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ReportChinese political commissar under investigation after dispute onboard China Southern aircraft
Beijing, China - He threatened the woman and grabbed her arm
A political commissar for the Yuexiu District Armed Forces Department was suspended from his post on Sunday after suspicions that "he had a physical altercation with a flight attendant". Fang Daguo, aged... more
ReportQuarrel on board: Swiss aircraft inverts route after six hours of flying
Zurich, Switzerland - The argument started when the aircraft was over Moscow
According to the German newspaper "Blick", two Chinese passengers, aged 57 and 27 respectively, started a furious quarrel on board Swiss International Air Lines A-340 aircraft, en route from Zurich to... more
ReportAir strikes in Syria: 96 civilians die in one day
Aleppo, Syria - Alarming numbers: new UN leader is pessimistic about the future
New massacre in Syria. The Alawite troops launched a new assault against the Free Syrian Army. The Syrian regular troops largely deployed warplanes in the attack, heavily bombing the rebels strongholds... more
ReportIt's a bad day for Australian soldiers in Afghanistan: five soldiers killed and a helicopter crashes
Kabul, Afghanistan - 38 Australian soldiers have been killed since 2002
Three Australian soldiers have been killed by a man in Afghan uniform in the Uruzgan province yesterday evening. This is reportedly the latest accident in a series of "So-called green-on-blue attacks". Julia... more
ReportUnited States: Russia must stop supplying helicopters and arms to Assad
Damascus, Syria - "We would like to see Russia firmly say that it will break with Syria"
In June a ship carrying Russian helicopter gunships and directed to Syria was stopped by the UN and the United States through an English insurance company. Hillary Clinton, the US State Secretary, accused... more
ReportVueling aircraft, flight VY8366 (5): local police denies hijacking reports
Schiphol, Netherlands - "Only a mis-communication between the pilot and the control tower"
The situation of the Vueling flight VY8366 is still not clear. The aircraft took off from Malaga and landed at Schiphol, where local special forces and ambulances were waiting around the runway. In... more
ReportVueling airplane (4): contrasting news from Amsterdam about the alleged hijacking
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Airport press office and counter-terrorism coordinator neither confirms nor denies
Contrasting news are coming from Amsterdam about the alleged hijacking of a Vueling aircraft which is currently at Schiphol airport of the Dutch capital after it has been escorted on the ground by two... more
ReportVueling aircraft suspected hijacking (3): the carrier denies reports
Schiphol, Netherlands - Local broadcaster spoke with a passenger on board
The Dutch military police confirmed the Vueling aircraft is now surrounded, and reportedly parked at a remote corner of Schiphol Airport, about two km from the main terminal. Special forces, security personnel... more
ReportConfirmations come: Vueling aircraft at Amsterdam (6) not hijacked
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Dutch police clarifies: "Just a miscommunication"
Dutch police has confirmed that nothing unusual happened on the Vueling aircraft which has been in the middle of an alleged hijacking today's afternoon: the alarm has been generated, according to reports... more
ReportVueling suspected hijacking (2): aircraft doors are still closed
Schiphol, Netherlands - SWAT ready for action on the runway
Two Dutch F-16 fighter aircraft immediately scrambled the Vueling flight to Amsterdam. The flight took off from Malaga. A scramble mission is when one or more military aircraft are forced to an immediate... more
ReportAircraft and defence: Russia ready to reduce its nuclear arsenal
Moscow, Russia - New summit in Vladivostok scheduled next week
Controversies about the European missile shield between Russian and the United States continue. According to press reports, the reduction of the Russian nuclear arsenal is strictly connected with the deployment... more
ReportSyrian civil war: "We fight against aircraft with Kalashnikovs and Rpgs"
Damascus, Syria - A single AK-47 costs USD 2,400
Daily reports on the clashes between the President Bashar al-Assad's Alawite troops and many rebel groups in Syria (united under the "Free Syrian Army" flag) fill the first pages of international newspapers... more
