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DefenseBritish Defence Secretary defends cluster bombs
London, United Kingdom - According to Hoon Cluster bombs are a perfectly legal weapon
"Cluster bombs are a perfectly legal weapon and have an entirely legitimate military role", British Defence Secretary, Geoff Hoon said in an interview with BBC. He said the bombs are not used indiscriminately... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Stemme GmbH & Co. KG sailplanes
Washington, Usa - Models S10 and S10-V
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-CE-52-AD; Amendment 39-13101; AD 2003-07-05] RIN... more
Latest news"Iraqi Freedom": Us bombers have hit Iraqi Air Force headquarter
Baghdad, Iraq - News has rendered note by Us headquarter
Iraqi Air Force headquarter, situated in the center of Baghdad, this night, has been a target of the Coalition bombers. News has been comunicated by Us headquarter's official note. Usa has also confirmed... more
AccidentsAn United Airlines' plane has landed in Ireland for a bomb alarm
Dublin, Ireland - The aircraft was taken off from London for New York
Yesterday a bomb alarm has forced an United Airlines' airplane, in flight from London to New York, to a landing in Shannon airport, in Ireland. According to the hub's sources, aircraft has been parked... more
IndustryRaytheon has confirmed the Us Navy demand to increase Tomahawk's production
New York, Usa - News comes by company's spokesman
"Us Navy has asked to us if we are in a position to increase the production of Tomahawk missiles until 50, in the case in which the funds will be available and we would have adequately to be structured,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Air Tractor Inc airplanes
Washington, Usa - Models AT-300, AT-400, AT-400A, AT-401, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, AT-402B, AT-501, AT-502, and AT-502B
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-CE-59-AD; Amendment 39-13100; AD 2003-07-04] RIN... more
Accidents"Iraqi Freedom": suicide outrage at roadblock, 5 people died
Baghdad, Iraq - Three marines died, an hard shock for the troops' moral
According to what has been reported little minutes ago by the Anglo-American Center Commando in Qatar (Centcom), yesterday night a suicide attack at roadblock in the north-west of the Iraq killed would... more
AccidentsIndian Mig-23 fighter crashes (3): 5 deaths and 24 injured
New Delhi, India - The pilot is saved
The Soviet-built jet carrier Mig-23 crashed this morning near a village in the province of Punjab would have caused at least 5 deaths and 24 wounded. Indeed the Mig-23 would have fallen over two small... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company airplanes
Washington, Usa - Model 390
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-CE-13-AD; Amendment 39-13150; AD 2003-07-09] RIN... more
SecurityCatastrophe in Bolivia: 400 died for a collapse of a mine, helicopters cannot reach the zone
La Paz, Colombia - It's hoped in the forwarding of aircraft from some nations
Although the tragedy happened on Sunday the helicopters sent by the government of La Paz in the province of Chima were not able to reach what it seems a war territory than a mining village. Indeed the... more
AccidentsIndian Mig-23 fighter crashes (2): the technical sheet of Mikoyan Gurevich Mig-23 "Flogger"
Rome, Italy - One of the most exported jet abroad
Mig-23 used the same configuration of variable-geometry wing as Sukhoi SU-71G, and the plan was approved by TsAgi (Tsentralny AeroGidrodynamichesky Institut-Center Institute of Air and hydrodynamics).... more
AccidentsIndian Mig-23 fighter crashes on two farm houses
New Delhi, India - It's very long the incident sheet of the Indian Air Force
It's sure an ill-fated zone that one of Punjab, where already on last year a Mig-23 of the Indian Air Force crashed for technical problems (to see AVIONEWS 27/6/2002). Also yesterday an other Mig-23... more
Press releaseEgyptair orders seven A-330/200s
Cairo, Egypt - Deliveries will begin in June of the next year
"Egyptair has signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of seven A-330/200s, the unquestioned leader in its category. This is the first A-330 acquisition by Egyptair which already operates a large... more
Science and technology"Iraqi Freedom": Baghdad airport is not under alley control yet
Centcom, Qatar - Very prudent the English position, no comment from Us officials
As it had happened at the beginning of the conflict with the taking of Bassora, that was thought fallen after just 72 hours, the same consideration has been made yesterday, when it was shown the conquest... more
Press releaseIberia increases an order of 12 A-340/600
Madrid, Spain - It will replace the B-747 fleet
"Iberia has signed a contract with Airbus for the acquisition of 12 A-340/600s (five firm and seven options), bringing to 15 its acquisition of Airbus’ latest and largest airliner to date. This confirms a... more
Science and technologyLiverpool airport goes larger
Liverpool, UK - The facilities will be powered and 700 jobs be created
No doubt that the surprise of the last years in the field of the civil aviation has been the low-cost airlines, the leading prime mover of a reality that in the last two years has met more disappointments... more
Fair and showsEurocopter: Fabrice Bregier new President of the industry
Marignane, France - He took the place of Jean-François Bigay
"On Wednesday 2 April 2003, as scheduled, Fabrice Brégier has officially taken over the duties of President of Eurocopter from Jean-François Bigay. Here below his curriculum vitae. Date of birth J... more
IndustryUSS Navy needs more Tomahawk missiles
