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Military aviationPhoto. First Canadian Air Force C-295 aircraft shows off its final livery
Purchased by the Government for the RCAF's FWSAR programme
Photo. The first C-295 airplane, purchased by the Government of Canada for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) Fixed Wing Search and Rescue Aircraft Replacement (FWSAR) programme, rolled out of the p... more
Tilt-rotorsPlane-helicopter. V-22 aircraft fleet surpasses 500,000 flight hours
The tiltrotor to support worldwide military missions
The V-22 fleet of tiltrotor (airplane-helicopter) built by Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, and Boeing has topped the 500,000 flight hour milestone. More than 375 Ospreys logged the hours, including... more
AerospaceEven Africa conquers space
The first Ethiopian satellite with the support of China
In December, the first Ethiopian satellite will be launched into space with the support of China. It was announced today by the Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde during a parliamentary session of the... more
CuriositiesPlane pilots film alleged USA ballistic missile launch
From the cabin of a Mexican Airlines passenger aircraft -2 VIDEO
Curiosity from the web: the alleged launch, witnessed by a video released on youtube, according to the Russian press and an American portal, would have happened at the beginning of last September more
DefenseAircraft-helicopters: in Russia concluded great test of military training
In the Pacific more than 4000 soldiers
Today in Kamchatka (a peninsula located in the Far East of Russia), one of the largest exercises of 2019 in the Pacific ended. More than 4000 soldiers, 500 pieces of military equipment, An-26, MiG-31,... more
AerospaceMars has salt lakes
The discovery analyzing the data of the "Curiosity" rover
A discovery published in the journal "Nature Geoscience" revealed that more than 3 billion years ago Mars was bathed by salt lakes: this is the result of the sediment analysis collected by NASA's "Curiosity"... more
Military aviation"Open Skies": aircraft in Europe, USA and Russia
Between October 7 and 11
Under the "Open Skies Treaty", on October from 7 to 10, a group of Russian inspectors carries out observation flights over Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.A joint mission of Germany and the... more
Military aviationPhoto. A-400M aircraft completes paratrooper simultaneous dispatch
Deployment from both side doors on a single pass
Photo. The A-400M new generation airlifter has completed the certification flight test for the simultaneous dispatch of 80 (40+40) equipped paratroopers from both side doors on a single pass. Tests were... more
PeoplePutin awards astronaut Nasa Nick Hague
"Medal of courage" following the Baikonur incident
Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded the "medal of courage" to NASA astronaut Nasa Nick Hague awarded "for the high professionalism demonstrated in the performance of his duties in life-threatening... more
CuriositiesAt Abu Dhabi airport the oldest man ever existed in the world
Surprise of airport staff to check documents
Abu Dhabi airport staff in the United Arab Emirates was very surprised yesterday at the passport verification of a passenger bearing the date of birth "August 8, 1896". If the date was true, the man, born... more
DefenseTurkey: air raid in Syria
USA: if Ankara crosses the line, I will destroy their economy
Following the announcement of the withdrawal of US troops from the Turkish border in yesterday's Syria (see AVIONEWS), the Ankara Ministry of Defense said it had completed preparations for an attack on... more
Finance and economyExchange: Europe registers parity
Airbus growing, prudence in view of the US-China meeting
Today, European equities recorded parity despite the appointment on Thursday 10 October between the United States and China to resolve trade disputes and news of an upcoming invasion of Syria by Turkey... more
Civil aviationAdria Airways leaves Star Alliance
After the recent developments of the carrier
Short news. Slovenian airline Adria Airways, headquartered in Ljubljana, has ceased to be a member of Star Alliance effective 02 October 2019. The departure of the carrier from the alliance follows the... more
AccidentsOctober 8, 2001: 18 years ago the plane crash at Milan-Linate
The most serious accident for number of victims ever in Italy
Exactly 18 years ago, on October 8, 2001 the most serious air disaster for number of victims ever occurred in Italy took place at the Milan-Linate airport. A Cessna Citation CJ-2, registration D-IEVX... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport (2). Alitalia: 200 flights cancelled due to strikes
The note issued by the carrier - ATTACHMENTS
Due to 24-hour air transport sector strikes confirmed by some Italian trade unions for Wednesday 9 October, Alitalia was forced to cancel several flights scheduled for that day. Flights set to operate... more
AirportsChina: a new airport on an artificial Island
It will be near Hainan
According to "Tass" the local administration of Sanya (a city located at the southern end of the island of Hainan, China) would plan to build a second airport after the one named Sanya-Phoenix, on a platform... more
AerospaceUS-Russia still together for a long time in space
Despite the tensions, the joint work between Moscow and Washington continues
