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ReportPress conference by Italian ministers Lupi-Pinotti on "Norman Atlantic": the ferry boat seized. Helicopters, airplanes and ships intervened
Rome, Italy - The delegates of the Coast Guard, Italian Navy and Air Force present with the two ministers
The Italian Transports Minister Maurizio Lupi and Defence one Roberta Pinotti held yesterday a press conference at Palazzo Chigi (Italian Government's headquarters) on the rescue operations to the "Norman... more
AccidentsAirAsia aircraft: bodies and wreckage found
Jakarta, Indonesia - Remains have been detected few km from the point where radars lost track of the airliner
Rescue teams have found the first wreckage of AirAsia Airbus A-320 aircraft disappeared on December 28 and dead floating bodies in the Java Sea. The news was confirmed by the head of the Indonesia's National... more
IndustryAircraft. Finmeccanica-Selex ES signs a 205.9 million Euro framework contract with ENAV for the 4-Flight programme (2)
Rome, Italy - The new system will be deployed during a 9 years timeframe and will cover the 751,728 square Km of the Italian airspace
Finmeccanica-Selex ES, as the lead industry of a EEIG (European Economic Interest Grouping) formed together with Vitrociset and other partners, has been awarded by ENAV, the Italian air navigation service... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Italian ENAV: 4-Flight takes off, a new generation air traffic control system
Rome, Italy - President Di Matteo: "Strategic value for the country and strong international positioning of the company"
The beginning of the design phase of the 4-Flight programme, a new-generation air traffic control system responding to the requirements of the "Single European Sky" and to global standards of excellence,... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecast. Bad weather in Italy: alert for snowfalls up to the low altitude of level ground in the centre-south
Rome, Italy - An additional bulletin issued for adverse weather conditions
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a further bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. It integrates and extends those diffused in the last days for... more
AccidentsAirbus A-320/200 airplane: AirAsia Indonesia flight QZ 8501 (3)
Toulouse, France - The industry will provide full assistance to the BEA and authorities
Airbus regrets to confirm that an A-320/200 operated by AirAsia Indonesia lost contact with air traffic control yesterday morning, 28th December 2014. The aircraft was operating a scheduled service, Flight... more
OccurrencesAirplanes and safety. Jet Airways: burning engine for a Boeing 737/800
Katmandu, Nepal - Bird-strike causes damages to the engine, but the aircraft lands regularly and safely
An occurrence took place today to a Boeing 737/800 belonging to the Indian Jet Airways. During the flight, from Mumbai to Katmandu, the engine of the aircraft’s left wing caught fire. In spite o... more
ReportItalian Coast Guard and "Norman Atlantic" ferry boat (3): all passengers evacuated
Rome, Italy - Nine crewmembers on board to inspect the ship
After the 379 people rescued, the number was increased to 407 and now all passengers have been evacuated. Nine crewmembers onboard to inspect the ship. The "Cruise Europa" towards the Ancona port... more
Report"Norman Atlantic" ferry boat rescue (2): "San Giorgio" ship of the Italian Navy exit from the Brindisi port; helicopters operated in the area
Rome, Italy - Under the management of the Italian Maritime Rescue Coordination Center in Rome
The rescue operations continued to the "Norman Atlantic" ferry boat under the management of the Italian Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) in Rome. The "Cruise Europe" (Italian flag) and the "Evinos"... more
Report"Norman Atlantic" ferry boat. An ATR-42MP "Manta" airplane of the Italian Coast Guard deployed
Rome, Italy - The flames suppressed, at least those seen from outside
The rescuers on the site communicated that the flames began yesterday on board of the Italian ship "Norman Atlantic" have been suppressed, at least seen outside. The unit continues to hide a dense smoke,... more
AccidentsAirAsia aircraft (2): shallow Java Sea might help searches
Jakarta, Indonesia - Indonesia might receive help for underwater searches from other countries
Indonesia transport minister Ignasius Joan said searches for AirAsia aircraft disappeared in the early morning of December 28 are focused on a 70 nautical miles area in the Java Sea between the island... more
AirportsAircraft and airports. Fog disrupts flights in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The city’s main hub staid closed for an hour and twenty minutes
The Abu Dhabi International Airport was closed this morning between 7:30 and 8:50 am local time because of heavy fog. According to the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology visibility was reduced... more
AccidentsAirAsia aircraft disappeared during flight
Surabaya, Indonesia - Radars lost track of the plane around 40 minutes after takeoff from an Indonesian city
