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ReportVenezuela: Vittorio Missoni's vanished aircraft found today
Caracas, Venezuela - The airplane disappeared on January 4 during the flight between Los Roques and Caracas
The vanished aircraft on which Vittorio Missoni, his wife and two of their friends were travelling was found in Los Roques: the announcement was released via Twitter by Jorge Galindo, spokesperson of the... more
ReportAircraft and transport. General strike in Portugal: possible consequences in air traffic
Lisbon, Portugal - The protest is planned for tomorrow, June 27
Tomorrow, June 27 in Portugal there will be a general strike called by UGT and CGTP-p unions. It is the tenth general action and fourth unified protest of 2013 in the Iberian country. Tap Portugal,... more
ReportAfghanistan: shots of light weapons against C-130 aircraft of the Italian Air Force
Farah, Afghanistan - No consequences for the airplane and the persons on board
At about 8:30 am of Monday 24 June 2013 shots of light weapons were fired against a C-130J aircraft of the Italian Air Force, while it was performing a tactical flight in the province of Farah, in Afghanistan,... more
ReportThe oceanographic ship "Sea Scout" locates the wreckage of the aircraft which vanished in Los Roques five years ago
Gran Roque, Venezuela - After the recover of the wreckage, it will be also tried to find the airplane which disappeared on January 4 this year
According to information obtained by AVIONEWS, which were officially released by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs the wreckage of an aircraft was located by the oceanographic ship "Sea Scout":... more
ReportHelicopters and industry. Finmeccanica: trial of Giuseppe Orsi and Bruno Spagnolini opens
Busto Arsizio, Italy - Indian Ministry for Defence and Italian tax office admitted as injured parties
The trial which involves former President and Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica Giuseppe Orsi and former head of AgustaWestland Bruno Spagnolini opened on Wednesday 19 June 2013. The two men are... more
ReportMissing aircraft found in Los Roques (2): the reactions of the victims' families
Rome, Italy - Annalisa Montanari's uncle: "I hope lights will be shed on this matter"
The wreckage of the aircraft which vanished on January 4, 2013, in the sea area between Caracas and Los Roques with 14 persons on board, including eight Italian tourists, was found a few hours ago (AVIONEWS).... more
ReportAircraft vanished in 2008 found in Los Roques
Caracas, Venezuela - Eight Italians were among the 14 passengers
Venezuelan authorities confirmed the discovery of the aircraft which vanished in January 2008 in the sea area between Caracas and Los Roques with 14 passengers on board, including 8 Italians. The official... more
ReportAircraft and transport: announced strike in Germany
Berlin, Germany - Protests will begin this week
The union of Airberlin air carrier has announced a forthcoming strike because of the demands about wages in the new contract. The protest will take place starting from the middle of this week. The union... more
ReportUSA: fire ravages Colorado, aircraft in action (VIDEO)
El Paso, Usa - UH-60 helicopters and C-130 Maff airplanes deployed against the flames
Since it broke out last Tuesday, the colossal fire ravaging the American state of Colorado has claimed two victims, as well as having destroyed nearly 400 buildings, swept away 62 square kilometers of... more
ReportRockets shot near Damascus Airport hit civilian aircraft
Damascus, Sirya - No reports of casualties so far
An Iraqi civilian aircraft with passengers on board, which was on the tarmac of Damascus International Airport, was hit by some rockets which were shot in the vicinity of the facility, and it seems they... more
ReportThe press-conference following the accident of the Wizz Air aircraft at Fiumicino Airport, on AVIONEWS Web-TV
Rome, Italy - "We are proud of how our crew worked"
After the accident involving the Hungarian Wizz Air A-320 aircraft at Fiumicino Airport on 8th June, which landed with its gear partially retracted, Driederik Pen, David Morgan and Tamara Mshvenieradze,... more
ReportFrom a passenger's voice the dramatic moments aboard the Wizz Air flight which made an emergency landing at Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - When I got out of the aircraft I should scream to the others "Follow me Follow me!"
