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Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget : the air show opens, but there is an evident lack of US industries
Paris, France - This issue shows effects of not favourable relationships between France and US
The current edition of the Le Bourget International Aerospace Fair, showed a noticeable lack of US industries, which have decided to not participate to this issue, due to the situation of not favourable... more
Government actsQuestion: "Support for small airports in the European Union" (2)
Rome, Italy - The reply of the Council
Official Journal of the European Union C 137 E of 12 june 2003, page 17. Text of the reply (6 February 2003): "In order to respond to the challenges posed by the 11 September attacks, on 28 January 2002... more
Government actsQuestion: "Support for small airports in the European Union"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the EU Council by Ioannis Souladakis (PSE)
Official Journal of the European Union C 137 E of 12 June 2003, page 17. Written question E-1654/02 by Ioannis Souladakis (PSE) to the Council (11 June 2002) Subject: Support for small airports in the... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in June 2003
Rome, Italy -
PARIS AIR SHOW 2003…June 15-22, Le Bourget Airport, Paris, France. Info: +33 (0) 1 5323 3333; Web site: www.paris-air-show.com. FAA IN-FLIGHT ICING/GROUND DE-ICING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE…sponsored by... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a over 223 USDm contract
Usa
Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $223,999,556 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for the common recurring effort for 12 F-16/CD... more
AerospaceOne more fault effected the shuttle's fleet
Washington, Usa - A big bolt could be released during the launch
Perhaps the cause of the incident happened on February 1 to Columbia space shuttle has not been this, but the news that one of the most important external parts is defective raises much worry. Indeed,... more
HelicoptersFather and his son rescued in Alaska from an Us Army helicopter
Alaska, Usa - 5 days without food nor supplies
They have been rescued from a military helicopter (whose model is at moment unknown) a father and his son who survived for 5 days to the icy Arctic temperatures without food nor supplies. On Friday,... more
Science and technologyOn next week the inauguration of the new Terminal at Charles de Gaulle
Paris, France - Skyteam partners will operate from here
It will open the next week, on Tuesday 17, the new Terminal at Charles de Gaulle International Airport of Paris, which will be used both from Air France and its Skyteam partners, like Alitalia, Delta Airlines,... more
AirportsAir France donates its oldest Concorde to an Us museum
Washington, Usa - It will exposed to celebrate the first human powered flight
It landed yesterday at at Dulles International Airport of Washington the oldest Concorde of the Air France fleet, which has been donated to Smithsonian Institution to be exposed just at the hub of the... more
IndustryBoeing to cooperate with Sukhoi building the RRJ
Moscow, Russia - A turnover of USD 11bn
It seems definitive the understanding reached between Boeing and Sukhoi for a cooperation in the development and construction of new Russian regional jet RRJ, which would have to make its maiden flight... more
IndustryEads looks for an agreement with Dassault to develop an European jet fighter
Paris, France - A decision maybe at next Paris Air Show
It's looking for an agreement between Eads, first European group in the aeronautical and aerospace field, and Dassault for the creation of an European jet fighter that will be employed in the next future.... more
HelicoptersJapan's Navy buys 14 EH-101 helicopters from AgustaWestland
Tokyo, Japan - They'll be equipped with Rolls-Royce and Turbomeca engines
Although they have not been given the economic details, it has been signed the agreement between Japanese Navy and AgustaWestland, a joint-venture between the Italian Agusta and the English Gkn, for the... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent hot air leaks from the bleed air duct due to disconnection of the duct joint, which could result in heat damage to components near the duct, and consequent increased risk of fire in the rear baggage compartment
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-88-AD; Amendment 39-13189; AD 2003-12-04] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2C10 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the wing anti-ice (WAI) ducts from collapsing, cracking, or rupturing, consequent leakage of hot air in the under-floor pressurized area of the fuselage when the anti-ice system is turned on, insufficient heat for the anti-ic
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-98-AD; Amendment 39-13191; AD 2003-12-06] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd., model 1124 and 1124A series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent incapacitation of the flightcrew due to lack of oxygen
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-01-AD; Amendment 39-13188; AD 2003-12-03] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems Limited model ATP airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the nose landing gear (NLG) due to an unlocked pintle pin migrating from its support housings, and consequent jamming or collapse of the NLG
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-162-AD; Amendment 39-13187; AD 2003-12-02] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McCauley Propeller Systems 1A103/TCM series propellers
