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UAS-DronesRussia will test its first strike UAV aircraft by 2014
Moscow , Russia - The drones would enter service by 2020
Russia will test its first domestically-made strike UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) by 2014. In February, the chief of the Russian General Staff Nikolay Makarov said the drone would be first tested in... more
CuriositiesA woman behind India's new ICBM
Delhi, India - "There is no gender-discrimination in technology"
Tessy Thomas, 49, a scientist from India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is the woman who has played a key role in the making of India's most potent long-range nuclear ballistic... more
HelicoptersAgreement sealed between Italian Forest Rangers and Rome local Police for a territorial surveillance helicopter
Rome, Italy - The exclusive scoop on the cerimony
On April 13 2012 an agreement was signed between the Italian Forest Rangers and Rome local Police for a territorial surveillance helicopter. The agreement aims to operate a surveillance service over the... more
Military aviationIsrael develops national missile to equip 5th generation aircraft
Tel Aviv, Israel - The F-35 is going to be locally upgraded
The Israeli F-35s will be equipped with a mix of US and Israeli-made weapons. "At least one main weapon system will be of Israeli origin" local sources said. A potential candidate is Rafael, an Israeli... more
Civil aviationEurocopter South East Asia commences training on its Dauphin AS-365 N3/N3+ Full Flight Simulator
Singapore, Singapore - It will allow operators to perform initial and recurrent type training
AVIONEWS reports the Eurocopter official statement released today April 19 2012. "Eurocopter South East Asia received bookings from five customers from the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions for its... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica-AW helicopters-Lavitola: clarifications about some reports in the press
Rome, Italy - Finmeccanica and AW have not paid, nor promised to pay, any bribe to him, to the Panamanian Government or any other negotiators
"With reference to the articles published in the last few days by some newspapers -and with particular reference to the circumstances that have associated the names of Finmeccanica and AgustaWestland (AW)... more
Military aviationUSAF issues new Light Air Support tender in Afghanistan
Washington, USA - Embraer and Hawker Beechcraft will compete again
As forecasted by AVIONEWS the degeneration of the Afghan situation has forced the US Air Force to issue a new LAS (Light Air Support) tender. The LAS involves the delivery of at least 20 close support... more
Military aviationNorway ready to reconsider LM F-35 Lightning II programme (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - "Our Joint Strike Fighter must be equipped with braking parachutes"
"If there should happen to be something that would really affect the cost curves in the next months, in the next years, all nations including Norway will, of course, reconsider the whole project. I have... more
Civil aviationAirports and carriers: many companies ready to manage the Italian Fiumicino-Linate route
Rome, Italy - easyJet is ready to compete with Alitalia-Cai
The Italian Antitrust Authority ordered that the Fiumicino-Linate route (one of the most profitable routes in Europe, according to rumors) must be opened to all Alitalia-Cai competitors, starting a real... more
Finance and economyAutogrill. Shareholders’ meeting approves financial statements for 2011
Milan, Italy - New board of statutory auditors appointed for 2012-2014
The meeting of the shareholders of Autogrill SpA held today in ordinary and extraordinary session under the chairmanship of Gilberto Benetton approved the separate financial statements for 2011 and voted... more
AirportsMilan's airports: Armavia Airlines announces new routes from Malpensa to Yerevan
Milan, Italy - Served with a Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplane
It is possible to fly as of today from Milan-Malpensa to Yerevan (the Armenian capital) thanks to Armavia Airlines. The route will be served every Thursday, with arrival in Malpensa at 9:35am and take-off... more
AirportsRyanair chooses Cuneo during the Turin Airport closure
Turin, Italy - The Turin airport will close for three days in July due to the works on the runway
Ryanair has been advised by Turin Airport that due to essential runway works that airport will be closed from the 7-9 July (inclusive). During this period all its flights will operate to/from Cuneo... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC met yesterday Air Vallèe leadership: the Authority controls situation
