Weather forecastsAirshow and exhibitions in March 2002

GREATER SOUTHWEST AVIATION TECHNICIAN SYMPOSIUM March 7-8, Chandler Gilbert Community College, in partnership with the Arizona Flight Standards District Office Info: (480) 419-0111. NBAA INTERNATIONAL... more

AirlinesUnited Airlines solved dispute with unions

Chicago, Usa - Signed agreement with mechanical technicians

Mechanical technicians unions of the United Airlines, second Us air carrier, signed the agreement on labour contract renewal with airline management, thus avoiding workers protest to endure anymore... more

AerospaceBusy March for the Russian Aerospace Agency

Moscow, Russia - "Progress" and two Us satellites to take-off in March

Russian Aerospace Agency is ready to launch in March both "Progress", a re-fuelling system for the International Space Station Iss, and two Us commercial satellites. On board of a Soyuz, Progress will... more

Latest newsSudanese government helicopter attack killed 17 people

Sudan - An U.N. relief food location has been under attack

A Sudanese government helicopter attack killed seventeen civilians and injured many more at a U.N. relief food distribution location in the oilfield area of Bieh, Western Upper Nile, southern Sudan. The... more

HelicoptersRobinson Helicopters' R-44 awarded of Russian certification

Moscow, Russia, Is the first U.S. made helicopter to be awarded of such certification

The Robinson R44 is the first U.S. manufactured helicopter approved by Russia and the other states of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) which include Azerbaidjan, Armenia, Beloruss, Georgia,... more

AccidentsDod identifies those killed in operation Anaconda

Washington, Usa

The Department of Defense announced the identities of those killed in action in eastern Afghanistan during Operation Anaconda yesterday. They are: Sgt. Bradley S. Crose, 27, Orange Park, Fla. Sgt. Philip... more

PeopleEu insurance support to airlines

Brussels, Belgium - It depends on Washington decision

Hans Heichel, German Finances minister, reminded yesterday at the Ecofin meeting in Brussels, that Eu decision wether to extend its support to European airlines as insurance grantor or not, will depend... more

Latest newsIsraeli raid on the city of Gaza

Gaza, Middle East - At least three injured

Tel Aviv government F-16 fighters attacked this morning Palestinian security buildings in the north of the city of Gaza. Three people have at least been injured in the raid. (m/cesn) more

PeopleReady to roll the European airlift coordination center

Roma - Over 400 aircrafts multiply the operative possibilities of seven European countries

At the presence of the State Secretary for Defence, Mr. H.A.L. van Hoof, a European Airlift Coordination Cell (EACC) will be inaugurated at Eindhoven Air Base on Thursday 28, 2002. The EACC is an initiative... more

DefenseAfghan cannons shot a Us C-130

Kabul, Afghanistan - Washington doesn't confirm

According to an Italian news television, two days ago Al Qaida and Talibans cannons would have fired against a Us C-130. So far Washington did not confirm the attack. (m/cesn) more

IndustryL-3 Communication awarded a over 5 USDm contract

USA

L-3 Communication, Camden Division, Camden, N.J., is being awarded a $5,078,225 priced-order under a basic ordering agreement to repair eight types of items for ARC-161 radios on the P-3 Forward Looking... more

AirlinesKlm: good job in February

Rome, Italy - Lufthansa and Air France to stimulate recovery

Klm, Dutch flag airline and second European air carrier, showed good results in passengers traffic as it registered a -5% in February, thus better than January -7% and December 2001 -10%. Positive signals... more

IndustryLockheed Martin awarded a over 10 USDm contract

USA

Lockheed Martin Corp, Missiles and Fire Control Systems, Orlando, Fla., is being awarded a $10,131,144 firm-fixed-price contract modification to provide for development, fabrication, assembly, integration,... more

IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded a over 14 USDm contract

USA

Northrop Grumman Corp., is being awarded a $14,772,728 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of nine Radar Set Kits and associated spares. Work will be performed in Rolling Meadows,... more

