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AccidentsFrench Army helicopter crashes
Paris, France - A pilot and 3 civilian personnel were killed
A pilot and 3 civilian personnel died on Thursday when their Gazelle helicopter crashed near the Caylus military base in the southwest of the country. The helicopter seems to have hit a power line during... more
Civil aviationThe European Aviation Safety Agency seeks candidates
Rome, Italy - The call for applications publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union 260/A of 29th October 2003, page 2. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) seeks candidates with a view to filling certain posts. Detailed information on these... more
AirlinesSeven Group acquires Air Littoral
Paris, France - The goal is the creation, with Azzurra Air, of a European domestic carrier
The French Civil Aviation Authority has granted its permission to the acquisition of Air Littoral by Seven Group (first shareholder of the Italian carrier Azzurra Air), the investment trust leaded by the... more
Civil aviationThe European Commission needs ispectors in the field of aviation security
Rome, Italy - The call for applications publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union 260/A of 29th October 2003, page 1. European Commission - Directorate general for energy and transport - Call for applications. Inspectors in nuclear safety and... more
DefenseSecret Israeli missile on tv
Jerusalem, Israel - Two technicians forgot to encrypt the images via satellite
Embarrassment in Israel after the experimental launch of a secret missile was went on tv by mistake, reaching the tv of all the Arabic world and those of every owner of a simple satellite dish. The mistake... more
Latest newsIris-T missiles to be manifactured by Italy and five more Ue nations
Rome, Italy - The missiles will be used by the EFA-2000 and PA-200 Tornado aircraft
The air-to-air Iris-T missile is going to be serial manifactured by Italy and five more Ue nations: Germany, Spain, Norway, Greece and Sweden. The six nations have recently signed a contract under which... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Environmental impact of the enlargement of Eivissa airport"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Joan Vallvé (Liberal-Democrats)
Written question E-2745/03 by Joan Vallvé (ELDR) to the European Commission (2 September 2003). Subject: Environmental impact of the enlargement of Eivissa airport. "In question E-0209/03 of 21 January... more
AerospaceVoyager 1 to reach the solar system's frontier
Washington, Usa - First it has to pass the termination shock
Only termination shock - a violent zone that is the source of beams of high-energy particles - stays between Voyager 1 and the solar system's final frontier. When it reaches this space, scientists will... more
IndustryAlenia Spazio: signed a deal with Russia for the supplying of satellite equipments
Rome, Italy - An agreement also in the space tecnology field
Alenia Spazio and the Russian operator for the satellite telecomunications Rscc have signed today a deal under which the Italian society belonging to the Finmeccanica group is going to supply avionics... more
IndustryEads' seminar. Final interventions: Eads space Mars Express project
Paris, France - Intervention of Vincent Poinsignon
Eads Astrium has been appointed as prime contractor for the development of the probe and the lander Beagle 2, transported - along with seven other scientific instruments - on board of Mars Express, which... more
HelicoptersSikorsky Aircraft names production leader
Washington, Usa - Boeing and Sikorsky have to build 9 Comanche helicopters
RAH-66 Comanche program will be led by Sikorsky Aircraft executive Mike Blake replacing Boeing executive Chuck Allen as program director. This nomination comes in a difficult moment for the program which... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways takes wing
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - It was designated United Arab Emirates' national airline
On Wednesday Etihad Airways launched the inaugural flight having on board media and travel trade passengers. The first scheduled flight will be launched on November, 12, it will take off at 12:30 from... more
Helicopters12 KA-52 "Alligator" helicopters for Russia Air Force
Moscow, Russia - They might be used in Chechnya
12 KA-52 "Alligator" strike helicopters will be delivered to Russia Air Force in December 2003 and January 2004. According to the statements of an air force headquarters official, the new helicopters may... more
PeopleStars on the ceiling panels of the planes
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Emirates Airline invested USD 1,8 m in the new jets
The ceiling panel will no longer be simple a ceiling panel but a beautiful night sky above Dubai with twinkling constellations. It is not a trick to amuse the passengers but a new method created to help... more
PeopleAea: air traffic increase to 6,3%
Rome, Italy - In the 19 and 26 October week
According to the data of the Association of the European Airlines (Aea) the air traffic has grown of 6.3%during the week of 19-26 October, in comparison to the same period of the last year. In Europe the... more
Civil aviationIceland may take over the management of Kabul Airport
Reykjavik, Iceland - Germany expressed its intention to withdraw
The management of Kabul's international airport may be taken over by Iceland who also has led the coordination over the Pristina airport since March as part of the peacekeeping mission (KFOR) run by NATO.... more
IndustryEads' seminar. Final interventions (2): RITA, propellant of the future
Paris, France - Intervention of Dr Thomas Frolich for Eads Space
