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AirportsThe airport of Huambo reopens after refurbishment (Angola)
Huambo, Angola - Closed for 4 months, it serves domestic routes
The Angolan head of state Jose Eduardo dos Santos yesterday attended the reopening ceremony of Albano Machado airport situated in the southeast of the city of Huambo, central area of the country; the airport... more
Civil aviationEASA: "ATCO Regulation" marks a new area of harmonised air traffic controller licensing in Europe
Cologne, Germany - Today the entry into force
Today marks the entry into force of new European rules for the licensing and medical certification of Air Traffic Controllers (ATCO). Commission Regulation (EU) No 805 / 2011 creates uniform requirements... more
Weather forecastsAfter Irene, tropical storm Katia is arriving
New York, USA - Now in the Caribbean, but it's uncertain if it will arrive to US
United States are still returning to normality after the chaos, death and disruptions recently caused by Hurricane Irene, of which estimates of damages are currently being made, when they have to face... more
Military aviationHelicopters deployed in the international "Search and Rescue" exercise "Grifone 2011"
Turin, Italy - From 5 to 9 September in Val d'Ossola, Italy
From 5 to 9 September will take place "Grifone 2011", an international exercise promoting the "Search and Rescue" cooperation between several Countries. In the event, organized by AMI, Italian Air Force,... more
Fair and showsUSA: 4th edition of the annual "Vintage Aircraft Weekend" event
Paine Field, USA - The world's only Model 40C will be present
This year's fourth edition of the "Vintage Aircraft Weekend" will be held next weekend (2-3 September) at Paine Field, near Washington; the right opportunity for enthusiasts to have vintage airplanes at... more
DefenseAustralia approves purchases in the defense field
Canberra, Australia - Training vehicles, missiles and military satellites
Australia has recently approved several purchase in the field of defense. It was announced by MoD, Minister of Defense of the Country, on its web-site. The approval -expressed by the Defense minister... more
HelicoptersUTair confirms order already planned for 20 AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - To be assembled in Russia in the new Tomilino plant
Russian Helicopters (subsidiary of JSC UIC Oboronprom, part of Russian Technologies State Corporation) and AgustaWestland (a Finmeccanica company) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding for... more
Finance and economyGemina: debt refinancing has been completed by a new medium-term credit line
Rome, Italy - AdR refinances the revolving line for max 100 million euro at February 2013
"Gemina SpA stipulated a loan contract on yesterday's date for a total cap amount of 60.1 million euro, expiring in December 2014 (Gemina Loan). The new loan is allocated by the Company to the full... more
AirlinesKenya Airways announces the acquisition of 10 Embraer 190 aircraft
Nairobi , Kenya - But no financial details provided
The carrier Kenya Airways announced that it has finalized the contract with Embraer to acquire 10 Emb-190 aircraft, which includes the purchase rights for 16 additional planes. The agreement makes part... more
ReportAmnesty International reports Sudanese armed forces attacks against rebels
Khartoum, Sudan - Thousands forced to evacuate
After a week-long visit, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch reported yesterday August 30, that the Sudanese government is bombing almost daily the area of the Nuba Mountains, Southern Kordofan,... more
AirportsItaly. Second phase of the Genoa airport privatisation process to start on Monday
Genoa, Italy - From 5th September till 21st October
The Italian newspaper "Il Secolo XIX" reported that from Monday, September 5 the second phase of the privatisation process of the "Cristoforo Colombo" airport in Genoa (AVIONEWS) will start and transactions... more
Discussions"MAX", the new aircraft family born from the re-engined 737 (VIDEO)
Seattle, Usa - In the 7, 8 and 9 versions, based on the NG
Boeing has unveiled yesterday the 737 MAX, the name of the new engine variant of the B-737 whose family is composed of the models MAX 7, MAX 8 and MAX 9, built on the Next-Generation 737. "The 737... more
UAS-DronesAeroVironment introduces new UAS "Shrike" for DARPA
Washington, USA - The new Vertical Take-off and Landing UAV was commissioned in 2008
AeroVironment has introduced the new mini Vertical Take-off and Landing Unmanned Aerial System "Shrike". It's a portable quadrotor UAV with SP2S, Stealth, Persistent Perch and Stare, capacity, developed... more
