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AirlinesSAKHALIN AIRLINES IN TALKS WITH BOEING
SAKHALIN ISLAND, Sakhalin Airlines held negotiations with Boeing about the possibility of acquiring a 737-200. Sakhalin Airlines commercial director said new talks are to be held in June. more
AirlinesWESTJET TAKES DELIVERY OF THE FIRST BOEING 737-700
CANADA, WestJet, canadian carrier, recived the first of 36 Boeing 737-700 . The plane will begin service next month and will be used on long-haul routes between Calgary and Hamilton and Edmonton. WestJet... more
AirlinesAIR PACIFIC: HEAVY LOSSES IN THE YEAR 2000
FIJI ISLANDS, Air Pacific, Fiji's international carrier, recorded a loss of $40 million in the year 2000. It was a big turnaround from the 30 million profit reported in 1999. The loss is due to the political... more
HelicoptersDEFENCE CHIEFS TO SHUT RAF HELICOPTER BASE
LONDRA, British Defence Ministry will shut Raf Odiham's Chinook base in a spending review. The decision will be announced in autumn in a razionalization plan. The three Chinook squadrons will be transferred... more
AirlinesIBERIA: PASSENGERS TRAFFIC UP IN APRIL
MADRID, Iberia flew 3.6 billion RPKs in April, with an 8% increase over April 2000. Load factor rose by 3,65% to 74%, raising load factor for the first quarter of the year to 69%. more
AirlinesMALEV TO KEEP AFLOAT WITH A NEW AGREEMENT
BUDAPEST, Erzsebet Antal, Malev's ceo, said that a new union agreement would save Malev Hungarian Airlines over the next three years. The details of the deal were not specified, but the airline will carry... more
IndustryBOEING WILL CUT 600 JOBS IN CALIFORNIA
LONG BEACH, Boeing siad it will be forced to cut 600 jobs in its commercial aircraft division in Long Beach, California, due to the reduced demamd for the 717 aircraft. American Airlines, after the acquisition... more
AccidentsWAS A ISS RESERVE THE ASTRONAUT WOMAN DIED IN AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT
HOUSTON. USA, Patricia Hilliard Robertson, who died in a accident when a small aircraft crashed near Houston, as reported on Wednesday by WAPA, was an ISS reserve astronaut. In the accident also pilot... more
DefenseATLANTIC ALLIANCE MEETING STARTED IN VILNIUS
VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, A meeting between Atlantic Alliance countries started yesterday in Lithuan city of Vilnius. Many themes will be discussed, among them the space shield project development, the East... more
AirlinesBOEING DELIVERS KENYA AIRWAYS ITS FIRST 767
SEATTLE, The Boeing Company congratulates Kenya Airways for taking delivery of its first Boeing 767 airplane. The airplane, a 767-300ER (Extended Range), is the first of three that will be leased through... more
AccidentsMILITARY HELICOPTER CRASHES IN SWITZERLAND
GENEVA, A Swiss army helicopter crashed in northern side of the country last friday. The helicopter, which was carrying three soldiers and the pilot, went down close to a farmhouse in Delemont. Three people... more
PeopleBRITISH AIRWAYS ANNOUNCE SEVERE MEASURES AGAINST AIR RAGE
LONDON, GREAT BRITAIN, After have registeres 232 episodes of air rage in 2000 on its aircrafts, British Airways decided to prohibit embarkation for a period of 12 months to passengers responsibles of air... more
AccidentsTHAI MILITARY HELICOPTER CRASHES, 5 DEAD (2): SPECIFICATIONS
ROME, Bell 212 UH-1N Iroquois helicopter: Type: medium lift helicopter Accomodation: two pilots, 14 passengers Lenght: 42 ft 4 in Rotor diameter: 48 ft 2 in Height: 14 ft 10 in Empty weight: 5997... more
AccidentsTHAI MILITARY HELICOPTER CRASHES, 5 DEAD
BANGKOK, A Thay navy helicopter crashed saturday night during a rescue mission. The helicopter, a Bell 212, was sent to rescue to rescue an injured fisherman on a trawler off the southern coast of Thailand,... more
AccidentsRYANAIR AIRLINER SUFFERS TYRES BLASTING
TOULOSE, FRANCE, A Ryanair operated aircraft, landing at Carcassonne, France, suffered four tyres blasting at ground landing impact. No passengers problems registered. but they have had to descend by aircraft,... more
Civil aviationFAA FOUND PROBELMS IN EMERGENCY OXYGEN GENERATORS
USA, According to a FAA investigation, has been found that emergency oxygen generators used on Boeing aircrafts to provide oxygen to passengers and crew in case of drop of cabin pressure, have some malfunctions.... more
AirlinesRSSIAN AIRLINES CONNECTS MOSCA WITH TRIESTE
RONCHI DEI LEGIONARI, GORIZIA , ITALY, Russain airlines started on Saturday its route between Moscow and Trieste, operated with a 156-seat Tupolev-154 jetliner, currently one day a week, but is in the... more
