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DefenseRussia to test Topol ballistic missile
Moscow, Russia - In service from 1987
Russia will test launch on Friday a Topol intercontinental ballistic missile from the Plesetsk space center in Northern Russia. The missile was in active service from 1987 until 2007, and deployed with... more
AccidentsPhilippines helicopter crash: the number of victims grows to 8
Baguio City, Philippines - None of the occupants survived: all bodies recovered
The bodies of all the 8 occupants of the Bell 412 helicopter that crashed on Tuesday near Baguio City, Philippines, (see AVIONEWS) have been recovered. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo burst into tears... more
AccidentsHelicopter crash in Mexico: 3 victims
Cubiri de la Maquina, Mexico - Possible mechanical breakdown
A helicopter of the Mexican Geological Service (SGM) crashed on Wednesday at about GMT 8:55 pm (2:55 pm local time) in the Mexican region of Sinaloa, near Cubiri de la Maquina. No one of the three occupants... more
DiscussionsNew runway at Cagliari airport (3): aims and expectations
Cagliari, Italy - Coni to AVIONEWS "The project aims to collect data for the next two years and will give figures and results of what happens under the asphalt during landings and take offs"
At 6:10 a.m. (Italian time), AirOne flight to Milan-Linate was the first to take off from the new runway at Cagliari-Elmas airport, within the "Italian SmartRunway Project", the first international example... more
Fair and shows"Aero Friedrichshafen 2009" (5): flash on Diora KX-165 "Icepik"
Friedrichshafen, Germany - This interesting machine with two coaxial contra-rotating rotors from Hungary
The last newness for this edition the prototype of the original Diora KX-165 "Icepik", presented by the Hungarian Dioferr Kft, light helicopter with two coaxial contra-rotating main rotors with propellers... more
DiscussionsNew runway at Cagliari airport (2): the details of the project
Cagliari, Italy - AVIONEWS interviewed Mauro Coni, an engineer who participated in the project
AVIONEWS interviewed Mauro Coni, an engineer professor of "Roads, railways and airports" at Cagliari University and co-author of the "Italian SmartRunway Project", which represents the firs example in... more
AerospaceESA: Herschel and Planck scheduled for launch on 6th of May
Kourou, French Guiana - All clear for the lift-off after the last tests
The ESA (European Space Agency) satellites Herschel and Planck will take off on the 6th of May from Europe's cosmodrome in Kourou, French Guiana. After the recent delays the final decision arrived after... more
Fair and shows"Aero Friedrichshafen 2009" (4): Syton AH-130
Friedrichshafen, Germany - The alternative: the ULM helicopter
In the "Light helicopter" sector: Alpi Aviation, famous Italian maker society, presented its "Syton AH-130". The new helicopter that has marked the entry into rotary wing market of this society and today... more
AirportsNewness from "Catullo" (Verona): new scheduled flights to Berlin and Düsseldorf
Verona, Italy - Two biweekly connections served by Germania airline, from May 28
"The passengers in 'Catullo', the Verona's airport, could have two new services with the German Republic, for next Summer season. The airline Germania, situated in Cologne/Bonn airport and based in... more
AccidentsUSA: firefighting aircraft pilot killed in air accident
Madison, USA - He was supplying information to the firefighters on ground
Heath Van Handel, 36-year-old expert pilot, has been killed yesterday in Wisconsin during a firefighting mission on board of a Cessna 337C "Super Skymaster". His duty was to observe the fire from the sky... more
DefenseRussia will supply S-400 Triumph missiles to Belarus
Moscow, Russia - Within the common air space defense plan
Russia will supply the military forces of Belarus republic with S-400 missiles, within the common air space defence plan of the two Countries. Russian press agency "Interfax" states it quoting deputy commander... more
Fair and shows"Aero 2009" (3): flash on Phenix and Xenon XL
Friedrichshafen, Germany - The revenge by autogiro
The Spanish Phenix has been ended few days before to be exposed to this international fair. The autogiro with two seats side by side is featured from a very harmonious line with the engine and propeller... more
DiscussionsNew runway at Cagliari airport: a technological challenge in the project
