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AccidentsIndian training jet crashes, pilots saved
New Delhi, India - A helicopter recovered the 2 injured
It's crashed yesterday in a field near the outskirts of the city of Madras, a training Deepak HPT-32 airplane, but the 2 young pilots on board were able to eject. No casualties on the ground are reported... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines reveals new job cuts to face the worst moment in its history
Singapore - But it could be just the first wave of dismissions
Singapore Airlines, whose 56% is owned by the government, was once one of the most profitable airlines in the world, and it would seem nearly that it has been telling about an other age, while instead... more
Press releaseNew Finnair code-share destinations in Europe
Stockholm, Sweden - With its partners Air France, Swiss and SN Brussels Airlines
"Finnair introduced new code-share destinations and connections in Europe with its partners Air France, Swiss and SN Brussels Airlines. More destinations in France there will be connections from all four... more
PeopleStronger penalties for drunken pilots in the Usa
Washington, Usa - An increase in their number between 2001 and 2002
The Faa (Federal Aviation Administration) has approved a directive with which they are tightened up the measures against the pilots found drunken or under the drug influence during their activity. A... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-145 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the maneuvering actuator piston rod of the main landing gear (MLG), which would impede retraction of the MLG, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 99-NM-98-AD; Amendment 39-13196; AD 2003-12-11] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent aural messages and resolution advisories of the traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) from being inhibited following a ground proximity warning system alert or test message, which could prevent the TCAS from providing att
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-271-AD; Amendment 39-13194; AD 2003-12-09] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Aerospatiale model ATR42-200, -300, - 320, and -500; ATR72-102, -202, -212, and 212A series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent release of the forward flight attendant's shoulder restraint harness, which could result in injury to the flight attendant in case of turbulence
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-331-AD; Amendment 39-13195; AD 2003-12-10] RIN... more
Press releaseP&W: Altair Avionics receives Faa certification for SmartCycle+ helicopter monitoring system
Paris, France - This allows the installation also on other aircraft
"Altair Avionics Corporation, the latest addition to Pratt & Whitney Canada's Service Centre Network, has received additional Supplemental Type Certifications from the US Federal Aviation Administration... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric Company CF6-80A1/A3 and CF6-80C2A PMC series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent inadvertent fan reverser deployment, which, if it occurred in-flight, could result in loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-09-AD; Amendment 39-13193; AD 2003-12-08] RIN... more
Press releaseP&WC Customer Training Centre in Germany obtains JAR-147 certification
Paris, France - From the German airworthiness authority
"Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.'s (P&WC's) Customer Training Centre (CTC) in Ludwigsfelde, Germany has received JAR-147 certification from the Luftfahrt Bundesamt (LBA), the German airworthiness authority.... more
PeopleChina provides with own aviation police
Beijing, China - The airport security its main duty
A requirement underlined from many, a demand that was more and more pressing and that now could not remain unheard anymore; for this reason China has decided to equip itself of a police force that will... more
HelicoptersTaiwanese Army takes delivery of CH-47SD helicopters
Taipei, Taiwan - The aircraft have been operating since today
They have been delivered yesterday to the Taiwanese Government 9 CH-47SD transport helicopters, acquired from the United States, and will replace their civil version, the B-234s, which did not satisfy... more
IndustryNurad Technologies awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
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Nurad Technologies, Baltimore, Md., is being awarded a $10,687,592 firm fixed price contract for repair of AN/ALQ-135 Band 3 System components applicable to the F-15 aircraft. No funds have been obligated.... more
AirlinesLufthansa: President Weber leaves, Wolfgang Mayrhuber overtakes him
Frankfurt, Germany - 2003, a very bad year
In his valedictory speech Juergen Weber, 61 years, outgoing President of Lufthansa, has wanted to trace an ideal frame in which the German carrier is operating and will continue to operate. According... more
HelicoptersPuma French military helicopter shot by Congolese militiamen
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo - Forced to an emergency landing
Two helicopters of the French peacekeeping force operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been shot by Congolese militiamen belonging, presumablly, to the tribe of "Lendu", forcing one of the... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: Air France pilots agree the new salary policy
Paris, France - Three labour unions have given the green light
54.28% of the 3800 pilots, co-pilots and on board technicians have approved the new salary policy proposed from Air France and for which it had been asked a referendum among the carrier workers. According... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: the new E2 Terminal at Roissy Charles de Gaulle didn't open
Paris, France - The Security Committee didn't give the green light
It was supposed to open yesterday the 2E Air Terminal, the newest and modern of the Airport Roissy Charles de Gaulle in Paris, but the inauguration has been postponed. The Security Committee of the airport... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: Vulcanair Mission is a possible turboprop utility
