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AccidentsRescue helicopter crashes while performing rescue operation
Taipei, Taiwan - No one was wounded
An Alouette B-234, helicopter produced by the French industry Aerospatiale and used by the Civil Defense of Taiwan for rescue operations, has crashed on Saturday while it was trying to save some lives.... more
DefenseIran will not give its airspace in case of a conflict
Teheran, Iran - Usa will bring instability in the Middle East
Iran wants to conserve a role as much as neutral in the Iraqi crisis development, even if it would lead to a conflict: in that case its airspace will keep closed to the two opposing parties, Iraq and Usa.... more
AccidentsA parachutist airplane crashes, at least 5 died
Moscow, Russia - Other 7 are missing
"The airplane has begun to disintegrate to an altitude of approximately 3900 meters. At the moment 5 of 25 persons to on board are died and two are hurt; eleven parachutists were able to save but, we do... more
Weather forecasts1903 Wright Flyer replica to celebrate the first flight’s 100th anniversary
Houston, Usa – Celebration will begin on March 1st
Nearly 100 years after the dawn of powered flight, a highly authentic replica of the plane that launched a century of technological advances launches a journey of its own. The American Institut of Aeronautics... more
PeopleBoeing ready to construct its pilot training center
Seattle, Usa - Around 7000 pilots will be trained annually
The new Boeing training pilots center will cost at least USD 60m and it will be constructed in Atlanta, addressed essentially to two airlines, the AirTran Airways and the Midwest Express (which is changing... more
AirlinesA supplement of analysis if SkyTeam alliance will increase to other companies
Brussels, Belgium - Monti spokesman answers to Handelsblatt leaks
In case SkyTeam, aeronautical joint venture among which Alitalia, Air France and Delta, had to be increased to three other companies (Klm, Northwest and Continental), the European Commissioner Mario Monti... more
AerospaceAn ER-2 searched for shuttle Columbia's debris
Edwards,Usa - The aircraft flew over Western Texas for seven hours
On February 22, an ER-2 research aircraft flew over west Texas sky to search for the space shuttle Columbia debris. The ER-2, civil version of the U-2, operated at 20.000 and 70.000 feet of altitude. Images... more
AirlinesEurocypria chooses Boeing aircraft for its fleet
Larnaca, Cyprus - The preference is for the B-737/800
Eurocypria Airlines, subsidiary of the national air company Cyprus Airlines, will operate since today with Boeing aircraft for the first time in its history, while other four will be delivered during this... more
Science and technologyFrom April 1 air companies will pay higher tolls for Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted
London, Great Britain- Uprising of the carriers who will increase the costs for passengers
The Caa ( british civil aviation authority) has announced a 40% increase of the toll that the companies will pay to Baa group, for the use of Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports. There was an uprising... more
AerospaceUE Commission grants Galileo services in concession
Brussels, Belgium - If granted to privates, it will generate revenues beyond EUR 500m in 2020
UE Commission has identified substantial markets for Galileo services. It estimated that the system will generate revenues for the operator rising from EUR 66m in 2010 to EUR 500m in 2020. A Commission... more
IndustryAlenia supplies its air traffic surveillance systems to China, Colombia and Portugal
Rome, Italy - AMS consolidates its major role in the world
Alenia Marconi Systems consolidates its role as a major supplier of air traffic surveillance systems. It has recently signed new contracts in China, Colombia and Portugal. In January 2003, AMS was chosen... more
HelicoptersBoeing delivers the new AH-64 D Apache to US Army
St.Louis, Usa - 2000 helicopters will be sold within a decade
Boeing delivered in February 24 the first upgraded AH-64D Apache Longbow to the US Army. "This helicopter incorporates the latest in advanced avionics, digital enhancements and communications upgrades",... more
DefenseNew adjournment by Turkish Parliament about the bases concession to Us’ soldiers
Ankara, Turkey - Debate sent back on next Saturday
Yesterday morning, Vecdi Gonul, Turkish Defense Minister, has announced the Government assent to open the military bases to approximately 62.000 American soldiers (as published yesterday by AVIONEWS) and... more
AirportsCombined document between Russia and China to support Usa-North Korea talks
Beijing,China- Chinese and Russian State Secretaries support Pyongyang's position
The Chinese national press agency Xinhua published on February 27 the news of a document, happened the previous day, signed by Russian Secretary State and Chinese Secretary State,in which they declare... more
AccidentsLightning hit the airplane on which Jeb Bush travelled
Washington, Usa- The seven people aboard are safe
During the night of February 27, the airplane on which travelled the Florida Governor and brother of US President, Jeb Bush, has been hit from a lightning in the course of a flight from Tallahassee to... more
DefenseIn January North Korea has carried out missile test
Tokyo, Japan - According to the Japanese press North-Korean in a position to hit the Usa
According to the Japanese daily newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun, in January North Korea has carried out a test of a ballistic missile Taepodong, by a launch from the communist Country’s Est coast. Japanese D... more
Press releaseBoeing adjudicates a new contract for the future multi-mission airplane of Us Navy
