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Press releaseFirst A129 combat delivered to the Italian Army
Vergiate, Italy - Last Friday
"A distinguished audience witnessed the delivery of the first Agusta A129 Combat helicopter at a special ceremony held at Agusta's Vergiate facility on October, 25, 2002. Italian Army Chief of Staff, Gen.Gianfranco... more
Press releaseBombardier Aerospace appoints news vice-president of Business Jet Solutions
Dallas, USA - His name is Trevor Cornwell
"Trevor Cornwell named vice-president, Strategy and Business Development Bombardier Business Jet Solutions, a division of Bombardier Aerospace, announced that it has appointed Trevor Cornwell as vice-president,... more
Press releaseQantas schedule changes
Sydney, Australia - From November
"Qantas today announced an interim schedule effective from November, aimed at redirecting capacity from some of its Indonesia services to holiday destinations where demand was increasing. Qantas... more
Press releaseFirst series NH90s in the assembly lines
Aix en Provence, France - For the first Italian and German Army helicopter
"The splicing of the two first serial production NH90 fuselages has just been performed by Agusta and Eurocopter Deutschland, for respectively the first Italian Army and the first German Army NH90 helicopter. Eurocopter... more
Press releaseQantas on Indonesia capacity
Perth, Australia - It will supply additional flights from Denpasar and Jakarta
"Qantas said today it would operate additional flights into Denpasar and Jakarta from tomorrow, to meet the requirements of Australians in Indonesia wanting to travel home. Qantas Chief Executive... more
Press releaseQantas CityFlyer heads to Perth
Perth, Australia - From January 2003
"Qantas today announced that it would extend its successful CityFlyer service to Perth from January 2003. Qantas Executive General Manager Sales and Marketing John Borghetti said the new CityFlyer... more
Press releaseIata: Giovanni Bisignani will be present to the press conference
Rome, Italy - On Monday 28 October at 11am in Rome
"Mr. Giovanni Bisignani, Director General and CEO of Iata, will be holding a press conference on Monday 28 October at 11.00am in Rome at the Associazione della Stampa Estera in Italia, via dell'Umiltà... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines announces new jet service from New York/Newark-White Plains
Houston, USA - Effective from December 12
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL)announced it will introduce four daily roundtrip Continental Express jet flights between White Plains, N.Y., and Continental's New York hub, Newark Liberty International... more
Press releaseVirgin Express reinforces position on existing routes
Brussels, Belgium - More flights to Lisbon, Malaga, Faro and Geneva
"The winter season 2002-2003 starts on 27th October 2002. Virgin Express (Euronext: VIRE; OTC Bulletin Board: VIRGY) continues to implement its strategy of careful growth and will reinforce its position... more
Press releaseEasyJet selects Airbus
London, Uk - As preferred supplier for 120 new aircraft
EasyJet plc ("EasyJet"), Europe’s leading low-cost airline, today announced that it had selected Airbus as the preferred supplier for 120 A319 aircraft, with options with price protection on a further 1... more
Press releaseQantas action following Bali explosions
Sydney, Australia - Update today on the situation
"In response to media inquiries on the evacuation of Australians from Bali, Qantas said the airline: had carried more than 1,500 people from Bali to Sydney today, with 1,352 people accommodated on four... more
Press releaseQantas to open new maintenance facility in Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia - It will the third in the city
"Qantas today announced it would establish a third heavy maintenance facility in Melbourne for its Boeing 737 aircraft. Qantas Executive General Manager Aircraft Operations David Forsyth said the new... more
Press releaseAir New Zealand has been voted fifth in the Best Leisure Airline - Long Haul
Auckland, New Zealand - By readers of UK Conde Nast Traveller magazine at a ceremony in London
"Air New Zealand was placed behind Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Thai and Emirates and ahead of much larger international airlines such as Qantas. Gerard Gilmore, Air New Zealand's Regional General... more
Press releaseNTSB recommendations to FAA
Washington, Usa - Some civil aviation requirements on safety
"The National Transportation Safety Board recommends that the Federal Aviation Administration: Require all helicopter pilots who conduct commercial, passenger-carrying flights in areas where flat light... more
Press releaseVirgin Express: remarkable rise of web sales in September
Brussels, Belgium - 30.442 seats booked
"Virgin Express (Euronext: VIRE; OTC Bulletin Board: VIRGY) has seen its internet sales in Belgium double during 2002. In September Belgian internauts booked 30,442 seats compared with 14,500 in January.... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines announces renewed daily service between New York/Newark and Caracas, Venezuela
Houston, USA - Starting December 12
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced it will renew daily, nonstop service between the airline's New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, and Simon Bolivar Maiquetia International Airport... more
Press release"Self check-in" for Air New Zealand
Rome, Italy - High technology for Express Card on domestic flights
"Next November 1, the air carrier New Zealand, in the occasion of the introduction of Express Class, the new business class on domestic flights in New Zealand, will launch two new products of high technology:... more
Press releaseQantas and American Airlines adds Denver to codeshare
