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Latest newsThe Italian Air Force new mission in Afghanistan
Rome, Italy - 13 operations realized so far
In July 22 Italian Air Force executed its new mission in Khost, Afghanistan: it was the transport of 48 passengers and 23.500 libras of materials. The Air Force 5th operative section has yet accomplished... more
PeopleSeptember 11th: pieces of information underestimated by Us intelligence Agencies
New York, Usa – Congressional report released yesterday
"No one will ever know what might have happened had more connections been draw between these disparate pieces of information…The important point is that the intelligence community, for a variety of reason, d... more
Science and technologyIt began to operate again as normal the International Airport of Malta
Valletta, Malta - In the past days shortcomings of the service because of fireworks
In the past days the activity at the International Airport of Malta was slowed down because of the fireworks launches that forced the airport direction to close the hub for more times a day (click here):... more
AccidentsSecurity break: Cessna grazes Bush Presidential procession
Philadelphia, Usa - F-16 jets force it to land
The security apparatus that supervises on the safety of the American President, George W Bush, is not so impenetrable as it is believed, although the terrorism alarm remains at highest level in every occasion... more
HelicoptersFirst Malaysian Super Lynx flies for the first time
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - An AgustaWestland man supervises any particular
The first of Malaysia Super Lynx 300 helicopter has been operated, for the first time, from a Malaysian crew, under careful attendance of a Westland’s man, Andy Garret, who has been also the responsible o... more
IndustryLockheed: net earnings falls down by 31%
Maryland, Usa – Good performance in military production
Lockheed Martin Corporation, leading company in military supplying, reported a net earnings falls by 31% for the second quarter. Even if net earnings has dropped down to USD 242 m, 0.54 cent per share,... more
HelicoptersRolls-Royce to supply engines for 18 Enstrom 480B helicopters
London, UK - They're turboshafts that power many different helicopter models
Rolls-Royce has announced to have reached an agreement with Enstrom Helicopter Corporation to supply 18 new engines for 18 Enstrom 480B helicopters; it's the model 250-C20W turboshaft that is "celebrating... more
AirlinesAmerica West Airlines strengthen
Phoenix, Usa - Second quarter profit improves
America West Airlines presented its profit of the second quarter, surprising the analysts who expected the carrier to continue losing money. For the first time since September 2000, the airlines' profit... more
AirlinesSAS: more flights to India and China
Stockholm, Sweden – In the last two months +40% in passengers carried
SAS will increase it frequencies both to Beijing and Delhi beginning this fall. On September 19 the route to Beijing will increase to 5 times per week with the last flight departing Copenhagen Friday... more
IndustryBoeing reported a net loss for the second quarter of USD 192m
Chicago, Usa - Less demands in commercial space businesses
The Boeing company reported a net loss for the second quarter of 2003 of USD 192m, 0.24 cent per share, compares with net earnings of USD 779m for the second quarter of 2002. Revenues falls down to USD... more
Press releaseFrontier Airlines takes delivery of the first Airbus A-318
Denver, Usa - The airplane is the first of five
"Airbus has delivered its first A-318 to Frontier Airlines. The aircraft is the first of five A-318s to be delivered to the Denver, Colorado (USA) based carrier by the end of 2004. All five Frontier A-318s... more
DefenseTwo more Japanese satellites to watch Pyongyang since next September
Tokyo, Japan - The Korean regimen fuels fears
A Japanese government committee has decided formalized the launch of other 2 spy satellites like that ones sent in orbit on March 28 (Optical-1 and Radar-1), and once again the reason is the same: keep... more
IndustryInvestigators are inquiring into a Boeing executive
Rome, Italy - US Air Force inquiry goes on
The investigation into the possible appropriation by Boeing of Lockheed's documents goes on, as published by AVIONEWS on July 18. US Justice Department and Pentagon are inquiring into Thomas Alexiou, who... more
AccidentsAlitalia flight to New York stops in Ireland
Rome, Italy - Frontal canopy had problems
On Sunday 20 an Alitalia Boeing 777 leaving from Rome and directed to New York turned and landed at Shannon airport, in Ireland, because of problems to the frontal canopy. The plane was flying over the... more
Latest newsAjt Hawk aircraft to come soon to the Indian Air Force
New Delhi, India - Also Dassault was in the list for the USD 1bn contract
After 3 years of talks and verifications it seems the Indian government is going to sign the agreement to get the Britain's Advance Jet Trainer (AJT) Hawk aircraft for the Indian Air Force, according to... more
SecurityEl Al plane in emergency landing, 536 passengers on board
Tel Aviv, Israel - Meanwhile the Jumbo is emptying its tanks
A hydraulic system breakdown, according to what the pilot would have communicated to the control tower, would be the cause forcing a Jumbo operated by the Israeli carrier El Al to an emergency landing... more
AccidentsBulgarian fire-fighting helicopter crashes, 4 victims
Sofia, Bulgaria - All the night it worked to fight a fire
