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IndustryAlenia Marconi Systems awarded with two new contracts
Rome, Italy - It will furnish radar equipment to two airports
The Alenia Marconi Systems, a joint-venture between Finmeccanica and Bae Systems, has been rewarded with two new contracts to furnish radar equipment to the Bandaranaike International airport of Colombo,... more
Latest newsUS Air Force to hire Boeing air tankers
New York, Usa - First the leasing, then the purchase
The Washington Post has reported that the US Air Force is contracting with the Boeing for the leasing of 20 air tankers; the deal should involve the purchase, after a while, of 80 more aicraft of this... more
IndustryAirbus: studies of new technologies for the planes of the future
Rome, Italy - Two ambitious technological research programs
Two ambitious technological research programs for new aircraft were initiated by Airbus Group in September this year, for both programs (in which EUR 192m were invested) it was used the same aircraft,... more
AirlinesNew airline in UAE
Dubai, UAE - Etihad Airline will operate four Airbus A300
A new airline will be launched in Abu Dhabi today. The airline, called Etihad ("unity"), will have the first flight this evening, taking off form the Gulf Aircraft Maintenance Company runway, having aboard... more
PeopleNew Kamchatka-4 air route to connect U.S. and Canada with Southeast Asia
Moscow, Russia - The flights will start in March 2004
Ria Novoski was informed on Tuesday that Kamchatka-4 air will launch a new route which will connect the U.S. and Canada with Southeast Asia. The new route will cover the Komandorskiye Islands, Sakhalin,... more
CuriositiesSpace tourism in Russia
Moscow, Russia - The plane could move up to 1,000 passengers
Moscow Aviation Institute (MAI) presented yesterday at the opening of an international exhibition "Aviation and Astronautics-2003", a plan of a unique space-plane. The airplane is capable to carry passengers... more
Government actsParliamentary acts: "Protection of monopolies and high fares by means of aviation agreements with third countries and attempts by potential competitors to break such monopolies"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Erik Meijer (liberal-democrats)
Written question E-3096/03 by Erik Meijer (GUE/NGL) to the European Commission (10 October 2003). Subject: Protection of monopolies and high fares by means of aviation agreements with third countries... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Breach of EU environmental legislation in the expansion of Frankfurt airport"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Hiltrud Breyer (European Green Party)
Written question P-3037/03 by Hiltrud Breyer (Verts/ALE) to the European Commission (06 October 2003). Subject: Breach of EU environmental legislation in the expansion of Frankfurt airport. "Plans for... more
Press releaseAviointeriors at the Dubai Air Show
Dubai, EAU - It will take place in December, from 7 to 12
"Aviointeriors will be present at the next Dubai Air Show in stand E324. Products shown at the exhibit will be: Aviointeriors’ new First Class seat 'Bellissima'; Aviointeriors’ new Business Class sea... more
AirportsCaptain of Canadian Forces helicopter pilot rewarded
Toronto, Canada - The award recognize his work in Information Management
Captain Rob Mulholland, a Canadian Forces helicopter pilot was rewarded yesterday by Library and Archives Canada and the Council of Federal Libraries with 2003 Agatha Bystram Award for Leadership in Information... more
Press releaseFirst pre-production Predator B unmanned aircraft takes flight
California, Usa - From General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc, leading manufacturer of UAV systems
"General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI), a leading manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems, announced last Thursday that on October 17, the first pre-production version of the Predator B... more
AccidentsMan killed by the rotor blades of a model
Washington, Usa - A remote-controlled model helicopter flew among the public
Last Sunday Ronald Kyle was watching some aero-model shows, when a remote-controlled model helicopter escaped the owner's control, a boy whose identity is still unknown. The little chopper, out of control,... more
Science and technologyMoscow will upgrade its airport
Moscow, Russia - Moscow is getting help from German experts
Moscow decided to upgrade its Domodedovo Airport using German technologies and expertise. It will develop the airport infrastructure and will increase 39% the passenger traffic by the end of the year,... more
AirportsExperimental surgery on board of an Airbus A-300 "zero g"
Paris, France - A medical equipe operated a laboratory animal in gravity absence
The Airbus A300 "zero g" is an aircraft that can create, flying under particular conditions, short intervals of gravity absence. A medical equipe from Bordeaux has taken advantage of its ability in order... more
IndustryEads's seminar: intervention of Philippe Camus
Paris, France - Opening statement of the company's Ceo