ReportResentment against Vladimir Putin: 58 planes and helicopters for private use
Moscow, Russia - "I hope that after this report people believing that Putin is a thief will approach 70%"
Boris Nemtsov, a Russian opposition leader, has denounced Vladimir Putin's lavish spending as "An affront to millions of Russians living in dire poverty". This recent investigation reports that the Russian... more
ReportIsrael: controversies with Egypt continues. Preventive air strike against Hamas
Tel Aviv, Israel - Attack helicopter hit three facilities
The campaign against Sinai terrorists, launched by Egypt after an attack on a checkpoint, has raised the firing of rockets against South Israel from Gaza. Israel, which already stopped the attack against... more
ReportRussian Pacific Fleet warships visit Japanese naval air base
Moscow, Russia - New naval exercise between the two countries is expected soon
A detachment of the Russian Pacific Fleet paid a short official visit to the Japan naval base of Maizuru today August 28, 2012. The news was reported by a Russian fleet spokesman. The warships took... more
ReportConfusion among controllers behind the case of the American Airlines 777 airliner
Washington, USA - The aircraft risked an air collision with two C-17s
Some time ago a potential tragedy was avoided by a whisker. A squadron composed of two US Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III tactical transport aircraft made a close encounter with an American Airlines... more
ReportTaliban attack Pakistani airport and destroy AWACS aircraft
Islamabad, Pakistan - Another raid against a local military air base
Today, Pakistan revealed that a Taliban raid on one of its air bases had damaged one of their four Saab 2000 AWACS aircraft on August 17, 2012. The Saab 2000 AWACS is a surveillance and intelligence aircraft... more
ReportSyrian rebels shoot down helicopter in Damascus (VIDEO)
Damascus, Syria - State TV confirms aircraft loss without specifying the causes
The Syrian rebels, who are fighting against the troops still loyal to President Bashar al-Assad have reportedly shot down an army helicopter on Monday 27/08/2012 morning, which was bombing the Jobar neighborhood,... more
ReportDrone-aircraft strike again: 16 people killed
Islamabad, Pakistan - Two missiles on each target
It should be noted that yesterday the Pakistan's foreign ministry summoned a senior US diplomat in protest against US drone-aircraft strikes (UAV, remote-controlled unmanned aerial vehicles). Today... more
ReportBody found in British Airways 747 airliner landing gear bay
London, United Kingdom - Investigation started
A body has been found inside a British Airways Boeing 747 landing gear bay. The aircraft landed at Heathrow from Cape Town, South Africa, on Thursday. British Airways declared it already started an... more
ReportAircraft and crisis. Syria: Italian Foreign Affairs Secretary announces aids to rebel forces
Rome, Italy - "Our goal is to solve the situation by sending aids and cooperating with local leaders"
International press agencies reported in the last few days that many western countries allegedly cooperated with Syrian rebels against the Assad's regime. Today August 23, 2012, many Italian dailies reported... more
ReportAircraft and crisis. Beijing: "Chemical weapons are an excuse for US to intervene in Syria'
Beijing, China - "There is no need of western crusaders"
The state news agency Xinhua has replied to a warning from Mr Obama that Syria would be crossing a "Red line" if it tried to use chemical weapons. According to press reports, the agency declared that... more
ReportIsrael: Egypt must retreat its troops, too many aircraft and tanks
Tel Aviv, Israel - "12 battalions are too much firepower for this job"
Today Tuesday 21 August 2012, Tel Aviv immediately replied to the attack moved by the new Egyptian president and armed force leaders against Sinai (AVIONEWS). Israel declared Egypt deployed too much firepower... more
ReportRockets against U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Martin Dempsey's aircraft
Kabul, Afghanistan - A helicopter was also damaged
Insurgents fired two rockets at the main NATO airbase in Afghanistan, damaging an aircraft used by U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Martin Dempsey. Dempsey arrived in Afghanistan on Monday, landing... more
ReportEgypt: tanks and aircraft attack Sinai
