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Weather forecastsHeli Expo (8): the "strength" of the Power
Las Vegas, Usa – The cornerstone of its success would consist in its adaptation capabilites for new exigencies
AgustaWestland takes into great consideration the A-109 Power. This helicopter is able to warrant a constant success on international market due to its adaptation capability for the new tasks it has to... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo (7): Tex-Air to employ the Koalas in the Gulf of Mexico by the end of this year
Las Vegas, Usa – Offshore employment for A-119 light helicopter is increasing
The 42 helicopters fleet of which Tex-Air offshore activities and maritime transport company is made, reach further A-119. The Koala light helicopter proves capable to satisfy needs of a relevant services... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo (6): Koala as the best in its class
Las Vegas, USA – This AgustaWestland’s helicopter proves to be the best light one-engine chopper
A-119 Koala’s success is undoubtedly even produced by particular variants in which this chopper has been designed. Several United States’ Police departments have adopted dedicated versions of this air... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004 (5): Agusta Bell analyzes success possibilities of the BA-609
Las Vegas, USA – This programme is a hope for the future
Forecasting related to hypothetical destination for Agusta Bell made tilt rotor, the BA-609, divide up the wider market share equally between offshore and corporated/VIP activities (with some 29% each).... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004 (4): Agusta Bell group shows the AB-139
Las Vegas, USA – This helicopter has already proved endowed of great technical capabilities and good market possibilities
The Agusta Bell group promotes the AB-139 at Heli Expo 2004. Orders forecasted for this new helicopter would consist in 38% offshore share. This mid-class aircraft has already proved excellent performances... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004 (3): Giuseppe Orsi promotes the reliability of US-101 programme
Las Vegas, USA – Winning the new US President helicopter competition would have relevant effects
AgustaWestland’s analysis during the press conference on March 14 concerning US-101 programme’s relevance appears a major issue. This helicopter is going to be produced in Texas and this fact can make emp... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004 (2): Giuseppe Orsi points out successes and collaborations during the press conference
Las Vegas, USA – A future rich in new customers and possible collaborations
Market strategy of AgustaWestland has been explained by Giuseppe Orsi during the press conference preceding the Heli Expo opening day. First of all, one must start from 2003 results, a year concluded with... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: Giuseppe Orsi’s comment at AgustaWestland’s press conference
Las Vegas, USA – Group’s competitiveness increase brings to new job opportunities
On the occasion of the AgustaWestland’s press conference at Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas on March 14, Giuseppe Orsi has put into evidence the great job opportunities this group is able to create. The US m... more
AerospaceChange at the head of the Russian space agency
Moscow, Russia - New director nominated
The Russian Government announced a change at the head of the national space agency, called Rosavikosmos: the outgoing chief Koptev, in office since 12 years, is replaced by the General Perminov, former... more
AirlinesAlitalia: confirmed the scheduled flights to Spain
Rome, Italy - The penalties planned for the departure change will not be applied
Despite of some minutes of delay caused by the even more necessary safety precautions, the Alitalia flights destined to Madrid were all confirmed. The Italian carrier announced also that will not apply... more
DefenseNew Samsung-Thales K-SAM missile systems ordered by the South Korean Government
Paris, France - Thales success increases over the European border
The success of the collaboration between the French Thales and the Korean Samsung increases. The South Korean Government signed an agreement with the joint-venture composed by the two industries (born... more
Press releaseA 2004 of great innovationes for Aeroservizi Air Charter Broker
Rapallo, Italy - Three airplanes for the summer; +65% of dealing ad hoc; affirmation of Portofino Fishing and Sky&SeaEvents
"Aeroservizi Air Charter Broker for summer 2004 triples: in fact they will be three aircraft that will be managed directly. After the optimal results of the Summer 2003 and a showy increase of the request... more
IndustryBoeing adds Goodrich to 7E7 team
Washington, Usa - The airplane will enter in service during 2008
Boeing said its all-new 7E7 Dreamliner passenger airplane will use Charlotte, N.C.-based Goodrich Corporation's fuel-quantity indicating system and fuel management software. The indicating system measures... more
AccidentsBombay: Air India to New York makes an emergency landing
Bombay, India - Technical trouble at an engine
The flight Bombay-London-New york, a Boeing 747 of Air India, had to make an emergency landing just after taken off from Bombay, because of some troubles at one of its engines, which started to fume. The... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines announces new non-stop link from Houston to Quito and Guayaquil
Houston, Usa - From June 10
Continental Airlines announced it will begin roundtrip nonstop service June 10 from its Houston hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Quito and Guayaquil, subject to government approval. The... more
Finance and economyAlghero: Sogeaal directors acquitted
Alghero, Italy - The investigating magistrate: "They acted to improve the structure"
