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Press releaseAlitalia-Air France joint press release
Rome, Italy -
"On 12 November 2001, Alitalia and Air France jointly notified to the European Commission a strategic alliance agreement regarding their global co-operation and specifically their intra-European plans... more
Press releaseEADS participant in team selected to execute U.S. Coast Guard DEEPWATER Program
Paris, France - A USD 1bn worth operation
"EADS, one of the world’s leading defence and aerospace companies, is a participant in a team of defence contractors selected to work on the U.S. Coast Guard’s Deepwater Capability Replacement Program 'De... more
Civil aviation3 aircraft violated Camp David air space
Washington, Usa - While Bush was present
Last week end, at least three small aircraft, violated Camp David air space, thus forcing Us Air Force's fighters to take off to take care of president Bush security. According to Fbi inquirers, violations... more
IndustryLockheed Martin-Datamat: agreement became effective
Rome, Italy - In relation to Joint Strike Fighter program
Datamat, the Italian company that develops and provides software applications, Internet solutions, ICT and on-line services, announced that the agreement with the Us defence giant Lockheed Martin became... more
AccidentsTwo aircraft crashed in southern California
Carpintera, Usa - 6 dead
Six people died last Sunday after two aircraft crashed in southern California. The planes, two Beech Bonanzas, had previously taken off from the Van Nuys airport, together with six other aircraft. Because... more
Sport aviationFossett sets record for longest solo balloon flight
St. Louis, Usa - He has completed 86% of the total distance
At 16.23 UTC, yesterday, the Bud Light Spirit of Freedom Mission became the longest solo balloon flight in history in terms of total distance traveled. Fossett set the old record for longest solo balloon... more
AccidentsGreek fighter crashed onto the Eubea island (2): a technical sheet
Athens, Greece - Mc Donnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II (Usa)
Type: multi-role fighter Accommodation: one pilot, one weapons system officer Dimensions - length: 63 ft - wingspan: 38 ft 7 in - height: 16 ft 5 in Weights - empty: 30.328 lb - max T/O:... more
AccidentsGreek fighter crashed onto the Eubea island
Athens, Greece - Authorities fear the two pilots died in the incident
A combat aircraft of the Greek air forces crashed this morning onto the island of Eubea, north east from Athens. On board the aircraft, a F-4 Phantom vanished from radar monitors for several hours, were... more
Press releaseNavy to christen new guided missile destroyer pinckney
Washington, Usa - Tomorrow at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in Pascagoula, Miss
"The newest Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer, Pinckney (DDG 91), will be christened Saturday, June 29, 2002, during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in Pascagoula, Miss. The... more
Press releaseSkyTeam diventa la prima alleanza ad ottenere l'immunità antitrust
New York, USA - Sui voli transpacifici e transatlantici
"L’approvazione dà la possibilità di offrire un servizio di gran lunga superiore su tutti i voli SkyTeam. SkyTeam è ora l'unica alleanza globale ad avere l'immunità antitrust (Ati) sui voli transpacifici e tra... more
Latest newsUN aircraft with 36 tons of relief goods for the victims of Iran's earthquake landed in Teheran
Teheran, Iran - After taking off from Italy
An Ilyushin 76 of the United Nations took off last night at 10pm (Cet) from Brindisi airport, southern Italy, with 36 tons of relief goods for the victims of the dramatic earthquake which recently hit... more
Press releaseThe French Air Force buys another two CN-235 aircraft from Eads Casa
Madrid, Spain - With the option of purchasing another three
"Early this year, EADS CASA signed a contract with the French Ministry of Defence for the purchase of two (2) CASA CN-235 aircraft with the option of purchasing another three (3). On June 24, 2002, EADS... more
AccidentsUs Navy helicopter crashed in the Sigonella (Italy) air base (2): a technical sheet
Rome, Italy - Sikorsky MH-53E "Sea Dragon" (Usa)
Type: heavy-lift transport helicopter Accommodation: two pilots, one crew chief, 55 troops Dimensions - length: 73 ft 4 in - rotor diameter: 79 ft - height: 29 ft 5 in Weights - empty: 33.228... more
AccidentsUs Navy helicopter crashed in the Sigonella (Italy) air base
Catania, Italy - No victims
Yesterday morning, as it was approaching take off from the Sigonella (Sicily) air base, a Us Navy MH-53E helicopter of the HC-4 "black stallions" Squadron, crashed . None of the military staff on board... more
IndustryRockwell Collins awarded of a over 58 USDm contract
USA
Rockwell Collins, Inc,., Cedar Rapids,., Iowa,., is being awarded a $58,.,281,.,900 firm-fixed-price contract modification to provide for 50 Group A and Group B KC-135 Global Air Traffic Management ,.,GATM,.,... more
IndustryBae Systems awarded of a near 10 USDm contract
USA
BAE Systems Aerospace, Inc., Greenlawn, N.Y., is being awarded a $9,868,120 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-00-C-0298) to exercise an option for 470 RT-1836(c) and... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a over 21 USDm contract
USA
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis is being awarded a $21,130,000 firm-fixed-price contract to procure 83 warfare management computers for incorporation into... more
AccidentsUs combat aircraft crashed in France
Epinal, France -Pilot died
