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AirlinesLow-fare airlines to replace big planes with smaller jets
Washington, Usa - The competition is stiff
Southwest Airlines thinks about purchasing some smaller jets for the routes where larger planes are not necessary. Presently the airline is successfully using a fleet of nearly 400 new and older Boeing's... more
HelicoptersElop created new laser radar
Israel, Middle East - The company has already launched the tests
Elop elaborated and launched the tests of a new system for the improvement the operational envelope of the helicopters: LORD (Laser Obstacle Ranging & Display System). The new system will help helicopters... more
AirlinesUnited recalling 300 flight attendants
Illinois, Usa - They will return to duty effective December 1st 2003
United Airlines is recalling about 300 flight attendants who were on voluntary furlough. The flight attendants will return to duty effective December 1st 2003, spokesman Jason Schechter said Tuesday. The... more
CuriositiesEnglish man flies in a hang-glider with his hawks
London, Uk - It took years to the falconer Jonathan Marshall to achieve the objective
Jonathan Marshall loves the birds since his childhood and has been a falconer since he was 15. The 35-year-old Englishman is the protagonist of an exceptional performance: flying in a hang-glider with... more
Science and technologySeawell buys into Caribbean Airport Services
Bardados, Usa - Seawell has purchased a 49 per cent stake of Caribbean Airport Services Limited
Seawell Air Services (Caribbean) Ltd. of Barbados, in a strategic move, has purchased a 49 per cent stake of Caribbean Airport Services Limited (CAS), the airport handling company based at V.C. Bird International... more
AirportsLoral's North American satellites to be bought by Intelsat
New York,Usa -The price, USD 1.1bn
On Wednesday, October 22 the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York will consider Loral's motion to approve the sale to Intelsat, after this company won the auction held on October... more
Civil aviationBush flies to Australia to say "thank you" for the support
Canberra, Australia - Top security for the arrival of the US Head of State
For the arrival of US President George W Bush to the Canberra's airport fixed for tonight, Australia has organised the best security operation ever. Since yesterday the sky of the capital has been crowded... more
HelicoptersHelicopter journey from South Pole to North Pole
New York, Usa -The journey is expected to last until April 2004
Jennifer Murray and Colin Bodill set off on a 30,000 mile South Pole-North Pole journey on board of a Bell 407 helicopter. They take off from New York's East 30th Street Heliport today, October 22. The... more
AirlinesSwiss International Air Lines increases flights out of Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - Eight flights per day will connect the Italian capital to Switzerland
The 26th of October, with the starting of the winter timetable, the Helvetic Swiss International Air Lines will increase the flights departing from Fiumicino airport in Rome: Rome-Zurich 4 times per day;... more
IndustrySigned cooperation agreement between Aeronautics UAV Systems and EADS
Paris, France - The previous agreement with Israel failed
Aeronautics UAV Systems has signed a cooperation agreement with European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS), the world's second-largest aerospace company, after the previous similar agreement... more
AirlinesSouthwest: the low-cost that flies high
New York, Usa - The low-cost carrier gains the sixth position in the US market
Southwest Airlines strenghtens its sixth position in the US carrier market, always improving its outcomes. Infact, the end of the third quarter records a net profit of USD 106m (13 cents per share), that... more
AirlinesSri Lanka included in the schedule of several Indian private airlines
New Delhi, India - Confirmation from the Civil Aviation Ministry awaited
India and Sri Lanka agreed on Tuesday, October 21 that private Indian domestic airlines will extend their operations by including destinations throughout Sri Lanka in their schedules. The decision came... more
DefenseNew italian chief for Occar
Rome, Italy - It's the general Nazzareno Cardinali
General Nazzareno Cardinali is the new Occar chief (Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation). The assignment is going to be effective in February 2004. Cardinali is currently director of Armaereo (General... more
AirlinesMore flights for Air India
New Delhi, India - 54 weekly frequencies from Dubai
Air India increases its capacity up to 54 weekly frequencies from the UAE and it leases 4 aircraft for this purpose. Currently, the carrier operates 41 flights from Dubai to 8 Indian destinations, 21 of... more
AerospaceJupiter: Nasa's next stop
New York, Usa - Boeing will take part to the Jimo program
Autumn 2004 will be the opening date for the selection of the major contractor of Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the new Nasa's project targeted to develop technologies of electric propulsion and nuclear... more
SecuritySupposed Pakistan-Saudi Arabia secret pact
Islamabad, Pakistan - Saudi Arabia to acquire new nuclear-weapons technology
A Pakistani source announced that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reached a secret agreement on "Nuclear cooperation". Saudi Arabia will receive nuclear-weapons technology in exchange for cheap oil. According... more
CuriositiesAmerican man purchases the last two tickets for the Concorde
Washington, Usa - He paid more than USD 60.300
David Hayes is the purchaser of the last two tickets available for the final flight New York-London (see AVIONEWS) that will definitively pension the Concorde on October 24th. The man, a Toledo resident... more
AirlinesAeroflot to join to SkyTeam?