The directors and the auditors of Sogeaal, management society of the Alghero-Fertilia airport, had been acquitted from the charge of duty abuse in regard to the investigations into the financing for the... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - Model Trent 700
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-55-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationTerrorism: alarm at the Berlin airport
Berlin, Germany - A phone call threatened a bomb presence
Terrorism alert continues: last Saturday an anonymous phone call threatened a bomb presence in the Berlin airport Tegel, the main international air station in the capital. The call, occurred at 1:45 pm,... more
IndustryNew agreement between bmibaby and Germanwings
Milan, Italy - Low-cost sector increases
Germanwings, German low-cost carrier of Eurowings, announced a new partnership with bmibaby, low-cost carrier of the British bmi. The new agreement allows both the carriers to enforce the presence in their... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in March 2004
Rome, Italy -
RAYTHEON REGIONAL M&O FOR BEECHCRAFT/HAWKER OWNERS…March 3, Tarrytown; March 4, Rosemont, Ill.; March 19, Las Vegas. Info: (316) 676-0432. HAI HELI-EXPO 2004…March 15-17, Las Vegas, Nev. Info: (70... more
IndustryUnited Technologies Corp. awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the EA-6B aircraft
United Technologies Corp., Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Group, Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a $6,259,108 ceiling-priced order under a basic ordering agreement contract (N00383-04-G-003M-0003) for repair... more
IndustryHamilton Sundstrand Corp. awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the turbine engines for CH-47
Hamilton Sundstrand Corp., San Diego, Calif., was awarded on March 11, 2004, a delivery order amount of $6,644,100 as part of a $6,644,100 firm-fixed-price contract for gas turbine engines for the CH-47.... more
Finance and economyFuel value increase: flight fares rise
Rome, Italy - Negative signals for the American carriers
The further increase of the fuel price is causing significant problems in the cost organization of the main American carriers. Delta Airlines had to reconsider the cost estimate made in January, Continental... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes (2004-05-12)
Usa - To prevent excessive wear of the gearboxes and subsequent movement or jamming of the engine throttle; movement of the throttle towards the idle position brings it close to the fuel shut-off switch, which could result in an in-flight engine shutdown
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2004-NM-20-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-401 and -402 airplanes (2004-05-13)
Usa - To prevent cracks in the lower fuselage skin due to fatigue damage in the vicinity of the Number 2 VHF antenna, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2004-NM-11-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes (2004-05-21)
Usa - To prevent the mechanical disconnection of a flap actuator, which, if followed by failure of the flap panel's second actuator due to increased loading, could result in flap asymmetry and consequent loss of controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-258-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC- 10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes
Usa - To prevent failure of the electric motors of the hydraulic pump and associated wiring, which could result in fire at the auxiliary hydraulic pump and consequent damage to the adjacent electrical equipment and/or structure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-362-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 707 and 720 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent separation of the engine from the airplane due to stress corrosion cracking and consequent fracturing of the bolts
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-334-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Deutschland (RRD) (Formerly Rolls-Royce, plc) series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - Models TAY 611-8, TAY 620-15, TAY 650-15, and TAY 651-54
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2004-NE-11-AD; Amendment... more
HelicoptersBad weather: helicopter of the Italian Air Force rescues 5 persons on the Asiago uplands
Rome, Italy - Among them also a baby
An helicopter AB-212 activated by the operative headquarters of Poggio Renatico (Ferrara), by request of the Vicenza Prefecture, rescued 5 excursionists, among them a baby, that after a snowstorm had been... more
CuriositiesRyanair bands 8 passengers from its planes for life
Dublin, Ireland - They were smoking on board during flights
Ryanair banned for life from its planes 8 passengers caught smoking during flights. The air company did not diffuse the names of the offenders but, according to a spokeswoman, all of them came from the... more
AerospaceThe first Chinese women in the space
Peking, China - In the space in 4 years
After the proposal made by Gu Xiulian, President of the Chinese women Association, China is about to send the first spacewomen in the space. It will be selected a group of women who, by the next Autumn,... more
Science and technologyRome: passenger increase starts again in Fiumicino and Ciampino
Rome, Italy - 2004 forecasts carried out
The "Aeroporti di Roma" Management Society estimated for this year a traffic of 28 millions of passengers, almost 2 millions more than 2003. Also Ciampino, thanks to the ever more massive presence of... more
AccidentsAn airplane has stopped its running against Peretola-Florence Airport fences
Florence, Italy - There are seven injured persons
A private Cessna 525 has stopped its take off running on fences which mark borders between "Peretola" Airport (Florence) and "Firenze-Mare" motorway. Seven persons on board would appear merely injured... more
