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AirlinesAir France improves tha passenger traffic figures
Paris, France - A good recovery has been made on the Asian routes
The passenger traffic would be slowly returning to levels of a year ago, according to the figures disclosed from Air France; the French airline, indeed, has communicated there has been a decrease of 0.1%... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company airplanes
Washington Usa - 90, 100, and 200 series
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-CE-45-AD; Amendment... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Busquin: EU should be ‘true space power’" (2)
Rome, Italy - The answer given by the EU Commissioner for the Research, Philippe Busquin
Answer given by Mr Busquin on behalf of the European Commission (24 January 2003). "The Commission takes note of the important questions raised by the Honourable Member. Indeed, the Commission is finalising... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Busquin: EU should be ‘true space power’"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Alexander Radwan (Christian Democrats)
Official Journal of the European Union C155E of 3 july 2003, page 180. Written question E-3679/02 by Alexander Radwan (PPE-DE) to the Europea Commission (19 December 2002). Subject: Busquin: EU should... more
Weather forecastsJuly 19 there'll be the American Heroes Air Show
California, Usa - A chance to contemplate helicopters and crew which play a vital role
It will not be only an air show that one to be kept on Saturday 19 July at the Hansen Dam Recreation & Sports Complex, an area of the San Fernando Valley (California), but an occasion for all the devotees... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Proposed airport on the North Kent marshes, UK"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Caroline Lucas (Green Party)
Official Journal of the European Union C155E of 3 July 2003, page 163. Written question P-3516/02 by Caroline Lucas (Verts/ALE) to the European Commission (3 December 2002). Subject: Proposed airport... more
Government actsParliamentary question" Competition in the airline industry"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Robert Goebbels (European Socialists)
Official Journal of the European Union C155E of 3 july 2003, page 53. Written question E-2793/02 by Robert Goebbels (PSE) to the European Commission (4 October 2002). Subject: Competition in the airline... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Competition in the airline industry" (2)
Rome, Italy - The answer given by the EU Commissioner for the competition policy, Mario Monti
Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the European Commission (12 November 2002). "Code-sharing and other related forms of airline co-operation (such as alliances) have been increasingly adopted by many... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Proposed airport on the North Kent marshes, UK" (2)
Rome, Italy - The answer given by the EU Commissioner for the Environment, Margot Wallström
Answer given by Mrs Wallström on behalf of the European Commission (16 January 2003). "The Commission is aware that the United Kingdom is considering the construction of a new international airport at... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Impact on the Natura 2000 network of extending San Sebastián airport"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by María Sornosa Martínez (European socialists)
Official Journal of the European Union C155E of 3 July 2003, page 151. Written question E-3417/02 by María Sornosa Martínez (PSE) and Bárbara Dührkop Dührkop (PSE) to the European Commission (2 Dece... more
AccidentsThe Lockheed Martin slaughterer has been pictured as a violent man
Missisipi, Usa - A weapons lover, he had got a huge arsenal
It's not possible yet to comprise the motivations that have carried Douglas Williams, 48, dependent at the Lockheed Martin plant of Meridiam (Missisipi), to take weapons and ammunitions and slaughter his... more
IndustryRacal Instrument Inc. awarded of a near 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18E/F aircraft
Racal Instrument Inc., Irvine, Calif., is being awarded an $8,794,273 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of six jet engine test instrumentation units and applicable engine adapter assemblies,... more
SecurityInsane slaughters people at the Lockheed Martin plant
Mississippi, Usa - The man is a worker of the American industry
They are still unknown the reasons that have pushed a worker at the Lockheed Martin plant, in Mississippi, to kill 7 co-workers and wounding other 8. A bloodshed in which also the insane has been involved... more
AccidentsSeveral foreigns on board of the B-737 crashed yesterday in Sudan
Khartoum, Sudan - The pilot had alerted that something didn't work properly
There were also 8 foreigns and the head of Sudan's Air Defense Forces, on board of the B-737 crashed yesterday just after the take off from Port Sudan, on the Red Sea. According to the first indications... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Impact on the Natura 2000 network of extending San Sebastián airport" (2)
Rome, Italy - The answer given by the EU Commissioner for the Environment, Margot Wallström
Answer given by Mrs Wallström on behalf of the European Commission (27 January 2003). "In response to the Honourable Member’s written question, the Commission has approached the Spanish authorities wi... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Schweizer Aircraft Corporation model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-55A helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a tailboom support strut or lug on a cluster fitting, which could cause rotation of a tailboom into the main rotor blades, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-SW-25-AD; Amendment... more
HelicoptersIndonesian Police chooses Enstrom helicopter
Jakarta, Indonesia - 18 aircraft to be delivered in 12 months
