IndustryHarris Corp. awarded of a over 5 USDm contract

USA

Harris Corp., Government Communications Systems Division, Melbourne, Fla., is being awarded a $5,116,666 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 75 Tactical Aircraft Moving Map Capability Digital... more

IndustrySikorsky Aircraft awarded of a over 5 USDm contract

USA

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Sept. 30, 2002, a delivery order amount of $5,356,000 as part of a $5,356,000 firm-fixed-price contract for an accessory gearbox/input module in... more

IndustryBell Helicopter awarded of a over 6 USDm contract

USA

Bell Helicopter, Fort Worth, Texas, was awarded on Sept. 28, 2002, a $6,096,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the OH-58D aircraft crash damage repair program. Work will be performed in Fort Worth,... more

IndustryBoeing awarded of a over 152 USDm contract

USA

The Boeing Co., Philadelphia, Pa., was awarded on Sept. 30, 2002, a delivery order amount of $1,497,050 as part of a $152,116,332 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for... more

AerospaceNasa: Atlantis count down started

Washington, Usa - The spacecraft maybe to take off today

The Us shuttle Atlantis could lift off today from the Floridian Kennedy space center in Cape Canaveral thus coming back to service after a few week stop. The Atlantis, as well as its "brothers" Columbia,... more

AccidentsAntonov vanished in Russia: all people on board survived

Moscow, Russia - The pilot made an emergency landing due to a fire burst on board

The 4 people on board the plane vanished two days ago in Siberia are sane and safe. The Antonov-2 had vanished from radar screens soon after takeoff from Bodalbo, in the Russian region of Irkutsk. The... more

Defense"Europe be trustworthy at next Nato summit in Prague"

Rome, Italy - The warning of Italian premier Berlusconi during his meeting with Nato General Secretary

During his meeting with Nato General Secretary, George Robertson, Italian premier, Silvio Berlusconi, pointed out that "Europe must contribute trustworthly to common security needs at next Nato summit... more

AirlinesContinental Airlines: load factor raises in September

Houston, Usa - 6,5% above last year's data

Houston-based Continental Airlines reported a September 2002 systemwide mainline jet load factor of 67,9%, 6,5 points above last year's September load factor. For September 2002, Continental reported... more

AirlinesAmerican Airlines reports September traffic

Forth Worth, Usa - Up by a 28,9% over September 2001

Us largest air carrier American Airlines reported its systemwide traffic for September increased 28,9% over September 2001, a month during which the U.S. air traffic control system was shut down for several... more

HelicoptersIndian-Israeli "joint attack helicopter": a clarification

Tel Aviv, Israel - The resulting Light Attack Helicopter will use the ALH’s existing airframe

Rather than a brand new helicopter as the yesterday's news headline implied, it seems clear that this is an armed variant of the 5.5 tonne general purpose Advanced Light Helicopter that has recently entered... more

PeopleVirgin Blue makes few steps further in "airport battle"

Sydney, Australia - Australian budget carrier against the owners of Sydney Airport

Virgin Blue, an Australian budget carrier, has made another step forward in its never ending battle against the owners of Sydney Airport. The airline is seeking better access at Sydney by asking the country's... more

HelicoptersItaly donates 12 helicopters to Albanian government

Tirana, Albania- Cooperation between Italy and Albania is stronger than ever

A more careful sea and sky patrolling is a basic condition to prevent illegal traffics in Albania; that's why the Italian Defence Ministry decided to donate 12 helicopters to Albanian government to perform... more

Civil aviationAir Forces to cooperate in Sar operations

Sigonella, Italy- Spain, France and Italy agree opening to others mediterranean countries

The critic situation that is becoming worse than ever in the Balcanic zone has pushed Italy, France and Spain to improve their cooperation as much as possible to ensure the best efficiency in search and... more

PeopleAir delays could cost USD 170bn

Washington, Usa - Without further investments the US air traffic will cost at the nation's economy billions of dollars

A new study into aviation economics has advised that unless more investment goes into the US air traffic control system it could cost the US economy USD 170bn over the next ten years. The study, sponsored... more

Weather forecastsTyphoon is hiting Tokio: more than 200 flights have already been cancelled

Tokio, Japan- One of the most powerfull atmospheric event is coming up

Japanese airport authorities have decided to cancel more than 200 flights after "Higos" typhoon hit with incredible power the south-east of Japan, affecting specially Kanto region: it has been about... more

Weather forecasts"Defendory 2002" to open today in Athens

Athens, Greece - The 12th specialized exhibition of conventional systems for national defense

