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ReportPilot of Air India aircraft triggers hijack alarm: tension at Thiruvananthapuram Airport
Thiruvananthapuram, India - Passengers reportedly tried to force their way into the cockpit
In the morning of Friday 19 October 2012 the pilot of an Air India Express aircraft triggered the hijack alarm on Flight 4422 from Abu Dhabi to Kochi, in the southern part of India. The aircraft was... more
ReportTurkey performs inspection of a Syria-bound Armenian aircraft
Erzurum, Turkey - "It was a planned stop", Yerevan's Ministry for Foreign Affairs declares
An Aleppo, Syria-bound Armenian cargo aircraft was stopped and inspected by Turkish authorities at Erzurum airport, in the eastern part of the country in the morning of Monday 15 October 2012. This is... more
ReportAircraft forced to land at Ankara: exchange of accusations between Turkey, Russia and Syria
Ankara, Turkey - The United States back Erdogan
Exchange of accusations between Turkey, Russia and Syria in the context of the tensions generated by the episode of the Syrian civil aircraft forced by Turkish F-16s to land in Ankara. Moscow has accused... more
ReportMoscow accuses Turkey: "Passengers on the aircraft forced to land have been endangered" (2)
Moscow, Russia - Syria "An act of air piracy which contradicts civil aviation treaties"
Moscow has accused Turkey of having endangered the lives of the 17 Russian passengers, among which there were reportedly some children, who were on board of the Syrian aircraft which was forced to land... more
ReportTurkish fighters force Syrian civil aircraft to land: "It carried weapons"
Ankara, Turkey - "It is unacceptable to use Turkish airspace for such shipments"
On Wednesday 10 October 2012 two F-16 of Turkish Air Force forced a civil aircraft operated by Syrian Airlines, which was flying from Moscow to Damascus, to land at Ankara Airport: according to some intelligence... more
Report11th anniversary of the plane crash in Milan-Linate: lest we forget
Milan, Italy - 118 casualties, the worst accident ever in Italy
A terrorist attack: that is what many persons thought in the immediate aftermath of Linate crash, which occurred exactly 11 years ago, October 8, 2001. After all September 11 was less than one month before,... more
ReportSmolensk's Presidential aircraft crash: victims swapped and buried in the wrong grave
Warsaw, Poland - President Lech Kaczy?ski's twin brother: "There should be consequences"
At least two of the victims of the accident occurred on April 10, 2010 when the Tu-154 aircraft of the Polish Air Force crashed in Smolensk (Russia), killing all the 96 persons on board, among which there... more
ReportMilitary helicopter clips commercial aircraft tail: no casualties among the passengers
Damascus, Syria - Condition of the chopper pilots is still unclear
On Thursday 20 September 2012 the rotor of a Syrian military helicopter clipped the tail of a passenger aircraft near Damascus: the Syrianair flight, according to reports by the Middle Eastern country's... more
ReportAfghanistan: suicide attack by bomber woman kills 12 aviation workers
Kabul, Afghanistan - Islamist militant group claims responsibility for the attempt
Twelve persons, reportedly aviation workers, were killed in an attack which involved the minibus that was carrying them to Kabul Airport (Afghanistan) in the morning of Tuesday 18 September 2012. Haroon... more
ReportEx-Alenia executive arrested for fraud connected to the supply of 15 aircraft to Austria
Rome, Italy - Pierluigi Romagnoli is connected to the "Italian Madoff"
Former Alenia (Finmeccanica group) executive Pierluigi Romagnoli has been arrested in Rome for criminal bankruptcy, related to a mega-fraud to the detriment of thousands of investors in the Italian capital... more
ReportAN-28 aircraft accident: today in Kamchatka is national mourning day
Moscow, Russia - The disaster caused 10 casualties: only 4 survived
Vladimir Ilyukhin, governor of Kamchatka, a region in Eastern Russia, called a national mourning day for September 13, 2012, as a sign of condolences for the 10 persons who died on September 12 on board... more
ReportObama sends two destroyers and 50 marines to Libya, and prepares attack with drones
Benghazi, Libya - A C-130 aircraft will leave soon with the dead and wounded onboard
President of the United States Barack Obama is responding to the attack occurred in Benghazi during the night between Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 September, which caused the death of four American citizens,... more
