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HelicoptersBae ed Eads running to update the Bulgarian MI-30 helicopters fleet
Sofia, Bulgaria - It's an USD 100m deal
The Bulgarian government will decide soon which will be, between the English Bae Systems and the European consortium Eads, to adjudicate the important USD 100m contract for the modernization of its fleet... more
DefenseGermany to supply Poland 23 Mig-29 jet fighters
Berlin, Germany - An important step ahead to reinforce its Nato role
It will be the German government to sell to Poland (Nato member since 1999) 23 MIG-29 jets which will cost to the government of Warsaw EUR 58m, although this figure includes also 128 Leopard tanks. An... more
Latest newsSpanish Air Force chairman of chiefs of staff flies in formation with his Italian peer
Rome, Italy - On board of Tornado jet he applauds the aircraft
He has been impressed from the capacities of an airplane as Tornado, general captain Gonzalez Gallarza, chief of general staff of the Spanish Air Force in official visit in Italy, who has piloted personally... more
AirlinesSwiss confirms the cuts: 3,000 dependents will leave
Basel, Switzerland - More details will be communicated by the carrier through this week
Everything has been carried as widely announced this morning also from AVIONEWS, and there will be not more room in Swiss International Air Lines for 3000 workers, as decided from the administration of the... more
SecurityIraqi forces attack English troops, also a helicopter has been shot
Bassora, Iraq - 8 hurted among the English troops, 2 in serious conditions
They would be the at least 8 English soldiers hurted this morning (2 in serious conditions) during a violent attack carried from the Iraqi resistance in the near the city of Al-Amarah, 200 km far from... more
AirlinesJordanian King meets Airbus chairman
Amman, Jordan - 4 A-320s could be leased, but it's was dealt with a possible fleet modernization as well
Airbus is more and more active, the European consortium leader in the field of the aeronautic industry, which seems pushed from the enthusiasm of the just-concluded Paris Air Show. Indeed, on last Sunday,... more
DefenseIndian missile tests continue in India
New Delhi, India - It's the Trishul, the Indian version of the American Patriot
It's the third launch of a surface-to-air missile in 3 days performed by the India's Defence Research and Development Organisation, that has resumed vigorously the tests for the strengthening of a domestically... more
Press releaseFinnair: Miami service launched for winter
Stockholm, Sweden - It will start in October
"Finnair will start flights to Miami, Florida in October and the service will be continued until March 2004. The winter season flights have been made possible by the released MD-11 capacity resulting... more
HelicoptersBoeing deliver its 300th Apache Longbow helicopter to Us Army
St Louis, Usa - 201 more helicopters to be delivered through 2006
It's an important milestone for Boeing that delivered to Us Army its 300th Apache Longbow combat helicopter, one of most advances in the world, able to satisfy the most pressing requirements also in the... more
Press releaseRolls-Royce Paris-Le Bourget Air Show orders exceed USD 2bn
Paris, France - Emirates, Egyptair, Qatar Airways, Qantas and American Airlines have chosen it for their aircraft
"Rolls-Royce said that it had announced around USD 2bn worth of new orders at the Paris Air Show last week. These include new orders for the Trent family of engines and for TotalCare long-term service... more
AccidentsA tourism plane crashes in Swiss, 4 died
Bern, Switzerland - Very few the new communicated from the police
They are still poor the news care a small tourism plane that yesterday has crashed in the Friburgo canton, in the western of Swiss, and according to the declarations of the local police 4 persons would... more
Press releaseEads Casa signs a contract with Australian company Skytraders
Madrid, Spain - To procure two (2) military transport aircraft C-212/400
"Australian company Skytraders has purchased two (2) Eads Casa C-212/400 military transport aircraft. The aircraft will be operated in the Antarctic and will be used to transport troops and equipment between... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines reinstates Texas routes with SkyWest providing 'Continental Connection' service
Houston, Usa - After thew were suspended in the fall of 2001
