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ReportMalaysia Airlines plane. UN Security Council condemns the shooting down. Donetsk delivers the black boxes
Rome, Italy - “Intact, even if a little bit damaged”
The UN Security Council that met yesterday at 9 pm (Italian time), voted unanimously for the resolution condemning the shooting down of Malaysian airliner. UN body asked to pro-Russian militiamen to guarantee... more
ReportMalaysia Airlines plane (2). The train carrying the bodies of the victims has left, bound to Kharkiv
Rome, Italy - Putin: "The Boeing was shot down by an air-to-air missile launched by Ukrainian fighter jet"
The train carrying the bodies of the victims of the air disaster that took place in Ukraine, left yesterday, bound to Kharkiv, a city in the North-east of the country (see AVIONEWS), from where the bodies... more
ReportMalaysia aircraft shot down (6). Strong declarations made by US Under Secretary
Rome , Italy - International leaders are indignant for how the bodies of the victims have been treated, robbed of their personal effects
Among the sunflower fields, approximately 40 kilometres far from Donetsk, the Dutch investigators have arrived this morning to examine, under the strict supervision of pro-Russian militiamen, the 298 bodies... more
ReportMalaysia aircraft shot down (2). Malaysian minister of transport arrives to Kiev together with a team composed by 133 experts
Rome, Italy - "It has to be opened a safe corridor as soon as possible"
Following the terrible air disaster occurred the last Thursday, when a Boeing B-777/200ER airplane operated by Malaysia Airlines was shot down while it was flying 40 kilometers far from the pro-Russian... more
ReportMalaysia aircraft shot down. Bodies gathered on a train, directed who knows where
Rome, Italy - It seems that the flight data recorders are placed in Donetsk, but a new presumed interception comes out
The tragedy occurred on Thursday evening is getting crueler, when a Boeing B-777/200ER operated by Malaysia Airlines, departing from Amsterdam bound to Kuala Lumpur, was shot down by a missile over the... 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
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
ReportMissing Malaysian Plane. Authorities will send new support equipment
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The search will not stop until the aircraft will be found
At the opening of a photo exhibition dedicated to the Malaysian B-777/200ER aircraft on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian Government said that it will send more ships to continue the investigations. It... more
ReportHelicopter crash in Russia, no deaths
Moscow, Russia - Fourteen people aboard the Mi-8 aircraft
The fourteen people that yesterday were aboard the Mil Mi-8 helicopter registration RA-24541 of Aerovir helicopter operator are alive, when the aircraft crashed in Russia’s Far Eastern Khabarovsk Territory, a... more
ReportUpgrades on Malaysian plane B-777/20ER
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The reading of satellites' data generates new hypotheses
After moving the focus of investigations (see AVIONEWS 1161112), and reading the satellites' data of involved countries, Australian authorities showed a new theory, according to which the plane could have... more
ReportMissing Malaysian plane: investigations will be focused to the southern area
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The investigations on the B-777/200 aircraft are still underway
The Australian minister for transport Warren Truss has announced that the investigation area of the Malaysian B-777/200ER airplane will be moved to the South of the Indian Ocean. Maybe the decision... more
ReportPAI's A-310/324 airplane hit from fire at ground while it was approaching to Peshawar airport
Peshawar, Pakistan - A victim and two wounded among 190 people on board
A scheduled Airbus A-310/324 airplane served by Pakistan International Airlines (PAI), PK756 flight coming from "Khalid International Airport" of Rhyad, Saudi Arabia, has been hit from fire at ground while... more
ReportObama’s little treats has failed: more than 400 US drone aircraft have crashed or vanished since 2001
Rome, Italy - A “Washington Post” investigation shows disconcerting figures
They will be commercialized in one year, but the figures of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles at remote control)’ accidents, source of pride for US Defense, are not encouraging. A new investigation published b... more
ReportMissing Malaysia plane: the Captain named as "Chief suspect"
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - In the branch of another investigation context
The investigation of missing Malaysian aircraft, carrying 239 people, went missing on the last 8th of March, while travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, is still continuing, even if on different branches:... more
ReportMalaysia aircraft disappeared (2): the refunds to families began, but there is who refuses...
