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AccidentsUkrainian AN-12BK cargo airplane crashes in Algeria: seven victims
Tamanrasset, Algeria - The aircraft already belonging to the Russian and Ukrainian Air Forces
An AN-12BK airplane flight 4012, served by Ukraine Air Alliance airline, crashed last August 30 while it was making a cargo service between Glasgow-Prestwick (UK) and Bamako (Mali, third technical stopover)... more
PeopleFederica Mogherini appointed new High Representative for EU Foreign and Security Policy
Brussels, Belgium - The role as Minister for Foreign Affairs until October
Federica Mogherini appointed new High Representative for EU Foreign and Security Policy She has been Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation since 21 February 2014 (role that she... more
PeopleAirbus Helicopters UK: Alvaro Beteta Meredith appointed as Head of Communications
Oxford, UK - He will report directly Colin James, Managing Director
Alvaro Beteta Meredith will be Head of Communications for Airbus Helicopters UK business and responsible for UK communications for the wider business. Starting in his new role on 1 September 2014, he will... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Swiss agency ATRA releases the 2014 airline holistic safety rating
Geneva, Switzerland - Four major accidents occurred in only 5 months last year, black for air disasters
The independent Swiss rating agency "Air Transport Rating Agency" (ATRA) is releasing the 2014 holistic safety rating for commercial airlines. 2014 is a black year for air disasters. Four major accidents... more
AirlinesEmirates and Arik Air sign MoU
Milan, Italy - To develop and extend their existing commercial relationship and explore further areas of co-operation
Emirates and Arik Air, West Africa’s leading airline, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and expand their existing commercial relationship and explore further areas of co-operation. Both c... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Bardarbunga status update: the volcanic-seismic activity stable but active
Helsinki, Finland - The ban to fly over continues in all area
An eruption began around at 00:02 of last night in Holuhraun, at North of Dyngjujökull. Seismic tremble has been monitored by all observation stations. At first glance the eruptive activity decreased... more
AirlinesAirplanes and strikes. Germanwings: 116 flights cancelled for the protest, ended, by Cockpit, the pilot union
Milan, Italy - Passengers informed; significant economic losses for the carrier
Pilot union Cockpit have ended their strike. The six-hour strike will still, however, affect flight operations during Friday afternoon. Germanwings has released a replacement flight shedule. Where... more
AerospaceItalian Space Agency (ASI): Cosmo-SkyMed activated to analyze the earthquake in California
Rome, Italy - The data obtained by the Italian satellite system are giving important information to study the quake that hit the Napa Valley last August 24
The Cosmo-SkyMed (CSM) constellation has been planned, starting from last August 26, to acquire data on the area of the Napa Valley, in California, hit last August 24 by an earthquake of a magnitude of... more
IndustryUAS. Airbus DS: another first for Zephyr 7 HAPS
Paris, France - The test consisted of over 11 days of non-stop flight, in winter weather conditions with a new primary payload
Airbus Defence and Space has announced that the Zephyr 7 High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) has just completed its most demanding mission to date and thus set a new benchmark in persistent, year-round... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Finmeccanica: the Italian judge accepts the requests made by AW to bring to an end the Indian case
Rome, Italy - In connection with the judicial proceedings regarding the supply of 12 AW-101 VVIP aircraft to the Indian Government
In connection with the judicial proceedings regarding the supply of 12 AW-101 VVIP helicopters to the Indian Government pursuant to understandings dated 2010, Finmeccanica hereby informs that the judge... more
CuriositiesAirplanes. The "Knee Defender" arrives against the fights on board for reclining seats: but...
Chicago, USA - That the relief is worse of the evil... and the human rowdness is a hard fact?
