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AccidentsUs "Apache" vanished in the surroundings of Seoul
Seoul, South Korea - Rescue teams at work to save the two soldiers on board
An "Apache" helicopter belonging to the Us armed forces deployed in South Korea has vanished last night in a mountainous district 80 kilometers far from Seoul. Promptly a massive rescue operation has been... more
DefenseItaly to send 1000 soldiers in Afghanistan by the end of 2002
Rome, Italy - If Parliament approves the move
An Italian 1000-man military contingent could be sent in Afghanistan by the end of 2002 to strenghten Italy's presence in war against terrorism. The Italian soldiers, at the moment part of Nato forces... more
AerospaceChina to launch in orbit its 4th spacecraft
Beijing, China - By next January
China is ready to launch in orbit a new spacecraft, the fourth so far, which is supposed to lift off by next January 10. "Shenzou 4", driven by two robots and 54 instruments to carry out scientific experiments,... more
Latest newsIraqi missiles shot against Usa-Uk fighters
Baghdad, Iraq - Forcing the aircraft to come back to air bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
"Anti aircraft artillery and missiles came into action and rejected enemy aircraft flying over south Iraq, thus forcing them to come back to their air bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait", stated a spokesman... more
Press releaseQantas announces successful completion of institutional component of capital raising
Sydney, Australia - Approximately $600 million has been raised
"Qantas today announced that it had successfully completed the institutional component of its $800 million capital raising announced on 21 August 2002. Following a strong response from existing institutional... more
AirlinesAir Lib still at bankruptcy risk
Paris, France - New investors wanted
"Air Lib restructuring plan will ask for tens million euros and Corbet (the ex pilot who took over the airline last August, editor's note) must look for investors". With these words a government spokesman... more
CuriositiesIndia under Ufo attacks
Shanwa, India - A flying sphere attacked night-time Indian villages: seven people killed
A flying sphere emitting red and blue light attacked night-time some villages in the poor Indian region of Uttar Pradesh State. Seven persons were killed and many more seriously injured, reports Cnn. Doctors... more
AerospaceNew European meteorological satellite will be launched on August 27
Kourou, French Guyane - 25 years after the first Meteosat, new instruments will enhance the study of the atmosphere
MSG-1, the new meteorological satellite will be put in orbit, 25 years after the first Meteosat, by Ariane 5 rocket in the night of 27/28 August. Built by Alcatel Space, thanks to new instruments, it will... more
AccidentsPlane crash in Nepal
Nepal, Asia - 18 dead
An aircraft belonging to Shangri-La Airlines on board which were flying 18 people crashed in Nepal. All those on board, among which 13 Germans, one British and one Us citizen, died in the crash. The Twin... more
Fair and showsJohn Travolta: a movie star across the sky (2): the press conference
Rome, Italy - "I used to spend every cent I earned in flight schools"
"I'am happy to be here today as air ambassador for Qantas Airlines". With these words, movie star John Travolta started the press conference held today in Rome at Ciampino International airport. "To me... more
AccidentsBelarusian student uses a lighter on American airplane, pilot decides to land
Washington, Usa- The young man arrested, but authorities don’t think he’s a terrorist
Authorities believe that the Belarusian student arrested in Utah for having been using a lighter on a American Airlines airplane is not a terrorist. But the reasons of the use of the lighter are still... more
AerospaceAtlas 5 rocket launched yesterday
Cape Canaveral, Usa - One of the most powerful rockets after the one who brought the man on the Moon
Atlas 5, the rocket intended to carry twice the payload of the other Atlas launchers, was launched yesterday from Cape Canaveral base in Florida. Mission aim was to put in orbit the European satellite... more
Fair and showsWalters named vice president of the Southeast Asia division of Boeing
Chicago, Usa - "Asia is a vibrant, growing economic power"
The Boeing Company named, few days ago, Mr. Paul Walters as vice president of its Southeast division. Walters will be responsible for coordinating all company business activities in the countries of the... more
Civil aviationMiami’s terminal evacuated for accidental loss of substance similar to aerosol
New York, United States- Workers engaged in a series of restructuring were using it
A substance similar to aerosol fell from the ceiling where workers were engaged in a series of restructuring caused big alarm and the evacuation of an area of Miami’s international airport. It was an a... more
Fair and showsJohn Travolta: a movie star across the sky (3): Rome is the last European stop for "Spirit of Friendship"
Rome, Italy - The tour will cover 64.700 km touching down 13 capitals worldwide
"I decided to join this tour to spread out a message of friendship, to cross borders, to meet people and make new friends", John Travolta explained its decision to start the world tour Spirit of Friendship... more
Science and technologyNewark International Airport will be named to honour September 11th victims
Newark, Usa - New York and New Jersey governors said
At less than a month from the first anniversary of the September 11 tragic events, James McGreevey and George Pataki, respectively governors of New Jersey and New York states, announced their intention... more
HelicoptersRockwell Collins displays for UH-60Ms
