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AirportsLatina may propose again the opening of an airport
Rome, Italy - Also for the difficulties of realization of the Viterbo's project
Not started yet the works for the construction of the airport in Viterbo. To contribute to this situation, of course, the difficulties in the implementation of the airport, also due to the lack of an efficient... more
Military aviationNew CC-130J Hercules in service with the Canadian Air Force
Kabul, Afghanistan - In support of the NATO's mission in Afghanistan
A Lockheed CC-130J Hercules airplane has arrived and already entered into service at the Kandahar's airfield in Afghanistan. It will be employed by the Canadian Air Force in support of the NATO's mission... more
IndustryeasyJet expands fleet with 15 additional Airbus A-320 aircraft
Toulouse, France - And to convert an existing order into a larger model
European based easyJet has signed a contract to buy a further 15 A-320 aircraft and to convert an existing order for 20 A-319s into the larger A-320 model. The agreement is part of an order book which... more
AirlinesLufthansa hires airplanes' pilots, crew members and ground personnel
Berlin, Germany - For a total of 4000 new jobs in 2011
On Monday the German airline Lufthansa released a statement (whose content had already been anticipated, on the previous day before, the newspaper "Bild") announces that it is going to increase the employment... more
Weather forecastsAustralia: military aircraft and helicopters to the rescue for the floods
Sydney, Australia - Continuing from one month and covering an area large as France and Germany together
Continue, with further great damage, the floods, called "A disaster of biblical proportions" by the local authorities, which from about a month are hitting the north-east of Australia, covering an area... more
AirportsRecovery of aviation sector continues at Schiphol airport
Amsterdam, Holland - The figures announced today
In 2010, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol welcomed 45.3 million passengers. This is a 3.8% increase compared with the preceding year, when the airport processed 43.6 million passengers. Cargo transport volumes... more
Military aviationRussia could receive up to 100 fighter aircraft Sukhoi
Moscow, Russia - Within 2015
According to the news agency "RIA Novosti" Vladimir Hendrik, as spokesman for the Ministry of Defence, would have announced on Sunday that Moscow might receive, by 2015, up to a maximum of 100 fighter... more
OccurrencesRyanair airplane departs from Cagliari to Treviso with a 10 hour delay
Cagliari, Italy - Maybe because of the fault of a spy
According to local press, yesterday the departure of a Ryanair airplane from Cagliari to Treviso, scheduled for ten o'clock in the morning, was delayed for ten hours, with imaginable inconveniences for... more
Civil defenseCorrigenda on the Italian DPC on the call for tender for the insurance of P-180 planes and AW-139 helicopters
Rome, Italy - The Department announces the changes made
Regarding the tender for the insurance of P-180 Avanti II airplanes and AW-139 helicopters, the Italian Department of Civil Defense (DPC) announced changes made in the tender's regulations and in the annex... more
Airports"Chopin Airport" ready for "Euro 2012"
Warsaw, Poland - On the occasion of the "European football championship"
"Among all Polish and Ukrainian airports, Warsaw 'Chopin' Airport is the one best prepared for 'EURO 2012'" – said Tomasz Szymczak, the national coordinator for airports of PL.2012, the company managing p... more
ReportUS diplomats intervened several times to push to buy planes from Boeing
Washington, USA - And not from the rival Airbus. The new Wikileak's revelations
On Sunday, January 2, 2010, the "New York Times" (NYT) revealed the content of another cable unveiled by the web-site Wikileaks: on several occasions in recent years, American diplomats have spoken with... more
ReportDead Carlo Bernini, ex-president of MyAir airline
Rome, Italy - After months of coma
After several months in coma at the hospital of Treviso, died on January 1st, at the age of 74 years, Carlo Bernini. Born in Bondeno, close to Ferrara, in 1936, he began very young his political activity... more
SecurityASN airplane accident digest 2010: review
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - The factsheet is on the "Specials" section on the AVIONEWS' home-page
Over the year 2010 the Aviation Safety Network recorded a total of 29 fatal airliner accidents, resulting in 831 fatalities and 6 ground fatalities. The number of fatalities is higher than the ten-year... more
AirportsNew arrivals Terminal at Doha International Airport
Doha, Qatar - It will be ready for the end of 2012
Doha International Airport (DIA) is preparing to open its brand new Doha Arrivals terminal as the country’s only international airport expands to receive an increasing number of visitors to the State o... more
UAS-DronesIran shoots down two Western reconnaissance drone airplanes