The problem is old and it is more and more pressing, with the reductions of the dimensions of the seats on airplanes and of the space reserved to every passenger. And who always embarks on a flight knows... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines A-380 airplane to serve Auckland
Milan, Italy - From next October 27, 2014
Singapore Airlines customers travelling to and from Auckland in New Zealand will be able to enjoy the comfort of the world’s largest aircraft, the Airbus A-380, from 27 October 2014. The 471-seat A... more
Military aviationAirbus A400M airplane successfully demonstrates tanker capability (in-flight refuelling)
Seville, Spain - With a F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft
The Airbus A400M new generation airlifter has performed successfully air-to-air refuelling tests with a F/A-18 Hornet fighter airplane. The tanker test campaign was developed in five flights in which the... more
Civil aviationIata: Brussels Airport to become the first European hub for pharmaceutical freight using global certification program
Geneva, Switzerland - The global pharmaceutical industry will spend $8.36 billion on cold chain logistics in 2014 and is expected to expand to more than $10 billion by 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision of Brussels Airport to become the first European hub for pharmaceutical freight using IATA’s global certification program for s... more
IndustryAirbus: two additional A-320ceo aircraft for Aegean Airlines
Toulouse, France - The previous order for five A-320s airplanes placed in September 2007
Aegean Airlines, Greece’s largest airline, has signed a firm contract with Airbus for two additional A-320ceo aircraft, adding to a previous order for five A-320 planes placed in September 2007. All a... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Germanwings: Cockpit, the pilot union, announces intermittent strikes
Cologne, Germany - 116 out of 164 the flights will be cancelled between 6am and midday in case of the protest of tomorrow
Pilot union announces intermittent strikes Cockpit, the pilot union, has announced it intends to strike on 29th August between 6 am and midday. The strike will have a considerable impact on flight... more
PeopleIATA appoints Director of Safety: it is Rodolfo Quevedo
Montreal, Canada - From next September 2
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Rodolfo “Rudy” Quevedo as Director of Safety. On 2 September 2014 Quevedo will join IATA’s Safety and Flight Operations team... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Ebola Virus disease (EVD): advices for departing travellers
Rome, Italy - Airborne transmission has not been documented
Ebola Virus disease (EVD) Health Advice for DEPARTING Travellers, according to the Italian Health Ministry. Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is rare. Cases of EVD have recently been confirmed in West... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: strategic opportunities for Vietnam aviation
Hanoi, Vietnam - Three strategic areas to focus on: infrastructure, passenger experience and cargo, besides Ebola
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the Vietnamese government to work with the air transport sector to strengthen the country’s economy through global air connectivity. IATA i... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Ebola Virus disease (2): advices for incoming travellers
Rome, Italy - Outbreaks of it and imported cases of the disease have been occurring in West Africa
Ebola Virus disease (EVD) Health Advice for INCOMING Travellers, according to the Italian Health Ministry. Outbreaks of Ebola and imported cases of the disease have been occurring in West Africa... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: statement concerning alleged decisions by the Indian MoD relating to existing contracts with the Group's companies
Rome, Italy - It has not received any official communication from any of the relevant authorities
With reference to the many and often contradictory press articles concerning alleged decisions by the Indian MoD relating to existing contracts and future business with Finmeccanica companies, Finmeccanica... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia resumes service to and from Venezuela
Rome, Italy - Beginning September 1st non-stop flights between Rome-Fiumicino and Caracas will be resumed
Beginning September 1st, Alitalia will resume service to and from Venezuela with non-stop flights from Rome-Fiumicino and Caracas. The service will operate till the end of the Winter season 2014-2015... more
SecurityAircraft and transport. Alert for Bárðarbunga volcano: the seismic activity still high
Reykjavik , Iceland - The last data revealed, from the first bulletin of today in the morning
The seismic activity continues to be high. The most considerable earthquake recorded in the context of the seismic activity has been measured last night at 01:26. USGS (the US Geological Survey) has evaluated... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: inquiry report about PA-28 aircraft crash in 2012
Rome, Italy - Registration I-PITU, occurred near the Montalto Dora (Turin) air field
