AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
101,873 news found
Military aviationAn Antonov will overfly Italy in a flight observation
Moscow, Russia - The aircraft will cover a maximum range of 2015 km
The Russian Defense Ministry unveils by "Interfax" agency that an AN-30B reconnaissance aircraft will make a flight observation in a maximum range of 2015 km, taking off from Rome-Ciampino's airport; it... more
Military aviationRussia: joint air defense training for eight Countries of CIS
Moscow, Russia - Over 110 airplanes and helicopters will participate
The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) will hold air defense command and staff exercises on April 22 involving over 110 military aircraft, a spokesman for the Russian Air Force, Colonel Alexander... more
CuriositiesBA. Terminal 5 and baggages loss, now with Kate Moss
Los Angeles, Usa - But the conduct of this last one has been civil of that one by Campbell
Apparently the behaviour of the top model Kate Moss against the baggages' loss has to be more civil of that by her colleagues Campbell, if BA - that has moved it recently in the new T5 of the London-Heathrow... more
AirportsGenoa Airport, introduced to ENAC the programme for the licence's extension
Genoa, Italy - Airport strengthening plan for a value of 45 million Euro
The airport of Genoa "Cristoforo Colombo" has just introduced to ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) a programme to achieve the extension of the licence until 2027, in order to strengthen the airport's... more
IndustryMaiden flight for B-767/300 Boeing Converted Freighter
Seattle, Usa - It has gone away to the flight test and to the certification phase
"Boeing and ANA celebrated the inaugural flight of the first 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter last week, as well as completion of the airplane's journey to Seattle on the airplane's second flight. The... more
AirportsHearthrow Airport, Terminal 5 provokes hardships to the SkyTeam's airlines
London, United Kingdom - British Airways loses 20 million Euro
Continue hardships for the Terminal 5 of the London-Heathrow Airport, a chaos cost British Airways about 20 million Euro. Due to this current situation, the national airline has decided to postpone from... more
AirportsSpring and Summer on holiday from Verona and Brescia's airports
Verona, Italy - To Morocco, Greece, Zanzibar, Tunisia and Lourdes
"From this year, besides Marrakesh and Agadir, also the North Morocco (Oujda region, where the best period to visit it is during the Summer) is reachable directly from 'Valerio Catullo', Verona-Villafranca's... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines e Northwest Airlines, tomorrow the official announcement of the merger
Atlanta, USA - Richard Anderson would have to be CEO of the new airline
The official announcement of the merger between Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines will be given tomorrow. According to the first indiscretions, the asset's value of Northwest would be about three... more
AirportsNew York, restrictions' measures on every airports' flights
New York, USA - Against air stations' jam traffic
Authorities of USA's air transport have brought about new restrictions for all the flights from New York's airports, to avoid traffic congestion in the air stations. They have limited the higher number... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of April
Rome, Italy - From Wednesday 16 to next Sunday 20
Wednesday 16 - Intermodellbau. Messe Westfalenhallen, Dortmund, Germany. + 49 231 12 04-357 www.westfalenhallen.de Thursday 17 - Intermodellbau. Messe Westfalenhallen, Dortmund, Germany. +... more
AirlinesAlitalia, while waiting votings' results, AirOne announces a new proposal
Rome, Italy - Share increases in Piazza Affari
Results of the political's votings would show next moves about Alitalia affair. In according to some national press sources, AirOne is going to negotiate again. Carlo Toto, Ap Holding's manager, would... more
Press releaseBlacklist of banned airlines
Brussels, Belgium - The European Commission adopts new measures
"Two years after the establishment of the first Community list of airlines subject to an operating ban in the European Union, the European Commission last Friday adopted the seventh update of the 'Blacklist'.... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: no impact of changed 787 schedule on Finmeccanica guidance
Milan, Italy - The delay of the programme will lead to Alenia Aeronautica a revenues reduction
"Following Boeing’s announcement last April 9 regarding changes to the 787 schedule, Finmeccanica states that this will have no material impact on its consolidated results and therefore confirms the g... more
CuriositiesToday ranks of pilot to William England's marshal
Cranwell, United Kingdom - During an official ceremony
Today, at Cranwell air base, Lincolnshire, during an official ceremony in front of prince Charles and his wife, prince William, Royal Air Force's marshal, receives ranks of pilot in the military command,... more
PeopleAlitalia: apostolical trip by His Holiness, Benedetto XVI in USA by a B-777 airplane
Rome, Italy - The Pontiff will reach Washington and New York
"The Alitalia's livery will accompany the Pope Benedetto XVI in his apostolical trip that will begin next April 15 to reach USA. Two steps of this journey, first Washington and then New York, coming back... more
Press releaseItalian Enac: meeting with Alitalia to analyze financial-economic situation, yesterday
Rome, Italy - Analysis will continue in the next days
"Yesterday afternoon, at General Direction office, it took place a meeting with leadership of Alitalia to talk about financial and economics conditions of the airline, according to community regulation... more
IndustryBoeing 787 Dreamliner, actions for damages
Tokyo, Japan - After 3rd delivery's deferral
Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Air India and Air New Zealand have decided to go to law against Boeing because of the third deferral of the new 787 Dreamliner models (see for details AVIONEWS). The... more
AirlinesThe "Black-List" of the airlines not allowed to fly in the EEC skies
Rome, Italy - This list is updated at today
LEGAL NOTICE The civil aviation authorities of Member States of the European Community are only able to inspect aircraft of airlines that operate flights to and from Community airports; and in view... more
Press releaseItalian ANSV regarding the article on "La Repubblica" about Linate's crash
Rome, Italy - Published today on the newspaper
"According to the article entitled 'Strage di Linate, non fu un errore del pilota', by Carlo Bonini, published today at page 25 of the daily 'La Repubblica' and to the severe implications included in such... more
IndustryAer Lingus order Airbus airplanes
Toulouse, France - Model A-350XWB and A-330/300
"Aer Lingus, Ireland's national carrier, has become the latest airline to place a firm order for the all-new A-350 XWB. In its biggest ever acquisition for long-haul aircraft, the Irish airline has received... more
AirlinesAer Lingus, special fares to go to Ireland
Dublin, Ireland - Until April, 15th
Irish national-flag airline Aer Lingus has launched some special offers to reach airports of Dublin, Cork and Belfast from EUR 37. Through the official airline's web-site, www.aerlingus.com, who wants... more
ReportLaser attack on helicopter: exemplary punishment in Australia
Sydney, Australia - An Italian-Australian young has been found guilty
"What occurred here was a disaster in the making. The court had to send a message to others that the potential to create such a serious risk to public safety will not be tolerated". These are the words... more
Finance and economyDelta Air Lines and Northwest, business union negotiations resume
Atlanta, USA - Newness announced on next week
Negotiations for the union between Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines are resuming. The announce comes in the same time of the upcoming release of the first quarter's results -not positive at all-... more
AirlinesKorean Air, 4 weekly flights Rome-Seoul
Rome, Italy - The connection will be served on Saturday too
Korean Air has included in its schedule its 4th weekly flight from Seoul to Rome-Fiumicino, which will be operated on Saturday in addition to the flights leaving on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday; a Boeing... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Palazzo Chigi denies new plan by Air France-KLM
Rome, Italy - Lagarde: "The two parts must decide if restore the talks"
The situation between Alitalia and Air France-KLM has continual ups and downs. Here comes the statement of the French Finance Minister, Christine Lagarde, about the possibility to restore the talks: "Only... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on slot allocation at Community airports and regional connectivity
Strasbourg, France - By Ar?nas Degutis (ALDE)
"Written question E-1839/08 by Ar?nas Degutis (ALDE) to the Commission Subject: slot allocation at Community airports and regional connectivity The European Commission plans to formally recognise... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on the Commission's contradictions when it comes to the harmonised application of air safety measures in European airports
Strasbourg, France - By Ignasi Guardans Cambó (ALDE)
"Written question E-1687/08 by Ignasi Guardans Cambó (ALDE) to the Commission Subject: the Commission's contradictions when it comes to the harmonised application of air safety measures in European... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): load factor and passengers slump at Malpensa airport
Milan, Italy - Failed feederage and preference to other airlines
Load factor of Alitalia's flight on Malpensa slumps at 49% in the first week of April. Passengers traffic is decreased of 84% after the flights' reduction, and it's been significant on the market share... more
AirlinesAlitalia: maybe a preliminary agreement next week
Rome, Italy - Letta: "A second chance for a deal can be concluded"
According to a source at the meeting, Enrico Letta - Italian Economy Undersecretary - said "The government will present Air France-KLM with a plan next week aimed at persuading it to return to talks".... more
IndustryFirst Boeing 777 Freighter entered final assembly
Seattle, Usa - The industry will deliver the first model to its launch customer, Air France, in the fourth quarter of this year
"Mechanics at The Boeing Company began final assembly work on the first 777 Freighter at the company's Everett, Wash., facility this week. The new cargo airplane will roll out of the factory later... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi (2): M-346 background
Varese, Italy - It's the new generation advanced/lead-in fighter trainer aircraft currently available in Europe
"The M-346 is the new generation advanced/lead-in fighter trainer currently available in Europe. The aircraft is tailored to train pilots to fly future combat aircraft and is well suited for every phase... more
ReportSwitzerland: ok to the nightly flights during "European football championships 2008"
Berne, Switzerland - Thanks to an order limited to the events' days
Swiss Federal Council has approved the order concerning night flights during the "European Soccer Championship 2008" in Switzerland. This special order regulates the admissibility of teams and supporters'... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi rolls out the first pre-series M-346
Varese, Italy - It has taken place yesterday at the society's factory in the presence of top-level military and industrial leaders
"Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, unveiled yesterday the first M-346 new generation advanced trainer in the baseline industrial configuration. The aircraft was rolled out from the Alenia Aermacchi... more
Civil defenseBad weather: storms on the Italian Northern regions
Rome, Italy - For 24-36 hours
