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IndustryBELL-BOEING AWARDED A 47 USDM CONTRACT
USA, The Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded a $47,000,000 contract for the procurement of nonrecurring engineering for retrofit engineering change proposal kits required... more
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PeopleFRENCH PASSENGER TRAFFIC SLOW DOWN OF 7,37% IN SEPTEMBER
PARIS, FRANCE, The French passenger air traffic has experienced a serious slowdown in the month of September, reaching a loss of 7,37%. In this situation, the maximum reduction amount of 26,1% has been... more
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DefenseOTHER HUNDREDS OF RESERVISTS RECALLED IN SERVICE
WASHINGTON, USA, Pentagon recalled in service until now, more than 33.000 reservists, as part of the partial mobilization authorized by President Bush. These military will go to enforce the protection... more
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AirlinesSINGAPORE AIRLINES (4): AIRBUS AND BOEING ASKED TO POSTPONE AIRCRAFTS DELIVERIES
SINGAPORE, According to a Singapore Airlines spokesman, the vice president Cheong Choong Kong meet the management of the aeronautical industries Airbus and Boeing in order to obtain a delay in deliveries... more
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Latest newsRUSSIA IS LOOKING FOR PRIVATE FUNDS TO BUILD NEW COMBAT PLANE
MOSCOW, Russian deputy premier Ilya Klebanov said today that the government is looking for about 1.5 billion U.S. dollars private fundings to build a fifth generation combat plane. The government is currently... more
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HelicoptersRUSSIA TO SUPPLY HELICOPTERS TO CZECH REPUBLIC AS DEBT REPAYMENT
MOSCOW, The Czech Defence Minister said today that Russia will supply six Mi-35 combat helicopters to the Czech Republic in the near future to repay debts. Czech Republic currently owns 20 Mi-24 combat... more
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Latest newsFINANCIAL TIMES HARSHLY CRITICIZES ITALIAN GOVERNMENT OVER THE A-400M PROGRAMME
LONDON, The Financial Times, in an editorial comment published yesterday evening on the newspaper's site has pointed out all the italian government's failures in the foreign policy, starting from the decision... more
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Latest newsU.S. HIT KANDAHAR AGAIN, CIVILIAN VICTIMS REPORTED
AFGHANISTAN, U.S. attacks on the Taliban's southern headquarters of Kandahar hit a bus at the city gates Thursday, killing at least 10 civilians according Taliban sources. Previous night-and-day bombardments... more
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Civil aviationPENTAGON SEEKS IDEAS ON COMBATTING TERRORISM
WASHINGTON, USA, The Department of Defense announced today that is sponsoring a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) asking for help in fighting terrorism. The BAA, issued Oct. 23 specifically seeks help in... more
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AirlinesSWISSAIR SAYS THAT FUNDS WON'T PREVENT CUTS
ZURICH, Swissair announced that it is starting the process of sending out notices to eliminate jobs, despite the funds allocated by the swiss government. Swissair Group said it will finance salaries during... more
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Press releaseSINGAPORE AIRLINES (3): TIME PERIOD CORRECTION
SINGAPORE, Regarding the news about Singapore Airlines losses, please note that the indicated period of time is referred to the first six months of the financial year 2001/2002 and not to the first six... more
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IndustryDAIMLERCHRYSLER RETAINS ITS CONTROLLED DEBIS AIR FINANCE
FRANKFURT, GERMANY, The German-U.S. automotive industry DaimlerChrysler in Stuttgard, announced that it has renounced to sell the 45% stake in its controlled Debis Air Finance Dutch aeronautical leasing... more
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AirlinesBA TO LAUNCH NON-STOP DHAKA-LONDON FLIGHTS
LONDON, British Airways (BA) announced it is to launch non-stop flights between Dhaka and London next Monday, october 29. BA will operate three weekly flights, on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays, using... more
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AirlinesCSA TO CUT FLIGHTS TO USA
PRAGUE, CSA Czech Airlines announced it is to cut flights to Usa due to the plummeting demand following the terrorist attacks. A spokesman for the airline said the flights to Newark are to be halted and... more
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AirlinesSINGAPORE AIRLINES (2): IT WILL BE DIFFICULT TO HAVE PROFITS FOR THIS YEAR
SINGAPORE, In the meeting with Singapore Airlines management, in which has been released the financial data for the first six months of 2001, in which there is an income loss of 88,2% in comparison to... more
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AirlinesSINGAPORE AIRLINES LOSSES 88,2% INCOMES IN THE FIRST 2001 SIX MONTHS
SINGAPORE, Singapore Airlines carrier announced to have lost 88,2% of its incomes in the first six months of 2001. The airline registered incomes for 74,9 USDm compared with the about 630 USDm registered... more
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IndustryBOMBARDIER INTRODUCES NEW GLOBAL 5000 SUPER-LARGE BUSINESS JET