Cagliari, Italy - AVIONEWS interviewed Mauro Coni, an engineer who participated
At 6 a.m. the new runway at Cagliari-Elmas airport has been opened. Vincenzo Mareddu, chairman of Sogaer (the airport operator) and director general Alessio Grazietti highlighted the success of the operation,... more
Fair and shows"Aero 2009" (2): flash about Arrow-Copter AC-10
Friedrichshafen, Germany - Autogiro with high performance and stringy line
In the segment of high flight performances, here an other new project developed by Austrian FD Composites, in collaboration with Carbon Tech: the Arrow-Copter AC-10. From its name is clear that it's an... more
IndustryAir Tahiti takes delivery of its 25th ATR airplane
Toulouse, France - The airline has a fleet of ten models
"French Polynesia-based Air Tahiti today took delivery of its 25th ATR aircraft, an ATR-72/500, in a ceremony held at the Final Assembly Line of the European turboprop manufacturer in Toulouse. With this... more
Fair and shows"Aero Friedrichshafen 2009": flash about light helicopters and autogiro
Friedrichshafen, Germany - Many newness
"Aero 2009", just ended, has seen a dense participation by autogiro's makers coming from all Europe. This particular air mean, during the years, has found again its affirmation, in the light aviation,... more
IndustrySelex Sistemi Integrati: contract with Ethiopia for air traffic control systems
Rome, Italy - The agreement provide the installation at the Addis Ababa’s "Bole" International Airport
"SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica Company, has awarded the international tender floated worth 8 million USD by the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA), for the supply of surveillance radars... more
AccidentsAir accident in Indonesia: 6 victims
Wamena, Indonesia - The BAE-146 crashed in the mountains around Wamena
An Aviastar Mandiri BAE-146/300 crashed today at about midnight CET in the mountains near Wamena airport, Indonesia, its final destination. All the six occupants of the cargo were killed, according to... more
Finance and economyBritish Airways easy about Iberia merger
London, UK - Walsh: "We will not settle for less than 53% of the new group"
Willie Walsh, British Airways CEO, told the Spanish newspaper "Expansion" that his airline is in no hurry to end talks about the merger with Iberia. He also stated that "Our shareholders will not settle... more
HelicoptersFB Heliservices receives the first AW-139
Vergiate, Italy - The helicopter will be used for SAR training in Wales
AgustaWestland delivered the first AW-139 helicopter to FB Heliservices, a joint-venture company between Cobham Air Services and Bristow Helicopters specialized in the supply of helicopters and associated... more
OccurrencesTurkish Airlines aircraft lands in wrong airport in Georgia
Tbilisi, Georgia - The pilot might have confused the airports
A Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800 landed yesterday by mistake at Tbilisi-Vaziani military airport instead of landing at Novo Alexeyevka airport just a few kilometers away. The plane has been seized by... more
AirportsDallas airport to receive funds for runway renovations
Dallas, Usa - Airport thanks U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson for assistance in obtaining funds
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport received a second grant (2.2 million Dollars) from the recently passed federal stimulus bill, known officially as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)... more
AirportsThe contest for new luxury hotel design at Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport concluded
Warsaw, Poland - The structure will be opened in mid 2012
"Polish Airports" State Enterprise selected a winner of the contest for the new hotel design at Warsaw Frederic Chopin airport. The new hotel will be built on the car park in front of the passenger terminal... more
AirportsStrategic Autogrill-McDonald’s partnership in France to open motorway point of sales
Marseilles, France - The agreement will explore opportunities for the entry of its brand as airports
"Autogrill and McDonald’s have entered an exclusive agreement to open McDonald’s restaurants in French motorway service areas operated by Autogrill. Within the framework of both Groups’ development strat... more
Helicopters"Aero 2009 Friedrischafen" (2): the first time of the helicopters
Friedrichshafen, Germany - An entire stand dedicated to the rotary wing
