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Latest newsU.S. Warthogs fight terrorism at Bagram
Bagram, Afghanistan - A-10 aircraft are ideal for this kind of operation
At least four of A-10 Thunderbolt II jets could be seen at Bagram air base, in Afghanistan. This plane is specially designed to provide air support of ground forces. it can survive direct hits from armor-piercing... more
PeopleHarsh situation for European airports
Paris, France - Standard and Poor's warns
According to a Standard and Poor's survey, European airports will keep on facing difficulties in the medium-term. "Most European airports withstood post September 11th negative effects, keeping a good... more
Civil aviationFAA issues new guidelines for Airbus A300 and A310 checks
USA - It was an A300-660 the aircraft crashed on New York last November
FAA issued immediate adopting directive ordering special inspections of Airbus A300-600/A310s subjected to "extreme lateral loading" in flight, which the agency defined as exceeding 0.3g.... more
Latest newsThe Wessex helicopter ends duty in North Ireland
London, Great Britain - The Wessex was in service since 30 years
10 Royal Air Force Wessex helicopters flew out of their base at Aldergrove airport for the last time yesterday after three decades of service in Northern Ireland.The Wessex, the workhorse of the RAF, is... more
AerospaceDe Palacio: the private will enter in Galileo after competitions made
Brussels, Belgium - The clause willed by Britons
"We have to avoid interests conflicts": this is the declaration of LOyola De Palacio, the European Transport Commissioner, about the clause, strongly willed by Britons, according which the private industries... more
AirlinesNew Summer timetable for British Airways
London, Uk - More flights starting from March 31st
British Airways announced today its decision to increase its daily flights from London to main European cities starting from the end of March. Heathrow-Frankfurt links will rise from seven to ten while... more
Civil aviationWorries about security in Us airports
Washington, Usa - A secret survey alerts
According to an official document published by Usa Today, federal secret tests showed an alarming situation in Us airports security measures. Tests have been carried out in 32 American airports (from... more
Science and technologyLufthansa unveils its satellite navigation for Boeing 737
Frankfurt, Germany - Certification flights planned in Münster and near Baunatal at Easter
Lufthansa has devised a cost-effective and efficient technology for retro-fitting traditionally designed aircraft like the Boeing 737 with modern satellite navigation. The technology simultaneously expands... more
HelicoptersUK Apaches experienced troubles with their Hellfires missiles
London, Great Britain - The helicopters and the missiles are U.S. made
Nine AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, in service in the UK Army, are not useable as the Hellfire missile, the main offensive weapon used by them, could provoke damage to the tail rotor with its ejection... more
AirlinesCompass to buy Swissair catering division
London, Uk - Antitrust authority to investigate on the matter
British government asked today the anti-trust authority to examine the potential Compass acquisition of Swissair (the helvetic bankrupted airline) catering division. According to London in fact, the operation... more
DefenseUs pilot reported missing in Iraq since 1991
Rome, Italy - Two Us senators intervene in the quarrel
As far as the Michael Speichner, the Us pilot a board of the F-18 fighter shot down last January 17th 1991 in Iraq, events area concerned, Richard J. Durbin, Illinois democratic senator stated : "I really... more
AirlinesSwiss and American Airlines will go in alliance
Zurich, Switzerland - The announcement comes from airline president
According to declarations of Andrea Dosé, president of Swiss, the flag airline of Switzerland, there will be an alliance with U.S. carrier American Airlines, one of founder of Oneworld, the airline alliance... more
AerospaceGalileo (2): No private industries in the first phases of the project
Brussels, Belgium - The costs of the system will be 3,2 EURbn
At least, the Galileo European Satellite Navigation System starts, but in its first phases of the project, at least to 2003, is expected that private industries will be not allowed to participate at the... more
AerospaceGalileo: green light by EU
Brussels, Belgium - THe European navigation system reach executive phase
The 15 EU transport ministers of the EU countries have all deliberated to give permission to Galileo European Satellite Navigation System to enter in the executive phase. THe system, similar to U.S. GPS,... more
DefenseIndia interested to buy 126 Mirages
New Delhi, India
According to Indian Air Force sources, it would be interested to buy 126 Mirage 2000-5 fighter-bomber aircraft, capable to carry nuclear weapons. About 36 of these aicraft will be provided completely assembled,... more
AirlinesGloomy 2001 for Crossair
Zurich, Switzerland - EURm 215 net losses
In 2001, the Swiss air carrier Crossair registered net losses for SFm 314 (EURm 215). Despite these not much encouraging results, Crossair registered an increase both in the general turnover (+9% in comparison... more
