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CuriositiesA Pit Bull eates up electric cables on boarda an American Airlines flight
Washington, Usa - AA banned any ferocius dog to fly on its aircraft
A Pit Bull embarked on a B777 belonging to the Us air carrier American Airlines, after getting out from the cage it was in, ate up electric cables provoking a partial black-out on aboard the airplane.... more
AirlinesBiman Bangladesh Airlines to lease 3 B777s
Dhaka, Bangladesh - To replace its aging DC-10s
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has announced its will to lease three B777s, the aircraft manufactured by the Us plane maker Boeing, in order to replace its aging fleet of Dc-10s. According to Mir Mohammad Nasir... more
Airlines2001: bad news for Virgin Atlantic
London, Uk - Pre-tax net losses of USD 141,3m
Virgin Atlantic, the airline owned by the British multimillionaire Sir Richard Branson which mainly operates trans Atlantic routes, in 2001 financial year posted pre-tax net losses of USD 141,3m. Hardly... more
AerospaceNasa's probe vanished in the Space
Cape Canaveral, Usa - At risk a USD 100m investment
Contour, the space probe launched last July 3 from the Nasa space center in Florida, vanished last Thursday from the monitors of the ground control center of the Us space agency. From its orbit located... more
Civil aviationA300-600 could be not a safe aircraft
New York, Usa - According to 8 pilots at American Airlines
The A300-600, the aircraft manufactured by the European giant Airbus, could be not a safe airliner. That's the hypothesis given by 8 pilots at American Airlines at the end of an independent inquiry set... more
AirlinesKLM and pilots'union reached an agreement
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - On employment conditions
The royal Dutch air carrier KLM announced to have reached an agreement of principle with country's pilots unions on employment conditions. According to what reported by Dow Jones, the agreement, which... more
IndustryBoeing and USAF signed a USD 9,7bn worth contract
St. Louis, Usa - For the supply of 60 C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft
The Us aerospace industry Boeing and the Us Air Force (USAF) signed a USD 9,7bn worth contract for the supply of 60 C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft. "This contract defines the C-17 as the new global... more
AirlinesQantas: 24 hour strike disrupted Australian air traffic
Sydney, Australia - Hundreds of flights rescheduled and canceled
Because of the 24 hour strike called for today by 6000 Qantas' employees, the main Australian airline has been forced to reschedule and to cancel hundreds of its flights. For the second time this month,... more
Science and technologyMore punctuality in European airports
Brussels, Belgium - Only 14,7 % of all flights were delayed in May
According to a report recently released by the AEA, the Association of European Airlines, European airports are becoming more and more punctual. AEA showed in fact as just 14,7% of flights all over Europe... more
IndustryMoving assembly for 757
Seattle, Usa - The new moving line method will significantly reduce delivery times
The Boeing Company began assembling 757s on a moving assembly line this week in Renton, Washington. The moving line method, thanks to the continuous 24ft-per-day (about 8 meters) movement, will allow to... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727 series airplanes (2002-16-21)
Washington, Usa - Modified in Accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate ST00015AT
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-NM-234-AD; Amendment 39-12860; AD 2002-16-21] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes (2002-16-19)
Washington, Usa - Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate SA1767SO or SA1768SO
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-NM-232-AD; Amendment 39-12858; AD 2002-16-19] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727 series airplanes (2002-16-22)
Washington, Usa - Modified in Accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate SA1444SO, SA1509SO, SA1543SO, or SA1896SO
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-NM-235-AD; Amendment 39-12861; AD 2002-16-22] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes (2002-16-20)
Washington, Usa - Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate SA1368SO, SA1797SO, or SA1798SO
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-NM-233-AD; Amendment 39-12859; AD 2002-16-20] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier-Rotax type 912 F and 914 F series reciprocating engines (2002-16-26)
Washington, Usa - To prevent oil loss caused by cracks in the engine crankcase, which could lead to in-flight failure of the engine and forced landing
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-08-AD; Amendment 39-12865; AD 2002-16-26] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on CFM International CFM56-5B and -7B series turbofan engines (2002-16-18)
Washington, Usa - To aid in containment of the LPT rotor in the event of LPT shaft failure
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NE-37-AD; Amendment 39-12857; AD 2002-16-18] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Fair and showsPrince Charles orders to his sons: "No planes for your holidays"
London, UK - The fear of new terroristic attacks induces Charles to forbidden flights to his sons
Prince Charles, after being advised by security responsibles, has asked William and Harry to absolutely avoid to use planes in the occasion of the first anniversary of September 11. The worry of new terroristic... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 series airplanes (2002-16-14)
