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AirlinesKlm to buy 6 planes from Airbus, 2 from Boeing
Farnborough, UK - The total estimated value of the acquisition is over USD 1bn at catalogue price
Dutch carrier Klm has placed orders for eight aircraft. The airline signed a letter of intent to buy six Airbus A330-200 aircraft, with options for a further 18, and also put its name down for two Boeing... more
IndustryMetro Energy Group awarded of a over 12 USDm contract
USA
Metro Energy Group*, Brooklyn, N.Y., was awarded a $12,202,082 fixed-price with economic price adjustment type contract for 19,523,000 gallons of gasoline, fuel oil and diesel fuel for the U.S. Army, U.S.... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
USA
Northrop Grumman Information Technology Inc., McLean, Va., is being awarded a $6,271,677 contract to provide for intelligence products and services for the North American Aerospace Defense Command Warning... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: Farnborough air field to become a "first class" business airport
Farnborough, Uk – Under full responsibility of TAG Aviation
The plan to transform the air field that each year hosts one of the world’s main air show into one of Europe’s top business airports is shortly to become reality. TAG Aviation, chosen by the British min... more
AirlinesAeroflot to purchase 18 A320s
Moscow, Russia - A contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars
Russian national air carrier announced the purchase of 18 Airbus A320s. The contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars, but it will benefit from cut in leasing costs after September 11 attacks. The... more
Science and technologyBritish Greens against new airport on the banks of the Thames
London, UK - They are ready to challenge government plans in courts
British environmental groups say that plans for a series of runways and a new international airport on the banks of the Thames at Cliffe in Kent will face lengthy court battles. The British Airports Authority... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: Boeing not to display any of its current airliners
Farnborough, Uk – "To deliver their airplanes on time"
A part from a 12-year old B737-400 equipped with Connexion By Boeing (an on flight system which provides Internet connection via Satellite, editor’s note) this year Boeing, the Seattle-based aeronautical g... more
Weather forecastsSpecial 2002 Farnborough International Air Show: AgustaWestland presents its new jewel
Farnborough, Uk – The Super Linx 300
This morning at Farnborough International Air Show, in a press conference held by AgustaWestland, the British Italian helicopters manufacturer presented officially its new jewel, the Super Linx 300. The... more
Weather forecasts2002 Farnborough International Air Show takes off
Farnborough, Uk – The first after September 11
This morning at 9am, with British premier Tony Blair’s via letter-best wishes, the 2002 Farnborough International Air Show 2002 officially took off for its first edition after September 11th terror a... more
HelicoptersTurkey awards helicopter upgrade contract to Israel
Ankara, Turkey - A USD 110m-worth contract
A contract to upgrade 300 military helicopters was awarded to Israel by Turkey. The agreement to this effect was signed by officials from the Turkish Defence Industry Undersecretariat and Israeli Military... more
PeopleFirst direct flight between the two Koreas
Beijing, China - A Tupolev TU-134 carried personnel and materials to the North
A Tupolev TU-134 flew a direct flight from North Korea to South and return for the first time. This inaugural flight between Sondok Airport in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Yangyang A... more
AccidentsRussian Mi-8 helicopter crashed in Ingushetia
Moscow, Russia - The twelve people on board died
The Mi-8 helicopter crashed in the Ingush mountains, in the North Caucasus, while it was airlifting servicemen from the Nazran border guard unit. The helicopter was carrying four crew members and eight... more
IndustryAn Italian will lead "Eurofighter"
Rome, Italy - Filippo Bagnato appointed new CEO
Filippo Bagnato, managing director of Alenia Aeronautica, has been appointed Eurofighter's Chief Executive Officer. He will held the new charge starting from September. The appointment was decided jointly... more
IndustryAlenia failed to enter Airbus
Killarney, Ireland - As reported by Eads' CEO
Phillippe Camus, Eads' CEO - Airbus parent company -, affirmed Alenia Aeronautica to acquire part of Airbus' capital "is no longer in agenda". Camus pointed out that his company's relations with Alenia... more
Press releaseFarnborough 2002: (2) companies and joint ventures of the Finmeccanica group
Rome, Italy - From today to Sunday
"The fact that the Finmeccanica companies and joint ventures are taking part in the Farnborough Air Show clearly indicates how the aerospace sector has come to the fore as a major factor in promoting the... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica at Farnborough 2002
Rome, Italy - To join aerospace and defence "leaders"
"Finmeccanica will be exhibiting at the Farnborough Airshow as one of the major players in the aerospace industry. The event, now in its 54th year, starts today 22nd July and is one of the most important... more
Press releaseQantas announces fleet purchases
Sydney, Australia - Four Boeing 737-800 with option for other four
"Qantas announced it would purchase four new Boeing 737-800 aircraft and take options for an additional four. Qantas Chief Executive Officer Geoff Dixon said the Qantas Board approved the fleet purchases... more
