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AirlinesEmirates to inaugurate its new first and business classes terminal at Dubai
Rome, Italy - And welcomes Singapore Airlines in Skywards
Emirates, according to a recent poll by Skytrax Research, the best airline worlwide, is going to inaugurate its new first and business classes terminal at the Dubai international airport. At the same time,... more
PeopleBusiness passenger inquiry reveals dissent for security hassles and high prices
Philadelphia, USA
People who travel dozens of times a year on business have sent major airlines a message that high air fares and the hassle of airport security are keeping them from flying as much as they once did. In... more
Civil aviationA too excited passenger forced a Cancun-Rome flight to land at Boston airport
Boston, Usa - Now the man is in Fbi's hands
Because of the excessive restlessness of one of its 307 passengers, an Air Europe B777 in service from Cancun (Mexico) to Rome, has been forced to land at the international airport of Boston-Logan. At... more
AirlinesRyanair increases free flights
Dublin, Ireland
Two million cheap air tickets are due to go on sale following budget airline Ryanair's announcement of what it calls its biggest sale. The company is to make seats available from Ireland to European... more
AerospaceViasat wants Rome to become European satellite navigation agency headquarters
Roma, Italy - Viasat's CEO: "it has all it needs"
Pierluigi Leone, CEO at Viasat, clearly expressed his hopes about Rome to become the headquarters of the European satellite navigation agency. "In order to support Rome candidacy as head office of the... more
AirlinesBA chief warns over sector turbolence
London, Great Britain
British Airways chief Rod Eddington has warned that the transatlantic market is still weak and that it will rely on cost-cutting to reduce losses.He was speaking at the Shanghai airline summit, at which... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines and eBay create co-branded site
San Jose, Usa - First site that allows frequent fliers to bid on events and vacation packages
"Continental Airlines (Nasdaq: CAL)and eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY), the world's online marketplace(TM), today announced a new, co-branded site(http://www.continental.ebaytravel.com) that allows Continental OnePass... more
PeopleEU expresses doubt about French aid to aviation sector
Brussels, Belgium
The European Commission said it has "expressed doubts" over France's extension of aid to the airline sector following the Sept 11 terrorist attacks, and has decided to open a formal inquiry. It said... more
AirlinesCodeshare expected between Virgin Blue and United Airlines
Sydney, Australia
Sir Richard Branson's Australian airline Virgin Blue said Wednesday it plans to codeshare with United Airlines of the U.S. The deal will restore the Australian link United lost when Ansett Australia collapsed... more
AirlinesAtlantic Coast Airlines ordered 25 regional jets from Bombardier
Washington, Usa - For USD 71,5m
Us carrier Atlantic Coast Airlines (ACA) ordered 25 regional jets CRJ manufactured by the Canadian aeronautical industry Bombardier. The aircraft, worth in total USD 71,5m, are supposed to be delivered... more
AccidentsRussian helicopter crashes in Chile (2): a technical sheet
Rome, Italy - Kazan/Mil Mi-17 (Russia)
Type: medium-lift multi-role helicopter Accommodation: two pilots, 28 passengers Dimensions - length: 60 ft 5 in - rotor diameter: 69 ft 10 in - height: 15 ft 7 in Weights - empty: 15.555... more
Latest newsIsraeli helicopters attacked Jenin
Jenin, West Bank - In retaliation against this morning Palestinian terror attack in Galilea
In reply to Palestinian terror attack that this morning in Galilea caused tens of dead and injured, a couple of hours ago Israeli military helicopters attacked targets in Jenin, West Bank. Among the buildings... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a over 95 USDm contract
USA
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $95,392,000 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract... more
AirlinesSas will acquire 100% stock of Norwegian airline Wideroe
Stockholm, Sweden - Scandinavian airline already holds 96,4% shares
Sas, Scandinavian Airlines System, announced it will acquire 100% stock of Norwegian airline Wideroe Flyveselskap. Sas already holds 96.4% shares and its offer to buy the 3.6% in circulation at a price... more
AirlinesLufthansa Technik planning FBOs
Frankfurt, Germany
Lufthansa Technik is looking at the possibility of getting into the FBO business, but is not ready to announce immediate plans, svp marketing and sales Dr. Hans Schmitz said here yesterday. Joachim... more
AerospaceEndeavour's launch set for today at 4.23 pm
Cape Canaveral - The faulty regulator valve has been changed
Space shuttle managers have announced that STS-111 is slated to lift off at 4,23 pm CDT (21,23 GMT) Wednesday. The shuttle Endeavour will deliver the Expedition Five crew to the ISS and return the Expedition... more
IndustryDiesel engines poised to enter general aviation market
Berlin, Germany
