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AirlinesUnited workers signed a wage agreement with the management of the carrier
Washington, Usa - "Another major step forward in its quest for recovery"
About 25.000 of the United Airlines employees, members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 141, signed a 4-year agreement with the management. "With this vote",... more
AirlinesVG Airlines ready to take-off
Antwerp, Belgium - Next May 23rd
"Now it's for sure: the Belgian air carrier Van Gaever Airlines will take off to New York next May 23rd", stated Freddy Van Gaever Ceo at the airline. As of May 30th, VG will also operate the route to... more
AirlinesFavourable outlook for Delta
New York, Usa - Deutsche Bank "promotes" the third Us air carrier
Deutsche Bank reiterates its "strong buy" rating for Delta Air Lines, affirming that the third Us air carrier is one of the few companies in the field to aim an increase in revenue with no fear of employee's... more
DefenseWestern European Armaments Group will meet next May 16th in Rome
Rome, Italy - Under the chairmanship of the Italian Defence minister
The Western European Armaments Group (Weag), the European forum born to facilitate harmonization in armaments strategies and to develop co-operation activities in both defence systems and technologic research... more
Weather forecastsSpecial ILA2002: Rostvertol presents modernised combat helicopter
Berlin, Germany
The Russian helicopter manufacturer Rostvertol, established as long ago as 1939 in Rostov am Don, and which became a limited liability company in 1992, is exhibiting a modernised version of its Mi-35... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines-Air France: a new code-share agreement
Washington, Usa - On the Niamey route
Us carrier Delta Air Lines and French airline Air France, both members of SkyTeam alliance, will operate code-share flights on the Niamey (Niger) route. Thanks to this deal, Delta flyers will be able... more
Weather forecastsSpecial ILA2002: Yak-130 makes its debut at the airshow
Berlin, Germany
Russian Yakovlev is exhibiting the Yak-130, the latest of its trainers, used for preparing pilots to fly combat aircraft. This twin-engined, two-seater has an all-glass cockpit and fly-by-wire controls.... more
AccidentsEgyptair crash: experts go to France to decipher black boxes
Cairo, Egypt - The Boeing 737 was approching airport lower than usual
Egyptian, Tunisian and American experts are expected to go to France next week, in order to decipher the black boxes of the Egyptair Boeing 737-500 crashed last Tuesday near Tunis. The chairman of Egyptair... more
Weather forecastsSpecial ILA2002: First time for Alenia at Berlin Schonefeld airshow
Berlin, Germany
The Italian company Alenia Aeronautica SpA is attending with its own stand for the first time as part of the Italian display at the ILA2002. In view of the fact that it has been en-gaged in industrial... more
AirlinesSwiss to offer new links from Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland - The recently established air carrier already operates in 60 countries
The recently established air carrier Swiss wishes to offer new regular domestic and international flights from the airport of Geneva-Cointrin. The Swiss air carrier will link Geneva to Marseille and Stuttgart... more
PeopleLufthansa City Center revenue increases by 7%
Rome, Italy - As a result of promotion agreements
Lufthansa City Center revenue increased by 7% in the first quarter 2002, compared to the same period of last year. This is likely to be the result of promotion agreements signed with several air carriers,... more
Latest newsOn the 13 Palestinians transferred today to Cyprus
Rome, Italy - They are not going to be arrested
The 13 Palestinians got out today from the Nativity church in Bethlehem after a 39-day siege and then moved to Cyprus on board of a Raf aircraft, are not going to be arrested. That's what the Israeli... more
Weather forecastsSpecial ILA2002: EADS and IAPO investigate commercial opportunities for the Be-200 amphibian
Berlin, Germany
The Beriev Be-200 twin-engined jet amphibian made its debut at the ILA when it landed at Berlin-Schönefeld on Wednesday evening. This was preceded at the ILA2002 by the agreement signed by the European... more
Fair and showsJames Hogan to take the helm of Gulf Air
Manama, Bahrain - He comes from Ansett
James Hogan, ex chief executive officer at Australian bankrupted air carrier Ansett, is the Gulf Air new leader. Last Sunday, in fact, he has been appointed Gulf Air president and ceo, thus replacing... more
Weather forecastsSpecial ILA2002: CargoLifter signs letter of intent with Aviaexport/Aviaholding
Berlin, Germany
During the ILA2002 CargoLifter AG signed a letter of intent with the Russian company Aviaexport AG, which is also acting on behalf of Aviaholding, The purpose of this agreement is involve more Russian... more
Weather forecastsSpecial ILA2002: Federal Minister of the Interior Schily visits the airshow
Berlin, Germany
During his visit to the ILA on 8 May 2002 Otto Schily, Germany’s Federal Minister of the Interior, also called at the stand of Diehl VA Systeme. Chairman of the Board Dr. Thomas Diehl and Peter Ibbeken, G... more