ReportAttack to the American consulate in Benghazi: US ambassador in Libya gets killed (VIDEO)
Benghazi, Libya - President Obama condemns the "Outrageous attack"
Christopher Stevens, ambassador of the United States in Libya, was killed during the night together with two marines and an embassy employee during the fierce fights occurred around the American consulate... more
ReportTeenager arrested after laser attack on police helicopter
London, United Kingdom - "Targeted by lasers 20 times in six months"
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in Devon (Cornwall, United Kingdom) because of laser beams pointed at a police helicopter. The helicopter was "Investigating a burglary in Kingskerswell when three... more
Report11th anniversary of 9/11: USA between remembrance and controversy
New York, USA - The Memorial Museum causes a spat between Bloomberg, Cuomo and Christie
It seems like just yesterday, but 11 years have already passed since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 caused 2977 casualties, in a tragic event which was destined to change the history of the... more
ReportVideo of the week: fighter aircraft skims highway (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Recorded in August, it was published two days ago
An incredible video showing an highway close-encounter with a Russian fighter aircraft has been published on "Youtube" by a Russian civilian. The man recorded the video with a camera in its car. The event... more
ReportTicks on Ryanair aircraft: passengers hospitalized
Rome, Italy - Local police halted the take-off
Yesterday, after the landing of a Ryanair aircraft coming from London, some passengers have noticed itch on their legs. The passengers were hospitalized, and doctors discovered the itch was caused by ticks... more
ReportCentral America tsunami (4). Red Cross: no casualty reported so far
San Josè, Costa Rica - PTWC invites authorities to take "Appropriate action"
According to a spokesperson of the Red Cross no casualty is reported so far because of the 7.9-magnitude earthquake which hit today Costa Rica, despite several zones in the capital San Josè are without... more
ReportPTWC reduces Central America Tsunami area (3) to Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua
San Josè, Costa Rica - Possible problems in the Hawaii Islands
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reduced the area considered at risk because of the possible tsunami generated by the earthquake which hit Costa Rica at 8:42 am local time (4:42 pm GMT) to three countries:... more
ReportTsunami in Central America (2): warning in ten countries
Nosara, Costa Rica - No relevant damage is currently reported
The earthquake which hit Costa Rica at 8:42 am today, Wednesday 5 September 2012, has generated a tsunami warning in all Central America. Ten countries issued the warning: Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua,... more
Report7.9-magnitude earthquake in Costa Rica: tsunami warning launched
San Josè, Costa Rica - Possible problems in the main airports of the country
A 7.9-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific coast of Costa Rica in the morning of Wednesday 05/09/2012 (afternoon in Europe). The epicenter was located at roughly 80 km south of Liberia (north-western part... more
ReportSyria: rebels shoot down another fighter aircraft (VIDEO)
Damascus, Syria - MiG-21 destroyed by firearms
According to press reports, the Free Syrian Army has shot down another Syrian fighter aircraft during the fights against the Alawite president Assad. The rebel troops reportedly shot down the aircraft... more
ReportOrsi-Gotti Tedeschi controversy on alleged fake consultancy by Economy Minister's wife
Rome, Italy - "I have never in my life ordered consultancy services from Mrs Grilli"
A heated exchange took place today between former president of the Vatican bank IOR Ettore Gotti Tedeschi and the chief executive officer and president of the Finmeccanica Group Giuseppe Orsi: the Italian... more
ReportChinese political commissar under investigation after dispute onboard China Southern aircraft
Beijing, China - He threatened the woman and grabbed her arm
A political commissar for the Yuexiu District Armed Forces Department was suspended from his post on Sunday after suspicions that "he had a physical altercation with a flight attendant". Fang Daguo, aged... more
ReportQuarrel on board: Swiss aircraft inverts route after six hours of flying
Zurich, Switzerland - The argument started when the aircraft was over Moscow
