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AerospaceEnded smoothly the Atlantis mission
Cape Canaveral, USA - Last night the job to ultimate the installation
With a total of more than 61 hours floating in the space, Atlantis crew finished to install the cooling system that is, by now, part of the ISS; this device will operate 100% only starting next year. Greetings... more
Civil aviationCzech pilot armed
Prague, Czech Republic – He had a gun in his bag
A 54 old Czech pilot found armed: he had a gun in his bag. The gun was found by the Security Service in Birmingham airport, Great Britain. The flight OK 661 from Birmingham to Prague has been immediately... more
Civil aviationUSA attack: a fifth plane was towards the White House
New York, USA – FBI, new hypothesis about the attack
Over a year after the attack that shocked the USA and all the world, the FBI has a new hypothesis about the attack. According to the New York Times, Ramzi Bin Al Shibh, the Yemenite arrested a month ago... more
AirlinesArrested the man who claimed responsibility for a bomb in a Malev flight
Budapest, Hungary - Still unsolved the other three events
Hungarian police has arrested yesterday morning the man who, last week, with a threatening call, claimed to have put a bomb on the Malev flight for Paris; decisive the contribution of the anti-terrorist... more
IndustryEurofighter: ready in 2003
Berlin, Germany – We have to wait until next year
About six hundred "Eurofighters" are already been booked from European countries: Italy, Great Britain, Spain and Germany. The first Eurofighters were been expected from this year, but in fact they will... more
AirlinesEasy Jet chooses Airbus: Boeing's orders fall down
New York, Usa - Boeing cuts production plans into 2004
Easy Jet, one of the English low-cost air company, isn't interested anymore to give a production job order of 240 aircraft to Boeing: 120 single-aisle jets order and a future option for up to 120 more. The... more
Press releaseEasyJet selects Airbus
London, Uk - As preferred supplier for 120 new aircraft
EasyJet plc ("EasyJet"), Europe’s leading low-cost airline, today announced that it had selected Airbus as the preferred supplier for 120 A319 aircraft, with options with price protection on a further 1... more
Science and technology"Affaire Ryanair" for airport Gabriele D’Annunzio
Brescia, Italy – It could be the moment of increase for the airport of Brescia
The business negotiation between Ryanair, irish company specialized in low cost flight,and the airport Gabriele D’Annunzio of Montichiari continues to realize an important passengers landing in the southern a... more
Finance and economyFraport interested to purchase Sea Holding
Milan, Italy - Albertini: " If there is new offers, it must be reserved"
In accordance with some indiscretions of press, the german Fraport, that controls the airport of Frankfort, would be interesting to purchase the Sea Holding, the society that is responsible to the ground... more
Civil aviation"Airport Watch" : customer service against terrorism
Washington, USA – Pilots of private companies involve to collaborate
To improve airport security against terrorism a new campaign named "Airport Watch" started in the USA. Pilots of private companies will be able to denounce at a special customer service line suspiciuos... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Air France: UE doesn't like the agreement
Bruxelles, Belgium- The deal risks to become a monopolistic concentration
UE commission is badly hesitant about the agreement between Alitalia and Air France and invited the carriers to take any measures to fix the situation. The partnership's main points deal with Alitalia's... more
DefenseUSA and UK accuse Ukraine to have sold a radar to Iraq
Kiev, Ukraine- A joint investigation will inquire into this fact
If the charge to the Ukraine president, Leonid Kuchma, is shown to be true proper measures will be taken against Kiev's government; by now there's just a registration of a Kuchma's conversation who approved... more
PeopleMalev: two more aircraft came back because of bomb-threat
Budapest, Hungary- The false allarm just after the departure
A bad October for Malev, the Hungarian air company, that had to face with several bomb-menaces on its planes, proved to be completely untrue. However the insubstantial intimidations find their concreteness... more
AerospaceISS cosmonauts check their handiwork
Cape Canaveral, USA - No unforeseen events for Atlantis mission
Everything has gone smoothly as planned so that the 9 members crew of the international space station were able to test the proper development of the mission; it was a day dedicated to verify the working... more
Latest newsEmergent landing for a Sea Harrier at Olbia airport
Olbia, Italy- A breakdown was the cause of the incident
A damage to the turbofan Rolls Royce Pegasus would not have allowed a proper return to its aircraft carrier; thus, yesterday, an English Sea Harrier had to land with care at "Olbia Costa Smeralda" airport... more
Press releaseQantas action following Bali explosions
Sydney, Australia - Update today on the situation
"In response to media inquiries on the evacuation of Australians from Bali, Qantas said the airline: had carried more than 1,500 people from Bali to Sydney today, with 1,352 people accommodated on four... more
Weather forecastsOctober 2002: air shows and exhibitions
