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Civil aviationFao meeting in Rome: security measures not severe as those taken at last Nato-Russia summit
Rome, Italy - Prefect of Rome said
According to the prefect of Rome Emilio Del Mese, security measures to be taken in occasion of next Fao meeting in Rome, which runs between 10-13 June, "won't be as severe as those" taken at last May 28... more
AirlinesBudget airlines challenge Lufthansa at home
Berlin, Germany
Tiny Germania Airlines carrier made an offer which one couldn't refuse - 77 euros ($72) one way, no advance purchase for flights in Europe. Budget carriers like Ryanair and Easyjet have caught on with... more
IndustryFairchild Dornier and Bombardier in talks
Munchen, Germany
Regional jet maker Fairchild Dornier, which filed for bankruptcy in April, said Wednesday it is in talks with Canadian rival Bombardier about the sale of a newly developed aircraft and part of its German... more
AirlinesAirline fleets get younger after Sept. 11
Washington, USA - Drop in travel forces many older jets into retirement
Sharp cutbacks in air travel since Sept. 11 are speeding a shift to younger planes -- a trend that airlines say is reducing flight delays. The 10 largest passenger airlines have parked nearly 300 planes... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing 757 aircraft
USA
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-414-AD; Amendment 39-12748; AD 2002-10-02] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
IndustryA "top hat" B737 to take off within a year
Seattle, Usa - Turkey already ordered 4 of these strange aircraft
A strange-looking aircraft, what could be eventually described as a B737 with a "top hat", next year will add itself to the several non-standard aircraft taken off from the Boeing Field. This funny-shaped... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric engines
USA
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-06-AD; Amendment 39-12750; AD 2002-10-04] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing 777 aircraft
USA
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-35-AD; Amendment 39-12767; AD 2002-11-06] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
IndustrySikorsky awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
USA
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Stratford, Conn., was awarded a $10,507,500 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for overhaul of the main rotor blade in support of the Black Hawk Helicopter. Work... more
Civil aviationThe excited passenger that yesterday forced a Cancun-Rome flight to land in Boston is Italian
Boston, Usa - He was also carrying drugs
The restless passenger who yesterday forced the Air Europe Boeing 777, in service from Cancun to Rome, where he was on board of, to divert its route and to land at the Boston-Logan airport, is Italian.... more
IndustryLockheed e Loral could merge for aerospace
New York, USA
According to Lockheed Martin and Loral Space & Communications sources, there are talks between the two aerospace industries in order to create a new industry, able to compete against Boeing, the U.S.... more
IndustryDassault not to take part to South Korean defence biddings anymore
Seoul, South Korea - After its defeat in the contract to supply Seoul with 40 fighters
After Dassault Aviation has been defeated in last 40 combat aircraft contract to supply South Korean Air Force, won, according to French manufacturer, in a not so clear way by the Us Boeing, Dassault announced... more
IndustryBoeing's Sonic Cruiser: still a "paper plane"
Rome, Italy
The declarations of Philip Condit, U.S. Boeing aircraft maker CEO, seems to clash with the optimistic industry management point of view about its new Sonic Cruiser aircraft. Boeing said that it expects... more
AccidentsPilot died in a plane crash: he had survived from his helicopter crash the day before
Tampa, Usa - He had been just released from the hospital
A 30-year-old man, Michael Antinori, who crashed a small helicopter into the roof of a Tampa home on Monday night has been identified as the same pilot who died when he crashed his Cessna plane into a... more
AirlinesLufthansa wants Air China to enter Star Alliance
Frankfurt, Germany - After the recent entry of three new airlines
Frankfurt-based carrier Lufthansa announced that it will make all it could to let Air China become a member of the international airlines grouping Star Alliance. At the moment Lufthansa and Air China carry... more
AirlinesNorthwest pilots say yes to the one-year extension of their current contract
Washington, Usa - The 86,8% voted for
Northwest Airlines pilots adhering to Alpa, Air Line Pilots Associations, ratified the one-year extension of their current contract. The agreement, which is going to be effective as of September 13, 2002,... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines and Swiss to expand their code-share agreement
Washington, Usa - On twelve more destinations
The Us carrier American Airlines (AA) and the new born airline "Swiss" decided to extend their code-share operations on 12 new routes. American will in fact add its code to "Swiss" operated-by flights... more