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Who says NO wants economic assistance from the airline until the conclusion of the searches
The first advance have been assigned by Malaysian Airlines on compensations to the families of the passengers missing together with the B-777 airplane last March 8, while the aircraft was in flight from... more
ReportSearches of Malaysian aircraft missing: who pay them?
Canberra, Australia - Malaysia declares at 50% with Australia; Canberra doesn't confirm...
Who will incur the costs necessary to continue the searches of the B-777 airplane of Malaysian Airlines, disappeared last March 8 perhaps in Indian oceanic waters, while it was on the route from Kuala... more
Report"Mare Nostrum" operation: over 2500 migrants rescued in less 24 hours from all the Italian Navy's ships
Rome, Italy - "San Giorgio", "Orione", "Scirocco", "Sfinge", "Bergamini" engaged to help 17 boats
All ships of the Italian Navy in the "Mare Nostrum" operation have been committed from yesterday to rescue 17 boats of migrants coming from the North-African coasts helping over 2500 migrants, a number... more
ReportDonetsk airport. Fights between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russia militants: tens of victims
Donetsk, Ukraine - According to militant sources, at least 30 people died
Intense fighting broke out in eastern Ukraine on Monday, May 26, when government air and ground forces attacked pro-Russian separatist gunmen who had seized an airport terminal in the city of Donetsk. The... more
ReportHigh tension in Asia: Chinese fighters intercept Japanese aircraft in the Identification Zone
Beijing, China - "A serious violation of international laws", Beijing claims
High tension in Far East, with China and Japan facing each other in the skies of the area: during the past hours Beijing's Ministry for Defence accused Tokyo of two violations of their air defense identification... more
ReportDonetsk airport. Flights suspended after an intervention by armed separatists
Donetsk, Ukraine - Pro-Russia rebels forced closure, officials said. It is not clear when the "Sergei Profokiev" would reopen
Local authorities have temporarily suspended flights at Donetsk airport, in eastern Ukraine, after separatist gunmen stormed the terminal building overnight, Dmitriy Kosinov, an airport spokesman said... more
ReportBritish sailors missing in the Atlantic, MoD sends military aircraft to help with search
London, United Kingdom - Three planes and six ships of the US and Canadian forces have already been deployed to search the area
Britain's Ministry of Defence sent an aircraft to help with the resumed search for the four missing British yachtsmen in the Atlantic Ocean. The C-130 Hercules is expected to reach the search area in the... more
ReportRussian helicopters to aid flood-stricken Serbia
Moscow, Russia - The Serbian government has declared a state of emergency
Two Russian multipurpose Ka-32 helicopters have been sent by Moscow to the city of Nis, southern Serbia, in order to increase humanitarian aid for recently flood-hit Balkan country. Last week, Moscow sent... more
ReportAfghanistan: Taliban attack US' Bagram AIrfield, no casualties or significant damages to aircraft
Bagram, Afghanistan - Rockets fired also against Kabul Airport
United States' Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan was attacked today, Monday 12 May 2014, in early morning by Taliban militants, who shot at least four rockets inside the facility. The attack has not caused... more
ReportBritish Typhoons scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft close to Scotland
London, United Kingdom - The fighters were dispatched from RAF Leuchars
The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom communicated that Eurofighter Typhoons of the Royal Air Force were scrambled in the evening of Wednesday 23 April 2014 to intercept Russian military aircraft... more
ReportUkraine: shots fired against a military aircraft
Slaviansk, Ukraine - Several bullets struck an Antonov An-30 while on a reconaissance flight over the city of Slaviansk
An Ukrainian Air Force aircraft was hit by gunfire yesterday, 22th of April, by several bullets while on a reconnaissance flight over the city of Slaviansk, in the eastern of the country. The airplane,... more
ReportItalian PM declassifies the documents about several disasters in Italian history, including Ustica's aircraft crash
Rome, Italy - "Transparency is a duty", Renzi explains
Italian prime Minister Matteo Renzi signed today in Rome the directive which provides the declassification of the documents relative to several disasters of Italian history, including Ustica's aircraft... more