Today, the scientific head of the Space Research Institute at the Russian Academy of Sciences Lev Zelyony, during the tenth international symposium on the solar system in Moscow, said that despite the... more
AerospaceFlight tests of the next generation Glonass-K satellite completed
Part of the Russian Glonass navigation system
The flight tests of Glonass-K, the next-generation satellite of the Russian Glonass navigation system, have been completed. Anatoly Nestechuk, head of the 15th Russian Aerospace Forces Army, stated this... more
Defense"Anvil": the anti-drone
It could be used against terrorist attacks - VIDEO
The "Sun" today published the news of a new military drone capable of "tearing down" other Unmanned aerial vehicle. "Anvil", a quadricopter built by Californian defense company Anduril Industries, is equipped... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The strikes of this week in Italy
All planned for next Wednesday
MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) has published the list of strikes scheduled for this week in aircraft transport.The protests scheduled for Wednesday are in detail:09/10/2019 Cub... more
DefenseUSA: American troops outside the Turkish border in Syria
Turkey will soon implement a military operation
The White House announced today that US troops in Syria will be leaving the Turkish border because Ankara "will soon implement a long-planned military operation. US forces will not support or be involved... more
Civil aviationRussia: Šiveluč volcano is active
Possible problems with connections by aircraft - VIDEO
From October 1st in the Kamchatka peninsula of the Russian Far East, the "Šiveluč" volcano is erupting lava. Fortunately, there are no risks to the population but according to the volcanologists of the K... more
Fair and showsChina: progress since the 1950s in the Grand Parade
From bikes to speed growth
On October 1st the Great Parade for National Day was held in China, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (see AVIONEWS).In the exhibit section, models of... more
Military aviationSaudi Arabia: women can join the army
Another step forward for civil progress
According to the "Vision 2030" reform program launched by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, for the first time in the history of Saudi Arabia, women can join the Army. Before this initiative, the Saudis... more
PeopleEuropean Parliament: first European tour for president Sassoli
Budget, "Brexit" and global challenges at the center of talks with Macron, Merkel and Johnson
On his first European tour, the President of the European Parliament David Sassoli will meet the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron on Monday 7 October at the Elysée. On 8 October, he will... more
Fair and showsLeonardo and Olmedo join forces for development of first medical aid of the future
For rotary-wing (helicopters) and motor vehicles
The agreement is also being presented at the Montichiari Emergency Show (4-5-6 October 2019) in Italy, including the unveiling of a special EMS-configured AW-169 mockup in EMS configuration, a first example of an integrated helicopter/ambulance capability developed by the partners more
DefenseChina and Russia closer and closer
Russian anti-missile systems for Beijing
At the Valdai Club international affairs conference in Sochi on October 3, Vladimir Putin confirmed that Russia is helping China to build an important missile defense system. The leader of Russia said:... more
AirlinesInterjet could replace its Sukhoi aircraft with A-220
Planes on the ground due to lack of spare parts
According to a report reported today by "Reuters" the Mexican carrier Interjet is concluding an agreement for the purchase of 12 A-220 aircraft that would replace its partially grounded Sukhoi Superjet... more
AirportsSuspect package at Glasgow airport
A wing of the airport and the highway are closed
Today a part of Glasgow airport was closed following the discovery of a suspect package on a KLM plane from Amsterdam this morning. About 20 firefighters, bomb squads, police and some ambulances went to... more
IndustryMS-21 aircraft: Russia accelerates PD-14 engine production
A digital factory will increase the chain's efficiency by over 15%
The United Engine Corporation (UEC, part of Rostec, a Russian State-owned conglomerate specializing in consolidation in strategically important companies, mainly in the defense and advanced technology... more
AerospaceSpacewalks by NASA astronauts
On October 6 live streaming - VIDEO
On October 6, the first of a series of five spacewalks will be performed by astronauts Christina Koch and Andrew Morgan to replace nickel-hydrogen batteries of the International Space Station (ISS) with... more
Military aviationAircraft in "scramble" mode at the Russian border
The Defense Ministry denounces continuous interception flights
According to news reported today by "Tass", Moscow's Defense Miinistry said that several fighter jets departed in "scramble" mode 27 times last week to avoid violations of Russian airspace. 42 aircraft... more
UAS-DronesTrial flight of the new "Hunter" drone with a Su-57 plane
The images of the Russian exercise - VIDEO and ATTACHMENT
The Russian Defense Ministry has published footage of a test flight of its new stealth drone, the Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik also known as "Hunter" (see AVIONEWS). From the images it is possible to see the remotely... more
AccidentsAntonov-12 cargo plane crashed in Ukraine
5 dead, 3 injured
