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Aerospace"Stardust" in Antarctica
Discovered in the snow by Munich researchers
Identified by the researchers of the technical University of Munich "stardust" in Antarctica: from a supernova to the snow, the poetic vision of white of the Universe and the white of the Earth. 500 kilos... more
ReportAmazonia devoured by flames: images from Copernicus and NASA
Fire record in 2019 - PHOTO
The lung of the Earth continues to burn without stopping: denounced by the National Institute for Space Research of Brazil (INPE) the sad record of 2019 with 72,843 fires that are devastating the Amazon.... more
Science and technologyLufthansa Innovation Hub focuses on CO2 neutral fuels for aircraft
And it aunches sustainability platform
CO2 neutral, synthetic fuel is one of the most promising alternatives for making the future of aviation climate-neutral. Industry and nationwide deployment has failed so far due to limited quantity and... more
AccidentsA-109C helicopter crashes in Greece
The Russian icons and two passengers died
Mikhail Abramov, Russian patron of the private museum of the Russian icon in Moscow, died on August 20 in Greece, near the island of Paros and the Galatas town, following the crash of the private helicopter... more
Civil aviationAircraft. The youngest airline fleets are still in Asia
According to the ch-aviation analysis reveals -ATTACHMENT
Swiss airline intelligence provider ch-aviation today revealed the names of the world’s youngest airline fleets, measured in average aircraft age. It is the second such ch-aviation analysis on the topic, a... more
Fair and showsAircraft. "FAI World Aerobatic Championships 2019" takes flight in France
With an opening ceremony this evening
The 30th edition of the "FAI World Aerobatic Championships" takes off this evening with an Opening Ceremony at 6pm local French time. Held at the Châteauroux-Centre airport in central France, this year’s co... more
AirportsMIA passenger traffic up midway through 2019
Route launches by AA and four new carriers drive steady growth
Through June, Miami International Airport (MIA) served 688,000 more passengers than last year, for an increase of three percent and a mid-year total of 23.4 million travellers. International travellers... more
CuriositiesUS researcher would have discovered radioactive spills in North Korea
Possible serious environmental and health crisis
While the world is in alarm following the worrying loss of radiation from the Russian military base in the village of Nenoksa (see AVIONEWS), according to an article published today on August 21 by "Dailymail"... more
Civil aviationCompetitiveness of Swiss Aviation crucial for jobs and prosperity
According to an analysis-study released by IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released analysis showing that the competitiveness of Switzerland’s air transport sector could generate an additional 36,000 jobs and nearly CHF 13 b... more
AirlinesNew freighter route from Oslo Airport to China
From next September 1st
Short news. Starting September 1st, Suparna Airlines will operate a twice weekly freighter service connecting Oslo Airport with Nanjing in China. Located west of Shanghai, Nanjing Airport is well situated... more
DefenseAustralia joins the US mission in the Gulf
Barratt, former Australian defense secretary said: "It could be illegal"
Australia also joins the US mission in the Gulf in the Strait of Hormuz together with Great Britain and Bahrain, involving a surveillance and patrol plane, a frigate and its own troops.Scott Morrison,... more
DefenseNorth Korea has new miniature nuclear warheads
A looming threat over Japan
Tensions continue between Tokyo and Pyongyang, which had already described in July the launch of North Korea by two missiles towards the Sea of Japan (see AVIONEWS).According to Japanese defense guidelines... more
AerospaceNASA: data revealed for life on Mars
New launches for the study of biochemical composition in 2020
The American Space Agency NASA has reconstructed part of the geological history of Mars, with a past characterized by storms of rain and running water: a condition that could have made possible the development... more
Civil aviationRyanair: missing a few days to strike
Italian President D'Agata said: "it is a declaration of war"
Another day of suffering for hundreds of Ryanair British passengers waiting to find out if 180 pilots will strike on Thursday August 22 for 48 hours starting at 12:01 local time for a salary dispute. The... more
AirlinesAvianca Brasil to exit Star Alliance
It maintains competitive network in the region
Brazilian airline Ocean Air Linhas Aéreas S/A, headquartered in São Paulo and formerly doing business as Avianca Brasil, will formally leave Star Alliance with effect from 1 September 2019. Ocean Air’s wit... more
AirlinesKorean Air to reduce Japan routes
And it increases Southeast Asian destinations
Korean Air has announced its plans to adjust the frequency of some routes, in consideration of decreasing demand of Japanese destinations due to Korea-Japan tensions. At the same time, the airline will... more
AerospaceNASA: all set for tomorrow's space walk
The Hague and Morgan astronauts will install the docking system for the spacecraft
All set for the spacewalk of the astronauts Nick Hague and Andrew Morgan scheduled for tomorrow 21st August at 2:20 pm Italian time. The purpose of the release is the installation of the "Ida-3" coupling... more
AirlinesCarsten Spohr (Lufthansa): forecasts for carriers in the future
