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SecurityB-737 gone missing in Afghanistan (9): it crashed from an altitude of 3000 metres
Kabul, Afghanistan - Until now no rescuers reached the wreckage
In Italy it has been confirmed that not only the Commander Bruno Vianini but also other two Italian citizens were on the Afghan airplane which crashed 35 Km to Kabul: they were working for international... more
SecurityB-737 gone missing in Afghanistan (7): Vianini's mission
Kabul, Afghanistan - He's gone to Kabul to receive a group of 40 Italian militaries sent in the area to organize the PRT of Herat assigned to Italy
The Captain Bruno Vianini who is probably crashed in the Afghani skies together with other 103 passengers, from last November he was assigned to the Head of General Staff of Defence near the command for... more
SecurityB-737 gone missing in Afghanistan (6): other two Italians could have been on the plane
Kabul, Afghanistan - It fears there are no survivors
Italian Farnesina is "Very worried" for two compatriots who could be on board the Boeing 737-200 from Kam Air airline crashed about 35 KM to Kabul. At the meantime the rescue operations go on, it fears... more
SecurityEU: green light to the European ticket for the air traffic controllers
Brussels, Belgium - The okay arrives from the Transport Commission of the European Parliament
First okay from the Transport Commission of the European Parliament to the institution of the European ticket for the air traffic controllers, with the aim to harmonize the relative issue systems of the... more
SecurityB-737 gone missing in Afghanistan (5): Italian soldier was coming back from a reconnaissance mission at Herat
Kabul, Afghanistan - At the meantime information on wreckage finding is reported only by Western sources
On the airplane, whose remains have been found North-East to Kabul, there were probably also seven Turkey-native travellers, while the Russian crew members have been confirmed. The Italian Navy raider... more
SecurityB-737 gone missing in Afghanistan (4): the wreckage has been found
Kabul, Afghanistan - The identity of Italian officer flying on the plane was released
The Italian officer in flight towards Kabul on board the Boeing gone missing last evening on Afghani skies, is the Navy commander Bruno Vianini. Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, announced... more
SecurityIsrael: helicopters and tanks for evacuation of settlements in Gaza and Cisjordan
Tel Aviv, Israel - Israeli Government would appear to expect negative reactions by settlers with possible clashes
Israeli armed forces would be be training in order to accomplish the Sharon-led Government related to the progressive withdrawal from Gaza Strip and Cisjordan. Actually, it would seem that several settlers... more
SecuritySudanese aircraft crashed killing seven persons
Khartoum, Sudan - It was carrying food aid to Darfur
A cargo plane coming from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, went down this morning around 8:00am local hour in Sudan: all seven passengers were killed. Aircraft was bound for Khartoum, the Capital of the... more
SecurityThe Mangustas to be combat ready in Iraq by the end of February
Rome, Italy - The idea of deploying them as a deterrent to prevent potential terroristic attacks against Italian contingent has been confirmed
The Italian Army’s AgustaWestland A-129 Mangusta combat helicopters will achieve their full readiness in Iraq by the end of February (see for details AVIONEWS). It has been confirmed by military sources a... more
SecurityMangusta (2): specifications
Rome, Italy - A flexible combat helicopter able to deploy a wide range of weapons in several operational settings
The number of Mangusta combat helicopters to be sent to Iraq and the period for they re-deployment have not been unveiled yet. Nevertheless, Italian Ministry of Defence confirmed to AVIONEWS that the Italian... more
SecurityMangusta: a "deterrent" against terroristic attacks
Rome, Italy - Italian Government decided to send some combat helicopters to Iraq
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, unveiled yesterday that some AgustaWestland A-129 Mangusta combat helicopters will be sent to Iraq at Tallil Base, in order to support the Italian contingent’s a... more
SecurityCicu: "The hypothesis of sending the Mangustas to Iraq is under analysis but nothing has been decided"
Rome, Italy - A cost evaluation for the deployment of four combat aircraft of this type has been carried out anyway
Italian Defence Undersecretary, Salvatore Cicu, reported in front of Italian Senate regarding the possible deployment in Iraq of the A-129 Mangusta combat helicopters. According to what stated by Italian... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (4): "The AB-412 was the suitable aircraft to perform the operation occurred on Friday"
Rome, Italy - It would have been stated by Italian Defence Undersecretaries Cicu and Drago while the hearing in Italian Senate was postponed to enable
