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IndustryAirbus A380: largest version has a 800-seat capacity
Paris, France - A program to challenge Boeing's superjumbo jets
Airbus aims to challenge Boeing with its A380 program. A380 largest version can carry up to 800 passengers, whereas its standard version has a 555-seat capacity. The largest aircraft in service in currently... more
AirlinesUS Airways to add Midway Airlines as regional jet affiliate Midway to become US Airways Express carrier
Arlington, Usa - Tickets will be honored
US Airways has signed a letter of intent to enter into a service agreement with Midway Airlines under which the Raleigh, N.C.-based carrier will operate as US Airways Express, flying an all-regional jet... more
IndustryChirac christened yesterday the final assembly site of the Airbus A380
Tolouse, France - The new 555-seat superjumbo by the European aeronautical giant
Yesterday the French president Jacques Chirac inaugurated the site where the European aircraft maker will carry out the final assembly of its new superjumbo A380. The 50ha site, is located in the business... more
Weather forecastsNo Sukhoi aircraft at 2002 Farnborough International Air Show
Moscow, Russia - It fears that its planes will seized in a debt dispute with a Swiss company
Sukhoi, one of the main Russian aircraft manufacturers, decided not to display any of its planes at 2002 Farnborough International Air Show which runs July 22-28. The reason, according to Sukhoi, must... more
PeopleFAA downgrades Argentina's safety rating
Washington, Usa - From category 1 to category 2
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) opted to downgrade Argentina's safety rating from category 1 to category 2. Airlines in category 2 are allowed to operate but only under a strict surveillance... more
AerospaceSatellites could shortly take off from a new Russian-Australian space center
Sydney, Australia - Located on the Australian Christmas island
Russia and Australia are likely to create a new airspace base on the Australian island of Christmas, 2600 km north west from Austral continent. The new cosmodrome, which could host the launch of commercial... more
AirlinesRyanair denies that an Eu investigation has ever been called by its pilots
Dublin, Ireland - The low-cost airline will proceed against the Dutch newspaper who reported the story
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline instructed its lawyers to issue legal proceedings against the Dutch daily newspaper "De Telegraaf" who reported the entirely untrue story that Ryanair’s pil... more
Science and technologyMexico City's new airport: "other options on the ground"
Mexico City, Mexico - Mexican president Vicente Fox
Mexican president Vicente Fox affirmed that "other options are on the ground" regarding the building of the capital city's new airport. "I will continue talks with San Salvador Atenco's farmers. Currently... more
Civil aviationUSAF fighters escorted an American Trans Air aircraft at La Guardia airport
New York, Usa - After some passengers started passing notes and changing seats
Because of the sospicious activity of some of the 98 people on board, an American Trans Air Chicago-New York flight has been escorted by two USAF F-16 fighters at the airport of La Guardia in New York.... more
Latest newsSpain reconquers the islet of Perejil
Madrid, Spain - Fighters F18 supported the operations
Spanish forces have pushed Moroccan soldiers off the disputed Mediterranean islet of Perejil. Six Moroccans were taken prisoner and moved to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, just five kilometres (three miles),... more
Press releaseExpressJet Holdings reports second quarter earnings of $20.5 Million
Houston, Usa - An increase of 62 percent over the prior-year period
"ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: XJT) today reported second quarter net income of $20.5 million, an increase of 62 percent over the prior-year period. The net income represents $0.33 diluted earnings... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic and Air India are getting "divorced"
New Delhi, India - As of next August 12
Virgin Express decided to put an end to its code-share agreement with Air India after 2 years of "marriage". The ruling followed Richard Branson statement, who in fact last month, said Uk-India links to... more
IndustryRaytheon to be investigated by SEC
Washington, Usa - For violation of rules on information transparency
The Us Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is going to investigate the country's giant defence supplier Raytheon because of its supposed violation of the rules concerning transparency in the spreading... more
AccidentsTwo US Marines helicopters collided at Singapore (2): a technical sheet
Rome, Italy - Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion (Usa)
Type: heavy-lift transport helicopter Accommodation: two pilots, crew chief, 37 troops, 24 stretchers Dimensions - length: 67 ft 2 in - rotor diameter: 72 ft 3 in - height: 24 ft 11 in Weights -... more
IndustryDynCorp Technical Services awarded of a near 8 USDm contract
USA
DynCorp Technical Services, Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $7,931,134 contract to provide for aircraft maintenance, munitions, and equipment support, and Air Armament Command, Control, Communications,... more
AccidentsTwo US Marines helicopters collided at Singapore
Singapore - Killing a technician on the tarmac
A technician on the tarmac has been killed in the collision between two US marines helicopters occurred yesterday at Paya Lebar Air Base in Singapore. As the CH-53s were parking in fact, their main rotors... more
