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AirlinesLufthansa gets the control of Air Dolomiti
Milan, Italy - A brotherhood started 9 years ago
With the passage in bulk of 2,6 million shares, Lufthansa has yesterday finalized the acquisition for the control of Air Dolomiti, the Italian carrier that had been quoted in June 2001 with the price of... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines doubles the losses on 2003 first trimester
Washington, Usa - Sars emergency and war in Iraq provoke a traffic decrease of 6,4% on March
The losses of Northwest Airlines are doubled on 2003 first trimester. According to the data supplied by Us aircompany, in the first trimester of the year, Northwest Airlines have recorded losses of USD... more
PeopleAirspace over Lemano Lake will be closed for the G8 of Evian
Bern, Switzerland - Summit will be on June from 1 to 3
Yesterday Swiss federal Council decided to close Lemano Lake's air traffic on May 29 to June 5, in order to guarantee the security of G8 Summit in Evian, in the French border of the lake, next June 1 to... more
IndustryIt will be Ilyushin aircraft builder to supply a new plane for the Russian Air Force
Moscow, Russia - Also Mig and Tupolev have partecipated in the tender
According to Russian official sources of the Air Force Ilyushin, the aircraft manufacturer and real national pride, has adjudicated the contract for the construction of a new military jet, that would have... more
Latest newsAir lift between Eu and Iraq for the cure of the wounded (2): Prodi has confirmed the decision
Athens, Greece - Measure had been anticipated by Chirac
"We have approved an air lift to organize with the humanitarian organizations, the Red Cross, for who cannot find immediate cures in Iraq", has declared this morning Romano Prodi, President of the European... more
PeopleRussia opens its airspace for the route that connects Europe and Asia
Moscow, Russia - To benefit of this situation the Swedish hub of Kallax
It was yesterday the Swedish Government to announce the opening from part of Russia of its airspace for the passage of cargo planes of Lufthansa, Air France and Korean Air. A decision of incredible... more
Latest news60 German orders A-400M will cost EUR 8,2bn
Berlin, Germany - A smaller order than scheduled because of economic problems
They are delineated the economic details of the purchase from part of the German Government of 60 A-400Ms, the new military transport aircraft that in the next few years will enter, gradually, in the military... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica (2): board of directors looks to FiatAvio
Rome, Italy - Preliminary agreements reached with The Carlyle Group
"At yesterday’s meeting, Finmeccanica’s board of directors was informed of the preliminary agreement reached with the Carlyle Group with respect to the planned bid for FiatAvio. The board discussed the... more
Latest news"Iraqi Freedom": air lift between New York and Baghdad for the transport of dollars
New York, Usa - It is an emergency measure in order to stabilize the monetary system
Yesterday Federal Reserve Bank, Us Central bank, has begun to transport small-denomination USD note (from USD1 to USD5) in Iraq, with an air lift between New York and Baghdad. Aircraft departure has provoked... more
Press releaseScandinavian Airlines resumes international traffic from Bromma
Stockholm, Sweden - From May 12 of this year
"On May 12 this year, Scandinavian Airlines will resume international traffic from Bromma, with three daily return flights to Copenhagen. The offering from Stockholm on weekdays will be two morning departures... more
Science and technologyZurich airport has cancelled 20 flights in arrival and 6 in departure
Zurich, Switzerland - Restrictive dispositions adopted in Germany have effects in Switzerland
Some restrictive dispositions adopted by Germany for its aerial space, are beginning to strongly penalize Zurich airport's air. The decisions taken by Berlin, in order to extend of two hours the night... more
Latest newsAn air lift between Eu and Iraq will be soon operative to allow the cure of Iraqi woundeds
Athens, Greece - Yesterday news has been comunicated by French Republic President
European Commission will create, soon, an air lift with Iraq in order to cure in Europe the woundeds and in particular the children victims of the war. The announcement has yesterday come from Athens by... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent the main rotor pendulum weights (pendulum weights) from separating from the pendulum weight support and striking the vertical fin or tail rotor, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-SW-01-AD; Amendment 39-13118; AD 2003-08-07] RIN... more
Fair and showsMil Director charged with illegal Turkish agreements
Moscow, Russia - He'd have concluded deals that should be under the sphere of a proper Russian Committee
Sure this war in Iraq has highlighted some tendencies of the western and Russian companies to carry out transactions with the Middle Eastern Countries that cannot be considered so trustworthy, some times... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-300 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the flight crew is able to remove electrical power from the in-flight entertainment (IFE) system when necessary and is advised of appropriate procedures for such action
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-54-AD; Amendment 39-13111; AD 2003-07-15] RIN... more
AirlinesAeroflot still undecided to retire its hammer and sickle logo
Moscow, Russia - A change of immage tied to an improvement of the real service
Our age is sure characterized by the value of the company image, that is the way how an enterprise is introduced to the outside world and which values can be associated to that brand rather than to that... more