Italian Defence Undersecretaries Cicu and Drago should have reported in front of Italian Senate today to Foreign Affairs and Defence Committees regarding the death of Marshal Simone Cola, but everything... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (3): the Al-Khafagi militiamen's version on the event
Nassiriya, Iraq - The Portuguese vehicles had already left the area when the Italian helicopter arrived, according to the attackers
New details have been provided regarding the armed action which killed Marshal Simone Cola in Iraq on last Friday. It deals in particular with the Al Khafagi (the Moqtada Al-Sadr's representative in the... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (2): Al-Sadr promised to cooperate in order to identify the killers
Nassiriya, Iraq - Shiite Ayatollah's followers proved displeased and maintained that killers were persons out of their control
Moqtada Al-Sadr, the Shiite leader who exerts a remarkable influence on Iraqi people in the Southern area of the Arab country, would have ensured all his cooperation in favour of Italian contingent in... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq: funeral of Marshal Simone Cola occurring in Ferentino today
Ferentino, Italy - Also Italian Republic President Ciampi and Italian Defence Minister Martino attending
Funeral of Italian Army Marshal Simone Cola, the 32 years old soldier killed in Iraq following a struggle during which he was seriously injured nearby Nassiriya on last Friday, are scheduled today at 11:00... more
SecurityWaterquake: a new shake in Indonesia. Palu's Airport closed
Sulawesi islands, Indonesia - Earthquake magnitude was 6,2 Richter
Makassar Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) registered at 4:11 a.m. (local time) an earthquake which magnitude was 6,2 Richter, with a 30 km deep quake epicentre, 16 km South-East of Palu, in the... more
SecurityStruggles in Baghdad nearby the Airport
Baghdad, Iraq - Two Royal Jordanian's flights unable to land and forced to go back in order to reach Amman
Two passenger transport airplanes bound for Baghdad International Airport have been forced today to go back towards the departure air station in Amman (Jordan). The two Royal Jordanian's aircraft (according... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (11): Attorney to verify the means suitability and the observance of the engagement rules
Rome, Italy - These are the major aspects on which the attention is going to be focused during the investigation related to the death of Simone Cola
Rome Attorney will focus on two major aspects during the investigation related to the death of Simone Cola in Iraq. First of all, it will be necessary to verify that the equipments and vehicles of Italian... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (10): six armed men fired against the Italian Army's AB-412
Rome, Italy - Endowed with Kalashnikovs and maybe with a RPG anti-tank rocket-launcher as well
The first details related to the operation that the Italian contingent in Iraq performed on last Friday have been unveiled, an action which led to the death of Marshal Simone Cola. According to waht indicated... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (9): Simone Cola died due to pulmonary haemorrhage
Rome, Italy - Autopsy on the Italian Army Marshal's body ended, and he was deadly wounded by just one shot
Autopsy performed on Marshal Simone Cola's body at Rome "La Sapienza" University Forensic Medicine Institute has been accomplished. The details released by competent medical personnel indicate just one... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (8): he maybe died after an Al-Sadr's followers attack
Nassiriya, Iraq - The attempt against the coalition forces, however, would not have been planned though its reasons are still unknown
According to the first analyses related to the struggle which involved the Portuguese soldiers belonging to the coalition forces nearby Nassiriya (Iraq) today, then causing an intervention by an Italian... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (7): attempts appear destined to increase before the election
Rome, Italy - Minister Fini proves convinced of it on the basis of the analyses carried out by intelligence
Also President of Italian Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, intended to express his own sorrow and thank Marshal Simone Cola for what he did in Iraq, as he died in Iraq today after being hit by the rebels... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (6): hit during a close support mission in favour of coalition forces
Nassiriya, Iraq - Meanwhile, Rome Attorney started investigating on such event
Details related to the operation that the Italian Army's helicopter was expected to perform today in Iraq, when Marshal Simone Cola was killed, have been released. The attack performed against the coalition... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (5): Marshal Cola's body to be in Rome on next Sunday
Rome, Italy - Number of casualties among the Italian soldiers in Iraq rose up to 19
