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Airlines"Swiss" takes another step towards Oneworld
Zurich, Switzerland - After the agreement reached with British Airways
"Swiss", the Helvetic air carrier born from the dust of the defunct Swissair, announced to have reached an agreement with British Airways according to which the Zurich-based airline will take part to the... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier Model 328-100 and -300 Series Airplanes (2002-16-16)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the actuating cartridge on the auxiliary power unit (APU) fire extinguisher, which could result in the inability to extinguish an APU fire in-flight, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-318-AD; Amendment 39-12855; AD 2002-16-16] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA emergency AD on Augusta model A109E helicopters (2002-17-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the tail rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2002-SW-42-AD; AD 2002-17-51 E Augusta S.p.A. Model A109E... more
Civil aviationFAA emergency AD on Agusta model A119 helicopter (2002-17-52)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the tail rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2002-SW-43-AD; AD 2002-17-52 Agusta S.p.A. Model A119 helicopter... more
Civil aviationGun woman arrested at Philadelphia airport
Washington, Usa - She was able to elude security checks in Atlanta
A woman carrying a 357 Magnum hand-gun successfully went through security checks at Atlanta airport afterwards boarding on a US Airways flight heading to Philadelphia. Fbi agents, who eventually arrested... more
Civil aviationJohannesburg summit: massive security measures adopted
Johannesburg, South Africa - Combat helicopters and unmaned aircraft
The United Nations summit on sustainable development started yesterday at Johannesburg, is armoured. A part from the huge deployment of men, the summit security is going to be granted by the presence of... more
AccidentsTupolev crashed with a truck
Moscow, Russia - One victim
A Tupolev-154 belonging to the Uralian airline Uralski Aviolinii collided with a truck on the runaway at Yaketerinburg airfield. Whilst the aircraft reported just light damages, the driver of the truck... more
Science and technologyYoung man carrying a gun arrested at Heathrow airport
London, Uk - He was attempting to board a flight to Kuwait
A 27-year old man has been arrested at London-Heathrow airport as he was found carrying a gun. "He was detained in the baggage check area. What is believed to be a replica handgun capable of firing blanks... more
HelicoptersPratt & Whitney Canada 's new PT6C-67D helicopter engine receives Type Certificate
Longueuil, Canada - It is used in the Huey helicopter UH-1H
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp (P&WC) announced that its new PT6C-67D engine, used in the Huey helicopter P&WC UH-1H Plus upgrade program, has received a Type Certificate from Transport Canada. The certificate,... more
AccidentsMissed collision over Toronto's skies
Toronto, Canada - Between a DC-9 and a Cessna
A Northwest Airlines DC-9 and a Cessna risked to collide over Toronto's skies. The incident occurred last Sunday when the Cessna, after a problem has been found on board, postponed its landing thus dangerously... more
IndustryJames N. Gray Company awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
USA
James N. Gray Company, Lexington, Ky., is being awarded a $10,171,018 for firm-fixed-price Task Order H101 under an indefinite-delivery and indefinite-quantity, multiple award construction contract for... more
IndustryGE Capital Aviation Training received JAA Level D ZFT certification
London, Uk - On its flight simulators for A330/340
GE Capital Aviation Training, the firm specialized in commercial aviation training with professional training centres at hubs in London and Hong Kong, received JAA Level D ZFT certification of its A330/A340... more
IndustryBoeing awarded of a over 13 USDm contract
USA
The Boeing Co., McDonnell Aerospace Division, St. Louis is being awarded a $13,057,115 firm-fixed price contract modification to provide for an engineering change proposal (ECP) to the Avionics Upgrade... more
DefenseItalian helicopter for Japanese Army?
Rome, Italy - Talks between Defense junior ministers
During the talks between Italian junior Minister of Defense, Filippo Berselli, and his Japanese counterpart, Hagiyama Kyogon, the possibility to provide Italian helicopter to Japanese Army has been discussed. A... more
Press releaseGo launches new routes from East Midlands
London, Uk - Adding flights to Barcelona and Venice
"Just three weeks after the merger of easyJet and Go, we're launching new services from East Midlands Airport. Go is adding daily flights to Barcelona and Venice to our 6 existing routes from East Midlands... more
IndustryTitan Linkabit awarded of a over 5USDm contract
USA
Titan Linkabit Wireless, San Diego is being awarded a $5,250,916 ceiling-price-order under a basic ordering agreement (N00383-99-G-023G) for purchase of 19 AN/USC-42A(v)3 Mini-DAMA (Demand Assigned Multiple... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to launch its new non-stop service between Geneva and New York
Houston, Usa - As of March 6, 2003
Yesterday, in a press release the American air carrier Continental Airlines announced that, subject to government approval, as of March 6, 2003 will launch daily non-stop flights between Geneva and New... more
IndustryBoeing awarded of a 132USDm contract
USA
Boeing Military Aircraft and Missile Systems Group, Philadelphia is being awarded a $132,000,000 firm-fixed-price remanufacture and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for remanufacture of six Egyptian CH-47C... more
AirlinesLufthansa to conquer Swiss market
Zurich, Switzerland - Thanks to "Swiss" weakness
By taking advantage of the weakness shown by the new-born Helvetic airline "Swiss", German Lufthansa is expanding its presence on the air market of Switzerland. A part from the 126 links that each week... more
IndustryITT Corp. awarded of a over 51 USDm contract
USA
ITT Corp., ITT Avionics Division, Clifton, N.J., is being awarded a $51,653,708 firm-fixed price, time and materials contract to provide for the Foreign Military Sale of the ALQ-211 (V)4, Advanced Integrated... more
AirlinesCopa Airlines to renew its fleet
Panama, Panama Republic - By ordering 4B737-700s and 2 B737-800s
In relation to its fleet renewal plan, the central American air carrier Copa Airlines placed a 6-plane order. The Panama-based air route in fact ordered 4 new Boeing 737-700s and 2 Boeing 737-800s. The... more
HelicoptersCanadian Air force helicopter program stalls out
Ottawa, Canada - The government missed a key deadline
The plan to buy new helicopters to replace the Canadian Forces fleet of aging Sea Kings appears to be in limbo, as the chopper program has missed a key deadline. The government was supposed to give aerospace... more
Press releaseMidwest Express flight attendants rally and send off negotiators to 'Super Mediation'
Milwakee, Usa - Today from 1.30pm to 2.30pm
"Dozens of chanting Midwest Express flight attendants clad in bright green CHAOS(TM) T-shirts, members of the Association of Flight Attendants, AFL-CIO, will hold a rally on Aug. 26, beginning at 1:30... more
IndustryLockheed Martin awarded of a near 11 USDm contract
USA
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $10,800,000 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for incorporation of Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare System for... more
IndustryUnited Technologies awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
USA
United Technologies, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $5,662,369 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-01-C-0024) for the Special Progressive... more
IndustryAmerada Hoss Corp. awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
USA
Amerada Hoss Corp.*, Woodbridge, N.J., is being awarded $6,361,075 fixed-price with economic-price adjustment type contract for 9,514,714 gallons of gasoline, fuel oil, and diesel fuel for the U.S. Army,... more
AirlinesMexicana to launch its new service from Vancouver
Mexico City, Mexico - As of next December 14
In a press today's press release the Central American carrier Mexicana Airlines announced that as of December 14th, 2002, it will add non stop service between Mexico City and Vancouver. The 5 weekly services... more
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