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DefenseRumsfeld explains the reasons for the adoption of the new US missile shield
Washington, USA - "Terrorists just inted to hit us where we are weaker, that is why we need the new anti-missile system"
After the recent USA President Bush’s comment regarding the new American missile shield (see for details AVIONEWS), also the Defence Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld has explained its relevance. According t... more
AccidentsThe "Blair Witch project" filmmaker dies by an air incident
Washington, USA - Neil Fredericks became famous all over the world thanks to event-film about the Blair witch
On Sunday 15 August, Neil Fredericks was overflying the Keys Islands, in Florida, with other three peoples on an airplane: it was the last travel of the horror film "The Blair Witch Project" cinematographer.... more
DefenseThe constant arms race between China and Taiwan (2): Beijing asks Russia for further S-300 missiles
Beijing, China - It could have ordered up to eight anti-aircraft batteries and it would be willing to develop a new missile of the same class
A new deal would have been signed between Rosoboronexport, the agency which attends to the promotion abroad of the weapon systems produced by Russian armaments industry, and the Chinese Government, regarding... more
AirlinesSAS Group: soon 8 new European routes
Copenhagen, Denmark - 6 destinations have already been established, other 2 are still subject to decision
Scandinavian Airlines is opening 8 new routes from Copenhagen, thanks to agreement between SAS and Cimber Air, which will put at disposal for these flights its CRJ200LR planes, hosting up 48 passengers.... more
DefenseIndia: Government analyses national defence
New Dheli, India - The country begins gaining higher industrial autonony despite the reinforcement of several commercial relations
Indian Government has recently commented in front of Parliament about the situation related to national defence, mainly concerning the aviation sector. First of all, the purchase of 24 BAe Hawk advanced... more
CuriositiesA smelling liquid stops the Fort Wayne air station
Fort Wayne, USA - Airport has been closed for 9 hours because of a suspicious strong smell from a luggage
Yesterday the Fort Wayne airport, Indiana, has been closed for 9 hours for an authorities order, which was alarmed by a strong-smelling liquid leaking from an unclaimed suitcase. It seems luggage belonged... more
SecurityRebels attack Italian soldiers in Iraq: an Italian Air Force's HH-3F helicopter repulses the militiamen
Nassiriya, Iraq - No one was injured among the Italian troops
A new attack by the rebels in Iraq against the Italian forces occurred today. An Italian Army convoy moving north from Nassiriya would have been attacked at about 12:05 am (local time) by several men endowed... more
Latest newsPrivate financing for the new USA's air tankers fleet?
Washington, USA - It would be the proposal put forward by International Air Systems
US Air Force would have recently taken delivery of a new proposal in order to solve the old problem related to the supply of new air tankers which can replace the old KC-135s. Such proposal would have... more
IndustryRaytheon Co. awarded of a over USD1bl contract
Washington, USA - For Tomahawk Block IV Cruise Missiles
Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded an estimated value $1,607,191,872 firm-fixed-price multi-year contract for the full rate production of up to 2,200 Tomahawk Block IV Cruise Missiles for... more
DefenseIran: "we will resort to pre-emptive strikes if Israel and the United States threaten our nuclear research"
Teheran, Iran - It would have been stated by the Iranian Defence Minister in an interview at Arab press
Tension regarding the Iranian nuclear matter is worsening (see for details AVIONEWS). During an interview at Arab press, Iranian Defence Minister would have stated that Iran is ready to carefully appraise... more
Civil aviationSAAB's proposal for the security of the US airlines
Stockholm, Sweden - The Swedish company would have suggested to American Government a flares dispenser available on some important fighters
SAAB is participating to the competition needed by US Department for Home Security related to the provision of anti-missile systems, to be devoted to the American airlines' airplanes. USA's worry appears... more
Civil aviationMoscow is ready to prevent a September 11-style attack
Moscow, Russia - The defensive system available for the Russian capital schedules extremely reduced reaction times for fighter units
Russian air defence and Air Force's representatives have recently revealed that the defensive system created around Moscow, in order to prevent terroristic attacks similar to those which involved New York... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Corp. awarded of a USD30m contract
