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HelicoptersSouth Korea: the Korean Helicopter Programme has been started
Seoul, South Korea -The role played by the national industry will be a major one but there will be chances also for foreign cooperations
South Korean Government has so provided a green light for the KHP programme (Korean Helicopter Programme) regarding the production of a utility rotor-winged aircraft. It would deal with the first national... more
IndustryBoeing names new president and Ceo
Seattle, Usa - Hugh Hefner will onwards head the industry
Boeing announced that Hugh Hefner has been appointed new President and Ceo. During the press conference which took place yesterday in Chicago the industry said that Hefner’s appointment is by no means t... more
DefenseIndia: Israeli industry to update the Sea Harriers
New Dheli, India - Within the scheduled increase of defence spending indicated by Indian Government
Indian Ministry of Defence has recently announced it intends to increase funds destined to the related sector with a 7,8% rise compared to the last years. About USD 700m will be deployed by which it is... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Barrot considers the carrier's business plan as a "serious" one
Brussels, Belgium - Nevertheless, the in-depth investigation has not ended but EU Transport Commissioner intends to accomplish it as soon as possible
European Transport Commissioner Jacques Barrot has recently commented on the Alitalia’s business plan 2005-2008, subjected to a EU in-depth investigation for some months and aimed to verify the observance o... more
MiscellaneousEarthquake in Indonesia: helicopter saved 12 survivors
Jakarta, Indonesia - Russian IL-76 landed with rescue teams dispatched by Moscow
Three Britons, two French, two Swedish, two German, two Canadians and one American tourist -all surfers- have been saved by the helicopter chartered from Swedish and British embassy to Indonesia. Nias... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (8): consolidated economic and financial situation
Rome, Italy - Value of production
"Consolidated economic and financial situation For a better understanding and comparison of the results, note that AgustaWestland, which was 50% consolidated using the proportional method until 30 November... more
AirlinesUs Airways attains more time for restructuring
New York, Usa - The carrier got until May, 31, to file a business plan without any interference from creditors
A federal judge of the bankruptcy court which is following the case of Us Airways gave the carrier until May, 31, to file a business plan without any interference from creditors. Stephen Mitchell, of the... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (6): Research and development
Rome, Italy -Element vital for the Group
"Finmeccanica and R&D Research and development are vital for a group whose capacity to respond to market needs is based on high technology. Finmeccanica has further consolidated its position as undisputed... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (4): 2004 highlights and significant events after year-end
Rome, Italy - In the single sectors
"2004 highlights and significant events after year-end 2004 was an important year for Finmeccanica, and one in which internationalisation proceeded apace, and the group’s aerospace and defence operations w... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: Board approves 2004 results
Rome, Italy - Operating profit up for third consecutive year; ROI at 23.1% (20.2% on 2003)
"Dividend of 1.3 Euro cents proposed to shareholders’ meeting (up 30% on 2003) Net profit trebles, including capital gain from the sale of STM Commitment to technological innovation confirmed: R&D i... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (3): pre-tax profit was EUR 722 million
Rome, Italy - EUR 311 million higher than the EUR 411 million achieved in 2003
"Pre-tax profit was EUR 722 million, EUR 311 million higher than the EUR 411 million achieved in 2003. The sale of 3 million STM shares on the market in the first half of 2004, and the sale of around 93... more
Science and technologyIndia selects nine potential investors for restructuring airports
Bombay, India - These last have now 12 week-time to effectuate bids
Indian Government selected nine potential investors for the restructuring and modernization of airports in Mumbai and New Delhi: the announcement comes from Ministry of Civil Aviation, who underlined that... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic asks for more flexible concessions for flights to India
London, United Kingdom - In order to be more competitive
British billionaire Richard Branson is seeking for larger concessions as its carrier Virgin Atlantic can operates more frequently flights to India in order to be more competitive especially with British... more
AirlinesMalev's attempt for sale fails
Budapest, Hungary - It is the fourth attempt of this kind since 1990
Hungarian national airline Malev announced it ended unsuccessfully its privatization process which represents the second attempt for sale in less than a year and the fourth since 1990. The announcement... more
MiscellaneousPope is seriously ill (2): security measures to cover the event
Rome, Italy - Rome's pilgrim reception plan provides for airport protections
The Vatican spokesman Navarro-Valls said, around 12:30am, the Pope’s situation is stable but his condition remains "Very serious". "His blood pressure was unstable". Pope continues to be lucid and extremely s... more
IndustryBombardier's profit down
Ottawa, Canada - Though the industry posted a considerable profit in the fourth quarter
Bombardier announced that its earning dropped considerably though it succeeded to post a quarterly profit thanks to higher train sales. Bombardier, one of the major industries producing aircraft all over... more
DefenseIraq (2): Fini confirmed the progressive withdrawal of the Italian contingent
Rome, Italy - Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs reminded that allies' assent will be necessary anyway
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gianfranco Fini made Italian point of view about the keeping of troops in Iraq clearer. Fini confirmed that Italian contingent’s withdrawal can be a progressive one s... more
Curiosities"Edwards Air Force Base? There is a package for you including a F-104!"
