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AirlinesBritish Airways is out of FTSE 100
London, Uk - The stock index including Uk's top 100 performing companies
British Airways, Uk's flagship airline, today has to say good bye to FTSE 100, the index by the London Stock Exchange which includes Uk's 100 top performing companies. According to an ABN Amro analyst:... more
AirlinesSeven European airlines on Alitalia's recapitalisation (2): EU has no reason to distrust
Brussels, Belgium - The position of EU Transport Commissioner
The spokesperson of Loyola de Palacio, the EU Transport Commissioner, said the Commission has no reason to distrust Italian government's commitment to respect the rules of the Italian airline's recapitalisation... more
AirlinesSeven European airlines call for Alitalia's recapitalisation scrutiny
Brussels, Belgium - They fear bonds to be disposed of to Italian state-owned entities or groups controlled by the Italian government
Seven European airlines led by British Airways, Lufthansa and KLM have called on the European Commission to be vigilant on state aid being given to Alitalia following the outcome of its recent EUR 1.4bn... more
Latest newsNato base of Sigonella commemorates September 11 victims
Catania, Italy - The ceremony named "Freedom rings" is taking place today at Nas 2
Italian 41th Air Force Formation and US Naval Air Station (NAS) of Nato base of Sigonella, Italy, are commemorating today the victims of the September 11 attacks. During the ceremony named "Freedom rings",... more
Press releaseGlobal aviation security strategy in place to boost public confidence and health of air transport industry
Montreal, Canada - ICAO: "we must provide a climate in which the industry can assure its on-going vitality"
"In the year since the tragic events of 11 September 2001 in the United States of America, the world aviation community has initiated a wide range of measures to increase significantly aviation security... more
Aerospace"Passengers to the Moon are kindly requested to board, thank you"
London, Uk - Us Department of State okayed first commercial flights
Us Department of State said yes to California-based TransOrbital to operate commercial flights heading to the Moon. On board TrailBlazer spacecraft the lucky passengers could appreciate at a very small... more
Civil aviationBritish passenger sentenced to 4 months imprisonment after failing to switch off his mobile phone
London, Uk - For compromising aircraft safety
Faiz Chopdat, the 23-year old British passenger who last year failed to switch off his mobile phone while on board a Luxor-Manchester flight, has been sentenced to 4 months imprisonment for he could have... more
Press releaseOne year after September 11 events ICAO forecasts world air passenger traffic will exceed 2000 levels in 2003
Montreal, Canada - Over 3 100 billion PKPs in 2003 and 3 300 billion PKPs in 2004
"One year after the tragic events of 11 September 2001 in the United States of America, total scheduled passenger traffic of the world's airlines has stabilized following the sharp decline last year, with... more
HelicoptersPratt&Whitney Canada sweeps Japanese helicopter engine selections
Orlando, Usa - Now the company holds virtually 100% of new country's light-twin helicopter selections
Pratt&Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) has won a number of major helicopter competitions in Japan in recent months, further confirming the company's premier position in the country's light-twin helicopter market.... more
IndustryEmbraer ERJ 145 XR to be granted airworthiness type certificate in Brazil
Brasilia, Brazil - The extra long-range version of the successful ERJ 145 has been improved with additional take-off thrust
Embraer's new ERJ 145 XR, the extra long-range version of the highly successful ERJ 145 regional jet family has been granted its airworthiness type certificate by the Brazilian civil aviation authority.... more
Science and technologyTerminal B at Zurich Airport to close next Autumn
Zurich, Switzerland - It lost CHF 1.8m (EUR 1.2m) in the first six months of this year
Terminal B at Zurich-Kloten Airport, named "Unique", will be closed next Autumn. Airport authorities took this decision for "economical reasons". Unique lost CHF 1.8m (EUR 1.2m) and passenger traffic... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on CFM International CFM56 Series Turbofan Engines (97-09-02R1 Amendment)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a low-cycle-fatigue (LCF) failure of the high pressure turbine rotor (HPTR) front shaft, HPTR front air seal, HPTR disk, booster spool