Washington, Usa - To prevent propeller separation due to hub fatigue cracking, which can result in loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-ANE-06-AD; Amendment 39-13190; AD 2003-12-05] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent an uncommanded stabilizer trim due to simultaneous failure of two static seals on one stabilizer trim control module (STCM), combined with failure of the automatic shutdown function of the stabilizer trim system, which could
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-64-AD; Amendment 39-13186; AD 2003-12-01] RIN... more
AirlinesBmi towards a reduction of its workers of 30% in 4 years
London, UK - The cuts will be done through a turnover's block
The English airline British Midland has announced they will be 1500 jobs to be cut in the next 4 years, on a total of 4500 currently employed. The initiative, to reduce as more as possible the costs,... more
Press releaseCustomers to enjoy frequent flyer program and lounge benefits as Continental, Delta, Northwest Start Alliance
Houston, Usa - Beginning June 18
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL), Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and Northwest Airlines (NASDAQ: NWAC) yesterday announced that customers of the three airlines will be able to take advantage of new frequent... more
PeopleAn application form to be filled on board for everyone directed to Australia
Sydney, Australia - A new measures to check Sars emergency
All the foreign travellers coming in Australia will have to fill up, since the next Monday a questionnaire on board, according to the disposition of the Australian air transport authorities that they want... more
Latest newsIt will be tested this year the new Chinese fighter Super-7
Beijing, China - The plane has been developed and built independently from China
It has been announced yesterday in Beijing that the maiden flight of Super-7, the Chinese jet fighter developed and produced entirely from Avic-I (China Aviation Industry Corp I), which will replace in... more
Latest news101th Airborne Division wiped out a "field of training for terrorists"
Baghdad, Iraq - At least 70 Iraqis died
Although the news arrives in fragmentary way, it has been confirmed by an American military spokesman that the 101th Airborne Division has taken part today to a mission in which they have been killed at... more
AirlinesAir Berlin receives two more B-737/700
Washington, Usa - Its fleet is Boeing made
The Boullioun Aviation Services, one of the most important aircraft lessor, has delivered to the German airline, Air Berlin, two B-737/700s in regimen of leasing, and it's the fourth airplane delivered... more
AccidentsOne more incident for the Us force in Iraq, a F-16 crashed
Baghdad, Iraq - The pilot wouldn't be in life dangerous
Another stroke for the American contingent in Iraq, which today had reported the loss of an Apache helicopter, shot down under the enemy fire. This morning, at 02:30 GMT, has crashed for uncertain causes... more
Latest newsTested for 10 days in a row the Gatm system
Washington, Usa - It will assure to operate in any air traffic condition
It lasted 10 days after having covered 50 thousand km around the world the test of an American military refueling airplane KC-135, which has tested the Gatm system (Global Air Traffic Management). In... more
HelicoptersIsraeli combat helicopter attack Gaza city, casualties
Gaza, Palestine - More and more bloody the violence in Middle East
According to official journalistic sources some Israeli AH-64 Apache helicopters would have attacked targets in the strip of Gaza, causing the death of three persons and the wounding of other 30. A rocket... more
IndustryUE considers Italian government aids to Finmeccanica
Brussels, Belgium - An investigation that could be very long
The European Commission will consider if opening an investigative procedure in the comparisons of Finmeccanica, the Italian company leader in the field of the aerospace and the defense systems, which could... more
AccidentsPulled down an Us AH-64 Apache, saved the 2 pilots
Baghdad, Iraq - A group of guerrillas have been localized
An AH-64 Apache combat helicopter has been pulled down from the enemy fire in the Western of Iraq, but they have been rescued the 2 pilots on board. Indeed, according to what reported by the American... more
IndustryEnglish Bae Systems accused of corruption
London, UK - It would have tried to secure an order using bribery
According to what reports the English daily paper "The Guardian", Bae Systems would have used a bribery practical in 2002 in order to convince the politics of the Czech government to purchase the Gripen... more
AccidentsSearching for the missing plane
Luanda, Angola - It could be used for terroristic attacks
The American authorities are on the alert for an airplane having been missing since May 25, when it took off from the airport of Luanda in Angola en route to the Seychelles, where it has never landed.... more
AirlinesQantas suspends its service for Rome
Sydney, Australia - The key word is cutting the costs
After a service that lasted since 1948 Qantas, the national Australian operator, has suspended its flights for Rome, via Singapore, because of the serious crisis of field that obligates the airline to... more
HelicoptersIndian Railways need helicopter for rescue missions
New Delhi, India - The proposal has been accepted by the government
He has been the director of the Indian Railways, M G Arora, to ask the Defense Minister the possibility to use helicopters in order to perform the necessary aids in the eventuality that an incident occurs.... more
HelicoptersEurocopter secures orders for EUR 7.65m
Marignane, France - Now it's time to persuade Great Britain as well
