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Rome - Starts today a new service for Avionews' subscribers
A new service has been implemented for the Avionews' subscribers only. With a simple free software Real Audio 8 Basic, downloadable for free from Internet site www.real.com, if you have not yet installed... more
AccidentsRussian aircraft forced to an emergency landing in Siberia
Moscow, Russia - No one of the 100 people aboard was injured
A Tupolev-154, departed from Yuzho-Sakhalinsk and heading to Krasnoyarsk in central Siberia, was forced to an emergency landing yesterday morning. Soon after take-off, tyres fragments at the departure... more
PeopleFrench government seize non-EU aircraft violating temporary import laws
Paris, France - EU underlined lack of controls to non EU business citizens
French government decided to adopt strictly the current (and relatively recently enacted) EU customs code, which in essence makes any U.S.-registered aircraft entering into an EU country liable to import... more
AirlinesBA will keep its Qantas share
London, Uk - The "Times" was wrong
"They say they are going to stay and we trust them", stated Geoff Dixon, Qantas director general in answer to rumours, confirmed by the "Times" as well, about British Airways will to sell its 22% capital... more
PeopleNo more 24h patrolling over Us skies
Washington, Usa - Only fighters ready to take-off
According to James Roche, Us military aviation political responsible, there's no need for further 24 hours a day patrolling over the american skies. Roche proposal aims anyway to maintain Air Force wings... more
AccidentsSearch aircraft risks accident during MH-47 SAR operations
Philippines - A Orion EP-3E lands in emergency
A maritime and electronic reconnaissance Orion EP-3E aircraft has been forced to land in emergency during search operation for the MH-47 helicopter crashed on last Tuesday in Philippines Sea. (Gio/B) more
AccidentsFinnair Airbus forced to an emergency landing
Helsinki, Finland - Stomachache for the pilot
Probably a food intoxication forced the pilot of a Finnair Airbus departed from Zurich to an emergency landing at the international airport of Helsinki last Friday. Fortunately no consequences for passengers... more
AccidentsUS DoD identifies MH-47 accident servicemembers
Washington, USA - They was aboard the helicopter crashed in Philippines sea
The Department of Defense announced that the following Soldiers and Airmen are believed to have been on board the MH-47 aircraft that crashed at sea in the southern Philippines Thursday: United States... more
AirlinesSn Brussels Airlines ready to discover Africa
Brussels, Belgium - New flights starting from April 26th
The new born Belgian air carrier Sn Brussels Airlines will inaugurate its African routes next April 26th. Flights to Kinshasa, Entebbe, Kigali, Dakar, Banjul, Conakry and Monrovia will be operated aboard... more
Science and technologySas appeals to the Swedish competition authority
Stockholm, Sweden - Vaesteraas airport accused to favour Ryanair
Swedish airline Sas denounced Vaesteraas airport to the competition authority (Konkurrensverket) because of suspected preferential behaviour towards Ryanair. According to the Swedish press in fact, Sas... more
IndustryTupolev to produce a new commercial aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The name of the new aircraft will be TU-334
Russian aircraft maker Tupolev announced that it will complete, for the year's end, the flight test of its new TU-334 commercial aircraft, produced to satisfy European anti-noise rules. The aircraft wil... more
AirlinesLufthansa and the September 11th crisis
Berlin, Germany - Germany to support the air carrier
According to what Berlin Transports Ministry itself officially stated, German government is ready to support Lufthansa in the worldwide post September 11th air sector crisis. The plan, whose amount is... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines to launch new Addis Abebe-Paris link
Addis Abebe, Ethiopia - First take off next April 2nd
Ethiopian Airlines will inaugurate Addis Abebe-Paris route next April 2nd. The air carrier will operate new flights twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday. (m/cesn) more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti positive performance
Milan, Italy - Passengers: +14,45% in January
Good news for Air Dolomiti, as it confirms a 14,45% passengers increase in January. The Italian carrier has also improved its supply in terms of Ask, Available Seat Kilometres, augmented of a 25%.... more
AirlinesHard times for Aeroflot smoker flyers
Moscow, Russia - No smoking from March 31st
Historic decision for Aeroflot, as it confirmed today its flights will all become no smoking starting from March 31st. (m/cesn) more
DefenseTwo Mirage 2000-D towards Kirgighistan
Paris, France - They should arrive next week
According to French Defence Ministry, two Mirage 2000-D are waited for next week at the international military base in Manas, Kirgighistan. In the next future instead, as the international military coalition... more
AerospaceWind River on board the Iss
Turin, Italy - Californian firm software passed Nasa examination