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced that it is reinstating several routes in Texas that were suspended in the fall of 2001. SkyWest Airlines has been designated as a "Continental Connection" airline... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Embraer, Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA, model EMB-120 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the unavailability of supplemental oxygen to the flight attendant in the event of cabin decompression, which could result in loss of consciousness of the flight attendant
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-02-AD; Amendment 39-13197; AD 2003-12-12] RIN... more
AccidentsFlames from a Delta plane engine, passengers leave the aircraft in panic
Florida, Usa - Only few were lightly injured
It was a matter of that technically it is called "hot start", when flames come out from an aircraft engine in occasion of the morning flight because of the fuel condensation during the night. But about... more
DefenseChosen the first Australian firm for the Jsf construction
Sydney, Australia - An USD 150m investment
It's Gkn Aerospace Service the first Australian industry to have won a contract for the construction of components for the American multirole Jsf (Joint Strike Fighter) jet. The announcement has been... more
AirlinesSwiss to announce sharp cuts both to the fleet and the workforce
Basel, Switzerland - At least 3000 workers to be laid off
Greater details will be given only after 2:00 pm of today, but it will be sure an austerity plan which will be introduced in order to save Swiss International Air Lines, the Swiss airline born a year ago... more
HelicoptersIrish government cuts order for 5 helicopters
Dublin, Ireland - Strong critic from the labour leader
The Irish labour party leader, Pat Rabbitte, blames the decision of the government for cancelling the order for 5 medium-lift helicopters assigned to the Air Corps, trying to contain the costs in a period... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Contravention of international legal rules by Turkey and danger of causing a serious accident to a passenger aeroplane in Greek airspace"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Christos Zacharakis (European People's Party)
Parliamentary questions. Oral question H-0389/03 for question time at the part-session in July 2003 (pursuant to rule 43 of the rules of procedure)by Christos Zacharakis to the European Commission. Subject:... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-321/131 series airplanes equipped with International Aero Engines (IAE) V25() ()-A5 series engines
Washington, Usa - To require the flightcrew to follow the procedures necessary to prevent smoke caused by an oil filter clog from entering the cabin during flight
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-134-AD; Amendment 39-13202; AD 2003-13-02] RIN... more
AirlinesLufthansa reintroduces the Asian connections
Frankfurt, Germany - The decision after the Oms' appeal
The WHO (World Health Organization) has reassured the Sars emergency in the Asian countries is by now ended, thanks to the effort of those governments to contain the epidemic. A good result that is reflected... more
IndustryBAe Systems awarded of a over 46 USDm contract
Usa
BAE Systems, Information and Electronic Systems Integration, Inc., Nashua, N.H., is being awarded a $46,275,000 ceiling-priced contract for the Low Rate Initial Production III procurement of approximately... more
Press releasePratt & Whitney Canada signs repair and overhaul agreement with Petroleum Air Services
Quebec, Canada - For a worth of USD 15m
"Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) has signed a five-year Repair and Overhaul (R&O) agreement with Petroleum Air Services (PAS) of Egypt for its fleet of Dash 7, Dash 8, Bell 212 and Bell 412 aircraft. The... more
Latest newsIndia: no problems if Pakistan will operate F-16 jets
New Delhi, India - Pakistani President Musharaff is in the Usa to persuade Bush
The Indian Defense Minister, George Fernandes, has reassured his government it does not exist any reason to worry care an eventual purchase of the American F-16 jets from part of Pakistan, for two reasons. "Firstly,... more
HelicoptersAgusta receives RTM-322 engines to complete the assemblage for the EH-101 delivery to Portugal
Paris, France - But the deliveries to be continued though 2005
They have been delivered on last week-end to the Italian Agusta plants in Vergiate (Varese) the new RTM-322 engines produced from the French company Turbomeca by joint-venture with Rolls-Royce, which will... more