Tehran, Iran - It is unveiled for the first time by the Country
According to "FARS" news agency, Amir Ali Hajizadeh, a leader of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, announced that the Country has shot down two Western reconnaissance drone planes. It is not clear the... more
Curiosities"Monocle" names Helsinki Airport the "Best airport for connections"
Helsinki, Finland - According to the British magazine in its latest December-January issue
In its latest December-January issue, British "Monocle" magazine named Helsinki Airport the "Best airport for connections". The magazine praised Helsinki Airport for "...its human scale, outstanding wayfinding,... more
DefenseSaab receives order for weapon-locating system
Linkoping, Sweden - Named "Arthur"
Defence and security company Saab has received an order for weapon locating system ARTHUR. The order amount is MSEK 200. ARTHUR is a stand alone C-band medium-range weapon-locating system that detects... more
AirlinesEtihad launches service to Bangalore, in India
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Its eighth destination in the Country
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has launched flights to its eighth destination in India - the Garden City, Bangalore. The carrier operates four return flights a week... more
ReportItalian SME's Chief expresses mourning to the family of the Corporal-Major Matteo Miotto
Rome, Italy - It was expressed immediately after the news of the attack
The Chief of Staff of the Army, General of the Armed Corps Giuseppe Valotto and all the Air Force express their deepest sorrow to the family of Corporal-Major Matteo Miotto, working in the 7th Alpini's... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week in January 2011
Rome, Italy - From Wednesday 5 to next Sunday 9
Wednesday 05 - "2nd Dubai International Parachuting Championship & Gulf Cup 2011". Dubai, United Arab Emirates. + 971 2 444 3340 www.eaa.ae Thursday 06 - "2011 Paragliding Open". Santiago,... more
AccidentsRussia, Tupolev 154 aircraft may be prohibited after another plane crash
Moscow, Russia - On Saturday, in which 4 people died and more than 40 were wounded
A "Well-informed source" told "Itar-Tass" about the talks between Gennady Kourvenkov, head of Russian Federal Agency for Transport, and Transport Minister Igor Levitin, in which it was said that Moscow... more
Civil aviationIATA unveils think tank to get better deal for aviation
Geneva, Switzerland - It will be launched in February in Singapore
IATA (International Air Transport Association) is launching a new think tank designed to get more support for the aviation industry from governments and regulators. "Vision 2050" will be launched in Singapore... more
Civil aviationAir transport industry grows 4.6% in Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - About 9.4 million passengers have traveled to or from its 8 main airports
The around 9.4 million passengers on commercial flights which used Dominican Republic’s eight international airports this year led to a 4.6% growth of that sector, compared with 2009. Civil Aviation B... more
AirportsLondon-Heathrow airport told not to look for drug smugglers over Christmas
London, UK - Due to staff shortages
Customs officers at London-Heathrow airport were reportedly told not to look for drug smugglers over Christmas or they would have to work for 24 hours to guard those detained due to staff shortages. The... more
Civil aviationWashington area: errors by air traffic controllers set a new record in 2010
Washington, Usa - FAA wants to mandate the airlines to upgrade their anti-collision software
The air traffic controllers in the Washington region, who direct more than 1.5 million flights, have made a record number of mistakes this year, triggering cockpit collision warning systems dozens of times.... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy New Year
Rome, Italy - The Agency will open regularly next Monday, on January 3, 2011
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers and readers that will be closed during the week-end between old and new year. The diffusion of the news will start again, after a short break, on Monday, January... more
CuriositiesUSA: 6ft 7 ins passenger forced to stand for 2 hours flights
Chicago, Usa - The FAA says it's not illegal to stay on one's feet during a flight
When Brooks Anderson boarded a flight to spend Christmas with his family, he didn't expect to be standing for the next two-and-a-half hours. But the 25-year-old stands 6ft 7ins, while the legroom on the... more
Civil defenseItalian DPC: call for bids for assurance of P-180 Avanti II planes and AW-139 helicopters
Rome, Italy - Currently the fleet is composed of two Piaggio airplanes and two Agusta aircraft
"We publish the call for bids for assuring covering service for aeronautical risks of air fleet of the Presidency of the Council of ministers- Civil Defense Department (DPC), currently composed of two... more
Civil aviationStill hardships to the air traffic in Europe due to lack of de-icing fluid?
