AerospaceSPOrt presented in Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia - To measure radiations coming from the "Big Bang"

Last March 26th, SPOrt, the Sky Polarization Observatory project destined to Iss, International Space Station, has been presented at the Iatice (Italian Australian Technological Innovation Conference &... more

IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded a over 52 USDm contract

USA

Northrop Grumman Marine Systems, Sunnyvale, Calif., is being awarded a $52,480,187 contract to exercise option items 0022-0025, 0032 and 0039 for U.S. Trident II (D5) tactical backfit hardware for SSBN... more

AccidentsDod Announces name of SEAL military dead

Washington, USA - Accident occurred during a training action in Afghanistan

The Department of Defense announced today that Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer Matthew J. Bourgeois, 35, of Tallahassee, Fla., was killed Wednesday, approximately 11 p.m. EST while conducting small unit... more

Weather forecastsAirshow and exhibitions in April 2002

FIDAE INTERNATIONAL AIR AND SPACE FAIR April 1-7 Los Cerillos Air Base, Santiago, Chile. Info: (201) 251-2600; (56 2) 530 5759 Web site: www.fidae.cl . HUMAN FACTORS IN AVIATION MAINTENANCE SYMPOSIUM April... more

AerospaceAriane-4 to take-off tonight

Paris, France - It will take two communication satellites on orbit

For the fourth time this year, the 149th ever, an Ariane rocket will take-off to space. With the launch from the aerospace base of Kourou, in French Guyane, Ariane-4 will deliver two satellites, the Japanese... more

AerospaceU.S. government, seriously concerned for Galileo

Washington, USA - USA opposed for years to this project

After a strong opposition to the European satellite position system Galileo, in order to maintain their monopoly in satellite navigation , U.S. have posted the problem of possibility of interference between... more

DefenseUs Pilot reported missing in Iraq since 1991

Baghdad, Iraq - Baghdad invited a Us delegation via Baghdad International Red Cross

Iraq International Affairs minister announced today to have formally invited via Baghdad International Red cross a Us delegation to solve the mystery about Michael Scott Speichner, the Us Air Force pilot... more

DefenseA-400M: agreement reached for project financement

Paris, France - The German order will cover eventual cancellations

According to a spokesman of Occar, the agency which will manage the Airbus A400-M project, the German order for the first part of aircraft ordered (about 40) will cover also eventual cancellation in the... more

AirlinesThe codeshare between America West and Continental will be canceled

New York, USA - The agreement last since 8 years

According to a America West airline spokesman, Continental will cancel the agreement of codeshare with it, as long as the frequent flyer program and lounge sharing. The cancellation will be effective April... more

Science and technologyOther criminals employed in U.S. airport security areas

San Francisco, USA - 25 arrested by FBI

In a crackdown at San Francisco airport 25 people have been arrested, charged of various criminal offences. All of them had clearance for security areas of the airport and were arrested for immigration... more

AirlinesAmerican Airlines pilot writes to NTSB and FAA to ground all Airbus A300-600

USA

A large group of American Airlines pilots submitted a report to the two federal flight entities, National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration, and to their own union, asking... more

AirlinesAir France named its new maintenance division director

Paris, France - His name is Philippe Wallet

52 years old engineer Philippe Wallet has been named new Air France maintenance division director. After the degree at the Ensica, the French aeronautical engineering school in 1973, Mr. Wallet entered... more

AirlinesInaugurated first China-India air link

Beijng, China - "Historic event"

With the take-off from Beijng of a China Eastern Airlines A340 heading to India the first ever link between China and India has been inaugurated. "That's an historic event for both our countries", stated... more

AirlinesGreek government will fly aboard of a Gulfstream V

Athens, Greece - Signed a USDm 48 worth agreement

According to a Greek Defence ministry responsible, Athens government signed a USDm 48 worth agreement with the Us firm General Dynamics for the acquisition of a Gulfstream V. The jet business, which is... more

HelicoptersTurkey will lauch a new bid for helicopters

Ankara, Turkey - competition worth is 250 USDm

According to military sources, Turkey will launch, late this year or in early 2003, a new international tender worth nearly USD250m to buy eight heavy-lift helicopters to boost its Army's transport capabilities.... more

HelicoptersSikorsky: we don't had any competitor's information in the Irish competition

Dublin, Ireland - Declaration comes after Eurocopter's sue

In response to Eurocopter’s initiation of legal proceedings against it and the Irish government, Sikorsky has said it was "at no stage privy to any of our competitors' prices or any details o... more

