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Science and technologySuspect liquid found at Charles De Gaulle airport
Paris, France - A group of scientists are doing analysis
French police scientists were on Tuesday analysing an unidentified liquid found in three metal cans at Charles De Gaulle airport outside Paris. The containers were discovered Monday by a rubbish bin outside... more
AirlinesChina relaxes foreign airline restrictions
Shangai, China - Singapore Cargo Airlines will offer flights between Singapore and Chicago via Xiamen
China has for the first time agreed to allow a foreign airline to pick up passengers and cargo on the Chinese mainland en route to another destination. The China Daily newspaper reports Singapore Cargo... more
Latest news"Iraqi Freedom": Us military experts look at Georgian airport
Tbilisi, Georgia - From here the coalition bombers could take off
Only yesterday the government of Moscow had expressed a formal protest to the USA about the flights of spy U-2 planes close the Georgian border, a practical diffused in the period of the "Cold War", but... more
AirlinesRe-launch project for Swiss
Zurich, Switzerland - It will serve to fight commercial crisis
In the next few months, a group of specialists, in representation of all the divisions of Swiss, will examine the possibility to improve the product of the airline regional fleet. The project is called... more
AirlinesSwissair introduces a safety tax (2) : Swiss not Swissair
rectification
We make excuses with the readers for the error done in confusing Swiss with Swissair. Swiss,infact, is born from ashes of the Swissair bankruptcy. (0035) more
AirlinesAer Lingus remove Ira songs from its in-flight entertainment
Belfast, North Ireland - An Ulster Unionist Assembly member complained about it
Irish airliner Aer Lingus has pandered to the sensibilities of unionist politicians and removed rebel and republican songs from its in-flight entertainment on trans-Atlantic flight. Ulster Unionist Assembly... more
AirlinesSwissair introduces a safety tax
Zurich, Switzerland - It will be eliminated when the situation will return to normality
The Swissair has decided to introduce the tax for the air safety in order to face additional costs rising from Iraqi conflict. The tax, that will amount to CHF 12, will be indicated on tickets in the appropriate... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines announces the flights cut for Iraqi war
New York, Usa - Postponed Rome-Boston and Rome-Cincinnati flights
The Delta Airlines has announced the cut of 12% of its own intercontinental flights because of the reservation decrease for Iraqi war. The decision will be effective since April 6. The airline has moreover... more
DefenseIraqi Freedom": 100 Iraqi corpses on the road of coalition advance
Baghdad, Iraq - The source is the France Press
The battle of Nassiryia's battle, gained this morning by coalition forces, that have exceeded the Euphrates, has had an high cost for Iraq. According to the press agency France Presse beyond 100 Iraqi... more
Defense"Iraqi Freedom": Australian commands strike Iraqi military plants
Canberra, Australia - Canberra troops of are resolutions to obtain important information
According to military sources of Canberra, Australian soldiers of the special forces have destroyed Iraqi army plants. Sources have communicated that commands are resolutions to collect information on... more
HelicoptersUs forces try to destroy the Apache downed yesterday (2): mission accomplished
Washington, Usa - Perhaps the jet fighters went into action
Official sources of Pentagon have let to know that it has been completely destroyed the helicopter AH-64 Apache that yesterday had been forced to land in the Iraqi territory because of mechanical problems.... more
Latest news"Iraqi Freedom": Medina division under fire of coalition's fighter
London, United Kingdom - Blair announces coalition troops have reached Karbala
"Medina division is under carpet bombing, but bad meteorological conditions will create us problems", said Blair during the press conference, in his residence of Downing Street. British Pm said coalition... more
Latest news"Iraqi Freedom": Coalition fighters strike Baghdad's International airport
Baghdad, Iraq - Coalition Force continues advance
Baghdad International airport "Saddam Hussein", has been this morning the target of an intense strike, by American and Britain aircraft. While Iraqi television has communicated the discouragement of a... more
Science and technologyEctasy bust at Joburg airport
Joburg, South Africa - A 21 year woman was arrested
A 21 year old South African woman was arrested at the Johannesburg International Airport after she was caught in possession of ectasy tabletts worth USD 3,1m. Captain Maisela said Vaa Rand policing area... more
Sport aviationWaiting for the Hot Air Airship World Championship, there are a lot of meeting
Trento, Italy - XVI World Championship will start in Australia on 2004
Italian Aerostatics Federation (Fita), has comunicated the main appointments in Italy for hot air airship. Since 10 to May 17, Arte&Scienza organizes in Florence the sixth international meeting. Since... more
HelicoptersFound the Russian Mi-24 that went missing on Thursday
Moscow, Russia - Still unknown the crew's destiny
It has been found one of the two Russian helicopters Mi-24 that went missing on last Thursday while they were performing military operations in Chechen territory. It has been reported today by the spokesman... more
Defense"Iraqi Freedom ": Iraq could use chemistries weapons in Kut
As Sayliya, Qatar - This is the coalition force's Vice-Commander declaration
