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Science and technologyMost of flying passengers would pay more to have an Internet connection
Seattle, Usa - Boeing to offer the necessary technology
If it is not possible to do without connecting Internet while flying, this would not have a problem anymore. The model of passenger of 21st century demands more and more optionals on the flight and the... more
Latest newsTetra Tech signs a contract of more than USD 1bn with Afcee
Pasadena, Usa - It will furnish the necessary support for modernization of US Air Force bases
Tetra Tech has signed, two days ago, an important contract with Afcee (Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence) at Department of Defense. The company in issue, with its 34 years of experience, will... more
PeopleNo more boundaries in the European skies: ministers approve the "single sky" directive
Brussels, Belgium - Many benefits for both passengers and carriers
The common airspace, called "single sky" will be a reality from 2005 after that, yesterday, the transport ministers of the member countries have ratified the historical directive. From that date there... more
IndustryRBC Inc. awarded of a near 14 USDm contract
USA
RBC, Inc., Alexandria, Va., is being awarded a not-to-exceed $13,810,573 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery and indefinite-quantity, time-and-materials contract (N00421-00-D-0248)... more
Latest newsUS military pilots grounded for one day to reflect about safety
Washington, Usa - Too many incidents in the last times
All US Air Force planes that are on American territory are grounded today in order to let the crews to train on security procedures. The decision has been taken because of the many incidents having involved... more
IndustryHoneywell awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
USA
Honeywell Inc., Phoenix is being awarded a $7,570,139 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for gyroscope displacement for the C-12 Gyroscope Compass System on the C-130 aircraft, 259 each. Total funds... more
AccidentsPlane crashes into Federal Reserve Building
Miami, Usa - Only the pilot died
Moments of panic, and horrible memories, when, few hours ago, a small single-engine aircraft has crashed on the east wing of the Federal Reserve Building in Miami (Florida). A small fire immediately spread... more
PeopleEthiopian Airlines order new six airplanes
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Leased also six additional aircraft
The Boeing Company has announced to have received an order from Ethiopian Airlines for new six airplanes: three Boeing 737-700s e three 767-300ER. In carrier's aggressive fleet renewal and expansion program,... more
PeopleBy the next Sunday Israel stops the flights by and to Cyprus
Jerusalem, Israel - The decision has been for security reasons
Israeli administration of the Civil Flights communicates in an its document that starting from next Sunday all flights coming from and directed to the island of Cyprus are suspended until a new order. The... more
DefenseThe Swiss government has defined the strategies for the arms' factories
Berna, Switzerland - The objectives talk about not increasing the arsenal
In the last days the Swiss federal government has defined the strategies for the arms' factories present in the Confederation, particularly for the biggest one, the RUAG, for the next three years. The... more
Latest newsIndian Aviation defines unacceptable their Mig's crash rate
New Delhi, India -The Russian industry replies that it is not responsible for this
Polemics between Indian Air Force and Russian aeronautic industry Mig. These polemics are caused by the high rate of crashes beared by the fleet of Asian subcontinent. The Indian Air Force says that "This... more
AerospaceDelayed the landing of the Endeavour spacecraft
Washington, Usa - It has been determined by bad weather conditions
Nasa has decided of postponing the landing of the Endeavour spaceship from the ended mission. The delay has been caused by the bad weather conditions present on several parts of the United States. The... more
IndustryRolls-Royce delivers its 100th engine for V-22
Indianapolis, Usa - AE 1107C has 20 years of activity in the US Army
Rolls-Royce has carried out today the delivery, to the American Army, of the 100th AE 1107C engine for V-22, the futuristic aircraft that the American Army Forces are developing in the last years. "The... more
HelicoptersFrench Special Forces to buy 10 EC 725 from Eurocopter
Paris, France - To be delivered not before 2006
The delivery will begin not before the end of 2004 to conclude in 2006 and it will allow the French Special Forces to take advantage of the newest creation of Eurocopter, the EC 725. Indeed the Spaé... more
Science and technologyHunger strike of twenty Russian flight attendants
Moscow, Russia - The protest is going ahead by some days
Stormy air in the airport of Siberia. A group of employees, nearly twenty, are going ahead with an hunger strike against the local air carrier "Air Navigatsia" to raise of the salary and the dismissals... more
DefenseIraq: Onu extends the plan "oil for food" for six months more
New York, Usa - The decision is a compromise between the US requests and that ones of other 14 countries
With a unanimous approval the UN Security Council has approved a postponement of the so-called program "oil for food" for other six months; the plan, it is well to remember, grants the Iraq the possibility... more
DefenseMiddle-East crisis: the end point
Baghdad, Iraq - Any solution is still possible
