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AirlinesLufthansa suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv for a further 24 hours
Frankfurt, Germany - "Safety is our highest priority"
Based on an analysis of available information, the Lufthansa Group also suspends all flights of its airlines from and to "Ben Gurion International Airport" on Thursday, July 24, 2014. This applies to all... more
AccidentsWorld-spanning flight ends in tragedy in the American Samoa
Rome, Italy - A single-engine aircraft with father and son on board went down just after takeoff
Haris Suleman, 17, and his father Babar had left on June 21 from Indianapolis on their single-engine (a Beechcraft Bonanza A36 airplane) for a world-spanning flight. This trip, that aim to raise funds... more
ReportMalaysian aircraft. The first bodies landed to Netherlands, while two Ukrainian figheter jets were shot down over Donetsk
Rome , Italy - Thousands of white balloons raised to the sky from Dam Square
There are still too many mysteries around the shooting down of the Malaysian Boeing B-777/200ER in the Eastern skies, and the diplomatic tensions are still ongoing, while Ukrainian army announced that... more
SecurityFAA lifts flight restrictions for "Ben Gurion International Airport"
Washington, Usa - The cancellation is effective at approximately 11:45 pm EDT
The FAA has lifted its restrictions on US airline flights into and out of Israel’s "Ben Gurion Airport" by cancelling a Notice to Airmen it renewed earlier today. The cancellation is effective at approximately 1... more
Latest newsAn aircraft operated by Air Algerie disappears from radar
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - Confused information, the search takes place on the route of the aircraft
An aircraft operated by Air Algerie, disappeared from radar display after the take off from Ouagadougou, in Burkina Faso, around 00:40 local time, bound to Algiers-Houari Boumédiène. The flight AH501 w... more
AirportsSantiago de Chile airport: nine consortia of Spanish, French, Swiss, Brazilian and Mexican companies for its management and expansion
Rome, Italy - Also the Italian company Atlantia has made its bid for the Chilean airport
Nine consortia, consisting of Italian, Spanish, French, Swiss, Brazilian and Mexican companies, will compete to win the tender launched by the Chilean government for the management and the expansion of... more
AccidentsAn ATR 72-600 (72-212A) aircraft crashes down in Taiwan: currently, 47 victims in 58 passengers
Taipei, Taiwan - Operated by TransAsia Airways, it was performing a regional flight between Taiwan and Penghu islands
An ATR-72/600 (-72/212A) operated by TransAsia Airways, departing from Kaohsiung International Airport (Taiwan) bound to Magong Airport, in Penghu Islands, has crashed down while it was near the destination... more
PeopleAVIONEWS: an exclusive interview to the management of SriLankan Airlines and Distal & Itr Group (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - During the presentation of the 15th edition of SriLankan Airlines Golf Classic in Rome
Last Monday during the presentation of the 15th edition of SriLankan Airlines Golf Classic in Rome, Nishanta Wickremasinghe Chairman Srilankan Airlines gave us more information about the fleet, the projects... more
AirlinesAirplanes and transport. Indian skies will become more congested, six new airlines ready to take off
Rome, Italy - During the next months Indian air carriers’ number could redouble
The turnover at the Indian government after April-May general elections has led to a deep change of course in air transport. With the handover in the Civil Aviation Ministry from the progressive minister... more
IndustryAirbus: Hawaiian Airlines to order six A-330/800neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - First US carrier to join launch list for new aircraft type
Hawaiian Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for six A-330/800neo aircraft. The agreement adds yet another name to the growing list of launch customers for the new aircraft... more
PeopleAmerican Airlines names Don Casey Senior Vice President, Revenue Management
Fort Worth, Usa - It promotes longtime leader to senior officer
American Airlines promoted Don Casey to Senior Vice-President-Revenue Management, responsible for all of American's passenger pricing and yield management activity for the worldwide network of approximately... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters. Derazona Helicopters buys its first aircraft from the industry: a multi-role AS-350B3e
Marignane, France - The single-engine will be delivered to the Indonesian operator next December
Airbus Helicopters has increased its global customer base with the first order from Derazona Helicopters in Indonesia, which is acquiring a fully-equipped AS-350 B3e for utility missions. Derazona Helicopters,... more
ReportShot down aircraft. Only 200 bodies arrived to Kharkiv
Rome , Italy - The first bodies would be repatriated today by an Hercules C-130 bound to Eindhoven