Washington, Usa - It concerning the MMA program
"The Boeing has obtained a contract from the US Navy for the second phase of the CAD (Component Advanced Development) relative to MMA program (Marine Multi-mission Aircraft). The value of the contract... more
IndustryThe Swiss' reorganization plan will not effect on Ebraer agreements
San Paolo, Brazil - A 60 planes order has been already set up
Care the recent decision of Swiss to reduce its operativity in order to face the critical aviation situation,the analysts had emphasized that probably some contracts with the manufacturer societies would... more
Latest newsSoon B-2 bombers will fly to the Gulf (2): technical sheet
Rome, Italy - Northrop B-2 Spirit
B-2 is the most expensive aircraft ever running at USD 865m per aircraft. The Usaf originally wanted 133 B-2s, but only 20 had been funded by 1995. There is provision for a third crew member behind the... more
AirlinesTerrorism insurance fees at Sydney airport
Sydney, Australia - But it will last only three months
The airport societies have spent and are spending a lot in order to improve the security, especially in Australia where they have been applied also some technologically advanced solutions. But these... more
Latest newsSoon B-2 bombers will fly to the Gulf
Washington, USA - Monday will sail the nuclear aircraft carriers Nimitz
According to sources near American Navy, soon, B-2 bombers would have to take off from the Usa bases to the Gulf. B-2 is invisible to the radars and can carry 900 kg bombs, guided by satellite. Sources... more
AccidentsEngine trouble for Blair's plane: he reached Madrid flying BA
London, UK - The Prime Minister met Aznar two hours later
A chaotic day yesterday for the English Prime Minister Tony Blair who had to meet with his Spanish peer José Maria Aznar in Madrid in order to face the spiny Iraqi issue. Indeed the airplane of Raf... more
Fair and showsInternational Nuclear Security Center's Chief has been murdered in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - News has been reported by Russian press agency Itar-Tass
According to Itar-Tass, Russian press agency, the body without life of Sergei Bugayenko, General Manager of the International Nuclear Security Center, has been found yesterday in the evening by police,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation model S-76A, B, and C helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the rotor brake disc (RBD), damage to the rotor blades and nearby hydraulic and fuel lines, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-SW-06-AD; Amendment 39-13064; AD 2003-04-15] RIN... more
DefenseIraq agrees to destroy Al Samoud II missiles
Baghdad, Iraq - Usa are skeptical, Russia ready to use its veto power
Just after the announcement from the head of UN inspectors, Hans Blix, who said Iraq is collaborating minimally in the disarmament activities, it arrives the umpteenth countermove from Saddam Hussein who,... more
AerospaceRussia will assure the next flights towards Iss
Moscow, Russia - The crew will be reduced to two astronauts
A formal agreement has been reached between the Russian Government and the American one about the connections that must be assured with the Iss (International Space Station): the next missions will be... more
AccidentsSea King helicopter crashed on the Canadian destroyer's deck
Halifax, Canada - Unhurt the pilots, but the polemics soar
A Sea King helicopter, making part of the Canadian military forces, has crashed on the deck yesterday as soon as it took off from the destroyer "Iroquois", from just 7 meters of height: in the impact the... more
Latest newsUs Air Force will get two new B-757s in April
Washington, Usa - They will replace the old B-727s
According to some declarations coming from the American Air Force Chief Vice Marshall John Hamilton, the Defence Ministry has decided that they will be two new B-757s to replace the old B-727s bought secondhand... more
AirlinesThai purchases planes from United Airlines
Bangkok, Thailandia - Two opposite destinies, it's an agreement useful for both carriers
As more times AVIONEWS has underlined, especially recently, the contraction of the market of the civil aviation in Europe and Usa is a symptom disowned for the Asian carriers which, on the contrary, are... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft awarded of a over 113 USDm contract
USA
Sikorsky Aircraft, Shelton, Conn., is being awarded a $113,290,531 term contract for performance-based logistics support of 14 dynamic components of the H-60 aircraft. Work will be performed at Shelton,... more
AerospaceAustralia could enter in the American plan of the " Spaces Shield"
Sydney, Australia - The Australian Government would be studies the possibility
"Our first responsibility is to investigate the ways to protect Australia against the dangerous behaviors of states as Iraq and North Korea. It is not an offensive, but a defensive system. The spread of... more
AirlinesAir France could increase its operativity
Paris, France - An audacious choice in a period of unreliability
Air France could benefit of the uncertain situation in which some continental airlines are involved, in order to increase its operativity. Indeed after the financial ruin of Air Lib they are increased... more
HelicoptersEurocopter looks at East
New Delhi, India - 80 helicopters to be sold in the next three years
Eurocopter, subsidiary of Eads (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company), would be aiming to the Indian market where it previews to sell 80 helicopters in the next three years. However the Asian... more
Science and technologyIt has been decided the plan to enlarge Gatwick airport
