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Defense4 Us aircraft carriers head to Persian Gulf
Washington, Usa - In December it will be within striking distance
According to Pentagon officials, 4 Us Navy aircraft carriers are on their way to the Persian Gulf. In the first days of December, the military ships should be within striking distance ready to a potential... more
DefenseMissile tests in Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan - After informing India
Pakistan carried out missile tests by launching a medium-range missile Shaheen. Anyway, before the very start of the exercise, Islamabad government informed its neighbouring enemy India. (007) more
AirlinesBritish Airways still in crisis
London, Uk - Number of passengers dive in September 2002
British Airways, Uk's flag airline and one of world's larger and older carrier, seems not to be able to get out of the stagnation the aviation industry is facing since last year's terror attacks in New... more
Fair and showsConnexion by Boeing names Wyse director of deployment and installation
Seattle, Usa - The lady to be responsible for the planning and implementation of the SM service on aircraft
Connexion by Boeing, a business unit of The Boeing Company, has announced that Beverly Wyse, 40, has been named director of the newly formed Deployment and Installation organization. In her new role Wyse... more
AerospaceBoeing begins work on International Space Station payload
St Louis, Usa - A USD 200m contract
The Boeing International Space Station team began work October 1 on a contract that consolidates previous NASA payload integration contracts. NASA awarded Boeing the noncompetitive International Space... more
IndustrySikorsky awarded of a near 14 USDm contract
USA
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. was awarded on Sept. 26, 2002, a $13,954,043 contract for altitude hold for the MH-60L aircraft in support of the U.S. Special Operations Command Technology Application Contracting... more
IndustryHoneywell awarded of a 24 USDm contract
USA
Honeywell International, Greer, S.C., was awarded on Sept. 27, 2002, a $24,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for life cycle contractor support for the T-L-714 engine and engine components... more
IndustryRaytheon Missile Systems awarded of a over 36 USDm contract
USA
Raytheon Missile Systems Co., doing business as Raytheon Systems Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded an estimated $36,148,509 fixed-price-incentive-fee contract for 25 tactical Tomahawk all up round missiles,... more
PeopleNamibia to shield its beleaguered flagship airline
Windhoek, Namibia - By preventing two South African airlines to fly to Windhoek
Two South African air carriers, SA Express and SA Airlink, have been banned by the Namibian government to operate flights to and from Windhoek. Even though, Namibian ministry of Defence said the move aims... more
AirlinesAtlantic Coast Airlines reports 97.2% increase in September 2002 traffic
Dulles, Usa - 597,117 passengers during the month
Atlantic Coast Airlines (ACA) today reported preliminary United Express and Delta Connection passenger traffic results for September 2002. Systemwide, the company generated 233,3m revenue passenger miles... more
IndustryBoeing reports nine months deliveries
Chicago, Usa – The Boeing Company announces its commercial, military and space programs
Boeing announces today its major program deliveries during the first nine months of 2002, including deliveries under operating lease. 295 commercial deliveries including 717, 737 next generation, 747,... more
HelicoptersBA609 FAA Type Certificate now due 2007
Washington, Usa - According to Bell's senior vice president
Bell's senior vice president, Troy Gaffey, said that the company now expects the FAA Type Certificate for the BA609 tiltrotor to be issued in 2007. While the aircraft's first ground runs are immanent... more
AirlinesAmerica West reports record September traffic
Phoenix, Usa - RPMs 36, 6% over September 2001
America West Airlines yesterday reported traffic statistics for the month of September, third quarter and year-to-date 2002. Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for September 2002 were a record 1,5bn, an increase... more
PeopleEmbry-Riddle leader for its aeronautic activities of research
Daytona Beach, USA- An award of USD20m for the diligence of the consortium
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta in person announced the award of USD 20m to the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for its important contribution in the research and innovation fields;... more
AirportsSmiths buys German x-ray
Berlin, Germany – Purchase due to the boom of security market
The aerospace and medical systems group Smiths purchases Rheinmetall’s x-ray to strenghten its position on the detection and airport security markets. Heinmann Systems, Wiesbaden-based, produces x-ray s... more
HelicoptersNepal army to acquire attack helicopters
Kathmandu, Nepal - To combat Maoist rebels
Intensifying efforts to boost air power to quell the Maoist rebellion, the Nepalese government has decided to purchase a pair of high-performance combat helicopters to use against the rebels. The choppers... more
AirlinesQantas has been awarded for inflight entertainment
Sydney, Australia – Three Avion Awards for the australian airline
Qantas has been named world’s best airline for inflight entertainment including Best overall Inflight Entertainment by the WAEA (World Airline Entertainment Association). "The airline’s inflight entertainment, kno... more
DefenseNato looks closer to Russia
Brusselles, Belgium- Worries for the international situation
It's NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson in person to define the world wide situation as very unstable, because of a terrorism and weapons manufacturing increment. In order to face this it's needed... more
HelicoptersHelirescue with membership card in Switzerland
Bellinzona, Switzerland - A project by EliSos and Heli-TV Soccorso
EliSos, with the cooperation of Heli-TV Soccorso, worked out a project which provides helirescue service in Canton Ticino, Switzerland, with a cantonal coordination. It aims to guarantee the best effectiveness... more