Paris, France - A new 18 passenger turboprop aircraft
Mission is able to fly up to 161 nodes of speed at 10.000 feet with 80% of the power, situation in which it exceeds the 1000 miles of range. The airplane is equipped with a huge room for the baggages,... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: Vulcanair Mission is a possible turboprop utility
Paris, France - Shortly a certification will be issued
The Naples-based Vulcanair company, after the success of the P-68 Observer, in equipment to several State and professional customers, has introduced at Le Bourget its last novelty,, a turboprop single-engine... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: Icao issues Sars procedures (2)
Paris, France - Also the departing passengers to be screened
For the passengers coming from the allerted zones the procedures preview more tightening controls, with a form to be filled, according to what suggested from the World Health Organization (WHO), as well... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: Stephanie Mayer is the new Socata president and Ceo
Paris, France - She overtakes Philippe Debrun
Mrs Stephanie Mayer has been name new president and CEO of Socata EADS, overtaking the previous one, Philippe Debrun and taking also the assignment of Senior EVP of Jean Francois Trassard, who reassigned.... more
Weather forecastsFrom Avionews correspondent at Le Bourget: the dogs are still the best to detect explosives
Paris, France - A Boeing executive has declared it
"The devices to detect explosives work properly, but they are sensitive only to some of them; the dogs instead feel everything" has been the affirmation of John Stammreich, high civil employee of the Boeing security... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: Martin-Baker celebrates the 7000th saved life
Paris, France - It's the first ejection seat producer in the world
Martin-Baker, for every military pilot of the western side, means the salvation, in the case that the airplane on which flying is going to crash on the ground or fall overboard. Since 55 years, the British... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: Israel doubles its defense export business
Paris, France - In 2002 a turnover of USD 4bn
It has been announced at the Paris Air Show, the Israeli defense industries have more than doubled the sales of military products, with a peak of USD 4bn in 2002, in part thanks to the USD 700m contract... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: Sikorsky S-76 turns 20
Paris, France - At least 20 helicopters of this model to be delivered this year
The American helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky has celebrated 20 years, at Paris Air Show, of sales of its S-76 helicopter, of which more than 20 deliveries are scheduled for this year, with the new C+... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: Eurocopter delivers the first EC-155 to a Scandinavian operator
Paris, France - It's the Helicopter Transportation Group
Fabrice Bregier, president and CEO of Eurocopter has delivered yesterday, during a ceremony held at Paris Air show, the "key" of a new EC155 B1 helicopter to Aage Krog, president and founder of HTG, Helicopter... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: Airbus to reduce its labour force in order to produce the A-380
Paris, France - It's possible thanks to the optimization of the production procedures
Worrisome news could come: Airbus wants to reduce the staff employed in the development and production of A-380 from 5500 workers to 3200 in the next two years, according to what is known at the Paris... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines begins daily non stop service between Houston and Morelia, in Mexico
Houston, Usa - The carrier will serve 21 cities in Mexico
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) began nonstop daily service between George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston and the International Airport in Morelia, Mexico. With the addition of Morelia, capital... more
AccidentsCollision of 2 planes near the Florida coast, 4 died
Florida, Usa - Vain the searches of Us Coast Guard helicopters
Helicopters of the American coastgard continue incessantly the searches in order to find eventual survivors off the coasts of Florida, where yesterday 2 Cessna aircraft have crashed, and it is feared the... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: Icao issues the Sars normatives
Paris, France - Checking the temperature of the airport staff is one of these measures
The International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao), has decided the issue of procedures in order to face the epidemic of Sars that has already caused hundreds of victims in the world. The informative,... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: Alitalia to receive an indemnification for the Embraer 170 postponed deliveries
Paris, France - The delay because of a software problem
According to what is known at Le Bourget, Alitalia, that is also the launch customer of the new Brazilian Embraer 170 airplane, will receive an indemnification for the delayed delivery of the first aircraft,... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: today the certification for AB-139 will be delivered
Paris, France - The certification will be brought to AgustaWestland stand at Le Bourget
A moment of great satisfaction for AgustaWestland today at noon in the hall of Le Bourget, when an Enac delegation (Ente Nazionale Aviazione Civile - National Agency for the Civil Aviation) will deliver... more
AerospaceMikhail Reshetnev Scientific, one if the greatest Russia satellite builder, flies to Le Bourget
Moscow, Russia - A possible cooperation with Italy will be discussed
He departed yesterday for the 45th Air Show of Paris, Alberet Kozlov, responsible of the plans of the Mikhail Reshetnev Scientific-Production Centre, one of the most important industry for the production... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: Austria wants to acquire Eurofighter as well
Paris, France - The Senate vote is expected
