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HelicoptersNorthrop Grumman delivers first radar antenna for U.S. Army's RAH-66 Comanche Helicopter
Baltimore, Usa - "A critical milestone in the helicopter's radar program"
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Electronic Systems sector has announced to have "completed a critical milestone in the Comanche radar program with the design, manufacture, assembly and test of the azimuth/elevation... more
DefenseNorth Korea gets closer to Moscow
Moscow, Russia - To renew its air force fleet
According to local newspapers, North Loran government is likely to further strenghten its links with Moscow to renew its aging air force fleet. Russian specialists say the North Korean Air Force is most... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
USA
Northrop Grumman Corp., St. Augustine, Fla., is being awarded a $5,500,000 ceiling-price contract to procure 100 arresting stingers used on F-14 aircraft. Work will be performed in St. Augustine, and... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France Model AS332C, L, L1, and Model SA330F, G, and J Helicopters
Washington, Usa - To detect excessive angular play in the gearbox and to prevent failure of a gearbox, loss of tail rotor drive, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter, accomplish the following
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-SW-47-AD; Amendment 39-12880; AD 2002-18-06] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France Model SA330F, SA330G, SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, and AS332L1 Helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent wear of a collector bearing, loss of tail rotor effectiveness, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter, accomplish the following
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-SW-66-AD; Amendment 39-12879; AD 2002-18-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
AirlinesSkyTeam Cargo celebrates its second anniversary
Hong Kong, China - Announces plans to create integrated global band by October 2002
In celebration of its two-year anniversary, SkyTeam Cargo executives hosted a press conference today at the TIACA Air Cargo Forum 2002 to announce new product and service initiatives, designed to extend... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines and AT&T launch marketing agreement
Atlanta, Usa - Earn five miles for every dollar spent on Qualifying AT&T services
Atlanta based air carrier Delta Air Lines and Us communications giant AT&T today announced a marketing agreement that allows members of Delta's SkyMiles frequent flyer program to earn miles for using AT&T... more
AccidentsBoeing to seduce US Navy
Washington, Usa - By proposing its B737 MPA as substitute for Lockheed Martin P-3
Even though the B737 is already one of world's most selling aircraft, Boeing is trying to seduce US Navy to purchase its the new Boeing 737 Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The aircraft, which if chosen will... more
AirlinesMalev launched its Venice-Budapest flight
Venice, Italy - Covered with 50-seat CRJ aircraft
The eastern Europe air carrier Malev Hungarian Airlines has christened two days ago its first Venice-Budapest link. The new service is operated on board a 50-seat CRJ-200 ER twin-engined jet. At the moment... more
Press releaseNtsb recommendations to Faa on Airbus A300
Washington, Usa - Altitude and pressure gauges targeted
"The National Transportation Safety Board recommends that the Federal Aviation Administration: require that the cabin altimeter gauges on all Airbus Industrie A300 airplanes be modified to ensure that... more
IndustryNetJets ordered USD 300m worth aircraft from Cessna
Washington, Usa - 100 Citation 3 business jet and 12 Citation X
NetJets Inc. has ordered 100 new Cessna CitationJet 3 business jets and 12 Citation X aircraft from Cessna Aircraft Company for the rapidly growing NetJets fractional aircraft ownership program. Total... more
AirlinesMidwest Express Airlines and Association of Flight Attendants return to bargaining table
Milwaukee, Usa - Beginning September 19
Midwest Express Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants have agreed to return to contract negotiations beginning Thursday, September 19. Negotiations broke off in late August after the parties... more
AirlinesRyanair: from low-cost to no-cost
London, Uk - One million of free tickets up to September 23
The "no frills" Irish airline Ryanair came up with a smashing promotion as in fact, from yestarday, it decided to offer one million of free tickets. The amazing promotion, which would cost the airline... more
