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AirlinesChina: Joy Air to enter into service in June
Beijing, China - The new regional joint-venture between China Eastern and AVIC
The new Chinese airline Joy Air, joint-venture between China Eastern Airlines, 40%, and Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), 60%. Founded in March, 2008, it should start operations in June. With... more
AirlinesSAS to add 28 destinations in Greece
Stockholm, Sweden - Following to the membership of Aegean Airlines in Star Alliance
"The Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance, of which SAS Scandinavian Airlines is a founding member, has accepted the membership application of Aegean Airlines, the airline in Greece. This means SAS soon... more
AirlinesDarwin airline lands in Lampedusa
Lugano, Switzerland - With four summer operations from Lugano
Darwin airline announced the opening of new summer operations on the Italian island of Lampedusa, from the Swiss airport of Lugano. These services will take place just on August 3, 10, 17 and 24 with a... more
OccurrencesBrazilian airplane hits turbulence: 21 injured
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Strong jolts before landing
A TAM Linhas Aereas Airbus A-330/200 aircraft with 154 passengers on board yesterday encountered a strong turbulence while approaching Sao Paulo Guarulhos airport, in Brazil, where it was about to land... more
AerospaceAll ready for Soyuz TMA-15's launch
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - Tomorrow from Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
It is all ready for the launch, tomorrow at 10:34 GMT, from Baikonur cosmodrome, in Kazakhstan, of the Soyuz TMA-15 spacecraft that will carry three Expedition 20 members to the ISS (International Space... more
AirlinesAegean Airlines accepted as future Star Alliance member carrier
Athens, Greece - This was announced today at an official press-conference
"The Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance has accepted the membership application of Aegean Airlines of Greece. This was announced today at an official press-conference held in Athens. Publicly listed... more
DefenseFrance opens a military base in the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi , UAE - Sarkozy present to the opening ceremony
France opened today its first military base in the Gulf area at "Peace Camp", Abu Dhabi, during a ceremony in presence of president Nicolas Sarkozy and of United Arab Emirates's vice-prime minister and... more
AirportsStrike in Bologna, in Italy: 11 arrivals and 12 departures cancelled
Bologna, Italy - Other three flights have been redirected on other airports
"The airlines have cancelled 11 flights in arrival and 12 departures, following to the strike announced by CUB Trasporti for today at Marconi's airport in Bologna. In particular, the flights cancelled... more
AirlinesCode-share agreement delayed between Southwest and WestJet
Washington, USA - Due to the slump in air traffic
The two low-cost carriers Southwest Airlines and WestJet Airlines stated that they decided to delay a code-share agreement due to the slump in air traffic caused by the difficult economic situation. Southwest... more
AirportsNorth Korea launches two more missiles
Pyongyang, North Korea - Pyongyang: "We'll react to any hostile act from the USA"
After yesterday night's emergency UN Security Council (see AVIONEWS) North Korea launched two more short-range ballistic missiles, South Korean press agency "Yonhap" reported today quoting undisclosed... more
DefenseUN prepares to react to North Korean nuclear tests
New York, USA - New summit today after yesterday's emergency one
After yesterday evening's emergency summit, the UN Security Council will gather again today to discuss on the decisions to be taken against North Korea after its nuclear test and the several ballistic... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: storms and general decrease of temperatures on the Italian Peninsula from today
Rome, Italy - A notice for adverse weather conditions on the North has been issued
"A perturbation of Atlantic origin near Central Mediterranean will cause, from today, on Tuesday May 26, fickleness conditions on the Alps area. The fickleness, that already from today will interest... more
DefenseRussia and Belarus to sell Pechora-2M air defence systems
Moscow, Russia - A deal to export them to five countries in the next future
Russia and Belarus, through the financial industrial group "Defense Systems", will sell air defence Pechora-2M systems to five countries in the next future, the company's vice-general manager Vyacheslav... more
Aerospace"Stratosphere Project", the Italian ambition in the missile experimentation
Rome, Italy - An economical and anti-pollution alternative for the scientific atmosphere experiment
Laser Rocket Team, an Italian research group, made up missilry experimenter amateurs, has designed and promoted the "Stratosphere Project" that has the ambition to build and to launch a missile carrying... more
Defense41st Wing of the Italian Air Force: the NATO's exercise "Joint Warrior" ended
Sigonella, Italy - Last May 21 in Scotland
"The NATO drill 'Joint Warrior' ended last May 21 in the North Sea, near the Scotland. The exercise, planned to train naval and air forces of NATO against international terrorism and piracy, has involved... more
Military aviationSwiss air force to train in France
Berne, Switzerland - A joint campaign
Within the cooperation on the joint training between French and Swiss air forces, from May 25 to June 5 the French island of Corsica (near the city of Solenzara), units of the two countries will spend... more
CargoBisignani: "Air cargo market has hit the bottom"
Copenhagen, Denmark - The statements within an international conference on climate changes
