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DiscussionsOn August 28, 1940: the first flight of the Campini Caproni CC-2 airplane
Rome, Italy - Italy was among the pioneer countries in the design and construction of the aircraft with jet propulsion
Italy was among the pioneer Countries in the design and construction of the airplanes with jet propulsion. In fact in August 1940 the Campini-Caproni CC-2 was tested in flight, the first Italian jet aicraft,... more
Defense18 foreign aircraft close to the Russian borders in just one week
Moscow, Russia - It was reported to the press by the Russian Defense Ministry
Eighteen foreign airplanes conducted surveillance flights along the borders of Russia in just this last week. The Russian Defense Ministry reported the news to the press and said that eleven times national... more
DefenseAirplanes of the Russian Aerospace Forces on the waters of the Pacific between China, Japan and Korea
Moscow, Russia - TU-95MS bombers were approached by Japanese and South-Korean military aircraft
Russian military airplanes conducted scheduled flights over the neutral waters of the Pacific Ocean. It was reported yesterday by the Russian Defense Ministry that specified that strategic bombers TU-95MS... more
IndustryNew nuclear missile for the US: Lockheed Martin and Raytheon get contracts for 1.8 billion dollars
Washington, United States - US Air Force plans to replace its AGM-86B armaments
Lockheed Martin and Raytheon signed on Wednesday two contracts with the US Air Force (USAF) to proceed in the development of the new LRSO (Long Range Standoff) missile that shall replace its AGM-86 ALCM... more
DefenseAlso Serbia looks at Moscow for its anti-aircraft missile systems
Moscow, Russia - After S-400s to Turkey, Moscow negotiates with Belgrade the sale of S-300
It's a good time for Russian missile systems and for Rosoboronexport, the Russian State agency that takes care of the export of armaments and other defense equipments, the general manager of which just... more
SecurityA-350/900 airplanes: update requested to prevent risks for the hydraulic system and for the fuel tanks
Rome, Italy - In a directive effective today EASA asks for the application of the measures decided by Airbus
With a directive which is effective today EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) requested that the on-board equipments of A-350/900 airplanes be updated according to what was decided by Airbus in the... more
AirlinesCrisis Air Berlin. The interest of Ryanair and the criticism of O'Leary
Rome, Italy - The CEO of the Irish airline compared the management of Alitalia with what is happening in Germany
The CEO of Ryanair Michael O'Leary repeated yeasterday the interest of the Irish company in a possible acquisition of all or part of the Air Berlin airline, which is risking bankruptcy and just received... more
IndustryMi-38T: Russian Helicopters starts production of the military helicopter
Moscow, Russia - The program is in the framework of the contract that was signed in July with the Russian Ministry of Defense
Kazan Helicopters of the Russian Helicopters Holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) has started to assemble the first prototype of the Mi-38T helicopter within the framework of the implementation of... more
Industry234 new helicopters for the Indian Navy
New Delhi, India - The Ministry of Defense started the procedure that will lead to the tender. The order is estimated at over 5 billion dollars
The Indian Navy wants to be provided with more than two hundred new helicopters and for this reason the Ministry of Defense of India would have prepared a RFI (Request For Information), a request of written... more
AirlinesCrisis Air Berlin. Possible "monopoly": Lauda criticizes the acquisition by Lufthansa
Berlin, Germany - The words of the former Formula One pilot founder of the Niki airline add to the rumors about the future of Air Berlin
Niki Lauda -former Formula One champion and founder of the airline Niki- criticized the possible acquisition of Air Berlin -that controls Niki and is now on the verge of bankruptcy- by Lufthansa. The German... more
AirportsSchönefeld-Tegel airports Traffic Report: 3.3 million passengers in July 2017
Berlin, Germany - First shows sustained strong growth of passenger; in the second moderately increasing
Passengers: From January to July 2017, some 19,580,974 passengers passed through Berlin's Schönefeld and Tegel airports. That's an increase of 6.9% compared with the same period last year. A total of... more
AirportsDoubts about the opening of the new Berlin airport
Berlin, Germany - According to a German newspaper the new airport could be inaugurated not before autumn 2019
The inauguration of the new Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (Germany) could happen not before autumn 2019. According to the German newspaper "Der Tagesspiegel" another one-year postponement -at the beginning... more
IndustryFirst US-built A-320 takes flight
Alabama, USA - Airbus in the United States can produce three members of the A-320 Family: tha A-319, the A-320 and the A-321