MONTREAL, Bombardier yesterday introduced the Bombardier Global 5000, a high-speed intercontinental business jet that will set new standards in the super-large jet niche market. The Bombardier Global... more
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AirlinesLUFTHANSA CUTS INTERNATIONAL ROUTES
FRANKFURT, Lufthansa yesterday announced it is to stop some international flights with the winter timetable. The services from Munich and Duesseldorf to New York and from Munich to Los Angeles, San Francisco... more
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DefenseITALY: DEFENSE MINISTER ANNOUNCES THAT ITALY QUITS A400M PROGRAMME
ROME, Italian Minister of Defense Martino announced during the political tv program Porta a Porta that the government has decided to quit the A400m programme, aimed at the development and construction... more
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AirlinesRUSSIAN CARRIER MIGHT ESCORT PASSENGER FLIGHTS WITH ARMED POLICE OFFICERS
MOSCOW, The head of the Moscow city department of the Russian Transport Police said yesterday that armed police officers might be placed on passenger flights, as it was already used in the Soviet Union... more
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AirlinesSPIRIT AIRLINES ANNOUNCES NEW SERVICE TO WEST PALM BEACH
FORT LAUDERDALE, "Spirit Airlines, Chicago/O'Hare's premier low-fare carrier to Florida, announces new seasonal service to West Palm Beach, Fla. starting Dec. 14, 2001. Introductory fares start at $79... more
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AirlinesAIR FRANCE MIGHT GET A STAKE IN ALITALIA
ROME, Air France might acquire a 3-4% stake in Alitalia, France Press and the newspaper "Le Figaro" reported today. The marketing operation might be feasible from the financial point of view as it would... more
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AirlinesSWISSAIR DROPS ZURICH-GENOA ROUTE
ZURICH, Swissair announced it has dropped the flight between Zurich and Genoa due to its dramatic financial situation that could even force it to close down. The seven employees for the carrier in Genoa... more
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AirlinesAEA: NORTH ATLANTIC TRAFFIC DOWN 36% AFTER ATTACKS IN USA
LONDON, Association of European Airlines (AEA), which represents 29 carriers, reported yesterday that North Atlantic traffic from Sept 10 to Oct 14 was down 36% on the same period last year. Number of... more
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AirlinesLUXAIR TO INCREASE FLIGHTS TO COPENHAGEN
LUXEMBOURG, Luxair announced it is to up the frequency between Luxembourg and Copenhagen to three daily flights as SAS said it is abandoning the route on Oct. 28. more
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AirlinesAIR MAURITIUS TAKES DELIVERY OF A NEW AIRCRAFT
MAURITIUS ISLANDS, Air Mauritius took delivery of its first A319 a few days ago. The aircraft is to be used on flights within the African continent and on Indian Ocean island services. more
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AirlinesBA AND IBERIA MIGHT INVEST IN AER LINGUS
DUBLIN, Dublin media reported yesterday that British Airways and spanish Iberia would be among the airlines interested in investing in the ailing Aer Lingus. Irish government said it intends to sell up... more
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AirlinesAIR NEW ZEALAND MANAGEMENT AGREE FOR A PAY REDUCTION
NEW ZEALAND, The Air New Zealand management,in order to reduce airline expenses, has agreed to reduce its payments by 15%. At the same time, six operating units, on a total of 12 have been cut off, situation... more
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AirlinesALITALIA COULD DROP DELTA AS US PARTNER
ROME, Italy's Transport minister Pietro Lunardi yesterday said that "it is possible that instead of Delta, Alitalia could look to another U.S. carrier". "Our agreement with Air France foresaw a deal with... more
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IndustryUNITED TECHNOLOGIES AWARDED A OVER 19 USDM CONTRACT
USA, United Technologies Corp., San Antonio, Texas, is being awarded a $19,234,000 contract to provide for overhaul and upgrade of 18 F-100-PW-200C engines to F100-PW-220E configuration engines for the... more
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AirlinesVARIG TO LAUNCH NEW ROUTE ARGENTINA
RIO DE JANEIRO, Varig Brazilian Airlines is to begin three flights a week between Rio de Janeiro and Mendoza, Argentina. The carrier will use 737-300s on the route. more
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AirlinesALL NIPPON AIRWAYS APPLIES SURCHARGE
JAPAN, All Nippon Airways announced it is to apply a surcharge on all tickets to cover security costs and spikes in insurance premium. Domestic routes fares will have a 4$ increase, effective from Nov.... more
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IndustryTRW AWARDED A NEAR 181 USDM CONTRACT
USA, TRW ICBM Systems, Clearfield, Utah, is being awarded a $180,910,341 contract to provide full rate production in support of the Guidance Replacement Program for the Minuteman III weapon system.... more
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HelicoptersSIKORSKY AND KAL SIGN A MEMORANDUM FOR COOPERATION
STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding with Korean Air Lines (KAL) for the development of multi-mission helicopters... more
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AirlinesKLM SIGNS MARKETING DEAL WITH CONTINENTAL
HOUSTON, Klm and Continental yesterday signed a code-sharing agreement effective Dec. 1, on 30 intra-European flights connecting from Continental's Newark-Amsterdam route. The six-month deal is subject... more
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AirlinesAIR MOLDOVA AND AIR MOLDOVA INTERNATIONAL TO LAUNCH NEW ROUTES TO ITALY
CHISINAU, MOLDAVIA, Air Moldova is to launch a new service between Rome and Chisinau, in Moldava, from Nov. 1. The carrier will operate three weekly flights, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Air Moldova... more
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AirlinesAUSTRIAN AIRLINES GROUP REPORTS TRAFFIC DECLINE IN SEPT
VIENNA, Austrian Airlines Group, which includes Lauda Air, Tyrolean Airways, Rheintalflug and Austrian Airlines, reported a 6% passenger traffic decrease in Sept, compared with previous year. Since the... more
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IndustryLITTON AWARDED A NEAR 23 USDM CONTRACT
USA, Litton Systems Inc., Laser System Division, Orlando, Fla., is being awarded a $22,920,000 contract for 66 Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinder Systems and non-recurring engineering. Work completion... more
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AirlinesBRITISH AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES A 25% PASSENGER DECLINE AFTER TERRORIST ATTACKS
LONDON, British Airways' chairman Lord Marshall, told at a civil aviation summit that the number of passengers travelling on BA declined by 25% after September 11. Lord Marshall added that BA is close... more
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AirlinesSOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS CUTS FLIGHTS TO NEW YORK
JOHANNESBURG, South African Airways announced it is reducing its seven weekly flights between New York and Johannesburg to four from Nov 1. Three of the four flights will take a stop at Cape Verde... more
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AerospaceMARS ODYSSEY ARRIVES TO MARS
USA, Mars Odyssey spacecraft reached Mars orbit last night after a journey of about 285 million miles. Matt Landano, Odissey's project manager for NASA said he was "proud and happy to report that Odyssey... more
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AirlinesLUFTHANSA INCREASES SOME FLIGHTS TO RUSSIA
MOSCOW, "The high load factors on regional Russian flights and the continual increase of demand for the services of our company in these regions is allowing us to raise the frequency of flights by 50 percent",... more
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AirlinesSIBIR AIRLINES TO SUE UKRAINIAN GOVERNMENT FOR TUPOLEV CRASH IN THE BLACK SEA
NOVOSIBIRSK, Russian Sibir Airlines said it would sue ukrainian government for damages after the investigations confirmed that Ukraine was responsible for the plane crash as the aircraft was accidentally... more
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Science and technologyAMSTERDAM SCHIPOL'S TRAFFIC DOWN IN SEPT.
AMSTERDAM, Schipol's passenger traffic declined 5% in September compared with the earlier year. North Atlantic and Middle East routes were mostly affected. Cargo traffic lost 9%. more
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AirlinesFINNAIR TO LEASE FOR PLANES
HELSINKI, Finnish Finnair leased three Airbus A320s and one A321 from International Lease Finance Corp. The jetliners will be delivered in March, April, Sept. and Oct. 2003 on 10-year leases. more
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AirlinesLOT TO LAY OFF 800 EMPLOYEES
WARSAW, Polish LOT will have to lay off 800 staff, a fifth of its workers, PAP agency said. The airline is carrying on a privatization plan which includes the replacement of Swissair Group, which holds... more
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AirlinesTHY TURKISH AIRLINES TO HALVE ITS FLEET
ANKARA, THY Turkish Airlines yesterday said it pans to halve its fleet in the long term. "Up to 12 planes may be withdrawn from the fleet in 2002 and up to 18 in 2003 due to developments in Turkey and... more
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AirlinesCROSSAIR NEEDS TO JOIN AN ALLIANCE
SWITZERLAND, Crossair announced it intends to join one of the major airlines global alliance. One World, led by American and BA appears to be the favourite. "We know that in the end Crossair can't survive... more
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AccidentsHELICOPTER CRASH IN KAMCHATKA (2): THE AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATIONS
ROME, Mil MI-2 Hoplite: Type: light helicopter Accommodation: one or two pilots, eight passengers Lenght: 37 ft 4 in Rotor diameter: 47 ft 6 in Height: 12 ft 3 in Empty weight: 5295 lb Max T/O... more
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AccidentsHELICOPTER CRASH IN KAMCHATKA
MOSCOW, An Mi-2 helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff from Ust-Bolsheretsk airport, in Kamchatka. The helicopter went down from the height of 10 metres. The pilot was killed and the other five passengers... more