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Civil aviationSeptember 11 terror attacks: suspected terrorist arrested in Germany
Berlin, Germany - The 29-year old Moroccan Abdelghani Mzoudi
As he supposedly took part in the organization of the September 11 terror attacks in the US, a 29-year old Moroccan man, Abdelghani Mzoudi, has been arrested at Hamburg by German police. According to inquirers,... more
Civil aviationNTSB expands web site
Washington, Usa - Aviation accident information dating back to 1962 now available on line
The National Transportation Safety Board has expanded its web site to include aviation accident synopses and data covering the years from 1962 to the present. Previously, data issued prior to 1983 were... more
AirlinesQantas and British Airways confirmed as official airlines of Rugby World Cup 2003
Sydney, Australia - The planet's third biggest sport event
The world will return to Australia next year, with Qantas and British Airways confirmed as the Official Airlines of Rugby World Cup 2003. Qantas Executive General Manager Sales and Marketing John Borghetti... more
DefenseBoeing lands in Scotland
St Louis, Usa - To boost Uk military support
Boeing, the world's leading aerospace company, today established its first office in Scotland to boost support to the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense, or MoD. Operations at the new Boeing office will... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a over 28 USDm contract
USA
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $28,577,854 modification to a previously awarded fixed-priced-incentive contract (N00019-00-C-0307)... more
IndustryGeneral Electric to cut 3000 jobs
Washington, Usa - In the next 15 months
The Us engine maker giant General Electric has announced to be set to cut 3000 jobs over the next 15 months due to the enduring slump in the Us airline industry. At the moment GE employs 26.000 people... more
Finance and economyMidwest Express amends and extends bank credit facility
Milwaukee, Usa - Until August 30, 2003
Milwaukee-based Midwest Express Holdings has entered into an amendment to its bank credit facility that will extend until August 30, 2003. Terms of the amendment include an initial USD 25m commitment,... more
PeopleOCCC members call on Oneworld alliance to clean-up act on labor and safety
Hong Kong, Cina - To adopt the highest standard of fairness and safety
The Oneworld Cockpit Crew Coalition (OCCC), representing 28.000 cockpit crew worldwide, issued a stern call to action to the Oneworld alliance for some of its members and partner airlines to clean-up their... more
CuriositiesA space trip to be won in a new Russian tv show
Moscow, Russia- There's agreement with Rosavikosmos' president
It will be surely a "stellar show" the one that is going to begin in autumn 2003, for the final prize is a trip on the ISS, the international space station. The agreement, between Rosavikosmos' president... more
PeopleDisappointment for the decision about Linate came from Danmark
Copenaghen, Danmark- "Nothing changed" says a Denish journal
It's strong the dislike for the non-taken-interventions by the Italian authority after Linate's disaster and for the way the investigations are carried. "The security conditions in Linate airport didn't... more
IndustryBoeing's new longer-range 777 to rollout with Goodrich wheels and carbon Brakes
Charlotte, Usa - FAA grants TSO
Goodrich Corporation has received FAA TSO approval of the wheels and brakes for Boeing's Longer-Range 777 aircraft. The initial shipset is currently being installed on the first aircraft, a 777-300ER,... more
AirlinesMesa Air Group reports September 2002 traffic
Phoenix, Usa - RPMs up by 71,6%
Mesa Air Group, Inc. reported its preliminary traffic figures, on-time performance, and completion rate figures for September 2002. Year over year comparisons to 2001 are distorted by the three-day shut... more
AirlinesShanghai Airlines enters the 500 Chinese best performing companies
Beijing, China - The first independently-run airline of the People's Republic
Shanghai Airlines, the first Chinese air carrier not to be directly under government control, has been introduced in the valuable list of the 500 best performing companies in People's Republic. Such an... more
Latest newsUS Air Force comes back in Japan?
Washington, Usa – Ishihara meets Armitage on Yokota base issue
Shintaro Ishihara, Tokyo governor, arrived in Washington on Sunday, to meet the U.S Secretary of State Richard Armitage to discuss the return of the U.S. Air Force at Yokota Air Base, located in western... more
DefenseTeheran: Defence Minister specifies position about flight zone
Teheran, Iran- Crossings allowed only if forced by external causes
Iranian Defence Minister, Ali Shamkhani, states precisely Iran's position about the crossing of its own flight zone. The clarification was made on the government journal "Iran" to underline how an unintentional... more
SecuritySix more months in prison for the insane who get in the plane armed
Washington, Usa - He will have to serve the rest of condemnation in Nepal
It wasn't good the defence appeal for mental problems: Subash Gurung, Nepalese, will have to serve in his country's prison six months more. For this he will be deported as soon as possible after 11 months... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific and DHL form express cargo joint venture
Hong, Kong - The express courier to buy a 30% stake in airlines's cargo subsidiary
Cathay Pacific Airways (Cathay Pacific) and DHL Worldwide Express (DHL) today announced that they have signed a new joint venture agreement. DHL has now acquired a 30% stake in Cathay Pacific's formerly... more
DefenseNational Guard and Reserve mobilized as of October 9, 2002
Washington, Usa - 5421 fewer reservists than last week.
