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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
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the 50th anniversary of the Italian "Frecce Tricolori"
Udine, Italy - The Group's history that represents the Country in the world
A very important anniversary to celebrate in the best way, and so it was. A two day event in front of over 500,000 people, 300,000 of them yesterday, on Sunday September 12. An important event with... more
Press releaseSabreliner expanding and creates 400 jobs
St. Louis, Usa - Company to add new aircraft painting facility
Expansion plans at Sabreliner Corporation could lead to the creation of up to 400 new jobs over the next four years. The Thusday announcement coincided with the recent groundbreaking of the company's newest... more
AirlinesSun Country Airlines confirms plan of reorganization
Minneapolis, USA - Move will Allow the carrier to avoid bankruptcy
Sun Country Airlines confirmed on Friday its plan of reorganization which allows the carrier to exit bankruptcy. The plan was confirmed by Judge Robert J. Kressel during a court hearing in Minneapolis... more
HelicoptersEH-101 Merlin helicopters fight pirates with the Royal Navy
Manama, Bahrain - Used in international anti-piracy operations into the Gulf of Aden and Horn of Africa
A Royal Navy EH-101 Merlin helicopter squadron is deploying to the Horn of Africa and the Gulf of Aden to carry out specialist anti-piracy operations over the coming months. Personnel from 820 Naval Air... more
ReportPakistan: US drone airstrike kill 6 in tribal area
Islamabad, Pakistan - Two unmanned aircraft fired two missiles
At least six suspect militants were killed in an early Sunday morning US drones strike in northwest Pakistani tribal area of North Waziristan bordering Afghanistan, local media reported citing official... more
SecurityHelicopters: Phoenix Heliparts appeals revocation of part 145 repair station certificate
Washington, USA - Company says FAA has done wrong to imply thei work is unsafe
In response to the unexpected revocation of its repair station certificate by the FAA, Phoenix Heliparts on Friday began the formal appeal of the agency's actions to the National Transportation Safety... more
UAS-DronesUkraine to deliver engines for Russian Vega UAVs
Gelendkhik, Ukraine - By Motor Sich company
Russia's Vega and Ukraine's Motor Sich are discussing the possible delivery of Ukrainian-made engines for Russia's unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Vega CEO, Vladimir Verba, said on Saturday. "We lagging... more
IndustryRe-engining or an all-new airplane? Boeing/Airbus struggle goes on concepts
Rome, Italy - A-320 and B-737 renewals make Hamletic questions
Boeing and Airbus are about to roll the dice on plans to update their single-aisle planes, probably reaching different conclusions and possibly tipping the balance of sales in the narrow-body market. The... more
UAS-DronesRussian secret service satisfied with self-produced UAVs airplanes
Moscow, Russia - But still the Country aims at international partnership for unmanned aircraft
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB, heir to infamous KGB) is satisfied with the domestically produced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) it is using, according to Vladimir Verba, CEO of UAV manufacturer... more
ReportAirtankers USAF: decision on contract could be delayed
New York, USA - Within December 20th. If not in 2011, as analysts expect
USAF, United States Air Force, could delay further decision on the 35 billion dollars contract for 179 KC-X air tankers substituting the KC-135 air tanker fleet, dating back to Eisenhower's administration. Originally,... more
AirlinesAir China orders four B-777/300ER airplanes
Shanghai, China - They will be powered by General Electric GE90
An Air China's spokesperson has announced today at Shanghai's Stock Exchange to have signed an agreement for purchase of four B-777/300ER (Extended Range) airplanes to "Optimize the fleet and to meet the... more
ReportNine years after the Twin Towers: the anniversary tomorrow
Rome, Italy - September 11, 2001 still shows effects of the worst attack suffered on US soil
9 years have passed since the attack that marked the history of the post-Cold War times and changed the international chessboard on which the great powers play the destinies of the World. The bloodiest... more
OccurrencesAN-124/100 plane: Italian ANSV opens inquiry on event in Caselle
Rome, Italy - Considered severe occurrence
Following to the news of yesterday, on September 9, regarding the AN-124/100 airplane, code RA 82079, the ANSV (Italian Air Safety Board) communicates to have formally opened a technical inquiry for the... more
ReportS. Francisco blast: FAA denies airplane crash
San Francisco, USA - Souldn't be cause of the explosion
Should not have been the crash of a plane to cause the outblast of the gas pipelines in San Bruno (S. Francisco, CA), which took place yesterday evening at 18 (local time) and caused an immense fire. Ian... more
ReportSan Francisco, fierce fire next to the Airport
San Francisco , USA - Flames due to a gas pipeline explosion
Six people killed; about 40 people injured; 53 homes destroyed and other 130 damaged due to a gas explosion, happened yesterday in San Bruno, a San Francisco suburb, just a few miles from the International... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica admitted to Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes World and Europe
Rome, Italy - For the first time
For the first time, the Finmeccanica stock has been admitted to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes World and Europe, which assess the performances of leading companies in terms of economic, environmental... more