IndustryGeneral Dynamics awarded of a over 11 USDm contract
USA
General Dynamics Armament Systems, Burlington, Vt., is being awarded an $11,033,520 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00421-01-C-0314) for the procurement of 48 M61A2 20mm... more
IndustryXontech and Schafer awarded of a 140 USDm contract
USA
Xontech Inc., Van Nuys, Calif. and Schafer Corp., Chelmsfor, Mass., are being awarded a $140,000,000 indefinite-delivery and indefinite-quantity contract to participate in a program to provide highly-specialized... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashes into North Sea (UK): a technical sheet
Rome, Italy - Sikorsky S76 (USA)
Type: medium-lift utility helicopter Accommodation: 2 pilots, 14 passengers Dimensions - length: 13.4 m (44 ft) - rotor diameter: 13.4 m (44 ft) - height: 4.4 m (14 ft 5 in) Weights - empty:... more
DefenseWashington to sell six C-130Es to Pakistan Air Force
Washington, Usa - For USD 75m
According to Pentagon officials, Washington is going to sell 6 C-130E military planes to Pakistan. The sale, which for Pentagon will not affect in anyway the political-military balance of the region, "will... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashes into North Sea (UK): 5 dead and 6 missing
Great Yarmouth, UK - The Sikorsky S76 was carrying 11 people between the Clipper platform and the Santa Fe Monarch drilling rig
Five people died and six others were missing last night after a helicopter crashed into the sea 40 kilometres north-east of Great Yarmouth, eastern England, as it was transporting oil rig workers. The... more
Fair and showsBush to name new FAA's head
Washington, Usa - Marion Blakey will replace Jane Garvey
Today, United States' president George W. Bush will name the new head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Marion Blakey will officially replace former FAA chairman Jane Garvey. Mrs Blakey, who... more
AccidentsTourism aircraft with 10 people on board vanished over Borneo's skies
Jakarta, Indonesia - Rescue teams at work
A small tourism aircraft with 10 people on board vanished over Borneo' skies, in the East Kalimantan province. Rescue teams, promptly alerted, immediately launched search operations. (007) more
AirlinesEasyJet-Go merger: British Fair Trade Commission okayed the operation
London, Uk - It should be completed by the end of this month
Yesterday the British Fair Trade Commission okayed the acquisition of British budget airline GO by its former rival EasyJet. According to airlines, the operation which will cost Luton-based budget carrier... more
Sport aviationFrench skydiver aims to jump from 40,000 meters
Paris, France - Michel Fournier, 57, has skydived more than 8,000 times
Michel Fournier, 57, from France, is planning to jump from 40,000 meters, reaching speed of around 1500 kmh. The jump is likely to take place next September in an uninhabited area of Canada. Fournier... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-400 and DG-800A sailplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the propeller mount plate
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-12-AD; Amendment 39-12818; AD 2002-14-18] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Fair and showsZimbabwe's president forced a Harare-London flight to divert to Madrid
Madrid, Spain - To be able to catch a plane to Cuba
Over 200 passengers on board an Air Zimbabwe flight in service between Harare and London Gatwick, have been forced to an unexpected diversion to Madrid airport to allow President Robert Mugabe to join... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing 767-300 airplanes equipped with Rolls Royce RB211-524H series engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent a single failure from resulting in uncommanded deployment of a thrust reverser
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-108-AD; Amendment 39-12802; AD 2002-14-02] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rockwell Collins Air Data Computers
Washington, Usa - To prevent an unwarranted display of the ADC flag when switching static air sources
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-14-AD; Amendment 39-12819; AD 2002-14-19] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter EC135 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To detect fatigue cracks in the shaft that could lead to shaft failure
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-SW-15-AD; Amendment 39-12817; AD 2002-14-17] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Latest newsRieti (Italy) to host the 1st European Military Gliding Championship
Rieti, Italy - From July 19 to July 27 July
50 military pilots coming from 8 countries (Denmark, France, Germany, Uk, Italy, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic and Hungary) will challenge themselves in the 1st European Military Gliding Championship,... more
HelicoptersMesa, Las Vegas Police Departments Select MD 500s
Tucson, Usa - Both MD 500E and MD 530F are engineered for operating in hot weather
MD Helicopters, Inc., (MDHI) has confirmed sales of two MD 500 Series helicopters to two police departments in the Western United States. The Mesa, Arizona, Police Department (one MD 500E) and the Las... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines reports second quarter loss
Houston, Usa - Of USD 35m
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported a second quarter net loss of $35 million ($0.55 diluted loss per share) excluding a previously announced fleet charge and write down of its government... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct as well as to prevent cracks in the spoiler hold-down actuator supports
