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IndustryGeneral Electric awarded of a near 20 USDm contract
USA
General Electric Aircraft Engines, Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a not-to-exceed $19,978,613 ceiling-priced order under a basic ordering agreement order for 6,817 high pressure turbine nozzle segments... more
Civil aviationAir Marshalls got into action on a Delta Air Lines flight
Washington, Usa - Passengers protested
Last Friday, two "air marshalls" got into action on board an Atlanta-Philadelphia flight operated by the Us carrier Delta Air Lines, and the incident promptly aroused the first protests. As a man showed... more
IndustryThomas Instrument and Machine Co. Inc. awarded of a over 35 USDm contract
USA
Thomas Instrument and Machine Co. Inc., Brookshire, Texas, is being awarded a $35,213,106 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for a 10-year contract for the repair of 40 different hydro-mechanical and... more
AccidentsChechen rebels down Russian military helicopter
Moscow, Russia - The two pilots on board were both killed
Chechen rebels shot down a Russian Mi-24 helicopter gunship on Saturday, killing the two pilots, Russia's Defence ministry and the rebels said. A Defence ministry spokesman said a pair of Mi-24 gunships,... more
IndustryRaytheon Co. awarded of a over 26 USDm contract
USA
Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $26,047,825 firm-fixed-price contract for 40 TOW 2B missiles, 1,387 TOW 2A missiles and 262 TOW 2A practice missiles. Work will be performed in Tucson,... more
AccidentsTwin-engine turboprop plane crashed in Brazil
Rio Branco, Brazil - Twenty-three of the 31people on board died
A Rico Linhas Aereas air taxi crashed about 7 pm (Brazilian time) on Friday as it prepared to land in heavy rain and wind in the airport of Rio Branco, capital of northwest Acre state, in Brazil. Twenty-three... more
DefenseBombs at Kabul airport
Kabul, Afghanistan - Isaf set up an inquiry
Soldiers belonging to Isaf, the International peace force in Afghanistan, are at the moment investigating in relation to the three explosions that last August 31 hit the area in the surroundings of Kabul... more
AccidentsPentagon finds no evidence of tempering in V-22 Osprey crash probe
Washington, Usa - In the April 2000 crash in Arizona 19 Marines found death
A Pentagon investigation found no evidence of irregularities in the probe of a V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft crash that killed 19 Marines. The allegations were raised last December by a Marine officer... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand FY2002: better than forecast
Auckland, New Zealand - Carrier's chairman said
According to what stated last August 28 by John Palmer, chairman at Air New Zealand, carrier's financial performance during the last financial year was better than anticipated in the business plan produced... more
HelicoptersThe new BA609 tilt-rotor by Agusta-Bell
Rome, Italy - It has a capacity of 6-9 seats and a range of 1389 km
Bell and Agusta established a joint-venture to manufacture the tilt-rotor BA609, able to take of and land like a helicopter and to fly like a plane. It has the following characteristics: Accommodation:... more
CuriositiesFrom Dubai with extra-equipped Boeing 747
Arzachena, Italy - Prince and son arrive to Sardinia, the horses over a special cargo
Prince of Dubai will arrive today to Sardinia on board of his extra-equipped Boeing 747, together with the four sons and the other members of Emirates United team that's easily winning the endurance mondial... more
Civil aviationSeptember 11: SAS to cancel two of its flights to New York
Stockholm, Sweden - Due to low demand
Because of low demand, on the day of the first anniversary of September 11 tragic events the Scandinavian airline SAS decided to cancel two of its flights to New York. However, according to a SAS spokesman,... more
IndustryRoss Group Construction Corp. awarded of a near 10 USDm contract
USA
The Ross Group Construction Corp., Tulsa, Okla., is being awarded a $9,767,427 firm-fixed-price contract for construction of a maintenance hangar for support of T-1A aircraft. Work will be performed in... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines launch new self-service check-in at Little Rock, Arkansas
Washington, Usa - The 31st city where American offers this convenient service
The Us air carrier American Airlines has announced the installation of three Self-Service Check-In machines at Little Rock National Airport, the 31st city where American offers this convenient service.... more
IndustryUnited Technologies Corp. awarded of a over 12 USDm contract
USA
United Technologies Corp., East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a $12,600,882 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for augmentor nozzles, 4,074 each, applicable to the F-100-PW-220 engine. At this time,... more
IndustryRaytheon awarded of a 47 USDm contract
USA
Raytheon Electronic Systems, El Segundo, Calif., is being issued a $47,000,000 firm-fixed-price order for 517 components of the Advanced Tactical Forward Looking Infrared Radar in support of F/A-18E/F... more
HelicoptersTelephonics awarded USD 3m contract for EH101 helicopter
Farmingdale, Usa - Westland Helicopters selects Telephonics' Secure Digital Intercommunication (SDI) system
Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Griffon Corporation announced an award of approximately USD 3m from Westland Helicopters to deliver a configuration of its Secure Digital Intercommunications... more
AirlinesHard to imagine "another year more difficult"
Madrid, Spain – Iberia Chairman about post-Sept. 11 economic turmoil
Iberia foresees better times. The company’s chairman, Xabier de Irala, declared: "It is hard to imagine another year that could be more difficult". In the wake of a difficult privatization process, and i... more
IndustryBoeing concluded contract negotiations with IAM
Seattle, Usa – The union represents some 25,000 employees in the Seattle area
The Boeing company has announced the conclusion of contract negotiations with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) union that represents some 25,000 Boeing employees... more
AccidentsTechnical trouble grounded 258 passengers at Cancun airport
Cancun, Mexico - The aircraft was taxing before take off
258 passengers on board a Lauda Air Boeing 767 have been forced to get off the plane after the pilot discovered some kind of trouble aboard the aircraft as it was taxing before take off. "We wanted to... more
AerospaceNasa announces "media day" for September 26
Washington, Usa – Reporters are invited to view a solar-powered airplane
Appointment on Thursday, September 26 for reporters who want to view a solar-powered airplane that will fly over the largest coffee plantation in the United States, located on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.... more
DefenseTension raises at Georgian borders
Moscow, Russia - Eu worried about recent country's air space violations
European Union presidency clearly expressed its worries about the ongoing tension in the Georgian borders area due to recent air space violations by military aircraft. Bruxelles, in a press release in... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
USA
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $7,544,144 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-00-C-0363)... more
AirlinesMidwest Express Airlines and Association of Flight Attendants will not reach contract agreement
Milwaukee, Usa - By the end of 30-day cooling off period
The Us air carrier Midwest Express Airlines announced today that the airline had been unable to come to a contract agreement with the Association of Flight Attendants by the end of the 30-day cooling-off... more
IndustryGoodrich Aircraft awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
USA
Goodrich Aircraft Wheels and Brakes, Troy, Ohio, is being awarded a $6,203,877.38 firm fixed price contract to provide for wheel landing gear on the B-52 aircraft. Total funds have been obligated. Headquarters... more
IndustryRaytheon awarded of a over 26 USDm contract
USA
Raytheon Technical Services Company, Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $26,297,531 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to provide for repairs to APG-63 and APG-70 radar subassemblies... more
Science and technologyForfait Ciaofly in Lamezia: "another derision"
Lamezia, Italia - Provincial councillor Anello over convenient flights only announced
Swiss company "Ciaofly" had announced the beginning, next Sept. 13, of flights's new series from Lamezia Terme to Paris and London, with convenient costs. But the company changed idea and it gave forfait.... more
Press releaseUnited Airlines Statement on Enhanced Recovery Plan
Chicago, Usa - Cost saving target of USD 2,5bn
"United Airlines confirmed today that it has met with representatives of its employee groups and informed them that, for purposes of its enhanced recovery plan, it has set a cost-savings target of $2.5... more
AccidentsFound the wreckages of Antonov-28 disappeared yesterday in eastern Russia (2): a technical sheet
Moscow, Russia - Antonov An-28 (Russia)
Type: short-range transport aircraft Accommodation: 1 pilot, 1 co-pilot, 17 passengers Dimensions - length: 42 ft 11 in - wingspan: 72 ft 4 in - height: 16 ft 1 in Weights - empty: 8598 lb -... more
AccidentsFound the wreckages of Antonov-28 disappeared yesterday in eastern Russia
Moscow, Russia - All dead the 17 people on board
The wreckages of the Russian Antonov-28 disappeared yesterday from radar monitors as it was flying over the country's eastern region of Khabarovsk, have been found in the surroundings of Ayan, close to... more
PeopleSeptember 11: no ban to foreign airlines'flights over New York and Washington
Washington, Usa - Bush not to approve Faa's proposal
Bush administration eventually said no to the proposal by Faa to ban foreign airlines to operate flights on September 11 and 12 over New York and Washington skies. The proposal has in fact faced opposition... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney JT8D Series Turbofan Engines (2002-17-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent critical life-limited rotating engine part failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 98-ANE-48-AD; Amendment 39-12867; AD 2002-17-02] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Learjet model 45 airplanes (2002-17-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an electrical short circuit between the pilot's and copilot's foot warmers and the composite floor boards, which could result in outgassing of the faceply material of the composite floorboards
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-167-AD; Amendment 39-12866; AD 2002-17-01] RIN... more
IndustryGeneral Electric awarded of a over 15 USDm contract
USA
