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ReportEcuador: agreement reached after days of violent clashes
Fuel price dropped to pre-crisis levels - VIDEO
An agreement was reached this morning at dawn between the delegation of the Ecuadorian natives (Conaie) and President Lenin Moren or after 12 days of violent protests following the austerity measures taken... more
ReportMissiles strike Iranian oil tanker on the Red Sea
Possible terrorist attack - VIDEO
Today two missiles have hit an Iranian oil tanker (NIOC) on the Red Sea near the coast of Saudi Arabia, just over a hundred kilometers from the port city Jeddah.It is feared that this is a terrorist attack... more
ReportSuspect in 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847 arrested
The man was taking a cruise in Greece
A suspected hijacker of the 1985 TWA plane was arrested in Greece last week. The man was blocked during a cruise to Mykonos and will be taken to the Korydallos maximum security prison in Athens. He is... more
ReportNorth Korea and China getting closer and closer
"Strategic" Alliance
While the ties between China and the United States are getting colder, North Korea leader Kim Jong-un promised to strengthen relations with Beijing today, considering the alliance between the two countries... more
ReportDrone aircraft against ISIS in Afghanistan
30 dead and 40 injured
The Afghan armed forces, supported by US aviation, hit some ISIS hideouts on the night of September 18 using drone aircraft, killing 30 people and injuring 40 ones. The attack was intended to destroy a... more
Report"Brexit": for Boris Johnson UK as the superhero "Hulk"
The Prime Minister was disputed in Luxembourg - VIDEO
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on September 15 "huge progress" towards an agreement between the European Union and Britain and he made a parallel with his country and the "Hulk" superhero able... more
ReportChina: North Korea and the USA resume relations
Invitation to dialogue between Powers
North Korea declared last Monday on September 9 that it intends to restart talks on the nuclear issue with the United States, but it warned that relations between the parties could be concluded if Washington... more
ReportSeptember 11th: four planes were hijacked 18 years ago
Nearly 3,000 people died in the attacks but the world does not forget
Today it marks the 18th anniversary of a series of terrorist attacks by al-Qaeda, which occurred on September 11, 2001. Since then, the world has never been the same. New York commemorates the nearly three... more
Report"Faxai": the violent typhoon devastates Japan
Cancelled flights and rail services - VIDEO
After the "Dorian" hurricane, which held the world in suspense, the "Faxaii" typhoon has been devastating Japan since September 8th. This new "monster" is capable of developing winds of up to 216 kilometers... more
ReportRescue helicopters in the Bahamas for "Dorian" survivors
More than 70,000 people needed relief - VIDEO
Rescue helicopters arrived in the Bahamas on Wednesday September 4 to rescue survivors of the "Dorian" hurricane: the United Nations said more than 70,000 people needed immediate assistance after one of... more
ReportHong Kong (2): extradition law withdrawn
The People have won - VIDEO
The people of Hong Kong has been heard: today, on September 4, Chinese leader Carrie Lam, after threatening to declare a state of emergency (see AVIONEWS), formally withdrew the extradition bill that triggered... more
ReportHong Kong threatens a state of emergency
Carrie Lam denies: "I never wanted to resign" - VIDEO
China sent an ultimatum to the Hong Kong protesters on September 3, threatening to declare a state of emergency if the protests did not subside with reference to the Article 18 of the "Basic law", the... more
Report"Brexit": Johnson loses his majority
Stopping the EU "no-deal" exit would destroy any chance of negotiating a new agreement
Today, on September 3, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson lost his majority following the passage of Tory Phillip Lee with the Liberal Democrats who declared: "the government pursues a 'Brexit' without... more
ReportProtests in Hong Kong freeze travels
Airport, railway lines and motorway blocked
Increasingly heated and fierce protests in Hong Kong that arrived at the airport again, causing the cancellation of numerous flights and the suspension of the railway line to the Chek Lap Kok airport.... more
ReportUSA: Orlando, Freeport and Palm Beach airports closed
The fury of the "Dorian" hurricane hits the Bahamas - VIDEO
The airports of Palm Beach, Freeport and Orlando have been closed since the night of September 2 due to the "Dorian" hurricane: US President Donald Trump said that the fury of the elements could be devastating... more
ReportOne man arrested at Munich airport
5000 passengers blocked and 130 flights cancelled
Today, on Tuesday August 27, a person was arrested at Munich airport who attempted to leave the airport via the emergency exit, instead of undergoing passport control, causing the temporary closure of... more
ReportTrump: no compensation to Iran
Tehran has a lot of oil, possible loan facilities from other Countries - VIDEO
Today on August 26 during a press conference at the end of the Biarritz summit, Trump despite of the conciliatory lathes at the closing of the "G7" (see AVIONEWS) declared not to be open to possible compensation... more
