers aboard the... more
Civil aviationCanadian Transport Agency eases airport security rules
Ottawa, Canada - Passengers will be allowed to carry new items on airplanes
In a bid to cut lines at Canadian airports, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority relaxed some security rules for air passengers. CATSA allowed travelers to bring in their hand carry bags small... more
CuriositiesFree Facebook access on certain US carriers in February
Washington, USA - Happy FB fans logged on even at 30,000 feet
In February there will be free in-flight Facebook access on U.S. planes, namely on AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, US Airways and Virgin America. The... more
Weather forecastsUS air transport: 18,700 flights cancelled
Chicago, USA - For the persistence of frost and bad weather
As reported today by "CNN", rain, sleet and ice from this morning are hitting USA in an area from Texas to Maine, that is 2/3 of the United States, bringing up to 5 inches the snow in the south and at... more
CuriositieseasyJet passenger numbers rise to 50m each year
Milan, Italy - The mileston has been celebrated with Laura Tabourin
easyJet, European low-fares airline, has reached an important milestone in its history as it now welcomes 50 million passengers each year. The airline has seen phenomenal growth since it began operating... more
AirportsAirgest: January 2011's data about Trapani's airport
Trapani, Italy - With a 39,70% passenger increase
Also the month of January 2011 confirmed a double-digit growth over the previous year. The data released by the Statistics Office certify a +39.70% with 103,120 passengers in absolute value with a daily... more
AirlinesMalév celebrates 65th anniversary with retro-livery aircraft
Milan, Italy - With a series of initiatives
To mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of Malév, one of the fleet’s Bombardier Q-400 aircraft has been painted in the Malév colours of the 1960s. The authentic paintwork, which suits the mod... more
Press releaseItalian Farnesina: travels by airplanes to Egypt imprudent. Adiconsum in this case advices tourists...
Rome, Italy - Operational the front offices of the association
Regarding the Egypt's emergency, Adiconsum and other consumer associations have jointly agreed together with Astoi (tour operators association) and Assotravel (travel agencies association), the following... more
Military aviationSan Diego ready to kick off the centenary of naval aviation
San Diego, Usa - The air parade will take place on February 13th
US Navy and aviation enthusiasts kick off a yearlong celebration of the 100th anniversary of naval aviation next week, the first events will be held in San Diego. The centerpiece of San Diego's observation... more
AerospaceUS Army airship Lemv: the countdown has started (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - The new intelligence system is capable of 21 day aloft a time
Perfectly on schedule, Northrop Grumman’s hybrid airship programme is proceeding at a fast pace. Its name is LEMV (Long-Endurance Multi-Intelligence vehicle) and it will be supplied by Lockheed Martin’s Sku... more
SecurityArmy aircraft are flying to North Queensland
Brisbane, Australia - Tropical cyclone "Yasi" emergency zone is enlarging
“Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft including both C-17 Globemaster’s (heavy transport aircraft) and C-130 Hercules are on standby to fly north to cyclone-affected areas and the Australian arm... more
Civil aviationFAA and JetBlue agreement will bring more precise satellite-based airplane operations
Washington, Usa - It's a "NextGen" deal for flights from Boston, Washington and New York to Florida and the Caribbean
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced yesteday that the FAA and JetBlue have signed a "NextGen" agreement that will allow the airline to fly more precise, s... more
HelicoptersCAE and HAL helicopter training centre takes delivery of Dhruv simulator cockpit
Bangalore, India - It has been built in Montreal, Canada
The Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF), the joint venture owned equally by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and CAE, today announced that its simulator cockpit for the civil/conventional... more
Press releaseAeroporti di Roma: no request of capacity increase at the airport of Rome
Rome, Italy - The management company answers to ENAC
"Regarding yesterday's press release of ENAC (Italian civil aviation board) Aeroporti di Roma (management company of Rome airports) specifies that, being understood the optimization of its operational... more
HelicoptersUnacceptable charges for the Fire Brigade
Genoa, Italy - Luca Infantino: "We had touched an even greater tragedy"
Continuing the polemics about the death of a ski instructor Marco Corvisiero, overwhelmed, last week, by an avalanche detached from the peaks of Santo Stefano d'Aveto (Genoa). The debate turns on the helicopter... more
CuriositiesSweden tests iPad as flight instruments
Stockholm, Sweden - There will be any papers in the cockpit
The Swedish company Amapola is testing the use, on the cockpit of its planes, of an electronic flight-bag installation, based on Apple's iPad, for its Fokker 50 biturboprop fleet. This technology, that... more
AirportsDallas-Fort Worth airport might add charter flights to Cuba
Dallas, Usa - It would be the 4th US gateway to the island, after Miami, Los Angeles and New York
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is in talks with government officials and airlines to become a designated gateway to Cuba. Only airports in Miami, Los Angeles and New York have the designation... more
AccidentsCrash in Australia: a Robinson R-44 helicopter was engulfed in flames