AccidentsPakistan aircraft forced to an emergency landing in Moscow

Moscow, Russia - No one was injured

Engine troubles forced yesterday the pilot of a Pakistan aircraft which was flying from Karachi to Manchester, to an emergency landing in Moscow. No one of the 220 passengers on board of the Airbus A-310... more

PeopleNo weapons in cockpits (2)

Washington, Usa - Pilots stick to their position

Us Allied Pilots Association keep on insisting that "flying sheriffs aboard are not sufficient to avoid terroristic menace, even because not every flight is covered by this service and secondly because... more

Defense"Missione Italia" in Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan - Security level raised in Kabul

Colonel Giorgio Battisti, Italian troops in Kabul commander in chief, stated that "we did not receive 'interesting' menaces so far even because struggles are taking place 200km south-east far from Kabul,... more

AirlinesTurtles fly safer with Virgin Airlines

Brussels, Belgium - Signed an agreement with Carapax

Carapax, European center for turtles protection based in Massa (Italy) reached an agreement with Richard Branson owned air carrier, Virgin Airlines. On board of the Brussels-based airline, turtles will... more

CuriositiesWar stressed veterans sue British Defence ministry

London, Uk - 1900 British soldiers show post traumatic stress symptoms

Medical negligence and lack in psychological training are the main motivations that pushed 1900 war veterans of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, to sue both British government and Defence ministry. Ex... more

AccidentsThe relatives of the people died at Ostenda airshow yet not compensated

Brussels, Belgium - There was 10 dead (including pilot) and 55 injured

The relatives of the 9 civilian victims of the accident occurred at Ostenda Airshow, when a Jordan Air Force aircraft crashed on the crowd causing also 55 injured, have not yet compensated. The airshow... more

AerospaceExpensive look for Hubble

Cape Canaveral, Usa - Each solar panel is worth EURm 22

Yesterday the astronauts of the Columbia space mission set the new solar panel on the orbitale telescope Hubble. Each of the two panels (second is supposed to be installed today)is 7,50mt long, 2,50mt... more

Civil aviationIn flight safety: China like Usa

Peking, china - 2000 policemen to safeguard passengers

2000 policemen will be employed by Peking government on Chinese airlines flights in order to take care of passengers safety. According to China Daily, the new flying-police staff will be made of men and... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing aircraft

USA - Model 747-100, 747-200, 747-300, 747SP, and 747SR involved

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE Aircraft Certification Service Washington, DC U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration The following Airworthiness Directive issued by the Federal... more

HelicoptersKoala also in Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA - An Agusta A-119 Koala helicopter delivered to Semaad

Ceremonies were recently held in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, commemorating the launch of an Agusta A119 Koala into air medical operations for the Southeast Mississippi Air Ambulance District (SEMAAD). The... more

DefenseIsraeli fighter-bomber violated Lebanon skies

Beirut, Lebanon - Lebanese anti-aircraft artillery replies

Lebanese and hezbollah anti aircraft-artillery shot against israeli fighter-bomber as they violated Lebanon fly zone this morning at 9am(Gmt time). (m/cesn) more

PeopleLast Saturday the first Concorde flight anniversary

Rome, Italy - Was the Air France prototype to starts test flight on March 2, 1969

After 33 years since the first test flight of the French-British supersonic airliner Concorde, occurred on March 2, 1969, the long shape of this aircraft remains unique. This aircraft, which marked a... more

IndustryBoeing awarded a over 65 USDm contract

USA

Boeing Defense and Space Group, Seattle is being awarded a $65,894,025 cost-plus-award fee contract modification to provide for action that definitizes the effort to procure component spares and fabrication... more

HelicoptersAgustaWestland looks for further partner in EH101 US program

Cascina Costa, Varese, Italy

AgustaWestland is looking for a new partner to add to its US101 helicopter programme in time for the Farnborough airshow in July, the company says. According to Giuseppe Orsi, AgustaWestland sales and... more

