AirlinesContinental Airlines redesigns web site to offer more functionality for customers

Houston, Usa - Provides 'real-time' customer account information and online reward travel

Stars and stripes air route Continental Airlines has unveiled today its redesigned web site (continental.com) that provides more functionality for customers including "real-time" OnePass customer account... more

DefenseCharges preferred in Canadian friendly fire incident

Washington, Usa - Occurred last April 17, 2002 near Kabul

Criminal charges were preferred September 11 against the two F-16 pilots involved in the April 17, 2002, friendly-fire deaths of four Canadian soldiers and injuries of eight others near Kandahar, Afghanistan.... more

IndustryPratt & Whitney Canada's service centre network enhanced customer service

Washington, Usa - With Expanded Facilities in West Virginia

As part of the Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) Service Centre Network expansion, Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. (PWES) has significantly upgraded and expanded its fly-in engine repair and service... more

Press releaseQantas expands into Sydney airport terminal 2

Sydney, Australia - On Tuesday 24 September

"Qantas today announced that it would commence QantasLink operations from Sydney Airport's Terminal 2, the former Ansett domestic terminal, on Tuesday 24 September. Executive General Manager Sales... more

AirlinesItaly gets closer to Scandinavia

Bergamo, Italy - Sterling today opens a new flight Orio al Serio – Copenaghen

Italian business men and tourists from today can count on a new flight connecting Orio al Serio (Bergamo) and Copenhagen, Denmark. This will be possible thanks to Sterling, a Danish Aviation Company, which... more

HelicoptersFlying high with the new force helicopter

London, Uk - The Eurocopter C135

Merseyside Police launched it's new state-of-the-art helicopter on last Thursday September, 12, 2002. The Eurocopter C135 is the first helicopter owned by the Force and it is equipped with hi-tech equipment... more

AirlinesKLM promotion: buy one discounted ticket and get one for free

Amsterdam, The Netherlands - From Doha to European destinations

KLM, the royal Dutch airline yesterday announced its new promotion called ‘September Surprises’ offering heavy rebates on economy class air tickets from Doha to some destinations in Europe plus a free tic... more

HelicoptersBrevard County took delivery of the first AS350 B3 helicopter

Washington, Usa - Chosen after the evaluation of several different models

The Brevard County Mosquito Control Department recently took delivery of an AS350 B3 from the American Eurocopter Grand Prairie facility. The helicopter is a new addition to one of the largest mosquito... more

IndustryTexas Liquids LLC awarded of a over 5 USDm contract

USA

Texas Liquids LLC*, Aston, Pa., is being awarded a $5,360,842 fixed-price with economic price adjustment type contract for gasoline, fuel oil and diesel fuel for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force,... more

IndustryDynCorp Technical Services awarded of a over 24USDm contract

USA

DynCorp Technical Services, Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $24,459,222 fixed-price incentive contract modification to provide for aircraft maintenance of T-37, T-38, T1A and T-38C aircraft at Columbus... more

IndustryDynCorp Technical Services awarded of a over 24 USDm contract

USA

DynCorp Technical Services, Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $24,459,222 fixed-price incentive contract modification to provide for aircraft maintenance of T-37, T-38, T1A and T-38C aircraft at Columbus... more

AirlinesAustralian Airlines ready to take off

Sydney, Australia - The first aircraft arrived yesterday

Australian Airlines, Qantas new subsidiary, came one step closer to take off when its first aircraft was unveiled yestarday in Sydney. The aircraft - the first of four Boeing 767-300s slated for delivery... more

IndustryFAA orders emergency inspections on B737s

Washington, Usa - Airlines have been given ten days to check their aircraft

After faults have been found affecting B737s flight control modules, Federal Aviation Administration has ordered emergency inspections on such aircraft. Us airlines have been given 10 days to check potential... more

IndustryLear Siegler Services awarded of a over 28 USDm contract

USA

Lear Siegler Services Inc., Annapolis, Md., is being awarded a $28,227,742 fixed-price-incentive-firm-target with award-fee contract modification to provide for aircraft maintenance and related services... more

AirlinesDelta Air Lines to cancel flights to Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro

Washington, Usa - Because of growing losses on the routes

Because of growing losses on the routes, the Atlanta-based carrier Delta Air Lines decided to cancel its flights Atlanta-Buenos Aires and Atlanta-Rio de Janeiro as of December 1."Lower demand for air travel... more

PeopleSeptember 11: empty flights also for Spirit Airlines

Washington, Usa - The airline which offered free tickets

Nothing, neither the possibility of a free flight, has been able to defeat the fear of the American fliers who in fact deserted Us airports on the day of the first anniversary of the terror attacks in... more

Weather forecastsSeptember 2002: air shows and exhibitions

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION METEROLOGY DIVISIONAL MEETING… September 9-27, Montreal, Canada. Info: (514) 954-8219; Web site: www.icao.int. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HUMAN FACTORS SEMINAR…Sept. 17-... more