EASTERN REGIONAL HELICOPTER COUNCIL ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING…Oct. 18-20, Malvern, Pa. Info: (703) 265-0804; Web site: www.erhc.org. HELI ASIA…October 22-24, The Mines Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lum... more
IndustryGeneral Electric awarded of a near 7 USDm contract
USA
General Electric Aircraft Engine, West Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a $6,767,121 delivery order for repair of the F404 HPT rotor component utilized on the F18 aircraft. Work will be performed in Jacksonville,... more
IndustryBoeing awarded of a near 7 USDm contract
USA
The Boeing Co., Kent, Wash., is being awarded a $6,706,087 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-99-C-1228) to exercise an option for the non-recurring costs associated... more
IndustryGeneral Electric awarded of a over 16 USDm contract
USA
General Electric International Inc., GE Engine Services, Cincinnati, Ohio, is being awarded $16,489,271 for two delivery orders under a previously awarded long-term performance based logistics requirements... more
AccidentsA Rugby match to commemorate the "Tragedy of the Andes"
Santiago, Chile - The survivors have been isolated for 72 days in the ices feeding on dead body
In these days the seventeen survivors of the "Tragedy of the Andes" will leave to Santiago, Chile, where they’ll play a rugby match to commemorate a dramatic air incident. On 12 October 1972 an Uruguayan u... more
Science and technologyData processing stuff stolen at the Heathrow airport
London, Uk – British police is searching the authors of the maxi-theft
Data processing material estimated EUR 4,5m was stolen from a warehouse at the London airport of Heathrow. The British police, that is searching the authors of the maxi-theft, has declared that it happened... more
AirlinesSn Brussels Airlines want to reach 50.000 passengers per year
Venice, Italy - Bruxelles-Venice three times per day
Sn Brussels Airlines, Belgium company born from Sabena's ashes, intensifies Bruxelles-Venice link to reach 50.000 passengers per year. "The aim is linked - said Peter Davies, president company - to a... more
Civil aviationA toll free hot number will be available for pilots to report suspicious people
Washington, Usa - To prevent any terroristic attack as 11th September
All of us must be on the watch about terrorism; and this is a must-be-done to anticipate any possible attack. To achieve this purpose we cannot trust in the tecnologies, because some small airports haven't... more
PeopleNew fly devices will increase the safety as never before
Washington, Usa - FAA will make operative the new systems as soon as possible
The security issue has always been recurrent in the last months, especially in US, and it's also tha leit-motive of the new projects that have been developing thanks to a profitable co-operation between... more
DefenseUSA: a new test for the space shield
Washington, USA – To shoot down a long range missile
Next Monday, October 14th, American Army will try to shoot down an intercontinental missile to simulate an attack on Pacific Sea nearby Kwajalein atoll, Marshall’s island, with an interceptor missile g... more
IndustryEmbraer develops aircraft engine supplied with alcohol
Sao Paulo, Brazil - The new fuel derives from sugarcane
The technicians of the Neiva have introduced a new model of engine supplied with alcohol that reduces the maintenance costs. Infact one litre of traditional fuel costs approximately BRL 4 while the alcohol-fuel... more
Science and technologyBAA: traveller traffic increases
London, GB– 12,1 millions of people have used landings of the BAA on September
The passenger traffic increased of 8% during September at the BAA airports. It results from an analysis that compares the tendency registered on September 2001. In particular 12,1 millions of people... more
DefenseChina tests new air to air missile
Peking, China - Launched five missiles that have hit all targets
China successfully tested a new air to air missile able to change its direction in case of interception or natural obstacle. Chinese News agency confirms that, after hundred simulated tests, the project... more
IndustryAustria buys 24 Eurofighter
Rome, Italy - Austrian government has refused offers by Saab and Lockheed Martin
24 Eurofighter Typhoon classes will be bought shortly by Austrian government in order to substitute Jas – 35 Draken of the Saab bought by Austria in 1985. The operation will cost EUR 1,79m. The chancellor W... more
Latest newsNew look for Tornado
Rome, Italy - New program improvement for IDS version
Italian military aeronautic has decided to start in these days a new program of development for 18 Tornado IDS (Interdictor Defence Strike). In grounds of the agreement fixed on July 11th in Monaco (Bavaria)... more
Press releaseQantas to open new maintenance facility in Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia - It will the third in the city
"Qantas today announced it would establish a third heavy maintenance facility in Melbourne for its Boeing 737 aircraft. Qantas Executive General Manager Aircraft Operations David Forsyth said the new... more
AerospaceDiscovered a planet in twin star system
Texas, Usa - An historic result in the development of the knowledge of our galaxy
It's the first time astronomers find a planet orbiting in a system of a twin stars: this suggests others stars in the "Milk Way" could host similar planets. What the scientists of the University of Texas... more
AerospaceAtlantis' first part mission developed as expected
