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AccidentsFlames from a Delta plane engine, passengers leave the aircraft in panic
Florida, Usa - Only few were lightly injured
It was a matter of that technically it is called "hot start", when flames come out from an aircraft engine in occasion of the morning flight because of the fuel condensation during the night. But about... more
DefenseChosen the first Australian firm for the Jsf construction
Sydney, Australia - An USD 150m investment
It's Gkn Aerospace Service the first Australian industry to have won a contract for the construction of components for the American multirole Jsf (Joint Strike Fighter) jet. The announcement has been... more
AirlinesSwiss to announce sharp cuts both to the fleet and the workforce
Basel, Switzerland - At least 3000 workers to be laid off
Greater details will be given only after 2:00 pm of today, but it will be sure an austerity plan which will be introduced in order to save Swiss International Air Lines, the Swiss airline born a year ago... more
HelicoptersIrish government cuts order for 5 helicopters
Dublin, Ireland - Strong critic from the labour leader
The Irish labour party leader, Pat Rabbitte, blames the decision of the government for cancelling the order for 5 medium-lift helicopters assigned to the Air Corps, trying to contain the costs in a period... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Contravention of international legal rules by Turkey and danger of causing a serious accident to a passenger aeroplane in Greek airspace"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Christos Zacharakis (European People's Party)
Parliamentary questions. Oral question H-0389/03 for question time at the part-session in July 2003 (pursuant to rule 43 of the rules of procedure)by Christos Zacharakis to the European Commission. Subject:... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-321/131 series airplanes equipped with International Aero Engines (IAE) V25() ()-A5 series engines
Washington, Usa - To require the flightcrew to follow the procedures necessary to prevent smoke caused by an oil filter clog from entering the cabin during flight
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-134-AD; Amendment 39-13202; AD 2003-13-02] RIN... more
AirlinesLufthansa reintroduces the Asian connections
Frankfurt, Germany - The decision after the Oms' appeal
The WHO (World Health Organization) has reassured the Sars emergency in the Asian countries is by now ended, thanks to the effort of those governments to contain the epidemic. A good result that is reflected... more
IndustryBAe Systems awarded of a over 46 USDm contract
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BAE Systems, Information and Electronic Systems Integration, Inc., Nashua, N.H., is being awarded a $46,275,000 ceiling-priced contract for the Low Rate Initial Production III procurement of approximately... more
Press releasePratt & Whitney Canada signs repair and overhaul agreement with Petroleum Air Services
Quebec, Canada - For a worth of USD 15m
"Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) has signed a five-year Repair and Overhaul (R&O) agreement with Petroleum Air Services (PAS) of Egypt for its fleet of Dash 7, Dash 8, Bell 212 and Bell 412 aircraft. The... more
Latest newsIndia: no problems if Pakistan will operate F-16 jets
New Delhi, India - Pakistani President Musharaff is in the Usa to persuade Bush
The Indian Defense Minister, George Fernandes, has reassured his government it does not exist any reason to worry care an eventual purchase of the American F-16 jets from part of Pakistan, for two reasons. "Firstly,... more
HelicoptersAgusta receives RTM-322 engines to complete the assemblage for the EH-101 delivery to Portugal
Paris, France - But the deliveries to be continued though 2005
They have been delivered on last week-end to the Italian Agusta plants in Vergiate (Varese) the new RTM-322 engines produced from the French company Turbomeca by joint-venture with Rolls-Royce, which will... more
PeopleSomali government asks Kenya to reopen airspace
Mogadishu, Somalia - But Nairobi would just try to prevent a terroristic threat
The worry of the international community care the situation in the Horn of Africa is culminated on last Friday with the closing of the Kenya's airspace for any flight from and to Somalia. An obliged... more
IndustryTurbomeca opens its new logistic hub at Charles De Gaulle airport
