IndustryBoeing expands Southeast Asia presence with new Kuala Lumpur office

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - "The region continues to be a bright spot in the global aerospace market"

In an effort to enhance its operations in the Southeast Asia region and to further develop a strong customer focus, The Boeing Company has opened its new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. "Asia is a vibrant,... more

Science and technologyRussia: a project for a huge cargo-airport is under study

Moscow, Russia- BasEl looks for European partners

It was during a session in Brussels last week that there was the chance for BasEl company, subsidary Aviakor-Airport, to introduce its plan to build in Samara (Russia) one of the biggest Air Cargo Hub. The... more

Weather forecastsOctober 2002: air shows and exhibitions

AHS MID-EAST REGION FLIGHT CONTROLS AND CREW SYSTEMS DESIGN TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS MEETING…Oct. 9-11, Double Tree Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa. Info: (610) 591-2012. ATC ASIA PACIFIC CONFERENCE…Oct. 9-1... more

Civil aviationInsurance: IATA ask for a prompt intervention by Eu ministers

Brussels, Belgium - Its chairman and CEO said

In a recent press release, the International Air Transport Association IATA said that European airlines and their air transport partners urgently need an affordable, global, non-cancellable, non-discriminatory... more

DefenseNew missile tests for Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan - The second one in less than a week

Even though just few days have been passed since the launch of the Shaheen missile, Pakistan is already set to carry out another missile test. Official confirmation came straight from president Musharraf.... more

Civil aviationGoodrich completes brake certification flight testing for Boeing's 747-400ER

Charlotte, Usa - Plane's brakes can stop the fully loaded jet if there's need to abort take-off

Goodrich Corporation, working in concert with Boeing, recently completed critical wheel and brake certification flight testing on the new Boeing 747-400 Extended Range (ER) wide-body passenger jet. Goodrich... more

AirlinesBoeing to supply 10 aircraft to China Airlines

Taipei, Taiwan - On top of the 12 A330s already ordered by the carrier

It's almost done, the Taiwan-based air route China Airlines should award The Boeing Company of a 10-plane order by the end of the month. Recently, state-owned Taiwanese airline, signed an agreement with... more

HelicoptersBoeing and EADS to challenge over huge military helicopters deal

Madrid, Spain - A contract worth EUR 1,3bn to supply Madrid armed forces

The world largest aerospace companies, the US Boeing and the European EADS, will challenge over a EUR 1,3bn contract to provide military helicopters to the Spanish armed forces. Whilst Boeing hopes to... more

AirlinesImportant alliance between US Airways and United Airlines

Washington, Usa - It will be a partnership of hundreds of millions of dollars

It was US Airways President and CEO David Siegel in person to underline with enthusiasm the okay of the US Department of Transportation about the codesharing with United Airlines after that US Airlines... more

HelicoptersAmerican helicopter was shot in Afghanistan

Bagram, Afghanistan- Wounded US soldier

The fight took place last night in the north-west of Kandahar and involved an US helicopter with the injuring of an American soldier of whom conditions don't allarm. The crew shot back killing one of... more

Airlines"Swiss" denounces the air agreement between Germany and Switzerland

Berna, Switzerland- Restrictions on the times of flying over south-Germany

It's a decision that surely will raise doubts about German authority to forbid the flying over the south of Germany for all the flights landing to Kloten during 22.00-6.00. Swiss, in fact, complains for... more

Science and technologyMore links from Liverpool airport to Isle of Man

Liverpool, UK- The service will be increased with three daily flights

It's Martin Keen in person, Managing Director of Keenair, to announce that starting today it will be possible to make use of the service that for three times per day will link "John Lennon Airport" of... more

DefenseUs fighters that violate Iranian flight zone will be not attacked

Teheran, Iran- Softer position of the Iranian Ministry towards USA

It' s ended with a statement less hostile than last year, the interview of Iranian defence Ministry Ali Shamkani to Kuwaiti journal "Al-Rai Al-Aam"; the declaration refers in the event American fighters... more

Science and technologyFour men have been removed from American domestic flight

Oakland, USA- Unknown the causes of FBI surprise action

It's still unknown the identities of the four men who, October 4th, have been removed from an America West flight, and then released. The flight has, then, taken off with one hour late after having been... more

Civil aviationFAA suggest to change passenger seats

Washington, Usa - FAA wants airlines to install safer seats

By now it's just a proposal of the Federal Aviation Administration, the authority of civil aviation, but if the request to change all seats on board of the aircraft is going to be voted, airlines would... more