IndustryGeneral Dynamics awarded a over 6 USDm contract
USA
General Dynamics Robotic Systems, Inc., of Westminster, Md., was awarded a $6,166,559 modification to a $34,868,107 cumulative total firm-fixed-price contract (DAAD13-01-C-0009) on March 25, 2002, for... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded a 247 USDm contract
USA
Northrop Grumman Corp., San Diego, is being awarded a $247,000,000 contract to provide for engineering and manufacturing development stage IIB activities for the Global Hawk program including communications,... more
AerospaceA Chinese spacecraft goes on orbit
Beijng, China - It's the third one
According to Xinhua, the Chinese space agency, the third automatic spacecraft reached successfully its pre-fixed orbit. After December 1999 and January 2001 launches, Shenzou III take-off from the space... more
AccidentsJordan fighter crashed
Amman, Jordan - Pilot died
A Jordan air forces F-5 fighter on a ordinary exercise mission crashed yesterday. The pilot aboard of the military aircraft, lieutenant Ayour Youssee Samir, died in the accident. (m/cesn) more
AerospaceA singer in the space
New York, Usa - Lance Bass could be the third star-tourist
Lance Bass, 'Nsync singer leader, could be the space passenger. At the moment Lance is waiting for medical test results he attended in Russia. Bass mission, which would likely depart next autumn, could... more
PeopleFrance: questionnaire for flyers heading to Usa and Tel Aviv
Paris, France - Starting from next April 1st
Air France passengers as well as those of other foreign air carriers who are going to embark from France towards Usa and Tel Aviv, for security reasons, will have to fill in a questionnaire, starting from... more
AirlinesLuxair landed in Tunisi
Luxembourg - Up to the end of October
National Luxembourg air carrier Luxair inaugurated last Sunday March 24th its new weekly route to Tunis. Flights, which will be operated every Sunday on board of Boeing 737, will go on until the end of... more
HelicoptersAn unclear question in Irish helicopter deal
Dublin, Ireland - The position of the U.S. ambassador has to been defined
After that US firm Sikorsky was granted the Irish contract earlier this year, for the procurement of military helicopter for Irish defense, a deal worth 100 EURm, following a second tendering process by... more
SecuritySeptember 11th:one of suspects could be convicted to death
New York, Usa - Ashcroft decided
Zacarias Moussaoui, a French citizen of Moroccan extraction, is the only person charged with massacre for last September 11th terrorist attacks. At the end of the trial, which is supposed to begin next... more
Fair and showsAerospace: new director for Astrium
Paris, France - The nomination for the company reorganization
Evert Dudok has been named as new director of the European satellite maker Astrium "Earth observation and science" program. Astrium is owned by 75%by Eads and for 25% by Bae Systems. Dudok, which nomination... more
DefenseBae System engineer charged of espionage
London, Great Britain - He faces up to 14 years imprisonment
An Bae Systems engineer, Ian Parr, 45, faces up to 14 years imprisonment for a charge of espionage for a foreign country, according to the London Court in front of which he is appeared today. He will remain... more
DefenseCis to build an anti-aicraft strategic center in Asia
Moscow, Russia - According to Interfax
"Member countries of the Cis, Commonwelath of Independent States, council for security co-operation (Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan) are likely planning to create a regional... more
DefenseIndia ordered 120 ALH helicopters
New Delhi, India - The helicopter has been built by Hindustan Aeronautics
According to Indian company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, maker of the ALH helicopter, the New Delhi government ordered 120 helicopters, of which an half will be armed and will be delivered in two years.... more
AirlinesEasyJet to increase its French routes
Paris, France - 4 new links will depart from Paris airports
EasyJet, the British low-cost airline, starting from next mid June, will serve 4 new routes (15 daily flights) from both Paris airports of Orly and Roissy Charles de Gaulle. From Paris Charles de Gaulle... more
Fair and showsBoeing Italy has a new president (2)
Rome, Italy - A professional biography of Petrignani
Mr. Petrignani, the recently named president of Boeing Italy, has a long and prestigious career: in the past in fact he has been Italian ambassador in Washington (from 1981 to 1991), as well as Nato vice... more
Latest newsUnidentified F-16 hits Kurds Rebel encampments near Iraq border
Tunceli, Turkey
Warplanes from an unidentified country have hammered Turkish Kurdish guerrilla encampments in northern Iraq, killing about 25 rebels. The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), which administers northern... more
Fair and showsBoeing Italy has a new president
Rome, Italy - Rinaldo Petrignani will lead the Italian division
"Boeing has a deep and long-time enduring relationship with Italian industry, and this partnership is crucial for us". "Italy showed a dynamic going economy and we have a lot of important customers in... more
IndustrySonic Cruiser project ready to take-off
Seattle, Usa - Boeing confirmes