Eurocopter, division of the European aerospace group Eads, has secured orders for the new NH-90 helicopter that amount to EUR 7.65bn: Germany, Italy, France, Holland and Portugal are among the greatest... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-332 C, L, and L1 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To account for the inability of the engine to develop the maximum 2 1/2 minute one engine inoperative (OEI) power, reduced helicopter performance, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter during OEI operation
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-SW-13-AD; Amendment 39-13180; AD 2003-11-21] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727-100 and 727-200 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent undesirable and potentially dangerous pitch oscillations during coupled instrument landing system (ILS) approaches
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-41-AD; Amendment 39-13178; AD 2003-11-19] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200F, 747-200C, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent broken H-11 steel bolts, which could result in progressive failure of the remaining bolts and consequent structural damage, rapid depressurization, and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-394-AD; Amendment 39-13185; AD 2003-11-25] RIN... more
Press releasePratt & Whitney Canada's presence at the Paris Air Show 2003
Quebec, Canada - From 15 to 22 of June
"Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is showcasing its products at the Paris Air Show with an impressive display of engine models at exhibit J4 in Hall B2. P&WC's Communications Group will be based at the United... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines and KLM extend and expand codeshare agreement
Houston, Usa - They announced it yesterday
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (NYSE: KLM; AEX: KLM) yesterday announced that they have extended the duration and expanded the scope of the cooperative marketing agreement... more
IndustryBae: between strategies and future alliances
London, UK - But the truth could be unveiled during the Paris Air Show
It's sure particular the position of Bae Systems, the English colossus leader in the field of the aerospace and defense, which is a privileged partner both in the USA, that is the best English ally, and... more
Latest newsTaiwanese Air Force stops all AT-3 flights
Taipei, Taiwan - An incident happened two days ago lets fear some technical problem
The Taiwanese Air Force has decided to ground all its fleet of training airplane because of the missing, yesterday at 06:14 GMT, of an AT-3 aircraft with two pilots on board. The airplane had left from... more
AerospaceAriane-5 brings two satellites in the space
Kourou, French Guyana - It's the third launch since the beginning of the year
It blasted off at 22:38 GMT from the space base at Kourou, in the French Guyana, the Arianes-5 rocket, that has carried in orbit two Tlc satellites. It's the Bsat-2C (the fifth put in orbit from Arianespace),... more
DefenseThe Nippon government to send Sdf planes and personel
Tokyo, Japan - But a national rule don't allow an immediate deployment
Since yesterday the Japanese government is considering the possibility to involve also the Sdf (Self Defense Force) in the mission for the Iraq's reconstruction. They ill deployed two C-130 cargo planes... more
AirlinesAir Canada could nudge a complete bankruptcy
Ottawa, Canada - By the end of June it must find the necessary money
Air Canada could be completely insolvent in the comparisons of its debtors and close definitively if it will not find, by June 30, an agreement between the air company and the unions that ratify the billions... more
IndustryLeasing could be the only way to rescue the Russian Aircraft industry
Moscow, Russia - But also the long-term plans are important
The president of the Russian space agency Rosaviakosmos, Stanislav Rynkevich, took part care the situation in which is currently the Russian Aircraft industry, that needs long-term period investments and... more
AerospaceBlasted off the rover for Mars
Houston, Usa - Another rocket will reach Mars in few weeks
After 2 days of delays because of the atmospheric uncertainties the American rocket Delta has blasted off yesterday evening from the NASA space center of Cape Canaveral, which is part of the Mars exploration... more
AerospaceIt docked successfully the Russian vessel Progress
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - Now it will be provided to change the orbit
It docked successfully to the Iss (International Space Station) the Russian space cargo Progress, which has carried to the 2 astronauts on board, the American Edward Lu and the Russian Yuri Malenchenko,... more
DefenseBlix accuses the Pentagon to have undermined and smeared him to stop the inspections
New York, Usa - They miss evidences for a war already ended
Abandoning the cool tone to which he had been often associated in his numerous participations at the United Nations, the UN head of inspectors for the disarmament in Iraq, Hans Blix, has accused Washington... more
Science and technology57 Zimbabweans held at Kenyan airport since for 4 days
Nairobi, Kenya - The pilot flies the airspace without authorization
57 Zimbabweans have been held at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya since Sunday, after the aircraft on which they travelled, a Russian IL-62M, has been forced to land because it violated... more
Press releaseSas: collective agreements with Swedish and Danish cabin unions for 2003
Stockholm, Sweden - The agreements include the possibility of increased productivity per employee
"Sas has reached agreement with the Swedish cabin unions and the Danish cabin union regarding collective agreements for 2003. The agreements, which are a requirement for the complete implementation of... more