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IndustryThe Boeing Co. awarded of a over 37 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15, F-16 and F-18 aircraft
The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $37,316,140 firm fixed price, cost-plus fixed-fee contract. This is the definitization modification of a letter contract and partial incremental change... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 22 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15 aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $22,502,861 firm fixed price contract to provide for F-15 Aircraft APG-(V) 1 radar-form, fit, function interface lifetime contractor support,... more
Science and technologyAutogrill arrives in other two terminals of Detroit airport
Milan, Italy - 3 years-contract for food service handling
The company Autogrill foresees to gain USD 40m thanks to the 3 years contract for food service handling in two terminals of Detroit airport, frequented by 33 milion passengers per year. The services will... more
Civil aviationLoyola De Palacio intervention on the air security subject
Strasbourg, France - She asks for a sort of European black list
Loyola De Palacio, EU commissioner for Transports urged the European Council and the Europarliament to find an agreement to draw an European black list for the aircraft of developping countries which are... more
AccidentsSharm El Sheik crash: today "Scorpio" plunges to search the flight recorders
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt - It will work between 600 and 800 metres depth
Today the second robot, sent by France and belonging to France Telecom marine, comes into action. Apparently it will be able to recuperate the two Flash Airlines B-737/300 flight recorders, crashed last... more
AerospaceCanada wants to take part to US space shield program
Ottawa, Canada - It will be discussed at the Americas Summit
Toronto’ press published the news that Canada would like to participate to US space shield program (see AVIONEWS). The negotiations could begin during the ongoing Americas summit in Monterrey (Mexico), w... more
AerospaceBush intends to quit the shuttle program
Washington, USA - He will propose it tomorrow
Tomorrow the President of United States will make his proposal: to quit the shuttle program for the Moon and Mars. Bush's intention should be the one to build a Moon base, from which will make the landing... more
Civil aviationUsa: Traffic lights in airports; they show passengers' dangerousness
Washington, USA - Red: no boarding
In America traffic lights won't be used only to control traffic, but also to show passengers' dangerousness: red - no boarding and possible arrest; yellow - questions and searches; green - go ahead. This... more
IndustryEmbraer's Legacy receives new certification
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Corporate jet can now perform landing and takeoff at higher-altitude airports
Embraer announced yesterday that its Legacy corporate jet received in December 2003 from both the Brazilian airworthiness authority Centro Técnico Aeroespacial (CTA) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration... more
AccidentsAnother US helicopter crashes in Falluja
Falluja, Iraq - It's probably an Apache
Referring to what has been said by an US soldier spokesman another helicopter, an Apache this time, crashed in Falluja, Iraq. For the moment there is no news about the dead or injured and nothing leaked... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the electrical power generating systems, loss of the use of flight instruments, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-SW-24-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL- 604) series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking in the pressure bulkhead at frame station (FS) 409.00, which could result in uncontrolled depressurization of the airplane and/or reduced structural integrity of the fuselage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-267-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes
Usa - To prevent peeling of the paint and markings from the dust covers for the flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) equipment due to hydraulic mist from the actuators, which could result in the inability to identify the FDR and CV
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-112-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) model EMB-120 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the landing gear doors from becoming blocked from opening during application of emergency procedures in the event of a loss of hydraulics
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-87-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Hamburger Flugzeugbau G.m.b.H. model HFB 320 HANSA airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of elevator trim and possible loss of rudder and/or elevator function due to stress-corrosion cracking of certain cable terminals
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-185-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dassault model Falcon 2000 and 900EX, and Dassault model Mystere-Falcon 900 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent structural damage to the horizontal stabilizer after a direct lightning strike, which could result in 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-231-AD; Amendment... more
IndustryBoeing: the industry and Cathay Pacific Airways launch 747-400 Special Freighter
Seattle, Usa - The airline will receive its first in December of the next year
The Boeing Company and Cathay Pacific Airways confirmed that Cathay Pacific will launch the Boeing 747-400 Special Freighter program, with an initial agreement to convert at least six, and as many as 12,... more
