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ReportA woman falls asleep and remains locked alone on airplane
Philadelphia, USA - After landing at Philadelphia airport. Now she want to sue the air company
It's possible to be left locked alone on a plane after landing? It seem just so and the American woman, who has tried it personally, remained so much as 4 hours locked in the aircraft fuselage grounded... more
Military aviationEurofighter debuts in Slovakia
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Aircraft participates in the "Piestany Air Show"
Two Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, one piloted by the Alenia Aeronautica test pilot Matteo Maurizio, landed in the Central European country of Slovakia for the first time last Friday 28 May, to participate... more
Weather forecastsWeather in Italy: a week with variability
Rome, Italy - The temperatures increasing during the week-end
"The first week in June will remain with marked variability due to a new perturbation flow that, from tomorrow and Friday, will interest the Triveneto and central-southern regions, with downpours or frequent... more
ReportIsraeli attack to "Freedom Flotilla": the prior event
Ankara, Turkey - According Erdogan's plan if activist prevented by Israel they would be transported to Gaza by helicopters
It seems that Israeli intelligence's sources had reveled already during last days the sending of a indirect message to Tel Aviv by the Ankara's government, announcing ""Reveange"" if the Israeli Navy Forces... more
DefenseNew Ethernet technology for the Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - It's soon coming the delivery at Italian campuses to enhance security
Allied Telesis, a global provider of secure IP/Ethernet switching solutions has been selected by the Italian Air Force, or Aeronautica MIlitare Italiana (AMI) for five multiservice charters or contract... more
IndustryFurther Finmeccanica's note on alleged investigations
Rome, Italy - Its President and CEO has evaluated the possibility of initiating legal action
"Following a series of Italian press articles that began appearing on 28 May 2010 in relation to alleged investigations into Finmeccanica and which have severely damaged the Company’s reputation and i... more
IndustryMexico takes delivery of first Airbus Military C-295 aircraft
Madrid, Spain - The plane is equipped with a palletized loading system and a medical evacuation kit
The Mexican Air Force has taken delivery of the first of five C-295 aircraft it has ordered from Airbus Military. The aircraft is equipped with a palletized loading system and a medical evacuation kit.... more
HelicoptersNew EC-145 helicopters for HalthNet hospitals' consortium
Morgantown , Usa - It's confirmed as an aircraft particularly fit to emergency aeromedical transfer
"HealthNet" is a consortium of three hospitals and its air medical fleet provides scene, interfacility, neonatal and pediatric transfers. It's well-known as an example in the usage of aircraft in medical... more
AirlinesBritish airplanes grounded: the union leader's forecast and blame
London, Great Britain - CEO Willie Walsh's hardness could cause even more heavy discomforts during the Summer
Unite Joint Secretary, Tony Woodley, said yesterday the trade union will soon hold another strike ballot for British Airways (BA) cabin crew after the 12-week protective legal period to take industrial... more
ReportUN's resolution against Israeli attack to pacifist ship directed to Gaza
Jerusalem, Israel - In these hours the UN's Security Board's reunion to take measures after the heavy balance of 9 dead and 32 injured
The activists' adventure, lead by the non-governmental organization "Free Gaza", who wanted to break open the block, ordered around the Gaza strip from when Hamas came to power in 2007, finished in a bloody... more
AirlinesEtihad launches no-stop flights between Abu Dhabi and Erbil
Abu Dhabi, EAU - Served by A-320 aircraft
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has commenced non-stop flights from its home base in Abu Dhabi to Erbil, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate to northern Iraq.... more
SecurityJeppesen assists ATNS of South Africa for next "2010 FIFA World Cup"
Englewood, Usa - With airspace planning and airport modeling
Jeppesen (A Boeing Company) is assisting Air Traffic & Navigation Services (ATNS) of South Africa in its preparations for the influx of traffic that the "2010 FIFA World Cup" games will bring to the nation... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Italian Republic Day
Rome, Italy - The Agency, after a short break, will open next Thursday