This week, each of the services announce decreases of reservists on active duty in support of the partial mobilization. The net collective result is 5421 fewer reservists than last week. At any given time,... more
Press releaseAir New Zealand has been voted fifth in the Best Leisure Airline - Long Haul
Auckland, New Zealand - By readers of UK Conde Nast Traveller magazine at a ceremony in London
"Air New Zealand was placed behind Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Thai and Emirates and ahead of much larger international airlines such as Qantas. Gerard Gilmore, Air New Zealand's Regional General... more
DefenseBAE Systems awarded F-15K IFF contract
Greenlawn, Usa - An over USD 9m agreement
BAE Systems, the British aerospace and defence industry, received initial funding from the Boeing company to produce advanced Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems for the Republic of Korea's new... more
HelicoptersAmerican Eurocopter has a new CEO
Marignane, France - His name is Marc Paganini
The French-German helicopter maker Eurocopter has announced the appointment of Marc Paganini as CEO of American Eurocopter. American Eurocopter is the Texas based unit of Eurocopter in the United States.... more
IndustryNewport News awarded of a near 6 USDm contract
USA
Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Newport News, Va., is being awarded a $5,878,888 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-99-C-2100) for aircraft carrier engineering... more
Fair and showsBoeing expands its presence in European region
Brussels, Belgium - Named the new European VP of sales and VP of customer support
The Boeing Company has expanded its European presence with two recent executive appointments in the region. Marlin Dailey has been appointed vice president of European Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes,... more
IndustryBombardier receives Q400 order from ANA group
Toronto, Canada - Deliveries start in the summer 2003
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that All Nippon Airways (ANA) group of Tokyo, Japan has placed a firm order for four Bombardier Q400 turboprop airliners. ANA is scheduled to receive its first Bombardier... more
AirlinesBritish Airways and Iberia to expand their code-share agreement
London, Uk - On flights from London-Heathrow to Madrid and Barcelona
British Airways and Iberia, the airlines both members of the international air grouping Oneworld, are set to expand their existing code-share agreement for the next winter schedule. As of October 27 infact,... more
AirlinesDelta CEO urges Us Chamber of Commerce for support in national security cost relief
Washington, Usa - Aviation is key to nation's economic health
Delta Air Lines chairman and CEO Leo F. Mullin today told members of the United States Chamber of Commerce that the federal government should pay for aviation security mandated by last year's Aviation... more
AirportsReview of "Hundreds of Professions in Commercial Aviation"
A book to meet all the requirements
Luigi Rossetti was able to take advantage, writing this book, from his experience in the aeronautic field having occupied manager positions in Alitalia for 30 years, joined the SGS-Thomson in charge of... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines launches the AAdvantage Cruise
FORT WORTH, Texas - Exclusive marketing and sales agreement with the world's leading cruise lines
The American Airlines AAdvantage travel Awards Program has entered into an exclusive marketing and sales agreement with the world's leading cruise lines, which includes carnival, holland america line,... more
Science and technologyHong Kong airport authority awards Express Cargo Terminal franchise to DHL
Hong Kong, China - Enhancing the hub as Asia's logistics centre
The Hong Kong Airport Authority and air express leader, DHL International (Hong Kong) Ltd. (DHL), announced recently that they have entered into a franchise agreement for the development, construction... more
AirlinesUS Airways: more than 600 jobs at risk
Washington, Usa - The move is art of the restructuring plan
Arlington-based air carrier US Airways is set to cut more than 600 jobs in relation to the restructuring plan recently adopted by the airline. Such a reduction, which is going to affect ground personnel... more
Latest newsU.S. helping Lockheed market F-16 to Poland
Warsaw, Poland - Fighter's choice has many implications
After Czech Republic and Hungary, recently admitted to NATO, now also Poland will buy Lockheed Fort Worth-built F-16. "The U.S. Embassy has been very heavily engaged in assisting Lockheed in marketing... more
Press releaseNTSB recommendations to FAA
Washington, Usa - Some civil aviation requirements on safety
"The National Transportation Safety Board recommends that the Federal Aviation Administration: Require all helicopter pilots who conduct commercial, passenger-carrying flights in areas where flat light... more
AirlinesBritish Airways offers USD 198 sale to London
San Diego, Usa - Bargain sale heralds move To Heathrow
As announced in a press release, a USD 198 round trip air fare between San Diego and London is being offered by British Airways for the next three days only - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - to celebrate... more
PeopleEu okayed officially Alitalia' s recapitalization plan
Brussels, Belgium - By the publication of the decision on the official gazette