AirlinesEasyJet flies high in September 2002

London, Uk - Number of passengers raises by a 134,4%

As reported in a press release, EasyJet has announced to have registered a smashing increase in the number of passengers it flew in September 2002. Including the people transported by Go Fly - the "no-frills"... more

AccidentsPanic at Eilat airport

Tel Aviv, Israel - An engine caught fire as a plane was on its run to take-off

The incident occurred as an engine of a passenger jetliner belonging to Arkia Airlines caught fire as the aircraft was to take-off from the Israeli airport of Eilat almost ended in tragedy. The pilot anyway... more

Latest newsIsraeli helicopters opened fire on the crowd

Tel Aviv, Israel - 10 dead and 115 injured

In the early hours of this morning, a number of military helicopters belonging to Israel government forces carried out an incursion into the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, killing 10 Palestinians on... more

AirlinesDelta Air Lines to raise alcoholic beverages fees

Washington, Usa - USD 4 in the economy cabin on international flights

Delta Air Lines plans to implement a fee for alcoholic beverages served in the economy cabin on international flights. Beginning October 15, Delta will charge USD 4 for alcohol, including beer, wine and... more

IndustryBoeing holds catalog prices on commercial spare parts

Seattle, Usa - To assist airliners during the international crisis

Boeing Company, the Us aeronautical industry based in Seattle, announced that it is extending a price freeze on its catalog of commercial airplane spare parts in order to assist its commercial airlines... more

AerospaceShuttle Atlantis to lift off (maybe) today

Cape Canaveral, Usa - After the postponement due to hurricane Lili

Today, the Us spacecraft Atlantis should finally lift off to space from the Kennedy space center in Cape Canaveral (Florida). The space shuttle by Nasa was scheduled to depart as of last Wednesday but... more

IndustryRaytheon Systems awarded of a near 13 USDm contract

USA

Raytheon Systems Co., McKinney, Texas, is being awarded a $12,819,958 firm-fixed-price order to manufacture 53 electronics units for the AN/AAS-44 FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared Radar) used on H-60 aircraft.... more

Industry6 new Airbus aircraft for SilkAir

Singapore - By converting six of its eight options to firm orders

SilkAir, the regional low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, has announced to have ordered 6 new aircraft manufactured by the European giant. By converting 6 out of the 8 options to firm orders, SilkAir... more

IndustryEagle Tool and Machine awarded of a over 5 USDm contract

USA

Eagle Tool and Machine Co., Springfield, Ohio, is being awarded a $5,210,569 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for 91 main landing gear yoke assemblies applicable to the C-5 aircraft. Total funds have... more

IndustryRaytheon Systems awarded of a over 22 USDm contract

USA

Raytheon Systems Co., McKinney, Texas, is being awarded a $22,242,220 firm-fixed-price order to manufacture 28 turrets for the AN/AAS-44 FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared Radar) used on H-60 aircraft. Work... more

AirlinesUS Airways September traffic up 10,4%

Arlington, Usa - Compared to September 2001

US Airways reported today that revenue passenger miles for September 2002 increased 10,4% compared to September 2001, while available seat miles for the month were up 2,8% compared to the same period last... more

DefenseBulgaria to open its air space in case of a war against Iraq

Sofia, Bulgaria - Minister of Defence said

As stated by the minister of Defence himself, Nikolai Svinarov, Bulgaria is ready to open its air space as well as to offer the use of its air bases to allied forces in case of a war against Iraq. "We... more

AirlinesAir France's privatization to boost new alliances

Paris, France - According to French minister of Transports

In the opinion of Gilles de Robien, Paris government minister of Transports, the privatization of country's flagship air carrier Air France will enable the company to improve and strenghten its international... more

IndustryBombardier delivers first CRJ700 to Comair

Montréal, Canada - Regional jets ordered by Delta Connection

Bombardier Aerospace, a unit of Bombardier Inc. – a Corporation with a workforce of 80.000 people spread 24 countries throughout the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region - has delivered the f... more

AirlinesLOT back in black by the end of 2002

Warsaw, Poland - The carrier forecasts profits of USD 14,46m

The Polish flagship airline Lot confirmed to be back on tracks as in fact it predicts to be back on profits by the end of 2002. Despite the heavy losses suffered last year, Warsaw-headquartered foresees... more

AirlinesIt's Japan Airlines System the sixth greatest company in the world

Tokio, Japan- Japan Airlines and Japan Air System merged

The merging between Japan Airlines and Japan Air System has ended with the birth of one of the biggest air company in the world; the new holding is called Japan Airlines System and it was Isao Kaneko... more