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 95-ANE-64-AD; Amendment 39-12876; AD 97-09-02 R1] RIN... more
HelicoptersV-22 Osprey tiltrotor resumes flight test operations
Amarillo, Usa - The second V-22 to fly since December 2000
V-22 Osprey resumed flight test operations at Bell Helicopter's Tiltrotor Assembly Center in Amarillo, Texas. The aircraft - the second V-22 to fly since December 2000 - logged 4.6 flight hours during... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland delivered two A109 Power to the Swedish Defence Material Administration
Vergiate, Italy - At its Vergiate plant
AgustaWestland, the Italian-British helicopter manufacturer, has announced to have delivered today two A109s Power to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration at its Vergiate plant in Italy. The Swedish... more
AirlinesNew links for Air Transat
Montreal, Canada - It will fly from Canada to Rome, Warsaw, Dublin, and Shannon starting from summer 2003
From Summer 2003, Air Transat, the long established Montreal-based independent scheduled and charter airline, plans to offer scheduled services from Toronto to Dublin and Shannon and from Toronto and Montreal... more
AirlinesFrench government goes on in its idea to reduce its Air France stake
Paris, France - Risking a confrontation with its unions
Despite the risk to face a harsh and though dispute with Air France personnel unions, Paris government is not even thinking to quit the plan to reduce its presence in France's flagship airline capital.... more
HelicoptersOrders for Bell 407 rise 69%
Forth Worth, Usa - This increase can be explained by the introduction of improvements
Bell 407 sales have undeniably rebounded since 2001 as evidenced from a 69% increase in the number of Bell 407 orders through the first 7 months of 2002 compared to the first 7 months of 2001. This sharp... more
HelicoptersKabul to get Russian choppers
Moscow, Russia - Fifteen Mi-8 and Mi-24 helicopters are supposed to be provided by the end of the year
Russia will provide the Afghan army with helicopters, communication equipment and materials to maintain its Soviet-made weapons, Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov said. Earlier in the week, an unidentified... more
IndustryEuropean Regions Airlines Association members to gather in Austria
Salzburg, Austria - In Salzburg from October 1 to October 3
The Annual General Assembly of the European Regions Airlines Association (ERA) takes place in Austria, at Salzburg, 1-3 October. The event is one of the major ones within the European aviation industry,... more
Latest newsAnglo-American fighters hit Iraqi bases
Washington, Usa - The third attack in less than a week
Anglo-American fighters hit Iraqi military facilities in the south-east of the country. Pentagon's sources revealed that the attack was a response to hostile fire from the ground. This was the third... more
IndustryLaBarge wins radar systems contracts from Lockheed Martin
St. Louis, Usa - A USD 2,7m worth deal
LaBarge, the Us company specialized in providing sophisticated electronic products and systems, announced today that it was awarded contracts valued at USD 2,7m from Lockheed Martin Naval Electronics &... more
IndustryBombardier to provide Us government with fractional business jet services
Montreal, Canada - A two-year test deal
The Us National Aeronautic and Space Agency will use two of Bombardier Flexjet's Learjet aircraft involved in the agreement recently signed between Us government and the Canadian regional jets manufacturer... more
AirlinesGreat Plains Airlines to acquire 4 Fairchild Dornier aircraft
Tulsa, Usa - The four 328 were originally destined for Hainan Airlines
Great Plains Airlines in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is to acquire the four Fairchild Dornier 328 jets originally destined for Hainan Airlines but never delivered owing to the Chinese government’s refusal to grant i... more
IndustryPratt&Whitney Canada to start deliveries of PT6A-66A production engines at the end of 2002
Orlando, Usa - For Ibis Aerospace Ae270HP propjet
Pratt&Whitney Canada expects to begin deliveries of PT6A-66A production engines at the end of 2002 for the single-engine, nine-passenger Ae270HP turboprop propjet being developed by Ibis Aerospace Ltd,... more
Science and technologyNew immigration hall at Heathrow Airport
London, UK - It will enable British Airways to switch some of its long-haul routes from Terminal 4 to Heathrow’s largest terminal