According to General John Abizaid, Vice-Commander of the Coalition troops in Iraq, some Iraqi units near Kut could have chemistries weapons. Abizaid said Coalition soldiers will find in Baghdad extermination... more
AirlinesResumed Malev flights to Middle East
Budapest, Hungary - There would not be risks for the passengers
The Hungarian airline, Malev, has resumed the flights towards Beirut, Il Cairo, Larnaca and Tel Aviv, suspended on Thursday after the start of the military operations in Iraq. That's why there would be... more
AirlinesHungarian Minister of Finance asks for resignation of Malev board of administration
Budapest, Hungary - There's a charge with irregularity regarding a contract
The Hungarian Minister of Finance, Csaba Laszlo, has asked for the resignation of Malev board of administration because of irregularity regarding a contract. According to the charges, the President and... more
Defense"Iraqi Freedom": Baghdad will be rung within today
Baghdad, Iraq - Only yesterday beyond 1500 flights on Iraqi Capital
British Defense's source has reported that today Coalition forces will occupy the first emplacements around Baghdad and after they will strengthen it. Source has added that it is not previewed to convert... more
DefenseNato accepts Turkish troops in Northern Iraq
Brussels, Belgium - Confirmation has come by Alliance General Secretary
George Robertson, Atlantic Alliance's General Secretary, has declared this morning that Nato has accepted the creation of a strip of 20 kilometers in Kurdistan, in Northern Iraq, managed by Turkey. Robertson... more
PeopleIata says the airlines liberalization is needed
Montreal, Canada - Iata identified three obstacles to the change the industry needs
The war in Iraq comes at a time when the airlines, having accumulated USD 30bn of losses since September 11, are still struggling with the effects of the worst crisis in the history of the industry. The... more
Helicopters"Iraqi Freedom". Sandstorms slow down the Alley advance: great problems for the helicopters
Baghdad, Iraq - In such conditions an air support cannot be given
The proceeding of the coalition troops is more and more difficult towards the final objective, that is the capture of Baghdad, after that a violent sandstorm has raged at the first hours of today and that,... more
HelicoptersUs try to destroy the Apache downed yesterday
Washington, Usa - A due action to not leave the sophisticated craft for Iraqi use
According to Pentagon's official sources it will be known today if it was succeeded to destroy the helicopter AH-64 Apache crashed yesterday in the Iraqi territory with the two pilots on board captured... more
AirlinesFinnair tries to reduce the losses: 1200 jobs could be cut
Helsinki, Finland - It's tried to save EUR 160m
As it had been widely preannounced by the majority of the analysts of the aeronautical field the effects of the conflict in Iraq and the general condition of pessimism that wraps the world-wide economies... more
Science and technologyMacquarie Airport purchases 28% of AdR
Rome, Italy - A business of EUR 290m
Macquarie Airport, an Australian private fund that has already a strong participation of Bristol and Birmingham hubs, has finalized the purchase of 28% of "Aeroporti di Roma", the society that manages... more
IndustryArnaud Lagardere is the new Eads' co-Chairman
Paris, France - His father died on last week
With the death of Jean-Luc Lagardere, mythical figure of the French grandeur of nowdays, France lost one of the most illustrious personages of its history (as published by AVIONEWS the 17/03). Perhaps,... more
AirlinesIncreased the children fare on the Sultanate airlines
Muscat, Oman - The revision is from 67% to 75% of adult fare
All airlines operating from the Sultanate have decided to increase the child fare from the existing 67% to 75% of adult fare. The revised fare applicable for children aged between 2 and 12 years takes... more
AerospaceTelesat chooses Proton once again (2): the technical sheet of the rocket
Rome, Italy - Up to 13 launches performed in just one year
The first launch is dated on July 1965 and it was immediately a great success with a maximum recorded launch rate of 13 in just one year. Originally intended as a ballistic missile but soon converted... more
AirlinesAgreement about a new pension plan between US Airways and the pilots union
Arlington, Usa - The air company can afford only USD 850m for the plan
US Airways and its pilots union have reached an agreement on an underfunded pension plan, clearing a critical hurdle to the air carrier's emergence from bankruptcy to free more than USD 1bn in financing. The... more
AerospaceTelesat chooses Proton once again
Ottawa, Canada - The next satellite to be launched in 2005
It was concluded the last week the agreement between Ils (International Launch Services), a joint-venture of the American Lockeed Martin, and Telesat for the launching in orbit of the satellite Anik F-1R... more
AirlinesWar clouds delay Virgin Blue's plans
Canberra, Australia - Its listing on the Stock Exchange is in doubt
The catastrophic effect of the war in Iraq on the airline industry has raised fears that sir Richard Branson may be forced to delay plans to float his Australian discount airline Virgin Blue. Branson... more
Latest news"Iraq Freedom ": Iran denounces violations of its aerial space and threat to fire against Anglo-American planes
Teheran, Iran - Declaration is of military responsible of Muslim Republic
"Anglo-American aircraft that will enter in Iranian aerial space will receive a warning. If they will ignore it, they will have to face the preventive measures our troops. If it is the case and if they... more
Latest news"Iraqi Freedom": also a Predator in action in Iraq
Bassora, Iraq - It's the first time in the Iraqi war
