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AirlinesSigns of competition already on the rise in Asia and Australia
Hong Kong, China - Qantas, Cathay, Singapore Airlines between announcements and rumours
There are signs that competition is already on the rise in Asia and Australia. Qantas has applied to boost capacity to Hong Kong, while Cathay Pacific last week announced it would add flights to Melbourne... more
Civil aviationFAA rescinds AD on Raytheon Model BAe.125 Series 1000A Airplanes and Model Hawker 1000 Airplanes (94-09-11 R1)
Washington, Usa - This AD rescinds AD 94-09-11and is effective September 3, 2002
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-NM-313-AD; Amendment 39-12875; AD 94-09-11 R1] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Latest newsPentagon to Boeing and General Dynamics: give back the money of cancelled program
Washington, USA - The controversy began after the end of "cold war"
United States's Department of Defence asked Boeing and General Dynamics for the restitution, by September 30, of a sum of USD 2,3bn. The sum was paid from Pentagon to the two industries at the end of... more
PeopleIata: number of passengers worst than expectations
Rome, Italy - But there should be a strong increase for 2003
According to the latest forecast in relation to 2001-2005 by International Air Transport Association (Iata), the annual average increase of the total number of passengers transported falls at 2,2%, compared... more
Science and technologyTwo new daily flights from Friuli (Italy) to Bucarest and Timisoara
Bucarest, Romania - Presented yesterday in Rumenian capital
Two new daily flights of Gandalf Airlines from Trieste to Bucarest and Timisoara in Rumenia have been presented yesterday in the afternoon in Bucarest. There were Ronchi dei Legionari airport's chairman,... more
AccidentsSeptember 11: lawsuit against Iraq
Washington, Usa - Iraq allegedly knew in advance of Islamic militant Osama bin Laden's plans for terror attacks against New York and Washington
A USD 1 trillion civil lawsuit filed yesterday alleges Iraq knew in advance of Islamic militant Osama bin Laden's plans for terror attacks against New York and Washington and conspired with him to carry... more
Civil aviationUsa: air line pilots to be provided with arms
Washington, Usa - Bush administration's proposal
The last proposal in relation to anti-terrorism measures coming from United States government is to provide Us air line pilots with arms as to prevent potential hijackings. Despite airlines disagree with... more
AirlinesGood news for Atlantic Coast Airlines
Dulles, Usa - 32,6% increase in August 2002 traffic
The Us air carrier Atlantic Coast Airlines (ACA) has spread out yesterday a report on preliminary United Express and Delta Connection passenger traffic results for August 2002. Systemwide, the Dulles-based... more
AirlinesEasyJet: baggage handlers ready to strike
London, UK - The workers' TGWU union has been trying to negotiate a pay rise since May
Baggage handlers at low cost airline EasyJet voted to strike in a dispute over a 1.5% pay offer. The workers' TGWU union has been trying to negotiate a pay rise since May. But EasyJet management wants... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines to cut 350 jobs
Washington, Usa - As a result of seasonal adjustments
The Us carrier Northwest Airlines has announced that, due to seasonal adjustments to its schedules, it is set to cut 350 jobs. The reduction - involving ground staff such as airport customer service agents,... more
AirlinesA new budget carrier to fly over German skies
Berlin, Germany - Air Berlin to make its debut
Air Berlin, Germany's largest independent leisure-travel airline, today is set to held a press conference in which it will disclose details of its new entry in the German packed low-cost sector. Air Berlin... more
Accidents"Technical failure" for an Air France's Boeing 747 flying from Tokyo to Paris
Moscow, Russia - The pilot decides not to land in emergency
Russian officials reported that an Air France's Boeing 747 had suffered from a "technical failure" over eastern Siberia while it was flying from Tokyo to Paris. The pilot decided to ask permission to... more
PeopleFrance: week-end protests may disrupt air traffic
Paris, France - Alitalia's personnel and Air France pilots to call off strike
As of next Friday 6 September, as both Alitalia's personnel in France and Air France's pilots may decide to protest, French air traffic may be affected by some disruption. Italian airline workers are set... more
IndustryFiatAvio inaugurated its new facilities in Poland
Turin, Italy - Where it will employ 170 workers
FiatAvio, the Italian motor industry Fiat subsidiary specialized in aerospace sector, has inaugurated its new facilities in Poland, at Bielskobiala. In the new structure FiatAvio Polska's 170 employees... more
Science and technologyReporters smuggle knifes onto 14 airline flights in the US
Washington, Usa - They sailed past screeners at 11 airports
Daily News reporters investigating airport security were able to smuggle small knives and pepper spray through checkpoints at 11 U.S. airports during the Labor Day weekend. The reporters carried utility... more
AirlinesAir France: profits sharply fell in second quarter 2002
Paris, France - -19% to EUR 165m
The Paris-based air carrier Air France is still struggling itself to recover from the International air sector crisis, as it announced to have post in fact a strong decrease in net profits in the quarter... more
AerospaceIridium Satellite and Blue Sky Network enhance communications for aviation customers
Arlington, Usa - To improve cockpit and cabin communications and enhance overall flight safety
Iridium Satellite LLC today announced a service partner agreement with Blue Sky Network, a provider of satellite communications solutions for the aviation industry. Blue Sky joins a growing roster of well-known... more