The first Airbus A-320 aircraft to be produced at the Airbus US Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama, has flown for the first time on August 15. The aircraft took off from the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley... more
ReportA Barbie doll and a luggage overweight: the attack at the airplane from Sydney was avoided in this way
Rome, Italy - The Minister of Interior of Lebanon explained it yesterday
Further details on the attack wich was blocked this July in Australia were released yesterday by the Minister of Interior of Lebanon Nohad Machnouk. According to what the press reported the four men who... more
AirlinesSummary. Crisis Air Berlin, Lufthansa and the other interested carriers
Berlin, Germany - The German government slows down after that two of its members expressed their support to the acquisition by Lufthansa
The German government reviews its policy on the Air Berlin case, after the statements of recent days by the Minister for Economics Brigitte Zypries and by the Minister of Transport Alexander Dobrindt.... more
ReportBaggage handlers strike at Brussels airport. It's chaos: a list of interested air carriers
Brussels, Belgium - Demonstration without notice of the workers
Chaos in these hours at the Brussels-Zaventem airport, where a strike without notice of the company which is responsible of baggage handling is creating many problems to passengers. The turmoil is affecting... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy August 15 and Summer
Rome, Italy - The agency will open again regularly on Tuesday 22
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, reporters and fan of social network that will close from 14 to 21 of this month included in the occasion of the August 15 feast. The publication of the news... more
SecurityTyphoon aircraft proves itself in fight against DAESH
Hallbergmoos, Germany - According to an Raf spokesman
An RAF Spokesman says Typhoon has proved itself at the heart of the international coalition fighting against DAESH. The aircraft has now flown in excess of 900 missions over Iraq and Syria since December... more
ReportMan arrested in Turkey: Russian citizen close to Daesh is suspected of wanting to shoot down a US aircraft by a drone
Ankara, Turkey - The man would be also involved in the preparations for an attack to a religious minority
A man of Russian nationality -Renat Bakiev- was detained yesterday by Turkish police on charges of preparing an attack to a military aircraft of the United States by an airplane-helicopter drone. The arrest... more
IndustryGSE Industria Aeronautica Srl: the auction deadline (August 31) is imminent
Rome, Italy - Design, development, manufacturing and assembly of aerostructures
GSE is private and independent company with more than 20 years experience in production of aeronautical components. The main business areas of GSE are: - Manufacturing engineering of structural aeronautic... more
Civil aviationUK CAA: numbers of passengers with a disability travelling by airplane grows by more than two thirds since 2010
London, UK - New report shows majority of airports offer 'very good' or 'good' service for disabled travellers; four are 'poor'
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published a report that assesses the top 30 UK airports on the quality of assistance they provide to passengers with a disability. It shows that the number... more
Civil aviationQatar waives entry visa requirements for citizens of 80 Countries
Doha, Qatar - Number of nationalities eligible to enter visa-free highest in region
Qatar’s Ministry of Interior (MoI), Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and Qatar Airways (QA) announced that the State will allow visa-free entry for citizens of 80 countries, effective immediately. Citizens o... more
AirlinesCALC delivers the first A-320 aircraft to Vanilla Air in Japan
Hong Kong, China - It follows the lease agreement signed in July 2016
CALC, a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider for global airlines, announced that it has delivered a new A-320 aircraft to Vanilla Air, a subsidiary low-cost carrier (“LCC”) owned by ANA Holdings (“A... more
AirportsUK CAA (2). Liverpool Airport encouraging more people with a disability to fly
Liverpool, UK - The airport receives a "Good" rating in terms of the support it provides
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published a report that assesses the top 30 UK airports on the quality of assistance they provide to passengers with a disability, with Liverpool "John Lennon... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in July 2017: strong growth continues at Frankfurt and at Group airports
Frankfurt, Germany - Number of passengers and maximum takeoff weights reach new levels
Passenger numbers at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) continued to advance in July 2017: Germany's largest aviation hub welcomed around 6.4 million passengers, representing an increase of 4.4 percent year-on-year.... more
