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DiscussionsAircraft. Yesterday was Libya. Today is Syria: Paris at the forefront against the Isis and others will follow suit…
Paris, France - A major western offensive (including Russia) behind the opening of borders to immigrants?
Which agreement may be behind the sudden opening of borders to immigrants, occurred during the last hours even in those European countries openly opposed? We don’t believe that Italian young Prime Minister, M... more
DiscussionsMistral helicopter carriers: Paris and Moscow sign termination of contract. The mysterious path of compensation (VIDEOs)
Paris, France - France will sell ships to other Countries. The reimbursement liable to seizure
An agreement began well, continued in a bad manner and closed in a worse way, that one signed in 2011 between Paris and Moscow, regarding four LHD helicopter carriers amphibian assault Mistral class, two... more
DiscussionsMissing Malaysian airplane: other pieces found in La Reunion. But are they or not of the MH370 flight? Prudence by specialists (VIDEOs)
La Reunion, France - Also the declarations by the Malaysian Premier and by Transport Minister are opposed
The international press underlines the confirmation that the aircraft parts found on a beach of the French isle of La Reunion belong to the Malaysian Airlines flight, disappeared on March 8, 2014 with... more
DiscussionsAirplanes. Burden on air tickets: ECTAA files a formal complaint against Lufthansa AG to EU
Brussels, Belgium - Appeal to the Regulation EU nr 80/2009 regarding the Code of Conduct for GDS
This 24th July 2015, ECTAA (European Travel Agents and Tour Operator Accociation), filed a formal complaint with the EU Commission -Directorate General for Mobility & Transport, based on the EU Regulation... more
DiscussionsEuropean Parliament: five things you should know when travelling abroad
Strasbourg, France - Here are a few key points to remember
We all love to travel, but do you know what to do if things go wrong? When there is an emergency, your flight gets cancelled or you lose your passport? There are EU rules in place to make travellers' lives... more
DiscussionsAirplanes and ratings. Qantas was the safest airline in 2014
Rome, Italy - An airline safety rating website drew up the rank of last year’s best and worst carriers
2014 was characterized by three serious aircraft accidents. The last happened close to the end of the year, when an AirAsia flight crashed in the Java Sea after losing contact with air traffic controllers... more
DiscussionsAirplanes and occurrences. Pilots: fog procedures in Abu Dhabi are inadequate
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The airport is equipped with cutting-edge systems for landing but it seems to lack radars allowing air traffic controllers to guide traffic on the ground
The severe inconveniences that affected passengers in Abu Dhabi in the past days have brought to light the problems in dealing with fog at the airport (see also AVIONEWS). The Emirates capital facility... more
DiscussionsSix Russian Mig-35 aircraft fly over US air space: misinformation or propaganda? Sky sovereignty and Adiz
Alaska, USA - Why complicate the already difficult international relationships?
An authoritative Italian newspaper (followed by many others) reported yesterday, under the title “A peace memorandum for Ukraine”, this news: “But Russian Migs have been intercepted while flying over... more
DiscussionsMedia debate over EU sanctions against Russia
Moscow, Russia - Meanwhile, Moscow’s threat to close its airspace to western airlines is still pending
New EU sanctions against Moscow came into force on Friday. This measure hits some of the major Russian firms and banks, arms manufacturers, as well as the country’s leading oil company -Rosneft- and t... more
DiscussionsUS and EU airplane's ban could be a double-edged sword for Russia
Washington, USA - Western airlines have already faced similar restrictions from Moscow
After Medvedev threatened to close Russian aerospace to "Western companies" in an interview with the business newspaper "Vedomosti" (for more details, see AVIONEWS), it is natural to wonder: how much can... more
DiscussionsSeptember 11 airplan attacks. 2001-2014: 13 years after the event that shocked the world (VIDEO of last night Obama’s speech)
Rome, Italy - On that day, islamic terrorism declared its crusade against the west. Isis is carrying it on today
2001. Four suicide attacks planned and carried out by a terrorist group linked with al-Qaeda, the sunnite movement leaded by Osama Bin Laden (who will be killed on may 2011). Their purpose: kill as many... more
DiscussionsIndia report: numerous Members of Parliament with criminal charges
New Delhi, India - An interesting and detailed account published over those members of the lower house with criminal charges
An Indian newspaper published an interesting report about the Members of Indian Parlament (MPs), regarding the number of members of the Lok Sabha ("People Assembly"), the lower house of New Delhi's Parliament,... more
DiscussionsEASA issued an Emergency AD about problems to landing gear of the A-320 airplane
Cologne, Germany - After the landing without it of the Wizz Air's A-321 in Fiumicino last June 8
EASA, European Aviation Safety Agency, has issued last June 25 an Emergency airworthiness directive No 2013-0132-E regarding the A-318, A-319, A-320 and A-321 airplanes. Reason: Some operators reported... more
DiscussionsFinmeccanica presents its 2012 results and 2013 prospects (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - Extracts from the conference of Alessandro Pansa and Gian Piero Cutillo
AVIONEWS provides its readers with some moments, which we consider to be extremely interesting, of the speeches of Finmeccanica CEO Alessandro Pansa and CFO Gian Piero Cutillo, during the conference which... more
DiscussionsIs the Lockheed Martin F-35 a good buy?