AerospaceMars Odissey photographed the 'red planet'

Los Angeles, Usa - Once Mars climate was similar to ours

Nasa, for the first time spread out yesterday pictures taken by 'Mars Odissey', the Us space probe on Mars orbit since last October. By the analysis of these pictures, according to experts, Mars could... more

Science and technologyRyanair to land in Rome

Rome, Italy - First Ciampino-Stansted flight will take-off next April 4th

Next April 4th, Ryanair, the Irish low-cost airline, will inaugurate its first Rome-London flight from the Ciampino international airport in Rome. Air carrier press conference, which is going to precede... more

IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded of a over 9 USDm contract

USA

Northrop Grumman Marine Systems, Sunnyvale, Calif., is being awarded $9,275,783 to exercise an option under a previously awarded fixed-price-incentive contract (N00030-00-C-0003) for TRIDENT II (D5) launcher... more

IndustryLockheed Martin awarded a 33,5 USDm contract

USA

Lockheed Martin, Moorestown, N.J, is being awarded a $33,500,000 fixed-price requirements, award-fee order under previously awarded Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) production contract (N00024-00-C-5139)... more

AccidentsTyres troubles for an Alitalia Airbus in Fiumicino

Rome, Italy - Fortunately no one has been injured

Panic on board of an Alitalia Airbus A321 coming from Genova, as, once landed at the Fiumicino international airport in Rome, the explosion of four tyres caused the aircraft to loose its asset partly bursting... more

IndustryBell Helicopter Textron awarded of a over 16 USDm contract

Bell Helicopter Textron Incorporated of Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $16,001,513 delivery order as part of a firm-fixed-price contract (DAAH23-01-D-0089) for 22 Kiowa OH-58D Safety Enhancement... more

IndustryCalifornia Microwave awarded a 250 USDm contract

California Microwave of Belcamp, Md., was awarded a $7,041,956 increment as part of a $250,000,000 cumulative total cost-plus-fixed-fee contract on March 25, 2002, for logistical contractor support services... more

AccidentsIndonesia: collision between two military aircraft

Jakarta, Indonesia - 4 deads

Two Indonesian air forces military aircraft collided during an air show. All the 4 people aboard, two pilots and two co-pilots, died in the crash. Incident occurred in the surroundings of Iswahyudi air... more

Airlines"Nouvelle cuisine" for Lufthansa passengers

Frankfurt, Germany - Paul Bocuse will delight German carrier flyers

Lufthansa will spoil both its business and first classes passengers, as in fact Paul Bocuse himself, the creator of the "nouvelle cuisine", will prepare menus for the lucky flyers. This nice and tasty... more

AirlinesEthiopian Airlines to increase its summer flights

Rome, Italy - 5 weekly flights will link Rome to Addis Abeba

The African air carrier Ethiopian Airlines will increase, starting from next April 1st, its routes. Rome-Addis Abeba weekly links will rise to five, and will be operated aboard of Boeing 757-767 on Mondays,... more

AirlinesSwiss to take off next March 31st

Berne, Switzerland - Thanks even to the agreement with Sr Technics

New born airline 'Swiss' and Sr Technics (Swissair Group division) signed an agreement on maintenance, thanks to which the air carrier will obtain authorities ok to operate long-haul flights. According... more

IndustryFinmeccanica close to the agreement with Lockheed Martin

Rome, Italy - Italian firm to enter the Jsf project

According to Alberto Lima, Finmeccanica president and ceo, "at the end we are going in the right way". Once reached, the deal will allow Finmeccanica to partecipate in Lockheed Martin Jsf fighter project.... more

Civil aviation2001: tragic year for airplanes accidents

Washington, Usa - 531 victims

Mainly because of September 11th terrorist attacks, 2001 as a far as airplanes accidents are concerned, has been a year to be forgotten. According to data spread by the National Transportation Safety Board... more

AirlinesIndian Airlines to buy 43 Airbus

New Delhi, India - An airline spokesman confirms

Indian Airlines executive board approved today the acquisition of 43 Airbus, an operation worth USDbn 2. By judging Airbus offer more interesting than Boeing one, technical commission ok proved to be... more

AirlinesAir Lib to cut jobs

Paris, France - Because of the re-construction plan

The French air carrier Air Lib announced to launch a re-construction plan which will likely cause job cuts by the end of 2002. Cuts involves on-flight personnel as well as pilots. (m/cesn) more

Latest newsIs Us airbase in Saudi Arabia to be transferred to Qatar?