It was used last Friday by the American forces in the bombings close the Iraqi city of Bassora the Predator, but the news has been given only today. In the mission the unmanned airplane has destroyed an... more
Accidents"Iraqi Freedom": two Tomahawk landed in Turkey
Ankara, Turkey - There are not woundeds
"Two Tomahawk missiles have mistaken trajectory, landing in a zone of the Turkish Republic. There are not woundeds", American Defense source said. Incident has been verified yesterday at 8,15 pm (Gmt).... more
AirlinesIRS owes United USD 360m
Chicago, Usa - The tax money was delayed because of Government concerns about a maintenance work on military planes
Troubled United Airlines is close to getting a much-needed USD 360m tax refund from the IRS, but a federal investigation that has delayed the money is continuing. United Airlines sued US Government this... more
AirlinesHawaiian Airlines beset by financial turbulence
Honolulu, Usa - It's the second time in less than a decade
For the second time in less than a decade Hawaiian Airlines has filed for bankruptcy, saying it took the action largely to negotiate better deals on its aircraft leases. The airline will continue normal... more
AirlinesDeutsche Post buys US Airborne
New York, Usa - The deal is worth USD 1bn
US Airborne, third US express shipper, said it plans to announce a deal in which Germany's Deutsche Post, Dhl Express subsidiary, will buy its US ground delivery network. Media reports said Dhl was set... more
AirlinesNew Airbuses for Saa
Johannesburg, South Africa - An USD 3,5bn order
The fleet of the South Africa Airlines (Saa) can use since the past month other two A-340/600 airplanes for its long range routes, and in fact they already operate in the connections with Frankfurt and... more
AerospaceWithin Autumn will be a new shuttle's launch
Washington, Usa - Announcement came by Nasa
"We think about a possibility of shuttle launch on next Summer or within Autumn", has asserted Sean O' Keefe, Nasa administrator, during a press conference, in Washington. Administrator has also declared... more
Science and technology"Iraqi Freedom": American soldiers wounded are landed in Ramstein Usaf airport
Ramstein, Germany - The soldiers has been transferred in the Landsthul military hospital
An airplane with 12 American soldiers remained wounded, in the border between Kuwait and Iraq, is landed this morning to Ramstein Usaf airport, in Palatinate. According to the first information, seven... more
AirlinesFailed the merger between Klm and Ba
London, Great Britain - Now they're talking about alliance
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines said that it didn't plan to merge with British Airways, Europe's biggest airline, but that it was in talks with British Airways and Air France to join one of their alliances. "We're... more
AirlinesThere were multiple causes for the incident of Swissair flight 111
Halifax, Canada - The main cause was tha entertainment system
Investigators who have pored over th wreckage of Swissair flight 111 for more than 4 years aren't expected to produce a definitive cause of the crash, but will likely zero in on critical flaws that set... more
Defense"Iraqi Freedom": Iraqi resistance helped by Russian sophisticated instrumentations
Washington, Usa - Us Department of State would have already protested with Moscow
"We see this vicissitude as a very serious problem - said Brenda Greenberg, Us Department of State spokesman - and we have raised the issue with the Russian Government. Their answers have not been satisfactory.... more
Accidents"Iraqi Freedom": official Syrian protest for Us missile landed on a bus (2)
Damascus, Syria - Syrian Government convenes Gb and Us ambassadors
Syrian official press agency Sana, has communicated Syrian Foreign Office has convened today the ambassadors of Usa and Great Britain. During the summit Syria will deliver an official protest, for the... more
Accidents"Iraqi Freedom": Us missile finished on a bus that transported Syrian citizens
Damasco, Siria - It has been launched by an American fighter and device has provoked 5 deads
"An Us fighter has been launched a missile, yesterday evening at 10 pm (local hour), on a civil bus that transported Syrian citizens, killing five and hurting ten", it has declared Syrian official press... more
Latest newsRussia blames Us spy flights near its territory
Moscow, Russia - It's returning to the Cold War
The Government of Moscow has expressed a formal protest towards the Usa care the overflight of U-2 spy planes close the border with Georgia, an action that is "a return to the Cold War" and an inopportune... more
PeopleNew Icao conference about the safety of flights
Montreal, Canada - They also debate about liberalization of international air transport
The President of the Icao, Assad Kotaite, has called a new conference to provide un update on the contingency plan to ensure the safety of civilian flights during the period of military activity in the... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines cuts 65 flights
Singapore, Singapore - Alternative corridors to guarantee air safety
Because of the war in Iraq, Singapore Airlines has decided to reduce some air services for a total of 65 flights weekly on several destinations. In order to guarantee the security of the flights, moreover,... more
Government actsFrance supplements the public service obligations relating to scheduled air services with overseas departments
Rome, Italy - The Decision interests Guadeloupe, French Guyana, Martinique and Reunion
Imposition of additional public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services between, on the one hand, all airports in metropolitan France and, on the other, Guadeloupe, French Guyana, Martinique... more