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AirlinesGANDALF TO LAUNCH 13 NEW ROUTES BY THE END OF MARCH
MILAN, Following the code-share agreement with Air France, Gandalf is to operate 13 new services and 28 daily flights to France, Spain, Germany, starting from March 25. New daily flights from Pisa to Paris,... more
IndustryBOUTSEN, FORMER F-1 PILOT NOW SELLS PIAGGIO P-180 AIRCRAFTS
GENEVA, ITALY, Thierry Boutsen, a former F-1 car pilot, with 164 races and three victories, is now the official dealer of Piaggio Aero Industries for France, Montecarlo and Belgium. His task is to... more
DefenseNEW GROUND-TO-AIR MISSILE TESTED IN INDIA
INDIA, The new and sophisticated ground-to-air missile, named Akash, was tested in Chandpur. It is able to carry 55 kg of explosive. more
Weather forecastsAIRSHOW AND MEETING IN MARCH 2001
., March 2, 2001 Aircraft Resourcing Options Workshop NBAA Savannah, GA USA March 5 - 6, 2001 Regional Airline Training Conference & Tradeshow FlightSafety International Orlando, FL USA +44... more
IndustryBAE SYSTEMS PROFITS TO FALL
LONDON, British defence group BAE Systems said today that profits fell to 950 million pounds ($1.38 billion) last year. This negative result was due to a slowdown in military orders and cost overruns on... more
IndustryNEW MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS AT SNECMA
PARIS, FRANCE, Snecma industrial French Group announced the following management appointments, effective March 1st. Jean Bernard Cocheteux, has been named executive vice predident of Snecma. He was previously... more
CuriositiesFOKKER F-VIII (2): TECHNICAL DATA
CARACAS, VENEZUELA, Fokker F-VIII aicraft was built by Dutch Fokker company in 1927 in 11 units only. It was used mainly for passenger transport on medium routes. Fokker F-VIII Technical characteristics... more
AirlinesAMERICAN AIRLINES CANCELS FLIGHTS AT JFK AIRPORTS
NEW YORK, The US carrier was forced to cancel more than 120 flights yesterday because of a work slowdown by aircraft mechanics at Kennedy Airport. Other flights were delayed. The contract between the airline... more
CuriositiesLOOKING FOR AN OLD AIRCRAFT IN VENEZUELAN JUNGLE
CARACAS, VENEZUELA, A Dutch expedition is at about 900 km southeast of Caracas, in Venezuela, looking for an aircraft crashed in 1939 in the jungle. The expedition is financed by a Dutch aeronautical museum... more
AirlinesQATAR AIRWAYS WILL START FLIGHTS TO IRAQ
DOHA, QATAR, Qatar Airways will start a regular service to Iraq, as soon as some insurance problems will be ironed out, despite the Un embargo, reported the Gulf Times. Airline sources told Gulf Times... more
AirlinesCATHAY PACIFIC TO LEASE AIRBUS AIRCRAFT
HONG KONG, In a statement, the asian carrier said it will lease three Airbus A340-600s from International Lease Finance Corp for an initial period of five years. Moreover, it will lease another three Airbus... more
Science and technologySEATTLE AIRPORT CLOSED BY EARTHQUAKE
SEATTLE, Seattle eartquake yesterday caused the closing of city's airport, as FAA ordered a national ground stop. Nobody was injured but buildings swayed. Alaska Air canceled 30 flights. more
Airlines500 USDM FROM AMERICAN AIRLINE TO RECOVER TWA
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, U.S. airline American Airlines offered 500 USDm to recover the bankrupcy TWA carrier; according to Donald Carty, of American Airlines, "this is the best offer that TWA and its employees... more
PeopleAIR TRANSPORT AGREEMENT BETWEEN GREECE AND CROATIA
ATHENS, The two countries have ratified an air transport agreement allowing commercial flights between Athens and Zagreb. Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis told reporters after meeting Croatian counterpart... more
AirlinesRYANAIR TO LAUNCH NEW ROUTE GLASGOW-BRUSSELS
DUBLIN, The Dublin-based low cost airline yesterday announced it is to launch the new route from Glasgow Prestwick to Brussels starting from April 26. More destinations will follow in the next days. The... more
Press releaseTRANSPORT MINISTRY RELEASES A STATEMENT ABOUT AIR SICILIA'S GROUNDING
ROME, "The Transport Ministry reports that, regarding Air Sicilia's grounding ordered by Enac, the italian Civil Aviation National Authority, is trying to solve the problems related to the grounding as... more
AirlinesMALEV TO LEASE 737 AIRCRAFT
BUDAPEST, The hungarian carrier will lease four Boeing 737 aircraft and will sell five Tu-154 over the next few months, because russian aircrafts consume a lot of fuel compared with Boeing planes. The... more
AirlinesNORTHWEST TO EXPAND DETROIT/LONDON, ONTARIO FLIGHTS
DETROIT, Press Release SOURCE: Northwest Airlines; Mesaba Airlines "Northwest Airlines (Nasdaq: NWAC - news) and its Northwest Airlink affiliate, Mesaba Airlines, announced today it will expand nonstop... more
AirlinesATLANT-SOYUZ INVEST IN IL-96-400T
MOSCOW, According to Avia.Ru, Antlant-Soyuz Airlines allegedly invested nearly 3 mln US dollars in 'fine-tuning' of Ilyushin-96-400T plane: the airline may introduce the new aircraft in active service... more
AirlinesAMERICA WEST BEGINS JET SERVICE IN STOCKTON, CALIF.