London, UK - Two more runways will be added to the existing one
There were three alternatives on which the issue of the widening of Gatwick airport was centralized, and to the end it has been decided, today, to choose the most drastic, that is the construction of two... more
AerospaceThe European probe Mars Express will be launched on May 23
Paris, France - Russian carrier Soyuz-Fregat will launch orbit the probe
It will be Russian carrier Soyuz-Fregat to launch in orbit Mars Express, European Space Agency probe. The launch has been fixed on May 23, from Baikonur cosmodrome, in Kazakistan. Mars’ ground geologic m... more
AirlinesBritish Airways ponder about a Concorde's retirement
London, UK - It's fading the dream of a supersonic airline
According to the English tabloid "Sun" the Concorde could be grounded in the next few days although it would be able to remaining in service until 2009. But the market conditions are not good in order... more
IndustryBoeing unveils its new creature, the B-777/300ER
Seattle, Usa - A project to boost the aeronautic industry
Enthusiastic the Boeing management after the exhibition of the last born in the Seattle-based industry, the B-777/300ER that will be commercialized since April 2004, that is when the first aircraft must... more
DefenseUs satellites discover a North-Korean nuclear reactor re-opened
Washington, Usa - Atomic crisis risks to precipitate
"I think it’s a North Korea regimen example of growing actions in order to obtain concessions. We try a pacific diplomatic solution, but all the options remain opened ". United States have answered, b... more
AerospaceNasa engineers previewed Columbia’s tragedy
Houston, USA - Nasa has rendered public e-mails and notes
Last January 31, William Anderson wrote: "Why are we speaking about these things the day before landing and not the day after the launch? If there were signs that the shuttle has lost pieces, I would... more
DefenseTurkey yields to the American proposals
Ankara, Turkey - Turkish Parliament will have to ratify the agreement on the American Forces deployment
Today, Vecdi Gonulin, Turkish Defense Minister, has announced Turkish military bases soon will accommodate about 62.000 American soldiers. The agreement for the military collaboration between USA and... more
AirlinesAA towards the bankruptcy? Another defeat for the civil aviation sector
Dallas, Usa - Important talks with the unions are on the way
According to some calculations made by the unions' analysts, pilots and flight attendants, the American Airlines could seek for bankruptcy protection in three months, that is by the end of May. Indeed... more
AirlinesUnions ready for legal actions against Ryanair
Dublin, Ireland - The carrier won't quit and it's on the way to carry ahead with the lays-off
The Irish carrier Ryanair, headed by the Michael O' Leary, is on the hem of a trade-union crash because of the decision by O' Leary to change Buzz' strategy, the airline operating in the field of the low-cost... more
PeopleAfghanistan signs an important agreement with the Azerbaijan civil aviation
Kabul, Afghanistan - Another step towards the normality
The real freedom of a people passes more and more through the possibility to move and to establish relationships with other people, especially in a country that remained for decades under the heel of the... more
IndustryIt has been resumed the IL-96 production, after 10 years
Moscow, Russia - They'll be 2 cargo and 6 passenger planes
In a declaration released yesterday to the Russian press agency Itar-Tass the general director Vyacheslav Salikov of the Voronezh industry, has asserted that the production of the Ilyushin-96 will be resumed,... more
IndustryAAI Corp awarded of a near 16 USDm contract
USA
AAI Corp., Hunt Valley, Md., is being awarded a $15,973,016 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 75 joint service electronic combat system testers (JSECST) for various Navy aircraft; 73 each... more
IndustryRaytheon Co. awarded of a over 17 USDm contract
USA
Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, is being awarded a $17,471,752 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-priced contract (N00019-02-C-3068) to exercise an option for the manufacture of five AN/APS-137C(V)5... more
AccidentsColombian Army helicopter crashes with 23 troops on board
Bogota, Colombia - The rebels' shooting the cause of the disaster
A helicopter of the Colombian regular Army, a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, has crashed yesterday in a mountainous zone in the north of the country, beyond 400 km far from the capital Bogota, with all 23... more
Science and technologyShannon airport blocked by pacifist group: US carriers decided to avoid the hub
Dublin, Ireland - A huge manifestation has been planned for next Saturday
The wave against the war crosses all Europe and it's large the number in these days of the pacifists' actions in order to hinder the activities of their governments that can be in relation with war operations.... more
AccidentsNorthrop Grumman delivers its 15th Joint Stars plane
Washington, Usa - A new division has been created specifically for this program
It has been delivered to Georgia Air National Guard the 15th aircraft E-8C Joint Stars (Joint Surveillance Target Attack System Radar), 5 weeks ahead the previewed date. The division where the new airplane... more
DefenseIraqi crisis: Croatia to give its airspace for civilian flights
Zagabria, Croatia - But it's difficult to give more concessions
The government of Zagabria has decided that it will grant "The airspace for the overflight, the landing and the refueling in the Croatian airports of the civil and cargo planes, to the ally forces guided... more