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Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200 series airplanes (2004-03-05)
Usa - To detect and correct cracks or damage to the web of the aft pressure bulkhead, which could enlarge if undetected, leading to rapid decompression of the airplane and consequent possible loss of flight critical systems
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-320-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-200 and -300 series airplanes equipped with a main deck cargo door installed in accordance with supplemental type certificate (STC) SA2969SO (2004-03-23)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the lower portion of the main deck cargo door frames, which could result in sudden depressurization, loss or opening of the main deck cargo door during flight, and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-170-AD, Amendment... more
HelicoptersHuey "interviews" its old crews
Washington, USA - Round the United States to relate the Vietnam War by its veterans' words
It is remembered as the troop carrier helicopter par excellence during the Vietnam War but now it is at work to gain financing in order to preserve the Vietnam Veterans National Memorial in Angel Fire,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-320-111, -211, -212, and -231 series airplanes (2004-03-07)
Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking around the fasteners connecting the pressure panel to the flexible bracket at frame 36, adjacent to the longitudinal beams on the left and right sides of the airplane, which could result in reduced structural
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-107-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319 and A-320 series airplanes (2004-03-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracks on the wing/fuselage joint cruciform fittings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the wing/fuselage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-183-AD; Amendment... more
SecurityAir crash in the United Arab Emirates (4): information about the Kish Airways
Tehran, Iran - The carrier connects the Iran towards UAE
The Iranian air company, Kish Airways, has been born some years ago. It connects the Iranian Kish island, that it is found in the Persian Gulf, with the United Arab Emirates. The Kish island is the place... more
Latest newsNew TARDIS system on RAF's Tornado IDS
Rochester, UK - All the British aircraft to be updated to this new standard
Royal Air Force's Tornado IDS Gr. Mk 4 will receive a new display for their radar/map. This British Aerospace's supplying will involve the whole fleet of British interdiction aircraft. This new system,... more
Government actsAgreement on safety of third country aircraft using Community airports
Rome, Italy - Parliament-Council Conciliation Committee
Last week the Council and the European Parliament succeeded in reaching agreement in the Conciliation Committee regarding the proposal for a Directive on the safety of third country aircraft using Community... more
SecurityAir crash in the United Arab Emirates (3)
Sharjah, UAE - The victims would be of several nationalities
The local authorities of the civil aviation begin to clear some elements of the tragedy of this morning in the United Arab Emirates. The victims would be at least 35. Perhaps there would be two survivors,... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines announces major expansion of service to Mexico
Houston, Usa - The airline to begin daily non-stop flights to four new Mexican destinations
Continental Airlines yesterday announced a major expansion of its Mexico service, adding four new Mexican destinations to the 23 it currently serves from Houston, pending government approval. Continental... more
Latest newsC-130 and 737 share their avionics
Washington, USA - Avionics update for U.S. C-130
Avionics of some Reserve and U.S. National Guard's C-130 Hercules is going to be updated by Boeing during the next 10 years. The adoption of digital displays and other components which stem from 737's... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Concessionary agreement concerning Athens’ new airport, Eleftherios Venizelos" (2)
Rome, Italy - The answer of the European Commissioner for Regional Policy, Michel Barnier
Answer given by Mr Barnier on behalf of the Commission (31 July 2003). "Council Regulation (EC) N. 1164/94 of 16 May 1994 establishing a Cohesion Fund does not assign any competence to the Commission... more
SecurityAir crash in the UAE (2)
Sharjah, UAE - Among the survivors there would be a child and a man
There would be two survivors to the tragedy of this morning in the UAE. They would be a man and a child who are survived to the incident of the Kish Airways aircraft crashed in a of the states of the UAE,... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Concessionary agreement concerning Athens’ new airport, Eleftherios Venizelos"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Konstantinos Hatzidakis (European People's Party)
Official Journal of the European Union C 33E of 6 February 2004, page 196. Written question E-1998/03 by Konstantinos Hatzidakis (PPE-DE) to the European Commission. Subject: Penalty clauses relating... more
HelicoptersEnstrom 480B flies higher
Menominee, USA - Federal Aviation Administration attests an increase of its practical altitude
The Enstrom 480B light helicopter will be able to fly higher thanks to a practicability certification granted by FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) in the United States. The widespread light chopper... more
Press releaseAirbus at Asian Aerospace 2004
Toulouse, France - From 24 to 29 February
"Airbus comes to Asian Aerospace ’04 (24th-29th February) with a positive outlook after a landmark year in 2003, in which it became Number One also in terms of deliveries. During 2003, Airbus delivered 3... more
AccidentsAn Iranian airplane has fallen headlong in the United Arab Emirates
