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DefenseCecchi to replace Cabigiosu as head of the Interforces Operational Command (Coi)
Rome, Italy - Cabigiosu left after a 43-year service
General Filiberto Cecchi replaced general Carlo Cabigiosu as the head of the Italian Interforces Operational Command (Coi) established in 1997. Cabigiosu, who has been the first Italian appointed as head... more
AirlinesJapan budget airline Air Do filed for bankruptcy protection
Tokyo, Japan - But thanks to All Nippon Airways will keep flying
Today the Tokyo-based budget airline Air Do, due to the ever increasing competition on the domestic market, filed for bankruptcy protection. The 4-year old no-frills carrier thus failed to face strategies... more
AirlinesGo reassures its passengers: "safety is non-negotiable"
Rome, Italy - A press release after critics about disregard of "air traffic control instructions"
"With regard to reports in the media, Go would like to reassure all passengers that our pilots fly to the highest standards. Safety is non-negotiable. Flights are monitored by an onboard flight data recording... more
Press releaseDOD, Italy sign Joint Strike Fighter Agreement
Washington, Usa - For a partnership in the JSF System Development and Demonstration (SDD) phase
"Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics E.C. 'Pete' Aldridge Jr. met today with Secretary General of Defense and National Armaments Director Adm. Giampaolo Di Paola of Italy... more
AirlinesUnited seeks USD 1.8bn in loan help
Chicago, Usa - It has lost more than USD 2bn since September 11
United Airlines asked the government yesterday for USD 1.8bn in loan assistance. The nation's number two airline after American, which has lost more than USD 2bn since the attacks, is the third major carrier... more
AccidentsFire alert on board forced an EasyJet flight to carry out an emergency landing at Newcastle airport
London, Uk - No consequences for the 134 passengers
Today, because of a small fire on board, an EasyJet Boeing 737 has been forced to carry out an emergency landing at the Newcastle airport. On board the aircraft, in service between Glasgow (Scotland) and... more
Press releaseJohn Travolta becomes Qantas "Ambassador-at-Large"
Los Angeles, USA - He will pilot original Qantas 707 during "Spirit of Friendship" global tour in July-August
"Australian-based international airline Qantas today announced that international superstar John Travolta has joined the company and has become its "Ambassador-at-Large". Qantas also announced that following... more
PeoplePakistan is considering allowing Indian commercial airliners to fly over its territory
Islamabad, Pakistan - India lifted the similar ban last June 10
Pakistan is considering allowing Indian commercial airliners to fly over Pakistani territory as part of efforts to move the two nuclear rivals away from the brink of war, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said... more
Science and technologyLondon-Luton airport defeats September 11
London, Uk - Profits raised by a 27,5%
According to TBI, London-Luton handling agent, the airport registered profits of GBP 16,6m thus raising by a 27,5% from GBP 13,2m of last time. Good news come also from the number of passengers of Luton,... more
AccidentsDash 8 forced to an amergency landing at Portland airport
Washington, Usa - No consequences for the 38 people on board
A De havilland Dash 8 of the Us airline Horizon with 38 people on board, 35 passengers and 3 crew members, has been forced to an emergency landing at the Portland airport. The incident, according to the... more
Science and technologyNew links for Malpensa airport
Varese, Italy - Routes to Atlanta, Taipei, Doha, Johannesburg, Salvador de Bahia
Last week Qatar Airways launched the new link Malpensa-Doha, after Delta and Alitalia initiated their code-share flight to Atlanta and Eva Air its cargo flight to Taipei, Taiwan. South African Airlines... more
IndustryHoneywell awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
USA
Honeywell, Inc., Sensor and Guidance Products, Clearwater, Fla. is being awarded a $6,087,440 contract modification which exercises an option for the Tri-Service Embedded Global Positioning System (GPS)... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a near 9 USDm contract
USA
The McDonnell Douglas Corp., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded an $8,742,399 contract modification to fully incorporate the effort describes in ESP 0209R2C1, Stationkeeping Equipment Follow-On for Lots... more
AirlinesAmerica West Airlines inaugurated yesterday its new flight center
Washington, Usa - Located close to the Phoenix airport
Stars and Stripes air carrier America West Airlines inaugurated yesterday its new flight center, which is located in the nearby of the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The 55.000 squared meters... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines' flight attendants not to make any wage or pay concession
Washington, Usa - In the attempt to help carrier's recovery plans
Flight attendants at the American air carrier United Airlines would not agree to make any pay or wage concessions which, according to management, will help the airline's recovery plans. So, despite pilots,... more
IndustryFiatAvio will take part in the Jsf program
Turin, Italy - An agreement has been signed yesterday
FiatAvio, the Italian aeronautical industry, reached a double agreement with General Electric and with Rolls-Royce Allison, which enables the company to take part in the manufacturing of the F136, the... more
