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IndustryTelecom Italia to sell Telespazio to Finmeccanica group
Milan, Italy - According to an Italian newspaper
According to what reported by the Italian financial newspaper "Il Sole 24 Ore", Telecom Italia is to sell 100% of its controlled satellite operator Telespazio to the Italian aerospace and defence group... more
IndustryRaytheon awarded of a over 117 USDm contract
USA
Raytheon Company, Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $117,697,022, firm-fixed-price contract for production of the fiscal year 2002 Standard Missile-2 Block III and IIIA All-Up-Rounds (AUR), Block IIIB... more
IndustryBoeing started to test its new 747-400ER
Chicago, Usa - The first one will be delivered Qantas
The B747-400ER, the renewed version of the famous jumbo manufactured by the Us aeronautical industry Boeing, took off yesterday for its flight tests. The aircraft, exactly alike at the B747-400 from an... more
IndustryDynCorp Technical Services awarded a near 9 USDm increment
USA
DynCorp Technical Services, Fort Worth, Texas, was awarded an $8,827,857 increment as part of a $213,392,629 firm-fixed-price with cost reimbursable lines contract for C12 and UC35 aircraft life cycle... more
AirlinesUS airlines to cut September 11 flights
Washington, Usa - Because of weak bookings
Some of the US largest airlines are cutting back their September 11 flight schedules, bowing to Americans' reluctance to fly on the anniversary of the attack. American and United, the two biggest carriers,... more
IndustryLockheed Martin awarded of a near 33 USDm contract
USA
Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Aeronautics Co., Ft. Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $32,800,000 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for the initiatation of foreign military sale of 12 F-16 C/D Block... more
AirlinesNew aircraft for AeroMexico
Mexico City, Mexico - The carrier ordered 15 B737-700s with winglets
The central American airline AeroMexico has ordered 15 B737-700s, the aircraft made by the Us aerospace company Boeing. The new jetliners, all equipped with winglets, will be delivered starting from August... more
AccidentsAnti-fire helicopter crashed in Colorado
Washington, Usa - The pilot died
An anti-fire helicopter crashed yesterday over the Rocky Mountains (Colorado) as it was working to fight the flames that since several weeks started to burn down hectares of vegetation in the western United... more
AirlinesQantas to challenge Air New Zealand in its price reductions' strategy
Sydney, Australia -By matching or beating the new fares
The Australia's flag airline Qantas told its travel agents its will to match or even beat the new low fares launched yesterday by Air New Zealand. Air New Zealand's new no-frills service cuts average fare... more
Press releaseFAI NEWS: outstanding new performances in air sports
Lausanne, Switzerland - Dominated by eastern Europe
"Following our Press Release of 26 July 2002, FAI publishes the results of international competitions in the sports of Gliding and Precision Flying. We also draw your attention to a new World Record in... more
AccidentsSydney: emergency landing for an Air Canada flight
Sydney, Australia - All safe the 66 people on board
Because of the smoke smelled in the cockpit, an aircraft belonging to the north American air carrier Air Canada has been forced to an emergency landing at Sydney International Airport. None of the 66 people... more
IndustryUSAF wants Boeing to build the new FB-22
Washington, Usa - The bomber version of the F-22
US Air Force has clearly shown to be interested in Boeing to build up the FB-22, the bomber version of the F-22, the fighter jointly made by Lockheed Martin and Boeing. Anyway USAF is worried about the... more
Civil aviationFAA Emergency AD on Sikorsky S-76
Washington, Usa - For main rotor blade failure
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2002-SW-40-AD; AD 2002-15-51 E Sikorsky Model S76A, B,... more
Science and technologyLondon City Airport to become the firt airport to own and operate a corporate jet
London, Uk - A Dassault Falcon 900EX
As later this week a 20-seat Dassault Falcon 900EX is to be delivered to the London City Airport, the British capital airfield is to become the first one to own and operate a corporate jet. The GBP 24m... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11 and -11F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the powered roller pans are positioned properly
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-33-AD; Amendment 39-12815; AD 2002-14-15] RIN... more
IndustryBoeing predicts the doubling of world's civil aircraft fleet
Seattle, Usa - Over next 20 years
For Boeing, the Us aeronautical manufacturer, the world's civil aircraft fleet is to double over the next 20 years. Such an optimistic outlook comes from the 2002 Current Market Outlook which the Chicago... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-14)
Washington, Usa - Equipped with General Electric Tail Engine Buildup Units (EBU)
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-159-AD; Amendment 39-12814; AD 2002-14-14] RIN... more