ReportNew protests at Hong Kong airport
Business Office: "Almost Terrorist Acts"
Protests are continuing in China (see AVIONEWS) and new demonstrations are scheduled for Hong Kong airport on August 23rd. While the Chinese Hong Kong Business Office condemned the demonstrations as "almost... more
ReportAmazonia devoured by flames: images from Copernicus and NASA
Fire record in 2019 - PHOTO
The lung of the Earth continues to burn without stopping: denounced by the National Institute for Space Research of Brazil (INPE) the sad record of 2019 with 72,843 fires that are devastating the Amazon.... more
ReportHong Kong: a new wave of airport protests
The CAAC: Cathay Pacific Airways must suspend who have joined -VIDEO
The protests in Hong Kong continue to be more intense and by June 24 they had reached the city's airport with the adhesion of the flight personnel and the cancellation of over 200 connections (see AVIONEWS).Today... more
ReportAnniversary of the Nagasaki atomic bomb
The story of Keiko Ogura, a survivor of Hiroshima - VIDEO
On August 6th was the 74th anniversary of the atomic disaster in Hiroshima (see AVIONEWS), today, August 9th, is the date of the second nuclear bomb, nicknamed "Fat boy" and launched by American planes... more
ReportUS recommended travellers to Hong Kong to be careful
The Chinese airport will remain open also in case of other protests
On Thursday August 8th, the US State Department recommended citizens intending to travel to Hong Kong to "exercise greater caution", in view of new demonstrations announced today in China that have persisted... more
ReportRadiation loss in Russia after explosion in an army base
The ghost of the atomic disaster during the days of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki anniversary
Two days before the anniversary of the Hiroshima disaster (see AVIONEWS), a day earlier than that of Nagasaki, while black tourism towards Chernobyl is getting more and more intense and the world tries... more
ReportWeapons depot exploded in Siberia
Thousands of people forced to leave home
On August 5, a military ammunition depot exploded for about 16 hours in Siberia near the city of Achinsk in the Krasnoyarsk region, injuring 12 people, one of whom is missing. More than 16,500 individuals... more
ReportToday 74 years from Hiroshima: how much have we learned?
An event that coincides with the threats of the use of nuclear energy by various countries of the world
Today, on August 6, 2019, is the day of the anniversary of the horror of Hiroshima: 74 years ago the "Little Boy" atomic bomb was dropped from the United States on the city causing the death of 140,000... more
ReportLibya: Mitiga airport has been attacked again
A civilian plane escaped the bombing
On August 4, while a Mitiga airport was attacked, a civilian plane coming from Benghazi with 124 passengers on board, miraculously escaped the bombing. To allow the movements, the air traffic has been... more
ReportHong Kong, protests continue: over 200 flights cancelled
Governor Carrie Lam: risk of city destruction - VIDEO
Fire protests and clashes continue in Hong Kong to demand more democracy with protesters who chant the slogan "Free Hong Kong" by the supporter of the independence of the city, now in prison Edward Leung.... more
ReportBrazil, Hollywood robbery at the airport: one person arrested
The security company: we had completed the delivery
On Sunday July 28th, Brazilian police said they had arrested one of the people responsible for the theft of 718 kg of gold worth $ 29 million which took place on July 25th in cinematic mode at the international... more
ReportUK: Planes and trains in chaos: cancellations for the climate
Expectations lasting even 10 hours
While in Italy a 4-hour strike by the Alitalia company has just taken place that caused the cancellation of all flight connections from 10 am to 2 pm, in Great Britain passengers were stuck for hours at... more
ReportBrazil, Hollywood robbery at the Airport
Thieves stole 752 kg of gold disguised as policemen - VIDEO
A gang of thieves disguised as policemen organized a coup at the Garulhos airport on July 25 in São Paulo, Brazil. The armed with automatic rifles bandits entered the airport aboard two military police j... more
ReportUnited Kingdom: May's last speech, Johnson's first
Handover in London - 2 VIDEOS
Today, July 24, the former UK Prime Minister and leader of the the conservative party Theresa May gave his last speech before presenting the resignation to the Queen. The "question time" held in Parliament... more
ReportTripoli airport bombed: Haftar's "Zero Hour Attack"
Libya accuses Egypt, UAE, France of backing new attack by Haftar
Today, July 23rd, the General Khalid Haftar and his Army in Libya hit the Mitiga International Airport with BM-21 Grad missiles: it is the beginning of a new battle to conquer Tripoli. The airport authority... more
ReportUS spy plane penetrated Venezuelan airspace
It has been escorted out of the border. The Ceofanb: America offends us
On July 20, the Integral Aerospace Defense Command System of the Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana intercepted a US spy plane EP-3E Aries II on the Venezuelan territory in Maiquetia. The spy plane has... more
ReportTurkey receives S-400 and concerns the allies (2)
Russian sources said third expedition with over 120 missiles will arrive by the end of summer
