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Press releaseBombardier Aerospace launches engineering and essential skills programmes in task force Area
Belfast, Uk - To "provide training for up to 150 unemployed young people and adults over the next year"
"Bombardier Aerospace has announced two more programmes as part of a major skills initiative to improve employment prospects for people in the West Belfast/Greater Shankill area. The programmes will focus... more
AerospaceNasa to delay Columbia's launch
Cape Canaveral, Usa - Departure day yet to be fixed
Check procedures aiming to verify Us space shuttle Columbia reliability, is the reason why Nasa opted for the launch, scheduled for July 19, to be post-poned to a day yet to be fixed. For the first time... more
AccidentsBoeing 717 bumped into Cessna
Stuttgart, Germany - Yesterday at Stuttgart airport
Passengers on a state Olympic Airways flight from Stuttgart to Athens were delayed in Germany for over four hours yesterday after their Boeing 717 jet bumped into a private Cessna plane as it was preparing... more
AirlinesKLM purchased General Electric engines for USD 250m
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - To power its Boeing 777s
The Us motor manufacturer General Electric has been awarded of a USD 250m contract to power Dutch air carrier KLM aircraft. The Amsterdam-based airline will in fact power its recently ordered 10 Boeing... more
AccidentsChina Airlines Airbus aborted landing at Hong Kong airport
Hong Kong, China - Because of a nose gear trouble
Because of a problem to its forward landing gear, an Airbus A300-600 of China Airlines with 110 people on board, has been forced to abort the landing at the Hong Kong international airport. The pilot anyway... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines: only e-tickets by the end of 2003
Washington, Usa - To speed up check-in procedures and cut costs
Us largest air carrier, American Airlines, announced that by the end of next year, by moving to e-ticketing, it will become wholly electronic. For American Airlines, this revolution will allow the air... more
IndustryJapan-designed jet will fly faster than Concorde
Tokyo, Japan - It could be ready to take off in 2012
While Boeing Sonic Cruiser faces, day after day, new difficulties, Japan industry designed an advanced passenger aircraft which, as of 2012, could fly faster than the British-French Concorde. The almost... more
AirlinesThomas Cook Ag orders two Airbus A320s
Oberursel, Germany - One for Thomas Cook Belgium and one for JMC Airlines
The German tour operator Thomas Cook Ag ordered two new A320s, the aircraft manufactured by the European aeronautical giant Airbus. One of the airplanes, both of them powered-by CFM56-B4 and in single-class... more
DefenseWar against terror: Italian minister of Defence fears new attacks
Rome, Italy - "We know for sure it's going to happen"
Despite himself confirmed not to know "how, and when", the Italian minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, stated: "we know for sure that a dramatic terror attack is going to take place somewhere in the... more
DefenseMore than 9,000 Italian soldiers engaged in missions abroad
Rome, Italy - The third largest international force after US and UK
Italian troops engaged in missions abroad - mainly for peacekeeping - are over 9,000, the third largest international force after Us and UK. The largest contingent is engaged in Kosovo (4200 troops),... more
DefenseLockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to take care of the Us Coast Guard
Washington, Usa - For USD 16,95bn
The joint venture between two Us defence giants, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, has been awarded of a USD 16,95bn contract to renew, overhaul and repair Us Coast Guard planes, ships and technologies,... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a over 20 USDm contract
USA
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis is being awarded a not to exceed $20,190,000 undefinitized letter contract for the development, integration, testing and... more
PeopleDe Palacio on Eu support to air sector
Brussels, Belgium - "Resources not subsidies"
"What aeronautical industry is looking for, at the moment, it's not just subsidies but necessary resources to do its job". That's how Eu Transports commissioner Loyola de Palacio expressed Brussels' point... more
PeopleTomorrow's Italian flight controllers strike: Alitalia to cancel 106 of its flights
Rome, Italy - Among which 42 international ones
Because of the 4-hour strike called for tomorrow by the unions of the Italian flight controllers, the air carrier Alitalia annouced that it will cancel 106 of its flights, 64 domestic and 42 international,... more
AirlinesComplaint on safety is loony, says Ryanair
London, Uk - Ryanair CEO described Chirp as "an internet chatroom"
Michael O’Leary, chief executive of the Irish-registered airline Ryanair, described the controller who filed the report as a "loony". The controller had described how pilots were cutting corners because h... more
AirlinesA dismissed Ryanair captain is accusing the airline of putting him under "extreme pressure"
London, Uk - A pilot was sacked after an incident at Ancona airport in Italy
A Ryanair captain who was dismissed after failing to take off is accusing the airline of putting him under extreme pressure. John Charlton is alleging unfair dismissal on the grounds that he made a procedural... more
DefenseAn Italian will lead Nato's Kfor
Rome, Italy - Italy to withdraw 1000 soldiers by the end of the year
