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ReportEthiopia (2): a DHC-6/300 aircraft crashed
Established the type of fallen plane. 18 victims confirmed
The first confirmations arrived on the plane crash that took place this morning in Ethiopia. At first it was uncertain whether it was a plane or a helicopter, now it is clear that it is a de Havilland... more

ReportLos Angeles: man climbs over the fence and enters the runway
Hole in the airport security system
Yesterday at 1:40pm local at the Los Angeles International Airport a man climbed over the perimeter fence -despite being topped by barbed wire- and entered the airport runway, running in the direction... more

ReportPonte della Scafa: venerdì 31 agosto Consiglio straordinario
Impellente una soluzione per la viabilità verso Fiumicino aeroporto
Venerdì prossimo si terrà il consiglio straordinario congiunto tra il Comune di Fiumicino e il Municipio X di Roma per trovare una soluzione alla chiusura temporanea del ponte della Scafa, che sta cr... more

ReportHawaii: United cancels today's flights due to the hurricane
The airports of the islands remain open -VIDEO
Yesterday, the expected hurricane on the Hawaiian islands has arrived, creating strong discomforts to the inhabitants of the Pacific islands, since the winds blow at more than 200 kilometers per hour,... more

ReportChina: government search private investments for 28 airports
Open to the market to make the sector increasingly competitive
China announced today -through a joint statement by the Civil Aviation Administration on China (CAAC) and the National Develpoment and Reform Commission- to encourage private investment in the projects... more

Report"Renzi" aircraft: Alitalia terminates contract with Etihad
It remains to be seen how much Italy will have to pay for this
Breking news from Italy. Despite the proposal of the carrier Etihad to reduce by 60% the cost of the monthly leasing tranche relating to the Airbus A-340/500 -one of the Italian state aircraft-, the Conte... more

ReportRyanair asks rules on the sale of alcohol in the English airports
Too many inconveniences caused by drunken passengers on airplanes
The low-cost airline Ryanair has renew the request to the British airport authorities to ban or to restrict the sale of alcohol in the airports before 10am. This "new" request arrives after the many planes... more

ReportIndonesia asks to US and to EU to stop palm oil ban
Without this, they will stop the deliveries of Boeing and Airbus
Demanding to produce palm oil in exchange for the purchase of Boeing and Airbus aircraft is almost a blackmail, but this was the request of Indonesia to the United States and France -according to reports... more

ReportUS: a drone to hit the most dangerous terrorist in the world
With this the US military killed al-Asiri
Ibrahim al-Asiri -the number one terrorist wanted in the United States- was killed last year in Yemen by the Americans; so they reported yesterday "Fox News" and "Cbs News Monday" that had details and... more

ReportMissile launch error: Spanish Typhoon plane stop flights in Estonia
Waiting to clarify the facts; the armament is still sought, unexploded
After an Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft training over the skies of Estonia accidentally left an AIM-120 air-to-air missile on Tuesday, the Spanish Air Force decided to stop the test and flights in the Baltic... more

ReportEstonia: Spanish Typhoon aircraft "accidental" fires missile
No consequences, but suspended exercises
A Spanish Air Force's Eurofighter Typhoon fighter plane "accidentally" yesterday afternoon fired an air-to-air missile AIM-120 -made by Raytheon and used by all NATO forces and not only- during an exercise... more

ReportAeroméxico: 11 passengers are sued at airline
The reason? They want to know the truth about the Durango plane crash
Eleven of the surviving US passengers -like all the other occupants of the plane- at the accident that involved an Aeroméxico Embraer E-190 airplane crashed at Durango airport, decided to sue the Mexican... more

ReportBreaking news. Evacuated terminal 1 of the Frankfurt airport
A man would have avoided security checks by triggering the alarm
Breaking news from the world. A man who, together with a child, has bypassed the security check by way of an area that is forbidden to the public, caused the suspention of the boarding and the evacuation... more

ReportF-35 planes: in the budget approved by the Senate also the stop to sale to Ankara
US Senators decide to return the decision to Trump
The US Senate approved yesterday the new USD 717bn defense budget in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes the amendment that banning the sale of F-35 aircraft to Turkey, until... more

ReportMalaysia: the president of the civil aviation authority resigns
After the publication of the report on the disappearance of MH370 flight
After the final report was published yesterday by the Malaysian authorities -who had commissioned an independent commission of inquiry- on the flight of Malaysia Airlines 370, operated by a Boeing B-777/200ER... more

Report"Renzi" aircraft: open inquiry by the Court of Audit (Italy)
The accounting magistrate wants to understand if there has been state damage or not
The Court of Audit (Italy) opened an investigation and instructed the Guardia di Finanza (GdF, the Italian Financial Police) to request documentation on the agreement between Italy and Etihad for the leasing... more

