Government actsQuestion: "Protection of information concerning air passengers - Joint Declaration of 4 March 2003"

Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Johanna Boogerd-Quaak (liberal-democrats)

Written question P-1483/03 by Johanna Boogerd-Quaak (ELDR) to the European Commission (16 April 2003). Subject: Protection of information concerning air passengers - Joint Declaration of 4 March 2003. "Since... more

Government actsQuestion: "Member States' policies on airport expansion"

Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Nicholas Clegg (liberal-democrats)

Written question E-1232/03 by Nicholas Clegg (ELDR) to the European Commission (21 March 2003). Subject: Member States' policies on airport expansion. "Could the Commission provide a summary of the principal... more

HelicoptersEurocopter signs contract for 6 helicopters with Air Methods

Texas, Usa - They'll be employed for Sar and Ems missions

Air Methods and Eurocopter have signed a contract for six helicopters whose delivery is previewed by the end of 2003, and they're 5 AS-350B2 and one EC-130B4, single-engine aircraft that will go to reinforce... more

AerospaceInvestigating Committee on Columbia's tragedy does not see impediments in new Shuttle's flights

Cape Canaveral, Usa - The launches could run before the end of the year

"Commission does not see impediment for new shuttle's fly", declared yesterday Admiral Harold Gehman, Chief Investigating Committee on Columbia's tragedy, the shuttle exploded in flight last February... more

Press releaseFrasca "TrueFliteTM" has made its debut at North Weald

Urbana, Usa - From May 16 to 18, 2003

"Frasca International’s new reconfigurable flight simulator, named the Frasca TruFliteTM has made its debut at North Weald, May 16-18, 2003. The reconfigurable device is loaded with features to enable f... more

Press releaseFinnair makes further cutbacks on Beijing route

Helsinki, Finland - Due to the drop in demand

"Finnair is making further adjustments on the Helsinki-Beijing route due to the drop in demand. As of this week, one weekly return flight to Beijing will be operated instead of the current three flights.... more

AirlinesBA starts very bad 2003, trebled losses

London, UK - But for this year the situation will not be better

According to the President of British Airways, Lord Marshall, the figures of 2003 first quarter are in line with what it is the general course of the world-wide economy, that could last until 2004. They... more

AccidentsVeteran plane T-6 crashes, two died

Lisbon, Portugal - The aircraft was an aeronautic memento

It had to be a day of festivity for all the fans of veteran flight and instead it turned out in tragedy when a T-6 training reconnaissance aircraft, owned by the museum of the aeronautic, crashed approximately... more

Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in May 2003

FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT 2003…May 16-26, Fayetteville, N.C. Info: Web site: www.festivalofflight.org. NBAA MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE…May 17-20, Charlotte, N.C. Info: (202) 783-9366 or (202) 783... more

IndustryBell Helicopter awarded of a over 15 USDm contract

Usa

Bell Helicopter Textron, Hurst, Texas, is being awarded a $15,300,000 firm-fixed-price delivery order contract for purchase of 102 main rotor blades used to support the H-1 helicopter. Work will be performed... more

Latest newsPhilippine Government launches an air attack against Muslim guerrillas

Manila, Philippines - Planes and helicopters used for the offensive

The last big wave of atrociousness perpetrated by the Muslim extremist in Philippines has triggered the governmental reprisal, that took shape yesterday with the order of President, Gloria Macapagal. An... more

IndustryBoom of orders for the Russian military industries

Moscow, Russia - Especially from Asian countries, maybe scared because of Iraqi war

At the beginning of the conflict in Iraq the world seemed divided not just on the legality of the war, but even if this could be a deterrent for the countries to be considered like hostile, which would... more

Latest newsAustrian Government decided the purchase of 18 Eurofighter jets

Vienna, Austria - An investment of EUR 2bn

It has been decided today by the Austrian Government the purchase of 18 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, produced by an European consortium of which make part France, Great Britain, Italy and Spain, and that... more

AirlinesAir France ready to the privatization

Paris, France - According to air company's Chairman it is indispensable

In an interview at the French weekly magazine "La vie Fianciere", Jean-Cyril Spinetta, Air France's Chairman declared airline's privatization is not urgent, but "Indispensable and necessary, there is not... more

Helicopters4 EC-130 helicopters sold to 2 American companies (2): the technical sheet

