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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
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines plane (9). Further details on flight MH17: maintenance was in order
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The aircraft's next inspection was scheduled for August 27, 2014
The Boeing -777/200, registration 9M-MRD, which operated flight MH17 on July 17, 2014, had undergone proper maintenance. The aircraft's last inspection was performed on July 11, 2014, while the next was... 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
Latest newsShot down aircraft (3). Italy: Enac calls for its national carriers not flying over risk areas
Rome, Italy - After France other Countries appeals for this precautionary safety measure
Together with France (see AVIONEWS), also Italy reacts against the latest tragedy of occurred few hours ago in the skies over the border between Russia and Ukraine, when a missile shot down a Malaysian... more
AerospaceUnited Kingdom invests in aerospace sector
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Deputy Prime Minister has announced it at "Farnborough International Show"
"I'm pleased to announce that we are investing 54 million Pounds in research projects to explore new technologies", the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced today in the occasion of his visit... more
IndustryUnofficial meeting between Saab and British representatives to talk about the maritime patrol aircraft Swordfish
Farnborough, United Kingdom - There are no official requests yet
During a briefing at “Farnborough International Airshow”, the director of Saab’s air campaign Matthew Smith declared that his company met British representatives to debate about their potential interest for t... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough 2014" (4). Airbus: orders for 496 aircraft
Farnborough, UK - The industry achieves the 3,000th A-320neo Family order during the show
During the "2014 Farnborough Air Show", Airbus won US$ 75.3 billion worth of business for a total of 496 aircraft, making it by far the largest "Farnborough show" for the industry –both in terms of dollar v... more
UAS-DronesFinmeccanica-Selex ES' mini and micro UAV aircraft ready for delivery to the Italian Army
Rome, Italy - For its Forza NEC modernisation programme
Finmeccanica-Selex ES’s ASIO-B and SPYBALL-B UAVs have passed their factory acceptance tests, leaving them ready for delivery to the Italian Army for its Forza NEC modernisation programme. With the s... more
Latest newsShot down aircraft (2). France bans its air carriers to fly over Ukrainian airspace
Paris, France - With immediate effect and until further notice, with the sole exception of flights to Kiev
Following the Malaysian Airliner B-777 shooting down, carrying 290 people onboard, France has made this public notice: "At the request of the State Secretary for Transport, DGAC (Directorate General for... more
Latest newsA Malaysian airliner shot down while it was flying through Ukraine and Russia. Passengers and crew were killed
Kiev, Ukraine - Cruel mutual accusations between Moscow and Kiev
According to the first sketchy news, a Malaysian Airlines Boeing B-777, that seems was carrying 280 passengers and 15 members of the crew, has crashed down while it was flying from Moscow to Kuala Lumpur,... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough 2014" (3). P-1HH Hammerhead aircraft Programme reaches new milestone: autonomous flight modes successfully validated
Farnborough, UK - Piaggio Aero and Finmeccanica-Selex Es announce the latest developments in the flight campaign
Piaggio Aero, together with Finmeccanica-Selex ES announce the latest developments in the flight campaign of the Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) P-1HH HammerHead DEMO aircraft that has validated and... more
PeopleAVIONEWS at the press-conference by Etihad for presentation of the flight to Rome (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The declarations by President and CEO, James Hogan
AVIONEWS attended to the press-conference held by the Etihad Airways' President and CEO James Hogan that took place in Rome yesterday. The CEO announced the new links to Rome from Abu Dhabi, as next... more
Fair and showsThe Lombardy Aerospace Cluster (DAL) at "Farnborough Airshow" (2): Large, small and medium businesses take joint step towards product certification on the global market
Farnborough, UK - The initiative, partially financed by the Chamber of Commerce of Varese, is presented on the occasion of the event
As well as training programs, participation in international events and the e-scouting platform, the Lombardy Aerospace Cluster has teamed up to address another important issue for business competitiveness:... more
AirportsBloodshed at Kabul's airport has occurred this morning
Kabul , Afghanistan - Taliban exploit the absence of government
The tension is growing in Afghanistan, where Taliban have launched rockets and automatic firearms attacks. According to the Afghan General Afzal Aman, insurgents occupied two empty buildings near Kabul... more
AirportsIndra to lead European project that will enhance automated border cotnrol systems
Rome, Italy - The initiative driven by the EC has been allocated a budget of €16.8 M
Indra is spearheading ABC4EU (Automated Border Control Gates for Europe), the European R&D project that will enhance the automated border control systems that passengers will find at airports. The project... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough". Boeing: Qatar Airways finalize order for 50 B-777X airplanes
Farnborough, UK - Order includes purchase rights commitment for additional aircraft
Boeing and Qatar Airways have finalized an order for 50 777-9Xs, valued at $18.9 billion at current list prices. The 777X order, first announced as a commitment at the "2013 Dubai Airshow", was part of... more
AerospaceRussia and China agreed on the implementation of two Glonass stations
Moscow , Russia - Under the agreement they will be placed China
Russian non-profit company Glonass and Chinese satellite navigation office agreed on implementing pilot projects in the field of flight safety and safety of navigation. According to Glonass' Vice-President... more
Military aviationUpgraded Tu-22M3 jet to be ready by 2017 (VIDEO)
Moscow , Russia - More efficiency, more system automation, more safety...
