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AccidentsHelicopter crashes in Kabul, German expert to investigate
Kabul, Afghanistan - All 7 soldiers on board died
It would seem, just after the rumors spread immediately after the incident, that no civilian would have been been involved in the crash of a helicopter of the Isaf (International Security Assistance Force)... more
AccidentsTaiwan cargo planes crashes
Taipei, Taiwan - Two pilots are still missing
It's crashed Saturday morning the cargo plane of the TransAsia Airways, flight GE791, bound for Macao, after 50 minutes the takeoff from Taipei airport. Still dispersed the two pilots, whose searches... more
Science and technologyBy January grants for the Bulgarian airports on the Black Sea
Sofia, Bulgaria - The decision has been taken by the Prime Minister
According to a recent disposal licensed by the Bulgarian government during this week, by the next Jennaury grants will be made available for the airports of Varna and Burgas on the Black Sea, that until... more
Latest newsVenezuelan military aviation buys 12 new aircraft by Embraer
Caracas, Venezuela - They are 12 AMX-T
Venezuelan military aviation has bought in the last days, by the Brazilian firm Embraer (Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica), renewed version of the old models AMX, in substitution of the old models T-20... more
Press releaseNew name for Swiss charter subsidary
Basel, Switzerland - The division will be called Swiss Sun
"Swiss Sun: this will be the new griffe for the flight charter of the Swiss International Air Lines. The division that works on this sector will manage four new Airbus A-320 that, starting from April 2003,... more
CuriositiesBoeing will become Santa Claus for the kids of the lower income employees
Los Angeles, Usa - The initiative will be made in the next days
In hommage to the dominating Christmas time and to the proverb "It's Christmastime and we are all better people", Boeing has decided that in the next days it will become Santa Claus for the kids of the... more
DefenseChina and Russia military relationships are strengthening
Benjing, China - A resolute polemic position against Usa
Surely it will not upset the souls of all the world-wide pacifists, because an attitude of the sort was the most obvious answer to president Bush's declarations about the will to make up the space shield... more
Fair and showsBoeing names a pro tempore new acquisition manager
Washington, Usa - He is Craig Saddler
Craig Saddler has been named pro tempore director of the Realty Corporation. He will enter at the place of Philip Cyburt who will resign officially his dismissals on January 17, 2003. The Realty Corporation... more
Latest newsBoeing ready to produce a new jamming aircraft
St Louis, Usa - If the Navy should be favourable the first plane will be delivered in 2007
As for all the things the right retirement has arrived also for the EA-6B Prowler, an aircraft conceived by the Northrop Grumman during the Vietnam war that supplied to the neutralization of enemy air-defense... more
Science and technologyTsa orders to unlock the baggages for security reason
Florida, Usa - To be a bit patient until the screeners are installed
It could be needed of a control when the owner of the baggage is absent: at that point the emergency has the absolute priority and it can be proceeded to open also damaging the suitcase. In order to... more
PeopleFaa reassures flight controllers about possible privatizations
Washington, Usa - But the involved workers don't trust government intentions
The classification with which it had been specified the function of the flight controllers had let rise doubts, misunderstandings and anger. Indeed also the shape has its importance and to assert that... more
PeopleEconomy-class Syndrome: landmark sentence of an Australia court
Melbourne, Australia - Quantas and BA charged as responsible for the symptomatology
The economic-class syndrome, whose scientific definition is Dvt (Deep Vein Thrombosis), is related to the possibility, for the passengers who are on a long-haul flights, to suffer of the formation of blood... more
AccidentsNo human error in the C-130A disaster occurred on last June, but lack of maintenance
Nevada, Usa - Unacceptable the security standard on which the aircraft was due
Surveying has been lead by the Ntsb (National Transportation Safety Board) immediately after the disaster that, on last June, has involved an airtanker: the three persons on board have died. At approximately... more
AirlinesBoeing delivers the 50th717-200 to the carrier AirTran
Atlanta, Usa - The carrier wiil use it for its fleet
The Us carrier AirTran, whose plant is in Atlanta, Georgia, has received the 50th B-717-200 by Boeing to operate in its fleet. At the end of the next year the low-cost carrier has estimated that it should... more
HelicoptersThe Slovenian ministry of Defence has announced the decision to procure one A-109 Power
Lubiana, Slovenia - It will be used in the emergency field
The Slovenian ministry of Defence has formally awarded the decision to procure one A-109 Power from AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica and GKN company. The decision also envisages an option for an order... more
Latest newsIraq: "We have fired against American and English fighters
Baghdad, Iraq - The aircraft have fled in Kuwait
Iraq has said that its anti-aircraft artillery has fired against American and English fighters that flew in the southern of the country. "The enemy aircraft have escaped to their bases in Kuwait", said... more
AccidentsChc helicopter in emergency landing on Draugen platform in Norway Sea
Oslo, Norway - An error due to a spy fault