The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) communicated to have completed an inquiry report and published it on its own website. The document is about in particular: - Crash happened to a PA-28RT-201 aircraft,... more
Military aviationAircraft. F-35 flight test program milestones maturing combat capabilities
Fort Worth, Usa - Successfully released several types of armament
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program continued a steady path of flight test milestones in August, including weapons separation, software compatibility and flight hours, all demonstrating... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a happy mid-August holiday to everybody
Rome, Italy - The agency will regularly open on Monday 25, 2014
AVIONEWS communicates to its readers, subscribers, reporters and fans of social network that the agency will be closed, in the occasion of the Feast of the Assumption and the Summer period, for two weeks,... more
SecurityAirplanes. FAA: new Notice to Airmen issued for Iraq
Washington, Usa - Due to the hazardous situation created by the armed conflict
The Federal Aviation Administration today issued a new Notice-To-Airmen (NOTAM) restricting US operators from flying in the airspace above Iraq due to the hazardous situation created by the armed conflict.... more
ReportAlitalia (2): prosecutor's office opens inquiry about baggage chaos in Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - Lupi: "Zero tolerance on strikes or certificates for false illness"
The final act of a shameful fact exactly in these days, with major passenger movements at the Rome-Fiumicino international airport, gateway to the "Eternal city", sees damaged a mass of innocent travellers... more
PeopleAlitalia's airplane: apostolic journey by Pope Francesco in the Republic of Korea (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - From August 13 to 18 in occasion of the Sixth Asiatic Youth Day
The apostolic journey by Holy Father Francesco in Republic of Korea is planned from August 13 to 18, in the occasion of the sixth Asiatic Youth Day. The papal travel will take off next Wednesday, August... more
AirlinesAlitalia-Etihad: shareholders' meeting approved agreement and new financial commitment
Rome, Italy - The signature, very hard-earned, today in the afternoon
After the union understanding, the green light arrives also by the shareholders, that have approved the merger agreement between the ex-Italian flag carrier and the Emirati airline Etihad. A billion... more
Press releaseAlitalia: agreement reached with UIL, ANPAC, ANPAV and AVIA
Rome, Italy - Del Torchio: "Unanimous awareness for the Alitalia's future"
Alitalia informs to have reached, last night, the agreement on the national contract about air transport sector and on the measures of control of the labour cost, also with the UIL Trasporti union and... more
PeopleAir Malta named a new marketing CEO: it is Joseph Galea
La Valletta, Malta - The airline launched an international tender to hire this role
Air Malta began the reorganization of its own management with the appointment of Joseph Galea as marketing CEO. The airline launched an international tender to hire this role, previously fullfilled... more
Civil aviationIATA welcomes US DOT final approval of Resolution 787
Geneva, Switzerland - The Resolution is the foundation document for the New Distribution Capability (NDC)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to grant final approval to Resolution 787(i) . The Resolution is the foundation... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian ANPAC, ANPAV and Avia on Alitalia: agreement underwrote
Rome, Italy - In conjunction with Uiltrasporti
The Italian professional associations ANPAC (pilots), AVIA and ANPAV (flight assistants), in conjunction with Uiltrasporti, underwrote in the late evening of yesterday the agreements in Alitalia. They... more
Civil aviationMeeting between Italian Government and Etihad about Alitalia: positive result of the negotiation with mutual satisfaction
Rome, Italy - Graziano Delrio, Maurizio Lupi, MEF's top management and James Hogan were present
The meeting between the Italian Government and Etihad on Alitalia took place this morning at the premiership. The Government was represented by its undersecretary Graziano Delrio, by the Transports... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Aci Europe: airports welcomed 5.5% more passengers during 1H14
Brussels, Belgium - Freight traffic reported robust growth of +4.6%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE yesterday released its traffic report for the first half of 2014. The report is the only air transport report which includes the full range of civil aviation passenger... more
AirportsNaples airport (Italy). Traffic previsions from August 8-24: about 400,000 passengers in transit
Naples, Italy - 60 national and international destinations reachable from the city with a direct flight during the Summer
390,000 will be the passengers predicted in transit (between arrivals and departures) at the Naples International airport from August 8 to 24: 100,000 domestic, 230,000 international and 60,000 charter. 60... more
