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AirlinesLufthansa A-380 airplane: first visit to Finland
Helsinki, Finland - Landed at Helsinki airport in the afternoon
The world's largest passenger aircraft, Airbus A-380, has arrived at Helsinki Airport. This is an historic event, as a passenger jet of this size has never landed at a Finnish airport. Airport Director... more
Press releaseSigned the agreement protocol about Comiso airport, in Sicily: president Riggio convenes meeting at Italian Enac main office
Rome, Italy - On September 22nd a time-planning program will be draw up to make the airport operating in a short time
On Wednesday September 15th, Italian Sicilian Region signed and agreement protocol -in the presence of the President Raffaele Lombardo- which provides for the transfer of property of Comiso airport from... more
PeopleThe Apostolic trip by Pope Benedict XVI in UK by Alitalia's airplane
Rome, Italy - The visit will take place from September 16-19
Alitalia will accompany the Pope Benedict XVI in the apostolic travel that will take place on September 16-19 in UK. The Holy Father, to reach the different legs of travel, with His delegation and media... more
AirlineseasyJet on French air traffic controllers strike
Milan, Italy - September 15-23
Due to a strike by French air traffic controllers (ATC) held from 15 to 23 September 2010 in France, all airlines operating to and from France or using French airspace may be subject to irregularities. easyJet... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon: 6 Squadron in Leuchars replaces the Tornado F-3 plane
Hallbergmoos , Germany - The Squadron landed during the annual air show last week-end
Eurofighter Typhoon celebrated operating at an 11th Air Force base this week-end as 6 Squadron settled into their new home at RAF Leuchars in Fife, Scotland. The Squadron landed during the annual air show... more
CuriositiesThe airline caterer "Gategroup" will provide "Halal" menu to eat on planes
Zurich , Switzerland - Most of its dishes will be prepared according to Islamic dietary prescriptions
Gategroup, the big airline caterer which produces and distributes meals for some of the most important airlines, such as Delta, Cathay Pacific and British Airways, decided that most of its dishes will... more
AerospaceRD-180 rocket engines shipped to US
Moscow, Russia - Produced by Energomash especially for Atlas rockets
A batch of RD-180 liquid-propellant rocket engines have been shipped to the USA in last night of Sept. 14-15. The engines are used in US Atlas rockets. 4 engines, 5t each, they were carried by Ruslan airplane... more
AerospaceRussian Mars lander flight-tests in 2011
Moscow, Russia - Unmanned spacecraft for mission to Phobos
Russian scientists say they're preparing to test an unmanned lander for a 2011 mission to one of the moons of Mars, Phobos. The Phobos-Grunt spacecraft will land on the surface of Phobos, take soil... more
AccidentsDeath toll rises in ATR-42/320 plane crash in Venezuela
Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela - 17 victims according to latest announcement
Death toll rises to 17 in ATR-42/320 plane crash, that took place on Monday 13 September in Venezuela, just a few miles from Puerto Ordaz airport (for further details, see AVIONEWS), Venezuelan minister... more
Civil aviationIATA: strategic priorities for Peruvian aviation
Lima, Peru - Safety, infrastructure, liberalization and the environment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) yesterday outlined key focus areas for Peru’s aviation community including safety, infrastructure, liberalization and the environment as it works to s... more
AerospaceItalian aerospace research centre off the black-list of "Unnecessary authorities"
Rome, Italy - Saggese (ASI): now patents on the market to prevent cut of funding
All these names on the blacklist surely told and repeated until the spasm, since the days that followed the publication of Decree-Law 78/10 (now converted into law), the now (in)famous list of Italian... more
AerospaceRussia: new ISS crew passes preflight tests