IndustryBoeing launches new engine aeroplane B-737 (2)
Seattle, USA - A vehicle aimed at fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impact
An intense study on the possibility and 496 commitments from five airlines "are the solid grounds from which the latest version of the new engine Boeing 737 will take off, for which Bob Feldmann has been... more
Fair and showsItaly, plane aerobatics at 26th "FAI World Aerobatic Championships" in Foligno, near Perugia
Foligno, Italy - From August, 31 to September, 11 at "G. Franceschi" airport
From August 31 to September 11 it will take place at "Giorgio Franceschi" airport in Foligno, near Perugia (Umbria), Italy, the 27th edition of "FAI World Aerobatic Championships". They're the world... more
DefenseIran starts mass production of antitank light missile
Tehran, Iran - During an official ceremony, in the presence of minister of defense Ahmad Vahidi
Iran inaugurated yesterday -in the context of a ceremony occurred in the presence of the minister of defense of the Country, the brigader general Ahmad Vahidi- the mass production of 73-mm-diameter light... more
Press releaseCGIL general strike in Italy: Filt, stop airplanes, buses, ships on 6th September
Rome, Italy - Next Tuesday all transport will be blocked for 8 hours
A general strike ordered by CGIL on Tuesday, September 6 will block all transport for 8 hours in Italy. Pilots, flight attendants and ground personnel at airports will strike from 10am to 6pm. Trains will... more
AerospaceAriane 5 mission leaving on September 9: payload integration implemented
Cayenne, French Guyana - Arabsat-5C satellite -built by Thales Alenia Space and EADS- was installed under SYLDA system
It's going on the launch preparation to th 5th "Ariane 5" mission of the year, which should occur on September 9 from Kourou spaceport in French Guyana. Yesterday, it occurred the payload integration... more
Press releaseBoeing prepares launch version B-737NG airplane with new engines
Seattle, Usa - Seattle's giant answers to the A-320neo of the European rival Airbus
The Boeing Company's board of directors has approved the launch of the new engine variant of the market-leading 737, based on order commitments for 496 airplanes from five airlines and a strong business... more
PeopleAEA names new Deputy Secretary General
Brussels, Belgium - In his new role, which takes effect on 1 September
Athar Husain Khan has been appointed as the new Deputy Secretary General of the Association of European Airlines (AEA), which represents Europe’s leading network airlines. In his new role, which takes e... more
AccidentsCollision between Lithuan L-39 and French Mirage 2000 airplanes
Vilnius, Lithuania - The accident occurred during a NATO training, no dead
At 10:30 local time today, two aircraft collided in the skies of Lithuania, in the context of a training that was taking place at Lithuanian Siauliai Air Force Base (in the north of the Country). L-39ZA... more
Civil aviationItaly: no seat available on planes from Sardinia to Milan and Rome
Rome, Italy - The Italian deputy Pili:"This is a public service interruption"
Further overbooking troubles for some domestic air connections in Italy: after the recent case of the total unavailability of flights on the Rome-Turin route (see AVIONEWS), the problem arises again for... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Capital Cargo International Airlines
Atlanta, Usa - Equal to $298,500
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $298,500 civil penalty against Capital Cargo International Airlines, Inc. (CCIA) of Orlando, Fla., for allegedly operating eight Boeing 727 aircraft... more
ReportTwo Italian parachutists injured in Afghanistan due to a bomb
Khabul, Afghanistan - The ministry of Defense: "They're not in peril of life"
Herat military command unveiled that this morning two Italian parachutists were slightly injured in Afghanistan due to the explosion of a IED, Improvised Explosive Device. The accident occurred while... more
AirlinesAlitalia: tomorrow a second special flight Rome/NY-"JFK"/Rome scheduled
Rome, Italy - The route will be operated by the aircraft B-767 with 230 seats
In order to facilitate re-booking of passengers involved in the cancellation of Saturday 27 and Sunday 28, August flights due to hurricane "Irene" that hit the east coast of the United States, Alitalia... more
Finance and economyOn the occasion of SEA's listing, employees will have the opportunity to become shareholders at favourable conditions
Milan, Italy - Due to a "Unique" agreement signed by trade unions with the company's management