Washington, USA - The last F-104D, whose delivery was scheduled in 1959 and never accomplished, has been supplied to the Californian base
Someone could have thought that it had been ousted from the "hangar’s door" but, as it seems, it succeeded to re-entry through some "window", even in one of the most important air bases in the United s... more
DefenseIraq: "Progressive Italian contingent's withdrawal in Autumn if on condition that it is possible"
Nassiriya, Iraq - It would have been underlined by Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi putting into evidence it is just a project related to a deal with the allies and Iraqi Government
Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, commented recently on the Italian military presence in Iraq again, putting into evidence that a project exists among Italian Government for the withdrawal of... more
DefenseMEADS: Bundestag's vote on the missile programme is being awaited
Berlin, Germany - The United States and Italy already cooperate with a contribution consisting respectively of a 55% and a 17%
German Parliament will have to definitively decide about the German cooperation to the MEADS (Medium Extended Defence System) missile programme. The United States and Italy, as partners in the production... more
SecurityPope is seriously ill: many cardinals are flying towards Rome
Rome, Italy - Pontiff's conditions got worse last afternoon
John Paul II was in "Very serious" condition today: the Vatican’s spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls released a statement saying the Pope "Was conscious, lucid, and serene" but his condition is very serious a... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (7): the transition to IAS/IFRS
Rome, Italy - Placing an implementation strategy
"The transition to IAS/IFRS In light of delays by the EU in defining the relevant principles, and by the Italian government in adopting the new measures (specifically in respect of tax implications),... more
AccidentsUS C-130 went down in Albania (3): plane exploded shortly after crash
Tirana, Albania - There are no survivor very likely
Agim Doci, Albanian Defense Minister spokesman, made clear that US C-130 Hercules was taking part in joint flight training with the Albanian military. Meanwhile searches of other passengers, travelling... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (5): outlook
Rome, Italy - In the single sectors
"Outlook A significant increase in demand for commercial aircraft is expected in 2005, with fleets expected to double over the next 20 years. Also during the year Finmeccanica’s aeronautics division w... more
AirlinesAlitalia: SULT union threatened a new flight assistants' strike
Rome, Italy - The matter regarding flight and service timetable for personnel appears still unsolved, according to the Italian trade union
Italian SULT trade union does not lower its guard in front of Alitalia board and threatens it will resort to a new strike by the Italian national airline’s flight assistants if the company does not decide t... more
AccidentsUS C-130 went down in Albania (2): four bodies have been found
Tirana, Albania - Brindisi Airport had picked up the warning signal from the plane
This morning four corpses would have been found belonging passengers flying on US military C-130 crashed in Albania last night: the area, which is covered by snow up to two meters deep, can be reached... more
AccidentsUS C-130 went down in Albania
Tirana, Albania - Nine occupants flying on the military airplane feared killed
An American Hercules C-130 aircraft, taking part in exercise flight, crashed in Albania with nine passengers on board most likely because of the bad weather. Pilots would have tried an emergency landing... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (2): key figures
Rome, Italy - 2004 was a positive year for Finmeccanica
"Key figures 2004 was a positive year for Finmeccanica. Results were better than expected, both in terms of the balance sheet and the P&L, and were an improvement on 2003, generating satisfactory returns... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the week end of April
Rome, Italy - From today, Friday 1st to Sunday 3
Friday 01 - Australian Cessna 180/185 Convention. Eulalia Station, Coonamble, New South Wales, Australia. + 61 (0)7 4654 7166 www.skywagon.info - 3rd Annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (13). Performance by sector: Elsag
Rome, Italy - Value of production: EUR 391 million (-2%); EBITA: EUR 14 million (-42%)
"Information Technology Company: Elsag Value of production: EUR 391 million (-2%); EBITA: EUR 14 million (-42%) In 2004, this division, comprising Elsag and its subsidiaries, continued its poor performance... more
Curiosities"Air Force One, USAF orders you to land immediately"
Washington, USA - An embarassing violation of a TFR by the President Bush plane's crew which caused a scramble by two F-16s
The news released by US specialized press certainly appears incredible, but it would seem that someone already feared of it and that occurred. Indications about what happened do not make clear about which... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a over 16 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 and F-15 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Fla., is being awarded a $16,105,455 firm fixed price contract to provide for 12 Advanced Targeting Pods, containers, pylons, warranty, spares, and associated support.... more
IndustryGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems awarded of a over 20 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Predator
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $20,082,837 firm fixed price contract modification to provide for additional Readiness Spares Package Kits for the Predator Program.... more
IndustryBoeing Co. awarded of a over 38 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-4B Aircraft