Passengers on board the A-320 aircraft operated by Wizz Air experienced dramatic moments, when on 8th June, due to a malfunction of the landing gear that remained partially retracted, the airplane made... more
ReportThe press-conference following the accident of the Wizz Air aircraft at Fiumicino Airport, on AVIONEWS Web-TV
Rome, Italy - "We are proud of how our crew worked"
After the accident involving the Hungarian Wizz Air A-320 aircraft at Fiumicino Airport on 8th June, which landed with its gear partially retracted, Driederik Pen, David Morgan and Tamara Mshvenieradze,... more
ReportAirplanes and wars: attack to Kabul airport, Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - The action was claimed by the Taliban
This morning at 4:30 local time a group of guerrillas launched an attack at Kabul Airport in Afghanistan. The attack took place inside some buildings under construction, taken over by the insurgents... more
ReportAfghanistan victims: Giuseppe La Rosa, the airplane with his body has arrived in Italy
Rome, Italy - Today in the afternoon the State funerals will be celebrated
This morning at 9:30 the airplane that returned the member of rifle regiment in Italian army Giuseppe La Rosa to Italy. He was killed in Afghanistan on 8th June. The Italian Army aircraft carrying the... more
ReportAgustaWestland asks India for payment for its helicopters
Milan, Italy - The case got worse following the judiciary investigation
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, has asked the Indian government to proceed with the payment of the order of 12 AW-101 helicopters. The British-Italian company has informed the Ministry for Finance... more
ReportMoscow: body found in the landing gear of an aircraft from Italy
Moscow, Russia - The investigation to find out the identity of the man is ongoing
The body of a man was found in the landing gear of an aircraft coming from Italy at Moscow-Vnukovo Airport in the evening of Wednesday 5 June 2013. The Airbus A-330 of the Russian company I Fly, which... more
ReportScare on Czech PM's aircraft: one of the windows cracks during the flight
Prague, Czech Republic - No consequence for passengers and crew
Moments of fear on board of the airplane of Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Necas: during a flight between Prague and Moscow in the evening of Sunday 26 May 2013, one of the windows of the government... more
ReportPakistan Airlines diverted to London-Stansted: two men charged with endangering the flight
London, United Kingdom - Two British citizens reportedly threatened to blow up the plane
The two men who have been suspect with endangering a Pakistan International Airlines on Friday 24 May 2013 have officially been charged, and are due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates Court today. The... more
ReportAircraft escorted by British fighter in London: two passengers arrested (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - The two men, aged 30 and 41, are on suspicion of endangering the flight
Two passengers of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) which today's afternoon was escorted by a British fighter at London-Stansted Airport: the two men, aged 30 and 41, are on suspicion of endangering... more
ReportBritish fighter escorts Pakistani passenger aircraft
London, United Kingdom - An unspecified incident occurred on board
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that an RAF Typhoon fighter was scrambled to escort a Pakistan Airlines passenger aircraft. The airplane, Flight PK 709, took off from Lahore at 9:35, and was scheduled... more
ReportProblem for an aircraft at London-Heathrow (2): the airport is now fully operational (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - Videos of the landing released
The management firm of London-Heathrow Airport communicated that the busiest European hub is now fully operational: this morning the two runways had been temporarily closed following to the emergency landing... more
ReportSmoke on an aircraft, runways closed at London-Heathrow Airport
London, United Kingdom - According to rumours, the airplane had run into a flock of birds
Both runways at London-Heathrow Airport, the world's third busiest hub, were closed in the morning of Friday 24 May 2013, after a British Airways plane made an emergency landing, following reports of smoke... more
ReportBroken window on an easyJet aircraft, emergency landing at Milan-Malpensa Airport
Milan, Italy - None of the passengers was injured
An aircraft of the British low-cost airline easyJet, which was flying from Barcelona to Berlin, was forced to perform an emergency landing today, Thursday 23 May 2013, at Milan-Malpensa Airport, because... more
ReportUS Navy's contractors sentenced for bribery in the context of aircraft maintenance contracts
San Diego, USA - The companies invoiced services which they never performed