Wind River, Californian real-time and advanced connection software supplier, passed Nasa tests. VxWorks, Wind River developed and manufactured software, will be in fact on board the X-38, the new Nasa... more
IndustryBoeing awarded a 36 USDm contract
USA
Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded a $36,000,000 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-award-fee contract (N00019-93-C-0003) to provide additional funding... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways to cut over 2000 jobs
Athens, Greece - The carrier is looking for financements
According to a Olympic Airways Greek airlines, the carrier will cut over 2000 jobs following the crisis of the sector.Airline is also looking for a over 100 EURm financement. Greek government informed... more
IndustryIndia-Russia wide military co-operation
New Delhi, India - Fighters, missiles and rocket are under discussion
"Russian-Indian cooperation in the field of military production is taking a fruitful path," Victor M. Komardin, deputy director general of the Russian defense export body, stated. Even though after the... more
Science and technologyHong Kong to transform the old airport
Hong Kong, China - A cruise-ships port will replace Kai Tak
Hong kong decided to convert its old airport into a cruise-ships port. Kai Tak transformation project is part of a USDm 77 worth general plan Hong Kong government set for the next 10 years. According... more
IndustryBoeing cuts further 1000 jobs in aerospace sector
Seattle, Washington - Other 400 workers fired in last October
After the dismission of 400 workers of aerospace sector in the last October, Boeing announced today expectations of further 1000 jobs cut in the same branch. Company will cut 30.000 jobs from its workforce... more
AirlinesViaggi del Ventaglio acquires Lauda Air Italia
Milan, Italy - Andrea Molinari back as airline head
According to reliable sources, Italian tourist organization Viaggi del Ventaglio would presented a valid offer to acquire Italian airline Lauda Air Italia, at which head is expected to be charged the previous... more
IndustryBoeing expects to armor cockpits
Seattle, USA - Modifications will affect 1620 aircraft
According to a Boeing Corporation release, there will be 1620 aircraft which will be provided with armored cockpit doors. Boeing said that this is the sole way to protect the aircraft against terroristic... more
AccidentsFrench airplane forced to emergency landing
Strasburg, France - Technical problems
A CAE (franchisee of Air France) regional flight was forced to land at the Strasbourg airport because of technical troubles this morning. The plane, a Fokker 100, departed from Roissy at 7am, was heading... more
IndustryMaiden flight of the first Dassault aircraft equipped with EASY cockpit
Merignac, France
The Falcon 900EX which is the EASy cockpit development aircraft, made her maiden flight from Merignac Dassault facility. The EASy cockpit is dominated by 4 large screens that display all informations... more
AirlinesVirgin Express enters the Brussels-Athens and Brussels-Lisbon markets
Brussels, Belgium - The carrier expands its routes
Virgin Express has announced the launch of two new routes. As from 30th March Virgin Express will offer daily flights from its Brussels hub to both Lisbon and Athens. Lisbon will be the second Portuguese... more
AccidentsAntonov 26 crashed (2): technical sheet
Roma
Antonov 26 is a Russian built military transport aircraft equipped with two turboprops and one auxiliary turbojet. It can carry 40 passengers plus 4 crewmembers. These are its specifications: Lenght:... more
AccidentsUs helicopter crashed in the Philippines sea (3): technical sheet
Rome, Italy - Helicopter Chinook CH-47
NAME: Boeing Vertol Chinook CH-47 TYPE: heavy-lift helicopter ACCOMMODATION: 3 crew members, 55 troops, 24 stretchers DIMENSIONS length: 51 ft rotor diameter: 60 ft each height: 18 ft and 11... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines recovering
Chicago - The airline recalls in service 1200 workers
U.S. carrier United Airlines, expecting to increase its activities, has recalled at work 1200 employees that were put in work stand-by. Their activity will restart on April 1st, with the increment of daily... more
AccidentsUs helicopter crashed in the Philippines sea (2)
Manila, Philippines - Two people survived
According to a military spokesman statement, two of the twelve american soldiers aboard the Chinook CH-47, plummetted yesterday in the Philippines sea, have survived the accident. The Us soldiers on board... more
AccidentsUs helicopter crashed in the Philippines sea
Manila, Philippines - Probably 12 deads
Twelve Us soldiers probably died in yesterday Us helicopter crash in Philippines sea. The accident occurred at 2.30am local time when the aircraft, which was flying to the military base in Mactan, fell... more
AccidentsAntonov 26 crashes in Russia, 17 dead
Russia - The aircraft was performing an emergency landing
A Russian military Antonov-26 aircraft, crashed near the Lakhta airport, Arcangelo, during a emergency landing attempt. Aircraft took off from Safonovo airport near Murmansk with about 20 people on board.... more
Press releaseItalian civil aviation authority to open an inquiry on Italian canadair manager