Boeing Co., Wichita, Kan., is being awarded a $38,700,000 cost-plus incentive-fee contract modification to provide for Mod Block One Installation on E-4B Aircraft 75-0125. Total funds have been obligated.... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded of a over 40 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 aircraft
Northrop Grumman, Linthicum Heights, Md, is being awarded a $40,275,710.74 cost-plus incentive-fee contract. The procurement of USAF F-16 APG-68 (V) 10 Standard 2 Radar Modernization Program (RMP) Development... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 41 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-17 aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $41,645,736 cost-plus fixed-fee contract modification to provide for CCP 0495-Extended Range Fuel Containment System (ERFCS) and On Board... more
PeopleFAA postpones new norms for plane repair divisions
New York, Usa - Presumably in order to meet airlines' exigence not to have higher costs
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) postponed requiring implementation of the regulation lead to aircraft repair stations which requires more strict training standards for employees working in this sector.... more
Science and technologySAGAT: Austrian opens a route to Vienna
Turin, Italy - The air stations where the carrier operates in our country rose up to eight
Austrian opens in Italian Turin-Caselle Airport a route to Vienna, also with reference to the Summer timetable. It is the 8th air station in Italy where the carrier operates. It will use the 50-seats Canadair... more
Science and technologyKenya: airport alert for passengers from Angola
Nairobi, Kenya - Because of new cases of Marburg virus
At least three African nations are on alert after new cases of Marburg virus broken out in Angola. The alert has been issued in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Kenya as well. Kenya’s Health Minister h... more
AirlinesHelvetic.com landed at Brindisi
Brindisi, Italy - A weekly flight bound for Zurich
Swiss Helvetic.com carrier will link Brindisi with Zurich Airport starting today, by a direct flight each Thursday. Ticket price is worth EUR 119. SEAP (Puglia Region airports operator), local authorities,... more
Latest newsA "network enabled" F-16 by 2010
Washington, USA - Some 659 aircraft to be involved by the related upgrades in the United States
Some 650 F-16 Fighting Falcon multirole light fighters will be involved by a remarkable upgrade process through 2010, as aimed to adapt the vehicles in service with US Air Force and Air National Guard... more
Science and technologySingapore asks Australia for a sort of stopover's bridge to fly to Usa
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - After 35 years distance that a simile concession was given to Qantas, Australian flag carrier
After 35 years since the opening of Changi Airport in Singapore, which provided Qantas with a stopover to fly between Australia and Europe, now the Asian counterpart asks Australia for a simile request.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): the carrier joined US Cargo Sales Joint Venture
Rome, Italy - Other airlines belonging to the SkyTeam alliance already joined it
Alitalia officially joined US Cargo Sales Joint Venture, an alliance devoted to cargo services to which carriers such as Delta, Korean Air and Air France already belonged starting in 2001 (just the foundation... more
AirlinesThe "Valerio Catullo" that changes (2): some details on Iberia that served the link to Barcelona
Verona, Italy - The connection will be daily with the new Summer season
"The Italian market sees in this link an ulterior mark of the importance that the regional markets recover not only for the new air transport actors, but also for the traditional carriers conscious of... more
AirlinesHellas Jet to still have several chances for its activity
Nicosia, Republic of Cyprus - Some speculation coming from media said the airline was close to ground
It seems there are still several chances for Hellas Jet’s activity to survive, on the contrary of what claimed by some media which indicated the airline close to liquidity. Hellas Jet is Cyprus Airways’ Gre... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines' employees to cut salary
New York, Usa - The deal would help the carrier to save USD 418m a year
Continental Airlines’ work staff, including pilots, mechanics, dispatchers and simulator engineers, have ratified new contracts, which foresee salary cut, to help the airline save USD 418m a year. The c... more
AirlinesBA: it's easy flying with electronic ticket
London, United Kingdom - E-ticket is convenient as well as secure
E-ticket becomes now the standard ticket format for British Airways: tomorrow it will go into effect on all the routes served by the English carrier. E-ticket is an electronic ticketing system that stores... more
Science and technologyThe "Valerio Catullo" that changes: a daily connection to Barcelona and new facilities
Verona, Italy - The newness announced this morning
"A new daily connection between Verona’s Airport ’Valerio Catullo’ and Barcelona: an open gate on the Iberian peninsula and South America. It’s one of the great newness announced this morning at the ’Ca... more
DefensePakistan: new missile test successfully performed
Islamabad, Pakistan - TEsts regard the Abdali short-range ballistic missile
Pakistan has recently announced it has accomplished the trials of the new Abdali (Hatf-II) short-range ballistic missile and Islamabad’s regime proved satisfied about the results achieved. Such weapon s... more
Latest newsA-10: an outstanding team to upgrade the Thunderbolt II
Washington, USA - Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman e BAe to endow the airplane with new avionics and compatibility with new weapon systems
A team consisting of Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman e British Aerospace Systems will attend the upgrade of the entire fleet of the A-10 Thunderbolt II (or Warthog as they are named as well) attack and... more