Rome, Italy - A favourite aircraft from the tour operators

EC-130B4 is powered by a single Turbomeca Arriel 2B1 turboshaft controlled by a Fadec system, delivering 847 shp maximum at take-off and 728 continuously; the engine is the same used on AS-350B3 and other... more

Helicopters4 EC-130 helicopters sold to 2 American companies

Texas, Usa - The choice for the comply with the environmental standards

Eurocopter continues to make a name for itself as a supplier a lot appreciated in the USA, especially when an aircraft as the helicopter must satisfy the tightening rules placed to protect the environment.... more

Press releaseContinental Airlines launches summer fare sale for Us and Canada

Houston, Usa - Tickets will be purchased by May 23, 2003

"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) yesterday launched a summer fare sale for travel throughout the continental United States and Canada when purchased at continental.com. The sale fares require a 14-day... more

PeopleFT: the Us carriers received remarkable government grant

London, UK - The Congress approved a measure to refund the costs

According to what writes the Financial Times today the American government would have rescued the carriers in difficulty after the September 11, when the terroristic attacks on American targets had literally... more

Science and technologyIntroduced a new system for the fast connection for corporate jets

Geneve, Switzerland - An important solution for whom flies a lot

The Honeywell and the Thales Avionics will introduce this summer on the market the new HS-700/702 system, which will allow to transmit and to receive data from an aircraft up to 128 kbps speed, allowing... more

DefenseThe Canadian Government inclined to join the Usa to build the missile defense system

Ottawa, Canada - A due action to not put in risk the Norad treaty

The Canadian Government would be estimating in positive way the participation with the Usa in the defense missile program, an issue that had raised many doubts not only in the opposition but among the... more

Helicopters2 Lancer helicopters are coming for Nepali Army

Kathmandu, Nepal - The great part of the investment to be covered by Indian Government

"The Indian Government provided the helicopters to the Royal Nepal Army (Rna) with the understanding reached by the two countries, has declared a Nepali Defense official. They're two Lancer combat helicopters,... more

AirlinesBA will suspend flight from Guernsey to London Gatwick

London, United Kingdom - Route will be operated by Aurigny Air Services

Next June 16, British Airways will suspend flight from Guernsey to London. The decision has been communicated by BA "For the 66-seater ATR-72 aircraft which operates on the route will be retired and returned... more

AirlinesQantas Airways and Air New Zealand take provisions for an alliance plan

Canberra, Australia - The two want persuade the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand have introduced 10 "substantive undertakings",in order to persuade the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to reverse its previous rejection of the alliance... more

AirlinesRussian carriers ask some Chinese routes to be re-opened

Moscow, Russia - Aeroflot re-establishes 60% of the flights

They are many the Russian airlines that in these last days are asking with insistence to the Transportation Ministry to restore some civil routes with China that had been previously suppressed because... more

Airlines"Sars Emergency": 358 weekly frequencies have been suspended by Singapore Airlines

Singapore - Routes are Asiatics

358 weekly frequencies have been suspended by Singapore Airlines, in May and June. Affected destinations include Hong Kong, Nagoya, Osaka, Taipei, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johannesburg. "Demand... more

AirlinesThe owner of the Virgin Blue has acquired an island for his employees

Perth, Australia - It is the island of Makepeace in Australia

Last year the low-cost air company Virgin Blue, based in Australia and with approximately 2500 dependents, has posted a profit's increase of 200%. In order to thank staff, the owner of the air company,... more

Latest newsPentagon orders 11 V-22 Ospreys

Washington, Usa - It should replace the aging Marines' helicopters

Although its phases of development and project has been marked by many failures, among which the most serious is sure the crash in 2000 cost the lives of 23 marines, the Pentagon has ordered 11 V-22 Osprey... more

AirlinesLufthansa and Us Airways firm a strategic alliance

New York, Usa - Unity is strength, especially in periods of crisis

It's a strategic long period alliance that one just signed between Us Airways and Lufthansa, that will allow the two airlines to operate in code-sharing, to start jointly a series of promotions, using... more

IndustryCurtiss Wright Flight Systems awarded of a near 10 USDm contract

Usa

Curtiss Wright Flight Systems, Shelby, N.C., is being awarded a $9,850,000 firm fixed price with indefinite quantity type of contract for equipment in support of F16 aircraft program for the U.S. Air Force.... more