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation will supply 18 480B helicopters to the Indonesian National Police, decided to reinforce its presence on the territory and to improve also the quality of its work. Enstrom,... more
IndustryUnknown customer orders 22 Boeings
Chicago, Usa - But Airbus is still the leader of the market
It has not been revealed yet the name of the mysterious customer that has ordered 22 new Boeing aircraft, 14 B-737s and 8 B-767s, for a figure that would be around USD 1,38bn. An other important order,... more
Weather forecastsVery good the figures of the last Paris Air Show
Paris, France - Much attention dedicated to the historical aviation moments
A positive assessment has been given from the organizers on the development of the last Paris Air Show that, for number of visitors and of foreign delegations, can be compared with best-ever editions.... more
DefenseItalian Parliament confirms the entry of 8 Nations to Nato
Rome, Italy - All of them belonged to the Soviet block
With 370 ayes, 13 noes and 2 non-voters the Italian Chamber has ratified the adhesion to the North Atlantic Treaty of 8 Nations of East Europe, former zone of exclusive Soviet control. They're Bulgaria,... more
AerospaceOfficial: Columbia was damaged during the takeoff phase
San Antonio, Usa - A foam piece broke a part of the wing
An investigation lasted 6 months and cost USD 3,4m, in order to determine the cause that, February 1, 2003, has provoked the loss of Columbia space shuttle and its crew, disintegrated during the return... more
HelicoptersWar between helicopters over San Paolo for an attempt of escape
San Paolo, Brazil - In serious conditions the bandits and the abducted pilot
A war action, that one that some criminals have triggered yesterday to make to escape from San Paolo prison the bandit Alexandre dos Santos, declared guilty of several armed robberies and condemned to... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Impact of building an airport at Cliffe" (2)
Rome, Italy - The answer of the European Commissioner for the Environment, Margot Wallström
Answer given by Mrs Wallström on behalf of the European Commission (11 December 2002). "The Commission is aware that the United Kingdom is considering the construction of a new international airport... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Impact of building an airport at Cliffe"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Daniel Hannan (Christian Democrats)
Official Journal of the European Union C 155E of 3 July 2003, page 123. Written question P-3270/02 by Daniel Hannan (PPE-DE) to the European Commission (12 November 2002). Subject: Impact of building... more
Press releaseSas: the Sas Group traffic figures in June 2003
Stockholm, Sweden - It transported a total of near 3 million passengers
"The SAS Group transported a total of 2,9 million passengers in June 2003 vs 3,1 million in 2002, a decrease of 5,3%. Total passenger traffic (RPK) decreased by 1,2% vs 2002. Overall group passenger... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines eases restriction on use of cellular phones
Houston, Usa - The carrier announced it yesterday
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) yesterday announced a policy revision allowing customers to use their cellular telephones sooner after an aircraft lands at its destination. Under the new policy effective... more
Science and technologyBasket star seized at Tucson airport with marijuana
Arizona, Usa - The aluminum foil that rolled it up releases the alarm
Something of strange has taken place when Damon Stoudamire, guard of the Portland Trail Blazers (a Nba team), passed through the metal detector of the Tucson Airport, from where he was leaving; indeed,... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Airline price transparency" (2)
Rome, Italy - The answer of the European Commissioner for Transport, Loyola De Palacio
Official Journal of the European Union C 155E of 3 July 2003, page 113. Answer given by Mrs de Palacio on behalf of the Commission (18 December 2002). "Under Council Regulation (EEC) No 2409/92 of 23... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Airline price transparency"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Paul Rübig (christian democrats)
Written question E-3212/02 by Paul Rübig (PPE-DE) to the European Commission (12 November 2002). Subject: Airline price transparency. "Airlines often run flyer, poster or other campaigns advertising... more
AerospaceOpportunity blasted off, the second Nasa probe is leading to Mars
Cape Canaveral, Usa - About the end of January the arrival
After two weeks of delays because of 5 postponements, both for technical and weather problems, finally the Boeing launch vehicle Delta II has left at 11:18 pm local time (03:18 GMT); the Opportunity mission,... more
Government actsPublicated on the Official Journal of the European Union the operating licences of air carriers
Rome, Italy -The decisions taken by Austria
Official Journal of the European Union C 156 of 4 July 2003, page 3. Publication of decisions by Member States to grant or revoke operating licences pursuant to Article 13(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92... more
AccidentsA Sudan Airlines B-737 crashes, 115 dead
Khartoum, Sudan - A child is the only survivor
The pilot of the B-737, just taken off from the airport of Port Sudan, on the Red Sea, had reported some problems on the aircraft to the control tower, and that's why he decided to back and land. But... more
AerospaceOpportunity doesn't blast off, it will be repeated Tuesday night
Washington, Usa - This time was a run-down battery
For the umpteenth time it has been sent back the launch of the Opportunity probe scheduled for Sunday, because of problems to a battery, whose voltage was practically nonexistent. It raises to 5 (the... more
Finance and economyFinancing for the purchase of 2 A-230s from part of Qatar Airways has been assured
Doha, Qatar - They'll operate routes in Middle East