The Austrian government has deliberated positively for the purchase of 18 combat aircraft Typhoon Eurofighter. Now it's expected for the end of June also the Austrian Senate votes in the same way in... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: Kawasaki will assemble the EH-101 helicopter
Paris, France - Japan should get 14 of these choppers
The Japanese Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd company would have to care of the assemblage of the 14 AgustaWestland EH-101 helicopters that the Jda (Japanese Defense Agency) would have to acquire in order... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: Greece orders 12 Spartan aircraft
Paris, France - The Italian plane is more and more welcomed from foreign countries
An important target that one reached by Alenia Aeronautica, a subsidary of Finmeccanica group, after having signed the order for the supply of 12 C-27J Spartan airplanes from part of the Greek Government,... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget - Emirates will use several version of its fresh bought A-380s
Paris, France - Airline ordered 23 aircraft of this type
Emirates airline which has freshly buyed a total of 23 Airbus A-380, will use several types of this aircraft. The versions will be a 533 seats with three classes; a 653 seats with two classes, a 500 seat... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: Alitalia will have to wait for its new Embraer 170
Paris,France - Software troubles caused certification delay
According to Paris Air Show sources, Alitalia will have to wait until November to take possess of the first Embraer 170 regional jet, delivery of which was planned in last December. Mauricio Botelho, CEO... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: Great Britain to sign important contract with Eads
Paris, France - It's the defense satellite system Skynet-5
The supply of the defense satellite system named Skynet-5 to Great Britain from part of Eads (European Aeronautic Defence and Space) will assure to the European consortium approximately EUR 3bn. This... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: France launches its combat drone program
Paris, France - EUR 300m to be allocated
After the announcement given on Monday from the French Defense Minister, Michele Alliot-Marie, about the will of France to equip itself of a fleet of combat drones, called also Ucav (Unmanned Combat Aerial... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: the first two Vip S-92 to be delivered in 2004
Paris, France - It's a a version for high range customers
The two first contracts for two S-92 Vip version helicopters have been signed on Sunday at the Parisian Air Show (Very Important Person), the new Sikorsky model addressed to customers of high range. The... more
IndustryThe Boeing awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
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The Boeing Co., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $10,499,461 contract modification to provide material and contractor labor to support a temporary increase in United Kingdom C-17 aircraft fleet operations.... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: Lockheed Martin finalizes a Chile contract
Paris, France - It worth USD 320m
US aerospace industry Lockheed Martin finalized a contract to supply 10 F-16 fighter aircraft to Chile Government. Contract, which has been valued USD 320m, started in March 2002 and expects to deliver... more
Government actsGermany has decided to terminate the public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Erfurt and Brussels
Rome, Italy - The communication publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union of 18 June 2003
Official Journal of the European Union C 142 of 18 June 2003, page 7. Termination of the public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Erfurt and Brussels (2003/C 142/03). Germany... more
HelicoptersFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: Air Methods buys 2 Bell-407s
Paris, France - It's a fleet of more than 160 aircraft, largely made by Bell
Air Methods, company leader in the Ems field (Emergency Medical Service), wanted to confirm the confidence to what is its best supplier, that is Bell Helicopters, from which it will take delivery of 2... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: a new Koala for Elieuro
Paris, France - It will be used for firefighting in Sardinia
Elieuro, an Italian helicopter company, has recently received a new AgustaWestland A-119 Koala, specially equipped for firefighting operation with a Simplex 323 system, which could be installed or removed... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget - Zappa, Alenia Aeronautica: good times have to arrive
Paris, France - He is the chairman and CEO of Alenia Aeronautica
According to Giorgio Zappa, chairman and CEO of Alenia Aeronautica, one of the most important industries in the Italian's high technology panorama, "long-term expectations are good", despite the crisis... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: confirmed the order between Boeing and Korean Air
Paris, France - 9 B-747s will be delivered to the South Korean carrier
It continues with huge orders the battle between the American Boeing and the European Airbus for the conquest of important market sectors, that during the biennial Paris Air Show usually experiences moments... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: Emirates put an "enormous" order on the Airbus's hands
Paris, France - The oder is worth USD 12,5bn to which it's to be added an USD 7bn oder signed with Boeing.
Following a tradition for which the large orders are announced at airshows, Emirates signed at Le Bourget-Paris Air Show an order for 41 new Airbus aircraft, including 21 new-giant A-380s, 18 A-340/600s... more
Weather forecastsFrom AVIONEWS correspondent at Le Bourget: the press conference of Fabrice Bregier, new president of Eurocopter
Paris, France - "Best revenues will come from military sector"
The new president and CEO of Eurocopter, Fabrice Bregier, held yesterday a crowded press conference, in which the new chief of executive of the helicopter company showed to have clear ideas on the future... more