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IndustryDecrease of the operating profit for Airbus
Paris, France - The fall is of the 35%
The operating profit is decreasing for the Airbus, the company controlled for the 80% by the European group Eads, that has reported a reduction of 35% in the last quarter. However, the company counts to... more
AirlinesKamair, the first Afghani private airline is now born
Khabul, Afghanistan - Ariana reintroduces flights to Kandahar
After a two-years break the national Afghani airline, Ariana, has reintroduced the connections to Kandahar, South of the country. Ariana's fleet consists of three Airbus A-300/B-4, given by India, four... more
Science and technologyLondon-Stansted takes class from hijackers
London, United Kingdom - Anti-hijacking training at London's airport
A couple of days ago, it was organized at London-Stansted a training against terrorism, planned for over 2 years. As the airport supervisor, Steve Golding, explained: "There are things that need to be... more
HelicoptersPrototype of Israeli helicopter stolen
Jerusalem, Middle East - New embarrassment for the Israeli aeronautical industry
A new, unpleasant episode embarrasses again the Israeli aeronautical industry, after the launch of a secret missile was transmitted by mistake via satellite some days ago (see AVIONEWS). This time sources... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Alterations to the technical and administrative structure of Genoa airport"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Mario Mauro (Christian Democrats)
Official Journal of the European Union C 268E of 7 November 2003, page 152. Written question P-0836/03 by Mario Mauro (PPE-DE) to the European Commission (12 March 2003). Subject: Alterations to the... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Alterations to the technical and administrative structure of Genoa airport" (2)
Rome, Italy - The answer given by EU Transport Commissioner, Loyola de Palacio
Official Journal of the European Union C 268E of 7 November 2003, page 153. Answer given by Mrs de Palacio on behalf of the European Commission (4 April 2003). "Normally CAAV airports (Centri Aeroportuali... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Government aid for the Laarbruch airfield (Germany)" (2)
Rome, Italy - The answer given by EU transport Commissioner, Loyola de Palacio
Official Journal of the European Union C 268E of 7 November 2003, page 111. Answer given by Mrs de Palacio on behalf of the European Commission (8 April 2003). "1. and 2. The Commission can herewith... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Government aid for the Laarbruch airfield (Germany)"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Ria Oomen-Ruijten (Christian Democrats)
Official Journal of the European Union C 268E of 7 November 2003, page 110. Written question E-0568/03 by Ria Oomen-Ruijten (PPE-DE), Bert Doorn (PPE-DE) and Alexander de Roo (Verts/ALE) to the European... more
HelicoptersHelicopter replaces airplane in the fight with wildfires
West Virginia, Usa - It is much more efficient
The West Virginia Division of Forestry is using a helicopter instead of the airplane to put down the fires. The reason is the lower cost of the service. The division has to pay to Marpat Aviation USD 39,450... more
AirportsPentagon travels in first class
Washigton, Usa - USD 60m "wasted" in plane tickets
Gao declared that about USD 60m could have been saved in 2001-02 if Pentagon's employees had chosen not to travel in first or business class during their business trips. The institution mentions as examples... more
Science and technologyManila: former Head of Air Force took the control tower "hostage"
Manila, Philippines - Ex-pilot protests against corruption
Referring to what reported by an official of Ato (Air Transport Office) Panfilo Villaruel, former Head of Air Force of Philippines, broke into the control tower of the capital's airport together with two... more
DefenseIndia tested the supersonic Brahmos missile
Bhubaneswar, India - The test was successful
India tested on Sunday a supersonic cruise anti-ship missile launching it from the Interim-Test-Range at Chandipur, a site in the eastern state of Orissa, 180 km from Bhubaneswar. With a range of 300... more
Finance and economyLufthansa to increase stake in Eurowings
Berlin, Germany - It will increase its stake to 49% for EUR 10m
Deutsche Lufthansa AG will increase its stake in the affiliate Eurowings Luftverkehrs AG as Albrecht Knauf, the majority owner, cuts his stake. Lufthansa will raise its stake from the current 24,9% to... more
PeoplePassengers choose low-cost airlines
Bedfordshire, UK - Traditional airlines lose ground
The low-cost airlines become more successful every day. A good example is Luton-based easyJet which reported last month a high jump in passenger numbers: 1,9 million. The carrier has been more successful... more
SecurityThree 500-pound bombs dropped by US warplanes
Fallujah, Iraq - It happened in the same area where the Chinook transport helicopter was shot down
Three 500-pound (227-kilogramme) bombs were dropped around the Iraqi town of Fallujah by US warplanes. The first bomb was dropped by an F-16 fighter jet on suspected combatants who fired on an American... more
AirlinesBritish Airways profits drop
London, UK - The fall is posted at 57%
British Airways reported a 57% to GBP 60m fall in first half profit, a figure more than five times lower to that of 310 million of the past year. The profit per share has came down from 17,8 to 3,3 pence... 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 flat spots on the potentiometers of the AOA transducers due to wear, which may cause a delay in the commands for stall warning, stick shaker, and stick pusher operation
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-157-AD; Amendment... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in November 2003
Rome, Italy -
