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IndustryTextron more and more involved in tilt rotor programs
Rhode Island, Usa - With Boeing for the V-22, with AgustaWestland for the BA609
It seems Bell Helicopter Textron is more and more approaching the convertiplane philosophy, that is the aircraft that takes off as a helicopter but that is able to fly with performances similar to those... more
AccidentsCzech plane landed on the freeway, 2 killed
Prague, Czech Republic - But it could be a carnage
A Z-3 airplane, with three persons on board including the pilot, has been forced to an emergency landing, yesterday night, on D1 freeway, 35 km south-east of Praga. In that moment a coach with German... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines extends on-line check-in at Continental.com
Houston, Usa - To 30 hours before departure
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced customers may now check in for flights using continental.com up to 30 hours before departure, extending the pre-departure check-in period from 12 hours. Additionally,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce RB211 series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To detect cracks in LPC fan blade roots, which if not detected, could lead to uncontained multiple fan blade failure, and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NE-13-AD; Amendment 39-13200; AD 2003-12-15] RIN... more
Press releasePratt & Whitney Canada appoints Dassault Falcon Service as a Recognized Maintenance Facility (RMF)
Quebec, Canada - For its PW308C engine model
"Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.'s (P&WC's) Customer Service Centre Europe GmbH (P&WC CSC Europe GmbH) has appointed Dassault Falcon Service (DFS) as a Recognized Maintenance Facility (RMF) for its PW308C... more
Press releaseIberia takes delivery of its first A-340/600
Toulouse, France - It's part of a first order of three
"Iberia took delivery yesterday in Toulouse of its first new A-340/600. This aircraft, named 'Gaudi' after the famous Spanish Catalan architect, is part of a first order of three, which will be followed... more
AccidentsSmall plane crashed while spraying chemicals over fields in Russia
Moscow, Russia - Killed the pilot
A light Wilga plane crashed on last night in the region of Samara, Southern of Russia, causing the dead of the pilot, who at the moment turns out to be the only person on board. According to the first... more
HelicoptersSea King helicopter rescued shipwreckeds off the Somali coast
Mogadishu, Somalia - Also Us Navy aircraft engaged in the searching of the missing
They have been rescued from a German helicopter Sea King, taken off from the FGS Frankfurt supply ship, 9 sailors shipwrecked from a Panamanian flagged boat, just off the Somali coasts. The US fifth... more
AccidentsMilitary plane crashed in Iran, 7 died
Teheran, Iran - No clarification about the causes of the incident
A source of the Iranian Minister of the Interior has communicated a military airplane has crashed yesterday near the city of Robat Karim, 20 km south-west far from Tehran. On board of the aircraft, whose... more
AerospaceAccording to Nasa the uncoupling of a foam block caused the Columbia disaster
Washington, Usa - During the re-enter, missing the insulating panel, the shuttle lost its attitude
It seems to be the definitive judgment that one reported from the Columbia Accident Investigation Committee, named to inquire on the disaster of the Shuttle, disintegrated in flight on February 1, with... more
AirlinesBA weighs on the possibility to keep a Concorde flying for special events
London, UK - Yesterday another supersonic aircraft grounded for technical failure
British Airways has named a commission, headed by the former Concorde chief-pilot, Mike Brannister, in order to estimate the feasibility to keep the Concorde, which would fly only in special occasions.... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland delivers the first of 6 Super Lynx 300 helicopters to Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - A GBP 100m contract has been signed in 1999
The first one of the 6 AgustaWestland Super Lynx 300 helicopters is going to be delivered to Malaysian Navy, according to the terms of a Pdi agreement (Pre-Delivery Inspection) just concluded, which will... more
IndustryCFM International awarded of a over 11 USDm contract
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CFM International, Cincinnati, Ohio, is being awarded an $11,124,420 firm fixed price contract to provide for High Pressure Turbine Nozzle Assembly, NSN 2840-01-502-9475PN, P/N 9995M14G25, Applicable... more
IndustryBAE Systems riceve contratto da oltre 13 milioni di dollari
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L'industria statunitense BAE Systems Aerospace Electronics Inc., di Lansdale, Pennsylvania, ha ricevuto dal Naval Air Systems Command, di Patuxent River, Maryland, un contratto del valore di oltre 13 milioni... more
AirlinesSkyTeam or Oneworld, Klm didn't take any decision yet
Amsterdam, Netherlands - A decision could take months
Although the negotiations with SkyTeam and Oneworld continue, among the two most important alliances in the world of the civil aviation, Klm has not decided yet which to join. "The decision could be... more
HelicoptersCzech Air Force takes delivery of the first 3 Mi-24V helicopter
Prague, Czech Repubblic - Other 4 should be delivered by the end of 2003
They will operate from the base of Prerov, in the North of Moravia region, the first 3 Mi-24V helicopters that the Russian government has delivered to the Czech Air Force as reimbursement of a part of... more
AirlinesAir Libya buys 5 Antonov 140 for USD 45m
Kiev, Ukraine - The Libyan carrier's fleet counts many Russian aircraft
