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Defense"EU Rapid Reaction Force also against terrorism"
Rome, Italy - According Italian and French Ministers of Defence
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, and his French counterpart, Michele Alliot-Marie, wish Eu Rapid Reaction Force to be used also against terrorism. The two ministers discussed all main topical... more
IndustryBoeing to replace China Airlines'A340-300 aging planes
Chicago, Usa - With its B777s
Boeing, the Us aerospace giant, is going to offer China Airlines its B777s in change of the 5 aging A340-300s at the moment belonging to the Taiwan's air carrier. The choice whether China Airlines is to... more
HelicoptersJapanese Municipal panel to oppose new airport
Naha, Japan - It would host U.S. Marine Corps helicopter operations
A Nago Municipal Assembly committee will soon submit a resolution against a plan to relocate U.S. Marine Corps helicopter operations from Ginowan to a proposed airport off Nago. The central and Okinawa... more
Press releaseRaytheon awarded USD117,7m standard missile production contract
Tucson, Usa - From the US Navy
"Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has been awarded a $117.7 million contract from the U.S. Navy for STANDARD Missile-2 fiscal year 2002 production. Under the firm fixed-price contract, Raytheon will deliver... more
HelicoptersKaman's revenues rise
Bloomfield, Usa - Losses too
Kaman's revenues for the second quarter of 2002 were USD 209.4m, compared to USD 194.6m the previous year. Including the pre-tax charges, the company reported a net loss for the second quarter of USD... more
CuriositiesIdentified three Us soldiers died in Vietnam
Washington, Usa - After 33 years
On February 6, 1969, a crew of a US Army UH-1H Huey helicopter, was operating an emergency resupply mission in South Vietnam. While enroute from a landing zone in the Quang Tri province, the crew radioed... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Air Tractor models AT-802 and AT- 802A airplanes (2002-15-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the rudder control cable from breaking because of the rudder control cables wearing in the fairlead area
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-CE-76-AD; Amendment 39-12834; AD 2002-15-06] RIN... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines profits rise
London, UK - Revenue rises 5%
Ethiopia's state-owned airline has seen profits rise this year from the USD 3.86m figure it posted last year. Ethiopian Airlines, one of the three biggest sub-Saharan African airlines, reacted to the... more
AirportsSeptember 11 "findings" exposed at New York State Museum
Albany, Usa - Objects recovered from Wtc debris
New York State Museum at State capital, Albany, opened yesterday an exhibition which shows objects recovered from Wtc debris. Half-melted public telephones, computers in pieces, a twisted Bmw's wheel... more
Press releaseEasyJet and Go create Europe's number one low-cost airline
London, Uk - "We're committed to creating the best low-cost airline possible"
"From today, easyJet and Go will merge to create Europe's Number One low-cost airline. The formal details of the £374 million transaction have been completed and the airlines will now work towards operating... more
AccidentsUkrainian air show tragedy: president rejected minister of Defence's resignation
Moscow, Russia - And pushed him to find out who's responsible for the 83 victims
Yesterday broke out the news according to which the Ukrainian president Leonid Kuchna formally had rejected resignation sent by the minister of Defence Vladimir Shkidcenko in relation to last Saturday... more
AirlinesMore airlines to help passengers of bankrupted Vanguard
Washington, Usa - After America West
After America West, other stars and stripes airlines opted to give their support to the passengers of Vanguard, the Us air carrier which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy a couple of days ago. Holders of... more
Science and technologyMexican president abandons plans to build airport in Texcoco
Mexico City, Mexico - Farmers violently opposed the building of the new capital city airport
The Mexican Government has abandoned plans to build a new international airport on farmland near the capital, Mexico City, after months of often violent protests by farmers. The government said it was... more
Science and technologyMexican president abandons plans to build airport in Texcoco
Mexico City, Mexico - Farmers violently opposed the building of the new capital city airport
The Mexican Government has abandoned plans to build a new international airport on farmland near the capital, Mexico City, after months of often violent protests by farmers. The government said it was... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Turbomeca Makila 1 A, 1 A1, and 1 A2 Turboshaft Engines (2002-15-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an engine overspeed condition resulting from the failure of two or more NTL channels
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NE-23-AD; Amendment 39-12833; AD 2002-15-05] RIN... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: positive performance in July 2002
Houston, Usa - Systemwide mainline jet load factor raised by a 1,2%
The Us air carrier Continental Airlines announced to have reported a July 2002 systemwide mainline jet load factor of 79,4%, 1,2 points above last year's July load factor. The Houston-headquartered airline... more