A innovative European engine program is taking shape that could threaten the traditional dominance of U.S. industry leaders Continental and Lycoming. Thielert's recently certified TAE125 engine is earmarked... more
Science and technologyRyanair boosted operations at the Pescara international airport
Pescara, Italy - 68.000 passengers on the routes towards London and Frankfurt
Thanks to Ryanair smashing results, the international airport of Pescara (central-eastern Italy) registered a boom in its operations between January 1st and May 31st. More than 68.000 passengers in fact... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashes into house in Florida: all safe
Tampa, Usa - The pilot sustained only minor injuries
A helicopter crashed onto the roof of a home, leaving wreckage in an empty bedroom. The pilot sustained only minor injuries, and none of the three people in the house was hurt. About 17 gallons of fuel... more
AccidentsRussian helicopter crashes in Chile: all 11 people on board survive
Santiago, Chile - They are reported to jump off a few seconds before crashing into the ground
A Russian helicopter crashed yesterday in northern Chile near the border with Bolivia, but all 11 people on board survived. The Kazan MI17 helicopter had come to Chile for an international fair and was... more
People4 major Us airlines to face lawsuits because of civil rights violation
Washington, Usa - 5 passengers discriminated because of their appearance
The American Civil Liberties Union (Aclu)filed lawsuits against 4 major Us airlines (American Airlines, Continental, Northwest e United Airlines) for alleged civil rights violation. According to Aclu in... more
AirlinesMidAtlantic Airways will fly regional jets in US Airways' colors
USA
US Airways' survival plan is taking initial shape with CEO David Siegel's creation of MidAtlantic Airways to provide the bulk of expanding regional jet service for the struggling mainline operator. MidAtlantic,... more
IndustryEclipse in troubles without 1000-aircraft order by Nimbus ?
USA
Small jet-developer Eclipse Aviation is in jeopardy of loosing a 1,000-aircraft order from charter start-up Nimbus, but company President and Chief Executive Vern Raburn maintains that the orderbook... more
PeopleBritish ATC says modernization at risk without airspace charge
London, Great Britain
British air traffic control service NATS has claimed that the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) placed a £1 billion (US$1.5 billion) modernization plan in jeopardy by initially rejecting a request for... more
AirlinesLow fares worsen airline results for second straight month
USA
Deep cuts in U.S. airline fares aimed at jump-starting traffic are not working as planned, resulting in lackluster traffic and poor revenues for many of the major operators. If trends continue, the second... more
CuriositiesUs Army could keep Fuhrer painted-by watercolours
Washington, Usa - The Supreme Court said
According to what decided by the Supreme Court, Us Army could keep the 4 watercolours painted by the German Fuhrer Adolf Hitler. The Court thus rejected former owner's sons petition. (m/cesn) more
AirlinesUS Airways pilots presented their counterproposal
USA
US Airways pilots yesterday presented their counterproposal to the airline's request for $595 million in cost reductions. No details of the proposal were available at press time, but Air Line Pilots... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines to close 23 of its western Usa ticket offices
Washington, Usa - To reduce costs
The American-based air carrier United Airlines announced its will to close 23 of its ticket offices located in the western Usa. United's decision, after 32 ticket offices have already been closed last... more
DefenseUsa to sell its made-by air-to-air missiles to Kuwait
Washington, Usa - In defence against "hostile neighbours"
According to Us department of Defence, Kuwait is likely to purchase its national made-by air-to-air missiles in order to be able to defend itself against what the Pentagon defined as "hostile neighbours".... more
IndustryAerojet awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
USA
Aerojet General Corp., Sacramento, Calif., is being awarded a $9,312,097 contract modification to provide for engineering and technical services necessary to support the motor maintenance and aging and... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded of a near 19 USDm contract
USA
Northrop Grumman Corp., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded an $18,900,000 contract modification to provide engineering and manufacturing development Stage IIB activities for the Global Hawk Program including... more
IndustrySikorsky awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
USA
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded a $5,400,000 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for long lead materials for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. Work will be performed in Stratford,... more
IndustryAerostar awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
USA
Aerostar International Inc., Sioux Falls, S.D., was awarded a $7,646,450 firm-fixed-price contract for G12 cargo parachute assemblies and 1 First Article Test 2.350 production items. Work will be performed... more