Qatar Airways, one of the airlines with the highest world growth rate, has signed a deal with Natexis Banques Pupulaires, for the financing that will serve to the carrier for the purchase of 2 A-320s,... more
AccidentsIt crashed an helicopter operating for Petrobas oil company
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The wreck recovered at a depth of 800 m
It sinked approximately 250 km far from Rio de Janeiro with 5 persons on board, a helicopter that operated on an oil platform of the Petrobas oil company. The incident has happened on Sunday, when the... more
Latest newsA new Predator version could soon be operative
Washington, Usa - But it weighs the London's decision to develop its own Uav
According to what is learned from the American defense, the General Atomics would be proceeding for a development of the second version of the Predator, the uav (Unmanned Air Vehicle) airplane that has... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific offers 10,000 to boost the HK tourism
Hong Kong, China - It's trying to re-establish the Canadian profitable routes
Cathay Pacific has announced yesterday it will offer approximately 10,000 tickets in the attempt to increase the tourism in Hong Kong, hardly hit from the epidemic of Sars. As it's known the WHO (World... more
AccidentsAnother Indian Air Force Mig-23 has been lost
New Delhi, India - Pilot ejected because of an undercarriege problem
"It was a planned ejection in a designated safe area. It cannot be termed as a crash" declared a spokesman of Indian Air Force. However it's the umpteenth loss of a Russian-made Mig, this time a Mig-23;... more
AirlinesEasyJet growth in line with expectations
London, UK - But it's to take in consideration also the Go's takeover
The easyJet's passenger increase has been of 82.7% on last month, while in May a 95,9% had been recorded. But they are figures that need to be contextualized in order to understand better, also because... more
Press releaseSas: collective agreements finalized with all cabin unions for 2003
Stockholm, Sweden - The contract include the possibility of increasing productivity by about 40 per cent
"SAS has reached agreement with the Norwegian cabin unions regarding collective agreements for 2003 and has thereby reached agreement with all cabin unions in Scandinavia. The agreements, which are a... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Identity checks on air passengers" (2)
Rome, Italy - The reply of the European Council
Text of the reply (4 March 2003): "The Council does not comment on the compatibility with Community legislation of the internal arrangements made by the Member States in relation to checks on travellers. The... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Identity checks on air passengers"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Bruno Gollnisch (non-attached)
Official Journal of the European Union 155E of 3 july 2003, page 34. Written question P-2586/02 by Bruno Gollnisch (NI) to the European Council (10 September 2002). Subject: Identity checks on air passengers. "Passengers... more
HelicoptersRestricted missions for the Air Corps helicopter
Dublin, Ireland - Lifejackets were beyond their service dates
The Air Corps Sar (Search and Rescue) helicopters couldn't operate in the full of their possibilities because of a momentary grounding of some aircraft. Indeed, an inspection carried out at the beginning... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in July 2003
Rome, Italy -
CENTURY OF FLIGHT CELEBRATION…July 3-20, Dayton, Ohio. Info: (937) 222-0065; Web site: www.inventingflight.com. LATIN AMERICA AERONAUTICAL ASSOCIATION CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION…July 7-10, Miami, Fla... more
HelicoptersEurocopter cooperates actively with the German Armed Forces
Ottobrunn, Germany - A new System Support Centre has been opened
It will become the most advanced technical support centre for the Tiger and NH-90 helicopters operated from the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forced), what is taking shape at Ottobrunn, center of the Eurocopter... more
Press releaseAirbus: Prime Minister, Tony Blair, opened UK's biggest new factory
Broughton, UK - A 83,500 square metres facility
"A £350 million aerospace factory built for planemaker Airbus, was officially opened by the Prime Minister, The Rt. Hon. Tony Blair MP. The 83,500 square metres (over 900,000 square feet) facility, reckoned... more
Government actsPublicated on the Official Journal of the European Union the operating licences of air carriers (2)
Rome, Italy - The decisions taken by Germany (2)
"Expiry of licence. Category A: Operating licences without the restriction of Article 5(7)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 Name of air carrier: Sky Team Luftfahrtunternehmen GmbH Address of air carrier:... more
Government actsPublicated on the Official Journal of the European Union the operating licences of air carriers
Rome, Italy - The decisions taken by Germany
Official Journal of the European Union C 156 of 4 july 2003, page 2. Publication of decisions by Member States to grant or revoke operating licences pursuant to Article 13(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Risk of cosmic radiations in the field of aviation"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Christopher Huhne (Liberal-Democrats)
Written question E-1801/03 by Christopher Huhne (ELDR) to the European Commission (19 May 2003). Subject: Cosmic radiation. "In 1996, the EU agreed a directive (96/29/Euratom) on basic safety standards... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Items in the Community budget intended for fire-fighting aviation equipment in Spain"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by María Sornosa Martínez (PSE)
Written question E-1915/03 by María Sornosa Martínez (PSE) to the European Commission (27 May 2003). Subject: Items in the Community budget intended for fire-fighting in Spain and their actual final u... more