Science and technologyThere is a big interest for a new flight connection Verona-Tirana
Verona, Italy - Albanian authorities and airport's italian top managers agree
There is a big common interest for a non-stop flight from Verona to Tirana. It has been expressed during a meeting between the major Albanian authorities and the airport's top managers of Verona Villafranca.... more
Civil aviationUnited Airlines started to equip its aircraft with fortified cockpit doors
Chicago, Usa - In advance of the government deadline of April 2003
Chicago-based air route United Airlines announced today it has begun installation of FAA-certified fortified cockpit doors on board its commercial fleet well in advance of the government deadline of April... more
IndustryAlenia partner with Boeing in a major contract for Nasa
Rome, Italy - The deal provides for testing, processing and management of Shuttle and expendable launcher payload
Alenia Spazio is one of the main subcontractors chosen by Boeing to manage its recent major contract with Nasa: CAPPS – Checkout, Assembly, and Payload Processing Services. Under the CAPPS contract, t... more
Civil aviationAirport security staff against a nine-year-old child
Kolkata, India - Four hoax calls had announced bombs on flights
A child's joke caused big allarm last Sunday for the security staff at the Netaji airport in India: four calls were made in quick succession to a booking office announcing that some bombs would be placed... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: in August traffic down by 10,25%
London, Uk - Only cargo improved
British Airways, Uk's main air carrier, announced today that in August 2002, overall load factor improved to 69,2%, 3% more than in 2001. Passenger capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometres, was... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines reports August traffic
Dallas, Usa - "We continue to experience weak full fare customer demand"
Today, the Us air carrier Southwest Airlines Co. announced to have flown 4,3bn revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in August 2002, compared to 4,4bn RPMs flown in August 2001. Also in August, Southwest available... more
Civil aviationAll laptops use on flight might have to be stopped
London, UK - After Nasa's concerns over the safety of UWB
Concerns over the safety of Ultrawideband (UWB) could see airplane passengers banned from using laptop computers while onboard a flight. Britain's Civil Aviation Authority is considering implementing the... more
HelicoptersHeliwest keeps expansion plan on schedule
Asti, Italy - The Italian helicopter operator continues its plan of adding a new helicopter every year
Heliwest, based in Asti, Italy, has purchased an AS350 B3, continuing its plan of adding a new helicopter every year. The company started with an AS350 B1 before adding a B2 and the a B3. "In the future... more
AerospaceLance Bass not to become next space tourist
Moscow, Russia - For he has not complied with the contract
According to what confirmed by the Russian space agency, Lance Bass, singer of the Us pop group N'Sync, is not going to become the third space tourist in history. The Russian agency said its decision has... more
Civil aviationPassenger assaulted flight assistant on Us domestic flight
New York, Usa - Arrested at the airport
One of the 22 passengers on board a US Airways flight between Charlotte and Birmingham in Alabama, assaulted the only steward aboard as the regional jet touched the ground. Once at the airport the man... more
AccidentsAnother emergency landing in Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil - A leading politician was on board
After the emergency landing of the plane with on board the leftist candidate to the Brazilian presidential election, another "air problem" has concerned a Brazilian politician. Maluf, former Sao Paulo... more
Science and technologyScandal at Heathrow airport
London, Uk - 15 clandestine immigrants were employed at the airport
British authorities discovered that 15 clandestine immigrants were employed at Heathrow airport in London. As the anniversary of September 11 nears and amid the Ryanair gun scare in Sweden, aviation experts... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines offers fall sale fares to Hawaiian islands
Atlanta, Usa - Round-trip fares as low as USD 406
The Us air carrier Delta Air Lines announced its new offer thanks to which travelers will have the opportunity to visit Hawaii this fall for just USD 406 round-trip. Tickets are on sale at the special... more
AirlinesExpressJet reports August 2002 performance
Houston, Usa - Increased traffic and capacity
ExpressJet Holdings today announced increased traffic and capacity in August 2002 for its Continental Express operating fleet. During the month, ExpressJet flew 366.6 million revenue passenger miles (RPMs),... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines reports August 2002 performance
Houston, Usa - Systemwide mainline jet load factor of 79.1 percent
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported an August 2002 systemwide mainline jet load factor of 79.1 percent, 1.0 point above last year's August load factor. For August 2002, Continental reported... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines charged of religious discrimination
Washington, Usa - For it denied a job to a Muslim woman wearing a head covering
American Airlines, Us largest air carrier, has to face legal action as it has been charged by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Eeoc) of religious discrimination for having denied a job to a... more
AirlinesNew name for Ghana Airways
Accra, Ghana - To be renamed Ghana Nationwide International Airline following a partnership deal signed with Nationwide Airline of South Africa