AirlinesMalev inaugurated yesterday its first Bologna-Budapest flight
Bologna, Italy - Because of the increasing demand on the route
The eastern Europe air carrier Malev Hungarian Airlines has christened yesterday its first Bologna-Budapest link. The new service has been launched in reply of the increasing demand of flights from northern... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Air Malta signed a memorandum of understanding
Rome, Italy - To develop a business plan
Alitalia and Air Malta have signed a memorandum of understanding thanks to which both airlines will jointly develop a business plan on a future potential co-operation. The business plan involves a winter... more
IndustryBoeing awarded of a near 218 USDm contract
USA
The Boeing Co., Seattle is being awarded a $217,700,000 firm-fixed-price contract modification to lease up to four C-40 aircraft and Contractor Logistic Support for the C-40 aircraft. At this time $31,000,002... more
DefenseGeneral Cocozza named new Joint Chief of staff at Afsouth
Rome, Italy - Thus replacing general Mini, named to head Kfor as of October
Italian Army general Ciro Cocozza starting from yesterday is the new Joint Chief of Staff at Allied Forces Southern Europe (Afsouth). Cocozza will thus replace former Joint Chief of Staff general Fabio... more
IndustryBoeing 20-year forecast sees strength in air cargo
Hong Kong, China - Despite the worst decline in modern history of the air cargo industry
Despite the worst decline in modern history of the air cargo industry last year, Boeing [NYSE: BA] projects that world air cargo traffic will expand at an average of 6.4 percent during the next two decades.... more
IndustryGeneral Electric awarded of a near 18 USDm contract
USA
General Electric Aircraft Engines, General Electric Co., Lynn, Mass., is being awarded an estimated $17,747,463 modification to previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-99-C-1175) for F414-GE-400... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft awarded of a over 18 USDm contract
USA
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded an $18,436,662 modification to previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00383-01-G-015N) to purchase 200 remanufactured main rotor blades... more
DefenseItaly to support Bulgaria's entry in Nato
Rome, Italy - Italian ministry of Defence said
Yesterday the Italian ministry of Defence Antonio Martino met his counterpart from Bulgaria Nikolay Svinarov. The agenda they talked about mainly focused on next Bulgaria's entry into Nato alliance but... more
Airlines"Delta's strategy is built on one basic element: US Airways' failure"
Washington, Usa - US Airways' boss said
According to David Siegel, chairman at Arlington-based Us Airways, "Delta's strategy is built on one basic element: US Airways' failure". Mr. Siegel also criticized Delta's potential alliance with Continental... more
AirlinesUS Airways' mechanics ratify restructuring agreement
Arlington, Usa - Thanks to which the airline will "emerge from bankruptcy early in 2003"
US Airways' mechanics and related workers, represented by the International Association of Machinists (IAM) District 141-M, today ratified the agreement on the Company's restructuring with 57 percent voting... more
AirlinesAeris: Ancona( Italy)-Paris for just EUR 20
Ancona, Italy - As from next October 28
The French budget-price air carrier Aeris is set to launch its new Ancona (Italy)- Paris Orly link starting from next October 28. One way fares for the new service, which will be operated on board 148-seat... more
IndustryGoodrich to supply wheels and brakes for Bombardier's latest business jets
Charlotte, Usa - Bombardier Learjet 40 and Learjet 45 XR to be equipped
Goodrich Corporation, the Us supplier of aerospace components, systems and services, announced today it has been selected to supply the wheels and brakes for Bombardier's latest Learjet business aircraft,... more
AirlinesKLM: no talks on strategic agreement with Air France
Amsterdam, The Netherlands- "Absolutely not"
Soon after the news about a possible agreement involving the acquisition of a stake in KLM capital by Air France broke out, a prompt denial came from the Amsterdam-based airline. "It's what you call in... more
PeopleEu has no more concerns about the new air alliances
Brussels, Belgium - Commissioner Monti said
The European Union, via its Tranpsort commissioner Mario Monti, has announced not to have any concern about the two air alliances currently ongoing between Lufthansa, SAS and United Airlines, on one side,... more