PHOENIX, "America West Airlines initiated the first daily nonstop jet service between Phoenix and Stockton, Calif., today. America West Express, operated by Mesa Air Group, will operate three daily roundtrip... more
AirlinesAIR FRANCE AND ALITALIA IN TALKS?
ROME, ITALY, Patrick Alexandre, director of Air France international business, diffused a bulletin in which is declared that French carrier is looking to commercial deal with Italian carrier Alitalia,... more
Science and technologyTBI TO MANAGE LONDON LUTON AIRPORT
LONDON, TBI, which already owns Belfast and Cardiff airports and holds a 25% stake in Luton airport, is to buy a further 65% stake in London Luton Airport Holdings Ltd. Following the deal, which worth... more
PeopleFLIGHTSAFETY IN FRONT LINE FOR FLIGHT SIMULATORS
NEW YORK, FlightSafety International has signed contracts whith Air France for the provision of pilot training services for its regional airline subsidiaries and associates. One agreement, covering a seven-year... more
AccidentsROYAL MAIL AIRCRAFT CRASHES NEAR EDIMBURGH (2): SPECIFICATIONS
ROME, Shorts 360 Sherpa (UK): Type: short-haul commuter Accomodation: two pilots, cabin attendant; 36 psassengers Lenght: 70 ft 9 in Wingspan: 74 ft 9 in Empty weight: 17350lb Max T/O weight:... more
PeopleBOMBARDIER WINS ORDER FROM CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS FOR ADVANCED PILOT TRAINING
MONTREAL, Bombardier Aerospace's Press Release: "Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Cathay Pacific Airways, one of the world's most prestigious airlines, has placed one firm order and one option... more
AccidentsROYAL MAIL AIRCRAFT CRASHES NEAR EDIMBURGH
SCOTLAND, The Short 360 crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff. The two-men crew were killed and their bodies were found by rescuers. The aircraft issued a mayday call due to a failure engine and tried... more
Press release2ND HALF-YEAR FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR AIR NEW ZEALAND
AUSTRALIA, Air New Zealand Group released the 2nd half-year financial results for the 2000 year. It has been very demanding for the company and is the first in which Air New Zealand and Ansett Australia... more
HelicoptersGERMAN WANTS PRATT & WHITNEY
ANAHEIM, CA, Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. announced in a statement that Deutsche Rettungflugwacht E.V. (DRF), the German Air Rescue Service, has selected the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B engine to power... more
IndustryBOEING WINS MILLIONAIRE U.S. NAVY CONTRACT
ST. LOUIS, "The Boeing Company has been awarded a U.S. Navy contract to continue support for F/A-18 Hornet, F-14 Tomcat and SH-60 Seahawk aircraft at the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center, including... more
IndustryGE WINS ORDER FROM QATAR AIRWAYS
USA, GE Aircraft Engines signed a contract with Qatar Airways to supply the airline the engines to power five Airbus aircrafts. The two parts also signed a 10-year maintenance cost per hour con... more
AirlinesCONTINENTAL: FIRST NEW YORK-HONG KONG NO-STOP
NEW YORK, In a press release Continental Airlines announced that tomorrow will launch the first-ever no-stop air service between New York and Hong Kong, creating a direct link between two of the world's... more
AirlinesACCESSAIR CLOSES DOWN
USA, The US regional airline suspended yesterday all flights due to funding and administrative problems. It seems also the bad weather and slowing american economy influenced this decision. more
Civil aviationGERMAN: AIRPORT PRECAUTIONS AGAINST MEAT IMPORTS FROM UK
BERLIN, It has been issued yesterday a communiqué that orders to the customs inspectors of all the German airports to tighten the controls on the passengers coming from England: this in order to prevent... more
AirlinesMANDARIN AIRLINES LEASES THREE BOEING JETS
TAIWAN, The taiwanese carrier has leased three Boeing 737-800 from ILFC. The jets will be powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, manufactured by CFM International. more
AirlinesQANTAS TO CONSIDER THE LAUNCH OFA CARRIER FOR ASIA
AUSTRALIA, The australian carrier may launch a low-cost airline to provide service from Australia to South Korea, Malaysia, Japan and Tahiti. Qantas abandoned routes in Asia because of financial factors... more