The Ghanaian national airline, Ghana Airways, would soon be renamed Ghana Nationwide International Airline following a partnership deal signed with Nationwide Airline of South Africa and the Government... more
IndustryRaytheon Co. awarded of a over 12 USDm contract
USA
Raytheon Co., El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded a $12,443,000 delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00383-01-G-100A) for seven phase l retrofit kits for the AN and APG-73... more
AirlinesKLM overall load factor raised in August
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - To 79,3%
Good news for the Amsterdam-based KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM), that in fact announced today to have registered in August a 79,3% overall load factor. The overall load factor, as an average between the... more
AirlinesAir Holland towards bankruptcy
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - EUR 1,7m debts with Eurocontrol
The International air sector crisis, especially after September 11, seems likely to make another victim as in fact the Dutch airline Air Holland is facing shutdown following a request that the air carrier... more
AccidentsEmergency landing in Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil - The leftist candidate to the next presidential election was on board
A Tam Airline aircraft was forced to land in emergency at Sao Paulo airport, Brazil, due to a landing gear failure. The leftist candidate to the next Brazilian presidential election, Luis Ignacio "Lula"... more
IndustrySonic Cruiser: Mulally to deliver a briefing on the revolutionary aircraft by Boeing
Reston, Usa - Next October 1 in Los Angeles
As of next October 1, Alan Mulally, president and CEO at Boeing Commercial Airplanes, will deliver a briefing on Boeing's Sonic Cruiser, at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The Sonic... more
Fair and showsPaul Anderson appointed non-executive Director of the Board of Qantas
Sydney, Australia - He will take up the position immediately
Qantas Chairman Margaret Jackson announced the appointment of Paul Anderson as a non-executive Director of the Board of Qantas Airways. Mr Anderson will fill a casual vacancy on the Qantas Board. Ms... more
Military aviationBorneo: huge fires create troubles to air traffic
Jakarta, Indonesia - Zero visibility because of the smoke
The huge fires that since few days are burning in the Borneo's forests, create loads of problems to air traffic. The high columns of smoke generated in fact reduced to zero visibility forcing the planes... more
AirlinesItalian football national team will fly to Azerbaigian with Larus Travel
Comacchio, Italy - The agency is specialized in ex Soviet market
Larus Travel, Comacchio's agency specialized in ex Soviet market, will take care of the Azerbaigian tour of the Italian football national team, waited in Baku on Saturday 7 for the first match of European... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic join the 2002/2003 International Airline Program by American Express
New York, Usa - Centurion and Platinum card members can receive a free companion ticket on Qualifying International Flights on 20 airline partners
American Express, the Us credit cards giant, today announced that Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways have joined the International Airline Program, a benefit of Centurion and Platinum Card membership.... more
CuriositiesSingular experiment of flight on next October 1 in Tuscany
Florence, Italy - English experts have built the so called "Leonardo's wing"
Next October 1 we will know if the elementary wood machine created in 15th century by Leonardo da Vinci, Italian big forerunner of aviation, is actually able to fly. Leonardo created it after he had studied... more
AirlinesBuzz to renew its fleet
London, Uk - By replacing its BAe with Boeing 737-300s
Buzz, Dutch KLM's budget airline, is to set a plan to renew its fleet. The London Stansted-based "no frills" air carrier will in fact replace its aging 100-seat BAe 146 with B737-300s, the 148-seat aircraft... more
AirlinesRyanair: number of passengers soared in August
London, Uk - 37% more than August 2001
The Irish budget carrier Ryanair announced smashing results in relation to the number of passengers it flew in August. Ryanair in fact flew 1.487.976 passengers, 37% more than what registered in August... more
Science and technologyResidents oppose second runway of Birmingham airport
Birmingham, UK - More than 2,000 people have signed a petition
More than 2,000 people have signed a petition against proposals to build a second runway at Birmingham international airport. The second runway is one of several ideas for the Midlands which the government... more
Civil aviationSwedish court formalized hijacking accusation to Karem Chatty
Stockholm, Sweden - The 29-year old man who attempted to board with a hand-gun at Vasteraas airport
Swede court has formalized yestarday the hijacking accusation to the 29-year old Karem Chatty, the man arrested at Vasteraas airport as he was trying to board on a Ryanair flight heading to London-Stansted.... more
Sport aviationSport Parachuting not to be included in the Olympic Programme
Geneva, Switzerland - As decided by the International Olympic Committee
On August 29, 2002, in occasion of its meeting, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board discussed the Olympic programme for the future Games of the Olympiad, specifically the Games of... more
Sport aviationD'Arrigo takes off with his baby cranes
Kushevat, Russia - With the worsening weather condition he decided to start his "Siberian Migration"
Italian Angelo D'Arrigo and his flock of baby cranes took off from Siberia bound to Iranian plateau. He decided to initiate his long flight on his motor hang glider after the worsening weather conditions. "We... more