Cape Canaveral, USA - USD 390m girder was wired up
It was surely an interesting walk but also a very hard engagement what the two american astronauts have carried on yesterday, 240 km over the Pacific. After the first minutes of an astonishing emotional... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines bests major Us carriers
Houston, Usa - According to Conde Nast Traveler 2002 Business Traveler Awards
Continental Airlines bested its U.S. competition in premium class comfort, reliability and value on trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights, according to Conde Nast Traveler magazine's annual survey of... more
DefenseRaytheon receives GPS anti-jam development contracts
El Segundo, Usa - For digital antenna electronics
Raytheon Company has been awarded two contracts to develop the next-generation anti-jam technology for militarized Global Positioning System (GPS), the first step in production of the Digital Antenna Electronics... more
AirlinesUS Airways carries on with its reorganization plan
Arlington, USA- 642 more jobs to be laid off
After the operation of codesharing with United Airlines, announced last week, US Airways takes more measures cutting 2% of its staff considered to be in excess for a total of 1400 dismissings by December. This... more
PeopleFAA promised vigilant oversight on struggling air industry
Washington, Usa - Urgent measures requested for worst ever financial downturn
Marion Blakey, administrator of the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), said, after addressing an aviation forum at the US chamber of commerce, that her agency is sympathetic to the industry's plight.... more
PeopleGhost planes appear on computer screens
Swanwick, UK - Phantom aircraft seen by the air traffic control personnel
In the new British national air traffic control centre, at Swanwick in Hampshire, air traffic control personnel could not believe what was appearing on their computer screens: a phantom aircraft. The... more
Science and technologyA new big hub for Toronto
Toronto, Canada - It's time to let Toronto's island airport fly high
After paralyzing debate, countless studies and endless indecision, the plan for the new Toronto's island airport is beginning to take shape, thanks to a local businessman Robert Deluce. Deluce's plan is... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing Model 737 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent operation with one failed flight control module (FCM)
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-248-AD; Amendment 39-12904; AD 2002-19-51 R1] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA orders inspections on 4500 B737s
Washington, Usa - To install new rudders control systems
Us Federal Aviation Administration ordered inspections on 2000 Boeing 737 aircraft after problems with the rudders are thought to have caused two fatal incidents - one in 1991 and one in 1994. A part from... more
AirlinesAir Lib: another "low-cost" carrier in the air market
Paris, France- "The battle" among the companies is always focused on the prices
France air company Air Lib will try to acquire substantial shares in air-market, at a loss of Air France and Alitalia, pulling the prices down. The initiative is going to begin October 27th and with just... more
Latest newsReplacement for the command of Aviano base
Aviano, Italy- General Worden take Hoffman's place
It's ended yesterday with an official ceremony the shift in the Usaf base of Aviano-Pordenone for the lead of 31th "Fighter Wing": general Mike Worden, vice-admiral in Turkish Nato centre, takes over general... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines increases the flights towards Australia
Singapore- Due to growing demand of seats
Singapore Airlines will face the great claim of reservation for its flights by raising the numbers of connections. This need regards, most of all Australia and New Zeland as well; also for Hanoi-Vietnam... more
AccidentsMig21 drops a bomb accidentally, no consequences
Bucarest, Romania- The causes of incident are still unknown
It's happened yesteday at Bacau's periphery, west from Bucarest, and it could have dreadful effects but, fortunately, the bomb, dropped by a Mig21, didn't blow up. The explosive device, about 300 kg,... more
Science and technologyGood news for BAA
London, Uk - September traffic up by a 8,1%
British Airport Authority (BAA), Uk's main airports handling agent, says the number of passengers travelling through its terminals rose 8,1% last September. The company's seven airports handled 12,1 million... more
AirlinesJetBlue Airways reports September traffic
New York, Usa - +152% from September 2001
JetBlue Airways Corporation reported today that its traffic in September increased 152% from September 2001, on a capacity increase of 97%. The Company's September 2001 traffic statistics were impacted... more
AerospaceAtlantis reached ISS
Cape Canaveral, USA- The shuttle docked properly
After two days since it took off from "Kennedy" space center, the shuttle, 320 kms above Asia and with 6 members on board, made the mooring with the international space station at 17.15 GMT; the three... more
PeopleEuropean Airlines: August traffic down, load factors up
Brussels, Belgium - As reported by AEA
August traffic and capacity figures for the Association of European Airlines maintained the trend which had prevailed throughout the Summer. Overall passenger traffic was down 8,8% compared to August 2001.... more