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AirlinesMore connections from New Zealand to Japan and South Korea
Wellington, New Zealand- Anz service will be increased
Japan is the fourth tourist market for New Zealand with 150 thousand tourists per year, while the South Korean one is the fifth with approximately 98 thousand travellers. It does not astonish, therefore,... more
AirlinesUSA fines Asian Airlines with a USD 750 thousand fare
Seoul, South Korea- No comment coming from Korean air company
The accusation is to have transported passengers from Seoul to USA via the two islands of Guam and Saipan, that are American territory . In this way the Asian Airlines, second most important carrier of... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Cirrus Design Corporation
Washington, USA - On model SR20 and SR22 airplanes
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-CE-41-AD; Amendment 39-12908; AD 2002-21-02] RIN... more
Weather forecastsLAD, International exhibition and conference on Defence Technology
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Remarkable the presence of civil and military responsibles
It will take place at Rio de Janeiro the fourth edition of the LAD, International exhibition and conference on Defence Technology. For the first time, next April from 22nd to 25th, operators of the sector... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Gulfstream model G-V series airplanes
Washington, USA - To prevent the circuit breaker wiring from becoming pinched or damaged, causing arcing between the wire and attaching bracket, which could result in smoke and/or fire in the pilot's circuit breaker panel
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-255-AD; Amendment 39-12909; AD 2002-21-03] RIN 2120-AA64... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Agusta model A119 helicopters
Washington, USA - To prevent failure of the tail rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-SW-46-AD; Amendment 39-12910; AD 2002-21-04] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model... more
Latest newsNato summit at Prague next November
Prague, Czech Republic - Czech Republic asked the help of the Usa
Czech Republic asked the help of the Usa to give protection to the city of Prague during the Nato summit that will take place next November from 21st to 22nd. It will be the first meeting in an ex communist... more
Civil aviationNorth Korea is a real threat (2): a solution the economic blackmail?
Washington, Usa - A pacific resolution to be found
"Nobody wants to see a nuclear-armed North Korea. We want a peaceful resolution". This is a statement of an US high official but it is the "leit-motive" of the White House as well. But it is also the... more
AccidentsAmerican military aircraft throws down in Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan - Unknown the causes and the number of the involved persons
It has fallen last evening an aircraft of the American Air Force nearby Jacobabad, approximately 300 km north of Karachi. According to the first indiscretions it would be a spy plane but a spokesman of... more
DefenseNorth Korea is a real threat
Washington, Usa - Russia and China could have been the furnishers
Now that the news have gone around the world, it comes also the confirmation of the Secretary of State Colin Powell who yesterday evening has confirmed as the Korea must, to this point, be considered... more
AccidentsOther Russian helicopter falls in the peninsula of Kamchatka
Moscow, Russia- One dead man and four wounded the temporary balance sheet
To few hours of distance from the disaster, that yesterday cost the life of 11 Russian soldiers, an other helicopter trew down little ago in the region of the Kamchatka causing the death of one person... more
Latest newsSame treatment for who pilot in virtual
Washington, Usa - No to inferior wage for whom pilots automatic aircraft
The Pentagon equalizes the military pilots in seat to those of the sky. Indeed, until now, who guided the aircraft from an earth emplacement was subject to a treatment of inferior category regarding who... more
AccidentsIncident during the dismantling of missiles: quitted for now the other operations
Sofia, Bulgaria - 4 injured at least
The disaster has happened on Wednesday in the plant "Ivailo" of Veliko Ternovo, where the operations of dismantling of the missiles Ss-23, Frog and Scud are carried out. USA, that participates to this... more
AccidentsRussian Mi-8 crashed in Chechnya: uncertain the causes
Moscow, Russia - At least 11 dead, all injured the survivors
Russian official sources confirm the incident happened yesterday, about noon, in Chechen territory. The helicopter, a Mi-8 to transport untill 26 persons, was in equipment to the special forces of the... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters
Washington, USA - To prevent failure of the MGB pump, seizure of the MGB, loss of drive to an engine and main rotor, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2002-SW-48-AD; AD 2002-21-51 Eurocopter France Model AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters. PDF Copy (If Available): Preamble... more
IndustryLockheed Martin awarded of a near 64 USDm contract
USA
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co., Sunnyvale, Calif., is being awarded a $63,830,950 cost-plus award-fee contract modification to address the impact to the development schedule for military strategic and... more
Weather forecastsEl Alamein: "Tricolored Arrows" will be present
Rome, Italy - La Pan (Acrobatic National Patrol) will fly over the area of Italian sacrarium
