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IndustryPrime Minister Raffarin in Poitiers for Dassault's facility 30th anniversary
Paris, France - The facility started in 1972
France Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin visited Poitiers Dassault facility on the occasion of the plant’s 30th anniversary on September 20th 2002. He was welcome by Serge Dassault, Chairman of the D... more
AirlinesVirgin Express to quit its expansion plan in Germany
Brussels, Belgium - Because of TUI's and Lufthansa's new low-cost airlines
Virgin Express, the Brussels-based airline owned by the British multimillionaire Sir Richard Branson, will not pursue anymore its expansion plan in Germany. As in fact both TUI - world's largest tour operator... more
AirlinesAerolineas Argentinas to break even in 2002
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Good performance in July and August
Argentina's flagship airline, Aerolineas Argentinas, seems eventually able to take the right way to get out from the crisis. According to Antonio Manta, CEO at Aerolineas Argentinas, the airline in fact... more
AirlinesAlitalia's passengers to surf the Net as from early 2003
Rome, Italy - Thanks to four geostationary satellites
Thanks to 4 geostationary satellites, as of 2003 passengers flying on board Alitalia aircraft will be able to surf the Internet and to send and receive e-mails. At first the new service born in co-operation... more
PeopleDoT okayed Us Airways-United code-share agreement extension
Washington, Usa - For 30 days
Us Department of Transportation decided to okay the extension for 30 days of the code-share agreement between the American air carriers United Airlines and US Airways. US Airways and United announced their... more
Civil aviationCia and Fbi to search for a Sudanese pilot
Washington, Usa - Washington Times reports
According to the Us daily newspaper Washington Times, Cia and Fbi are looking for a missing Sudanese air force pilot who is said to be planning to hijack an airliner and fly it into the White House. The... more
Finance and economyAmerican Airlines shares fell at levels of 1983
Washington, Usa - Since the beginning of September American's stock has lost half of its value
Bad news for American Airlines (AA) whose stock price in fact fell at levels as low as those in 1983. More than 10 million shares changed hands on Thursday, compared with average trading volume of about... more
AirlinesLufthansa to purchase ten new Airbus aircraft
Frankfurt, Germany - 10 A330-300s for its long haul fleet
Germany's flagship air carrier Lufthansa has announced it is set to purchase ten new A330-300, the aircraft made by the European giant Airbus, to improve its long-haul fleet. Such a move has been opted... more
IndustryWill Dassault take over Thales?
Paris, France - By the acquisition of the 15,8% stake in the hands of Alcatel
According to rumours, the French aeronautical industry Dassault Aviation is likely to improve its presence in Thales' capital via the acquisition of the 15,8% stake at the moment in the hands of Alcatel.... more
IndustryBAE Systems awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
USA
BAE Systems, Austin, Texas, is being awarded a $9,062,119.50 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for flare, MJU-23 A/B, 14,511 each, in the support of the B-1B aircraft. The location of performance is... more
IndustryGeneral Electric awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
USA
General Electric Aircraft Engines, Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a $5,096,960 priced-order under the existing Basic Ordering Agreement. The contract is for the procurement of 14,480 each high-pressure... more
IndustryRockwell Collins awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
USA
Rockwell Collins Government Systems, Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a $5,115,917 modification to previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-02-C-3004) to exercise an option for the... more
AccidentsMaoist rebels assaulted a helicopter in Nepal
Katmandu, Nepal - They set the aircraft on fire after having abducted pilot and a passenger
Some Nepalese rebels belonging to Maoist movement have attacked yesterday an Ecureuil helicopter landed in a village on the remote mountains of Nepal. After rebels abducted the pilot and one passenger... more
HelicoptersBell/Agusta to sell helicopters to the Republic of Namibia
Forth Worth, Usa - Two AB139s
The Us-Italian helicopters maker Bell/Agusta Aerospace Co. has announced to have signed a contract for two AB139 helicopters with the Republic of Namibia. The first will be configured as a VIP aircraft... more
IndustryPiaggio Aero to supply Euroskylink
Genoa, Italy - With 3 P180 Avanti
The Italian aerospace company Piaggio Aero Industries and Sloane Aviation have announced yesterday the signature of a contract with Euroskylink, a UK based company for the sale of three Piaggio P180 Avanti... more
Civil aviationFBI warns about new potential terror attacks
Washington, Usa - And alerted 18.000 state and local law enforcement agencies around the United States
According to the FBI, aircraft could be used again as terrorist weapons against Us targets and warns of new methods hijackers could use to sneak explosives aboard jetliners. The FBI in fact sent an advisory... more
AirlinesFrench government to unveil Air France's privatization plan next autumn
Paris, France - Premier's office said
There's no room to doubt anymore about the privatization of the French main airline Air France. "The government has the intention to present a plan this autumn," said Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin's... more
