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AerospaceGreece to launch its first satellite
Athens, Greece - Hellas-Sat to take off next March 2003
For the first time ever, Greece is to launch its first communications satellite into orbit, Hellas-Sat. 4,9 meter-long and 3250 kg heavy, the satellite, which has been realized by the co-operation between... more
AccidentsRussian cargo plane crashed (2): a technical sheet
Rome, Italy - Ilyushin II-86
Type: medium-haul widebody cargo Accommodation: two pilots, 1 flight engineer Dimensions: - length: 59,4 m - wingspan: 48,1 m - height: 15,8 m Weights: - max T/O: 208.000 kg - payload:... more
Fair and showsElisabeth II inaugurated the new terminal building at the John Lennon airport in Liverpool
Liverpool, Uk -At Yoko Ono's side
Her Majesty the Queen Elisabeth II inaugurated the new terminal building of the Liverpool airport named John Lennon as in honour of the unforgettable leader of the history's most known pop group, The Beatles.... more
AccidentsRussian cargo plane crashed: 14 dead
Moscow, Russia - Two air hostesses survived
A Russian Ilyushin Il-86 cargo plane with 16 crew members aboard crashed yesterday while taking off from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo-1 airport, killing 14 people on board. Two air hostesses survived, but they w... more
AccidentsTragedy at an air show in Ukraine (2): a technical sheet
Kiev, Ukraine - Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker (Russia)
Type: interceptor fighter Accommodation: two pilots Dimensions - length: 71 ft 11 in - wingspan: 48 ft 2 in - height: 19 ft 5 in Weights - empty: 39.021 lb - max T/O: 48.500 lb Performance -... more
AccidentsTragedy at an air show in Ukraine
Kiev, Ukrain - 83 dead and 116 injured
83 dead and 116 injured: that's the tragic bulletin of the air crash occurred last Saturday at an air show in Leopoli, Ukraine. A combat aircraft Su-27 with two pilots on board crashed in fact over the... more
AirlinesBritish Airways launches three more flights to Cape Town
London, UK - Boosting capacity by 1200 seats each week
British Airways will operate three additional Boeing 747-400 services from London to Cape Town next Austral summer, boosting the capacity on the route by 1200 seats each week. The airline would operate... more
AccidentsUnited Airlines flight forced to an emergency landing at Los Angeles airport
Los Angeles, Usa - No injured among the 128 people on board
Because of the smoke noticed in the cockpit, the pilot of a United Airlines flight in service between Los Angeles and Washington has been forced to carry out an emergency landing at the Los Angeles international... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: Aermacchi comes back after 4 years
Farnborough, Uk - To present its new trainer aircraft, the M-346
After a 4-year absence, the Italian aeronautical industry Aermacchi is back on the Farnborough air field to take part to one of the main air show worldwide. Aermacchi will thus disclose details of its... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines simplifies fare structure
Houston, Usa - By moving fuel surcharge Into base fares
"Effective immediately, Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) removed the "fuel surcharge" from all fares in the U.S. domestic and trans-border Canadian markets while increasing the applicable fares by $40... more
DefenseItaly and Russia to strengthen their relations
Rome, Italy - Italian Chief of Staff visited Moscow
Italian chief of Staff, general Rolando Mosca Moschini, visited Moscow, heading a delegation which included two more generals. Mosca Moschini met Russian first junior Minister of Defence, Anatoli Kyashnin. This... more
IndustryNorthrop increases profit by 60% in second quarter
Rome, Italy - It is now acquiringTrw
U.S. defense industry No 3, Northrop Grumman, posted a 60% increase in profit at the end of the second quarter. With the acquisition of Newport News Shipbuilding and Litton Industries, Northrop has become... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: Sonic Cruiser will be the best time machine around
Farnborough, Uk - According to Boeing's vice president
"Air travel is a want, not a need. The only reason people fly is to save time; otherwise they would go by ship or road", said Walt Gillette talking about the Sonic Cruiser, the futuristic aircraft Boeing... more
Weather forecastsFirst European military gliding championship: two more days of competitions
Rieti, Italy - Tomorrow the closing ceremony
The first European military gliding championship will close tomorrow at Rieti airship. Rieti and Italian Air Force are hosting more than 50 flyers, men and women in uniform, from seven European countries... more
AirlinesAll Nippon Airways to renew its fleet
Tokyo, Japan - Ordering 5 B777-300s and 9 B767-300 from Boeing
As part of its fleet renewal plan, the "Empire of the rising sun" air carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) ordered 5 B777-300s and 9 B767-300 from the Us aeronautical giant Boeing. The aircraft will partly... more
IndustryITCN awarded of a 10USDm contract
USA
ITCN, Inc.*, Miamisburg, Ohio, is being awarded a not-to-exceed $10,000,000 indefinite-delivery and indefinite-quantity contract for a Phase III Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program under... more
DefenseRussia not to join Nato summit in Prague
Mosca, Russia - In November the three Baltic Republics are likely to join Nato
Russian Foreign Ministry officials affirmed that Russia will not join Nato summit in November in Prague. Czech president Vaclav Havel invited officially Russian president Vladimir Putin, but Kremlin had... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: Rolls-Royce to expect a 5% growth in 2003