The executives of two Californian companies, contractors of the US Navy, have been sentenced for bribery in the context of an inquiry on contracts for aircraft maintenance services, which were performed.... more
ReportGiulio Andreotti dies at 94
Rome, Italy - The former premier passed away today in Rome
Giulio Andreotti died today, May 6 2013, in his Roman house at 12:25. He was 94 years old. The announcement was released by his relatives. His health conditions have been precarious since a long time:... more
ReportAircraft and security. Shooting at Houston Airport: one dead (VIDEO)
Houston, USA - FAA temporarily suspended flight activities
A man died during a shooting which occurred in the afternoon of Thursday 2 May 2013 at Houston "George H. W. Bush" Intercontinental Airport: the Police Department of the Texan city communicated through... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Bomb alarm: Saint Petersburg Airport evacuated and eventually reopened
Saint Petersburg, Russia - Flight operations suspended for more than two hours in the Russian Federation's third busiest airport
The Russian authorities evacuated Saint Petersburg-Pulkovo International Airport because of a bomb alarm: according to reports from the local media at about 6:00 am on Friday 19 April 2013 a unknown caller... more
ReportShots against a Buraq Air aircraft landing in Tripoli
Tripoli , Libya - No injuries between passengers and crew members
A Buraq Air Boeing 737 aircraft departed from Benghazi was hit by a bullet while it was landing at Tripoli International Airport in the evening of Wednesday 17 April 2013. No consequences for the crew... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Security measures enhanced in US airports after Boston's attack
Boston, USA - Two passengers removed from a flight: they were speaking Arabic
Security measures in the airports of the United States have been significantly enhanced after the terrorist attack which, on Monday 15 April 2013, caused the death of three persons injuring more than 120,... more
ReportSuspect suitcase on a New York-bound Air France flight: aircraft evacuated in Paris
Paris, France - Sky-high tension globally after Boston's events
The finding of a suspect suitcase pushed the captain of an Air France flight departing from Paris' "Charles De Gaulle" Airport and bound for New York's "JFK" to ask for a "Decontamination procedure". The... more
ReportBoston's terrorist attack, Obama: "We shouldn’t jump to conclusions" (VIDEO)
Boston, USA - At least three people were killed and more than 100 were injured
At least three people lost their lives, and more than 100 were injured because of the terrorist attack on Monday 15 April 2013, when two explosion occurred near the finish line of the Boston Marathon course... more
ReportIraq: third inspection in three days for an Iranian Syria-bound aircraft
Baghdad, Iraq - No weapons on board of the airplanes: just humanitarian goods
For the third time in three days Iraqi authorities performed an inspection on board of an Iranian aircraft bound for Syria, in order to verify it was not transporting weapons destined to support the regime... more
ReportNorth Korean missile test in the upcoming hours: sky-high tension in South East Asia and the rest of the world
Pyongyang, North Korea - Municipality of Yokohama erroneously announces the launch on Twitter
Tension is sky-high in South East Asia and the rest of the world after the announcement of South Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs Yun Byung-se, who claimed that Pyongyang could launch its medium-range... more
ReportAnniversary of the Smolensk aircraft crash: Polish citizens hold rally in front of the Russian Embassy
Warsaw, Poland - In the accident which involved a Tu-154 96 persons lost their lives, including President Lech Kaczynski
200 Polish citizens took part to a rally organized in front of the Russian embassy in Warsaw, a day ahead of the third anniversary of the accident which occurred on April 10, 2010 when the Tu-154 aircraft... more
ReportPalestinian activist removed from the aircraft: Air France gets fined
Paris, France - The company, judged guilty for discrimination, will have to pay 13,000 Euros
A French court has found Air France guilty of discrimination, sentencing it to pay a 13,000-Euro fine, because it removed a Palestinian activist from an aircraft. Horia Ankour embarked in Nice to fly... more
ReportGreat Britain mourns its "Iron Lady": Margaret Thatcher dies at 87
London, United Kingdom - David Cameron: "We've lost a great leader, a great Prime Minister and a great Briton"
Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990, died today, Monday 8 April 2013, following a stroke: the first woman to lead a major Western power was 87 yo. Her 11 and a... more
ReportPossible seizure of a Meridiana aircraft?
