HelicoptersOhio Coast Guard helicopter rescues 18 fishermen

Ohio, Usa - They were trapped in the ice

They are the at least 18 the fishermen who yesterday have been rescued by a helicopter of the Ohio Coast Guard after that their boat was caught from a floe detached while they were in the Lake Erie. The... more

DefenseTwo Mirage IV in patrolling mission over Iraq

Paris, France - The French General Staff has decided little ago

The French General Staff has today announced that it will send in Iraqi territory two Mirage IVs for missions of "Aerial recognition and observation" that are tied to the activities of the United Nations.... more

HelicoptersDouble order in one day for S-92 (2): the technical sheet

Rome, Italy - It has got two certifications, American and European

S-92 is a multi-role helicopter of new generation whose technology has been already widely tested on Black Hawk, the famous assault helicopters produced by Sikorsky. But the S-92's project is the result... more

HelicoptersDouble order in one day for S-92

Washington, Usa - According to Faa it's the safest helicopter in commerce

Double order for Sikorsky that yesterday has signed an agreement with Norsk Helicopter for the supply of 2 S-92s, while Cougar Helicopters has ordered 3 of the same model: every aircraft has a value of... more

CuriositiesGwyneth Paltrow: heroin in "Shakespeare in love" and now disinhibited sexy hostess

USA – Together with her John Travolta’s wife features

In the film "To view from the top", we will see the diaphanous actress to abandon the role of angelic heroin to wear the cloth of an uninhibited hostess, that in order to make career, she does not scorn... more

AccidentsThe searches for a crashed Cessna still continue

Jakarta, Indonesia - Three helicopters and two planes have been patrolling the zone since Thursday

The Indonesian authorities have intensified, in these last hours, the searches of the Cessna 172PK-Dcm whose last contact goes back to Thursday of last week, when it is afraid it has crashed close to Mount... more

Latest newsIndia acquires 10 Mirages from France

New Delhi, India - Also a tanker is part of the order

The Indian Air Force has reached an agreement with France for the supply of 10 Mirage fighters and of a tanker for the in-flight refueling. This last aircraft will be already delivered for the end of... more

Press releaseContinental Airlines named to Hispanic's 'Corporate 100' list

Houston, Usa - For sixth consecutive year

"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) has been named for the sixth consecutive year to Hispanic Magazine's "Hispanic Corporate 100: One Hundred Companies Providing the Most Opportunities for Hispanics", which... more

HelicoptersSigned the agreement with Rolls-Royce for the support of German BO-105 fleet

Berlin, Germany - The pact will allow to save on the maintenance costs

It has been signed yesterday an important agreement between German authorities and Rolls-Royce, for the support of the fleet of Eurocopter BO-105 helicopters operated by the Bundesgrenzschutz (Bgs), that... more

Press releaseIata international traffic statistics 2002

Rome, Italy - In 2002 it was +0,06%, in December +12,7%

"The International Air Transport Association (Iata) released its monthly statistics for scheduled international airline traffic for December and year 2002. In the month of December passenger traffic was... more

Science and technologyPlane with mechanical failure lands near Mexico City: 2,2 tons of cocaine found

Mexico City, Mexico - It came from a Carribean island

An airplane with mechanical problems has landed at the airport of Toluca, west of Mexico City after having taken off from the Carribean island of San Andres. The Super Beech King Air has been controlled... more

AirlinesIsraeli air companies ready to move in case of war

Tel Aviv, Israel - El Al would operate from European airports

Israel, by now, is prepared for the war in Iraq and is ready to put into effect in every moment its plan of security for the airlines, which would be moved close Eliat, on the Red Sea, or in European airports,... more

Science and technologyThe Army comes at Heathrow

London, UK - Under risk sensitive targets

Also the Army has been drawn up this morning at London International Airport of Heathrow, because of an impending terroristic threat. It has been announced today by the Metropolitan Police of the British... more

AccidentsEasyJet pilot fell from the plane: he's fighting for his life

London, UK - It's the first-ever accident of this kind

According to the first reconstructions Kenneth Rutherford, 46 years, it would fall down while he was closing the hatch of its Boeing 737 on Saturday around 3 pm. Now the ill-fated commander of easyJet... more