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers and readers that tomorrow, on Wednesday June 2nd, will be closed for a short break, on the occasion of the 64th anniversary of the Italian Republic. The Agency... more
AirportsItalian Assaeroporti: the volcanic cloud "Burns" EUR 20 million and slows down the recovery
Rome, Italy - More than 9300 flights cancelled and almost 1,300 million less
"Over 9300 flights cancelled and almost one million and 300,000 passengers less, grounded due to the cloud of ashes of Icelandic volcano, have left the sign into the Italian airport system. The traffic... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first days in June
Rome, Italy - From today on May 31 to next Sunday 6
Monday 31 - "Military Aviation College Open Door". El Trompillo, Santa Cruz, Bolivia. www.aviacionboliviana.net - Gliding - "Oldtimerflugwoche". Aalen Elchingen, Germany. + 49 (0)173 1965930 www.holzflugzeugbau.de... more
DiscussionsThe S-79 airplane showed at "Volandia": the "Mystery of the desert" since 50 years
Varese, Italy - The wreckage now exposed at the Park-Museum in a suggestive room that respects the sites of finding
Last Saturday the inauguration of the new room of the SIAI Marchetti S-79 airplane, a relic of the Regia Aeronautica's history and of the Italian aeronautical industry, and one of the undiscussed protagonists... more
AccidentsGermany: Cirrus SR-22 GTS Turbo X G3 airplane crashed
Bielefeld , Germany - The incident provokes three victims; a fourth occupant seriously wounded
A Cirrus SR-22 GTS Turbo X G3 airplane, served by Sky Share Club, has crashed around 10:30am of today while it was in approaching phase at the Bielefeld-Windelsbleiche's airport, in the north-west of Germany.... more
AirlinesChilean Sky Airline becomes A-320/200s aircraft operator in Latin America
Blagnac, France - 18 of carrier's pilots trained at the pilotage of machines at the Airbus training center in Miami
Sky Airline, Chile’s second largest carrier providing passenger, postal and cargo air transport services since 2002, began flying an Airbus A-320/200 May 31 to cover domestic and international routes. T... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: in Spain "Azor 2010", multinational exercise
Brussels, Belgium - The details next Wednesday in Brussels; to participate Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Sweden, UK and Spain
As part of the European Defence Agency (EDA)'s Helicopter Training Programme (HTP), Spain will host a Multinational Helicopter Exercise "Azor 2010" in June 2010. The Exercise is the largest of its kind... more
Fair and shows"ILA 2010": Torino Piemonte Aerospace at Berlin's kermesse
Turin, Italy - The Italian Region is among the protagonists at the Berlin's Air Show
The Piedmont lands at Schoenefeld's air station, future and unique Berlin's airport with the name of Brandenburg International, where for a week, June 8-13, the world aerospace industry will present current... more
IndustryKorean KAA to manufacture the wingtip of A-320 Family “Sharklets” airplane
Blagnac, France - The new devices will improve the performance of the aircraft allowing a considerable saving for emissio
Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAA), the aerospace manufacturing division of the Korean Air Group, has been selected by Airbus as sole supplier of the new Airbus-designed "Sharklet” wingtip devices for t... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: strong winds on North and two main Isles from yesterday evening
Rome, Italy - A notice for adverse weather conditions has been issued
"A quick perturbation coming from northern Europe towards the Balkans with a reinforcement of winds, in particular on northern regions and on two main isles. The Italian Civil Defense Department, on... more
IndustryThe A-319 airplane ready to fly operationally to Ali, Tibet
Blagnac, France - It's one of the world’s highest airports
An Air China A-319 today successfully completed a validation flight utilizing tailored Required Navigation Performance - Authorisation Required (RNP-AR) procedures at Ali Airport in the Tibetan Autonomous... more
AirlinesCrisis "Winds" for Bangkok Airways: order for ATR airplane cancelled, A-319 delivery postponed
Bangkok, Thailandia - But the airline battens down the hatches closing alliances
Winds of crisis also for Bangkok Airways? It seems yes, seen the announcement of the renunciation to the order for an ATR-72/500 airplane, and postponement of the delivery for an A-319, from November of... more
HelicoptersThird phase of Sikorsky X2's helicopter demonstrator completed
Palm Beach, Usa - Reached the speed of 181 knots
