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AirlinesFrench Government will sell a part of its share in Air France
Paris, France - The privatization process of air company begins
The French Minister of Transports, Gilles De Robien, said to the national assembly that the state could begin to sell, in summer or at beginning of the autumn, 35% of 54.4% of its shares of Air France. The... more
DefenseUsa have ratified the nuclear disarmament treaty with Russia
Washington, Usa – Moscow has expressed satisfaction
Nuclear disarmament treaty between Russia and United States, on which last year American President, George W Bush, and the Russian, Vladimir Putin, had reached an agreement, has been ratified by United... more
DefenseUnited States President presses for multilateral agreements with North Korea
Washington, Usa - Bush is optimistic about the crisis
"This is a regional issue... because there are many countries that have a directed interest if North Korea has or it does not have the nuclear weapon. We are working hardly about a dossier and we are optimist... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego (WSK) PZL-Rzeszow S.A. Franklin Engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent reduction or loss of engine power or external fuel leaks
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-20-AD; Amendment 39-13077; AD 2003-05-01] RIN... more
Press releaseIata dead set against increased Heathrow charges
London, Uk - From 1 April
"The UK Civil Aviation Authority has approved charges increases for the Baa at Heathrow Airport by some 9% from 1 April this year, followed by increases of 5.6% above inflation for the following four years.... more
DefenseCivil Saudi airport would have been occupied
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - It will be the bridgehead for the next invasion
According to some testimonies hundred of American troops would have taken the control of a civil airport in Saudi Arabia, close to Iraqi the border, even if the news has not been confirmed by the American... more
DefenseAlley jet-fighters bomb an Iraqi radar plant
Baghdad, Iraq - They've been doubled the patrollings over Iraq
The average of the patrolling missions carried by Us and English fighters over Iraq are now more than 500 a day, in what many consider a precise strategy before the invasion of the territory, that some... more
IndustryBoeing receives 6 B-737/700 orders
Seattle, Usa - 29 the new jet orders for 2003
Boeing has received other 6 orders for its new 737, version 700: 2 from Luxair, with an option for 2 more, and 4 from an anonymous buyer. The chosen aircraft from the Luxair are better in terms of fuel... more
AccidentsEmergency landing for a Russian airliner
Moscow, Russia - No passengers was hurted
Because of a technical problem yesterday an airplane TU-154 of the Russian Sakha-Yakutia Airlines, has been forced to an emergency landing at the airport of Yakutsk, in the Eastern Siberia. The airplane... more
AccidentsAlgerian crash: the definitive number of victims is 99
Algiers, Algeria - Three people were grounded for problems at the check-in
After 12 hours since the incident that has involved a B-737/200 of Air Algerie there is still not a precise list of casualties. Sure a person has survived but he pours in critical conditions while the... more
IndustryMarianna Airmotive awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
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Marianna Airmotive Corp., Cantonment, Fla., is being awarded a $9,650,000 firm-fixed price contract for an extension for repair and overhaul of C-5 aircraft structural components from March 11, 2003 through... more
IndustryFenn Manufacturing awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
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Fenn Manufacturing Co., Newington, Conn., was awarded a delivery order amount of $6,200,000 as part of a $6,200,000 firm-fixed-price contract for 200 helicopter hub rotors on March 3, 2003. Work will... more
Latest newsAmerican bombers are already in Guam (2): White House wants to prevent North Korea crisis
Washington, Usa - Bush prefers diplomacy, but if necessary he'll work militarily
Usa sent 20 long range bombers to Guam, within easy striking range of North Korea, after President Bush said he might have to use force to stop Pyongyang making nuclear weapons. It appears that Rumsfeld... more
Science and technologyMeeting between Berlusconi and Schroeder: air traffic blocked for an hour at Brema airport
Brema, Germany - Extreme measures of emergency have been adopted for the visit of president Berlusconi
Today, at 3:00 pm, at Brema airport, the air traffic has been blocked for an hour for the visit of the Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi. In order to avoid the risk of terrorist attacks, similar... more
AccidentsAlgerian plane crashes (2): perhaps a survivor
Algeri, Algeria - A crisis unit has been already set up
According to the first testimony that comes from the place of the disaster, there would be a survivor in the crash in which, at 15:45 local time (14:45 gmt), a B-737 of Air Algerie crashed after the takeoff.... more
DefenseGlobal Hawk planes to reach Middle East (2): the technical sheet
Rome, Italy - To be the real eye of the Us troops
The unmanned Global Hawk aerial vehicle (UAV) is able to fly at remarkable altitudes supplying to the military intelligence the most detailed information about the enemy resources. Once that the mission... more
AccidentsAlgerian plane crashes: 97 victims
Algeri, Algeria - The clash just after the take-off
Just an hour ago a B-737 of the Air Algerie has crashed after the takeoff carried out from the airport of Tamanrasset, situated in the desert of the Algerian Sahara, from where it would have had to reach... more
