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DefenseAlpini's troops in Afghanistan if Italy will send new forces
Rome, Italy - Usa asked for a thousand soldiers more
If Italy will accept to send new forces in Afghanistan to support "Enduring Freedom" mission, as asked from United States to the Italian government, it is highly probable the utilization of Alpini's troops.... more
Civil aviationBomb alert at Prague airport
Prague, Czech Republic - No aircraft were being allowed to depart
A bomb threat alerted today security personnel at Prague International Airport. Whilst police and security agents searched the airport for the explosive, the airfield has been evacuated and, even though... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand's fleet of jumbos has been given the all-clear
Auckland, New Zealand - After safety checks sparked by the loss of a panel from a carrier's 747
Air New Zealand's fleet of Boeing 747s has been given the all-clear after safety checks sparked by last Saturday's loss of a panel that fell from an engine on a carrier's jumbo heading towards Tokyo-Narita... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Barry Aviation, LLC Model PZL-Krosno KR-03A "Peregrine" (Puchatek) Sailplanes (2002-16-17)
Washington, Usa - to prevent cracking in the horizontal stabilizer attachment fittings, which could result in the horizontal stabilizer separating from the sailplane with consequent loss of control of the sailplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-CE-30-AD; Amendment 39-12856; AD 2002-16-17] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 Series Airplanes (2002-16-23)
Washington, Usa - To prevent reduced rudder pedal feel and centering force, which, combined with failure of the outer spring of the spring assembly, could result in pilot-induced oscillation and consequent loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-159-AD; Amendment 39-12862; AD 2002-16-23] RIN... more
AccidentsThe Russian Mi-26 has been shot down
Moscow, Russia - The official inquiry confirmed
At the end of its investigations, the official inquiry commission entrusted to find out the causes of the tragedy occurred in Chechnya last August 19 when a Russian helicopter Mi-26 with 147 people aboard... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney Models JT8D-209, -217, -217A, -217C and -219 Turbofan Engines (2002-16-08)
Washington, Usa - These engines are installed on, but not limited to, McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series airplanes
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 99-NE-32-AD; Amendment 39-12847; AD 2002-16-08] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier Model 328-100 and 328-300 Series Airplanes (2002-16-13)
Washington, Usa - To ensure replacement of improper bolts installed on the rudder spring tab that could back out over time
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-313-AD; Amendment 39-12852; AD 2002-16-13] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier-Rotax Type 912 F, 912 S, and 914 F Series Reciprocating Engines (2002-16-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking of the valve spring retainers resulting in possible engine failure while in-flight
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-17-AD; Amendment 39-12846; AD 2002-16-07] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777 airplanes (2002-16-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent breakage of the aft axle pivot pin of the main landing gear (MLG)
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-333-AD; Amendment 39-12850; AD 2002-16-11] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes (2002-16-12)
Washington, Usa - To ensure the flightcrew is advised of the proper procedures in the event of uncommanded movement of a spoiler during flight
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-398-AD; Amendment 39-12851; AD 2002-16-12] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes (2002-16-09)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct conditions associated with high electrical resistance in the solenoid of the spoiler actuator assembly, which, in combination with the failure of a spoiler actuator, could result in reduced controllability of the a
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-147-AD; Amendment 39-12848; AD 2002-16-09] RIN... more
IndustryLockheed Martin awarded of a near 7 USDm contract
USA
Lockheed Martin Systems Integration - Owego, Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a $6,981,623 firm-fixed-price order against a previously awarded basic ordering agreement (N68335-02-G-3023) for the design, development... more
People"Victims of air racism association" founded in Belgium
Brussels, Belgium - Under the impulse of a Belgian originally from Tunisia
A Belgian citizen originally from Tunisia founded "Victims of air racism", an association to defend people discriminated in the airports. "I got the idea after I was denied to board an American Airlines... more
AirlinesAeroflot signed an agreement with GE Capital Aviation Services
Moscow, Russia - For the leasing of 18 new A320s and 9 B767
Aeroflot, the main Russian airline, announced to have reached an agreement with GE Capital Aviation Services to lease 18 new Airbus A320s and 9 Boeing 767-300s. Thanks to these aircraft, Aeroflot will... more
IndustryBAE Systems awarded of a near 12 USDm contract
USA
BAE Systems Aerospace Electronics, Inc., Lansdale, Pa., is being awarded an $11,821,992 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 12 Band 9/10 Transmitters for the EA-6B aircraft. Work will be... more
IndustryRaytheon awarded of a over 14 USDm contract
USA