Sharjah, UAE - The airplane had some 35 passengers aboard
An Iranian airplane of Kish Airways company would have fallen headlong during its landing approach at Sharjah Airport, in the United Arab Emirates. It has been reported by local police. The airplane had... more
IndustrySikorsky Support Services Inc. awarded of a over 14 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the maintenance for aircraft
Sikorsky Support Services Inc., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $14,280,000 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-01-C-0109) to exercise an option for organizational,... more
AirlinesBrilliant performance for British Airways in the London stock market
London, Great Britain - +2.52% per share
Brilliant performance for British Airways in the London stock market this afternoon, recording +2.52% at 295.25 pence up to 300 pence. Even if net profits decreased by over 40% in the last nine months,... more
PeopleThere is still disagreement between UE and United States regarding privacy guardianship for European passengers
Rome, Italy - Privacy warrantors expect for greater willingness by USA on basic rights
The group of European Privacy Warrantors is not satisfied of American policy concerning the personal data management of European passengers. The main problem would deal with the shortage of security regarding... more
HelicoptersCormorant ashore in Canada due to fuel leaks
Winnipeg, Canada - EHI ready to verify and repair them
Security warning for CH-149 Cormorant, the Canadian version of EH-101. Recently, the discover of two fuel leaks from engines has alerted the Canadian Air Force which employ this helicopter so obliging... more
AirlinesAirplane pilot carries out a religious survey on board of an American Airlines aircraft
Los Angeles, USA - "If you are Christians raise your hands"
"If you are Christians raise your hands", this was the question addressed by Rodger K. Findiesen, pilot of an AA Los Angles-New York flight, to the passengers inviting them to discuss their religious credo... more
Science and technologyFamily-size STOVL
Rome, Italy - Ex Italian pilot wants to banish rotor to the loft thanks to a revolutionary project
Future helicopter will not use a rotor, it will be as fast as an airplane and will be able to land anywhere. This is what commander Gino d'Ignazio is convinced of, as an ex-pilot and designer who has planned... more
AirlinesAir France and KLM alliance: on Wednesday the decision of the EU Commission
Brussels, Belgium - Today the heads of the airlines have met commissioner Monti
On Wednesday the EU Commission will need to decide if to give the green light to the Air France and KLM merger. The Commission could take two different routes: to approve the merger; or to open up a deeper... more
Fair and showsLederer, the inventor of the "black box", is dead
Washington, USA - The one who verified the "Spirit of St. Louis" 's reliability has passed away at 101
Jerome Lederer has passed away at home in California at 101 because of a sudden cardiac indisposition. Lederer is a historically important figure as was he who controlled Lindberg's "Spirit of S.Louis"... more
Civil aviationTerrorism: bombs could be assembled on aircraft
London, Great Britain - Next terrorists' move, according to 'The Observer'
The weekly English magazine 'The Observer' diffused last Sunday the news that the new terrorists' tactic is apparently to assemble bombs directly on board of aircraft, carrying separately the components,... more
Aerospace"Save Apollo 11's launch gantry"
Washington, USA - An appeal from a group of ecologists and nostalgic people in order to restore the launch tower of the legendary space rocket
A sort of melancholy is spreading in the United States for the launch gantry of the Apollo 11 space rocket. The majestic metallic tower (LUT-1, Launch Umbilical Tower), some 380-foot tall, would be dismantled... more
AccidentsNew findings on the New York plane crash in November 2001
New York, USA - Many theories and few certainties
The investigation on the American Airlines Airbus A-300/600 that crashed in November 2001 on the houses of Queens, New York, killing 265 people, continues (see AVIONEWS). According to the latest conclusions... more
Latest newsF/A-22 Raptor: retrò or avant-garde?
Washington, USA - The new American fighter will have to show of being a real innovative machine if it is being sought for the essential financing
Cuts are possible regarding financing of F/A-22 Raptor's stealth multirole interceptor fighter. It seems in fact it is being seriously considered at the White House of prioritizing exclusively those military... more
HelicoptersA IAI-HAL alliance for the Dhruv helicopter
Tel Aviv, Israel - The new Indian light helicopter to have Israeli avionics and an export version
Indian Army is going to avail of Israeli IAI's well qualified assistance for the new HAL's light helicopter avionics, the Dhruv. Thanks to a couple of agreements between the two groups, it has been on... more
AirlinesSnowflake: 21 destinations from Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden - Further two routes on next March 28
Effective March 28, Snowflake will fly on Thursdays and Sundays to a further two destinations from Stockholm, with sales started on last Saturday, February 7. At the same time, the number of flights per... more
AirlinesKLM announces significant ticket fares reductions
Rome, Italy - They could start tomorrow
Ticket price war on European routes exacerbates. KLM, the Dutch airline, announced today that it will make "exorbitant" ticket fare offers. They will concern 62 European routes and could be implemented... more
PeopleMalaysia Airlines's aircrew effectiveness is increasing
Washington, USA - The EFB system has been adopted: it will provide important information for pilots in a smart way
Malaysia Airlines has signed an agreement with Boeing to provide some of its 777-200 with the EFB system (Electronic Flight Bag), a system able to preserve a noteworthy amount of data dealing with aeronautical... more
