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ReportAirplane hijacked in Cyprus: the event ended, the hijacker surrendered, all unhurt -VIDEO
Larnaca, Cyprus - No bomb on the aircraft or on the man, that the Cypriot authorities define him "Changing mentally"
"A variable mentally person": so the Cypriot Foreign Affairs Minister, Alexandros Zenon defines the man that this morning has been protagonist of the hijacking of the scheduled airplane A-320/232 of Egyptair... more
Fair and showsAirplanes, helicopters and not only. Finmeccanica participates at "DIMDEX" exhibition in Qatar
Rome, Italy - The Group has a strong position in the Gulf’s commercial and military helicopter markets and sees significant future opportunities across the region
At this year’s "DIMDEX" naval exhibition in Doha, Finmeccanica will be demonstrating how it can offer its one company leadership in defence, security and aerospace to the nation of Qatar and the surrounding G... more
IndustryCathay Pacific’s first A-350XWB aircraft performs its maiden flight in Toulouse
Toulouse, France - The airplane will now enter the final phase of production
The first A-350/900 for Cathay Pacific Airways has completed its maiden flight in Toulouse, France. The aircraft will now enter the final phase of production including cabin completion, further ground... more
AirportsAirplanes. Liverpool Airport: Vueling's inaugural Barcelona service in time for Easter
Liverpool, UK - Three times per week
Spanish airline Vueling, part of the International Airlines Group (IAG) that includes British Airways, operated their first flights of their new summer service between Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA)... more
AirportsA record connections network at "Chopin Airport" during the summer season
Warsaw, Poland - LOT Polish Airlines and Wizzair the main carriers operating on it
23 new connections and 108 destinations in the network of scheduled routes: this what summer flight schedule 2016 in "Chopin Airport" will look like. It is a record-breaking season in the history of Warsaw... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA releases updated UAS sighting reports
Washington, Usa - The latest report covers August 22, 2015 through January 31, 2016
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released an updated list of pilot, air traffic controller and citizen reports of possible encounters with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The latest report covers... more
ReportEgyptair hijacked airplane emergency: still 7 on board. An Italian involved -VIDEO
Cyprus, Cyprus - Confusion about the attacker's identity
Seven people are still hostages on the flight 2079 served by Egyptair with a A-320/232 airplane, hijacked while it was on the route from "Borg el-Arab" airport in Alexandria and the Cairo International... more
ReportEgyptair hijacked airplane (2): A-320 with 56 passengers and 7 crewmembers -VIDEO
Alexandria, Egypt - Negotiations are undergoing with the hijacker
An EGYPTAIR official declared that flight number MS181 heading from HBE Airport (Borg El- Arab Airport in Alexandria) to Cairo Airport was forced to be diverted to Larnaca airport in Cyprus as the aircraft... more
ReportBrussels attacks. Farnesina: confirmed the death of an Italian woman
Rome, Italy - And for another one
The Italian Embassy in Belgium has received confirmation from the Belgian authorities of the identification of the body of compatriot Patricia Rizzo, who died following the attack at the Maelbeek station... more
ReportLarnaca. Hijacked airplane (3): the Italian released. Who is the hijacker -VIDEO
Larnaca, Cyprus - Negotiations are ongoing to free the last seven (or nine) on board
After the confusion caused by the excitement and from a fragmentary of the news to clarify regarding the identity of the hijacker of the Egyptair's A-320 airplane, forced to land in Larnaca, Cyprus, while... more
Fair and showsAircraft and systems. Saab at "FIDAE 2016"
Santiago, Chile - The event takes place from today to next Sunday
Defence and security company Saab attends "FIDAE" from March 29th to April 3rd 2016. At the show the industry demonstrates how its advanced technology and innovative thinking are keeping people and society... more
Military aviationBelgium becomes relevant again: it will resume aircraft attacks against Daesh with the coalition forces
Brussels, Belgium - A debate in Parliament and then the Government will decide if extend the mandate of fighters
"In the context of the agreement with The Netherlands, we resume mission of our F-16 airplanes. We would make a debate in Parliament and the Government will decide if expand the mandate of the F-16s",... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Easter to everybody
Rome, Italy - The Agency, after a long week-end, will open again next Tuesday
