Latest newsItalian Air Force give maintenance of AB212 engines to FiatAvio

Rome, Italy - Contract signed with AMI logistic command

Fiat Avio recently signed a contract with Italian Air Force for AB212 helicopter PT6-6 engine maintenance, which will be performed in FiatAvio facilities and in 10 Air Force airbases, on a guaranteed 6000... more

PeopleAopa: no threat to nuclear power plants from aircraft

Washington, USA - According to a recent report

A new report commissioned by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Aopa, has concluded that general aviation aircraft do not pose a serious threat to the nation's nuclear power plants. The report,... more

AerospaceIsrael's spy satellite up and running

Tel Aviv, Israel

A Israeli image catching satellite has been launched from Palmahim air force base on the coast, south of Tel Aviv. The satellite rode atop a Shavit missile, which is a "civilian" version of that country's... more

HelicoptersMDHI further expands presence in China with MD 500 sale

Beijing, China

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) today announced the sale of a single-engine MD 500E to a customer in the People’s Republic of China. Three MD helicopters have been sold in the last 18 months to customers i... more

Science and technologyAir traffic controllers gain access to next generation doppler weather radar

Washington, USA

As part of its continuing efforts to modernize the national airspace system, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has installed a system at air traffic control facilities that will bring highly accurate... more

PeopleJapanese government will lease a Jal aircraft to evacuate its citizens from India and Pakistan

Tokyo, Japan - Foreign Affairs minister said

Yoriko Kawaguchi, Japanese minister for Foreign Affairs, announced that Tokyo government is going to lease a Japan Airlines (Jal) aircraft to evacuate its citizens at the moment from India and Pakistan.... more

AirlinesFinnair back to operate Helsinki-St Petersburg flights

Helsinki, Finland - After Eu restrictions on noisy flights

As of next 13 June, the Scandinavian air carrier Finnair will operate again its Helsinki-St Petersburg link, previously canceled because of European Union's aircraft noise restrictions. On the other hand,... more

AccidentsIndian Mig caught fire in the skies over Jammu (India)

New Delhi, India - Are now 100 the Russian made-by aircraft crashed in India in last 6 years

According to an Indian army spokesman, a Russian made-by Mig combat aircraft of the New Delhi government air force burst in flames while flying over Jammu (Indian Kashmir) skies. Fortunately no one got... more

Press releaseExpressJet names four outside directors

Houston, Usa - Janet M. Clarke, Kim A. Fadel, Thomas E. Schick e L.E. Simmons

"ExpressJet Holdings (NYSE: XJT) today announced the appointments of four new outside members to its board of directors. ExpressJet Holdings is the parent of ExpressJet Airlines, which operates as Continental... more

IndustryB757-300 received FAA certification and JAA validation

Washington, Usa - Northwest will have its first Pratt-powered Boeing this summer

Boeing, the Seattle-based aeronautical manufacturer, received both FAA certification and JAA validation for its Pratt&Whitney PW2000 powered-by B757-300. The first airline to take delivery of this PW-engined... more

IndustryTechnical awarded of a over 17 USDm contract

USA

Technical and Management Services Corporation, Beltsville, Md. was awarded a $17,445,523 increment as part of a $17,445,523 firm-fixed-price time and materials and cost contract for parts and maintenance... more

DefenseNato's Awacs to watch over Eu summit in Seville

Brussels, Belgium - Scheduled for next June 21-22

According to Spanish minister of Defence Federico Trillo, "one or two" Nato's Awacs aircraft will watch over the skies of Seville during next Eu Council meeting, which runs between June 21-22 in the Andalusian... more

AerospaceEndeavour to reach the Iss

Cape Canaveral, Usa - Today at 6.18pm (Gmt)

The Us space shuttle Endeavour, lifted off two days ago from the Cape Canaveral aerospace center in Florida, is going to reach the International Space Station (Iss) today at 6.18pm (Gmt). Its mission a... more