Hunter Valley , Australia - Two victims, the pilot survived
This morning, in Australia, at 11:45 there was an air crash in the Cessnock Aerodrome in NSW (New South Wales) Hunter Valley. The aircraft was an helicopter Robinson R-44 which was engulfed in flames after... more
Civil aviationFAA aligning transport aircraft rule with EASA standards
Washington, Usa - Proposed changes in design requirements in the airworthiness standards are intended to minimize design-related flight crew errors
The Federal Aviation Administration published a notice of proposed rulemaking that would change design requirements in its airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes to prevent design-related... more
HelicoptersAgusta, two helicopters for Kremlin
Rome, Italy - Delivery expected this year. To Russia two Airbus airplanes also
As reported yesterday by "Interfax" agency, Kremlin property chief Vladimir Kozhin said that the ex-Soviet Country awaits for 2011 the delivery of two medium-range Airbus planes and two AgustaWestland... more
PeopleThe Pisa's airport looks to the future (Video)
Pisa , Italy - Gina Giani: "A unic airport in its kind"
During the press conference of February 1, 2011, held in Pisa, Sat (Tuscany Airport Society) and Air One has announced the important innovations of the company at the airport of Pisa. So AVIONEWS was... more
Fair and showsAviation manufacturers, vendors, suppliers at "Aero India 2011"
Bangalore, India - From 9 to 13 February in Bangalore
It will take place from 9 to 13 February 2011, at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, India, "Aero India 2011-Asia's premier air show", the eighth edition of the aerospace, defense and civil aviation... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: president Riggio expressed satisfaction for Russian certification to SSJ-100 airplane
Rome, Italy - And he hopes it to be certified soon also in Europe
"The president of the Italian Civil Aviation Board ENAC, Vito Riggio, yesterday morning talked with Tatjana Anodina, President of IAC, Interstate Aviation Committee, the Russian civil aviation authority,... more
AirportsIn Linate inaugurated the biggest parking space of Milan
Milan, Italy - With 3000 covered places for cars it guarantees direct access to terminals and it is equipped with the last generation surveillance systems
There's an important innovation at Linate airport: yesterday was inaugurated the new P2 Executive parking space, the largest in the city of Milan. With its 3000 covered places for cars. The new parking... more
Military aviationMiG-35 Russian airplane won't fly at "Aero India 2011"
Bangalore, India - In the context of the bid for 126 fighters for Indian Air Force
As reported on Wednesday by a representative of the Russian company MiG, Mikoyan-Gurevich, to Russian news agency "RIA Novosti", the MiG-35 Fulcrum-F aircraft will not fly at "Aero India 2011", the event... more
AirlinesAir National in dispute over operator certificate. Its planes are not allowed to fly
Wellington, New Zealand - It was suspended by Civil Aviation Authority
Airline Charter company Air National is battling with the Civil Aviation Authority after being slapped with a 10 day suspension order last Friday. CAA spokesman Bill Sommer said the company appealed... more
SecurityUN staff evacuated with flights from Egypt
Cairo, Egypt - By yesterday the government eased the curfew
Today the United Nations moved to Cairo to evacuate much of its staff in Egypt. About 160 Americans were at the airport out of 5,000 passengers of various nationalities, waiting for commercial or government-chartered... more
AirportsEuropean passenger traffic up 4.2% during 2010
Brussels, Belgium - Freight traffic increased by +18.7% while movements dropped by -0.2%
European airports saw passenger traffic increase by +4.2% in 2010 compared to 2009. Over the same period, freight traffic increased by +18.7% while movements dropped by -0.2%. The year ended with limited... more
AirportsFlight cancellations persist at Chicago airports
Chicago, Usa - Due to bad weather conditions
Airlines at both "O’Hare" and Midway International Airports have resumed operations and will be stepping up their schedules as the day continues, according to the city’s Dept. of Aviation. As of 7:3... more
AirportsOrlando airport traffic increased by 3.5% in 2010
Orlando, Usa - There have been a total of 34.8 million passengers this year
Despite stormy weather that cancelled thousands of flights in the Northeast around Christmas Day, Orlando International Airport enjoyed another strong month in December, and its annual passenger count... more
AirportsWashington’s Airports see growth in 2010
Washington, Usa - 18.1 million passengers at "Reagan National"; 23.7 millions at "Dulles"
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority yesterday released the 2010 passenger statistics for Ronald "Reagan Washington National Airport" and "Washington-Dulles International Airport". Together,... more
Civil aviationUganda: CAA plans to overhaul national airplane trasportation industry
Kampala, Uganda - More funds are channeled to revive the once thriving sector
Attempts are underway to reverse the bleak picture of Uganda’s inland civil aviation industry as more funds are channeled to revive the once thriving sector. “We are looking at the tourism and agricultural pot... more
IndustryBoeing marks a milestone with roll-out of 1,000th B-767 plane
Washington, Usa - Employees past and present celebrate landmark airplane
Boeing marked a proud moment in the company's history yesterday at a ceremonial rollout of the 1,000th 767 airplane. Hundreds of current employees, joined by Boeing retirees who worked on the first 767,... more