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AirlinesEmpty seats for Lufthansa
Frankfurt, Germany - -11,4% in comparison with first quarter of 2001
During the first quarter of this year, in comparison with 2001, the German air carrier Lufthansa registered a 11,5% decrease in its passengers number. In the same period, even thanks to capacity reduction... more
HelicoptersA unmanned Osprey will conduct new flight test program
USA
Despite the Pentagon said enough improvements to the MV-22 Osprey have been made to justify resuming test flights next month, an unmanned testing of the aircraft is tentatively scheduled to begin the second... more
HelicoptersLess Tigers for French and Germany
London Great Britain - Is a public declaration of Jean-Francois Bigay, Eurocopter's CEO
Both France and Germany could buy a smaller number of Tiger attack helicopters than previously expected, according to Franco-German Eurocopter group chairman Jean-Francois Bigay. Both countries are expected... more
Latest newsWashington to send inquirers in Iraq
Rome, Italy - To indagate on Us pilot reported missing in 1991
According to Washington Times, Pentagon is likely to answer to Iraqi proposal to send a team of experts to inquire on Michael Scott Speichner, the American pilot was shot down aboard of his fighter in... more
AirlinesSouth African winds to blow again on Milan
Milan, Italy - 3 South African Airways weekly flights will link Milan to Johannesburg
Milan, after seven years of 'diet', will have back its routes to South Africa thanks to the South African Airways operated-by flights. Starting from next July 1st, South African air carrier in fact will... more
Civil aviationAir safety: 2001 better than 2000
Montreal, Canada - Excluding September 11th
According to Icao, International Civil Aviation Organization, in 2001 international air safety improved in comparison to 2000. In its Annual report in fact, the Un agency showed that in 2001 the 13 accidents... more
AirlinesGulf Air to forbid Us airlines to fly over Arabian skies
Manama, Bahrein - In solidarity with Palestinians
Hundreds of Gulf Air workers in Bahrein, Qatar, Oman and Abu Dhabi last Tuesday asked for to forbid American air carriers to fly over Arabian skies in solidarity with Palestinians. "Prohibition could... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways getting worser and worser
Athens, Greece - EURm -85,1 in 2001
After an already harsh EURm -73,6 registered in 2000, Greek airline Olympic Airways worsened its financial situation in 2001 by achieving a EURm -85,1 worth deficit. According to Athens government, Olympic... more
PeopleBAA: traffic increase in the Uk
London, Uk - It's the second time since September 11th
According to BAA, main British airports handling agent, in March 2002 passengers number in Uk increased in comparison with 2001. So with a +3,4% in March, after February (+0,3%) it's the second time since... more
AirlinesGoodrich will take care of AirTran Airways maintenance
New York, Usa - 24 hours a day for the next 15 years
AirTran Airways, Us regional airline, and Goodrich, the firm specialized in spare components and services supply, signed an agreement on maintenance. Goodrich will take care of AirTran Airways Boeing... more
Science and technologyKuala Lumpur expects 18 million passengers for the end of the year
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
With 43 international car Kuala Lumpur International Airport expects to achieve a 18-million passengers goal for the end of this year, compared to 14.6 million last year. Management company, Malaysia... more
AirlinesAsiana Airlines reports excellent results
South Korea
The South Korea's second-largest carrier, Asiana Airlines, said it has filled more of its available passenger seats and cargo space in February, helped by growing travel demand as economies recovered. Asiana... more
Press releaseFaa and Enac confronted on unapproved aeronautical parts
Rome, Italy - Enac press release
"Enac (the Italian Civil Aviation Administration) and Faa (the Us Federal Aviation Administration) organized a meeting on unapproved parts employment, the so called 'bogus parts', in both domestic and... more
AirlinesAir France: increase in traffic recovery speed reported
Paris, France - Air France was hurt less than British Airways and Lufthansa by crisis
French carrier Air France said that it consider that recovery in air traffic has accelerated last month as more people returned to flying. March traffic rose 2.7 per cent, the third straight month of... more
IndustryFirst flight of the fourth Bombardier Continental business jet
Wichita, Kansas
The fourth aircraft in Bombardier Aerospace’s all-new Bombardier Continental program successfully recently completed its first flight, marking another important milestone in the flight test program f... more
HelicoptersTechnology and flexibility by Honeywell Primus Epic System used on AB-139
USA