HelicoptersArmed Forces of Malta celebrate the delivery of their first AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official ceremony
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced that the Armed Forces of Malta celebrated yesterday the delivery of their first AW-139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter during an official ceremony. The aircraft, d... more
AirportsLondon City Airport successfully reduces carbon emissions, Level 2
London, UK - It is just the fifth airport in the UK to reach accreditation
London City Airport has been recognised for its increasing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint by "Airport Carbon Accreditation", an initiative of ACI (Airports Council International) Europe. LCY... more
Civil defenseCivil Defense: two Italian Canadair airplanes in Sweden for a wide fire
Rome, Italy - Numerous helicopters are operating from different days
The two Canadair airplanes of the Fire Brigade Department, sent from Italy upon request by the Swedish Government, are operating from yesterday to bring under control a wide fire that from different days... more
IndustryIndra delivers iCAT flight trainers for the A-320 airplane to Beijing Capital Airlines (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - These two trainers complement the FFS that the industry provided to the airline in 2012
Indra has completed the development of the iCAT, a new training system for pilots of the A-320 airplane. The first two units of this training solution have been delivered to Beijing Capital Airlines. These... more
Science and technologyBoeing partners with South African Airways to turn new tobacco plant into fuel for airplanes
Johannesburg, South Africa - Pioneering project supports aviation's environmental goals and public health
Boeing, South African Airways (SAA) and SkyNRG announced yesterday they are collaborating to make sustainable biofuel for airplanes from a new type of tobacco plant. This initiative broadens cooperation... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space-Italian ASI: contract signed for continuation of COSMO-SkyMed II Generation activity
Rome, Italy - Worth EUR 66 million
Thales Alenia Space announced today to have signed with ASI (Italian Space Agency) an agreement, worth EUR 66 million, for continuation of the activities by COSMO-SkyMed II Generation. In particular,... more
Sport aviation"EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014": balance at the end of event. Figures are clear...
Oshkosh, Usa - Total aircraft: more than 10,000 aircraft arrived at "Wittman Regional Airport" and other airports
Comment from EAA Chairman Jack Pelton: “It was a tremendous week on many levels. We filled Wittman Regional Airport with aircraft for the first time in several years, with both aircraft camping and p... more
HelicoptersMaryland State Police takes delivery of 10th AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - AgustaWestland sells another Corporate/Vip AW-139 in North America
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland has delivered to Maryland State Police the 10th AW-139 helicopter to be used for the state’s emergency medical, search and rescue, law enforcement and homeland security mis... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger traffic growth stays strong in June
Geneva, Switzerland - Slight slowing from May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for June showing a modest deceleration in demand growth compared to the prior month. Total revenue passenger... more
HelicoptersHeliconia Aero Solutions takes delivery of two AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - To perform off-shore transport missions in Morocco
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland and Heliconia Aero Solutions announced the delivery of two AW-139 intermediate class twin-engine helicopters to perform off-shore transport missions in Morocco. The first a... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: the busiest four days in its history
Abu Dhabi, EAU - During the post "Eid Al Fitr" period
Etihad Airways has enjoyed the busiest four days in the history of the airline with 181,333 passengers flying with the Abu Dhabi-based airline during the post "Eid Al Fitr" period. On Saturday 2 August,... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland and Italian Air Force sign training services cooperation agreement
Cascina Costa, Italy - It follows the Letter of Intent signed earlier this year in March
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced that it has signed a cooperation agreement with the Italian Air Force for training services aimed at further strengthening their already well-established cooperation t... more
AirlinesAirplane. Alitalia-Air Seychelles: code-share agrement to fly between the two countries
Rome, Italy - Via Abu Dhabi, with just one ticket
Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, today announced it has signed a code-share agreement with Alitalia, Italy’s leading airline. The new deal will allow customers from b... more