Moscow, Russia - Soyuz TMA-01M leak check completed
Tests of Soyuz TMA-01M crew vehicle to be launched from Baikonur on October 8th continue: vacuum chamber tests are completed and the vehicle is now accommodated in the test bench for further prelaunch... more
AerospaceIndia prepares to launch 8 spacecraft every year
Chennai, India - The Country has become sixth in the world in space technology
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up to launch eight spacecraft annually to increase revenue and meet global technology demand, a top official of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)... more
AccidentsVenezuela, military helicopter crashed into a navy boat
Caracas, Venezuela - Death toll in the incident: 2 dead and 5 injured
Yesterday September 14th 2010, Venezuelan interior minister, Tarek El Aissami, announced that at 6:30 am (local hour) a Bell 212 army helicopter collided with the bow of a Navy oceanographic boat at the... more
HelicoptersEurocopter & ATE begin firing tests on weapons system for light helicopters
Midrand, South Africa - The first test made by an EC-635
Eurocopter, a world helicopter manufacturer, and Advanced Technologies & Engineering (ATE), South Africa’s aerospace systems integrator, have begun flight test firing a new Stand Alone Weapons System (... more
IndustryF-35: Ge RR Fighter Engine Team prepares fifth F136 engine
Rome, Italy - In the test program
Building on earlier successes this year, the GE Rolls?Royce Fighter Engine Team will initiate testing on its fifth development engine in 2010, executing a test schedule that positions the F136 program... more
Press releaseSchool in Aviation Management in Forlì
Rome, Italy - The second edition will take place in October 2010
The present global world crisis is heavily influencing the air transport market, leading to a consistent revenues’ fall. Despite such crisis, it is important to explore new opportunities aimed at reinforcing t... more
IndustryBoeing assembles first B-747/8 Intercontinental plane forward fuselage
Everett, Usa - Stretched version, additional seats and more cargo volume
Boeing achieved another significant milestone for the first 747/8 Intercontinental Sunday night with the assembly of the airplane's forward fuselage. The 89-foot, 2-inch (27.2 meters) fuselage section,... more
AirportsLufthansa A-380 plane lands today at Helsinki Airport
Helsinki, Finland - At 2:45pm
A Lufthansa Airbus A-380, the world's largest passenger aircraft, lands at Helsinki Airport today, on 15 September at 2:45pm. The plane will be parked at the airport for approximately two hours, during... more
Press releaseHoneywell navigation system onboard Comac 919 Aircraft
Morristown , USA - Innovative design increases reliability and performance
For the fourth time, Honeywell, has been selected to provide components for China's new C-919 commercial airliner. The New Jersey-based company's inertial reference and air data systems are among recent... more
Fair and showsPiaggio Aero: its entry into the Russian market
Moscow, Russia - The industry signs partnership agreement with Aviacharter
Piaggio Aero signs partnership agreement with Aviacherter to explore Russian Federation market while undergoing Russian Certification on P-180 Avanti II aircraft. Italian Business Aviation Manufacturer,... more
HelicoptersEurocopter Vostok delivers the first EC-135 helicopters to Gazpromavia
Donauwörth, Germany - Equipped with Russian-built avionics
Eurocopter Vostok delivered the first EC-135 T2i helicopters, part of a purchase contract for eight EC135 helicopters in passenger configuration, to Gazpromavia at Eurocopter’s facility in Donauwörth, Ge... more
AirportsNew Florence-Marseille link served by CCM Airlines
Florence, Italy - From February 14, 2011, twice per week
AdF (Aeroporto di Firenze SpA) and CCM Airlines announce the launch of a new flight Florence-Marseille from next February 14, 2011 twice per week (on Thursday and on Saturday). The flight served by... more
IndustryWill US aviation industry waste Obama-proposed financing?