Paris, France - By 24 hours a technician of the company will be any part in the world
Turbomeca, world-wide leader in the planning and construction of helicopter engines, has decided to carry ahead with vigor its new customer's service strategy, thanks to the construction of a center at... more
HelicoptersAlidaunia purchases its second AB-139
Paris, France - The deal carried out on the French Air Show's last day
Pucillo, president of Alidaunia,, a Foggia-based air navigation company that deals with people and cargo transport, has acquired an AB-139 signing the agreement on last Saturday with the Bell/Agusta Aerospace... more
Press releasePratt & Whitney Canada signs engine maintenance agreement with Bangkok Airways
Quebec, Canada - For a 13 year contract
"Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) signed a 13-year Fleet Management Program agreement with Bangkok Airways for its fleet of PW124B and PW127F turboprop aircraft. The agreement provides comprehensive engine... more
HelicoptersSikorsky to deliver 2 more S-92 helicopters to Norsk Helikopter
Paris, France - They will operate since 2005
It has been signed last week during the Air Show held at Le Bourget, an agreement between the American Sikorsky and the Norwegian Norsk Helikopter for the supply of other 2 S-92 helicopters, after that... more
Press releaseBombardier Inc and World Economic Forum further strengthen partnership
Paris, France - World-leading manufacturer to provide business jet transport, intellectual and financial support
"Bombardier Inc. announced on Thursday that it has further strengthened its partnership with the World Economic Forum, by becoming an official Meeting Supporter and the exclusive business jet transportation... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in June 2003
Rome, Italy -
NBAA FLIGHT OPERATIONS MANUAL WORKSHOP…June 23-24, Philadelphia, Pa. Info: (202) 783-9000; Web site: www.nbaa.org. NBAA MAINTENANCE FUNDAMENTALS FOR FLIGHT DEPARTMENTS WORKSHOP…June 25-26, Philadelphia, Pa.... more
HelicoptersJapanese police purchases 3 Agusta 109E Power helicopters
Tokio, Japan - The deliveries to begin by the end of this year
They have not been given yet the economic details of the order stipulated between the Jnpa (Japanese National Police Agency) and AgustaWestland for the supply of 3 Agusta 109E Power helicopters, but according... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Turbomeca SA Arriel 1 turboshaft engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent an unbalance of the gas generator rotating assembly which may lead to deterioration of the gas generator rear bearing and also to uncommanded engine shutdown
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-43-AD; Amendment 39-13199; AD 2003-12-14] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA Emergency AD on MD Helicopters, Inc. helicopters
Washington, Usa - Model MD-900
Emergency Airworthiness Directive Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 2003-13-51; 2003-SW-27-AD MD Helicopters, Inc., Model MD900 helicopters. Issue... more
HelicoptersNorthrop Grumman will continue to develop the communication system for Rah-66 Comanche helicopter
San, Diego, Usa - An USD 220m investment
Northrop Grumman has been awarded of USD 220m from the American Army in order to improve the CNI system (Communication, Navigation and Identification system), which is implemented on the Rah-66 Comanche,... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines to resume nonstop New York-Hong Kong service
New York, Usa - Four times per week effective August 1
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced that it will resume nonstop service between its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, and Hong Kong. Flights will resume four times per week effective... more
Press releaseFinnair will add a second flight frequency to Beijing
Stockholm, Sweden - From July 21
"Service Finnair will add a second flight frequency to its Beijing route schedule on July 21. The added flight will depart from Helsinki weekly on Mondays at 17.50, arriving at Beijing at 6.35 on Tuesday... more
IndustrySigned a deal between FiatAvio and General Electric for the engine maintenance
Paris, France - A profitable field for the Tourin-based company
It has been signed on Friday at Le Bourget Air Show an agreement between General Electric and FiatAvio; in this way the Italian company will be able to carry out operation of review and repair of the T-700... more
AccidentsB-52 bombs, by mistake, Us soldiers during a training in the Horn of Africa
