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Civil aviationUniform stolen from hotel room: American Airlines flight attendant charged with simulation of crime
Rome, Italy - For local police no one had entered the room
Italian police charged an American Airlines flight attendant with simulation of crime after he had reported his uniform to be stolen from his hotel room in Rome. Police verified that only flight attendant's... more
Latest newsUs and Uk combat aircraft bombed Basra airport
Washington, Usa - Damaging the radar and the main terminal
A number of combat aircraft belonging to Us and Uk air forces bombed Basra airport, in southern Iraq. According to Saddam Hussein regime spokesman, the air raids caused damages to the main radar installations... more
AccidentsCathay Pacific Airbus forced to an emergency landing
Hong Kong, China - Smoke in the cockpit
Because of the smoke detected in the cockpit, the pilot of an Airbus A343 belonging to Cathay Pacific has been forced to carry out an emergency landing at the Hong Kong international airport. Fortunately... more
AccidentsFatal aircraft accident at Hamilton Island, Australia (2): a technical sheet
Canberra, Australia - Piper PA-28/Pa-32 Cherokee (Usa)
Type: light sports aircraft Accommodation: two pilot, two passengers Dimensions - length: 23 ft 9 in - wingspan: 35 ft - height: 7 ft 3 in Weights - empty: 1416 lb - max T/O: 2550 lb - payload:... more
AccidentsFatal aircraft accident at Hamilton Island, Australia
Canberra, Australia - 6 victims
At approximately 17.45 hours on 26 September 2002, a single-engine Piper Cherokee Six aircraft, with 6 people on board crashed and caught fire shortly after take-off from Hamilton Island. All occupants... more
CuriositiesA island in motion for ten thousand people with heliport
Paris, France - The futuristic plan of a Parisian architect
Jean Philippe Zoppini, the Parisian architect has named its creature "Az". "Az" is a mobile tourist village 400 meters long and 300 meters wide, able to accommodate ten thousand people. The plan is rather... more
Weather forecastsClouds of doubts impend over "Elishow Roma 2002"(2): who's gonna pay the bill?
Rome, Italy - Will exhibitors' money be enough to pay for the all organization?
Doubts affecting the first edition of the "Elishow Roma 2002", the helicopter show which is going to be in held this week end at Rome city airport, include also a question: who's going to pay for the event?... more
AirlinesDelta Connection carrier Comair expands All-Jet fleet with addition of First Bombardier CRJ700
Cincinnati, Usa - Larger Jet enhances comfort and convenience for customers
Delta Connection carrier Comair is expanding the airline's all-jet fleet today with its first 70-passenger Bombardier CRJ700. The larger aircraft complements Comair's existing fleet of 40- and 50-seat... more
CuriositiesRare parrot in first class flight
Sao Paulo, Brasil - From Spain to Brasil for "make love"
A female of "Arararinha Azul", a rare parrot existing only in 60 species in captivity, flyes from the "Fundaction Loro Park" of Tenerife, to Saint Paul for "make love" with a local male. The parrots arara... more
AirlinesLufthansa not to fear an Iraqi conflict
Frankfurt, Germany - And foresees to end 2002 with USD 500m operating profits
Whilst airlines such as British Airways and Alitalia have already announced that a potential war in Iraq would produce dramatic consequences on their performance, the German carrier Lufthansa stated that... more
Science and technology100 grams of explosive on board a Marrakech-Metz flight
Metz, France - Discovered after a security control on an Royal Air Maroc airplane
An inspection on Boeing 737 of the Royal Air Maroc, landed yesterday at Metz-Nancy at 10.25 pm, caused the discovery of a discreet amount of explosive. The anti-terrorism section of the Public Prosecutor's... more
Weather forecastsClouds of doubts impend over "Elishow Roma 2002"
Roma, Italia - Even before its very start
Few hours to go to the inauguration ceremony of the first edition of "Elishow Roma 2002", the helicopter show which is going to be held at Rome-City airport this week end, and already the first disputes... more
Latest newsRussian aircraft bombed the Chechen village of Galashki
Moscow, Russia - In retaliation of a previous separatist rebels raid
Following to a previous raid by the separatist rebels of Chechnya, a number of Russian aircraft bombed the village of Galashki. The attack produced 40 victims, among which ten were Russians and the remaining... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines announces Alaska sale
Atlanta, Usa - Fares valid through September 7, 2003
The Atlanta-based air carrier Delta Air Lines has announced to be set to offer special sale fares in all markets between Anchorage and the contiguous 48 U.S. states and Hawaii. The promotion, which includes... more
HelicoptersRussia wants Turkey to produce KA-115 helicopters
Moscow, Russia - According to Kramov head designer
According to what Sergei Mikheyev, head designer at Kramov industries, told Interfax, Russia is pushing Ankara government to start serial production of Ka-115 light helicopters in the Turkish capital.... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bell helicopters model 212
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a vertical fin spar, loss of a tail rotor
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-SW-28-AD; Amendment 39-12885; AD 2002-19-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
HelicoptersBAE Systems Hidas to protect Kuwait's Apache helicopters
