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Civil aviationIATA: improving the competitiveness of Canadian aviation
Montreal, Canada - The Association highlights Montreal’s important role in Global Aviation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called upon Canada’s policy makers to take actions to improve the competitiveness of the country’s aviation sector including reducing the heavy tax bur... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV: US and Europe commit to collaborate on future ATM systems
Amsterdam, Holland - Safety, capacity and environmental benefits
Yesterday, an alliance of some of the largest European Air Navigation Service Providers -the A6- and the United States’ Federal Aviation Administration have signed a Joint Statement of Purpose signalling t... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV: Richard Deakin appointed Chairman of A6 Steering Group
Amsterdam, Holland - It was formed in 2007 and composed of six members
The A6 –an alliance of some of the largest and most influential Air Navigation Service Providers in Europe- has yesterday announced that Richard Deakin, Chief Executive Officer NATS, is to become Chairman o... more
Civil aviationWestern-built aircraft. IATA: global accident rate reached new low
Montreal, Canada - Safety by the numbers; accident analysis
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2011 accident rate for Western-built airplanes was the lowest in aviation history, surpassing the previous mark set in 2010. The... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: the BoD approves the consolidated financial statements at 31 December 2011
Milan, Italy - Growth was driven by performance achieved in airports (up 7.1%)
The Autogrill board of directors approves the consolidated financial statements at 31 December 2011: 2011 results · Consolidated revenues: EUR 5,844.6m, up 4% on 2010 (up 2.5% at current exchange... more
HelicoptersIndonesian Army received three Bell-412EP helicopters
Jakarta, Indonesia - The supply includes seven units in "Green conditions"
Three helicopters produced by the American Bell, model B-412 EP (or rather enhanced performance, the latest version of the famous tactical light transport helicopter conceived by Agusta-Bell, evolved with... more
Civil aviationMaiden flight for the first Airbus A-380 aircraft of Thai Airways
Hamburg, Germany - Five more will follow. No revelations about the case of wing cracks
The maiden flight of the first Thai Airways A-380, the Thai flag company, has been concluded yesterday March 6, 2012 in Germany. The aircraft, without the official livery, did its first flight after... more
Civil aviationMeridiana Fly in Mongolia
Olbia, Italy - Three Airbus will operate new routes
As already revealed by press one week ago, the MD of Meridiana Fly, Giuseppe Gentile, seems to confirm the decision to start an agreement with Ulan Bator government to bring the Italian airline to "Operate... more
AirportsNew passenger terminal in London-Southend opens, sixth international English reality
London, UK - New runway and structures to host a competitive traffic
The airport of London-Southend, Essex, United Kingdom, received funding for 10 million pounds to improve its capacity in international civil air traffic. A new control tower has been built, same way... more
AirlinesGermanwings looks forwards and invests into the staff
Milan, Italy - 150 new jobs for flight assistants
Germanwings has just inaugurated in Gremberghoven, Cologne, a new formation center for flight assistants. The German airline so underlines this year its growth: the low-cost, besides to request of 150... more
DefenseFincantieri: the Italian Minister of Defence Di Paola visits "Al Fattan" shipyard
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Ethiad Ship Building starts its activities, a joint-venture with Fincantieri
Yesterday the Italian Minister of Defence Giampaolo di Paola visited the shipyard of "Al Fattan" in Abu Dhabi, together with the Italian UAE ambassador Giorgio Starace; Fincantieri has been represented... more
AirlinesAlitalia offers tickets with promotional tariffs to fly in Far East
Rome, Italy - Towards Japan and China
It will be possible to acquire tickets at promotional tariff (starting from EUR 459 return, taxes and extra included) until March 13 to fly with Alitalia from Italy to Tokyo (via Rome and via Milan-Malpensa)... more
Fair and shows"Abu Dhabi Expo": the conferences program for tomorrow March 7, 2012
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - "Helicopter is man's best friend" and other topics
It is started today the only air exposition in Middle-East, the "Abu Dhabi Air Expo", and first AVIONEWS arrive from the city, capital of United Arab Emirates. Directly by the Expo program, the conferences... more
ConferencesInterview with Leopoldo Verde, general manager of CIRA (VIDEO)
Capua, Italy - Competence, helpfulness and courtesy from the new "Space Qualification Laboratory"