Paris, France - The agreement within the end of the year
According to some indiscretions made by the French press, the Russian carrier Aeroflot may join to the SkyTeam within the end of the year, a decision strongly desired by Air France, that considers the... more
AerospaceThe second satellite launched by China and Brazil
Beijing, China - The satellite is meant to study the Earth's surface
The satellite developed by both China and Brazil was launched today, October 21. It was launched from Long March IV B carrier rocket at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in the northern province of Shanxi.... more
AirlinesQuarterly loss for the US Airways
Chicago, Usa - It has lost USD 1.69 a share
US Airways Group reported a USD 90m quarterly loss on Tuesday, this being the second quarter operating outside of court protection since it emerged from bankruptcy on March 31, 2003. US Airways, the 7th... more
Press releaseAirline stages support for Glasgow link to Big Apple
New York, Usa - Continental Airlines reinforced its commitment
Continental Airlines last night reinforced its commitment to transatlantic flights to and from Glasgow – from the unusual setting of the stage of the Tron Theatre. The move follows claims last month t... more
PeopleStrike at Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - 26 flights cancelled
Following the 24-hour strike on next Thursday of the cabin crews' union, IMPACT, Aer Lingus announced the cancellation of 26 flights. Most of the 20,000 passengers will be accommodated on planes operated... more
Science and technologyAirport road 'to be rejected'
Cardiff, Wales - Consultants say the scheme would cut traffic jams west of Cardiff
A new road linking the M4 to Cardiff International Airport seems unlikely to be built, even though it is supported by a report commissioned by the Welsh Assembly Government. Consultants say the £37m... more
Latest newsYak-130 to be promoted by Russia and Italy
Moscow, Russia - The co-operation is to continue with other projects
The Yak-130 training aircraft will be promoted on the International market by Russia and Italy. The Russian Deputy Prime Minister, Boris Alyoshin, met with representatives of the Italian aerospace holding... more
DefenseIran signes the "nuclear stop", only temporarily (2). "It's a voluntary decision"
Teheran, Iran - Softer tones on the atomic issue after the agreement
According to Hassan Rowhani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Iran has voluntarily agreed to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in order to "Promote international... more
DefenseIran signes the "nuclear stop", only temporarily
Teheran, Iran - An Iranian official would have declared
As a conclusion to the visit of the European Foreign Ministers, Straw, De Villepin e Fischer, in Teheran, a comforting announcement on the nuclear programs was made by an Iranian official: the government... more
Civil aviation20-year-old student charged in Airport Scheme
Washington, Usa - Nathaniel Travis Heatwole took box cutters and other dangerous items onto six flights
The US government charged yesterday a 20-year-old Maryland resident with carryng concealed weapons on an aircraft after investigators said he admitted he took box cutters and other dangerous items onto... more
Science and technologyTraffic up at Melbourne Airport
Melbourne, Australia - Domestic traffic jumped 10 per cent in the three months
The number of passengers travelling through Melbourne Airport jumped seven per cent over the past three months, according to figures released today. The same figures pointed to a buoyant domestic market... more
DefensePossible new North Korean missile test
Tokyo, Japan - The Japanese government is investigating
According to some unconfirmed reports coming for Japan Broadcasting Corp (NHK), North Korea launched a second short-range missile in the Sea of Japan on Tuesday. The Japanese government is investigating... more
HelicoptersNew heliport in Australia
Newcastle, Australia - It will be ready in December
A new heliport is being constructed at Newcastle in order to ease the access for the Hunter's emergency services. The Newcastle Regional Heliport will link Newcastle, Sydney and the surrounding region. Stephen... more
AccidentsEmergency landing of An-24
Yakutsk, Russia - Neither the passengers nor the crewmembers were hurt
An An-24 passenger plane was forced to make an emergency landing immediately after taking off at the Tuimaada Airport in Yakutsk on Monday at 11:51 local time. The crew commander noticed and informed the... more
SecurityIsraeli attacks kill 10 people and wound 70
Gaza, Middle East - Sharon blames Arafat
Israeli launched on Monday a series of attacks in Gaza killing 10 people and wounding 70. The most violent attack hit the Nusseirat refugee camp of the central Gaza Strip where seven Palestinians were... more
AerospaceGalileo program: activated the concessionaire's selection phase
Brussels, Belgium - The designation within the end of 2004
"It’s a decisive step forward the development of the program that will assure European autonomy in one of the more promising economic fields of the 21th century", with these words Loyola de Palacio, V... more
HelicoptersAir Worthiness Release awarded to Electric Long Line system
Washington, Usa - The new system will ease the transport