In the chaotic condition regarding the international diplomacy is not possible to make any forecasts, but some facts can be taken in consideration that, perhaps, can help to comprise the future direction... more
PeopleAmerican Government has denied a loan at United Airlines that now risks the bankruptcy
New York, United States - The labor unions cancel votes about cut of wages
America Government denied a loan of USD 1,8bn at United Airlines. This loan would have avoided the bankruptcy for American airline. The Air Transport Stabilisation Board said United's business plan was... more
Science and technologyUSA, airports are closed because there is a snowstorm
New York, United States - It has caused serious damages
Many airports are closed in United States because there is a snowstorm that has provoked many discomforts in every transport. The storm has caused serious damages in Texas and in Virginia and now is directed... more
IndustryPratt & Whitney opens a training center in China
Beijing, China - Many bet on the Chinese civil aviation
Pratt & Whitney have yesterday inaugurated in Beijing its first training center where all the staff will be formed in order to improve the necessary support to the customers of the mythical American propulsors.... more
HelicoptersSikorsky and US Army make up a support partnership for the military helicopters
Stratford, Usa - An useful union for both contracting parties
It has been signed last December 2nd an important USD 275m agreement between Sikorsky and Ccad (Corpus Christi Army Depot) in order to supply all the needs to the helicopters "Black Hawk", "Pave Hawk"... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines ready to lay off since February 2003
Dallas, USA - The newest employees are the most involved
Coherent with its plan to reduce its presence in the market of the civil American aviation of the 3,3%, the American Airlines, the greatest carrier in the world, has decided that a number yet not specified... more
IndustryBoeing celebrates its 30 years in China with new plans
Beijing, China - To strengthen the position of the US giant
The conference that has had place in Beijing for the 30 years of the Boeing in China has been also the occasion for the president of the Boeing, Alan Mulally, to trace some guidelines of the American company... more
IndustryGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems awarded of a near 29 USDm contract
USA
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, San Diego is being awarded a $28,819,040 firm-fixed-price contract to provide 12 MQ-1 Block 10 Predator Aircraft. At this time, $21,614,280 of the funds has been... more
IndustryGulfstream Aerospace awarded of a over 59 USDm contract
USA
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., Savannah, Ga., is being awarded a $59,197,934 firm-fixed-price contract. This action is The Peace Lotus III Program and is a Foreign Military Sales Program to furnish the Egyptian... more
IndustryNew contract for Boeing engineers
Kansas, Usa - They will get an increase of 4.5% each year
If the United Airlines workers must fight in order to not accept reductions on their salaries, there are other categories, in the aeronautical market, that see improved their economic condition. It's... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Aerostar Aircraft Corporation airplanes
Washington, USA - Models PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 99-CE-86-AD; Amendment 39-12972; AD 2002-24-07] RIN... more
PeopleFlights coming from Taiwan will be land in Chinese territory
Taipei, Taiwan - A historic decision for a reapproaching
The provision with which charter flights coming from Taiwan will be able to land in Chinese territory is sure an important news for all those tens of thousand of people who, coming from the former rebel... more
AerospacePreviewed for today the homecoming of Endeavour spaceship
Washington, Usa - The spaceship has started the backcoming manoeuvre
The spaceship Endeavour is on the way to come back on the Earth after having detached from the Iss (International Space Station). The final aim of the mission was to insert some alluminium tubes in a... more
IndustryControversy KLM-Alitalia: the Dutch carrier condemned by the arbitration college
Amsterdam, Netherlands - The carrier obliged to pay to Alitalia Eur 150m
The arbitration college to solve the issue between KLm and Alitalia has decided the condemn of the Dutch carrier, that now is obliged to pay Eur 150m to the Italian carrier request of damages presnted... more
HelicoptersVenezuelan National Guard acquires 4 Enstrom F280FX
Michigan, Usa - The American industry has strengthened its position in the South America
The four Enstrom F280FX will be delivered the next December 6th to the Venezuelan National Guard, during a ceremony to which the Enstrom president, Steven Daniels, will participate, as well as the Minister... more
IndustrySikorsky to lay off 267 workers
Stratford, Usa - Even the Congress adverse to the decision
A provision that has left astonished not only the same employees, but also the trade-unions and the members of the Congress. Indeed the decision of the Sikorsky to give the sack to 267 dependents arrives... more
Science and technologyTomorrow inaugurated the new terminal in airport of Nice
Nice, France - It will can receive 13 millions of passengers
The new Terminal 2 will be inaugurated tomorrow from Francis Perugini, president of Chamber of Commerce, and from Dominique Bussereau, undersecretary of Transport but only Tuesday 17 December it will be... more
HelicoptersEnglish government to supply two Mi-17 to the Royal Nepalese Army
London, UK - They'll not be involved in attack missions