Washington, USA - For three X-47B air vehicles, three mission control systems and a common operating system
Northrop Grumman Corp., Integrated Systems, San Diego, Calif. is being awarded a $30,000,000 increment of a $1,037,274,437 other transaction for prototypes agreement to design and develop three X-47B... more
IndustrySpace Vector Corp. awarded a USD50m contract
Washington, USA - For the Rocket System Launch Program (RSLP)
Space Vector Corp., Chatsworth, Calif., is being awarded a $50,000,000 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract modification for the Sounding Rockets Program Follow-on (SRP-2) contract, which... more
IndustryOrbital Sciences Corp. awarded a USD50m contract
Washington, USA - For the Rocket System Launch Program (RSLP)
Orbital Sciences Corp., Launch Systems Group, Chandler, Ariz., is being awarded a $50,000,000 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract modification to the Sounding Rockets Program Follow-on (SRP-2)... more
IndustryThe employment increase in the US aerospace sector
Washington, USA - The victory against the economic difficulties in the 90s and the rise of orders would have encouraged a hiring growth
According to the latest data unveiled by US Labor Department, the employment degree regarding the aerospace sector in the United States would have found a positive turnaround during about the last 15 years,... more
AirlinesThe Asian carriers towards a fuel demand growth
Beijing, China - As a consequence of fleets enlargement
The airlines growth in the Asian region would be set to increase jet fuel demand for the next 5 years, when they will enlarge their fleets and flights. These airlines are still at an early stage and they... more
AirlinesEasyJet threatens to close Zurich routes
London, United Kingdom - The Swiss air station would be the most expensive for airlines
Today, EasyJet British low-cost airline said its aim to stop Zurich routes, because of higher passenger fees and restrictions operating in the Swiss air station of Zürich-Kloten. At Zurich air station,... more
AccidentsUnited Airlines: fear on an A-319
Chicago, USA - Some sparks from engine determined a flight to Vancouver evacuation
On Monday night the flight 1035, by United Airlines, to Vancouver, was taxiing on the "O' Hare" track, the Chicago international air station, when a pilot of the crew, as it seems, saw before taking off,... more
AirlinesAir Berlin: at cross-roads between Airbus and Boeing
Berlin, German - It will decide in the next 4 weeks who enlarges its fleet
The German airline Air Berlin is nearing to definitive decision about its fleet enlargement: it will choose between Boeing and Airbus airplane during the next 4 weeks, said today the carrier spokeman.... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines: shares in exchange for remuneration cuts
New York, USA - It would be the latest carrier board's proposal to its own employees in order to avoid the bankruptcy
Delta Airlines is trying to avoid the risk of bankruptcy in several manners and it would have decided to suggest to its own employees, in particular to pilots, a special solution, mainly aimed to encourage... more
DefenseHolland selects the Patriot missile
Amsterdam, Holland - The first PAC-3s to be delivered by the end of 2004
Holland has decided how to ensure the future defence of its national territory against the threat of the ballistic and cruise missiles. Starting from the end of the current year, the country will begin... more
AerospaceCassini: two new moons for the "rings' planet"
Washington, USA - The aircraft found them: now planet satellites are 33
The Cassini aircraft, since the last July 1 in the planet orbit, discovered 2 new moons of Saturn. They are 3,2 and 4 km in diameter and they are placed between the largest Mimas and Enceladus orbits.... more
AirlinesAer Lingus workers threatens strike
Dublin, Ireland - They are remonstrating against staff cuts planned to readjust the budget
Aer Lingus workers also would go on strike, if Irish state airline starts its staff cuts designed plan, which just provides for an about 1.300 dependants decrease, as a part of a 3 year cost-cutting programme... more
Latest newsTaiwan takes delivery of its first E-2C Hawkeye 2000
Taipei, Taiwan - The AEW&C airplane to warrant higher protection for the national air space
The first of the two E-2C Hawkeye 2000 AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control) airplanes ordered has been delivered by Northrop Grumman to the Taiwan Air Force. The second surveillance, command and... more
AerospaceA new parachute for landings on Mars
Washington, USA - Boeing to attend to its production after the requests put forward by NASA