PeopleSomali government asks Kenya to reopen airspace
Mogadishu, Somalia - But Nairobi would just try to prevent a terroristic threat
The worry of the international community care the situation in the Horn of Africa is culminated on last Friday with the closing of the Kenya's airspace for any flight from and to Somalia. An obliged... more
IndustryTurbomeca opens its new logistic hub at Charles De Gaulle airport
Paris, France - By 24 hours a technician of the company will be any part in the world
Turbomeca, world-wide leader in the planning and construction of helicopter engines, has decided to carry ahead with vigor its new customer's service strategy, thanks to the construction of a center at... more
HelicoptersAlidaunia purchases its second AB-139
Paris, France - The deal carried out on the French Air Show's last day
Pucillo, president of Alidaunia,, a Foggia-based air navigation company that deals with people and cargo transport, has acquired an AB-139 signing the agreement on last Saturday with the Bell/Agusta Aerospace... more
Press releasePratt & Whitney Canada signs engine maintenance agreement with Bangkok Airways
Quebec, Canada - For a 13 year contract
"Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) signed a 13-year Fleet Management Program agreement with Bangkok Airways for its fleet of PW124B and PW127F turboprop aircraft. The agreement provides comprehensive engine... more
HelicoptersSikorsky to deliver 2 more S-92 helicopters to Norsk Helikopter
Paris, France - They will operate since 2005
It has been signed last week during the Air Show held at Le Bourget, an agreement between the American Sikorsky and the Norwegian Norsk Helikopter for the supply of other 2 S-92 helicopters, after that... more
Press releaseBombardier Inc and World Economic Forum further strengthen partnership
Paris, France - World-leading manufacturer to provide business jet transport, intellectual and financial support
"Bombardier Inc. announced on Thursday that it has further strengthened its partnership with the World Economic Forum, by becoming an official Meeting Supporter and the exclusive business jet transportation... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in June 2003
Rome, Italy -
NBAA FLIGHT OPERATIONS MANUAL WORKSHOP…June 23-24, Philadelphia, Pa. Info: (202) 783-9000; Web site: www.nbaa.org. NBAA MAINTENANCE FUNDAMENTALS FOR FLIGHT DEPARTMENTS WORKSHOP…June 25-26, Philadelphia, Pa.... more
HelicoptersJapanese police purchases 3 Agusta 109E Power helicopters
Tokio, Japan - The deliveries to begin by the end of this year
They have not been given yet the economic details of the order stipulated between the Jnpa (Japanese National Police Agency) and AgustaWestland for the supply of 3 Agusta 109E Power helicopters, but according... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Turbomeca SA Arriel 1 turboshaft engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent an unbalance of the gas generator rotating assembly which may lead to deterioration of the gas generator rear bearing and also to uncommanded engine shutdown
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-43-AD; Amendment 39-13199; AD 2003-12-14] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA Emergency AD on MD Helicopters, Inc. helicopters
Washington, Usa - Model MD-900
Emergency Airworthiness Directive Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 2003-13-51; 2003-SW-27-AD MD Helicopters, Inc., Model MD900 helicopters. Issue... more
HelicoptersNorthrop Grumman will continue to develop the communication system for Rah-66 Comanche helicopter
San, Diego, Usa - An USD 220m investment
Northrop Grumman has been awarded of USD 220m from the American Army in order to improve the CNI system (Communication, Navigation and Identification system), which is implemented on the Rah-66 Comanche,... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines to resume nonstop New York-Hong Kong service
New York, Usa - Four times per week effective August 1
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced that it will resume nonstop service between its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, and Hong Kong. Flights will resume four times per week effective... more
Press releaseFinnair will add a second flight frequency to Beijing
Stockholm, Sweden - From July 21
