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ReportAirplanes and health. The melanoma occupation disease of pilots and flight assistants?
Rome, Italy - According to a study the illness would have a twofold impact compared to the ones remaining
The risk is linked to a major UV rays of the sun and to the cosmic radiation in those professional activities carried out at great altitudes, like those by who operates on board of airplanes, and that... more
Fair and showsAirbus Helicopters shows to Poland the capabilities of its rotorcraft and expands its in-country cooperation
Kielce, Poland - Both in operations of civil and military type
Airbus Helicopters’ presence at "MSPO Expo" this week is focused on demonstrating the capabilities of the Tiger HAD attack helicopter and multi-mission EC-725 Caracal model, that according to the same m... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters and Romania sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Bucharest, Romania - To build on four decades of successes
The Government of Romania and Airbus Helicopters have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in a ceremony at the Victoria Palace in Victory Square, the headquarters of the Romanian Government. Present... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: inquiry report on C-172 airplane crash occurred in 2011 (Document on the "Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Rome, Italy - Registration OE-KSY, happened on Monte Capra, Aglio-Coli (Piacenza)
ANSV, the Italian Air Safety Board, communicated to have completed and publish an inquiry report on its website. The document is about: - Crash occurred to C-172S airplane, OE-KSY registration, Monte... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Alitalia begins today new direct flights between Rome and Marrakech
Rome, Italy - The carrier consolidated its presence in Morocco where it already operates 12 weekly connections to Casablanca
Alitalia’s inaugural flight AZ878 from Rome-Fiumicino to Marrakech took off this morning with 103 passengers on board. The inaugural ceremony was held before the flight’s departure at "Leonardo da... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica takes part in "MSPO 2014": airplanes and helicopters
Kielce, Poland - Through its companies: AW, AA, Selex ES and OTO Melara
Finmeccanica –through its companies AgustaWestland, Alenia Aermacchi, Selex ES and OTO Melara– takes part in "MSPO (International Defence Industry Exhibition) 2014", in Kielce, Poland, from 1 to 4 of... more
Finance and economySEA (Milan airports): the BoD approved the six month financial report at June 30, 2014
Milan, Italy - Traffic on the airport system: 13,6 million passengers and 237,000 tons of goods
The Board of Directors of Sea SpA (Milan airports management company), led by Pietro Modiano, gathered yesterday, approved the six month consolidated financial report at June 30, 2014. Air traffic Over... more
Aerospace"Sapienza" University in Rome: a balloon to study galaxies
Rome, Italy - A team created a telemetric system and control the flight. The data will be used by Olympus
A new telemetry system and control of the stratospheric flight has been tested in space context by a team of the "Sapienza". The tool, launched last August 17 in the Arctic (from Longyearbyen, Svalbard... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: July passenger travel shows strong growth
Geneva, Switzerland - Capacity expanded exactly in tandem with demand, resulting in a global load factor of 82.3%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for July showing demand growth of 5.3% (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) over the previous... more
Finance and economyAir Astana: profit up in second quarter 2014
Milan, Italy - The airline carried 939,000 passengers
Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s principal airline, recorded an operating profit of $26.3 million and International Financial Standards Reporting (IFRS) net profit of $16.5 million for the 2nd quarter 2014, i... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica-Selex ES introduces new surveillance radar at "MSPO" in Poland
Rome, Italy - Weighing just 44 kilos
Finmeccanica–Selex ES has introduced the Gabbiano TS-80 PLUS, a brand-new surveillance radar system at the "International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO"), which is taking place in Poland from 1st t... more
Fair and shows"MSPO 2014". MBDA solutions to meet present and future Polish stakes
Kielce, Poland - The stand focuses on air defense capabilities and especially on the ASTER 30 missile, displayed at the event
MBDA’s stand at "MSPO 2014" (Kielce, September 1-4) focuses strongly on air defense capabilities and especially on the ASTER 30 missile, which is being displayed at the "MSPO" exhibition. The Aster 30 i... more
IndustryTAI: completed modernization and delivery program F-16 aircraft for the Pakistan Air Force
Ankara, Turkey - Laid the foundations for the reinforcement of the Turkish-Pakistan relationships in terms of defence industry
Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI) delivered the last four F-16 aircraft to PAF (Pakistan Air Force) under Modernization Program requested by Pakistan, at a ceremony held at the industry's facilities... more
CargoEmirates SkyCargo lifts capacity to Los Angeles using a B-777F aircraft
Dubai, UAE - In 2013, the carrier transported a total of 49,000 tons of cargo from the United States
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has added Los Angeles to its network of freighter destinations across the United States, with the start of a weekly service to the city. Los Angeles... more
CargoAirplanes and transport. IATA: July air freight markets rise strongly (5.8%)
Geneva, Switzerland - An acceleration in growth from June when cargo demand grew at less than half that rate (2.4%)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing a strong increase in air cargo in July. Compared to July 2013, freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) rose... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA. European airlines registered a 3.3% growth in passenger numbers in 1H2014
Brussels, Belgium - Compared to the same period of last year, an additional 5.6 million passengers were welcomed
During the first six months of the year, the members of the Association of European Airlines (AEA) registered a 3.3% growth in the number of passengers transported. Compared to the first half of 2013,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and safety. EASA announces its reorganisation structure
Cologne, Germany - To prepare the Agency for the challenges of the coming years
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) revealed on 1 September 2014 a new organisation which aims at preparing the Agency for the challenges of the coming years. The new organisation will enable... more
Fair and showsAirbus Group at "MSPO" event with airplanes and helicopters
Kielce, Poland - The 22nd International Defence Industry Exhibition takes place in Poland (September 1-4)
Airbus Group and its Divisions showcase its portfolio of advanced helicopter, defence and security products at the 22nd "MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition", from 1 to 4 September in Kielce,... more
Military aviationFirst RAF A400M airplane made its maiden flight
Seville, Spain - Marking a key milestone towards its delivery
The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter ordered by the Royal Air Force has made its maiden flight, marking a key milestone towards its delivery. The aircraft, known as MSN15, took off from Seville,... more
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