ReportUkrainian crisis: NATO to intensify flights of its aircraft over Baltic and Mediterranean area
Kiev, Ukraine - Moscow must make clear “It doesn’t support the violent actions of pro-Russian separatists", Rasmussen claims
NATO's Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, speaking with journalists today, Wednesday 16 April 2in Brussels explained that the military presence of the alliance in the Baltic and Mediterranean area... more
ReportNATO shows pictures of Russian airplanes, helicopters and troops close to Ukrainian border
Kiev, Ukraine - One of the images shows a landing strip "That didn’t exist before”
NATO released a series of photos showing how the Russian Federation is concentrating troops and equipment, including numerous airplanes and helicopters, along the Ukrainian border, feeding the international... more
ReportItaly: twin-engined aircraft disappear, searches ongoing
Rome, Italy - The Piper PA-30 had took off from Genoa
The Mountain Rescue Service of Liguria, a region in North-Western Italy, communicated that a small aircraft vanished from radar screens today, Friday 4 April 2014, at about 4:00 pm, near to the borders... more
ReportQueen Elizabeth arriving in Rome with her aircraft, she will meet Napolitano and the Pope
Rome, Italy - The sovereign will leave in the evening
One-day visit today, Thursday 3 April 2014, for Queen Elizabeth II in Rome, who landed at Rome-Ciampino Airport with her aircraft at about 10:30 am, and will leave again in the evening. This is the... more
ReportRome-Urbe Airport without internet and phone connections because of a theft of copper
Rome, Italy - The problems involves every facility in the area, including the newsdesk of AVIONEWS
Rome-Urbe Airport has been isolated during the past days from a communication point of view: all the facilities inside are indeed without phone and internet connections. The problem, which was caused... more
ReportSupport to the two riflemen of the Italian Navy: the Italian Chamber approved unanimously the order of the day
Rome, Italy - With 391 votes in favour of it
The Italian Chamber of deputies approved unanimity yesterday, with 391 votes in favour, the order of the day to support the two riflemen, presented by the President of the Defense Commission, Elio Vito,... more
ReportRussian fighters violate Ukraine's airspace
Kiev, Ukraine - Kiev sent a Su-27 to intercept them
Some military aircraft of the Russian Federation violated twice the Ukrainian airspace in the early morning of today, Monday 3 March 2014. Kiev Minister for Defence communicated that the Air Force was... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Russian troops occupy two airports in Crimea
Sevastopol , Ukraine - "It's an armed invasion", the Ukrainian Interior Minister claims
Russian troops occupied today, Friday 28 February 2014, two airports in Crimea, peninsula on the Northern shore of the Black Sea, along the border between Ukraine and Russian Federation. The military action... more
ReportItalian Space Agency: arrest for former President Saggese, who is already under investigation for alleged bribery
Rome, Italy - Seven persons involved in the inquiry
Rome's Public Prosecutor Office order today home arrest for Enrico Saggese, former President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), who is currently under investigation together wioth other six persons in... more
ReportItalian Foreign Affairs and Defence Ministers: Mogherini and Pinotti had telephone contact with two Marines
Rome, Italy - In the first day in their roles. Defence Minister: "You are my first thought and that of the new Government"
On their first day as Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defence, the Hon. Federica Mogherini and Senator Roberta Pinotti spoke by telephone with Italian Marines Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone. After... more
ReportItalian Minister Bonino expresses deep sadness for airplane accident in Tunis
Rome, Italy - The aircraft transported wounded Libyans
Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino was deeply saddened at the news of the tragic accident near Tunis involving a Libyan civilian airplane transporting wounded Libyans. Extending her sympathies... more
ReportItalian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about two Marines: Valensise summoned the Indian ambassador
Rome, Italy - To express the Italian government’s surprise and deep disappointment at the latest deferral
The Secretary General of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Michele Valensise summoned today the Indian ambassador to Italy, Basant Kumar Gupta, to the foreign ministry in Rome to express the Italian... more