4 persons died because of the crash of the helicopter on which they have worked for hours, in the attempt to extinguish a violent fire taken place in a zone south east of Bulgaria, precisely on the Mount... more
AirlinesRyanair's winter schedule
Dublin, Ireland - It will determine 125 new routes
Ryanair is going to define the new destinations (actually not available) of its winter schedule. The wide programme regards 500 flights a day on 125 routes towards 16 countries. It is running from October... more
HelicoptersOnce again Us helicopter go into action in Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia - 17 Western residents in the African Country
For the fifth consecutive day it is continued to fight for the streets of Monrovia, the Liberia's capital, now a war theatre between the forces of the President Charles Taylor and the guerrillas of the... more
AerospaceRussian spacecraft Progress will blast off on August to reach Iss
Moscow, Russia - No news when the American fleet will be operative again
The Russian space agency Rosaviakosmos has announced a Progress vessel will be launched on next August 30 to carry the necessary supplies to the crew on the Iss (International Space Station), the Russian... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashes in Hawaii, 5 victims
Hawaii, Usa - It's a Bell 206B operated by Jack Harter Helicopters
The helicopter, a Bell 206B (known also as Bell Jet Ranger) has crashed yesterday in a mountain of the Kauai island, part of Hawaii archipelago: no one of the 5 persons on board survived, the pilot and... more
HelicoptersMH-60S make its debut, the new Sikorsky helicopter
Stratford, Usa - Together with the MH-60R
It has been succesfully carried out the first flight of the new Sikorsky MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter for the American Navy introducing the Asw equipment (Anti-submarine Warfare). Together with the... more
AirlinesNew development programme for Vietnam Airlines
Hanoi - Vietnam - Four Boeing 777 in the next two years
The Hanoi-based carrier Vietnam Airlines, is planning to expand his international network to Europe and United States. As has declared the Chief Executive of the state-owned carrier, Nguyen Hien, they... more
Science and technologySuter assists Lugano-Agno airport
Lugano, Switzerland - The measures of Ticino canton
On July 10 Swiss Airways announced the decision of reducing Lugano-Agno airport activity. Considering the importance of Ticinese station for regional economy, Government began the search for alternative... more
AirlinesEasyJet takes advantage from BA strike
London, UK - But it's too early to be satisfied
The strike of a part of the British Airways staff, that in the last days has has left tens of thousands of passengers stranded at airport, would have benefited the other airlines, easyJet in particular.... more
AirportsSeptember 11th: FBI informers has been in touch with Al Qaida terrorists
San Diego - Usa - two terrorist not considered dangerous after investigation
An FBI informers has been in touch with 2 or 3 of the 19 terrorists taking part in the attack against the american targets on september 11th . These info has found its way out of the report of more than... more
Latest newsRussia to supply Kopyo radars for Indian Mig-21 upgrade
Moscow, Russia - It's an order of 125 devices
The Russian company Fazotron-NIIR will continue to supply the Kopyo radars to the Indian Air Force in order to carry ahead the modernization of the Mig-21 aircraft; it's an order of approximately 40 devices... more
AirlinesNew direct planes from Houston
Houston, Usa - Continental Airlines provides more services
According to what Continental Airlines reported yesterday, Houston will join New York and Cleveland in offering nonstop services to Grand Rapids (Michigan). The 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145XR regional jet will... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation model S-76A, B, and C helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent reduced braking performance 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. 2002-SW-39-AD; Amendment... more
DefenseBerselli: "Defense budget absolutely inadeguate"
Sigonella, Italy - The Under-Secretary of Defense meets journalists in Sigonella
The Under-Secretary of Defense Filippo Berselli, meeting journalist in Sigonella, has affirmed that "Defense budget is absolutely inadeguate", compared with growing commitment of armed force in peace keeping... more
Science and technologyAt the Iraqi capital Airport the bodies of Saddam Hussein's sons
Baghdad, Iraq - A hail of gunfire from Apache helicopters to get the upper hand of the Iraqi resistance
"As I understand, their bodies are at the airport" declared an Us official answering to the questions where the the bodies of Saddam Hussein's sons, Uday and Qusay, were located. The 2 brothers have been... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Lockheed Martin models L-1011 airplanes and Rolls-Royce plc RB211 series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent undetected fires originating within the high speed gearbox (HSGB) from breaching the HSGB case, which could result in engine damage and increased difficulty in extinguishing a fire, and to prevent undetected low pressure (LP)
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-369-AD; Amendment... more
Latest newsThe new Su-24M Fencer to be ready by the end of the year
Moscow, Russia - But it will be exposed also during the Maks 2003 Air Show in August
The necessary tests to verify the efficiency of the upgraded new version of the Russian frontline bomber, Su-24M Fencer will be concluded by the end of this year. The Director-General manager of the... more