This morning in Paris the two-days long seminar, called "International Technology Days" has started, organized by Eads - European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company see AVIONEWS. The company is the world’s s... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - Models Trent 768-60 and Trent 772-60
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-37-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - Model Trent 556-61
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-42-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-350B, B1, B2, B3, BA, C, D, D1, and AS-355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a servocontrol in the flight control system 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-18-AD; Amendment... more
Science and technologyStrike ends at Heathrow Airport
London, UK - The workers didn't get the 16% pay rise
After the 48 hour strike, the baggage handlers at the London's Heathrow Airport return to work. Only five flights were cancelled and the effect was minimal, said a spokeswoman for the airport. Four terminals... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - Models PW4074, PW4074D, PW4077, PW4077D, PW4084, PW4084D, PW4090, PW4090D, PW4090-3, and PW4098
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-40-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11 and -11F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent corrosion of the barrel nut holes of the upper spar caps and skin panel of the horizontal stabilizer, which could result in structural damage and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-06-AD; Amendment... more
IndustryBoeing Aerospace Operations awarded of a 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-4B aircraft
Boeing Aerospace Operations, Oklahoma City, Okla., is being awarded a $10,000,000 firm fixed price contract modification to provide for program depot maintenance, aircraft modification, landing gear overhaul... more
IndustryVeridian Engineering, Inc., awarded of a over 17 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 aircraft
Veridian Engineering, Inc., Buffalo, N.Y., is being awarded a not-to-exceed $17,100,225 modification to exercise an option to a previously awarded time-and-materials, indefinite/delivery, indefinite/quantity... more
IndustryRaytheon Missile Systems Co. awarded of a 38 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Tomahawk missile
Raytheon Missile Systems Co., doing business as Raytheon Systems Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $38,000,000 ceiling-priced modification to exercise an option to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price,... more
DefenseUe yields 10% only
Rome, Italy - The Europa-Usa-Ue gap is increasing
Despite the fact that Ue invests for the defence half of the American expenses, it yields the 10% only in terms of capacities comparing to the United States. For this reason the Italian defence minister,... more
AirportsDiplomatic mission in trouble at Mexico City's airport
Mexico City, Mexico - Only the Ministers weren't checked
A Turkish diplomatic mission was in trouble at Mexico City's airport after they attended an opening ceremony of an Ataturk monument placed on a boulevard in Mexico City. They were thoroughly checked by... more
Press releaseFull air transport liberalization in Poland
Warsaw, Poland - Poland signed an agreement with the U.K., Germany, Denmark and Sweden
Poland signed on Sunday an agreement with the U.K., Germany, Denmark and Sweden as a first step towards full air transport liberalization. This comes five months prior to full aviation liberalization next... more
CuriositiesNew method for the handling of the A-380 Glare
Rome, Italy - Its the new Ipfa transport system
Airbus has introduced a new method for the handling of the Glare, the composite elastic made of aluminium and fiber glass used for the covering of the higher shell of the A-380 fuselage. Initially those... more
AerospaceSolar storm causes the disappearance of "Midori-2"
Tokyo, Japan - Contacts with the satellite are permanently lost
Last Friday the Japanese space Agency announced that the solar storm could be the cause of the final loss of connections, interrupted since the 25th of October, with 'Adeos-2', one of the world's largest... more
Latest newsIraq: Usa to stop diurnal chopper flights? (2)
Baghdad, Iraq - Saddam' loyalists probably behind the attack
The U.S. television, Fox News, reported that the U.S. military should have grounded all daytime operations by CH-47 "Chinook" helicopters, following the Chinook shot down yesterday near the city of Fallujah,... more
PeopleFlights: one passenger out of 40.000 risks the economic class syndrome
Sydney, Australia - This results from an Australian study
According to a recent Australian study flying for long hours in an uncomfortable and narrow position is "rarely fatal". The risks are generally limited for the young passengers. The study, published by... more
AirportsThe Eskimos in Greenland want their territory back
Copenhagen, Denmark - The Denmark's Supreme Court must decide on the Thule Airbase
The Eskimos in Greenland want to ask The Denmark's Supreme Court to close down one of America's most important military bases. The USA want to use Thule air base as a site for the controversial Star Wars... more
Latest newsIraq: Usa to stop diurnal chopper flights?
