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People"Open skies" : negotiation starts between USA and European Union
Washington, Usa - Yesterday, the two delegations meeting initiated negotiation
The European delegation headed by Transports sector's person in charge of the European Committee (negotiating in the name of the Fifteen for the first time), met yesterday the American delegation headed... more
PeopleNo commercial flight to Baghdad yet
Washington, USA -Skies are far too dangerous
Recent missile attacks against coalition warplanes in Iraq have prevented the reintroduction of commercial flights to Baghdad and other cities. The United Nations, which had been using civilian aircraft,... more
IndustryPotential sales of Airbus Industrie planes to MAS
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The two sides are still in talks
In the next years the French aircraft maker, Airbus Industrie, hope to sell its new A-320 and A-330 family airplanes to Malaysian Airline System Bhd (MAS) and to AirAsia Sdn Bhd which already use twelve... more
AirlinesChina Southern Airlines buys 4 Airbus A-330/200
Paris, France - Boeing falls behind Airbus
According to Airbus, China Southern Airlines is to buy four of its A-330/200 aircraft as part of a bigger order for 30 planes made public in April. Airbus will begin delivering the jets in 2005. The... more
AccidentsTurkish military helicopter on fire
Ankara, Turkey - 11 wounded
Yesterday, while trying to land at a commando base in the province of Hakkari, an MI-17 helicopter fell on one side and caught fire. It carried 14 passengers and four members of the crew. The shock punctured... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines announces new nonstop flights between New York and Bridgetown, Barbados
Houston, Usa - From December 18th
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced it will begin nonstop service December 18th from its New York hub at Newark Liberty International to Bridgetown, Barbados, pending government approval. Four... more
AirlinesItihad Airways to be launched soon
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - It will be the government's airline
Abu Dhabi Government's own airline - the Ithiad Airways - is to be launched very soon. The first meeting of the board was held at the Gulf Aircraft Maintenance Company and it was presided by Shaikh Ahmed... more
DefenseIraq: weapons belonging to terrorists were discovered
Nassiryah, Iraq - They are anti-aircraft systems
A military squadron belonging to the Italian force engaged in the operation "Antica Babilonia", in Iraq, discovered 3 Sa-9 anti-aircraft systems, used by terrorist cells to launch surface-to-air attacks... more
HelicoptersMalaysia is to receive 10 Russian combat helicopters
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Mi-171SH Hip, the new generation combat helicopter
The USD 70m contract was signed on October, 1 by Andrey Belyaninov, director-general of the Rosoboroneksport and Ahmad Johan, head of the AIROD company and with contract the Russian side commits itself... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand to replace Boeing aircraft with Airbus
Wellington, New Zealand - An important change
The first Airbus A-320 was delivered to the NZ carrier as part of a program to replace its short-haul Boeing fleet with Airbus aircraft. Other 15 will follow by 2006, replacing old Boeing 767-200s and... more
IndustryRaytheon Electronics awarded of a over 14 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 E/F aircraft
Raytheon Electronics, El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded a $14,300,000 ceiling-priced order contract for advanced target forward looking infrared radar spares used on the F/A-18 E/F aircraft. Work will... more
IndustryRolls Royce Corp. awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-130 aircraft
Rolls Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $5,417,856 (maximum) firm-fixed-price contract to provide for 13 T-56 turbine modules applicable to C-130 aircraft. At this time, the total amount... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica and the Carlyle Group finalise agreement on Avio
Rome, Italy - Avio SpA designs, develops and manufactures aircraft engine components
"Avio Holding SpA (owned 70% by the Carlyle Group and 30% by Finmeccanica) and Fiat SpA have finalised the agreement for the acquisition of Avio SpA, under the terms and conditions decided on 1 July 2003... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Systems Corp. awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16C and F-16D aircraft
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Linthicum Heights, Md., is being awarded an $8,389,730 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for 31 antennas for the F-16C and F-16D aircraft. At this time, no funds have... more
IndustryHoneywell Inc. awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the KC-135 aircraft
Honeywell Inc., Albuquerque, N.M., is being awarded a $9,147,704 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for 94 flight navigator processors in support of the KC-135. At this time, the total amount funds... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Co., awarded of a near 16 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 aircraft
General Electric Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, is being awarded a $15,699,996 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for 26 (each) augmenter exhaust nozzle assemblies applicable to the F110 engine, which is used... more
HelicoptersAVIC II's newest aim: a 10t helicopter
This is going to be the result of an important cooperation