Today, an Antonov-12 registration UR-CAH cargo plane, after disappearing from radar, crashed in Ukraine at Lviv-Danylo Halytskyi International Airport, killing five people and injuring other three ones.... more
AerospaceThree astronauts returned "safe and sound" to Kazakhstan
Among them also the first UAE - VIDEO
Today the American astronaut Nick Hague, the Russian cosmonaut Aleksej Nikolaevič Ovčinin and the United Arab Emirates astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri are back "safe and sound" on the ground from a mission a... more
Finance and economyEuropean Parliament. Hearing of Commissioner-designate Paolo Gentiloni
MEPs from the budgetary affairs committee also participated in it
The Economic and Monetary Affairs committee questioned Paolo Gentiloni, Italian candidate for the economy portfolio.Political groups’ coordinators from the committee will meet within 24 hours to assess t... more
IndustryBoeing-Embraer: strategic partnership taking shape
The industries now expect the transaction to close in early 2020
Boeing and Embraer continue to work closely together to establish their strategic partnership, positioning both companies to deliver greater value to airline customers and the flying public, and to accelerate... more
AerospaceThree Italian researchers for "SpaceShipTwo"
Agreement signed between Virgin Galactic and Italian Air Force
An agreement between Virgin Galactic and the Italian Air Force (AMI) was announced yesterday that will allow three of Italian researchers to carry out experiments in space on the occasion of a suborbital... more
Military aviationItalian F-35 aircraft in Iceland for NATO project
Obtained full operational capacity certification
The Italian F-35 aircraft have obtained from Nato the certification of "Full Operational Capacity" (FOC) and from September 27 they can contribute to the "Interim Air Policing" project called "Northern... more
DefenseMilitary exercises in Russia
More than 500 soldiers involved in the Urals
Today a military exercise in Russia near Samara, in the Volga area, involved more than 500 soldiers who simulated the destruction of satellite communication stations, eliminated the sentinels using silent... more
OccurrencesMC-21/300 aircraft lands in emergency in Moscow
The latest Russian model plane would present technical problems
Today, a new-generation MC-21/300 aircraft made an emergency landing at Zhukovsky airport near Moscow. The airplane probably developed technical problems during a test flight.A source from the "Gromov... more
AirlinesAegean Airlines: traffic data for the first nine months of 2019
Increased total investments for this year
AEGEAN carried 11.6 million passengers during the first nine months of 2019, reporting a 7% growth in passenger traffic. This growth is almost entirely due to the company’s 11% increase in international f... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Atlantia requests Intervention by the Italian MISE
Changes to the relaunch plan within a few days of the binding offer
Twelve days left until October 15th: by this date the consortium composed of Fs, Atlantia, Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), and Delta must present the binding offer for the rescue of Alitalia;... more
Finance and economyAirbus resumes its ascent after yesterday's European stock exchange crash
US duties scare the markets
Today the European shares have recovered, the day after recording the worst session since December 2018, accomplices to the alarming news on manufacturing and growth, the "Brexit" chaos (see AVIONEWS)... more
AccidentsBoeing B-17G-30-BO historic aircraft crashes in the USA
Dead seven people
A Boeing B-17G-30-BO Flying Fortress aircraft registration N93012 crashed yesterday in Connecticut, USA and today it was confirmed that the accident caused the death of seven people and wounded six others.... more
Finance and economyUS sanctions for Europe cause of Airbus
World Trade Organization recognizes America 7.5 billion - VIDEO
Today, the European Commission has declared that the US decision to impose trade sanctions on EU imports will risk causing damage on both sides of the Atlantic.The reference is on the decision by the World... more
Civil aviation"Brexit": Johnson presented his offer to the EU
The speech during the conference of the Conservative Party - VIDEO
Today, Wednesday October 2, Boris Johnson presented his final offer on "Brexit" to the European Union and the hypothesis of a "no-deal" for October 31 is becoming more concrete (see AVIONEWS).According... more
Civil aviationUAE wins ICAO membership
For fifth consecutive time
The UAE has been elected for the fifth consecutive time to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council. The UAE will serve its fifth term aboard the international organisation after successfully... more
Civil aviationSilkAir (SIA) will bring its B-737 MAX aircraft to Australia
Decision taken in view of the rainy season
Today the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Casa - Civil Aviation Safety Authority) has declared that the request to transfer its B-737 MAX aircraft to the Singaporean SilkAir (Singapore Airlines,... more
Civil aviationAci Europe partners with Re-Source Platform
To accelerate clean energy transition at Europe's airports and deliver NetZero2050
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today signs a key cooperation agreement with the RE-Source Platform, the European alliance of stakeholders for corporate renewable energy sourcing, at its... more