Cairo, Egypt - "We will restore stability"
Egypt has started a large-scale operation against the region of North Sinai. Tanks and aircraft are ready to attack the area which, as reported by many newspaper, will see Egyptian troops for the first... more
ReportPhilippines minister body found in the wreckage
Manila, Philippines - "He served as an example to many of his colleagues"
The search of the Philippines' Interior Minister Jesse Robredo ended in tragedy. His plane crashed around one km from the runway it was heading to perform an emergency landing yesterday. The minister,... more
ReportPhilippines' Interior Secretary missing aircraft search continues
Manila, Philippines - His bodyguard miraculously survived
About 300 rescuers with ships and helicopters continue the search of the missing aircraft with the Philippines' Interior Secretary, Jesse Robredo, and two pilots on board. The aircraft, a Piper Seneca,... more
ReportDomodedovo airport terrorists go on trial
Moscow, Russia - Preliminary hearing held behind closed doors
Today August 20, 2012, four men suspected of being behind the deadly suicide bomb attack at Moscow airport are due to appear in court. As well-known, a suicide bomber struck the arrivals area of Moscow-Domodedovo... more
ReportSaudi Arabia: no Iran-bound Israeli aircraft through its air space
Tel Aviv, Israel - "We will shoot down any fighter heading to Tehran"
A strange declaration was reported today by many press agencies worldwide which quoted an Israeli newspaper. Saudi Arabia, an old enemy of Iran and one of the strongest allies of the United States in... more
ReportAntarctica: rescue aircraft saves injured Antarctic researcher
McMurdo, Antarctica - Dangerous mission successfully performed
A team of Australian medics completed today a dangerous and audacious rescue mission today. The team, which took off from McMurdo, landed the airplane on an icy runway in minus 30C temperatures. The... more
ReportAircraft and crisis: "We killed a Russian General in Syria"
Damascus, Syria - Moscow: "There are no officers with that surname"
Clashes in Syria continue without a break. President Assad's Alawite troops are taking hits while the Free Syrian Army is obtaining more space on mass-media channels. In particular, today August 8,... more
ReportTel Aviv calls for action against Sinai: Egypt attacks
Tel Aviv, Israel - Rafah border closed
Israel and Egypt have replied to the attack against an Egyptian checkpoint near the Israeli border operated by Islamist militants from the Sinai peninsula. Today, attack helicopters hit many towns in the... more
ReportAfghanistan: troops return, fighter aircraft stay
Kabul, Afghanistan - Air bridge for Belgian soldiers withdrawal
As scheduled under the international intervention troops withdrawal from Afghanistan by the end of 2014, the first detachments have started the air bridge to return home after the mission. Today, August... more
ReportSyria: Prime Minister defects after airport capture
Aleppo, Syria - The escape was assisted by the Free Syrian Army
Riyad Hijab, the Syrian prime minister and president Assad's deputy, emerged today in Jordan saying he had defected from the regime in Damascus after the capture of the airport of Aleppo (AVIONEWS) and... more
ReportIsrael: warplanes struck tanks from Egypt
Tel Aviv, Israel - They seized a tank to penetrate into the border, but the IAF prevented the attack
First major security emergency for Egyptian president Mohamed Mursi, who immediately summoned his military council. Today, local press agencies reported that Islamist gunmen had attacked an Egyptian checkpoint... more
ReportNuclear aircraft carrier? No, thanks
Sydney, Australia - China: too much US Navy steel in the Pacific
Washington continues to carry on its programme to shift 60% of the US Navy in the Pacific. It should be said that 60% of the US Navy means six Nimitz-class aircraft carrier task forces. These sea-squadrons... more
ReportF-22 Raptor fighter aircraft: issues continue
Pearl Harbor, USA - Emergency landing, but the incident is not related to hypoxia-like cases
As well-known by AVIONEWS followers, the F-22 Raptor is the fifth-generation air dominance fighter aircraft produced by Lockheed Martin. It was the first fifth-generation fighter which entered into service,... more
ReportChina gives scores for concern. Too many warplanes and aircraft fighter programmes
