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Science and technologyEu stops third Malpensa airport satellite
Milan, Italy - Eu commissioner for the Environment to makes inquiries
Third Malpensa Terminal 1 satellite at risk. Margaret Wallstrom, the Eu commissioner for the Environment, in fact, intervened today in order to ask Italian government explanation about the lack of an... more
Weather forecastsHAI Special: Robinson awarded of a Russian type certificate for R-44
It is the first U.s. helicopter industry to be awarded of it
The U.S. helicopter industry Robinson has been awarded of a Russian type certificate for its R-44, following a visit to its Torrance facilities by a group of Russian Aviation Committee officials. It is... more
Weather forecastsHAI Special: Eurocopter sells its first EC-155 in Germany
The German helicopter operator Heli Unionair of Nuremberg ordered to Eurocopter an EC-155 that is the first of this kind sold in Germany. Delivery will take place at the end of this year. (Gio/B) more
AirlinesTripoli-Paris ready to take off
Paris, France - Inauguration flight will depart February 25th
Tripoli-Paris flights will be officially inaugurated next February 25th after a 10 years stop. Libyan Arab Airline Tripoli-Paris daily regular flights will start from February 28th. (m/cesn) more
Weather forecastsEurocopter take over Bell in U.S. sales competition
According to Philippe Harache, Eurocopter's senior executive vice-president, not only Eurocopter consolidated its position as the major turbine-equipped helicopter seller in USA, but it expects to improve... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama Airlines and Ilfc signed a leasing agreement
Rome, Italy - Italian carrier to buy two Boeing 767
International Lease Finance corporation, Ilfc, will lease EURm 50 to Blue Panorama Airlines in five years. Italian airline will use the money to buy two Boeing 767-300ER. (m/cesn) more
PeopleEuropean Commission aid to air transport system
Rome, Italy - De Palacio meets Italian, French and Spanish Transport ministers
Eu Transport commissioner Loyola De Palacio will meet today some European national transport ministers such as the Italian, the French and the Spanish one. Meeting will probably face Eu behaviour towards... more
Weather forecastsHAI Special: Schweizer announces upgrades for its "300"
The U.S. helicopter industry Schweizer announced at Heli Expo 2002 the introduction of two new upgrades for its 300CBs. It concerns a fuel injection system to replace carburetor in engines, and a splined... more
Science and technologyAfghan minister assassination (2)
Kabul, Afghanistan - Kabul Airport has been closed
A two days delay, together with the death of three pilgrims (frozen during the night) and a flight to Saudi Arabia cancellation (probably in order to let the minister and his family take off to India)... more
Civil aviationKabul government minister killed by hundreds of Muslim pilgrims
Kabul, Afghanistan - Al Quaida may be involved
Abdul Rahman, the Afghan Transport and Tourism minister, was killed yesterday at the international airport in Kabul by hundreds of Muslim pilgrims ready to fly to Mecca. According to Afghan authorities,... more
AirlinesEasyJet to freeze its Zurich-Geneva shuttle project
Zurich, Switzerland - "There's other priorities now"
EasyJet, the low-cost airline, decided to freeze its Zurich-Geneva shuttle because as Ray Webster, airline general manager, himself stated "we have other priorities at the moment". The six daily shuttle... more
AirlinesTransavia ordered 4 Boeing 737-700
Seattle, Usa - Aircraft will be delivered in Spring 2003
80% Klm controlled-by Dutch airline, Transavia, ordered yesterday 4 Boeing 737-700, last generation aircraft with a single corridor. Airplanes will be delivered next Spring 2003. (m/cesn) more
AirlinesRyanair challenges Lufthansa
Hahn, Germany - Irish air carrier wants German domestic flights
Low-cost airline, Ryanair, already operating in the Hahn airport, announced yesterday its will to keep on pressing German flag air carrier. In a period maximum up to three years, Irish airline will likely... more
Science and technologyFrankfurt airport good 2002 start
Frankfurt, Germany - Just - 6,2% in comparison with January 2001
At Frankfurt international airport, January 2002 air traffic shows a reduced decline in passengers number. In the first 31 days of 2002 in fact, German largest airport registered just a 6,2% fall in comparison... more
Science and technologyFrankfurt airport good 2002 start
Frankfurt, Germany - Just - 6,2 in comparison with January 2001
At Frankfurt international airport, January 2002 air traffic shows a reduced decline in passengers number. In the first 31 days of 2002 in fact, German largest airport registered just a 6,2% fall in comparison... more
IndustryBae Systems smashing 2001
London, Uk - EURbn 1,805 pre-taxation profits
British aeronautical group, Bae Systems, confirmed yesterday to reach EURbn 1,805 pre taxation profits in 2001, 26% more than 2000. (m/cesn) more
PeopleJapanese Red army ex member convicted
Tokyo, Japan - 12 years inprisonment for a 1970 hijacking
Japanese justice condemned Yoshimi Tanaka, a 53 years old Japanese Red Army member, to 12 years inprisonment for 1970 Jal flight hijacking to North Korea. Tanaka has been arrested only in June 2000 after... more