London, Uk - Including a comprehensive training and support package
Kuwait has agreed to buy BAE Systems Hidasfor its Longbow Apache attack helicopters through a US Government FMS (Foreign Military Sales) contract. The aircraft, to be provided by the Boeing Company will... more
AerospaceProgress M-9 lifted off towards ISS
Moscow, Russia - The cargo spacecraft will take supplies to the station
New launch for the aerospace base of Baykonour, in Kazakhstan, as in fact Progress-M9, the cargo spacecraft which will take provisions on board the International Space Station (ISS), lifted off to space.... more
IndustryMountaintop Technologies awarded of a near 6 USDm contract
USA
Mountaintop Technologies Inc., Johnstown, Pa., is being awarded a $5,999,945.37 firm-fixed-price contract for demonstration of the capabilities of the CL-415 utility aircraft for the Pennsylvania Army... more
IndustryExxon awarded of a near 48 USDm contract
USA
Exxon Mobil Fuels Marketing, Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a $47,778,408 fixed-price-with economic-price adjustment type contract for gasoline, diesel fuel and motor oil for the U.S.Army, U.S. Navy, U.S.... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines flight attendants statement on union coalition plan
Chicago, Usa - Statement of Greg Davidowitch, UAL AFA MEC president
Association of Flight Attendants, AFL-CIO, United Airlines Master Executive Council President Greg Davidowitch issued this statement today following his meeting with the leaders of the other unions representing... more
AirlinesGandalf-Air France: code-share agreement at risk
Rome, Italy - Due to French carrier reorganization plan
Because of the reorganization plan adopted by the Paris-headquartered carrier Air France, according to experts, the code-share agreement between the French air route and the Italian Gandalf could soon... more
DefenseNational Guard and reserve mobilized as of September 25
Washington, Usa - 4589 fewer reservists than the week before
This week the Army, Navy and Air Force each announce decreases of reservists on active duty in support of the partial mobilization. The net collective result is 4589 fewer reservists than last week. Total... more
Latest newsA US C130 flies troops to Ivory Coast
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - To shelter western citizens from post golpe violence
A Us C-130 aircraft has just landed at the western African country where it "delivered" Us troops who will shelter western citizens from the violence followed to the attempted golpe. Tensions are still... more
DefenseUSAF jets to be guested by Qatar
Doha, Qatar - Ready to action as of next November
24 combat aircraft belonging to Us Air Force have been deployed on the expensive runways of Qatar airports ready to get into action as early as next November. Us armed forces at the moment in Qatar are... more
AerospaceNew missions to Moon
New York, Usa - Japanese, Europeans and Americans unveil their plans
Even though more than 30 years have passed since last July 1969 when the Us astronaut Neil Armstrong touched down on the Moon for the first time in human history, the only natural satellite of Earth seems... more
AerospaceRobots on the Etna volcano
Catania, Italy - Tests for the exploration of Mars surface
On the Etna volcano, at 2800 meters of height, have been carried out the first tests to some robotic prototypes: "Pluto", "Walkie 6" and "DeeDri". NASA will use these models in the next mission to Mars,... more
DefenseRemains of U.S. servicemen recovered in North Korea
Washington, Usa - Repatriated in formal ceremonies
Remains believed to be those of eight American soldiers missing in action from the Korean War were repatriated in formal ceremonies today in Korea. The remains were flown on a U.S. Air Force aircraft from... more
PeopleSoftware to control airplane route at distance
New York, USA - The technology is ready but has still to be perfected
Nasa, togheter with a special commission of emergency, is trying to improve a technology able to control the airplane at distance in case of hijacking or enemy attack. The software will have one map of... more
Civil aviationAn American Airlines uniform has been stolen again in a Roman hotel
Rome, Italy - The first time on last April 6
For the second time and in the same Hotel in Rome, the "Nazionale", an American Airlines uniform has been stolen. On last April 6 in fact, an AA uniform as well as a magnetic identity card was taken away... more
CuriositiesItalian Navy band take off to New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand - To celebrate America' Cup opening
On next September 28, the Italian Navy band will take part to the Americas' Cup inauguration ceremony in Auckland. The band will play to wish good luck to the Italian teams Luna Rossa (Prada Challenge)... more
Helicopters2nd UH-1Y prototype darkens Maryland skies
Navair Patuxent River, Usa - The fourth of five made its first flight last Friday
The H-1 Upgrade Program came one step closer to its unofficial goal of "darkening the Maryland skies with H-1's" Friday when the fourth of five AH-1Z and UH-1Y prototypes made its first flight here. Flown... more
Science and technologyBoston-Logan to christen a new security technology
Boston, Usa - Already in use at a number of European airports
Despite opposition by civil liberties groups, who expressed in fact their concerns, Boston-Logan airport is set to go on with the introduction of security scanners able to make in real time checks on driving... more
Science and technologyBoston-Logan to christen a new security technology
