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AccidentsCONCORDE CRASHES INTO AN HOTEL AROUND PARIS
PARIS, A Concorde plane of Air France crashed today, just after taking off, into an hotel of the town of Gonesse, northside of Paris. more
IndustryBOEING AND AIRBUS COLLECTING ORDERS FOR 18 BILLION USD
FARNBOROUGH, The two big rival companies collected a relevant number of orders for aircrafts of their production. In all, 171 planes have been ordered, 114 for Boeing, valued 12 billion USD, included 48... more
IndustryCESSNA WRAPS -UP CITATION CJ2 MOC UP AT FARNBOROUGH AIRSHOW
FARNBOROUGH, The new Citation CJ2 international mock-up was launched by Cessna at Farnborough Air Show. Company's Director of International Sales, Trevor Esling, said "we believe the Farnborough... more
PeopleMOBILE PHONES SOON CLEAR TO BE USED SAFELY ON AIRCRAFTS
LONDRA, Passengers will soon be able to use safely their own mobile phones on airline flights. The aerospace company BAE Systems is developing a revolutionary passenger telecommunication system called... more
AccidentsHELICOPTER CRASH IN AUSTRALIA, 5 KILLED
QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, A rescue helicopter crashed in thick fog in Queensland, Australia. The accident killed five people. The helicopter was carrying to an hospital a woman and her child, who was suffering... more
IndustryAERMACCHI CONFIRMS NEW PROJECT FOR TRAINER
FARNBOROUGH, Collaborating with russian companies Yakovlev and Sokol, the italian Aermacchi confirmed today the intention of making a new trainer based on AEM-130 produced by Yak and Aermacchi. This new... more
IndustryFINNAIR SIGNS CONTRACT FOR A319 AND A320 FROM AIRBUS
FRANCE, Finnair signed a contract with Airbus to buy six aircrafts, four A320 and two A319. The planes will be delivered in 2002 and will be operated on the carrier's european scheduled network. more
IndustryILFC SIGNS MAJOR AIRBUS AIRCRAFT DEAL
FRANCE, International Lease Finance Corporation has signed a letter of Intent for 87 Airbus aircraft, 62 A320, 20 A330-200, 5 A3XX. Both the parts showed their satisfaction with the commitment. more
IndustryNEW ORDER OF HAL FOR TURBOMECA
FARNBOROUGH, HAL, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, has ordered a second batch of 52 TM333 2B2 engines to power 20 twin-engine Advanced Light Helicopters. The order confirms the particular high level of performances... more
AccidentsMILITARY FREIGHTER CRSASHES IN JORDAN, UNHURT THE PRINCE
AMMAN, A military Hercules C-130 crashed during a training flight in Jordan. All the 14 people on board were killed. Just a few minutes before the crash 60 parachutists, among which was the jordan prince... more
AccidentsBRITISH CONCORDE GROUNDED OVER WING CRACK SCARE
LONDON, A British Airways Concorde has been taken out of service after a crack developed in its rear wings. A few months ago engineers of British discovered 60 mm long cracks in the rear wing span... more
DefenseREFUELING AIRCRAFT ENGLISH PROJECT VALUED 18 BILLION USD
LONDON, The competition for the making of futuristic english strategic aircraft may potentially sell units for $18 billion. The government of Her Majesty decided to replace 24 VC-10 and six Tri-Star of... more
IndustryGECAS PLACES BIG ORDER FOR BOEING AIRCRAFT
FARNBOROUGH, Boeing announced that it received by GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) a big order, including options and real purchases, for 149 aircrafts of the american company. The planes ordered are... more
HelicoptersAGUSTA TO BUY AB-139
FARNBOROUGH, UK, Elitario, italian company of helicopter services of Gemina group, ordered an helicopter AB-139 to BAAC (Bell Agusta Aerospace Company). The new aircraft, equipped with rotating wing, in... more
IndustryAIR FRANCE TO BUY TEN A3XX
FARNBOROUGH, During a ceremony held today at the Farnborough Air Show, Air France announced it has signed a letter of intent for ten A3XXs. The french carrier will become soon launch customer of the new... more
IndustryCT AEROSPACE TO ORDER 50 AIRBUS AIRCRAFT
FRANCE, CIT Aerospace announced the intention for the purchase of 50 Airbus, 35 single-aisle aircraft and 15 Airbus A330s. With this order, CIT will be able to offer airlines around the world a broad choice... more
IndustryBOEING TARGET IS 40 BILLION USD
SEATTLE, With the new system "Connexion by Boeing", the company of Seattle hopes to raise profits for over 40 billion USD in the next 20 years, selling internet connection both on board of its planes... more
IndustryALENIA INCREASES ITS SHARING IN BOEING CONNEXION PROGRAM
FARNBOROUGH, Alenia Aerospazio of Finmeccanica group and Mitsubishi Electric Co. (MELCO) will reinforce their role in revolutionary system of telecommunications at large width called "Connexion by Boeing",... more
Science and technologyEMIRATES SATISFIED WITH PURCHASE OF A3XX
FARNBOROUGH, President of Emirates, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saaeed Al-Maktoum showed his satisfaction to Noel Forgeard, sales manager of Airbus, about the signing of the contract which represents the starting... more