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-244-AD; Amendment 39-12816; AD 2002-14-16] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Science and technologyMacquarie Bank invested in Eternal City airports
Rome, Italy - For USD 483m
Macquarie, an Australian investment bank, purchased a 44,7% stake of Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), the handling agent of the Roman airports of Fiumicino and Ciampino. Thanks to this USD 483 worth acquisition,... more
Press releaseConcorde special fares from British Airways
London, Uk - Unique leisure opportunity without lots of restrictions
"For the leisure traveler looking for a the ultimate travel experience, significantly reduced Concorde fares between New York and London are being introduced by British Airways. Seats are available at... more
AccidentsSiberia: a Tupolev Tu-134 lost its forward undercarriage while landing
Moscow, Russia - None of the passengers got injured
A Krasair Tupolev Tu-134 with 79 people aboard lost its forward undercarriage as it was landing at the Irkutsk airport, in Siberia. The flames burst from the contact between the aircraft nose and the runway... more
AccidentsAn Indian air force Mig-21 caught fire in mid-air and crashed (2): a technical sheet
Rome, Italy - Mikoyan Mig-21 Fishbed (Russia)
Type: multi-role fighter Accommodation: 1 or 2 pilots depending on the variant Dimensions - length: 21 ft 8 in - wingspan: 23 ft 5 in - height: 13 ft 5 in Weights - empty: 12.882 lb - max... more
AccidentsAn Indian air force Mig-21 caught fire in mid-air and crashed
Kolkata, India - Pilot and trainee pilot survived
A Mig-21 of the Indian Air Force with two people on board crashed yesterday in the surroundings of Panshidewa village, in Darjeeling district (India). The plane before crashing into a pond, caught fire... more
AirlinesNew link Bangalore-Colombo for SriLankan Airlines
Bangalore, India - A direct thrice-a-week flight starting from yesterday
Bangalore is connected to one more international destination: Colombo. SriLankan Airlines, Sri Lanka's international carrier, touched down at the Bangalore airport yesterday morning. It was the maiden... more
PeopleMarch-June 2002: worst 2nd quarter ever for Us airlines
Washington, Usa - According to an analyst at UBS Warburg
According to a survey by Samuel Buttrick, an analyst at UBS Warburg, the quarter ended last June 30,2002, could be the worst ever for Us airlines, as in fact the industry should post a net loss of USD... more
IndustryFedEx to purchase 10 Airbus A380-800 Freighters
Tolosa, Francia - With an option on 10 additional Airbus' aircraft
Us express courier FedEx signed a final agreement with Airbus for the acquisition of 10 A380-800 Freighters. The new superjumbos are going to be delivered three planes per year from 2008 to 2010, while... more
IndustryAndrew Peacock named Boeing-Australia's president
Sydney, Australia - He served as minister and ambassador
The Boeing Company named Andrew Peacock to the new position of president Boeing-Australia. He will co-ordinate all company activities in Australia from a new corporate headquarters in Sydney. Boeing... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines announces daily nonstop Northwest Arkansas service to Houston
Houston, Usa - As of October 1
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today (last July 15, editor's note) announced that it will introduce the only nonstop service between Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport and Houston when it launches... more
AirlinesKLM to strenghten its service on the route to Dubai
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Introducing a 289-seat MD11
Because of the increasing demand, the Royal Dutch airline KLM decided to introduce a larger aircraft on the route to Dubai, a 289-seat MD11. After September 11th attacks, on the contrary, KLM halved the... more
HelicoptersUS Helicopter wins contract to refurbish 30 UH-1H for US Army
Ozark, Usa - A deal of over USD 21m worth
U.S. Helicopter Inc., Ozark, Alabama, was awarded a delivery order amount of USD 21,640,293 as part of a USD 94,135,402 firm-fixed-price contract for refurbishment of 30 UH-1H Huey helicopters. Work will... more
Press releaseCommitted to the community: Bombardier welcomes World Youth Day to its Toronto Site
Toronto, Canada - Since last April, Bombardier has provided WYD organizers access to its site
"Bombardier Aerospace welcomes the participants of World Youth Day (WYD) to its Toronto Site later this month. Hundreds of thousands of participants are expected to attend the WYD 2002 ceremonies to be... more
Civil aviationHong Kong airport security agents fired after failing some tests
Hong Kong, China - Aiming to identity potential dangerous people
Some of the Hong Kong airport security staff have been fired for they failed in some tests aiming to identify high risk passengers. The agents in fact have been cheated by some of their colleagues who,... more
Press releaseEads Casa obtains the first quality certification in the aerospace sector in continental Europe
Madrid, Spain - In accordance with international standard
"Following its commitment with quality and in line with its historical tradition of striving for excellence, Eads Casa has been the first in Europe to obtain a certificate for its Quality Management System,... more
AccidentsHeathrow: emergency landing for British Airways' Concorde
London, Uk - After developing engine trouble over the Atlantic
A British Airways Concorde has been forced to carry out an emergency landing at London-Heathrow airport after developing engine trouble over the Atlantic ocean. The pilot of the supersonic jet, on halfway... more