Sport aviationBalloons color the Bristol sky
From today one of the largest European gatherings of them - VIDEO
From today on August 8 to the 11th of the same month, the sky of Bristol will be filled with hot air balloons in an extraordinary explosion of color that characterizes each year one of the largest European... more
CargoIATA: air freight in decline for eighth consecutive month
Signs of a modest recovery in recent period appear to have been premature
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased by 4.8% in June 2019, compared... more
AirlinesAvianca Brasil to exit Star Alliance
It maintains competitive network in the region
Brazilian airline Ocean Air Linhas Aéreas S/A, headquartered in São Paulo and formerly doing business as Avianca Brasil, will formally leave Star Alliance with effect from 1 September 2019. Ocean Air’s wit... more
AirlinesKorean Air to reduce Japan routes
And it increases Southeast Asian destinations
Korean Air has announced its plans to adjust the frequency of some routes, in consideration of decreasing demand of Japanese destinations due to Korea-Japan tensions. At the same time, the airline will... more
AirlinesCarsten Spohr (Lufthansa): forecasts for carriers in the future
Accelerated mergers and acquisitions are the positive aspect of the recession
Carsten Spohr, CEO of the German carrier Lufthansa stated on August 19 that in the near future, only a dozen airlines in the US, China, the Gulf and Europe will share the market of the main international... more
SecuritySwiss fighter planes escorted Putin
Routine air procedure as an act of hospitality and safety - VIDEO
On August 19, in Geneva, two Swiss fighter planes of the Swiss Air Force escorted for a few minutes the plane of the Moscow delegation carrying President Vladimir Putin, assistant to President Yuri Ushakov,... more
DefenseUSA missiles (2): China and Russia accuse the United States
According to Beijing and Moscow the Americans would like to reopen the arms race
After the missile test carried out by the US on August 18 (see AVIONEWS) a few days after the US exit from the nuclear Treaty (see AVIONEWS), condemnation arrives from China and Russia: according to the... more
Sport aviationThe Italian Joachim Oberhauser wins FAI World Paragliding Championship
Meryl Delferriere wins Women's gold; France and Italy share gold
Joachim Oberhauser from Italy has won the 16th "FAI World Paragliding Championship" after a nail-biting two-week-long competition in Krushevo, North Macedonia, 7-17 August 2019. Oberhauser, 43, came out... more
CuriositiesMIA just got a little more “Miami”
Some of its most famous voices welcome passengers and visitors at the airport
Miami International Airport’s (MIA) passengers and visitors will soon receive a warm welcome from some of its most recognizable voices.World-renowned artists, athletes and local personalities have lent t... more
AccidentsRV-7A private plane crashed in Ocracoke (USA)
Fortunately no victims but two wounded
On Monday, August 19, near the airport of Ocracoke Island, in the USA, a private plane, the Van's RV-7A, registration N566WV, get from the "Johnston Regional" airport in Smithfield, crashed and landed... more
CuriositiesEd Bastian (Delta's CEO): "I didn't meet Trump for a family vacation"
The absence at the White House meeting irritated the US president
The President Donald Trump met in July the main US companies at the White House. A meeting called for by US carriers United, American Airlines and Delta to demand action in response to what they say is... more
CuriositiesHarry and Meghan accused of hypocrisy for disproportionate use of private...
The singer Elton John defends them
Environmental activists attacked Harry and Meghan to pollute too much given the disproportionate use of private planes: in just four days the royals would fly four times. While the Swedish Greta Thumberg... more
DefenseNuclear radiation in Russia: 16 times the allowed limit
A new treaty is needed as soon as possible
On August 8 in the Russian city of Severodvinsk an explosion occurred which caused the release of dangerous nuclear radiation and the death of 7 people (see AVIONEWS). On August 18 there were funerals... more
DefenseUSA launch missiles after leaving INF
The United States responds to Moscow's statements
On Sunday August 18, the United States tested a medium-range missile after the August 2 issue of the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) on nuclear power (see AVIONEWS). The test was performed... more
Military aviationSaab Signs Contract to provide Belgium with a Combat Training Centre
The order value is approximately SEK 160 million and deliveries will take place in 2021
The contract includes providing a complete training centre with infantry simulators, anti-tank simulators, vehicle systems and communication systems for controlling, monitoring and collecting training... more
Finance and economySwitzerland: increase in the cost of airline tickets to reduce greenhouse...
Ready a series of reforms to respect the Paris Agreement
According to various Swiss media, the Swiss Commission for the Environment Council of the State proposed, today 19 August, the increase in the cost of air tickets, diesel, gasoline to reduce carbon dioxide... more
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Military aviationIran: presented the "new" fighter plane
The Kowsar is identical to the dated US F-5F Tiger II -2 VIDEO
Through State television, Iran showed the "new" fighter plane produced entirely by the Tehran industry; they did so at the national defense industry fair in the presence of President Hassan Rouhani, who... more
DefenseRussia: military exercise of Russian Air Force waiting for the Zapa...
Training activity involving 20 aircraft and helicopters
While waiting for the Zapad (West in Russian) 2018 exercise to take off, the Russian Air Force has carried out a training activity in Transbaikal in which both air combat and special forces attacks against... more
DefenseSerbia: 2 modernized MiG-29 aircraft presented
Fleet renewal and revitalization program
AccidentsSweden: a Saab Gripen crashed after a bird strike
The pilot is saved and ejected, but a fire breaks out on the point of impact
