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DefenseNEW ROUND OF TESTS FOR SU-30MKI FIGHTER
MOSCOW, The new round of tests of the russian multifunctional Su-30MKI fighter has begun at the Irkutsk Aircraft-Building Society (IABS), where the aircraft was built. India ordered 40 units of the fighter.... more
AirlinesVIRGIN ATLANTIC LAUNCHES LONDON/TORONTO ROUTE
LONDON, The new route was announced yesterday by Sir Richard Branson, Chairman of Virgin Atlantic Airways. It will be a non-stop daily flight between Gatwick and Toronto's Lester B. Pearson International... more
AccidentsEMERGENCY LANDING FOR AN AIR TRAN DC-9
USA, The plan was carrying 92 passengers from Atlanta to Ohio. It had to make an emergency landing at Hartsfield airport 6 minutes after take off because of electrical problems in the cockpit and smoke... more
AirlinesSICILY: 657 DESTINATIONS BY ONEWORLD
SICILY, Oneworl alliance, which includes British Airways, American Airlines, Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Air Lingus, Lan Chile, inserted Sicily in its network connecting the isle to 657 differents... more
AccidentsAMERICAN MD-80 MAKES EMERGENCY LANDING
USA, The jet, en route from Washington to Dallas, had to make an emergency landing at Dulles International Airport shortly after takeoff because smoke was reported in the cockpit and cabin. No one of the... more
DefenseTURKISH ARMY TO NEGOTIATE WITH BOEING TO BUY SEVEN AWACS
TURKEY, The new was reported by turkish Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit. The deal worths $1,5 billion. Ecevit added that in case the talks with Boeing would have negative result Turkey will start new negotiations... more
AirlinesSWISSAIR TO MULL STAKE IN MALAYSIAN AIRLINES
SWITZERLAND, SAirGroup, Swissair’s parent company, confirmed it is holding talks to acquire a stake in Malaysian Airlines. It should take a stake of around 20% in the asian carrier, which is in financial s... more
AirlinesKOREAN AIR PLACED A FIRM ORDER FOR TWO 747-400 FREIGHTERS
USA, The two cargo planes are scheduled for delivery in 2002. They will enter the airline’s cargo fleet which currentlly includes seven 747-200Fs, five 747-400Fs and four MD-11 freighters. The order r... more
IndustryBOEING TO LAUNCH LONGER RANGE 747-400
SEATTLE, The Seattle-based industry confirmed the launch of the new member of 747 family of aircrafts.after today's announcement from Qantas Airways for six of the jumbo jets. The Longer-Range 747-400... more
AirlinesQANTAS BECOMES NEW LAUNCH CUSTOMER FOR THE AIRBUS A3XX
AUSTRALIA, Qantas has become launch customer of the superjumbo ordering 12 a3xx which will be delivered from 2006. The planes will be used on the route between Australia and UK, via Singapore e Bangkok,... more
IndustryBOMBARDIER: DASH 8 FLEET REACHES 10 MILLION FLIGHT HOURS
CANADA, Dash 8 fleet, since the first revenue flight in December 1984, have flown an estimated 2.67 billion miles (4.3 billion km) and carried an estimated 294 million passengers. In all, 74 customers... more
AirlinesQANTAS TO EXPAND ITS FLEET
AUSTRALIA, The australian airline today announced it will buy 31 new aircrafts to upgrade its fleet and meet growing demand. Twelve of the ordered planes are Airbus A3XX, which should be delivered between... more
AccidentsSINGAPORE AIRLINES CRASH: WOMAN FILES A SUIT AGAINST THE AIRLINE
TAIWAN, Johanna Renee Thomas, whose husband died in the crash occurred in Taiwan, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the airline in a district court of Los Angeles. The woman claimed that the neglicence... more
AirlinesSAS TO SETTLE A NEW AGREEMENT CONTRACT WITH CABIN CREW
NORWAY, Scandinavian Airlines averted a second strike, after the unrest of Monday, called for today after it set an agreement with crew’s union. The deal will raise 4% crew’s pay But despite the agreement SAS... more
IndustryINDIA TO NEGOTIATE WITH BAE FOR JET FIGHTER TRAINERS
INDIA, Indian government confirmed it is in advanced talks with BAE to buy 66 jet fighter trainers. Twenty-four Hawk trainers will be bought directly from BAE, the other 42 aircrafts will be built locally... more
AccidentsLOCKERBIE: SCOTTISH COURT REJECTS MOTION TO DISMISS CHARGES
SCOTLAND, The judges of the scottish court hearing the case rejected the motion to dismiss charges against one of the two lybians accused of downing Pan Am flight 103 by a bomb. The court said it had heard... more
Science and technologyTHREE EUROPEANS ARRESTED AT MIAMI AIRPORT ON CHARGES OF SMUGGLING DRUG
MIAMI, Two men, a french and agerman, and a dutch woman were arrested on charges of trying to smuggle ecstasy tablets through Miami International Airport. The drug was dtected by security agents during... more