FLIGHT SAFETY FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL AIR SAFETY SEMINAR…Nov. 10-13, J.W. Marriott Hotel, Washington, D.C. Info: (703) 739-6700; Web site: www.flightsafety.org. NBAA SECURITY TRAINING FOR PART 91 O... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (12): innovative gas sensor systems
Paris, France - Intervention of Johann Gobel for Corporate Research Centre
The new sensor developed by Eads Corporate Research Centre of Ottobrunn is based on detection systems known as Ion Mobility Spectrometers (IMS), where the gas examined are sucked into a measuring device,... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (13): real- time information technology
Paris, France - Intervention of Dr Michael Edrich for Eads Defence & Security Systems
Eads Defence Electronics is the Europe's leading manufacturer of UAV data links, which enables the real-time transmission of reconnaissance data from the UVAs to their ground segments. One of the most... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (11): Fits, the world-leading tactical system for maritime surveillance
Paris, France - Intervention of Francisco Navarro for Eads Casa
Eads Casa is a leader in the development of maritime patrol systems and his long term experience is shown in the C-212 & CN-235 models, electronic warfare and maritime surveillance systems. More than 49... more
AccidentsUsa: collision between two choppers
Washington, Usa - Unknown the causes of the accident
Two helicopters, a R-44 and a R-22, crash into each other yesterday, while they were flying above the airport of the town of Torrance, California. The accident, that caused the death of two people and... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (10): Network-Centric Operations, the future of military operations
Paris, France - Intervention of Nicole Touitou for Eads Defence and Security Systems
NETCOS - Network Centric Operations Simulations - is the new Eads concept for virtual testing, system design for new weapons systems, and for planning military missions; a prototype NETCOS centre has been... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (9): Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, the key to intelligence
Paris, France - Intervention of Enno Littmann for Eads Defence & Security Systems Division
In his intervention Enno Littmann highlighted the importance gained over the past years by the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), in the military field and lately also among civilian public organizations.... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (8): X-31 Vector program
Paris, France - Intervention of Michael Jost for Eads Defence & Security Systems
The X-31 Vector program is based on an agreement signed between the German Federal Office of Defence Technology and Procurement and the Us "Naval Air Systems Command", called "MoA - Memorandum of Agreement".... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (7): active electronically steered antennas
Paris, France - Intervention of Dr Heinz-Peter Feldle for Eads Defence & Security Systems Division
Dr Heinz-Peter Feldle, born in 1952, joined Eads group in 2000, where now is head of RF Subsystems for Defence & Security Systems Division; in his intervention stressed the importance of the fast growing... more
IndustrySpace Software Italia signs contract with the Italian Aerospace Research Center
Rome, Italy - The agreement plans software development for unmanned space vehicles
The Space Software Italia, controlled by Alenia Spazio, based in Turin, has signed a contract with the Italian Aerospace Research Center for the development of software for the Unmanned Spacecraft Vehicle... more
DefenseNorth Korea ready to use nuclear deterrent if necessary
London, UK - It is the first time North Korea admits it has the nuclear bomb
During his visit in Britain North Korea Ambassador, Ri Yong Ho, declared during an interview that Pyongyang has a nuclear deterrent that is ready to deploy and powerful enough to deter any U.S. attack. Asked... more
AirlinesRyanair: Ue could ask the restitution of the presumed State aids
Rome, Italy - The news has been given by the Financial Times
The definitive decision will be taken at the end of the month and for Ryanair company it could be a hard blow. In fact, according to the Financial Times (and as published by AVIONEWS) the antitrust Commission... more
HelicoptersSH-2G Super Seasprite makes its first deck landing
Sydney, Australia - Several tests will follow
SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopter has made this morning its first landing on the deck of an Australian warship, an ANZAC class frigate HMAS WARRAMUNGA at Garden Island in Sydney. Here the craft will start... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines signs code-share agreement with Maersk Air of Denmark
Houston, Usa - For travel effective from February 2004
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced yesterday that it signed a codeshare agreement with Maersk Air of Denmark, which will enable Continental customers to make quicker and easier connections to... more
Government actsSweden imposes a public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services on certain domestic routes
Rome, Italy - The communication publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
"Official Journal of the European Union C 255 of 24th October 2003, page 3. Notice pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community... more
DefenseAustralia to improve its defence force
Sydney, Australia - New planes, new helicopters and new tanks
In order to improve its defence system, Australia's government created a 10-year defence plan which plans the acquisition of new tanks to replace the old Leopard tanks for the Army and the replacement... more
Science and technologyBAA constructs new terminal at Heathrow airport
London, UK - Terminal 5 will help free up space
BAA accelerated the works to the new Terminal 5 at Heathrow airport and the Terminals 1 and 4 will be free after British Airways moves its operations to the single site in one step in spring 2008. These... more