AerospaceUs shuttle Endeavour eventually lifted off
Cape Canaveral, Usa - After a 6-day delay
This morning at 5.30am (Edt), after a six-day delay, the Us space shuttle Endeavour eventually lifted off from Cape Canaveral aerospace center in Florida. Endeavour's crew members, seven astronauts from... more
Latest newsUS Air Force officer relieved of his duties after criticizing President Bush
San Francisco, Usa - A law dating back to 1776 forbids "contemptuous words"
An Air Force officer has been relieved from duties at the Presidio of Monterey after publication of his letter to a newspaper accusing President George W. Bush of having advance knowledge of the September... more
AirlinesEmirates to inaugurate its new first and business classes terminal at Dubai
Rome, Italy - And welcomes Singapore Airlines in Skywards
Emirates, according to a recent poll by Skytrax Research, the best airline worlwide, is going to inaugurate its new first and business classes terminal at the Dubai international airport. At the same time,... more
PeopleBusiness passenger inquiry reveals dissent for security hassles and high prices
Philadelphia, USA
People who travel dozens of times a year on business have sent major airlines a message that high air fares and the hassle of airport security are keeping them from flying as much as they once did. In... more
Civil aviationA too excited passenger forced a Cancun-Rome flight to land at Boston airport
Boston, Usa - Now the man is in Fbi's hands
Because of the excessive restlessness of one of its 307 passengers, an Air Europe B777 in service from Cancun (Mexico) to Rome, has been forced to land at the international airport of Boston-Logan. At... more
AirlinesRyanair increases free flights
Dublin, Ireland
Two million cheap air tickets are due to go on sale following budget airline Ryanair's announcement of what it calls its biggest sale. The company is to make seats available from Ireland to European... more
AerospaceViasat wants Rome to become European satellite navigation agency headquarters
Roma, Italy - Viasat's CEO: "it has all it needs"
Pierluigi Leone, CEO at Viasat, clearly expressed his hopes about Rome to become the headquarters of the European satellite navigation agency. "In order to support Rome candidacy as head office of the... more
AirlinesBA chief warns over sector turbolence
London, Great Britain
British Airways chief Rod Eddington has warned that the transatlantic market is still weak and that it will rely on cost-cutting to reduce losses.He was speaking at the Shanghai airline summit, at which... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines and eBay create co-branded site
San Jose, Usa - First site that allows frequent fliers to bid on events and vacation packages
"Continental Airlines (Nasdaq: CAL)and eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY), the world's online marketplace(TM), today announced a new, co-branded site(http://www.continental.ebaytravel.com) that allows Continental OnePass... more
PeopleEU expresses doubt about French aid to aviation sector
Brussels, Belgium
The European Commission said it has "expressed doubts" over France's extension of aid to the airline sector following the Sept 11 terrorist attacks, and has decided to open a formal inquiry. It said... more
AirlinesCodeshare expected between Virgin Blue and United Airlines
Sydney, Australia
Sir Richard Branson's Australian airline Virgin Blue said Wednesday it plans to codeshare with United Airlines of the U.S. The deal will restore the Australian link United lost when Ansett Australia collapsed... more
AirlinesAtlantic Coast Airlines ordered 25 regional jets from Bombardier
Washington, Usa - For USD 71,5m
Us carrier Atlantic Coast Airlines (ACA) ordered 25 regional jets CRJ manufactured by the Canadian aeronautical industry Bombardier. The aircraft, worth in total USD 71,5m, are supposed to be delivered... more
AccidentsRussian helicopter crashes in Chile (2): a technical sheet
Rome, Italy - Kazan/Mil Mi-17 (Russia)
Type: medium-lift multi-role helicopter Accommodation: two pilots, 28 passengers Dimensions - length: 60 ft 5 in - rotor diameter: 69 ft 10 in - height: 15 ft 7 in Weights - empty: 15.555... more
Latest newsIsraeli helicopters attacked Jenin
Jenin, West Bank - In retaliation against this morning Palestinian terror attack in Galilea
In reply to Palestinian terror attack that this morning in Galilea caused tens of dead and injured, a couple of hours ago Israeli military helicopters attacked targets in Jenin, West Bank. Among the buildings... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a over 95 USDm contract
USA
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $95,392,000 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract... more
AirlinesSas will acquire 100% stock of Norwegian airline Wideroe
Stockholm, Sweden - Scandinavian airline already holds 96,4% shares
Sas, Scandinavian Airlines System, announced it will acquire 100% stock of Norwegian airline Wideroe Flyveselskap. Sas already holds 96.4% shares and its offer to buy the 3.6% in circulation at a price... more
AirlinesLufthansa Technik planning FBOs
Frankfurt, Germany