A Blackhawk Electric Long Line system was recently awarded an AWR (Air Worthiness Release) by the US Army. The system was created by the Precision Lift Incorporation (PLI) is designed to ease the external... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines announces new non-stop service between Houston and Liberia, Costa Rica
Houston, Usa - From next January
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) yesterday announced that it will introduce nonstop service between Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Liberia, Costa Rica, on Jan. 31, 2004, subject to... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a near 22 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the VH-3D and VH-60N helicopters
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $21,950,943 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-priced, time and materials contract (N00019-03-C-0006) for the special progressive... more
DefenseOfficial visit in Russia for Martino: today the meeting with his counterpart Serghej Borisovich Ivanov
Moscow, Russia - International terrorism, mass destruction weapons, security and Iraq the issues to be discussed
Antonio Martino, the Italian Defence minister, has arrived Saturday 18th in S. Pietroburgo together with a delegation formed by the chief of the military policy office, general Pietro Giannattasio, the... more
DefenseBerlusconi: "Ue is unanimous about the necessity of joint security"
Brussels, Belgium - The Premier foresees the need of new funds for the Ue Defence
According to what the President of the Italian Council, Silvio Berlusconi, has declared last Friday during the press conference after the Brussels meeting, the European Union has reached "And absolute... more
AccidentsMysterious death on AeroMexico flight
Washington, Usa - Still unknown the causes of the death of a 25-years-old Australian boy
A 25-years-old Australian boy, Alexander Siess, died under unknown circumstances on the AeroMexico Mexico City-Paris flight. According to the reports made by the other passengers, who have given discordant... more
AirlinesAirAsia set to more than double passenger traffic
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - AirAsia plans to start services to other Asian countries
The chief executive of Malaysian budget airline AirAsia said on Monday that he expects its passenger traffic to more than double this financial year, boosting. AirAsia was on track to increase passenger... more
AirlinesBA cuts first class seats
London, Great Britain - Six first class services will be closed
British Airways confirmed yesterday the closure of first class on six of its services. The routes for which BA is phasing out first class are London-Heathrow services to Montreal, Beijing, San Diego, Denver,... more
AirlinesLufthansa to reduce costs of EUR 1,2 bn
Berlin, Germany - The union disapproves
The Financial Times Deutschland reported that Lufthansa wants to reduce costs of EUR 1,2bn over the next two years, but the plans are not approved by the union. A Lufthansa spokeswoman stated: "In order... more
AirlinesTravellers even more confused by big airlines' changes
Washington, Usa - The airlines are desperately trying to win back travellers
The big companies are making changes in order to determine travellers not to turn to low-cost airlines anymore. The first one was American Airlines very soon followed by Continental, Delta, Northwest and... more
PeopleInternational meeting on air traffic at Vladivostok
Vladivostok, Russia - Air traffic issues will be discussed
The Russian-American task force will hold an international meeting today in Vladivostok during which the participants will discuss about air traffic issues such as new technologies, the rational use of... more
Latest newsNew Israeli attack in Gaza
Gaza, Middle East - It is believed that the real target was Abdullah Shami, a militant leader
An Israeli warplane launched a missile in Gaza hitting two-storey building an missing the real target: the home of Abdullah Shami, a militant leader. However, the Army spokesman declared that the target... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company airplanes
Washington, Usa - Models 208 and 208B
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-CE-41-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the wire bundle contained in the feed-through from contacting the bottom of the feed-through, which could cause cable chafing, electrical arcing, and smoke or fire in the cockpit
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-57-AD; Amendment... more
Science and technologyNo more exclusive-use gates contracts at Forth Worth Airport
Dallas, Usa - The exclusive contracts affect the passengers
There will no longer be exclusive contracts between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and tenant airlines as the D/FW officials realized that these contracts do not offer enough flexibility if that tenant airline... more
Latest newsMilitary Hercules C-130 saves 105 tourists stranded in Bolivia
San Paolo, Brazil - Escorted by the Army to the airport they came back to Brazil
A Hercules C-130 belonging to the Brazilian aviation saved last Friday 105 tourists stranded in Bolivia due to the bloody insurrection against president Gonzalo Sanchez Lozada that caused up to now 70... more
SecuritySoyuz arrived at the International Space Station
Moscow, Russia - The spacecraft was docking at 11:16am Moscow time
The ISS Soyuz 7 spacecraft arrived Monday at the International Space Station docking to the Station at 2:16 a.m. CDT (0716 GMT, 11:16am Moscow time). The docking followed Saturday's launch from the Baikonur... more