China Aviation Industry Corp II (AVIC II) intends to build with help from a Western manufacturer a 10,000kg (22,000lb) utility helicopter. The company is going to add it to its fleet made of the 2,000kg... more
IndustryAir cargo industry comeback
Seattle, Usa - Aeronavali to convert Boeing 767-200 airliners into freighters
On Monday, during an air cargo industry meeting, Alan Mulally, Boeing Commercial Airplanes president, declared the business in this field is expected to grow by 6 percent next year. Mulally expressed... more
IndustryThe Russian Regional Jet to fly in 2006
Moscow, Russia - Russian companies cooperate with Boeing
The Russian Regional Jet (RRJ) - a joint-venture between Russian companies Sukhoi Civil Aircraft, Ilyushin and Yakovlev and American corporation Boeing - is expected to make its first flight in early 2006.... more
HelicoptersKeystone Helicopter to complete VIP S-92s
West Chester, Usa - Keystone Helicopter signed a 5-year contract with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
Keystone Helicopter will supply completion services for the new VIP S-92 helicopter, as specified in a five-year contract with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. They are to make the design, certification... more
AerospaceChina ready to begin its first manned space mission
Peking, China - Launch date kept secret
According to Hong Kong press sources, China is ready to begin its first manned space mission, with the launch of its 5th "Shenzou" spacecraft. The first four was unmanned, and this latter will carry one... more
AirlinesProblems for the US Airways caused by low-cost airlines
Philadelphia, Usa - In July they began to fly on the routes of the east coast
US Airways Group Inc., the airline based at Philadelphia International Airport, is facing rather serious problems caused by increased flights along the East Coast by low-cost airlines, including AirTran,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Grob-Werke airplanes
Washington, Usa - Model G-120AA
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-CE-26-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney PW4000 series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent engine takeoff power losses due to high-pressure-compressor (HPC) surges
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NE-47-AD; Amendment... more
HelicoptersRobinson's 5,000th helicopter
Johannesburg, South Africa - The company will increase its activity
Robinson Helicopter Company has delivered this month its 5,000th helicopter: an R-44 Raven II which was shipped in North Africa to the National Airways Corporation (NAC) of Lanseria. Since 1979, the... more
AirlinesPotential troubles for major airlines
USA - Changes to the Business Travel Mood
Most airlines try to ensure for their business customers good services determining them to assign a secondary importance to the airfares. The airlines also have improved their business this summer thanks... more
PeopleTax break ends, air fares rise
Washington, Usa - Increasing fuel prices contribute too
Airline fares are to increase because the government break from the USD2.50-per-leg tax on airline flights ends today and major oil-producing countries reduced production levels. Starting today, Delta... more
HelicoptersRostvertol upgrades the Mi-26 Halo
Langwaki, Malaysia - In partnership with Mil Helicopter Plant
At the Malaysian air show, the Russian company Rostvertol presented a series of proposals to upgrade the Mi-26 Halo, the world's most powerful mass-produced helicopter. "Our enterprise has teamed up with... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Burkhart Grob Luft--und Raumfahrt GmbH & CO KG Sailplanes
Washington, Usa - Models G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II, G103A Twin II Acro, and G103C Twin III Acro
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-CE-35-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier model 328-300 series airplanes equipped with certain Pratt & Whitney PW306B engine nacelles
Washington, Usa - To prevent an uncommanded engine shutdown in a critical phase of flight due to leakage of air from a loose clamp on the anti-ice tubing joint
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-319-AD; Amendment... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines announces new daily non-stop service between Houston and Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico
Houston, Usa - From December 17
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced that it will introduce daily nonstop service between Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico, on Dec. 17, subject to government... more
IndustryRolls Royce Corp., awarded of a near 15 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-130 aircraft
Rolls Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., was awarded on Sept. 26, 2003, a $14,700,001 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for a quantity of 3,328 (each) T-56 turbine nozzle vances, 2nd stage 7, applicable... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp., awarded of a near 52 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-130J aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Marietta, Ga., is being awarded a $51,966,397 firm-fixed-price contract modification to provide for a C130J training devices-fuselage trainer, weapon system trainer, flight control... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp., awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the KC-130J aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Marietta, Ga., was awarded on Sept. 26, 2003, an $8,245,304 firm-fixed-price contract modification to provide for U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J aircraft spare parts and technical manual... more
