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AirportsChina. The new Qingdao-Jiaodong airport opened
It is capable of handling 35 million passengers and 500,000 tons of freight per year
Qingdao-Jiaodong International Airport, a new airport in Shandong province, in eastern China, has officially entered into operation. The Qingdao Airport Group reports that the airport is classified as... more
AirlinesAlitalia pilot launches speed challenge to Marcell Jacobs
The proposal during the athlete's flight from Tokyo
It is impossible to deny, Marcell Jacobs is the man of the moment. The sportsman who won two gold medals for Italy at Tokyo Olympics just ended (100 meters and 4x100 relay) is attracting the attention... more
AirportsAfter 50 years new focus on hijacking of Dan Cooper
The man jumped with a parachute after asking for $ 200,000
Half a century exactly: it's been a long time since Dan Cooper (it was never clear if his name was real or fictional) hijacked a B-727 of the air carrier Northwest Orient Airlines, demanding a substantial... more
AccidentsPlane crashes in Sweden: pilot and 8 paratroopers dead
Dynamics of the tragedy have yet to be clarified
During the late afternoon yesterday, Thursday 8 July 2021, a propeller plane crashed in Sweden shortly after take-off, causing the death of all 9 people on board. It was a De Havilland Canada DHC-27 Turbo... more
AirportsEelde Airport reports of noise pollution soaring
Over 50% of them originated from two people
The situation that is closely affecting a Dutch airport is very peculiar and bizarre. We are talking about the Groningen-Eelde airport, which is equipped with a terminal, a control tower and two runways... more
AirlinesBelarus hijacks Ryanair plane to arrest opponent
It was bound for Lithuania
It is still controversial after Belarus literally imposed the hijacking of a low-cost carrier Ryanair aircraft that had departed from Athens and headed for Vilnius, Lithuania. The plane in question landed... more
AirportsAustralia will keep its borders closed until 2022
National isolation lasted since March 2020
Australians, let's joice, as we are united and free: the start of "Advance Australia Fair", the official national anthem is full of confidence and optimism, too bad the residents cannot enjoy so much freedom... more
AirportsBerlin, Tegel is no longer officially an airport
In its place, Brandenburg airport was inaugurated
People who live in Berlin have long since become accustomed to the new Brandenburg airport, an infrastructure that took several years to actually become operational (read also the article published by... more
AirportsStockholm-Bromma Airport definitively closes
Covid-19 has accelerated a choice scheduled for 2038
Among the many "victims" of the aviation sector who have been killed by the coronavirus there is also a Scandinavian airport that has not been talked about for some time. We are talking about the Stockholm-Bromma... more
AerospaceEmergencies and more: the Argo program
For Telespazio a lesson from the earthquake in Irpinia in 1980
Confirmations and new horizons. For Telespazio, the early eighties were marked by two important names: Intelsat and Italsat.On the one hand, the Italian company was entrusted once again with ordinary traffic... more
DefenseCovid, Israel Army achieves herd immunity
This is the first case in the world
The Israeli Army is the first ever in the world to officially achieve herd immunity as regards the coronavirus (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). The announcement came earlier today, Thursday... more
AirportsAir Côte d’Ivoire receives its first A-320neo airplane
A ton of humanitarian goods on board to serve local communities- DATA SHEET
Air Côte d’Ivoire, Ivory Coast’s flagship carrier based in Abidjan, has taken delivery of its first A-320neo, becoming the first operator of the type in the West-African region. This latest generation airc... more
AirlinesEthiopian will also fly again B-737 Max aircraft
One of the fatal accidents involved the African carrier
An increasing number of air carriers are relying, with extreme caution, on the B-737 Max (read also the article that was published by AVIONEWS). The long overhaul after the tragic accidents of 2018 and... more
AccidentsKobe Bryant's helicopter crash due to pilot error
This is underlined by a government appraisal - ATTACHMENT
Just over a year: thirteen months later an important truth is emerging about the helicopter crash that cost the life of American basketball champion Kobe Bryant. It was January 26, 2020 and the sportsman,... more
DefenseBiden inauguration, military security officers suspended
They would have had ties to a radical group
The inauguration ceremony of Joe Biden as new president of United States scheduled today, Wednesday January 20, 2021, in Washington is approaching. The organization of the event required very serious measures... more
AirportsMassive vaccination campaign at Brussels airport
"Skyhall" pavillon will be exploited
The vaccination campaign in Belgium is moving forward with determination as in many other parts of the world. For the occasion, it was decided to take advantage of the Brussels-National airport to make... more
AirlinesAir carriers. Is American Airlines looking for a new CEO?
