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PeopleEmbry-Riddle leader for its aeronautic activities of research
Daytona Beach, USA- An award of USD20m for the diligence of the consortium
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta in person announced the award of USD 20m to the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for its important contribution in the research and innovation fields;... more
AirportsSmiths buys German x-ray
Berlin, Germany – Purchase due to the boom of security market
The aerospace and medical systems group Smiths purchases Rheinmetall’s x-ray to strenghten its position on the detection and airport security markets. Heinmann Systems, Wiesbaden-based, produces x-ray s... more
HelicoptersNepal army to acquire attack helicopters
Kathmandu, Nepal - To combat Maoist rebels
Intensifying efforts to boost air power to quell the Maoist rebellion, the Nepalese government has decided to purchase a pair of high-performance combat helicopters to use against the rebels. The choppers... more
AirlinesQantas has been awarded for inflight entertainment
Sydney, Australia – Three Avion Awards for the australian airline
Qantas has been named world’s best airline for inflight entertainment including Best overall Inflight Entertainment by the WAEA (World Airline Entertainment Association). "The airline’s inflight entertainment, kno... more
DefenseNato looks closer to Russia
Brusselles, Belgium- Worries for the international situation
It's NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson in person to define the world wide situation as very unstable, because of a terrorism and weapons manufacturing increment. In order to face this it's needed... more
HelicoptersHelirescue with membership card in Switzerland
Bellinzona, Switzerland - A project by EliSos and Heli-TV Soccorso
EliSos, with the cooperation of Heli-TV Soccorso, worked out a project which provides helirescue service in Canton Ticino, Switzerland, with a cantonal coordination. It aims to guarantee the best effectiveness... more
Press releaseVirgin Express: remarkable rise of web sales in September
Brussels, Belgium - 30.442 seats booked
"Virgin Express (Euronext: VIRE; OTC Bulletin Board: VIRGY) has seen its internet sales in Belgium double during 2002. In September Belgian internauts booked 30,442 seats compared with 14,500 in January.... more
Science and technologyBMI Baby will connect Bergamo to Wales
Bergamo, Italy- Boeing 737-300 will be used for a soony daily service
Orio al Serio airport, Bergamo, will be enriched soony by a new link because , by November 2th, the flight from Orio to East Midlands will be affective; BMI, that was born from British Midland, will make... more
HelicoptersIsrael Aircraft Industries and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd to announce agreement
Bangalore, India - To supply avionics for an attack variant of HAL’s advanced light helicopter
Israel Aircraft Industries and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)could be close to announce the deal for the supply of mission avionics to HAL's advanced light helicopters. The announcement could be given... more
Civil aviationThe Briton who attempted to blow up a Paris-Miami flight pleades guilty
Paris, France - To avoid public trial and to bargain
Richard Reimi, the British man who last December 22 tried to blow up the American Airlines Paris-Miami flight he was aboard decided to plead guilty. With such a move, his lawyer aims both to prevent Reimi... more
DefenseIran and Kuwait reached an important agreement
Teheran, Iran - On military cooperation
Iran minister of defence Ali Shamkhani and his Kuwaiti counterpart have signed in Teheran a military co-operation agreement. The deal involves exchange in military strategies as well as co-operation on... more
AerospaceBoeing-built NASA satellite successfully reaches geosynchronous orbit
St Louis, Usa - To provide critical communications support for NASA's space shuttles
The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-I), built for NASA by Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, a unit of The Boeing Company, has reached geosynchronous orbit where it will provide critical communications... more
Fair and showsFormer CNN correspondent joins Boeing Florida operations
St. Louis, Usa - Brian Nelson appointed director of communications
Brian Nelson, a former CNN correspondent and veteran anchor, has been appointed director of communications for The Boeing Company Florida operations based at Kennedy Space Center, Fla. In this position,... more
PeopleAEA: aviation industry demands urgent government action on insurance crisis
Brussels, Belgium - To ensure the continuation of normal operations
According to AEA, Association of European Airlines, without the immediate support of European governments Europe's airlines and airports will soon be left with insufficient third-party war and terrorism... more
AirlinesRyanair: sale fares on the Forlì (Italy)- Frankfurt route
Forlì, Italy - As of December 5
The Irish budget-price airline Ryanair is set to launch sale fares on its route between Forlì (Italy) and Frankfurt/Hanh airport. As of December 5, Dublin-based air carrier in fact will christen this... more
IndustryDHL Airways awarded of a near 11 USDm contract
USA
DHL Airways, Cincinnati, Ohio, is being awarded a $10,765,235 fixed-price with economic price adjustment requirement contract modification to provide for international charter cargo services. Location... more
AirlinesUs DoT okayed US Airways-United alliance
Arlington, Usa - After its review of the agreement