AirlinesAmerica West to take care of Vanguard Airlines customers
Phoenix, Usa - By offering them standby travel options
The Us low-fare air carrier America West announced yesterday it will offer standby travel options for Vanguard Airlines customers who are affected by the airline’s cessation of operations. Passengers w... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines launched its new flights New York-Grand Cayman
Forth Worth, Usa - And restores its seasonal services to Santo Domingo
The Us air carrier American Airlines has launched services from New York JFK to Grand Cayman, and to Santiago and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. American Airlines has also restored seasonal services... more
Science and technology300 poisonous cobras caused panic at Ryadh airport
Ryadh, Saudi Arabia - Escaped from a passenger's luggage
300 poisonous cobras, after having escaped from the luggage of an irresponsible and eccentric passenger, caused panic at the Ryadh airport, Saudi Arabia. The deadly reptiles have been afterwards killed... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-06)
Washington, Usa - To install protective sleeving on the right emergency wire assembly of the overhead switch panel
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-59-AD; Amendment 39-12806; AD 2002-14-06] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage to the wire assembly terminal lugs and power feeder cables due to the accumulated effects over time from overheating of the power feeder cables on the No. 3 and 4 galley load control unit (GLCU
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-55-AD; Amendment 39-12805; AD 2002-14-05] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing of wiring in the avionics compartment
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-61-AD; Amendment 39-12808; AD 2002-14-08] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent arcing of the integrated drive generator (IDG) wire harness
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-64-AD; Amendment 39-12810; AD 2002-14-10] RIN... more
AirlinesFriday at risk for Qantas flights
Sydney, Australia - Because of a 12-hour strike by ground staff
Because of the strike called for next Friday by ground staff of Qantas, the main Australian airline could be forced to cancel and re-schedule most of its domestic and international flights. Last Monday... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent electrical arcing caused by power feeder cable terminal lugs grounding against terminal strip support brackets
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-63-AD; Amendment 39-12809; AD 2002-14-09] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing and possible damage to the wiring of the Firex bottle discharge cartridge of the No. 2 engine
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-53-AD; Amendment 39-12804; AD 2002-14-04] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing and compression of electrical wiring at the upper track mod blocks on the flight compartment floor beams in the avionics compartment beneath the Captain's and First Officer's seats
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-60-AD; Amendment 39-12807; AD 2002-14-07] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the wire assemblies and damage of a ballast of a light fixture
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-158-AD; Amendment 39-12813; AD 2002-14-13] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing of the wiring in a cutout area in the wing fuel control panel due to improperly routed wiring
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-157-AD; Amendment 39-12812; AD 2002-14-12] RIN... more
Science and technologyVirgin Blue's expansion at risk at Sydney airport
Sydney, Australia - Sydney Airports Corp offers only four dedicated gates
Virgin Blue's expansion at Sydney international airport could be at risk since negotiations with Sydney Airports Corp, handling of the airport, sank yesterday. By denying a previous deal in fact, the airport... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand reduces fares
Wellington, New Zealand - Up to 50% on some of its domestic routes
Air New Zealand has announced it is slashing fares by up to 50% on some of its domestic routes from November 1. The airline will cut ticket prices on domestic fares by 20%, and by an average 28% on the... more
AccidentsNew emergency landing in Russia
Moscow, Russia - The 4th in two weeks
The average of emergency landings in Russia is starting to become seriously worrisome as in fact today, for the fourth time in 14 days, another aircraft has been forced to carry out an emergency landing.... more
AirlinesFiji airline workers ordered back to work by arbitrator
Wellington, New Zealand - Workers are demanding better pay and conditions
Striking workers at Fiji's Air Pacific were ordered back to work by the South Pacific nation's industrial arbitration board. Fiji Airport Workers Association claimed some 400 airline workers have been... more
AirlinesVanguard Airlines eventually files for Chapter 11