AirlinesSmashing order for EasyJet
London, Uk - A decision will be taken by the end of this month
Uk's low-fare carrier EasyJet is likely set to take a final decision on its long-awaited order of 120 planes by the end of this month. The smashing 120-aircraft order is worth USD 5bn and aims to boost... more
Science and technologyBell Boeing V-22 Osprey: to begin testing new "re-configurable" blades
Washington, Usa - Sometime in 2006
Team involved in the development of the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is set to start tests of new "re-configurable" blades aboard the aircraft sometime in 2006. Blade designs are currently under study in the... more
AirlinesUS Airways introduces fall/winter sale fares systemwide
Arlington, Usa - Designed to jump-start travel demand in winter season
US Airways has introduced new Fall/Winter season sale fares designed to jump-start travel demand as it heads into the typically slow Winter travel season. The sale, which is valid for travel across the... more
IndustryBombardier delivers CRJ200 to Malev Hungarian Airlines
Montreal, Canada - The first of the 4 aircraft ordered by the Budapest-based carrier
Bombardier Aerospace, the Canadian regional jet maker, has announced to have delivered a 50-seat CRJ200 regional jet to Malev Hungarian Airlines. The aircraft is one of four on firm order from Malev, which... more
IndustryDassault Aviation laid down the foundation stone of new Falcon facility in Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France - It will offer assembly, technical completion, testing and delivery of the Falcon aircraft
The foundation stone of the new Falcon facility in Bordeaux was laid down on September 16th by Charles Edelstenne, Dassault Aviation’s Chairman and CEO during a ceremony attended by Alain Juppé, former Pr... more
AirlinesRoyal Jordanian on the way to privatization
Rome, Italy - Government looks for a strategic partner
The Middle East air carrier Royal Jordanian goes on with its privatization plan as in fact Jordan government announced to be looking for a strategic partner to sell a 49% stake of the air route.... more
Science and technologyParis-Charles de Gaulle: man frozen to death found in the undercarriage of plane
Paris, France - The second one since July 31
Yesterday at the Paris airport of Charles de Gaulle, a man frozen to death has been found caught in the undercarriage of a plane arrived from Cameroun. According to police the man was 25 year-old. Last... more
IndustryBeaver Aerospace awarded of a near 10 USDm contract
USA
Beaver Aerospace and Defense Inc., Livonia, Mich., is being awarded a $9,882,500 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for ballscrew assembly, best estimate quantity (2950), in support of the E-3 aircraft.... more
AerospaceAstrium-Alcatel maybe close to marriage
Paris, France - The French group slows down
Astrium, the space company born from the joint venture between EADS and BAE Systems, is likely to push forward its marriage with the French communications industry Alcatel. The road for the agreement to... more
AirlinesAir France to "conquer" KLM
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - French group to take a stake in KLM
According to Financial Times, Air France is in talks with Amsterdam-based KLM to start a wide co-operation through also the acquisition of a stake of the Dutch air carrier by the French group. The deal... more
AccidentsGermany: crash between Tupolev and Boeing. Final request of damages
Berlin, Germany - Russian Bashkirian Airlines request recover of damages up to USD20m
After two months and a half, the final request for damages was officially presented by Elma Giemulla, legal attorney of the Russian aviation company, for the crash of Tupolev and the death of 71 passengers... more
PeopleAlitalia and Alitalia Team's pilots strike: the airline forced to cancel 110 flights
Rome, Italy - And to reschedule 88 more
Because of today's 4-hour protest called off by the pilots belonging to Alitalia and Alitalia Team, the Rome-based airline announced to be forced to cancel 110 flights - 75 domestic and 35 international... more
AirlinesBritish Airways is still the world's biggest global airline
London, Uk - According to Iata
According to statistics by the International Air Transport Association (Iata), Uk's flagship airline British Airways is still world's biggest global air carrier. Data show in fact that Heathrow-headquartered... more
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