According to some sources known on last Monday London would have had intentions to supply two Russian attack Mi-17 helicopters to the Royal Nepalese Army in order to suffocate the Maoist rebellion in... more
HelicoptersGamesa to be the sole maker of the Apache rotors
Madrid, Spain - The contract at least for 10 years
It will be Boeing company to supply the Gamesa of the essential "know how" in order to carry out the activity of construction and maintenance of the rotors of the Apache attack helicopters. An agreement... more
IndustryBoeing pitches Air-India to buy the new B777
Washington, Usa - The Indian carrier probably will buy Boeing's aircraft
Following Dinesh Kasar's (president of Boeing's trading area of commercial airplanes and vice-president of the sales area of the Boeing company) Air-India will finally decide to buy the new B777 in order... more
Latest newsIsraeli helicopters attack Pna (Palestinian National Authority)
Jerusalem, Israel - Perhaps there is one victim
Five Israeli helicopters should have attacked nearby the center of the Palestinian town of Gaza shooting 3 rockets against an headquarter of Saraya (Head office of the Palestinian security forces). As... more
Latest newsIsraeli attack (2) : the victim should be a militant of Sallah-e-din
Jerusalem, Israel - More in details it should be a security guard of the Ministry of Agriculture
In Israeli's attack of this morning perhaps is dead a man aged 35 whose name was Mustafa Sabbah. Perhaps he was a militant of Sallah-e-din, a minor group tied to the Popular National Resistance Groups,... more
IndustrySpeea approves the contract with Boeing
Seattle, Usa - The approvation has been voted Sunday night
SPEEA (Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace) during the night of last Sunday has approved a contract with Boeing previewed to last for three years. Alan Mulally, President of Boeing... more
HelicoptersAlso two AS-350s as last resort to put out a fire near Sydney
Canberra, Australia - They'll an important support for the firefighters
The incredible long period of drought that is hitting this Australian summer has caused strongest uneasiness, not last the frightful fire that in these hours threatens the city of Sydney. A lot of houses... more
HelicoptersMD helicopters "main character" in the last 007 (2): the technical file of MD Explorer
Arizona, Usa - Over 250 of these aircraft are in service
The MD Explorer, whose first flight was in 1992, mounts the double-engine Pratt & Whitney 207E, one of most quietest of its category in the world, and it's able to perform the take-off also with a single... more
HelicoptersMD helicopters plays "main character" in the last 007
Arizona, Usa - They're among the most favourite for the spectacular shots
Probably it's thanks to their incredible practicalness that the MD helicopters have found important roles in the cinematographic Hollywood studios: from "Apocalipse Now" to "Die Another Day" there have... more
IndustryAir Wisconsin signs a contract with Bombardier
Toronto, Canada - The contract has a value of USD 140m
On Monday the carrier Air Wisconsin has signed a contract of the value of USD 140m with Bombardier for the supply of 6 regional jets CRJ200. Enthusiast the comment of the chairman of the Us carrier, present... more
HelicoptersMD helicopters plays "main character" in the last 007
Arizona, Usa - They're among the most favourite for the spectacular shots
Probably it's thanks to their incredible practicalness that the MD helicopters have found important roles in the cinematographic Hollywood studios: from "Apocalipse Now" to "Die Another Day" there have... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747 series airplanes powered by General Electric (GE) CF6-80C2 series engines
Washington, USA - To find and fix discrepant fasteners of the diagonal brace fittings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the diagonal brace-to-strut attachment, and possible separation of the strut and engine from the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-17-AD; Amendment 39-12968; AD 2002-24-03] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200 series airplanes
Washington, USA - To find and fix fatigue cracking of the cargo doorway frames, which could lead to rapid depressurization of the airplane and result in reduced structural integrity of the cargo doorway
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-192-AD; Amendment 39-12967; AD 2002-24-02] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727 series airplanes
Washington, USA - To prevent structural failure of the wing and fuel leaks in the airplane due to stress corrosion cracking of the upper chord of the rear spar
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-271-AD; Amendment 39-12970; AD 2002-24-05] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG, model Tay 620-15 and 650-15 turbofan engines
Washington, USA - To prevent a dual-engine flameout due to fuel exhaustion which could lead to forced landing and possible damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-37-AD; Amendment 39-12971; AD 2002-24-06] RIN... more
IndustryRolls-Royce signs deal with Lufthansa for USD 139m
London, UK - The engines' maintenance will be committed to the English industry
The Rolls-Royce has signed an important agreement of USD 139m with the German airline Lufthansa for the cure of the new engines of its A340-600 that will operate long-hauls. A deal that reinforces the... more
AccidentsPart of BA Concorde tail cut off
London, UK - The carrier has already set up an inquery
It's the fifth rudder incident that happens to the Concorde since 1989 and no one believes in the fatality anymore. British Airways therefore has decided to proceed with assessments after that, during... more