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Latest newsIndia discards MiG-AT trainer after evaluation
New Delhi, India
The Indian Air Force has evaluated MiG-AT but this has not met some of the essential parameters laid down by Indian Air Force for the Advanced Jet Trainer. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is using various... more
HelicoptersHelicopter seizure likely for poachers
New Zealand
The power to seize helicopters and other vehicles used by deer poachers is likely to be granted to Agriculture and Forestry Ministry officials in a crackdown against this practice. Issuing the recommendations... more
HelicoptersJapanese military helicopter procurement: Sikorsky leaves, AgustaWestland remain alone
Tokyo, Japan
Military helicopter builder Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. said it decided not to bid for a Japanese contract, noting the navy made it clear it wanted something other than Sikorsky's H-92. The contract from... more
AirlinesCrossair: its new commercial name will be "Swiss International Air Lines"
Basel, Switzerland - A large majority of air carrier's shareholders voted the change
A large majority of shareholders voted in favour of replacing the name of predecessor Crossair in the commercial register with Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. This decision has been taken during the... more
AccidentsPlane crash in China: black boxes found
Beijing, China - Us submarine detection instruments been used
The two black boxes of the plane crashed last May 7th in China have been found yesterday: the first one at 3.05 pm local time, the second one a couple of hours later . The finding was successful thanks... more
Sport aviationSeventh try to circumnavigate the world solo by balloon for Steve Fossett
Saint Louis, Usa - He is supposed to take off at the end of next month
The American billionaire Steve Fossett said he is ready to start his seventh attempt to make a nonstop solo round-the-world balloon flight. The manufacturer Cameron Balloon confirmed the passionate balloonist... more
AccidentsOn the Baykonour space center incident
Baykonour, Kazakhstan - Found the seventh corpse
The count of the incident occurred last Sunday at the Baykonour space center in Kazakhstan, raises again as another corpse, the seventh so far, has been found under the debris. According to officials,... more
DefenseFirst Usa-Croatia joint military manoeuvres
Zagreb, Croatia - Yesterday in the Croatian region of Istria
Us and Croatian Air Forces began their first joint military training yesterday in the airspace of Istria and Kvarner Gulf, Croatia. Us Air Force pilots drove Croatian Migs, whereas Croatian military pilots... more
HelicoptersIndia signs contract with Russia for procurement of nine AEW helicopters
New Delhi, India
The Indian Government has signed two contracts with a Russian firm for the acquisition of 9 special purpose helicopters to equip the Navy with the Airborne Early Warning (AEW) capability. These helicopters... more
AirlinesSas splits into four different units
Copenhagen, Denmark - A plan to improve profitability
The air carrier Sas Airline, subsidiary of the air and hotel company Scandinavian Airlines System (Sas), has to be split into 4 different units. This plan aims to improve company's profitability and business... more
CuriositiesPentagon: honeybees to be trained to search explosive
Washington, Usa - How to use them in airports?
Us Defense department has been financing programs to train honeybees to locate explosive in the last three years. The outcome of this training has been brilliant: bees have located explosive or drug in... more
HelicoptersSikorsky Irish helicopter contract challenged by Eurocopter
Dublin, Ireland
A legal challenge to the Government over the selection of a helicopter contract for the Defence Forces re-opens this morning at the High Court. Franco-German company Eurocopter is seeking a judicial review... more
AccidentsOn the plane crash which killed Aaliyah
Los Angeles, Usa - Her parents to sue Virgin Records and Blackhawk International Airways
According to the parents of Aaliyah, the 22-year old pop star died in last 27th August plane crash together with 6 more people, the Cessna they were aboard of plummetted because of Virgin Records neglect. The... more
PeopleMore aircraft in the Us air space starting from 2004
Washington, Usa - A FAA proposal
The Us Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), launched a proposal to implement the so called RVSM, Reduced Vertical Separation Minima, in other words the vertical distance aircraft have to keep whilst... more
IndustryGeneral Electric awarded of a near 7 USDm contract
USA
General Electric Aircraft Engines (GEAE), Lynn, Mass., is being issued an estimated $6,719,549 modification to a previously awarded commercial requirements contract for procurement of an estimated 21,944... more
IndustryRaytheon awarded of a near 12 USDm contract
USA
Raytheon Co., St. Petersburg, Fla., is being awarded an $11,718,656 firm-fixed-price contract modification to provide for execution of priced option for 119 Airborne Integrated Terminal Groups consisting... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Honeywell turboshaft engines
USA
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NE-50-AD; Amendment 39-12742; AD 2002-09-09] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Mc Donnell Douglas aircraft
Washington USA
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-164-AD; Amendment 39-12740; AD 2002-09-07] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
AirlinesAir France: 2001-2002 year results expectations confirmed
Paris, France
Air France confirms its forecast of a positive result for fiscal 2001-02 even before factoring in the compensatory sum paid by the French government for the closure of U.S. airspace from 11 to 14 September... more
Press releaseBrazilian law enforcement agencies now operating Schweizer helicopters
Elmira, New York, USA
"Schweizer Aircraft Corp. announces that two police departments in Brazil are now using Model 300C helicopters. According to Rodrigo Scoda, President of Edra Aeronautica, Schweizer’s Brazilian distributor, t... more
AirlinesRoyal Jordanian flies back to Moscow
Amman, Jordan - After a three-year stop
National air carrier Royal Jordanian started again to serve Moscow after a three-year long stop. As of June in addition, the Jordan flag airline will operate once again the Amman-Karthoum (Sudan)route... more
Press releaseFirst Schweizer 300CBi goes to U.K..