The idea born in Germany and now developed by Eads Space is the RITA (Radio-frequency Ion Thruster Assembly)technology, where the propellants needs just one tenth of fuel compared to chemical propellants;... more
Press releaseInnovation easyJet: the Berlin-Schönefeld airport becomes the new European base
Milan, Italy - Among the 11 routes operated from the new base, also that one of Naples-Berlin; it will be the first low-cost carrier to connect two cities
According to a press release "easyJet, the low-cost carrier number one in Europe, has announced yesterday that the Schönefeld of Berlin airport will be the next European base of the airline. Berlin will... more
Press releaseAirbus A-380 celebrates major wing manufacturing milestone
Broughton, UK - The operation took place at Airbus' factory in Broughton
"The first wing for an A-380, Airbus’ new large double deck aircraft, successfully completed a key milestone in its production on Tuesday evening. The port wing for MSN001, the first flight test aircraft, w... more
IndustryEads' seminar. Final Interventions: better security standards against thunder
Paris, France - Intervention of Eric Duceau for Eads Corporate Research Centre
Yesterday was the final day of "International Technology Days", the seminar organized by Eads in Paris, which hosted over 100 participants such as journalists and representative of the world aviation industry... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-120B helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent an unsecured bonding braid from restricting travel of the cyclic pitch control stick, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-SW-07-AD; Amendment... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Aircraft Engines awarded of a over 14 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 aircraft
General Electric Aircraft Engines, Lynn, Mass., is being award a $14,356,126 priced order under the existing basic ordering agreement contract (N00383-00-G-0001) for procurement of low pressure turbine... more
CuriositiesBurbank Glendale Pasadena Airport to change name
Burbank, Usa - It will be named after the Usa showman Bob Hope
The authorities of Burbank, Glendale e Pasadena are about to realize the dream of the great Usa comic actor Bob Hope, recently passed away at the age of 100 years. He desired that an airport was given... more
PeopleThe German government approves a bill to shoot down the hijacked airliners
Berlin, Germany - The bill now to be approved by the Parliament
Under particular circumstances the hijacked airliners could be shot down to avoid their being used as weapons by the terrorists. This is the content of the bill approved by the German government. The shooting... more
IndustryEads' seminar (7): ARBS system to fuel military airplanes
Paris, France - Intervention of Bruno Charvéron for Airbus
Eads is investing over EUR 80m to develop the ARBS system (Air Refuelling Boom System), launched in November 2001 to conquer a strong position in the tanker market. The amount is used in design investments,... more
Airlines3 Call Centers closed by Southwest Airlines
Washington, Usa - The 1,900 employees will relocate to the remaining centers
The low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines will close three of its nine phone-reservations centers, because of the bookings on-line. The airline said it will close its centers in Dallas, Salt Lake City and... more
AirlinesIt is official: Niki Lauda has acquired Air Lloyd Austria
Vienna, Austria - Now he owns the 51%
The former champion of Formula One has officially announced today, during a press conference, what the German press had hypothesized and AVIONEWS already published: the acquirement of the majority of the... more
Science and technologyBetter facilities to the passengers in 24 Indian airports
New Delhi, India - Some restrictions were removed
The Airports Authority of India will improve the passenger facilities on 24 airports in the country. The Civil Aviation Minister, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, said yesterday that the touch free pre-embarkation security... more
IndustryEads' seminar (6). Day 2: cruise missile Storm/Shadow Scalp Eg
Paris, France - Intervention of Denis Marraud for Eads Defence & Security Systems
The long-range-conventional-armament cruise missile Storm/Shadow Scalp Eg is the dream become true of every military strategist. The missile is optimised for the use in pre-planned attacks against high... more
AirlinesBritannia Airways renamed
London, Great Britain - The air company hopes this will increase its budgets
After 40 years of using Britannia Airways brand, the holiday company TUI UK announced that it will renounce to the old brand, replacing it with a new one, the Thomson Holidays. The air company wants to... more
Science and technologyThe new airport in North Wales to encourage tourism
North Wales, Great Britain - The business people will benefit from the new airport, as well
The new airport to be opened in North Wales could attract many tourists by 2008. In fact the new airbase for the commercial flights is part of the local strategy to open for the tourists a new gate to... more
DefensePutin in visit in Italy
Rome, Italy - Today the first official meetings
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has arrived in Italy yesterday, landing at the military airport of Pratica di Mare. This morning, as programmed, are taking place the first official meetings. The... more
IndustryMBDA signes contract with the Boeing
Rome, Italy - The deal, according to French sources, is Usd 11m worth
The French newspaper "Les Echos", without naming its sources, has unveiled that MBDA, a joint venture between Finmeccanica, EADS and BAE System, has signed a contract worth Usd 11m with Boeing. more
Science and technologyHeathrow doesn't get a new runway
London, UK - The pollution level is too high