AirportsAci Europe: airports report passenger traffic growth of 9% during H1 -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Brussels, Belgium - EU and non EU, major and secondary hubs medium sized, freight, top performers in June and H1
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for June, Q2 & H1. The report is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights:... more
HelicoptersAW-169, GrandNew orders in Brazilian corporate helicopter market
Rome, Italy - Sold to VIP local operators
Leonardo announced today that further orders from Brazilian executive operators have strengthened the company’s position in country and worldwide as a provider of corporate and VIP helicopters. Most r... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace participates with Avanti EVO airplane at eventin London
Savona, Italy - "Air Charter Expo 2017" will take place on September 12
Piaggio Aerospace, an Italian aircraft manufacturer active in the business and defense and security sectors, announced yesterday it will participate with its Avanti EVO airplane in the "Air Charter Expo... more
DefenseSoldiers rammed in France, Le Pen harshly criticizes Macron for cutting defence budget
Paris, France - Following the event that yesterday morning involved six soldiers who were hurt in Paris, the president of the Front National attacks the government
The French government "does not want to act", the president of the Front National Marine Le Pen attacks after that yesterday morning six French soldiers who were engaged in the "Sentinelle" anti-terrorist... more
Civil aviationICAO SG promotes aviation development priorities during mission to the Republic of Kazakhstan
Montreal, Canada - Only 5% of annual global development financing currently supports aviation infrastructure or related projects
Highlighting that only 5% of annual global development financing currently supports aviation infrastructure or related projects, ICAO Secretary General (SG)Fang Liu delivered a determined message to Kazakhstan’s p... more
SecurityDrone airplanes and helicopters, paragliders and hang gliders forbidden on Mont Blanc until the end of August
Chamonix, France - French authorities stopped amateur flights to ensure safety of rescue operations by helicopters
French authorities banned amateur flights of drone airplanes and helicopters, paragliders and hang gliders on the Mont Blanc mountain. The measure will be in force until the end of August and was decided... more
Finance and economyAircraft and transport. Italian ENAV's BoD approves the first half 2017 results
Rome, Italy - And the integration of the CEO remuneration policy
ENAV SpA’s Board of Directors held today under the chairmanship of Roberto Scaramella approved the first half 2017 financial report. Roberta Neri, CEO commented: "this year we are witnessing a stronger i... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters to test Ka-226T in Iran
Moscow, Russia - For its usability at extremely high temperatures
The Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) together with Iran Helicopters Support and Renewal Company (IHSRC) will test the light utility helicopter Ka-226T for its usability... more
IndustryNew Czech unmanned aircraft engine Primoco 500
Prague, Czech Republic - The company extends its portfolio
Czech company Primoco UAV SE, which develops, manufactures and sells the unmanned aircraft Primoco UAV One 100/150 extends its portfolio with the new self-designed Primoco 500 piston engine. The engine... more
IndustryATR and Stobart Air renew their GMA
Toulouse, France - After ten years of cooperation
After ten years of cooperation, ATR, the world's turboprop manufacturer, and the Irish regional airline Stobart Air announce the extension of their Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA). This new six-year... more
DefensePersian Gulf. Iranian drone aircraft makes dangerous manoeuvres near F/A-18E of the United States
Washington, USA - The American airplane was compelled to change its flight to avoid collision
An Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) was yesterday the protagonist of a dengerous approach to an US airplane above the waters of the Persian Gulf. The drone aircraft would have flown to just a few... more
CuriositiesMunich Airport presents an unusual photography exhibition
Munich, Germany - "Mirrors of the soul" will be in the check-in hall in the south departures area of T2 until August 27
The face is a mirror of the soul. It reveals what defines a person — the memories and experiences, fears and longings. The Italian artist Marco Pejrolo attempts to capture all of this in his pictures. F... more
CuriositiesCommercial airplanes without pilots, the reluctance of passengers and the savings for the airlines
Rome, Italy - A recent analysis highlights the economic benefits for the industry and the fact that the current aversion of customers could change in the future
Pilotless airplanes "could bring material benefits": to say that is a study that was published on Monday by the Swiss bank UBS which estimated a global saving for the carriers of about 35 billion dollars... more
