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PeopleEuropean budget airlines accused of safety breaches
London, Uk - By an air traffic controller
European no frills air carriers have re-acted with surprise after being accused that some of their pilots cut corners and compromise safety to avoid flight delays. According to the allegations made by... more
AccidentsTaiwan crash: black-boxes found
Taipei, Taiwan - After a three-week search
After a three-week search, rescue teams eventually found the black-boxes which were on board the B747 of China Airlines crashed last May 25 in the Taiwan strait causing 225 dead. Investigators hope the... more
Sport aviationFossett takes off successfully
Northam, Australia - He started his sixth attempt to fly solo non-stop round-the-world in a balloon
American tycoon, Steve Fossett took off successfully this morning at 9.37 am (local time) from Northam, 98 km north-east of Perth, Australia. About 2,500 onlookers cheered as the balloon named "Bud Light... more
AirlinesATC strike in France: Sas cancels 14 out of its 17 flights from Scandinavian capital cities to Paris
Copenhagen, Danmark - Air France cancels 4 out of its 5 flights from Paris to Copenhagen
Sas decided to cancel 14 out of its 17 regular flights from/to Scandinavian capital cities to/from Paris tomorrow due to French air traffic controllers strike. Sas cancelled all its flights operating... more
HelicoptersSudanese rebels announced to have shot down a Sudanese army helicopter gunship
Cairo, Egypt - SPLA has been fighting for self determination of south Sudan since 1983
Forces of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) in Western Upper Nile claimed to have shot down and destroyed an helicopter gunship of the Sudanese army around the oilfields, in the south of the country.... more
DefenseSaddam Hussein to do some shopping in Kiev
Kiev, Ukraine - 4 warships and two Antonov
Saddam Hussein regime showed interest in the acquisition of 4 warships and two aircraft from Ukraine. Iraq could be in fact interested in the purchase of two airplanes made-by Antonov, the Ukraine-based... more
IndustryBombardier decides not to proceed further with Fairchild Dornier
Montreal, Canada - After a review of Fairchild Dornier’s 728/928 aircraft programs
Bombardier announced today that its technical, commercial and financial review of Fairchild Dornier’s 728/928 aircraft programs is now completed. Bombardier’s conclusion is not to proceed any further. Bo... more
AirlinesBrussels to okay Alitalia's recapitalization
Brussels, Belgium - Tomorrow the official authorization
Even though the official Eu authorization will be given only tomorrow, according to Brussels sources "no objection" has been raised to Alitalia's recapitalization plan. Tomorrow European Transports commission... more
Press releaseSevere disruption of Air France domestic and european flight schedule due to air traffic control strike on 19 June
Paris, France - "10% of its normal schedule of domestic and European flights"
"A strike has been called by European civil aviation staff including air traffic controllers on Wednesday, 19 June from 6 am to 11 pm, leading to the application of a minimum service by the authorities... more
AirlinesAir Lib cancels 90% of its domestic flights in France
Paris, France - All its long haul flights have been confirmed
Air Lib, the largest privately owned airline in France, cancelled 90% of its domestic flights and 50% of its flights from/to Algeria on Wednesday due to French ATC strike (6am-11pm). The airline confirmed... more
AirlinesLuxair cancels its flights from/to France tomorrow and from/to Spain the day after
Luxembourg - Due to local strikes
Luxair, Luxembourg national air carrier, announced its tomorrow flight from/to Nice and Paris-CdG have been cancelled due to French air traffic controllers strike. The air carrier also cancelled its flights... more
PeopleNew standards on board for foreign airlines flying into US
Washington, Usa - Temporary internal locking devices to be installed within 60 days
All foreign carriers flying into US will have to comply with the new requirements introduced by the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), which include temporary internal locking devices to be installed... more
AirlinesEasyJet's shareholders okay Go acquisition
London, Uk - And now the carrier is going to create its new hub in Paris
Even though the operation still requires regulatory clearances, EasyJet's shareholders say yes to the acquisition of Go for USD 552m. From another perspective the European largest budget carrier is asking... more
Press releaseBlue Panorama: Air Madagascar returns to fly to Italy
Rome, Italy - On board the new Boeing 767-300ER
The African airline Air Madagascar will fly to Italy again with its new weekly link Milan-Antananarivo. The flight will be operated on board a new Boeing 767-300ER of the Italian airline Blue Panorama... more
DefenseAfghanistan: US forces found 30 surface-to-air missiles
Washington, Usa - After searches over the past two weeks
US forces in Afghanistan had found 30 surface-to-air HN-5 missiles (the Chinese version of the SA-7) in an arms cache in the southeastern part of the country. Searches over the past two weeks had uncovered... more
Latest newsIsraeli military aircraft violated again Lebanon skies
Beirut, Lebanon - Breaking several times the sound barrier
According to Lebanese police sources, this morning Israeli military aircraft violated once more Lebanon air space. Tension raises as Tel Aviv Air Force air raids increase (last occurred 4 days ago, editor's... more