Accelerated mergers and acquisitions are the positive aspect of the recession
Carsten Spohr, CEO of the German carrier Lufthansa stated on August 19 that in the near future, only a dozen airlines in the US, China, the Gulf and Europe will share the market of the main international... more
SecuritySwiss fighter planes escorted Putin
Routine air procedure as an act of hospitality and safety - VIDEO
On August 19, in Geneva, two Swiss fighter planes of the Swiss Air Force escorted for a few minutes the plane of the Moscow delegation carrying President Vladimir Putin, assistant to President Yuri Ushakov,... more
DefenseUSA missiles (2): China and Russia accuse the United States
According to Beijing and Moscow the Americans would like to reopen the arms race
After the missile test carried out by the US on August 18 (see AVIONEWS) a few days after the US exit from the nuclear Treaty (see AVIONEWS), condemnation arrives from China and Russia: according to the... more
Sport aviationThe Italian Joachim Oberhauser wins FAI World Paragliding Championship
Meryl Delferriere wins Women's gold; France and Italy share gold
Joachim Oberhauser from Italy has won the 16th "FAI World Paragliding Championship" after a nail-biting two-week-long competition in Krushevo, North Macedonia, 7-17 August 2019. Oberhauser, 43, came out... more
CuriositiesMIA just got a little more “Miami”
Some of its most famous voices welcome passengers and visitors at the airport
Miami International Airport’s (MIA) passengers and visitors will soon receive a warm welcome from some of its most recognizable voices.World-renowned artists, athletes and local personalities have lent t... more
AccidentsRV-7A private plane crashed in Ocracoke (USA)
Fortunately no victims but two wounded
On Monday, August 19, near the airport of Ocracoke Island, in the USA, a private plane, the Van's RV-7A, registration N566WV, get from the "Johnston Regional" airport in Smithfield, crashed and landed... more
AerospaceIndia conquers the Moon
The "Chandrayaan-2" space probe has entered the lunar orbit - VIDEO
This morning, on August 20, after a month of space flight (see AVIONEWS) at 9:02 local time, the Indian space probe "Chandrayaan-2" was inserted into the lunar orbit. On September 7, if the mission will... more
CuriositiesEd Bastian (Delta's CEO): "I didn't meet Trump for a family vacation"
The absence at the White House meeting irritated the US president
The President Donald Trump met in July the main US companies at the White House. A meeting called for by US carriers United, American Airlines and Delta to demand action in response to what they say is... more
CuriositiesHarry and Meghan accused of hypocrisy for disproportionate use of private jet planes
The singer Elton John defends them
Environmental activists attacked Harry and Meghan to pollute too much given the disproportionate use of private planes: in just four days the royals would fly four times. While the Swedish Greta Thumberg... more
DefenseNuclear radiation in Russia: 16 times the allowed limit
A new treaty is needed as soon as possible
On August 8 in the Russian city of Severodvinsk an explosion occurred which caused the release of dangerous nuclear radiation and the death of 7 people (see AVIONEWS). On August 18 there were funerals... more
DefenseUSA launch missiles after leaving INF
The United States responds to Moscow's statements
On Sunday August 18, the United States tested a medium-range missile after the August 2 issue of the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) on nuclear power (see AVIONEWS). The test was performed... more
Military aviationSaab Signs Contract to provide Belgium with a Combat Training Centre
The order value is approximately SEK 160 million and deliveries will take place in 2021
The contract includes providing a complete training centre with infantry simulators, anti-tank simulators, vehicle systems and communication systems for controlling, monitoring and collecting training... more
Finance and economySwitzerland: increase in the cost of airline tickets to reduce greenhouse gases
Ready a series of reforms to respect the Paris Agreement
According to various Swiss media, the Swiss Commission for the Environment Council of the State proposed, today 19 August, the increase in the cost of air tickets, diesel, gasoline to reduce carbon dioxide... more
AirlinesThe thirst for power makes us forget the real italian problems
Politics neglects the daily problems of families
For the last ten days a ruling party has presented distrust to the government but so far no one has resigned, not even an undersecretary. We can feel empowered to think that they are so good that, despite... more
AerospaceAmazon and Deloitte will spearhead a search for new space technologies
The Gravity Challenge will solve real-world problems using cutting-edge space technology and data
The Gravity Challenge will bring together space thought leaders and businesses across eight industries to collaboratively solve real-world problems using cutting-edge space technology and data.To be held... more
AirlinesNorwegian air shuttle sells its shares
The crisis continues for the Oslo airline
Norwegian Air Shuttle, a low-cost Airline, has been experiencing economic hardship for some time and announced today, August 19, its willingness to sell its banking activities. This maneuver will allow... more
IndustryEmbraer celebrates 50 years focusing in coming decades
The company has approximately 18,000 direct employees