As the AB139 flight test program moves toward certification, Honeywell’s Primus Epic system has been on board, successfully logging over 320 flight hours on three aircraft and over 400 ground hours on a... more
IndustryPratt & Whitney powers both AB139 and BA609
USA
The Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PT6C-67A and PT6C-67C turboshaft engines, selected by BAAC to power the new BA609 Tiltrotor and the AB139, are the latest derivative of the PT6 engine family. Respectively,... more
PeopleEnac and Faa against 'bogus parts' (2)
Rome, Italy - "It's a cancer to extirpate"
William Adams, manager of Faa Frankfurt International Field Office, attended Enac-Faa organized-by meeting on air transport security. "'Bogus parts' affaire is like cancer", stated Adams, "and it must... more
PeopleEnac and Faa against 'bogus parts'
Rome, Italy - A meeting today in Rome
The meeting "Suspected Unapproved Parts" held this morning in Rome and organized by Enac, the Italian Caa, together with the Us Federal Aviation Administration, has also been attended by Mr. Mammola, Rome... more
IndustryThales names new airborne systems CEO
France
Emmanuel Grave, 50, has been appointed CEO of Thales Systèmes Aéroportés, part of the Thales Group. He is a graduate engineer of the Ecole Supérieure d’Electricité (SUPELEC) and has an MBA from the IN... more
IndustryThales names new airborne systems director
France
Emmanuel Grave, 50, has been appointed CEO of Thales Systèmes Aéroportés, part of the Thales Group. He is a graduate engineer of the Ecole Supérieure d’Electricité (SUPELEC) and has an MBA from the IN... more
Civil aviationSafety: measures to fight air terrorism
New York, Usa - Fortify a cockpit costs USD 50.000
According to what stated by Usa Today, to avoid cockpit intrusion as an anti terrorism measure, could cost, in total, up to USDm 250. Post September 11th new legislation in fact stated cockpits must become... more
HelicoptersGulf Helicopters goes in joint venture with Indian firms
Doha, Qatar
Gulf Helicopters, a wholly-owned subsidiary of state-run Qatar Petroleum, has formed a joint venture with three Indian firms to expand its operations in the Indian subcontinent, according to declarations... more
HelicoptersSikorsky: in flight again the military variant of S-92
West Palm Beach, Florida
Following major structural enhancements and systems upgrades, the first military variant of the S/H-92 family is back in flight test with additional gross weight capability, an extended main rotor shaft,... more
DefenseMalaysia to buy missile systems worth 364 USDm
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Malaysian government decided to acquire missile systems worth 364 USDm, to equip new Navy ships. The system are the European MBDA Jernas and Russian Rosoboronexport Igla, both for anti-aircraft short... more
PeopleEnac and Faa against 'bogus parts' (3)
Rome, Italy - Sup program manager intervention
According to Kenneth Reilly, manager of Faa Suspected Unapproved Parts Program Office in Washington, "even though 'bogus parts' scandal has only recently become famous, Faa faced the question for the first... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a over 5USDm contract
USA
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boeing Co., St. Louis, is being awarded a $5,386,000 undefinitized contractual action to provide for procurement of the F-15 operation flight program,... more
IndustryLockheed Martin awarded of a over 12 USDm contract
USA
Lockheed Martin Systems Integration, Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a $12,500,000 ceiling-priced modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-award-fee contract (N00019-93-C-0196) to incorporate the Weapons... more
IndustryBA609 program is on the track
USA - Convertiplane testing goes ahead successfully
Systems Testing Ongoing for BA609 Systems testing for the BA609 Tiltrotor is moving forward despite a recent extension to the develop-ment schedule. In mid-March, the prototype for the first time made... more
IndustryAlliant Defense Electronics Systems awarded of a over 8USDm contract
USA
Alliant Defense Electronics Systems Inc., Clearwater, Fla., is being awarded an $8,038,824 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for a delivery that will be issued for the purchase of common munitions built-in... more
IndustryTRW awarded of a over 18USDm contract
USA
TRW Inc., Redondo Beach, Calif., is being awarded an $18,398,832 cost-plus-award-fee contract modification to provide for counter communication system. This modification exercises two options included... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing 777 aircraft
USA
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-30-AD; Amendment 39-12701; AD 2002-07-07] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives;... more
Civil aviationFAA EMERGENCY AD on Airbus aircraft
USA
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2002-NM-107-AD; AD 2002-08-51 E AIRBUS Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes Applicability:... more
AirlinesChina Easter orders five new Airbus aircraft