AccidentsFire alert on board a Corsair's Airbus
Paris, France - Pilot forced to come back to the departure airport
A Corsair aicraft has been forced to come back to the airport where it departed from(Paris-Orly) after one of its engines caught fire. For a Corsair's spokesperson, "the incident has never represented... more
Press releaseRoyal visit to The Helicopter Museum
Weston-super-Mare, UK - Next Monday
"It has been announced by Buckingham Palace that His Royal Highness, Prince Andrew, The Duke of York is to visit The Helicopter Museum at Weston-super-Mare next Monday (June 24th) to officially open the... more
AirlinesBA cancels June 19 French flights due to industrial action
London, Uk - The air controllers protest against the "European single sky"
British Airways said it has cancelled most of its 126 flights in and out of France from midnight Tuesday June 18 to midnight Wednesday June 19 due to planned industrial action by air traffic controllers... more
AirlinesFirst luxury BBJ service by Lufthansa took off yesterday
Frankfurt, Germany - On board 27 passengers, vip and Lufthansa officials
The first Dusseldorf-Newark "posh" flight operated by Lufthansa on board Boeing Business Jets has been inaugurated yesterday. On the luxury 48-seat B737 aircraft the German carrier lifted 27 passengers,... more
AirlinesVirgin Express cancels and reschedules its flights on June 19 and 20
Brussels, Belgium - Due to a European wide ATC stike and a general strike in Spain
Due to a European wide air traffic controllers strike Virgin Express decided some disruptions on its flights from/to Italy, France and Portugal on Wednesday 19 June. The next day, Thursday 20 June, a general... more
AccidentsFirefighting air tanker crashes in California
Reno, Usa - All three crew members die
Three people were killed when a C-130 Hercules air tanker fighting a fire in the Toiyabe National Forest in western Nevada crashed Monday afternoon and burst into flames across the state line in Walker,... more
AerospaceBad weather conditions delay Endeavour coming back to Earth
Cape Canaveral, Usa - It could probably land today at 5.55pm (Cet)
Because of the bad weather conditions, still ongoing in Florida, the Us spacecraft Endeavour landing, scheduled for yesterday at 6.59pm (Cet) has been post poned to this afternoon. The shuttle, whose fuel... more
IndustryBombardier signed an agreement with CaseBank Technologies
Montreal, Canada - To provide software to maintain its CRJ and Q400 aircraft
The Canadian aeronautical manufacturer Bombardier reached an agreement with CaseBank Technologies for the supply of a software to mantain its CRJ and Q400 regional jets. The system named Spotlight, for... more
PeopleNational transportation strike in Spain
Madrid, Spain - Next June 20
Spanish main trade unions called a general strike next June 20 which will involve air transportation. The Unions protest against new labour rules passed by Aznar government last month. Many tourists,... more
AccidentsThe ambulance helicopter crashed yesterday in Greece is owned by the Italian Helitalia
Rome, Italy - That's the second incident in 2 years for Florence-based company
The ambulance helicopter crashed yesterday on the side of a hill as it was transporting a sick-person from Anafi island, in the Egean sea, is owned by the Italian company Helitalia. The Florence-based... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a near 6 USDm contract
USA
McDonnell Douglas Corp. Long Beachh Califf is being awarded a $5$8090000 undefinitized contract modification issued under the Defensive Systems Upgrade Program Engineering and Manufacturing Development... more
Latest newsItaly signs agreement on "Combat Sar"
Rome, Italy - Military crew rescue to improve
Italy signed an agreement on "Combat Sar" with the other six members of Eag - European Air Group. The agreement provides to improve Air Forces' operational capacity to rescue aircraft crew members shot... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded of a near 107 USDm contract
USA
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Melbourne, Fla., is being awarded a $106,954,257 contract modification to definitize the production effort for the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System Lot X aircraft.... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines to introduce a USD 10 surcharge
Washington, Usa - For those passengers not using e-tickets where available
Stars and stripes air carrier Northwest Airlines, announced that, effective from tomorrow, it will introduce a USD 10 surcharge on passengers who ask for paper tickets even when e-tickets are available.... more
DefenseTeen-aged hacker violated Pentagon 'secrets
Washington, Usa - Now Fbi wants to know how
At first glance it looks like the screenplay of a Hollywood movie, but it's true, a teen-aged hacker, Markus, violated the hi-tech and highly sophisticated software of the Us department of Defence. Fbi... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines named official airline of the Houston Texans NFL Football Team
Houston, USA -
"Continental Airlines today announced a multi-year marketing partnership with the Houston Texans signing on as its "official airline". Elements of the partnership include cooperative advertising and joint... more
IndustryIndustrial Tectonics awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
USA
Industrial Tectonics Bearings Corp., Rancho Dominguez, Calif., is being awarded an estimated $5,468,866 firm-fixed-price contract for four types of bearings used in support of H-46 aircraft. The total... more