Washington, USA - To prevent the failure of an electrical relay due to a defective moving blade assembly, which could result in the inability to generate electrical power from the emergency system
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-346-AD; Amendment 39-12853; AD 2002-16-14] RIN... more
HelicoptersGerman air rescue purchases two new EC-135 P-2 helicopters
Berlin, Germany - They can be loaded from both the rear and left side
The DRF-Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht e.V (German Air Rescue) has expanded its existing fleet by purchasing two new EC 135 P-2 helicopters. This takes its tally of such aircraft to three. Both helicopters,... more
Weather forecastsAn enormous pollution cloud over Asia
Rome, Italy - A mixture of pollutants over Asia will produce changes in climate
A mixture of pollutants from vehicle and industrial emissions formed weeks ago over the Indian Ocean, darkening the sun. The cloud, result of the fast industrialization of Asian countries, is considered... more
HelicoptersShopping in Shanghai with a helicopter
Shanghai, China - The dream of owning a personal helicopter may soon become reality
The American-based Sikorsky Aircraft and the Shanghai Science and Tech Company have recently signed an agreement to produce two or three-seat light helicopters. The S-300, whose price may be around USD... more
AirlinesRyanair creates 180 jobs
Dublin, Ireland - The new staff is needed for a maintenance facility to be opened at Glasgow airport
No-frills airline Ryanair is flying in the face of the industry trend, creating 180 jobs. The company said the staff were needed for a GBP 10m (EUR 15.7m) maintenance facility to be opened at Glasgow Prestwick... more
AirlinesEmergency landing for the plane used by the Pope
Mexico City, Mexico - The aircraft carried John Paul II from Mexico to Italy two weeks ago
The Mexican flag carrier, Aeromexico, announced the same plane being used by the Pope made an emergency landing in Cancun due to a hydraulic system failure, while it was flying to Madrid. The aircraft... more
AccidentsTwo U.S. helicopters crash-land
Washington, Usa - Eight crew members slightly injured in separate noncombat incidents
A U.S. Army AH-64 attack helicopter with two crew members aboard came down 20 miles south of Kabul during a military operation. Both crew members were treated for minor injuries. The cause of the accident... more
HelicoptersBoeing awarded contact to remanufacture six Egyptian Chinooks
Washington, Usa - A USD 132m deal
Boeing Military Aircraft and Missile Systems Group, Philadelphia is being awarded a USD 132m firm-fixed-price remanufacture and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for remanufacture of six Egyptian CH-47C Aircraft... more
HelicoptersPortugal to decide whether to cancel or ratify EC635 order
Lisbon, Portugal - A EUR 34m deal
Portuguese Defence Minister Paulo Portas will announce today whether the government is to proceed with or cancel a EUR 34m contract given to Eurocopter - a unit of Eads - for the purchase of nine helicopters... more
Science and technologyPassengers entering U.S. airports may be fingerprinted
New York, Usa - Starting from September 11 new controversial anti-terrorism measures
Starting from September 11 a new anti-terrorism program will be experimented. The U.S. Immigration Service (Ins) will be allowed to take fingerprints and pictures of any incoming passenger in the U.S.A.... more
Military aviationFirefighters bring large blaze under control in Turkey
Ankara, Turkey - The fire killed 2 people and destroyed 1,500 hectares of forest
Firefighters brought under control a large fire broken out last Monday in the countryside near the western Anatolian city of Balikesir, in Turkey. Before the successful intervention of local Civil defense... more
Latest news150-th T-45 delivered
St. Louis, Usa - The delivery marks a significant milestone achieved by the U.S. Navy and the Boeing team
Boeing has delivered the 150th T-45 Goshawk to the U.S. Navy during a ceremony in St. Louis few days ago. The two-seat, carrier-suitable aircraft T-45 is designed for undergraduate jet aircraft training,... more
Latest newsUS Congress approves Awacs sale to Turkey
Washington, Usa - A USD 1.1m deal
The US Congress approved yesterday the sale of six Awacs (Airborne Warning and Control System) to Turkey. Under the terms of the contract signed last June, Turkey will buy 4 Awacs from Boeing in a USD... more
Fair and showsKravchenko appointed president of Boeing - Russia
Chicago, Usa - Large investments of Boeing in the Russian aerospace industry
Boeing Company recently named Mr. Sergey Kravchenco president of Boeing - Russia/Cis. Mr. Kravchenco, whose appointment follows a 10-year career with Boeing Commercial Airplanes, will be responsible for... more
AccidentsA 747 risked to be shot down for a misunderstanding on September 11
New York, Usa - A dramatic incomprehension between pilots and air trafic controllers revealed
It has been revealed only after one year. On September 11, a dangerous series of misunderstanding led a Korean Jumbo to become the target for two American fighter aircraft. Soon after the impact of the... more
IndustryMore hand baggage on 757-300
Seattle, Usa – The new Boeing BigBins will allow to store up to 60% more hand baggage
The new version of Boeing 757-300 named BigBins went into production this week and will increase the stowage capacity up to 60%. In this way it will be eliminated the competition for free space in the... more
IndustryMB-XX preliminary tests successfully completed
Tokyo, Japan – The new combustion chamber tested in Japan