The Italian Defence Joint Chief of Staff, general Rolando Mosca Moschini, announced that an Italian general is going to lead Nato's Kfor troops in Kosovo for a year. The new commanding officer should be... more
DefenseCecchi to replace Cabigiosu as head of the Interforces Operational Command (Coi)
Rome, Italy - Cabigiosu left after a 43-year service
General Filiberto Cecchi replaced general Carlo Cabigiosu as the head of the Italian Interforces Operational Command (Coi) established in 1997. Cabigiosu, who has been the first Italian appointed as head... more
AirlinesJapan budget airline Air Do filed for bankruptcy protection
Tokyo, Japan - But thanks to All Nippon Airways will keep flying
Today the Tokyo-based budget airline Air Do, due to the ever increasing competition on the domestic market, filed for bankruptcy protection. The 4-year old no-frills carrier thus failed to face strategies... more
AirlinesGo reassures its passengers: "safety is non-negotiable"
Rome, Italy - A press release after critics about disregard of "air traffic control instructions"
"With regard to reports in the media, Go would like to reassure all passengers that our pilots fly to the highest standards. Safety is non-negotiable. Flights are monitored by an onboard flight data recording... more
Press releaseDOD, Italy sign Joint Strike Fighter Agreement
Washington, Usa - For a partnership in the JSF System Development and Demonstration (SDD) phase
"Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics E.C. 'Pete' Aldridge Jr. met today with Secretary General of Defense and National Armaments Director Adm. Giampaolo Di Paola of Italy... more
AirlinesUnited seeks USD 1.8bn in loan help
Chicago, Usa - It has lost more than USD 2bn since September 11
United Airlines asked the government yesterday for USD 1.8bn in loan assistance. The nation's number two airline after American, which has lost more than USD 2bn since the attacks, is the third major carrier... more
AccidentsFire alert on board forced an EasyJet flight to carry out an emergency landing at Newcastle airport
London, Uk - No consequences for the 134 passengers
Today, because of a small fire on board, an EasyJet Boeing 737 has been forced to carry out an emergency landing at the Newcastle airport. On board the aircraft, in service between Glasgow (Scotland) and... more
Press releaseJohn Travolta becomes Qantas "Ambassador-at-Large"
Los Angeles, USA - He will pilot original Qantas 707 during "Spirit of Friendship" global tour in July-August
"Australian-based international airline Qantas today announced that international superstar John Travolta has joined the company and has become its "Ambassador-at-Large". Qantas also announced that following... more
PeoplePakistan is considering allowing Indian commercial airliners to fly over its territory
Islamabad, Pakistan - India lifted the similar ban last June 10
Pakistan is considering allowing Indian commercial airliners to fly over Pakistani territory as part of efforts to move the two nuclear rivals away from the brink of war, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said... more
Science and technologyLondon-Luton airport defeats September 11
London, Uk - Profits raised by a 27,5%
According to TBI, London-Luton handling agent, the airport registered profits of GBP 16,6m thus raising by a 27,5% from GBP 13,2m of last time. Good news come also from the number of passengers of Luton,... more
AccidentsDash 8 forced to an amergency landing at Portland airport
Washington, Usa - No consequences for the 38 people on board
A De havilland Dash 8 of the Us airline Horizon with 38 people on board, 35 passengers and 3 crew members, has been forced to an emergency landing at the Portland airport. The incident, according to the... more
Science and technologyNew links for Malpensa airport
Varese, Italy - Routes to Atlanta, Taipei, Doha, Johannesburg, Salvador de Bahia
Last week Qatar Airways launched the new link Malpensa-Doha, after Delta and Alitalia initiated their code-share flight to Atlanta and Eva Air its cargo flight to Taipei, Taiwan. South African Airlines... more
IndustryHoneywell awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
USA
Honeywell, Inc., Sensor and Guidance Products, Clearwater, Fla. is being awarded a $6,087,440 contract modification which exercises an option for the Tri-Service Embedded Global Positioning System (GPS)... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a near 9 USDm contract
USA
The McDonnell Douglas Corp., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded an $8,742,399 contract modification to fully incorporate the effort describes in ESP 0209R2C1, Stationkeeping Equipment Follow-On for Lots... more
AirlinesAmerica West Airlines inaugurated yesterday its new flight center
Washington, Usa - Located close to the Phoenix airport
Stars and Stripes air carrier America West Airlines inaugurated yesterday its new flight center, which is located in the nearby of the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The 55.000 squared meters... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines' flight attendants not to make any wage or pay concession
Washington, Usa - In the attempt to help carrier's recovery plans
Flight attendants at the American air carrier United Airlines would not agree to make any pay or wage concessions which, according to management, will help the airline's recovery plans. So, despite pilots,... more
IndustryFiatAvio will take part in the Jsf program
Turin, Italy - An agreement has been signed yesterday
FiatAvio, the Italian aeronautical industry, reached a double agreement with General Electric and with Rolls-Royce Allison, which enables the company to take part in the manufacturing of the F136, the... more