"Defendory 2002" opened today in Athens and will close October 5. This is the 12th specialized exhibition of conventional systems for national defense on land-sea-air. The inauguration of the Exhibition... more

AirlinesChance to win one million Qantas Frequent Flyer points

Sydney, Australia – Very convenient to book on line on Qantas website

Six lucky frequent flyers have the opportunity to win one million Qantas Frequent Flyer points and another 24 may win 250.000 points each by booking on the airline’s website – www.qantas.com – between 1 Oct... more

AirlinesUAL suspends dividend and interest payments

Chicago, Usa - To preserve cash and avoid a bankruptcy filing

The UAL Corporation, parent of United Airlines, will defer USD 5m in dividend and interest payments due on preferred securities as the airline seeks to preserve cash and avoid a bankruptcy filing. The... more

IndustryGulfstream Aerospace awarded of a over 5 USDm contract

USA

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., Savannah, Ga., is being awarded a $5,180,946 firm-fixed-price contract to provide enrollment of in-service C-37A aircraft into Rolls Royce Corporate Care Engine Maintenance... more

IndustryRaytheon Systems awarded of a over 6 USDm contract

USA

Raytheon Systems Co., El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded a $6,520,000 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for manufacture of four analog digital converters, applicable to AC-130U aircraft. Total funds... more

IndustryBoeing awarded of a 13 USDm contract

USA

The Boeing Co., Aircraft and Missiles Systems, Fort Walton Beach, Fla., is being awarded a $13,000,000 cost plus award fee contract to provide for incorporation of technical manuals for C-130 aircraft... more

IndustryBoeing Aerospace awarded of a over 44 USDm contract

USA

Boeing Aerospace Operations, Midwest City, Okla., is being awarded a $44,071,000 time and materials contract modification to provide for FY2003 engineering support for the VC-25, E-4B, T-43, TC-18, C-22,... more

Latest newsIraqi anti-aircraft artillery fires repeatedly against Anglo-Americans

Washington, Usa - Attacks have become more intense in the last two weeks

Iraqi anti-aircraft artillery has attacked repeatedly Anglo-American aircraft patrolling the no-fly zones in the last two weeks, according the Pentagon. "Every missile launched by Iraq shows its defiance... more

Weather forecastsOctober 2002: air shows and exhibitions

ERA ANNUAL ASSEMBLY…Oct. 1-3, Salzburg, Austria. Info: +44 1276 857038. INTELLI-CONFERENCE SYMPOSIUM…Oct. 1-2, Duncan Aviation, Lincoln Airport, Lincoln, Neb. Info: (402) 475-2611; Web site: www... more

IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Helicopter awarded of a near 13 USDm contract

USA

McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co., Mesa, Ariz., was awarded a $12,845,102 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for a system-integrated laboratory in support of the AH-64D Longbow Apache FMS Singapore... more

IndustryLockheed Martin awarded of a over 5 USDm contract

USA

Lockheed Martin Corp., Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $5,128,000 increment as part of an $8,771,119 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for engineering support for PAC-3 Missile Segment Tactical Ballistic... more

IndustryRaytheon Company awarded of a over 10 USDm contract

USA

Raytheon Company, Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $10,473,017 firm-fixed-price contract for one MK 612 MOD 4 Guided Missile Test Set (GMTS) for the Republic of Korea under the Foreign Military Sales... more

DefenseItalian Defense Minister to visit today Albania

Rome, Italy - He will also meet Italian troops

Italian Defense Minister is visiting today Albania to meet Albanian President, Alfred Spiro Moisiu, Prime Minister, Fatos Nano, and his Albanian counterpart, Pandeli Majko. They will discuss about main... more

IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded of a over 16 USDm contract

USA

Northrop Grumman Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $16,101,873 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee, term contract (N00019-01-C-0015) for systems and software development for... more

IndustryGeneral Electric awarded of a over 18 USDm contract

USA

General Electric Aircraft Engines, General Electric Co., Lynn, Mass., is being awarded an $18,191,764 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-99-C-1175) for engineering and... more

AirlinesLauda Air Italia to present its winter season schedule

Milan, Italy - Two new regular flights from Rome to Cancun (Mexico) and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)

Lauda Air Italia, the Milan-based Italian airline, will present officially its 2002/2003 winter season schedule on October 12. In its charter scheduling there is the new link from Milan to Yangon, Myanmar,... more

AccidentsTwo Navy aircraft collide in mid-air in Goa, 14 feared dead

Goa, India - One of the two Ilyushin-38 crashed into a building

Two Naval Russian-made Ilyushin-38 aircraft collided in mid-air in south Goa this morning, one of them crashing on a building. At least six people were on each aircraft and about 14 people are feared dead.... more

