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AccidentsShot down Malaysia aircraft. The last evidence of the passengers on board (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - “If the plane disappears, this is what it looks like"
In the cruel landscape of the tragedy occurred last Thursday evening, when a Boeing 777/200ER airplane operated by Malaysia Airlines, departing from Amsterdam bound to Kuala Lumpur, shot down by a ground-to-air... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines aircraft (10): flight plan, altitude, new route and information on nationalities upgraded
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Four passengers’ nationalities remain to be verified
1 Flight plan MH17’s flight plan was approved by Eurocontrol, who are solely responsible for determining civil aircraft flight paths over European airspace. Eurocontrol is the air navigation service p... more
ReportCrash of the Malaysian airplane in Ukraine (11): joint statement by the President of the EC Barroso and Van Rompuy
Brussels, Belgium - "We are shocked. We call for an immediate investigation"
Joint statement by the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, and the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, on the crash of the Malaysian airliner in Ukraine "We... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. F-35 airplane: the US Undersecretary of Defense, Kendall, expresses satisfaction during site visit to Cameri
Rome, Italy - Welcomed by general Stefanini and General Preziosa, Hewson (Lockheed Martin) and Mauro Moretti
A US delegation from the Department of Defense led by the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, Frank Kendall, visited today the manufacturing plant managed by Finmeccanica-Alenia... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines airplane (9): further details about the MH17 flight
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The next check was due on 27 Aug 2014
The B-777/200 aircraft bearing registration no. 9M-MRD that operated MH17 on 17 July, 2014 had a clean maintenance record. The aircraft’s last maintenance check was on 11 July 2014. The next check was d... more
AccidentsMalaysia B-777 shot down (7). Ukrainian security service releases a video on Youtube that would confirm pro-Russian guilty (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The reliability of the intercepted phone calls has not been confirmed yet
The first theories on the responsibility for the air disaster occurred yesterday evening over the border between Russia and Ukraine are coming to light, where a Boeing B-777 of Malaysia Airlines was probably... more
ReportUkraine. Italian Foreign Minister Mogherini deeply saddened by airplane tragedy (5)
Rome, Italy - "Investigation needed to establish responsibility", according to her
The Ministry is still carrying out checks using the information provided by Malaysian Airlines and the Dutch authorities on the plane allegedly shot down on the Russia-Ukraine border. It seems that one... more
AccidentsMalaysian airplane shot down (8). Ashton: "International inquiry necessary"
Rome, Italy - The two black boxes found, a four day ceasefire to facilitate the investigation
After the tragedy happened yesterday evening in the skies between Russia and Ukraine border, where a B-777/200ER airplane of Malaysian Airlines shot down by a missile, launched by unknown hands, the international... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines airplane (4): list of number of passengers and crew and nationality
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 41 unverified out of 295 people
With immediate effect, all European flights operated by Malaysia Airlines will be taking alternative routes avoiding the usual route. Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which was on a scheduled flight from... more
AccidentsMalaysian airplane (2). FAA: notice and NOTAM
Washington, Usa - The ban to flight operations in the area of risk extended
On the evening of July 17, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) prohibiting US flight operations until further notice, in the airspace over eastern Ukraine, due to recent... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian ANPAC, ANPAV and Avia on Alitalia: note about the latest details on the situation
Rome, Italy - "... necessary a pause to examine the analysis of the documents"
ANPAC, AVIA and ANPAV diffused yesterday a joint note that reported: "We considered necessary a pause to examine the analysis of the documents, after a deepened analysis of the texts already signed by... more
AirlinesMalaysian airplane (6). Ukraine International Airlines: deviated all its flights in the Eastern region
Kiev, Ukraine - The aircraft will fly on a distance of over 200 km
Ukraine International Airlines inform that to ensure safety of passengers, crews and the aircraft, the Airline has deviated all its flights in the Eastern Ukraine region. All UIA flights follow air routes... more
AccidentsMalaysian B-777 airplane. Eurocontrol: the Eastern part of Ukraine's air space closed (Dnipropetrovsk Flight Information Region)
Brussels, Belgium - All the flight schedule about this area will be rejected
EUROCONTROL has been informed that MH 17 en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur has crashed in the eastern part of Ukraine. According to our information, the aircraft was flying at Flight Level 330... more
AccidentsMalaysian B-777 (3). The cruel accusation exchange. Creative theories: mistaken for Putin's aircraft?