IndustryCornerstone Construction Co awarded of a near 12 USDm contract

Usa

Cornerstone Construction Co., Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded on May 7, 2003, an $11,962,000 firm-fixed-price contract for design and construction of an aircraft fuel systems maintenance hangar. Work will... more

IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp awarded of a over 1 USDm contract

Usa

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on May 8, 2003, a delivery order amount of $1,364,499.04 as part of a $41,464,444 firm-fixed-price contract for technical, engineering and material... more

Sport aviationUnited Airlines reintroduces 162 destinations previously suspended

Washington, Usa - The hoped recovery should begin soony

It seems that in near the future there could be an improvement for the field of the air transport, if United Airlines has announced that it will increase its operativity of 10% from the current levels,... more

IndustryRaytheon Company awarded of a near 111 USDm contract

Usa

Today Raytheon Company, 2000 East El Segundo Boulevard, P.O. Box 902, El Segundo, California 92245-0902, is being awarded a $110,823,702 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract, for up to 210... more

IndustryBell-Boeing awarded of a 817 USDm contract

Usa

Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded an $817,000,000 ceiling-priced advanced acquisition contract for long lead effort and materials associated with the manufacture and... more

PeopleTerrorism alert: English Government stops all flights for Kenya

London, UK - On its knees the economy of the African Country

The attacks happened in Riyadh at the beginning of this week could be only the tip of an iceberg, and to testify it the terrorism alarm is released in London, from which they do not leave anymore, since... more

HelicoptersBell could join to Agusta-Westland for the supply of helicopters to White House

Washington, Usa - The other competing firm is Sikorsky

The competition in order to assure the order for the supply of helicopters to White House assumes edges decidedly more clear, but it has to be emphasized once again the rancour that elapses between the... more

Press releaseIata supports BAA in their drive for runway development

Geneva, Switzerland - In south-east England

"Iata welcomes the recent statement from BAA in support of new runways in South East England as a realistic response to the UK Government consultation. 'This is infrastructure that is absolutely necessary... more

Latest news3 Us industries to cooperate for the construction of a new plane for Pentagon

Washington, Usa - The E-10A will have ground surveillance responsabilities

It has been underwritten on Monday a first agreement among Northrop Grumman, Boeing and Raytheon Corporation for the development of a new military airplane that will play a role of fundamental importance... more

Latest newsIt's well-ended the first flight test of X-47A, produced by Northrop Grumman

Washington, Usa - An unmanned plane able to operate from aircraft carrier

It's ended succesfully the X-47A Pegasus first flight, the unmanned aircraft developed by Northrop Grumman that wants to show the reliability of an airplane Ucav (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle) that can... more

IndustryAirbus to unveil important news at Paris air show

Tolouse, France - The first part of 2003 had ups and downs

Some important new revelations on the business of Airbus will be made in occasion of the next Parisian Air Show to be held in June at Le Bourget, has declared the co-Chief Executive of Airbus, Philippe... more

Airlines"Sars Emergency": Dragonair asked its staff to take four weeks of unpaid leave

Hong Kong, China - The airline has cancelled 64% of flights

For the downturn in passenger numbers caused by Sars, Dragonair asked its staff to take four weeks of unpaid leave, between June and September. The airline has cancelled 64% of flights and grounded half... more

Latest newsApproved the contract for the supply of C-130J to the American Army

Washington, Usa - 60 aircraft to be delivered for USD 4.1bn

The project of the C-130J Super Hercules developed by Lockheed Martin has received a substantial injection of confidence from part of the American Department of Defense, which has approved a 6 years contract... more

PeopleUS legislators propose to resume the connections with Cuba

Washington, Usa - It would be a way to export the democracy

A group of American legislators has proposed a new approach in order to face the Cuban crisis, having sharpened after the embitterment of the regimen of Fidel Castro. According to them the true arm to... more

Latest newsAustralian Government gives more than half bilion of dollars to buy reconnaisance helicopters

Sydney, Australia - Approved the allocation for the 2003-04 defense project

The Australian Defense Ministry has announced which will be the divisions of the budget of AUD 3,065bn allocated for 2003-2004, and it is obvious which importance the government has wanted to give to the... more

Science and technologyEverything is set at St Petersburg airport, renovated for the 300th anniversary of the city

St Petersburg, Russia - The hub will be closed May 30 and 31

They continue with great ferment the works in the city of St Petersburg that in few weeks will celebrate its 300th anniversary. And the jobs at St Petersburg's Pulkovo international airport are going to... more