AirlinesLast flights for Ansett

Sidney, Australia - Virgin Blue to employ 1000 of Ansett ex workers

Bankrupted Australian airline Ansett operated yesterday its last flights. Air carrier management is ready to sell 133 aircraft, 10 milions of spare components and several facilities in Melbourne. Once... more

AirlinesLufthansa to re-employ aircraft stopped after September 11th

Berlin, Germany - 26 planes to take-off before the end of March

Lufthansa, the German flag air carrier, will re-employ part of the fleet stopped after post September 11th international air sector crisis. 26 of 42 aircraft, thanks to demand recovery in flights towards... more

PeopleRussia threat increase of tariffs against EU aircraft

Moscow - This seems a retaliation against EU anti noise rules

According to Russian aviation officials a tariff increase for European Union aircraft flying in its airspace could occur if a compromise is not reached over the new EU noise pollution standards. This... more

AirlinesBritish Airways to quit its German division

London, Uk - In order to reduce costs

British Airways is likely to quit Deutsche Ba (Dba), its German division to reduce its cost structure. Roger Maynard, Dba president and British Airways investments and alliances manager in fact, confirmed... more

Science and technologyProblems for U.S airport to "seat" the Airbus A-380

USA - Over 2 USDbn needed to modify 14 airports in Usa, according GAO

According to General Accounting Office, GAO, the modification needed in 14 of the U.S. major airports in order to receive the new air giant Airbus A-380, would attain 2,1 USDbn. Airbus, from its side,... more

IndustryAirbus vs. Boeing for the new millennium tanker

Toulose - 20-USDbn budget approved by Congress

With a 20-Usdbn budget, the acquisition of 100 tanker aircraft for the U.S. Air force would promise to be a very interesting bid for Boeing and French aeronautical industry Airbus. Boeing will present... more

AirlinesAir Lib versus Unions

Paris, France - Strike post-poned

Foreseen for the early morning of today, Air Lib hostesses and stewards Unions strike has been post-poned to midday. According to Sylvie Guillou-Faure, Cgt union spokeswoman, the choice has been taken... more

Airlines"Swiss" on sale

Basilea, Switzerland - An unknown but "seriuos" pretender for its acquisition

Hard times for Swiss, the new Helvetic airline born from the bankrupted Swissair, as a new charter carrier named Air Switzerland is ready to challenge in the Helvetic skies, and, according to SonntagsBlick,... more

IndustryRaytheon System awarded a over 11 USDm contract

USA

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded an $11,618,768 firm-fixed-price contract for production of 18 MK-49 Guided Missile Launching System modification kits (ORDALT) for the Rolling Airframe... more

DefenseIsraeli attack to Gaza

Jerusalem, Israel - F-16 and Apaches in action

As retaliation against 5 Israeli people killed in the last hours by Palestinian forces, Tel Aviv governement Apache helicopters attacked Rafah, while F-16 fighters flew on the city of Gaza. (m/cesn) more

PeopleMineta: no firearms in cockpits

USA - Transport ministry goes back

THe U.S. transport ministry decided to not allow pilot to carry firearms on board. Transport minister, Norman Mineta said that it could be allowed "not deadly weapons". Pilots are strongly pressing government... more

IndustryBell-Boeing Program Office awarded a over 19 USDm contract

USA

The Bell-Boeing Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded a $19,000,000 contract to provide the activities required to modify four V-22 aircraft to a safe return to flight configuration... more

IndustryLockheed Martin awarded a over 33 USDm contract

USA

Lockheed Martin Mission and Fire Control, Orlando, Fla., is being awarded a $33,522,289 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for multiple spare parts applicable to the AAQ-13/14. The targeting pod displays... more

AirlinesAustrian Airlines to promote Jordan capital

Milan, Italy - New promotions to visit Amman, Unesco 2002 culture capital

As Amman has been designated Culture capital of the Arab world by Unesco, Austrian Airlines decided to offer a bi-weekly Wien-Amman link, operated on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and a promotion which includes... more