Raytheon Co., El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded a $14,403,065 firm-fixed-price supply contract to provide for 41 line items of F-15 APG-70 radar spares for the Israeli Air Force. Total funds have been... more
IndustryUnited Technologies Corp. awarded of a over 42 USDm contract
USA
United Technologies Corp., Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Group, East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a $42,484,930 cost-plus-fixed fee contract modification to provide support for the F-22 Air Vehicle Flight... more
IndustryBombardier revised its financial targets for 200/2003
Montreal, Canada - Because of the "persistent weakness of the US economy"
Because of the "severe downturn" which affects the international air transport industry also worsened by the "persistent weakness of the US economy", the Canadian regional jets maker Bombardier revised... more
AirlinesKLM to join SkyTeam alliance
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Thus renouncing to the agreement with British Airways
The Royal Dutch airline KLM could shortly join SkyTeam international air grouping thus giving up the ongoing talks with Uk's main airline British Airways. In relation to the global implications of a partnership... more
AccidentsBomb warning at Belfast airport
Belfast, Northern Ireland - Passengers forced to remain in the terminal building
Last Friday evening a telephone call warned the Belfast International Airport as a bomb was supposed to be hidden in a car park. "We have been able to get flights into the airport and they have been arriving... more
Science and technologyHeathrow "worst for air delays"
London, UK - According an Eurocontrol report
Heathrow had the largest number of delays on departing traffic in July, according to a report by Eurocontrol. The survey for Eurocontrol, which manages European air space, says that Britain had the worst... more
AccidentsBird forced a Vietnamese Airbus to an emergency landing
Hanoi, Vietnam - Passengers reached their final destination on board another aircraft
Last Friday a Vietnam's flagship airline Airbus A320 has been forced to carry out an emergency landing at the Hanoi airport after a bird hit the front window of the cockpit. Once landed the passengers... more
HelicoptersBoeing and Eads close to alliance for helicopter market
London, UK - Cooperation in marketing NH-90 and CH-47 transport helicopters
Boeing Co. and European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. are to bury their bitter commercial rivalry by forging an alliance to tackle the helicopter market. Under the terms of the alliance, Boeing would... more
Science and technologyEUR 400.000 robbery at Gatwick airport
London, Uk - Outside the security area of the airport
Last Friday a man dressed up as a security guard robbed EUR 400.000 which was supposed to be transported on board a security van. An airport spokesman claimed the robbery did not demonstrate poor security... more
Latest newsRussian fighters bombed Chechen rebels in Georgia
Tbilisi, Georgia - Raids provoked Shevardnadze's indignation
Last Friday a number of Russian Air Force combat aircraft bombed the area of Pankisi ravines in Georgia. The air raids, according to Moscow aiming to hit Chechen rebels hidden in the area, aroused the... more
AccidentsTourism aircraft crashed into a truck
Brussels, Belgium - Two victims
Last Friday a small aircraft heading to Antwerp crashed into a truck in the surroundings of Berchen. In the fire caused by the crash both the pilot and the driver found death. Local authorities set up... more
IndustryBoeing to modernize China Southern Airlines' fleet
Seattle. Usa - Delivered the first of 20 B737-800s
Boeing Co., the Seattle-based aerospace industry, has delivered the first of 20 B737-800s to the main People's Republic airline China Southern Airlines. "We are bullish on Boeing. The 737-800 is a wonderful... more
AirlinesAsian boom boosted Finnair profits
Helsinki, Finlandia - EUR 27m in 2002 second quarter
The 40% boom registered in the demand of flights towards destinations served by Finnair boosted Scandinavian airline profits, which in the second quarter of 2002 in fact, soared up to EUR 27m, 9 more than... more
Civil aviationAerial space over the city closed to every aeroplane, this is the Chicago’s request
Chicago, Usa- City administration writes to Transportation Security Administration
Aerial space over the city closed to every airplane: this is the request of Chicago’s city administration that wants the "no fly zone" return. Prohibition to fly over was decided after September 11, b... more
AirlinesQantas will use ex Ansett terminal at Sydney airport
Sydney, Australia - Reached an agreement with Sydney Airport Corporation Ltd
Australia's flagship airline Qantas announced today to have reached an agreement with Sydney Airport Corporation Ltd to use the terminal of the bankrupted Ansett at Sydney International Airport. "We will... more
IndustryMeirelles Resigns from Raytheon Board
Lexcington, Usa - To Pursue Political Office in Brazil
Raytheon Company, the Us firm specialized in global technology in defense, government and commercial electronics, and business and special mission aircraft, announced in a press release that Henrique de... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines, from failure risk to passengers’s record
Vienna, Austria- Company transported four millions of people in the first six months of 2002
In the first six months of 2002, for the first time in its history, Austrian Airlines Group has transported more than four million passengers, achieving a considerable result. Many people thought, after... more
PeopleUsa: airfares at lowest level since 1988
Washington, Usa - -9,1 on domestic flights and -1,3% on international ones