An Us A-10 Thunderbolt II of the 81st Air Force Squadron, located at the Spangdahlem air base in Germany, crashed yesterday in the surroundings of Luneville, eastern France. The pilot on board the aircraft,... more
AccidentsUs combat aircraft crashed in France (2): a technical sheet
Rome, Italy - Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt (Usa)
Type: close support aircraft Accommodation: one pilot Dimensions - length: 53 ft 4 in - wingspan: 57 ft 6 in - height: 14 ft 8 in Weights - empty: 23.370 lb - max T/O: 47.400 lb Performance -... more
Sport aviationFossett has flown over 60% of its journey
St. Louis, Usa - His route swings north
Bud Light Spirit of Freedom is now over 60% complete with his journey after ten days in flight. Fossett swung north, where a jet stream provided high-speed winds to carry Bud Light Spirit of Freedom just... more
Press releaseA major contract for Thales ATM in Europe
Paris, France - New air traffic management system for Denmark
"Following a competitive international tender, NAVIAIR, the Air Navigation Service provider, Denmark, awarded Thales ATM a contract valued around 60 million euros for the new Danish Air Traffic MAnagement... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines completes Houston hub e-ticket check-in facility
Houston, Usa - Now the airline offers fully automated check-in facilities for domestic customers at all of its U.S. hubs
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) tomorrow will unveil its Airport of the Future domestic check-in facilities in Terminal C at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, replacing the traditional... more
AirlinesIberia to add three new Airbus A340-600s to its fleet
Madrid, Spain - Under a five-year operating lease agreement with Airbus
The Spanish airline Iberia is going to renew its fleet with three new A340-600s, the airliners manufactured by the European aircraft maker Airbus. The new aircraft, powered by Trent-500 engines, will thus... more
Fair and showsRyanair: Sinead Finn to replace Tim Jeans
Dublin, Ireland - As sales and marketing manager
Already responsible for Ryanair's marketing and sales operations in Italy, Sinead Finn has been appointed to replace Tim Jeans, called to head new MyTravel's low-fare carrier, as sales and marketing manager... more
AirlinesUS Airways partnership would increase choices
Charlotte, Usa - US Airways could be touting a partnership with United Airlines
Within weeks, US Airways could be touting a partnership with United Airlines, a key step in the troubled airline's effort to restructure. While US Airways has been focused recently on efforts to cut USD... more
HelicoptersRussian analyst says helicopter sale to Pakistan civilian, not military
Moscow, Russia - India has been Russia's only strategic and military partner in South Asia
The export of Mi-17 helicopters by the Ulan-Ude aircraft-building enterprise cannot be qualified as a military deal, as these helicopters were made in a civilian version, said deputy director of the centre... more
Press releaseSouthwest Airlines announces new Saturday only nonstop service
Dallas, Usa - To begin November 2, 2002
"Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced new weekend service to begin November 2, 2002. The carrier will add one Saturday only nonstop flight between Houston Hobby and San Diego and one Saturday... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines and Qantas to code-share on Melbourne-Tokyo route
Tokyo, Japan - As of August 1
Starting from next August 1, the Nipponese carrier Japan Airlines will add its identification code on the flights operated by the Australian airline Qantas on the route Melbourne-Tokyo. The two air companies... more
Press releaseThalesRaytheonSystems expands role as prime contractor for French Air Force command and control centres
Paris, France - In partnership with CS Systèmes d’Information and Thales Communications
"The French defence procurement agency's aeronautical programmes department (SPAé) has awarded the 'Replacement Structures' contract to ThalesRaytheonSystems in partnership with CS Systèmes d’Information and... more
IndustryAirbus at the Japanese Emperor's Court
Tokyo, Japan - Three Nipponese industries to take part to A380 project
To days ago, the European aeronautical manufacturer Airbus formally announced that three Japanese industries, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd e Japan Aircraft Mfg.Co, will take... more
Sport aviationFossett has flown more than halfway of his circumnavigation of the globe in a balloon
St. Louis, Usa - The wide expanses of the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans separate him now from his target
Fossett has now flown over 16,000 kilometers, since his launch nine days ago, more than halfway of his round-the-world flight in a balloon. As Bud Light Spirit of Freedom Pilot Steve Fossett heads out... more
PeopleUS House committee approves arming airline pilots
Washington, Usa - A two-year trial
Ignoring Bush administration objections, the House Transportation Committee voted yesterday to allow more than 1,000 pilots to carry guns for a two-year trial. Committee chairman Don Young, a Republican... more
AirlinesGulf Air flies high with top award by Airbus
Manama, Bahrein - It recognises the outstanding performance and reliability of its fleet of A340
Gulf Air, national carrier of Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Abu Dhabi (UAE), was awarded a top industry accolade by Airbus, a major aircraft manufacturer. The Airbus Operational Excellence Award for 2000/2001... more
AirlinesRyanair launched today its Rome-Brussels route