Washington, Usa - An excellent news for Raytheon that could sign a rich agreement
All the industrial fields have not been hit in negative way by the conflict in Iraq, becouse the war companies could find a new and decisive impulse. It's the case of Raytheon that would have received... more
Latest news"Iraqi Freedom": according to Usafe, 173rd Airborne Brigade launch was a war operation
Northern Iraq - According to Usa it was the largest airborne assault since D-day
"In what may be the largest airborne assault since D-day, 20 members of the 86th Expeditionary Contingency Response Group parachuted into northern Iraq March 27 along with more than 1000 members of the... more
PeopleIsraeli civil aircraft will fly with an anti-missile defense system
Tel Aviv, Israel - System has been developed by military industry
It will be installed soon, on the Israeli air companies' aircraft El To and Arkia, an antimissile defense system for civil aviation. It has been developed by Israeli military industry. News appeared on... more
AerospaceNasa will not finance the Russian space mission for Iss
Moscow, Russia - Washington wants verify if Moscow helped Saddam in any way
According to the director of Rosaviakosmos Yuri Koptev, the Russian space government agency, the United States would not be inclined to allocate any funds for the next missions that would be managed directly... more
PeopleBush administration judges as too high the aid plans for the airliners
Washington, Usa - According to the White House the situation is under control
By now it's completely cleared the position of Bush administration, that does not think as legitimate an appropriation of USD 3,2bn to the American airline because, according to official declarations,... more
Latest newsAustralian bombers in action today over Baghdad
Sydney, Australia - News communicated by the Australian contingent Commander
Sergeant Mauri Mc Narn, Australian contingent's Commander, this morning has declared that also the Australian fighter bombers, are participating to the aerial raid against the defense ring around Baghdad.... more
DefenseIsraeli Army with tanks and helicopters, attacks the Strip of Gaza
Tel Aviv, Israel - In the raid 6 Palestinians died
Israeli troops, with tanks and helicopters, yesterday in the evening, have operated a new one raid in the Strip of Gaza. In the raid, six Palestinians died. The greatest number of victims has been recorded... more
Latest news"Iraqi Freedom": heavy bombing over Baghdad, during the night
Baghdad, Iraq - Us troops are far 30 Km from Iraqi Capital
Us headquarter in Qatar declared that Coalition bombers in the night have launched about 40 "Intelligent bombs" over an Army warehouse in Karkh (Baghdad). Aircraft have hit also other target in the center... more
Science and technology"Iraqi Freedom": Us forces arrive to Baghdad 's airport
Baghdad, Iraq - According to Us sources soldiers are ready to the combats
According to Us sources, American soldiers would have arrived to "Saddam Hussein" international airport of Baghdad. The sources has specified Army forces are settling for the battle. (0035) more
Press releaseIcao assembly elects three new Council members
Montreal, Canada - Elected Chile, Singapore and South Africa
"At its 34th Session (Extraordinary) held in Montreal on 31 March and 1 April 2003, the Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao) elected Chile, Singapore and South Africa to the... more
AerospacePropulsor's pieces of Columbia has been recovered in Louisiana
Washington, Usa - Now the searches will run to West
Some Propulsor's pieces of Columbia, space shuttle exploded in flight last February 1, have been recovered inside the perimeter of Fort Polk Usaf base, in Louisiana. According to Nasa, propulsor's pieces... more
Government actsQuestion: "Emissions from international air transport"
Roma, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Jorge Moreira Da Silva (european people's party)
Written question E-0932/03 by Jorge Moreira Da Silva (PPE-DE) to the European Commission (13 March 2003). Subject: Second phase of implementation of the Kyoto Protocol. "In view of the need to prepare... more
IndustryAccording Airbus' president the outlooks for 2003 are confirmed
Tolouse, France - Iberia signs a contract for 5 A-340/600s
Although the airlines of all the countries in the world are going to pursue a political of cuts and savings, Airbus consortium asserts that in 2003 the 300 deliveries of aircraft will be respected, as... more
Accidents"Iraqi Freedom": Us F/A-18 hit by a missile (2): the technical sheet
Rome, Italy - It can be used without distinction on ground bases or aircraft carriers
The F/A-18 was developed by McDonnell Douglas in collaboration with Northrop Grumman; this last one produced the YF-17 fighter and in fact it's followed from such airplane in order to proceed to the development... more
Government actsQuestion: "Funding for setting up a vintage vehicle museum"
Roma, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Roberta Angelilli (Union for Europe of the Nations)
Written question E-0938/03 by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the European Commission (14 March 2003). Subject: Funding for setting up a vintage vehicle museum. "A few months ago, the Rome-based cultural... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Corporation 501-D series turboprop engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained turbine rotor failure, resulting in in- flight engine shutdown and possible damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NE-01-AD; Amendment 39-13098; AD 2003-07-02] RIN... more