Cedar Rapids, Usa - Sikorsky Aircraft selected Rockwell Collins for the new Multi-Function Displays
Rockwell Collins, leader company for aviation electronics and communications, has been selected by Sikorsky Aircraft to provide Multi Function Displays for the 1,200 U.S. Army's UH-60Ms. The contract,... more
HelicoptersRemote-controlled chopper to patrol territorial waters
Tokyo, Japan - The announcement after having found anti-aircraft missiles on board these "spy ships"
The Japanese Defense Agency is reported to be considering the possibility of using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to monitor "spy ships" in Japan's territorial waters. Official sources said it may be extremely... more
Fair and showsJohn Travolta: a movie star across the sky
Rome, Italy - Today in Rome as a peace ambassador for Qantas
Wearing an impeccable pilot uniform, slightly fattened, the movie star John Travolta has kept today a press conference, organized by Qantas, at the Roman airport of Ciampino, as a peace ambassador.... more
AccidentsPanic at Nairobi airport for a maybe to real drill
Nairobi, Kenya - Police as well didn't know anything about that
Yesterday at 6pm (CET) the news that a jetliner with 76 people on board had crashed at Nairobi airport (Kenya) broke out and in just a few minutes it spread all over the world. Only afterwards a spokesman... more
IndustryRolls-Royce still pays for September 11
London, Uk - Pre tax profit down by a 45% in the first 6 months of 2002
Bad news for the British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce PLC, as in fact it announced underlying pretax profit in the six months to June was down some 45%, as the downturn in the civil air transport sector... more
HelicoptersBoeing awarded a contract to enhance Stol vehicles
Washington, Usa - After recent accident involving the V-22, Memory Alloys actuators will be used
The Boeing Company awarded a USD 10m contract to provide research, development and test for the enhancement of short take off and landing hybrid vehicles like the V-22, recently involved in an accident... more
Science and technologyNew anti-terrorism procedure application delayed
Washington, Usa - It's still impossible to X-ray scan all baggage
The directors of the 113 major U.S. airports declared they demanded a postponement to the new anti-terrorism procedure providing for X-ray scanning of all baggage. They affirmed that the introduction of... more
AirlinesQantas showed clearly interest in a strategic deal with Air New Zealand
Sydney, Australia - As stated by the Australian carrier's CEO
There's still very little room yet to doubt about the interest Qantas has in the the conclusion of a strategic agreement with Air Zealand, especially after statements made today by Geoff Dixon, Australian... more
HelicoptersRussia says toll in chopper's crash has reached 115
Moscow, Russia - Uncertainty about reasons of the crash
Russian Defence Minister Sergei B. Ivanov declared the number of victims involved in the accident occurred last Monday in Chechnya has reached 115, refers New York Times. Only about 30 out of the 147 people... more
AirlinesLufthansa: outstanding performance in first semester of 2002
Frankfurt, Germany - Net loss down to EUR 27m from 2001's EUR 43m
Germany's flagship airline Lufthansa is starting to lift up from the international air sector crisis followed to September's terror attacks in New York and Washington, as in fact, in the first six months... more
HelicoptersU.S. CH-46 fleet grounded
Washington, Usa - VS-22s scheduled to replace CH-46s are not ready yet
The Marine Corps grounded its fleet of more than 200 CH-46 after an inspection revealed mechanical defect. A Marine spokesman said he was uncertain what possible defect affected the helicopters and how... more
DefenseAlbany, country searching for identity
Tirana, Albany - Two problems never solved: a common national feeling and Nato’s admittance
A common national feeling corroded from inner crisis, wars, migration; an admittance to Nato highly searched for but not mature yet. These are the two big "Tantalo’s torments" of Albany, country estimated l... more
HelicoptersInfra-red equipped helicopter successfully tested
China Lake, Usa - Northrop Grumman tests unmanned vehicles for intelligence missions
Northrop Grumman tested the first Uav (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) equipped with infra-red sensors and laser designators to detect targets. The RQ-8AFire Scout Navy chopper will provide intelligence surveillance... more
AccidentsUs military helicopter crashed in Lousiana (2): a technical sheet
Rome, Italy - Bell OH-58D Kiowa (Usa)
Type: light reconnaissance helicopter Accommodation: two pilots side-by-side Dimensions - length: 34 ft 4 in - rotor diameter: 35 ft - height: 12 ft 10 in Weights - empty: 3045 lb - max T/O:... more
AccidentsUs military helicopter crashed in Lousiana
Fort Polk, Usa - Both the soldiers on board died in the blow up
A Us military helicopter OH-58D with two soldiers belonging to the 4th Squadron of the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment on board crashed Tuesday night in the surroundings of Fort Polk, Lousiana. The pilot... more
HelicoptersLow-flying U.S. choppers were off course
Bari, Italy - Gen. Wagner admits pilot's responsibilities
U.S. Gen. Robert Wagner, referring to the low-flying choppers episode of few days ago, declared, during talks with State Attorney Nicola Barbera, that "pilots were on a non-authorized course". The rotating... more
CuriositiesGetting naked at 30000 feet
Brussels, Belgium - Passenger undressed himself on an Air France flight
A 30-years-old French passenger got naked on board an Air France flight en route from Paris to Oslo, forcing the Captain to land at Brussels to hand the passenger over to the police. During the strip-tease,... more