The crisis in air cargo transports might have hit the bottom. This is what IATA (International Air Transport Association) director general and CEO, Giovanni Bisignani, stated within an international conference... more
AirlinesQantas cuts First Class
Sydney, Australia - Negative results by Commonwealth Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport and Regional Economics
After British Airways (see AVIONEWS), Australia's Qantas Airways has also scrapped first class on some routes, as the global economic downturn grounds many travellers and makes others think twice about... more
HelicoptersGendarmerie training on Eurocopter EC-135 helicopters
Paris, France - Operational starting from June
The French Gendarmerie has begun training on its new EC-135 fleet. The first EC-135T2 was delivered in April to the Gendarmerie (GFAG) unit at Villacoublay, just outside Paris. Since then, the second and... more
Fair and shows"World Air Games" in Mondovì
Cuneo, Italy - The city is ready for the great international event
Still two weeks and then the opening of the "World Air Games", from June 6-14, and Mondovì is ready to host the great international event with a series of linked initiatives. The shops will be organized... more
DefenseInternational protests against North Korean nuclear tests
Rome, Italy - The world fears for the peace in the region
After this morning's nuclear tests performed by North Korea, followed by the launch of some short-range missiles (see AVIONEWS), the international community protested against Pyongyang. From USA to European... more
AirlinesFlydubai receives Air Operator Certificate
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - One week before its first flight
One week before its announced first flight, scheduled for June 1, United Arab Emirates's low-cost airline flydubai received Air Operator Certification from GCAA (General Civil Aviation Aughority). "The... more
Civil aviationAviation emissions, IATA calls for a Global Sectoral Approach
Copenhagen, Denmark - "Governments must take global measures"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated aviation’s commitment to responsibly addressing the challenges of climate change and called on governments to deliver a global and sectoral a... more
AirlinesAlitalia, IATA's member
Rome, Italy - The formal procedures completed
"The formal procedures with which Alitalia sees confirmed again its status as IATA (International Air Transport Association) member have been completed. The airline will participate to the renewal programs... more
AirportsDüsseldorf airport has put new car rental center into operation
Düsseldorf, Germany - Nine levels and 2,500 parking spaces
The newly built car rental center has been put into operation at the airport of Düsseldorf. It has nine levels and altogether about 2,500 parking spaces. The building includes a central, ultra-modern... more
PeopleBabbitt confirmed as FAA administrator
Washington, USA - Secretary of transportation LaHood asks for quick times for FAA's reauthorization
The American Senate confirmed Randolph Babbitt as FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) administrator for a period of five years, after his entitling in March. Also confirmed in their roles were John Porcari... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week of May
Rome, Italy - From Thursday 28 to next Sunday 31
Thursday 28 - "2009 Jura Open - Swiss Championship". Biel, Switzerland. + 41 79 655 27 02 http://events.fai.org www.shv-fsvl.ch - "President's Trophy Air Race". Tempe Airfield, Bloemfontein, South... more
AirportsNew destinations and flights from Helsinki in the summer season
Helsinki, Finland - TAP and City Airline will start operations
New operations for the summer season at Helsinki airport: a new carrier, TAP Portugal, will start flights between Lisbon and Helsinki on 11 June. There will be five weekly flights and they will be flown... more
AirportsRimini, Air Dolomiti starts operations from Munich and Vienna
Rimini, Italy - The airport is working to keeping the connections for the winter season
The first Air Dolomiti Embraer 195 aircraft landed on time at the airport "Federico Fellini" in Rimini. Massimo Masini, chairman of Aeradria (Rimini airport operator) and the whole city were looking forward... more
ReportRome airports prepare to the Champions League final
Rome, Italy - 50,000 will be arriving in the Italian capital for Wednesday's night
Rome airports "Leonardo da Vinci" in Fiumicino and "Giovan Battista Pastine" in Ciampino are preparing to receive the 50,000 expected supporters of Manchester United and Barcelona that will arrive in these... more
AirportsItalian airports support the great flow by biz jets in the Cote d'Azur
Cuneo, Italy - For the Grand Prix F1 in Monaco and for the Cinema Festival in Cannes
The last week-end of "Jet set" with the events as Cinema Festival in Cannes and the Grand Prix F1 in the Principality of Monaco, has been concentrated in the Cote d'Azur's area, in France. Despite the... more
AirlinesBritish Airways announces new measures to face the crisis
London, United Kingdom - WIllie Walsh renounces to the July's pay
British Airways Chief Executive Officer, Willie Walsh, will work without pay in July as part of a cost-cutting drive that has seen 2,500 staff leave the airline in the past year. The airline, which... more
AerospaceSpace shuttle came back after mission to Hubble
Edwards, USA - Endeavour was ready on the case of a rescue mission was needed
Space shuttle Atlantis finally managed to come back yesterday at 11:39 EDT (15:39 GMT) at Edwards Air Force Base in California as bad weather waved off all the previous landing attempts at Kennedy Space... more
Military aviationFirst flight for a B-52 with CONECT technology
Wichita, USA - An upgrade for the legendary bomber
