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IndustryRaytheon Technical Services Co. awarded of a over 19 USDm contract
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Raytheon Technical Services Co., Indianapolis is being awarded a not-to-exceed $19,247,361 undefinitized, firm-fixed-priced delivery order against a previously awarded indefinite-delivery and indefinite-quantity... more
IndustryRecon/Optical awarded of a over 19 USDm contract
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Recon/Optical, Inc., Barrington, Ill., is being awarded a not-to-exceed $19,251,708 undefinitized, firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of four high-altitude and four medium-altitude shared reconnaissance... more
AccidentsAlgerian incident (2): American expert will collaborate with those Algerian
Algeri, Algeria - Only a wreck what is remained of the B-737
A group of Boeing's technicians would reach Algeria in order to participate to surveyings of the disaster that yesterday afternoon has seen an Air Algerie B-737 airplane to fall in Sahara desert. The... more
DefenseAVIONEWS in real time: Iraqi crisis (7): Powell wants an immediate decision
New York, Usa - There's not a real disarming
After the compliments for the inspectorsjob State Secretary Colin Powell said that there is need of giving a limit to the inspections. "It's true there have been some progress, but this happens in a... more
DefenseAVIONEWS in real time: Iraqi crisis (6): 10 days again before the war
New York, Usa - Syria accuses Usa of martial actitudes
Syrian State Secretary has emphasized Iraqi cooperation in disarming and he has accused Usa of war attitude that will create a situation of instability in MO. Some indiscretions from Security Council... more
DefenseAVIONEWS real time: Iraqi crisis (5): Germany State Secretary Fischer' s speech
New York, Usa - It's necessary to continue pacific disarming
"Until now we have not had proofs that the Iraq has constructed or is constructing nuclear weapons, also because the industrial situation of the country would not allow it. We hope that Iraq goes on to... more
CuriositiesAVIONEWS real time: Iraqi crisis (5): Germany State Secretary Fischer' s speech
New York, Usa - It's necessary to continue pacific disarming
"Until now we have not had proofs that the Iraq has constructed or is constructing nuclear weapons, also because the industrial situation of the country would not allow it. We hope that Iraq goes on to... more
AerospaceChina has chosen the astronaut to go into space
Beijing, China – The name is Chen Long
Will be Chen Long, the first Chinese national to go into space. Chinese authorities have released a picture of him in training at the time of the Shenzhou 4 launch in January 2003. According to the Hong... more
Latest newsStill problems for V-22 Osprey, tests have been suspended for a week
Washington, Usa - The evolution stresses by lethal incidents
It has been suspended at least until March 18-20 the V-22 Osprey program, because of a malfunctioning of the hydraulic system. It continues therefore the turbulent evolution of the aircraft that in the... more
DefenseAVIONEWS in real time. Iraqi Crisis (4): Blix finishes, El Baradei begins
New York, USA – It’s needed improve the system in order to interview the scientists
"How much time will we want us for the disarmament? We don’t need years for disarmament, but neither weeks, or months. Sure it will be important to maintain on the Iraqi territory a permanent team, for g... more
AirlinesKlm and Malev will start flying from Budapest to Skopje
Amsterdam, Holland - The purpose is to extend its East European service
On March 31, Klm Airlines will start flying from Budapest to Skopje (Macedonia), with Hungarian state-owned partner Malev to extend its service to East Europa. It will fly 11 times a week using Fokker... more
Science and technologySms service at Bristol airport
London, Great Britain - The management society will inform about eventual delays
New service at Bristol airport. Its management society will send sms to the cellular of the travellers in wait in order to inform them about eventual delays. Those who will want use it, have to record... more
DefenseAVIONEWS in real time.Iraq crisis (3): Blix asserts the effort of Iraq disarmament
New York, Usa - He must still verify the biological stuff in possession of Saddam Hussein
? ?h difficult to interview scientists in Iraq because they're influenced by the dictatorship, but something we have obtained, thanks to some talks in informal way. Until now we have listened approximately... more
AirlinesHooters Air was born
Atlanta, Usa - From a restaurant chain to air company
The Hooters, chain of restaurants famous for the sexy waiters, has created its airline, transferring the family brand to it. Its maxim is to lure customers with cunning hostess. In fact, Robert Brooks,... more
DefenseAVIONEWS in real time. Iraqi crisis (2): Blix’s speach
New York, Usa – It’s very important the engagement of the Russian and French aircrafts spy
Hans Blix, Un’s inspectors’ Chief has begun his speach to the glass palace. "Today we integrate the previous relationships with that we have collected lately. The begin difficulties have been exceeded alt... more
Latest newsHelicopters Gazelle are voyaging from Paris to Baghdad: technical sheet
Rome, Italy - Aerospatiale (Eurocopter) SA-341 Gazelle
The first helicopter to feature a fenestron tail rotor, it was also built under licence in the Uk (Westland), and Yugoslavia (Soko). Yugoslav version can carry the SA-7 grail infra-red seeking missile... more
DefenseJapan has evacuated Baghdad’s Embassy to precede an American attack
Tokyo, Japan - Decision has been communicated by the State network