It has been signed last week during at Paris Air Show USD 45m a contract between Air Lybia and Kharkiv Aviation Plant for the purchase of 5 Antonov 140s. The Ukrainian industry, according to the terms... more
IndustryIt will enter in service in 2006
Moscow, Russia - An incredible cargo capacities linked to a modern avionic
Rosaviakosmos, the Russian space federal agency, has revealed the new plan for the superjumbo to employ in the cargo field, which will come directly from the huge An-124/100M, one of the biggest cargo... more
PeopleIata communicates a recover in the field, but it's still too far from 2002 levels
Geneva, Switzerland - Tourist traffic is still penalized, the recover comes from the business one
Although it's not a great recover, the world-wide market of the civil aviation is on its way up again, getting back important passengers rates, that in the month of April have recorded a a drop of 44%... more
Press releaseSas intensifies focus on Internet sales
Stockholm, Sweden - In cooperation with Amadeus
"Scandinavian Airlines, in cooperation with Amadeus, is offering travel agencies tools for Internet sales. The offering is aimed at travel agencies in Scandinavia that currently do not have their own... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the inboard aft flap from separating from the wing and potentially striking the airplane, which could result in damage to the surrounding structure and potential personal injury
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-143-AD; Amendment 39-13201; AD 2003-13-01] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200 and 767-300 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent interference with venting during a rapid decompression in the bulk cargo compartment, which could cause damage to the floor structure as well as damage to certain control cables leading to the empennage, and could result in
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-187-AD; Amendment 39-13203; AD 2003-13-03] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Iniziative Industriali Italiane SpA airplanes
Washington, Usa - Models Sky Arrow 650 TC and 650 TCN
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-CE-10-AD; Amendment 39-13205; AD 2003-13-05] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Iniziative Industriali Italiane SpA airplanes
Washington, Usa - Models Sky Arrow 650 TC and 650 TCN
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-CE-11-AD; Amendment 39-13206; AD 2003-13-06] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. airplanes
Washington, Usa - Model PC-6
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-CE-12-AD; Amendment 39-13204; AD 2003-13-04] RIN... more
DefenseJapan determined to build Pac-3 missiles under license
Tokio, Japan - Pyongyang threat has to be faced
According to what reported yesterday from the Japanese press, the government of Tokio would be estimating the possibility to construct Pac-3 missiles, under licence of the United States. The decision... more
AirlinesKlm determined to lay off 4,500 workers
Amsterdam, Netherlands - It's 50% more than declared 2 months ago
According to what comes from sources near Klm, the Dutch carrier would be determined to carry ahead its policy of staff cuts, for a reorganization that would carry savings for approximately EUR 650m. It... more
HelicoptersBae ed Eads running to update the Bulgarian MI-30 helicopters fleet
Sofia, Bulgaria - It's an USD 100m deal
The Bulgarian government will decide soon which will be, between the English Bae Systems and the European consortium Eads, to adjudicate the important USD 100m contract for the modernization of its fleet... more
DefenseGermany to supply Poland 23 Mig-29 jet fighters
Berlin, Germany - An important step ahead to reinforce its Nato role
It will be the German government to sell to Poland (Nato member since 1999) 23 MIG-29 jets which will cost to the government of Warsaw EUR 58m, although this figure includes also 128 Leopard tanks. An... more
Latest newsSpanish Air Force chairman of chiefs of staff flies in formation with his Italian peer
Rome, Italy - On board of Tornado jet he applauds the aircraft
He has been impressed from the capacities of an airplane as Tornado, general captain Gonzalez Gallarza, chief of general staff of the Spanish Air Force in official visit in Italy, who has piloted personally... more
AirlinesSwiss confirms the cuts: 3,000 dependents will leave
Basel, Switzerland - More details will be communicated by the carrier through this week
Everything has been carried as widely announced this morning also from AVIONEWS, and there will be not more room in Swiss International Air Lines for 3000 workers, as decided from the administration of the... more
SecurityIraqi forces attack English troops, also a helicopter has been shot
Bassora, Iraq - 8 hurted among the English troops, 2 in serious conditions
They would be the at least 8 English soldiers hurted this morning (2 in serious conditions) during a violent attack carried from the Iraqi resistance in the near the city of Al-Amarah, 200 km far from... more
AirlinesJordanian King meets Airbus chairman
Amman, Jordan - 4 A-320s could be leased, but it's was dealt with a possible fleet modernization as well
Airbus is more and more active, the European consortium leader in the field of the aeronautic industry, which seems pushed from the enthusiasm of the just-concluded Paris Air Show. Indeed, on last Sunday,... more
DefenseIndian missile tests continue in India
New Delhi, India - It's the Trishul, the Indian version of the American Patriot
It's the third launch of a surface-to-air missile in 3 days performed by the India's Defence Research and Development Organisation, that has resumed vigorously the tests for the strengthening of a domestically... more
Press releaseFinnair: Miami service launched for winter