Press releaseVirgin Express: remarkable rise of web sales in September
Brussels, Belgium - 30.442 seats booked
"Virgin Express (Euronext: VIRE; OTC Bulletin Board: VIRGY) has seen its internet sales in Belgium double during 2002. In September Belgian internauts booked 30,442 seats compared with 14,500 in January.... more
Science and technologyBMI Baby will connect Bergamo to Wales
Bergamo, Italy- Boeing 737-300 will be used for a soony daily service
Orio al Serio airport, Bergamo, will be enriched soony by a new link because , by November 2th, the flight from Orio to East Midlands will be affective; BMI, that was born from British Midland, will make... more
HelicoptersIsrael Aircraft Industries and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd to announce agreement
Bangalore, India - To supply avionics for an attack variant of HAL’s advanced light helicopter
Israel Aircraft Industries and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)could be close to announce the deal for the supply of mission avionics to HAL's advanced light helicopters. The announcement could be given... more
Civil aviationThe Briton who attempted to blow up a Paris-Miami flight pleades guilty
Paris, France - To avoid public trial and to bargain
Richard Reimi, the British man who last December 22 tried to blow up the American Airlines Paris-Miami flight he was aboard decided to plead guilty. With such a move, his lawyer aims both to prevent Reimi... more
DefenseIran and Kuwait reached an important agreement
Teheran, Iran - On military cooperation
Iran minister of defence Ali Shamkhani and his Kuwaiti counterpart have signed in Teheran a military co-operation agreement. The deal involves exchange in military strategies as well as co-operation on... more
AerospaceBoeing-built NASA satellite successfully reaches geosynchronous orbit
St Louis, Usa - To provide critical communications support for NASA's space shuttles
The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-I), built for NASA by Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, a unit of The Boeing Company, has reached geosynchronous orbit where it will provide critical communications... more
Fair and showsFormer CNN correspondent joins Boeing Florida operations
St. Louis, Usa - Brian Nelson appointed director of communications
Brian Nelson, a former CNN correspondent and veteran anchor, has been appointed director of communications for The Boeing Company Florida operations based at Kennedy Space Center, Fla. In this position,... more
PeopleAEA: aviation industry demands urgent government action on insurance crisis
Brussels, Belgium - To ensure the continuation of normal operations
According to AEA, Association of European Airlines, without the immediate support of European governments Europe's airlines and airports will soon be left with insufficient third-party war and terrorism... more
AirlinesRyanair: sale fares on the Forlì (Italy)- Frankfurt route
Forlì, Italy - As of December 5
The Irish budget-price airline Ryanair is set to launch sale fares on its route between Forlì (Italy) and Frankfurt/Hanh airport. As of December 5, Dublin-based air carrier in fact will christen this... more
IndustryDHL Airways awarded of a near 11 USDm contract
USA
DHL Airways, Cincinnati, Ohio, is being awarded a $10,765,235 fixed-price with economic price adjustment requirement contract modification to provide for international charter cargo services. Location... more
AirlinesUs DoT okayed US Airways-United alliance
Arlington, Usa - After its review of the agreement
US Airways and United Airlines will move forward quickly to implement their marketing alliance following an announcement that the Department of Transportation has concluded its review of the agreement.... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines to cut 1600 of its flight-attendant jobs
Chicago, Usa - In the wake of Delta Air Lines
Because of the enduring of the international air transport crisis followed to September 11 terror attacks, the Minnesota-based carrier Northwest Airlines announced to be set to eliminate 1600 of its flight-attendant... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes powered by P&W JT9D series engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the thrust reverser deactivation pins
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-268-AD; Amendment 39-12891; AD 2002-19-11] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
HelicoptersKorean national police to purchase second Mi-172
Seul, Korea - The first MI-172 was introduced in December 1999
The National Police Agency announced that it will purchase an additional MI-172 medium transport helicopter from Russia as part of an economic cooperation redemption program. Under the deal the NPA will... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Air Tractor, Inc models airplanes (2002-19-10)
Washington, Usa - Models AT-402, AT- 402A, AT-402B
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-CE-03-AD; Amendment 39-12890; AD 2002-19-10] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA Ad on Boeing model 747-200B, -300, -400, - 400D, and -400F series Airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent blockage of the check tee valve and cracks in the fire extinguisher discharge tubes in the engine struts
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-22-AD; Amendment 39-12892; AD 2002-19-12] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
AirlinesUnited has best operating month in history
Chicago, Usa - 89% of flights arrive on time
United Airlines' system operating performance for the month of September was the best the company has recorded for any month in its 76-year history. Last month's flights arriving within 14 minutes of schedule... more
Curiosities12 thousands buy a Boeing for private trips
Detroit, USA- It's a Boeing 727 with a capacity of 146 seats
They're about 12 thousands people, almost of them retired, who, with a sort of collection (about USD 17m), bought a second-hand Boeing with 146 seats of capacity. The "consortium", called "Nomads",then,... more
HelicoptersMore EH101s for Japan?