Shanghai, China - Carrier will receive aircraft in the next year
Chinese carrier China Eastern posed an order to French aircraft maker Airbus for five A340-600 passenger planes, which will substitute three old MD-11. The airline will receive the new aicraft in the... more
PeopleNaplouse under night air attack
Naplouse
Night bombing operation have been performed last night against sites around Naplouse city, by Israeli Air Force and Army, using, respectively, their F-16 aircraft and Apache helicopters. At least 10 missiles... more
PeopleBritish ATC in difficulties due to a technical failure
London, Great Britain - Delay and other problems for several flights reported
A technical failure in one ATC of British network caused yesterday several delays and other problems in many domestic flights. THe area concerned was the West London Area. The failure, occurred at 6 a.m.,... more
AccidentsEmergency landing in Santiago for Lan Chile jetliner
Santiago, Chile - No injured reported
There are no injured reported in the emergency landing which a Lan Chile passenger aircraft with 85 people on board has made at Santiago airport, due to a tyre blast. (Gio/B) more
HelicoptersCertification of the AB-139 goes ahead
Cascina Costa, Varese, Italy - AgustaWestland new helicopter reached 320 test flight hours
As the AB139 test program moves forward on schedule, three AB139’s have now accumulated over 320 hours of flight time, while a fourth "Tie-Down Helicopter" has completed over 400 hours of en-gine and s... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas aircraft
USA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-324-AD; Amendment 39-12700; AD 2002-07-06] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas... more
Latest newsU.S.spy plane found Philippines hostages
Philippines
U.S. spy planes have caught digital images of the three remaining hostages of Abu Sayyaf terrorists on the southern Philippine island of Basilan. Armed Forces Southern Command (Southcom) chief Lt. Gen.... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines "Spring Specials" promotion
Milano, Italia - New flights to Japan, Thailand, Australia and Usa
Austrian Airlines launched officially its "Spring Specials" promotion. The Wien-based air carrier will increase mostly its long-haul routes; Tokyo and Osaka weekly links will raise from 3 to 5, while,... more
AirlinesQantas to offer discounted fares in May and June
Perth, Australia
Starting from a cost as low AUD77, Australian airline Qantas plans to make one and a half million discounted seats available in May and June. But Qantas warns that cheap fares will be offered on... more
Civil aviationSuspected hijacker ran away in Indonesia
Singapore - After been arrested last December
Mas Elamat Kastari, the Singapore citizen who, charged with attempted hijacking at the Changi international airport, has been arrested last December, ran away in Indonesia. The man, according to inquirers... more
AirlinesAir France to increase Paris/Shanghai services
Paris, France - A special catering on board for Chinese passengers
French carrier Air France has added two flights to its existing three flights between Shanghai and Paris in its summer and autumn schedule this year. With the two code-sharing flights already being operated... more
AccidentsBelgian Court orders insurance company to pay near 1 EURm
Bruges, Belgium
Bruges Court ordered Polygon insurance company, which covered the Royal Jordanian Air Force during July 1997 Ostenda air show, to pay near 1 EURm to have voluntarily delayed the transmission of important... more
AccidentsBelgian Court order insurance company to pay near 1 EURm
Bruges, Belgium
Bruges Court ordered Polygon insurance company, which covered the Royal Jordanian Air Force during July 1997 Ostenda air show, to pay near 1 EURm to have voluntarily delayed the transmission of important... more
Science and technologyU.S. secret service agents granted of airport security management
Washington, USA
A former police officer, an active Secret Service agent and a military officer were among the eight men and women sworn in to take charge of security at major U.S. airports, including Atlanta's Hartsfield... more
IndustryRolls Royce hopes to pass without problem the crisis period
London, Great Britain - The industry received yesterday a 530 USDm contract
After to have received a 530 USDm contract by Cathay Pacific, British motorist industry Rolls-Royce said that now it is more quiet in order to pass the crisis period in the aeronautical market, followed... more
Civil aviationAustralian CASA AD on Bell 222 helicopters
Melbourne, Australia
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) 222 Series Helicopters... more
PeopleEnac-Faa: meeting on "suspected unapproved parts"
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow in Rome
The meeting "Suspected unapproved parts" organized by Enac, the Italian Civil Aviation Administration, together with Faa, the Us Federal Aviation Administration, will be attended, a part from Alfredo Roma... more