IndustryOVER 20% LOSSES IN U.S. DEFENCE INDUSTRIES ORDERS
USA, Noticeable losses in the aerospace and defense industrial sectors in the month of April, in which aerospace losses raised to over 10% and defense sector losses amounted to 20,4% more
Press releaseEMIRATES RECEIVE ''CARGO AIRLINE OF THE YEAR'' AWARD FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, Emirates SkyCargo, which received recently the ''cargo airline of the year'' award for the third consecutive year, ended financial year 2000 with a record growth in revenues a(+28%)... more
AirlinesPRESS CONFERENCE FOR AIR FRANCE-GANDALF AGREEMENT
MUNICH, GERMANY, In a series of press conferences, held in German cities of Berlin, Colonia and Munich, has been presented the agreement between Italian carrier Gandalf,and French airline Air France.... more
AirlinesNIGERIAN GOVT AIMING AT NIGERIA AIRWAYS PRIVATISATION
ABUJA, NIGERIA, Nigerian government intends to carry out the plan to privatise state carrier Nigeria Airways despite the project is harshly opposed by experts, The guardian said. more
Science and technologyPASSENGERS RISE AT BRITISH AIRPORT IN 2000
LONDON, Civil Aviation Authority's report showed a 7% increase in the number of passengers handled by british airports in 2000. The fastest-growing airport was Liverpool, with a 52% rise in passengers... more
Latest newsEADS AND DASSAULT PULL OUT OF BIDDING FOR CONTRACT FOR THE CZECH AIR FORCE
PRAGUE, Czech Defence Ministry spokesman Milan Repka said that Eads and Dassault Aviation pulled out of Czech fighter contract bidding. Boeing and Lockheed Martin announced their withdrawal too. Therefore... more
AirlinesAEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS WORKERS BLOCK IBERIA'S PLANE
BUENOS AIRES, Few Aerolineas Argentinas workers yesterday blocked an Iberia plane at Ezeiza International airport of Buenos Aires. The employees encircled the plane which was headed to Madrid, to protest... more
IndustryINSECTICIDES (2): BOEING CONCERNED FOR POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO AIRPLANES
SEATTLE, USA, After passengers health concerns for practice to spray insecticides in aircraft's cabins to avoid import in New Zealand of nocive insects, U.S. aeronautical industry Boeing has warned... more
AirlinesINSECTICIDE ON FLIGHTS TO AND FROM NEW ZEALAND: AIR NEW ZEALAND COMMENTS
ROME, ITALY, On last May, 16, WAPa diffused a news about lawsuit started by United Airlines crews against New Zealand government for its practice to spray inside aircrafts from and to island insecticides... more
AirlinesBLUE PANORAMA TO LAUNCH NEW ROUTES
PALERMO, Italian airline Blue Panorama is to launch new routes from June 23. The airline will offer new flights from sicilian cities of Palermo and Catania to Tel Aviv, Malaga, Lisbon, Istanbul, Lourdes,... more
AccidentsLIGHT PLANE CRASHES IN GERMANY
BERLIN, A Beechcraft crashed into a block of flats while approaching Berlin's Tempelhof airport. The two ppeople on board were killed and a resident was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation. The accident... more
AirlinesSWISSAIR PILOTS ACCEPT PAY REDUCTION
ZURICH, Pilots union Aeropers reported that Swissair pilots have accepted a 5% pay reduction over the next two years. SAirgroup had announced already the reduction last April 25 when it released a statement... more
AirlinesAIR CANADA ADDS FUEL-SURCHARGE
CANADA, Air Canada will add a fuel-surcharge on domestic fares to help compensate for soaring fuel prices. The charge would amount to extra $15 one-way on travel on domestic routes starting May 31. The... more
AirlinesDEUTSCHE BA: REVENUES UP IN THE LAST FISCAL YEAR
FRANKFURT, Deutsche BA increased revenues by 5,7% in the fiscal year to March 31. Passenger numbers were stable and load factor dipped to 57%. Deutsche BA currently operates a fleet of 17 Boeing 73... more
Latest newsEUROPEAN COMPANIES TO BUILD NEW FIGHTER PLANE
HAMBURG, Financial Times Deutschland reported that European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS), Dassault Industries, Alenia SpA, Saab AB and BAe Systems PLC and Eads would jointly develop a fighter... more
AirlinesAOL AND AIR LIBERTE' EMPLOYEES CONTINUE TO BE ON STRIKE
PARIS, AOL and Air Liberté workers are still on strike. The second consecutive day, the walkout of yesterday, forced the two airlines to cancel 60% of the scheduled flights. Union representatives said... more
AccidentsLIGHT PLANE CRASHES ON TAKEOFF IN AUSTRALIA (2): SPECIFICATIONS