Latest newsAn air lift between Eu and Iraq will be soon operative to allow the cure of Iraqi woundeds
Athens, Greece - Yesterday news has been comunicated by French Republic President
European Commission will create, soon, an air lift with Iraq in order to cure in Europe the woundeds and in particular the children victims of the war. The announcement has yesterday come from Athens by... more
AirlinesOn the razor's edge: American Airlines avoids bankruptcy
Fort Worth, Usa - Now it's trying to find cuts with suppliers too
American Airlines was able to obtain those concessions from part of its workers that allow therefore the greatest carrier in the world to avoid bankruptcy. But it has not been a goal reached easily,... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a near 35 USDm contract
Usa
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Boeing Co., St. Louis Mo., is being awarded a $34,786,176 firm-fixed-price contract modification to provide for F-15 Aircraft APG-63(v) 1 Radar... more
IndustryLockheed Martin awarded of a near 64 USDm contract
Usa
Lockheed Martin Corp. Missiles and Fire Control Systems, Orlando, Fla., is being awarded a $63,799,243 firm fixed price contract to provide 3,854 Production Phase, Wind Corrected Munitions Dispensers,... more
AirlinesIt will be delivered on Friday another A-320/200 to Qatar Airways
Doha, Qatar - The carrier points on Airbus-style
Qatar Airways will take delivery on Friday 18 of an other A-330/200, meaning the second in a month, that will go to reinforce a young fleet composed essentially with Airbus aircraft: 4 A-330/200s, 9 A-320/200s... more
HelicoptersIvory Coast : Government Mi-24 helicopters have attacked Vavoua
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - News communicated by rebels
"Today, April Wednesday 16 2003, Mi-24 helicopters have taken off from Yamoussoukro to bombing the market of the city of Vavoua (Ivory Coast), the Police station and a benzine station", said Sgt Antoine... more
IndustryLockheed Martin workers begin the strike
Fort Worth, Usa - But the company has already taken the measures to face a drop of activity
It begun on Monday the strike of approximately 3,000 dependents of Lockheed Martin, the American industry that produces the F-2 fighter for Japan, the F-16 for Greece and Israel, as well covering an absolutely... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines increases the loss
Washington, Usa - Revenues have recorded an increment
Continental Airlines losses, recorded in the first trimester of 2003, are of USD 221m (USD 3,38 for action), against USD 166m (USD 2.61 for action) recorded in the last year same period. These data have... more
SecurityTreaty allowing 10 new Eu member states has been signed in Athens
Athens, Greece - Pm of Turkey, Rumania and Bulgaria have participated
Since this morning Estonia, Lettonia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Malta and Cyprus are in the European Union. Also to Pm Ministers of the other three countries candidates,... more
DefenseSyria has asked the stop to weapon of destruction of mass in the Middle East
Damascus, Syria - Declaration is of Syrian Secretary of State
"Syrian Government is ready to sign an agreement, under Un supervision, to allow Middle East to become an area lacking of all the weapons of mass destruction chemical, biological and nuclear". This is... more
IndustryRolls-Royce signs 2 contracts for the supply of Liberty engines for the V-22 program
London, UK - An order of USD 50m for 22 engines
The Rolls-Royce has announced that few days ago it has been awarded with 2 contracts, for a total value of USD 50m, for the supply of 22 AE-1107C/Liberty engines that are used for the V-22 Osprey aircraft,... more
Science and technologyAlso Manchester airport lowers its fees in order to woo more operators
Manchester, UK - It's pointing on low-cost carriers
Also the International Airport of Manchester is adapting to the bad moment that is marking the field of the air transport, and its management therefore has decided to reduce the taxes to the carriers that... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200, -200CB, and - 200PF series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent separations in the drive system for the inboard trailing edge flaps, which could cause a flap skew condition that could result in damage to the flaps or fuselage, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-329-AD; Amendment 39-13109; AD 2003-07-13] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - Model Tay 650-15
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-06-AD; Amendment 39-13112; AD 2003-08-01] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of landing gear parts, which could lead to landing gear collapse
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-343-AD; Amendment 39-13108; AD 2003-07-12] RIN... more
DefenseThree-ways-talks for the solution of the Korean peninsula's nuclear crisis
Washington, Usa - China, Usa and North Korea could meet next week
Us Administration Sources in Washington declared yesterday that President George W Bush approved a plan in order to begin talks with North Korea and China, in order to resolve the nuclear crisis in the... more
Civil aviationFAA Emergency AD on MD Helicopters
Washington, Usa - Model 369A, D, E, H, HE, HM, HS, F, and FF
Emergency Airworthiness Directive Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 2003-08-51; 2003-SW-17-AD MD Helicopters Model 369A, D, E, H, HE, HM,... more
Latest newsHonduran Air Force shot down a Columbian airplane that transported 1000 Kg of cocaine
Tegucigalpa, Honduras - The two pilots on board of the small aircraft died
"The twin-engine plane has not answered to the order and it tried to escape in Salvador's skies, but it has been hit by a fighter". With this declaration, Oscar Alvarez, Honduran Secretary of Security,... more
HelicoptersIran manufactures its first unmanned helicopter