Airlines52 A3XX RECEIVING OPTION FOR AIRBUS
FARNBOROUGH, Following the "good example" of Emirates, six airlines of the nine already interested with the new plane took up options for 52 units of the sky giant. Emirates today signed a contract for... more
IndustryTEXTRON SYSTEMS ANNOUNCED DELIVERY OF ONE MMLS TO ITALIAN ARMY
FARNBOROUGH, A MMLS system (Microwave Mobile Landing Systems) was delivered to italian Ministery of Defense from Textron Systems. This device, largely used by american air forces in Kosovo, is carried... more
AccidentsTALKS BETWEEN ALENIA AND AIRBUS
FARNBOROUGH, Jurgen Thomas, sales manager of Airbus, confirmed the negotiations between the italian aerospace industrial group and the aeronautic company manufacturer of A3XX. Talks regards the definition... more
IndustryBOEING INTRODUCES ITS GLOBAL CONNEXION
FARNBOROUGH, During a crowded press conference taking place at Boeing stand, the american industry introduced an innovative system of communication, defined "global" and called "Connexion", which will... more
IndustrySIGNED CONTRACT FOR AIRBUS A3XX SUPPLY
FARNBOROUGH, Airbus has obtained the signing of the first contract for the supply of the new extra-large A3XX plane. In the occasion of the Fainborough exhibition, started today in England, the airline... more
Weather forecastsFIRST NEWS ABOUT FARNBOROUGH
FARNBOROUGH, UK, The 52th edition of aeronautic international fair of Farnborough has just started today; the period of exhibition, taking place in september until last year, was shifted this summer.... more
AccidentsSPAIN: CHARTER FORCED TO LAND ON AN HIGHWAY
ALMERIA, SPAIN, A small charter was forced yesterday to make an emergency landing on an highway in the south of Spain because of a failure. Police arrived there quickly and diverted traffic. The aircraft,... more
Weather forecastsTODAY STARTS FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW
LONDON, Today is starting the international exhibition of aeronautic industries which takes place in Farnborough, England, every year. According to the newspaper Sunday Times, during the fair will be given... more
IndustryBOEING TO SELL AT LEAST 30 777X AIRCRAFTS
LONDON, According to a familiar source Boeing is going to sell at least 30 777X aircrafts worth $5 billion or more. The official announce should be given at the Farnborough air show next week. more
PeopleALSIM FLIGHT SIMULATOR FIRST IN EUROPE TO RECEIVE FNPT2 CERTIFICATION
PARIS, ALSIM was the first european company to receive, at the beginning of 2000, FNTP and FNTP2 MCC certification for 200 MCC training flight simulator. This new range of simulators is destined to professional... more
IndustryNEW BOEING 767-400ER RECEIVES CERTIFICATION APPROVAL FROM FAA
SEATTLE, The new Boeing 767-400ER (extended range) received yesterday certification approval from the U.S. FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). So airlines soon can begin using the airplane. more
SecuritySIDNEY: MAN FOUND SLEEPING IN JET AT OLIMPIC AIRPORT BREACHES SECURITY FOR GAMES
SIDNEY, Authorities at Sidney's airport launched a security review after a man aged 46 was found sleeping in a jet's cockpit. The fact is relevant, because occurred less then two months from the beginning... more
AccidentsHELICOPTER CRASH IN RUSSIA, 19 KILLED
ST. PETERSBURG, A helicopter belonged to the anti-aircraft defense forces of the russian Air Force crashed last night during take off. All the 19 people on board, 16 parachutists and three crewmen were... more
Science and technologyCHARLES DE GAULLE PARIS 'AIRPORT RENEWS CONTRACT TO COMPASS FOR CATERING SERVICE
PARIS, Catering group Compass clinched a contract with Paris' Charles De Gaulle airport to supply food and drink to the airport's terminal 2. It is a renew of the contract signed in 1994, with a ten years... more
AirlinesBEREZOVSKY IMPLICATED IN AEROFLOT AFFAIR
GENEVA, According to russian authorities, which asked a judicial help to the swiss ones, the famous tycoon Boris Berezovsky would be clearly implicated in Aeroflot scandal, having used his power and men... more
IndustryBOMBARDIER TO FEATURE NEWEST AIRCRAFTS AT FARNBOROUGH
USA, Bombardier Aerospace will display all its newest aircrafts at Farnborough air show, which is going to take place from july 24 to 30. The roster includes the new 70-seat Canadair regional jet, an ultra-long... more
AirlinesCITYFLYER EXPRESS ORDERS SIX AVRO RJ AIRLINER TO BAE
LONDON, British Airways' subsidiary CityFlyer Express has ordered six Avro RJ airliners to Bae Systems' regional aircraft division. Contract is valued £120 million. The aircrafts will be delivered between... more
IndustryBOMBARDIER DELIVERS Q200 AIRCRAFTS TO SURVEILLANCE AUSTRALIA
USA, Bombardier Aerospace is set to deliver two Q200 turboprop aircrafts to Surveillance Australia. The aircrafts will be used for a coastwatch program. "The Q200 has proven to be an excellent maritime... more
IndustryPALESTINIAN AIRLINES TOOK DELIVERY OF FIRST BOMBARDIER Q300.