AccidentsFirefighting tanker crashed in Colorado
Denver, Colorado - Two dead
A PB4Y-2 Privateer, a former Navy bomber that saw duty during World War II, came apart in the air while carrying a load of fire retardant to a blaze near the rugged Rocky Mountain National Park, about... more
AccidentsLauda Air's charter lands in emergency at Shannon, Ireland
Shannon, Ireland - It was on its flight from Goose Bay, Canada, to Bari, Italy
A Lauda Air Airbus A310 with 169 people onboard made an emergency landing at Shannon airport, Ireland. The pilot landed with one engine, because a warning light signaled a problem with one of the two... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
USA
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Boeing Co., St. Louis, is being awarded a $7,457,885 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for engineering, maintenance services, and limited manufacturing... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough 2002: Italian government will be represented by Defence junior Minister
London, UK - AVIONEWS will report daily from Farnborough
"Farnborough International Air Show 2002" will open today. About 1200 aerospace industries coming from 30 countries will expose till July 28th. Italy will be represented by Alenia Aeronautica, Aermacchi,... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter increases its revenue and decreases its profit
Providence, Usa - According to Bell parent Textron's second quarter results
Bell Helicopter revenues increased USD 4m primarily due to higher sales to the U.S. Government on the V-22 program and the H-1 upgrade contract, partially offset by lower foreign military sales and lower... more
AerospaceVitrociset will show its tracking console at Farnborough International Air Show
Rome, Italy - For the missile firing ground of Salto di Quirra (Italy)
Vitrociset Group, the Italian company specialized in information technology, electronics and integrated logistics, will display its tracking console at 2002 Farnborough International Air Show, which runs... more
Press releaseThe city of Dayton, Ohio and the aerospace industry count down to the premier global event
Reston, USA - For the centennial of flight
"Next July the aerospace industry and the world will convene in Dayton, Ohio to celebrate the Wright brothers’ first powered flight and the century of achievement that has followed – as well as lay the... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
USA
McDonnell Douglas Corp., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $6,269,324 contract modification to provide for award fee earning during award fee period three (1 October thru 31 March 02) for C-17 flexible... more
IndustryRolls Royce awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
USA
Rolls Royce Corp., Indianapolis is being awarded a $6,616,797 contract to provide for 22 T-56 Turbine Modules, applicable to Air Force C-130 Aircraft. Total funds have been obligated. This work will... more
IndustryRaytheon awarded of a near 74 USDm contract
USA
Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $73,799,437 contract modification to provide for 225 AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (14 for Air Force, 4 for Navy, 147 for South Korea,... more
AccidentsMissing Russian Mi-6 helicopter found
Moscow, Russia - All 21 people onboard were dead
The wreckage of the Russian Mi-6 helicopter was found yesterday afternoon. All the 21 people onboard (8 crew and 13 passengers) were dead. The Mi-6 helicopter, flying from the city of Norilsk over Dickson... more
Press releaseDatamat-Vitrociset consortium in defence logistics management
Rome, Italy - S2LOG, a new Italian industrial pole, is born
"Datamat and Vitrociset announce the formation of the S2LOG Consortium for the supply of services and systems for Defence Logistics Management. The new consortium is positioned to make the most of the... more
Press releaseBombardier presents wide range of innovative aircraft at Farnborough Air Show
Montreal, Canada - "We continue to seek opportunities to develop innovative products and services to support our customers"
"Bombardier Aerospace lands at the 2002 Farnborough Air Show next week with a total of 10 aircraft on static display and representation from its Business Aircraft, Regional Aircraft and Defence Services... more
AirlinesKLM to purchase 12 new Airbus
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - The deal will be inked on the opening day of the Farnborough Air Show
The Dutch royal airline KLM is to acquire 12 new A330s at 2002 Farnborough International Air Show. "We're still negotiating the deal. It hasn't been finalized. We've already announced we were working on... more
AirlinesUs Airways posted losses for USD 248m
Arlington, Usa - Ten times its loss in the second quarter of last year
US Airways reported a second-quarter loss of USD 248m, 10 times its loss in the second quarter of last year. The Arlington-based airline has not reported a profit since the second quarter of 2000. The... more
PeopleNTSB: Marion C. Blakey statement
Washington, Usa - Regarding the president's intent to nominate Ms. Blakey as the next administrator of FAA
"This is a critical time for the aviation industry, and I am honored by the President's trust in his intent to nominate me as the next Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration". (007) more
CuriositiesAn Italian hang glider flyer to lead birds of paradise migration
Moscow, Russia - For thousands of kilometres
