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PeopleNew Faa licenses
Washington, Usa - The Faa will begin replacing the current paper certificates with plastic credit-card-sized certificates
Late last week the Federal Aviation Administration (Faa) announced that the will begin issuing new airman certificates. The Faa will begin replacing the current paper certificates with plastic credit-card-sized... more
AccidentsPlane crash and burst in flames
Singleton, Australia - Two persons harmed
On Saturday 9 a light aircraft crashed and burst into flames at Singleton Airport in the Hunter Valley. There were two persons on board, a 54-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman, who escaped with facial... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic intents to buy new aircraft
London, England - Richard Branson's airline will invest about GBP 1.0bn
Richard Branson's airline Virgin Atlantic Ltd is in talks to buy aircraft worth about GBP 1.0bn and says it intends to ramp up its expansion despite tough industry conditions. Virgin said it had started... more
Civil aviationPilot pretending to have a bomb was arrested
New York, USA - His joke may cost him up to 11 years in prison
On saturday 9 an Air France co-pilot was arrested at New York's John F Kennedy International Airport: he was joking that he had a bomb in his shoe before boarding a flight to Paris. Port Authority spokeswoman... more
AerospaceEurope’s first probe to the Moon SMART-1 is ready to begin a unique journey
Paris, France - It is currently being prepared for launch atop an Ariane 5 during the night from August 28 to 29
Europe’s first probe to the Moon, SMART-1, is about to begin a unique journey that will take it into orbit around our closest neighbour, powered only by an ion engine which Europe will be testing for t... more
AccidentsVirgin Blue flight had the permission to land negated
Sydney, Australia - It had 45 seconds delay
A Virgin Blue Boeing 737 has the access to Sydney Airport negated while landing and had to return to Melbourne. The carrier spokesman communicated it today and added that the reason was a delay of less... more
Military aviationEU Commission confirmed funds to aid Portugal
Brusselles, Belgium - "We'll make the possible" promised the commissioners visiting Lisbon
European Executive announced today that it made the proposal to give additional sums to Portugal chargeable to the UE anti-disaster solidarity fund. The measure wants to help Portugal in the expenses deriving... more
AirlinesRyanair yesterday threatened to withdraw its Liverpool to Brussels route
Brussels, Belgium - If European courts rule his deal with the airport is anti-competitive
No-frills airline Ryanair yesterday threatened to withdraw its successful Liverpool to Brussels route. Airline boss Michael O'Leary said he would rather pull out of Charleroi airport, 45 minutes from... more
Civil aviationAirport security enforced by US teams
Washington, Usa - They will try to prevent missile attacks
US officials said today that Washington has sent teams of aviation security experts to cities in Iraq, Europe and Asia to help secure airports from terrorists using shoulder-fired missiles to down passengers... more
Press releaseBell issue statement regarding Osprey incident on August 4
Hurst, Usa - "A preliminary check revealed that a clamp holding a hydraulic line filter was not installed as required"
"On August 4, V-22 A/C #21 made an unscheduled landing during a routine flight over the test range at the Marine Corps Base at Quantico, Va. A backup system was automatically activated and the aircraft... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic today published its accounts for the year ended April 2003
London, England - The airline made a pre tax profit of GBP 15.7m
Virgin Atlantic today published its accounts for the year ended April 2003 which show that it made a pre tax profit of GBP 15.7m, a turnaround of GBP 108.3m compared with the previous year (loss before... more
AccidentsFlight rage: the man who provoked it has to pay a sum
Melbourne, Australia - He was feeding his fiance in economy class with business class food
Yesterday Geoffrey Stephen Pidgeon faced Melbourne Magistrates' Court for the air-rage incident he provoked on January 7: the man has been ordered to pay USD 500 to charity and say sorry to the steward... more
IndustryAirplane sales were down at New Piper Aircraft in the second quarter
Vero Beach, Usa - 65 planes sold in the second quarter
New figures show airplane sales were down at New Piper Aircraft in the second quarter, which came as no surprise to company officials or industry analysts. In fact, they were down for all general aviation... more
AirlinesAir Canada goes through a crisis period
Toronto, Canada - Sars has still bad effect on the air traffic
Air Canada is the carrier Sars hit the most in the west world, since it had two consecutive outbreaks in Toronto and has en extensive presence in Asia. Air Canada reported a net loss of USD 566m for the... more
AccidentsRussian helicopter stroke down by a missile
Khankala, Chechenya - One killed, two injured
One crewmember was killed and another two injured when an MI-8 helicopter was shot down from a portable missile launcher near the village of Dyshne-Vedeno in southeastern Chechenya on Thursday evening.... more
AerospaceSuccessfully launch of the EchoStar IX-Telstar 13 satellite
154° W. Long. , Pacific Ocean - First signal was acquired at 9:46 pm Pdt
Sea Launch yesterday successfully launched (AVIONEWS, yesterday)the EchoStar IX-Telstar 13 satellite to orbit for EchoStar Communications Corporation and Loral Skynet. A Zenit-3SL launch vehicle lifted... more