The NASA's space programmes regarding the carrying on of the exploring activities on Mars need a new descent and protection system for probes and ships, in particular a new parachute. Boeing will provide... more
Latest newsThe US Navy's P-3 Orions to receive a new BAe-made autopilot
Washington, USA - The DAS system to warrant an increase in operative performance and a lowering of the workload for the crew
British Aerospace has recently signed a contract with US Navy in order to contribute to the modernization of the P-3 Orion maritime patrol airplanes' fleet. The BAe's committment will be most of all aimed... more
DefenseIran: "if Israel hits our nuclear facility we will do the same towards its territory"
Teheran, Iran - It is the threat spread by an Iranian officer at local press
In 1981, Israeli Air Force succeeded in hitting by a surprising attack the Iraqi Osirak facility, where Saddam Husseins’ regime was believed to be completing nuclear tests which appeared dangerous for t... more
Latest newsThe opening of the new USA's Embraer facility is near
Jacksonville, USA - It will be used for the manufacturing of the ERJ-145 dedicated to the US ACS military programme
The ACS (Aerial Common Sensor) programme regarding the new surveillance, command and control system for US Army and US Navy, will be based on the Embraer ERJ-145 as a platform for the related sensors (see... more
Latest newsAirborne radar warning systems' market is increasing
London, UK - The surveillance, command and control aerial vehicles would be more and more gaining importance for the defence sector
According to the recent analyses carried out by some experts of the aerospace sector, the importance of airborne surveillance, command and control systems would be significantly increasing, especially... more
Science and technologySeiko Epson shows FR-II, the miniaturized helicopter
Tokyo, Japan - An innovative unmanned aircraft which could be deployed in relevant sectors such as security and rescue operations
Seiko Epson, the Japanese company known in the printer market, has officially shown its new mini-UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), the remote-controlled helicopter named FR-II (Flying Robot II). It deals... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the carrier will not increase its own services' prices due to the rising oil cost
Rome, Italy - However, the airline has fallen for a 1,25% at Piazza Affari
Alitalia's board would not be thinking to increase its own services' prices as a consequence of the constant rise of fuel cost, caused by the never-ending rise of oil price which today consists of about... more
AirlinesTo travel by Air France will be more expensive
Paris, France - The ticket rises will be stopped only when oil goes down under USD35
The Air France, together its partner KLM (see news AVIONEWS), decided to boost the ticket cost: the French flag airline, to face the crude high prices, chose in fact a rates surcharge. As from August 24,... more
IndustryThe relaunch of the Russian aeronautics industry
Moscow, Russia - Both the military and the civil sectors are involved in a relaunch period in line with the new national exigencies
The Russian aeronautics industry is experiencing a particularly delicate moment, both from the military aviation point of view and regarding the civil one. With reference to the military one, Russian pilots... more
DefenseBoeing tests the new SDB bombs
Washington, USA - The recent test performed through a launch by a F-15E has shown the effectiveness of the new weapon system
Boeing has successfully completed an important test launch for the new SDB (Small Diameter Bomb) 250 pounds guided bombs. The test has been performed over the Gulf of Mexico and the drop was possible thanks... more
AirlinesAir Europe: airplane doesn't leave because is in overhaul
Rome, Italy - It occurred to 124 passengers leaving for Mauritius Islands
127 tourists stopped yesterday evening at Roman air station of Fiumicino, would leave again this afternoon at 5:20pm: they are taking off for the well-earned holidays to Mauritius Island, and they are... more
Press releaseEnac: East African authorization has been restored
Rome, Italy - In July 30, the Kenyan airline activity on national territory had been suspended for preventive measures
"Italian National Civil Aviation Agency (ENAC) said that East African Kenian airline authorization to operate on Italian territory, has been restored. Flight authorization has been restored after the... more
DefenseThe new USA's missile shield against the enemies of the free world
Philadelphia, USA - US President Bush has recently supported the defence programme against the ballistic missile systems