"Tricolored Arrows" (Acrobatic Italian Jets) will be present in Egypt for the 60th anniversary of the El Alamein battle. During the ceremonies, planned for Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October, nine... more
Industry2002's first-half results for Dassault
Paris, France - Dassault Aviation Group booked EUR 2.39bn orders
Charles Edelstenne, Dassault Aviation's Chairman and CEO, presented yesterday Dassault group's financial statements for the first six months of 2002. Established in 1945, Dassault Aviation's represents... more
Latest newsChina will provide military jet for Pakistan
Beijing, China - About 150 FC-1 are the first order
China started to produce the military jet FC-1 in 150 exemplars destined to Pakistan. The country is trying to protect itself from India that is now becoming a nuclear power. The aircraft, which project... more
Science and technologyChicago airport was blocked for few hours due to security problems
Chicago, USA - A man escaped all security controls
On Tuesday evening, at Chicago airport the ccv signaled a suspect person entered the airport transgressing all the controls: after that a big hunt to find the man started. The terminal of the O'Hare... more
PeopleUSA: travel ID card will be launched shortly
Washington, Usa - The attempt is to increase the security measures
It's expected in few weeks the free way that the Congress would have to give to the program to experience the travel identity card. The experimentation will begin at the hubs of Los Angeles, Philadelphia,... more
AerospaceThe existence of the black hole has been confirmed
Berlin, Germany- An important step towards the knowledge of our galaxy
It's a discover that sure will have repercussions all over the scientific world, not only on the astrophysical one. Indeed the demonstration of the presence of the black hole opens new scenarios of... more
Civil aviationNorth Korea projects nuclear rockets
Washington, Usa - Pyongyang regime strikes fear
The news, issued yesterday evening, that the North Korea is preparing a program to equipe itself with nuclear bombs, shocked not only the United States but the whole world. The dictatorial regime had... more
Science and technologyMan armed with a revolver try to get on board
Amsterdam, Holland - Stopped by the Shipol's security agents
Today, a man has tried to get aboard on flight to Malta with one gun hidden in the baggage. The man, who had already exceeded the control passport, was blocked by the agents of the security of the Amsterdam's... more
Press releaseQantas on Indonesia capacity
Perth, Australia - It will supply additional flights from Denpasar and Jakarta
"Qantas said today it would operate additional flights into Denpasar and Jakarta from tomorrow, to meet the requirements of Australians in Indonesia wanting to travel home. Qantas Chief Executive... more
PeopleNew development for civil aviation in Asia
Tokyo, Japan - New strategies will be discussed in an international forum
It is evident that the aeronautical Asian market it is potentially, the most rich of the world. In fact, about 75% of the population lives in this continent that needs a lot of links among different cities.... more
AerospaceUE-Russia: more strict collaboration in airspace
Bruxelles, Belgium - Moscow more involved in space European research
Russia with its wide experience and UE with its means: these will be the essential ingredients for a winning cooperation. Moscow, that has been more and more involved, during these last years, in European... more
Press releaseQantas CityFlyer heads to Perth
Perth, Australia - From January 2003
"Qantas today announced that it would extend its successful CityFlyer service to Perth from January 2003. Qantas Executive General Manager Sales and Marketing John Borghetti said the new CityFlyer... more
AirlinesLufthansa a new credit card for travelling
Milan, Italy - In promotion from October
A new credit card thought for those who like travelling, that allows to do shopping and gain bonus miles to fly. The idea comes from Lufthansa, which created MasterCard Oro by Clarima (Bank of Gruppo Unicredito... more
AirlinesLufthansa, lots of destinations at incredible prices
Milan, Italy - New winter's promotional rates
Lufthansa is beginning a new promotional campaign for this winter, as announced by the press office of the air company. New interesting destinations for them who like travelling around the world. Nice... more
AirlinesPilot of the Continental Airlines under effect of the alcohol
New York, Usa - Opened an inquiry by FAA
Pilot of the Continental Airlines stopped while he's assuming controls of the flight 1086 going to Orlando, Florida. The American air company has explained in a press release that a pilot has been called... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines flight landed under military escort
Seattle, USA- Un unattended laptop the cause of the allarm
An United Airlines flight for New York has been escorted after that a member crew found a bag under a seat. The bag has been discovered to be a simple unattended laptop. Just fear for the passengers... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded of a near 224 USDm contract
USA
Northrop Grumman Corp., Melbourne, Fla., is being awarded a $223,750,000 fixed-price-incentive-firm contract modification to provide for continued production funding in support of one Joint Surveillance... more
PeopleRe-election of the Fai president
Dubrovnik, Croatia - Assign the task at Wolfgang Weinreich