ReportEthiopian Airlines hijacking: asylum chances for the co-pilot "Not very high" (VIDEO)
Geneva, Switzerland - Controversy arises for Swiss Air Force's missed intervention
Geneva prosecutor Olivier Jornot explained that the chances of winning asylum for the co-pilot of the Ethiopian Airlines aircraft which was hijacked yesterday, Monday 17 February 2014, and which landed... more
ReportEthiopian Airlines airplane hijacked, co-pilot wanted political asylum
Geneva, Switzerland - Geneva International Airport was shut down. No one injured, hijacker arrested
Panic this morning aboard a Boeing 767/300 aircraft, Ethiopian Airlines flight 702 departed from the capital Addis Ababa to Rome-Fiumicino Airport. Left alone in the cockpit after the pilot went to... more
ReportItalian Space Agency: the investigation for bribery might enlarge
Rome, Italy - New updates expected during the next week
Enrico Saggese, President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and other six persons connected with ASI are under investigation in the context of an inquiry of Rome's Prosecutor Officer for alleged bribery.... more
ReportEnrico Saggese resigns as President of the Italian Space Agency
Rome, Italy - "I have nothing to do with any misdemeanor allegation", the ex-executive explains
Enrico Saggese transmitted his resignation as President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to Education and Research Minister Maria Chiara Carrozza. The executive, together with other six persons connected... more
ReportPresident and staff of the Italian Space Agency investigated for bribery
Rome, Italy - Police searches ASI's Rome headquarters
Enrico Saggese, President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and other six persons connected with ASI are under investigation in the context of an inquiry of Rome's Prosecutor Officer for alleged bribery. The... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Bad weather in North America: 900 cancellations at Chicago airports
Chicago, USA - Toronto Airport stopped incoming flights
The bad weather which is still hitting North America is creating disruption to the air transport sector, with cancellations and delays in the United States and in Canada. Chicago's Department of Aviation... more
ReportCrew of a Turkish Airlines aircraft attacked by passengers
Kuwait City, Kuwait - The pilot had decided to land in Kuwait, rather than in Basra, because of the weather conditions in the Iraqi city
The crew of a Turkish Airlines aircraft was attacked by 15 Iraqi passengers at Kuwait International Airport, where the pilot had decided to land because of the bad weather conditions in Basra, the flight's... more
ReportBad weather in the US (3): New York's "JFK" Airport closed, all aircraft grounded
New York, USA - Strong winds and zero visibility
Problems are increasing for the air transport sector in the North-Eastern part of the United States due to the strong snow storm which is hitting the area. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Congo: the Army takes back control of Kinshasa Airport (2)
Kinshasa, Congo - 40 of the 70 attackers were killed by the armed forces
The army of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has taken back control of Kinshasa International Airport, after the attack which was carried out by some armed groups in the morning of today, Monday 30... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Congo: shooting ongoing at Kinshasa Airport
Kinshasa, Congo - Several journalists were taken hostage by the attackers
In the morning of today, Monday 30 December 2013, some men armed with guns and machetes attacked several areas of Congo's capital Kinshasa, among which the international airport. The hub has been obviously... more
ReportFirst hearing in the trial for India's AW helicopters, Orsi and Spagnolini were in the court
Busto Arsizio, Italy - Haschke: "The former CEO declined to pay the restaurant bill to avoid to leave traces in Switzerland"
The first hearing of the trial which involves former Finmeccanica Chief Executive Officer Giuseppe Orsi and former AgustaWestland CEO Bruno Spagnolini for the alleged international bribery in the context... more
ReportJapanese fighter aircraft fly over the airspace contended with Japan
Beijing, China - "It's a defensive measure and in line with international common practices"
"Xinhua" agency, quoting Chinese Air Force's spokesperson Shen Jinke, communicated that Beijing's fighter and early warning aircraft flew over the East China Sea area which has been declared "Air defence... more