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SecurityFrench Defence Minister: abolish embargo of arms to China
Rome, Italy - In two interviews released to "Financial Times" and "Echos" dailies, Minister Michele Alliot Marie has asked the end embargo on the export of arms towards China
The French Defence Minister, Michele Alliot Marie, has deployed, in two interviews to the European dailies, for the embargo abolition on the export of arms towards China, on line what recently emerged... more
SecurityIran (2): air missile attack was a false alarm
Teheran, Iran - The blast could be the result of maintenance works
The explosion in the area where a Russia-made nuclear power plant is located, is not the result of a missile fired by an unidentified airplane: Iranian TV adjusted its aim. At the meantime, United States... more
SecurityIran: plane fired a missile near Dailam
Teheran, Iran - Some people would have witnessed to the blast
Iranian television said that an unknown airplane would have fired a missile in a deserted area near the city of Dailam (Iran) in Bushehr Southern province, where there is a nuclear power plant. Some witnesses... more
SecurityTwo French planes and one Spanish go to the rescue of cruise ship staying put in Mediterranean Sea
Cagliari, Italy - On board there are 791 persons, most of which are Spanish
A transatlantic ship belonging to the Iberojet Spanish chain, bound for Tunisi with 791 passengers on board (including 317 crew members) has been stayed put in the water from this morning due to a possible... more
SecurityGeneral Tricarico in visit to Italian contingent in Iraq
Tallil, Iraq - AMI's Chief of General Staff visited soldiers of 6th ROA, Autonomic Operative Unit
The visit of AMI’s Chief of General Staff, General Tricarico at Tallil in Iraq, is just started: the Chief of contingent, General Giovan Battista Borrini, welcomed and illustrated him the activities p... more
SecurityFAA had indication on the attacks of September 11 to the Twin Towers
Washington, Usa - FAA had received numerous warning of a probable terroristic attack
The "New York Times" unveils, citing parts not diffused from the September 11 Commission report, that 52 several alarms on hijacking or suicide attacks received from the FAA security experts, who didn’t... more
SecurityNato Defence Ministers meeting (2): Italy will be at the leadership of the Command in Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Afghanistan
Nice, France - The Italian role in the international missions in discussion at the meeting
The Nato Defence Ministers gathered in Nice (see AVIONEWS) have discussed, on agenda, also the future engagements that Italy will assume in the international missions. For our Country has expected a recognition... more
SecurityNato: a meeting of the Defence Ministers in France
Nizza, France - It is impending the announcement of the Defence Ministers about Nato's engagement in future missions both in Iraq and Afghanistan
According to some sources of Atlantic Alliance, during the meeting of the Defence Ministers of the countries being part of Nato, it is expected an impending announcement on the future engagements of the... more
SecurityNorth Korea abandons negotiations about nuclear program
Pyongyang, North Korea - The regime of Pyongyang announces that it would not step back to negotiation table about its nuclear program
A notice of the Foreign Ministry from North Korea reported that the country will not step back to the table of negotiations about its nuclear program and for the first time disclosed North Korea owns the... more
SecurityPan: programme of show during this year
Rome, Italy - In preview the programme of them in 2005 of the "Frecce Tricolori" Italian Acrobatic Team
The "Frecce Tricolori" also for 2005 present a goodly number of exhibitions programme. AVIONEWS reports in preview the appointments pre-fixed that expected the participation in Rome next June 2nd for the... more
SecurityAttack in Madrid: there are at least 31 injured
Madrid, Spain - Police helicopters are controlling the area affected by explosion
This morning a car bomb exploded at a convention center in Madrid, where Spain’s King Juan Carlos is expected to inaugurate a fair: until now 31 injured persons are reported. Ambulances and police forces a... more
SecurityNato: the alliance never so strong
Rome, Italy - In Brussels, Nato US Ambassador, in view the Alliance summit, declares that today Nato is a solid Alliance
In the next Nato vertex, expected in the Belgian capital on February 22, important matters on the future order of the mission conducted from the Atlantic Alliance are in talking points. The summit represents... more
SecurityRice's visit: Italy important role on the reorganization of transAtlantic relationships
Rome, Italy - In Washington Rome could be played an important role in the reorganization of the relationships with the European allies after the rifts on the intervention in Iraq
The Rome’s stop of the New Secretary of American State, Condoleeza Rice, immediatly after that one in Middle East, it’s very important in Washington for the role that Rome can accept towards the European All... more