AerospaceBoeing has been awarded a contract from Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems
St. Louis, Usa - Company will provide amplifiers and power conditioners for the JCSAT-9 satellite
Boeing has been awarded a contract from Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems to provide amplifiers and power conditioners for the JCSAT-9 satellite being built for JSAT Corporation of Japan. The agreement... more
AirlinesPrivatization of Air France has been delayed
Paris, France - The market is not good
The French state sold off yet its Renault share and is ready to give financial aid to Alstom group; but it decided to be careful in the privatization of Air France. The operation was approved by general... more
AccidentsLufthansa plane goes through tough turbulences
Berlin, Germany - There are 28 wounded people
On Wednesday the Lufthansa flight passengers had panic moments over Texas. The plane, an A-340/300 Airbus from Frankfurt to Houston, met a tough turbulence 30 minutes before the landing. Sandra Kraft,... more
AirlinesAir France recorded an air traffic increase
Paris, France - 2,9% in the global traffic and 7,4% out of Asia
Even if the seat number available on Air France flight remained unchanged, the French carrier registered in July an air traffic rise of 2,9% in comparison with the same period a year earlier. In Asia the... more
AccidentsFour people escaped injury after an emergency landing
Crowheart, Usa - The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating
On Wednesday, four people escaped injury after their airplane broke up during an emergency landing. The plane, en route from North Carolina to Jackson, had refueled at the Riverton Regional Airport and... more
Latest newsThe Marine who tampered with parachutes has been condemned
New York, Usa - His act wounded three soldiers
A spokesman of Camp Lejeune military base (North Carolina) announced the sentence against corporal Antoine Boykins: the American Marine will serve 20 years in prison because he cut the ripcords of 13 parachutes... more
AirlinesAer Lingus is in negotiations to order up to 27 new aircraft
Dublin, Ireland - Contest between the Boeing 737-800 and the Airbus A-320
Aer Lingus is in negotiations with Airbus Industrie and Boeing over an order for up to 27 new aircraft plus ten options as part of the planned renewal of its short-haul fleet. The group's current short-haul... more
Military aviationAntidrug flight may soon be resumed in Colombia
Washington, Usa - Bush answer is expected
US officials said yesterday that the United States and Colombia are close to resuming US-backed drug interdiction flights by the Colombia military. Secretary of State, Colin Powell, has made a recommendation... more
PeopleAir China promotes new connections to Italy
Rome, Italy - The fear of the Sars diminishes
The fear of the Sars is not finished, and the flights from Fiumicino and Malpensa directed to China carry only Chineses and managers, but few tourists. Vittoria Mancini, national secretary of the Italy-China... more
PeopleFbi is warning security personnel about dozens of everyday
Washington, Usa - Belt buckles, hairbrushes and combs, working cigarette lighters, crucifixes, lipstick cases.......
From belt buckles to keys to a deck of cards, the items that can conceal knives or other weapons terrorists could use to hijack an airliner. Many items cost less than USD20 and can be difficult to... more
Latest newsGoodrich Corporation has been selected to install its Systems on Us Navy MH-60R and MH-60S helicopters
Vergennes, Usa - The Us Navy has plans to purchase more than 500 of the new aircraft
Goodrich Corporation has been selected to install its Integrated Mechanical Diagnostics, Health & Usage Management Systems on Us Navy MH-60R and MH-60S helicopters, the newest variants of the Sikorsky... more
Military aviationEU Commissioner of Social Affairs will arrive tomorrow at Lisbon
Brussels, Belgium - It is necessary to cooperate in the fire-fighting
Anna Diamantopoulou, EU Commissioner of Social Affairs, will be tomorrow in Lisbon to discuss on European aid Portugal needs in its difficult fire emergency situation. At her side there will be technics... more
AerospaceThe "Sea Launch" team has initiated the countdown
154° W. Long. , Pacific Ocean - All systems are proceeding on schedule for the launch of a communications satellite
The "Sea Launch" team has initiated the countdown at the equatorial launch site on the equator in the Pacific Ocean. All systems are proceeding on schedule for the launch of the EchoStar IX-Telstar 13... more
AerospaceSeven astronauts in the firmament
Washington, Usa - Columbia crew names asteroids
Nasa announced seven asteroids have been named for each of the astronauts lost aboard the space shuttle Columbia in February. Nasa astronomer Eleanor Helin discovered the asteroids at the Palomar observatory... more
Civil aviationArrested responsibles of Jakarta Airport blast
Jakarta, Indonesia - They are involved in other bombings
Two men involved in a bombing at Jakarta’s International Airport on April 28, during which 11 persons were injured (see AVIONEWS), were arrested late yesterday by Indonesian police. They are suspected i... more
IndustryRolls-Royce will supply Thai Airways new Airbus
London, England - Order worth about GBP 217m
Rolls-Royce has won an order worth about pounds GBP 217m from Thai Airways International for Trent 500 engines to power eight new Airbus planes. European commercial jet maker Airbus confirmed an order... more
Accidents"Waterspout " experience for an helicopter
Shetland Islands, Great Britain - Incident damaged all five rotor blades
