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IndustryBoeing to deliver its new B747-400ER freighter
Seattle, Usa - The cargo version of the recently tested passengers aircraft
After having recently carried out flight tests for its new B747-400ER, Boeing is now close to roll out and to test the cargo version of the same aircraft, whose first operative specimen presumably, will... more
Press releaseDelta and Sports Express now offer a convenient door-to-door delivery option for oversized luggage and sports equipment
Atlanta, Usa - "Another way that Delta is reducing airport hassle"
"Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) now offers door-to-door pickup and delivery service to customers traveling with oversized luggage and sports equipment through a new relationship with Sports Express, a sports... more
DefenseSaddam' s preparation for the U.S. attack
Washington, Usa - New underground bunkers are being build, Cnn refers
Saddam Hussein ordered the construction of new underground bunkers in order to protect airplanes, military devices and equipments, Cnn refers, mentioning U.S. intelligence sources. Works are being in progress... more
PeopleIncreased safety with Eurocontrol Link 2000+ program
Brussels, Belgium - Communications will no longer be a bottleneck in air traffic control
Eurocontrol, the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation, whose primary objective is to develop a seamless, pan-European air traffic management system that fully copes with the constant... more
AirlinesKorean Air and Vietnam Airlines to strenghten their code-share agreement
Seoul, South Korea - They also plan "potential training exchange programs"
The two South-eastern Asian airlines Korean Air and Vietnam Airlines announced their decision to expand their already existing code-share agreement. The increase involves on one side the Incheon-Ho Chi... more
AirlinesLufthansa raised its share in British Midlands' capital
London, Uk - From 10% to just under 30%
Lufthansa, the main German air carrier, increased its share in the capital of the Uk's second larger airline, British Midlands, raising its stake from 10% to just under 30%. Despite this GBP 45m stock... more
AerospaceESA's mission to explore Mercury
Madrid, Spain - Bepicolombo will start in 2009/2010
ESA, the European Space Agency, as of 2009/2010 will launch its mission to Mercury. The mission, named Bepicolombo in honour of the studies on the planet made by the Italian physics professor Giuseppe... more
DefenseNATO: air force exercise to be held in Norway
Brussels, Belgium - From August 31 to September 13
As reported on the NATO website, "from 31 August to 13 September, over 80 aircraft from 12 air forces will take part in a NATO live-flying exercise, NATO AIR MEET 2002, in Ørland, Norway. They will practice... more
AirlinesNo early deal for Air New Zealand and Qantas
Auckland, New Zealand - At least for the incoming weeks
At the moment the air carrier Air New Zealand does not forecast an early conclusion of the deal which should lead the airline to a shares exchange agreement with Qantas, Australia's flag air route. Speculations... more
AirlinesUS Airways announced additional costs of USD 6,5bn
Washington, Usa - On top of the already-known USD 10,65bn liabilities
The crisis of the loss making air carrier US Airways is not going to soften as in fact it announced that, on top of the already-known USD 10,65bn liabilities, it will also have to face additional commitments... more
Press releaseBoeing Begins F-22 Training Installation at Tyndall Air Force Base
Seattle, Usa - Full capability in early 2003
"Boeing [NYSE: BA] has begun installation of new F-22 Raptor training facilities at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. Training classrooms and equipment will be installed in stages, reaching full capability... more
AirlinesWould you like to fly on September 11? National Airlines asks you just 1 dollar
Washington, Usa - Whilst no more seats are available on Spirit Airlines free flights
The Us air carrier National Airlines announced that on the day of the first anniversary of the tragic terror attacks in New York City and Washington, passengers choosing its flights will just have to pay... more
DefensePrague to abandon the acquisition of 24 fighters Jas-39 Gripen
Prague, Czech Republic - To save money to pay for inundation
Inundation which in last days affected Czech Republic pushed Prague government to give up the acquisition of 24 Jas-39 Gripen, the combat aircraft manufactured by the British-Swedish joint venture BAE... more
AccidentsChechen rebels shot down a Russian helicopter (2): a technical sheet
Rome, Italy - Mil Mi-26 Halo (Russia)
Type: heavy-lift helicopter Accomodation: 2 pilots, 1 flight engineer, navigator, 80 troops, 60 stretchers Dimensions - length: 110 ft 8 in - rotor diameter: 105 ft - height: 26 ft 8 in Weights -... more
AccidentsChechen rebels shot down a Russian helicopter
Moscow, Russia - 99 dead
A Russian military helicopter with 132 people on board has been shot down yesterday by a missile launched by the Chechen independent rebels. 99 people died at least in the attack occurred as the giant... more
DefenseUSA: new test for the anti-missile defence system scheduled for next August 24
Washington, Usa - The Pentagon said
According to what stated by the Pentagon, on next August 24, United States will carry out a new test of the anti-missile defence system in view of the creation of the so called "Space shield". This experiment,... more
AerospaceA Chinese in the space within next year
Beijing, China - Experimental unmanned launch for "Shenzou 4"
China will launch an experimental unmanned spacecraft on next December to complete the last tests before starting manned missions. Meanwhile, at least 14 military pilots are being trained at a space center... more
Latest newsLow-flying U.S. helicopters provoke panic among beachgoers
Rome, Italy - Boaster pilots send airborne umbrellas and sun beds
The U.S. and Italy have announced the intention to set up a jointed inquiry in relation to the recent boasting of helicopter pilots low-flying over an Italian beach. Whirlwinds send umbrellas airborne... more
HelicoptersCracks on the tail blades of Griffon helicopters
Halifax, Canada - This may be the reason of recent accident
12 out of the 98 tail sections tested after the fatal crash on July 18 have been found potentially dangerous. The military pilot and co-pilot of a Griffon CH-146 remained killed as they returned from a... more
Latest newsNavy helicopter to fight clandestine immigration
Darwin, Australia - Christmas Island coasts boosted border protections
The Australian Defence Minister announced a detachment from 817th Naval Air Squadron will patrol Christmas Island's coasts to fight clandestine immigration. The Sea King helicopter and the 20 crew members... more
Science and technologySupersonic starting for the Scramjet
Sydney, Australia - Reached Mach 7.6 in the atmosphere
The Australian Scramjet was started in the high atmosphere over the desert base of Woomera on July 30. The hypersonic engine was started reaching the speed of Mach 7.6, with a supersonic airflow inside... more
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