Science and technologyA conflict in Iraq could lead to a Gps interruption
London, UK - Probably a deterioration of the signal to regional level
According to what was reported today by the English magazine "Financial Times", that cites authoritative sources of the security both English and American, a possible conflict in Iraq could carry to the... more
DefenseGlobal Hawk planes to reach Middle East
Washington, Usa - It continues the deployment of means
According to Pentagon's official sources a group of Global Hawk aircraft, the unmanned reconnaissance plane, will be sent in Middle East to give support for the preparations for war. Ulterior details... more
AirlinesSafety inspections of Virgin Blue are not complied with Australian Civil Aviation procedures
Canberra, Australia - Air company pilots instead of engineers are now making inspections
Safety inspections of aircraft by Virgin Blue have not complied with procedure. A formal corrective notice has been issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. The Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers'... more
Latest newsBombardier Aerospace will lay off 3000 aerospace workers
Montreal, Canada - The market has declined significantly since Sept. 11 terrorist attack
Montreal-based Bombardier, the world's third largest aircraft manufacturer, declared on March 5 tha it will lay off 3000 aerospace workers in the next 12 months because of "Challenging market conditions". The... more
AirlinesPerhaps to disappear the second Thai national carrier
Bangkok, Thailandia - In the last year just few flights operated
It's nearly ended the short adventure of the Angel Air, the second national air company after the Thai Airways, at which the government of Bangkok had aimed a lot; indeed the licence that allows the carrier... more
PeopleCapps-Two System will be introduced in the american airports within a few days
Washington, Usa - It will enable to issue air tickets with annexed penal record
A new computerized system to issue air ticket with annexed penal record is on the way in the american airports. In order to avoid other terrorist attacks such as Sept. 11, the US Transport department,... more
AirlinesSwiss and Japan Airlines sign a code-sharing agreement
Tokio, Japan - It will effect just the Zurich-Tokio route
It has been signed today in Tokio the agreement between air company Swiss and the Japanese Jal (Japan Airlines) that will allow the two carriers to operate in code-sharing in the Tokio-Zurigo route. The... more
AirlinesBA to move its flights for Moscow at Domodedovo airport
London, UK - The new hub fits better the customer needs
British Airways has formalized the decision to transfer all its flights for Moscow from the Sheremetyevo airport to that one of Domodedovo: the decision regards therefore 14 weekly flights between Great... more
HelicoptersToo dangerous flying with commercial helicopters in Jakarta
Jakarta, Indonesia - The declaration after the Tuesday disaster
According to Achmand Machfud, skillful pilot and now director of the PT Derazona Air Service, the conditions in order to operate with commercial helicopters over the skies of the Indonesian capital would... more
AirlinesIberia introduces a credit card on Madrid-Barcelona flights
Madrid, Spain - It will enable the passengers to obtain their tickets on a self-service machine
Iberia is introducing a new credit card, in conjunction with Visa, with a built-in microchip and radio antenna enabling holders to speed their journey through the airport when travelling on the airline’s M... more
AirlinesBoeing and Hughes Electronic paid a penalty for illegal transfer of space technologies
Chicago, Usa - It occurred in 1991 and involved China
The Chicago Tribune newspaper reported that Boeing Satellite Systems and Hughes Electronic have agreed to a USD 32m penalty to settle State Department charges about an illegal transfer of space technologies... more
PeopleA cooperation plan between UE and Pakistani civil aviation
Islamabad, Pakistan - The Asian country will have the chance to conform with European standards
The European Commission has announced that a plan of cooperation with the Pakistani civil aviation will begin soon for a better implementation of those acquaintances that will allow the Asian country... more
AerospaceLeft undercarriage’s tires explosion is an hypotheses of the Columbia tragedy’s
Washington, Usa - Theory is of the Independent Commission but there are too many doubts
"We believe that it is possible that the wheels of the left part are exploded", said Roger Tetrault, a member of the Independent Investigating American Committee, that is inquiring about Columbia’s tragedy. S... more
AirlinesGB Airways announces new flights for Spain and France
London, Great Britain - The British Airways franchise carrier broad its horizons
British Airways franchise carrier GB Airways starts two new routes from Gatwick to Spain over the weekend just gone by. The airline has introduced a four-times-weekly service to Girona, on the Costa Brava,... more
AirlinesAstraeus launches new flights to Malta
London, Great Britain - Previewed a daily flight from Gatwick and three weekly from Manchester
Astraeus, the new UK charter airline, has broadened its horizons with the launch of scheduled services to the popular holiday island of Malta. The operation will be initially twice weekly from Gatwick... more
DefenseUsa and North Korea had a secrets summit in Berlin
Tokyo, Japan -The reveal come by Kyodo Japanese press agency
Kyodo Japanese press agency has revealed, citing reliable sources, North-Korean and American task force, near respect governments, have held two long secret encounter in Berlin, in order to discuss the... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand has returned to profit