AirlinesEmirates signed a MOU with GE-P&W Engine Alliance

Dubai, Arab Emirates - To power its A380-800s

Dubai-based airline, Emirates, announced to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GE-P&W Engine Alliance, the joint venture between two of the major motor manufacturers worldwide. The USD... more

AirlinesSwiss Air Lines and British Airways to divorce before the wedding

Zurich, Switzerland - Helvetic carrier entry in oneworld also at risk

Because of some incomprehensions, such as those linked to the exploitation of some slots at London-Heathrow airport and those tied to the high costs related to the entry of an international airline grouping,... more

Science and technologyBAA predicts growth despite profits slump

London, Great Britain

The world's biggest airports operator, BAA, which has London's Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted in its portfolio, today reported a sharp fall in pre-tax profits in the last fiscal year. The decline in... more

AirlinesTransbrasil looks to new hopes

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

A new investor is to be named shortly for Brazil's grounded airline, Transbrasil, according to reports from South America. The carrier, which has not flown for six months, has been seeking a deal which... more

AirlinesAir France canceled today's Paris-New Delhi flight

Paris, France - Because of the rising tensions between India and Pakistan

The Paris-based air carrier Air France, because of the progressive worsening of the relations between India and Pakistan, decided to cancel its today's flight Paris-New Delhi. Airline's decision thus followed... more

AirlinesFinnair avoid a strike

Finland

Successful last ditch talks with union leaders have ended the threat of disruption to Finnair's domestic flights today. Finland's national flag carrier was facing a strike by the air transport workers... more

AirlinesAlitalia and Volare Group close to a commercial agreement

Rome, Italy - Details are yet to be disclosed

Italian air carriers Volare Group and Alitalia are very close to reach a commercial agreement. Details of the deal, which probably could be signed next week, are yet to be disclosed. Almost certainly the... more

AirlinesDHL looks to Cathay for expansion in the region

Hong Kong

DHL Worldwide Express' expansion plans in Hong Kong, which include the lone bid for the dedicated express terminal at Chek Lap Kok, have seen the integrator start the search for a dedicated freighter... more

IndustryFairchild Dornier and Bombardier in talks (2): Canadians closer to buying Fairchild Dornier's 728 program

Montreal, Canada - "There is a basis for commercial analysis" of the program"

According to what stated by Bombardier's CEO Robert Brown, the Canadian aeronautical manufacturer is deeply interested in the acquisition of Fairchild Dornier 728 project. "There is a basis for commercial... more

Weather forecastsJune 2002: exhibitions and air shows

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT INSPECTION SYMPOSIUM…June 3-7, Rome, Italy. Info: 011 39 06 44 17351. EXECUTIVE PROTECTION INSTITUTE CORPORATE AIRCRAFT SECURITY SEMINAR…June 6-7, Chicago, Ill. Info: (540) 554... more

AirlinesU.S. airlines fleets (2): dismissions make by some carriers

Washington, USA - Drop in travel forces fleets remodeling

Among the airlines which have decided for dismission of hundreds of aircraft, due to reduction in traffic request followed to Sept. 11 attacks, there are some which have grounded the largest aircraft number. United... more

AirlinesEgyptair will split up in six parts and become Egyptair Holding

Cairo, Egypt - After Egyptian government gave its ok

The air carrier Egyptair is going to split up in 6 small companies and to become a holding company, after country's governement gave its approval. The operation, which aims to improve Egyptair economic... more

AccidentsNTSB releases final report on investigation into crash of Cessna carrying Missouri Governor Carnahan

Washington, USA

The National Transportation Safety Board today released its final report on the October 16, 2000 crash of a Cessna 335 in Hillsboro, Missouri. The accident took the lives of Missouri governor Mel Carnahan,... more

Civil aviationFao meeting in Rome: security measures not severe as those taken at last Nato-Russia summit

Rome, Italy - Prefect of Rome said

According to the prefect of Rome Emilio Del Mese, security measures to be taken in occasion of next Fao meeting in Rome, which runs between 10-13 June, "won't be as severe as those" taken at last May 28... more