Yesterday an eighteen helicopter passengers experienced violent pitching, rolling and turning after their aircraft encountered a waterspout, a tornado at sea in which a continuous vortex can extend from... more
IndustryTupolev presents its new airliner
Moscow, Russia - The aircraft is expected to sell for a relatively low price of USD 12m to USD 13m
A new airliner that is a joint-venture of Russian and Ukrainian companies it's been presented on Saturday. The 100-seat Tupolev 334 will be put on wider display in two weeks at the 2003 Zhukosvskiy air... more
HelicoptersRussian airline Vertikal-T planning to sue the Sudanese authorities
Moscow, Russia - Its helicopter was detained in Sudan on July 21 and only recently released
The Russian airline Vertikal-T, whose helicopter was detained in Sudan on July 21 and only recently released, is planning to sue the Sudanese authorities. "We want to restore our business reputation and... more
AirlinesSong: new low-cost subsidiary of Delta
New York, Usa - The airline has a fleet of 36 Boeing 757 jetliners
An airline called Song has begun service out of LaGuardia Airport in an attempt to strike a high note with travellers looking for discount fares. Song is the low-fare subsidiary of Delta Air Lines and... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific posted its bigger ever loss
Hong Kong, China - The airline lost USD 160m in its first half
Cathay Pacific has posted its biggest ever loss as it totals the financial cost of Sars and the Iraq war. The airline lost USD160m in its first half in line with forecasts, compared to a profit of USD... more
AccidentsMaintenance vehicle hits Alitalia 777 in Newark
Rome, Italy - The plane took off, but two flights slide
An Alitalia 777 has been hit by a mechanical vehicle operating maintenance during a stop at Newark Airport: the incident forced the carrier to reprogram two flights, and this inconvenienced passengers. The... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines
Washington, Usa - Models Trent 768-60, Trent 772-60, and Trent 772B-60
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-28-AD; Amendment... more
IndustryContract for delivery to Malaysia of Russian SU-30 planes is signed
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The sum of the contract amounts to approximately USD 900m
The contract on delivering to Malaysia Russian Sukhoi SU-30-MKM planes has been signed in Kuala Lumpur in the presence of Russian President, Vladimir Putin and Malaysian Prime Minister, Mahathir bin Mohamad.... more
AccidentsBoiling Concorde needs a break
Washington, Usa - Forced stop in Gander
Yesterday a British Airways Concorde had to make a not scheduled landing at Gander Airport, Canada, to refuel. The plane took off from London and was directed to New York Jfk Airport, but the pilot noticed... more
Weather forecastsCentennial of motor flight celebrated in Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana - Ayes directed at Blue Angels
In September Indiana will host the Indianapolis Air Show 2003, an event which occurs every year. During the three days of the manifestation they will celebrate 100 years of motor flight with air attractions,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-350B, B1, B2, B3, BA, and D helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent a fire in the engine compartment from reaching the main gearbox (MGB) compartment that contains parts that are not fire resistant 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-02-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney Canada turboprop engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent the separation of the fuel filter bowl from the fuel heater, which could result in a pressurized fuel leak and possible engine fire
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NE-34-AD; Amendment... more
HelicoptersItalian helicopters have free access to Tallil airport
Rome, Italy - They execute medical emergency operations
The clearance of dangerous areas at Tallil airport Italian units made in Iraq (see also AVIONEWS) allowed the Italian helicopters to use the air station. They are HH-3F of the Air Force and SH-3D of the... more
HelicoptersFive died in helicopter crash
Srinagar, Kashmir - Helicopter hit a hill
Yesterday an helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashed into a mountain in Kashmir killing five people including its pilot, police said. One pilgrim survived the crash but he was in hospital with injuries.... more
IndustryAgile Software acquires Eigner
Boston, Usa - They will cooperate in developing aerospace and defense software
Agile Software Corporation announced yesterday it is going to acquire Eigner Inc. Agile operates primarily in electronics and high technology industry. The fusion is meant to extend Agile's software products... more
HelicoptersRotorWay sold the 700th Exec 162-F
Chandler, Usa - The helicopter went to a customer in Australia
RotorWay International sold the 700th Exec 162-F, which went to a customer in Australia, one of the largest market for this model of helicopter outside of the United States. "The fact that 700 of this... more
PeopleUS air transport is in crisis
Chicago, Usa - Worse months must be expected?
The situation of US air traffic is not very good at the moment: traffic on several major US airlines was down in July from a year earlier. The fact that this bad result regards the travel season is a potential... more
AirlinesNew flight for Southeast Airlines
Dallas, Usa - Non-stop service from Orlando to Columbus
Southeast Airlines will begin operating non-stop service October 10 from Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) to Rickenbacker International Airport in Columbus. Flights will operate Mondays, Wednesdays,... more