Rome, Italy - Confirmed the theory about the missile
The tragedy of the Malaysia Airlines B-777 occurred yesterday, that took off from Amsterdam directed to Kuala Lumpur, shot down over the border between Russia and Ukraine, approximately 80 kilometers far... more
Fair and showsBoeing marked 40 years of presence at "Farnborough Airshow": orders and commitments for 201 airplanes
Farnborough, UK - Net commercial orders for 2014 rise to 783
Boeing marked 40 years as an exhibitor at the "Farnborough International Airshow" this week by highlighting its innovative, efficient commercial airplanes and its advanced defense capabilities. The... more
AccidentsShot down aircraft (4), Eurocontrol: the aircraft was flying at 33.000 feet
Rome , Italy - "Flightradar24", website that tracks air-traffic
According to Eurocontrol, European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, the Malaysian Airliner shot down by a missile this afternoon was flying at 33.000 feet. Ukrainian authorities closed traffic... more
Latest newsShot down aircraft (3). Italy: Enac calls for its national carriers not flying over risk areas
Rome, Italy - After France other Countries appeals for this precautionary safety measure
Together with France (see AVIONEWS), also Italy reacts against the latest tragedy of occurred few hours ago in the skies over the border between Russia and Ukraine, when a missile shot down a Malaysian... more
AerospaceUnited Kingdom invests in aerospace sector
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Deputy Prime Minister has announced it at "Farnborough International Show"
"I'm pleased to announce that we are investing 54 million Pounds in research projects to explore new technologies", the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced today in the occasion of his visit... more
IndustryUnofficial meeting between Saab and British representatives to talk about the maritime patrol aircraft Swordfish
Farnborough, United Kingdom - There are no official requests yet
During a briefing at “Farnborough International Airshow”, the director of Saab’s air campaign Matthew Smith declared that his company met British representatives to debate about their potential interest for t... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough 2014" (4). Airbus: orders for 496 aircraft
Farnborough, UK - The industry achieves the 3,000th A-320neo Family order during the show
During the "2014 Farnborough Air Show", Airbus won US$ 75.3 billion worth of business for a total of 496 aircraft, making it by far the largest "Farnborough show" for the industry –both in terms of dollar v... more
UAS-DronesFinmeccanica-Selex ES' mini and micro UAV aircraft ready for delivery to the Italian Army
Rome, Italy - For its Forza NEC modernisation programme
Finmeccanica-Selex ES’s ASIO-B and SPYBALL-B UAVs have passed their factory acceptance tests, leaving them ready for delivery to the Italian Army for its Forza NEC modernisation programme. With the s... more
Latest newsShot down aircraft (2). France bans its air carriers to fly over Ukrainian airspace
Paris, France - With immediate effect and until further notice, with the sole exception of flights to Kiev
Following the Malaysian Airliner B-777 shooting down, carrying 290 people onboard, France has made this public notice: "At the request of the State Secretary for Transport, DGAC (Directorate General for... more
Latest newsA Malaysian airliner shot down while it was flying through Ukraine and Russia. Passengers and crew were killed
Kiev, Ukraine - Cruel mutual accusations between Moscow and Kiev
According to the first sketchy news, a Malaysian Airlines Boeing B-777, that seems was carrying 280 passengers and 15 members of the crew, has crashed down while it was flying from Moscow to Kuala Lumpur,... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough 2014" (3). P-1HH Hammerhead aircraft Programme reaches new milestone: autonomous flight modes successfully validated
Farnborough, UK - Piaggio Aero and Finmeccanica-Selex Es announce the latest developments in the flight campaign
Piaggio Aero, together with Finmeccanica-Selex ES announce the latest developments in the flight campaign of the Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) P-1HH HammerHead DEMO aircraft that has validated and... more
PeopleAVIONEWS at the press-conference by Etihad for presentation of the flight to Rome (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The declarations by President and CEO, James Hogan
AVIONEWS attended to the press-conference held by the Etihad Airways' President and CEO James Hogan that took place in Rome yesterday. The CEO announced the new links to Rome from Abu Dhabi, as next... more
Fair and showsThe Lombardy Aerospace Cluster (DAL) at "Farnborough Airshow" (2): Large, small and medium businesses take joint step towards product certification on the global market
Farnborough, UK - The initiative, partially financed by the Chamber of Commerce of Varese, is presented on the occasion of the event