AerospaceToday official ceremony for Ilan Ramon, tomorrow the burial in Galilea

Tel Aviv, Israel - All the highest charges of the state were present

Israel President Moshe, Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, beyond numerous Armed Forces exponents have gone in Lod military base, near Tel Aviv, to give the extreme salute to Ilan Ramon. It was as Israel has... more

DefenseRoumania to give its airspace to the Usa

Bucarest, Roumania – Also anti-bacteriological units to be deployed in Iraq

"Roumania is not in war, and the Romanian press would not have to send to its readers this message, that is creating panic. We must remain calm", it is the appeal of the president Ion Iliescu, after the... more

PeopleThe Turkish special forces block a seizure on an airplane of the Turkish Airlines

Istanbul, Turkey - There are not woundeds

"Anti-terrorism special forces have taken part on board of a plane to an operation during 30 minutes, that has allowed to free the hostages, without wounded. The abductor, Ali Ilker Urbak, 28 years old,... more

PeopleNever again alcoholic on board: in China it's law

Benjing, China - A strengthening of security for the planes

According to the Chinese authorities for the airport security the new law that imposes the prohibition to carry alcoholic on board of the airlines will increase the security of the travellers. A decision... more

Science and technologyJordanian airplane will go to Athens in case of attack to Irak

Athens, Greece - The decision announced by the Greek Minister of the Transports

According to the Greek Minister of the Transports, Christos Verelis, in case of war in Irak, the Jordan will park its airliners in Athen's airport "Elefterios Venizelos". The Minister has declared that... more

DefenseGerman Isaf base under attack, Defense Minister takes cover in an antiaircraft shelter

Kabul, Afghanistan - Today the base passes under German and Dutch command

A pair of rockets have been launched against the German base of Isaf (International Security Assistance Force) few km far from Kabul, but there've not been damages neither to things nor to persons. Today... more

AirlinesEuropean carriers fees at the ever-bottom

London, UK - For the long-haul routes, instead, increases about 20%

According to a search commissioned by American Express, whose results have been announced yesterday, the greatest part of the air fares between Great Britain and Europe are lowered of 30%, carrying therefore... more

IndustryBoeing could give 100 B-767s to Us Air Force

Washington, Usa - Budget problems put in risk the huge order

The lease agreement between Boeing and the American Air Force for the supply of 100 B-767s tankers would turn out to be like manna from heaven for the Seattle-based company that does not find in the market... more

AirlinesIn war case a lot of carriers could suspend the connections with Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv, Israel – The Hypotesis has been estimate by Israeli authorities

According to the Israeli daily newspaper Yediot Ahronot, in Iraqi conflict case the connections between Israel and the rest of the world would be guaranteed only by three Israeli aircompanies: the El-Al,... more

PeoplePoland will join to the european agreement on air transport

Warsaw, Poland - Beyond to the UE's countries there are already 14 nations that have joined

Also Poland will join to the agreement on the full aerial transport liberalization, that European Union has already reached with 7 of the 10 countries that will enter in 2004 and with Bulgaria, Island... more

HelicoptersNypd acquires 4 Agusta A-119 Koalas

New York, Usa - It's an helicopter to fit any kind of missions

New York police will be able to take advantage of new and reliable helicopter for its missions against the crime, having acquired from AgustaWestland 4 A-119 Koalas. The Nypd (New York Police Department)... more

DefenseAnglo-American Raid against an iraqi antiaircraft plant

Tampa, USA - The mobile was 150 kilometers far from Baghdad

An Iraqi antiaircraft mobile plant has been attacked last saturday by British and American fighters in Al Kut, 150 kilometers South of Baghdad. Last Anglo-American raid against iraqi base was on January... more

AerospaceColumbia’s door has been found

Houston, USA - The fragment was in Nacogdoches (Texas)

According to Nacogdoches sheriff, in Texas, the Shuttle's door and its hydraulic mechanism of opening would be intact. The NASA experts have found, in the little town of Texas, the access door for Columbia’s c... more

Press releaseThe SAS Group traffic figures in January 2003

Stockholm, Sweden - It has transported a total of 2,2 million of passengers

"The SAS Group · The SAS Group transported a total of 2,2 million passengers in January 2003 vs 2,4 million in 2002, a decrease of 8,9%. · Total traffic (RPK) decreased by 3,5% mainly as a result of r... more