Weather forecastsHAI Special: the new Turbomeca engine will be named Ardiden
The engine industry Turbomeca ha announced at 2002 HeliExpo in Orlando, Florida, that its next engine will be named Ardiden. The 1200 hp-rated engine will be also produced in India, by Hindustan Industries... more
Weather forecastsHAI Special: Turbomeca delivers its 5000th Arriel engine
Occurring the 2002 HAI Edition French motorist industry Turbomeca has delivered its 5000th Arriel turboshaft engine to an its U.S. customer. This engine equip many helicopters of several makers including... more
Weather forecastsHAI Special: Schweizer announces sale of five helicopters to China
U.S. helicopter company Schweizer Aircraft Corporation, announced at HeliExpo 2002 in Orlando, Florida, to have sold five piston helicopters to two Chinese operators. They are CAFC, which buyed two 300CB... more
Weather forecastsHAI Special : CHC first civil operator of EC225
Two helicopters ordered
CHC Helicopter Corporation is the first civil operator of the Eurocopter EC255 helicopter after it has purchased two aircraft to be used in North Sea operations. With a capacity of 29 passengers on shor-haul... more
Weather forecastsHAI Special: MD Helicopters announces sale of three EMS MD Explorers
The buyer is AeroCare a Texas medical operator
The helicopter medical operator AeroCare of Lubbock, Texas, has buyed three MDExplorer by MD Explorer which has announced the news during HeliExpo 202 edition held in Orlando, Florida. The deliveries will... more
Weather forecastsHAI Special: Mexican police return 3 MD600 to MD Helicopters
It seems that they are not satisfied by performances
According to rumours listen to HeliExpo 2002, it seems that Mexican police has returned three MD-600 helicopters to MDHelicopters company, as they would be not satisfied by their performances. (Gi... more
Weather forecastsHAI Special: Eurocopter present officially its new EC-145
The ceremony at Heli Expo today at 3 p.m.
The French-German helicopter company Eurocopter will present officially today at 3 p.m. local time its new helicopter EC-145 that has been exposed in the HeliExpo in EMS version. (Gio/B) more
Weather forecastsHAI special: Sikorsky unveils its S-92 with Collins avionics
The prototype presented to "selected customers" at Heli Expo
Exactly ten years ago, at 1992 Heli Expo edition at Las Vegas, the Stratford based company Sikorsky unveiled the mock up of its new S-92. Today, at 2002 edition of HAI, the company presented at a "selected... more
Weather forecastsHAI Special: Careflite orders eight A-109 Power EMS helicopters
The Fort Worth, Texas, based medical operator Careflite, ordered eight A-109 Power helicopter in EMS version, able to accomodate two litter patients and three medical assistants. The helicopters will be... more
Weather forecastsHAI Special: AgustaWestland A-119 deliveries accelerate
Deliveries of the AgustaWestland A-119 Koala are accelerating following the type introduction on the market in 1999, to accomodate the customers' demand. Operators around the world have already validate... more
HelicoptersEurocopter to supply Germany
Paris, France - Berlin ordered 13 helicopters
As stated today by Eurocopter, Eads helicopter producer division, Germany has ordered 13 of its aircraft, 11 EC 135 and 2 EC 155. The all operation is worth EURm 68. EC 135 helicopters will be delivered... more
AccidentsSchroeder Airbus 310 out of gas
Berlin, Germany - Aircraft forced to land in the jungle
According to press agency France Press, the Airbus 310 departed from Mexico to S.Paul with German prime minister Gerhard Schroeder aboard, after running out of gas, was forced to land amidst the amazon... more
Weather forecastsHAI Special: JRX the new 407 by Bell
Several improvements in the new helicopter
Is a renewed and correct version of the glorious Bell 407 the new JRX project which the US manufacturer is ready to launch. Featuring many parts of the 407, the JRX will include a four blades rotor and... more
Weather forecastsAgustaWestland looks at helicopter market leadership
Word of Amedeo Caporaletti, AgustaWestland's CEO
There are no interpretation doubts in AgustaWestland's CEO Amedeo Caporaletti, in an interview released at Orlando Heli Expo 2002: "Agusta Westland is already considered to be the most active helicopter... more
Weather forecastsHAI Special: Sikorsky and Schweizer open to China
The two industries will present today their joint production plan
A real novelty has been catched by Avionews in the HAI 2002: Sikorsky and Schweizer will produce a light helicopter in China, wìth a partner that is represented by Shanghai Little Eagle, a firm specialized... more
PeopleEu: public help to air transport system
Brussels, Belgium - Eu could be insurance premium guarantor for European airlines after March 31st
European transport commissioner Loyola de Placio, stated that Eu could decide to extend public support to European airlines in order to face international air traffic crisis even after March 31st. From... more
Weather forecastsHAI special: turbine kit helicopter makes its debut
It is produced by JAG and its price starts from 125,000 USD
Is the first time that in a important exhibition like HAI 2002 a kitcopter equipped with a turboshaft engine is presented. The JAG 233 is a 3200 lbs, two seat helicopter powered by a 317 HP Allison 250C-18... more