AirlinesAeroflot and Belavia air carriers close to a merger
Moscow, Russia - As part of a Russian-Belarusian integration
The Russian airline Aeroflot and its Belarusian homonymous Belavia are likely to merge, thus creating one carrier. Last Saturday at Brest the issue has been in fact discussed by the ex Russian president... more
Science and technologyAustralia sells Sydney Airport
Sydney, Australia - USD 3.1bn to take a 99-year lease
A consortium led by Australia's Macquarie Bank has paid AUD 5.5bn (USD 3.1bn) to take a 99-year lease on Sydney Airport. The deal, the biggest trade sale in Australian history, gives the Southern Cross... more
AirlinesTwo Airbus A340s to be delivered to Royal Jordanian Airline
Amman, Jordan - In July
According to Noel Forgeard, chairman and CEO at the European aeronautical manufacturer Airbus, two of their produced-by aircraft A340s will be delivered to Royal Jordanian Airline in July. These planes,... more
IndustryBoeing taps Mitsubishi for aircraft antennas
Tokyo, Japan - For an in-flight Net service
Boeing selected Japan's Mitsubishi Electric to supply antenna systems for an in-flight Net service it aims to roll out in 2004. Boeing said the antenna systems would account for about a quarter of the... more
AirlinesRyanair and EasyJet to challenge Lufthansa in Germany
Frankfurt, Germany - Where at the moment they have a 8% market share
Bad news for German Lufthansa come straight from the Uk, as in fact the Europe's largest budget airlines, Ryanair and EasyJet, are likely to challenge the German carrier in its own country in the attempt... more
AirlinesMy Travel Group named Tim Jeans as managing director of its new low-cost airline
London, Uk - He formerly was the sales and marketing director at Ryanair
The leisure and entertainment group My Travel appointed Tim Jeans as managing director of its new budget airline it is supposed to launch by the end of this year. "The low-fare business is still in its... more
HelicoptersPolice in former Kazakh capital to get helicopters
Almaty, Kazakhistan - Two Mi-35s starting from next August
Starting from August 2002, Kazakh police will use two Mi-35 helicopters to patrol the former capital Almaty. The helicopters would be equipped with video and communication systems. The administration... more
PeopleAOPA calls for graphical notams
Washington, Usa - After a Cessna 182 strayed into Washington, D.C.'s no-fly zone
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is lobbying the US Federal Aviation Administration to issue "graphical depictions of restricted areas" in notices to airmen (notams) after a Cessna 182 strayed... more
Civil aviationBoeing launched its new web site dedicated to aviation safety
Seattle, Usa - www.boeing.com/safety
September 11 changed so radically air safety concept that Boeing, one of world's main aeronautical manufacturers, decided to launch a website entirely dedicated to the issue. On www.boeing.com/safety in... more
HelicoptersRussian plant developing new version of Mi-8 helicopter
Kazan, Russia - It will be powered by a new Klimov engine
The Kazan helicopter plant (KVZ) in cooperation with Moscow's Mil helicopter plant is developing a new variant of the Mi-8 Hip helicopter designated Mi- 8MTV 7. The new helicopter will be powered by a... more
AccidentsSouth African Air Force pilots almost down to half
Johannesburg, South Africa - A shortage of 17 fihter pilots and 79 helicopter pilots
The South African Air Force has a shortage of 17 fighter pilots and 79 helicopter pilots - almost half its current needs -, according to Defence Minister Mosiuoa Lekota. In a written reply to a question... more
PeopleSydney government to speed up the sale of the ex Ansett regional airlines
Sydney, Australia - By setting a 5-day deadline
The Sidney administration decided to speed up the process to sell Kendell Airlines and Hazelton Airlines, subsidiaries of the bankrupted air carrier Ansett, by setting a 5-day deadline as far as financial... more
AirlinesWestJet to launch "ridiculous" fares on two of its routes
Montreal, Canada - As of June 30
In the attempt to denounce the rising burden of taxes and fees associated with air travel in Canada, the airline WestJet decided to launch, starting from next June 30, "ridiculous" fares on two of the... more
Latest newsF-22 enters critical phase
Washington, Usa - US Air Force officials try to counter a Pentagon drive to cut production
The next few months will be crucial to the future of the F-22 stealth fighter, as US Air Force officials try to counter a Pentagon drive to cut production and also focus on preparing the aircraft for operational... more
IndustryBoeing is evaluating an alternative to Sonic Cruiser
Seattle, Usa - To build up a slower though more efficient aircraft
According to Alan Mulally, boss at Boeing Commercial Airplanes, the Seattle-based industry is in talks with several airlines whether to replace its forward-looking Sonic Cruiser program with another one... more
AirlinesKLM and Air Europa signed a code-share agreement
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Thus reaching 11 more Spanish destinations
The Amsterdam-based air carrier KLM Royal Dutch Airlines NV reached an agreement with the Spanish Air Europa, thanks to which it will reach 11 new destinations on the Iberian peninsula. The deal includes... more
PeopleRussia begins deliveries of Sukhoi jets to India
Moscow, Russia - Ten fighters to be delivered this year
First two Sukhoi Su-30 MKI were shipped to India on board a Russian cargo plane on Saturday by the Irkutsk-based IAPO aircraft corporation. Russia will dispatch 10 fighters this year, while another 22... more