According to the declaration made by Andrey Levenets, Deputy Technical Director of Tupolev’s engineering centre, this year is going to start the documentation and the manufacturing of the first prototypes o... more
DefensePinotti: "Italy has to play a more important role in the sector of F-35 jets"
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The minister visited the "Farnborough International Airshow"
Italian manufacturing has to play a more important role in F-35 fighter planes, this is what the representative of Italian Government, the minister of Defense Roberta Pinotti, who visited the "Farnborough... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Labour agreement: Alitalia-Etihad negotiation strands on this point according to Anpac, Avia and Anpav
Rome, Italy - "The economic privations requested to support the Alitalia-Etihad operation weigh on pilots and flight assistants for over 80%"
"The Alitalia negotiation interrupted yesterday in the night about the labour agreement theme. Alitalia is an airline that serves in a system of complex and specific rules for the aeronautical industry,... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough Interantional Airshow" (8). Finmeccanica-AW: contract with the UK Ministry of Defence
Farnborough, UK - Worth EUR 113 million
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) valued at EUR 113 million (£90 million) to integrate, test and install the Future Anti-Surface Guided Weapon (FASGW) He... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough 2014" (7). Finmeccanica-Selex ES introduces AFIS, a mobile air traffic control system for remote operations
Farnborough, UK - That presented at the event is owned by the Italian Air Force
At "Farnborough International Air Show 2014", Finmeccanica-Selex ES will introduce the Aerodrome Flight Information System (AFIS), a mobile control tower for ground-air- ground ATC (Air Traffic Control)... more
Fair and showsThe Pentagon has decided: F-35 combat aircraft will not appear at Farnborough
Washington, USA - "We look forward to future opportunities to showcase the extraordinary capabilities of our airplanes"
The Pentagon has decided: inspections on F-35 are still continuing. So, the combat jets will not make their debut at “Farnborough International Airshow”, scheduled by the end of the week. “A difficult decis... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough Airshow" (5). Finmeccanica-Selex ES ensures Tornado aircraft's battle-readiness
Farnborough, UK - The contract replaces and builds on three existing agreements
Finmeccanica–Selex ES has been awarded a multi-million Euro long-term support contract from BAE Systems to maintain, repair and upgrade the Royal Air Force (RAF)’s Tornado GR4 fleet. This contract wil... more
Press releaseItalian Filt Cgil on Alitalia. Cortorillo: "We are favour to Etihad but not all the weight on work"
Rome, Italy - The declarations by its national secretary
"We must decide in which Country we want to stay and if apply the Italian or Arabian right and law". The national secretary of Filt Cgil, Nino Cortorillo said in his intervention at "Radio anch'io" about... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters completes delivery of 52 helicopeters to China
Moscow, Russia - Mi-171E operates successfully in areas with challenging terrains and harsh climates
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, announces that Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant has delivered four Mi-171E transport helicopters to China’s Poly Technologies, t... more