According to the German newspaper "Blick", two Chinese passengers, aged 57 and 27 respectively, started a furious quarrel on board Swiss International Air Lines A-340 aircraft, en route from Zurich to... more
ReportAir strikes in Syria: 96 civilians die in one day
Aleppo, Syria - Alarming numbers: new UN leader is pessimistic about the future
New massacre in Syria. The Alawite troops launched a new assault against the Free Syrian Army. The Syrian regular troops largely deployed warplanes in the attack, heavily bombing the rebels strongholds... more
ReportIt's a bad day for Australian soldiers in Afghanistan: five soldiers killed and a helicopter crashes
Kabul, Afghanistan - 38 Australian soldiers have been killed since 2002
Three Australian soldiers have been killed by a man in Afghan uniform in the Uruzgan province yesterday evening. This is reportedly the latest accident in a series of "So-called green-on-blue attacks". Julia... more
ReportUnited States: Russia must stop supplying helicopters and arms to Assad
Damascus, Syria - "We would like to see Russia firmly say that it will break with Syria"
In June a ship carrying Russian helicopter gunships and directed to Syria was stopped by the UN and the United States through an English insurance company. Hillary Clinton, the US State Secretary, accused... more
ReportVueling aircraft, flight VY8366 (5): local police denies hijacking reports
Schiphol, Netherlands - "Only a mis-communication between the pilot and the control tower"
The situation of the Vueling flight VY8366 is still not clear. The aircraft took off from Malaga and landed at Schiphol, where local special forces and ambulances were waiting around the runway. In... more
ReportVueling airplane (4): contrasting news from Amsterdam about the alleged hijacking
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Airport press office and counter-terrorism coordinator neither confirms nor denies
Contrasting news are coming from Amsterdam about the alleged hijacking of a Vueling aircraft which is currently at Schiphol airport of the Dutch capital after it has been escorted on the ground by two... more
ReportVueling aircraft suspected hijacking (3): the carrier denies reports
Schiphol, Netherlands - Local broadcaster spoke with a passenger on board
The Dutch military police confirmed the Vueling aircraft is now surrounded, and reportedly parked at a remote corner of Schiphol Airport, about two km from the main terminal. Special forces, security personnel... more
ReportConfirmations come: Vueling aircraft at Amsterdam (6) not hijacked
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Dutch police clarifies: "Just a miscommunication"
Dutch police has confirmed that nothing unusual happened on the Vueling aircraft which has been in the middle of an alleged hijacking today's afternoon: the alarm has been generated, according to reports... more
ReportVueling suspected hijacking (2): aircraft doors are still closed
Schiphol, Netherlands - SWAT ready for action on the runway
Two Dutch F-16 fighter aircraft immediately scrambled the Vueling flight to Amsterdam. The flight took off from Malaga. A scramble mission is when one or more military aircraft are forced to an immediate... more
ReportAircraft and defence: Russia ready to reduce its nuclear arsenal
Moscow, Russia - New summit in Vladivostok scheduled next week
Controversies about the European missile shield between Russian and the United States continue. According to press reports, the reduction of the Russian nuclear arsenal is strictly connected with the deployment... more
ReportSyrian civil war: "We fight against aircraft with Kalashnikovs and Rpgs"
Damascus, Syria - A single AK-47 costs USD 2,400
Daily reports on the clashes between the President Bashar al-Assad's Alawite troops and many rebel groups in Syria (united under the "Free Syrian Army" flag) fill the first pages of international newspapers... more
ReportResentment against Vladimir Putin: 58 planes and helicopters for private use
Moscow, Russia - "I hope that after this report people believing that Putin is a thief will approach 70%"
Boris Nemtsov, a Russian opposition leader, has denounced Vladimir Putin's lavish spending as "An affront to millions of Russians living in dire poverty". This recent investigation reports that the Russian... more
ReportIsrael: controversies with Egypt continues. Preventive air strike against Hamas
Tel Aviv, Israel - Attack helicopter hit three facilities
The campaign against Sinai terrorists, launched by Egypt after an attack on a checkpoint, has raised the firing of rockets against South Israel from Gaza. Israel, which already stopped the attack against... more