AirlinesAeroflot and Belavia air carriers close to a merger
Moscow, Russia - As part of a Russian-Belarusian integration
The Russian airline Aeroflot and its Belarusian homonymous Belavia are likely to merge, thus creating one carrier. Last Saturday at Brest the issue has been in fact discussed by the ex Russian president... more
Science and technologyAustralia sells Sydney Airport
Sydney, Australia - USD 3.1bn to take a 99-year lease
A consortium led by Australia's Macquarie Bank has paid AUD 5.5bn (USD 3.1bn) to take a 99-year lease on Sydney Airport. The deal, the biggest trade sale in Australian history, gives the Southern Cross... more
AirlinesTwo Airbus A340s to be delivered to Royal Jordanian Airline
Amman, Jordan - In July
According to Noel Forgeard, chairman and CEO at the European aeronautical manufacturer Airbus, two of their produced-by aircraft A340s will be delivered to Royal Jordanian Airline in July. These planes,... more
IndustryBoeing taps Mitsubishi for aircraft antennas
Tokyo, Japan - For an in-flight Net service
Boeing selected Japan's Mitsubishi Electric to supply antenna systems for an in-flight Net service it aims to roll out in 2004. Boeing said the antenna systems would account for about a quarter of the... more
AirlinesRyanair and EasyJet to challenge Lufthansa in Germany
Frankfurt, Germany - Where at the moment they have a 8% market share
Bad news for German Lufthansa come straight from the Uk, as in fact the Europe's largest budget airlines, Ryanair and EasyJet, are likely to challenge the German carrier in its own country in the attempt... more
AirlinesMy Travel Group named Tim Jeans as managing director of its new low-cost airline
London, Uk - He formerly was the sales and marketing director at Ryanair
The leisure and entertainment group My Travel appointed Tim Jeans as managing director of its new budget airline it is supposed to launch by the end of this year. "The low-fare business is still in its... more
HelicoptersPolice in former Kazakh capital to get helicopters
Almaty, Kazakhistan - Two Mi-35s starting from next August
Starting from August 2002, Kazakh police will use two Mi-35 helicopters to patrol the former capital Almaty. The helicopters would be equipped with video and communication systems. The administration... more
PeopleAOPA calls for graphical notams
Washington, Usa - After a Cessna 182 strayed into Washington, D.C.'s no-fly zone
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is lobbying the US Federal Aviation Administration to issue "graphical depictions of restricted areas" in notices to airmen (notams) after a Cessna 182 strayed... more
Civil aviationBoeing launched its new web site dedicated to aviation safety
Seattle, Usa - www.boeing.com/safety
September 11 changed so radically air safety concept that Boeing, one of world's main aeronautical manufacturers, decided to launch a website entirely dedicated to the issue. On www.boeing.com/safety in... more
HelicoptersRussian plant developing new version of Mi-8 helicopter
Kazan, Russia - It will be powered by a new Klimov engine
The Kazan helicopter plant (KVZ) in cooperation with Moscow's Mil helicopter plant is developing a new variant of the Mi-8 Hip helicopter designated Mi- 8MTV 7. The new helicopter will be powered by a... more
AccidentsSouth African Air Force pilots almost down to half
Johannesburg, South Africa - A shortage of 17 fihter pilots and 79 helicopter pilots
The South African Air Force has a shortage of 17 fighter pilots and 79 helicopter pilots - almost half its current needs -, according to Defence Minister Mosiuoa Lekota. In a written reply to a question... more
PeopleSydney government to speed up the sale of the ex Ansett regional airlines
Sydney, Australia - By setting a 5-day deadline
The Sidney administration decided to speed up the process to sell Kendell Airlines and Hazelton Airlines, subsidiaries of the bankrupted air carrier Ansett, by setting a 5-day deadline as far as financial... more
AirlinesWestJet to launch "ridiculous" fares on two of its routes
Montreal, Canada - As of June 30
In the attempt to denounce the rising burden of taxes and fees associated with air travel in Canada, the airline WestJet decided to launch, starting from next June 30, "ridiculous" fares on two of the... more
Latest newsF-22 enters critical phase
Washington, Usa - US Air Force officials try to counter a Pentagon drive to cut production
The next few months will be crucial to the future of the F-22 stealth fighter, as US Air Force officials try to counter a Pentagon drive to cut production and also focus on preparing the aircraft for operational... more
IndustryBoeing is evaluating an alternative to Sonic Cruiser
Seattle, Usa - To build up a slower though more efficient aircraft
According to Alan Mulally, boss at Boeing Commercial Airplanes, the Seattle-based industry is in talks with several airlines whether to replace its forward-looking Sonic Cruiser program with another one... more
AirlinesKLM and Air Europa signed a code-share agreement
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Thus reaching 11 more Spanish destinations
The Amsterdam-based air carrier KLM Royal Dutch Airlines NV reached an agreement with the Spanish Air Europa, thanks to which it will reach 11 new destinations on the Iberian peninsula. The deal includes... more
PeopleRussia begins deliveries of Sukhoi jets to India
Moscow, Russia - Ten fighters to be delivered this year
First two Sukhoi Su-30 MKI were shipped to India on board a Russian cargo plane on Saturday by the Irkutsk-based IAPO aircraft corporation. Russia will dispatch 10 fighters this year, while another 22... more
