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IndustryNorthrop Grumman Systems Corp. awarded of a over 13 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-2C aircraft
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $13,592,609 firm-fixed-priced order against a previously awarded basic ordering agreement (N00019-00-G-0280) for integrated logistics... more
IndustryMaritime Helicopter Support Co. awarded of a over 417 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the SH-60B, SH-60F, HH-60H, MH-60S and MH-60R
Maritime Helicopter Support Co., the joint venture company formed between Lockheed Martin Systems Integration and Sikorsky Aircraft Co., Manassas, Va., is being awarded a $417,025,926 fixed-price-incentive... more
Science and technologyPlane landed in Frankfurt without ex-hostages on board
Frankfurt, Germany - They were released two days ago
The two German tourist and the Irish one taken hostage at the beginning of December in Iran by a drug smugglers' band, as what has been referred by Iranian official sources, were released two days ago... more
Airlines"Armed sheriffs" on flights at risk, or ban of overflying (2)
Mexico City, Mexico - Armed federal agents on board of aircraft
Prompt has been the reply of Mexico to the new US rule. In facts, the Mexican minister of Transports has informed today that, on request of US government, since last week armed Mexican federal agents travel... more
Curiosities71 years ago there was the world record of height for tourism aircraft
Rome, Italy - In Rome, at Littorio airport
At Littorio airport (Rome), currently Urbe airport situated in via Salaria, (editor's note), Renato Donati on board of a Fiat AS.1 modified with an engine of the National Aviation Company C.7 of 180 hp,... more
Airlines"Armed sheriffs" on flights at risk, or ban of overflying
New York, USA - New law of US government
The combat to terrorism continues and with a new law with immediate effect the US government asks international airlines to place from now on armed crew on board of both passengers and cargo planes, which... more
AccidentsSerbian Santa Claus chopper crashes
Belgrade, Serbia - Injured the four people aboard
Ugly adventure for the crew of a military helicopter that transported Santa Claus, waited by hundred of children in the city of Kragujevac, in the central zone of the country. The aircraft in fact crashed... more
SecurityBomb alarm at Schiphol airport
Amsterdam, Holland - Due to a suspicious suitcase
Bomb alarm at Schiphol, the main Dutch airport and one of the most important of Europe, where a suspicious suitcase has been found in the first hours of the afternoon in the Hall One, making a bomb squad... more
PeopleBrindisi: second humanitarian flight for Iran
Brindisi, Italy - It carries 35 tons of biscuits and 7 tons of first-aid kits
After the one which took off in the night between December 28 and 29, the second humanitarian flight has left today from Brindisi in aid of Iranian peoples affected by the earthquake; the flight has been... more
AerospaceChina launches a new satellite in collaboration with Esa
Beijing, China - It will study the Earth's magnetic field
This morning a new Chinese satellite, the Explorer I, realized in collaboration with Esa, has been successful launched from the Xichang Satellite Launching Centre. It is the last Chinese success since... more
AerospaceMars Express in polar orbit
Paris, France - In January it will be ready to fly over "Beagle 2"
"Everything went well and Mars Express is now in polar orbit, that will allow it to overfly the planet between about 300 and 10.000 metres of height", has declared today in Paris Franco Bonacina, ESA's... more
PeopleArmed sky marshall on English flights: pilots and British Airways are doubtful
London, Uk - They don't like the idea of having armed people on board
The decision of the London government of using armed sky marshall on the English flights considered at risk (see AVIONEWS) has been received with doubts and critics by pilots and British Airways. The former,... more
Science and technologyAftershave and hand lotion trigger explosive detectors
Sydney, Australia - They send many false alarms off
A non-defined number of false alarms begun last October, when anti-terrorism devices in Australian airports were sent off by passengers who had used hand lotion or aftershave. A Qantas' spokeperson explained... more
Science and technologyAustralia: neutron scanning against terrorism
Brisbane, Australia - It costs EUR 5m
The Australian federal government appropriated EUR 5m for the trial of the neutron scanning technology, developed by the federal research institution Csiro (Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research... more
HelicoptersNew York: federal helicopters will watch over New Year's Eve
New York, Usa - In order to guarantee the security for the celebrations
Federal helicopters will watch over the New Year’s Eve of New York city, patrolling in order to assure that the flight restrictions decided on its aerial space are respected. The decision has been taken b... more
HelicoptersEurocopter expands in Spain
Madrid, Spain - With Eurocopter España
Following the Spanish government's choice of the HAD version Tiger, and in line with the desire of Eurocopter to establish Eurocopter España, its Spanish subsidiary, as the third cornerstone of the group,... more
AccidentsIranian Armed Forces denies the Sunday chopper crash
Tehran, Iran - It was only an emergency landing
The Iranian Armed Forces have denied yesterday the news, released by the local press agencies and then diffused by numerous media all over the world, of the crash of a helicopter belonging to the Iranian... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Systems Integration-Owego awarded of a over 11 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MH-60S and MH-60R helicopters