AVIONEWS communicates to its own subscribers, reporters, social networks that will be closed in the occasion of the Easter. The agency will begin again next March 29 with the normal publication of the... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and sanctions. The Russian-Ukrainian fight on Crimea moves on the air transport sector
Moscow, Russia - Neradko: Kiev ceases to penalize our carriers
"The Ukrainian civil aviation administration stops to send sanctions to our airlines for their airplane flights on Crimea", asked today an irritated chief of the Russian civil aviation federal agency,... more
ReportItalian Minister Gentiloni in Moscow (2) recalls to a cooperation between intelligence and military
Moscow, Russia - Necessary a common effort to avoid the radicalization of those Islamic minorities that practice violence
During the work conversation just ended had today with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, the Italian Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni recalled Moscow to enhance the bilateral cooperation in terrorism... more
Fair and showsAirplanes, helicopters and UAV. "FIDAE" (March 29-April 3 in Chile)
Santiago, Chile - With more than thirty-five years of existence
The International Air and Space Fair, "FIDAE", is the main aerospace, defence and security exhibition of the American continent. With more than thirty-five years of existence, it gathers the main world's... more
ReportItalian Minister Gentiloni in Moscow paves the way to the Renzi's visit in June
Moscow, Russia - Economic and embargo bilateral relationships, Mediterranean and immigration, Syria, Libya and the Daesh's advance at the focus of the talks
Paolo Gentiloni, the Italian Foreign Affairs Minister, arrived in Moscow where he met his counterpart Sergei Lavrov to discuss important bilateral and international issues. Among these the current situations... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA releases 2016 to 2036 Aerospace forecast
Washington, Usa - It finds a sustained increase in overall air travel and the use of UAS
The FAA has released its annual Aerospace Forecast Report Fiscal Years 2016 to 2036 that finds a sustained increase in overall air travel and the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). A key portion... more
Fair and showsAirplanes, helicopters and systems. Finmeccanica at the "FIDAE Air Show"
Rome, Italy - South America is a market with enormous potential
As "FIDAE", one of the most important showcases for the Aerospace, Defence and Security sector in South America opens its doors on 29 March in Santiago, Chile, Finmeccanica will take part as one unified... more
ReportMozambique's wreckage are of the Malaysia's missing airplane
Canberra, Australia - The Australian Transport Minister, Darren Chester, said it
Darren Chester, the Australian Transport Minister, declared to "CNN" in these hours that after a careful technical examination the Australian experts have verified that the aircraft pieces found recently... more
AirlinesAttacks. Alitalia today operates 12 special airplane flights to and from Liege
Rome, Italy - Replacing Brussels services; rebooking and refunding options extended to April 3
Alitalia will strengthen efforts to provide all necessary assistance to passengers affected by the closure of Brussels-Zaventem airport following the terrorist attacks in Brussels. Throughout 24 March... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport: new airline and new routes as busy Easter gets underway
Liverpool, UK - Over 60,000 passengers are expected to pass through it
The first Bank Holiday period of the year this weekend sees the start of a new airline, new routes and the start of the busier summer schedules at Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) which coincides... more
AirportsBrussels. Catania airport: prevention and control measures into force until next March 30
Catania, Italy - The increase has been decided by the public safety Authority
SAC (Catania's airport management company) informs that, following to the attacks in Brussels, an increase of the prevention and control measures has been decided by the public safety Authority at the... more
Civil aviationUnited Airlines and Air China strengthen and extend strategic partnership
Chicago, Usa - To elevate their product offering to customers across the travel experience
Air China and United Airlines recently signed a multi-year agreement to strengthen their long-standing strategic partnership. In addition to the long-term extension of their agreement, both have established... more
AirportsMiami Airport welcomed first A-350 airplane in the western hemisphere
Miami, Usa - A TAM Airlines flight 9610 arrived last March from Sao Paulo