During the last 95th general conference the executive board of Fai re-elected Wolfgang Weinreich (Germany) as a President. After a first term of two years, Fai president was re-elected for a second period... more
Science and technologyNetherlands, art in the airport
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Will be inaugurated before the end of October
The Rijksmuseum will be transferred in Amsterdam airport. Before the end of October will be inaugurated the "Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Schipol", the first exposition center inside an airport. In a space of... more
People95th Fai General Conference
Dubrovnik, Croatia - New members accepted by Fai
During the latest General Conference FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) accepted as new active members the following countries: Bulgaria, Nepal, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Saudi Ar... more
AccidentsRussian space rocket blew up (2)
Moscow, Russia- The incident could hit the ISS program
News are coming up about the incident that, last night, involved Soyuz-u killing, because of its blast's shockwave, one man and injured eight more. The explosion occurred 29 seconds after take-off and... more
HelicoptersComponet Control selected by the Keystone Helicopter Corporation
West Chester, USA - A decision catched after have reviewed of more than 20 company
Keystone Helicopter Corporation, an American leader in the helicopter services industry, has selected Component Control, based in San Diego, as its business software provider for enterprise-wide systems... more
Latest newsThe Slovenian Defense Ministry buys other two Cougars helicopters
Ljubljana, Slovenia - The choppers will be used for troop transport
Yesterday the Slovenian Defense Ministry and Eurocopter have signed a contract in Ljubljana for the supplying of two AS 532 AL Cougars helicopters. After the initial contract definition in July 2001,... more
AerospaceAtlantis undocked from the ISS
Cape Canaveral, USA- The shuttle is expected on Friday
Embraces and goodbyes were the last emotions shared between the Atlantis crew and ISS one. After three spacewalks in a week of hard job, during which a cool-system was installed, it's now time to come... more
AirlinesChina launches a new air company
Shangai, China - New international carrier listed on stock market
A new air company was just launched by China government. The new carrier, that merges the main Chinese airlines, will control about 80% of the domestic China market and almost all international routes. The... more
AirlinesAir companies cut flights and jobs, but not their spending to influence Congress
Washington, Usa - Shadows on the way to manage loans after September 11th
If on the one hand the carriers worry to challenge the air-market crisis cutting flights and jobs (51 thousand until now), on the other hand they are spending a lot more to finance the politics in exchange... more
Press releaseIata: Giovanni Bisignani will be present to the press conference
Rome, Italy - On Monday 28 October at 11am in Rome
"Mr. Giovanni Bisignani, Director General and CEO of Iata, will be holding a press conference on Monday 28 October at 11.00am in Rome at the Associazione della Stampa Estera in Italia, via dell'Umiltà... more
AccidentsAircraft against lamppost : two death on the ground
Samar, Philippines - Uninjured passengers flight
The aircraft, a turboprop YS-11, during its landing at Samar , one of the Philippines Island, hit a lamppost. After the impact the lamppost has fallen down smashing two persons. Uninjured all the passengers... more
SecurityBali slaughter: ex- areonautical officer is the slaughter's "mind"
Bali, Indonesia - Head of a eight people command
Eight men, well trained, composed the command responsible of last Sunday terroristic attack in Bali, which provoked the death of 180 people. One of them, considered the "mind" of the criminal action confessed... more
Latest newsAnglo-american fighters attack near Baghdad
Baghdad, Iraq - A residential quarter the target
In coincidence with the announcement of a referendum pro Saddam, Anglo-American fighters flying in the no-fly zone attacked a residential quarter, 200 km from Baghdad. The news, until now not confirmed... more
DefenseMilitary support to FBI in order to hunt Washington sniper (2)
Washington, USA - Spy satellites involved in the operation
In this huge hunt to the sniper which has terrorized Washington DC, all available military equipment, more technological and sophisticated instruments will be used. For this reason spy satellites will... more
AerospaceFirst flight for the Boeing Delta IV
St Louis, Usa - Powered by the first US rocket engine
The Boeing completed yesterday a critical hot-fire check at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (Florida). The test, firing of the Delta IV first stage propulsion system, was an integral part of a second... more
PeopleNew developments in hijack of the Saudi Arabian Airlines flight
Khartoum , Sudan - The saudi attacker's objective was to get political asylum
Definitively confirmed by official sources the news about a hijack foiled of an airbus of the Saudi Arabian Airlines on leaving from Sudanese airport of Khartoum to Gedda. At the beginning the egyptian... more
AirlinesQantas asks help to CareFlight
It will be guaranteed aid to the victims of the attempt of Bali
Qantas has asked help to the NRMA CareFlight, australian company that uses helicopters, planes and road ambulances to assure a service of medical emergency (EMS). The object is to organize a team that... more