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DefenseA prize offered by Saddam for each plane being pulled down
Baghdad, Iraq - It's tried to push the willing of Iraqi Soldiers
According to what circulated from the Iraqi regimen official agency Ina, the president Saddam Hussein would have offered a large reward for every English-American airplane shot down. Moreover a prize... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Air Tractor Inc, airplanes
Washington, Usa - Models AT-300, AT- 301, AT-302, AT-400, and AT-400A
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-CE-09-AD; Amendment 39-13088; AD 2003-06-01] RIN... more
DefenseB-52 bombers take off from English base
London, UK - A rain of bombs is ready for Iraq
According to some military sources of the Anglo-American commando that coordinates the operations in Iraq, several B-52s would take off from the American base of Fairford in southern England. The "Buff"... more
AccidentsUS Navy CH-46 helicopter crashed in Iraq (2): the techinical sheet
Rome, Italy - Built in 1965 it cannot be replaced yet
The 'Sea Knight' is a twin-engine transport helicopter from of the US Marine Corps, equipped with lateral hatches and a posterior loading ramp. It was developed from the Model 107-II commercial helicopter;... more
AirlinesChina Southern Airlines gets its seventh B-737/800
Beijing, China - 13 more to be delivered in the next months
The work of modernization of the fleet of the China Southern Airlines, the greatest airline of the People's Republic of China that connects all over the world beyond 80 destinations, continues. Indeed... more
AccidentsUS Navy CH-46 helicopter crashed in Iraq: 12 died
Baghdad, Iraq - It was likely a mechanical breakdown
It's counted the first deaths among the Army of the coalition; indeed a US Navy helicopter, a CH-46, has crashed just near the border with Kuwait and according to what has been told by Pentagon's official... more
IndustryLockheed Martin awarded of a near 7 USDm contract
Usa
Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $6,792,153 firm-fixed price provisioned item order contract modification to procure four separate line items of initial spare parts for the... more
IndustryLockheed Martin awarded of a over 70 USDm contract
Usa
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics-Marietta, Marietta, Ga., is being awarded a $70,521,000 firm fixed price contract to provide one CC-130J aircraft for the United States Air Force Reserve Command. Total funds... more
AerospaceIss: launch set for April 26
Moscow, Russia - The take-off from Baikonur cosmodrome
The period of permanence of the Iss' crew could end the next April 26, that is when the Russian Soyuz-TMA will catch up the orbiting space station with a new staff on board. The news has been given yesterday... more
Press releasePrivatAir selects A-319 long-range for Lufthansa flights
Frankfurt, Germany - The first will be delivered in May, the second one in June
"Business aviation specialist PrivatAir has selected the A-319 long-range for the nonstop, scheduled, international transatlantic service that it will operate on behalf of Lufthansa, becoming another launch... more
AirlinesQantas is a positive exception in the air market
Melbourne, Australia - It has a strong cashflow and its balance sheet is in good order
Qantas is considered well placed to ride out an Iraq war driven downturn and in the longer term could pick up passengers from international competitors put under financial pressure. Analysts said Qantas... more
AirlinesAir France has cancelled only a flight
Paris, France - Program of the flights will be regular
"Only the flight Paris-Amman AF-672 has been preventively cancelled. Program of the Air France flights is carried out normally". This the short official notice with which the French airline has confirmed... more
PeopleWar risk insurance cover is available for the aviation industry
Washington, Usa - Insurers think aircraft losses stem from isolated events
While airlines are putting into place contingency plans, war risk cover is still available for the aviation industry at certain specified and varying limits in premium, according to a senior source. "Insurers... more
AirlinesLufthansa has cancelled the flights for Damascus and Tel Aviv
Frankfurt, Germany - Already yesterday cancelled flight the Frankfurt-Tel Aviv
Guenther Schepky, responsible of Lufthansa air traffic, today has announced that airline has decided to cancel the flights from and for Tel Aviv and Damascus, for the beginning of the military operations... more
DefenseForces in Iraq are ready to fight since 5,30 pm
Kuwait City, Kuwait - Order left by commanders
"The troops attested to the border with Iraq must assume status 'MOP1', to wear their anti-chemistries and the gas masks and have to be ready at 5,30 pm". This the order given to the Usa troops attested... more
Science and technologyLos Angeles airport safe for travellers
Los Angeles, Usa - The police increased the inspections
Top officials in Los Angeles say the city’s airport is safe for travellers as US President Bush’s deadline for Saddam Hussein to surrender power passed unheeded on Wednesday. Los Angeles mayor Jim Hah... more
AirlinesMexican Airlines expands its route network to Portland
San Antonio, Usa - It will begin on May 1
Mexican Airlines today announced that it's focused on taking all measures necessary for mainteining and continuing its service operations and as much is moving forward with the initiative to commence service... more
DefenseTurkey grants the aerial space to the Anglo-American fighters