It's going on the path that will allow SEA, management company of Milan-Linate and Milan-Malpensa airports (Italy), to be listed: the arrival at Piazza Affari stock exchange should occur between the end... more
HelicoptersPrince Harry, training in two air bases to pilot Apache helicopters in Afghanistan
Sacramento, USA - Starting from October
On Monday Michelle Dee, spokeswoman for Naval Air Facility in El Centro, California, stated that the 26-year-old Prince Harry of Wales will begin training at her air base starting from October, later moving... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama Airlines reduces fuel surcharges to support destinations during the off-peak season
Rome , Italy - Positive Summer season for Cuba and Caribbean
It has been a positive Summer season for flights towards the Caribbean area with "Blue Panorama Airlines", especially those directed to Cuba. The air company's leadership reaffirms itself as a main reference... more
AirlinesEmirates SkyCargo takes delivery the third Boeing 777 Freighter plane
Rome, Italy - Emirates goes daily to Narita
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates Airline, has taken delivery of its third Boeing 777 Freighter, the modern, technologically advanced large freighter available. It joins Emirates’ expanding f... more
ReportGaddafi's wife and sons through Algeria to a third Country
Algiers, Algeria - Diplomatic crisis is feared. NTC: it was an "Act of aggression"
Algerian foreign ministry confirmed that on Monday morning some relatives of Muhammar Gaddafi -his wife Safia, his daughter Aisha and his sons Mohammed and Hannibal- passed through the Algerian territory,... more
Civil aviationHurricane "Irene" in the US: East Coast airports are re-opening, but further time it's still needed to reroute passengers (VIDEO)
New York, USA - Estimates of damages: at least 38 dead in 11 States and 12,000 flights cancelled
It's gradually returning to normal the air transport situation in the US Coast after the disruptions of last days due to the passage of hurricane "Irene". Airports in New York and in the close areas... more
Press releaseTransport by aircraft. "Irene" Hurricane, Italian Confconsumatori reminds passengers' rights
Rome, Italy - Two options: re-routing of flights or full refund
The site "Help Consumatori" reports that "Irene" hurricane, which struck the US and has now plunged to Canada, has been downgraded to a tropical storm, but the emergency measures taken to safeguard the... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last days in August and first ones in September
Rome, Italy - From today, on Tuesday 30 to next Sunday 4
Tuesday 30 - "Aeroinvest 2011". Blue Tree Premium Morumbi, São Paulo, Brazil.+ 11 5051 6535 www.viex-americas.com.br Wednesday 31 - "26th FAI World Aerobatic Championships". Foligno (Perugia),... more
AirlinesAlitalia. "Irene" hurricane: special flight today, Rome/New York-Newark/Rome
Rome, Italy - Regular the 10 scheduled flights from Rome and Milan to New York and Boston
Alitalia has obtained from US aviation authorities the authorization to operate a special flight to Rome/New York-Newark/Rome for today, to facilitate re-booking of passengers involved in the cancellation... more
AirportsPisa Airport: SAT approved interim financial report as at 30 June 2011
Pisa, Italy - Passenger traffic and net profit increase
The Board of SAT (Società Aeroporto Toscano - Tuscan Airport Company) - "Galileo Galilei" SpA, which operates the airport of Pisa, met yesterday to examine and approve the interim report as at 30 June... more
AirportsKisumu International Airport opening soon
Kisumu, Kenya - Expected inauguration in August
The authorities at Kisumu, a town situated in Kenya's Nyanza region, announced that within a month their new international airport will be operational; improvements to the existing structure, which began... more
AccidentsMil Mi-8 helicopter crashed in Russia with 13 people on board (VIDEO)
Arkhyz, Russia - No victims among the board, including some members of the local political
The Russian press and other sources have reported that an helicopter Mil Mi-8 operated by Rosneft crashed at 04:30 pm local time near the village of Arkhyz in Karachaevo-Cherkessia republic in southern... more
CuriositiesNeil Armstrong recall historical landing on the Moon (VIDEO)
Sydney, Australia - After more than 40 years since the epoch-making event
In recent days, the space pioneer Neil Armstrong, 81years old, met in Sydney, Australia, the public, which rushed en masse to hear once again the history of the historical event happened on July 20, 1969,... more