There are several names that are circulating
An announcement that did not go unnoticed: according to reports in these hours by the stars and stripes media, the carrier American Airlines could be looking for a new CEO (also read the article that was... more
AirportsSan Francisco Airport launched new initiative to combat human trafficking
On the occasion yesterday of the National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced the launch of a new initiative to combat human trafficking, an illegal industry which often uses airports to move victims from place to place. SFO... more
AccidentsICAO: statement on Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752
On the occasion of the first anniversary of its downing of the aircraft
On the occasion of the anniversary of the downing of Ukraine International Airlines PS752, which occurred in Iran on 8 January 2020, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) wishes to again... more
AirportsThe discussed project for a new airport in Antarctica
Many scientists did not agree with it
A futuristic and ambitious project, perhaps too much. It is not at all convincing the airport that it should be built in Antarctica, an infrastructure strongly desired by Australia: according to local... more
AerospaceChinese spacecraft reaches 12 million km from Mars
Tianwen-1 spacecraft was launched in July
Not only the Moon: China is demonstrating that it has a growing interest in aerospace and it is no coincidence that the mission that involved Chang'e-5 probe in recent weeks is being experienced with some... more
AirlinesDHL Global Forwarding aircraft transport vaccines
First stop at "Ben Gurion" in Israel
DHL, a world reference in the logistics sector, announces that it has kicked off the worldwide distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine. The distribution plan of the Deutsche Post DHL Group started in Israel,... more
AirlinesPlanes. Covid: China suspends Ethiopian, Ikair and Swiss flights
19 passengers tested positive
As announced in recent hours by China aviation adminstration of China (CAAC), the civil aviation body of the Asian nation, there are three suspensions decided in relation to some air connections. The reason... more
Civil aviationDefence. Greece ready to increase military spending
Hellenic budget could be fivefold
Greece does not want to spare any expenses from a military point of view, as is well evidenced by the latest decisions taken by the Athens government in this area. The Hellenic Nation has experienced a... more
Airlines"Brexit", EU: "Air links with UK for other six months"
Flights will be guaranteed regardless of negotiations
At least six months: this is the guaranteed timing as regards the European air connections between the continent and United Kingdom, regardless of how the "Brexit" negotiations will end. This means that... more
AerospaceSoyuz rocket with UAE satellite took off
There were two consecutive postponements of the launch - VIDEO
The great wait for the launch of the Russian space rocket Soyuz is over (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). After two consecutive postponements regarding the Kourou base in French Guyana, third... more
AirlinesRyanair defends B-737 Max aircraft
"It's the safest and most controlled", said CEO Michael O'Leary
An important defense full of arguments: to underline the advantages of the B-737 Max aircraft which is ready to sail the skies again after the tragic accidents of recent years (read also the article published... more
Civil aviationKuwait opens borders: air links with India and Philippines
Foreign domestic workers authorized
As emerged from the local media on Tuesday December 1st, 2020, Kuwait is ready to allow foreign nationals coming from some countries of the same continent to enter its territory (read also the article... more
AirlinesFirst Nigerian female pilot hired
She will be aboard Qatar Airways aircraft
There is always a first time and civil aviation cannot be outdone in terms of debuts and particular records, as history taught us. Asian airline Qatar Airways will go down in history from now on for hiring... more
AirlinesSaudi Arabia authorizes airspace overflight to Israir
Aircraft then landed in Dubai
Saudi Arabia authorized and allowed the Israeli carrier Israir Airlines to use its airspace. The green light for commercial flights of the Middle Eastern Nation was announced by local media, to be precise,... more
AirlinesAvatar Airlines buys first planes for official debut
Operation could be a reality in 18 months
The announcement first of the coronavirus pandemic and then a few other updates: it's time again to talk about the carrier Avatar Airlines, a commercial initiative "born" in the US State of Florida. The... more
DefenseKuril, new Russian missiles in Iturup: tension with Japan
Island is one of the 4 disputed between the two countries
On Tuesday December 1st, 2020, Russian defense ministry announced the deployment of brand new missile systems, specifically those called S-300V4. The dicastery underlined how these missiles were designed... more
AirlinesBritish Airways investigates stewardess
She offered extra services on the plane and in hotels
Extra, embarrassing and unsolicited services: according to reports from the local media, a British Airways stewardess got into trouble for her unorthodox behavior on board and even when she was not on... more
AerospaceRussian Soyuz space rocket launch rescheduled
Bad weather "suggested" a new date