Farnborough, Uk - In line with rates seen before September 11
According to Rolls-Royce, as of next year, the British motor company will register an around 5% growth rate, close to levels seen before September 11th terror attacks. In 2002, Rolls-Royce will deliver... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: South Korean F-15ks will shoot Raytheon air-to-air missiles
Farnborough, Uk - The AIM-9X sidewinders
The 40 F-15K fighters that Seoul government recently purchased from Boeing will be equipped with last generation of air-to-air missiles made by the Us industry Raytheon, the AIM-9X sidewinders. Even though... more
AccidentsPlane crashed in Indonesia: one of the 10 people aboard found alive
Jakarta, Indonesia - He had been walking for days through the jungle without food
One of the 10 people aboard the plane that crashed in Indonesian Borneo last week has been found alive. He had been walking for days through the jungle without food, before he stumbled exhausted and semi-clothed... more
AirlinesAnti-alcohol program for the two former America West pilots found "legally drunk"
Washington, Usa - Their lawyers apply for postponement of court’s hearing
The two former America West pilots found "legally drunk" in the cabin are attending an anti-alcohol program. For this reason their lawyers asked the court the postponement of the hearing fixed on August... more
DefenseChina to test missile which escapes from other missiles
Washington, Usa - According to Pentagon’s officials
Pentagon’s officials reported China to test a missile able to escape from antimissile defense. During last month’s test, CSS-5 missile was supposed to have launched various objets which would act as... more
AerospaceFirst suborbital flights for tourists in 2005
Rome, Italy - A program developed by Xcor Aerospace and Space Adventures
The US companies, Xcor Aerospace and Space Adventures, announced an agreement to offer suborbital flights for tourists in 2005. With a Xerus spaceship it will be possible to fly for nearly an hour up to... more
CuriositiesPieces of Moon to sell
Washington, Usa - Fbi arrested 4 people
Four people, including 3 former Nasa’s employees, have been arrested by Fbi in Florida. They wanted to sell fragments of Moon, stolen in the previous day from Houston Space Center. The precious minerals w... more
AirlinesAir France and Aeroflot signed code-sharing agreement
Paris, France - It concerns the link between Paris and Moscow
Air France and Aeroflot signed a code-sharing agreement regarding the link between Paris and Moscow. Starting from October 1, passengers of the two airlines will have 6 flights available on this link,... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: Rolls-Royce to power Kenya Airways' B777-200ERs
Farnborough, Uk - "We are delighted to be working with Rolls-Royce"
The British motor company Rolls-Royce announced at Farnborough air show to have been chosen by the African carrier of the year, Kenya Airways, to supply the airline with its Trent 800 engines. The USD... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: Gulfstream is looking for government clients
Farnborough, Uk - For the new version of its V-SP aircraft
Elegant, ergonomic-shaped, the new version of the Gulfstream V-SP, the aircraft made by the homonymous Us business jets manufacturer, landed at Farnborough in search for new government customers. The plane,... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: Ryanair chose Honeywell systems for its B737-800s
Farnborough, Uk - A contract of USD 122m
The Irish budget airline Ryanair awarded Honeywell to supply its huge ordered-fleet of B737-800 with avionics, brakes and wheels. "Honeywell already supplies many products and services to our existing... more
AccidentsMissed collision over British skies
London, Uk - Nats: "passengers safety has never anyway been at risk"
A British Airways (BA) aircraft with 79 passengers on board almost collided with a Saab 2000 with 30 people on board over Brighton (south England) skies. The BA airliner was in service between Manchester... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
Washington, Usa - Model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes, certificated in any category
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-129-AD; Amendment 39-12823; AD 2002-14-23] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft
Washington, Usa - To detect and replace defective main landing gear (MLG) assembly bolts that have an improper cadmium plating
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-44-AD; Amendment 39-12822; AD 2002-14-22] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: Alenia asked for a Euro logistics center for JSF
Farnborough, Uk - Maybe in Italy or in the Uk
Yesterday at Farnborough air show, Giorgio Zappa, chairman at the Italian aerospace company Alenia Aeronautica, urged its JSF partners from Europe about the necessity of the creation of a continental centre... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: Jet Airways is the launch customer of Embraer 175 aircraft
Farnborough, Uk - Ordering 10 planes plus ten options
The Indian air carrier Jet Airways has become the launch customer for the new 78-seat aircraft manufactured by Embraer, the 175. The USD 50m worth deal has been formally reached yesterday at Farnborough... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: Bombardier leader of the regional jets market
Farnborough, Uk - With a 72% share