Lockheed Martin Systems Integration-Owego, Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a not-to-exceed $11,085,201 cost-plus-incentive-fee delivery order against a previously awarded basic ordering agreement (N00019-03-G-0014)... more
IndustryBell Helicopter Textron Inc. awarded of a over 183 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Super Cobra and Huey helicopters
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $183,799,999 firm-fixed-price contract for the low rate initial production lot for the procurement of three Super Cobra helicopters (AH-1Z)... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Systems Integration awarded of a over 423 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MH-60R and MH-60S helicopters
Lockheed Martin Systems Integration, Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a $423,413,424 firm-fixed-priced, multi-year contract for the procurement of 172 common cockpit kits for the MH-60R (71) and MH-60S (101)... more
DefenseUsa: New York aerial space violated by a tourist aircraft
Washington, Usa - The pilot is a business man
Clamorous "hole" in the Usa aerial security systems. A single-engine Mooney aircraft piloted by Richard Langone, a business man of 47 years from Long Island, has made a real tourist flight among the city... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-90-30 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the lanyards on the pressure relief door for the thrust reverser have adequate strength so that the door will not detach from the thrust reverser in the event that an engine bleed air duct bursts, which could result in th
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-169-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct loose bolts common to the flange of the rudder front spar and main thrust hinge and actuator assembly, as well as the auxiliary actuator support fitting, which could cause the rudder actuator to separate from the r
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-243-AD; Amendment... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to resume second daily New York-Tel Aviv service
New York, Usa - From next March 31, 2004
Continental Airlines announced that it will resume its second daily Boeing 777 non-stop service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Tel Aviv, Israel effective March 31, 2004 (eastbound). The... more
AirlinesAmerica West hires again
Washington, Usa - Scheduled 1000 new intakes
America West, the eighth American airline, has announced its intention to hire 1000 new workers for 2004, in order to increase its passenger traffic. For this purpose it has moreover decided to strenghten... more
CuriositiesRussia: stopped a Tupolev aircraft with a smuggle caviar cargo
Moscow, Russia - The authorities opened an enquiry
A military TU-154 with a precious cargo composed by half ton sturgeon, 5 tons of red caviar and 160 kg of black caviar has been stopped last Saturday in the Russian city of Khabarovsk, just before the... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of ADIRU 3 during flight, which could result in loss of one source of critical attitude and airspeed data and reduce the ability of the flightcrew to control the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-92-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dassault model Falcon 900 EX and Mystere-Falcon 900 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent distortion of the fire extinguishing discharge nozzle as a result of the nozzle not being secure, which could result in poor diffusion of the fire extinguishing agent in the event of a fire in the baggage compartment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-269-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent bolts from breaking in the latch fittings of the cargo doors, which could reduce the capability of the door latch to keep the door closed, and result in loss of a cargo door and consequent rapid depressurization of the plane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-180-AD; Amendment... more
PeopleThe English government will use armed sky marshall on the airline flights
London, Uk - As a measure against the terrorism
The English government, as a result of the continuous terrorism alarms of the last days, has decided to use on some airline flights considered at risk armed sky marshall dressed as normal passengers, with... more
Press releaseAlitalia Engineering & Maintenance awarded a contract for the overhaul of KLM's MD-11 aircraft
Rome, Italy - The contract, of the four years duration, has a value of over EUR 15m
"Alitalia Engineering & Maintenance obtains from part of the KLM the award of the overhaul program of the entire fleet composed by 10 aircraft, model MD-11. The contract, signed last 15 December, has a... more
Civil aviationArrested two terrorists who planned an attack against a British Airways aircraft
Riad, Saudi Arabia - The news reported by Mail on Sunday
They had the intention to crash themselves with two touristic airplanes against an aircraft of the British Airways in phase of takeoff or landing in the airport of Riad, but they were arrested by the Saudi... more
IndustrySierracin Sylmar Corp. awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 aircraft
Sierracin Sylmar Corp., Sylmar, Calif., is being awarded a $7,201,920 requirements contract for the repair of day vision and night vision windscreens that are part of the F/A-18 aircraft. This contract... more