USA, Palestinian Airlines has taken delivery of the first of two Bombardier Q300 ordered last year and will place the aircraft in revenue service later this moth. The purchase marks the beginning of a... more
HelicoptersTHAILAND GOVERNMENT REQUESTS A SALE OF TWO BLACK HAWK HELICOPTERS TO USA
WASHINGTON, The government of Thailand has requested a possible sale of two UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters for the Royal Thai Army. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy of the United... more
IndustryBOEING EXPECTING PROFITS UP 26% IN SECOND QUARTER
SEATTLE, Boeing said to expect a raise of 26% of profits for the second quarter of 2000. The company is continuing to benefit from its restructuring programme and there was an increase of market demand... more
DefensePERU : AIR FORCE SHOOTS DOWN SUSPECT AIRCRAFT
LIMA, PERU, Peruvian Air Force shot a small plane down. The aircraft, which was probably on a drug dealing mission, refused to obey to an order of landing. It was flying on the borderline with Brazil.... more
AirlinesUS GOVERNMENT THREATENS MERGER BETWEEN BA AND KLM
LONDON, The U.S. government said it may block British Airways' pending merger with dutch Klm because it believes the merger to be an attempt of British to circumnavigate treaties to increase its access... more
PeopleENGLISH MAN CHARGED OVER BOMB HOAX
LONDON, English police arrested a 61 aged man, of no fixed abode, for spreading a bommb hoax on a flight of British Airways coming from Zurich. Manson is due to appear at magistrate to refute the accusations... more
AccidentsSTILL MISSILE SUPPOSITION FOR FLIGHT 800
WASHINGTON, A group of indipendent investigators who remain convinced a missile brought down the TWA flight 800, filed suit against the government several ager have refused to disclosure findings after... more
PeopleBELL IS PLANNING FOUR-ROTOR VERTICAL-LIFT TRANSPORT
USA, Bell helicopters Textron has started designing a new four-rotor, C 130 size tiltrotor aircraft. It will be able to take off vertically in a few hundred feet and land, as the smaller V-22, vertically... more
PeopleJORDAN INDUSTRIALISTS ASK GOVERNMENT TO TAKE AGAIN AIR TRAFFIC TO IRAQ
AMMAN, Jordan industrialists asked their government yesterday to take again air traffic to Iraq, adducing the benefits that would bring to national economy and to iraqui people overwhelmed by embargo.... more
AirlinesEMIRATES SIGNS DEAL FOR 3 NEW AIRBUS
DUBAI, EMIRATES, Emirates airline announced that it signed a contract with Airbus Industries for three new planes A 330-200. All the aircrafts will be delivered within March 2002. more
AccidentsNEW PLANES FOR INDIA
NEW DELHI, After the tragic crash of yesterday, Alliance Airlines, auxiliary of Indian Airlines, owner of the plane crashed in Patna, decided to modernize the entire fleet of aircrafts, many of which were... more
IndustryBOMBARDIER: DELIVERED FIRST CRJ TO JAPAN
USA, Bombardier Aerospace announced today that the Fair Inc. of Tokyo has taken delivery of its first CRJ and scheduled to inaugurate regional jet passenger service early in August. The airline ordered... more
IndustryPIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES AT FARNBOROUGH AIRSHOW
GENOA, In the occasion of the next Farnborough Air Show which will take place from july 24th, Piaggio Aero Industries declared to participate in D2F stand and in K8 chalet and will show up the new Avanti... more