On March 17, Miami International welcomed the first A-350 airplane in the Western Hemisphere when TAM Airlines flight 9610 arrived from Sao Paulo. The carrier is only the fourth airline in the world to... more
AirlinesAttacks. United Airlines offers customers additional rebooking flexibility following Brussels tragedies
Chicago, Usa - The possibility to reschedule or change the itinerary
As the situation at the Brussels-Zaventem International Airport evolves, United Airlines late yesterday afternoon extended its travel waiver to enable additional customers ticketed on United flights to... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: statement following terrorist attacks in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - The airport context, beyond it and the vital role of data and intelligence
The events in Brussels yesterday have shocked and saddened the entire European airport community and we extend our deepest sympathy to the families and friends of the victims of these attacks. Our thoughts... more
AirlinesAir Transat launches the direct flights from Italy to Canada
Rome, Italy - The links to Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver will start
The growth continues for Air Transat, the Canadian carrier. After to have closed last year in a positive manner and with a load factor of over 85%, it presents the no-stop links from Italy to Canada to... more
HelicoptersFirst of sixteen AW-101 helicopters for the Norwegian Government makes successful maiden flight
Rome, Italy - The Ministry will take delivery of 16 aircraft for operation by the Royal Air Force starting in 2017
Finmeccanica announced today the first of 16 AgustaWestland AW-101 helicopters for the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MoJ) successfully performed its maiden flight at its Helicopter... more
AirportsAirplanes. Update on Brussels-Zaventem airport's closure
Brussels, Belgium - Information for those passengers that have lost the baggages in those moments, or reschedule flights
After the terrorist tragic events happened yesterday morning that have provoked a total of 80 dead and hundreds of wounded, following to which the airport has been closed to the take-offs and landings... more
Civil aviationBrussels attacks (2). AEA: sympathy for victims
Brussels, Belgium - It is essential that the air transport industry can thrive and function in a safe and secure environment
The AEA (Association of European Airlines) deplores the cowardly attacks which rocked Brussels airport and the city’s metro system yesterday morning. The Association wishes to express its sympathy for t... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA files formal complaint in EC investigation
Geneva, Switzerland - Into alleged abuses of dominant positions by manufacturers of aviation equipment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it has become a complainant in an investigation being conducted by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Competition (DG-COMP) i... more
AirlinesRyanair on flights situation on Brussels
Dublin, Ireland - The list of the cancellations of yesterday
"Following the closure of Brussels-Zaventem Airport yesterday (22 Mar), all remaining Brussels-Zaventem flights were cancelled. Flights due to operate to/from Brussels-Zaventem on Wednesday (23 Mar) will... more
AirportsHamburg Airport presents the new summer timetable
Hamburg, Germany - New destinations and airlines in its route network
The new summer timetable comes into effect at Hamburg Airport on 27 March, 2016. It is valid until 29 October, 2016. Around 60 airlines fly to 120 destinations. On average, they carry 38,500 passengers... more
AirlinesNorwegian: direct flight to Las Vegas
Oslo, Norway - Starting 1 November
Starting 1 November Norwegian will offer direct flights between Oslo Airport and major US city Las Vegas. The airline is also adding one additional weekly departure on its route to Los Angeles. The direct... more
AirlinesAttacks in Brussels. Alitalia to set up two special flights today and larger aircraft to assist its travellers
Rome, Italy - A plan has been launched to rebook passengers through Paris, Amsterdam and Duesseldorf airports
Special flights and larger aircraft from Paris, Amsterdam and Düsseldorf. Alitalia has implemented a plan to provide its passengers with all needed assistance following the multiple explosions in Brussels... more
AerospaceCygnus cargo carrier successfully launched -VIDEO
Turin, Italy - With pressurized cargo module by Thales Alenia Space, headed for the ISS
The Cygnus cargo carrier for the International Space Station (ISS) was successfully launched today from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on an Atlas V rocket. The Cygnus spacecraft comprises two modules:... more
Finance and economyShareholders’ Meeting of Finmeccanica: filing of documentation
