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AirlinesBA: third runway at Heathrow to contribute GBP 37bn in turnover
London, UK - The proposal of a Stansted's expansion has been rejected
With a surprise move British Airways has disowned Baa (British Airport Authority) about the need to construct three runways in the south-east of England (that is around London), because two would be more... more
Weather forecasts"Italo Balbo Aviatore" (famous Italian aviator) has been delivered in Chicago
Chicago, Usa - It has been held for the celebration of brothers Wright 's first flight
"Italo Balbo Aviatore" is the title of the conference that has been held in Chicago, for the centenarian of the Wright brothers' first flight. The conference has been organized by Carlo Barbieri, President... more
AirlinesVirgin wanted to acquire Bmi
London, UK - The proposal has been refused, but Branson could try again
From what it has emerged yesterday at high Londonian financial circles Bmi British Midland would have been on the point to be acquired by Virgin Atlantic, which therefore would have created the greatest... more
IndustryEverything is set for the signature of 180 A-400Ms
Paris, France - Eads would become leader in the defense sector
After the green light of the German parliament to the purchase of 60 military cargo planes A-400M, everything is ready for the signature, next Tuesday, of the final contract with the Eads that will be... more
HelicoptersNew powerful radar for Russian helicopters
Moscow, Russia - Probably it will be installed on board the new Kamov
It will be mounted as soon as possible the new radar named Arbalet, planned and constructed by the Russian company Fazotron-Niir for the requirements of the new Russian combat helicopters. Although they... more
PeopleBefore of the retire Concorde becomes the alcove for two lovers
London, United Kingdom - Two young Spanish had sex beside BA 's Chief
"But let to enjoy themselves!", it has been the expression of Sir, Rod Eddington, Chief of British Airways, about two passengers whom had sex on board of the airplane on which he was embarked, one of... more
Press releaseA-318 is certificated from Jaa as newest and smallest Airbus aircraft
Hamburg, Germany - During a ceremony
"Airbus’ A-318, the newest and smallest addition to the world’s most modern airliner family, was certificated today by the European Joint Aviation Authorities (Jaa), at a ceremony held in Hamburg, Ger... more
Defense"Iraqi Freedom ": General Franks will retire
Washington, Usa - News reported by Nbc
Pentagon's Civil employees have yesterday announced by Nbc network that Tommy Franks, General of Anglo-American campaign in Iraq, "Iraqi Freedom", has decided to retire. According to Nbc, Franks would... more
AerospaceSpain is stopping Galileo
Brussels, Belgium - Esa 's President has sent a letter to Madrid
"The situation is still in stall, the risk is elevated", asserted Esa's spokesman, Franco Bonacina, about Galileo, European satellite navigation plan. Spain, in fact, is stopping an agreement in the European... more
HelicoptersIvorian President weighs on if buying some helicopters
Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast - Only 4 helicopter are used by the Army
Ivory Coast's President, Laurent Gbagbo, would be estimating the opportunity if acquiring attack helicopters from an European company, applying an ancient Latin saying that asserted "If you want the peace... more
AerospaceNasa has pubblished the first picture of the Earth taken from Mars
Washington, Usa - Image has been sended by space probe Mars Global Surveyor
"Taking this picture we have the chance to change perspective and to obtain a more panoramic image of our 'quarter', and to see ours planet among a lot", declared Michael Malin, of Malin Space Science... more
DefenseSaab and Australian Army sign a contract for an anti-aircraft defense system
Stockholm, Sweden - The Us Lockheed Martin is part of the deal too
Within a deal including also the American Lockheed Martin, the Swedish group Saab has signed yesterday a USD 57m contract with the Australian Army for the supply of a defense anti-aircraft system. The... more
AirlinesAlaska Air Group is weighing on if purchasing Airbus aircraft
Anchorage, Usa - It would be the first time for the Us carrier
Alaska Air Group, parent company of the Us carrier Alaska Airlines, is estimating if acquiring some aircraft from Airbus, but it still is a possibility that must carefully be estimated. Indeed the American... more
Latest newsSouth Korean and Russian Air Forces discuss cooperation
Moscow, Russia - They have been not specified the details of the treaty
They continue the efforts of Russia to have a prominent role in the Asian chessboards, especially strengthening old alliances or proposing some new ones. As for the discussion held yesterday in Moscow... more
AirlinesThere's not a decision yet about the admission of Klm in SkyTeam
Paris, France - The Dutch carrier didn't expose itself officialy
Although it has been spoken a lot also in the previous days (to see also AVIONEWS on yesterday), the entrance of the Dutch airline Klm in the SkyTeam alliance is not still definitive. Indeed the carrier... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Air France towards a consolidation
Paris, France - But the option was already set in 2001
After a summit meeting of SkyTeam managers held in Paris, the General Executive Manager of Alitalia, Francesco Mengozzi and the President of Air France, Jean-Cyril Spinetta, has faced the node of the alliance... more
IndustryIn the space Eads heads to Alcatel
Paris, France - According to Eads President Thales key ally
"We are in the space and we will remain, it is strategic for Eads and Europe, but I will be exigent about an approach's conditions and if it is a joint 50/50, the answer is not thanks". This is the comment... more
AirlinesAir Canada is ready for new staff's cuts
Toronto, Canada - 7100 dependents are risking