Weather forecastsSpecial ILA2002: Rolls-Royce signs agreement for study for fitting the Tupolev TU-334 with its BR715 engine
Berlin, Germany
Rolls-Royce Deutschland, the Tupolev design office and the aircraft manufacturer Mig have signed an agreement at the ILA for a feasibility study for the joint development, certification and series production... more
Civil aviationFlames burst at the Birmingham airport
Birmingham, Uk - Loads of delays
This morning, the flames burst within Birmingham airport caused the main terminal to be firstly evacuated and then closed. Fire fighters prompt intervention supported by the airport sprinkler system succeeded... more
Latest newsTwo Israeli fighters violate Lebanese air space
Tyr, Lebanon - As local police reported
Two Israeli warplanes are alleged to have violated Lebanese air space in the south of the country. The violation has been reported by Lebanese police. (004) more
Weather forecastsILA2002: two Alpha jets transferred to civilians
Berlin, Germany
The first two Alpha Jets to be transferred to civilian ownership will be making their world debut at the ILA2002. A total of four of these twin-engined jets, which have now been decommissioned by the Bundeswehr,... more
AirlinesA new executive board meeting for the Gulf Air
Manama, Bahrain - Next May 29th
Gulf Air executive board members will gather again next May 29th, in order to identify potential solutions to rescue the airline, especially after Oman and Qatar (two of the 4 owners of the carrier) jointly... more
Weather forecastsILA2002: Airbus A318, a brand new presence at Airshow
Berlin, Germany - From our correspondent at airshow
The A318, the latest and smallest member of the commercial family of aircraft of French maker Airbus, has made its debut at ILA2002, the German airshow, held in Berlin until May, 12th. The aircraft is... more
SecurityOsprey ready to fly again
Washington, USA - "All technical problems fixed"
"All technical and management problems with the V-22 Osprey aircraft project have been corrected and the hybrid helicopter-airplane is ready to resume flight testing, Navy Secretary Gordon England said... more
Science and technologyNo more passengers flights at the Mirabel airport in Montreal
Montreal, Canada - Within 2 years
Within 2 years passengers flights will not serve anymore the Mirabel-Montreal airport. According to Aeroports de Montreal (Adm), the handling agent of the two Canadian city airports, the decision has... more
IndustryFairchild Dornier risks closure
Frankfurt, Germany
German aircraft maker Fairchild Dornier could risks a early closure, if a "solid partner" will be not found soon, according to industry sources. Either Boeing and Bombardier have declared their interest... more
Latest newsRussian Air Force flies less than expected
Moscow, Russia - "Due to material difficulties"
Last winter Russian Air Force's pilots carried out just half of their previous expected training flights. "It was mainly due to material difficulties", affirmed general Vladimir Mikhailov, who also explained... more
IndustryU.S. Army awards USD35 Million T700 maintenance contract to GE
USA
The U.S. Army’s Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, has awarded GE Engine Services (GEES) three separate T700 repair and overhaul contracts each having four-year periods o... more
HelicoptersLockheed Martin and Eurocopter sign contract to integrate Hellfire II missile on Tiger helicopters
USA
Lockheed Martin and Eurocopter signed a contract to integrate the Hellfire II missile and M299 Hellfire launcher on the Eurocopter Tigre helicopter. The initial customer is Australia, in the AIR 87 armed... more
Latest newsIraqi missiles against Us and British jets
Bagdad, Iraq - The fighters flew back to their Turkish base
Iraq announced to have fired surface-to-air missiles against Us and British fighters on their raid in the north of the country. The jets are reported to have flown back to their base in Turkey. Similar... more
HelicoptersNorth Sea workers transportation blocked by a strike
Helsinki, Finland
Transportation to and from North Sea oil rigs was disrupted Thursday after technicians of carrier Norsk Helicopters walked off the job. A state mediator failed to get the workers and management to agree... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines: a 2001 to be forgotten
Tokyo, Japan - Net loss for USD 286m
Japan Airlines (JAL), the largest carrier of the "rising sun empire", because of the post September 11th international air traffic crisis, closed its 2001 financial year with a USD 286m net loss. JAL,... more
Latest newsRaf aircraft with 13 Palestinians on board landed in Cyprus
Tel Aviv, Israel - Where they'll stay until European Council will decide about their future
The 13 Palestinians got out this morning from the Bethlehem church of Nativity after a 39-day siege, landed in Cyprus on board of a Royal Air Force plane departed from Tel Aviv. These men will stay in... more
AirlinesScandinavian largest charter air carrier to change its name
Copenhagen, Denmark - Premiar will become My Travel Airways
Premiar, British Airtours group subsidiary and Scandinavian largest charter carrier, will change its name into My Travel Airways. "My Travel Airways transports almost 3 million passengers on board of... more
DefenseDod established Pentagon force protection Agency