According to Dutch experts, only 200 bodies arrived to Kharkiv yesterday, not 282 as pro-Russian rebels told. The first bodies would be repatriated today, by an Hercules C-130 military transport plane... more
AirlinesMeridiana suspends flights to Tel Aviv (2)
Olbia, Italy - Because of the uncertain situation at "Ben Gurion Airport" airport
A press release arrived in the late evening of yesterday reported that "Because of the uncertain situation at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, the Meridiana decided that flights from and to Tel... more
Military aviationAircraft. Airbus DS: Eurofighter submits bid to Denmark
Madrid, Spain - Typhoon fighter proposed to replace F-16 fleet
Airbus Defence and Space has submitted its bid in response to the Danish Ministry of Defence´s tender for the replacement of Denmark´s fleet of F-16 fighter aircraft. Eurofighter Typhoon is combat p... more
SecurityFAA: NOTAM issued for "Ben Gurion International Airport"
Washington, Usa - For a period of up to 24 hours that will expire shortly...pending on update
At 12:15 EDT on July 22, 2014, the FAA issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) informing US airlines that they are prohibited from flying to or from Israel's "Ben Gurion International Airport" for a period of... more
ReportMalaysia Airlines plane (5). OSCE asks for drones to supervise the crash area
Rome , Italy - The answer would arrive on Friday 25th of July
Following the air disaster occurred on Thursday 17th of July (see AVIONEWS), when a Boeing B-777/200ER was shot down by a missile launched by hands that are still unknown, the Organization for Security... more
Civil aviationMalaysian airplane (4). IATA: statement on MH17 flight
Geneva, Switzerland - The declarations from its director general and CEO, Tony Tyler
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the following statement from its Director General and CEO, Tony Tyler: "The tragedy of MH17 is an outrage. Over the weekend it was confirmed... more
ReportMalaysia Airlines plane (3). Declarations made by US and Ukrainian Presidents
Rome, Italy - It is still ongoing the buck passing between Moscow and Kiev
It is still ongoing the buck passing between Moscow and Kiev, and US and Ukraine Presidents made strong declaration, after those made by the US Under-Secretary John Kerry (see AVIONEWS) that would confirm... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: Notam issued with ban of overflying area for the "Costa Concordia" ship transfer
Rome, Italy - It will be in force only on the Italian air space
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) unveils that a Notam (Notice to Airmen) will be issued, in the occasion of the travel of the 'Costa Concordia's ship from the Isola del Giglio to Genoa, with the... more
AirlinesAir Uganda, after the grounding forced to return the lease aircraft
Rome, Italy - The African airline has to return all the leased airplanes after the announcement just one month ago, of the stop of all flying operations
Eleven accidents recorded by CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) in the first six months of 2014 have afflicted Air Uganda aircraft, a striking amount that lead ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation)... more
ReportMalaysia Airlines plane. UN Security Council condemns the shooting down. Donetsk delivers the black boxes
Rome, Italy - “Intact, even if a little bit damaged”
The UN Security Council that met yesterday at 9 pm (Italian time), voted unanimously for the resolution condemning the shooting down of Malaysian airliner. UN body asked to pro-Russian militiamen to guarantee... more
AirportsAirAsia ambitions on the Bangalore Airport
Rome, Italy - Tony Fernandes, the carrier's CEO, wants to increase the aerial traffic on Bangalore, thus transforming it comparable with the Dubai's one
India has incredible potentialities, but its development, for a long period of time, has been inhibited by politic paralisys and by broad reach project 's unrewarding. Actually, India remains a very attractive... more
ReportMalaysia Airlines plane (2). The train carrying the bodies of the victims has left, bound to Kharkiv
Rome, Italy - Putin: "The Boeing was shot down by an air-to-air missile launched by Ukrainian fighter jet"
The train carrying the bodies of the victims of the air disaster that took place in Ukraine, left yesterday, bound to Kharkiv, a city in the North-east of the country (see AVIONEWS), from where the bodies... more
Civil aviationEU Presidency: Italian priorities presented to foreign diplomatic corps at MFA
Rome, Italy - There are three pillars
The priorities of the Italian Presidency of the Council of the European Union were presented to the foreign diplomatic corps at the MFA in three meetings with various regional groups. The presidency’s u... more
ReportMalaysia aircraft shot down (6). Strong declarations made by US Under Secretary
Rome , Italy - International leaders are indignant for how the bodies of the victims have been treated, robbed of their personal effects
Among the sunflower fields, approximately 40 kilometres far from Donetsk, the Dutch investigators have arrived this morning to examine, under the strict supervision of pro-Russian militiamen, the 298 bodies... more