AVIONEWS interviewed Leopoldo Verde, general manager of the Italian Aerospace Research Centre during the new Space Qualification Laboratory opening ceremony on last March 2, 2012, in the middle of the... more
Fair and showsSelex Sistemi Integrati at "ATC Global 2012"
Amsterdam, Holland - Products on display
Selex Sistemi Integrati (SSI), a Finmeccanica company active in the sectors of electronic systems for air defence, naval applications, air traffic management and airport systems, is exhibiting at the 2012... more
IndustryA-350XWB airplane: landing gear test bench ready for service
Toulouse, France - At Airbus's site in Filton, UK
The A-350 XWB’s main and nose landing gear test bench is ready for service at Airbus’ site in Filton, UK. This latest step in the A-350 XWB’s progress is achieved more than one year before the aircraft’s first f... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines launches its services by airplane to Mogadishu (Somalia)
Ankara, Turkey - Operated with B-737/800 airplane
The first flight to Mogadishu, Somalia and the first service to the Somali capital by any European airline, departed on March 5, 2012. The new service, operating via Khartoum, departed outbound on Tuesdays... more
ConferencesIsrael & USA: meeting about Iran. Obama firm for Tel Aviv (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - "Israel had a sovereign right to make its own decisions about security"
Despite American president Obama has been defined as "The one did more to undermine and delegitimize Israel in US' presidents history", the big Aipac meeting in Washington will have an attendance of 13,000... more
Military aviationMoscow confirms the sale of Sukhoi Su-35 aircraft to China
Moscow, Russia - Copyright guarantees are still unclear
As expected by our Agency yesterday March 5, 2012, in the following AVIONEWS, China get closer the purchase of Russian technology to improve its aircraft fighter fleet for the Air Force. Main character... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms on Sicily from tomorrow
Rome, Italy - An additional notice for adverse conditions diffused
The arrival of a new perturbation of African origin is expected for tomorrow and will cause in particular a market worsening on Sicily, while the effects of the announced Atlantic flow continue to provoke... more
Military aviationFlight training: agreement between Italian AMI and RSAF
Rome, Italy - Singapore's pilot students will attend the Flight School in Lecce to obtain the military pilot's licence
The Italian Air Force (AMI) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) have signed "Military Personnel Training Program Technical Agreement", that predicts training of some Singapore's pilots at the... more
Fair and showsEurocopter's presence at "Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2012" to focus on its helicopter capabilities
Abu Dhabi, UAE - For business aviation and private segment
At the "Abu Dhabi Air Expo" Rendez-Vous event held 6-8 mars, Eurocopter, showcases its expertise in the business aviation and private segment and highlight the important role of helicopters as a vital... more
PeoplePaolo Zocconali, new TAP Portugal Marketing Manager in Italy and Greece
Rome, Italy - He has a strong experience into the aviation sector
Tap Portugal, Star Alliance member carrier, has announced the appointment of Paolo Zocconali as Tap Portugal Marketing Manager in Italy and Greece. He has a degree in foreign languages, in Tap since... more
Press releaseItalian Antitrust on commissions of easyJet's credit card
Rome, Italy - Bulletin 7 of March 5, 2012 IP 131, procedure nr 23302
The Bulletin nr 7/2012 diffused yesterday, March 5, by Antitrust, reported that "The Authority of the competition and market in its meeting of February 14, 2012; listened the President Giovanni Pitruzzella; seen... more
Press releaseItalian Antitrust on Ryanair: deferred the deadline of procedure conclusion for bad marketing practise
Rome, Italy - Procedure nr 23299 IP117 on March 5, 2012
The Bulletin nr 7/2012 diffused yesterday, on March 5, by Antitrust, reported that "The Authority of competition and market in its meeting on February 14, 2012; listened the Prof. Piero Barucci; seen... more
DefenseUSAF doesn't change its attendance on F-35 program
Washington, USA - The "Joint Strike Fighter" for ground attack and the "Raptor" for air superiority
USAF (United States Air Force) doesn't change its plans for the delivery of the new 5Th generation fighter aircraft F-35 Lightning II which will start soon. "As we look to our fighter force of the future... more
CuriositiesAir Partner Italia analyses the passengers market of private airplanes
Milan, Italy - The main factors of the customer's choice
It prefers easy hours, absence of intermediate stops, proximity of departing and arriving airport and cost factor, the Italian customer of Private Jet. It's emerged from an analysis on the use of private... more
