Science and technologyBell Boeing V-22 Osprey: to begin testing new "re-configurable" blades

Washington, Usa - Sometime in 2006

Team involved in the development of the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is set to start tests of new "re-configurable" blades aboard the aircraft sometime in 2006. Blade designs are currently under study in the... more

AirlinesUS Airways introduces fall/winter sale fares systemwide

Arlington, Usa - Designed to jump-start travel demand in winter season

US Airways has introduced new Fall/Winter season sale fares designed to jump-start travel demand as it heads into the typically slow Winter travel season. The sale, which is valid for travel across the... more

IndustryBombardier delivers CRJ200 to Malev Hungarian Airlines

Montreal, Canada - The first of the 4 aircraft ordered by the Budapest-based carrier

Bombardier Aerospace, the Canadian regional jet maker, has announced to have delivered a 50-seat CRJ200 regional jet to Malev Hungarian Airlines. The aircraft is one of four on firm order from Malev, which... more

IndustryDassault Aviation laid down the foundation stone of new Falcon facility in Bordeaux

Bordeaux, France - It will offer assembly, technical completion, testing and delivery of the Falcon aircraft

The foundation stone of the new Falcon facility in Bordeaux was laid down on September 16th by Charles Edelstenne, Dassault Aviation’s Chairman and CEO during a ceremony attended by Alain Juppé, former Pr... more

AirlinesRoyal Jordanian on the way to privatization

Rome, Italy - Government looks for a strategic partner

The Middle East air carrier Royal Jordanian goes on with its privatization plan as in fact Jordan government announced to be looking for a strategic partner to sell a 49% stake of the air route.... more

Science and technologyParis-Charles de Gaulle: man frozen to death found in the undercarriage of plane

Paris, France - The second one since July 31

Yesterday at the Paris airport of Charles de Gaulle, a man frozen to death has been found caught in the undercarriage of a plane arrived from Cameroun. According to police the man was 25 year-old. Last... more

IndustryBeaver Aerospace awarded of a near 10 USDm contract

USA

Beaver Aerospace and Defense Inc., Livonia, Mich., is being awarded a $9,882,500 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for ballscrew assembly, best estimate quantity (2950), in support of the E-3 aircraft.... more

AerospaceAstrium-Alcatel maybe close to marriage

Paris, France - The French group slows down

Astrium, the space company born from the joint venture between EADS and BAE Systems, is likely to push forward its marriage with the French communications industry Alcatel. The road for the agreement to... more

AirlinesAir France to "conquer" KLM

Amsterdam, The Netherlands - French group to take a stake in KLM

According to Financial Times, Air France is in talks with Amsterdam-based KLM to start a wide co-operation through also the acquisition of a stake of the Dutch air carrier by the French group. The deal... more

AccidentsGermany: crash between Tupolev and Boeing. Final request of damages

Berlin, Germany - Russian Bashkirian Airlines request recover of damages up to USD20m

After two months and a half, the final request for damages was officially presented by Elma Giemulla, legal attorney of the Russian aviation company, for the crash of Tupolev and the death of 71 passengers... more

PeopleAlitalia and Alitalia Team's pilots strike: the airline forced to cancel 110 flights

Rome, Italy - And to reschedule 88 more

Because of today's 4-hour protest called off by the pilots belonging to Alitalia and Alitalia Team, the Rome-based airline announced to be forced to cancel 110 flights - 75 domestic and 35 international... more

AirlinesBritish Airways is still the world's biggest global airline

London, Uk - According to Iata

According to statistics by the International Air Transport Association (Iata), Uk's flagship airline British Airways is still world's biggest global air carrier. Data show in fact that Heathrow-headquartered... more

AirlinesContinental Airlines redesigns web site to offer more functionality for customers

Houston, Usa - Provides 'real-time' customer account information and online reward travel

Stars and stripes air route Continental Airlines has unveiled today its redesigned web site (continental.com) that provides more functionality for customers including "real-time" OnePass customer account... more

DefenseCharges preferred in Canadian friendly fire incident

Washington, Usa - Occurred last April 17, 2002 near Kabul

Criminal charges were preferred September 11 against the two F-16 pilots involved in the April 17, 2002, friendly-fire deaths of four Canadian soldiers and injuries of eight others near Kandahar, Afghanistan.... more

IndustryPratt & Whitney Canada's service centre network enhanced customer service

Washington, Usa - With Expanded Facilities in West Virginia

As part of the Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) Service Centre Network expansion, Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. (PWES) has significantly upgraded and expanded its fly-in engine repair and service... more

Press releaseQantas expands into Sydney airport terminal 2

Sydney, Australia - On Tuesday 24 September

"Qantas today announced that it would commence QantasLink operations from Sydney Airport's Terminal 2, the former Ansett domestic terminal, on Tuesday 24 September. Executive General Manager Sales... more

AirlinesItaly gets closer to Scandinavia

Bergamo, Italy - Sterling today opens a new flight Orio al Serio – Copenaghen

Italian business men and tourists from today can count on a new flight connecting Orio al Serio (Bergamo) and Copenhagen, Denmark. This will be possible thanks to Sterling, a Danish Aviation Company, which... more