On last October 4, via the publication on the Eu's official gazette, Brussels formally ratified Alitalia's recapitalization plan. From that day on, other airlines have a two-month period to present any... more
HelicoptersFirst mission for the Swiss Super-Puma in Kosovo
Alpnach, Switzerland- The new aircraft will perform different tasks
It will be operative starting from today the Helvetian AS 332 Super-Puma that, in Kosovo, will have a lots of duties: carrying people and supplies, putting out fire and surveillance missions. The European... more
AirlinesAMR's value collapses
Washington, Usa - AMR depreciates its financial asset for USD 990m
The operation has been a forced move for AMR, the parent holding of several airlines, among which AA; in fact the new US rules in terms of financial structure impose a devaluation in the case that there's... more
AerospaceThe space shuttle Atlantis has finally taken off
Cape Canaveral, USA- The mission of six members crew will least 11 days
Atlantis has been launched on time today after that last week hurricane Lili stopped the mission, while, for three months, technical problems were the reason of the delay; the moment of parting has been... more
IndustryBoeing will create the largest aircraft-cargo ever made
Washington, Usa - The order comes from Pentagon for military purposes
It's going to compete not only with its "natural" rivals, such as Antonov 225, the largest military aircraft in service at present, but also with cargo ships; in fact the capabilities of the Pelican (this... more
IndustryBAE Systems successfully launched its laser guided rocket
Nashua, Usa - By completing a series of pre-programmed maneuvers
BAE Systems, the British aerospace and defence industry, successfully carried out the flight test for its laser guided rocket. During the rocket's flight, the CTV completed a series of pre-programmed flight... more
AirlinesEarn triple Delta SkyMiles by flying on Delta AirElite business jets
Washington, Usa - Offer available for charter flights operated through December 31, 2002
Delta AirElite Business Jets is offering its charter customers the opportunity to earn triple Delta SkyMiles segments for charter flights operated through December 31, 2002. During this special offer,... more
AirlinesNew Costa Rican airline takes form
San José, Costa Rica- The new air company will link Centre America
A consortium of Costa Rican air companies, in which there's the US Falcon as well (the famous executive jets maker), has declared the birth of new airline " West Carribean Costa Rica" that will be operative... more
AirlinesRyanair: gowth without any comparison
Dublin, Irland- The low-cost company overcomes, in terms of capitalization, Lufthansa
He's not afraid, Ryanair president Michael O'Leary, to fall down as fast as he became the number one in the air-market-hits: the numbers stand with him. In fact it's impossible to find another air-company... more
Civil aviationVasteraas airport: no charge for the man arrested on last August 1
Stockholm, Sweden - Police released him
Kerim Sadok Chatty, the 29-year old man arrested at the Vasteraas (Sweden)airport as he tried to board a Ryanair flight heading to Birmingham carrying a handgun in his luggage, has been released with no... more
DefensePakistan successfully launched a new missile
Islamabad, Pakistan - The second one in 5 days
Today, just five days after the launch of the Shaheen missile, Pakistan has successfully carried out another missile test. The missile, whose range is 800 km, is able to carry nuclear warheads. President... more
AirlinesSouth African Airlines to purchase a 49% stake of Air Tanzania
Johannesburg, Africa - To expand its presence throughout Africa
Johannesburg-based carrier South African Airlines (SAA) is planning to purchase a 49% stake of Air Tanzania's capital. "Through the acquisition, SAA intends to establish and develop a strong east African... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent an uncommanded rudder hardover event and consequent loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-251-AD; Amendment 39-12903; AD 2002-20-07] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
DefenseUS Navy awards Harris Corporation USD 5,1m Lot 2 production contract
Melbourne, Usa - For cockpit digital maps
Harris Corporation, the company specialized in cockpit digital moving maps for military aircraft, announced today that it has been awarded a USD 5,1m Lot 2 production contract by the US Navy to provide... more
AerospaceBoeing Delta IV Team takes major step towards first launch
St Louis, Usa - Completed succesfully the sixth tanking test
Boeing successfully completed the sixth tanking test of the first flight Delta IV rocket on Friday at Space Launch Complex 37, Cape Canaveral, moving it closer to its anticipated launch. The test validated... more
AirportsUnited Services wins Air Force One contract
Denver, Usa - Denver training center to provide flight training for 5 more years
United Airlines will continue providing flight training for pilots who fly Air Force One, thanks to a contract signed October 1, 2002. Air Force One is the modified Boeing 747 aircraft flown by the President... more
IndustryJapan Airlines orders two new Boeing 747-400 Freighters
Seattle, Usa - Deliveries in 2004
Calling the 747 Freighter the standard in the industry, Japan Airlines finalized the airline's first order for Boeing 747-400 Freighters. Delivery of the two airplanes is planned for 2004. The new aircraft... more