AirlinesDelta Connection to add new, larger jets at Newport News
Newport, Usa - New 70-seat Jet increases capacity to Delta's Atlanta hub
Delta Connection will offer customers expanded service at Newport News, Va., beginning Nov. 1, 2002, featuring the new 70-passenger Bombardier CRJ700 aircraft. The new schedule includes two round-trip... more
Fair and showsBoeing selects Pennsylvania and names Krone to lead Army Systems
Washington, Usa - The USD 2bn worth unit of Boeing Integrated Defense Systems
The Boeing Company on last September 16 named Roger Krone, to lead Army Systems, a new unit of Boeing Integrated Defense Systems. This new global unit will have its headquarters in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing 737 (2002-19-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent operation with one failed flight control module (FCM), which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane, or with two failed FCMs, which could result in loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2002-NM-248-AD; AD 2002-19-51 R1 Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes PDF... more
Press releaseQantas and American Airlines adds Denver to codeshare
Sydney, Australia - Total number of the American cities is 16
"Qantas has expanded its codeshare agreement with American Airlines by adding Denver, Colorado, bringing the total number of North American cities serviced to 16. Qantas Executive General Manager John... more
IndustryBoeing C-17 facility named one of 10 best plants in North America
St Louis, Usa - "We are honored"
The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III airlifter production complex in Long Beach, Calif., has been named one of the top manufacturing plants in North America by the editors of IndustryWeek magazine, who today... more
IndustryBelgian authorities search Airbus facilities in Tolouse
Tolouse, France - In relation to Sabena bankruptcy
Almost a year has passed since Sabena filed for bankruptcy last November 2001 and the inquiry still goes on. Two days ago in fact, according to a Brussels court spokesman, "judge Claude Van Espen is in... more
DefenseTwo Pakistani arrested as their truck heading to a Us base was found carrying dynamite
Kabul, Afghanistan - Local police set up an investigation
Two citizens from Pakistan have stopped by police as dynamite has been found in the fuel tanks of the truck they were aboard. "The tanker came from Pakistan and the drivers are being held while the situation... more
AerospaceNasa: Atlantis takes off on next October 2
Cape Canaveral, Usa - "If weather is good"
According to National Aeronautics and Space Agency (Nasa) officials, Atlantis shuttle will take off to space on next October 2. "If weather is good, Atlantis is ready to come back to service as scheduled... more
IndustryUnited Technologies awarded of a near 15 USDm contract
USA
United Technologies Corp., East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a $14,865,557 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for Chemical Mill Combustion Duct, 284 each, applicable to F100-PW-220 engine, F-15... more
AccidentsA Us unmanned aircraft crashed in Afghanistan
Washington, Usa - Because of bad weather conditions
An unmanned aircraft Predator belonging to Us forces has crashed yesterday while flying over south eastern skies of Afghanistan. According to Pentagon, the spy plane crashed because of the bad weather... more
AirlinesOneworld 'speaks' more languages
Sydney, Australia - Re-launching its website
Oneworld, the international global airline alliance, today relaunches its website with a host of new features including downloadable brochures on its most popular alliance fares and the choice of six languages.... more
HelicoptersNorthrop Grumman delivers first radar antenna for U.S. Army's RAH-66 Comanche Helicopter
Baltimore, Usa - "A critical milestone in the helicopter's radar program"
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Electronic Systems sector has announced to have "completed a critical milestone in the Comanche radar program with the design, manufacture, assembly and test of the azimuth/elevation... more
DefenseNorth Korea gets closer to Moscow
Moscow, Russia - To renew its air force fleet
According to local newspapers, North Loran government is likely to further strenghten its links with Moscow to renew its aging air force fleet. Russian specialists say the North Korean Air Force is most... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
USA
Northrop Grumman Corp., St. Augustine, Fla., is being awarded a $5,500,000 ceiling-price contract to procure 100 arresting stingers used on F-14 aircraft. Work will be performed in St. Augustine, and... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France Model AS332C, L, L1, and Model SA330F, G, and J Helicopters
Washington, Usa - To detect excessive angular play in the gearbox and to prevent failure of a gearbox, loss of tail rotor drive, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter, accomplish the following
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-SW-47-AD; Amendment 39-12880; AD 2002-18-06] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France Model SA330F, SA330G, SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, and AS332L1 Helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent wear of a collector bearing, loss of tail rotor effectiveness, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter, accomplish the following
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-SW-66-AD; Amendment 39-12879; AD 2002-18-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