Lufthansa Technik is looking at the possibility of getting into the FBO business, but is not ready to announce immediate plans, svp marketing and sales Dr. Hans Schmitz said here yesterday. Joachim... more
AerospaceEndeavour's launch set for today at 4.23 pm
Cape Canaveral - The faulty regulator valve has been changed
Space shuttle managers have announced that STS-111 is slated to lift off at 4,23 pm CDT (21,23 GMT) Wednesday. The shuttle Endeavour will deliver the Expedition Five crew to the ISS and return the Expedition... more
IndustryDiesel engines poised to enter general aviation market
Berlin, Germany
A innovative European engine program is taking shape that could threaten the traditional dominance of U.S. industry leaders Continental and Lycoming. Thielert's recently certified TAE125 engine is earmarked... more
Science and technologyRyanair boosted operations at the Pescara international airport
Pescara, Italy - 68.000 passengers on the routes towards London and Frankfurt
Thanks to Ryanair smashing results, the international airport of Pescara (central-eastern Italy) registered a boom in its operations between January 1st and May 31st. More than 68.000 passengers in fact... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashes into house in Florida: all safe
Tampa, Usa - The pilot sustained only minor injuries
A helicopter crashed onto the roof of a home, leaving wreckage in an empty bedroom. The pilot sustained only minor injuries, and none of the three people in the house was hurt. About 17 gallons of fuel... more
AccidentsRussian helicopter crashes in Chile: all 11 people on board survive
Santiago, Chile - They are reported to jump off a few seconds before crashing into the ground
A Russian helicopter crashed yesterday in northern Chile near the border with Bolivia, but all 11 people on board survived. The Kazan MI17 helicopter had come to Chile for an international fair and was... more
People4 major Us airlines to face lawsuits because of civil rights violation
Washington, Usa - 5 passengers discriminated because of their appearance
The American Civil Liberties Union (Aclu)filed lawsuits against 4 major Us airlines (American Airlines, Continental, Northwest e United Airlines) for alleged civil rights violation. According to Aclu in... more
AirlinesMidAtlantic Airways will fly regional jets in US Airways' colors
USA
US Airways' survival plan is taking initial shape with CEO David Siegel's creation of MidAtlantic Airways to provide the bulk of expanding regional jet service for the struggling mainline operator. MidAtlantic,... more
IndustryEclipse in troubles without 1000-aircraft order by Nimbus ?
USA
Small jet-developer Eclipse Aviation is in jeopardy of loosing a 1,000-aircraft order from charter start-up Nimbus, but company President and Chief Executive Vern Raburn maintains that the orderbook... more
PeopleBritish ATC says modernization at risk without airspace charge
London, Great Britain
British air traffic control service NATS has claimed that the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) placed a £1 billion (US$1.5 billion) modernization plan in jeopardy by initially rejecting a request for... more
AirlinesLow fares worsen airline results for second straight month
USA
Deep cuts in U.S. airline fares aimed at jump-starting traffic are not working as planned, resulting in lackluster traffic and poor revenues for many of the major operators. If trends continue, the second... more
CuriositiesUs Army could keep Fuhrer painted-by watercolours
Washington, Usa - The Supreme Court said
According to what decided by the Supreme Court, Us Army could keep the 4 watercolours painted by the German Fuhrer Adolf Hitler. The Court thus rejected former owner's sons petition. (m/cesn) more
AirlinesUS Airways pilots presented their counterproposal
USA
US Airways pilots yesterday presented their counterproposal to the airline's request for $595 million in cost reductions. No details of the proposal were available at press time, but Air Line Pilots... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines to close 23 of its western Usa ticket offices
Washington, Usa - To reduce costs
The American-based air carrier United Airlines announced its will to close 23 of its ticket offices located in the western Usa. United's decision, after 32 ticket offices have already been closed last... more
DefenseUsa to sell its made-by air-to-air missiles to Kuwait
Washington, Usa - In defence against "hostile neighbours"
According to Us department of Defence, Kuwait is likely to purchase its national made-by air-to-air missiles in order to be able to defend itself against what the Pentagon defined as "hostile neighbours".... more
IndustryAerojet awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
USA
Aerojet General Corp., Sacramento, Calif., is being awarded a $9,312,097 contract modification to provide for engineering and technical services necessary to support the motor maintenance and aging and... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded of a near 19 USDm contract
USA
Northrop Grumman Corp., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded an $18,900,000 contract modification to provide engineering and manufacturing development Stage IIB activities for the Global Hawk Program including... more