Latest newsAir disaster place(5): Kiev launches an attack against pro-Russian rebels in Donetsk
Donetsk, Ukraine - It's going to be difficult reaching a detent mood, in order to open a safe corridor towards the airplane wreckage
It has not been respected the truce requested to let the investigators working in the area where are scattered the wreckage and the remains of the victims of the air disaster, that took place approximately... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS at the "Anadolu Kartali Anatolian Eagle 2014/2" drill: a rich presence of aircraft
Rome, Italy - Three sessions predicted this year: in April, in June and the third next September
"Anatolia Eagle", one of the greatest and complex air exercises in the world, took place last June at the Konya air base, site of the 3 NCI ANA in Turkey. The first edition held in Konya in 2001 and in... more
AirportsAddis Ababa Bole International Airport, the construction of the new terminal committed to a French company
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - The ADPI has been selected for the supervision of the construction of the third terminal of Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, with 250 milions of dollars of investment
Only five international companies have replied to the Ethiopian Airports Enterprise's invitation (the public company which manages services and projects for the majority of the airports in this African... more
SecurityMalaysian airplane (4). EASA issued Safety Information Bulletin for the Ukrainian airspace: the SIB on the AVIONEWS "Specials" section
Cologne, Germany - The Agency recommends to inform all operators to give attention to NOTAMs
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published last Friday a Safety Information Bulletin (SIB), taking into consideration the reported loss of flight MH17 in Eastern Ukraine. Through this SIB,... more
Press releaseUkraine: Italian Minister Mogherini speaks with Klimkin. Italy Offers to send expert to assist investigation about the airplane shot down (3)
Rome, Italy - She had a telephone call also with the general secretary of OSCE, Zannier
Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini spoke by telephone last Saturday with her Ukrainian counterpart Pavlo Klimkin, who updated her on efforts to access the area in which the Malaysian... more
ReportMalaysia aircraft shot down (2). Malaysian minister of transport arrives to Kiev together with a team composed by 133 experts
Rome, Italy - "It has to be opened a safe corridor as soon as possible"
Following the terrible air disaster occurred the last Thursday, when a Boeing B-777/200ER airplane operated by Malaysia Airlines was shot down while it was flying 40 kilometers far from the pro-Russian... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: filing of the infraction procedure of EC to Italy for take-off and landing rights
Rome, Italy - The new levels result diversified only based on the airplane tonnage and not on the flight origin/destination
"ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, unveils to have received the formalization by European Commission of the filing, decided last July 10, of the infraction procedure to Italy regarding the application... more
ReportMalaysia aircraft shot down. Bodies gathered on a train, directed who knows where
Rome, Italy - It seems that the flight data recorders are placed in Donetsk, but a new presumed interception comes out
The tragedy occurred on Thursday evening is getting crueler, when a Boeing B-777/200ER operated by Malaysia Airlines, departing from Amsterdam bound to Kuala Lumpur, was shot down by a missile over the... more
AccidentsShot down Malaysia aircraft. The last evidence of the passengers on board (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - “If the plane disappears, this is what it looks like"
In the cruel landscape of the tragedy occurred last Thursday evening, when a Boeing 777/200ER airplane operated by Malaysia Airlines, departing from Amsterdam bound to Kuala Lumpur, shot down by a ground-to-air... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines aircraft (10): flight plan, altitude, new route and information on nationalities upgraded
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Four passengers’ nationalities remain to be verified
1 Flight plan MH17’s flight plan was approved by Eurocontrol, who are solely responsible for determining civil aircraft flight paths over European airspace. Eurocontrol is the air navigation service p... more
ReportCrash of the Malaysian airplane in Ukraine (11): joint statement by the President of the EC Barroso and Van Rompuy
Brussels, Belgium - "We are shocked. We call for an immediate investigation"
Joint statement by the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, and the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, on the crash of the Malaysian airliner in Ukraine "We... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. F-35 airplane: the US Undersecretary of Defense, Kendall, expresses satisfaction during site visit to Cameri