Rome, Italy - After the escalation in cost and technical problems, public opinion is turning against the purchase
Many comments, judgements and predictions about the commercial destiny of Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighter have already been made, and the latest to be added to the list is the interview with General Vincenzo... more
DiscussionsAircraft and airlines. SAS crisis: a brief summary
Stockholm, Sweden - The local governments and the European Commission are the focal points
November 2012 was probably the hardest month in the history of Scandinavian Airlines since when, in 1946, Svensk Interkontinental Lufttrafik AB, Det Danske Luftfartselskab A/S and Det Norske Luftfartselskap... more
DiscussionsEurope needs a uniform interpretation of EU Regulation 95/93
Rome, Italy - Slot sales should be allowed between the stakeholders
The reason that persuaded Alitalia to sell 3 of its 121 slots at Heathrow (the third busiest airport in the world) is almost irrelevant for the purpose of this article. Maybe it wanted to cash in some... more
DiscussionsAircraft and transport. Blue Panorama and the new laws: the "Preventive composition" procedure. The situation
Rome, Italy - The situation is less simple than it seems
Blue Panorama Airlines SpA communicates it has requested the admission to the preventive composition in continuity under the "Development Decree": as the company itself stated in its press bulletin. The... more
DiscussionsIndia and China to resume military cooperation
Delhi, India - "We have decided that" the Indian Defence minister said
As is well-known, India and China are going to play a major role in the next future, currently being the largest arms purchaser. Both are included in the BRICS group, which is composed of Brazil, India,... more
DiscussionsIsrael is concerned: too many anti-aircraft missiles deployed in Sinai
Tel Aviv, Israel - "They do not need them against terrorism"
The large deployment of heavy weapons in the Sinai Peninsula has raised concerns in Israel. In particular, Tel Aviv is concerned about the deployment of a large number of anti-aircraft missile platforms... more
DiscussionsAircraft and pollution: research team verify air quality during Olympics
London, United Kingdom - 80 scientists from 11 universities
The beginning of the London Olympics has been followed by an increase in air pollution over the British capital. A research team started a mission which aims to verify the origin of this pollution. The... more
DiscussionsThe Airbus Military C-295 aircraft and the market for tactical transport warplanes
Lisbon, Portugal - Commercial war for a profitable market segment
The C-295 is an Airbus Military programme in Spain which has its roots in the '90s. The idea of launching on the market a tactical transport aircraft which is capable of competing with other popular airplanes... more
DiscussionsAlitalia and Wind Jet: is the marriage off?
Rome, Italy - After Antitrust restrictions, integration is not the best solution
Thirteen days after the Antitrust ruling, the Alitalia/Wind Jet programme seems to have disappeared. Is it possible that Alitalia will make a U-turn on the arrangement? In the beginning, the take-over... more
DiscussionsAircraft demand grows in the US. Other market sectors fall
Washington, USA - Orders decrease. "Businesses are loosing confidence in the economy"
"The Washington Post" published an interesting article explaining that, outside aircraft and other transportation equipment, orders in the US decrease compared to 2011. According to this report, the... more
Discussions"Air Venture Oshkosh 2012". P-40 aircraft: from Pacific to Winnebago
Oshkosh, USA - The heroic Curtiss single-engine fighter celebrated today
During the opening of the "Air Venture 2012" at Oshkosh, Usa, a real American hero flew over spectators. As common in the Usa (most of all in relation to the mass production of warplanes during the WWII),... more
DiscussionsINS Vikramaditya sea-trials continue: fighter aircraft successfully landed
Moscow, Russia - Less missiles, but heavier short-range firepower
The sea-trials of the Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya (ex-Kiev class missile helicopter carrier, which has been sold by Russian to India, AVIONEWS) successfully continue. Today, July 23, 2012,... more
DiscussionsDiscussion about the Turkish F-4 fighter aircraft shooting down
Damascus, Syria - "Moscow helped Syria in developing countermeasures against Israel"
An interesting article about the shooting down of the Turkish F-4 Phantom II over Syria was published today June 25, 2012, by a popular Italian daily. The investigation reports that Syrian radar operators,... more
DiscussionsJumbo jets are going cheap: 747s fall out of favour
Hong Kong, China - "When oil prices are high, you want your new plane"
Ascend Worldwide has made an investigation about the Boeing 747 today. According to it, prices for the most popular wide-body aircraft, are tumbling as carriers rush to replace what were once their flagship... more
DiscussionsDrone-aircraft spark fears of a "Surveillance society"
Washington, USA - "They can carry weapons, not only tear gas canisters"
Some controversies about the use of drone-aircraft inside the civil airspace have been risen in the United States. The idea that multitude of unmanned aircraft could be flying over cities within a decade... more
DiscussionsAircraft and crisis: Uruguay's company risk bankruptcy
Montevideo, Uruguay - South America's aviation hit by domestic competitors
"The price that airlines are paying for fuel is still very high so airlines have been pressured by costs. There has also been a worldwide and regional tendency towards mergers. This allows for lower costs... more