Government actsQuestion: "War against Iraq: Aerial refuelling of B-52 bombers over European cities"
Roma, Italia - Presented to the European Parliament by Josu Ortuondo Larrea (group of the greens)
Oral question H-0218/03 for Question Time at the part-session in May 2003 (pursuant to Rule 43 of the Rules of Procedure) by Josu Ortuondo Larrea to the European Commission. Subject: War against Iraq:... more
Press releaseVitrociset Group has awarded by Nato - Netma an international contract
Munich, Germany - For the replacement and maintenance of the computer equipment
"Vitrociset, Italian Logistic and I&T Company, has been awarded a contract for the replacement of the Cis infrastructure and the migration of its major applications to the new IT environment by Netma,... more
Accidents"Iraqi Freedom": an US F/A-18 hit by a missile, missing the pilot
Centcom, Qatar - Hard clashes in the Southern of Iraq
An American single-seat F/A-18 jet fighter has been pulled down this night by an Iraqi surface-to-air missile, during a mission in the southern of Iraq. It's the American commando in Qatar to have given... more
Accidents"Iraqi Freedom": Iraqi troops shot down an UH-60 (2): the technical sheet
Rome, Italy - One of the most used aircraft in the war in Iraq
The UH-60 was realized by Sikorsky under explicit demand of the US Army for a multipurpose helicopter at the beginning of 70s, in order to replace the UH-1. The first one flew at the end of 1974 and... more
IndustryAce Clearwater awarded of a near 6 USDm contract
Usa
Ace Clearwater Enterprises, Torrance, Calif., was awarded on March 28, 2003, a $5,985,960 firm-fixed-price contract for 830 Suppressor, Heat applicable to the AH-64 Apache. Work will be performed in Paramount,... more
IndustryGeneral Dynamics awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Usa
General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products Inc., Lincoln, Neb., was awarded on March 27, 2003, a $6,207,840 firm-fixed-price contract for 240, 230-gallon fuel tanks for the Black Hawk Helicopter.... more
IndustryHoneywell awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Usa
Honeywell Inc., Sensor and Guidance Products, Clearwater, Fla., was awarded on March 31, 2003, a $6,638,960 firm-fixed-price contract modification to purchase 17 F-16; 49 KC-135; 14 A-10 and 15 F-15 Production... more
Accidents"Iraqi Freedom": Iraqi troops shot down an UH-60, 7 soldiers died
Baghdad, Iraq - The real war starts to the entry of the Iraqi capital
It has been the second helicopter that the Iraqi Armed Forces have been able to hit and to pull down, after the Apache taken on March 24 with two members of the crew aboard. According to American military... more
IndustryBoeing Aerospace Operations awarded of a over 12 USDm contract
Usa
Boeing Aerospace Operations Inc., Midwest City, Okla., was awarded on March 31, 2003 a $12,501,000 firm-fixed-price contract modification to provide Program Depot Maintenance, Aircraft Modifications, Landing... more
IndustryBoeing awarded of a 18 USDm contract
Usa
The Boeing Co., Aircraft and Missiles Systems, Walton Beach, Fla., was awarded on March 31, 2003, an $18,000,000 cost-plus-award-fee contract to provide Low Band Jammer Pre-System Development and Demonstration... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft awarded of a over 20 USDm contract
Usa
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on March 31, 2003, a $20,679,985 firm-fixed-price contract to provide overhaul/repair of the Main Gearbox, Electrometric Main Rotor Hub and various... more
PeopleAir traffic controllers strike in France, chaos for all the carriers
Paris, France - Maybe 20% of the service will be assured
The strike of the greater part of the French air traffic controllers will today affect strongly the European air companies. The Transalpine workers, indeed, go on strike in order to protest against the... more
AirlinesRyanair will close the Buzz vicissitude within April
Milan, Italy - The declaration is of aircompany's sales executive
"We are continuing to deal, but it is not still all ok, also the permissions and operativity will begin on May 1". This is the situation of the negotiation between Ryanair and Dutch low cost Buzz, according... more
SecurityBush: too much money to the air companies
Washington, Usa - It's taking form a step-back from White House
The White House spokesman Ari Fleischer has released few minutes ago a meaningful declaration much about the air transport field that sure will raise a lots of polemics. Indeed Bush administration judges... more
Science and technologyAVIONEWS at the inauguration of new daily Finnair flight between Helsinki and Rome
Helsinki, Finland - Also the hub of the capital becomes really international
Invited by the commercial division of Finnair, for the inauguration of new daily flights from and to Italy, AVIONEWS could admire also the new look of the International Airport of Helsinki-Vantaa, in which... more
Press releaseContinental, Delta and Northwest receive final Us Regulatory Approval for alliance
Houston, Usa - Last Monday, March 31
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL), Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and Northwest Airlines (Nasdaq: NWAC) last Monday issued the following statement in response to the United States Department of Transportation's... more
Defense"Iraqi Freedom": Washington has confirmed cluster bombs use (2)
Washington, Usa - Bombs used against Republican Guard's columns
According to Army sources in Washington, Us Forces have used in Iraq cluster bombs of new generation. The sources have declared in the attack to the Republican Guard, the B-52 bombers have launched six... more