SecurityNato: meeting of the Foreign Ministers is on agenda
Rome, Italy - In Brussels, to the Nato Foreign Ministers will have the function to face the future of the mission in Iraq and Afghanistan
In the Foreign Ministers meeting, forecast in the Belgian capital tomorrow, February 9, will discuss about the American determination to expand the Nato’s training mission in Iraq. The political future o... more
SecurityRefinancing of the Italian mission in Iraq: Parliamentary works sledge
Rome, Italy - About the decree of the Italian mission in Iraq it would be possible a deal between the government and the opposition forces about the postponement of the argument to the end of February
The conference of the heads of the groups at the Italian Senate will effectuate tomorrow a decision about the calendar of the financial measure on the Italian mission in Iraq. The decree includes the... more
SecurityB-737 crashed in Afghanistan (3): rescuers not find survivors but searches go on
Rome, Italy - Search for remains of Afghan carrier's plane, which went down on the Shapiri Ghar Mountain last week, not give a positive reply
A team composed by Slovenian soldiers was dropped by parachute in the area where it have been localized the remains of Boeing 737 from Kam Air airline, crashed in Afghanistan on the Shapiri Ghar Mountain,... more
SecurityAfghanistan: Italian PRT, whose Vianini was part, to be operative next Spring
Rome, Italy - The Italian Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Herat will be operating within March 31
The Italian officer, Bruno Vianini, killed in the air incident happened in Afghanistan (see for details AVIONEWS), was part of 47 Italian soldier group sent in the country to set up the national-guide... more
SecurityB-737 crashed in Afghanistan (12): recovering operations suspended due to the darkness
Kabul, Afghanistan - A piece of the airplane had been found
NATO and Afghan forces suspended operations for reaching the airplane which would have crashed on a mountain at an altitude of 3000 metres: search will be resumed tomorrow in the early morning. The dense... more
SecurityB-737 crashed in Afghanistan (11): Vianini, Italian officer for Special Forces
Rome, Italy - Commander Bruno Vianini had been assigned to the new unit firmly requested by Defence Chief of General Staff Di Paola
Italian officier crashed in the Afghan skies was member of the Special Forces Command for Defence General Staff which has been recently set up at Rome-Centocelle military Airport. Commander of the new... more
SecurityB-737 crashed in Afghanistan (10): Farnesina confirmed three Italian passengers
Kabul, Afghanistan - At the beginning it hopes that the passenger list wrote by hand was incorrect
A soldier and two civilians were travelling on the airplane from Kam Air -the single private airline in Afghanistan- which has been affected by the accident happened on the mountains around Kabul. Italian... more
SecurityB-737 gone missing in Afghanistan (8): for the aircraft crashed also Italy engaged in the search
Kabul, Afghanistan - A C-130J of the Italian Air Force took off for Afghanistan to participate at the researches
An Italian Air Force aircraft took off, from the Al Bateen Airport, in the United Arab Emirates, headquarter of the Roa, towards Afghanistan to participate to the searches in the area where the Kam Air’s B... more
SecurityB-737 gone missing in Afghanistan (9): it crashed from an altitude of 3000 metres
Kabul, Afghanistan - Until now no rescuers reached the wreckage
In Italy it has been confirmed that not only the Commander Bruno Vianini but also other two Italian citizens were on the Afghan airplane which crashed 35 Km to Kabul: they were working for international... more
SecurityB-737 gone missing in Afghanistan (7): Vianini's mission
Kabul, Afghanistan - He's gone to Kabul to receive a group of 40 Italian militaries sent in the area to organize the PRT of Herat assigned to Italy
The Captain Bruno Vianini who is probably crashed in the Afghani skies together with other 103 passengers, from last November he was assigned to the Head of General Staff of Defence near the command for... more
SecurityB-737 gone missing in Afghanistan (6): other two Italians could have been on the plane
Kabul, Afghanistan - It fears there are no survivors
Italian Farnesina is "Very worried" for two compatriots who could be on board the Boeing 737-200 from Kam Air airline crashed about 35 KM to Kabul. At the meantime the rescue operations go on, it fears... more
SecurityEU: green light to the European ticket for the air traffic controllers
Brussels, Belgium - The okay arrives from the Transport Commission of the European Parliament
First okay from the Transport Commission of the European Parliament to the institution of the European ticket for the air traffic controllers, with the aim to harmonize the relative issue systems of the... more
SecurityB-737 gone missing in Afghanistan (5): Italian soldier was coming back from a reconnaissance mission at Herat