The average airfares level in the Us has never been lower than today in last 14 years. According to ATA, Air Transport Association, in July 2002 American airlines cut airfares by a 9,1% on domestic flights... more
AirlinesContinental to expand its co-operation with national and international carriers
Houston, Usa - To better face competition by Star and Oneworld
The American Houston-based air carrier Continental Airlines announced today its plan of expansion as regards co-operation agreements with both national and international airlines. Thanks to Delta Air Lines,... more
IndustryConnexion by Boeing SM to bolster north Atlantic satellite coverage
Seattle, Usa - With the addition of Intelsat 709
In a yesterday's press release, the Us plane maker Boeing announced that Connexion by BoeingSM, its mobile information services provider, has signed a contract with Intelsat for transponder capacity onboard... more
AirlinesDelta and South African Airways reached a code-share agreement on Johannesburg-Kampala route
Washington - To operate a three-time a day service
Us air carrier Delta Air Lines and South Africa's flagship airline South African Airways have reached a code-share agreement on the route Johannesburg-Kampala. On board a B737, the passenger jetliner manufactured... more
AccidentsUs "Apache" vanished in the surroundings of Seoul
Seoul, South Korea - Rescue teams at work to save the two soldiers on board
An "Apache" helicopter belonging to the Us armed forces deployed in South Korea has vanished last night in a mountainous district 80 kilometers far from Seoul. Promptly a massive rescue operation has been... more
DefenseItaly to send 1000 soldiers in Afghanistan by the end of 2002
Rome, Italy - If Parliament approves the move
An Italian 1000-man military contingent could be sent in Afghanistan by the end of 2002 to strenghten Italy's presence in war against terrorism. The Italian soldiers, at the moment part of Nato forces... more
AerospaceChina to launch in orbit its 4th spacecraft
Beijing, China - By next January
China is ready to launch in orbit a new spacecraft, the fourth so far, which is supposed to lift off by next January 10. "Shenzou 4", driven by two robots and 54 instruments to carry out scientific experiments,... more
Latest newsIraqi missiles shot against Usa-Uk fighters
Baghdad, Iraq - Forcing the aircraft to come back to air bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
"Anti aircraft artillery and missiles came into action and rejected enemy aircraft flying over south Iraq, thus forcing them to come back to their air bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait", stated a spokesman... more
Press releaseQantas announces successful completion of institutional component of capital raising
Sydney, Australia - Approximately $600 million has been raised
"Qantas today announced that it had successfully completed the institutional component of its $800 million capital raising announced on 21 August 2002. Following a strong response from existing institutional... more
AirlinesAir Lib still at bankruptcy risk
Paris, France - New investors wanted
"Air Lib restructuring plan will ask for tens million euros and Corbet (the ex pilot who took over the airline last August, editor's note) must look for investors". With these words a government spokesman... more
CuriositiesIndia under Ufo attacks
Shanwa, India - A flying sphere attacked night-time Indian villages: seven people killed
A flying sphere emitting red and blue light attacked night-time some villages in the poor Indian region of Uttar Pradesh State. Seven persons were killed and many more seriously injured, reports Cnn. Doctors... more
AerospaceNew European meteorological satellite will be launched on August 27
Kourou, French Guyane - 25 years after the first Meteosat, new instruments will enhance the study of the atmosphere
MSG-1, the new meteorological satellite will be put in orbit, 25 years after the first Meteosat, by Ariane 5 rocket in the night of 27/28 August. Built by Alcatel Space, thanks to new instruments, it will... more
AccidentsPlane crash in Nepal
Nepal, Asia - 18 dead
An aircraft belonging to Shangri-La Airlines on board which were flying 18 people crashed in Nepal. All those on board, among which 13 Germans, one British and one Us citizen, died in the crash. The Twin... more
Fair and showsJohn Travolta: a movie star across the sky (2): the press conference
Rome, Italy - "I used to spend every cent I earned in flight schools"
"I'am happy to be here today as air ambassador for Qantas Airlines". With these words, movie star John Travolta started the press conference held today in Rome at Ciampino International airport. "To me... more
AccidentsBelarusian student uses a lighter on American airplane, pilot decides to land
Washington, Usa- The young man arrested, but authorities don’t think he’s a terrorist
Authorities believe that the Belarusian student arrested in Utah for having been using a lighter on a American Airlines airplane is not a terrorist. But the reasons of the use of the lighter are still... more
AerospaceAtlas 5 rocket launched yesterday
Cape Canaveral, Usa - One of the most powerful rockets after the one who brought the man on the Moon
Atlas 5, the rocket intended to carry twice the payload of the other Atlas launchers, was launched yesterday from Cape Canaveral base in Florida. Mission aim was to put in orbit the European satellite... more
Fair and showsWalters named vice president of the Southeast Asia division of Boeing
Chicago, Usa - "Asia is a vibrant, growing economic power"
The Boeing Company named, few days ago, Mr. Paul Walters as vice president of its Southeast division. Walters will be responsible for coordinating all company business activities in the countries of the... more