Japanese State network Nhk has communicated today that Japanese Foreign Ministry has ordered to the staff of Baghdad’ Embassy to leave the Country before of a possible and imminent American attack. According t... more
DefenseAVIONEWS in real time: Iraq crisis: within some minute there will be the Security Council reunion
New York, Usa - In real time inspectors relation
There will be within some minute, in nEw York, the UN assembly, during which England and Usa on one side and Russia, China, French and other countries on the far side will confront about the results of... more
IndustryMarriage in sight between Boeing and Bae System
Washington, Usa - The merger would create a giant in the military sector
Phil Condit, Boeing administrator, said that the company could considerate the eventuality of a fusion with Bae System. As the earnings of its military activities exceeds at the moment the commercial... more
Latest newsAppointed the Commander in chief of Patriot batteries in Turkey
Naples, Italy - The missiles will protect Turkey in case of war to Iraq
The Afsouth (South Europe Allied Forces) said that the American admiral Gregory G Johnson has assumed the control of the three Dutch missile-batteries Patriot, set in Southeastern Turkey. The alignment... more
AirlinesLeasing company seized a plane to Brazilian carrier for missing payment
Miami, Usa - The distraint just before the takeoff
Much astonishment for the passengers on board of the B-767 operated by the Brazilian airline Varig who have had to abandon the aircraft on which they were embarked at the international airport of Miami... more
Latest newsHelicopters Gazelle and Mirage’s substitute are voyaging from Paris to Baghdad
Washington, Usa – This is a Cia revelation appeared on the Washington Times
According to the Washington Times, that cites Cia official detections, a French society, whose name has not been revealed, would have sold French Mirage F-1’s substitutes and Gazelle attack helicopters t... more
Sport aviationA lonely voyager will fly cross the Pakistan in his manmade ultralight aircraft
Peshawar, Pakistan - He'll fly mainly to promote national harmony
In Pakistan, a self-taught flyer will start the first cross-country flight in his handmade ultra-light aircraft on April 1. The itinerary includes Karachi, Hyderabad, Nawabshah, Sukkur, Bannu and Peshawar. Mr... more
Latest newsRape and sexual assault has identified in Usaf
Washington, Usa - Air Force inquiry's result are worrying
The Usaf (United States Air Force) has identified 54 cases of rape or sexual assault in its investigation at the Air Force Accademy. According to the Air Force Secretary, James Roche, it would only be... more
DefenseA new missile has been handed over to Pakistan Army
Islamabad, Pakistan - Musharraf said that it's necessary to have a minimum deterrence
In January, another surface-to-surface missile system, Shaheen-1 (with a range of 750 km), was also formally handed over to Pakistan Army's Strategic Force Command. The missile - an official announcement... more
DefenseIsraeli Army is running to north of Gaza in order to prevent the launch of Palestinian missiles
Tel Aviv, Israel - Military radio announces it
Israeli military radio has reported that, in order to prevent ulterior launch of Qassam Palestinian rockets against Sderot’s citizen, in Northern Neghev, last night Israeli Army have occupied zones in t... more
AerospaceThe new base of European Space Agency has been inaugurated
Sydney, Australia - It will be specialized in the search of possible space life
New Norcia, locality far 150 km from Perth, has become the new base of European Space Agency. The base, inaugurated on March 6 from Geoff Gallop, Premier of Western Australia, costed EUR 27m and will... more
AirlinesTunisair inaugurates the new route Djerba-Palermo
Tunis, Tunisia - It will transport south Italian tourists directly to Djerba without a call in Tunis
On March 6, the Tunisair airline has announced the constitution of a new draft that will connect the island of Djerba, a famous tourist resort at 450 km from Tunisi, to Palermo airport. The route will... more
AirlinesFrench Government will sell a part of its share in Air France
Paris, France - The privatization process of air company begins
The French Minister of Transports, Gilles De Robien, said to the national assembly that the state could begin to sell, in summer or at beginning of the autumn, 35% of 54.4% of its shares of Air France. The... more
DefenseUsa have ratified the nuclear disarmament treaty with Russia
Washington, Usa – Moscow has expressed satisfaction
Nuclear disarmament treaty between Russia and United States, on which last year American President, George W Bush, and the Russian, Vladimir Putin, had reached an agreement, has been ratified by United... more
DefenseUnited States President presses for multilateral agreements with North Korea
Washington, Usa - Bush is optimistic about the crisis
"This is a regional issue... because there are many countries that have a directed interest if North Korea has or it does not have the nuclear weapon. We are working hardly about a dossier and we are optimist... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego (WSK) PZL-Rzeszow S.A. Franklin Engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent reduction or loss of engine power or external fuel leaks
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-20-AD; Amendment 39-13077; AD 2003-05-01] RIN... more
Press releaseIata dead set against increased Heathrow charges
London, Uk - From 1 April
"The UK Civil Aviation Authority has approved charges increases for the Baa at Heathrow Airport by some 9% from 1 April this year, followed by increases of 5.6% above inflation for the following four years.... more
DefenseCivil Saudi airport would have been occupied