DiscussionsOn August 9, 1918. Gabriele D'Annunzio flew to Vienna
Rome, Italy - It was planned already from time immemorial, but technical problem delayed its implementation
Today it is the 99th anniversary of the historical flight performed by Gabriele D'Annunzio to Vienna. The flight was planned already from time immemorial, but delayed implementation due to the technical... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. EASA publishes practical guide -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - Regarding management of hazards related to new business models of commercial air transport operators
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) unveiled that it has published in the last days a practical Guide about management of hazards related to new business models of commercial air transport operators.... more
SecurityAircraft and transport (2). New business models, new safety risks
Brussels, Belgium - Pilots welcome new Practical Guide by EASA to mitigate hazards of atypical employment
European pilots welcome the new Practical Guide issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on 7 Aug 2017. It has the potential to help us in better equipping European aviation to manage safety... more
SecurityTyphoon aircraft supports Romanian Air Force in Black Sea policing role
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Deployed for four months
A detachment of four Typhoon fighter jet airplanes from the UK RAF’s 3 Fighter Squadron is currently working alongside the Romanian Air Force to police the skies over the Black Sea. Deployed for four m... more
AccidentsBreakdown for an Israeli Air Force Apache helicopter: one dead and one critically wounded
Jerusalem, Israel - The other aircraft have been grounded until the results of the investigations will be ready: the second time in two months
An AH-64A Apache helicopter of the Israeli Air Force crashed yesterday evening at the Ramon Airbase, in the southern part of the State of Israel. In the course of an exercise at about 9 pm (local time)... more
AirportsChinese and Russian interpreters available on a tablet at Finnish airports
Helsinki, Finland - The digital service help passengers and service providers to cross the potential language barrier
Finnish airport operator Finavia is piloting a virtual interpreting service for the Chinese and Russian languages at its airports in Helsinki and Rovaniemi. The digital interpreters help passengers and... more
DiscussionsIt happened on 8 August: first woman to circumnavigate the world by helicopter
Lausanne, Switzerland - In 1997 she completed the feat in 97 days, flying with co-pilot Quentin Smith
British helicopter pilot Jennifer Murray became the first woman to successfully fly round the world in a helicopter 20 years ago, on 8 August 1997. She completed the feat in 97 days, flying with co-pilot... more
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia. Complete, aviation or handling batches: the time for the new expressions of interest started yesterday - AVIONEWS SPECIALS
Rome, Italy - The interested parties shall specify what they want to buy by September 15 and submit the binding offers by October 2
The wait for the new expressions of interest started yesterday as it is specified in the call for the procedure for the sale of Alitalia. As it is provided in the document -the title of which is "Call... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and holidays: how to make the perfect suitcase... -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - Not many rules, without anxiety
How to make the suitcase? For some travellers the trolley preparation is a real nightmare, and in this moment to make buggages and the joy of the journey becomes a worry. Skyscanner suggests how to make... more
AccidentsMV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor that crashed in Australia, searches for the three missing Marines have been suspended
Okinawa, Japan - It was reported by the US Marine Corps. The accident happened on Saturday, probably during the landing on an aircraft carrier
Searches for the three Marines from the Unites States that went missing on Saturday -when a MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor of the US Navy entered the water off the east coast of Australia- have been stopped.... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Niki Lauda: "Air Berlin is not to save..."
Vienna, Austria - It is useless also to try agreement with Jet Blue, according to the ex-F1 champion
According to the former F1 champion and also founder of several arlines, Niki Lauda, Air Berlin seen the current company situation "Is not salvable". "Also a cooperation agreement with the American JetBlue... more
Civil defenseEU mobilises planes to fight forest fires in Italy
Brussels, Belgium - In addition, the EU's emergency Copernicus Satellite mapping system is also helping the Italian civil protection authorities
The European Commission has helped mobilise 3 aircraft (2 Canadair and a reconnaissance plane) through the EU's Civil Protection Mechanism's voluntary pool of assets, following a request for assistance... more