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IndustryPrecision Gear Inc awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
Usa
Precision Gear Inc., College Point, N.Y., was awarded a $4,523,610 increment as part of a $9,604,610 firm-fixed-price contract for the AH-64 aircraft. Work will be performed in College Point, N.Y., and... more
AerospaceUs astronauts wish Nasa to provide an escape system in the shuttle
Houston, Usa - But not everybody agrees on the idea
In a meeting that is held these days at the space centerof Houston the American astronauts discuss on the necessity to equip the shuttle of rescue capsule, or some system that can assure an instantaneous... more
Press releaseAlso for the Usa, Hong Kong by now is sure
Rome, Italy - After the WHO, also Us CDC thinks it can travel again in that area
According to a press release "After the WHO announcement for which Hong Kong is not more considered a zone to risk, the carrier Cathay Pacific receives positively the communication of the Center for Control... more
Airlines"Sars Emergency": Asiatic air companies are running to fly
Seoul, South Korea - Korean Air and Asiana Airlines restore flights suspended
The Asian air companies are running to fly. Korean Air and Asiana Airlines decided to restore flights suspended for the Sars (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) outbreak. Korean Air started flights to... more
AirlinesThere's a long way to recover for Cathay Pacific
China, Hong Kong - Its operativity dropped of 50%
"With passenger traffic down by more than three-quarters we still have a lot of ground to make up", has declared Cathay Pacific Airways' Chief Executive, David Turnbull, who then specified that "Now we... more
IndustryJapan to operate the B-767TT too
Tokio, Japan - The Asian Country is the second in the world to have ordered it
It has been signed between Boeing and the Japan Defense Agency a contract for the supply of 4 B-767TT (Tanker Transport) airplanes, but there're not indications care the financial aspects of the agreement.... more
AirlinesKlm makes a lousy performance
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Negative figures about passenger traffic and load-factor
A disappointing performance that one of Klm in recent months, according to the declarations of the ceo of the airline Leo van Wijk, who has emphasized as the carrier in issue is one of the most hit from... more
AirlinesTransavia Airlines posts profits again
Amsterdam, Holland - It's the 25th year of profitability
"This means that Transavia has generated profits consecutively over the past 25 years, an exceptional achievement in the world of aviation", the air company said. Transavia Airlines reported a net profit... more
AerospaceMechanisms that blocked Beagle 2 to Mars Express has been automatically removed
Paris, France - They needed to prevent damages during the launch
"Mechanisms that blocked Beagle 2 to space probe Mars Express, in order to prevent eventual damages for launch's sollicitations, have been automatically removed yesterday. Now lander only waits to be uncoupled,... more
DefenseBlix sceptical on the credibility of the Usa and UK
New York, Usa - But Bush is ready to show the real proofs
Hans Blix has delivered its last relationship yesterday in New York, to the United Nations, the institution from which he was designated in order to guide a team of world-wide experts to the search of... more
Science and technologyTo cost GBP 87m the rail station at Heathrow Terminal 5
London, UK - Also Heathrow Express is in reconstruction
It will be Balfour Breatty to construct the rail station at new terminal 5 of Heathrow, awarded from Baa (British Airport Authority) with GBP 87m. However Balfour Breatty participates to other important... more
Press releaseIcao develops anti-Sars protective measures for international airports
Montreal, Canada - During a meeting held in Singapore
"The International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao) has developed a set of protective measures for use at international airports to prevent the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (Sars). The... more
AccidentsPiper Chieftain has crashed in New Zeland
Christchurch, New Zeland - 8 deads and two serious wounded
A Piper Chieftain of the charter air company "Air Adventure", with 10 persons on board, has crashed near Christchurch's airport, in the Southern of New Zeland. News has been communicated by airport's authorities,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model SA-365N1, AS-365-N2, AS-365 N3, and SA-366G1 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a blade, loss of tail rotor control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-SW-20-AD; Amendment 39-13181; AD 2003-08-53] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, and V2530-A5 turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - Models V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, and V2530-A5
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-21-AD; Amendment 39-13183; AD 2003-11-23] RIN... more
Science and technologyFrench Police arrested in Paris airport CdG an Al Qaeda's kamikaze
Paris, France - He was directed to Reunion for an attack
The island of Reunion, French territory in the Indian Ocean for Karim Mehdi was the target of a suicide attack, but the French Police has succeeded in arrested him, while he was in "Charles de Gaulle"... more
AirlinesEasyJet's passengers double, shares raise
London, UK - The debit is lowering considerably
It continues the shining moment of the low-cost airlines and after the announcement of Ryanair that could become the first carrier in Europe in terms of operativity, the figures released from easyJet arrive... more