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s X2 TechnologyTM demonstrator achieved a speed of 181 knots in a test flight today at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies C... more
Military aviationKuwait Air Force orders three KC-130J Tanker airplanes
Marietta, Usa - The order fr USD 245 million arrives at LM by US Government for the Foreign Military Sale
Lockheed Martin has received a $245 million contract from the US Government for the Foreign Military Sale of three KC-130J tanker aircraft to Kuwait. The program will be managed by the US Navy. The... more
Civil aviationIbar on the financial bill: new tax on air flights is discriminatory
Rome, Italy - The airlines contest it
"IBAR (Italian Board Airline Representatives) deplores the intention by Government to apply a tax that discriminates the air transport and claims that the imposition is implemented in equal measure to... more
Fair and showsQatar Airways in Shanghai for "Expo 2010"
Rome, Italy - Great success for Italian stand
After the success of the opening ceremony of "Expo 2010" in Shanghai is great the interest for the participation to this international event. A reason of particular attention is by Italian stand, created... more
Military aviationHercules C-130J, Australian aircraft crucial in the Middle-East
Sydney, Australia - Recently it reached the 20 thousands hours of flight
If there is one crucial element to Australia's contribution to the international campaigns in the Middle East, it has to be the Hercules C-130J. Major General John Cantwell, AO commands all Australian... more
AirportsItalian Gesac-easyJet: new route Naples-Ibiza from half of July
Naples, Italy - Ten years of success celebrated
"Gesac, Naples' airport management society, and easyJet, European low-cost carrier, made a report of 10 years of successful collaboration that has brought the Capodichino's airport to become one of the... more
UAS-DronesJapanese Fuji HI goes on the UAV aircraft's development
Tokyo, Japan - Nevertheless it loses a unit during test. The program is destined tho the country's aviation, but not only
Fhi, Fuji Heavy Industry, Aerospace Company division, goes on with the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) aircraft development, addressed to the Japan's air Defense. So far two prototypes have been built, whose... more
UAS-DronesFirst major conference to promote UAV in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - It will be held next July 1st in Brussels
An important conference will be held to promote the European Union's involvement in the unmanned aircraft's issues and market, growing field both in civilian and military employs. The event, to be held... more
UAS-DronesUAV helicopter to protect ships from pirates
Madrid, Spain - Next months it will be sent to Indian Ocean
The General Staff of Defence announced that in the next months it will send an unmanned helicopter to the Indian Ocean to detect and monitor the movements of Somali pirates who seek to attack the Spanish... more
IndustryInquiries by procurations about Finmeccanica Group: the industry specifies...
Rome, Italy - ...The Group is not involved in the establishment of hidden accounts
"In relation to the articles that today are in the press, Finmeccanica categorically declares that it is not involved in the establishment of hidden accounts. The companies of the Group have adopted... more
Civil aviationAEA: airline CEOs call for political leadership to end crisis
Brussels, Belgium - Closure was unnecessary and damage must be compensated by governments
This year’s Spring Assembly of the Association of European Airlines’ CEOs was clearly dominated by ongoing concerns of the airline chiefs about the manner in which the volcanic ash crisis has been han... more
AccidentsConfirmed: extraneous people in the cockpit before the Smolensk's aircraft crash
Warsaw, Poland - The lack box has registered other voices that pilot's ones
In his airplane cockpit there were other persons than the crew. The investigation about the causes of crash happened on 10th of April in Smolensk, where died Polish president Kaczynski together with 95... more
AirlinesCA announces new service from Houston to Auckland, New Zealand
Houston, Usa - First route worldwide to be announced for the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Continental Airlines (CA) announced another major step in development of its Houston hub, after that regarding the renovation at Terminal C (see for details AVIONEWS) with plans to begin no-stop Boeing... more
AirportsBrussels Airport: direct flights to Barcelona
Brussels, Belgium - As from September 2nd