Rome, Italy - And it asks carrier to plan flights again to protect passengers' rights and standards of quality
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) met yesterday afternoon the Air Vallèe to verify causes that have brought it to make numerous cancellations of its flights and reaccommodations of passengers on... more
AirlineseasyJet launches new route between Belfast and Birmingham
Belfast, Ireland - From next October 2012 initially with a daily service
easyJet has today announced a new route from Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport. The new route will increase its destinations from Belfast International to 23 –equalling the highest n... more
DefenseIndia successfully launches ballistic missile (VIDEO)
Delhi, India - "This is a deterrent to avoid wars and it is not country-specific"
Delhi has successfully launched its national-made intercontinental ballistic missile. The missile, which takes the name of Agni-V, can carry a nuclear warhead and has a range of more than 5,000 km. It... more
DefenseNATO summit in Brussels: new Afghan mission and European missile shield
Brussels, Belgium - Today the second conference day and the meeting with Moscow
Yesterday April 18, 2012 the first day of the NATO summit in Brussels ended revealing some significant topics. The summit is aiming to strengthen Europe position inside the coalition, most of all related... more
Military aviationAirplanes and tenders: Alenia-Aermacchi M-346 and Yakolev Yak-130 will compete for Philippines
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - South Korean KAI T-50 enters the arena too
The presence of Rosoboronexprt at the Kuala Lumpur exhibition (AVIONEWS) has brought the first results: Philippines will allow Yakolev to participate in the tender for a new trainer jet. This is good news... more
DefenseRussia replies to the European missile shield: new battalions at Minsk (VIDEO)
Minsk, Belarus - Moscow does not want to cut a poor figure with NATO
Even though the NATO summit in Brussels includes a meeting with Moscow, Russia seems to be strong on its position about the European missile shield. Moscow and Minsk signed an agreement in 2009 on the... more
IndustryWarsaw "Chopin Airport" chooses Airbus ELISE consulting services
Blagnac, France - Enhancing operations and increasing capacity
Warsaw "Chopin Airport" has signed a contract for the ELISE (Exact Landing Interference Simulation Environment) Airbus guidance consulting service that will help further improve operations at Warsaw’s a... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: rains arriving on Sardinia and Tyrrhenian regions
Rome, Italy - From this evening
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecasts, today issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions that predicts from this evening, on Wednesday April 18, precipitations... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma is still looking for compensation
Rome, Italy - "The final decision appertain to the Finance Ministry"
AdR (Aeroporti di Roma), the company which manage the hubs of Rome-Fiumicino and Rome-Ciampino, is still claiming for compensations from the Italian government. The compensation is due to a ticket price... more
Finance and economyAircraft taxes: detailed list of the new rules in Italy
Rome, Italy - The new rules must be immediately applied
The Italian air-taxi operator community was shocked on Monday by the new tax rules included in the decree issued by the Italian Chamber financial commission. Below the most important data are reported... more
AerospaceEADS: United Arab Emirates’ second communications Y1B satellite ready to launch
Blagnac, France - Departure on April 24 on a Proton launcher, from from Baikonur in Kazakhstan
Y1B, the second satellite of the United Arab Emirates’ space communications programme is ready to be launched next April 24 on a Proton launcher from Baikonur in Kazakhstan. Comprising two satellites a... more
PeopleEtihad Airways President and CEO named "WTTC" vice-Chairman for Middle East and Africa
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The announcement during the 12th edition in Tokyo this week
The president and chief executive officer of Etihad Airways, James Hogan, has been named "World Tourism and Travel Council’s" ("WTTC") vice-chairman for the Middle East and Africa. The announcement w... more
Military aviationNorthrop Grumman will produce first MQ-4C drone aircraft by June
Washington, Usa - The US Navy plans to purchase 68 BAMSs