Rome, Italy - As well as its third daily Rome-London flight
Ryanair, the European largest budget air carrier, inaugurated today its first flight Rome Ciampino-Brussels. "I m very happy to be here in Rome today as far I would like to offer the city the opportunity... more
Press releaseBoeing Business Jet introduces new era for Australian leaders
Sydney, Australia - Boeing: "we're honored Australia has chosen the BBJ for its Vip transportation needs"
"The first Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), shown publicly in Australia for the first time today, introduces a new era of capability for long-distance international... more
DefenseAustralia will likely join Joint Strike Fighter program
Sydney, Australia - With USD 150m in ten years
After, two days ago, Italy opted to enter the Us Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, the ultimate generation of multi role combat aircraft, now Australia as well could soon join the projetc. If Sydney... more
IndustryChinese wings for Airbus
Toulouse, France - It will transfer its wing manufacturing and assembly base to China in seven to 10 years
Airbus will extend its co-operation with Chinese aircraft companies and gradually transfer its entire wing manufacturing and assembly base of A320 to China in seven to 10 years. The European aircraft... more
AirlinesAir India to renew its fleet
New Delhi, India - By the acquisition of 6 A310s and 2 B747-400s
The air carrier Air India, in the hope to get more slots at the London airport of Heathrow, will likely purchase 8 new aircraft, 6 Airbus A310s and 2 Boeing 747-400s. According to New Delhi's ministry... more
AccidentsIndian fighter crashed in Punjab (2): a technical sheet
Rome, Italy - Mikoyan Mig-23 Flogger (Russia)
Type: multi-role fighter Accommodation: one pilot Dimensions - length: 51 ft 4 in - wingspan: spread 45 ft 10 in/swept 25 ft 6 in - height: 15 ft 9 in Weights - empty: 22.845 lb - max T/O:... more
AccidentsExplosion or pilot error ruled out in Taiwan crash
Taipei, Taiwan - After analyzing the two black boxes and the bodies and wreckage recovered
Taiwan investigators have ruled out pilot error and an explosion in the mysterious mid-air break-up of a China Airlines jet a month ago. The 23-year-old Boeing 747-200 broke up into four sections over... more
AccidentsIndian fighter crashed in Punjab
New Delhi, India - Pilot survived the incident
An Indian Air Force Mig-23 crashed yesterday in the surroundings of Talwandi Malhian village, in the Punjab region. The pilot, liutenant Bahrat Kumar, survived the incident thanks to the ejectable seat... more
PeopleEu to create a continental air safety agency
Brussels, Belgio - To operate within a year
European Transport Council said yes to the creation of the EASA, the European Aviation Safety Agency, which according to forecasts, should be operating within a year. The new agency will work to homogenize... more
Airlines2001: Southwest Airlines is the world's most profitable airline
Washington, Usa - According to Air Transport World
Stars and stripes air carrier Southwest Airlines is the world's most profitable airline in 2001 according to the "World Airline Report" published by Air Transport World. The first no-frills airline to... more
HelicoptersAgust/Bell will sell 39 AB139s to US Coast Guard
Washington, Usa - According the terms of the US Coast Guard's wide-ranging Deepwater modernisation program
Lockheed Martin/Northrup Grumman's win in the US Coastguard's wide-ranging Deepwater modernisation programme is good news for Agusta/Bell - up to 39 AB139s are involved in the deal - and bad news for Bell/Agusta... more
AirlinesKuwait's parliament to put flag airline under investigation
Kuwait City, Kuwait - For possible corruption and bribery
The parliament of Kuwait decided to put under investigation the flag airline Kuwait Airways, to check for possible corruption and bribery after approving a USD 144m projected shortfall for 2002/03. The... more
Sport aviationFossett crossed Pacific Ocean
St. Louis, Usa - He is expected to reach Atlantic Ocean early this morning
Steve Fossett and the Bud Light Spirit of Freedom left the Pacific Ocean behind and crossed the Chilean coast at approximately 22.22 UTC yesterday, flying at 67.3 miles per hour (108.4 km per hour) and... more
AirlinesAir France to expand its air check-in services
Paris, France - To the high-speed stations of Lyon Part-Dieu and Saint-Pierre des Corps/Tours
The French airline Air France expanded its Air Tgv check-in to the high-speed stations of Lyon Part-Dieu and Saint-Pierre des Corps/Tours for onward travel from its hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle. Air... more
IndustryGeneral Electric awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
USA
General Electric Co., Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a $5,252,128 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for eight 701C installs (complete) aircraft engines. Work will be performed in Lynn and is... more
Press releaseThales and Mbda sign missile seeker agreement
Paris, France - "To produce seekers for more than 6000 missiles"
"Thales Airborne Systems and MBDA have agreed to pool their expertise in the development and production of anti-air missile seekers including the future beyond visual range air-to-air missile, Meteor.... more
AirlinesEasyJet in talks with both Boeing and Airbus
London, Uk - Uk - To place a USD 6bn order
European largest budget airline, EasyJet, is in talks with both the two world's main aeronautical manufacturers, Boeing and Airbus, to decide which one will be the winner of a USD 6bn order. While Luton-based... more