ROME, Piper PA-30 Twin Commanche: Type: light transport aircraft Accomodation: two pilots, four or six passengers Lenght: 25 ft 2 in Wingspan: 35 ft 11 in Height: 8 ft 2 in Empty weight: 2210... more
AccidentsLIGHT PLANE CRASHES ON TAKEOFF IN AUSTRALIA
BRISBANE, A light plane crashed nose-first at Archerfield airport of Brisbane. The two people aboard, a man and a woman, were killed. The plane reached a height of about 70m and banked to the left and... more
AirlinesAIR LITTORAL TO LAUNCH NEW ROUTE NICE-OLBIA
NICE, Air Littoral will inaugurate today a new route between Nice and Olbia. The twice-weekly service will become daily on July. Air Littoral also replaced the aircraft used on routes to Italy. Flights... more
AirlinesCATHAY PACIFIC TO EYE CHINESE AIRLINES
HONG KONG, Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd is seeking closer ties with chinese largest airlines to take advantage of the country's industrial growth and to help the regional airlines to become more competitive.... more
AccidentsNASA ASTRONAUT CRITICALLY INJURED IN PLANE CRASH
USA, Patricia Hilliard Robertson, a Nasa support astronaut for the crew on the International Space Station, was critically injured in a plane crash at a Texas airfield. The plane, carrying her and the... more
AirlinesDELTA AIR LINES TO BEGIN NONSTOP SERVICE BETWEEN WASHINGTON, D.C. AND NASSAU
ATLANTA, "Delta Air Lines will offer nonstop service between Washington, D.C., (Reagan National) and Nassau, Bahamas, starting July 7, 2001. The new flights will be the only nonstop service between the... more
Press releaseBRITISH AIRWAYS REPORTS FULL YEAR PROFIT OF £150 MILLION
LONDON, "British Airways today posted a pre-tax profit of £150 million for the 12 months ended March 31, 2001 (2000: £5 million). Operating profit more than quadrupled to £380 million (£84 million). Gro... more
Latest newsISRAELI AIR FORCE SHOOTS DOWN LEBANESE JET
ISRAEL, The air force of Israel has shot down a lebanese civilian plane after it crossed into israeli air space, said a military spokesman. No details where released about the pilot. The plane was shot... more
Latest newsCHINA AND USA FIND AGREEMENT ON THE SPY PLANE
USA, The U.S. Navy spy plane detained in the chinese air base on Hainan island will be dissembled and shipped home. Usa and China have finally agreed over its destiny. The announcement was given by a spokesman... more
PeopleRUSSIA INVESTS IN CIVIL AVIATION
MOSCOW, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Ilya Klebanov said today that Russia plans to put more than 1000 new planes into service by 2015, ITAR-Tass news agency reported. The goivernment will rise state support... more
Latest newsGREECE TO BUY TIPHOON FIGHTERS AFTER 2006
ATHENS, Greece will buy several Typhoon military planes after 2006, Defence minister Akis Tsohatzopoulos said today. Last March, Greece announced it was planning to buy 60 Typhoon fighters from Eur... more
AccidentsAMERICAN AIRLINES JETLINER'S LANDING GEAR COLLAPSES AT LANDING
DALLAS, An American Airlines Fokker 100 lost a landing gear touching down at Dallas-Forth Worth International Airport. The plane, coming from Charlotte, North Carolina, was carrying 87 passengers and four... more
AirlinesAIR FRANCE TO INCREASE CAPACITY ON ROUTES TO ASIA
BANGKOK, Air France is planning to increase by 5% its seat capacity on routes between Europe and Asia to meet the growing demand. The airline would announce next week its performance results for last fiscal... more
IndustryALENIA AEROSPAZIO AND EADS TO MERGE UNDER ATR INTEGRATED
ROME, Alenia Aerospazio, a unit of Finmeccanica, and Eads are to merge their regional aircraft operations under a company called "Atr Integrated", both the companies said in a joint statement. The merger... more
AirlinesMESA AIR GROUP TO PURCHASE 40 CRJ
CANADA, Mesa Air Group, confirming a letter of intent, has purchased from Bombardier 20 70-seat CRJ700s and 20 86-seat CRJ900s with options for 40 more. The deal worth $1,2 billion. CRJ700 are to be delivered... more
Latest newsFIRST BOEING C-17 FOR UNITED KINGDOM ARRIVES AT RAF BRIZE NORTON (2): SPECIFICATIONS
ROME, McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster II: Type: heavy-lift military transport Accomodation: two pilots, loadmaster, 208 troops, 102 paratroops Lenght: 174 ft Wingspan: 165 ft Height: 55 ft Empty... more
Latest newsFIRST BOEING C-17 FOR UNITED KINGDOM ARRIVES AT RAF BRIZE NORTON
RAF BRIZE NORTON, UNITED KINGDOM, The first of four Boeing C-17 military cargo aircraft being leased to the United Kingdom Royal Air Force arrived today at RAF Brize Norton, its new home base. The Ministry... more