Tokyo, Japan - The programme would have to clear the hurdles of budgetary and parliamentary approval
Press reports that the Japanese Defence Agency is acquiring 14 AgustaWestland EH101s for the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force appear to be premature, but are likely to prove accurate eventually. The... more
HelicoptersEurocopter to supply helicopters to Azerbaijan Airlines
Paris, France - With 2 AS 332 L1 Super Puma and 4 EC 135 B1s
The Chief Executive Officer for Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), Jahangir Askerov, and the Commercial Action Executive Vice President for the Eurocopter Group, Olivier Lambert, have just signed a contract for... more
HelicoptersWichita Police select MD 500E for airborne law enforcement
Mesa, Usa - Delivery scheduled for first quarter of 2003
The Air Section of the Wichita, Kan., Police Department has ordered a single-engine MD 500E for airborne law enforcement that will be the "crown jewel" of the Unit, according to Lt. Paul Shields, Commander... more
IndustryLufthansa signs for 10 Airbus A330 widebodies
Tolouse, France - Deliveries scheduled to begin in 2004
Deutsche Lufthansa today signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of ten A330-300s, thus becoming a new customer for the capacious medium-range twin from Airbus’ market leading A330/A340 Family. T... more
DefenseWar to Iraq: "no retaliation against neighbours"
Ankara, Turkey - Iraqi deputy prime minister Aziz said today in Ankara
Iraqi deputy prime minister Tareq Aziz said today in Ankara Baghdad had no plans to retaliate against neighbours, including Turkey, if the United States attacked. He added there was no need for a new... more
AccidentsYesterday's mid-air collision in India: 17 dead and 15 injured
Goa, India - The two Indian Navy Ilyushin-38 were flying in an show
The death toll in the mid-air collision of the two IL-38 cargo transport planes of Indian Navy in Goa on Tuesday rose to 17 with the today's recovery of bodies of two more labourers. Among the 17 killed... more
Science and technologySwiss cuts Agno-Rome route
Agno, Switzerland- The decision has been taken because of aircraft's crisis
It's known that the air market is in trouble; it's known, for logical reasons, air companies are carring out proper policies to challenge this "emergency" too and Swiss isn't shierking to its responsabilities;... more
DefenseAgreement between U.N. and Iraq on inspections (4): UK agrees with US objections
London, UK - British Foreign Secretary calls for "much tougher" weapons inspections regulations for Iraq
After the US, the UK has rejected the deal reached between the UN and Iraq for weapons inspectors to restart work. British Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, called for "much tougher" weapons inspections... more
Finance and economyJapan Airlines System made its debut on the stock market
Tokyo, Japan - The holding company for the JAL-JAS merger
With the issue of 2 billion shares, Japan Airlines System Corp, the holding company created for the giant air carrier born from the merger of Japan Airlines and Japan Air System (JAL Group), formally made... more
PeopleSms from aircraft: 1700 devices have been already installed
Washington, USA- It will be easier to communicate during flying
The necessity to communicate whatever comes, wherever we are, is a need very important for a lots of people, especially in the present society which has made the information its main feature; peculiarity... more
AirlinesStaff cut for Air Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland - The Helvetic airline announces dismissal of 58 workers
58 people, of whom 47 in the Bern-Belp airport, will be fired from Air Switzerland airline. The spokesman of the Helvetic company, Adrian Seemuller, moreover has announced that Air Switzerland will limit... more
AirlinesLufthansa improves its cash-flow by EUR 480m
Frankfurt, Germany - Thanks to its savings programme
According to Lufthansa deputy chairman Wolfgang Mayrhuber, the German airline has been able to improve its cash-flow by EUR 480m thanks to its "D-Check" savings programme. Mayhruber also told Capital magazine... more
AerospaceGermany stops "Galileo"
Berlin, Germany- Government opposes to modify Galileo project
Even if Europe is united, at least in a formal point, the defence of own national interest takes often the upper hand; Germany lets us to remember it, slowing down the development of a project such as... more