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Mhi) and Rocket Propulsion & Power unit of Boeing Company have successfully completed preliminary tests for the MB-XX full-scale combustion chamber prototype. Tests have been... more
AccidentsUS military helicopter crashes in Germany
Berlin, Germany - One of the two pilots got slightly injured
A US military helicopter "Apache" crashed during an emergency landing in southern Germany. One of the two pilots onboard got slightly injured, while the aircraft completely broke up. The cause of the... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines to cut 7,000 jobs by March 2003
Forth Worth, Usa - Capacity to be reduced by 9%
American Airlines announced a massive restructuring that will cut its work force by 7,000 jobs in an effort to make the world's biggest carrier competitive with lower-cost rivals. American, which has... more
AerospaceCracks delay Atlantis launch
New York, USA – Microscopic cracks shift next mission
Microscopic cracks, being observed on crawlers needed to move the shuttle from the hangar to the pad, have forced Nasa engineers to shift to September 28 next launch. This mission aims to add new components... more
DefenseRumsfeld to propose extension for U.S. special forces' operations
Washington, Usa - U.S. Defense Secretary backs covered clandestine missions
The U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld proposed the use of special forces abroad, also without informing the local government, in order to obtain a major effectiveness for the struggle against terrorism.... more
DefenseIraq cooked in the microwave
London, UK – Microwave weapons might be used to annihilate electronic components and to destroy computer memories
High power microwave weapons might be used to defeat Iraq. Next attack to Iraq may be conducted combining microwaves and unmanned aircraft, which represent the ideal vehicles to employ microwave in military... more
Science and technologyCairo airport: woman had 60,000 Viagra pills in her case
Cairo, Egypt - The woman had just landed from Damascus
Egyptian customs officers have seized 60,000 Viagra pills at Cairo airport found in a woman's suitcase. The woman working for the Burundi embassy had just arrived in Cairo from Damascus. (004) more
IndustryV-22 on tests to evaluate rotors vulnerability
Washington, USA – The STOL aircraft will have to prove its reliability to remain in service
V-22 project, the revolutionary aircraft which blends qualities of a helicopter and a plane, risks to stall. It is able to take off as a helicopter and fly as an airplane by tilting the two wingtip rotors,... more
IndustryBoeing will develop the new X-45B
Washington, USA – It awarded the contract to produce the new unmanned stealth bomber
The U.S. aerospace giant Boeing will study and produce the new unmanned X-45B aircraft, Pentagon spokesmen announced. The prototype represents the answer to the need of unmanned bombers in order to reduce... more
Science and technologyLondon airports: slots on sale
London, UK – The expansion strategy proposed by the government has been attacked by an influential research group
The expansion strategy for London's two main airports, Heathrow and Gatwick, has been hardly contested by a famous research group, Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), which proposed the sale of... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashes at airport in England
London, UK - It carried a trainee pilot and instructor
A helicopter, carrying a trainee pilot and instructor, has crashed at an airport in Bedfordshire. The female passenger in the two-seater helicopter was not injured. The female pilot escaped serious... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand to double child fares
Wellington, New Zealand - For the amount of work involved in supervising unaccompanied children
Air New Zealand is to charge full adult fares for children who travel on their own from November. The company says it is doing so because it has not been getting a suitable return for the amount of work... more
AirlinesQantas orders four Boeing 737 jets
Seattle, Usa - Delivery between May and July 2003
Australian carrier Qantas Airways has ordered four Boeing 737-800 jets for delivery between May and July 2003, the companies announced Monday. The four jets, listed for USD 240m, will join another 15... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 series airplanes (2002-16-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent corrosion of the electrical connectors and contacts in the wheel well of the main landing gear (MLG)
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-148-AD; Amendment 39-12842; AD 2002-16-03] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 series airplanes (2002-16-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of key components of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuators (HSTAs)
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-135-AD; Amendment 39-12841; AD 2002-16-02] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767 series airplanes (2002-16-05)
Washington, Usa - To detect missing, loose, or cracked bolts on the outboard support of the inboard main flap and prevent loss of the inboard main flap
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-141-AD; Amendment 39-12844; AD 2002-16-05] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Univair Aircraft models (ERCO) 415-C, (ERCO) 415-CD, (ERCO) 415-D, (ERCO) 415-E, (ERCO) 415-G, (Forney) F-1, and (Forney) F-1A airplanes (2002-16-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the fuel line fittings or the gascolator
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-CE-79-AD; Amendment 39-12843; AD 2002-16-04] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more