AirlinesNORTHWEST PROPOSED ANTITRUST PLAN APPROVED BY DOJ
USA, U.S. Justice Department approved the Northwest proposed plan to come out from antitrust law infringement in which St. Paul, Minnesota-based carrier has been involved after its acquisition of Continental... more
HelicoptersEUROCOPTER BOOSTS AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIES PARTICIPATION IN AIR87 PROJECT
MARIGNANE , FRANCE, Regarding australian army tender for acquistion of 20 to 25 armed reconnaissance helicopters, Eurocopter announced a substantially increased of australian aeronautical industry involvement,... more
PeopleUK UPPER HOUSE DELAYS ATC PRIVATIZATION AGAIN
LONDON, ENGLAND, In the general election by 132 votes to 125, United Kingdom Upper House delayed for another time the 51% sell-off of the National Air Traffic system (NATS). Transport Minister Lord Macdonald... more
IndustrySOON NEGOTIATIONS TO DEVELOP TURKEY'S AEW&C
SEATTLE, A team led by Boeing and including Northrop, Havelsan, Turkish Airlines e Turkish Aerospace Industries has been selected to start negotiations to develop new airborne early warning & control (AEW&C)... more
AccidentsCALIFORNIA: SMALL PLANE MAKES EMERGENCY LANDING ON HIGHWAY
SAN JOSE, A six-seat Beechcraft Bonanza airplane was forced to make an emergency landing on a northbound ramp on highway 87 in San Jose because of an engine failure. The pilot, who was alone, warned the... more
AerospaceREADY TO LAUNCH THE FIRST COUPLE OF GIANT SOLAR PANEL FOR ISS
SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA, Will be launched with the next shuttle Endeavour, on november 30th, the first giant array of photovoltaic solar panels that, in conjuction with other six, that will be delivered... more
IndustryBAE TO COMPLETE LOCKHEED MARTIN AIRBORNE-ELECTRONICS UNIT ACQUISITION
LONDON, ENGLAND, After definitive Pentagon and U.S. officials approval, BAE plc, an important British defense contractor, completed the acquisition of a relevant avionics and electronic airborne defense... more
AirlinesLAUDA AIR A.G. E LAUDA AIR SPA: EXPLANATION
VARESE, About the new reported by WAPA saying that Austrian Airlines sent two expert managers to Lauda Air, it was meant the austrian carrier Lauda Air A.G. based in Vienna. Lauda Air Spa is an italian... more
AirlinesSHANGAI AIRLINES TO SELL SHARES TO FUND FLEET EXPANSION
CHINA, The airline planned to sell 200 million shares, equivalent to 40 per cent of its paid-up capital, to fund its fleet expansion and take on rivals, including China Eastern Airlines. A part of the... more
Finance and economyDEVELOPING COUNTRIES: DEBTS FOR WEAPONS, EXECUTIVE AIRCRAFTS, OFFICIAL SHIPS TO BE ERASED
ROME, The italian minister of Finance Vincenzo Visco said the debts of developing countries including arms, military systems and official goods, as executive aircrafts, expensive cars, telecommunication... more
AirlinesHUNGARY: COST CUTTING PROGRAMME AT MALEV
HUNGARY, The planned cost cutting programme includes replacing soviet-built airliners, dropping loss-making routes and improving ground services. The five Tupolev 154s of Malev's fleet will be replaced... more
IndustryILFC COULD INCREASE A3XX ORDER FOR A3XX
USA, International Lease Finance Corp has ordered five of the 555-seat Airbus A3XX, but its president Steven Udvar-Hazy yesterday said the corporotation is discussing the possibility of increasing... more
AirlinesQANTAS TO INCREASE TICKET PRICES
AUSTRALIA, The australian airline will be adding AUD$10 fuel surcharge from midnight on Thursday because of increases in aviation fuel costs over the year. The surcharge will be displayed on the ticket... more
AccidentsHELICOPTER CRASH IN NEW CALEDONIA, 7 DEAD
NEW CALEDONIA, The helicopter went down in a mountainous area of the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia. The cause of the crash is still unknown, authorities are investigating. Among the 7 killed... more
Science and technologyZAMBIAN GOVERNMENT TO UPGRADE AIRPORTS
ZAMBIA, According to the newspaper "Times of Zambia" the government of the african country has worked out a plan to upgrade the country's mayor airports. The plan for Lusaka International Airport will... more
Science and technologyNEW TERMINAL AT OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL
CANADA, The authority of Macdonald-Cartier International Airport of Ottawa announced an expansion plan which will include the construction of a new terminal. It will more than double the capacity at the... more
AirlinesRAISING EARNINGS FOR AIR FRANCE