An Airbus A-320 aircraft of the Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia disappeared while flying over the ocean between Borneo and Sumatra early in the morning on December 28. There were 162 people on board... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Merry Christmas to everybody
Rome, Italy - The Agency, after a long week-end, will regularly open next Monday
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, readers, fans of social network and reporters that the Agency will be closed on December 25 and 26. The normal diffusion of the news will regularly start next... more
PeopleEtihad Airways' first residence guest revealed, an aviation enthusiast
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The most exclusive ticket has been booked by Miami-based businessman, Gino Bertuccio
Etihad Airways yesterday revealed that the most exclusive ticket in aviation history –the inaugural flight in "The Residence by Etihad" – has been booked by Miami-based businessman and aviation enthusiast, Gin... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways goes double daily to Melbourne
Abu Dhabi, UAE - From 1 August 2015 and served by a B-777/300ER airplane
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announced plans for a second daily non-stop service between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne from 1 August 2015. The additional flight will... more
AirportsAirplanes and traffic. Dubai Airports delivers smooth experience on busiest week-end in DXB's history
Dubai, UAE - Airport welcomed more than 600,000 travellers over three days
The busiest weekend in the history of one of the world’s busiest international airports –Dubai International– was managed without a glitch following days of planning and preparation by operator Dubai Airpo... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. European airports to use common decision making system with EU support
Brussels, Belgium - The TEN-T programme will invest over EUR 3 million for the A-CDM in eight airports
The EU's TEN-T Programme will invest over €3 million for the deployment of Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) in eight European airports. The project is expected to improve flight predictability a... more
Civil aviationWFS and ATA Italia sign co-operative agreeement to provide total handling solutions for airlines in Italy
Rome, Italy - Both will also jointly explore other business development opportunities in Italy
The agreement, signed by Olivier Bijaoui, President & CEO of WFS, and Mario Sisto, President of ATA Italia, will nable the two companies to provide a full range of ground handling services to airlines... more
AirlinesEmirates to operate third daily service to Birmingham, served by a B-777/300ER airplane
Dubai, UAE - The link will be inaugurated Saturday 1st August 2015
Emirates has announced a third daily service to Birmingham Airport, becoming the first airline to offer a direct First Class service to the region. The flight will be inaugurated Saturday 1st August... more
CuriositiesEtihad Airways' A-380 and B-787 aircraft and new uniform launch campaign proves success on social media
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Running on multiple social media channels
Etihad Airways’ social media campaign to launch its first A-380 and B-787 aircraft, along with its new cabin crew uniform, generated astounding results and proved to be a huge success among the airline’s fan... more
HelicoptersAW-189 helicopter SAR variant achieves EASA certification
Cascina Costa, Italy - SAR configured aircraft deliveries to start
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced it has achieved European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for the Search and Rescue variant of the AW-189, paving the way for the delivery of aircraft f... more
ReportAlleged witness to Russian press: Malaysian aircraft was shot down by Ukrainian fighter-bomber
Moscow, Russia - The Russian Federation investigative agency is already looking for the man, whose identity has not been revealed
The Russian newspaper “Komsomolskaja Pravda” published today a new hypothesis on the Malaysia Airlines Boeing B-777/220 crash occurred in the Donetsk region on July 17. The daily interviewed an alleged eye... more
HelicoptersCarabineros de Chile order an AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - It marks the entrance of the aircraft into the local market
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced today that the Carabineros de Chile has placed an order for an AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopter. The aircraft, which will be delivered in the first quarter... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways to code-share with Hong Kong Airlines
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Subject to regulatory approval
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Hong Kong Airlines, an internationally-acclaimed airline, have signed a code-share agreement to provide travellers with enhanced connections... more
CuriositiesAirbus: Qatar Airways’ 1st A-350 plane accompanies its 4th A-380 for delivery to Qatar