Weather forecastsHAI Special: AgustaWestland present its Coast Guard AB139
A very special guise for the mock-up exposed at HAI
In the AgustaWestland HAI 2002 stand, there is a high-visibility coloured AB-139 mock-up, with the guise of the U.S. Coast Guard. No order yet, but a sign of what may be? According to a AgustaWestland... more
Weather forecastsHAI Special: AgustaWestland present its Coast guard AB139
A very special guise for the mock-up exposed at HAI
In the AgustaWestland HAI 2002 stand, there is a high-visibility coloured AB-139 mock-up, with the guise of the U.S. Coast Guard. No order yet, but a sign of what may be? According to a AgustaWestland... more
Weather forecastsHAI special: news on the spot
From our journalists at the world's largest helicopters exhibition
The world's most important helicopter exhibition, HAI 2002, opened today at 11 a.m. (local time) at Orlando, Florida, were the convention Center hosts hundreds of industries in the helicopter market sector. Respect... more
DefenseNight raid against Kandahar Us military base
Kandahar, Afghanistan - No victims
Last night few guerrilla men attacked the Us military base in Kandahar. Marines promptly answered the fire and Apache helicopters took off in search for aggressors. No one of the 4200 Us base personnel... more
PeopleEcac: trust and transparency for European passengers
Roma, Italia - Air carriers and airports to help customers
Ecac, European Civil aviation Conference hosted today in Strasbourg a meeting where European airlines and airports showed their commitment to fliers care services. European commission, air carriers,... more
IndustryItaly to join Us Joint Strike Fighter project
Rome, Italy - Pentagon delegation in Rome
Already out of the European A400M project, Italy could reduce its involvement in the continental Eurofighter project as well. According to yesterday news in fact, the Us Pentagon delegation in Rome has... more
Civil aviationLos Angeles International airport evacuated
Los Angeles, Usa - Suspect luggage found in a terminal
One Los Angeles international airport terminal has been evacuated yesterday at 12am local time after a suspect luggage has been found. According to a Us television channel, two hundreds people have been... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti awarded in Cologne
Cologne, Germany - Italian airline won both the Overall and the Gold Mercury Award
After just few days from the double Diamond award received in Usa, Air Dolomiti won the Overall Award and the Gold Mercury Award as well. The Italian carrier has been awarded in Cologne last February... more
PeopleFrench passenger traffic decreased in year 2001
Paris. France- The official figures in the report of DGAC
The statistical service of the french general direction for civil aviation has communicated the final data concerning the air traffic in the year 2001. Passengers decreased by 2,2% and are now under... more
Science and technologyLap to celebrate its first year as Lima airport handling agent
Frankfurt, Germany - Perù President at tomorrow's party
Lap, Lima airport handling agent, will celebrate tomorrow its first anniversary. 42,75% controlled by the German Frankfurt Ag Airport Services Worldwide, Lap was able since February 14th 2001, to succeed... more
AirlinesBritish Airways to cut 5.800 jobs
Milan, Italy - Alitalia an Gandalf loose at Milan stock exchange
Following the news coming from London about British Airways 5.800 jobs cut, Italian carriers Alitalia and Gandalf loose ground. At 3.45pm Alitalia shares were loosing 2,50% (-15,5% since January 1st 2002)and... more
AirlinesCloudy skies on Olympic recovery
Athens, Greece - Negotiations could come to a standstill
Negotiations in progress between hellenic government and the greek-australian consortium for the Olympic Airlines recovery could fail, according to the opinion of the greek transport minister Christos... more
SecurityUnited Nations aircraft hit in Congo (Dem rep)
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo - Several bullets hit the Un Antonov fuselage
A United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo aircraft has been hit last Tuesday while it was landing at Kindu airport, as stated by the Un spokesman in Kinshasa. The airplane, an Antonov... more
DefenseA russian aircraft chartered by Us government
Moskow, Russia - The contract made with a private charter firm
American government chartered a russian transport plane type Antonov AN-124, Nato nicknamed Condor. With its 405 tons of maximum take-off weight, Condor is the largest aircraft actually produced worldwide. For... more
IndustryA400M: Eads asked Germany to hurry up
Berlin, Germany - German government still needs EURbn 3,48
Eads co-president, Rainer Hertrich, today asked Germany to decide as soon as possible on the A400M european project. "I've spoken with Bundestag budget commission and I asked them to soon get rid of the... more
AccidentsIn november the ill-fated TU-154 underwent overhauling
Moscow, Russia - A statement of a russian technical manager
The technical director of Tupolev facilities located in Moscow-Vnukovo airport, Mikhail Boulanov, made a statement concerning the TU-154 crashed in Iran. The aircraft passed a complete overhaul operation... more