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MiscellaneousIvory Coast: MD-90 to repatriate Swiss citizens
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Medicines from Red Cross carried to Abdjan
The Helvetic Confederation sent to Ivory Coast the MD-90 which have carried to Switzerland about 130 people, among which 24 were Swiss citizens. According to the Federal Department for Foreign Affairs... more
MiscellaneousEcuador: mercenaries hired by private firms operate in the country
Quito, Ecuador - The denunciation would have been released by movements for the defence of human rights
Movements for the defence of human rights in Ecuador firmly criticised recently the Government of the South American country for the support provided to the United States for five years, to which a possibility... more
MiscellaneousA train accident in Australia asked for helicopter's help
Sydney, Australia - About 79 injured among whom the two train drivers
The train accident which occurred yesterday, in the North-East Australia, caused about 79 injured: the train which was travelling on the Brisbane-Cairns route derailed, and seven of the nine carriages... more
MiscellaneousAn alpine climber died, a start of exposure; the response of his friend: it was necessary helicopter's operations
Cuneo, Italy - The operation of the searches of the cadaver in the first case and of the salvage in the second one were made by means of helicopters of the Financial police as well as of the Mountain rescue
Richard Eliot, this the name of the English victim, died because of exposure: the man left af dawn on Sunday, with his friend Paul Field, he also alpine, from the French valley Vesubie. The two men, both... more
MiscellaneousIsrael: "Ready to react militarily against the Hezbollah's provocations"
Tel Aviv, Israel - Israeli Government threatens armed actions against the Lebanese territory after the drones' overflight and the launch of two rockets
Israel does not appear willing to endure Hezbollah’s actions along the Northern border further. After the overflight performed by a remote-controlled airplane, an operation claimed back the Islamic armed m... more
MiscellaneousCanada: Nova Scotia in the dark. Helicopters to localize damage to power lines
Halifax, Canada - A snowstorm hit the Atlantic province on Sunday
From Sunday, Halifax and neighbourhood (Nova Scotia, Canada) have been in the dark without power because of the snowstorm that hit the Atlantic province. During the storm, six electricity pylons collapsed... more
MiscellaneousForeigners run away from Ivory Coast were 5000
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - The Italian Air Force rescued about 300 civilians
The foreign citizens evacuated from Ivory Coast were almost 5000: the Italians were 130 (see for details AVIONEWS). The Italian Air Force Chief of General Staff, General Leonardo Tricarico, unveiled that... more
MiscellaneousLybia: tomorrow Italian exiles to come back
Tripoli, Lybia - The return after 34 years followed the bilateral agreement in 1998
The first group of Italians former-residents, which obtained the entry visa from Jamahiria authority to come back to the land where they have been lived and from where they were expelled by a forced repatriation... more
MiscellaneousDarfur: violence goes on despite the UN's admonishment and the new no-fly-zone
Khartoum, Sudan - The military activities keep on despite the deal between the Sudanese Government and the rebels to avoid the Sudanese aircraft's activities
Despite the constant UN's pressure addressed to Sudanese regime in order to make it support the activity of the humanitarian personnel in Darfur and make it put the violence against the civil population... more
MiscellaneousA Japanese P-3 Orion detected the suspicious submarine
Beijing, China - The Chinese People Republic forced to express regret addressing official apologies to Japan
A mysterious submarine led Tokyo to resort to several aerial and naval units of its armed forces South from Okinawa island last week (see for details AVIONEWS). Although it had been realized from the start... more
MiscellaneousAn official of the British Army is safe after a 1000 metres fall without any protection
London, United Kingdom - The parachute had some problem: he had only a turned down finger and some cracked ribs
It was lucky the accident which was victim a British official yesterday in Kenya, during a practise: he 25 year old tenent was at his third launch, which was not just like he expected to be because his... more
MiscellaneousA 12-year-old boy fells down from a plane; his friend survives in the hold of the aircraft on which he was travelling
Beijing, China - The surviver stands up to the lack of oxygen as well as to the terribly cold temperature
It is incredible but true: a 14-year old boy survived to a one-hour flight on board of the hold of the plane on which he was trying to travel. The plane, which took off from the province of Yunnan (South-West... more
MiscellaneousUSA: Gulfstream would carry terrorists for torture
Washington, USA - More than 300 flights a year would be registered on the plane diary