Elmira, New York, USA
"Schweizer Aircraft Corp. announces that its first Model 300CBi helicopter will go to CSE Aviation Limited in Oxford, England. The Model 300CBi is an enhanced version of the Model 300CB. It features a... more
DefenseUsa and Russia reached an historic agreement on disarmament
Washington, Usa - For a 66% reduction of their strategic nuclear arsenals
Usa and Russia reached yesterday an historic agreement on disarmament to reduce two thirds of their strategic nuclear arsenals. The deal, which is supposed to be signed within next Bush-Putin summit scheduled... more
DefenseThree missiles hit Khost airport
Islamabad, Pakistan - It's the second time since war against terror in Afghanistan began
According to the Afghan press agency Aip, a man not better identified shot three missiles against Khost airport, eastern Afghanistan, without fortunately causing any victim. This is the second attack... more
AirlinesHong Kong-Australia aviation negotiators to meet
Sydney, Australia - To launch new Virgin Blue routes
Hong Kong and Australian civil aviation negotiators are going to meet next May 28th to discuss about the possibility for Virgin Blue to launch new routes between the two and for Cathay Pacific to expand... more
AirlinesAlitalia-Air France switch of stocks
Rome, Italy - Spinetta enters today Alitalia executive board
Today should be the official day for Jean Cyril Spinetta, Air France's chairman and Ceo, to enter the Italian air carrier Alitalia's executive board. Switch of stocks operation between the European airlines... more
AirlinesAir Canada to use Worldspan Airline Source
Montreal, Canada - To sell last-seat availability in real time
Even the north American based air carrier Air Canada will use Worldspan Airline Source. Through a direct connection with Air Canada reservations system, Airline source will allow travel agents and e-commerce... more
PeopleFAA proposes vertical separation reduction
Washington, USA
According to a FAA proposal, the vertical separation between aircraft would halve, from 2000 feet to 1000 feet, in the flight levels comprised between FL290 (29,000 feet) and FL410 (41,000 feet). According... more
HelicoptersA recently inaugurated Irish coast guard helicopter performed its first rescue mission
Dublin, Ireland - A man was lifted to safety in Wexford, south-east of Ireland
A recently inaugurated Irish coast guard helicopter has performed its first rescue mission. A man was lifted to safety in Wexford by the coast guard helicopter when he experienced difficulties on a cliff... more
AirlinesLufhtansa: 3,8% job increase in April
Frankfurt, Germany
German airline Lufthansa has informed that in the month of April it has registered an increase of job of 3,8% to a global 70,2%. (Gio/B) more
Press releaseStar Alliance celebrates fifth anniversary
Rome, Italy - Still the world's leading airline grouping
"The Star Alliance is celebrating its fifth anniversary on May 14 2002. Over the past five years, this first really global airline grouping has become the leading alliance in the international airline... more
Weather forecastsILA2002: Eurocopter, 11 helicopters exposed
Berlin, Germany
The French-German helicopter maker Eurocopter is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its establishment during the ILA2002, and among its total of eleven models it is also presenting the largest helicopter... more
AirlinesEmirates: net profit increase by 13.5%
Rome, Italy - Countertendency with respect to present air carrier's market
Emirates Group recorded a net profit of USD 164m in the last financial year ended March 31st 2002, an increase of 13.5% compared to the previous balance-sheet. Italian subsidiary recorded a similar positive... more
HelicoptersWestern Australia government announces new helicopter rescue service
Perth Australia - An amount up to AUD 3.5m (EUR 2.1m)
Western Australia government will contribute up to AUD 3.5m (EUR 2.1m) towards establishing an emergency rescue helicopter service in Western Australia. Local Emergency Services minister said the service,... more
AccidentsIncident at the Baykonour aerospace center (2): 6 deaths
Baykonour, Kazhakstan - Neither terrorism attack nor structural cave-in
Last count of the roof collapsed yesterday at the Baykonour space center in Kazakhstan says 6 victims. So far of the 8 people involved in the incident, two are yet to be found under the debris. As far... more
Weather forecastsILA2002: Bombardier appoints Stephen McNally to manage operations at Tucson Service Center