Arlington, USA - Infrastructure assistance a possible path
Word from a top trade group official is the US aviation and aerospace industries plan on asking Congress for a portion of the $ 50 billion in infrastructure assistance funding, announced by President Barack... more
Press releaseAir transport: Ryanair sued by Italian parents association, according to "Help consumers"
Rome, Italy - Carrier left to ground 30 minors without assistance
Website of "Help Consumers" states that "The Moige (Italian parents movement) complaint airline Ryanair for leaving to ground without assistance 30 Roman boys on a trip to Santiago de Compostela, Spain.... more
IndustryAirbus in talks with Beijing about a very large sale of planes
Paris , France - An agreement protocol could be signed during next Chinese president's visit in France
China could buy from Airbus 150 airplanes, among which 120 A-320s for medium range, and 30 A-320 type 20 A-330s and 10 A-350s- for long routes. Announcement of the USD 16 bn deal could be made in November.... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS at Italia, civil aviation authority press-conference : body-scanners, airport of Comiso, Agrigento (VIDEO, ita. only)
Rome, Italy - ENAC chairman Vito Riggio and ENAV director Garbini talking
Meeting with the press off the spectrum, this morning in Rome, at the headquarters of ENAC (Italian civil aviation authority). In this VIDEO (ita. lang. only), ENAC chairman Vito Riggio, on requests by... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS asks O'Leary (Ryanair) about non-payment of VAT in Italy (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - Ryanair CEO confirms, there is an investigation
During the press conference issued today by Ryanair, AVIONEWS asked the CEO Michael O'Leary if be true the rumors about an investigation report from the Italian inland revenue service (for non-payment... more
Military aviationUSA, largest fighter planes and helicopters sale ever to Saudi Arabia
Washington , USA - Up to 60 billions for the deal
"Wall Street Journal" reported Monday that the Obama administration is set to notify USA Congress, this week or next, the largest US arms deal ever: up to 60 billion Dollars for the sale of fighter jets... more
AerospaceThe next dates with the Italian Piemonte Aerospace industry in the world
Turin, Italy - Great Britain and Czech Republic in September, France in December
Hampson Aerospace, a British engineering company that operates in the field of civil and military aerospace, seeks to build long-lasting partnerships, and not to build only occasional buyer-supplier relationships. On... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines supports China Airlines' application to join SkyTeam Alliance
Milan, Italy - By mid-2011
Delta Air Lines today issued the following statement in support of China Airlines’ application to join the SkyTeam global airline alliance by mid-2011. “China Airlines’ extensive network and growing hub i... more
AirlinesAir France will not create its own low-cost airline
Paris, France - French flag-carrier denies last days news
Air France reversing thrust on activating a low cost airline of its own. After the hype a few days ago about creating low-cost air carrier Air France Express, affiliated with the French flag carrier, the... more
AirlinesRyanair: doubts on the airline contribution payments to Italian crews
Rome, Italy - O'Leary: "If European law will be interpreted differently now, we'll pay taxes to Italy"
Ryanair CEO, Michael O'Leary, confirms: the Irish carrier didn't pay the social contributions of Italian personnel in the due manner. Namely, to Italy, instead of Ireland. "There is an ongoing inquire... more
OccurrencesTechnical problem on an Air China airplane
Beijing, China - Flight destination was Milan-Malpensa, but the plane landed in Beijing
Air China Airlines flight number CA967, departed from Shanghai Pudong International Airport last night (01:30 am local hour) to Milan-Malpensa, landed in Beijing, a few hours after the take-off, because... more
AirportsComiso Airport: Sicily to sign protocols tomorrow
Rome, Italy - Vito Riggio received assurances this morning from governor Lombardo
It seems a done deal. The longed for - and often expired - signature of Raffaele Lombardo (governor of Sicily) on the protocol to begin the commercial traffic at the airport of Comiso (Sicily) will arrive... more
SecurityItalian civil aviation authority: body-scanners tested, no good results
Rome, Italy - ENAC estimated operating time more than manual inspection
ENAC (Italian civil aviation authority) rejects the body-scanner. The tests have not brought the desired results, ENAC president, Vito Riggio, said this morning at a press conference. . "We tested all... more
AccidentsATR about Conviasa flight accident in Venezuela
Toulouse, France - At this time, the reasons of the accident are still unknown