ReportIsrael: shot down a Syrian plane on the Golan Heights
Immediate the anti-aircraft reaction after the sound of the sirens
After yesterday the David's Sling missile defense system was used against two missiles approaching Israel and coming from Syria, today -according to the Israeli media- the anti-aircraft system shot down... more

ReportGreece: Canadair planes and helicopters in action to extinguish fires
60 dead and 550 injured the balance after 24 hours of fires
Nightmare scenes in Athens where vast fires are sowing death and destruction in the north-east of the Greek capital. So far, there have been 60 deaths and over 550 injured two outbreaks on the forests... more

ReportBrexit. Irish Premier attacks: "no agreement on EU skies over British skies"
The greatest risk is for the airline Ryanair which has the primary hub in London
Without a doubt, the words spoken last week by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland Leo Varadkar will create a lot of room for discussion, but they are nothing more than confirmation of what has... more

ReportSummit NATO, among the Trump's allegations to the allied countries
Face to face between the American president and Merkel
The NATO summit in Brussels that begins today will be important "to modernize and strengthen the collective defense mechanisms and the rapid deployment capacity of our troops", said Secretary General Jens... more

ReportChina, the owner of HNA dies in France
The Group is active in tourism, logistics and air transport
Wang Jian, owner of the HNA conglomerate active in tourism, logistics and air transport, died in France following an accidental fall.The HNA Group was founded by Jian himself in 2000 on the island of Hainan,... more

ReportEarthquake in Japan: 4 fatalties and 200 injured people
Kansai Airport's air connections canceled
A violent earthquake struck central Japan yesterday, near Osaka, at 7:58 am (local time). The quake involved Kita, Takatsuki, Hirakata, Ibaraki and Minoo in the Osaka Prefecture, killing four people and... more

ReportFrance optes for a new privatisation plan
Shares of Aeroports de Paris and Engie will be sold
The French Government is planning to opt for a new privatisation plan that could include the sale of the shares held in Aeroports de Paris and in the Engie electricity's production and distribution company.According... more

Report"World Cup Russia 2018"'s security: aircraft overflights on host cities are prohibited
Sky and earth will be militarily controlled: over 50 No fly zone
Security measures foreseen for the "2018 World Cup" in Russia will be very severe and they will last until the end of the event, on July 15th. During the twenty-first edition of the World Soccer Championship,... more

ReportPutin and Morales: prevention of arms race in space
The Bolivian President in Moscow
Yesterday at 2.00 pm (local time) the Bolivian President Evo Morales met Vladimir Putin in Moscow to start a dialogue on economic and political issues.From what emerged following the meeting it would seem... more

ReportSummit between Trump and Kim Jong-un: today the historic face to face
"Soon the denuclearization of North Korea"
The US President Donald Trump and the North-Korean leader Kim Jong-un met today at 9 am (local time), 3.00 am in Italy, at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa Island (see for details AVIONEWS article connected)... more

ReportItalian Coast Guard on "Aquarius" ship: situation update
This morning the naval unit was supplied with food and basic necessities
We receive from the Italian Coast Guard and publish an update on the complex situation about the "Aquarius" ship."Currently it is in international waters between Sicily and the island of Malta with 629... more

ReportUS-North Korea Summit: Chinese fighter planes could escort Kim to Singapore
Beijing's influence on the North Korean regime
According to the Hong Kong newspaper "South China Morning Post" in reference to South Korean sources, China could probably use its fighter planes to escort Kim Jong-un on his trip to Singapore where on... more

ReportPentagon: duty war will not affect NATO relations
James Mattis: "Alliance with Canada is as strong as a rock"
According to the Pentagon chief James Mattis, who is currently busy with the summit of the Alliance Defense ministers in Brussels, the war of duties implemented by Donald Trump will not affect relations... more

ReportVolcán de Fuego's eruption in Guatemala: 70 fatalties and 200 missing
Guatemala City International Airport closed
The report of the devastating Volcán de Fuego's eruption in Guatemala is currently: 75 fatalties, 200 missing and many injured people. After the increase in volcanic activity that began over the weekend,... more

ReportUS-North Korea summit: the meeting will take place in a hotel on Sentosa Island
Ican offers to pay for the summit's cost
According to White House spokesperson Sarah Sanders, the summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un scheduled for June 12th will take place in a hotel on the Sentosa's island-resort, Singapore."The venue... more

ReportKim Jong-un meets Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
Mike Pompeo meets the North Korean leader's right-hand man to reorganize the summit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergej Lavrov, invited by his North Korean counterpart Ri Yong-ho, met Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang today.The journey of the Kremlin representative adds up to the many diplomatic interventions... more