Stockholm, Sweden - It will start in October
"Finnair will start flights to Miami, Florida in October and the service will be continued until March 2004. The winter season flights have been made possible by the released MD-11 capacity resulting... more
HelicoptersBoeing deliver its 300th Apache Longbow helicopter to Us Army
St Louis, Usa - 201 more helicopters to be delivered through 2006
It's an important milestone for Boeing that delivered to Us Army its 300th Apache Longbow combat helicopter, one of most advances in the world, able to satisfy the most pressing requirements also in the... more
Press releaseRolls-Royce Paris-Le Bourget Air Show orders exceed USD 2bn
Paris, France - Emirates, Egyptair, Qatar Airways, Qantas and American Airlines have chosen it for their aircraft
"Rolls-Royce said that it had announced around USD 2bn worth of new orders at the Paris Air Show last week. These include new orders for the Trent family of engines and for TotalCare long-term service... more
AccidentsA tourism plane crashes in Swiss, 4 died
Bern, Switzerland - Very few the new communicated from the police
They are still poor the news care a small tourism plane that yesterday has crashed in the Friburgo canton, in the western of Swiss, and according to the declarations of the local police 4 persons would... more
Press releaseEads Casa signs a contract with Australian company Skytraders
Madrid, Spain - To procure two (2) military transport aircraft C-212/400
"Australian company Skytraders has purchased two (2) Eads Casa C-212/400 military transport aircraft. The aircraft will be operated in the Antarctic and will be used to transport troops and equipment between... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines reinstates Texas routes with SkyWest providing 'Continental Connection' service
Houston, Usa - After thew were suspended in the fall of 2001
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced that it is reinstating several routes in Texas that were suspended in the fall of 2001. SkyWest Airlines has been designated as a "Continental Connection" airline... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Embraer, Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA, model EMB-120 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the unavailability of supplemental oxygen to the flight attendant in the event of cabin decompression, which could result in loss of consciousness of the flight attendant
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-02-AD; Amendment 39-13197; AD 2003-12-12] RIN... more
AccidentsFlames from a Delta plane engine, passengers leave the aircraft in panic
Florida, Usa - Only few were lightly injured
It was a matter of that technically it is called "hot start", when flames come out from an aircraft engine in occasion of the morning flight because of the fuel condensation during the night. But about... more
DefenseChosen the first Australian firm for the Jsf construction
Sydney, Australia - An USD 150m investment
It's Gkn Aerospace Service the first Australian industry to have won a contract for the construction of components for the American multirole Jsf (Joint Strike Fighter) jet. The announcement has been... more
AirlinesSwiss to announce sharp cuts both to the fleet and the workforce
Basel, Switzerland - At least 3000 workers to be laid off
Greater details will be given only after 2:00 pm of today, but it will be sure an austerity plan which will be introduced in order to save Swiss International Air Lines, the Swiss airline born a year ago... more
HelicoptersIrish government cuts order for 5 helicopters
Dublin, Ireland - Strong critic from the labour leader
The Irish labour party leader, Pat Rabbitte, blames the decision of the government for cancelling the order for 5 medium-lift helicopters assigned to the Air Corps, trying to contain the costs in a period... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Contravention of international legal rules by Turkey and danger of causing a serious accident to a passenger aeroplane in Greek airspace"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Christos Zacharakis (European People's Party)
Parliamentary questions. Oral question H-0389/03 for question time at the part-session in July 2003 (pursuant to rule 43 of the rules of procedure)by Christos Zacharakis to the European Commission. Subject:... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-321/131 series airplanes equipped with International Aero Engines (IAE) V25() ()-A5 series engines
Washington, Usa - To require the flightcrew to follow the procedures necessary to prevent smoke caused by an oil filter clog from entering the cabin during flight
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-134-AD; Amendment 39-13202; AD 2003-13-02] RIN... more
AirlinesLufthansa reintroduces the Asian connections
Frankfurt, Germany - The decision after the Oms' appeal
The WHO (World Health Organization) has reassured the Sars emergency in the Asian countries is by now ended, thanks to the effort of those governments to contain the epidemic. A good result that is reflected... more
IndustryBAe Systems awarded of a over 46 USDm contract
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BAE Systems, Information and Electronic Systems Integration, Inc., Nashua, N.H., is being awarded a $46,275,000 ceiling-priced contract for the Low Rate Initial Production III procurement of approximately... more
Press releasePratt & Whitney Canada signs repair and overhaul agreement with Petroleum Air Services
Quebec, Canada - For a worth of USD 15m
"Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) has signed a five-year Repair and Overhaul (R&O) agreement with Petroleum Air Services (PAS) of Egypt for its fleet of Dash 7, Dash 8, Bell 212 and Bell 412 aircraft. The... more