AccidentsA Russian Antonov-2 crashed in Siberia (2): a technical sheet

Rome, Italy - Antonov An-2 Colt (Ukraine)

Type: utility biplane Accommodation: two pilots, 10 passengers Dimensions - length: 42 ft 6 in - wingspan: 59 ft 8 in - height: 13 ft 9 in Weights - empty: 7605 lb - max T/O: 12.125 lb -payload:... more

AccidentsA Russian Antonov-2 crashed in Siberia

Moscow, Russia - 11 dead, 3 injured

A Russian Antonov-2 aircraft with 14 people on board - 11 parachutists and 3 crew members - crashed last Saturday in the Siberian region of Krasnoiarsk. 11 people died in the blow up, while the remaining... more

DefenseNato: Greece not to take part to exercise "Destined Glory 2002"

Athens, Greece - Athens and Ankara did not find an agreement

Because Greece and Turkey failed to find an agreement, Athens government decided not to give its air space to Nato air forces to carry out part of the exercise "Destined Glory 2002". The dispute origins... more

AirlinesAlitalia still in red in first semester 2002

Rome, Italy - Net loss of around EUR 49m

Alitalia, Italy's flagship airline, reports net loss even in the first semester of 2002. The consolidated income statement as of June 30, 2002, reports a drop in net loss of more than 80% compared with... more

IndustryBoeing awards Gold Supplier Certification to Northrop Grumman Unit

St. Louis, Usa - Company's highest recognition of supplier performance

Boeing has awarded a Gold Supplier award, the company's highest recognition of supplier performance, to Northrop Grumman's Electronics Systems sector facility in Baltimore. Bill Stowers, vice president... more

Civil aviationBush administration will study more quick checks for business men

Washington, Usa - An expert in transport security said

Bush administration is studying faster check's systems in the airports for business frequent flyers. The progressive decrease of such customers had caused difficulties, after September 11th, between some... more

Civil aviationBush administration will study more quick checks for business men

Washington, Usa - An expert in transport security announced it to the Senate

Bush administration is studying faster check's systems in the airports for business frequent flyers. The progressive decrease of such customers had caused difficulties, after September 11th, between some... more

HelicoptersBoeing to pay USD 19m damages for 1991 Chinook accident in Saudi Arabia

Cincinnati, Usa - A Federal Court of Appeals rejected Boeing's argument that it is not liable for the payment

Boeing must pay USD 19m for damage caused by a 1991 helicopter crash and lost equipment, a federal appeals court ruled yesterday. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Boeing's argument that... more

Science and technologyDFW International Airport Debuts Mobile Command Post

Texas, Usa - Airport equips emergency response teams with most advanced intelligence, communications capabilities in the world

DFW International Airport today unveiled its new Mobile Command Post, a unique, state-of-the-art bus-sized vehicle that will provide the Airport's Department of Public Safety (DPS) with the most up-to-date... more

Civil aviationFiumicino get through check test, other European airports not

Madrid, Spain - Two Spanish journalists have travelled with cutters

Two Spanish journalists, belonging to Telecinco, have checked the security systems of some European airports, travelling separately both carrying a cutter. Check's result: they successfully passed through... more

AirlinesSwiss to become member of Oneworld alliance

Zurich, Switzerland - Company's CEO said

According to what stated by Andre Dose, chief executive officer at Swiss International Airlines AG, the company born from the dust of defunct Swissair, the airline is close to join Oneworld, the international... more

HelicoptersRussian Kamov helicopter manufacturer optimistic about Indian market

Moscow, Russia - Kamov traditional coaxial helicopters are considered to be the most suitable for Indian high altitude

Sergey Mikheyev, president of the Russian helicopter manufacturer Kamov, said conditions on the Indian helicopter market are favourable for Russia. The Indian military helicopter fleet is ageing, he said.... more

IndustryPiaggio Aero Industries signed USD 40m agreement with Skyline Aviation

Orlando, Usa - To sell 8 P180 Avanti aircraft

The Italian aircraft maker Piaggio Aero Industries has announced to have reached a USD 40m agreement to supply Skyline Aviation with eight "P180 Avanti" aircraft. Piaggio took part at the 55th annual National... more

HelicoptersHelibras to invest USD 10m in capacity expansion

Sao Paulo, Brazil - The single helicopters maker of Latin America is an Eurocopter subsidiary

The single helicopters maker of Latin America, the Brazilian Helibras, will invest USD 10m to expand production capacity and boost sales to other countries in the region. The company is to sell 15 helicopters... more

Latest newsAustrian government announces postponement of Eurofighter's purchase

Vienna, Austria - Final decision is delayed after the political elections

The Austrian chancellor, Wolfgang Schuessel, has announced that the purchase of eighteen combat aircraft "Eurofighter Typhoon" has been postponed after next November political elections. The motivation... more

Science and technologyStansted airport enlargement plan approved

London, Uk -Flights will rise from current 165.000 to 245.000

Although final Government approval will be needed, after Uttlesford District Council yesterday gave the development the go-ahead, the airport of international London-Stansted is likely to become larger.... more