Press releaseQantas reports profits before tax of AUSD 631m
Sydney, Australia - Net Profit of AUSD 428m
"Qantas today announced a profit before tax of $631.0 million for the year ended 30 June 2002. Net profit was $428.0 million. The Directors declared a fully franked final dividend of 9 cents per share,... more
AirlinesBritish Airways stake in Qantas'capital could face a cut
London, Uk - From 21% to just 17-18%
Uk's main airline, British Airways could face a 3-4% cut in its Qantas'stake if, as it's likely to be, it will not take part to the EUR 446m capital raising announced today. Qantas, which despite its rivals... more
AirlinesUS Airways rejected Marvin Davis' aid bid
Charlotte, Usa - One of the world's 100 richest men
The board of directors of the American loss-making airline US Airways, officially rejected the financial aid bid by Marvin Davis, the Los Angeles multimillionaire among the world's 100 richest men. The... more
AirlinesContinental goes on with its rescue plan
Washington, Usa - It will reduce seats and ground part of its fleet
Us air carrier Continental Airlines is ready to adopt new measures aiming to cut costs. The airline announced in fact its decision to both reduce available seats and to ground 11 planes of its fleet in... more
AccidentsAmerican Airlines flight forced to an emergency landing at Santo Domingo
Washington, Usa - For a terror alert
After some Us passengers alerted crew members of a potential terror menace by a Dominican passenger, an American Airlines aircraft has been forced to carry out an a emergency landing at Puerto Plata, a... more
Fair and showsJohn Travolta landed yesterday at Rome-Ciampino airport
Rome, Italy - As "ambassador for peace" for Qantas
The Hollywood star John Travolta, the famous protagonist of movies such as "Saturday night fever" and "Pulp Fiction" landed yesterday at the Roman airport of Ciampino. Previously forecast for last August... more
DefenseEu's intervention or Russian-Georgian tensions
Brussels, Belgium - After late July incidents
In an official statement, European Union decided to intervene as regards tensions on Russian-Georgian borders especially after late July incidents. Eu appeals to authorities of both countries to adopt... more
AirportsNato Secretary General expresses sympathy for the victims of recent floods in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - Lord Robertson says he is saddened by the scale and the consequences of the disaster
Nato Secretary General Lord Robertson expressed his sympathy for the victims of recent floods in Europe. "I am personally saddened by the scale and consequence of the floods, and I should like to assure... more
AirlinesBritish Airways ranked first in loosing baggage
London, UK - Increased complaints also for Air France and Ryanair
Lost baggage once more topped the list of complaints received by the Air Transport Users Council in 2001-02. "Despite repeated assertions to the contrary from the airline industry, we see little evidence... more
AirlinesEasyJet-Go: integration becomes effective
London, Uk - Go will not serve anymore Edinburgh-Belfast and Glasgow-Belfast
The merger between the two Uk's no frills airlines EasyJet and Go eventually becomes effective. As of next Uk's bank holiday week end in fact, Go will fly no more from the Scottish cities of Edimburgh... more
IndustryBoeing to deliver its new B747-400ER freighter
Seattle, Usa - The cargo version of the recently tested passengers aircraft
After having recently carried out flight tests for its new B747-400ER, Boeing is now close to roll out and to test the cargo version of the same aircraft, whose first operative specimen presumably, will... more
Press releaseDelta and Sports Express now offer a convenient door-to-door delivery option for oversized luggage and sports equipment
Atlanta, Usa - "Another way that Delta is reducing airport hassle"
"Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) now offers door-to-door pickup and delivery service to customers traveling with oversized luggage and sports equipment through a new relationship with Sports Express, a sports... more
DefenseSaddam' s preparation for the U.S. attack
Washington, Usa - New underground bunkers are being build, Cnn refers
Saddam Hussein ordered the construction of new underground bunkers in order to protect airplanes, military devices and equipments, Cnn refers, mentioning U.S. intelligence sources. Works are being in progress... more
PeopleIncreased safety with Eurocontrol Link 2000+ program
Brussels, Belgium - Communications will no longer be a bottleneck in air traffic control
Eurocontrol, the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation, whose primary objective is to develop a seamless, pan-European air traffic management system that fully copes with the constant... more
AirlinesKorean Air and Vietnam Airlines to strenghten their code-share agreement
Seoul, South Korea - They also plan "potential training exchange programs"
The two South-eastern Asian airlines Korean Air and Vietnam Airlines announced their decision to expand their already existing code-share agreement. The increase involves on one side the Incheon-Ho Chi... more
AirlinesLufthansa raised its share in British Midlands' capital
London, Uk - From 10% to just under 30%
Lufthansa, the main German air carrier, increased its share in the capital of the Uk's second larger airline, British Midlands, raising its stake from 10% to just under 30%. Despite this GBP 45m stock... more
AerospaceESA's mission to explore Mercury
Madrid, Spain - Bepicolombo will start in 2009/2010
ESA, the European Space Agency, as of 2009/2010 will launch its mission to Mercury. The mission, named Bepicolombo in honour of the studies on the planet made by the Italian physics professor Giuseppe... more