AirlinesBudget airlines challenge Lufthansa at home

Berlin, Germany

Tiny Germania Airlines carrier made an offer which one couldn't refuse - 77 euros ($72) one way, no advance purchase for flights in Europe. Budget carriers like Ryanair and Easyjet have caught on with... more

IndustryFairchild Dornier and Bombardier in talks

Munchen, Germany

Regional jet maker Fairchild Dornier, which filed for bankruptcy in April, said Wednesday it is in talks with Canadian rival Bombardier about the sale of a newly developed aircraft and part of its German... more

AirlinesAirline fleets get younger after Sept. 11

Washington, USA - Drop in travel forces many older jets into retirement

Sharp cutbacks in air travel since Sept. 11 are speeding a shift to younger planes -- a trend that airlines say is reducing flight delays. The 10 largest passenger airlines have parked nearly 300 planes... more

IndustryA "top hat" B737 to take off within a year

Seattle, Usa - Turkey already ordered 4 of these strange aircraft

A strange-looking aircraft, what could be eventually described as a B737 with a "top hat", next year will add itself to the several non-standard aircraft taken off from the Boeing Field. This funny-shaped... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric engines

USA

Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-06-AD; Amendment 39-12750; AD 2002-10-04] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more

IndustrySikorsky awarded of a over 10 USDm contract

USA

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Stratford, Conn., was awarded a $10,507,500 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for overhaul of the main rotor blade in support of the Black Hawk Helicopter. Work... more

Civil aviationThe excited passenger that yesterday forced a Cancun-Rome flight to land in Boston is Italian

Boston, Usa - He was also carrying drugs

The restless passenger who yesterday forced the Air Europe Boeing 777, in service from Cancun to Rome, where he was on board of, to divert its route and to land at the Boston-Logan airport, is Italian.... more

IndustryLockheed e Loral could merge for aerospace

New York, USA

According to Lockheed Martin and Loral Space & Communications sources, there are talks between the two aerospace industries in order to create a new industry, able to compete against Boeing, the U.S.... more

IndustryDassault not to take part to South Korean defence biddings anymore

Seoul, South Korea - After its defeat in the contract to supply Seoul with 40 fighters

After Dassault Aviation has been defeated in last 40 combat aircraft contract to supply South Korean Air Force, won, according to French manufacturer, in a not so clear way by the Us Boeing, Dassault announced... more

IndustryBoeing's Sonic Cruiser: still a "paper plane"

Rome, Italy

The declarations of Philip Condit, U.S. Boeing aircraft maker CEO, seems to clash with the optimistic industry management point of view about its new Sonic Cruiser aircraft. Boeing said that it expects... more

AirlinesLufthansa wants Air China to enter Star Alliance

Frankfurt, Germany - After the recent entry of three new airlines

Frankfurt-based carrier Lufthansa announced that it will make all it could to let Air China become a member of the international airlines grouping Star Alliance. At the moment Lufthansa and Air China carry... more

AirlinesNorthwest pilots say yes to the one-year extension of their current contract

Washington, Usa - The 86,8% voted for

Northwest Airlines pilots adhering to Alpa, Air Line Pilots Associations, ratified the one-year extension of their current contract. The agreement, which is going to be effective as of September 13, 2002,... more

AirlinesAmerican Airlines and Swiss to expand their code-share agreement

Washington, Usa - On twelve more destinations

The Us carrier American Airlines (AA) and the new born airline "Swiss" decided to extend their code-share operations on 12 new routes. American will in fact add its code to "Swiss" operated-by flights... more

AerospaceUs shuttle Endeavour eventually lifted off

Cape Canaveral, Usa - After a 6-day delay

This morning at 5.30am (Edt), after a six-day delay, the Us space shuttle Endeavour eventually lifted off from Cape Canaveral aerospace center in Florida. Endeavour's crew members, seven astronauts from... more

Latest newsUS Air Force officer relieved of his duties after criticizing President Bush

San Francisco, Usa - A law dating back to 1776 forbids "contemptuous words"

An Air Force officer has been relieved from duties at the Presidio of Monterey after publication of his letter to a newspaper accusing President George W. Bush of having advance knowledge of the September... more