PARIS, FRANCE, French national carrier, Air France, will divulgate on wednesday its semestral balance, which, according with financial analysts, will demonstrate an earning between 366 and 379 million... more
AirlinesAUSTRIAN AIRLINES (2): LAUDA TO STAY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF LAUDA AIR ITALY
AUSTRIA, Niki Lauda, three times Formula One world champion racing and founder of Lauda Air, who was set apart becuase of the high financial loss of the airline, USD 34 million, said he would stay... more
AirlinesUS GOVERNMENT IMPOSES SANCTIONS ON SHEIKH FOR GIFTING A 747 TO IRAQ
USA, The sanctions were imposed on the sheikh Hamad bin Ali Al Thani, president of Air Gulf Falcon. The administration will restrict export and re-exports of a broad category of U.S. goods to the Sheik.... more
AirlinesSAS: FLIGHTS CANCELLED FOR FLIGHT ATTENDANTS STRIKE
NORWAY, Almost 160 flights of the airline today have reportedly been cancelled because of the 24-hour strike of flight attendants in a dispute over work rules. International flights are expected to depart... more
AccidentsSTEWART PAYNE'S ACCIDENT NTSB FINAL REPORT WILL BE RELEASED TOMORROW
WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S. NTSB, National Transport Safety Board will release tomorrow, in a press conference in Washington D.C., its final report on air accident occurred at golf champion Payne Stewart... more
AccidentsWHEEL CAUGHT FIRE, ALL INJURED INDIAN AIRLINES AIRCRAFT PASSENGERS
CALCUTTA, INDIA, During landing at Calcutta airport, a wheel in rear landing gear of an Airbus 300, operated by Indian Airlines, caught fire, emitting a dense smoke. No one of 219 passengers on board,... more
AirlinesAUSTRIAN AIRLINES EXPERTS SENT TO LAUDA AIR
AUSTRIA, Austrian Airlines have sent two expert manager to Lauda Air in order to verify present carrier situation. This occurs after removal of airline founder, F1 champion Niki Lauda, from CEO task. Austrian... more
Finance and economyONE THIRD OF ONLINE-SALES BELONGS TO TRAVEL CATEGORY
USA, According to a report of eMarketer Inc online travel revenues this year will reach one third of total online annual sales. The amount is expected to go up to USD$12.4 million. more
AccidentsPASSENGERS EVACUATED FROM THAI AIRLINES AIRCRAFT
BANGKOK, Thai Airways operated flight TG 687 from Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam with 155 people on boardhad to be evacuated due nose landing gear collapse after landing at Bangkok international airport.... more
Science and technologyBAD WEATHER FOR THANKSGIVING HOMECOMING
USA, At San Francisco International Airport the fog forced the cancellation of 20 flights and others were delayed this morning. Sleet and freezing rain surprised homebound travelers in New England. Flights... more
People''AUSTRALIAN DOMESTIC MARKET TOO SMALL TO SUPPORT FOUR CARRIERS''
AUSTRALIA, According to the heads of two fledging airlines, Impulse Airlines e Virgin Blue, the domestic market is too small to support four airlines in the long term. The situation is also due to... more
DefenseBOMBED SUDANESE CITY, 4 KILLED AND 32 INJURED
NAIROBI, KENYA, A fighter of sudanese air force dropped 17 bombs on Ikotos, 280 km east of Juba, in the south of Sudan. The attack killed four people and seriously injured other 32 people. It was launched... more
PeopleNIGERIAN AVIATION TO REMOVE 450 AIRCRAFTS
NIGERIA, AFRICA, The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) removed 450 aircrafts from the register of planes licensed to fly in Nigeria's space. The aircrafts had been abandoned at various airports... more
AirlinesNO PRICE WAR FOR AFRICAN AIRLINES
ADDIS ABEBA, ETHIOPIA, Price wars would be suicidal for african airlines in the growing competition to win market share, said Bisrat Negatu, chief executive officer of Ethiopian Airlines and member... more
IndustryPIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES TO CONFIRM CONTRACT WITH ARMAEREO
GENOA, The contract, as already reported by WAPA, includes the supply of nine P180 planes to General Staff of italian air force in the next four years. The deal, valued about $50 million, also includes... more
AirlinesBA AND AMERICAN AIRLINES TO RELAUNCH THEIR ALLIANCE
LONDON, The english newspaper "The Observer" said the two airlines intends to draw a plan to merger their transoceanic activities in the next year. BA and American Airways are also supposed to renew... more
IndustryBOEING: NEW ORDERS FOR 777S
NEW YORK, According to the "Wall Street Journal" Boeing will have collected about 113 777 orders by the end of the year. The total value of the orders will be around 20 billion dollars. Japan Airlines... more