PeopleUS authorities prohibit the overflight of the DisneyWorld park to a gay catholic plane
Orlando, Usa - It is an anti-terrorism measure
An US federal judge has not granted the exception to a catholic homosexual group in order to overfly DisneyWorld park in Orlando, Florida, on board of a tourism airplane. The aircraft would have to... more
Latest news2 cargo planes with French troops landed at Bunia
Kinshasa, Democratic Repubblic of Congo - They've the duty to soothe the inner conflicts
As announced in the past week also from AVIONEWS the first French troops arrived today in Democratic Repubblic of Congo, in order to try to soothe the tremendous civil war that has literally cancelled... more
Press releaseIata: Baa fee increase "outrageous" in light of profit announcement
Washington, Usa - This increase was approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority
"Leaders of the world’s airlines, gathered in Washington for the International Air Transport Association (Iata) World Air Transport Summit, expressed dismay at the lack of effective economic regulation o... more
Latest newsTightened security measures for Russian Air Force sensitive targets
Moscow, Russia - Now the militaries are the objectives
The Russian Air Force general staff has ordered yesterday that all the security measures at the air force bases and garrisons pertaining to the aeronautic are strengthened. A decision that is the logical... more
AccidentsSaaf helicopter crashes, no one enjured
Pretoria, South Africa - The Denel Oryx was performing a training flight
A Denel Oryx helicopter, a medium transport chopper, has crashed yesterday at Durban International Airport, but no one of the crew, of 4 persons, had important consequence. The helicopter belonged to... more
AerospacePut in orbit and working the last Russian military satellite
Moscow, Russia - The spacial program backs with intense vigor
Kosmos-2398 satellite launched two days ago has been put in its correct orbit, and now is perfectly working with the other probes controlled from the "Russian Federation' s Space Forces". The satellite... more
AccidentsPrey crashed a Colombian fighter aircraft
Bogota, Colombia - The pilot is saved
A big prey, crashed with a jet engine of a Colombian air forces fighter aircraft, has forced the pilot to eject himself, during a ruotine flight near the air force base of Puerto Salgar, in Central Colombia.... more
IndustryBoeing calls for the best to build its best plane
Seattle, Usa - 7E7 project begins to take its shape
Boeing has announced yesterday that are more than 20 the societies, coming from from all the world, which will develop technologies and ideas for the plan of the new creature of the Seattle-based constructor,... more
Press releaseAgustaWestland and Bae Systems Team for Air 9000
Cascina Costa di Samarate, Italy - The agreement announced today
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica and GKN company, and Bae Systems Australia today announced a teaming agreement to compete for the Commonwealth of Australia’s Air 9000 programme - becoming its strategic, l... more
AirlinesQatar Airways will be the first commercial carrier to operate in Iraq
Doha, Qatar - The first flight will bring human and medicine aids
The Ceo of Qatar Airways Akbar To Baker will be on board of the A-320 will that will connect Qatar to the Iraqi city of Basra, to which will be donated also many human and medicine aids that still lack,... more
Weather forecastsPan in Lugano on July 26
Lugano, Switzerland - The Italian "Frecce Tricolori" will show with French and Swiss acrobatic patrols
"Frecce Tricolori", "Patrouille de France" and "Patrouille Suisse", the acrobatic patrols of the Italian, French and Swiss Air Forces, will show on July 26 in Agno's airport (Switzerland). The exhibition... more
Latest newsSukhoi ready to develop the fifth generation of jet fighter
Moscow, Russia - The government has already signed a first order
Sukhoi, one of the most important Russian manufacturer of warplanes, is ready to develop the fifth generation of jet fighter, in which the word automatism is lowest common denominator of the plan. Indeed... more
DefenseItalian Minister of Defence Martino prefers his assignment than the role of Nato's Secretary
Rome, Italy - Martino: "I would be sorrow to leave half job"
"I'd like finish my job. Italian Defense had engaged and difficult years for the international engagements and for a reform plans in order to adapt the Italian Forces to this historical moment. I would... more
HelicoptersMaybe near Darwin a facility to house 17 Tiger helicopters
Sydney, Australia - From the next year to start the deliveries to Australian Army
The Australian Government is considering the possibility to construct a huge structure near Darwin in order to lodge 17 Tiger combat helicopters. Such a facility needs an investment that according to... more
AirlinesOman Air receives another Boeing 737-700
Muscat, Oman - Two more aircraft will come in short time
As it is custom since some time the Arabic air companies continue in their plans of strengthening their fleets, both because the favorable offers from part of the constructors, and because they have experienced... more
Airlines"Open Sky": the member States agree
Brussels, Belgium - Now the Commission will manage the air transport requirements
It will be the Commission of the European Union to manage and to negotiate with other external subjects the technical and regulation issues of the civil aviation of the members States. Indeed it has... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines opens new 23-gate terminal at Houston Bush international airport
Houston, Usa - 600,000-square-foot building features amenities for travelers and efficiencies for Continental