Report"Fifa World Cup Russia 2018": Black Sea Fleet will defend Sochi
Ships to neutralize planes, helicopters and naval units if necessary
According to the Russian newspaper "Izvestija" quoting sources from the Russian Navy, the Black Sea Fleet will intervene to defend the city of Sochi during the "FIfa World Cup Russia 2018" (June 14th-July... more

ReportBrazil. Paralysis caused by truckers' strike: agreement reached
Fuel's deliveries stop fell on air traffic
The seven-days road haulers' strike for fuel and highway tolling rise has brought Brazil on its knees, creating serious problems for the national economy.According to local media, the strike would have... more

ReportKim Jong-un wants to meet Donald Trump: the summit's reorganisation starts
The precious mediation of Moon Jae-in
After the cancellation by the United States of the summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un scheduled for June 12th (see for details AVIONEWS article connected), the mediation of South-Korean President... more

ReportCanada, bomb in an Indian restaurant: suspected bombers on the run
At least 15 injured
Two hooded men entered yesterday at approximately 10:30 pm (local hour) Bombay Bhel Indian restaurant in Mississauga, in the west part of the Toronto metropolitan area (Canada). According to local authorities,... more

ReportUS Vice President Mike Pence: "North Korea could end up like Libya"
The summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un could be postponed
The highly anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un set for June 12th in Singapore is likely to be postponed (see AVIONEWS article connected). The North... more

ReportChinese bomber planes land on the South China Sea disputed islands
US warn: drills can foment new tensions
During a drill China first landed long-range bomber aircraft, including some H-6K capable of nuclear attack, on the disputed islands of the South China Sea. The Chinese defense ministry announced that... more

ReportMalaysia aircraft disappeared: new hypothesis in a TV show
The pilot's suicidal will behind the tragedy? -VIDEO
A team of experts unveils the theory that could shed new light on the MH370 flight, one of the greatest mysteries in the history of modern aviation more

ReportTurkey: ground collision between Airbus airliner aircraft -VIDEO
One landed, the other taking off, came into contact at the "Atatürk" in Istanbul
"Wing blow" of an A-330 Asiana Airlines breaks down the vertical stabilizer of an A-321 Turkish more

ReportDonald Trump and Kim Jong-un will meet on June 12th in Singapore
"A very special moment for World Peace"
The official date of the historic summit between the United States and North Korea has been established: US President Donald Trump and Pyongyang leader Kim Jong-un will meet in Singapore on June12th.... more

ReportUS plane with 3 Americans released from North Korea landed
Donald Trump welcomes them at the Andrews Air Force Base
Three US citizens released from North Korea arrived with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the Andrews Military Base in Maryland. Just before three o'clock in the morning (local time), President Donald... more

ReportTrump: United States out of nuclear deal. Sanctions for those who help Tehran
EU against US on the breaking of the agreement with Iran
US President Donald Trump announced yesterday the US administration's withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear deal signed in 2015 with Teheran together with the UN Security Council countries and Germany. The... more

ReportChicks' massacre at Brussels airport
20 thousand ones killed with gas due to a transport problem
Controversy in Belgium where a technical problem caused the death of 20 thousand chicks at Brussels airport.A container used for the transport of animals should have been loaded on board an aircraft bound... more

ReportAircraft and security. Hawaii, Kilauea volcano erupts
evacuation order issued - VIDEO
At the moment volcanic ash has not caused any consequence on the air traffic planned in the area more

ReportPilotes Volontaires: A plane that will save lives
Two French pilots fly over the Mediterranean to help migrants
Benoît Micolon and José Benavente decided to invest their savings in the purchase of a Colibrì MCR-4S tourism plane that will fly over a 150 km area from east to west, 50 km from Tripoli, to report to... more

ReportNiloofar Rahmani obtains asylum in the United States
Death threats for the first Afghan military pilot
Niloofar Rahmani, who has long been threatened with death, has obtained the right to asylum in the United States. The unacceptable desire of the young woman to pilot a fighter plane caused the violent... more

ReportSame time zone for North Korea and South Korea
Clock back by half an hour in Pyongyang
After the meeting that took place on April 27th between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and South Korea's president Moon Jae-in (see for details AVIONEWS article linked), the two Koreas will return to... more

ReportInter-Korean Summit: the handshake between Kim Jong-un and Moon Jae-in
North and South Korea's commitment to denuclearization and peace
The meeting between the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and the South Korean president Moon Jae-in will make world diplomacy history as one of the most relevant and maybe unexpected events. The event... more

ReportRussia-USA flight connection at risk
Delays in obtaining Aeroflot pilots' visas
As announced by the Russian foreign ministry, the direct flight connection between Russia and the USA would be at risk due to delays and problems found by Russian crewmembers in obtaining the required... more