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IndustryBAE Systems awarded of a near 18 USDm contract
USA
BAE Systems, Information and Electronic Warfare Systems Integration Corp., Nashua, N.H., is being awarded a $17,723,916 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-00-C-0417)... more
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IndustryRaytheon awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
USA
Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, is being awarded a $8,179,374 cost-plus-incentive-fee and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for development, delivery and testing of four prototype Improved Thermal Sight Systems,... more
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IndustryKaman awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
USA
Kaman Aerospace Inc., Bloomfield, Conn., was awarded on May 20, 2002, a $10,480,241 firm-fixed-price contract for 174 unit maintenance aerial kits. Work will be performed in Bloomfield, Conn., and is... more
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IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a near 52 USDm contract
USA
McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co., Mesa, Ariz., was awarded on May 29, 2002, a $51,822,912 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract (DAAH23-00-C-0124) for delivery of eight Longbow AH-64D, government... more
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IndustryHamilton awarded of a over 72 USDm contract
USA
Hamilton Sundstrand Corp., Windsor Locks, Conn., is being awarded a $72,416,196 fixed-price with economic price adjustment and indefinite-quantity/delivery type contract for 1,199 national stock numbers... more
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AirlinesKorean Airlines hit by the small number of football fans
Seoul, South Korea - Attendance fewer than predicted
The small number of football lovers arrived in South Korea to watch the World Cup 2002 matches affected negatively the operations of the air carrier Korean Airlines. Because of worries linked to the lower... more
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AccidentsNorthwest flight 877 forced to an emergency landing in Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Usa - No injured
Yesterday a DC9 of the Northwest Airlines in service from Louisville to Minneapolis has been forced to an emergency landing as the aircraft's landing gear collapsed while approaching runway at Minneapolis/St.... more
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Weather forecastsRepublic's Day: June 2 celebrated also abroad
Tremaglia: "at last June 2 is a concrete celebration's day in all over the world"
Mr. Mirko Tremaglia - Italian minister for Italians abroad - communicates today with a press note his happyness for celebrations of June 2 "Italian Republic's Day". "For the first time - he said - Italians... more
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HelicoptersSpain commits itself with Eu to buy 24 helicopters
Madrid, Spain - A EUR 1.2bn worth deal
Spanish government committed itself with Eu to buy 24 helicopters by 2007, a EUR 1.2bn worth deal. The choice to be made is between the "Tiger", manufactured by European Eads, and "Apache", by Boeing. Political... more
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IndustryHawker De Havilland joins Sonic Cruiser team
Melbourne, Australia
Boeing Company has selected Hawker de Havilland(HdH) to join its technology development team for the "Sonic Cruiser" project. Although Australia-based HdH is a Boeing subsidiary, it won selection on the... more
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Defense"Kunlun" aeroengine to power China's airforce
Peking, China
China has independently developed its first advanced aeroengine, which will soon be ready to power its military aircraft, aviation industrial officials said yesterday. "Development of the 'Kunlun' aeroengine... more
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AirlinesKLM, Continental and Northwest close to a joint venture agreement
Washington, Usa - On transatlantic services
It becomes to take shape the possibility for three major airlines, Continental, Northwest and KLM, to be close to reach a joint venture agreement for the exploitation of transatlantic services. The news... more
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IndustryBoeing gets contract for F-15 weapons maintenance work
Chicago, USA
The Boeing Co., second-largest U.S. defense contractor, won a $9.3 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for weapons support work on F-15fighter jets. The contract includes work at various U.S. bases... more
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AirlinesSobelair's destiny to be chosen by the end of this week
Brussels, Belgium - After both JetAir/TUI and Aldo Vastapanes's proposals have been rejected
The future destiny of Sobelair (bankrupted Sabena's subsidiary, editor's note) according to Christian Van Buggenhout, shareholder at defunct Sobelair, is likely to be decided by the end of this week. Mr.... more
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IndustryEmbraer interested to open China plant
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The world's fourth largest commercial aircraft manufacturer, Brazilian Embraer, will build a factory in China, the company's president confirmed in an interview published on Sunday. Botelho said that at... more
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IndustryAIL Systems awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
USA
AIL Systems Inc. Long Island, N.Y., is being awarded a $6,133,615 contract to provide for the repair of various components applicable to the AN/ALQ-161A Electronic Countermeasures System for the B-1B aircraft.... more
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IndustryLockheed Martin awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
USA
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Ft. Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $6,090,053 contract modification to provide for Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) 2479 C1 which will incorporate Link-16 Joint Helmet... more