CuriositiesA CARRIER NAMED RONNIE
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, "The Time of India" reported today that former first lady Nancy Reagan has a funny present for her husband on their 49th wedding anniversary Sunday: she'll christen an aircraft carrier... more
AirlinesRYANAIR SELECTS CHARLEROI AS FIRST EUROPEAN BASE
DUBLIN, The low cost carrier will start operations in Charleroi airport, in Belgium, at the end of April. The first destinations will be announced tomorrow. The airline plans to open another two European... more
DefenseMALAYSIAN NAVY TO PURCHASE ANTI-SUBMARINE HELICOPTERS
MALAYSIA, The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) will buy six sophisticated anti-submarine helicopters to replace its aging fleet of WASP MK I helicopters. The Finance Ministry will announce the decision and the... more
AerospacePROGRESS FASTENS SPACE STATION
MOSCOW, The Russian shuttle-cargo Progress accomplished without difficulties its mission of refueling to the International Space Station: left monday from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in the Central Asian nation... more
DefenseSPACE SHIELD: BUSH SUPPORTS IT
WASHINGTON, In its first speech on Budget 2001 the President of United States George W. Bush confirmed the necessity for the Country of having a space shield that renders possible one effective reduction... more
AirlinesNEW AIRLINE TO TAKE OFF IN HONDURAS
TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS, Lineas Aereas Nacionales de Honduras, or LAN, is to start operations in the week. The new airline, which has national and american investors, will operate routes with Central and... more
PeopleKOREA RISES TOKYO SEAT CAPACITY
SOUTH KOREA, The Korean Ministry of Construction and Transportation said in a statement that the national carrier will increase its passenger seat capacity on the Seoul-Tokyo route to meet rising demand.... more
AirlinesUNITED AIRLINES PURCHASES 15 ADDITIONAL AIRBUS A319/20 AIRCRAFT
CHICAGO, "United Airlines announced today that it is purchasing 15 new Airbus aircraft, seven A319s and eight A320s, scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2003. These aircraft will replace the... more
PeopleSTRIKE OF AIR LIBERTE' GROUND PERSONNEL
PARIS, FRANCE, A strike is on course in several French airport, held by SetAA company, which serves French regional airline Air Libertè for ground services. The strike is more evidenti n Toulose airport... more
AirlinesSABENA RICAPITALIZATION UNDER UE INVESTIGATION
BRUXELLES, BELGIUM, An investigation of European Committee started to verify if the aids, worth 100 EURm, which Belgium government would give to Sabena in order to recover its disastrous financial situation,... more
AccidentsNINE PEOPLE HELD IN HOSTAGE ON AIRCAFT IN PRETORIA AIRPORT
JOHANNESBURG, An armed man keeps nine people in hostage in a DC-3 aircraft operated by a local airline at Wonderboom airport near Pretoria, in South Africa. The airport is used mainly for domestic flights... more
Security2500 YOUNG SOLDIERS RELEASED IN SUDAN WITH UNICEF AIR LIFT
SUDAN, More than 2500 children between eight and eighteen years old, which were used as soldiers, have been released in southern Sudan in the last five days thanks to a Unicef air lift. According to the... more
DefenseRUSSIA AND SOUTH KOREA TOGETHER ON ANTIMISSILE PROJECT
SEUL, SOUTH COREA, Russian president, Vladimir Putin and his South Korean colleague, Kim Dae-jung, discussed about possibilities to realize a joint antimissile system, reaching an agreement about it. Also,... more
DefenseSPACE SHIELD: USA WILL CONSULT ALL ALLIEDS
BRUXELLES, BELGIUM, Talks with all allied countries and with China and Russia will be carried out by U.S. government to determine the procedures to realize the space shield. It has been announced by state... more
PeopleSINGAPORE AIRLINE CRASH SURVIVORS SUE AIRLINE, BOEING AND TAIPEI AIRPORT AUTHORITY
TAIPEI, TAIWAN, At least 40 of the survivors of the Singapore Airlines crash occurred in last October are suing the airline, Boeing Co. and Taiwan airport authorities hiring an American lawyer, specialized... more