"Service Finnair will add a second flight frequency to its Beijing route schedule on July 21. The added flight will depart from Helsinki weekly on Mondays at 17.50, arriving at Beijing at 6.35 on Tuesday... more
IndustrySigned a deal between FiatAvio and General Electric for the engine maintenance
Paris, France - A profitable field for the Tourin-based company
It has been signed on Friday at Le Bourget Air Show an agreement between General Electric and FiatAvio; in this way the Italian company will be able to carry out operation of review and repair of the T-700... more
AccidentsB-52 bombs, by mistake, Us soldiers during a training in the Horn of Africa
Djibouti - Also two CH-53 helicopters were damaged
An Us Marine died and other 8 were hurted as a result of a bomb uncoupled by mistake from a B-52 Stratofortress, during a training that the American military forces are leading in the small State of Djibouti,... more
AccidentsA passenger aircraft crashes in Brittany, died the pilot
Nantes, France - Three passengers are injured
A plane of the Brit Air airline, Air France's charter carrier, has crashed last night in the North West of France with 24 passengers on board, killing of the pilot and the wounding of other three persons.... more
Press releaseLauda Air SpA:approved of semiannual relation November 2002-April 2003, turnover EUR 66m
Milan, Italy - Livingston SpA: in arrival third A-321/200 airplane; signed agreement with Air One for connections with the Sardinia
According to a press release of Lauda Air "Positive news from Livingston Aviation Group SpA, the holding of the air transport (that it controls the operating air companies Lauda Air SpA and Livingston... more
HelicoptersUK MD 902s grounded for blade pin cracks
London, UK - In few days a Caa airworthiness directive will be issued
It has been decided that all the Hems (London's helicopter Emergency Medical Services) MD 902 helicopters will be grounded, after that on Saturday they have been discovered cracks leaks on the blade pins... more
HelicoptersGiat receives an order for 22 turrets from Eurocopter
Paris, France - Also the French Tigers are equipped with this powerful cannon
Eurocopter has ordered 22 THL 30 cannon turrets to Giat, which will be mounted on the Australian Army's Tiger attack helicopters. The turrets are armed with the Giat's M-781 30mm cannon, able to assure... more
HelicoptersH-92 Superhawk introduced at Le Bourget Air Show
Paris, France - Signed an agreement with GE Aircraft Engines for the engines supply
It has been introduced at Paris Air Show the new Sikorsky military helicopter, the H-92 Superhawk, deriving directly from the S-92, the helicopter for civil use that has an extraordinary success. The... more
AirlinesLauda Air SpA closes the first 6 months with an EUR 6,5m loss, but it counts the investment for the fleet
Milan, Italy - However the load factor is higher than 80%
Lauda Air, totally controlled by Livingston Aviation ("I viaggi del Ventaglio"), has approved the 2003 semi-annual relation, closed with a net loss of EUR 6,5m, on which it influenced also the economic... more
HelicoptersAB-139 chosen from Evergreen International, an offshore operator
Paris, France - Bell/Agusta has a full order book for two years
Evergreen is the eighth operator in the offshore field to acquire the AB-139, stipulating yesterday a contract for 2 helicopters, at the stand of the Bell/Agusta Aerospace Company at the air show that... more
HelicoptersSikorsky introduces its presidential helicopter, the VH-92
Paris, France - It's a custom that has been lasting since Eisenhower times
It has been revealed at the Paris Air Show the Sikorsky helicopter that will compete with the other constructors in orders assure the prestigious order for the fleet of presidential helicopters. It's... more
DefenseIt fails an Us test, part of the missile defense system
Washington, Usa - An important program that should be operative by 2005
It has not been performed succesfully the missile test carried out on Wednesday at 7:15 pm local time (00:15 Thursday, GMT) from the Pacific Missile Range Facility in the island of Kauai, in the Hawaii... more
AirlinesKorean Air purchases 8 A-380s, carrying to 129 the orders of the European constructor
Seoul, South Korea - They'll fly from Incheon hub, considered very important for the carrier
The Korean Air has been the first Airbus customer outside Europe (1974) and the order stipulated yesterday for 8 superjumbo A-380s is a confirmation, once again, of the confidence of the most important... more