The United States President George W. Bush has recently visited a Boeing's facility nearby Philadelphia and, on the occasion of his electoral promoting activity, has pointed out the importance of the new... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: a new pay offer for its ground staff
London, United Kingdom - Airline tries to avert an air station paralysis on the occasion of holiday return
Yesterday the British airline, in a attempt to avert the complete paralysis of the main British air stations, would have proposed a better pay offer for ground staff, which threatened a 24 hours strike... more
AccidentsA US Air Force's Predator fell headlong in Iraq
Balad, Iraq - The accident would have occurred during a reconnaissance mission
A US Air Force's General Atomics MQ-1 Predator unmanned airplane would have fallen headlong yesterday in the morning north from the Balad military base, in Iraq. The accident would have occurred at about... more
DefenseLithuania: three EADS radars for the protection of the national air space
Vilnius, Lithuania - The deliveries of the three TRML-3D systems have recently been completed
EADS has accomplished the delivery of the three new surveillance and air defence radars for the Lithuanian Air Force. This new NATO's member starts so its progressive modernization process regarding the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the debate on tariff deregulation
Rome, Italy - EU would be willing to provide a common ruling but, according to ICAO, it could be more difficult than thought
The Italian request addressed to some 40 foreign carriers in order to make them change their own tariff policies has provoked a series of heated debates at a European level and, partially, even at a worldwide... more
PeopleFAA AD on Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -300F Series
USA - To prevent fatigue cracking in primary strut structure, which could result in separation of the strut and engine from the airplane
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-186-AD; Amendment 39-13768; AD 2004-16-12] RIN 2120-AA64 Preamble... more
Civil aviationBomb alarm at Rome-Fiumicino Airport: the warning e-mail arrived one day before
Fiumicino, Italy - Nevertheless, it would have been read only yesterday in the morning, despite the Minister Pisanu's recommendation on terrorism's threat
The bomb alarm occurred yesterday at Rome-Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport proved unfounded, despite Italian Judge decided then to investigate anyway about the responsible for such e-mail which indicated... more
AirlinesKlm: plans a passenger capacity boost and in the meantime increases the ticket
Amsterdam, Holland - The fuel high prices compels the Dutch carrier to impose surcharge, too
KLM would plan a 9% boost of passenger capacity for the winter, respect a year ago, due the intensifying demand. The Dutch carrier would plan a cargo capacity increase of 11% as from the next October 31.... more
HelicoptersIsraeli helicopters hit Hamas' militiamen in Gaza
Tel Aviv, Israel - A leader of the Palestinian movement has been wounded
Last night the Israeli Army performed an air strike in the Gaza Strip, heavily hitting some Hamas' militiamen. According to what has been released by Hospital's sources in the Al-Shihaiya quarter in Gaza,... more
Military aviationFlooding emergency in Cornwall: SAR operation helicopters in action
Boscastle, UK - Search and rescue operations are being coordinated by Royal Air Force
The pouring rains which involved some small cities in Cornwall have in fact destroyed a part of the infrastructures of the small Boscastle, sweeping away the parked cars along the streets and forcing the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): heavy criticism by British press against the carrier's inefficiency
London, UK - Last ten year's management is accused for causing the carrier's crisis
British press has heavily commented on the current Alitalia's situation, especially after the debates regarding the tariff problems. In particular, the carrier would be considered as highly inefficient,... more
PeopleFAA AD on Boeing model 727 Series Airplanes
USA - To prevent structural failure of the main deck cargo door hinge or failure of the cargo door system, and to prevent failure of the main deck cargo barrier during an emergency landing, which could injure occupants
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-NM-235-AD; Amendment 39-12861; AD 2002-16-22] RIN 2120-AA64 Preamble... more
HelicoptersGoodrich to provide the new IVHMS system for the US Army's UH-60
Washington, USA - It will ensure higher reliability and a significant lowering of operating and maintenance costs of the vehicles
Sikorsky, within the upgrading programme for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters of the US Army, has selected the IVHMS (Integrated Vehicle Health Management Systems) management and diagnostic system produced... more