Military aviationRussian fleet modernizes its anti-submarine aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The airplane joined the service yesterday
Northern Russian Fleet, based in Murmansk (a city on the Kola gulf, in the extreme North of Western Russia), received yesterday March 5, 2012 the first modernized Ilyushin Il-38N for anti-submarine warfare. The... more
Military aviationChina rises up armament purchase budget since 2012
Beijing, China - High national technology, taking a look to Russia
As usual, China announced in 2012 too a rise up of funds directed to Defence, about 106 billion dollars at the moment, without specifying developing projects. The increase of 11,2% of the total since... more
AccidentsIndian Mirage-2000 crashed
Delhi, India - Pilots seems to be safe
A Mirage-2000 from IAF (Indian Air Force) crashed at 12:45 yesterday March 5, 2012. The aircraft, fell in Rajasthan, more precisely in Sawai Madhopur, didn't cause heavy ground damages, as released by... more
AerospaceInterview inside the new CIRA's "Space Quality" laboratory (VIDEO)
Capua, Italy - Ludovico Vecchione shows the lab instruments to AVIONEWS
AVIONEWS, present at the inauguration of the new laboratory of CIRA (Italian Aerospace Research Centre), made interviews of the main character of the Italian Centre, such as the general director Leopoldo... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines continues fleet aircraft modernization with plans for Main Cabin Extra
Fort Worth, Usa - New product offers more leg room and priority boarding
American Airlines announced plans to outfit its entire mainline fleet with Main Cabin Extra, which will offer more leg room as well as priority boarding. American plans to begin installations this... more
ReportThree months of precautionary jail for Italian "Marò"
Kollam, India - No forgiveness for our two countrymen
Bad times for the two Italian soldiers charged until yesterday for the double-killing of two Indian fishermen, shot by the Italian after a misunderstanding which brought the small ship too close to the... more
DefenseAircraft & industry: future in danger for Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier
London, United Kingdom - The price raised up to 7 billion pounds each
Some problem could arrive for the development of the two Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier, which are being built in naval plants of BAE Systems, the English corporation at the second place in the... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: thunderstorms and strong winds also on the Middle tomorrow
Rome, Italy - Fickleness conditions, decrease of temperatures and snow levels
The bad weather, as already announced, has reached the Northern regions where a flow of Atlantic origin is active. The perturbation will pass on the central regions in the next hours bringing a fickleness... more
CuriositiesVideo. Aircraft, helicopters and anything flies
Rome, Italy - Be careful of hand baggage compartment
Between serious and facetious, the weekly feature by AVIONEWS continues, a collection of web videos related to aviation world, conventional and sporting: gags and funny situations, but also a warning from... more
ReportBomb alert at Brussels airport
Brussels, Belgium - Arrivals Terminal evacuated
The Belgian press reported this morning the news about a bomb alert at Brussels' airport. More precisely in arrivals terminal, where a suspected package would have been founded. A team of bomb disposal... more
IndustrySuperJet International: A-320 family Full Flight Simulator is ready for training
Venice, Italy - Courses will be managed by a wide selected and highly experienced team of SJI
The Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for training on Airbus 320 family aircraft, available at the SuperJet International’s (SJI) Training Center in Venice (Italy), has received the FSTD Certification by the I... more
ReportYemen, military airplane exploded: today al-Qaeda claims responsibility for the act
Sana'a, Yemen - "The mujahidden are entered into the base and have put a bomb on aircraft"
It's seems that the Yemen's cell of the al-Qaeda terrorist organization has decided to decimate the already very old fleet of the national Air Force. And then about thirty attacks that last year have destroyed... more
AerospaceESA: ATV-3 launch delayed
London, UK - Scheduled for March 9
A routine inspection has concluded that additional measures are required to ensure the maximum readiness of the third Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) for launch. It has therefore been decided to postpone... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: rescheduling of the Financial Calendar 2012
Rome, Italy - As reported on 24 January 2012
Finmeccanica informs that the meeting of the Board of Directors to approve the draft Annual Report for 2011 will be held on Tuesday 27 March 2012 instead of Wednesday 14 March 2012 and that the Shareholders’ M... more
Fair and shows"Abu Dhabi Expo" from 6 to 8 March 2012: airplanes and helicopters on display...