AerospaceRussian propeller escorted a Us satellite into orbit
Moscow, Russia - Yesterday, from the Odissey aerospace base in the Pacific ocean
A Zenit 3SL, the rocket propeller made in co-operation by Russia and Ukraine, took off yesterday from Odissey, the floating space center in the Pacific Ocean, to escort into orbit the Us communication... more
IndustryRaytheon awarded of a over 18 USDm contract
USA
Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded an $18,207,831 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 29 Joint Standoff Weapon AGM-154A missiles for the U.S. Navy and ancillary missile... more
AirlinesFinnair: new flights to Italy
Rome, Italy - After the code-sharing agreement with SN Brussels
Finnair is offering new flights to Italy, via Brussels, after the code-sharing agreement signed with SN Brussels Airlines. Two daily flights will link Helsinki to Venice, Turin and Bologna. With the... more
DefenseItalian Joint Chief of Staff to visit Albania
Tirana, Albania - He will meet country's establishment
The Italian Joint Chief of Staff, general Rolando Mosca Moschini, starting from today is in official visit in Albania, where in fact, he is going to meet the Republic president Rexhepoo Meidani, the premier... more
AccidentsA Trans jet Md83 landed in emergency at Venice airport
Venice, Italy - It was on its flight from Athens to Manchester
A Trans jet Md83 on its flight from Athens to Manchester landed in emergency at Venice airport last Saturday night. The pilot of the Swedish charter air carrier asked for an emergency landing due to a... more
AccidentsVictims of last June 14 helicopter crash in Spain raised to eight (2): a technical sheet
Rome, Italy - Bell-205 (Usa)
Type: medium lift helicopter Accommodation: two pilots, 12 passengers, six stretchers Dimensions - length: 41 ft 9 in - rotor diameter: 48 ft - height: 14 ft 5 in Weights - empty: 2510 lb -... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a over 9 USD contract
USA
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boeing Co., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $9,250,000 contract modification to provide for B-1B Sustainment Task ASC-02-001. The purpose... more
IndustryBoeing awarded of a over 50 USDm contract
USA
Boeing Defense and Space Group, Wichita, Kan., is being awarded a $50,046,495 contract modification to provide for the definitization of unpriced contract action to exercised remaining option V of contract... more
IndustryPratt&Whitney chose MTU Aero Engines
Washington, Usa - For the provision of high-pressure compressor for the PW6000
The motor aeronautical industry Pratt&Whitney chose MTU Aero Engines as supplier of high-pressure compressor to be installed on its PW600. The troubled engine, which is going to power A318s aircaft, firstly... more
IndustryRockwell awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
USA
Rockwell Collins Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded an $8,338,676 contract modification for the initial readiness spares package and initial peacetime operating stock spares and applicable reliability... more
Science and technologySmall electrical fire causes delays in New Orleans airport traffic
New Orleans, Usa - The airport never closed
A small electrical fire in the control tower cause minor flight delays at New Orleans' airport Sunday afternoon. Aircraft within 50 miles were allowed to land but about two dozen flights were delayed. The... more
AerospaceEndeavour: rain could probably delay today's landing at Cape Canaveral
Houston, Usa - Scheduled at 6.59pm (Gmt)
"We hope to come back on Earth on Monday, but if we have to wait, then we'll wait for another day". With these words Carl Walz, the Us astronaut who, together with his compatriot Daniel Bursh and the Russian... more
AirlinesCiaofly special summer
Beauvais, France - Daily flights from Parma, northern Italy, to Beauvais near Paris
Starting from July 1, the low-cost air carrier, Ciaofly, will connect daily Parma airport, northern Italy, to Beauvais, about 70 km from Paris, at the price of EUR 65 (return fare). Parma will be link... more
AirlinesNew links for Goodjet
Beauvais, Francia - Three new daily flights between Beauvais, France, and Scandinavia
The Swedish low-cost air carrier, Goodjet, launched last Saturday three new daily links connecting the French airport of Beauvais - about 75 km from Paris - to Malmo and Stockholm, Sweden, and to Oslo,... more
AccidentsA helicopter ambulance crashed in Greece
Athens, Greece - 5 dead
This morning, a helicopter ambulance which was transporting a sick person from the Anafi island (Egean sea), crashed on the side of a mountain shortly before dawn. On board the helicopter, a part from... more
PeopleEu flight controllers to protest against "single European sky" project
Brussels, Belgium - Eu Transports ministers to meet today
Despite flight controllers of Italy, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Slovenyia, Portugal, Switzerland and Bulgary menaced to protest, Eu ministers of Transports will gather today in Luxembourg to define... more
DefenseWorks to build up the first space-shield base in Alaska started last Friday
Fort Greely, Usa - It will be ready to start service in September 2004
Workers and personnel on the Us Defence department started last Friday works to build up the first base which is going to host missiles-anti-missiles involved in the space-shield program hardly pushed... more