At the beginning of this week the helicopter of the Chc company, a Super Puma L2, was en route from Kristiansund, in the mid-Norway, and the oil platform Heidrun, in the Norway Sea, when a warning light... more
AirlinesEasy Jet to win the Scottish market
Edinburgh, Scotland - Great benefits for Inverness region as well
It continues without pause the easy Jet's expansion in Great Britain, thanks also to the timeliness of its manager to characterize the right offer at the right moment. This time the low-cost carrier... more
PeopleBattle in the Usa for the air traffic
Washington, Usa - Air traffic controllers near to a strong action
Is going in the United States a big battle about the theme of air traffic security. In the front line are enlisted the employees that denounce a series of fundamental problems like as the excessive crowd... more
DefenseIn progress treaties among United States, Denmark and United Kingdom
London, Great Britain - The treaties regard Us missile system
Great Britain and Denmark have received a formal request by the Usa to improve their own radar system to allow the Usa to use its one in the bases of Fylingdales in England and of Thule in Greenland. These... more
Latest newsMilitary exercitation among Usa, Turkey and Israel
Jerusalem, Israel - It will involve aeronaval divisions of the three countries
Starting from the next January 1st is previewed a joint exercitation that will involve aeronaval divisions of Israel, Turkey and Usa. The exercitation will have as principal aim the improvement of the... more
AirlinesSas does not want armed policemen boarded on its aircraft
Copenhagen, Denmark - "It is too dangerous"
The Scandinavian carrier Sas has declared its no to the presence of armed policemen boarded on our aircraft, because in their opinion the security has to be guaranteed before on the ground. A spokesman... more
Latest newsAustralia is ready to send troops in the Gulf area
Canberra, Australia - The decision has been taken by military headquarters
Australian military headquarters are ready to send troops in the Gulf area foreseeing an allied attack to Iraq. In particular they will send airborne troops. (0025) more
AirlinesQantas has introduced A-330/200 in its fleet
Melbourne, Australia - It will increase of 20 per cent the number of passengers
"Bigger is better". With this motto the Australian Qantas has introduced the first of the A-330/200 generation aircraft to its fleet yesterday. The main claim to fame of the new airplane is 20 per cent... more
AirlinesBritish Airways cuts the flights to Leeds and to the Wales
London, Great Britain - At risk several working places
The British air carrier, British Airways, has decided with a singular decision to cancel the flights to Leeds and to Wales. The official reason of the erasure of the hauls is the restricted income of... more
DefenseWar wings in the UN: is it going towards a war?
Washington, Usa - Russia and Chinese position could be decisive for the next decisions
According to the indiscretions filtered from the White House a war will not begin before February of the next year, even if this time there has been undoubtedly a substantial violation by Iraq to UN 1441... more
IndustryBombardier delivers the 100th aircraft of the year
Montreal, Canada - The firm has also registered big incomes during the year 2002
Bombardier Aerospace has delivered in the last days the 100th aircraft of the year, improving in this way the magical moment of the industry that has also big incomes confronted with the last year. This... more
IndustryBoeing to scrap Sonic Cruiser project
Seattle, Usa - It's to be careful to the real customers needs
In the conference that Boeing will hold tomorrow in Seattle will be addressed, among the other arguments, the concrete possibility of scraping the high-speed Sonic Cruiser's plan. According to indiscretions... more
AirlinesAir France will have a majority of private share holders for its 70th anniversary
Paris, France - The state will sell nearly all its shares when it will be possible
The French state has declared one more time ready to sell nearly its shares held in Air France passing from the actual 54,4% to a quote previewed between 15% and 25%. The operation will be made when the... more
PeopleBombardier choosen as official supplier of business jets for the next World Economic Forum
London, Great Britain - The convention will be held in the next month of January
During the next World Economic Forum previewed in Davos, in Switzerland, from 23rd to 28th of January 2003, the delegates will travel on the business jets supplied by Bombardier Flexjet. The president... more
PeopleLow-cost carriers: an unprecedented success
Birmingham, Great Britain - There're 12 no-frills carrier in England, a record
Aimed strategies and quickness in the execution of the initiatives: these the two main ingredients of the prescription of the carriers that operate in the low-cost, that are experiencing, since some years,... more
HelicoptersOfficial: armed guards to defend English flights
London, UK - The decision to have immediate effect
A position that was just waiting for formally rendering official, therefore also Great Britain will have, onboard its own flights, the "sky marshalls", in order to assure the due control while flying.... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, SA330F, SA330G, and SA330J helicopters
Washington, USA - To prevent bearing wear, bearing seizure of the change rod, loss of tail rotor effectiveness, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-SW-35-AD; Amendment 39-12976; AD 2002-25-01] RIN... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines begins nonstop service to ski destinations