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecast, has issued a report for unfavourable weather conditions, from the early hours of today, on Friday April 11 and for the successive... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question about Douglas DC-3 aircraft ban
Strasbourg, France - By Philip Bradbourn (PPE-DE)
"Written question P-1801/08 by Philip Bradbourn (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: Douglas DC3 aircraft ban I understand that under EU-Ops, the European Commission is proposing to ban the continued... more
ReportAll secrets of the Transaven airplane disappeared: all that is unknown... yet (2)
Rome, Italy - The inefficiency of the Venezuelan authority in all its splendor
On January 4th, 2008, Transaven airplane YV2081, series 872015, disappears after launching SOS. Re-examining the contents of the pilot's registration, Daniel Lara says: - the airplane usually flights... more
Civil aviationEuropean Commission initials civil aviation agreements with India
Brussels, Belgium - To restore legal certainty to the bilateral air services agreements between India and 26 EU Member States
Delegations of the European Commission and the Government of the Republic of India initialled on 8 April 2008 in Brussels a Horizontal Aviation Agreement which will restore legal certainty to the bilateral... more
Fair and shows"Spring Flag": 1st Air Brigade, all the trims employed in a synergic manner for the first time
Cagliari, Italy - At the exercise at the air base in Decimomannu, the Units of the Special Operations Sector of the Italian Air Force train together
"All the Units of the 1st Air Brigade Special Operations in Padua trained for the first time together in a complex simulated scenario yesterday within the main exercise of the Italian Air Force named 'Spring... more
Civil aviationAdvocate General sharpston suggests that the implementing regulation on aviation security should be declared non-existent
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - The list is part of an attached never published on European Official Gazette
"The persistent and deliberate non-publication of the Annex to that Regulation, which contained, inter alia, the list of items prohibited in cabin luggage, is a failing of such gravity that it cannot be... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2). Letta: "Air France-KLM's proposal is the only one"
Rome, Italy - "And company's liquidity is going to finish"
"Air France-KLM's proposal is the only one at the moment, and our national-flag airline cannot survive by itself, and, as certified by Alitalia's Board, company's liquidity is going to finish". Enrico... more
Civil aviationFlights' record: 192 new routes through Italy
Rome, Italy - In according to a research of Enit (National tourism authority)
Italy is the country where the number of flights that fly over national skies has increased the most, second only to Germany. Total amount is 192 (Germans' ones are 225), but the stunning data is about... more
ReportVenezuela air crash: all that is unknown... yet
Rome, Italy - The secret skeletons of the "Transaven Family"
The moment to say what is the real situation sooner or later arrives. And somebody sooner or later do it. After several researches AVIONEWS has gathered the testimony of Daniel Lara, INAC officer and also... more
AirlinesMalpensa, a new hub for Jet Airways
Milan, Italy - It's the second one in Europe for the Indian airline
In 2009, Indian airline Jet Airways will have a second hub at Malpensa airport, from where the flights to USA will take-off. President Naresh Goyal has explained at heart of this enlargement in the... more
AirlinesSan Francisco marks second Westcoast gateway for Emirates
Milan, Italy - The Dubai's airline has announced daily services from next October
"Following news of only four weeks ago that it would start services to Los Angeles, Emirates announced plans to launch an additional service to the U.S. West Coast. The airline will fly non-stop from... more
AirlinesHong Kong, low-cost Oasis Hong Kong airlines fails
Hong Kong, Hong Kong - It was born in 2006
Oasis Hong Kong airlines has failed. The economic crisis which has damaged the air transport didn't save this small low-cost airline that used to offer special fares to flight from China to Europe and... more
Civil aviationIATA welcomes shorter route over China
Beijing, China - Implemented today
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the implementation of a new air route over China that will reduce air traffic congestion during the Beijing Olympics. The new route, designated... more
Civil aviation"Open Sky" deals, negotiations with Israel are starting
Brussels, Belgium - General agreement with all the EU countries is possible within 2010
Israel could get in the "Open Sky" deals. Ministers of transports of the EU have assigned the European commission's delegacy to start negotiations with Israeli's Minister of transports. In according... more
AirportsAlghero airport, inauguration of new departures and arrivals lounges
Alghero, Italy - They will be functional in 2 days
The new departures and arrival lounges have been inaugurated at Alghero "Fertilia" airport and they will be functional in 2 days. Works belong to a requalification's project of the airport. Passengers... more
Civil aviationCellphone on board, Lufthansa and Air Berlin are not agreed
Frankfurt, Germany - "It'd be better to aim to internet"
"Our customers haven't expressed a positive opinion in a survey about the cellphone on board", said an Air Berlin's spokesman about the question. That's not only because of people's security, but it's... more
AirportsPantelleria: airport reopened this morning
Pantelleria, Italy - Due to works for restoring the runway's surface
The airport of Pantelleria has reopened this morning after the yesterday's closure due to works for restoring a part of the runway's surface. These intervention's works have finished this morning, ENAC... more