Boeing completed the successful first flight of a B-52 Stratofortress upgraded with Combat Network Communications Technology (CONECT), a modification that equips the legendary B-52 with 21st-century situational... more
AirlinesSpanair renews the management
Barcelona, Spain - Mike Szücs appointed as new CEO
Spanair announces the appointment of Mike Szücs as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mike Szücs, a British national, is currently CEO of the Mexican airline Viva Aerobús and will replace the current CE... more
AccidentsAir accident in Brazil claims the lives of 14
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Among them four children, too
A Beechcraft King Air B-350 crashed on Friday Brazil with 14 people on board, in the region of Bahia, exploding on impact with the ground. The rescue teams arrived on the site stated that none of the occupants... more
Military aviationThe first Phalcon AWACS arrives in India
Jamnagar, India - A tripartite project with Russia and Israel
The first Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Phalcon, destined to the Indian Air Force (IAF), arrived in India this morning at 11:35 am local time (6:05 GMT) at Jamnagar base. It landed escorted... more
AerospaceItaly and India together to study the Earth
Rome, Italy - The mission Oceansat-2 will start in summer
Indian space agency's (ISRO) mission scheduled for this summer and dubbed Oceansat-2 will carry an Italian instrument: ROSA (Radio Occultation Sounder for Atmosphere). Aim of the cooperation between ASI... more
AirlinesAegean Airlines to join Star Alliance?
Athens, Greece - Thanks to Lufthansa's support
Aegean Airlines might soon see accomplished its efforts to join the global Star Alliance group. In support of the Greek airline there is Lufthansa's influence. The carrier might join its new partners either... more
DefenseNorth Korean nuclear tests confirmed
Pyongyang, North Korea - Obama: "A threat to international peace and security"
North Korea completed this morning a nuclear test, the second after 2006 one. Local press agency "Kcna" announced it. Pyongyang threatened a similar move after UN's sanctions following early April launch... more
DefenseNew missile program for American DARPA
Washington, USA - Among the advanced research projects to be opened in 2010
A new long-range missile program capable to strike down missiles, aircraft and air defences is the new project being studied by the American DARPA (Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency). To carry... more
SecurityFAA AD on Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-400, AT- 400A, AT-402, AT-402A, AT-402B, AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, AT-503A, AT- 602, AT-802, and AT-802A airplanes (2009-11-05)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the engine mount, which could result in failure of the engine mount. This failure could lead to separation of the engine from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 22, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 98)] [Page 23938-23941] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesBritish Airways to ground 16 airplanes for the Winter season
London, UK - Eight B-747s and eight B-757s, due to air traffic slump
British Airways (BA) is going to ground sixteen planes (eight Boeing 747s and eight 757s) during the Winter season to match its capacity to the lower air traffic demand. The forecast reduction should be... more
AirportsBologna: 24 hours strike on next Tuesday
Bologna, Italy - Airport services might not be guaranteed
Bologna airport passengers are informed that on Tuesday, May 26, due to a local 24-hour strike announced by "Cub Trasporti" union for Giacchieri, Koop Service, Bas, Marconi Handling, Fast Freight Marconi... more
AirportsItalian SEA will realize Masterplan of the Sarajevo's airport
Milan, Italy - The Milan's airports management society continues in its way for development of the activities
"SEA, Milan's airports management society, is new advisor of the Sarajevo's air station for the realization of new Masterplan for the airport. The Masterplan will be the beginning for important interventions... more
SecurityFAA AD on Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems model 340A and SAAB 340B airplanes (2009-10-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 23617-23618] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesMyAir: 2009 revenues down from € 10 to 2 million
Vicenza, Italy - The airline takes new measures to overcome the temporary impasse
According to what was published by Italian newspaper "La Repubblica" quoting MyAir's commercial director Lorenzo Lorenti, the carrier has to solve fiscal issues - of which the airline was charged in March... more
AirportsFlorence airport: strike on Tuesday announced by trade unions
Florence, Italy - For 24 hours, from 12:01am to 11:59pm
Following the strike communication made by Florence Airport personnel, there might be modifications to the normal operating activity of "Amerigo Vespucci" airport during the entire day on Tuesday, May... more
Civil aviationItalian Pilots Union: "Alitalia or Ali-cuts?"
Rome, Italy - Meeting of the pilots in Rome, supported by SkyTeam colleagues
"ANPAC pilots want to be consulted by the new Alitalia, in the organization of work force. Our aim is not to defend a corporation, but to contribute to the growth of our carrier in order to make revenues".... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747 airplanes (2009-10-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent actuation delays in the inflation systems of the escape slides/rafts, which could result in delayed or failed deployment of escape slides/ rafts during emergency evacuation of an airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 23619-23622] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more