ATR regrets to confirm that an ATR-42/320 operated by Venezuela’s flag carrier Conviasa was involved in an accident yesterday at around 10 am (local time) in Puerto Ordaz, on the southeast of Venezuela. T... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in August 2010
Frankfurt, Germany - It records unprecedented boom
Fraport AG’s Frankfurt Airport (FRA) home base excelled with a new historical daily record right on the first day of August 2010 when it served 184,825 passengers. This exceeded the previous daily r... more
AccidentsVenezuelan Conviasa ATR-42/320 plane crash: death toll jumps 15
Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela - Causes of the incident still unclear
Fifteen people died yesterday in southeastern Venezuela plane crash, according to the toll released from the transportation ministry Francisco Garces. The plane involved, an ATR-42/320 belonging to... more
Military aviationSet to start today exercises to test airspace security in Washington
Washington , USA - Code-named "Falcon Virgo" exercises to increase skills of "Intercept and identification"
Set to start today, September 13th 2010, in Washington, code-named "Falcon Virgo" flight exercises, conducted by NORAD, North American Aerospace Defense Command. These exercises are conducted to test... more
Civil aviation"OAG": air service in the Middle East continues to grow
Washinghton, USA - The growth in the region was 11% in September
According to OAG, the Official Airline Guide, there's a strong air service growth to the Middle East, increasing 11% in September. The increase comprehends both seat capacity and flights frequency. Seat... more
AirlinesFrance, low-cost AirAsia X in talks with the authorities to open Paris-Kuala Lumpur air route
Paris, France - The carrier will serve the connection for the moment not served by Air France
According to French newspaper "La Tribune", from October 31th the low-budget Malaysian airline AirAsiaX should operate a twice-a-week connection on the Paris-Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) route. "La Tribune"... more
Fair and shows50th PAN (4). Airplanes, helicopters, Harrier and many spectators towards the "Frecce"
Udine, Italy - The air show by "Frecce": pure spectacle
After the landing at 3:23pm of yesterday, there was another Italian product, the C-27 airplane, with its manoeuvres. Then the aircraft has left the space to the "Première Dame", the "Patrouille de... more
Fair and shows50° Pan (3). Foreign countries' acrobatic air teams. Chronicle of September 12th
Udine , Italy - The show
The show Military aeronautical AMI celebrated its anniversary with a great show who took place in Rivolto (Udine), Frecce Tricolori's "Home". For the first time, the basis gates opened to public, for... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week in September
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday, 13 to next Sunday 19
Monday 13 - "Dieppe International Kite Festival". Dieppe, France. www.dieppe-cerf-volant.org Tuesday 14 - "Dieppe International Kite Festival". Dieppe, France. www.dieppe-cerf-volant.org Wednesday... more
Fair and shows50th PAN (2). Airplanes and pilots of "Frecce", the Italian excellence flag in the world
Udine, Italy - The PAN in 2010
The PAN in 2010 The formation of 2010 presents the following components: Liet. Col. Pil. Marco Lant, Captain, Pony 0 Capt. Pil., Jan Slangen, head-formation, Pony 1 Capt. Pil., Marco Zoppitelli,... more
DefenseRussian and Indian air forces to hold joint exercises soon
New Dehli, India - The two Countries strengthen their links
Air forces of Russia and India may hold joint exercises in the next few years: "We will definitely hold joint exercises", Russian Air Force chief, Col. Gen. Alexander Zelin, said after his visit to India. The... more
IndustryIndia-Russia deal on military transport airplanes
New Dehli, India - They agreed for a manufacturing jv
India and Russia agreed to set up a joint venture to manufacture a military transport plane. Under the deal, each party will pay $300.35 million to the JV's charter capital. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd... more
AerospaceJapan launches Michibiki to improve GPS functioning
Tanegashima, Japan - Satellite carried with H-2A rocket on Sept. 11th
Japan launched a rocket carrying a satellite from the Tanegashima space center on Saturday, aiming to improve its global positioning systems. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched the H-2A... more
AerospaceRussia will revoke ban on satellite mapping
Moscow, Russia - To be lifted limitations for photo with smaller than two meters rez details
The Russian government will lift restrictions on satellite photo mapping of the country's territory, as reported by RIA Novosti news agency. According to Russian federal space agency Roscosmos, the... more