Toulouse, France - It is the first airline in the world to operate every family
Departing Toulouse on its delivery flight to Qatar Airways’ base in Doha, is the airline’s first A-350 XWB airplane accompanied by its big sister A-380 – the fourth for Qatar Airways which is also makin... more
Military aviationRussia will increase the number of airplanes and helicopters in Belarus
Moscow, Russia - Military cooperation between the two countries includes the supply of S-300 missile systems to Minsk
The military cooperation between Moscow and Minsk is getting closer. As part of meetings of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a Russia-led military alliance of former Soviet states created... more
AerospaceSuccessful first test-launch for Russian space rocket Angara A-5
Moscow, Russia - The carrier has been developed to replace the Soviet rocket Proton and reduce Russian dependence on Bajkonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan
New Russian heavy-class Angara A-5 rocket successfully performed its first test-launch from Pesetsk cosmodrome, 800 km from Moscow at 8:57 local time. Twelve minutes after lift-off, third stadium Breeze-M... more
UAS-DronesUnmanned aircraft. Drones under the Christmas tree: the FAA launches a public awareness campaign (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - The Federal Aviation Administration is worried about the increase of novice operators
As drones’ popularity and affordability increases in the United States, more Americans are likely to find a small unmanned airplane or helicopter under the Christmas tree this year. The Federal Aviation A... more
Military aviationRussia’s long-range aircraft unit celebrates its centenary anniversary
Moscow, Russia - The Air Force reminded the great number of flights done this year, included those along European countries coasts
Russia celebrates today the centenary anniversary of its long-range aviation and Moscow takes the chance to highlight its Air Force renewed initiative. Colonel Klimov, official spokesman of the military... more
Press releaseAirplanes and carriers. Alitalia-SAI: closing of the transaction implementation agreement
Rome, Italy - New company to be fully operational with effect from January 1, 2015
"Alitalia and Etihad Airways today announced the completion of all the formalities related to the transfer of air transport operations from Alitalia-CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana) to the new Alitalia-SAI.... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and events. Alitalia and Etihad Airways: tickets for "Expo Milano 2015" available from today
Rome, Italy - It is estimated that eight million people will fly to Italy for the event
Alitalia and Etihad Airways, the Official Global Carriers of "Expo Milano 2015", have announced that tickets for the highly anticipated six-month event can be purchased from today. A special early-bird... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: financial calendar 2015
Rome, Italy - Five events from March to November: four BoDs and a shareholders' meeting
Finmeccanica informs the annual calendar of corporate events for the year 2015 is as follows: - Wednesday 18 March – Board of Directors: Draft Annual Report for 2014; Consolidated Results for 2014; - T... more
AerospaceItalian ASI and financial law: effort by Government permits to complete realization of the Cosmo-SkyMed, the Italian satellite system
Rome, Italy - Satisfaction by the Space Agency for funds that allow to the national space sector to protect a strategic infrastructure
The way made for the second generation of the Italian satellite system Cosmo-SkyMed will continue as predicted. This is the result of a governmental amendment approved by the financial law, that predicts... more
SecurityAircraft and safety. Wikileaks publishes CIA manuals on how to avoid airport controls
Rome, Italy - The documents contain a sort of “Decalogue” of behaviours and useful tips not to raise suspicions
On December 21, Wikileaks published two CIA documents addressed to undercover agents to avoid controls at airports. “Surviving secondary”, dated September 2011, explains how not to be singled out for sec... more
IndustryAirbus delivers first ever A-350XWB airplane to Qatar Airways
Toulouse, France - Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines
Airbus has delivered the first A-350XWB, the latest generation widebody airliner, to launch customer Qatar Airways. "The airplane redefines the way people fly for the coming decades and opens up a new... more
IndustryATR delivers its 200th /600 to Air Algerie
Toulouse, France - Airline's extra fleet capacity paves the way for further network development
The hand-over ceremony of the first new ATR-72/600 today to Air Algerie comes along with another important milestone for the industry celebrating its 200th -600 aircraft delivery. The delivery marks... more
AirlinesAirplanes and competition. New scenarios in the European skies with Lufthansa’s and Air France’s low-costs
Rome, Italy - Traditional airlines have created their own no-frills carriers, but it might not be enough to beat their rivals