The "Aero 2009" edition in Friedrichshafen, just ended, will be remembered also as the first edition in the history of the famous general aviation's fair in which an entire exhibition stand has been dedicated... more
AerospaceESA: GOCE's gradiometer switched on
Rome, Italy - The satellite is now fully operating
The gradiometer, the main instrument of the ESA (European Space Agency) satellite GOCE, has been switched on and started to send first data about the Earth's gravitational field. It's the first time that... more
IndustryLockheed Martin delivers first C-130J to Ramstein base
Ramstein , Germany - The airlifter will be used in anti-terror and humanitarian missions
The ceremony for the delivery of the first of 14 Lockheed Martin C-130J "Super Hercules" aircraft has been held yesterday at Ramstein base, in presence of representative from various European Countries.... more
IndustryBoeing to show F/A-18 flight simulator in Rio de Janeiro
St. Louis, USA - From 14th to 17th of April at "Latin America Aerospace and Defence 2009"
Boeing will show its F/A-18E/F "Super Hornet" Block II fighter flight simulator at "Latin America Aerospace and Defence 2009" (LAAD) that will be held in Rio de Janeiro from 14th to 17th of April, together... more
AirportsEC approves public financing of airport infrastructure investments
Brussels, Belgium - For five regional airports in Tuscany
"Italy's plan to support infrastructure investments aims to comply with aviation safety standards at Tuscany airports and to develop safe and viable air transport infrastructure, thereby supporting the... more
OccurrencesTechnical problems for two flights in Palermo, Italy
Palermo, Italy - Emergency procedures activated. No problem for the passengers
Two flights requested this morning the emergency procedures to be activated at Palermo-Punta Raisi "Falcone e Borsellino" airport. Luckily in both cases the planes managed to land safely with no further... more
AirportsMilan-Malpensa ranks second among European airports for cargo services
Milan, Italy - According to an international survey
Milan-Malpensa airport ranks second for services related to cargo. This is the result of "Air Cargo Excellence 2008", the international survey made with air carrier and world airports. In particular,... more
AirlinesMyair.com announces a growth of load factor (6,2%)
Vicenza, Italy - In the opposite trend and despite the crisis in the air transport sector
"Myair.com is in opposite trend with crisis in the air transport field and announces a growth of load factor (6,2%) for the first quarter 2009, compared to last year. The traffic figures indicate a... more
SecurityEuropean Commission updates airlines black-list
Brussels, Belgium - Ban extended to carriers from Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Thailand and Benin
The European Commission updated today the black-list of the airlines that are subject to a flight ban in the Community air space. 6 carriers from Kazakhstan, one from Thailand, one from Ukraine and all... more
Fair and showsFrom "Aero 2009": positive results for the aviation field
Friedrichshafen, Germany - Over 46,400 visitors
"The 17th edition of AERO impressively demonstrated once again the fascination of flight and the thrill of discovering new aircraft. The international aviation trade show gave the industry an important... more
AccidentsPhilippines, helicopter crashes with presidential staff on board: 3 certain victims
Baguio City, Philippines - Bodies found in the wreck. Missing the other 5 occupants
A Bell 412 Philippines Air Force helicopter carrying 8 people, including 5 presidential officials, crashed yesterday on the mountains near Baguio City, from where it took off shortly before for a flight... more
AerospaceISS: Expedition 18 crew has come back
Bajkonur, Kazakhstan - Landed this morning in Kazakhstan together with space tourist Simonyi
Commander Mike Fincke and flight engineer Yury Lonchakov of Expedition 18 to the International Space Station (ISS) landed this morning at 9:16 CET at Bajkonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan with the Soyuz TMA-13... more
Airports€ 3.3 billion tender for Lisbon airport
Lisbon, Portugal - All clear for the race that should start in these months
The new Lisbon airport will cost € 3.3 billion. State-owned NAER chief, Carlos Madeira, stated it yesterday. It is all ready in wait of the race that should be launched by the government in these months. T... more
DefenseNorth Korea will react to possible UN sanctions