Houston, USA - From Houston, New York hubs
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced the start of expanded seasonal ski service from its Houston and New York hubs, including nonstop service to two new resort destinations in the Colorado Rockies... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Limited, Aero Division-Bristol, Snecma Olympus 593 Mk. 610-14-28 turbojet engines
Washington, USA - To prevent contamination of any or all of the four airplane engine fuel control units, causing power loss or one or more engines to shutdown
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-30-AD; Amendment 39-12981; AD 2002-25-06] RIN... more
HelicoptersMD Explorer celebrates 10 years
Arizona, Usa - In 1992 MD introduced a new helicopter topology
It was on December 18, 1992 when the first MD Explorer raised in flight for the first time, completing a test of 20 minutes. Since that moment many successes and satisfactions were reached for this,... more
AirlinesUS Airways gets an important agreement with its employees
Washington, Usa - Tense the consultations with the labor unions
The consultations continue without pause between Us Airways and part of its employees to make sure ulterior cuts that will allow the carrier to save approximately USD 116m per year. Indeed they were... more
IndustryRaytheon Technical Services awarded of a over 12 USDm contract
USA
Raytheon Technical Services Co., Norfolk, Va., is receiving a $12,592,055 time and materials contract for repair parts for the Sidewinder missile, SPS-49 radar system, NATO Sea Sparrow and WDC-6 communication... more
PeopleUS air traffic controllers fear a possible privatization
Washington, Usa - The government's aim is to save about USD 50m
It begins to raise vigorously the protest of the flight-grounded operators who, with deep uncertainty, wait for a decision about the reform that would involve the sector. Indeed there's a lot of dispute... more
IndustryBaldi Brothers Inc. awarded of a near 14 USDm contract
USA
Baldi Brothers Inc., Beaumont, Calif., is being awarded a $13,934,628 firm-fixed-price contract for repair of an aircraft parking apron at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station. Work will be performed... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Helicopter awarded of a over 22 USDm contract
USA
McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co., Mesa, Ariz., is being awarded a $22,344,413 firm-fixed-price contract for the first four aircraft (AH-64D) Apache Longbows necessary to support the government of Kuwait's... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines: it's time sale
Chicago, Usa - The airline reacts with a proper promotional campaign
United, that operates approximately 1800 flights daily, will launch January 1st of the next year, for national flights, lower fares, while for the international connections the offer will begin January... more
AirlinesOnly Delta and US Airways still keep the stanby fee
Washington, Usa - Probable consequences for its budget
One of the last initiatives in the American airlines panorama regards the decision to cancel the standby fee, that is the tax when it's changed to another flight time on the same day as the original departure.... more
AccidentsRecognized the paybacks to the relatives of the victims of the air crash in Linate airport
Rome, Italy - The government has recognized paybacks for Eur 12,5m
Italian government has recognized to the relatives of the victims of the air crash happened in Linate airport in October 8 2001, paybacks for Eur 12,5m. The president of the commitee of the victims, Paolo... more
IndustryPratt & Withney receives the certification ISO 14001
Quebec, Canada - "It is a great victory for us"
Pratt & Withney has received the certification ISO 14001 for the quality of its work and for the quality of the environmental supplied by the Canadian firm. The president of the firm, Alain M. Bellemare,... more
DefenseSpace shield and Iraq: a quick view of the international situation
Washington, Usa - Many doubts about the international balance
The decision announced yesterday by the Bush administration to equip USA with the "space shield" system for 2004 has sure potential consequences that can be, now, only outlined. Surely that American... more
IndustryBae announces two new contracts after that with Finmeccanica
London, Great Britain - The contracts have a total value of EUR 128m
Bae (British Aerospace) Systems has announced two new contracts that will be signed in the next days. The contracts will have a total value of EUR 128m. The contracts represent an entrance of new capitals... more
Science and technologyFir to give a new tracing system to the US National Guard
Oregon, Usa - The contract has a value of USD 7,8m
The Flir System, American company that produces infrared imaging system for a variety of applications, will supply a new technology to the National Guard Bureau in order to improve the present apparatuses.... more
IndustryIt's strengthened the partnership between Boeing and Mitsubishi
Tokyo, Japan - The Nippon company to produce center-wing supports for B-747
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Mhi) participates since long time to the construction, on Boeing's behalf, of several parts of the aircraft designed by the Seattle-based company: panels for the fuselage,... more
IndustryCfm to supply engines to easy Jet for a USD 1bn order
London, UK - A winning strategy of easyJet to decide the important order
Rolls Royce, with its American partner Pratt&Whitney with which form the consortium Iae (International Aero Engines) has lost a USD 1bn contract with easyJet; or it could be said that Cfm, joint venture... more