PeopleUsa-China: aviation representatives to look for an air transport liberalization agreement

Washington, Usa - Next 18-20June in Washington

Us and Chinese aviation negotiators will meet in Washington (18-20 June) to discuss about air transport liberalization. On the agenda there will be also the decision whether to allow American Airlines... more

AccidentsLockerbie: 20 victims’ families rejected Libyan compensation

Washington, Usa - Until Libya fulfills UN requests

Twenty victims' families of PanAm plane explosion rejected the USD 10m worth compensation offered by Libyan government. A Scottish court found a Libyan secret agent guilty of the plane explosion occurred... more

AccidentsTwo hijackers killed in Ethiopia

Addis Abeba, Ethiopia - They had attempted to hijack a domestic flight

Two knife-armed hijackers have been killed by security forces on board of a national air carrier’s Fokker. Forty-two people were on board the aircraft on its flight from Bahr Dar to Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. In t... more

AirlinesCathay likes A380 better than Sonic Cruiser

Hong Kong, China - The Boeing made-by aircraft has not enough seats

Cathay Pacific Airways Director-Corporate Development Tony Tyler unveiled last week the Hong-Kong carrier deep interest in Airbus made-by giant A380s. "We're looking at it (A380, editor's note) closely,... more

AirlinesJetBlue Airways to grow by staying small

Washington, Usa - "It's our greatest challenge as we move forward"

New York-based low-fare airline JetBlue Airways is likely to adopt a growing-strategy focused in staying small as a key element in the way to success. "It's our greatest challenge as we move forward",... more

AerospaceHumans on Mars: impossible before 2020

Madrid, Spain - A summit in Madrid discussed about this possibility

A scientists summit conference held in Madrid, Spain, came to the conclusion that no human mission to Mars will be possible until 2020. Specific studies on the repercussions of a 6-8-month space trip... more

PeopleTurkish Aeronautical Association celebrated its 67th anniversary

Ankara, Turkey - It was established at Ataturk’s times

Turkish Aeronautical Association (Turkkusu) celebrated its 67th anniversary near Ankara at the presence of Defense Minister, Sabahattin Cakmakoglu, and many high-level commanders. During the ceremony... more

Latest newsLebanese Hezbollah shot against Israeli fighters

Beirut, Lebanon - No damages nor victims

According to officials, yesterday morning some Israeli air forces' combat aircraft have been targeted by missiles launched by Lebanese Hezbollah because they violated Lebanon air space. The attack fortunately... more

AccidentsAircraft with parachutists on board crashed in Belgium

Brussels, Belgium - One victim

As it was approaching take-off, an aircraft with 10 parachutists and a pilot on board crashed last Saturday in Tempoux, in the surrounding of Namur, southern Belgium. In the incident a Us student girl... more

Latest newsPakistan anti-aircraft artillery shot down an Indian spy plane

Islamabad, Pakistan - Just few days away from Donald Rumsfeld arrival

Just when tension between India and Pakistan seemed to fade, the shot down of an Indian Air Force spy plane by Pakistani anti-aircraft artillery occurred last Friday night risks to let tensions rise again.... more

AirlinesRyanair flew at maximum speed in May

London, Uk - Passengers: +44% in comparison with the same month of last year

The Dublin-based no-frills airline Ryanair posted smashing results in May 2002, by flying 1,2 million passengers, a +44% raise if compared with the same period of last year. Always in May 2002, Ryanair... more

AirlinesAlitalia-Volare Group: deal done

Rome, Italy - Details to be disclosed next Wednesday in Milan

The two Italian air carriers Alitalia and Volare Group eventually reached an agreement. The operation's details will be disclosed in the press conference scheduled for next Wednesday in Milan. Anpac, the... more

AirlinesCiao Fly ready to make its debut

Brussels, Belgium - The new Parma-based low-fare airline

A new no-frills airline, Ciao Fly, is going to take off as of July 1. From the international airport of Liegi (90km far from Brussels) the new air carrier will fly to Parma (Italy), Paris-Beauvais and... more