The Canadian regional jets maker Bombardier Aerospace currently is the absolute leader of the regional aircraft market with almost three quarters of the world market. "The regional aircraft remains excellent,... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: ATR72 Cargo makes its debut
Farnborough, Uk - The aircraft born from the co-operation of Alenia Aeronautica and EADS
The Italian aeronautical industry Alenia Aeronautica displays at Farnborough its new ATR72Cargo, the freighter version of the well known homonymous regional aircraft. The plane has been manufactured in... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: Forgerd to confirm deliveries forecast
Farnborough, Uk - 300 planes in 2002 as well as in 2003
Yesterday at Farnborough air show, Noel Forgeard, CEO at Airbus, confirmed the forecast according to which Airbus will deliver 300 planes per year both in 2002 and in 2003. "Our financial performance is... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: 100 industries for the JSF program
Farnborough, Uk - On August 12 Australia as well should confirm its participation
Us defence and aeronautical industry Lockheed Martin is ready to start talks with 100 industries from 7 countries to chose the team that will take part to the realization of the F-35 Joint Fight Striker.... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: Vitrociset to join the call for tenders for the Common Reference Database
Farnborough, Uk - For the Eurofighter combat aircraft
Vitrociset, the Italian group specialized in design, set up, integration and management of electronic and IT systems in both civil and military fields, announced today its will to take part to the international... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: the renewed B747 has to wait
Farnborough, Uk - Mulally: "it is not the highest priority on the agenda"
The new version of the Boeing 747 - which is supposed to be quieter and with a longer-range - will likely have to wait. Yesterday in fact, Boeing Commercial Planes' chief, Alan Mulally, stated: it "is... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: Sonic Cruiser still at risk
Farnbororugh, Uk - "What's the value of speed?"
It seems like difficulties will never stop to affect Boeing Sonic Cruiser project. Yesterday in fact Alan Mulally, chairman and CEO at Boeing Commercial Airplanes, expressed company's doubts concerning... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: strong Italian participation
Farnborough, Uk - From A of Agusta to V of Vitrociset
This year's edition of Farnborough international air show is attended by several Italian firms. At the very moment you step in at the air show in fact, just in front of the Media Centre, you will see two... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Turbomeca turboshaft engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontainment of the free turbine during an overspeed event
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NE-35-AD; Amendment 39-12826; AD 2002-14-26] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Diamond Aircraft Industries
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct damage in the long aileron push control rods
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-11-AD; Amendment 39-12829; AD 2002-15-01] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
IndustryThales and Gamco create new joint-venture
Farnborough, UK - To manage integration of high tech electronic systems for defense and aeronautics
Thales and Gulf Aircraft Maintenance Co (Gamco) announced the creation of Gamco Thales Systems, a joint venture company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the ability to locally manage integration... more
Press releaseGandalf will fly to Romania
Orio al Serio, Italy - Starting from August 26
"Gandalf Airlines, the Bergamo-based airline, announces that it will link Trieste airport "Ronchi dei Legionari" to Bucharest and Timisoara starting from August 26. A Dornier 328 will operate daily the... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: FedEx to power its 10 A380 with GP7200
Farnborough, Uk - The engines made by the General Electric and Pratt&Whitney
Yesterday the Us delivery and shipping courier FedEx confirmed its decision to power its already ordered 10 Airbus A380 with GP7200 engines. These turbo-prop are manufactured by GE-P&W, the joint venture... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: Boeing and Eads to partner on anti-missile defence
Farnborough, Uk - Signed a MOU
A new agreement has been reached yesterday at Farnborough air show as two of the world's larger aerospace industries, Boeing and Eads, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop an anti-missile defence... more
Civil aviationPakistan: first women to be trained to prevent hijackings
Islamabad, Pakistan - They will be on board PIA's aircraft
Eight Pakistani women have been trained to prevent hijackings on PIA's aircraft, Pakistani national air carrier. It is the first time that this kind of activity has been opened to women in the Islamic... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Cessna Model 650 Airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent inadvertent disengagement of the locking mechanism of the side brace mechanism assembly of the left or right main landing gear (MLG)
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-388-AD; Amendment 39-12824; AD 2002-14-24] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: Bombardier placed new orders
Farnborough, UK - Thanks to two Delta Connection air carriers
As the boom registered by regional jets goes on, Bombardier, the Canadian RJ manufacturer, posted other orders, this time at Farnborough air show. Atlantic Southeast Airlines and Comair, both members of... more