US Airways and United Airlines will move forward quickly to implement their marketing alliance following an announcement that the Department of Transportation has concluded its review of the agreement.... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines to cut 1600 of its flight-attendant jobs
Chicago, Usa - In the wake of Delta Air Lines
Because of the enduring of the international air transport crisis followed to September 11 terror attacks, the Minnesota-based carrier Northwest Airlines announced to be set to eliminate 1600 of its flight-attendant... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes powered by P&W JT9D series engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the thrust reverser deactivation pins
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-268-AD; Amendment 39-12891; AD 2002-19-11] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
HelicoptersKorean national police to purchase second Mi-172
Seul, Korea - The first MI-172 was introduced in December 1999
The National Police Agency announced that it will purchase an additional MI-172 medium transport helicopter from Russia as part of an economic cooperation redemption program. Under the deal the NPA will... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Air Tractor, Inc models airplanes (2002-19-10)
Washington, Usa - Models AT-402, AT- 402A, AT-402B
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-CE-03-AD; Amendment 39-12890; AD 2002-19-10] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA Ad on Boeing model 747-200B, -300, -400, - 400D, and -400F series Airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent blockage of the check tee valve and cracks in the fire extinguisher discharge tubes in the engine struts
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-22-AD; Amendment 39-12892; AD 2002-19-12] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
AirlinesUnited has best operating month in history
Chicago, Usa - 89% of flights arrive on time
United Airlines' system operating performance for the month of September was the best the company has recorded for any month in its 76-year history. Last month's flights arriving within 14 minutes of schedule... more
Curiosities12 thousands buy a Boeing for private trips
Detroit, USA- It's a Boeing 727 with a capacity of 146 seats
They're about 12 thousands people, almost of them retired, who, with a sort of collection (about USD 17m), bought a second-hand Boeing with 146 seats of capacity. The "consortium", called "Nomads",then,... more
HelicoptersMore EH101s for Japan?
Tokyo, Japan - The programme would have to clear the hurdles of budgetary and parliamentary approval
Press reports that the Japanese Defence Agency is acquiring 14 AgustaWestland EH101s for the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force appear to be premature, but are likely to prove accurate eventually. The... more
HelicoptersEurocopter to supply helicopters to Azerbaijan Airlines
Paris, France - With 2 AS 332 L1 Super Puma and 4 EC 135 B1s
The Chief Executive Officer for Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), Jahangir Askerov, and the Commercial Action Executive Vice President for the Eurocopter Group, Olivier Lambert, have just signed a contract for... more
HelicoptersWichita Police select MD 500E for airborne law enforcement
Mesa, Usa - Delivery scheduled for first quarter of 2003
The Air Section of the Wichita, Kan., Police Department has ordered a single-engine MD 500E for airborne law enforcement that will be the "crown jewel" of the Unit, according to Lt. Paul Shields, Commander... more
IndustryLufthansa signs for 10 Airbus A330 widebodies
Tolouse, France - Deliveries scheduled to begin in 2004
Deutsche Lufthansa today signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of ten A330-300s, thus becoming a new customer for the capacious medium-range twin from Airbus’ market leading A330/A340 Family. T... more
DefenseWar to Iraq: "no retaliation against neighbours"
Ankara, Turkey - Iraqi deputy prime minister Aziz said today in Ankara
Iraqi deputy prime minister Tareq Aziz said today in Ankara Baghdad had no plans to retaliate against neighbours, including Turkey, if the United States attacked. He added there was no need for a new... more
AccidentsYesterday's mid-air collision in India: 17 dead and 15 injured
Goa, India - The two Indian Navy Ilyushin-38 were flying in an show
The death toll in the mid-air collision of the two IL-38 cargo transport planes of Indian Navy in Goa on Tuesday rose to 17 with the today's recovery of bodies of two more labourers. Among the 17 killed... more
Science and technologySwiss cuts Agno-Rome route
Agno, Switzerland- The decision has been taken because of aircraft's crisis
It's known that the air market is in trouble; it's known, for logical reasons, air companies are carring out proper policies to challenge this "emergency" too and Swiss isn't shierking to its responsabilities;... more
DefenseAgreement between U.N. and Iraq on inspections (4): UK agrees with US objections
London, UK - British Foreign Secretary calls for "much tougher" weapons inspections regulations for Iraq
After the US, the UK has rejected the deal reached between the UN and Iraq for weapons inspectors to restart work. British Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, called for "much tougher" weapons inspections... more
Finance and economyJapan Airlines System made its debut on the stock market
Tokyo, Japan - The holding company for the JAL-JAS merger
With the issue of 2 billion shares, Japan Airlines System Corp, the holding company created for the giant air carrier born from the merger of Japan Airlines and Japan Air System (JAL Group), formally made... more
PeopleSms from aircraft: 1700 devices have been already installed
Washington, USA- It will be easier to communicate during flying