PeopleThey were in a drink-driving: it's heavy the position of the two American West pilots

Washington, Usa - November fourth will be the day of their decree

It's getting worse day by day the position of the two American West pilots, Thomas Cloyd and Cristopher Hughes, accused to have flown in drunk conditions the last first July. They will have to be able... more

AerospaceProdi writes to Schroeder and Berlusconi due to Esa problems

Bruxelles, Belgium- Disagreement delays Galileo project

Romano Prodi, president of Eu Commission, has written a letter to the German chancellor Gerard Schroeder and to the Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi, in order to speed up them "to take the necessary action... more

AirlinesAir Canada plans Elite airline

Toronto, Canada - Luxury cruisers for rich travellers

Air Canada is set to launch another flying brand named Elite. Elite will be a separate airline; one on five smaller brands born from the main airline. Elite is a part of strategy that will see Air Canada... more

Finance and economyBoeing to record third quarter non-cash charges of approximately USD 250m

Chicago, Usa - To strengthen reserves and revalue certain investments amid continuing commercial aviation downturn

The Boeing Company announced today that it will recognize, on a pre-tax basis, certain non-cash charges that will reduce operating earnings approximately USD 250m. The expected after-tax impact to net... more

AccidentsSAS set on October 8th the Memorial Day for Linate's victims

Milan, Italy- One minute of silence to rember the last year's tragedy

It's a ceremony strongly wanted by SAS, the Scandinavian company involved in the last year's tragedy at Linate airport; Major of Milan Albertini and SEA manager Fossa will take part as well as about 700... more

AccidentsWorry for Belgian flight in emergency landing at Pisa

Pisa, Italy- Problems to an undercarriage for a Sabena aircaft

It happened last afternoon and there was apprehension for the Sabena flight from Brussels to Florence with 77 passengers on board; the aircraft had to turn to Pisa for it was not possible checking the... more

Civil aviationBritish fighters escort US flight

London, UK.- False air raid warning

It was just a conversation between two passengers about hijacking to raise the alarm that let RAF Tornados to take off. The event happened last Thursday on the BA228 flight from Baltimora and two passengers... more

HelicoptersFrench air force ordered 4 EC725 helicopters

Marignane, France - Re-engined with Turbomeca Makila 2A

The French Air Force has announced to have ordered four EC725 helicopters equipped with new engines Turbomeca Makila 2A. The first helicopter in the batch recently made its maiden flight from the Marignane... more

Defense4 Us aircraft carriers head to Persian Gulf

Washington, Usa - In December it will be within striking distance

According to Pentagon officials, 4 Us Navy aircraft carriers are on their way to the Persian Gulf. In the first days of December, the military ships should be within striking distance ready to a potential... more

DefenseMissile tests in Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan - After informing India

Pakistan carried out missile tests by launching a medium-range missile Shaheen. Anyway, before the very start of the exercise, Islamabad government informed its neighbouring enemy India. (007) more

AirlinesBritish Airways still in crisis

London, Uk - Number of passengers dive in September 2002

British Airways, Uk's flag airline and one of world's larger and older carrier, seems not to be able to get out of the stagnation the aviation industry is facing since last year's terror attacks in New... more

Fair and showsConnexion by Boeing names Wyse director of deployment and installation

Seattle, Usa - The lady to be responsible for the planning and implementation of the SM service on aircraft

Connexion by Boeing, a business unit of The Boeing Company, has announced that Beverly Wyse, 40, has been named director of the newly formed Deployment and Installation organization. In her new role Wyse... more

AerospaceBoeing begins work on International Space Station payload

St Louis, Usa - A USD 200m contract

The Boeing International Space Station team began work October 1 on a contract that consolidates previous NASA payload integration contracts. NASA awarded Boeing the noncompetitive International Space... more

IndustrySikorsky awarded of a near 14 USDm contract

USA

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. was awarded on Sept. 26, 2002, a $13,954,043 contract for altitude hold for the MH-60L aircraft in support of the U.S. Special Operations Command Technology Application Contracting... more

IndustryHoneywell awarded of a 24 USDm contract

USA

Honeywell International, Greer, S.C., was awarded on Sept. 27, 2002, a $24,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for life cycle contractor support for the T-L-714 engine and engine components... more

IndustryRaytheon Missile Systems awarded of a over 36 USDm contract

USA

Raytheon Missile Systems Co., doing business as Raytheon Systems Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded an estimated $36,148,509 fixed-price-incentive-fee contract for 25 tactical Tomahawk all up round missiles,... more