Embraer celebrates today its 50-year anniversary with a ceremony that brings together employees, authorities and commercial partners at company’s headquarters, in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The event is... more
DefenseThe US will sell 66 F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan
"A lot of money" but possible tensions between the US and China
On August 15, US President Donald Trump confirmed the intention of the sale of sixty-six F-16 to Taiwan: an 8 billion euro deal that will allow employment support in America, which marks the largest and... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes happy Summer holidays to all
The agency will reopen on Monday 19 with the normal distribution of news
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers and fans of social media that it will be closed next week of August.The agency will regularly reopen on Monday 19 with the normal publication of the news.The activity... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: the decree of appointment as General Director registered by the Court of Auditors
For the third time in a row Alessio Quaranta confirmed for another 5 years
Alessio Quaranta, director general of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) for 10 years has been confirmed for the next five ones. After the appointment by the Council of Ministers with decree of the... more
CuriositiesA peanut allergy would have blown up an Air Asia flight
The passenger would not have signed the release of liability release
According to reports from the "Dailymail", an English couple, Jade Cosgrove a student of 21 years, and Dave King 23 years old, would be prevented to take on a plane Air Asia directed to Bali. They wo... more
DefenseRussia asks for US missile moratorium
Zakharova spokesman said: the US must show interest in global security
Today on August 9th, Maria Vladimirovna Zakharova, the spokeswoman and director of the information and press department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, said during the "Terra... more
AirlinesAir Italy signs new partnerships
Thanks to agreements with two carriers
Air Italy announces the signing of two Special Prorate Agreements with key carriers.Now, thanks to the agreement with Finnair, five new key destinations in Finland (Helsinki, Turku, Oulu, Kokkola and Rovaniemi)... more
OccurrencesFlybe: passenger from Sierra Leone shows gastrointestinal symptoms
Quarantine takes place on the plane
Today on August 9, 107 passengers of the British company "FlyBe" departed from Paris, it has been "quarantined" for over an hour on a plane at Manchester airport after a traveller from Sierre Leone experienced... more
ReportHong Kong: a new wave of airport protests
The CAAC: Cathay Pacific Airways must suspend who have joined -VIDEO
The protests in Hong Kong continue to be more intense and by June 24 they had reached the city's airport with the adhesion of the flight personnel and the cancellation of over 200 connections (see AVIONEWS).Today... more
Aerospace"Hubble" captures an image of Jupiter with an unprecedented detail
The photo of the "Red Planet" published - VIDEO
A new image of Jupiter, the largest Planet in the Solar System, was captured in high definition by NASA's "Hubble" telescope. Taken from the "Wide Field Camera 3" on June 27th but released only on August... more
AccidentsAircraft crashes in the US
Three victims: husband, wife and their daughter
On August 8th at 6:15 am local time, a Beechcraft F-33A Bonanza model plane fell into the garden of a house in Upper Moreland, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. All three passengers died: a 60-year-old... more
ReportAnniversary of the Nagasaki atomic bomb
The story of Keiko Ogura, a survivor of Hiroshima - VIDEO
On August 6th was the 74th anniversary of the atomic disaster in Hiroshima (see AVIONEWS), today, August 9th, is the date of the second nuclear bomb, nicknamed "Fat boy" and launched by American planes... more
Civil aviationACI Europe: 1H2019 yields uncertain outlook for air transport in Europe
Its air traffic report for June, 2Q and first six months - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE, today released its air traffic report for June, Q2 and H1.The report reveals that passenger traffic at Europe’s airports grew by +4.3% during the first half of t... more
ReportUS recommended travellers to Hong Kong to be careful
The Chinese airport will remain open also in case of other protests
On Thursday August 8th, the US State Department recommended citizens intending to travel to Hong Kong to "exercise greater caution", in view of new demonstrations announced today in China that have persisted... more
Civil aviationIATA: solid passenger demand, record load factor in June
Results for international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for June 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 5.0% compared... more
AerospaceA "good morning" from the commander Luca Parmitano
Impressive image from the "Beyond" mission - IMAGE
While the "Beyond" mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) goes on (see AVIONEWS) the commander Luca Parmitano continues to send postcards from space with suggestive images that enchant his 589,000... more
ReportRadiation loss in Russia after explosion in an army base
The ghost of the atomic disaster during the days of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki anniversary
Two days before the anniversary of the Hiroshima disaster (see AVIONEWS), a day earlier than that of Nagasaki, while black tourism towards Chernobyl is getting more and more intense and the world tries... more