AerospaceSpace tourists could reach soon the Iss
Moscow, Russia - An American company would buy a Soyuz spaceship
"If we find this option acceptable and beneficial for us, the tourists will take seat on board one Soyuz-TMA spaceship. Otherwise, they will join different missions. These are only preliminary conclusions.... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Lockheed model 382G series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the latch mechanism located inside the emergency exit door, which could result in the inability to open the door in an emergency
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-326-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model SA-330F, G, and J; AS-332C, L, and L1; SA-341G; SA-342J; AS-350B, BA, B1, B2, B3, and D; AS-355E, F, F1, F2 and N; SA-365C, C1, and C2; SA-365N and N1; and AS- 365N2 and N3 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a life-limited, main or tail rotor (rotor) part, loss of a rotor, 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. 2002-SW-56-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200F, 747-200C, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, and 747SR series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking and fracture of the forward end clevis of the flap track, which could result in reduced structural capability of the flap and 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-55-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Pty Ltd. airplanes
Washington, Usa - Models N-22B and N-24A
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-CE-04-AD; Amendment... more
Fair and showsJean-Charles Corbet under investigation
Paris, France - Possible defalcation
After preliminary inquiries by power of attorney of Paris in February, yesterday Jean-Charles Corbet, ex-Chairman of Air Lib, had to appear at Paris financial police office. The inquiry is about the... more
Science and technologyAirport by fits and starts because of fireworks
Valletta, Malta - The international carriers are outraged
"They called from Rome asking me if Malta is really a Repubblic of Mickey Mouse. I love Malta, but this is absurd. Such a situation wouldn't even happen in third world countries", declared Alitalia Station... more
Science and technologyFound a suitcase with 9 kg of cocaine at a South African hub
Johannesburg, South Africa - It will be destroyed in few days
The police of the Johannesburg International Airport of is itself became suspicious when a suitcase, arrived with the SA-206 flight from San Paolo (Brazil), has not been collected by any passenger and... more
HelicoptersDucommun AeroStructures to supply again the blades for Apache
California, Usa - Boeing awarded an USD 30m contract
Ducommun AeroStructures, subsidiary of the Docommun Incorporated, has announced Boeing awarded it an USD 30m follow-on-contract; according to the pact the Gardena-based industry will continue to supply... more
IndustryBell-Boeing Joint Program Office awarded of a near 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the V-22 aircraft
Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded a $9,771,747 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-incentive-fee contract (N00019-00-C-0183) for the definitization of fourteen... more
IndustryTeam Apache Systems LLC awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Apache helicopter
Team Apache Systems LLC, Orlando, Fla. is being awarded a $10,427,420 firm-fixed-price contract for the production of modernized target acquisition designation sight/pilot's night vision sensor for the... more
AccidentsAn Indian Air Force Jaguar jet crashes
New, Delhi, India - The incident during the take off
Incidents still mark the activity of the Indian Air Force, the world's fourth largest; yesterday an English-built Jaguar has crashed while taking off from the air force base near the city of Ambala, in... more
AirlinesKenya Airways: a direct service Nairobi-Bangkok-Hong Kong
Nairobi, Kenya - The flight three days a week
On September 3 Kenya Airways is to inaugurate a direct service from Nairobi to Bangkok and Hong Kong. It responds to market demands for direct and reliable services between the Pacific Rim and East Africa. The... more
PeopleMore protection against the collapse of travel firms
London, UK - Civil aviation authority ask for a major consultation
The Civil Aviation Authority (Caa) wants passengers more protected when travel firms collapse. Its Air Transport Operators Licence (Atol) scheme exists to protect the public from losing money or being... more
DefenseRussian government carries on the destruction of balistic missiles
Moscow, Russia - Start-1 treaty imposes it
Russia continues in the destruction of the silo used for the launch of RS-20 missiles (SS-18 or Satan, according to the Nato's identification code), as established from the pact on the disarmament of the... more
AerospaceChina to conquer the space in 100 days
Benjing, China - Unknown the identities of the astronauts
The first manned Chinese space mission could begin earlier than scheduled, maybe in just 100 days: it would be the third Nation in the world, after the USA and Russia (Ussr), to fly in the space immensity... more
Industry7E7 Dreamliner approval near the end of the year
London, UK - It will have a more defined structure
The date of the releasing of the new 7E7 Dreamliner (expected to enter service in 2008) is more defined: Boeing announced that the go-ahead date is set to the end of the year. The 7E7 will be provided... more