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - It will be the bridgehead for the next invasion
According to some testimonies hundred of American troops would have taken the control of a civil airport in Saudi Arabia, close to Iraqi the border, even if the news has not been confirmed by the American... more
DefenseAlley jet-fighters bomb an Iraqi radar plant
Baghdad, Iraq - They've been doubled the patrollings over Iraq
The average of the patrolling missions carried by Us and English fighters over Iraq are now more than 500 a day, in what many consider a precise strategy before the invasion of the territory, that some... more
IndustryBoeing receives 6 B-737/700 orders
Seattle, Usa - 29 the new jet orders for 2003
Boeing has received other 6 orders for its new 737, version 700: 2 from Luxair, with an option for 2 more, and 4 from an anonymous buyer. The chosen aircraft from the Luxair are better in terms of fuel... more
AccidentsEmergency landing for a Russian airliner
Moscow, Russia - No passengers was hurted
Because of a technical problem yesterday an airplane TU-154 of the Russian Sakha-Yakutia Airlines, has been forced to an emergency landing at the airport of Yakutsk, in the Eastern Siberia. The airplane... more
AccidentsAlgerian crash: the definitive number of victims is 99
Algiers, Algeria - Three people were grounded for problems at the check-in
After 12 hours since the incident that has involved a B-737/200 of Air Algerie there is still not a precise list of casualties. Sure a person has survived but he pours in critical conditions while the... more
IndustryMarianna Airmotive awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
Usa
Marianna Airmotive Corp., Cantonment, Fla., is being awarded a $9,650,000 firm-fixed price contract for an extension for repair and overhaul of C-5 aircraft structural components from March 11, 2003 through... more
IndustryFenn Manufacturing awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Usa
Fenn Manufacturing Co., Newington, Conn., was awarded a delivery order amount of $6,200,000 as part of a $6,200,000 firm-fixed-price contract for 200 helicopter hub rotors on March 3, 2003. Work will... more
Latest newsAmerican bombers are already in Guam (2): White House wants to prevent North Korea crisis
Washington, Usa - Bush prefers diplomacy, but if necessary he'll work militarily
Usa sent 20 long range bombers to Guam, within easy striking range of North Korea, after President Bush said he might have to use force to stop Pyongyang making nuclear weapons. It appears that Rumsfeld... more
Science and technologyMeeting between Berlusconi and Schroeder: air traffic blocked for an hour at Brema airport
Brema, Germany - Extreme measures of emergency have been adopted for the visit of president Berlusconi
Today, at 3:00 pm, at Brema airport, the air traffic has been blocked for an hour for the visit of the Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi. In order to avoid the risk of terrorist attacks, similar... more
AccidentsAlgerian plane crashes (2): perhaps a survivor
Algeri, Algeria - A crisis unit has been already set up
According to the first testimony that comes from the place of the disaster, there would be a survivor in the crash in which, at 15:45 local time (14:45 gmt), a B-737 of Air Algerie crashed after the takeoff.... more
DefenseGlobal Hawk planes to reach Middle East (2): the technical sheet
Rome, Italy - To be the real eye of the Us troops
The unmanned Global Hawk aerial vehicle (UAV) is able to fly at remarkable altitudes supplying to the military intelligence the most detailed information about the enemy resources. Once that the mission... more
AccidentsAlgerian plane crashes: 97 victims
Algeri, Algeria - The clash just after the take-off
Just an hour ago a B-737 of the Air Algerie has crashed after the takeoff carried out from the airport of Tamanrasset, situated in the desert of the Algerian Sahara, from where it would have had to reach... more
Science and technologyA conflict in Iraq could lead to a Gps interruption
London, UK - Probably a deterioration of the signal to regional level
According to what was reported today by the English magazine "Financial Times", that cites authoritative sources of the security both English and American, a possible conflict in Iraq could carry to the... more
DefenseGlobal Hawk planes to reach Middle East
Washington, Usa - It continues the deployment of means
According to Pentagon's official sources a group of Global Hawk aircraft, the unmanned reconnaissance plane, will be sent in Middle East to give support for the preparations for war. Ulterior details... more
AirlinesSafety inspections of Virgin Blue are not complied with Australian Civil Aviation procedures
Canberra, Australia - Air company pilots instead of engineers are now making inspections
Safety inspections of aircraft by Virgin Blue have not complied with procedure. A formal corrective notice has been issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. The Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers'... more
Latest newsBombardier Aerospace will lay off 3000 aerospace workers
Montreal, Canada - The market has declined significantly since Sept. 11 terrorist attack
Montreal-based Bombardier, the world's third largest aircraft manufacturer, declared on March 5 tha it will lay off 3000 aerospace workers in the next 12 months because of "Challenging market conditions". The... more
AirlinesPerhaps to disappear the second Thai national carrier
Bangkok, Thailandia - In the last year just few flights operated
It's nearly ended the short adventure of the Angel Air, the second national air company after the Thai Airways, at which the government of Bangkok had aimed a lot; indeed the licence that allows the carrier... more