HelicoptersFlying high with the new force helicopter

London, Uk - The Eurocopter C135

Merseyside Police launched it's new state-of-the-art helicopter on last Thursday September, 12, 2002. The Eurocopter C135 is the first helicopter owned by the Force and it is equipped with hi-tech equipment... more

AirlinesKLM promotion: buy one discounted ticket and get one for free

Amsterdam, The Netherlands - From Doha to European destinations

KLM, the royal Dutch airline yesterday announced its new promotion called ‘September Surprises’ offering heavy rebates on economy class air tickets from Doha to some destinations in Europe plus a free tic... more

HelicoptersBrevard County took delivery of the first AS350 B3 helicopter

Washington, Usa - Chosen after the evaluation of several different models

The Brevard County Mosquito Control Department recently took delivery of an AS350 B3 from the American Eurocopter Grand Prairie facility. The helicopter is a new addition to one of the largest mosquito... more

IndustryTexas Liquids LLC awarded of a over 5 USDm contract

USA

Texas Liquids LLC*, Aston, Pa., is being awarded a $5,360,842 fixed-price with economic price adjustment type contract for gasoline, fuel oil and diesel fuel for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force,... more

IndustryDynCorp Technical Services awarded of a over 24USDm contract

USA

DynCorp Technical Services, Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $24,459,222 fixed-price incentive contract modification to provide for aircraft maintenance of T-37, T-38, T1A and T-38C aircraft at Columbus... more

IndustryDynCorp Technical Services awarded of a over 24 USDm contract

USA

DynCorp Technical Services, Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $24,459,222 fixed-price incentive contract modification to provide for aircraft maintenance of T-37, T-38, T1A and T-38C aircraft at Columbus... more

AirlinesAustralian Airlines ready to take off

Sydney, Australia - The first aircraft arrived yesterday

Australian Airlines, Qantas new subsidiary, came one step closer to take off when its first aircraft was unveiled yestarday in Sydney. The aircraft - the first of four Boeing 767-300s slated for delivery... more

IndustryFAA orders emergency inspections on B737s

Washington, Usa - Airlines have been given ten days to check their aircraft

After faults have been found affecting B737s flight control modules, Federal Aviation Administration has ordered emergency inspections on such aircraft. Us airlines have been given 10 days to check potential... more

IndustryLear Siegler Services awarded of a over 28 USDm contract

USA

Lear Siegler Services Inc., Annapolis, Md., is being awarded a $28,227,742 fixed-price-incentive-firm-target with award-fee contract modification to provide for aircraft maintenance and related services... more

AirlinesDelta Air Lines to cancel flights to Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro

Washington, Usa - Because of growing losses on the routes

Because of growing losses on the routes, the Atlanta-based carrier Delta Air Lines decided to cancel its flights Atlanta-Buenos Aires and Atlanta-Rio de Janeiro as of December 1."Lower demand for air travel... more

PeopleSeptember 11: empty flights also for Spirit Airlines

Washington, Usa - The airline which offered free tickets

Nothing, neither the possibility of a free flight, has been able to defeat the fear of the American fliers who in fact deserted Us airports on the day of the first anniversary of the terror attacks in... more

Weather forecastsSeptember 2002: air shows and exhibitions

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION METEROLOGY DIVISIONAL MEETING… September 9-27, Montreal, Canada. Info: (514) 954-8219; Web site: www.icao.int. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HUMAN FACTORS SEMINAR…Sept. 17-... more

AccidentsA Russian Antonov-2 crashed in Siberia (2): a technical sheet

Rome, Italy - Antonov An-2 Colt (Ukraine)

Type: utility biplane Accommodation: two pilots, 10 passengers Dimensions - length: 42 ft 6 in - wingspan: 59 ft 8 in - height: 13 ft 9 in Weights - empty: 7605 lb - max T/O: 12.125 lb -payload:... more

AccidentsA Russian Antonov-2 crashed in Siberia

Moscow, Russia - 11 dead, 3 injured

A Russian Antonov-2 aircraft with 14 people on board - 11 parachutists and 3 crew members - crashed last Saturday in the Siberian region of Krasnoiarsk. 11 people died in the blow up, while the remaining... more

DefenseNato: Greece not to take part to exercise "Destined Glory 2002"

Athens, Greece - Athens and Ankara did not find an agreement

Because Greece and Turkey failed to find an agreement, Athens government decided not to give its air space to Nato air forces to carry out part of the exercise "Destined Glory 2002". The dispute origins... more

AirlinesAlitalia still in red in first semester 2002

Rome, Italy - Net loss of around EUR 49m

Alitalia, Italy's flagship airline, reports net loss even in the first semester of 2002. The consolidated income statement as of June 30, 2002, reports a drop in net loss of more than 80% compared with... more

IndustryBoeing awards Gold Supplier Certification to Northrop Grumman Unit

St. Louis, Usa - Company's highest recognition of supplier performance

Boeing has awarded a Gold Supplier award, the company's highest recognition of supplier performance, to Northrop Grumman's Electronics Systems sector facility in Baltimore. Bill Stowers, vice president... more