AirlinesCriminal action against Swissair's management
Zurich, Switzerland - For misrepresentation ad unfaithful administration
Zurich district attorney initiated criminal proceeding against bankrupted Swissair's management and executive board members for misrepresentation ad unfaithful administration. District attorney acquired... more
AccidentsPiper crashes in Switzerland: three dead
Lausanne, Switzerland - One passenger got seriously injured
A Piper PA-28 crashed yesterday morning in Canton Valais, Switzerland. Three people died - a woman, 20, two men, 46 and 47 - and one got seriously injured. They all were Swiss. The tourism aircraft took... more
Press releaseAcquisition of Sema GmbH in Germany by Thales
Berlin, Germany - Following the approval of the the German State merger control authority
"Thales and Schlumberger/Sema signed an agreement on the acquisition of the defence activities of Sema GmbHin the field of naval C3I and training and simulation, including Computer Systems GmbH. The agreement... more
IndustryBAE Systems awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
USA
BAE Systems, Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc., Syosset, N.Y., is being awarded a five-year requirements $6,500,000 contract for essential repair of Theatre Airborne Reconnaissance System... more
IndustryBell-Boeing awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
USA
The Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded a $6,252,923 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-incentive-fee contract (N00019-96-C-0054) for the manufacture, installation... more
AccidentsAlaska: helicopter with a newly married couple on board crashed
Washington, Usa - Bride found death
As it was heading to the wedding reception, a helicopter with a newly married couple crashed last Saturday in Alaska. The wife died while her husband reported serious injuries. The husband's brother and... more
AccidentsStrange noises recorded by the black-boxes of the Boeing plunged in the Taiwan strait
Taipei, Taiwan - Which are baffling crash investigators
The two "black-boxes" of the China Airlines' B747 plunged last May 25 in the Taiwan strait with 225 people on board, recorded noises so strange to baffle investigators. The head of Taiwan's Aviation Safety... more
Press releaseStatement by Qantas Airways Limited
Sydney, Australia -
"Qantas Chief Executive Officer Geoff Dixon said today that the company expected to exceed its profit before tax target of $550 million dollars for the financial year ended 2002 by more than 10 per cent.... more
Press releaseBell Helicopter orders Thales Avionics TopOwl helmet-mounted displays
Washington, Usa - For US Marine Corps H-1 upgrade helicopters
"Following a comprehensive trade study between the world's leading manufacturers of helmet-mounted displays, Thales Avionics' TopOwl Helmet Mounted Sight and Display system, was selected by Bell Helicopter... more
AccidentsFrench pilot crashes during acrobatic exhibition
Paris, France - Yesterday in Nancy, eastern France
A French pilot, 49, crashed yesterday while piloting his Acroez during an acrobatic exhibition in Nancy, eastern France. The air meeting was organized at Nancy-Ockey air base and about 40,000 people attended... more
Press releaseContinental Connection begins Montreal service to 15 northeast cities
New York, Usa - Starting from June 23
"Continental Connection announced that it will begin new nonstop service June 23 between CommutAir's hub in Albany, N.Y., and Montreal with up to four flights a day. A modified schedule may be operated... more
Latest newsUs-British air raids against Iraqi posts
Baghdad, Iraq - 4 dead and 10 injured
Last Thursday, Us and British combat aircraft carried out jointly air raids against Iraq civil posts in the Meisan province (south-east of Baghdad), killing 4 people and causing 10 injured. After the attack,... more
AccidentsMissed collision on London skies
London, Uk - Because of a mistake made by an unexperienced flight controller
Even though the news broke only last Friday, because of a terrible mistake made by an young flight controller on training at the Shanwick control center (south-eastern England) two British Airways aircraft... more
Latest newsIsraeli Apaches launched missiles in southern West Bank
Tel Aviv, Israel -6 dead
6 people on board two cars in the surroundings of Rafah (southern West Bank) have been killed this morning by some missiles shot by Israeli Apaches helicopters. For Palestinian authorities the attack,... more
HelicoptersUS delays delivery of helicopters and planes to Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan - For unknown reasons
The US has begun delivery of motor vehicles and communication equipment to Pakistan for conducting surveillance at the Pak-Afghan border to prevent infiltration of Al-Qeada terrorists but delayed the handing... more
HelicoptersRussia sells eight Mi-171 transport helicopters to Pakistan
Moscow, Russia - Mi-171 is a modernised version of Mi-17 fitted with nightflying avionics
Russia's major aircraft plant Ulan-Ude has shipped the first batch of four Mi-171 transport helicopters to Pakistan and four choppers will be airlifted by the end of the week. Though the contract with... more
AccidentsAn ice block falls from sky: a woman nearly dies
Paris, France - It is supposed to be the result of toilet wastewater from an aircraft
A French woman nearly died when a block of ice fell close to her in Corsica. The about-hundred-kilo block is supposed to be the result of toilet wastewater released from an aircraft which solidified into... more