Tempio Pausania, Italy - The court of Tempio Pausania might order the measure
It never rains, it pours: according to Sassari's newspaper "La Nuova Sardegna" Meridiana, which owes Sogeaal, the management firm of Alghero Airport, a significant amount of money, might be subject to... more
ReportAircraft and industry. Panasonic Avionics Corp under investigation in the US for alleged bribery
Lake Forest, USA - No comment so far from the Lake Forest-based company
According to a report published by the "Wall Street Journal" Panasonic Avionics Corp (PAC), a company which is among the world's leaders in the field of in-flight entertainment and communication systems... more
ReportUSA request to Baghdad: halt the Iranian airlift for Syria
Baghdad, Iraq - The request has been presented by the Secretary of State Kerry during a surprise visit
Since the last visit in 2009 the United States – this time represented by John Kerry - have been received again in Iraq by the premier Nouri al-Maliki in order to stop the Iranian airlift that increases t... more
Report"Open Skies Treaty": Russian aircraft will fly over Slovenia and Croatia from March 25 to 30
Zagreb, Croatia - Surveillance operations with an Antonov An-30
The Ministry for Defence of the Russian Federation communicated that some military inspectors sent from Moscow will perform surveillance flights in the skies of Croatia and Slovenia from March 25 to 30,... more
ReportInquiry on the AW-101 helicopters: Indian investigation involves for firms, among which Finmeccanica and AgustaWestland
New Delhi, India - The former Air Chief Marshal allegedly favored the Anglo-Italian company
The inquiry of Indian Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding the alleged international bribery relative to the sale of 12 AW-101 helicopters destined to VVIP transport to Delhi's government involves... more
ReportThird aircraft with Russian citizens escaping from Russia landed in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - The same airplane delivered 11 tonnes humanitarian aid to the Middle-Eastern country
An airplane of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation which departed from Latakia landed at Moscow-Domodedovo Airport with on board 103 passengers from Russia and other countries... more
ReportInvestigation on Indian helicopters: Finmeccanica's and AgustaWestland's offices in New Delhi searched
New Delhi, India - The inquiry involves 12 persons, among which there is former Air Chief Marshal SP Tyagi
In the morning of Wednesday 13 March 2013 officials of the Indian Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) performed a search in Finmeccanica's and AgustaWestland's offices in New Delhi, in the context of... more
ReportAircraft remain grounded at Frankfurt Airport (2) almost all flights cancelled due to snow
Frankfurt, Germany - Replacement trains arranged for some connections
Frankfurt International Airport, the third busiest hub in Europe and the ninth globally, is almost completely paralyzed by the heavy snowfall which has hit Northern Europe and is causing strong disruptions... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Snow emergency: heavy disruptions across European airports
Frankfurt, Germany - Problems in Frankfurt, Paris and Liege
The sudden snowfall which is hitting Northern Europe in these hours is creating heavy disruptions for the air transport in the continent, with aircraft grounded, numerous cancellations and high delays... more
ReportSmall cargo aircraft crashes at Dublin Airport: no casualties, but problems for air traffic
Dublin, Ireland - Some flights which were diverted to Shannon are coming back in the capital
A Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner cargo aircraft which departed from Kent experienced some problems while landing at Dublin Airport in the morning of Thursday 7 March 2013, with the apparent failure of... more
ReportUnder-separation between UAV aircraft and an Alitalia airplane in New York: the FBI opens its investigation (VIDEO)
New York, USA - The agency grants anonymity to tipsters
After the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) of the United States, also the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) opened its investigation over the under-separation... more
ReportFAA opens investigation about under-separation between UAV aircraft and an Alitalia airplane in New York
New York, USA - The drone hovered just 61 metres away from the airplane
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) of the United States started an investigation over the under-separation between a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a remote-controlled... more
ReportUSA: two sentences for traffic of airplane and helicopter parts to Iran
Louisville, Usa - The components were bound for Iran Air
US judge Joseph McKinley of the Louisville District Court in Kentucky produced two sentences for violation of the US trade embargo with Iran, for two men who, between 2007 and 2011, carried out a traffic... more