Sydney, Australia - Total number of the American cities is 16
"Qantas has expanded its codeshare agreement with American Airlines by adding Denver, Colorado, bringing the total number of North American cities serviced to 16. Qantas Executive General Manager John... more
Press releaseNtsb recommendations to Faa on Airbus A300
Washington, Usa - Altitude and pressure gauges targeted
"The National Transportation Safety Board recommends that the Federal Aviation Administration: require that the cabin altimeter gauges on all Airbus Industrie A300 airplanes be modified to ensure that... more
Press releaseQantas expands into Sydney airport terminal 2
Sydney, Australia - On Tuesday 24 September
"Qantas today announced that it would commence QantasLink operations from Sydney Airport's Terminal 2, the former Ansett domestic terminal, on Tuesday 24 September. Executive General Manager Sales... more
Press releaseGlobal aviation security strategy in place to boost public confidence and health of air transport industry
Montreal, Canada - ICAO: "we must provide a climate in which the industry can assure its on-going vitality"
"In the year since the tragic events of 11 September 2001 in the United States of America, the world aviation community has initiated a wide range of measures to increase significantly aviation security... more
Press releaseOne year after September 11 events ICAO forecasts world air passenger traffic will exceed 2000 levels in 2003
Montreal, Canada - Over 3 100 billion PKPs in 2003 and 3 300 billion PKPs in 2004
"One year after the tragic events of 11 September 2001 in the United States of America, total scheduled passenger traffic of the world's airlines has stabilized following the sharp decline last year, with... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines reports August 2002 performance
Houston, Usa - Systemwide mainline jet load factor of 79.1 percent
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported an August 2002 systemwide mainline jet load factor of 79.1 percent, 1.0 point above last year's August load factor. For August 2002, Continental reported... more
Press releaseUnited Airlines Statement on Enhanced Recovery Plan
Chicago, Usa - Cost saving target of USD 2,5bn
"United Airlines confirmed today that it has met with representatives of its employee groups and informed them that, for purposes of its enhanced recovery plan, it has set a cost-savings target of $2.5... more
Press releaseAmerica West Reports Details of Flight 794
Phoenix, Usa - The National Transportation Safety Board has been notified
"America West Airlines reports the nose gear on an Airbus A320 aircraft collapsed during the latter stage of the landing roll-out at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport at approximately 6:45 p.m.... more
Press releaseDelta Connection(R) Offers Special Fares for New Atlantic City Jet Service
Cincinnati, Usa - Inaugural Fares Include 150 Delta Destinations Beginning Oct. 1; Double
"Delta Connection is offering customers special fares to celebrate the launch of daily jet service between Delta Air Lines' (NYSE: DAL) hub in Cincinnati and Atlantic City, N.J., beginning Oct. 1, 2002.... more
Press releaseAmerica West announces an Internet fare sale
Phoenix, Usa - For Labor Day travel
"You work hard for your money and shouldn't have to spend a lot of it to celebrate the Labor Day holiday. That's why America West Airlines (NYSE: AWA) is offering an Internet fare sale for travel over... more
Press releaseGo launches new routes from East Midlands
London, Uk - Adding flights to Barcelona and Venice
"Just three weeks after the merger of easyJet and Go, we're launching new services from East Midlands Airport. Go is adding daily flights to Barcelona and Venice to our 6 existing routes from East Midlands... more
Press releaseMidwest Express flight attendants rally and send off negotiators to 'Super Mediation'
Milwakee, Usa - Today from 1.30pm to 2.30pm
"Dozens of chanting Midwest Express flight attendants clad in bright green CHAOS(TM) T-shirts, members of the Association of Flight Attendants, AFL-CIO, will hold a rally on Aug. 26, beginning at 1:30... more
Press releaseQantas announces successful completion of institutional component of capital raising
Sydney, Australia - Approximately $600 million has been raised
"Qantas today announced that it had successfully completed the institutional component of its $800 million capital raising announced on 21 August 2002. Following a strong response from existing institutional... more
Press releaseQantas reports profits before tax of AUSD 631m
Sydney, Australia - Net Profit of AUSD 428m
"Qantas today announced a profit before tax of $631.0 million for the year ended 30 June 2002. Net profit was $428.0 million. The Directors declared a fully franked final dividend of 9 cents per share,... more
Press releaseDelta and Sports Express now offer a convenient door-to-door delivery option for oversized luggage and sports equipment
Atlanta, Usa - "Another way that Delta is reducing airport hassle"
"Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) now offers door-to-door pickup and delivery service to customers traveling with oversized luggage and sports equipment through a new relationship with Sports Express, a sports... more
Press releaseBoeing Begins F-22 Training Installation at Tyndall Air Force Base
Seattle, Usa - Full capability in early 2003
"Boeing [NYSE: BA] has begun installation of new F-22 Raptor training facilities at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. Training classrooms and equipment will be installed in stages, reaching full capability... more
Press releaseBoeing, DARPA Extend Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Contract
Chicago, Usa - A USD 460m worth contract
"Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, have agreed to terms of a contract extension for the Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle, or UCAV, initiating work on advanced versions... more
Press releaseHelidays record breaker
Weston-Super-Mare, Uk - More than 24.000 visitors attended the arena area
"The 12th Weston Super HeliDays, held at Weston-Super-Mare in Somerset at the end of July, broke new records in attendance. More than 75 helicopters flew in for the three day show on the Weston Beach lawns,... more
Press releaseQantas statement on Qantas Sale Act
Sydney, Australia - In relation to the removal of foreign investments limits
"Qantas Chief Executive Officer Geoff Dixon said today that removal of foreign investment limits from the Qantas Sale Act would ensure Qantas remained globally competitive and enhance, not diminish, the... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines announces nonstop service between Charleston and Houston
Houston, Usa - Effective October 1, 2002
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today (August, 2, editor's note) announced that it will begin twice daily, nonstop service between Charleston, W.Va., and Houston Intercontinental Airport, effective Oct.... more
Press releaseRaytheon awarded USD117,7m standard missile production contract
Tucson, Usa - From the US Navy
"Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has been awarded a $117.7 million contract from the U.S. Navy for STANDARD Missile-2 fiscal year 2002 production. Under the firm fixed-price contract, Raytheon will deliver... more
Press releaseEasyJet and Go create Europe's number one low-cost airline
London, Uk - "We're committed to creating the best low-cost airline possible"
"From today, easyJet and Go will merge to create Europe's Number One low-cost airline. The formal details of the £374 million transaction have been completed and the airlines will now work towards operating... more
Press releaseNational Guard and reserve mobilized as of July 31
"Washington, Usa - The net collective result is 834 fewer reservists than last week
"This week the Army announces an increase of reservists on active duty in support of the partial mobilization, while the Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force each announce decreases. The net collective result... more
Press releaseFAI NEWS: outstanding new performances in air sports
Lausanne, Switzerland - Dominated by eastern Europe
"Following our Press Release of 26 July 2002, FAI publishes the results of international competitions in the sports of Gliding and Precision Flying. We also draw your attention to a new World Record in... more
Press releaseGoodrich selected by British Airways for video surveillance
Charlotte, Usa - Award adds Boeing 767 and 777 to Goodrich retrofit list
"Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) announced today that it has been selected by British Airways to provide cockpit door video surveillance systems for its long-range aircraft. This includes the airline's... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines announces nonstop service between Daytona Beach and New York/Newark
Houston, Usa - Beginning Dec. 12, 2002
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today (July 29, editor's note) announced that it will begin twice daily, nonstop service from Daytona Beach, Fla., to its hub at Newark International Airport, beginning... more
Press releaseQantas Airlines adds international flights
Sydney, Australia - From 27 October to New Zealand and Europe
"Qantas announced today it would increase services to New Zealand and Europe from 27 October. Qantas Executive General Manager Sales and Marketing John Borghetti said the airline would: boost Sydney-Auckland... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines simplifies fare structure
Houston, Usa - By moving fuel surcharge Into base fares
"Effective immediately, Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) removed the "fuel surcharge" from all fares in the U.S. domestic and trans-border Canadian markets while increasing the applicable fares by $40... more
Press releaseGandalf will fly to Romania
Orio al Serio, Italy - Starting from August 26
"Gandalf Airlines, the Bergamo-based airline, announces that it will link Trieste airport "Ronchi dei Legionari" to Bucharest and Timisoara starting from August 26. A Dornier 328 will operate daily the... more
Press releaseFarnborough 2002: (2) companies and joint ventures of the Finmeccanica group
Rome, Italy - From today to Sunday
"The fact that the Finmeccanica companies and joint ventures are taking part in the Farnborough Air Show clearly indicates how the aerospace sector has come to the fore as a major factor in promoting the... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica at Farnborough 2002
Rome, Italy - To join aerospace and defence "leaders"
"Finmeccanica will be exhibiting at the Farnborough Airshow as one of the major players in the aerospace industry. The event, now in its 54th year, starts today 22nd July and is one of the most important... more
Press releaseQantas announces fleet purchases
Sydney, Australia - Four Boeing 737-800 with option for other four
"Qantas announced it would purchase four new Boeing 737-800 aircraft and take options for an additional four. Qantas Chief Executive Officer Geoff Dixon said the Qantas Board approved the fleet purchases... more
Press releaseThe city of Dayton, Ohio and the aerospace industry count down to the premier global event
Reston, USA - For the centennial of flight
"Next July the aerospace industry and the world will convene in Dayton, Ohio to celebrate the Wright brothers’ first powered flight and the century of achievement that has followed – as well as lay the... more