After a meeting with Robert Milton, President of Air Canada, a Canadian Auto Workers' spokesman declared that airline will discharge other 7100 dependents, within next three years. The air company has... more
HelicoptersNew Zealand Air Force halves helicopter blades' flight hours
Wellington, New Zealand - They'd experience breaks of which the cause is not known
The first incident to the blades of the rotor of a Bell UH-1D/H Iroquois helicopter happened in July, 2001, when the aircraft of the New Zealand Air Force were operating in Timor East as part of the contribution... more
IndustrySoon the conclusion of FiatAvio's sale (2): Finmeccanica confirmed
Rome, Italy - According to Guarguaglini the operation will be concluded next week
"There are still some small problems to define, but the contract would have to be closed soon, sure within next week", has declared today Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, President and Ceo of Finmeccanica,... more
IndustrySoon the conclusion of FiatAvio's sale
Rome, Italy - News has been revealed by the President of Fiat has declared
"If not this week, will be the next", today has declared Umberto Agnelli, President of Fiat, answering to the journalists who asked the term of FiatAvio's sale conclusion. After Confindustria's assembly,... more
PeopleUs free way for the transport of animals on board of aircraft
Boston, Usa - A pony travelled on board of Boston-Chicago flight
Thanks to a pony, embarked on board of the Boston-Chicago flight and used by a blind passenger, who preferred it to a dog, Us Department of Transports introduced a new regulation. The Department established... more
Government actsThe European Parliament prepares a directive on occurrence reporting in civil aviation field (2)
Rome, Italy - The text of the report with the explanatory statement
"First and second reading. The subject was addressed in the Gerard Collins (UEN, IRL) report, adopted at first reading on June 14, 2001 and containing 10 amendments, mainly on protection of the information... more
Government actsFrance imposes a public service obligation on scheduled air services between Metz-Nancy-Lorraine and Paris (Orly)
Rome, Italy - The decision publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union of May 20, 2003
"Official Journal of the European Union C 118 of May 20, 2003, page 20. Public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services within France (2003/C 118/05) (Text with EEA relevance). 1. Pursuant... more
Government actsThe European Parliament prepares a directive on occurrence reporting in civil aviation field
Rome, Italy - The text of the report with the explanatory statement
"Report on the joint text approved by the Conciliation Committee for a European Parliament and Council directive on occurrence reporting in civil aviation; A5-0118/2003; 23 April 2003 (PE-CONS 3619/2003... more
IndustryThe contract between Iraq and Airbus could be cancelled
Washington, Usa - It's setting the way for the Us companies
An other spiny issue is taking shape between the USA and France for an order of 5 A-310 airplanes that Saddam's government would have made in 1990, and that now, according to the will of exponents of the... more
AirportsInstanbul: outbreak in the building that accommodates Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa
Instanbul, Turkey - It could have been caused by liquid gas cylinder
Instanbul's offices of the Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa have been damaged this night for a strongly outbreak in a restaurant of the Turkish town, that has caused 7 wounded, of which 4 most serious.... more
AirlinesJapanese government to help the carriers
Tokio, Japan - Important loans to All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines
Financial situation very bad for the Japanese airlines, on which there has been yesterday an important decision taken by the Japanese Transport Minister, who has assured the Development Bank of Japan will... more
Military aviationTwo French C-160 today in Algeria with two aid teams
Paris, France - This morning other tremors
Today two French Transall C-160 aircraft will take off for Algeria, with on board two aid teams of 120 persons, supported by dog units. France decided the shipment of aids in Algeria, as a result of the... more
Press releaseGamco and Eads Casa sign a contract for Uae Air Force and Air Defence CN-235 support
Madrid, Spain - With this contract both companies reinforce their co-operation
"Gamco of Abu Dhabi in Uae and Eads Casa have recently signed a contract to provide support to the fleet of CN-235 military transport aircraft operated by the Uae Air Force and Air Defence. With this... more
AirlinesAlaska Air Group changed management
Anchorage, Usa - William Ayer is the new Chairman and Ceo
Alaska Air Group changed management, after Chairman John Kelly retired at the conclusion of the air company's annual meeting Tuesday. William Ayer, Chairman and Ceo of Alaska Airlines, has been named as... more
AirlinesKlm is looking for a strong European partner
Amsterdam, Netherlands - British Airways and Air France are the candidates
Although still searching an European partner of great importance, the Dutch airline Klm would have narrow its choices to British Airways (making part of One World alliance) and Air France (member of Sky... more
Latest newsThe German Government approves definetely the purchase of 60 A-400Ms
Berlin, Germany - It's believed as a great European effort
The German Parliament has yesterday approved definitively the purchase of 60 A-400M cargo planes, the military aircraft that will replace the US Hercules C-130 and the French-German C-160. This is one... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic confirms an interest in buying Concorde
London, United Kingdom - Air company put some ideas to Airbus to keep the supersonic plane
"We had a really good meeting; we put some ideas to Airbus to keep Concorde flying and they've gone away to discuss those", Richard Branson, Virgin Atlantic Chairman, said. Virgin Atlantic expressed an... more