HelicoptersChinese police to fly AgustaWestland helicopter

Benjing, China - An agreement for an option for two more

AgustaWestland is more and more present in the Chinese helicopter market and after the MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) signed between the European company and the Chinese Avic II (China Aviation Industry... more

AirlinesBA continues its recovery, but a war could thwart the scenario

London, UK - The financial was a success

The data recorded by British Airways are a lot above the expectations of the analysts and project the English carrier to discover again a turnover with positive sign after the bad performance of the previous... more

Weather forecastsFebruary 2003: air shows and exhibitions

HAI HELI-EXPO 2003…Feb. 9-11, Dallas, Texas. Info: (703) 683-4646. WORLD AIRLINE ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS…Feb. 12-13, Hilton London Metropole, London, England. Inf... more

IndustryEads: the turnover lowers, but the official data only on March 10

Paris, France - Also Airbus has a dip in profits

Although the last year Airbus (an 80% Eads' controlled company) has recorded an increment of the number of the sold aircraft (but with a turnover in decrease of 5% to EUR 19,5bn), striking for the first... more

DefenseStill to decide about the possibility of Us spy plane to patrol Iraqi territory

Baghdad, Iraq - By Friday a definitive decision

The representative of the Iraqi Government, Amer Al Saadi, during a press conference held yesterday, has faced the issue of the overflight of American U-2 spy airplanes, resuming therefore the appeal of... more

Science and technologyAlarms and bad weather seizes up American airports

Washington, USA - Snow in the Oriental Coast and anti-terrorism measures the cause

Bad weather and alarms are putting in crisis the American airports, on the last two days. An ill-fated series of coincidences, yesterday and today, has caused uneasiness to the passengers. The first episode... more

AirportsSigned a joint venture between Cessna and Aiaa (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics)

Washington, Usa - The contract concerns the assignation of some scholarships

Aiaa (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics) and Cessna have signed a contract, following which, the Us aeronautical industry will have to supply 50 scholarships to be assigned within the... more

AirlinesThe air company Aurigny announces new aircraft

London, Great Britain - The carrier is going to introduce a BAe-146/200

The air carrier, which base is in the British island of Guernesey, will introduce in service, starting from the beginning of the next summer season an aircraft BAe-146/200 that will be used on the hauls... more

AirlinesUnited Airlines proposes a new low-cost air company

New York, Usa - The carrier will be called Starfish

In order to face the heavy economical crisis in which it finds by some time, United Airlines is on the way to propose a new low-cost air carrier that will be totally part of the network headed by United... more

IndustryBoeing points on Qantas for a renewal of activity in the Asian area

Seattle, Usa - They're very high the carrier's growing margins in Asia and Australia

Boeing wants to be not overtaken also this year by Airbus and has already begun an aggressive promotional campaign, characterized by important meetings with many international carriers. The Seattle-based... more

AirlinesCarriers to inaugurate a new Internet portal

Sydney, Australia - More services for the customers

Three airlines of the Asian south-east, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines and the Australian Qantas, have announced on Tuesday to have caught up an agreement for the launch of a Internet... more

DefenseRussia to be equipped with new weapons since this year

Moscow, Russia - SU-27s fighters to be upgraded, to extend their operativity

The Russian deputy Defense Ministry, Alexei Moskovsky, during a press conference held yesterday, has let to know approximately 120 new types of weapons will be supplied to the Army. "Nine space vehicles... more

DefenseTwo days of hard clashes around Us headquarter in Afghanistan, also the Apache's intervention

Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan - No losses in the Alley contingent

Violent clashes have taken place few hours ago close to Bagram Air Base, headquarter of the American troops in Afghanistan, between Us soldiers and enemy forces. There have not been victims, but "a number... more

SecurityAlbanian Prime Minister announces a new plan for the infrastructures of the country

Tirana, Albania - The plan regards also the air transportation

Added to several deliberations that preview many changes and involve basic areas for the survival itself of a country like as roads, bridges, schools, hospitals and universities, the Albanian Prime Minister,... more

AirlinesSingapore Airlines acquires 6 more Airbus

Singapore - The aircraft to mount V2500 engines

Singapore Airlines has announced yesterday that will convert in an order the option stipulated with Airbus for 6 of the previewed 8 whose agreement was signed the last year. The new aircraft will be... more