As well as training programs, participation in international events and the e-scouting platform, the Lombardy Aerospace Cluster has teamed up to address another important issue for business competitiveness:... more
AirportsBloodshed at Kabul's airport has occurred this morning
Kabul , Afghanistan - Taliban exploit the absence of government
The tension is growing in Afghanistan, where Taliban have launched rockets and automatic firearms attacks. According to the Afghan General Afzal Aman, insurgents occupied two empty buildings near Kabul... more
AirportsIndra to lead European project that will enhance automated border cotnrol systems
Rome, Italy - The initiative driven by the EC has been allocated a budget of €16.8 M
Indra is spearheading ABC4EU (Automated Border Control Gates for Europe), the European R&D project that will enhance the automated border control systems that passengers will find at airports. The project... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough". Boeing: Qatar Airways finalize order for 50 B-777X airplanes
Farnborough, UK - Order includes purchase rights commitment for additional aircraft
Boeing and Qatar Airways have finalized an order for 50 777-9Xs, valued at $18.9 billion at current list prices. The 777X order, first announced as a commitment at the "2013 Dubai Airshow", was part of... more
AerospaceRussia and China agreed on the implementation of two Glonass stations
Moscow , Russia - Under the agreement they will be placed China
Russian non-profit company Glonass and Chinese satellite navigation office agreed on implementing pilot projects in the field of flight safety and safety of navigation. According to Glonass' Vice-President... more
Military aviationUpgraded Tu-22M3 jet to be ready by 2017 (VIDEO)
Moscow , Russia - More efficiency, more system automation, more safety...
According to the declaration made by Andrey Levenets, Deputy Technical Director of Tupolev’s engineering centre, this year is going to start the documentation and the manufacturing of the first prototypes o... more
DefensePinotti: "Italy has to play a more important role in the sector of F-35 jets"
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The minister visited the "Farnborough International Airshow"
Italian manufacturing has to play a more important role in F-35 fighter planes, this is what the representative of Italian Government, the minister of Defense Roberta Pinotti, who visited the "Farnborough... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Labour agreement: Alitalia-Etihad negotiation strands on this point according to Anpac, Avia and Anpav
Rome, Italy - "The economic privations requested to support the Alitalia-Etihad operation weigh on pilots and flight assistants for over 80%"
"The Alitalia negotiation interrupted yesterday in the night about the labour agreement theme. Alitalia is an airline that serves in a system of complex and specific rules for the aeronautical industry,... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough Interantional Airshow" (8). Finmeccanica-AW: contract with the UK Ministry of Defence
Farnborough, UK - Worth EUR 113 million
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) valued at EUR 113 million (£90 million) to integrate, test and install the Future Anti-Surface Guided Weapon (FASGW) He... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough 2014" (7). Finmeccanica-Selex ES introduces AFIS, a mobile air traffic control system for remote operations
Farnborough, UK - That presented at the event is owned by the Italian Air Force
At "Farnborough International Air Show 2014", Finmeccanica-Selex ES will introduce the Aerodrome Flight Information System (AFIS), a mobile control tower for ground-air- ground ATC (Air Traffic Control)... more
Fair and showsThe Pentagon has decided: F-35 combat aircraft will not appear at Farnborough
Washington, USA - "We look forward to future opportunities to showcase the extraordinary capabilities of our airplanes"
The Pentagon has decided: inspections on F-35 are still continuing. So, the combat jets will not make their debut at “Farnborough International Airshow”, scheduled by the end of the week. “A difficult decis... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough Airshow" (5). Finmeccanica-Selex ES ensures Tornado aircraft's battle-readiness
Farnborough, UK - The contract replaces and builds on three existing agreements
Finmeccanica–Selex ES has been awarded a multi-million Euro long-term support contract from BAE Systems to maintain, repair and upgrade the Royal Air Force (RAF)’s Tornado GR4 fleet. This contract wil... more
Press releaseItalian Filt Cgil on Alitalia. Cortorillo: "We are favour to Etihad but not all the weight on work"
Rome, Italy - The declarations by its national secretary
"We must decide in which Country we want to stay and if apply the Italian or Arabian right and law". The national secretary of Filt Cgil, Nino Cortorillo said in his intervention at "Radio anch'io" about... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters completes delivery of 52 helicopeters to China