Rome, Italy - Convened at the end of April
With reference to the Shareholders’ Meeting of Finmeccanica, convened in Extraordinary session on 22, 27 and 28 April 2016 (in first, second and third call respectively) and in Ordinary Session on 22 a... more
ReportAttackers at Brussels' airport (9): here the faces -VIDEO
Brussels, Belgium - "Wanted" five suspect men
The images firstly have been published exclusively by Belgian "Dh.be": they are the probable faces of two of attackers of the Brussels-Zaventem airport, hit at 8:00am from an attack of at least a suicide... more
AirlinesAirplanes and attacks. American Airlines Brussels update
Fort Worth, Usa - Flight 751 to Philadelphia cancelled
American Airlines extends its deepest sympathies and condolences to those affected by the tragic events in Brussels earlier today. The carrier is taking care of employees and customers at Brussels Airport.... more
ReportAirplanes. Events in Brussels (7): three Italians wounded. Nuclear plant in Tihange evacuated. Chaos in the European air transport
Brussels, Belgium - "Wanted" 5 men
This is the toll of the tragic events of this morning in Brussels, in two attacks at the Zavemtem airport before, and then at the metro station, near to the EU office. Attacks claimed by Daesh; 35 the... more
ReportUnited Airlines offers the following statement on the tragedies in Brussels
Chicago, Usa - It had two arrivals at the European city this morning
The United family is deeply saddened by the tragedies in Brussels earlier today, and our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. The safety of our customers and crew remains our top... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: filing of documentation on annual financial report
Rome, Italy - At the company's head office in Rome, at Borsa Italiana SpA and on its website
According to applicable law and regulations, you are hereby notified that the Annual Financial Report as at 31 December 2015 (including the Draft Annual Financial Statements and the Consolidated Financial... more
PeopleBrussels attacks (8): telephone call by Minister Gentiloni to Belgian Foreign Minister Reynders -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - The crisis unit recommends to the Italians present to avoid in this moment transfers
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni telephoned the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders to express the sympathy and deep solidarity of the Italian Government and people. The... more
AirportsAirplanes, attacks (6). Fiumicino airport: cancelled links to Brussels -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - Also the Roman airport controlled by the Police: security measures redoubled, dense the supervisions
Only two airplanes departed this morning at the Rome-Fiumicino airport to Brussels (one by Rynair and one by Brussels Airlines), before around 8:00am, hour in which the tragedy occurred in the Belgian... more
IndustryContract worth over 300 million Euros with the Italian MoD for nine Aermacchi M-346 aircraft
Rome, Italy - The new airplanes will be operated by the Italian Air Force
Finmeccanica has signed a contract worth over 300 million Euros with ARMAEREO (Italian National Armaments Directorate) of the Italian Defence Ministry for a further nine Aermacchi M-346 advanced training... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia: all flights to and from Brussels cancelled for today
Rome, Italy - Activated a special information line
Following multiple explosions in Brussels, Alitalia has cancelled all flights to and from the Belgian capital today. The airport will remain closed until further notice. The airline is providing all necessary... more
ReportSuspected package set off at Brussels airport (4): 15 dead in the metro -VIDEO
Brussels, Belgium - Fixed to 13 victims and 35 wounded the toll in Zaventem
The number of the dead increased to 15 at the Mavelbek station of the subway in Brussels, while it is fixed to 13 that one of the explosions at the Zaventem airport, where the wounded are at least 35.... more
ReportBelgium (2): increased to 13 the death toll in Brussels Airport. 28 in total -VIDEO
Brussels, Belgium - Other 15 victims for the attack at the subway
The Europe's core hit. Brussels, where this morning two bombs exploded (but it seems that also three ones) one at the Zaventem airport and one of the metro stop in Maalbek, not far from the European Commission... more
Latest newsExplosions in Brussels. Airport operations suspended until further notice. Flights cancelled and airplanes grounded -VIDEO
Brussels, Belgium - A note diffused on the website
At 8am two explosions have occured in the departure hall. Emergency services are on the premices and are offering the necessary assistance. Airport operations (flights cancelled and airplanes grounded)... more