Tokyo, Japan - "It is not looking to improve national defence, but to long-distance attacks"
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has recently won a competitive tender in Japan against the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet and the Eurofighter Typhoon. In particular, the contract will provide... more
ReportFinmeccanica: news about ORNGE
Toronto, Canada - AgustaWestland calls for compensation
Rainer Beltzner, former ORNGE board chair, "Stunned a legislative inquiry" with new information on the former CEO, Chris Mazza and about the alleged illegal payments related to a contract for Italian helicopters... more
ReportSyria: rebels conquer the airport of Aleppo and hit Assad's air base
Aleppo, Syria - "We have tanks too now"
AVIONEWS continues its in-dept analysis on the Syrian situation. Some days ago Assad forces was reported as close to winning the civil war against the Free Syrian Army, but today the situation continues... more
ReportMil Mi-24 helicopters open fire over Aleppo, but rebels hold fast
Aleppo, Syria - "We burned their tanks. This will be their grave"
News from Aleppo, the largest city of Syria, which has been struck by heavy clashes over the last days. The operation in Aleppo seems to be the largest military operation launched by Syrian troops against... more
ReportAircraft and crisis: 200.000 refugees leave Aleppo after day-long attack
Aleppo, Syria - New camp opened in Jordan
Bloody week-end in Syria. The alawite armed forces have launched an assault on Aleppo, Syria's most populous city. The regular army attacked with tanks, aircraft and helicopter gunships. Many fights... more
ReportAircraft and energy: black-out leaves 300 million people without power in India
Delhi, India - Airports unaffected due to dedicated power plants
A large black-out has left more than 300 million people without power in the north of India. Lights in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh (a state with more people than Brazil) went out in the evening. Electricity... more
ReportOpen Skies: American aircraft flies over Russia
Moscow, Russia - The reconnaissance mission will also include Belarus
Open Skies Treaty programme missions continue. The Treaty is the international agreement which established a regime of unarmed aerial observation flights over the territories of its member states. It... more
ReportFrench prime minister cuts the aircraft of the minister of Transports
Paris, France - "Doubtful usefulness and high cost"
The French premier Jean-Marc Ayrault has officially asked that the state aircraft reserved to the minister of Transports be cut, since he judges it too expensive. "I've asked the minister of Ecology,... more
ReportAircraft and crisis: Moscow will keep Tartus
Moscow, Russia - "That base is our, and we will keep it"
Russia will keep its naval base in the Syrian port of Tartus despite the worsening civil war in the country. The base, the only which faces the Mediterranean Sea, will remain property of Russia. This declaration... more
ReportSyrian crisis, Russia: "EU sanctions are like an air and sea blockade"
Moscow, Russia - Measures adopted in Brussels reinforce embargo on arms
The Russian response to the sanctions introduced imposed by the European Union against Syria was not long in coming: Moscow Ministry of Foreign Affairs released on Wednesday 25/07/2012 a bulletin, which... more
ReportThere is a stowaway on the aircraft, and he is 11 years old
Rome, Italy - English kid manages to travel alone and without ticket from Manchester to Rome
In the sequel of the famous blockbuster "Home alone", Macaulay Culkin manages to slip out of his parents hands, and to get on board of a New York-bound aircraft. On 24/07/2012 a similar event involved... more
ReportAircraft and crisis: Obama warns Damascus
Damascus, Syria - The United States are ready to stop chemical weapons deployment
The United States president Barack Obama has warned the Assad's regime in Syria about the potential use of chemical weapons against civilians or foreign troops. Yesterday, Damascus declared it is ready... more
ReportThe threat of an aerial attack against Iran returns
Tel Aviv, Israel - Tel Aviv accuses Tehran of the terrorist bombing against Israeli tourists in Bulgaria
The front pages of almost all the major dailies worldwide have been dedicated to the bomb attack which killed 7 Israeli tourists and wounded many more in Bulgaria. Tel Aviv immediately declared it is sure... more