AirlinesEasyJet increases passenger traffic
London, Great Britain - +12% per year
The British low-cost carrier announced a 12% increase for passenger traffic for 2003, with 1.68 million people just for January, keeping the load factor stable at 77%. Ray Webster, easyJet CEO, happy with... more
Latest newsU. S. Navy P-3C Orion's "Stand Off" capabilities have been strengthened
Washington, USA - The compatibility with SLAM-ER missile is confirmed
A new lethal attack binomial has come into existance in the United States, the one between the P-3C Orion Navy armed sea patroller and the SLAM-ER air-to-surface missile. This weapon system is going to... more
Latest newsItalian Predators towards the "combat readiness"
Rome, Italy - The first of five RQ-1 Predator purchased by Italy has flown in the USA
The first of five General Atomics RQ-1 Predator purchased by Italy has flown for the first time in the United States. All these aircraft will have to be available and ready by this year in order to check... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "International air transport"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Emmanouil Bakopoulos (European United Left)
Official Journal of the European Union C 33E of 6 February 2004, page 182. Written question E-1888/03 by Emmanouil Bakopoulos (GUE/NGL) to the European Commission. Subject: International air transport. "A... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Expansion of Sofia airport"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Erik Meijer (European United Left)
Official Journal of the European Union C 33E of 6 February 2004, page 182. Written question E-1862/03 by Erik Meijer (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (6 June 2003). Subject: Conflicting information concerning... more
IndustryBoeing selects Honeywell as 7E7 systems partner
Washington, Usa - The airplane will enter into service in 2008
Boeing has selected Honeywell, headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., adding to the other industries as the Hamilton Sundstrand and the Rockwell Collins (as published by AVIONEWS) to provide the navigation package... more
AerospaceFinmeccanica one of the finalists for Galileo
Brussels, Belgium - It participates together with Vinci concessions and Alcatel
The European Commission will now start the "competitive negotiations" procedure to make its final choice about which group will operate the European satellite navigation system, Galileo. The three semifinalists... more
DefenseA new threat management system is ready for the U. S. Air Force
Washington, USA - It is called BMC2 and it will make possible to face aerial and surface assaults simultaneously
A new battlefield management command and control system has been developed by the cooperation among Boeing Phantom Works, General Dynamics and British Aerospace. As based on 3-D displays and a valid human-machine... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in February 2004
Rome, Italy -
NBAA SUBPART K FRACTIONAL SEMINAR…Feb. 20, Dallas, Texas. Info: (202) 783-9000; Web site: www.nbaa.org. NBAA LEADERSHIP/CORPORATE AVIATION MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE…Feb. 23-26, Anaheim, Calif. Info: (20... more
IndustryIntegrated Aerospace Systems Corp. awarded of a near 12 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter
Integrated Aerospace Systems Corp.*, Santa Ana, Calif., was awarded on Feb. 5, 2004, a delivery order amount $11,928,000 as part of an $18,142,020 firm-fixed-price contract for 950 fixed landing gears... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "International air transport" (2)
Rome, Italy - The answer given by the EU transport Commissioner, Loyola de Palacio
Answer given by Loyola de Palacio on behalf of the european Commission (14 July 2003). "The Commission does not in any way plan to set the number of air carriers in the EU. This number depends on the... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Expansion of Sofia airport" (2)
Rome, Italy - The answer of the European Commissioner for Regional Policy, Michel Barnier
Answer given by Mr Barnier on behalf of the European Commission (4 August 2003). "The Commission is aware of the letter of 24 April 2003 from representatives of various Bulgarian organisations on the... more
HelicoptersA new air aid service for Lutheran Hospital
Fort Wayne, USA - Helicopters to be employed on special aid missions concerning cardiac illness
Lutheran Hospital has a great importance in Indiana (USA) in taking care of cardiac problems. In attempt of warranting a quick and effective health aid service it has been decided to adopt some BK-117... more
Science and technologyThe Vallonia Region announces that at Charleroi airport new carriers will operate
Charleroi, Belgium - They are low-cost airlines
At a distance of a few days from the European Commission decision to punish Ryanair in order to have received State aids from Belgium, the Vallonia Region makes a new announcement: at the Charleroi airport... more
AirlinesBasiq Air will inaugurate the flight for Amsterdam from Verona and Treviso
Amsterdam, Holland - It will make effective from next March 30
The low-cost airline from next March 30, will inaugurate the flights from Verona and Treviso with Amsterdam as destination. This will contribute to a less of the decrease of the Italian tourists in Holland.... more
Latest newsMBDA to strengthen American super fighters armament
London, UK - A MBDA-Boeing agreement on guided bombs
MBDA and Boeing will develop the Diamond Back range extension kit of small diameter bombs. This agreement is important as, MBDA's Marwan Lahoud said, it "Is clear evidence of how MBDA can compete commercially... more
HelicoptersSpecial BO-105 on an Antarctic mission
Berlin, Germany - Heli Transair helicopters to help scientists' researches
Two BO-105 put at disposal by Heli Transair German company are being currently employed on a scientific mission in Antarctic. As carried on the Polarstern ice breaker ship, they are at the service of at... more