Frankfurt, Germany - The chemical maker Clariant announces a four-day interruption of activity due to pour quantity of glycol
The German news agency "DPA" announced yesterday that there may be further problems for the air travel in Europe because of the lack of the de-icing fluid, whose presence is of a vital importance in a... more
AirportsMoscow's airports return to normal operation
Moscow, Russia - Some 20,000 passengers were affected by the flight chaos
Moscow's airports, where thousands of stranded passengers spent several agonizing days, have returned to normal operation, a source in the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia) said on Friday. Last... more
ReportItalian passengers at US airports, class action against Delta Airlines?
Rome, Italy - One of the travellers became spokesman for the protests and sent an e-mail to journalists
Yet not ended the controversies and disputes that, rightly, passengers and local authorities are carrying out against American airlines and airports, but also against Russian and English ones (see for... more
AirportsCharlotte international airport buys 28 new trucks to provide anti-freeze to airplanes
Charlotte, Usa - The operator invested 10.5 million Dollars
Charlotte-"Douglas" International Airport is upgrading its ability to de-ice planes during big Winter snows, seeking to minimize delays and cancellations. The airport is buying 28 new trucks that can... more
Civil aviationIATA: air traffic continues to grow in November
Montreal, Canada - But more slowly than the previous month
According to the data published by IATA, International Air Transport Association, in November, the air traffic is still growing, but more slowly compared to the increase recorded in the previous thirty... more
AirportsMore than 180 flights have just been cancelled at Chicago airports
Chicago, Usa - Due to heavy fog
More than 180 flights have been cancelled at Chicago’s airports this morning (local time) as fog conditions create yet another disruption for holiday travellers. As of 7:30 am, the Dept. of Aviation i... more
ReportPakistani helicopters kill at least 20 Talibans
Islamabad, Pakistan - The air raids took place this morning in the tribal areas of the Country
According to reports from the international press, today in the Kurram tribal district, on the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, was carried out an air raid in which dozens of suspected Taliban... more
AirlinesChina Eastern says to buy 50 Airbus A-320s aircraft
Shanghai, China - Worth a value of 3.2 billion Dollars
China Eastern Airlines Corp., the nation’s second-largest carrier, agreed to buy 50 Airbus A-320 planes as economic growth boosted travel demand. The single-aisle planes, to be delivered from 2012 t... more
ReportTeenager refuses to switch off his phone on the airplane. A man punched him: arrested
Boise, Usa - The event on a Southwest flight from Las Vegas to Boise
A teenage boy refused to turn off his phone as a Southwest Airlines plane began its initial landing approach, but he didn't get in trouble. Instead, an elderly passenger sitting next to him is the one... more
AirportsSpain starts privatizing air traffic control
Madrid, Spain - In 13 airports
According to reports from international press, Spain on Wednesday officially launched the privatization of air traffic control towers at 13 airports which are part of the national network AENA, the State... more
AirportsBudapest Airport ready to welcome guests
Budapest, Hungary - On the occasion of the Hungarian EU presidency
A huge welcome sign as tall as a three-storey building greets Hungary’s rotating presidency of the EU on the control tower at Ferihegy Airport. Budapest Airport will spend no less than 56 million HUF (... more
IndustryFincantieri: contract to build 10 ships for the US Navy, with hangar for two helicopters
Trieste, Italy - For a worth of USD 4 bn