Also Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Fini, European Commissioner for Security, Frattini, and Italian Senate President, Pera, expressed their own sorrow for the death of Simone Cola (32), an Italian... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (4): Marshal Simone Cola from Tivoli (Rome)
Rome, Italy - Italian institutions expressed their sorrow and special thanks addressed to the Italian armed forces making efforts to ensure peace and security in the world
Italian Army Marshal killed in Iraq today was Simone Cola, from Tivoli (Rome), married and father of a child. This is what put into evidence by press regarding his details. An immediate reaction by Italian... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (3): he was flying aboard an AB-412
Nassiriya, Iraq - The Army's Marshal would have been hit by a Kalashnikov's shot
The Italian soldier killed in Iraq this morning was an air-gunner operating in the Italian Army and he was on board an AB-412 helicopter. The soldier was in the right side of the chopper with his weapon... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (2): he was an Italian Army helicopter air gunner in action on board
Nassiriya, Iraq - A bullet would have hit him under an armpit where his safety vest could not protect him, so the rescue proved useless
The Italian soldier killed in Iraq belonged to Army. He was an air-gunner operating on helicopters. The soldier would have been seriously wounded due to a bullet which would have hit him just under an... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq
Nassiriya, Iraq - Italian authorities are still verifying the event
An Italian soldier belonging to the military contingent sent to Iraq has been killed in Nassiriya today. It has been unveiled by press agency's sources. Italian authorities, however, are still verifying... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: goods seized at Zurich Airport to donate to survivors
Zurich, Switzerland - Fake products usually destroyed in incinerator
Fake products which were seized in the last two years at Zurich-Kloten Airport could be delivered in South-Eastern countries hit by seaquake: they were above all sports goods, shoes and bags that usually... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Fini overfly Sri Lanka by Canadair
Colombo, Sri Lanka - Italian effort aimed to reconstruct houses
Today, Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Gianfranco Fini is in Sri Lanka (see for details AVIONEWS) where he is going to meet the President, lady Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, the counterpart... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs to fly to Colombo
Jakarta, Indonesia - Dead tool has shot to 225,000 units all at once
Indonesian Health Minister reported that confirmed dead in his country were 166,320, so the toll -still temporary- of seaquake occurred on December 26, raised to 225,000. Last finding in Banda Aceh province... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: a German-made project to prevent tsunamis' effects
Berlin, Germany - It is based on various detection activities though the major role is played by satellites
Germany carried out a project for the production of an anti-seaquakes prevention system against their effects and decided to show it during the Kobe’s conference, scheduled for today in Japan and set b... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: India reorganizes the military units stationed in the Andaman and Nicobar islands
New Dheli, India - Criticism is still being addressed to Indian Government as it chose to prevent the international aids from accessing the area
Indian Government is still being criticized by both domestic and international subjects, due to its lack of willingness in opening the andaman and Nicobar islands' territories to the international aids.... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: new airlift to occur today in Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia - Helicopters are shuttling between Medan and Aceh
While the dead toll of terrible seaquake which hit regions on Indian Ocean reaches 175,000 victims, today a new air-bridge starts in Indonesia: helicopters will shuttle between Medan and Banda Aceh province... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: international summit on the natural disasters to occur in Japan tomorrow
Kobe, Japan - And Russia proves ready to provide its own support for the development of warning systems also by its satellites
An international summit dedicated to the delicate problem of natural disasters is going to be held in Kobe (Japan) tomorrow, a meeting requested by the United Nations and during which Russia announced... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Swiss mission is started
Jakarta, Indonesia - Two helicopters have arrived at Meulaboh
"We are waiting for an acceleration of our operations in the region thanks to Helvetic military helicopters", the UN High Commissioner for Refugees spokesman, Fernando del Mundo, said. Two of three AS-332M1... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: French people restart to fly to holiday beaches