Bad weather partly upset the programs of the Russian space agency Roscosmos. As reported by local media, launch of the Soyuz rocket scheduled for yesterday, Sunday November 29, 2020, was postponed by two... more
Civil aviationIsrael-UAE agreements on aviation and technology
Normalization of relations continues
The Israeli government decided to ratify two agreements that have to do with civil aviation and scientific cooperation yesterday evening, Sunday November 29, 2020. Tel Aviv signed both agreements with... more
AerospaceChinese Chang'e-5 probe is ready to reach the Moon
Launch dates back to last November 24th
The event may not be of the same historical significance as the unforgettable July 21st, 1969, but the landing of the Chinese Chang'e-5 probe on the Moon will be equally exciting. As reported by the media... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines, first B-737 Max plane flights with employees
Official return date of the aircraft is December 29th
Air carrier American Airlines already set the date to make the B-737 Max return to take off, the aircraft at the center of a thousand controversies due to the accidents of the past years and the subject... more
AirportsBerlin-Tegel airport will become a vaccination center
In its place, Brandenburg airport was opened
Berlin-Brandenburg airport has now been operational for a few days (read also the article published by AVIONEWS) and the old Tegel airport is somehow “recycled”. As reported by the German media in the... more
Defense"Irini": the Admiral Fabio Agostini met the PM and other GNA’s Ministers and officials in Tripoli
The commander of the operation in Libya in the last days
The Rear Admiral Fabio Agostini, together with the European Ambassador to Libya, José Antonio Sabadell, paid a visit to Tripoli for official meetings from 16 to 18 November. Agostini, Operation Commander... more
Civil aviationStrategies of air carriers to reassure passengers on 737 Max
Aircraft have just been cleared to return to the skies
For B-737 Max yesterday, Wednesday November 18, 2020, was very important: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave the green light to the use of the aircraft after endless months of investigations following... more
AerospaceAvio: anomaly Vega VV17 after eight minutes from take-off
Data analyses are in progress; loss of the mission
AVIO informs in a short note that "Tonight during the Vega VV17 mission with the SEOSAT-Ingenio and Taranis satellites onboard, after 8 minutes from take-off and after the nominal trajectory recorded for... more
AerospaceLeonardo: foreclosed on a fifth of Profumo's salary
Bari court ruled on Divania crash and sentenced it to a precautionary patrimonial measure
Another rather heavy tile falls on the head of Alessandro Profumo, CEO of Leonardo. After being sentenced to six years in prison for rigging and false corporate communications relating to the line of inquiry... more
AirlinesCarriers. Thai Airways seeks buyers for unsold goods
These products were used on board
Reinventing: this may be one of the watchwords that the international airline industry must make its own at the time of the coronavirus. The Thai Airways carrier seems to be at the forefront, as evidenced... more
AirportsCuba, Havana airport reopens after 8 months
Closure dates back to last March
Eight long months, almost as long as an entire pregnancy. As reported by local media, Havana's “Josè Martì” international airport reopened after a closure motivated by the coronavirus health emergency (read... more
AerospaceNASA, SpaceX crew arrived in Florida
On November 14th there will be the launch towards the orbiting station
The dragon is ready to take flight. “Crew Dragon” space capsule members arrived in Florida, near the Kennedy Space Center of NASA. This is the SpaceX shuttle that in four days will leave in the direction of... more
Finance and economyItalian Customs and Monopoly Agency. AVIONEWS interviewed Minenna and Zucchini
Both were in Genoa during "60th Boat Show" - VIDEO
During "60th Genoa Boat Show", AVIONEWS interviewed two key-people of Agenzia delle Dogane e Monopoli (Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency), general director Marcello Minenna and Interregional Director... more
AirlinesPM of Brandenburg positive to covid: he was present at airport inauguration
Lufthansa CEO will soon undergo the swab
Last October 31st there was finally the inauguration of the new Terminal 1 of German airport of Berlin-Brandenburg after nine years of waiting (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). In the last... more
AirportsOfficial inauguration of Berlin-Brandenburg airport
The first two airplanes landed in last hours
On October 31 there was the (too much) expected inauguration of the new Terminal 1 of German airport of Berlin-Brandenburg (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). Nine years after the first announcement,... more
DefenseHypersonic missiles, Russia bewildered after American statements
Washington could deploy rockets in Europe
Washington and Moscow do nothing to hide the mutual irritation and the reason always remains the same, hypersonic missiles (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). Yesterday, Thursday 29 October... more
AerospaceSpaceX, new mission on November 14th
There will be 4 astronauts headed to the ISS
If he didn't exist, it would be useful inventing him: Elon Musk, Tesla's number one, proves more and more every day that he has an impressive number of projects that see him as a great protagonist (read... more