Ankara, Turkey - Decided also the shipment of troops on the Iraqi border
Turkish Parliament has expressed in favorable way about the issue to grant the aerial space to the overflight of the Anglo-American aircraft, engaged in Iraqi war. Parliament has acknowledged the Ankara's... more
AerospaceColumbia's flight recorder has been recovered
Houston, Usa- The experts are already working on the data
After the finding of the flight recorder, it could running toward a decisive point the inquiry of the Commission on the tragedy of Columbia, space shuttle exploded during the flight last February 1. According... more
AccidentsTraining plane crashes in Texas: instructor died
San Antonio, Usa - Another person has been enjured
A T-38 airplane crashed yesterday during the phase of landing near the Air Force base of Randolph, in Texas, with two instructors on board, of which one he is passed away. They're Major Pete Jahns and... more
AccidentsUS helicopter crashes in the Southern of Iraq
Washington, Usa - The crew has been rescued
According to what has been reported in these moments from sources of the American military headquarters in Qatar a US helicopter of the special forces would be crashed in the Southern of Iraq. As far... more
AirlinesEuropean Commission gives EUR 100m to Ltu
Brussels, Belgium - It heads to bring it back in profit within 2004
The European Commission has given a public aid of EUR 100m to Ltu, the greatest German charter company, sweeped away from the failure of its shareholder Swissair. The loan, guaranteed to 80% by the Nordreno-Westfalia... more
AirlinesBad expectations for Lufthansa budget in 2003
Frankfurt, Germany - 2002 budget was better than 2001
Lufthansa expects to close 2003 with an outcome inferior than the previous year, even if they're still not secure expectations. In 2002, instead, there has been a remarkable improvement regarding 2001,... more
AirlinesScandinavian Airlines launches a new price structure
Stockolm, Sweden - It increases the amount of choice and offers savings to customers
Scandinavian Airlines launches business tickets in economy class effective March 24. It's a new simple price structure, with 4 business prices from Scandinavia to the continent - two day-return prices... more
Science and technologySupply lines bog down at Kuwait's airport
Kuwait City, Kuwait - Army support units are waiting for freighters to be unloaded
Cargo handlers at Kuwait's airport are struggling to keep up with the crush of military supplies and equipment flooding in as more than 250.000 US and British troops. US military officials deny that the... more
AccidentsTwo Russian Mi-24s disappeared in Chechenya (2): they're back at base
Moscow, Russia - Unknown the reasons of the late return
The Russian Defense minister Serghei Ivanov has officially declared that helicopters Mi-24, which were thought to be disappeared on the Chechen territory while performing military missions, are re-entered... more
IndustrySnecma has confirmed its interest for FiatAvio
Paris, France - While Carlyle bottom shows its interest
French society Snecma has refuted the voices circulated this morning, about its presumed renunciation for FiatAvio operation. According to sources near the company, instead, the "Negotiation could run... more
Press releaseIata: air transport well prepared for conflict in Iraq
Rome, Italy - According to the Icao and Iata plans
"With armed conflict looming over Iraq, all parties involved in air transport have now put into place planned additional safety and security procedures to keep our passengers flying safely, with as little... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines says a shutdown is possible
Chicago, Usa - The domestic and international bookings dropped 40%
United Airlines forecast a first quarter operating loss of USD 877m and said for the first time that going out of business is a distinct possibility. United said domestic bookings were down and international... more
Latest newsMaximum alarm in Kirgizistan Air Force base, that accommodates 70 Italians soldiers
Manas, Kirgizistan - In the base there are 2000 military of the Enduring Freedom coalition
According to reliable military sources, in Manas Air force base, in Kirgizistan, that accommodates seventy soldiers of Italian Air Force is released Alarm Delta, highest previewed. Manas is a base of Enduring... more
PeopleCarriers flying via Hong Kong to apply a fuel surcharge
Hong Kong, China - A temporary measure to last three months
Because of the elevation of the price of the oil some airlines that operate from the international airport of Hong Kong will apply proportioned to the increase on the ticket price. The approval has been... more
DefenseThese could be the last attacks carried by Tomahawk missiles
Washington, Usa - Jdam missiles will be the future of Us armament
According to the declarations of many experts of military strategies of Pentagon these could be the last attacks carried with Tomahawk missiles, like those launched this night from the American naval destroyers,... more
DefenseUsa troops have launched a large offensive in the Southern Afghanistan
Bagram, Afghanistan - 1000 "White Devils" of Task Force 82, airplanes and helicopters are ingaged
"The White Devils of the Task Force 82 have started the Valiant Strike operation, this morning at 6 am, with an air bombing. Valiant Strike will consist in a large offensive operations in the Southern... more
PeopleIcao completed an analysis about aviation safety
Montreal, Canada - In 2002 there were 14 aircraft accidents