AirlinesIn the English "black list", three airlines continue to fly in Germany
Berlin, Germany - "They showed to respect international security standards", stated a Lba spokesperson
"No particular security hazards haven arisen in the checks carried out until now. [...] Airlines showed to respect the international security standards". "Obviously we keep into consideration information... more
Science and technologyRussia stops flights to and from China in St. Petersburg hub
St. Petersburg, Russia - Because of Sars risk
After the third Sars case in China, Mikhail Ivanov, head of health service in the North-Western Russian federal district, announced the suspension of flights to and from China in "Pulkovo" St. Petersburg... more
AerospaceAir leak in one of the Iss pipes
Moscow, Russia - Cause of the pressure loss
It should be an air leak in one of the ISS (International Space Station) drainage pipes the cause of the pressure loss. Despite the numerous but unsuccessful attempts made by Nasa experts from Earth since... more
AirlinesAir Berlin buys Flyniki shares, the new Lauda's carrier
Vienna, Austria - For 24%
As a some kind of rebound, Niki Lauda gave Air Berlin 24% share of his new airline Flyniki, created last November after that Lauda bought the majority of the stock capital of the German carrier Aero Lloyd’s A... more
AirportsStolen three Cessna in Brazil, killed one of the owners
Corumbà, Brazil - The theft is increasing because of drug smugglers
Probably the three men who stole three single-engine Cessna planes, stored in a hangar in Corumbà airport in the Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil, were drug smugglers. The theft, according to Cbn radio... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines installs self-check-in kiosk network
Houston, Usa - Expanded to all domestic US airports
Continental Airlines announced it has completed the installation of eService Center self-check-in kiosks in all of the airline's airport terminal check-in areas in the continental United States. The last... more
Government actsThe UE Commission terminates the procedure concerning the Brazilian programme "Proex" as applied in the regional aircraft sector (2)
Rome, Italy - The decision publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
(7) On 19 November 1999, Brazil informed the DSB of changes introduced to PROEX (PROEX II) in order to implement the DSB recommendations. However, Canada considered that PROEX II continued to provide export... more
Government actsThe UE Commission terminates the procedure concerning the Brazilian programme "Proex" as applied in the regional aircraft sector
Rome, Italy - The decision publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union L4 of 8 January 2004, page 25. Commissione decision of 6 January 2004 terminating the examination procedure concerning the Brazilian Export Financing programme ‘PROEX’ as... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-130B4 helicopters
Usa - To prevent failure of a forward fitting, an excess load on the other fittings, which could cause them to crack and break, which could result in loss of the air intake cowling in flight, and subsequent damage or loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-SW-41-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Fokker model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent restricted movement of the rudder pedal due to a loose pedestal side cover causing interference, which could result in 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-252-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes
Usa - To detect and correct oxidation of the pitot-true air temperature (TAT) relay, which could result in increased resistance and overheating of the relay and consequent smoke in the cockpit; and to detect and correct oxidation of the full authority di
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-336-AD; Amendment... more
Science and technologyContract notice: "Baggage-handling system in Milano-Malpensa airport (Italy)
Rome, Italy - An extract from the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union S3 of 6 January 2004. I-Milano-Malpensa: baggage-handling system Contract notice - Utilities Supplies I. 1) Official name and address of the contracting entity:... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent jamming of the locking pin of the passenger door, which could result in inability to open the passenger door and delay of evacuation in an emergency, resulting in possible injury to passengers or crew
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-120-AD; Amendment... more
Government actsJudgment of the EU Court in case between Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Flughafen Hannover-Langenhagen
Rome, Italy - Collection of a fee for access to airport installations
Official Journal of the European Union C7 of 10 January 2004, page 13. Judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Communities (Sixth Chamber) of 16 October 2003 in Case C-363/01 (Reference for a... more
CuriositiesBush Senior will parachute himself for the last time
Washington USA - For his 80th birthday
George Bush Senior 41st President of USA and father of the current one, announced in front of the National Museum of Naval Aviation public, Pensacola - Florida, that in June, he will parachute himself... more