HelicoptersRussia to start mass production of Ka-226 helicopters

Moscow, Russia - Kamov is the world's only company developing coaxial helicopters

Mass production of the Ka-226 Hoodlum helicopter will begin after its certification tests are completed, director-general and general designer of the Kamov company Sergey Mikheyev said. The Ka-226 is... more

Science and technologyTel Aviv-Ben Gurion airport to shut down international flights at Terminal 2

Tel Aviv, Israel - As of this week

The handling agent at the Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv i set to shut down international operations at Terminal 2. The decision, by the Israel Airports Authority, is part of a series of cost-cutting measures,... more

AerospaceSpace Adventures

San Marino, R.S. M. - The perfect customer is curious, adventurous and rich

On October 4 and 5 a group of space scientists and experts will meet in San Marino to talk seriously about space tourism. The offer proposed from agency Space Adventures (www.spaceadventures.com), includes... more

HelicoptersNH90 training procurement in progress

Aix en Provence, France - Seven companies have been selected by NHIndustries

NHIndustries, appointed by Nahema to conduct the tendering process for procurement of the Training Media for the NH90 Programme, has issued an Intention To Tender for the development, production, maintenance,... more

DefenseAirbus A400M: tactic cuts

Berlin, Germany - Berlin government reduces Airbus A400M purchasing

In accordance with the weekly magazine "Der Spiegel" the government, because of a budget reduction due to flood disaster of last summer, has decided to reduce the number of Airbus to order for the next... more

HelicoptersIsrael and India to develop joint attack helicopter

Tel Aviv, Israel - The first customer will be the Indian Army

Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) signed an agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) of India to jointly develop an attack helicopter. This is the first agreement of its kind arising from the closer... more

Civil aviationAnti-terrorism test at Frankfurt airport

Berlin, Germany - Real attack or just a test?

A delegate of the German Transport Office has made clear that the hijack that should have occurred at Frankfurt airport the last Friday was just a training test to check the security level: "It was just... more

Latest newsRAF to lease aircraft and pilots to commercial airlines

London, Uk - A EUR 20,6bn private finance initiative scheme being considered by defence chiefs

A number of pilots at Royal Air Force (RAF) could shortly drive commercial planes on turistic routes. Uk's Defence chiefs are in fact considering such an opportunity in relation to a EUR 20,6m private... more

HelicoptersNew Belgian helicopter M80 ready to fly

Roosdaal, Belgium - It is supposed to complete the prescribed ground endurance and flight testing by the beginning of 2003

The new Belgian ultra-light helicopter M80 is supposed to have completed the prescribed ground endurance and flight testing by the beginning of 2003 and be close to obtaining a "Permit to Fly" from the... more

Fair and showsNorthwest Airlines CFO Mickey Foret to Retire

St. Paul, Usa - Bernard Hahn returns to Northwest as New CFO

The Us air carrier Northwest Airlines today announced that Mickey Foret, executive vice president (EVP) and chief financial officer (CFO), and chairman and chief executive officer, Northwest Airlines Cargo... more

PeopleAirplane turns about due to suspicious passengers

Washington, USA - A stupid quarrel spreads panic on board

An airplane of Spirit Airlines, lifted off from Orlando, turned about due to a stupid quarrel between two passengers of Middle Eastern aspect and other travellers. Panic growed up when one of the two suspicious... more

Science and technologyGood news for Amsterdam-Schiphol airport

Amsterdam, The Netherlands - 4,1 million passenger in August

As reported ina press release, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol served over 4,1 million passengers in August 2002, the same number of passengers as in the record month of July. The figure reflects a 1.6% increase... more

PeopleSuspended the humanitarian flights from Kenya to Sudan

Nairobi, Kenya - Fighting has increased on southern Sudan

For nine days, from September 27, the flights from the Kenya to Sudan will be interrupted, reported the official spokeperson for the United Nations. The closing of the aerial space creates serious risks... more

IndustryPhiladelphia UAW local ratifies Boeing contract offer

St Louis, Usa - One week after a 7-day strike

Yesterday, members of the Philadelphia-based UAW Local 1069 ratified a new three-year contract offer from Boeing. The ratification vote came one week after UAW members returned to work following a 7-day... more

AccidentsAn Antonov crashes in Siberia

Moscow, Russia - Four people were on board

An An-2 cargo plane went missing in the Irkutsk region today with three crew members and one passenger on board. Communication with the plane was lost several minutes after takeoff. The plane was carrying... more