The Icao (International Civil Aviation Organization) has completed its analysis of the preliminary information available on aviation safety and aviation security for 2002. Regarding safety in 2002, there... more
DefenseDelta Force is running in action in Baghdad
Kuwait City, Kuwait - A task force is already in Baghdad, while 360 parachutists are ready to be launched
According to Kuwaitian sources it would be already in action in Baghdad, since this night. It's a task force that would have the target to capture Saddam Hussein. Source said Delta Force's parachutists... more
AccidentsTwo Russian MI-24s disappeared in Chechenya
Moscow, Russia - Probably they've been shot down
Official sources of the Russian military general headquarters in Chechenya have communicated, few minutes ago, two Russian helicopters MI-24 engaged in the operations in Chechenya, would be disappeared... more
DefenseAn immense military campaign in Iraq is imminent: soon Raf fighters will be operative
London, United Kingdom - Announcement is of the English Secretary of State
"There is an absolute opening and tightened collaboration among the countries that have engaged in the first military operation. It's clearly that it will not have to be waited a long time for an immenser... more
AirlinesUS Airways emerges from Chapter 11
Washington, Usa - A US Bankruptcy Court judge ruled it on Tuesday
Bankrupt US Airways Group, on March 18, received final confirmation for reorganization plan, keeping the airline on track to emerge from Chapter 11 protection by March 31. US Bankruptcy Court judge Stephen... more
HelicoptersHelicopter in rescue mission under Nigerian militants' attack
Lagos, Nigeria - No consequences for the people on board
A helicopter of "Shell Nigeria" oil company has been shot by the fire of automatic-machine guns of the rebellious while it was carrying out the operations of evacuation from Escravos' emplacements. The... more
AirlinesSuspended Egyptair flights to Kuwait City
Il Cairo, Egypt - Confirmed Kuwait Airlines flights
Beginning from today, the Egyptair has suspended its daily flight for Kuwait City, in departure from Il Cairo at 10:00 am. Instead the Kuwait Airlines flights previewed today at 4:00 and 5:00 pm have been... more
DefenseChina has asked the immediate cessation for the hostilities in Iraq
Beijing, China - Chinese Government said it's an UN Paper violation
"It's a violation of the UN Paper and the international laws. The Iraqi issue must return in political ways,to the United Nations. Chinese Government will continue the efforts towards the peace. We are... more
AccidentsSkyjacked Cuban aircraft lands in Florida
Miami, Usa - Escorted by jet fighters, no one was hurted
A Cuban plane of the airline "Cubana de aviacion" has been hijacked by six people, all of Cuban nationality, and forced to land in the American airport of Key West, in Florida under the escort of military... more
Science and technologyChaos at the Kuwait City Airport
Kuwait City, Kuwait - The war has set off a general fear
A huge crowd has amassed at the first hours of this morning at the International Airport of Kuwait City, having obligated the responsibles of the hub to take drastic measures: only staff airport and the... more
Defense40 cruise missiles and F-117A raids over Baghdad: news of a promised war
Baghdad, Iraq - It's tried to hit the regimen
It started on time, at 3:35 Italian time (5:30 in Baghdad), as dawning, the offensive of the ally forces for the "decapitation attack", as some military sources have declared. And a more suitable name... more
Science and technologyCompuDyne gets security jobs at Jfk and two other airports
New York, Usa - It signed contracts for USD 2,5m
Compudyne Corp., a Hanover-based maker of security systems, said yesterday that it recently won contracts worth USD 2,5m to provide security technology at three airports. CompuDyne was awarded jobs worth... more
DefenseThe Usa ask for the Cypriot airspace
Nicosia, Cyprus - The Parliament will debate it tomorrow
The Cypriot Minister of the Foreign Affairs George Iacovou has told today the USA have asked the government the use of its aerial space and the ports, in sight of a next American attack in Iraq. But... more
AerospaceRussia asks for more money to the Usa for space missions (2): it threatens to leave the Iss
Moscow, Russia - But the Usa denies any type of financing
A terrible destiny could hit the Iss (International Space Station) if the financing node demanded by Russia to the USA is not resolved in order to continue the space flights that, after the disaster of... more
AerospaceEads space responsible asks funds to European States
Paris, France - According to Auque industry cannot finance alone
"Industry alone cannot finance the activity of the carriers. European space industry will only live with institutional support, developing the military space. Europe spends in this field only EUR 1bn,... more
AirlinesNew Air France campaign against the sexual tourism that involves children
Paris, France - From April 1Ecpat documentaries will be shown aboard
Air France has announced its adhesion to the campaign against the sexual tourism that involves the minors, launched by Ecpat, the organism that defends children from sexual exploitation. From April 1,... more
Latest newsTwo Britons arrested in a Royal Air base
London, UK - They were able to reach the B-52s at the base
Two English citizens, Phillip Pritchard, 32, and Toby Olditch, 34, both from Oxford, have been arrested yesterday while exceeding the fencing of the Royal Air Force base at Fairford, where there're 14... more