The necessity to communicate whatever comes, wherever we are, is a need very important for a lots of people, especially in the present society which has made the information its main feature; peculiarity... more
AirlinesStaff cut for Air Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland - The Helvetic airline announces dismissal of 58 workers
58 people, of whom 47 in the Bern-Belp airport, will be fired from Air Switzerland airline. The spokesman of the Helvetic company, Adrian Seemuller, moreover has announced that Air Switzerland will limit... more
AirlinesLufthansa improves its cash-flow by EUR 480m
Frankfurt, Germany - Thanks to its savings programme
According to Lufthansa deputy chairman Wolfgang Mayrhuber, the German airline has been able to improve its cash-flow by EUR 480m thanks to its "D-Check" savings programme. Mayhruber also told Capital magazine... more
AerospaceGermany stops "Galileo"
Berlin, Germany- Government opposes to modify Galileo project
Even if Europe is united, at least in a formal point, the defence of own national interest takes often the upper hand; Germany lets us to remember it, slowing down the development of a project such as... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti celebrated its 15th years of presence at Trieste airport
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - In a short time a new terminal for the connection to Munich
After eight years from the partnership with Lufthansa and fifteen from the first presence at the airport of Ronchi dei Legionari (Trieste), Air Dolomiti sums up its progress wich is strong increasing.... more
DefenseAgreement between U.N. and Iraq on inspections (3): Russia's approval
Moscow, Russia - Russia "will contribute to allow a quick restarting of the U.N. inspections in Iraq"
The Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson said that Russia is pleased with the agreement reached in Vienna between U.N. and Iraqi officials on inspections. He added that Russia "will contribute to allow... more
DefenseItaly will go on with Eurofighter program
Athens, Greece - Italian undersecretary of Defence said
"I'm sure we'd do anything necessary to solve the question". With such words the Italian undersecretary of Defence Filippo Berselli expressed his point of view in relation to Eurofighter program, or better... more
DefenseAgreement between Un and Iraq on inspections (2): US opposition
Washington, Usa - "No new resolution, no inspectors", US Secretary of State said
Despite an agreement between U.N. and Iraqi officials, the United States will oppose the return of U.N. weapons inspectors to Iraq without a new mandate from the U.N. Security Council, US Secretary of... more
Defense70 French paratroopers landed at Ivory Coast
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - To arrange for the African peace force to come
According to Paris government ministry of Defence, 70 French paratroopers have arrived at Abidjan, capital of the African state of Ivory Coast. Their aim, the ministry said, is "to coordinate logistic... more
DefenseAgreement between Un and Iraq on inspections
Vienna, Austria - It does not include so-called "presidential sites"
Iraqi officials agreed to give U.N. weapons inspectors unrestricted access to most - but not all - of their country, with inspectors planning to return in mid-October unless the Security Council stops... more
AerospaceNasa: Atlantis count down started (2): launch postponed
Washington, Usa - Because of hurricane "Lili"
The National Space and Aeronautics Agency (Nasa) has decided to postpone the coming back to service of its Atlantis spacecraft. The launch of the spacecraft, previously scheduled for today, has been deferred... more
Latest newsCoalition fighters strike military mobile radar in southern Iraq
Washington, Usa - As reported by US Central Command
The US Central Command, headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida, reported that Coalition fighters used precision-guided weapons yesterday to strike a military mobile radar near Al Kut,... more
AirportsContinental Airlines renews multi-year sponsorship of New York City marathon
New York, Usa - Promotes event with online auction for VIP 'All Access' passes at continental.ebaytravel.com
Continental Airlines has recently announced that it has renewed sponsorship of the New York City Marathon signing on as its "official airline" through 2006. A long-time supporter of the New York Road Runners,... more
IndustryFinmeccanica close to purchase Aermacchi
Athens, Greece - Alenia's chairman: "the agreement within few weeks"
In an interview released at Defendory 2002, the specialized exhibition of conventional systems for national defence on land-sea-air, which runs in Athens from October 1 to October 5, Alenia Aeronautica's... more
DefenseWar to Iraq would cost up to USD 9bn a month
Washington, Usa - According to congressional budget experts
Fighting a full-scale war with Iraq would cost up to USD 9bn a month, congressional budget experts said as the Senate prepared to open debate this week on a resolution authorizing President Bush to wage... more
Fair and showsBoeing appoints new Integrated Defense Systems chief in UK
London, Uk - His name is Ian Thomas
The Boeing Company today announced the appointment of Ian Thomas to spearhead the operations of the company's new Integrated Defense Systems business in the UK. A USD 23bn business, Integrated Defense... more
IndustryUnfreezed the sale of 3 Airbus to Iran
Teheran, Iran - Avoided the US embargo which had barred the delivery of the engines
Three new Airbus A-330s will be sold to Iran by the end of 2003. The sale was unfreezed by replacing US-made engines, because of the economic embargo. Engines made by Pratt&Whitney and General Electric... more