Civil aviationBush administration will study more quick checks for business men

Washington, Usa - An expert in transport security said

Bush administration is studying faster check's systems in the airports for business frequent flyers. The progressive decrease of such customers had caused difficulties, after September 11th, between some... more

Civil aviationBush administration will study more quick checks for business men

Washington, Usa - An expert in transport security announced it to the Senate

Bush administration is studying faster check's systems in the airports for business frequent flyers. The progressive decrease of such customers had caused difficulties, after September 11th, between some... more

HelicoptersBoeing to pay USD 19m damages for 1991 Chinook accident in Saudi Arabia

Cincinnati, Usa - A Federal Court of Appeals rejected Boeing's argument that it is not liable for the payment

Boeing must pay USD 19m for damage caused by a 1991 helicopter crash and lost equipment, a federal appeals court ruled yesterday. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Boeing's argument that... more

Science and technologyDFW International Airport Debuts Mobile Command Post

Texas, Usa - Airport equips emergency response teams with most advanced intelligence, communications capabilities in the world

DFW International Airport today unveiled its new Mobile Command Post, a unique, state-of-the-art bus-sized vehicle that will provide the Airport's Department of Public Safety (DPS) with the most up-to-date... more

Civil aviationFiumicino get through check test, other European airports not

Madrid, Spain - Two Spanish journalists have travelled with cutters

Two Spanish journalists, belonging to Telecinco, have checked the security systems of some European airports, travelling separately both carrying a cutter. Check's result: they successfully passed through... more

AirlinesSwiss to become member of Oneworld alliance

Zurich, Switzerland - Company's CEO said

According to what stated by Andre Dose, chief executive officer at Swiss International Airlines AG, the company born from the dust of defunct Swissair, the airline is close to join Oneworld, the international... more

HelicoptersRussian Kamov helicopter manufacturer optimistic about Indian market

Moscow, Russia - Kamov traditional coaxial helicopters are considered to be the most suitable for Indian high altitude

Sergey Mikheyev, president of the Russian helicopter manufacturer Kamov, said conditions on the Indian helicopter market are favourable for Russia. The Indian military helicopter fleet is ageing, he said.... more

IndustryPiaggio Aero Industries signed USD 40m agreement with Skyline Aviation

Orlando, Usa - To sell 8 P180 Avanti aircraft

The Italian aircraft maker Piaggio Aero Industries has announced to have reached a USD 40m agreement to supply Skyline Aviation with eight "P180 Avanti" aircraft. Piaggio took part at the 55th annual National... more

HelicoptersHelibras to invest USD 10m in capacity expansion

Sao Paulo, Brazil - The single helicopters maker of Latin America is an Eurocopter subsidiary

The single helicopters maker of Latin America, the Brazilian Helibras, will invest USD 10m to expand production capacity and boost sales to other countries in the region. The company is to sell 15 helicopters... more

Latest newsAustrian government announces postponement of Eurofighter's purchase

Vienna, Austria - Final decision is delayed after the political elections

The Austrian chancellor, Wolfgang Schuessel, has announced that the purchase of eighteen combat aircraft "Eurofighter Typhoon" has been postponed after next November political elections. The motivation... more

Science and technologyStansted airport enlargement plan approved

London, Uk -Flights will rise from current 165.000 to 245.000

Although final Government approval will be needed, after Uttlesford District Council yesterday gave the development the go-ahead, the airport of international London-Stansted is likely to become larger.... more

PeopleItalian civil aviation authority to propose a "Balkan single sky"

Rome, Italy - A new agency for air traffic control in southern Europe and in the Balkans

Enac, Italian civil aviation authority, suggests the creation of an agency for air traffic control in southern Europe and in the Balkans region. This entity is to be seen as part of the "European single... more

AccidentsTwo false alarms grounded two planes bound to New York

New York City, Usa - One for a misunderstanding, the other for a suspicious behaviour

A National Airlines aircraft bound to JFK Airport of New York City has been escorted to Philadelphia airport by a fighter F-16, after a woman had used the on board toilet at 30 miles from the landing,... more

Science and technologyBarcelona airport: 4 Arabs grounded

Barcelona, Spain - They had one way tickets and no baggage

Four Arabs were grounded last September 11 at Barcelona airport after they had already boarded their Spanair charter flight bound to Ancona, Italy. Spanair employees became suspicious after they had realized... more

Fair and showsGeorges Ben Harroche appointed as new Air France general manager for Italy

Rome, Italy - Starting from September 1

Georges Ben Harroche was appointed as new Air France general manager for Italy. He took the charge last September 1, replacing Antoine Pussiau, who was appointed sales manager for Africa and Middle East. Georges... more

Airlines"Ryanair lost my daughter in transit"

Dublin, Ireland - A father tells what happened to her 12-year-old daughter last August 29 at Dublin airport

An angry father has hit out at Ryanair after the company 'abandoned' his 12-year-old daughter in Dublin airport and told her it would cost her an extra 60 Euros to fly home. Roderick Bradshaw says his... more