Government actsFrance lifts the public service obligation imposed on scheduled air services between Strasbourg and Lisbon
Rome, Italy - The communication publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
"Official Journal of the European Union C 257 of 25th October 2003, page 6. Lifting by France of the public service obligations for scheduled air services between Strasbourg and Lisbon (2003/C 257/06)... more
Government actsFrance lifts the public service obligation imposed on scheduled air services between Strasbourg and Rome
Rome, Italy - The communication publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
"Official Journal of the European Union C 257 of 25th October 2003, page 6. Lifting by France of the public service obligations for scheduled air services between Strasbourg and Rome (2003/C 257/07)... more
Government actsFrance amends the public service obligations imposed on scheduled air services between Strasbourg and Munich
Rome, Italy - The communication publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
"Official Journal of the European Union C 257 of 25th October 2003, page 5. Amendment by France of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services between Strasbourg and Munich (2003/C... more
Government actsFrance amends the public service obligations imposed on scheduled air services between Strasbourg and Vienna
Rome, Italy - The communication publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
"Official Journal of the European Union C 257 of 25th October 2003, page 3. Amendment by France of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services between Strasbourg and Vienna (2003/C... more
Government actsFrance amends the public service obligations imposed on scheduled air services between Strasbourg and Milan
Rome, Italy - The communication publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
"Official Journal of the European Union C 257 of 25th October 2003, page 4. Amendment by France of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services between Strasbourg and Milan (Malpensa/Linate/Bergamo)... more
AerospaceFrance and Russia to sign agreement on space rocket center
Paris, France - The deal will allow Russia to use the Kourou space center, in the French Guyana
Today France Prime Minister, Jean-Pierre Raffarin, and Russian Deputy Prime Minister, Boris Alyoshin, will sign a deal which will allow Russia to launch the Soyuz rockets from the European space center... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (6): "Quattrocopter", the revolutionary drone
Paris, France - Intervention of Dr Stefan Sassen for Eads Corporate Research Centre
Dr Stefan Sassen, who works for Eads Corporate Research Centre of Ottobrunn as project manager, outlined during the second day of the seminar, "Quattrocopter" qualities, the new Eads technology demonstrator.... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion : technologies for next generation launcher propulsion systems
Paris, France - Intervention of Dieter Preclick for Eads Space
In his statement at the "International Technology Days", organized by Eads last Tuesday and Wednesday (see AVIONEWS), Dieter Preclick explained the approach chosen by the company to face the strong aerospace... more
Press releaseSN Brussels Airlines flies to Casablanca with three flights per week
Milan, Italy - From next December 17, with a modern A-319 aircraft
According to a Belgian carrier's press release "In the course of the last year the SN Brussels Airlines has consolidated its own presence in the Central Africa and in the near future it will add the North... more
IndustryEads' seminar. Conclusione(5): "Beyond the horizon", opening statement of Eads Ceo
Paris, France - Intervention of Philippe Camus, second part
Another crucial role within the Eads group is played by innovation that, as Camus explained "Must be part of the state of mind". Innovation is part of the company's culture and goes beyond laboratories,... more
IndustryEads' seminar. Conclusione (4): "Beyond the horizon", opening statement of Eads Ceo
Paris, France - Interview with Philippe Camus, first part
In his opening statement Philippe Camus, Ceo of Eads’group (see AVIONEWS), after having welcomed the participants, has tried to explain why Eads is a leading force for change in global aerospace. "If y... more
IndustryEads' seminar. Conclusion (3): Innovation through Research and Technology
Paris, France - Intervention of Daniel Deviller, second part
The Research-Technology-and-Development Resources-Department is based on a centralize and de-centralized system, where each unit is granted full product development responsibility to follow specific market's... more
IndustryEads' seminar. Conclusion (2): Innovation through Research and Technology
Paris, France - Interview with Daniel Deviller, first part
During the symposium, Daniel Deviller (see AVIONEWS), outlined the crucial role played by the Research and Technology sector (R&T), of which he is in charge, within Eads’ group, briefly explaining its s... more
AccidentsBlack Hawk crashed (2): 6 the deaths
Tikrit, Iraq - It seems they all belonged to the 101° air-transported Division
It's six the number of deaths in the crashing of a Usa chopper happened today in Iraq. According to a Usa official there had been a fire engagement in the area. Still unknown the causes of the acci... more
Press releaseAirbus: Royal Air Maroc receives an A-321 aircraft
Hamburg, Germany - It's the first of four airplanes ordered in June 2001
"Royal Air Maroc entered a new era last Tuesday with the delivery of its first Airbus aircraft in Hamburg, an A-321, thus joining the European manufacturer’s worldwide customer base of some 200 customers a... more
AccidentsUS Black Hawk crashes near Tikrit
Tikrit, Iraq - All soldiers on board may be dead
A US helicopter crashed on Friday about 9:40 a.m. on a riverbank along the Tigris River half mile from the U.S. base in Saddam Hussein's former palace. The exact number of casualties is not known yet,... more