Latest newsDanish F-16 to defend territories of the three Baltic Republics
Copenhagen, Denmark - Only Copenhagen Parliament approval is needed
The three Baltic Republics of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania could host four Danish F-16 fighters when definitively entering NATO, as this is scheduled for this year. It has been announced by Danish authorities,... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines President resignes
Washington, USA - Leaves after six years of fructuous activity
Frederick W. Reid, Delta President and Chief Operating Officer, announced his resignations from the carrier by April 1st 2004, his position will be temporarily replaced by Gerald Grinstein, currently CEO... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent damaged or severed bonding jumpers, which, in the event of a lightning strike, could result in severed elevator control cables and consequent reduced elevator control capability and reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-178-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationZimbabwe accuses USA, UK and Spain to be the principals of mercenary commandos arrived in Harare and Malabo
Malabo, Equatorial Guynea - It would be clear the link between these two groups, according to Harare
Some mercenaries suspected of preparing an institutional overthrow against Equatorial Guinea President, Teodoro Obiang Nguema, have been arrested on Wednesday. This commando would consist mostly of South... more
Finance and economyCost cut at Japan Airlines System
Tokyo, Japan - Work force reduced of 8%
Japan Airlines System planned a cost cut to resolve the economic crisis by reducing its work force of 8%. The reduction will take place in the next three years, by not replacing the workers who quitted... more
AccidentsMaybe found the black box of the plane shot down in 1994 carrying President Habyarimana and President Ntaryamira
New York, USA - ONU would have managed such accident in the wrong way
It seems the black box of the airplane which was shot down in April 1994 carrying the then Rwanda President Juvenal Habyarimana, and the one of Burundi, Cyprien Ntaryamira, has been found at United Nations... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines fined
Washington, USA - No storage space for wheelchairs
Northwest Airlines was enforced to pay a USD 225.000 fine for not having on board of its planes the storage space required for wheelchairs. Northwest, in concert with US Department of Transportation,... more
Press releaseImportant delegation in representation of the Italian aerospace industry visits Airbus
Toulouse, France - Representing 32 industries of the field with base in Campania Region
"A delegation about 32 of aerospace industries with base in Campania Region visit in Tolouse the Airbus structures during the development of AeroCampania Forum promoted from the Italian Chamber of Commerce... more
Civil aviationSurveillance level at "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport is increasing
Fiumicino, Italy - Greater controls due to terroristic attempts in Madrid
Rome-Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport is involved in a remarkable increase of control activities in order to warrant a security level which must be even higher than it usually is, due to yesterday... more
DefenseIran justifies the legitimacy of its nuclear activities
Teheran, Iran - Armed forces contribution for this programme would have merely technical advantage, according to local authorities
After recent worries of IAEA (International Atomics Energy Agency) with reference to Iran's nuclear activities, Iranian Defence Minister has put into evidence that discontent regarding armed forces' contribution... more
AirlinesVirgin Blue budget airline confirms its planes safety
Brisbane, Australia - Debate about its computerized maintenance system
The Australian domestic budget airline Virgin Blue confirmed its planes safety answering to the questions over its computerized maintenance system. Previously the Civil Aviation Safety Authority expressed... more
HelicoptersSikorsky VH-92 tests have been concluded
Stratford, USA - The proposal of this American company for the new presidential helicopter reveals good results
Test programme for VH-92 (as a Sikorsky VH-92 special version for the competition related to a new presidential helicopter in the United States) performed by US Navy has been concluded. Members of this... more
HelicoptersThousands job opportunities appear warranted by US-101 programme
Washington, USA - Some forty companies to cooperate for this production
US-101 group, consisting of AgustaWestlandBell and Lockheed Martin, has announced an incoming employment rise at facilities which are going to be involved in developing of EH-101 version suggested as the... more
IndustryMBDA is growing
Paris, France - Selling has risen for this second-best world group in this sector during 2003
The MBDA missile group consisting of EADS, British Aerospace and Finmeccanica, has concluded 2003 by a remarkable rising of its selling. Such an increase, compared with previous year, was of 34% while... more
AirlinesSnowflake celebrates its first birthday
Stockholm, Sweden - Flights for EUR 1
Snowflake, the low-cost Scandinavian Airlines satellite-carrier, celebrates on March 30 its first birthday. To celebrate this anniversary all tickets booked on that date will be available for EUR 1. This... more
Finance and economyAeroporto di Firenze - AdF Society - : 2003 business plan approved
Florence, Italy - Strong profit decrease
The Aeroporto di Firenze Board of Directors yesterday approved the 2003 business plan, registering an operative result of EUR 919,000 (-44,8%) and a 32,9% profit decrease (EUR 738,000) compared to the... more