General Electric Aircraft Engine, General Electric Company, Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a $15,500,000 firm-fixed-price contract for 30 Low Rate Initial Production T58 Engine Reliability Improvement Program... more
Civil aviationFAA emergency AD on Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego (WSK) PZL-Rzeszow Franklin 6A-350-C1, -C1A, -C1L, -C2, -C2A, and 4A-235 Series Engines (2002-18-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the reduction or loss of engine power or external fuel leaks
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2002-NE-20-AD; AD 2002-18-51 Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded of a over 23 USDm contract
USA
Northrop Grumman Corp., Rolling Meadows, Ill., is being awarded a $23,278,573 contract modification to provide for the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) program. The option shall acquire... more
Science and technologyKosovar attempts to strangle an airhostess
Pristina, Kosovo - He was flying back to Kosovo after being expelled from Germany
A Kosovar Albanian immigrated to Germany attempted to strangle an airhostess on board the Montenegro Airlines aircraft which was taking him back to Pristina. The 26-year-old man was part of a group of... more
AirlinesQantas Cityflier takes off to Adelaide
Adelaide, Australia - Effective as of November 18
The Australia's flagship airline Qantas in a today's press release announced that its Cityflyer service would start operating to and from Adelaide, as of November 18. Qantas Executive General Manager... more
PeopleUs charter sector grew in 2002 2nd quarter
Washington, Usa – Driven by online booking and industry upheal
According to Air Charter Guide, publisher of the definitive print and online directory of licensed charter aircraft worldwide, the U.S. charter industry continues to grow steadily despite depressed travel... more
AirlinesDelta AirElite Business Jets to expand its fleet
Washington, Usa – By adding two Gulfstream IV-SP
Delta AirElite Business Jets, the division of the American carrier Delta Air Lines specialized in services for corporations, business travelers and celebrities, announced is to add two Gulfstream IV-SP... more
Civil aviationSwedish police thwarted a potential hijacking
Stockholm, Sweden - Arresting a man trying to board with a hand-gun
A Swedish citizen with Tunisian origins has been arrested as he was found with an hand-gun in his luggage whilst he was boarding on a Stockholm-Birmingham flight. "We believe he was going to hijack the... more
Civil aviationSeptember 11: Faa to ban flights operated by foreign airlines
Washington, Usa - Both passengers and cargo services
The Us Federal Aviation Administration is likely to ban non-Us airlines to operate flights over New York and Washington on September 11 and, perhaps, on September 12 over the Big Apple. If the project... more
AirlinesA318 powered by CFM56-5 takes its maiden flight
Hamburg, Germany - It is scheduled to take service in summer 2003
Yesterday the first A318 aircraft powered by CFM56-5 engine successfully carried out its maiden flight Hamburg-Germany. The first CFM56-5 powered A318 should be ready to enter service at the end of summer... more
IndustryGeneral Electric awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
USA
General Electric Aircraft Engines, Lynn, Mass., is being issued a $7,551,696 order under a previously awarded requirements contract (N00393-01-D-004M) for procurement of 421 F-404 engine afterburner flameholders... more
AccidentsAn Antonov-28 vanished over Russian skies
Moscow, Russia - Russian emergency ministry said
As confirmed by the Russian Emergencies Ministry, today an Antonov-28 aircraft has been lost by radar controllers while it was flying over the Far East region of Khabarovsk. The plane is believed to have... more
IndustryBAE Systems to take care of NATO's satellite communications
London, Uk - Talon has also recently selected by Astrium
BAE Systems, the British aerospace manufacturer, announced to have completed the delivery of three of the newly designed Talon transportable satellite communications terminals, to the headquarters of NATO's... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft awarded of a over 37 USDm contract
USA
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $37,113,756 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery and indefinite-quantity contract for repair, overhaul, modification and test and evaluation... more
IndustryJ.K Hill and Associates Inc. awarded of a near 6 USDm contract
USA
J.K Hill and Associates Inc., Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $5,880,003 fixed-price-award-fee contract to provide for fiscal year 2003 base supply, fuels and logistic material control activity services... more
AccidentsBolivian aircraft forced to an emergency landing in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Because of the bad weather conditions
Because of the bad weather conditions, an aircraft belonging to the Bolivian airline Lloyd Aereo Boliviano in service between Cordoba (Argentina) and Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) has been forced to... more
IndustryDepartment of the Air Force, the DoC and NASA awarded of a over 4 USDbn contract
USA
The Department of the Air Force, the Department of Commerce (DoC) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are announcing an award of a $4,500,000,000 contract to provide for the National... more