Teheran, Iran - It will come in three different versions
Also Iran has been equipped of an unmanned aircraft, but it's not an airplane, but a helicopter, which will be produced in 3 different versions: a light one for the staff training, a medium one that could... more
Government actsQuestion: "Community criteria for the development of regional air transport" (2)
Rome, Italy - The answer of the European transport commissioner, Loyola De Palacio
Answer given by Mrs de Palacio on behalf of the European Commission (6 February 2003). "Ever since the three Regulations comprising the third air transport liberalisation package (Regulations (EEC) No... more
Government actsQuestion: "Community criteria for the development of regional air transport"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Salvador Garriga Polledo (European People's Party)
Written question E-3875/02 by Salvador Garriga Polledo (PPE-DE) to the European Commission. Subject: Community criteria for the development of regional air transport. "At present, regional air transport,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-90-30 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing and damage of the cable assemblies of the powered seats located in the first-class cabin, which could result in electrical arcing and consequent smoke and/or fire in the cabin
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-386-AD; Amendment 39-13113; AD 2003-08-02] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA Emergency AD on GE Aircraft Engines turboprop engines
Washington, Usa - Model CT7-9B
Emergency Airworthiness Directive Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 2003-08-52; 2003-NE-16-AD GE Aircraft Engines (GEAE) CT7-9B Turboprop... more
AirlinesThere're still few hours of hope for American Airlines to avoid bankruptcy
Texas, Usa - The flight attendants' vote is still missing, it's waited for this afternoon
Today afternoon at 5 pm there will be the final vote of the American Airlines' flight attendants, the greatest American carrier that in these last hours is trying those concessions from part of its workers... more
Government actsQuestion: "Member States' policies on airport expansion"
Roma, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Nicholas Clegg (liberal-democrats)
Written question E-1232/03 by Nicholas Clegg (ELDR) to the European Commission (21 March 2003). Subject: Member States' policies on airport expansion. "Could the Commission provide a summary of the principal... more
IndustryAlso Japan acquires 4 B-767 T/T military aircraft
Tokyo, Japan - The first delivery in 2007
It's Japan, after Italy, the only country to have chosen B-767 T/T (Transport/Tanker), the Boeing military airplane that can assure the in-flight refuelling and the transport of men and means. With the... more
Latest newsAmerican fighters and bombers are returning home
Washington, Usa - Within 15 days the greater part of the aircraft will be re-positioned
Probably the war in Iraq has not ended yet, but the duty of the American bombers is not necessary anymore, and for this reason the B-2 bombers and the F-117 "Stealth" are heading home: the first ones to... more
AerospaceEsa and Cnes will sign tomorrow a contract for the development of Atv Control Centre
Paris, France - Automated Transfer Vehicle launch is expected on September 2004
Tomorrow Jörg Feustel-Büechl, Esa Director of Human Spaceflight, will sign a contract with the French space agency Cnes for the development and operations of the Automated Transfer Vehicle Control Centre i... more
IndustryNasa awards Boeing with 3 contracts to develop a new propulsion technology
Washington, Usa - A program to last almost 3 years, divided in 3 different projects
Although the present of the American space missions undoubtedly suffers the disaster of Columbia shuttle on last February 1, Nasa continues to carry its plans ahead: indeed the search and dedication are... more
Defense"Iraqi Freedom": 11 chemical underground laboratories have been discovered in Karbala
Baghdad, Iraq - This is the announcement of General Benjamin Freakly
Benjamin Freakly, General of the 101 Air-transported division, has announced that the Us soldiers have discovered eleven self-moving underground chemical laboratories, near Karbala. According to Us Force's... more
HelicoptersThree criminals escape in helicopter from a French jail
Paris, France - The fugitives comes from Marseillaise crime
The yesterday escape's length of three bandits, come from Marseillaise crime, has been not more than five minutes. Fugitives escaped in helicopter from the jail of Luynes. After the aircraft is landed... more
AccidentsIraqi Freedom": US Cobra helicopter crashes, hurting two
Baghdad, Iraq - Promptly rescued by another American helicopter
According to the official declarations of the American commando in Qatar (Centcom), the crash of a combat helicopter AH-1F Cobra (of which AVIONEWS has yesterday released a technical sheet) near the city... more
DefenseNorth Korea could start the multilateral talks within two weeks
Seoul, South Korea - This is the declaration of nuclear consortium's Chief Executive
"I don't think that after having taken this decision they will wait a lot time for the negotiation's table start", has declared today Charles Kartman, Chief Executive of Korean Peninsula Energy Development... more
Government actsNorway has decided to impose new public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services on the routes Lakselv–Tromsø viceversa, Andenes–Bodø viceversa and Andenes–Tromsø viceversa (2)
Rome, Italy - The communication issued on the Official Journal of the European Union of April 10 2003
Andenes–Bodø viceversa, Andenes–Tromsø viceversa 1. Introduction. Pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of July 23 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air r... more