Weather forecastsVolcano Etna, new eruptions during the night and in the early morning
Catania, Italy - But Catania-Fontanarossa airport remains operational
As previously announced by the scientists of Volcanology Institute of Catania (Italy), volcano Etna has erupted again, for the umpteenth time. New eruptive activities were in fact recorded from the... more
AerospaceRoscosmos postpones next launch to ISS until the end of October or the beginning of November
Moscow, Russia - Due to the disaster recently occurred to Progress M-12M spacecraft
Alexei Krasnov, head of the manned flight program of Roscosmos, stated that the Russian Space Agency established to postpone the next manned launch to the ISS, International Space Station, from September,... more
AerospaceFrom nuclear energy to space shuttles and bases on Luna and Mars
Denver, USA - Solar panels will be replaced by small suitcases
During a conference of the American chemical society, American researchers at Idaho National Laboratory (INLA) today announced that they are working on compact nuclear reactors expected to become the novel... more
Civil aviationNM5-100 aircraft will begin certification flights for Australia
New Delhi, India - An Indian aircraft that could compete with the US Cessna
Aerospace Mahindra, the Indian multinational conglomerate Mahindra Group, based in Mumbai, and National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), one of the most important public space industries in India, announced... more
ReportGaddafi wants to discuss about the formation of a new transition government; National Transitional Council: no negotiation, he must surrender
Tripoli, Libya - In the meanwhile rebels advance to Syrte, bombed from several days
It goes on the advance of the rebels to Muhammar Gaddafi's home town, Syrte, bombed yesterday for the third consecutive day by NATO's aircraft. A spokesperson of the Ally would have stated they're paying... more
AirlinesST Microelectronics awards Air Malta "Best Regional carrier 2010"
Milan, Italy - During a conference held in Singapore
Air Malta has been awarded the "Best Regional Carrier 2010" Award by ST Microelectronics, during a conference for service providers held recently by ST Microelectronics in Singapore. The award was presented... more
AirlinesChin Yau Seng new CEO of Tiger Airways, replacing Tony Davis
Canberra, Australia - The role will be effective starting from November 1st
The board of directors of Tiger Airways Holdings Limited announced that starting from November 1, 2011 will be effective in the role of new CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Chin Yau Seng, replacing Tony Davis,... more
Report170 tourists from Italy, left in Zante island without an airplane to repatriate them
Athens, Greece - They find difficult in coming back home due to the unavailability of ships and flights
The holiday destination dreamt for months becomes a nightmare place, from which it's impossible to depart. That's what's happened -according to reports from the newspaper "Il Mattino", to 170 Italian... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: investigation reports on two aircraft accidents that occurred in the end of the year 2010
Rome, Italy - In addition security recommandations following to a crash occurred on April 11, 2010 in Ronchi at DA-42 aircraft
In the past days ANSV (Italian Air Safety Board) announced that it has completed the investigation of two separate incidents that occurred last year. In detail and in chronological order: - PA-18/150... more
IndustryLao Airlines purchases two A-320 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Becoming a new Airbus customer
Lao Airlines, the national carrier of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos), has signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of two A-320 aircraft, becoming a new Airbus customer. The aircraft... more
Press releaseAmnesty International. Libya: prison records at risk of being lost
Rome, Italy - A delegation present into the North-African Country
Key prison records and other documentation are at risk of being lost as sites remain unsecure and documents are destroyed or taken away in Libya, Amnesty International (AI) warned today. 'Prison records... more
AirportsSOGAS: new information notice for partial privatization of the Reggio Calabria's airport
Reggio Calabri, Italy - Within the deadline of September 30
SOGAS SpA (the “Company”) holds the partial management of Reggio Calabria Airport and is authorized to the anticipated occupation of airport areas, pursuant to Section 17 of Law 135/1997. The Company hol... more