Heathrow Airport has opened a new GBP 50 (EUR 79.5m) immigration hall for international passengers in Terminal 1 as part of a three-year project to allow the terminal to handle more long-haul traffic.... more
AirlinesLufthansa maintains top position in DJSI sustainability indexes
Berlin, Germany - Lufthansa has been included in the DJSI since September 1999
On September 4, 2002, Deutsche Lufthansa AG was, once again, included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index World (DJSI) and the pan-European Dow Jones Sustainability Index STOXX (DJSI STOXX), as was confirmed... more
AirlinesKLM exel to launch its new Strasbourg-Amsterdam service
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Twice a day as of October 1
The Dutch airline KLM exel will start a round-trip service twice a day between the French city of Strasbourg - cultural and economic capital of the region of Alsace - and Amsterdam on October 1. The commuter... more
DefenseSeptember 11: anti-aircraft missiles to defend Pentagon
Washington, Usa - To test a new system to shield Us capital
In relation to operation "clear skies", for at least 4 days anti-aircraft missiles Avenger will be deployed in Washington DC to defend Pentagon and other sensible targets from any potential attack. Us... more
Civil aviation'Gun' smuggled onto Heathrow plane
London, UK - Some British reporters passed through security checkpoints carrying improper objects
A major investigation is under way after an undercover reporter smuggled an imitation gun onto a flight from Heathrow. The replica 9mm semi-automatic pistol was taken aboard a British Midland flight to... more
AirlinesBritish Airways warns about the impact of the war in Iraq
London, Uk - Today London Stock Exchange decides whether to exclude the airline from its FTSE 100
Whilst the London Stock Exchange is taking into consideration the possibility to exclude British Airways (BA) from its FTSE 100, the index which includes the shares of UK's 100 best performing companies,... more
IndustryPerhaps Airbus and Boeing will split China Airlines order
Taipei, Taiwan - The carrier to purchase 12 A330s and 8 747-400ERs
The issue in relation to China Airlines (CAL)renewal fleet program seems likely to be a never ending story. As in fact at first, under Taiwan's government pressure CAL seemed ready to buy 15 Boeing 777s,... more
AccidentsBritish Airways plane makes an unscheduled stop at Rome airport
Rome, Italy - A strong smell of gasoline was coming from a generator taken on board by a passenger
The pilot of a BA Boeing 737 flying from Naples to London-Gatwick made yesterday an unscheduled stop at Rome-Fiumicino airport, after both crew and passengers had noticed a strong smell of gasoline. The... more
AirlinesAir France to pay an expensive bill for pilots protest
Paris, France - EUR 80m, 50% of the recently announced profits
The protest call off by some unions of the pilots at Air France, which started last Friday to end only yesterday, will cost the Paris-based airline loads of money. In fact according to forecasts, Air France... more
Sport aviationGordon Bennett Cup: French brothers Leys won for the second year in a row
Chatellerault, France - Seventeen crews representing 8 different nations took off for the 46th edition of this prestigious balloon competition
After three days and nights on board their home-built balloon, "Le Petit Prince", the two French brothers Vincent and Jean-François Leys won the Gordon Bennett Cup for the second consecutive year. The... more
IndustryExxon awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
USA
Exxon Mobil Fuels Marketing, Fairfax, Va., is being awarded $8,341,073 fixed-price with economic-price adjustment type contract for 10,784,241 gallons of premium unleaded gasoline, diesel fuel #2 and fuel... more
AirlinesSkyWest Airlines reports traffic August 2002
St. George, Usa - +48,8% in revenue per passenger miles
The St. George (Utah)-based air carrier SkyWest Airlines reported a 48,8% increase in revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for August, while available seat miles (ASMs) increased 47% compared to the same period... more
HelicoptersSquirrel ideal for cargo work
Bern, Switzerland - Swiss operator Heli Bernina likes most AS350 B3
Switzerland’s Heli Bernina has replaced one of its Llamas with an AS350 B3 Squirrel. The helicopter’s flight time will be split 90% for cargo transportation and ten per cent for air taxi work. "This new... more
IndustrySaab delivered its first JAS 39C Gripen to Sweden