Djibouti - Also two CH-53 helicopters were damaged
An Us Marine died and other 8 were hurted as a result of a bomb uncoupled by mistake from a B-52 Stratofortress, during a training that the American military forces are leading in the small State of Djibouti,... more
AccidentsA passenger aircraft crashes in Brittany, died the pilot
Nantes, France - Three passengers are injured
A plane of the Brit Air airline, Air France's charter carrier, has crashed last night in the North West of France with 24 passengers on board, killing of the pilot and the wounding of other three persons.... more
Press releaseLauda Air SpA:approved of semiannual relation November 2002-April 2003, turnover EUR 66m
Milan, Italy - Livingston SpA: in arrival third A-321/200 airplane; signed agreement with Air One for connections with the Sardinia
According to a press release of Lauda Air "Positive news from Livingston Aviation Group SpA, the holding of the air transport (that it controls the operating air companies Lauda Air SpA and Livingston... more
HelicoptersUK MD 902s grounded for blade pin cracks
London, UK - In few days a Caa airworthiness directive will be issued
It has been decided that all the Hems (London's helicopter Emergency Medical Services) MD 902 helicopters will be grounded, after that on Saturday they have been discovered cracks leaks on the blade pins... more
HelicoptersGiat receives an order for 22 turrets from Eurocopter
Paris, France - Also the French Tigers are equipped with this powerful cannon
Eurocopter has ordered 22 THL 30 cannon turrets to Giat, which will be mounted on the Australian Army's Tiger attack helicopters. The turrets are armed with the Giat's M-781 30mm cannon, able to assure... more
HelicoptersH-92 Superhawk introduced at Le Bourget Air Show
Paris, France - Signed an agreement with GE Aircraft Engines for the engines supply
It has been introduced at Paris Air Show the new Sikorsky military helicopter, the H-92 Superhawk, deriving directly from the S-92, the helicopter for civil use that has an extraordinary success. The... more
AirlinesLauda Air SpA closes the first 6 months with an EUR 6,5m loss, but it counts the investment for the fleet
Milan, Italy - However the load factor is higher than 80%
Lauda Air, totally controlled by Livingston Aviation ("I viaggi del Ventaglio"), has approved the 2003 semi-annual relation, closed with a net loss of EUR 6,5m, on which it influenced also the economic... more
HelicoptersAB-139 chosen from Evergreen International, an offshore operator
Paris, France - Bell/Agusta has a full order book for two years
Evergreen is the eighth operator in the offshore field to acquire the AB-139, stipulating yesterday a contract for 2 helicopters, at the stand of the Bell/Agusta Aerospace Company at the air show that... more
HelicoptersSikorsky introduces its presidential helicopter, the VH-92
Paris, France - It's a custom that has been lasting since Eisenhower times
It has been revealed at the Paris Air Show the Sikorsky helicopter that will compete with the other constructors in orders assure the prestigious order for the fleet of presidential helicopters. It's... more
DefenseIt fails an Us test, part of the missile defense system
Washington, Usa - An important program that should be operative by 2005
It has not been performed succesfully the missile test carried out on Wednesday at 7:15 pm local time (00:15 Thursday, GMT) from the Pacific Missile Range Facility in the island of Kauai, in the Hawaii... more
AirlinesKorean Air purchases 8 A-380s, carrying to 129 the orders of the European constructor
Seoul, South Korea - They'll fly from Incheon hub, considered very important for the carrier
The Korean Air has been the first Airbus customer outside Europe (1974) and the order stipulated yesterday for 8 superjumbo A-380s is a confirmation, once again, of the confidence of the most important... more
Press releasePratt & Whitney Canada's PW980A auxiliary power unit achieves successful first run
Paris, France - The engine's model designed for the new generation A-380 aircraft
"Pratt & Whitney Canada's (P&WC) new PW980A auxiliary power unit achieved a significant milestone with the successful first engine run on June 9, 2003. The PW980A, the world's largest commercial APU and... more
Press releaseP&WC CSC Europe GmbH signs $41 million fleet management program contract with FlyBE
Paris, France - For a 15-year agreement
"Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.'s (P&WC's) Customer Service Centre Europe GmbH (P&WC CSC Europe GmbH) has entered into a Fleet Management Program (FMP®) with FlyBE. The 15-year contract covers engine maintenance... more
Latest newsPentagon refutes F-16 jets will be sold to Pakistan
Washington, Usa - During 80s there was a similar situation
It was necessary the involvement of the Pentagon in order to deny the indiscretions according to which the USA would deliver to Pakistan some F-16 jets; a realistic hypothesis also for the next encounter that... more
Latest newsUS pilots who bombed by mistake Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan will not be prosecuted
Washington, Usa - Perhaps the end of their careers will be the punishment for their mistakes
A decision that was in the air, and about which AVIONEWS had given many forecasts in the last months, but that sure it will raise a lot of discussion, especially in Canada, whose citizens feel outraged... more
Press releaseP&WC CSC Europe firma accordo per il programma della gestione flotta con la norvegese Wideroes
Parigi, Francia - Il contratto, disei anni, per la manutenzione dei motori, ha un valore di 10 milioni di dollari
Secondo quanto reso noto dall'industria canadese produttrice di motori per aeromobili a Parigi-Le Bourget "Il centro europeo per i servizi della società canadese ha firmato un accordo di sei anni per... more
Press releaseP&WC CSC Europe appoints Air Green as a recognized maintenance facility
Paris, France - For its PT6T and PW200 engine models
"Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.'s (P&WC's) Customer Service Centre Europe GmbH (P&WC CSC Europe GmbH) has appointed Air Green Srl, located near Turin, Italy, as a Recognized Maintenance Facility (RMF) for... more
AirlinesChinese air companies are recovering, but 2003 is a year to be forgotten
Beijing, China - Also the Hong Kong route is operated almost normally
As it had been already announced on last week, they could clearly be evidenced a recover in Chinese aviation market, hit hardly from the epidemic of Sars, and that is operating at inferior levels regarding... more
IndustryHoneywell International Inc. awarded of a near 25 USDm contract
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Honeywell International Inc., Tempe, Ariz., is being awarded a $24,966,762 firm-fixed-price with a 3-year option type of contract for aircraft parts for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashes near Sydney suburb, two died
Sydney, Australia - It was probably a Robinson in training flight
They have not been able to do anything useful, the doctors rushed to the aid of two persons on the spot of the incident, where some minute before a helicopter had crashed, in Sydney's western suburbs.... more
AccidentsHelicopter dropped down from an oil platform
Mexico City, Mexico - It was a Bell 105
A helicopter Bell 105 crashed into the sea while trying to carry out a landing on the Mexican state-owned oil platform "Pemex", . Only the pilot, the unique person on board, died in the incident. The... more
HelicoptersRotorsim opens a helicopter training center in North Italy
Varese, Italy - At the beginning a Fms for the A-109 will be used
Rotorsim, the consortium owned by Cae and Agusta SpA (a subsidiary society Agusta-Westland) has announced it will be opened a helicopter training center in Sesto Calende, Italy, in order to supply services... more
Weather forecastsDisplayed at Le Bourget the new Russian training-combat jet, Yak-130
Paris, France - Other Russian manufacturers will not partecipate for debits problems with Swiss company
There is room also for the Russian aircraft at the Paris Air Show, where today it has been displayed the new airplane Yak-130, that can be used both for training and combat purposes. The aircraft is produced... more
AccidentsA Russian Mig-29UB crashed during a training flight, saved the pilots
Moscow, Russia - A special commission to investigate
It’s crashed this morning at 7:42 local time a Mig-29UB jet trainer while performing a flight test near the base of Armavir. It has been reported by the Air Force Chief Colonel Alexander Drobyshevsky d... more
Latest newsSU-24 and SU-25 Russian fighters bomb Checen
Grozny, Chechenya - A preventive action against the Islamic terroristic group
A massive bombing (one of the hardest in the last months) has been carried out by the Russian Air Force in the last 24 hours on a mountainous zone of the Southern of Chechnya where, according to sources... more