NATO allies are worried about the Turkish defense ministry officially announced that first batch of Russian S-400 air defense missiles has been delivered this morning (see AVIONEWS). "We are concerned... more
ReportTurkey, S-400 delivery commenced
The components will continue to arrive in the coming days
The delivery of equipment for the Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems to Turkey has started today. "The first batch of components of the S-400 air defense system arrived in Turkey and the delivery... more
ReportTurkey responds to the US: "We have the right to use the S-400"
Washington threatens harmful effects
Political tension is growing among United States and Turkey, close to the delivery to Ankara of the first Russian S-400 air defense missiles. "If it accepts the S-400, Turkey will expose itself to real... more
ReportMandla Maseko dead in a motorcycle accident
He should have been the first "black" African astronaut
Mandla Maseko died in a motorcycle accident Mandla Maseko on Saturday evening. He should have been the first "black" African to fly in space. Nicknamed "Spaceboy", in 2014 the 30-year-old astronaut, who... more
Report737 MAX airplane: victims families refuse compensation from Boeing
346 people died in the two incidents
Lawyers of families of the victims killed in the two incidents involving the B-737 MAX airplane rejected the compensation offer formulated by the American manufacturer. Boeing offered an independent compensation... more
ReportSwedish woman arrested for terrorism at Gatwick airport
She had arrived in London from Italy
A 40-year-old Swedish woman suspected of terrorism was arrested at London-Gatwick airport yesterday afternoon. She had landed shortly after 2:00 pm local time with a flight coming from Italy. As local... more
ReportLibya, Haftar launched raid on Mitiga airport
Hit the drone control room. Suspended flights
The battle for Tripoli is continuing unabated. Forces loyal to General Khalifa Haftar, accused of the air raid on a detention center for migrants that caused dozens of victims (see AVIONEWS), bombed Mitiga... more
ReportTrump: "Iran violated nuclear agreement before i was president"
French Foreign ministry warns there is no gain from breach agreements
Donald Trump's response to the words pronounced by Rouhani has not been long in coming. Iranian president andressed the United States and Europe to return to negotiate on basis of the nuclear agreement... more
ReportDavid Sassoli elected president of the European Parliament
He's got 345 votes at the second voting
The former RAI journalist and Euro MP of Democratic Party David Sassoli was elected to the presidency of the European Parliament. He was elected at the second vote with 345 votes against the necessary... more
ReportLibya, 60 people killed in air raid by Haftar
Struck a center for migrants next to a military base
At least 60 people died this night in the air raid that the forces of General Khalifa Haftar launched on a detention center for migrants in Tagiura, near Tripoli. Others 80 were injured. The news comes... more
ReportDrone aircraft Houthi attack against Abha airport
Nine injured: eight Saudis and an Indian
Houthi rebels carried out a new drone attack on the civilian airport of Abha tonight, at the border between Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The attack provoked nine injured people, one Indian and eight Saudis.... more
ReportMan dies on Kenya Airlines flight
He was hiding in the landing gear compartment
The dead body of a man fell down from a plane in the garden of a cottage in Clapham, south London. As reported by "BBC", the body slipped from the landing gear of a Kenya Airways aircraft arriving from... more
ReportIt has a damage at the take off from Cologne: plane lands safely in Tel Aviv
Electra Airways B-737 leaves tire parts on the runway -2 VIDEO
A flight "suffered" that carried out today by a B-737 aircraft (LZ-EBA registration) of the Bulgarian Electra Airways carrying a total of 152 passengers and crew. The aircraft taking off from the "Konrad... more
ReportMysterious GPS malfunctions in Israel's airspace
Military sources accuse Moscow's radar systems
Israeli Airport Authority (IAA) has denounced problems with satellite communications of planes flying over Tel Aviv airport. The announcement confirmed the issued reported by the International Federation... more
ReportBomb threat on an Air India airplane
The aircraft landed in London as a precaution
A bomb threat forced Air India's AI 191 flight from Mumbai to Newark to made an emergency landing at London-Stansted airport. The alarm went off around 9:45am today. The airplane was escorted by a Royal... more
ReportBird-strike forces an Israeli plane to land emergency
The flight was directed from Sofia to Tel Aviv
Flight LY5298 of El Al Israeli airline was forced to make an emergency landing at Sofia airport because of a bird-strike. The plane, a B-737/804, left Sofia at 2:29pm local time towards Tel Aviv, but about... more
ReportNATO. Stoltenberg: Iran political concern on missiles and nuclear
Iran. Rouhani: "White House mentally retarded"
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg responding to journalists in the press conference before the defense ministerial scheduled for tomorrow and the day after tomorrow in Brussels, on the worrying escalation... more