Boston, Usa - Already in use at a number of European airports
Despite opposition by civil liberties groups, who expressed in fact their concerns, Boston-Logan airport is set to go on with the introduction of security scanners able to make in real time checks on driving... more
Civil aviationFast Neutron Technology detects concealed liquid explosives
Irvine, Usa - Successfully demonstrated to the U.S.departments of Defense and Justice
HiEnergy Technologies, Inc, produced an explosives detection technology that can quickly detect, remotely and conclusively, the chemical formula of hidden substances, including explosives, anthrax and... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines salutes the armed forces with low military fares
Dallas, Usa - One-way fares start from USD 51
Southwest Airlines recently announced special military fares just in time for holiday travel on scheduled flights in its 58-city route system nationwide. "Southwest Airlines understands the importance... more
Industry4600 Boeing aircraft to be X ray-checked
Washington, Usa - Because of potential trouble to fuel pumps
More than 4000 Boeing 737s, 747s and 757s, 4600 to be precise, are going to be X ray-checked because of potential fuel pumps malfunctioning. Of the 4600 aircraft, 1200 are currently in service in the Us... more
IndustryBAE Systems awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
USA
BAE Systems Information and Electronics System Integration, Inc., Lexington, Mass., is receiving a $5,309,500 ceiling-priced, delivery order contract for 259 detector dewars, a component of the infrared... more
IndustryUnited Technologies awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
USA
United Technologies Corp./Pratt and Whitney Inc., Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a $10,491,247.48 firm-fixed-price contract to provide turbine nozzle segment, 7331 each, in support of the F-15 and F-16... more
Finance and economyBritish Airways shares fell at their lowest point
London, Uk - Even worst than during 1991 war in Iraq
Yesterday the shares price of UK's main air carrier British Airways touched its lower level ever, even worst than what registered in 1991 during the Gulf war. Traders marked BA shares down 8,75p to 95,75p,... more
IndustryBell Helicopter awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
USA
Bell Helicopter Textron, Fort Worth, Texas, is receiving a $10,656,000 firm-fixed-priced contract for 74 main rotor blades used to support the H-1 helicopter. Work will be performed in Fort Worth and... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a near 511 USDm contract
USA
McDonnell Douglas Corp., St. Louis is being awarded an estimated $510,726,370 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to study, design, develop, and implement enhancements to F/A-18 embedded avionics, as well as... more
IndustryUnited Technologies awarded of a near 17 USDm contract
USA
United Technologies Corp./Pratt and Whitney Inc., Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a $16,817,348 firm-fixed-price contract to provide intermediate case, 206 each, applicable to the F100-220/220E engine.... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC 155B helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent an electrical discontinuity in the grounding plane inside the SMD45H multi-functional display, which can result in overheating of the interconnection board, smoke in the cockpit, and subsequent loss of control of helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-SW-11-AD; Amendment 39-12886; AD 2002-19-06] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
AccidentsBoeing 747 forced to return to Heathrow airport
London, Uk - After engine scare
Because of an engine scare, a Boeing 747 belonging to Air New Zealand has been forced to come back to the airport of London-Heathrow where it previously departed from. Crew members alerted the pilot after... more
DefenseDelta CEO asks Congress to fund national security costs
Washington, Usa - Including those in aviation
The federal government should pay for national security costs now carried by US commercial aviation as a matter of national defense, said Delta Air Lines Chairman and CEO, Leo F. Mullin today in testimony... more
Weather forecastsThe day of the young flyers
Lugano, Switzerland - The air club organizes "young flyers Day"
On saturday september 28 "young flyers Day" will take place at the Air Club of Lugano-Agno (Switzerland). The event will start at 9 and will comprise one extension guided on the development of model aircraft,... more
Science and technologyMexican airports withstand Hurricane Isidore
Mexico City, Mexico - Operations slowly come back to normality
After Hurricane Isidore caused loads of flights to be disrupted last week-end, operations slowly come back to normality at Mexican airports. According to authorities almost 89 flights faced cancellation... more
DefenseNato respose force will count 21.000 soldiers
Brussels, Belgium - Official confirmation maybe at the Nato's defence ministers meeting
Nato response force, the new corps of the Atlantic Alliance designed to fight terrorism, could be made up of 21.000 soldiers. The news has been spread out by a Belgian press agency taking into account... more
AerospaceApollo 12 back in orbit
Washington, USA - a part of a space capsule comes back in the atmosphere
It’s the first time that the Earth captures an object from the solar trajectory. The object in issue, that was christened "j00è3", is not common spatial iron scrap but a piece of the rocket Saturn wi... more