Berlin, Germany
Bombardier Aerospace has announced the appointment of Stephen McNally as general manager, Tucson Service Center, Bombardier Business Aviation Services (BBAS). Bringing over 20 years of experience in... more
HelicoptersChc Scotia to transfer 90 jobs to sister company Astec
Aberdeen, Uk - In total, it expects to transfer 117 jobs to its sister company
North Sea helicopter operator Chc Scotia announced it would transfer 90 staff from its Aberdeen operations to its sister company, Norwegian Astec, by August. The jobs will remain in Aberdeen but further... more
Civil aviationAnti-terrorism measures in the Us: democrats against weapons on board the aircraft
Washington, Usa - Only locked cockpit doors
Last Thursday, Us Senate commerce Commission chairman, democrat Ernest Hollings, showed Congress a legislation for flight safety which includes secured and locked doors for cockpits but which denies to... more
Weather forecastsILA2002: many opportunities for sightseeing flights
Berlin, Germany
On the weekend many visitors to the ILA had a number of opportunities to book sightseeing flights in a variety of aircraft. For example, Air Service Berlin CFH GmbH offered half-hour flights over Berlin... more
Weather forecastsILA2002: Leipzig Airport presents its new terminal
Berlin, Germany
Leipzig Airport took the opportunity offered by the ILA to present a model of its new terminal, which will come into operation in time to cope with the summer schedules. Construction work should be... more
HelicoptersEnstrom Helicopter: new CEO named
Menominee, Usa - He’s Steve Daniels
Enstrom Helicopter, the piston and light turbine helicopter manufacturer, has appointed Steve Daniels as its new CEO. Daniels, formerly business development director for the K-Max at Kaman Aerospace,... more
AirlinesUS Airways could face bankruptcy
Washington, Usa - Without federal loans and a restructuring plan
According to what announced last Friday, the American air carrier US Airways will likely face bankruptcy by filing for Chapter 11 of the Us code if it would not succeed in strenghtening its weak conditions... more
Weather forecastsILA2002: first time for the MiG29 flight simulator
Berlin, Germany
The first high-tech simulator for the MiG 29 family of fighters combines Russian hard-ware and German computer technology and is being displayed for the first time at the ILA by the Russian Aircraft... more
Weather forecastsILA2002: Bundeswehr interested to Global Hawk
Berlin, Germany
In view of the urgent need by the Bundeswehr for a high altitude, unmanned reconnaissance system, EADS has signed a letter of intent with Northrop Grumman and they have also set up a joint working group... more
AirlinesQantas and Virgin Blue to disclose hidden extras on tickets
Sydney, Australia - After talks with competition authority
Qantas and Virgin Blue, two Australian airways, announced their decision to disclose, in their next commercials, the secrets concerning hidden extras applied on flight fares. For Brett Godfrey, Virgin... more
Weather forecastsGKN takes over the US firm ASTECH
Berlin, Germany
The British company GKN Aerospace Services plc announced at the ILA2002 its intention of taking over ASTECH Inc. of the USA, a leader in the processing of titanium and plastics as well as a market leader... more
Weather forecastsILA2002: Bombardier sells three aircraft, worth 58USDm
Berlin, Germany
At the ILA 2002 Bombardier Aerospace reported the sale of three more corporate aircraft to three customers in Germany. Orders have been received for one new long-haul model, the Global 5000, powered... more
Weather forecastsDassault presents its successful Falcon 900EX
Berlin, Germany
The French company Dassault Aviation, Europe’s largest manufacturer of corporate jet transports, is presenting its highly successful Falcon 900EX at the ILA2002. Luxuriously equipped, this long range, t... more
AirlinesEasyJet-Go: talks to go on
London, Uk - Webster: "making good progress"
Ray Webster, easyJet Ceo, denied the existence of any trouble affecting the acquisition of the other British low-cost airline Go, as in fact he said the deal is "making good progress". Risks for the acquisition... more
Science and technologyDionne Warwick arrested in Miami airport
Miami, Usa - Screeners say marijuana found
Singer Dionne Warwick was arrested Sunday when baggage screeners at Miami international airport said they found 11 suspected marijuana cigarettes inside her lipstick container. Warwick, 61, of Miami Beach,... more