Moscow, Russia - Mi-171E operates successfully in areas with challenging terrains and harsh climates
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, announces that Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant has delivered four Mi-171E transport helicopters to China’s Poly Technologies, t... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough International Airshow 2014" (6). Finmeccanica-Selex to hold BriteCloud trials with Gripen
Farmborough, UK - They will be held in September 2014
Finmeccanica–Selex ES and Saab announce that BriteCloud flight trials will be held in September 2014. The trials will involve BriteCloud decoys being released from a Saab Gripen aircraft. The BriteCloud E... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough 2014" (4). Finmeccanica-Selez ES to provide RF Jamming for RAF
Farnborough, UK - A multi-million Euro contract to design, develop and deliver a CJP
Finmeccanica–Selex ES has been awarded a multi-million Euro contract to design, develop and deliver a Common Jamming Pod (CJP) for use with the Royal Air Force (RAF). The Common Jamming Pod will restore a... more
Press releaseItalian Anpac, Avia and Anpav: joint declaration on Alitalia
Rome, Italy - "A serious accessible deficit in the negotiation dynamics"
We receive and publish that communicated yesterday by the Italian unions of Anpac, Avia and Anpav: "A difficult accessible deficit has been pointed out yesterday evening in the negotiation dynamics ongoing... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough" (3). Finmeccanica-Selex Es: multi-million Euro contract from SAAB for Raven AESA radar on board the Gripen NG fighter aircraft
Farnboorugh, UK - Its participation in the programme dates back to 2009
A multi-million contract has been awarded to Finmeccanica-Selex ES by defence and security company Saab to supply the Raven ES-05 AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar for Saab’s Gripen Next G... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica-Selex ES and Thales team up to address UK-French UCAS sensor requirements
Farnborough, UK - The collaboration is articulated in two main streams
Finmeccanica–Selex ES and Thales welcome the signature of the FCAS Arrangement between the United Kingdom and France. Within the UK-French framework, the two companies will cooperate for the development o... more
Press releaseAircraft. Etihad Airways. Hogan: flights to Rome, the next step in a relationship with Italy and with Alitalia
Rome, Italy - "Airlines are scale businesses" and we hope that the negotiation "Will conclude with taking a minority shareholding in Alitalia"
Etihad Airways’ launch of daily Abu Dhabi–Rome flights is "The next step in a burgeoning relationship with Italy", said the airline’s President and Chief Executive Officer, James Hogan, at a press confe... more
Fair and showsAW-149 helicopter achieved Military Certification at "Farnborough International Air Show" (2)
Farnborough, UK - An aircraft has completed in recent months certification trials with the RSV near Rome
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced that the new generation AW-149 multirole military helicopter has been issued with military certification by the Italian Directorate of Air Armaments (ARMAEREO). The... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough Airshow 2014" (10): Boeing: CIT Group announce order for 10 additional B-787/9 Dreamliner airplanes
Farnborough, UK - Leasing company's 787 order book increases to 20 aircraft
Boeing and CIT Group Inc., a global in transportation finance, announced today that CIT Aerospace has placed an order for 10 B-787/9 Dreamliners, valued at $2.5 billion at current list prices. This brings... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough" (9). Boeing: Avolon announced commitment for B-787 and B-737 MAX airplanes
Farnborough, UK - Leasing company adds Dreamliner to portfolio with six B-787/9s
Boeing and Avolon announced the leasing company's commitment for six 787/9 Dreamliners and five additional 737 MAX 9 airplanes, valued at more than $2 billion at current list prices. This commitment... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough" (7). Airbus signed orders and MoU for different airplanes
Farnborough, UK - With Smbc Aviation Capital, Boc Aviation, Cit Group and Avolon
During the "Farnborough" SMBC signed a firm order for 115 airplanes of the A-320 Family, BOC Aviation announced an order for 43 further A-320 Family, CIT Group announced its effort for an order of 15 A-330/900neo... more
Fair and showsAirplanes-helicopters. Finmeccanica-Selex Es debuts advanced cockpit with panoramic display at "Farnborough Air Show 2014" (4)
Farnborough, UK - The system offers pilots greater security in Degraded Visual Environments (DVE)
At the "Farnborough International Air Show 2014", Finmeccanica-Selex ES will introduce a latest-generation cockpit equipped with a new panoramic display designed to meet civil and military customers' growing... more