AirlinesChaos for Australian air traffic
Sydney, Australia - Because of the 12-hour strike of Qantas ground personnel
Today, because of the 12-hour protest carried out by 6000 employees at the Australian air carrier Qantas, air travel in Australia has been badly disrupted by delays and flight cancelations. As many as... more
Science and technology10.000 houses to be demolished to built up a third runway at Heathrow
London, Uk - Pollution issues a part
According to a recently published report, if plans to build up the third runway at London-Heathrow would be approved, as many as 10.000 homes could be demolished to enable its realization. Despite these... more
CuriositiesUFO over Lyons' skies
Lyons, France - It was just a commercial airship
Lyons' policemen will certainly remember the night of two days ago as in fact they received tens of phone calls from citizens claiming to sight a UFO over the city's skies. Perplexities a part, police... more
AirlinesEmirates launches today its new link Italy-Perth (Australia)
Milan, Italy - From Milan-Malpensa and Rome-Fiumicino
The air carrier Emirates launches today its new links Italy-Australia via Dubai. On board Boeing 777-200s, the Dubai-based airline passengers can now fly from the Italian airports of Milan-Malpensa and... more
Fair and showsJohn Travolta to land at Rome-Ciampino airport
Rome, Italy - In his mission as "ambassador for peace"
The Hollywood star John Travolta, the famous protagonist of movies such as "Saturday night fever" and "Pulp Fiction" will land at the Roman airport of Ciampino on next August 8. This time his arrival is... more
IndustryHupp Aerospace Defense awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
USA
Hupp Aerospace Defense*, New Haven, Ind., is being awarded a $7,480,000 fixed-price with economic-price adjustment, indefinite-quantity type contract for a kit that it utilized in completing the 500 hour... more
IndustryTalley Petroleum Enterprises awarded of a near 6 USDm contract
USA
Talley Petroleum Enterprises, Inc.*, Grantville, Pa., is being awarded $5,960,634 fixed-price with economic-price adjustment type contract for 9,109,000 gallons of fuel oil and diesel fuel for the U.S.... more
CuriositiesSexy flights for Ecstasky Airlines
Los Angeles, Usa - The new Us airline
Provocative glances, dressed with just see through baby dolls, these are the flight assistants who will "cuddle" with champagne and caviar passengers flying with Ecstasky Airlines, the new born Us sexy... more
DefenseBerlusconi and Martino meet French Minister of Defence
Rome, Italy - Talks about European common defence
Italian premier, Silvio Berlusconi, and Italian minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, met yesterday in Rome French Minister of Defence, Michele Alliot-Marie, first woman to this charge in France. During... more
AirlinesCost cuts drive British Airways profit
London, UK - Pre-tax profit of GBP 65m (EUR 103.6m) in second quarter
British Airways has reported a pre-tax profit of GBP 65m (EUR 103.6m) for the April to June period, up from profits of GBP 40m (EUR 63.8m) for the same period last year. The airline put the improved performance... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines to invest USD 300m at Los Angeles airport
Los Angeles, Usa - The largest project ever undartaken by a single air carrier
In a project never undertaken before by a single air carrier, the Us American Airlines is to invest USD 300m at the Los Angeles International Airport. The blueprint includes new check-in facilities, Customs... more
AirlinesIran Air to expand in Germany
Berlin, Germany - With flights from Teheran to Hamburg and Frankfurt
The Middleastern air carrier Iran Air is to expand its operations in Germany. Its customers will in fact be able to reach Hamburg (twice a week) and Frankfurt (5 times a week) from Teheran. Furthermore,... more
AirlinesAir France and Sas cut flights on September 11
Paris, France - Both cancelled two flights
After Us airlines cut flights on September 11 due to weak bookings, Air France and Sas announced similar decisions. French national air carrier has decided to cancel 2 of its 11 daily flights to New York... more
HelicoptersColombian guerrillas release three kidnapped
Bogotà, Colombia - They were held for over three months
Colombian guerrillas have released two Canadians and a Frenchman who were kidnapped when their helicopter landed in rebel-dominated territory. The rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia... more
AirlinesChina Airlines to prefer Boeing to Airbus
Taipei,Taiwan - For a USD 2bn worth contract
According to Chen Shi-meng, secretary-general to Taiwan's president Chen Shui-bian, Boeing and not Airbus should be awarded of the USD 2bn contract to supply country's air carrier China Airlines with new... more
HelicoptersNew Super Puma helicopter for Norwegian Sar
Oslo, Norway - It is stationing on a platform in the North Sea
A new search and rescue (Sar) helicopter is being provided from Norsk Helikopter for stationing on Statoil's Heidrun platform in the North Sea. This purpose-built Super Puma machine ranks as Norway's... more
HelicoptersNorthrop receives avionics development contract
Herndon, Usa - For Royal Australian Navy helicopter program
Northrop Grumman Corporation was selected by Kaman Aerospace International to develop a critical component of the Integrated Tactical Avionics System (ITAS) that will allow the Royal Australian Navy Super... more