ReportRussian Pacific Fleet warships visit Japanese naval air base
Moscow, Russia - New naval exercise between the two countries is expected soon
A detachment of the Russian Pacific Fleet paid a short official visit to the Japan naval base of Maizuru today August 28, 2012. The news was reported by a Russian fleet spokesman. The warships took... more
ReportConfusion among controllers behind the case of the American Airlines 777 airliner
Washington, USA - The aircraft risked an air collision with two C-17s
Some time ago a potential tragedy was avoided by a whisker. A squadron composed of two US Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III tactical transport aircraft made a close encounter with an American Airlines... more
ReportTaliban attack Pakistani airport and destroy AWACS aircraft
Islamabad, Pakistan - Another raid against a local military air base
Today, Pakistan revealed that a Taliban raid on one of its air bases had damaged one of their four Saab 2000 AWACS aircraft on August 17, 2012. The Saab 2000 AWACS is a surveillance and intelligence aircraft... more
ReportSyrian rebels shoot down helicopter in Damascus (VIDEO)
Damascus, Syria - State TV confirms aircraft loss without specifying the causes
The Syrian rebels, who are fighting against the troops still loyal to President Bashar al-Assad have reportedly shot down an army helicopter on Monday 27/08/2012 morning, which was bombing the Jobar neighborhood,... more
ReportDrone-aircraft strike again: 16 people killed
Islamabad, Pakistan - Two missiles on each target
It should be noted that yesterday the Pakistan's foreign ministry summoned a senior US diplomat in protest against US drone-aircraft strikes (UAV, remote-controlled unmanned aerial vehicles). Today... more
ReportBody found in British Airways 747 airliner landing gear bay
London, United Kingdom - Investigation started
A body has been found inside a British Airways Boeing 747 landing gear bay. The aircraft landed at Heathrow from Cape Town, South Africa, on Thursday. British Airways declared it already started an... more
ReportAircraft and crisis. Syria: Italian Foreign Affairs Secretary announces aids to rebel forces
Rome, Italy - "Our goal is to solve the situation by sending aids and cooperating with local leaders"
International press agencies reported in the last few days that many western countries allegedly cooperated with Syrian rebels against the Assad's regime. Today August 23, 2012, many Italian dailies reported... more
ReportAircraft and crisis. Beijing: "Chemical weapons are an excuse for US to intervene in Syria'
Beijing, China - "There is no need of western crusaders"
The state news agency Xinhua has replied to a warning from Mr Obama that Syria would be crossing a "Red line" if it tried to use chemical weapons. According to press reports, the agency declared that... more
ReportIsrael: Egypt must retreat its troops, too many aircraft and tanks
Tel Aviv, Israel - "12 battalions are too much firepower for this job"
Today Tuesday 21 August 2012, Tel Aviv immediately replied to the attack moved by the new Egyptian president and armed force leaders against Sinai (AVIONEWS). Israel declared Egypt deployed too much firepower... more
ReportRockets against U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Martin Dempsey's aircraft
Kabul, Afghanistan - A helicopter was also damaged
Insurgents fired two rockets at the main NATO airbase in Afghanistan, damaging an aircraft used by U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Martin Dempsey. Dempsey arrived in Afghanistan on Monday, landing... more
ReportEgypt: tanks and aircraft attack Sinai
Cairo, Egypt - "We will restore stability"
Egypt has started a large-scale operation against the region of North Sinai. Tanks and aircraft are ready to attack the area which, as reported by many newspaper, will see Egyptian troops for the first... more
ReportPhilippines minister body found in the wreckage
Manila, Philippines - "He served as an example to many of his colleagues"
The search of the Philippines' Interior Minister Jesse Robredo ended in tragedy. His plane crashed around one km from the runway it was heading to perform an emergency landing yesterday. The minister,... more
ReportPhilippines' Interior Secretary missing aircraft search continues
Manila, Philippines - His bodyguard miraculously survived
About 300 rescuers with ships and helicopters continue the search of the missing aircraft with the Philippines' Interior Secretary, Jesse Robredo, and two pilots on board. The aircraft, a Piper Seneca,... more