Boeing, the Us aeronautical giant, came back on talks with world largest airlines to define as good as possible its final design decisions on its new super sonic aircraft, the Sonic Cruiser, which will... more
AccidentsNTSB-Egypt: an endless dispute
Cairo, Egypt: the dispute matter is responsibility for flight 990 crash
It seems and endless dispute, with at one side the US National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB, at the other the Egyptian government which do not allow the hypotesis that a co-pilot of its flag airline,... more
AirlinesSwissair close to retirement
Zurich, Switzerland - Airline to suppress its press service next March 27th
Starting from next March 27th, at the same time with the discontinuance of its flight activities, Swissair Group will suppress its press service. From April 1st Swissair flights will be operated by 'Swiss',... more
Weather forecastsWeston Super Mare museum team wins trophy
Great Britain - The trophy awarded a for perfect restoration of a rare helicopter
A team of restoration volunteers at The Helicopter Museum, Weston Super Mare, Somerset have been awarded the prestigious Desmond Penrose Vintage Aeroplane of the Year Trophy for 2001. The Vintage... more
AirlinesKlm and Virgin Atlantic signed a EURm 200 worth contract
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - It's about maintenance
According to the Klm itself, the Dutch flag airline signed a six years EURm 200 worth contract with Virgin Atlantic for the maintenance of the British carrier 12 Boeing 747-400. For Klm this agreement... more
DefenseUs pilot reported missing since 1991
Baghdad, Iraq - Saddam allow Americans to investigate
An American team of experts could enter Iraq and investigate on affair concerning the Us pilot reported missing in action since last 1991. Baghdad authorities will in fact allow Americans to make clear... more
IndustryBoeing awarded a over 10 USDm contract
USA
The Boeing Co., Seal Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $10,365,748 firm-fixed-price contract modification to provide funds for calendar year 2002 options for global positioning systems block IIF satellite... more
AirlinesChina Airlines to buy 12 Airbus
Taipei, Taiwan - Order worth over 1,5 USDbn
According to a Taiwan carrier China Airlines spokesman, it will buy about 12 Airbus A330-300 aircraft, despite U.S. pressures in order to shift interest on Boeing planes. The order worth over 1,5... more
AirlinesAir Europa wants to land in Tunisia
Tunis, Tunisia - Agreement under negotiation
Air Europa, the Spanish Malaga-based air carrier, is negotiating with both Tunisian aeronautical authorities and Tunisair management to operate new Spain-Tunisia routes. Air Europa will thus replace Iberia,... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines cancels order for 46 Falcons
Paris, France - Dassault minimizes loss
U.S. airline United Airlines canceled an order to French aircraft maker Dassault, concerning 46 Falcon business jet. A Dassault spokesman said that this is a regrettable situation, but that aircraft... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines to surf the waves of air traffic recovery
New York, Usa - New flights and 2000 more employees
The American air carrier United Airlines is ready to employ 2000 workers (1300 of which will come from 20.000 fired after post September 11th terrorist attacks international crisis). In fact, in order... more
AirlinesAir France to launch new low-cost fares
Paris, France - On 900 daily domestic flights
Last Friday Air France announced its decision to launch a new low-cost fares program. This offer, which will likely be applied on 900 domestic daily routes, involves fives price categories, three for... more
AirlinesFlyers prefer Emirates
Rome, Italy - Best airline of the year
According to a Skytrax Research poll, the larger and more detailed on flyers, Emirates is the best airline of the year. The survey, which involved more than 4 millions passengers from each category,... more
AirlinesKlm to re-launch its activities
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - The airline is going to strengthen its low-cost division
Dutch airline Klm announced last Friday its will to strengthen its low-cost division, which at the moment is operated through Basiq Air and Air Buzz brands. This plan involves all Basiq Air operated-by... more
IndustryTiger ready to take-off
Donauwoerth, Germany - First one inaugurated last Friday
First Eurocopter (division of French-German aeronautical joint venture Eads) produced-by war helicopter Tiger has been inaugurated last Friday in Donauwoerth, eastern Germany. The first Tiger "is an important... more
AirlinesSwiss interested to alliance with American Airlines
Zurich, Switzerland - Has been published by daily Blick
According to daily newspaper Blick, the airline Swiss would be interested to make an alliance with U.S. carrier American Airlines, with which would be currently "defined talks". The swiss airline has... more
PeopleHelps for airlines: it is probable an extension for additional two months
Brussels, Belgium - It has been referred by an EC source
The European Transport Council, which will meet in the next week, has expressed possibility to extend insurance coverage to European airlines for additional two months, probably sensitized by Germany and... more