Contacted by AVIONEWS, the Italian hang glider champion Angelo D'Arrigo expressed all his satisfaction to take part to such an amazing venture which will see the aviator comitted to teach little birds... more
Aerospace"Star City" to open its gates to public
Moscow, Russia - The space centre where Soviet cosmonauts have been trained
As of yesterday, people is allowed to visit "Star City", the historical training centre of Soviet and Russian spacemen, since first Gagarin's flight (12 April 1961). This place preserves important papers... more
AirlinesAir India to start Bombay-Newark flights
Bombay, India - Three times a week as of December
Starting from next December, Air India will operate flights from Bombay to Newark, in New Jersey, three times a week. This service will be in addition to daily flights from Bombay to New York. Flights... more
DefenseEuropeans in advantge to win a contract to supply Polish Air Force
Warsaw, Poland - 48 fighters to meet Nato standars
European aeronautical manufacturers may have an advantage in the competition to supply Warsaw government with 48 combat aircraft. At the moment F-16 made by Us Lockheed Martin must in fact compete with... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica to join aerospace and defence "leaders"
Rome, Italy - At Farnborough 2002
"Finmeccanica will be present in great style at the Farnborough Air Show (22-28 July), one of the most important air shows in the world, now in its 54th year. Finmeccanica is taking part in a big way:... more
AirlinesAmerican Eagle to ax 14 of its regional jets
Forth Worth, Usa - For the failure to win changes from its pilots on the number of regional jets it can operate
After talks between American Eagle management and pilots about the changes on the number of regional jets the carrier can operate, failed, Forth Worth-based airline is to ax 14 of its 50-seat ERJ-145 aircraft.... more
Civil aviationNew York: Delta Airlines uniforms stolen
New York, Usa - Feared to be employed in terrorist attacks
A new theft of flight uniforms happened in New York; the stolen uniforms belongs to Delta Airlines hostesses. Last Sunday, in fact, someone has stolen identity cards, besides uniforms and flight handbooks.... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashed into North Sea: a "catastrophic" mechanical fault according to an RAF crew
Great Yarmouth, UK - Six people are still missing
A "catastrophic" mechanical fault may have caused a helicopter to crash into the North Sea, according to an RAF crew involved in the search for survivors. Five people have already been confirmed dead... more
AccidentsFound the aircraft vanished yesterday over Borneo's skies
Jakarta, Indonesia - None of the people on board have been rescued yet
Despite search and rescue teams have been able to found the plane vanished Tuesday in East Kalimantan province of Borneo, none of the ten people believed to be on board has been rescued so far. Wreckages... more
Press releaseAt Farnborough International Air Show, Raytheon focuses on customer success
Farnborough, Uk - Company will use exhibits, briefings to highlight 'Technologies to protect our world'
"Raytheon Company, among the world's premier defense electronics and aerospace companies, will reinforce its commitment to customer satisfaction and program excellence during this year's Farnborough International... more
Science and technologyUsa: two airport employees charged with immigration violations
Minneapolis, Usa - They worked in secured areas at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport
Two men detained in May in a sweep of employees working in secure areas at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport have been charged with immigration violations. The charges - a Ghanian and a Mexican... more
Press releaseAMR reports second quarter loss of USD 465m before a special item
Washington, Usa - "Average fares are at 15-year lows"
"AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, Inc., today reported a second quarter net loss of $465 million before a special item, or $3.00 per share. This compares with a net loss of $105... more
AerospaceN'Sync singer to become third "space tourist"
Moscow, Russia - Take off scheduled for October 22, 2002
Lance Bass, singer of the Us pop group N'Sync, as confirmed by the Canadian Space Agency, has been officially enrolled in the list of the potential "space tourists" to take off to space on board a Russian... more
IndustryBoeing: 2nd quarter 2002 better than forecasts
Seattle, Usa - Earnings of USD 751m
Despite the sluggish economic trend and the fall in aircraft orders due to September 11th attacks, in the second quarter of 2002, the Us aircraft maker Boeing posted positive results, by registering earnings... more
IndustryDynCorp Technical Services awarded of a near 12 USDm increment
USA
DynCorp Technical Services, Fort Worth, Texas, was awarded a $11,700,000 increment as part of a $204,564,772.90 firm-fixed-price with cost reimbursable lines contract for C12 and UC35 Aircraft Life Cycle... more
AirlinesContinental: net loss of USD 35m
Houston, Usa - A better result compared to the first call for second quarter
Continental Airlines, the fifth largest Us carrier, reported a second quarter net loss of USD 35m (USD 0.55 diluted loss per share), which compares favorably to the First Call estimate of USD 0.76 loss... more
AirlinesBritish Airways to cut its fares
London, Uk - On 37 more European routes
Uk's flag British Airways still goes on with its strategy aiming to increase passengers demand by cutting fares on 37 European routes. "We are now offering full service at no-frills prices on 108 routes.... more