Among the aviation news that characterized 2014 there are surely the strikes that hit Lufthansa and Air France-KLM, two of the main European carriers. In both cases protests have been caused by attempts... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. Alitalia-Etihad alliance almost closed
Rome, Italy - The new Alitalia-Sai is ready to take off on January 1
The closing of Alitalia-Etihad alliance might be done in a few hours. The Italian carrier shareholders’ meeting approved the 378,5 million Euros capital raise by which the Arab airline will buy 49% of t... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi: contract with Italian MoD for the supply of three M-346 aircraft to Air Force
Rome, Italy - The agreement also includes a ground base training system and logistic support
Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi and ARMAEREO (Italian National Armaments Directorate) signed today in Rome a contract worth 120 million Euros to provide the Italian Air Force with further three advanced... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Meridiana: agreement tomorrow or the airline closes
Olbia, Italy - An official note urges the unions to accept layoffs, necessary to the company’s survival
Meridiana sent a note yesterday in which it invites the unions “To find an agreement for the redundancy scheme by December 23” otherwise it will not be possible to “Save part of the 1634 employees and t... more
IndustryVitrociset has renewed the command and control systems for trajectory testing at the Karapinar military test range in Turkey
Rome, Italy - The order was worth about EUR 9 million
Vitrociset, an Italian company specialising in the integration of complex systems, security and logistics services for defence, space, air transport and the police, participated in the first phase of the... more
AirportsAirports and safety. Security flaws at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - Undercover EU investigators smuggled arms through security checks
Frankfurt Airport, the third in Europe for number of travellers after London-Heathrow and Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" is not safe. As reported by the Deutsch media on Sunday December 21, investigators posing... more
UAS-DronesDamascus media: Israeli unmanned airplane crashes in the south of Syria (VIDEO)
Damascus, Syria - But Israel Defense Forces did not confirm the event
An Israeli Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) would have crashed in the province of Quneitra, in the south of Syria near the Golan Heights. The area has seen heavy fighting between forces loyal to President... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm charged by the French market authority
Paris, France - The Franco-Dutch Group is accused of giving incorrect information to the markets between May 2010 and February 2011
The last days have brought bad financial news to Air France-Klm. The Autorité des Marchés Financiers’ penalty board requested a 1.5 million Euros fine from the Group and a 50,000 Euro fine from its for... more
IndustryAirplanes. A radar system from Airbus DS prevents collisions with wind turbines
Munich, Germany - Spexer 500 AC triggers beacon lights and warns pilots
Airbus Defence and Space has developed a new radar system, which is intended to prevent aircraft from colliding with wind turbines. This radar named “Spexer 500 AC” (AC = Anti-Collision) warns pilots abo... more
IndustryRome and Beijing support the Chinese offer for Ansaldo
Rome, Italy - The two governments would urge for the conclusion of the agreement with Insigma, but Moretti is waiting for the Japanese
Two important banks support Insigma-Xhinzu joint venture’s offer to buy Finmeccanica’s railway firms: China Merchants Bank and the Bank of China, which guarantee for the sum of 1.5 billion Euros. As rep... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-AnsaldoBreda: worth about 100 million euro contracts signed with Trenitalia
Rome, Italy - For the maintenance of Frecciarossa and regional trains
Finmeccanica-AnsaldoBreda signed two contracts for a total amount of approximately 100 million euro with Trenitalia (FS Italiane Group) to provide maintenance for Frecciarossa ETR 500 fleet and regional... more
AirportsAircraft and airports. India: “Navi Mumbai” airport operative in 2019
Mumbai, India - The new facility will reduce traffic on the “Chhatrapati Shivaji”, the only airport of the town
Heavy air traffic congestion is a great problem for Mumbai. Flights are often forced to keep circling the “Chhatrapati Shivaji” airport –the only one in town- for up to half an hour before landing. On Th... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and technology. ACI EUROPE: new report reveals trends in wifi, social and mobile at Europe's airports ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Brussels, Belgium - This weekend will be the one of the busiest ones of the year for European airports
This weekend will be the one of the busiest weekends of the year for airports across Europe, as people will avail of air transport’s unrivalled connectivity to get to where they need to be over the holiday p... more