Rome, Italy - Flight operation manager suspended
In relation to last January 1st inconvenience occurred to a Canadair, Enac, the Italian civil aviation authority, decided to open an inquiry and to suspend flight operation manager, because of supposed... more
IndustryPolish aerospace industry to boost thanks to Gripen International
Warsav, Poland - Signed a double contract
Gripen International signed a double industrial co-operation agreement with Polish aerospace and defense industry thus strengthening the anglo-swedish fighter constructor position in Poland. Agreements,... more
DefenseUs incresed will to enlist
Washington, Usa - 918 more reservists last week
Almost a thousand people enlisted last week as Us Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Airforce an National Guard reservists. With last week smashing 918 reservists increase, total number currently on active duty... more
DefenseItalian Alenia to replace head of Marketing Communications
Rome, Italy - Mr. Rovere will be new "Fair and Shows" responsible
Riccardo Rovere, ex Alenia Aerospazio Marketing Communications director is now the new Alenia Aeronautica Spa "Fair and Shows" division responsible. At the state of the art and until a new Marketing Communications... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Honeywell Engines
USA
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE Aircraft Certification Service Washington, DC U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration The following... more
Civil aviationFAA Ad on BellTextron Helicopters
USA
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE Aircraft Certification Service Washington, DC U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration The following Airworthiness Directive issued by the... more
IndustryTupolev defends dependability of its aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Declaration comes after Iran accident
Following the Iran accident, which claimed 119 lives, Tupolev Russian aircraft maker makes a public declaration to reaffirm dependability of its aircraft. According to this declaration the aircraft, which... more
DefenseWar against terrorism in the Philippines
Rome, Italy - Us army to intensify reconnaissance flights over the island
According to Washington Post, the Us daily newspaper, Us Army would have intensified its reconnaissance flights over Southern Philippines. This sort of operation should aim to support 660 Us Army soldiers... more
Latest newsColombian peace talks broken
Bogota, Colombia - Air Force bombs 85 strategic points of the FARC
According to a Colombian president Andres Pastrana public announcement, the peace process between the government and Revolutionary Colombian Armed Forces (FARC) has been interrupted yesterday, when a FARC... more
SecurityPiaggio will overtake Sorem?
The Geneva industry is interested to acquire Canadair aircraft maintenance
According to rumours, it seems that Geneva-based aeronautical industry Piaggio Aero Industries would be interested to found in Roma's Ciampino airport some buildings in order to acquire maintenance of... more
AirlinesQantas hit by post September 11th crisis
Sidney, Australia - Net incomes: -41,6% in 2001 2nd semester
Qantas, the Australian airline, registered a 41,6% net incomes fall in the second semester of 2001. The Australian air carrier seems to pay for last September 11th terrorist attacks, in fact, as Qantas... more
HelicoptersUkrainian industry presents its new helicopter
Moscow, Russia
Ukrainian industry Kiev-based Aviaimpeks announced its new light helicopter, which will be on test starting the half of this year, and is expected to be delivered in the first on the 2003. THe helicopter,... more
AccidentsRussian fighter vanished last Tuesday
Moscow, Russia - No hopes for the pilots to be alive
As Vladimir Mikhailov, Russian Air force Chief Commander, himself confirmed, "in practice there's no hope" for the two pilots aboard the SU-24 fighter vanished last Tuesday in the surroundings of Pskov,... more
DefenseNo new helos for Russian Army
Moscow, Russia - Defense minister announced lack of funds
According to Sergey Ivanov, Russian defense minister, there are no funds to finance the renewal of the Russian military helicopter fleet in the next future.. He said that "there are no funds at t... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded a over 14 USDm contract
USA
McDonnell Douglas Corp., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $14,243,004 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-01-C-0073) to exercise an option for the procurement of organizational,... more
DefenseWar in the Middle East (2)
Ramallah, West Bank - Isreali Apaches attack to Olp headquarters in Ramallah
"We are not shocked by Tel Aviv fighters, tanks or missiles. We'll stick in these territories until judgement day will come", has stated Yasser Arafat visiting last night attacked Olp headquarters... more
IndustryAstronautics Corporation awarded a over 14 USDm contract
USA
Astronautics Corp of America, Milwaukee, Wis., is being awarded a $14,105,335 modification to five-year requirements contract, FFP, supply contract DAAB07-02-D-B615, for command instrument processor (CIP)... more