London, Uk - News comes from 'The Guardian'

According to the British daily newspaper 'The Guardian' this Us decided-by manoeuvre could precede an attack against Iraq. Transferring the air base could be in fact caused by Saudi Arabia worries of... more

HelicoptersEarthquake in Afghanistan: only air rescue teams reach hit area

Khabul, Afghanistan - Us war helicopters used in the operations

Northern Afghanistan, turned upside down by yesterday terrific earthquake, as far as roads have been destroyed, could be hardly reached via terrestrial links. Unites States and International coalition... more

AccidentsAlaska: the "flight parson" aircraft crashes

Anchorage, Alaska - The priest died

Has been found after a day of difficult searches the aircraft of the "flight parson",Jim Kelley, a 73 year priest who was personally flown his small aircraft in the Anchorage parish, the world's largest.... more

DefenseU.S. give JDAM bombs to Denmark, but denies the code to use them

Copenhagen, Denmark

After to have "recommended" the Denmark to buy the JDAM bombs, once the nordic country has acquired it, the U.S. administration refused to give Denmark the codes which are indispensable to "read" the "precision"... more

IndustryRolls Royce awarded with another Collier Trophy

London, Uk - Thanks to its Jsf vertical flight system

"Rolls-Royce together with the industrial team (Pratt&Whitney, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Bae Systems)creator of the Joint Strike Fighter (Jsf) integrated support system have been awarded with... more

IndustryRolls Royce awarded another Collier Trophy

London, Uk - Thanks to its Jsf vertical flight system

"Rolls-Royce together with the industrial team (Pratt&Whitney, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Bae Systems)creator of the Joint Strike Fighter (Jsf) integrated support system have been awarded with... more

IndustryEmbraer overcomes 2001 crisis

Brazilia, Brasil - The company reports 468 USDm profits

Establishing a strategy to maintain production levels, dismissing 1,800 employees and focusing on cutting costs, Brazilian company Embraer has reached its result to overcome the 2001 crisis, registering... more

AirlinesJAL and JAS could abandon several slots at Tokyo's Haneda airport

Tokyo, Japan - Voluntary decision taken to obtain merger authorization

According to a Japan Trade department, Japan Air System, Jas, and Japan Air Lines, Jal, the two airline which intend to merger, would relinquish several slots at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, answering to Fair... more

AirlinesSwiss to buy 13 Airbus A340-300

Zurich, Switzerland - The announcement comes from airline president

The swiss airline Swiss, the new flag carrier of Switzerland, announced it buy 13 Airbus A340-300 passenger aircraft, which will substitute the currently used MD-11, which, according to carrier president... more

AirlinesOlympic Airways: a 2000 to be forgotten

Athens, Greece - Losses for EURm 88

According to Christos Verelis, Greek Transports minister, in 2000 Olympic Airways should register losses for EURm 88, against 1999 EURm 76,3. "Within few weeks, thanks to Price Waterhouse Coopers, we'll... more

HelicoptersUS Coast Guard ready to emit a competition for new anti-drug helicopters

USA - Is very important the experience made with Agusta A-109

According to a U.S. Coast Guard spokesman, it will release an competition specificaton to build a permanent fleet of drug busting helicopters by May or June, in order to have it ready, before the leasing... more

Science and technologyAir France personnel on strike

Paris, France - 33 flights to be cancelled

This morning on ground Air France personnel started their protest at the Roissy-Charles de Gaulle international airport. According to union forecasts, due to strike 33 medium-haul flights (15% of the... more

HelicoptersEurocopter invest 4 USDm for a new plant in Chile

French-German helicopter industry Eurocopter, a subsidiary of EADS, is investing USD4m to set up a new plant in Chile, that will provide repair & maintenance services to the domestic market and also... more

HelicoptersIsrael to buy 24 BlackHawk

Tel Aviv, Israel - The contract worth 212 USDm

The Israeli ministry of defense has decided to buy 24 Blackhawk helicopters from Sikorsky Aircraft for an order value of $211.8 million. The helicopters will be the S-55 A-70 model, and the first helicopter... more

HelicoptersLess problems for Apache's Hellfires

Washington, USA - "UK newspaper Daily Telegraph exaggerated risks"

According to a U.S,. Army spokesman, Apache Hellfire problems have been exaggerated by UK press. The Daily Telegraph said that the British Army’s new WAH-64 Apache Longbows cannot fire their Hellfire m... more