IndustryBell Helicopter awarded of a near 24 USDm contract
USA
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, was awarded a $23,914,290 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for 15 TH-67A+ training helicopters. Work will be performed in Quebec, Canada (73%),... more
Civil aviationAnti-terror measures: White House spokesman as well was asked to take off his shoes at the airport
Washington, Usa - Last week
The new Us anti-terror measures are so tight that even the White House spokesman Ari Fleischer had to take off his shoes at the airport last week end. Fleisher not only did what anti-terror staff asked... more
AccidentsAn Antonov-2 crashed soon after its take off (2): a technical sheet
Rome, Italy - Antonov An-2 Colt (Ukraine)
Type: utility biplane Accommodation: one or two pilots, 10 passengers Dimensions - length: 42 ft 6 in - wingspan: 59 ft 8 in - height: 13 ft 9 in Weights - empty: 7605 lb - max T/O: 12.125... more
AirlinesOneworld to launch a series of "key new initiatives"
Washington, Usa - Beyond traditional passenger business
The international air grouping oneworld is likely to announce what it itself described as a series of "key new initiatives", among which increased codesharing and interline e-ticketing, to broaden the... more
AccidentsAn Antonov-2 crashed soon after its take off
Moscow, Russia - No victims
All of the 12 people on board the Antonov-2 crashed yesterday after taking off from the Lovozero airport (northern Russia) survived the incident. After the crash the aircraft 9 passengers and 3 crew members... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines' traffic drops 13.9 % in May
Chicago, Usa - But load factor rises to 73.2%
United Airlines' total scheduled revenue passenger miles (Rpms) fell 13.9% in May vs. the comparable month in 2001, on a capacity decrease of 17.2%. However, the carrier's passenger load factor rose... more
AccidentsChina Airlines B747 crash: a submarine will help rescue operations
Taipei, Taiwan - So far slowed down by the bad weather conditions
As of June 14, a submarine leased by China Airlines, will take part in the rescue operations to find the bodies of the victims of last May 25 air crash. So far just 102 corpses of the 225 people on board... more
DefenseEADS set to clinch German army deal
London, Great Britain
A consortium including EADS, the European aerospace and defence group, and MobilCom, the telecommunications operator, is expected to scoop a €6.6bn ($6.2bn) contract to take over the telecomms and c... more
AirlinesChina Airlines in talks with Airbus and Boeing to substitute 12 older aircraft
Beijing, China
Chinese carrier China Airlines is currently in talks with either Boeing and Airbus aircraft makers in order to evaluate the best suitable aircraft for substitution of 12 of its older planes in fleet. According... more
Science and technologyPhiladelphia airport gets tool that can cut delay
Philadelphia, Usa - It lets two aircraft land there simultaneously
A new radar system launched yesterday at Philadelphia International Airport could help the city chip away at its reputation as home to one of the nation's most delay-prone airports. US Airways, which... more
PeopleEight update of NTSB investigations into AA flight 587 crash
Washington, USA
The National Transportation Safety Board today released the following updated information on its investigation of the November 12, 2001, crash of American Airlines flight 587, an Airbus A300-600, in Belle... more
Science and technologyNew terminal at Billund airport
Billund, Denmark
A 70EURm air terminal has opened at Billund, 36 miles from Esbjerg in west Denmark. It is built with glass walls, so that travellers arriving to check in can see the aircraft on the apron, and expands... more
PeopleUs air traffic quality improved in April
Washington, Usa - A report by DOT says
According to last Air Travel Consumer Report, the monthly survey on the quality of air services by the Us Department of Transportation, in April data improved in comparison with March. The 10 airlines... more
PeopleDemand grows for charter jets
London, Great Britain
Flying in the face of an overall decline in business travel, European charter jet operators report a sharp increase in demand. A survey by Air Charter Guide shows that bookings for medium-size aircraft,... more
IndustryHologic awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
USA
Hologic Inc., Bedford, Mass., is being awarded a $7,500,000 fixed-price with economic price adjustment with indefinite-quantity and -delivery type contract for imaging systems, subsystems or components... more
DefenseAlso The Netherlands in JSF project
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
After a majority approval of the Dutch parliament, the country entered in the U.S. Lockheed Martin's Joint Strike Fighter aircraft project. The parliament approved a financement of 800 USDm for the realization... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines reports May 2002 performance
Washington, Usa - Yesterday's press release
"Continental Airlines today reported a May 2002 systemwide jet load factor of 73.5 percent, 1.3 points above last year's load factor. For May 2002, Continental reported a domestic load factor of 75.2... more