Paris, France - A lot of tourists decide to leave in order to bring aid
Yesterday tourist flights from France to the South-Eastern Asia zones affected by December 26 tsunami have been restored: but the great part of holiday-makers renounced to leave bound for Southern India,... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: French helicopters support
Jakarta, Indonesia - They carry men and aid to survivor people
From Friday also the Puma and Alouette choppers sent by Paris are working in the Indonesian Banda Aceh province: they're stationed in the airport of the region together to US helicopters and cargo planes.... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia. Newness on the aids from international community: Italy raised EUR 150m
Rome, Italy - Sri Lanka and Thailand's debt have been remitted
Italy picked up EUR 150m to donate to the South-East Asian people decimated by December 26 seaquake: Government has instead destined a EUR 70m fund. Silvio Berlusconi reported it at the end of Council... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: IOM to manage logistic operations at "Bandaranaike" Airport in Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka - Organization received USD 35m by main international donors
Sri Lanka asked to IOM, the International Organization for Migration, for attending to equipment transporting and logistical operations at "Bandaranaike" International Airport. IOM has already provided... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: US AV-8B Harrier crashed off Sumatra
Jakarta, Indonesia - Pilot was safe because put on ejector seat
An American Boeing AV-8B Harrier II fighter plane, taken off from the "Bonhomme Richard" aircraft carrier, crashed in Indian Ocean, off the coast of Sumatra, last afternoon: aircraft was on a relief mission... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: toll reached 163,000 casualties
Jakarta, Indonesia - Asian Bank for Development called for poverty alarm
According to official sources, today dead tool reached more than 160,000 victims in Asian countries affected by seaquake: last news indicate 163,338 killed persons. At the meantime, a report released by... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Helvetic troops flew unarmed to Indonesia
Zurich, Switzerland - Federal Defence Department reported that
The 50 soldiers sent from Switzerland to Banda Aceh’s province (see for details AVIONEWS), under a precise request put forward by Indonesian Government, must be unarmed. Helvetic soldiers must only carry o... more
SecurityTerritorial continuity: decision postponed on March 17
Rome, Italy - "Air One, Meridiana and Alitalia keep soft fares"
The eagerly awaited Lazio Region Administrative Tribunal decision on suspending request of decree issued by Italian Transport Minister, Pietro Lunardi, concerning territorial continuity routes to and from... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: EADS carries on its support for the involved countries
Amsterdam, Holland - Besides the aircraft, even communications devices have been provided in order to facilitate the rescue activities coordination
EADS carries on its activities supporting the population affected by the seaquake in Asia (see for details AVIONEWS). The countries where the fix and rotor-winged aircraft provided by the European aerospace... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: it is expected today at Colombo a cargo with 50 thousand litres of water
MIlan, Italy - The plane took off this morning from Malpensa's Airport
It took off this morning from Malpensa's Airport the cargo plane which would carry to the capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, 50 thousand litres of water and five system equipments to make water drinkable.... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: the effort of Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - Thirty missions and 220 hours of flight
Since the most violent seaquake in living memory occurred destroying coasts of large part of Indian Ocean countries in South-Eastern Asia, Italian Air Force carried out 30 missions to transfer humanitarian... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: missing persons diminished in Thailand
Phuket, Thailandia - The World Bank assured that reconstruction will occur by "Fully transparency"
There are 91 Thai names less than before in missing list after the seaquake wave occurred on December 26: Thai Ministry of Interior unveiled it. Missing people in the region now are 3254, including 1063... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Italian C-130 brings field hospital to Sri Lanka
Bergamo, Italy - AMI operating unit in UAE is decisive for Italian airlift
A C-130 aircraft of Pisa 46th Brigata Aerea took off yesterday at Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport (Italy) to carry 80 quintal of humanitarian relief to Sri Lanka: Italian Air Force, National Department of... more