Civil aviationFAA Emergency AD on Eurocopter France model AS-355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent slipping of the main gearbox free-wheel unit, an engine overspeed, an engine shut down, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2003-SW-56-AD; AD 2004-01-51... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of the fuse pin of the aft pitch load fitting of the diagonal brace, which could result in increased loads in the wing-to-strut joints and consequent separation of the strut and engine from the wing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-152-AD; Amendment... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in January 2004
Rome, Italy -
NBAA SCHEDULERS AND DISPATCHERS CONFERENCE…Jan. 12-14, Savannah, Ga. Info: (202) 783-9000; Web site: www.nbaa.org. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PLANNING AND CONTROL SEMINAR…Jan. 20-23, Radisson Hotel, Cle... more
AerospaceColumbia astronauts buried in the cemetery of heros
Washington, Usa - Private ceremony for the victims of the space tragedy
Last Thursday in Arlington national cemetery, the cemetery of US heros and war veterans, the rest of 6 of the seven astronauts dead last February 1st in the Columbia shuttle tragedy (see AVIONEWS). To... more
AirlinesBlack list of airlines considered unsafe
Rome, Italy - The longest one belongs to Great Britain
Sharm El Sheikh tragedy increased international community's attention on the air security issue; voilà the black lists issued by single countries containing the names of those airlines considered an hazard. Switzerland... more
AerospaceFor Bush the Moon is not enough: soon announced the new aerospace programs
Washington, Usa - He wishes to a send a man on Mars
The eagerly awaited announce will arrive next week, in fact after a Bush's visit to Palm Beach Gardens, his spokesman informed that in about 7 days the President will make his new aerospace programs known. According... more
AccidentsCompensation agreed for the families of the UTA crash victims
Paris, France - USD 1m per family
Guillame Denoix de Saint-Marc, spokesman for the families of 177 DC-10 UTA victims crashed in the Niger desert (see AVIONEWS), has announced that today in Paris the compensation has been fixed. Each family... more
Press releaseMaxi order of Qatar Airways: the greatest Airbus' fleet of the Middle East
Rome, Italy - New airplanes for USD 6bn, three aircraft in "leasing" are about to arrive
"Qatar Airways, after to have announced the purchase of 34 Airbus aircraft at the Paris Air Show the last June, has recently signed a new contract with the Airbus Industrie for the purchase of further... more
Science and technologyBrazil asks less controls for its citizens visiting USA
Brazilia, Brazil - Otherwise it will apply the reciprocity principle
Brazilia Minister of Foreign Affairs, Celso Amorim, contacted US Ambassador in Brazil asking that his citizens visiting USA receive a more respectable treatment; otherwise according to the reciprocity... more
AirlinesVirgin Express: 2.5 million passengers carried in 2003
Brussels, Belgium - Online ticket sale increased by 79,3%
In a press release diffused in Brussels Virgin Express informs that in 2003 it carried only on scheduled flights 2.5 million passengers, with an increase of 5.2% compared to the previous year; these numbers... more
IndustryBoeing: WestJet orders seven B-737/700s
Seattle, Usa - The delivery in 2005
Boeing confirmed that Canadian low-fare carrier WestJet has ordered seven new Boeing 737-700s to add to its all-737 fleet. The airplanes, which have a catalog value of about U.S. $360-million, are scheduled... more
AirlinesBA: 300 airplanes with anti-missile systems
London, UK - Informs 'The Guardian'
The English newspaper "The Guardian" diffused the news that British Airways contacted many companies, such as BAe, as it intends to equip 300 of its aircraft with lasers able to deviate the route of terrorists'... more
IndustryEads: 20% more on 2004 operating income
Amsterdam, Netherlands - These the forecasts of the aerospace group
Eads Group foresees for 2004 an increase of 20% in its operating results, compared to EUR 1.4bn expected for 2003, this is what stated today by the two company's CEO Philippe Camus and Rainer Hertrich,... more
AirlinesUSA ask not to line up for the toilet
Washington, USA - The request comes from the Transport Security Administration
The Transport Security Administration, in charge of safety on transports, asks airlines to urge their passengers not to line up in front of the toilets. This request belongs to the endless list of preventive... more
AccidentsUS helicopter crashes in emergency landing (2): probably hit by an enemy fire
Baghdad , Iraq - Up to nine the number of casualties
The helicopter, a "Black Hawk" (see AVIONEWS), crashed in Falluja, city located in the "Sunni triangle", North-West of Baghdad, during a mission of medical evacuation, probably hit by an enemy fire which... more
AirlinesAir-traffic controllers on strike in Italy
Rome, Italy - Hundreds of flights have been cancelled
Air-traffic controllers have been on national strike in Italy since 10am and they won't stop before 6pm. Many repercussions for flights: 334 flights have been cancelled departing or landing in the Italian... more
Science and technologyFire at Roissy-Charles De Gaulle airport
Paris, France - Put out the fire
Yesterday evening a fire started at the first floor in the underground parking of Roissy-'Charles De Gaulle' airport in Paris. The 150 firemen managed to put the fire out, however about 15 vehicles were... more
Fair and showsBoeing names James Bell as Chief Financial Officer
Chicago, Usa - He is 55 years old and he is from Los Angeles
The Boeing Company board of directors has elected James A. Bell as chief financial officer for the $54 billion global aerospace company. A 31-year veteran of the company, Bell has been Boeings acting CFO... more