IndustryPratt and Whitney Military Aftermarket Services awarded of a near 73 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15 and F-16 aircraft
Pratt and Whitney Military Aftermarket Services, San Antonio, Texas, is being awarded a $72,896,408 firm fixed price contract to provide for Overhaul and Repair of F100-PW-100/200/220/220E/229 engine modules... more
PeopleIcao: air traffic figures for 2003
Montreal, Canada - Another weak year for the field
Preliminary traffic figures for 2003 released a few days ago by the International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao), show little change over 2002 for total and international scheduled traffic of the world's... more
AccidentsIran: a second helicopter crashes
Teheran, Iran - They were engaged in aid missions for the population hit by the earthquake
Two Iranian helicopters crashed during aid missions for the population hit by the earthquake. Yesterday an helicopter belonging to Iranian Navy crashed near the city of Bam, after having delivered the... more
IndustryThe Boeing Co. awarded of a near 14 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CH-47G aircraft
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded on Dec. 19, 2003, a $13,900,000 modification to a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the Improved Cargo Helicopter Low Rate Initial Production Component Recapitalization... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a near 167 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-17 aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $166,732,000 firm fixed price contract modification to provide for sustainment of the fleet of C-17 aircraft from January through February... more
AirportsAVIONEWS wishes everybody a Merry Christmas
Rome, Italy - The press agency will open again next Monday, December 29
AVIONEWS' Director and its editorial staff wish everybody a Merry Christmas. The press agency will reopen next Monday, 2003 December 29. more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11 and -11F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent arcing and sparking damage to the power feeder cables, terminal strips, and adjacent structure, and consequent smoke and fire in the center accessory compartment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-163-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent ignition sources and consequent fire/explosion in the fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-125-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319/113 and -114 series airplanes; and model A-320/111, -211, and -212 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent jamming of a thrust reverser door during operation or inadvertent deployment of a thrust reverser door in-flight, 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-61-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, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, and DC-10-40F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing of the external ground power feeder cables against the adjacent structure, which could result in arcing and fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-08-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B4-600 series airplanes, model A-300 B4-600R series airplanes, model A-300 C4-605R variant F airplanes, and model A-300 F4-605R airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent short circuits between 115 Volts Alternating Current (VAC) wiring and certain fuel system electrical wire runs with subsequent overheating of the cadensicon sensor thermistor or fuel level sensor, which could be great enough
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-119-AD; Amendment... more
IndustryThe new Boeing 777-300ER completed the ETOPS certification tests
Seattle, United States - The certification is fixed for March
The new Boeing 777-300ER has exceeded all ETOPS certification tests, proving the superior reliability of the airplane and its two General Electric engines. The aircraft made 38 flights totaling 267 flight... more
HelicoptersUsa: three new EC-135s for CJ Systems Aviation Group
Washington, Usa - They will be used for the AMS program
CJ Systems Aviation Group continues its efforts to modernization its fleet with the allocation of three more new EC-135s acquired in the company's multi-aircraft agreement with American Eurocopter to air... more
AirlinesKorean Air Lines purchases nine Boeing 777-200 ER
Seoul,, South Korea - The agreement is worth 1,5 bn
The Boeing Company confirmed that Korean Air Lines, the national carrier of South Korea, signed a definitive agreement to purchase nine Boeing 777-200 Extended Range jetliners. This order is worth approximately... more
DefenseFrance: terrorism alarm
Paris, France - The French Aviation fighters are in permanent alert
Also the government of Paris intensified the security measures for the alarm of terroristic attacks circulating in the last days. The French Minister of the Defense, Michele Alliot-Marie, has declared... more
IndustryBell Helicopter Textron awarded of a over 14 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the H-1 helicopter
Bell Helicopter Textron, Hurst, Texas, is being awarded a $14,550,000 firm-fixed-price delivery order for purchase of 97 main rotor blades used to support the H-1 helicopter. Work will be performed in... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co awarded of a 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the AH-64A/D Apache helicopter
McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co., Mesa, Ariz., was awarded on Dec. 18, 2003, a delivery order amount of $5,000,000 as part of a $5,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for assessments, replacement solutions... more