IndustryBoeing In new China venture

Beijing, China

The planemaker Boeing, is to increase its presence in the growing Chinese aviation market by setting up the country's biggest aircraft maintenance plant. The facility, according to the country's official... more

Industry"Boeing day" (4): future technologies

Rome, Italy - These are collaborative devices

In the meeting of today, held in Rome, Boeing introduced a series of technological news which are not standalone systems. A GPS-based landing system, GLS, need a 160.000 USD device to be installed in airport,... more

Latest newsItalian Air Force give maintenance of AB212 engines to FiatAvio

Rome, Italy - Contract signed with AMI logistic command

Fiat Avio recently signed a contract with Italian Air Force for AB212 helicopter PT6-6 engine maintenance, which will be performed in FiatAvio facilities and in 10 Air Force airbases, on a guaranteed 6000... more

PeopleAopa: no threat to nuclear power plants from aircraft

Washington, USA - According to a recent report

A new report commissioned by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Aopa, has concluded that general aviation aircraft do not pose a serious threat to the nation's nuclear power plants. The report,... more

AerospaceIsrael's spy satellite up and running

Tel Aviv, Israel

A Israeli image catching satellite has been launched from Palmahim air force base on the coast, south of Tel Aviv. The satellite rode atop a Shavit missile, which is a "civilian" version of that country's... more

HelicoptersMDHI further expands presence in China with MD 500 sale

Beijing, China

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) today announced the sale of a single-engine MD 500E to a customer in the People’s Republic of China. Three MD helicopters have been sold in the last 18 months to customers i... more

Science and technologyAir traffic controllers gain access to next generation doppler weather radar

Washington, USA

As part of its continuing efforts to modernize the national airspace system, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has installed a system at air traffic control facilities that will bring highly accurate... more

PeopleJapanese government will lease a Jal aircraft to evacuate its citizens from India and Pakistan

Tokyo, Japan - Foreign Affairs minister said

Yoriko Kawaguchi, Japanese minister for Foreign Affairs, announced that Tokyo government is going to lease a Japan Airlines (Jal) aircraft to evacuate its citizens at the moment from India and Pakistan.... more

AirlinesFinnair back to operate Helsinki-St Petersburg flights

Helsinki, Finland - After Eu restrictions on noisy flights

As of next 13 June, the Scandinavian air carrier Finnair will operate again its Helsinki-St Petersburg link, previously canceled because of European Union's aircraft noise restrictions. On the other hand,... more

AccidentsIndian Mig caught fire in the skies over Jammu (India)

New Delhi, India - Are now 100 the Russian made-by aircraft crashed in India in last 6 years

According to an Indian army spokesman, a Russian made-by Mig combat aircraft of the New Delhi government air force burst in flames while flying over Jammu (Indian Kashmir) skies. Fortunately no one got... more

Press releaseExpressJet names four outside directors

Houston, Usa - Janet M. Clarke, Kim A. Fadel, Thomas E. Schick e L.E. Simmons

"ExpressJet Holdings (NYSE: XJT) today announced the appointments of four new outside members to its board of directors. ExpressJet Holdings is the parent of ExpressJet Airlines, which operates as Continental... more

IndustryB757-300 received FAA certification and JAA validation

Washington, Usa - Northwest will have its first Pratt-powered Boeing this summer

Boeing, the Seattle-based aeronautical manufacturer, received both FAA certification and JAA validation for its Pratt&Whitney PW2000 powered-by B757-300. The first airline to take delivery of this PW-engined... more

IndustryTechnical awarded of a over 17 USDm contract

USA

Technical and Management Services Corporation, Beltsville, Md. was awarded a $17,445,523 increment as part of a $17,445,523 firm-fixed-price time and materials and cost contract for parts and maintenance... more