Science and technologyLondon-Manston airport christened today its new apron space
London, Uk - A GBP 8m expansion
Today at the ceremony held by the Department for Transport under secretary of State David Jamieson, London-Manston airport inaugurated it new apron space. The GBP 8m worth expansion adds 10 more acre to... more
Press releaseNational Guard and reserve mobilized as of July 31
"Washington, Usa - The net collective result is 834 fewer reservists than last week
"This week the Army announces an increase of reservists on active duty in support of the partial mobilization, while the Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force each announce decreases. The net collective result... more
AirlinesEasyJet praised Go
London, Uk - Webster: "there are certain things that Go does better"
"There are certain things that Go does better", stated EasyJet's boss Ray Webster. With these words Mr. Webster seems to confirm that its newly-acquired rival Go often provides a better service. "It is... more
Latest newsUs-led coalition bombed Afghan bunker complex
Kabul, Afghanistan - A storage for a "significant amount" of explosives
Today a number of aircraft belonging to the international coalition led by United States of America have bombed three Afghan bunkers located in the surrounding of Gian, close to the borders with Pakistan.... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11 and -11F airplanes (2002-14-03)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct loose preload-indicating (PLI) washers or cracked or corroded nuts of the lower bolts of the inboard flap outboard hinge
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-168-AD; Amendment 39-12803; AD 2002-14-03] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-10, -30, - 30F, and -40 series airplanes, and model C-9 airplanes (2002-13-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent arcing or arcing damage to the wiring of the attendants' work light of the aft cabin
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-36-AD; Amendment 39-12800; AD 2002-13-12 ] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, and -800 series airplanes (2002-14-20)
Washington, Usa - To prevent ice from blocking the pitot tube that provides airspeed data to the flightcrew
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-127-AD; Amendment 39-12820; AD 2002-14-20] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, and -800 series airplanes (2002-14-21)
Washington, Usa - To prevent major fuel leakage due to excessive wear of the quick-disconnect coupling on the fuel hose, fire in the engine nacelle
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-367-AD; Amendment 39-12821; AD 2002-14-21] RIN... more
IndustryTelecom Italia to sell Telespazio to Finmeccanica group
Milan, Italy - According to an Italian newspaper
According to what reported by the Italian financial newspaper "Il Sole 24 Ore", Telecom Italia is to sell 100% of its controlled satellite operator Telespazio to the Italian aerospace and defence group... more
IndustryRaytheon awarded of a over 117 USDm contract
USA
Raytheon Company, Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $117,697,022, firm-fixed-price contract for production of the fiscal year 2002 Standard Missile-2 Block III and IIIA All-Up-Rounds (AUR), Block IIIB... more
IndustryBoeing started to test its new 747-400ER
Chicago, Usa - The first one will be delivered Qantas
The B747-400ER, the renewed version of the famous jumbo manufactured by the Us aeronautical industry Boeing, took off yesterday for its flight tests. The aircraft, exactly alike at the B747-400 from an... more
IndustryDynCorp Technical Services awarded a near 9 USDm increment
USA
DynCorp Technical Services, Fort Worth, Texas, was awarded an $8,827,857 increment as part of a $213,392,629 firm-fixed-price with cost reimbursable lines contract for C12 and UC35 aircraft life cycle... more
AirlinesUS airlines to cut September 11 flights
Washington, Usa - Because of weak bookings
Some of the US largest airlines are cutting back their September 11 flight schedules, bowing to Americans' reluctance to fly on the anniversary of the attack. American and United, the two biggest carriers,... more
IndustryLockheed Martin awarded of a near 33 USDm contract
USA
Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Aeronautics Co., Ft. Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $32,800,000 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for the initiatation of foreign military sale of 12 F-16 C/D Block... more
AirlinesNew aircraft for AeroMexico
Mexico City, Mexico - The carrier ordered 15 B737-700s with winglets
The central American airline AeroMexico has ordered 15 B737-700s, the aircraft made by the Us aerospace company Boeing. The new jetliners, all equipped with winglets, will be delivered starting from August... more
AccidentsAnti-fire helicopter crashed in Colorado
Washington, Usa - The pilot died
An anti-fire helicopter crashed yesterday over the Rocky Mountains (Colorado) as it was working to fight the flames that since several weeks started to burn down hectares of vegetation in the western United... more
AirlinesQantas to challenge Air New Zealand in its price reductions' strategy
Sydney, Australia -By matching or beating the new fares
The Australia's flag airline Qantas told its travel agents its will to match or even beat the new low fares launched yesterday by Air New Zealand. Air New Zealand's new no-frills service cuts average fare... more