Auckland, New Zealand - This has been achieved thanks to a stronger dollar and lower fuel costs
Air New Zealand, currently government controlled after a USD 496m bailout 15 months back, has returned to profit in the second half of last year thanks to a stronger New Zealand dollar and lower fuel costs... more
Latest newsIsraeli missiles launched by combat helicopters terrorize Gaza’s strip
Tel Aviv, Israel – There are eleven deads
"As far as, we have eleven deads and one hundred woundeds, among which about thirty in serious conditions. It’s a new massacre against Jabalya citizens". This is Moawia Hassanen’s casualty, Emergency Shi... more
DefenseGround attack to Iraq could start next March 17
London, United Kingdom - Four days of intense strafings will precede attack
Next March 17 could be the day of Anglo-American attack to Iraq. According to the London daily newspaper "The Daily Express", that cites Parliament sources, British troops in the Persian Gulf have received... more
Science and technologyWashington and Los Angeles airports risked an attack
Washington, Usa - Fear of a missile attack from the sea
The Wall Street Journal, in the edition of Tuesday March 4, publishes the preliminary conclusions to which the American experts, who are rewiewing the main US airports, arrived. It emerges that the... more
Latest newsAmerican bombers are already in Guam
Seoul, South Korea - North Korea is ready to launch a medium range missile
"We have B-52 and B-1 on the runway. Aircraft have arrived in the deep night from the United States. Statement come by an American sergeant in Guam Usaf base, in the West Pacific. The soldier does not... more
Latest newsHungary accuses the Usa to violate its airspace
Budapest, Hungary - Hard reaction from the Defense Minister
The Hungarian Defense Minister Ferenc Juhasz, during an extraordinary session in Parliament on last saturday, has evidenced as the airspace of his Country has been violated by American military aircraft.... more
AirlinesAeroMexico got 15 Boeing 737-700
Seattle, Usa - The contract is USD 500m worth
Boeing announced on Wednesday 5 that AeroMexico got fifteen 737-700 jetliners to add to its fleet. The contract is USD 500m worth. The Boeing 737-700 has a Cruise speed of 900 km/h, a maximum range of... more
Science and technologyMuscovite Domodedovo airport to be certified according to Iso-9001:2000 standards
Moscow, Russia - It's the first time for a Russian hub
The next week the international airport Domodedovo of Moscow will receive the document from Iso (International Organization for Standardization) that will certify the reached standards of quality. Domodedovo... more
Latest newsBulgaria asks for license to refit its Mig-29s
Sophia, Bulgaria - In exchange Russia's debt will be lowered
The Bulgarian Air Force needs to refit its Mig-29 fighters acquired in the past from Russia, but in order to make that it must have before the permission of the government of Moscow, according to the agreements... more
DefenseIraq warns Bulgaria to not give the air bases to the Usa
Sophia, Bulgaria - But the government of Sophia hasn't taken a clear position yet
While the USA try to get those consents in Europe in order to deliver the decisive attack to Saddam, Iraq works obviously for opposite scopes; indeed the Iraqi ambassador in Bulgaria, Mahdì, has warned... more
Latest newsTwo arrested to have tried to sell helicopters and aircraft to Iran
Baltimore, Usa - They're both Taiwanese citizens
The judge in Baltimore has not had doubts, and after having verified the proofs in his possession, he has returned a verdict of guilty for two Taiwanese citizens, En-Wei Eric Chang and David Chu. These... more
IndustryPentagon has allocated fund for unmanned plane
Washington, Usa - Program has developed by Northrop Grumman
The Northrop Grumman Air Combat System has obtained a contract at USD 147,3m for EMD Spiral 3 modification, program for the development and the production of Global Hawk, the unmanned airplane. The location... more
AerospaceRussia asks for more money to the Usa for space missions
Moscow, Russia - Now only Russia can assure the connections
The encounter held on last Monday between the representatives of the Russian Aerospace Agency and some Italian governmental exponents, has been the occasion for the Director of the Russian agency, Yuri... more
AirlinesUnited lost USD 382m in January
Washington, Usa - But the analysts expected worse results
The worst has not still come but sure a average loss of USD 12,3m a day is not a consolation, although the analysts thought the United Airlines could show figures more alarming. Indeed only in the month... more
AccidentsA man had a scorpion poisonous sting during the flight Mexico City-Chicago
Chicago, Usa – 70 years old man is not in life risk
"He has felt repeated punctures to the shoulder, the shirt has been removed and he has uncovered the scorpion". This the incredible vicissitude, told Chicago police spokesman, happened yesterday to a 70... more
AirlinesA customer canceled an order of a commercial satellite from Boeing
Chicago, Usa - That was caused by production problems
Boeing Co. said a customer canceled an order of a commercial satellite after delays caused by production problems that have also placed it at risk of having two more orders canceled. Boeing said that... more
AirlinesShenzhen Airlines purchases 10 new Boeing 737/900
Shenzhen, China - The air company will have 40 planes in the next 5 years
Shenzhen Airlines Co. signed a contract with Boeing for 10 new B-737/900 planes in the next three years. Born 10 years ago, the air company has made a total profit of USD 72,3m over the last 8 years. Dong... more