Linkoping, Sweden - "This is a milestone in the history of the Gripen"
On last Friday, Ake Svesson, Chairman at JAS industry Group and managing director at Saab Aerospace, delivered officially the first JAS 39C Gripen fighter to Brigitta Bohlin, director general at Sweden's... more
HelicoptersHAS Corporation files for chapter 11 protection
Washington, Usa - The high cost of insurance after September 11 is a major factor in the decision
HAS Corp, a leading US EMS and police helicopter customisation house says it’s become the victim of adverse business conditions and has filed for Chapter 11 protection. "The high cost of insurance the i... more
IndustryGulfstream unveils new product line
Orlando, Usa - Introducing new technology, new designs and other innovation
Gulfstream Aerospace a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, has announced today that it has introduced a broad new product line that offers an exceptional combination of price, performance and... more
Latest newsMalaysia requested to buy F/A-18F aircraft
Washington, Usa - Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of this possible sale
The defense Security Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military sale to Malaysia of F/A-18F aircraft as well as associated equipment and services. The Government of Malaysia has requested... more
IndustryCommunications at high altitude: the new technologies of Iridium and Blue Sky
Rome, Italy - They helped Lindbergh's grandson to accomplish successfully with his commemoration flight
Iridium and Blue Sky Network's technologies helped Charles Lindbergh III to accomplish successfully with his commemoration flight of his grandfather's Atlantic exploit. They let Charles Lindbergh's grandson... more
AirlinesBritish Airways to maybe get out from the Uk's top 100 companies
London, Uk - Price share still going down
British Airways (BA), the Uk's airline that for the first time in 15 years closed its financial year in red, could probably face exclusion from Uk's top 100 companies list. Tomorrow in fact London Stock... more
Latest newsUs military commission "justifies" bombing of a wedding party in Afghanistan
Washington, Usa - The attack was supposed to kill 48 people July 1, 2002
A US military commission said the bombing of a wedding party in Afghanistan occurred last July 1 was justified. According to this commission an AC-130 gunship attacked after four anti-aircraft guns were... more
AerospaceTRW defeated Lockheed Martin in satellite war
Washington, Usa - By winning aUSD 4,5 bn contract
Lockheed Martin, the Us colossus in aerospace and military industry,has been defeated by its historic rival TRW in the contract contest for the creation of a new meteorological satellite system to United... more
Civil aviationNotams outline flight restrictions for September 11
Washington, Usa - IFR GA flights to be allowed; No VFR or flight training
The FAA and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that general aviation aircraft will be allowed to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) within the 30-mile, 18,000-feet temporary flight... more
Civil aviationUS Senate votes to arm pilots
Washington, Usa - president Bush initially opposed the idea, but at present he appears to have backtracked
The US Senate has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would arm airline pilots on a voluntary basis. Endorsed by a vote of 87-6, the controversial measure gives commercial pilots the authority to use lethal... more
AirlinesMesa Air Group: August 2002 traffic improved
Phoenix, Usa - Year-over-year revenue passenger miles increased 11.9%
In a today's press release, Mesa Air Group, Inc. reported its preliminary traffic figures, on-time performance, and completion rate figures for August 2002. Year-over-year revenue passenger miles increased... more
AerospaceRome parliament to discuss on the Russian-Italian agreement on space co-operation
Rome, Italy - This week
Summer is over and the Italian parliament is back at work. This week in fact Italy's Chamber of Deputies is going to discuss the possibility to ratify the agreement signed with Russian government in relation... more
Science and technologyBelgian police arrest baggage handlers for stealing diamonds
Brussels, Belgium - The stolen precious stones were EUR 1.5m worth
Police have arrested five baggage-handlers at Brussels airport on suspicion of stealing diamonds worth EUR 1.5m from mailbags. Three are suspected of stealing the precious stones from bags being loaded... more