The CIA and the US military intelligence would use Gulfstream jet to fly terrorist suspects to being interrogated to countries that use torture in their prisons. The "Sunday Times" newspaper reported it:... more
MiscellaneousThe result of the autopsy carried out on the Munir's body
Giakarta, Indonesia - The famous legal became renowned after having denounced impositions by the Indonesian soldiers at Timor East
The autopsy carried out on Munir’s body revealed the presence of arsenic as well as metals in a quantity superior to the normal standard (see AVIONEWS). The famous lawyer, who became renowned after having d... more
MiscellaneousShipwrecked immigrants clear of Malta: Italian Navy helicopter for seek
Catania, Italy - Also an Atlantic took off from Catania supporting operations
An Italian Navy helicopter stationed in Malta under cooperation agreement between the two countries, together Maltese motor patrol boats and military plane Atlantic supplied of sophisticated equipment... more
MiscellaneousIvory Coast (2): about 1000 French citizens went back home
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Also denunciations of rape from repatriates after being arrived at Paris Airport
Also yesterday three flights from Ivory Coast have carried again at home about a thousand of French citizens and on Saturday an Air Ivoire flight was arrived to Marseille with a fifty passengers on board.... more
MiscellaneousAn earthquake which took place in Indonesia provoked serious damages to a local airport
Jakarta, Indonesia - The response: six victims and six injured
The city of Kupang is the centre of the earthquake which hidden, lately, the East part of Indonesia, in the Timor's island: six victims and the same number of injured is the result. "Probably the victims... more
MiscellaneousReynard died because of an accident
San Paolo, Brazil - Among the victims even another French journalist and the Brazilian pilot
Nicholas Reynard, the famous French journalist, died, mixed with his French colleague and the seaplane's pilot, because of an accident, last week-end. Reynard was realizing a photographic service for the... more
MiscellaneousChina: "A conflict with Taiwan is unavoidable in case of independence declaration"
Beijing, China - Nevertheless, Chinese Government would be trying to promote a buffer zone in the Straits of Taiwan in order to avoid the struggle
China proves particularly worried about the Taiwan's political and institutional attitude, as it is being considered as against the principle according to which the island cannot absolutely see itself... more
MiscellaneousRumsfeld visited recently Nicaragua's State
Managua, Nicaragua - It was the second of its stopovers in the Latin America
Ronald Rumsfeld, head of the American Defense, has recently been at Managua (Nicaragua): it was met by the head of the local Defense Jose' Adan Guerra. Rumsfeld was then received by Enrique Bolanos, the... more
MiscellaneousFrench Air Force helicopter succoured seven shipwrecked in Mediterranean Sea
Alghero, Italy - They dreamt of reaching Caribbean by ship
Seven boys and girls who dreamt of crossing Mediterranean and Ocean on board a 22 metres catamaran will leave from Alghero (Sardinia) bound for Rome: yesterday they have been rescued by Firemen of Alghero-Fertilia... more
MiscellaneousNew epidemic in Hong Kong: will have the disease after-effects on air traffic ?
Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region (The People's Republic of China) - It would have already infected 28 kids
A new respiratory epidemic on which Hong Kong authorities are investigating and which have already infected 28 kids in-patient into a child hospital, could be the umpteenth conundrum for airlines which... more
MiscellaneousIvory Coast: Italians repatriated
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - The B-767/200 landed at Rome-Fiumicino on Saturday
The first 104 Italians evacuated from Ivory Coast arrived in Rome on Saturday afternoon: the Phoenix Aviation B-767/200 left from Accra, Ghana, where an Italian Air Force C-130 shuttled with Abidjan to... more
MiscellaneousBaquba involved by American aerial raids as well
Baquba, Iraq - US air operations are concentrating on several areas in the country
While the US forces chase rebels in every house in the Iraqi city of Falluja (see for details AVIONEWS), also Baquba is involved by the American armed actions, operating together with the Iraqi national... more
MiscellaneousUS aerial strikes on Falluja
Falluja, Iraq - According to the American Command in the Arab country, also a bunker used by rebels as a weapon depot would have been destroyed
The US armed forces are carrying on their military action against the Iraqi city of Falluja, in order to put the rebels’ resistance to an end. The US fighter-bombers would have performed a series of s... more
MiscellaneousIvory Coast: people rescued by helicopters
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - At meantime, President Gbagbo accused France to have destroyed all its planes
Helicopters and barges are carrying persons rescued to the two centers arranged in the city from which who want to leave Ivory Coast was carried to the airport. President Gbagbo, due to the international... more
MiscellaneousWas Indonesian activist Munir poisoned aboard a flight towards Holland?