BAA PLC will not give to Heathrow the green light for a third new runway because of the high level of pollutants around the airport. The solution to this problem is the introduction of cleaner car and... more
DefenseSouth Korea to purchase ATACMS Block 1A missiles
Seoul, South Korea - They could be used to destroy key strategic targets in North Korea
South Korea Defence Ministry said that it would buy from USA ATACMS Block 1A missiles with a range of 300 kilometers. He didn't specify the number of missiles, but according to the Yonhap news agency,... more
Press releaseEmbraer confirms about the postponement of Swiss International Air Lines firm order
São José dos Campos, Brazil - For 170 and 195 aircraft
"Embraer confirms that Swiss International Air Lines has requested Embraer to consider the postponement of its firm order for Embraer 170s and 195s. Whilst there is no decision yet in that regard, the... more
IndustryEads' seminari (4). Day 2 : project of "all-weather" helicopter
Paris, France - Intervention of Wolfgang Kreitmar-Steck and Daniel Bouheret for Eurocopter
Today the Eurocopter group - subsidiary of Eads - has presented during the seminar the ambitious research project to strenghten flight capabilities of their helicopters in all weather conditions, specifically... more
IndustryEads' seminar (5). Day 2: "Hypersonic missile HFK" project
Paris, France - Intervention of Peter Gleich for Eads Defence & Security Systems
Hypersonic missiles, five times faster than sound speed, are the answer to new threats of the future; for this reason Eads is working on the "Hypersonic missile HFK" project, where a wide technological... more
Press releaseIata: international traffic statistics for September 2003
Geneva, Switzerland - Satisfaction from Iata ceo, Giovanni Bisignani, about it
"'International passenger traffic growth has given us cause for celebration. For the first time since February when SARS and Iraq so radically impacted our industry, we can write our monthly traffic figure... more
IndustryEads' seminar. First day (3): developing process oriented towards client for cabin systems
Paris, France - Intervention of Marc S. Velten for Eads Corporate Research Centre
Eads is carrying out a study for the development of a cabin project which takes into large consideration clients' needs without hurting air companies. In fact, the study begins with market surveys where... more
IndustryEads' seminar. First day (2): optical radar for detection of turbulences
Paris, France - Intervention of Helmut Zinner for Eads Corporate Research Centre
Eads' innovation, in collaboration with Airbus, Eads Military Aircraft and Eurocopter, concerns the development of an optical radar for detection of turbulences and tail whirlwind able to identify these... more
AirlinesFive Lufthansa MD-11 airliners converted into freighters
Washington, Usa - The conversion will be made by The Boeing Company
Five Lufthansa MD-11 airliners will be turned into freighters by The Boeing Company in an attempt to improve the efficiency of the operations. The converted planes will replace the 747-200s. Some essential... more
AirportsThree explosions injure soldiers in Baghdad
Washington, Usa - It seems they are Americans
Four coalition soldiers were injured by three explosions on Tuesday at about 07:45 local time, close to the headquarters of the provisional coalition authority in Baghdad. Lieutenant Colonel Jim Cassella,... more
IndustryEads' seminar. First day : aircraft powered by mixed sources
Paris, France - Intervention of Dominique van den Bossche for Airbus
Yesterday, during the first day of the seminar (see AVIONEWS) in its intervention Dominique van den Bossche has anticipated, on behalf of Airbus (of which Eads has 80% of shares), that airplanes of very... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co. awarded of a over 23 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the AH-64D Apache Longbow aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co., Mesa, Ariz., was awarded on Oct. 31, 2003, a $23,109,000 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for three remanufactured AH-64D Apache Longbow aircraft. Work will... more
AirlinesTransaero's passenger traffic increases considerably
Moscow, Russia - The traffic more than doubled
Transaero's General Director, Olga Pleshakova, announced at a news conference today that the Russian airline more than doubled its passenger traffic to 588,000 passengers. No less than 1 million flyers... more
IndustryEads' seminar (3): Taxi driver, new Airbus' system
Paris, France - Intervention of Yves Saint-Upery for Airbus
Five years ago, Airbus decided to develop Airport Navigation, to face the problems occurring in navigation of aircraft at airports, launching the project Taxi Driver System (TDS) to improve safety during... more
Science and technologyChina and Pakistan to jointly build new nuclear power plant
Islamabad, Pakistan - The deal is to be signed soon
On Monday an official announced that Pakistan and China will sign an agreement for the construction of a second nuclear power plant in Pakistan. Pakistan's President, Pervez Musharraf, is presently in... more
Press releaseDelta Air Lines increases the flights from Italy
Rome, Italy - Rome-Cincinnati route from next May 2, 2004
According to a press release "Delta Air Lines, the American carrier leader on the oversea routes, from the next May it will increase daily flights in departure from Rome. Next May 2, 2004 it will inaugurated... more
IndustryEads' seminar: intervention of Philippe Camus (2)
Paris, France - "Who's who": Philippe Camus and Daniel Deviller
Philippe Camus, born on 28 June 1948, is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Eads and was nominated in 2001 French Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur in 2001. He has a remarkable education - an Economics... more