Baghdad, Iraq - The decision of the highest military ranks maybe is due to the yesterday attack
The Usa tv "Foxnews" has just reported that the highest US military ranks have decided to stop the chopper flights during the diurnal hours. It seems the decision was taken after yesterday brutal episode... more
DefenseChina and India to carry out joint military exercises
Beijing, China -The operations will be held by the navies and by the air forces
China and India will carry out joint military exercises this month. The navies will hold search and rescue operations including up to two naval vessels from each side in neutral waters in the Bay of Bengal... more
AccidentsEmergency landing in Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland - The passengers and the crew members are out of danger
An aircraft flying from Frankfurt to Washington DC made an emergency landing at a Scottish airport after the some passengers noticed a fire inside the plane. The Boeing 777 carrying 270 passengers belongs... more
Latest newsIsraeli warplanes broke once again the sound barrier over Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon - There were 4 planes
On November 2, in the afternoon Israeli military aircraft broke once again the sound barrier over Beirut. The Guidance Directorate at the Army Command announced that at 12:40pm four Israeli warplanes... more
AirportsIrish citizen arrested in Cairo airport for carrying a pistol
Cairo, Egypt - He says it is a souvenir
An Irish citizen was arrested at Cairo airport after the security officers allegedly found in his hand luggage a pistol and 17 bullets. The Irish citizen is of Egyptian origin and he is 61. He was arrested... more
Press releaseEmbraer ferries to Europe the first EMB-145 AEW&C of the Hellenic Air Force
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Aircraft will undergo in Europe the final phase of NATO-specific equipment integration
"Embraer announced last Thursday that on October 16 it started the process of ferrying to Europe the first EMB-145 AEW&C aircraft belonging to the Hellenic Air Force, for the installation of specific mission... more
AirlinesAir India flies to Shanghai
New Delhi, India - There will be 2 flights every week
Starting on December 11 Air India will operate two weekly flights to Shanghai. The flights taking off at Mumbai via Delhi and Bangkok. The airliner also plans to increase the number of flights to Frankfurt... more
AerospaceChina launches new experimental satellite
Beijing, China - It is the 73rd since 1971
Today China launched its 18th recoverable science experimental satellite into a pre-set orbit. The satellite was launched from launch tower at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in Gansu Province, northwest... more
AirlinesRyanair to cut fares
Dublin, Ireland - The airline aims at increasing passenger traffic
The Irish airline, Ryanair, announced that it plans to cut prices in order to lure clients on its European network. However, the aircompany reported better than expected profits which rose by 16% to EUR... more
IndustryChina to order Boeing airplanes
Washington, Usa - Boeing Co. remains silent
According to some Boeing Co. reports China will soon order dozens of Boeing airplanes. Shandong Airlines has announced that this year it intends to purchase 15 Boeing 737s worth USD 900 m. However, the... more
PeopleNiki Lauda to negotiate the purchase of Air Lloyd Austria
Frankfurt, Germany - It has been reported by the magazine "Spiegel"
According to the German magazine "Spiegel" Niki Lauda is interested in entering into Air Lloyd Austria, acquiring the share majority. The airline, that operates in the field of the charter flights, is... more
Fair and showsGatwick's restaurant attempter condemned to 10 years of jail
London, Uk - The man wanted to take revenge on his former employer
Josè Pantana, the 41-year-old Portuguese man arrested in March with the accusation of having planned a bomb attack in a restaurant located in the airport of Gatwick, has been condemned to ten years of... more
Press releaseIata: new charges at Toronto Airport. Ignored airline communitys call for cost control
Toronto, Canada - Toronto is at the bottom of the top 30 airports in terms of traffic, yet it is in the top 10 most expensive
"Airlines are incensed by the Greater Toronto Airport Authoritys decision late last week to implement a steep 27.7% increase on the landing fees and a 19.6% increase for the general terminal fee, despite... more
AirlinesLufthansa: expected more than 2000 cuts
Rome, Italy - They were announced by the board of directors member, Stefan Lauer
Lufthansa is planning 2000 cuts. This is what Stefan Lauer, member of the board of directors, has declared on the pages of the German airline's newspaper. The reason of the decision is the fact that Lufthansa... more
IndustryNext EADS' seminar
Paris, France - Tomorrow a two-days long seminar on the new projects of the group will open
Tomorrow will take place in Paris a seminar, lasting two days, organised by EADS - European Aeronautic Defence & Space - titled "International Technology Days 'EADS - Driving Innovation'". The conference,... more
Latest newsUS helicopter shot down in Iraq
Falluja, Iraq - 16 killed, 20 injured
A US helicopter was shot down yesterday by a missile killing 16 American soldiers and injuring 20. The aircraft, a twin-engine CH-47 "Chinook", was attacked south of Falluja. The soldiers were on their... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in November 2003
Rome, Italy -
SPEEDNEWS REGIONAL AND CORPORATE AVIATION INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS CONFERENCE…Nov. 2-4, The Lodge at Rancho Mirage, Calif. Info: (310) 203-9603; Web site: www.speednews.com. EUROPEAN REGIONS AIRLINE ASSOCIATION C... more
IndustryPratt and Whitney Military awarded of a near 167 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15 and F-16 aircraft
Pratt and Whitney Military, San Antonio, Texas, is being awarded a $166,950,879 fixed price prospective redetermination contract to provide for 367 each best estimated quantity, on four CLINs for overhaul... more