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IndustryBoeing awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
USA
Boeing Satellite Systems Inc., Los Angeles, Calif., is being awarded a $5,062,966 contract modification to provide for modifications to the Conical Microwave Imager Sensor required to enable it to interface... more
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IndustryLockheed Martin awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
USA
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Ft. Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $6,404,844 contract modification to provide for the Wing Weapon Pylon I for Belgium, Denmark, Norway, The Netherlands and the Air National... more
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Latest newsMilitary aircraft's components on sale on web
Rome, Italy - US Air Force sets up an inquiry
Parts used of SR-71 spy aircraft SR-71 and F-16 fighters F-16, are on sale on web. The promoter of this auction sale, Norb Novocin, affirmed he had bought the parts in Jacksonville, Fla., for USD 244... more
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IndustryAirbus project envisions hydrogen-fueled jet
Brussels, Belgium
A project led by Airbus to develop aircraft that run on hydrogen has gotten off to a flying start, the European Union Commission said yesterday. The project "shows use of liquid hydrogen is technically... more
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IndustryBoeing awarded of a over 23 USDm contract
USA
Boeing Co., Anaheim, Calif., is being awarded a $23,540,522 contract modification to provide for the Mod-7 instrument wafer, conduit support set, cable assembly set, interval timer set, command receiver... more
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IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a over 9 USDbn contract
USA
McDonnell Douglas Corp., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $9,200,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide for a 15-year ordering period to acquire F-15 weapon system acquisition... more
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AirlinesAer Lingus management accepted peace plan
Dublin, Ireland -Drawn up by the Labour Relations Commission
Aer Lingus pilots' unions are considering whether to sign the Labour Relations Commission drawn-by peace plan that, already approved by the air carrier management, could end an industrial quarrel which... more
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IndustrySerge Dassault keen to maintain total independence
Paris, France
By purchasing 40,000 shares of Dassault Aviation, the French aeronautics and defence group, an increasing his stake to a majority of 50.01 per cent, French businessman Serge Dassault has confirmed his... more
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DefenseUS Industries are designing a new "anti-terrorist dirigible", "Zeppelin" based
Berlin, Germany - Boeing and Cargolifter Germany involved on project
Mr. Nick Cook, aeronautic defense and "Jane's Defense weekly magazine" consultant, revealed that Boeing, Cargolifter Germany and a third industry are developing - under USA Department of State request... more
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PeopleNewly appointed IATA director general criticizes Advanced Passenger Information System
Shanghai, China - "It would be only one more hindrance to air traffic"
The newly appointed IATA director generale and CEO, Giovanni Bisignani, affirmed that the "Advanced Passenger Information System" - a procedure to get information about passengers flying to the US - would... more
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PeopleSri Lanka to revoke its ban to fly over the city of Jaffna
Colombo, Sri Lanka - After a six-year stop
After a six-year ban, Colombo government decided to resume flights over the northern city of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The flights were suspended to the northern region of the country in September 1996 as result... more
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AirlinesBritish Airways to cut travel agents commissions
London, Uk - Long-haul routes only will not change
The air carrier British Airways decided to cut its travel agents commissions, which in fact for discounted fares on domestic and European flights will decrease from GBP 6 to GBP 2,5, whilst as far as full-fare... more
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IndustryRaytheon awarded USD165M for AMRAAM production
Tucson, Arizona
Raytheon Company has received a $165 million contract for continued production of the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile five additional annual options that bring the potential contract... more
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AirlinesThree new airlines to join Star Alliance
Usa - The world's largest international air grouping
Three new airlines, Korean Asiana, Polish Lot and SAS controlled-by Spanair, will join shortly world's largest international air grouping Star Alliance. At the moment of the announcement, Star Alliance's... more
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Weather forecastsJune 2002: exhibitions and air shows
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT INSPECTION SYMPOSIUM…June 3-7, Rome, Italy. Info: 011 39 06 44 17351. EXECUTIVE PROTECTION INSTITUTE CORPORATE AIRCRAFT SECURITY SEMINAR…June 6-7, Chicago, Ill. Info: (540) 554... more
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AirlinesUS Airways to add subsidiary airline
Washington, USA - Siegel: "growth of regional jet operations is critical to the future of US Airways"
US Airways announced that it was reviving a subsidiary it shut down after the September 11 terror attacks to handle the planned expansion of its regional jet operations. The operation, to be based at... more
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Science and technology"Juan Santamaria": Italian man arrested as 1500 cocaine grams runner
San Jose', Costarica - Last week another Italian arrested at "Santamaria" bearing 1300 cocaine grams
The Costa Rican minister of Security communicates that a 33 years old Italian man was arrested at "Juan Santamaria" airport because in possession of 1500 cocaine grams. The man's identity is still unknown,... more