AccidentsA helicopter crashed into Lesotho's Katse Dam
Katse, Lesotho - Three crew's members have been rescued, while the searches for two men who went missing are running
A helicopter, with five men on board, crashed into Lesotho's Katse Dam on Tuesday morning. Three crew's members have been rescued, while the search for two men who went missing are running. It is feared... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines managers reduce their salaries
New York, Usa - A symbolic but effective gesture to restore a dialog with employees
Probably the American Airlines will not exit from the period of crisis thanks to the reduction of the wages of two of its most important manager, but it is sure an action that brings a more serene climate... more
Science and technologyThe Usa gave the equipment to improve security at Kenyan airports
Nairobi, Kenya - It's tried to prevent any possible terroristic action
The American ambassador in Kenya, Johnnie Carson, has yesterday delivered, during a ceremony held at the international airport Jomo Kenyatta in Nairobi, the equipment in order to improve the security of... more
Science and technologyBritish Airways in favour of a third runway at Heathrow
London, UK - But the associations are furious for the Baa's U-turn
After the proposal made on the past days from part of the Baa (British Airport Authority) to increase the efficiency of the English airports with the construction of three new runways in its London airports... more
IndustryLockheed Martin awarded of a over 82 USDm contract
Usa
Lockheed Martin Aircraft and Logistics Center, Greenville, S.C., is being awarded a not-to-exceed $82,212,076 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide commercial phased depot maintenance... more
IndustryAccording to "Le Canard", the Carlyle Group "Us horse of Troy"
Paris, France - According to the French experts, FiatAvio "Last illustration of the feracious appetite"
According to the French weekly magazine "Le Canard", the expression more cited by French economic expert in order to define Us bottom Carlyle is "An Us horse of Troy", that it is giving the assault to... more
DefenseFighter jets back to patrol Us capital's sky
Washington, Usa - Also missile systems have been deployed
Also the Dia (Defence Intelligence Agency) has yesterday evening raised to the maximum level the alert in American territory about military installations and bases, that would be under an imminent risk... more
Science and technologyThree men ready to crash with a plane into a building in Jeddah have been arrested
Washington, Usa - It's terrorism psychosis, the alert is very high
They have been arrested on Monday at a Saudi Arabian airport three men suspected to make part of the terroristic network of Al Qaeda, among whom also the most wanted in the lists of the Saudi intelligence.... more
AirlinesEgyptair forbids smoking on board
Cairo, Egypt - Provision will be extended to all the flights on June
Ahmed El Nadi, Egyptair's Chairman and General Manager, declared it will be forbidden to smoke on board of air company's flights. The measure applications will have several steps: smoke is already forbidden... more
PeopleOms suggests to not go to Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan - All the island is kept in quarantine
After the allert launched in the past weeks from the WHO (World Health Organization) to not reach the capital of Taiwan, the situation in the Asian Country has quickly get worse, forcing today the WHO... more
Weather forecastsAsian Aerospace will take part to the Parisian Air Show
Singapore - The themes of next edition will be introduced
The next Air Show of Paris that will be held at Le Bourget between the 15th and the 20th of June will be also the occasion for the organizers of Asian Aerospace to introduce their programs for the manifestation... more
Science and technologyThales Atm won a contract to supply and install a comprehensive "Mode S" airport ground system at Linate
Rome, Italy - News has been confirmed by Enav
Thales Atm (Air Traffic Management) won a contract to supply and install a comprehensive "Mode S" airport ground system at Milan Linate. News has been confirmed this morning by Enav, Italian air traffic... more
Government actsFrance amends the public service obligations imposed on scheduled air services between Paris-Orly on the one hand and Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi and Figari on the other
Rome, Italy - The decision publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union of May 20, 2003
Official Journal of the European Union C 118 of May 20, 2003, page 23. Amendment by France of public service obligations imposed on scheduled air services between Paris-Orly and the Corsican airports... more
Latest newsPart of Indonesian parliament would reject the contract signed with Russia
Jakarta, Indonesia - There'd be rules of procedure problems, and the price is too high
An Indonesian parliament commission has asked the government to reject the contract signed on last month with Russia for the supply of 4 Sukhoi jets and 2 Mi-35 helicopters for USD 197m, because the formal... more
Press releaseSchröder inaugurated Airbus' hall in Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany - For A-380 Major Component Assembly (Mca)
"The new A-380 Major Component Assembly (MCA) hall was officially opened today in the presence of the German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder at the Airbus site in Hamburg. The ceremony, hosted by Airbus President... more
AirlinesChina Eastern Airlines almost paralysed because of Sars
Benjing, China - Salaries have been cut, passengers drop of 80%
If the situation of the air transport is worrisome in Europe, it can be said without emphasis it is literally devastating in Asia, of which China is without doubt the most emblematic case, because obviously... more