DefenseNato's Awacs to watch over Eu summit in Seville

Brussels, Belgium - Scheduled for next June 21-22

According to Spanish minister of Defence Federico Trillo, "one or two" Nato's Awacs aircraft will watch over the skies of Seville during next Eu Council meeting, which runs between June 21-22 in the Andalusian... more

AerospaceEndeavour to reach the Iss

Cape Canaveral, Usa - Today at 6.18pm (Gmt)

The Us space shuttle Endeavour, lifted off two days ago from the Cape Canaveral aerospace center in Florida, is going to reach the International Space Station (Iss) today at 6.18pm (Gmt). Its mission a... more

AirlinesEmirates signed a MOU with GE-P&W Engine Alliance

Dubai, Arab Emirates - To power its A380-800s

Dubai-based airline, Emirates, announced to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GE-P&W Engine Alliance, the joint venture between two of the major motor manufacturers worldwide. The USD... more

AirlinesSwiss Air Lines and British Airways to divorce before the wedding

Zurich, Switzerland - Helvetic carrier entry in oneworld also at risk

Because of some incomprehensions, such as those linked to the exploitation of some slots at London-Heathrow airport and those tied to the high costs related to the entry of an international airline grouping,... more

Science and technologyBAA predicts growth despite profits slump

London, Great Britain

The world's biggest airports operator, BAA, which has London's Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted in its portfolio, today reported a sharp fall in pre-tax profits in the last fiscal year. The decline in... more

AirlinesTransbrasil looks to new hopes

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

A new investor is to be named shortly for Brazil's grounded airline, Transbrasil, according to reports from South America. The carrier, which has not flown for six months, has been seeking a deal which... more

AirlinesAir France canceled today's Paris-New Delhi flight

Paris, France - Because of the rising tensions between India and Pakistan

The Paris-based air carrier Air France, because of the progressive worsening of the relations between India and Pakistan, decided to cancel its today's flight Paris-New Delhi. Airline's decision thus followed... more

AirlinesFinnair avoid a strike

Finland

Successful last ditch talks with union leaders have ended the threat of disruption to Finnair's domestic flights today. Finland's national flag carrier was facing a strike by the air transport workers... more

AirlinesAlitalia and Volare Group close to a commercial agreement

Rome, Italy - Details are yet to be disclosed

Italian air carriers Volare Group and Alitalia are very close to reach a commercial agreement. Details of the deal, which probably could be signed next week, are yet to be disclosed. Almost certainly the... more

AirlinesDHL looks to Cathay for expansion in the region

Hong Kong

DHL Worldwide Express' expansion plans in Hong Kong, which include the lone bid for the dedicated express terminal at Chek Lap Kok, have seen the integrator start the search for a dedicated freighter... more

IndustryFairchild Dornier and Bombardier in talks (2): Canadians closer to buying Fairchild Dornier's 728 program

Montreal, Canada - "There is a basis for commercial analysis" of the program"

According to what stated by Bombardier's CEO Robert Brown, the Canadian aeronautical manufacturer is deeply interested in the acquisition of Fairchild Dornier 728 project. "There is a basis for commercial... more

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

AirlinesU.S. airlines fleets (2): dismissions make by some carriers

Washington, USA - Drop in travel forces fleets remodeling

Among the airlines which have decided for dismission of hundreds of aircraft, due to reduction in traffic request followed to Sept. 11 attacks, there are some which have grounded the largest aircraft number. United... more

AirlinesEgyptair will split up in six parts and become Egyptair Holding

Cairo, Egypt - After Egyptian government gave its ok

The air carrier Egyptair is going to split up in 6 small companies and to become a holding company, after country's governement gave its approval. The operation, which aims to improve Egyptair economic... more

AccidentsNTSB releases final report on investigation into crash of Cessna carrying Missouri Governor Carnahan

Washington, USA

The National Transportation Safety Board today released its final report on the October 16, 2000 crash of a Cessna 335 in Hillsboro, Missouri. The accident took the lives of Missouri governor Mel Carnahan,... more