IndustryATR delivers airplane to Brazil's TRIP
Toulouse, France - It is its 900th aircraft
ATR has delivered yesterday its 900th aircraft, an ATR-72/500, to Brazilian airline TRIP Linhas Aéreas. This 68-seat aircraft brings to 30 the total fleet of ATRs of the airline. This new ATR-72/500... more
ReportSomalia, suicide bombing at Mogadishu's airport: at least 13 people were killed
Mogadishu, Somalia - UN and AU representatives uninjured
On Thursday at least 13 people (including three civilians, five soldiers and five bombers) were killed because of a dual suicide bombing at the Somalia Mogadishu airport, where a meeting between representatives... more
Science and technologyNot only airplanes. Airships: Russia continues with "UFO program" over Lenin's birthplace
Ulyanovsk, Russia - Five-year plan to develop a "Flying saucer" that can carry 600 tons or 11 thousand passengers
Russia has launched a program to build a powerful, multi-purpose airship that will certainly cause many UFO reports. This time, though, the words “Flying saucer” are not inappropriate at all. The fir... more
Military aviationThe Chinese J-11B fighter aircraft threatens bilateral relations with Russia
Moscow, Russia - A copycat of Su-27, Kremlin does not like: embargo risk
Despite being one of the largest economies in the world, China appears unwilling to lose its reputation for producing cheap copies. And now one of their most ambitious efforts in copying could put a strain... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica and the Italian Air Force to celebrate 50 years of the "Frecce Tricolori"
Rome, Italy - The MB-339 produced by Alenia Aeronautica used by PAN
Finmeccanica is to take part in the celebrations to mark fifty years of the "Frecce Tricolori", the Italian national aerobatic team, which will take place on 11 and 12 September at the military airport... more
ReportRyanair pilot refuses to take off, 130 passengers spend night in the airport
Pisa, Italy - The commander, landed with strong delay, did not want to go up again
Sure, you can not say that those in Ryanair are not eager: on Tuesday evening, at Pisa airport, the flight commander of the Irish carrier direct to Palermo refused to take off. The reason? Certainly the... more
Military aviationEurofighter promotes the purchase of "Typhoon" fighter plane by Polish Air Force
Kielce, Poland - On the occasion of its debut at the "MSPO" exhibition at Kielce
Eurofighter continued its season of autumn shows with a large presence in Kielce, Poland this week as the international defence consortium develops further its relationships across Europe. Eurofighter... more
SecurityPilots: FAA ready to issue new rules for airlines
Washington, USA - A draft submitted to the White House
It's taken 15 months and a half-dozen missed deadlines, but the FAA is finally about to propose new regulations on how many hours airlines can schedule pilots to be on duty or in the cockpit. A draft was... more
AerospaceAstrium and SpaceX: agreement for sale of launch service with Falcon 1 in Europe
Paris, France - The rocket will bring into the low orbit of the Earth as main payload very small satellite
Astrium and SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies) today signed an agreement to provide dedicated launch services to the European institutional very small satellite market. This agreement will enable... more
AccidentsMangalore air disaster due to an human error
Mangalore, India - Investigations unveil the air crashed was due to wrong decision taken by the Pilot
On Wednesday, six members COI, Court of Inquiry, established that Air India Express Boeing 737-800's crash during the landing in the Mangalore airport (India) on May 22th 2010 -an air disaster, in which... more
AccidentsTurin: fire in the engines of an Antonov AN-124 Ruslan airplane
Turin, Italy - The emergency during the taking off of the cargo flight
Emergency and some moments of fear for a cargo flight taking off from Turin-Caselle. It was 8:20am of this morning when the great four engined Antonov AN-124 "Ruslan" of Volga Dnepr (Sovietic airline specialized... more
Military aviationNew cost cutting for F-35 jetfighter
Washington, USA - 4 months ago last "Discount", now another 6.25% off
Lockheed Martin is now on track to reduce costs of F-35 airplane. According to Frank Kendall, principal deputy undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, cuts should be as much... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: arriving storms on Central-South of the Country
Rome, Italy - From this afternoon
As announced in the last days, the perturbation of Atlantic origin, that has interested the central-northern regions of the Country, will move also on the South bringing conditions of marked fickleness. The... more
Civil aviationFrench travel agencies: air tickets sales rise in Summer 2010
Paris, France - July and August up 10% on 2009
Record sales of air tickets for French travel agencies during high season. According to the transport committee of SNAV, the French national association of travel agencies, in two central Summer months... more
AirlinesMore Asia for Finnair
Helsinki, Finland - The carrier to double the frequency
Finnair to increase frequencies on routes toward Asia, which will double, from next January. The Finnish airline is ready to start increasing the number of frequencies on some routes from Helsinki: New... more
AirlinesIberia intensifies its destinations in South America
Madrid, Spain - Increasingly clear a common strategy for the upcoming wedding with BA
Becoming clearer and clearer every day Iberia and British common strategy, in sight of the announced marriage. With BA intensification of operations on connections to Mexico, Iberia announces its "Focus"... more