Rome, Italy - Welcomed by general Stefanini and General Preziosa, Hewson (Lockheed Martin) and Mauro Moretti
A US delegation from the Department of Defense led by the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, Frank Kendall, visited today the manufacturing plant managed by Finmeccanica-Alenia... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines airplane (9): further details about the MH17 flight
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The next check was due on 27 Aug 2014
The B-777/200 aircraft bearing registration no. 9M-MRD that operated MH17 on 17 July, 2014 had a clean maintenance record. The aircraft’s last maintenance check was on 11 July 2014. The next check was d... more
AccidentsMalaysia B-777 shot down (7). Ukrainian security service releases a video on Youtube that would confirm pro-Russian guilty (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The reliability of the intercepted phone calls has not been confirmed yet
The first theories on the responsibility for the air disaster occurred yesterday evening over the border between Russia and Ukraine are coming to light, where a Boeing B-777 of Malaysia Airlines was probably... more
ReportUkraine. Italian Foreign Minister Mogherini deeply saddened by airplane tragedy (5)
Rome, Italy - "Investigation needed to establish responsibility", according to her
The Ministry is still carrying out checks using the information provided by Malaysian Airlines and the Dutch authorities on the plane allegedly shot down on the Russia-Ukraine border. It seems that one... more
AccidentsMalaysian airplane shot down (8). Ashton: "International inquiry necessary"
Rome, Italy - The two black boxes found, a four day ceasefire to facilitate the investigation
After the tragedy happened yesterday evening in the skies between Russia and Ukraine border, where a B-777/200ER airplane of Malaysian Airlines shot down by a missile, launched by unknown hands, the international... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines airplane (4): list of number of passengers and crew and nationality
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 41 unverified out of 295 people
With immediate effect, all European flights operated by Malaysia Airlines will be taking alternative routes avoiding the usual route. Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which was on a scheduled flight from... more
AccidentsMalaysian airplane (2). FAA: notice and NOTAM
Washington, Usa - The ban to flight operations in the area of risk extended
On the evening of July 17, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) prohibiting US flight operations until further notice, in the airspace over eastern Ukraine, due to recent... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian ANPAC, ANPAV and Avia on Alitalia: note about the latest details on the situation
Rome, Italy - "... necessary a pause to examine the analysis of the documents"
ANPAC, AVIA and ANPAV diffused yesterday a joint note that reported: "We considered necessary a pause to examine the analysis of the documents, after a deepened analysis of the texts already signed by... more
AirlinesMalaysian airplane (6). Ukraine International Airlines: deviated all its flights in the Eastern region
Kiev, Ukraine - The aircraft will fly on a distance of over 200 km
Ukraine International Airlines inform that to ensure safety of passengers, crews and the aircraft, the Airline has deviated all its flights in the Eastern Ukraine region. All UIA flights follow air routes... more
AccidentsMalaysian B-777 airplane. Eurocontrol: the Eastern part of Ukraine's air space closed (Dnipropetrovsk Flight Information Region)
Brussels, Belgium - All the flight schedule about this area will be rejected
EUROCONTROL has been informed that MH 17 en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur has crashed in the eastern part of Ukraine. According to our information, the aircraft was flying at Flight Level 330... more
AccidentsMalaysian B-777 (3). The cruel accusation exchange. Creative theories: mistaken for Putin's aircraft?
Rome, Italy - Confirmed the theory about the missile
The tragedy of the Malaysia Airlines B-777 occurred yesterday, that took off from Amsterdam directed to Kuala Lumpur, shot down over the border between Russia and Ukraine, approximately 80 kilometers far... more
Fair and showsBoeing marked 40 years of presence at "Farnborough Airshow": orders and commitments for 201 airplanes
Farnborough, UK - Net commercial orders for 2014 rise to 783
Boeing marked 40 years as an exhibitor at the "Farnborough International Airshow" this week by highlighting its innovative, efficient commercial airplanes and its advanced defense capabilities. The... more
AccidentsShot down aircraft (4), Eurocontrol: the aircraft was flying at 33.000 feet
Rome , Italy - "Flightradar24", website that tracks air-traffic
According to Eurocontrol, European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, the Malaysian Airliner shot down by a missile this afternoon was flying at 33.000 feet. Ukrainian authorities closed traffic... more