Jakarta, Indonesia - This would be the hypothesis of humanitarian organizations and his family following the worrying results of the autopsy
Indonesian activist Munir making efforts to defend human rights in his country, who died on last September 7 during a travel aboard a Garusa airline aircraft towards Holland, could have been poisoned.... more
MiscellaneousMore long check-in: a new US' measure?
New York, Usa - This way officials would have time to check any information they need on the passengers identity
US' passenger would have, presumably, to face more long check-in in order to allow researches on the identity of the travelers; it is a proposal of a senior Us official. Us Homeland Security undersecretary,... more
MiscellaneousIs it right to give Honour Cross to the Italian military, victims because of enemy forces during peace mission abroad?
Rome, Italy - Yesterday the new measure was discussed by the Minister Counsil
Antonio Martino, Minister of the Italian Defense, promoted the new measure, submitted yesterday to the Minister Counsil: honour cross for the Italian militaries engaged in peace missions abroad who are... more
MiscellaneousIvory Coast: Europeans and Americans on the run
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - The uncertainty increases in the African country
Yesterday, a Bundswehr Airbus arrived in Ivory Coast to start the shuttle service from Abidjan to Accra, the Ghana's capital, in order to repatriate about 170 German citizens keen to leave the country.... more
MiscellaneousIraq: Baghdad Airport manager kidnapped
Baghdad, Iraq - He has been seized from "Brigades for Revolution 1920"
An american citizen of Lebanese origin, Dean Sadek, has been kidnapped from Iraqi militiamen: the man worked as manager at Baghdad Airport under contract to US company Sky link. The Arab satellite Tv... more
MiscellaneousArafat funeral: important absences due to air traffic congestion
Cairo, Egypt - British, Spanish, German and Italian deputations blocked at Cairo Airport
A lot of deputations, among which the British, Spanish, German and Italian didn’t arrive on time to the funeral cerimony for Yasser Arafat (see AVIONEWS): the air station was overcrowded because of lot o... more
MiscellaneousUS aerial strikes on Mosul
Mosul, Iraq - They involved the Iraqi city this morning and several rebels would have been killed, according to what stated by USA's military sources
The US Air Force's fighter-bombers performed new aerial attacks in Iraq this morning, in particular in the northern region of the Arab country and on the city of Mosul. According to what released by sources... more
MiscellaneousPlanes collision grazed: on board one of the aircraft there was the Princess Anne of England
Morecombe Bay, United Kingdom - The Royal Squadron BAe and EF-2000 involved
"It has been a loss of separation between the two aircraft [...] We began an investigation and it's untimely to make other remarks now": that is how reported from the spokesperson for Buckingham Palace... more
MiscellaneousThe first Nassiriya disaster anniversary celebrating today (4): reminding the Iraqi victims themselves
Nassiriya, Iraq - Personnel representing the Iraqi national guard in Camp Mittica
During the official commemorations for the first Nassiriya disaster anniversary occurring today at the Camp Mittica Base, nearby the Iraqi city (see for details AVIONEWS), the Italian armed forces intend... more
MiscellaneousThe first Nassiriya disaster anniversary celebrating today (3): Italian Air Force's effort after the massacre
Rome, Italy - Italian Air Force was ordered to recover the victims' bodies and the injured soldiers in order to take them back
Italian Air Force was in that occasion ordered to perform the delicate task of attending to the transport of the deceased and wounded soldiers after the attempt occurred on November 12, 2003. Following... more
MiscellaneousThe first Nassiriya disaster anniversary celebrating today (2): commemorations in Italy
Rome, Italy - Institutions and victims' families attending official masses in the capital and in other country's cities
Italy commemorates the Italian killed in Nassiriya by official celebrations in Rome and in other cities in the country. A mass is scheduled this morning at "Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli" in Rome... more
MiscellaneousThe first Nassiriya disaster anniversary celebrating today
Nassiriya, Iraq - Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, arrived in Camp Mittica for the official celebration
The first Nassiriya disaster anniversary is being celebrated today as it occurred on November 12, 2003, when a bombing attempt designed and perform by the international terrorism killed 19 Italians and... more