Kansas City, Usa - Thus confirming last days of speculation
Just after few hours since speculation about Vanguard Airlines'future grew, the Us regional airline stated it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Vanguard, which recently has been refused of... more
AirlinesAer Lingus reports losses of EUR 140m
Dublin, Ireland - Irish airline's passengers fell by 4.6%
Aer Lingus has reported losses of EUR 140m. It blames the losses on redundancy costs and the downturn in air travel following the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. The Irish airline... more
AirlinesLufthansa ordered 10 Airbus A330-300
Frankfurt, Germany - A USD 1,5bn worth operation
Lufthansa, Europe's second larger airline, ordered 10 new Airbus A330-300s in an operation worth USD 1,5bn. Lufthansa is thus giving positive signals of recovery after the long-enduring international crisis... more
IndustryBell Helicopter awarded of a over 22 USDm contract
USA
Bell Helicopter Textron, Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $22,467,843 long-term, firm-fixed-price contract for repair of eight types of dynamic components, including transmissions, combining gearboxes,... more
AirlinesSouth African Airways to lease 5 B737-800s
Capetown, South Africa - For USD 197,4m
For USD 197,4m, the African air carrier South African Airways (SAA) leased from Safair Lease Finance Ltd 5 737-800s, the aircraft manufactured by the Us plane maker Boeing. The jetliners will be delivered... more
IndustryNew customers for the Airbus A380
Toulouse, France - Cathay Pacific ordered six aircraft
A380, the two-floor superjumbo manufactured by the European aircraft maker Airbus, has been awarded of another commercial success. The Asian airline Cathay Pacific has in fact ordered six Airbus A380 to... more
AccidentsEmergency braking for an Air Canada Boeing 767
Mexico City, Mexico - None of the 198 people on board got injured
A Boeing 767 belonging to the north American airline Air Canada has been forced to carry out an emergency braking at the airport of Mexico City. The pilot in fact, after noticing a technical trouble on... more
AirlinesAir China to inaugurate its first non stop Beijing-New York flight
Beijing, China - As of September 27
The People's Republic air carrier Air China will launch the first non-stop services between Beijing and New York on 27 September. The new flights will route over the Artic Circle, reducing the current... more
HelicoptersSikorsky details CH-53 modernization goals
Washington, Usa - Developed by the US Marine Corps and Sikorsky Aircraft
The US Marine Corps and Sikorsky Aircraft are developing a modernization and Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) for the CH-53E that would improve operational capability, increase range, payload and... more
PeopleEU invites third parties to give their comments on the 2 new airline groupings waiting for Brussels'approval
Brussels, Belgium - Those interested have one month period
According to what stated by Michael Tscherny, spokesman at European Commission for competition affairs, Brussels invited all of the interested third parties to give a comment on the creation of the two... more
Press releaseGoodrich selected by British Airways for video surveillance
Charlotte, Usa - Award adds Boeing 767 and 777 to Goodrich retrofit list
"Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) announced today that it has been selected by British Airways to provide cockpit door video surveillance systems for its long-range aircraft. This includes the airline's... more
HelicoptersRussia to deliver Ka-31 helicopters to India
Moscow, Russia - The delivery will start this year
India purchased 9 helicopters Ka-31 in Russia. The delivery of Ka-31 radar early warning helicopters is to begin later this year and will be continued in 2003. The Indian navy is to receive helicopters... more
IndustryAirbus delivered its 3000th aircraft to JetBlue
Tolouse, France - An A320
The European aircraft maker Airbus delivered its 3000th jetliner to the Us low-fare carrier JetBlue, an A320. Even though Airbus needed 23 years to deliver its first 1000th aircraft, it took just 6 six... more
IndustryThree new ATR 75-500s for Bangkok Airlines
Paris, France - First delivery in the second half of 2003
Atr, world N.1 regional 40-70-seat aircraft manufacturer, announced the selling of three of its ATR 75-500s to Bangkok Airlines. Delivery will start in the second half of 2003. Thai air carrier's fleet... more
Latest newsRabat to strenghten its air compages
Rabat, Morocco - With the support of Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
Rabat is to strenghten its air force to face the loss of F-5s due both to incidents and to fightings against Polisario Front; to such a purpose it seems that Saudi Arabia will hand over some of its F-5Es.... more
AirlinesBmibaby to take over East Midlands Airport flights
London, Uk - As of next October 27
According to what stated yesterday, the British budget airline Bmibaby (subsidiary of British Midlands) will take over all of the scheduled flights operated at East Midlands Airport as of next October... more