AirlinesSkyTeam Cargo celebrates its second anniversary
Hong Kong, China - Announces plans to create integrated global band by October 2002
In celebration of its two-year anniversary, SkyTeam Cargo executives hosted a press conference today at the TIACA Air Cargo Forum 2002 to announce new product and service initiatives, designed to extend... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines and AT&T launch marketing agreement
Atlanta, Usa - Earn five miles for every dollar spent on Qualifying AT&T services
Atlanta based air carrier Delta Air Lines and Us communications giant AT&T today announced a marketing agreement that allows members of Delta's SkyMiles frequent flyer program to earn miles for using AT&T... more
AccidentsBoeing to seduce US Navy
Washington, Usa - By proposing its B737 MPA as substitute for Lockheed Martin P-3
Even though the B737 is already one of world's most selling aircraft, Boeing is trying to seduce US Navy to purchase its the new Boeing 737 Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The aircraft, which if chosen will... more
AirlinesMalev launched its Venice-Budapest flight
Venice, Italy - Covered with 50-seat CRJ aircraft
The eastern Europe air carrier Malev Hungarian Airlines has christened two days ago its first Venice-Budapest link. The new service is operated on board a 50-seat CRJ-200 ER twin-engined jet. At the moment... more
Press releaseNtsb recommendations to Faa on Airbus A300
Washington, Usa - Altitude and pressure gauges targeted
"The National Transportation Safety Board recommends that the Federal Aviation Administration: require that the cabin altimeter gauges on all Airbus Industrie A300 airplanes be modified to ensure that... more
IndustryNetJets ordered USD 300m worth aircraft from Cessna
Washington, Usa - 100 Citation 3 business jet and 12 Citation X
NetJets Inc. has ordered 100 new Cessna CitationJet 3 business jets and 12 Citation X aircraft from Cessna Aircraft Company for the rapidly growing NetJets fractional aircraft ownership program. Total... more
AirlinesMidwest Express Airlines and Association of Flight Attendants return to bargaining table
Milwaukee, Usa - Beginning September 19
Midwest Express Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants have agreed to return to contract negotiations beginning Thursday, September 19. Negotiations broke off in late August after the parties... more
AirlinesRyanair: from low-cost to no-cost
London, Uk - One million of free tickets up to September 23
The "no frills" Irish airline Ryanair came up with a smashing promotion as in fact, from yestarday, it decided to offer one million of free tickets. The amazing promotion, which would cost the airline... more
AirlinesMalev inaugurated yesterday its first Bologna-Budapest flight
Bologna, Italy - Because of the increasing demand on the route
The eastern Europe air carrier Malev Hungarian Airlines has christened yesterday its first Bologna-Budapest link. The new service has been launched in reply of the increasing demand of flights from northern... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Air Malta signed a memorandum of understanding
Rome, Italy - To develop a business plan
Alitalia and Air Malta have signed a memorandum of understanding thanks to which both airlines will jointly develop a business plan on a future potential co-operation. The business plan involves a winter... more
IndustryBoeing awarded of a near 218 USDm contract
USA
The Boeing Co., Seattle is being awarded a $217,700,000 firm-fixed-price contract modification to lease up to four C-40 aircraft and Contractor Logistic Support for the C-40 aircraft. At this time $31,000,002... more
DefenseGeneral Cocozza named new Joint Chief of staff at Afsouth
Rome, Italy - Thus replacing general Mini, named to head Kfor as of October
Italian Army general Ciro Cocozza starting from yesterday is the new Joint Chief of Staff at Allied Forces Southern Europe (Afsouth). Cocozza will thus replace former Joint Chief of Staff general Fabio... more
IndustryBoeing 20-year forecast sees strength in air cargo
Hong Kong, China - Despite the worst decline in modern history of the air cargo industry
Despite the worst decline in modern history of the air cargo industry last year, Boeing [NYSE: BA] projects that world air cargo traffic will expand at an average of 6.4 percent during the next two decades.... more
IndustryGeneral Electric awarded of a near 18 USDm contract
USA
General Electric Aircraft Engines, General Electric Co., Lynn, Mass., is being awarded an estimated $17,747,463 modification to previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-99-C-1175) for F414-GE-400... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft awarded of a over 18 USDm contract
USA
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded an $18,436,662 modification to previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00383-01-G-015N) to purchase 200 remanufactured main rotor blades... more
DefenseItaly to support Bulgaria's entry in Nato
Rome, Italy - Italian ministry of Defence said
Yesterday the Italian ministry of Defence Antonio Martino met his counterpart from Bulgaria Nikolay Svinarov. The agenda they talked about mainly focused on next Bulgaria's entry into Nato alliance but... more
Airlines"Delta's strategy is built on one basic element: US Airways' failure"
Washington, Usa - US Airways' boss said
According to David Siegel, chairman at Arlington-based Us Airways, "Delta's strategy is built on one basic element: US Airways' failure". Mr. Siegel also criticized Delta's potential alliance with Continental... more