Press releaseAirbus: easyJet receives first A-319
Toulouse, France - A 120 unit order
"Low-cost carrier easyJet received its first Airbus A-319. It is the first aircraft from a 120 unit order placed the carrier at the end of last year. easyJet will receive five A-319s this year, all of... more
AerospaceAlenia Spazio delivers to the Eads Space Transportation the first ATV
Turin, Italy -The first cargo plane assigned to the ISS
Faithful to the programme concerning the delivery of 7 ATV models, that is going to bring EUR 90m to the Italian industry, Alenia Spazio, delivered yesterday the first cargo model "Jules Verne": conceived... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines first to offer Verizon Airfone Jet Connect with E-mail on entire domestic fleet
Houston, Usa - On board of its 737, 757 and MD-80 aircraft
Continental Airlines installed the Verifone JetConnected (from November 2002) with Email (from July 2002) on its 737, 757 and MD-80 fleet. Three main applications are offered: two-way e-mail, instant and... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Airbus model A-310 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of positioning data and a display of incorrect attitude data to the flightcrew, which could compromise the ability of the flightcrew to maintain the safe flight and landing of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-206-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Learjet model 60 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing and consequent failure of the fuel crossflow tube due to inadequate clearance between the tube and the flight control cables, which could result in loss of fuel from one fuel tank during normal operating conditions or
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-408-AD; Amendment... more
IndustryHoneywell International Inc. awarded of a over 15 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For F/A-18C and AV-8B aircraft
Honeywell International Inc. - Defense Avionics Systems, Defense & Space Electronic Systems, Albuquerque, N.M., is being awarded a $15,447,365 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract... more
Press releaseIata rolls out worldwide safety audit programme
Geneva, Switzerland - Qatar Airways is first participant
"The International Air Transport Association began rolling out a new safety program this week that puts in place the first global audit process for airlines. For the first time, the Iata Operational Safety... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a near 39 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For F/A-18 E/F aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $38,947,689 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-03-C-0020) to... more
IndustryVertex Aerospace LLC awarded of a near 52 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For C-12 aircraft
Vertex Aerospace LLC (formerly Raytheon Aerospace LLC), Madison, Miss., is being awarded an estimated $51,814,747 modification to a previously awarded requirements contract (N00019-00-D-0272) to exercise... more
AirlinesAlliance between Swiss International Airlines and British Airways
Basel, Switzerland - The Swiss carrier will receive USD37m
Swiss International Airlines is to enter a partnership with British Airways, becoming this way the ninth member of the Oneworld global airline alliance. The Swiss board chose BA instead of Germany's Lufthansa... more
AirlinesAir France confirms merger agreement with KLM
Paris, France - Alitalia began discussions to join them
The deal will have as a result the world's third largest airline after US carriers Delta and American Airlines, but the two carriers will keep their separate identities because of existing bilateral agreements... more
Press releaseAirbus: Royal Thai Air Force orders an Airbus Corporate Jetliner
Toulouse, France - For the transport of senior government officials
"The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has ordered an Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ) for the transport of senior government officials, becoming a new customer for the type – as well as the first client for i... more
Press releaseChina Southern Airlines signs purchase agreement for 4 A-330/200 aircraft
Toulouse, France - Powered by Trent 700 engines of Rolls Royce
"China Southern Airlines signed with Airbus a purchase agreement today in Guangzhou for 4 A-330/200s, becoming the first customer of the aircraft in the Chinese mainland. Deliveries of the aircraft, powered... more
Press releaseSea: the new Air China flight inaugurated at Malpensa yesterday
Milan, Italy - The route is Shanghai/Milan-Malpensa
According to a press release of Sea, society of Milan airports "The first take off of Air China maiden flight connecting for the first time Milan and Shanghai took place yesterday. At the ceremony there... more
AirlinesAir France is testing alternative flights keeping aside flights exclusively for businessmen
Paris, France - Meanwhile announces 3% rise of its offers
"Starting from 2004, new lines might be initiated towards the African oil countries and Central Europe exclusively for businessmen [...] But the decision hasn't been taken yet": declared Christian Boireau,... more
AccidentsAn R-22 crashed yesterday, the two occupants died
Derby, Australia - Investigators to begin analysis
An R-22 helicopter crashed yesterday 90km south of Derby. The pilot and the other occupant died after the single engine, two-seater helicopter crashed while used to muster cattle. Later today two experts... more