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AirlinesAlaska Airlines ordered two Boeing 737-700s
Anchorage, Alaska - Delivery scheduled as of next year
The Us air carrier Alaska Airlines, according to what confirmed by the Seattle-based manufacturer itself, ordered two new Boeing 737-700s. These new aircraft, whose delivery is scheduled as of next year,... more
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Science and technologyMoroccan- Emirates talks over airport duty-free zones
Abu Dhabi, UAE - "High added-value for local economy"
General manager of the Moroccan authority of customs and indirect taxes, Abderrazak Moussadeq, met in Abu Dhabi executives from the Abu Dhabi airport. After a tour in the Abu Dhabi duty-free area, the... more
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AccidentsThe CIA had tracked two September 11 terrorists to a Qaeda summit in Malaysia
Washington, Usa - A year and 9 months before terrorist attacks
The CIA tracked two suspected terrorists to a Qaeda summit in Malaysia in January 2000, then looked on as they re-entered America and began preparations for September 11. the CIA did nothing with this... more
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AerospaceChina: perfected design of manned spacecraft
Beijing, China - Qi Faren: "we're near launch"
A leading Chinese spacecraft designer - Mr. Qi Faren - said that China has designed a manned spaceship, which will carry its first humans into orbit in "the near future". China's first manned flight will... more
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AccidentsTwo people killed when skydiver collides with glider
London, UK - Yesterday in central England
Two people have been killed in a freak air collision over central England, when a skydiver smashed through the wing of a glider sending it crashing to earth. The collision at 610 metres occurred on a... more
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AccidentsSouth African cricket star died in a plane crash
Johannesburg, South Africa - Because of the bad weather conditions
Ex captain and star of the South African cricket team Hanse Cronje has been killed last Saturday in a plane crash. Aboard the small aircraft, crashed on the side of a mountain just outside the city of... more
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AirportsLos Angeles and FBI anti-terrorism officers learn "anti-kamikaze" techniques from Israel
Los Angeles, USA - Seibel: "we learned how to behave in every situation"
A Los Angeles and FBI security experts' team went to Israel in order to learn anti-kamikaze techniques. During the training days they learned every possible ways to face terrorists "suicide- oriented"... more
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AccidentsRescue helicopter landed in front of the Parisian cathedral of Notre Dame
Paris, France - To help a man fallen from a nearby building
The churchyard just in front of the famous cathedral "Notre Dame de Paris" last Saturday became a real heliport. A rescue helicopter in fact landed in the area just outside the cathedral to take to hospital... more
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Press releaseQantas to expand gold coast terminal
Brisbane, Australia - 'Qantas will soon be operating more than 150 return services into the Gold Coast each week'
"Qantas today announced a major redevelopment of its Gold Coast airport terminal, featuring larger arrival and departure areas, additional baggage and check-in facilities and a substantial expansion... more
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AirlinesKLM and Continental to extend their code-share agreement
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Through next winter
Dutch KLM and Us Continental Airlines decided to extend their code-share agreement started last January through next winter. A part from this extension, the Amsterdam-based air carrier announced the replacement... more
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AccidentsMilitary helicopter crashed in Angola (2): a technical sheet
Rome, Italy - Mil Mi-8 (Russia)
Type: medium-lift multi-role helicopter Accommodation: two pilots, optional flight engineer, 24 troops, 12 stretchers Dimensions - length: 60 ft 5 in - rotor diameter: 69 ft 10 in - height: 15... more
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AccidentsMilitary helicopter crashed in Angola
Rome, Italy - 25 dead
A military helicopter crashed yesterday in the surroundings of Ndalatando city, 200 km north east far from the Angolan capital Luanda, causing 25 dead. The Russian made-by Mi-8, according to inquirers... more
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IndustryPratt & Whitney PW6000 powered-by A318s will not take off before 2005
Paris, France - Because of fuel burn shortfalls
According to Gerhard Puttfarcken, vice president at Airbus Single Aisle Program, Pratt & Whitney PW6000 powered-by A318s will not be in service before 2005. For Puttfarcken in fact the reason must be looked... more
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AirlinesDelta and American to follow Continental's example
Washington, Usa - To raise discount fares
Major Us airlines such as Delta Air Lines and American Airlines seem likely ready to follow their fellow-carrier Continental Airlines which recently raised discount leisure fares of a USD 20. So a part... more
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AirlinesAlitalia and Air Uzbekistan sign a commercial agreement
Rome, Italy - Tucci: "first step of a stronger cooperation"
Mr. Andrea Tucci - Network corporate Alitalia responsible - announces that Alitalia and Air Uzbekistan signed a commercial agreement in order "to reciprocally support connections on Tashkent-Roma Fiumicino-Tashkent". "This... more
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AirlinesAeroflot meeting sides with the state
Moscow, Russia - More seats in the board for Russian government
Shareholders of state-controlled Aeroflot voted at their annual meeting Saturday to strengthen the government's control over the flagship airline and curb the powers of management. Candidates put forward... more