Kabul, Afghanistan - At the meantime information on wreckage finding is reported only by Western sources
On the airplane, whose remains have been found North-East to Kabul, there were probably also seven Turkey-native travellers, while the Russian crew members have been confirmed. The Italian Navy raider... more
SecurityB-737 gone missing in Afghanistan (4): the wreckage has been found
Kabul, Afghanistan - The identity of Italian officer flying on the plane was released
The Italian officer in flight towards Kabul on board the Boeing gone missing last evening on Afghani skies, is the Navy commander Bruno Vianini. Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, announced... more
SecurityIsrael: helicopters and tanks for evacuation of settlements in Gaza and Cisjordan
Tel Aviv, Israel - Israeli Government would appear to expect negative reactions by settlers with possible clashes
Israeli armed forces would be be training in order to accomplish the Sharon-led Government related to the progressive withdrawal from Gaza Strip and Cisjordan. Actually, it would seem that several settlers... more
SecuritySudanese aircraft crashed killing seven persons
Khartoum, Sudan - It was carrying food aid to Darfur
A cargo plane coming from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, went down this morning around 8:00am local hour in Sudan: all seven passengers were killed. Aircraft was bound for Khartoum, the Capital of the... more
SecurityThe Mangustas to be combat ready in Iraq by the end of February
Rome, Italy - The idea of deploying them as a deterrent to prevent potential terroristic attacks against Italian contingent has been confirmed
The Italian Army’s AgustaWestland A-129 Mangusta combat helicopters will achieve their full readiness in Iraq by the end of February (see for details AVIONEWS). It has been confirmed by military sources a... more
SecurityMangusta (2): specifications
Rome, Italy - A flexible combat helicopter able to deploy a wide range of weapons in several operational settings
The number of Mangusta combat helicopters to be sent to Iraq and the period for they re-deployment have not been unveiled yet. Nevertheless, Italian Ministry of Defence confirmed to AVIONEWS that the Italian... more
SecurityMangusta: a "deterrent" against terroristic attacks
Rome, Italy - Italian Government decided to send some combat helicopters to Iraq
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, unveiled yesterday that some AgustaWestland A-129 Mangusta combat helicopters will be sent to Iraq at Tallil Base, in order to support the Italian contingent’s a... more
SecurityCicu: "The hypothesis of sending the Mangustas to Iraq is under analysis but nothing has been decided"
Rome, Italy - A cost evaluation for the deployment of four combat aircraft of this type has been carried out anyway
Italian Defence Undersecretary, Salvatore Cicu, reported in front of Italian Senate regarding the possible deployment in Iraq of the A-129 Mangusta combat helicopters. According to what stated by Italian... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (4): "The AB-412 was the suitable aircraft to perform the operation occurred on Friday"
Rome, Italy - It would have been stated by Italian Defence Undersecretaries Cicu and Drago while the hearing in Italian Senate was postponed to enable
Italian Defence Undersecretaries Cicu and Drago should have reported in front of Italian Senate today to Foreign Affairs and Defence Committees regarding the death of Marshal Simone Cola, but everything... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (3): the Al-Khafagi militiamen's version on the event
Nassiriya, Iraq - The Portuguese vehicles had already left the area when the Italian helicopter arrived, according to the attackers
New details have been provided regarding the armed action which killed Marshal Simone Cola in Iraq on last Friday. It deals in particular with the Al Khafagi (the Moqtada Al-Sadr's representative in the... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (2): Al-Sadr promised to cooperate in order to identify the killers
Nassiriya, Iraq - Shiite Ayatollah's followers proved displeased and maintained that killers were persons out of their control
Moqtada Al-Sadr, the Shiite leader who exerts a remarkable influence on Iraqi people in the Southern area of the Arab country, would have ensured all his cooperation in favour of Italian contingent in... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq: funeral of Marshal Simone Cola occurring in Ferentino today
Ferentino, Italy - Also Italian Republic President Ciampi and Italian Defence Minister Martino attending
Funeral of Italian Army Marshal Simone Cola, the 32 years old soldier killed in Iraq following a struggle during which he was seriously injured nearby Nassiriya on last Friday, are scheduled today at 11:00... more
SecurityWaterquake: a new shake in Indonesia. Palu's Airport closed
Sulawesi islands, Indonesia - Earthquake magnitude was 6,2 Richter
Makassar Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) registered at 4:11 a.m. (local time) an earthquake which magnitude was 6,2 Richter, with a 30 km deep quake epicentre, 16 km South-East of Palu, in the... more