Washington USA
The Department of Defense announced today the establishment of a Force Protection Agency, to provide an improved force protection structure and response capability at the Pentagon and in the national capital... more
AirlinesSn Brussels Airlines to adjust its fares
Brussels, Belgium - Bound to pay EUR 500,000 each flight
A Belgian court ordered the Belgian air carrier, Sn Brussels Airlines, to adjust its Sunday's fares to the ones required during the rest of the week for its flight to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. In... more
AccidentsAir India bombing trial postponed
Vancouver, Canada - Air India plane exploded in 1985, killing 329 people
The judge presiding over the trial of three men accused of bombing an Air India flight in 1985 has decided to postpone the case until March 31st 2003. The Air India airliner exploded in mid-air off the... more
Science and technologyAlso Somme dead soldiers against new Paris airport
Paris, France
Also the Canadian soldiers dead in the First World War Somme fighting are now "fighting" against the project for the third Paris airport, for which realization, the move of an ancient cemetery where they... more
DefenseTaiwan to test Patriot substitute
Chiupeng, Taiwan - At the presence of journalists
Sky Bow, the new Taiwan-made missile anti missile, has been succesfully tested off the south eastern coast of Taiwan at the presence of the press. Taiwan government hopes this surface-to-air missile will... more
Latest newsAfghan anti-aircraft batteries targeted Schroeder plane
Berlin, Germany - While it was flying from Afghanistan to Uzbekistan
German Chancellor Gerard Schroeder aircraft has been targeted by anti-aircraft missiles batteries located on Afghanistan mountains while it was heading to Uzbekistan. Mr. Schroeder aircraft defence system... more
AirlinesAir India to sustain Ariana Airlines recovery
Kabul, Afghanistan - With a gift of three Airbus A-300s
Afghanistan flag air carrier, Ariana Airlines, is going to receive three Airbus A-300s as a gift from Air India. These aircraft, which at first will be piloted by Air India flight personnel until Ariana... more
PeopleLa FAA confirmed Perù in Category 1
Washington, Usa - Because of the "significant" improvements in south American country civil aviation
FAA, the Us Federal Aviation Administration, confirmed Perù rating in Category 1. For FAA, Perù "continues to comply with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization", t... more
Latest newsRaf aircraft will take to Cyprus 13 Palestinians
Jerusalem, Israel - Those got out of Bethlehem Nativity basilica today after a 39-day siege
A Royal Air Force aircraft, arrived today at the Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv, is ready to take to Cyprus the 13 Palestinians got out today from the Nativity basilica in Bethlehem after a 39-day siege.... more
AirlinesSpirit Airlines will have a new look
Washington, Usa - Strengthening its Us and Caribbean operations as well
Us largest privately owned air carrier, Spirit Airlines, disclosed its new image and strenghtened its Us and Caribbean sea operations. Fort Lauderdale-based airline aircraft will have a new corporate... more
AirlinesAll Nippon Airways (ANA) is ready to create a holding company
Tokyo, Japan - To manage its subsidiaries
Japanese air carrier All Nippon Airways is ready to constitute a new holding firm to manage its subsidiaries operations and to unify Air Nippon and Air Japan under one brand. ANA plan, in which ANA will... more
AccidentsChina Northern crash: Md-82 had been hijacked to Taiwan in 1993
Beijing, China - The hijacker has been sentenced twice
The Md-82 crashed last Tuesday off the coast of Dalian, China, had been hijacked to Taiwan in 1993. That McDonnell Douglas aircraft manufactured in China had been forced to land at a Taiwan airport, soon... more
AccidentsEgyptair crash (2): a plane carries home casualties
Tunis, Tunisia - Last list of casualties mentions 14 dead and 48 injured
An Egyptair Airbus 321 carried home the casualties of the Boeing 737-500 crashed last Tuesday near Tunis. The last list of casualties mentions 14 dead - 7 Egyptian, 6 Tunisian, 1 Jordanian - and 48 injured,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter Helicopters
USA
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-SW-72-AD; Amendment 39-12725; AD 2002-08-16] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Embraer aircraft
USA
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-68-AD; Amendment 39-12730; AD 2002-08-18] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
AccidentsPlane crash in China: 60 boats in search of the bodies missing
Dalian, China - "Black box difficult to be found"
Sixty boats and fifty scuba divers are operating in the search of the 46 still missing bodies of the Tuesday's China Northern Airlines crash. A Chinese official reported the finding of the black box to... more
Science and technologyA new airport in Qatar
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - A 750 USDm investment
Qatar Airways president, Akbar Al-Baqer, during a press conference on Arabian turism, has confirmed that a new airport will be created in Qatar, near the old airport. The new airport will receive the participants... more