MiscellaneousUSA to take over USD 600,000 back to Nicaragua
Washington, USA - Money from sale of a helicopter purchased by former President Aleman
Next days, USA will take back to Nicaragua Government USD 671,000 regained by ICE, Federal Immigration and Customs Agency into the bank accounts of former President of Nicaragua, Arnoldo Aleman, and former... more
MiscellaneousOne of the pilot of the planes which crashed into the World Trade Center of New York had announced the attack
Berlin, Germany - A woman, called to to witness to the process of Mounir El Motassadeq, revealed it
Marwan Al-Shehhi, one of the pilot of the planes which crashed into the World Trade Center of New York had announced the attack in 1999, in the library of Hamburg's University: a woman, called to witness... more
MiscellaneousThe Shiveluch volcano wakes up again
Moscow, Russia - At the moment its activity could be a serious danger for aircraft and tourists who get too close to it
The Shiveluch volcano, which is located in the Kamchatka peninsula, in the North-East area of the Asian part of Russia, returned to eject ashes to the heights between 1,500 and 4,500 meters. According... more
MiscellaneousLinate incident process: misleading directional marks and not in accordance with international standard
Milan, Italy - Captain Mario Pica unveiled it
An other audience for incident at Linate in October 8, 2001 (see for details AVIONEWS): Mario Pica, who advised the prosecutor’s office Celestina Gravina during the first process, yesterday claimed that d... more
Miscellaneous-18 months: back-count for the beginning of experimentation of a sort of fly taxi in England
London, United Kingdom - It appears determined the firm which would soon offer an alternative, with its Jetpot, to the traditional means of transport in the cities
It would start in 18 months’ time the experimentation of the new aircraft which would be activate, as it seems, in the United Kingdom before 2010: the so called Jetpot, would be capable of make a 35 k... more
MiscellaneousDanilov back to prison
Moscow, Russia - The Russian nuclear physicist has been recognised second-degree guilty because of accessory after the fact of a difficult legal matter referred to espionage
The new custody of Valentin Danilov, the Russian physicist accused of accessory after the fact of a difficult legal matter referred to espionage, was taken in custody yesterday, according to the Krasnojark’s c... more
MiscellaneousArafat dead (2): the new Palestine's leadership appointed
Ramallah, Cisgiordania - Between candidates for succession there is also Marwan Barghuti who is in prison for a life sentence
The Yasser Arafat decease does not surprise Palestinian leadership which had been arranging his succession for several days. The new Palestine's leadership has already been appointed: Rawhi Fattuh is the... more
MiscellaneousIvory Coast: French citizens evacuation started
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Air France flight took home 270 people. Two Navy ships sailed towards Ivory coasts
The first Air France plane with aboard French citizens leaving Ivory Coast arrived in Paris yesterday evening: on board the B-777 there were 270 passengers as an Airbus A-330 with other 250 persons should... more
MiscellaneousJapan: air forces to face the territorial waters violation by a mysterious submarine
Tokyo, Japan - Planes and choppers would be going on tracking its movements and demanding for leaving the area or emerging showing its flag
Just 24 hours have passed since the monitoring and tracking operations by Japanese naval units and aircraft South from Okinawa island, but always within the territorial waters of the Asian country, in... more
MiscellaneousArafat dead: funeral to be held in Egypt
Paris, France - The last PNA's leader last travel to be tomorrow
The President of Palestine Authority died in the morning at 3:30am at French military "Hospital d’Instruction des Armees de Percy", where he had been under medical treatment from Friday, October 29 (see f... more
MiscellaneousPhilippines: the kidnapped Italian agronomist arrived at Manila Airport
Manila, Philippines - He is working for NGO "Movimondo"
From Mindanao Island, Andrea Cianferoni, the 29 Italian agronomist kidnapped and soon released in the Philippines, arrived at Manila Airport, where Italian diplomats were waiting for him. "The persons... more
MiscellaneousMartino received Ioan Talpes, Vice-Premier from Romania
Rome, Italy - The Italian Minister for Defence had recently met his workfellow from Romania Ioan Mircea Pascu
Ioan Talpes, Vice-Premier from Romania, made, yesterday, an official visit in Italy: to receive him at Palazzo Bracchini, Antonio Martino; Italian Minister for Defence. Martino had recently met his workfellow... more