SecurityStruggles in Baghdad nearby the Airport
Baghdad, Iraq - Two Royal Jordanian's flights unable to land and forced to go back in order to reach Amman
Two passenger transport airplanes bound for Baghdad International Airport have been forced today to go back towards the departure air station in Amman (Jordan). The two Royal Jordanian's aircraft (according... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (11): Attorney to verify the means suitability and the observance of the engagement rules
Rome, Italy - These are the major aspects on which the attention is going to be focused during the investigation related to the death of Simone Cola
Rome Attorney will focus on two major aspects during the investigation related to the death of Simone Cola in Iraq. First of all, it will be necessary to verify that the equipments and vehicles of Italian... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (10): six armed men fired against the Italian Army's AB-412
Rome, Italy - Endowed with Kalashnikovs and maybe with a RPG anti-tank rocket-launcher as well
The first details related to the operation that the Italian contingent in Iraq performed on last Friday have been unveiled, an action which led to the death of Marshal Simone Cola. According to waht indicated... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (9): Simone Cola died due to pulmonary haemorrhage
Rome, Italy - Autopsy on the Italian Army Marshal's body ended, and he was deadly wounded by just one shot
Autopsy performed on Marshal Simone Cola's body at Rome "La Sapienza" University Forensic Medicine Institute has been accomplished. The details released by competent medical personnel indicate just one... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (8): he maybe died after an Al-Sadr's followers attack
Nassiriya, Iraq - The attempt against the coalition forces, however, would not have been planned though its reasons are still unknown
According to the first analyses related to the struggle which involved the Portuguese soldiers belonging to the coalition forces nearby Nassiriya (Iraq) today, then causing an intervention by an Italian... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (7): attempts appear destined to increase before the election
Rome, Italy - Minister Fini proves convinced of it on the basis of the analyses carried out by intelligence
Also President of Italian Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, intended to express his own sorrow and thank Marshal Simone Cola for what he did in Iraq, as he died in Iraq today after being hit by the rebels... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (6): hit during a close support mission in favour of coalition forces
Nassiriya, Iraq - Meanwhile, Rome Attorney started investigating on such event
Details related to the operation that the Italian Army's helicopter was expected to perform today in Iraq, when Marshal Simone Cola was killed, have been released. The attack performed against the coalition... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (5): Marshal Cola's body to be in Rome on next Sunday
Rome, Italy - Number of casualties among the Italian soldiers in Iraq rose up to 19
Also Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Fini, European Commissioner for Security, Frattini, and Italian Senate President, Pera, expressed their own sorrow for the death of Simone Cola (32), an Italian... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (4): Marshal Simone Cola from Tivoli (Rome)
Rome, Italy - Italian institutions expressed their sorrow and special thanks addressed to the Italian armed forces making efforts to ensure peace and security in the world
Italian Army Marshal killed in Iraq today was Simone Cola, from Tivoli (Rome), married and father of a child. This is what put into evidence by press regarding his details. An immediate reaction by Italian... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (3): he was flying aboard an AB-412
Nassiriya, Iraq - The Army's Marshal would have been hit by a Kalashnikov's shot
The Italian soldier killed in Iraq this morning was an air-gunner operating in the Italian Army and he was on board an AB-412 helicopter. The soldier was in the right side of the chopper with his weapon... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (2): he was an Italian Army helicopter air gunner in action on board
Nassiriya, Iraq - A bullet would have hit him under an armpit where his safety vest could not protect him, so the rescue proved useless
The Italian soldier killed in Iraq belonged to Army. He was an air-gunner operating on helicopters. The soldier would have been seriously wounded due to a bullet which would have hit him just under an... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq
Nassiriya, Iraq - Italian authorities are still verifying the event
An Italian soldier belonging to the military contingent sent to Iraq has been killed in Nassiriya today. It has been unveiled by press agency's sources. Italian authorities, however, are still verifying... more