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (BSCA) announces a new route to Barcelona-El Prat. The new service brings the number of destinations available from BSCA to a total of 80 and will be launched on 2... more
IndustryBoeing 787 Dreamliner airplane lands in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Usa - For several days for a short series of tests
The fourth Boeing 787 Dreamliner, ZA004, has been stationed in Colorado Springs, Colo., for several days for a short series of high-field-elevation tests. Earlier this month another 787 conducted touch-and-go... more
Military aviationA-400M airplane: first public appearance at "ILA Berlin Air Show"
Blagnac, France - Where at this year's edition will be latest Airbus product developments on display
Celebrating its 40th anniversary of ongoing innovations, Airbus will be at the "ILA Berlin Air Show", taking place at Schönefeld Airport from June 8th to 13th. Visitors will be able to get an exclusive... more
IndustryBoeing conducts test flight of ScanEagle Compressed Carriage airplane
St. Louis, Usa - For a duration of 75 minutes
The Boeing Company successfully flew its ScanEagle Compressed Carriage (SECC) unmanned airborne system (UAS) at a testing facility in eastern Oregon on May 12, but the industry unveiled yesterday. The... more
IndustryUAV X-51A WaveRider airplane breaks record in 1st flight
EAF Base, USA - Nearly three and a half minutes at a top speed of Mach 5
In its first flight attempt, the Boeing X-51A WaveRider yesterday successfully completed the longest supersonic combustion ramjet-powered flight in history --nearly three and a half minutes at a top speed... more
ReportStrong turbulence on the Atlantic: 10 wounded on an United's airplane
Montreal, Canada - Someone with fractures at upper limbs. The other passengers re-protected on another carrier's flight, while the airplane is in reparation
A strong turbulence has made to lose altitude on the Atlantic to a B-777 airplane of United Airlines, last Tuesday flying from London to Los Angeles. The consequences have been the wounding of a crew member... more
HelicoptersJapan needs SAR helicopters
Tokyo, Japan - To equip the air divisions of Navy, Army and Air Force. The call for bids in June?
Japan needs SAR helicopters (Search and Rescue) for air divisions of its forces of Navy, Army and Air Force. And sources close to the Tokyo's Government unveiled that a call for bids could be launched... more
AirlinesCA completes renovations at Houston's Terminal C
Houston, Usa - Renovated terminal lobby and new kiosks open in time for busy travel season
Continental Airlines fully reopened Terminal C at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport after completing extensive renovations and expansion to its ticketing lobby and check-in area, the security checkpoints,... more
IndustryAirbus: South African Airways boosts short haul fleet
Blagnac, France - The airline has ordered five A-320 airplanes
South African Airways has ordered five additional Airbus A-320 aircraft, increasing an earlier commitment for the type from 15 to 20. The aircraft, to be delivered from 2013, will be powered by IAE engines.... more
AirlinesEmbarking rights on airplanes. easyJet about finance bill by Italian Government
Milan, Italy - The declaration by airline's Regional Manager for South-Europe
François Bacchetta, Regional Manager for South Europe of easyJet, with reference to the finance bill approved by Cabinet, affirms: "On the case of it will be approved, the municipal surtax for EUR... more
Fair and showsAlenia Aeronautica at the Slovak “Piestany Air Show 2010” with C-27J airplane
Rome, Italy - The aircraft selected by the Slovak Air Force in two units. There will be also a performance by an Italian Typhoon
Alenia Aeronautica will be attending the “Piestany Air Show - national air days”, planned in Slovakia on May 29th and 30th 2010, with its own military tactical transport aircraft C-27J, in the static are... more
AirlinesEU261 regulation. Swedish Court rejects Ryanair passenger compensation claim
Milan, Italy - The airline called for an end to its blacklisting for not paying compensation
Ryanair welcomed yesterday the decision of the Svea Court of Appeal in Stockholm which declared that passengers are not entitled to compensation in cases where extraordinary circumstances apply, as the... more
Civil aviationIATA: global traffic falls 2,4% in April
Geneva, Switzerland - Volcano dents recovery
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international scheduled air traffic results for April 2010. Passenger demand slumped by 2.4% as a result of massive flight cancellations centered... more