Abu Dhabi, UAE - At Al Bateen Executive Airport
"Abu Dhabi Air Expo" is the only General Aviation Exhibition in the Middle East. Mainly intended for aircraft and helicopter owners, pilots, enthusiasts and professionals in the general aviation field,... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week in March
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow, on Tuesday 6 to next Thursday 8
Tuesday 06 - "Abu Dhabi Air Expo". Al Bateen Executive Airport, Abu Dhabi, UAE. + 971 2 4942 396 www.adairexpo.com. Wednesday 07 - "Abu Dhabi Air Expo". Al Bateen Executive Airport, Abu Dhabi,... more
AirlinesVolotea: new links from Palermo to four Italian destinations announced
Rome, Italy - The Spanish low-cost airline created by Vueling's founders
The Spanish young airline, Volotea, based in Barcelona and established by Carlos Muñoz and Lázaro Ros, CEO and General Manager, respectively, who together created Vueling Airlines, unveiled that it will s... more
Weather forecastsItalian Civil Defense: snow on Piedmont and Lombardy from today
Rome, Italy - The Department has issued a notice for adverse weather conditions
The entry of an air cold wave on Western Mediterranean from early morning of today brings fickleness on the Northern regions, with an increase of the airing and a general decreasing of the temperatures... more
AirlinesTAP increases in Africa
Rome, Italy - Luanda the route that has shown the greatest increase in traffic volume
TAP has released the March issue of "UP" Magazine at its stand at the BTL International Tourism Exhibition. Angola is the main topic of the issue. With Luanda being the TAP route that has shown the greatest... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance welcomes new Heathrow home at Terminal 2
London, UK - It will be opened in 2014
Star Alliance, the world’s longest serving airline alliance, has welcomed the development of the new Terminal 2 at Heathrow which will become its new home at the airport when the terminal opens in 2014.... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary question about Finmeccanica order for radar and helicopters to Panama and presumed maxi-bribe
Rome, Italy - By Senator Elio Lannutti (IdV)
"To the Italian Foreign Affairs, considering that on January 23, 2012, the President of Panama Republic, Ricardo Martinelli, has published on internet a letter signed by Massimo Pugnali, Finmeccanica manager,... more
Civil aviationItalian Agenzie delle Entrate: document issued regarding tax on airplanes, helicopters, gliders and other aircraft
Rome, Italy - The 8 page report explains all details
The Normative central management of the Italian Agenzia delle Entrate has issued yesterday, on March 1st, 2012 a document nr 6/E, reference number 2012/31289 with the object the State tax on private aircraft... more
Civil aviationCivil airplanes. Berlin warns: ETS could cause a commercial war
Berlin, Germany - The strong opposition to the European tax could impress on the order for 10 A-380 by HK Airlines, to begin
Today the German Government has urged the EC to negotiate with opposing Countries to the ETS implement (Emission Trading System, the European tax that imposes to airlines burdens on the bases of the pollution... more