The BAMS project (Broad Area Maritime Surveillance), that is the development of a remote-controlled drone aircraft to equip the US Navy, has reached its final stage (AVIONEWS). Northrop Grumman said... more
Civil aviationGaruda Indonesia will purchase turboprop aircraft
Jakarta, Indonesia - They will complement the Airbus A-330/300 fleet
Garuda Indonesia is planning to grow its fleet to 194 aircraft by 2015 and for this purpose the carrier has sealed many orders in recent years. Just in 2012 the company will take delivery of 21 aircraft:... more
AirlinesAircraft and jobs: Iberia cut pilot salaries by 20%
Madrid, Spain - Working hours increased per year; more strikes announced
"The company has budget issues and we must cut the expenditure level" the Spanish airline told the press, underlining that current average pilot annual gross salary is around 200,000 Euro, a cost too high... more
AirlinesAir Berlin backs the use of RNP procedure for take-off and landing of aircraft
Milan, Italy - Three letters that stand for even more innovation
Air Berlin is continuing to develop its role as a pioneer of cutting edge technology and is the first German airline to initiate satellite-based precision landings using the RNP procedure with its Boeing... more
AerospaceUSAF worried about costs of space operations
Washington, USA - 2013 cuts could double by next month
The US Air Force is evaluating the impact of the 489 million dollar cut the Department of Defense decided for 2013 on space programmes. "Double the cuts, there are clearly some satellite constellations... more
ReportScarborough Shoal: Chinese helicopters stop Philippine research ship
Manila, Philippines - "The US is guilty of hypocrisy"
Tensions continue between China and Philippines over the territorial possession of Scarborough Shoal, the small atoll 230 km off the island of Luzon. Chinese helicopters yesterday stopped a Philippine... more
Press releaseAeroporti di Roma improves performance for baggage management
Rome, Italy - Thanks to the innovative SITA's technologies
"A saving of US$ 36 million for airlines using 'Leonardo da Vinci'-Fiumicino Airport Rome, Italy's largest airport and the main hub for Alitalia, was today announced by SITA, the IT company which provides... more
Press releaseSITA: 2011, record of efficiency in baggage handling
Rome, Italy - +6,5 million delivered on time compared to 2010
"The eighth annual SITA Baggage Report shows that 99.1 per cent of checked baggage was delivered on time to the passenger during 2011. This is the highest rate of successful delivery since the report was... more
Civil aviationTSB Canada: report on Air Canada B-767 pilot who exchanges an oncoming airplane as in collision course
Quebec, Canada - The procedures for conducting controlled rest by crew are under control
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report (A11F0012) on an occurrence in which the first officer of an Air Canada Boeing 767 airplane on an overnight flight from... more
CuriositiesShuttle "Discovery" flew over Washington
Washington, USA - Is a new space colonisation era going to start?
As previously announced (AVIONEWS) the Space Shuttle "Discovery" accomplished its final mission over the American capital, greeted by thousands of onlookers from building roofs. The Boeing 747 which... more
Fair and shows"International Defense Services Asia": from multi-role aircraft to ammunition
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - More than 700 companies from more than 40 countries
As is well-known, the Asian market is the one which captures the greatest international industry interest. This market is growing faster than any other worldwide, and is always looking for technologies... more
AirportsTAP and SAGAT (Turin Airport): new link Turin-Lisbon
Turin, Italy - Four times per week as of next June 3
The new link Turin-Lisbon (four times per week, from next June 3, 2012) presented today during a press conference took place at Palazzo Madama in front of Turin's Mayor, Piero Fassino, SAGAT (Turin airport... more
Fair and showsFighters, helicopters, armoured vehicles, submarines, missile systems and guns by Rosoboronexport
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - A short report about the available catalogue
The Rosoboronexport catalogue that the company is exhibiting during the 13th International Defense Services Asia in Kuala Lumpur seems to be never ending. Boosted by the strength of sales in 2011, most... more
IndustryBoeing: ANA celebrates first B-787 airplane with biofuel
Washington, Usa - It also marks first ever transpacific flight
Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) made aviation history today as a 787 Dreamliner airplane flew for the first time powered in part by sustainable biofuels. The delivery flight between Boeing's Delivery... more
IndustryHelicopters. Eurocopter targets next phase of growth in Japan
Kobe, Japan - Through business consolidation and relocation to expanded facility in Kobe Airport
The inauguration ceremony at Eurocopter Japan’s brand new facility at Kobe Airport today marks a new milestone for Eurocopter in a country that has been one of its most successful markets in Asia. With t... more
Military aviationFive-day drills in Russia: more than 40 strategic bomber aircraft deployed
Moscow, Russia - An aged but numerous fleet
A large military exercise began yesterday April 16, 2012 involving many strategic bomber aircraft deep-strike drills. The training mission will be five-days long and is operated over the Russia's Maritime... more
DiscussionsRussia is the world's third largest military spender: airplanes, helicopters, ships and equipments to be renewed until 2020
Moscow, Russia - SIPRI continues its in-dept economic research
SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) published on Tuesday April 17,2012 a report about Russia's military expenditures. The report underlines that these expenditures in 2011 totaled... more
AirportsItalian minister Passera signs the law related to the Italian Civil Aviation Administration programme over Milan airports
Rome, Italy - Newspapers illustrate contents in advance
Today's press reports that Italian Minister of Transport Corrado Passera has signed the law on the programme between SEA (the company managing the airports in Milan) and ENAC (the Italian Civil Aviation... more
IndustryUnited Kingdom’s first Lockheed Martin F-35 airplane makes inaugural flight
Fort Worth, Usa - Lasted 45 minutes
BK-1, the United Kingdom’s first Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II production aircraft, flew its inaugural flight Friday. Lockheed Martin test pilot Bill Gigliotti took the short takeoff/vertical l... more
HelicoptersSikorsky Aircraft announces sale of two S-300C helicopters to IPTN North America
Stratford, Usa - With an option for four more; delivery in late 2012
Sikorsky Aircraft has announced the sale of two S-300C helicopters with an option for four more, to IPTN North America, a subsidiary of PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI)/Indonesian Aerospace (IAe). These... more
OccurrencesVirgin airplane emergency landing: 15 people taken to hospital from Gatwick airport
London, UK - Fire on-board forced the captain to perform a U-turn
The Virgin Atlantic flight which paralyzed air traffic at Gatwick yesterday afternoon (AVIONEWS) resulted in unpleasant consequences after the emergency landing. Local press reports some 15 people were... more
Civil aviationIATA: cooperation key to meeting challenges in the Gulf region
Abu Dhabi, UAE - During the "Global Aerospace Summit"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called upon all parts of the aviation value chain in the Gulf region to work together on issues critical to aviation’s ability to serve as a catalyst f... more
ReportGuinea Bissau: coup forces close sea and air space
Bissau, Guinea Bissau - Two Portuguese warships are sailing to the African country
The forces which started the coup d'etat during last Thursday night in Guinea Bissau (arresting the local prime minister Carlos Gomes) want to solve the conflict inside their borders without any foreign... more
UAS-DronesNew interest for the UAV helicopter K-MAX from Lockheed Martin
Washington, Usa - "The aircraft offers a great lift capability"
The K-MAX project, a particular helicopter with intermeshing-rotors, is receiving interest from the American Department of Defence. The Kaman-Lockheed Martin programme, which was closed in 2003, offers... more
ReportAircraft and natural disasters: tornado hit Wichita's Spirit/Boeing facility
Wichita, Usa - "A 737 fuselage blown against a fence"
A huge tornado hit the city of Wichita, Kansas yesterday, running through the Boeing/Spirit AeroSystems facility which was immediately closed, ending all operations. The typhoon seriously damaged many... more
ReportAirplane emergency U-Turn: Gatwick airport paralyzed; flights restored in one hour
London, United Kingdom - Unknown technical problem for a Virgin Atlantic airplane
An Airbus A-330/343X aircraft from Virgin Atlantic Airways made an emergency landing at Gatwick airport today April 16 2012. The operations were blocked until the aircraft was removed from the runway after... more