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) opened the first phase of the new 23-gate 'Terminal E' at its largest hub, Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport. The new facility features a spacious, modern design and... more
Latest news"Air Force One" has overflied Iraq
Doha, Quatar - To Us President has been indicated the places of the battles
Air Force One, Us President George W Bush's aircraft, has overflied the Iraqi ground this morning. During the overflight, to Us President has been indicated the places of the battles of the last Gulf War.... more
IndustryAfter the sale FiatAvio will be called Avio
Turin, Italy - News revealed by "Il Sole 24 Ore"
After the sale to Finmeccanica and Us Carlyle Group, Lingotto's aerospace division, FiatAvio, will be called only Avio. According to "Il Sole 24 ore", Italian economic daily newspaper, the name has been... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-90-30 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the lanyards on the pressure relief door for the thrust reverser have adequate strength so that the door will not detach from the thrust reverser in the event that an engine bleed air duct bursts, which could result in th
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-125-AD; Amendment 39-13174; AD 2003-11-15] RIN... more
AirlinesAir Canada to not fly in Lebanon anymore: the service suspended before starting
Montreal, Canada - The Government withdrawed the license for security reasons
The Canadian Government has revoked to Air Canada the permission to serve the Montreal-Beirut route considering it a risk to the national security, although the Governmental authority that manages the... more
AccidentsR-22B crashes in the Usa, killing 2
Arlington, Usa - Ntsb opened an investigation
It crashed on Tuesday afternoon, but the wreckage of the Robinson R-22B helicopter has been found only yesterday evening, in a zone with a dense vegetation near Richmond, close to Arlington: the two persons... more
AerospaceUs Congress delays the launch of the "space shield"
Washington, Usa - According to the Deputies needs more time
2004 was the year of the start for US "space shield", requested urgently by President George W. Bush, in order to neutralize an eventual North-Korean threat missile, but yesterday Us Congress decided to... more
Science and technology"Sars Emergency": almost paralysed the air traffic in Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan - More and more the international flight cancelled
It's one of the most difficult moment not only for the field of the air traffic but also for the economy of the island of Taiwan, hit hardly from the epidemic of Sars that has paralyzed the flourishing... more
Government actsQuestion: Sars emergency
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Cristiana Muscardini (Uen)
Written question P-1604/03 by Cristiana Muscardini (UEN) to the European Commission (30 April 2003). Subject: Atypical pneumonia virus (SARS). "Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) has been causing... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc model RB-211 turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent machining-induced cracking of the HP turbine disc, which could cause an uncontained HP turbine disc failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-12-AD; Amendment 39-13182; AD 2003-10-03R1] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. airplanes
Washington, Usa - Models PA- 34-200T, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, and PA-44-180T
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-CE-23-AD; Amendment 39-13173; AD 2003-11-14] RIN... more
DefenseUs capital in training for terroristic flight attacks
Washington, Usa - 2 F-16 to prevent any attack
It has been carried this night a practice over the sky of Washington in order to simulate a terroristic attack with 2 small Cessna Skyhawk C-172 planes, in order to verify the times of reaction of the... more
Accidents15 died for suicidal attack against a coach of Russian Air Force
Moscow, Russia - Also 5 pilots among the victims
They were 27 passengers on board of the coach blast this morning because of a suicidal attack, once again carried by a female kamikaze, who has approached the coach when this had stopped at a level crossing,... more
Weather forecastsTo be held outside Moscow the Maks-2003, the Russian Air Show
Moscow, Russia - An exibition with the best and most daring military pilots
It will be held in an area of 12.000 square meters outside Moscow the Maks-2003, one of the most important events for the Russian aeronautic in which, for the first time in the history, they will be exposed... more
AccidentsUS F-15E crashes, no one hurted
North Carolina, Usa - Fortunately it crashed in an uninhabited area
It crashed yesterday afternoon in a locality almost uninhabited of North Carolina an American F-15E Strike Eagle pertaining to the Air Force base Seymour Johnson. No consequences for the two pilots,... more
AerospaceJune is a busy month to launch satellites from Russia
Moscow, Russia - Only during 70s there was such an activity
They're not Soviet rates like in the Cold War, but the activity of the Russian space launches is back with intense vigor, perhaps also for a slowing down from part of the American space agency. Indeed... more
AccidentsUdu's leader's wife died yesterday falling down from Tunis airport's first floor
Tunis, Tunisia - An inquiry has been opened
Salwa Tliti, wife of Udu's Party, one of the six opposition parties, died yesterday in Tunis international airport, falling down from the departures hall. The news has been communicated by Tunisian official... more