Fincantieri, in partnership with Lockheed Martin, world industry in the Defense sector, has gained a contract for the construction of 10 Littoral Combat Ships. The first vessel is worth 437 million... more
AirlinesRussia: Rossiya airlines has been fined for abuse of dominant position
St. Petersburg, Russia - Fares on the Kaliningrad-St. Petersburg route have risen too much
Russian airline Rossiya has been fined for about 3,5 million rubles (86,000 euros) for abusing its dominant position in selling tickets to Kaliningrad from St. Petersburg. The Federal Antimonopoly... more
AirlinesJet Airways asks passengers to report at least 2 hours before the flight
Delhi, India - In view of enhanced security measures implemented at all airports by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security
Citing security reasons, Jet Airways today asked its passengers to report two hours before their flight time, saying the check-in will close 45 minutes before departure, even as a fliers' body termed this... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes to fine Continental and American Eagles
Washington, Usa - Both airlines have 30 days to respond to the agency
FAA has assessed a 275,000 Dollars fine against Continental for allegedly operating two Boeing 737/900ER aircraft on 73 flights when the aircraft were not in compliance with federal aviation regulations. The... more
AirlinesDreamline Aviation expands its fleet with 4 new aircraft
Los Angeles, Usa - The company adds a Learjet 31A, a Westwind Jet, and two King Air 200 turboprops
Dreamline Aviation continues to expand its fleet with the addition of a Learjet 31A, a Westwind Jet, and two King Air 200 turboprops. The company currently operates large, mid-size and light jets. With... more
IndustryFeasibility study for 90-seat Indian civilian aircraft
Delhi, India - The flight trials are expected in 2015-16
A high-powered committee under space scientist G. Madhavan Nair is conducting a feasibility study for an indigenous 90-seat civilian plane to fly on regional and feeder routes. "The National Civil Aircraft... more
AerospaceAriane 5 rocket, sixth and last launch of the year
Cayenne, French Guiana - One Spanish and one South-Korean satellites placed in geostationary orbit
In the evening of Wednesday, December 29, 2010, was made the sixth and last launch of the year by Ariane 5, the launcher, developed under the authorization of ESA, European Space Agency, by EADS Space... more
Civil aviationPutin bans aviation official from taking holidays
Moscow, Russia - After bad weather severely disrupted air traffic at major airports in Moscow
Russia's Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin, has banned aviation officials from taking their New Year holidays after bad weather severely disrupted air traffic at major airports in Moscow. The majority of... more
DefenseJapan interested in drone surveillance flights
Tokyo, Japan - The country will send several of its military officials to the United States
Japan will send several of its military officials to the United States to study the operation instruction and maintenance procedure of Global Hawk surveillance aircraft, the drones able to fly at an altitude... more
AirlinesAeroflot, yesterday 60 flights more than scheduled
Moscow, Russia - To ease the discomfort of passengers
On Thursday, December 29, 2010, Aeroflot has been operating 150 flights, instead of the 90 planned to decrease the discomfort of passengers stranded in Moscow's airports because of the freezing that has... more
DefenseRussia will pay 720 million Euros for the first Mistral helicopter-carrier ship
Moscow, Russia - An advance payment in January 2011
On Thursday, an anonymous source revealed to "RIA Novosti" that the price of the first Mistral-class helicopter-carrier ship is expected to exceed 700 million euros. "The cost of the first ship will... more