PeopleItalian civil aviation authority to propose a "Balkan single sky"

Rome, Italy - A new agency for air traffic control in southern Europe and in the Balkans

Enac, Italian civil aviation authority, suggests the creation of an agency for air traffic control in southern Europe and in the Balkans region. This entity is to be seen as part of the "European single... more

AccidentsTwo false alarms grounded two planes bound to New York

New York City, Usa - One for a misunderstanding, the other for a suspicious behaviour

A National Airlines aircraft bound to JFK Airport of New York City has been escorted to Philadelphia airport by a fighter F-16, after a woman had used the on board toilet at 30 miles from the landing,... more

Science and technologyBarcelona airport: 4 Arabs grounded

Barcelona, Spain - They had one way tickets and no baggage

Four Arabs were grounded last September 11 at Barcelona airport after they had already boarded their Spanair charter flight bound to Ancona, Italy. Spanair employees became suspicious after they had realized... more

Fair and showsGeorges Ben Harroche appointed as new Air France general manager for Italy

Rome, Italy - Starting from September 1

Georges Ben Harroche was appointed as new Air France general manager for Italy. He took the charge last September 1, replacing Antoine Pussiau, who was appointed sales manager for Africa and Middle East. Georges... more

Airlines"Ryanair lost my daughter in transit"

Dublin, Ireland - A father tells what happened to her 12-year-old daughter last August 29 at Dublin airport

An angry father has hit out at Ryanair after the company 'abandoned' his 12-year-old daughter in Dublin airport and told her it would cost her an extra 60 Euros to fly home. Roderick Bradshaw says his... more

IndustryITT Avionics awarded of a near 6 USDm contract

USA

ITT Avionics, Clifton, N.J., is being awarded a $5,982,376 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to provide for repair of AN/ALQ-172 (v) 3 system components applicable to the B-52, AC-130 and... more

AirlinesJapan Airlines-Japan Air System to unveil details of the merger

Tokyo, Japan - As of September 18

The two Nipponese air carriers Japan Airlines (JAL) e Japan Air System (JAS) - whose merger is supposed to be completed by 2004 - have announced that as of next September 18 they are set to unveil a new... more

IndustryBoeing awarded of a USD 7m contract by the US Navy

St Louis, Usa - For component advanced development,of the Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft

The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing one of two contracts for Component Advanced Development, or CAD, of the Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft, or MMA program. The contract is valued at almost USD 7m. "We are... more

HelicoptersRussia grounds the Mi-6 after July accident

Moscow, Russia - Experts detected bugs, which make it dangerous to pilot these helicopters at the altitude of more than 500 meters

Russian aviation officials have prohibited flights of all Mi-6 helicopters due to the danger they present. Officials explained that flights of Mi-6 helicopters were prohibited after experts had detected... more

AirlinesEasyJet: FY results in line with market expectations

London, Uk - Chairman and founder to step down and to leave the board on November 26

According to what stated by Stelios Haji-Ioannou, chairman and founder of budget-price carrier EasyJet, the airline will show full-year results to September 2002 in line with market expectations. "I am... more

HelicoptersS-92 passes key certification test

West Palm Beach, Usa - Since the first flight in December 1998, the program has compiled more than 1,340 test flight hours

The Sikorsky S/H-92 program passed another critical milestone on its way to FAA certification when aircraft No. 4 performed two flawless autorotational landings in August here at the company's Flight Development... more

Aerospace"Mars Express" to be presented at Tolouse

Rome, Italy - The European spacecraft will take off to Mars next spring

On September 18, "Mars Express", the European spacecraft whose six-month voyage to the Red Planet is scheduled to depart as of next spring, will be on display in Toulouse, France. The ceremony is going... more

AirlinesMidwest Express Holdings reports August performance

Milwaukee, Usa - Decreases in traffic and capacity

Midwest Express Holdings, Inc. today reported August performance data for Midwest Express Airlines and Skyway Airlines, the Midwest Express Connection. Compared with August 2001, Midwest Express reported... more

HelicoptersSikorsky launches S-76 online maintenance services

Stratford, Usa - Information essential for safe and economical operation of the aircraft

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation's S-76 operators will soon be able to access, track and update all aircraft compliance information on the Internet through a secure commercial portal website. Currently available... more

Fair and showsUs Senate confirmed Mrs Blakey as FAA head

Washington, Usa - The lady who is already NTSB number one

Yesterday Us Senate confirmed 54-year old Marion Blakey as new head at the Federal Aviation Administration. Mrs Blakey, who is going to replace Jane Garvey, is also chairwoman of the National Transportation... more

HelicoptersBoeing workers may strike at co's military helicopter facility in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Usa - The terms of a new three-year deal are unacceptable for the union

Boeing may face further strike action as 1,500 workers at its military helicopter facility in Pennsylvania voted to stop work by midnight Friday if a contract dispute is not resolved. Boeing offered USD... more