New York, USA - Pyongyang rejects all the charges and defends its satellite
North Korea will react with "Strong steps" against any possible UN sanctions after the launch of its satellite on Sunday (see AVIONEWS). Pak Tok Hun, North-Korean delegate to the Security Council, declared... more
ReportLos Roques air accident, Venezuela is not cooperating with Italian authorities
Rome, Italy - The judges declared it yesterday to the Superior Magistrature Council
The judges investigating on the case of the Transaven Let-410 aircraft that disappeared on the 4th of January 2008 in Los Roques, Venezuela, have been heard yesterday by the Italian Superior Magistrature... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: strong winds and storms on Sardinia from this evening
Rome, Italy - The Italian Civil Defense Department issued a notice
"A perturbation wave coming from Western Mediterranean is reaching Sardinia where, from this evening, on Wednesday April 8, there will be marked instability conditions with thundery phenomena. The Italian... more
AirportsAthens airport focuses on environment protection
Athens, Greece - More recycle and gradual conversion of "green" vehicles
Athens International Airport implements a comprehensive waste management system, that led in 2008 to a further significant annual increase in recycling, reaching 43.4% of airport non-hazardous waste (6,567... more
AirportsACI Europe, European passenger traffic down
Brussels, Belgium - -13.6% in February 2009
The latest traffic report from ACI Europe – the voice of Europe’s airports - reveals a decrease of -13.6% in the overall passenger traffic at European airports in February 2009 compared with February 200... more
DefenseNATO air exercises in the Baltic Republics
Tallinn , Estonia - Treaty's fighters fly over Riga and Tallinn
NATO performed yesterday a series of air exercises in the air spaces of Baltic Republics of Estonia and Lithuania. American, Polish and Danish F-16 fighters, Czech L-159s, Lithuanian L-39s, Estonian AN-2... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines gets immunity to join Star Alliance
Washington, USA - The tentative approval by the American department of transports
Continental Airlines will join Star Alliance thanks to antitrust immunity. This has been decided with a tentative approval by the American Department of Transports (DOT). The airline will join the 21 already... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAV, flight routes overhauled
Rome, Italy - Fuel savings with more direct routes causing less pollution
After Kyoto Protocol recommendations on the need to limit CO2 emissions and the data provided recently by the IATA (International Air Transport Association) in which harmful emissions attributed to aviation... more
IndustryVH-71 project: Guarguaglini replies to US government
Moscow, Russia - "President Obama will fly on a Finmeccanica helicopter"
After the US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates suggested the interruption of the VH-71 program (see AVIONEWS), yesterday from Moscow, where he was for the Italian-Russian agreement about the Superjet-100... more
AccidentsAirplane crash in the USA. Pilot killed
Chesnee, USA - Still unknown the cause of the accident
NTSB (National Transport Safety Board) is investigating on the air accident happened yesterday near Chesnee, South Carolina, USA, in which Stuart E. Adcock Jr. was killed. The man was the only occupant... more
AirportsInternational passengers decrease in the nine airports ASUR
Cancun, Mexico - Negative figures also in Cancun
Cancun airport, member of the Mexican southeast airport group (ASUR), registered a decreased in the number of international passengers for the first time since August 2007. Figures, referred to March 2009,... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM: March 2009 traffic
Rome, Italy - For passenger and cargo
"Passenger business March 2009 saw a further marked deterioration in the operating environment. Despite an almost 3% reduction in capacity, traffic declined by 9.4%, affecting all the networks. This... more
IndustryThe Superjet-100 will be one of the "Stars" at "Le Bourget 2009"
Moscow, Russia - Fournier: "It's a perfect example of cooperation between Russia and Europe"
The Sukhoi Superjet-100 will be one of the main attractions at the "Paris Air Show 2009" in Le Bourget. The managing director of the show Gilles Fournier stated: "It's a perfect example of cooperation... more