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Science and technologyCincinnati airport evacuated for three hours
Hebron, Usa - Cigar cutter in passenger’s boot
Police evacuated the main terminal at Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky international airport for three hours on Sunday after a passenger tried to board a plane with a cigar cutter in his boot. When a screener... more
Weather forecastsAirbus hospital aircraft returns to ILA2002 from mission to Pakistan
Berlin, Germany
On Friday morning the Airbus A310MRT belonging to Germany’s Luftwaffe returned to the ILA2002 following its emergency mission to Pakistan. The only aircraft of its kind in the world, which is fitted w... more
Weather forecastsILA2002: Vintage aircraft from Fürstenwalde in flight at the airshow
Berlin, Germany
Accurate copies of the Etrich Taube, which was originally built in 1913, and of the Albatros B2 are among the historic highlights of the programme of flying displays at the ILA2002. Both of these aircraft... more
PeopleChina orders its commercial air fleet to be checked up
Beijing, China - After two crashes in one month
Chinese Civil Aviation administration decided to check up its commercial air fleet. This measure has been taken after Chinese air carriers suffered two crashes in less than a month. A China Northern... more
Weather forecastsILA2002: 11 bookings for space flights
Berlin, Germany
Eleven visitors to the ILA have already booked trips into space The ILA2002 provides an opportunity for anyone wanting to experience the excitement of a holiday in space in a few years. The Russian Myasishchev... more
IndustryMTU development center created during ILA2002
Berlin, Germany
The MTU Development Centre in Ludwigsfelde was inaugurated during the ILA2002, and by the end of this year 140 new engineering jobs will be created there. Speaking at the airshow, Dr. Klaus Steffens,... more
Weather forecastsILA2002: Airbus, the largest and the smaller aircraft exposed
Berlin, Germany
Airbus-Industrie presented at ILA2002 its two latest commercial aircraft, the smallest Airbus model, the A318, and the largest, the A340-600. The A318 completes the company’s range at the bottom end o... more
IndustryLockheed Martin awarded of a 14 USDm contract
USA
Lockheed Martin Corp., Palmdale, Calif., is being awarded a $14,000,000 (maximum) cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide for Sensor Technology Applications Development and Evaluation (STEADEE). STEADEE... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Hartzell propellers
USA
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NE-08-AD; Amendment 39-12741; AD 2002-09-08] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationAttempted hijacking on an Iranian aircraft
Teheran, Iran - A man threatened to set himself to fire
On board security staff prevented a Maha airline aircraft in service from Kerman to Teheran with 138 passengers on board to be hijacked. A 45-year old man in fact, threatened to set himself to fire whether... more
Weather forecastsPilatus plans to sell at least 50 PC-12s this year
Berlin, Germany
Pilatus Flugzeugwerke of Switzerland is exhibiting its successful, multi-role, single-engined PC-12 at the ILA. A total of 360 have already been delivered, two of which will be on show at the static... more
Latest newsItalian military aviators to repair Afghan airport
Rome, Italy - Baghram airport is heavily used by international force
Italy send 13 military aviators to repair Baghram airport's damaged runway. This airport, about 60 km north of Kabul, is a main access to Afghanistan for international force. (004) more
AirlinesA new Airbus 330-200 for Qatar Airways
Doha, Qatar - Seven more expected in the next months
A new Airbus 330-200 has been delivered last Saturday to Qatar Airways, being part of an order of 8 identical aircraft. The entire fleet of Qatar's flag carrier is composed of Airbus aircraft.... more
DefenseA missile launcher found near Us base in Saudi Arabia
Washington, Usa - It is suitable for launching surface-to-air missiles
Saudi Arabian security forces found a missile launcher near Prince Sultan air base, about 100 km south of Riad. On the shoulder missile launcher capable of firing surface-to-air rockets have been found... more
AirlinesAloha Airlines to increase its North America-Maui links
Washington, Usa - Thanks to its three new B737-700
The Hawaiian air carrier Aloha Airlines is ready to increase its North America-Maui links thanks to the recent acquisition of three new Boeing 737-700s. As from July 2 Aloha will add a new daily flight... more
AccidentsIncident at the Baykonour aerospace center
Baykonour, Russia - Three victims
Yesterday part of the roof of a hangar at the Baykonour aerospace center in Kazakhstan collapsed running over 8 people. So far rescue teams found just three corpses while other 5 people are still under... more
HelicoptersTwo military helicopters violated Georgian air space
Tbilisi, Georgia - According to Georgia chief customs officer
For Kornely Saliya, Georgian chief customs guard officer, two military helicopters coming from the Russian region of Inguscezia, violated last Saturday Georgia's air space. Since last November when Georgia... more
AirlinesUnited workers signed a wage agreement with the management of the carrier
Washington, Usa - "Another major step forward in its quest for recovery"
About 25.000 of the United Airlines employees, members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 141, signed a 4-year agreement with the management. "With this vote",... more
AirlinesVG Airlines ready to take-off
Antwerp, Belgium - Next May 23rd
"Now it's for sure: the Belgian air carrier Van Gaever Airlines will take off to New York next May 23rd", stated Freddy Van Gaever Ceo at the airline. As of May 30th, VG will also operate the route to... more
AirlinesFavourable outlook for Delta
New York, Usa - Deutsche Bank "promotes" the third Us air carrier
Deutsche Bank reiterates its "strong buy" rating for Delta Air Lines, affirming that the third Us air carrier is one of the few companies in the field to aim an increase in revenue with no fear of employee's... more
DefenseWestern European Armaments Group will meet next May 16th in Rome
Rome, Italy - Under the chairmanship of the Italian Defence minister
The Western European Armaments Group (Weag), the European forum born to facilitate harmonization in armaments strategies and to develop co-operation activities in both defence systems and technologic research... more
Weather forecastsSpecial ILA2002: Rostvertol presents modernised combat helicopter
Berlin, Germany
The Russian helicopter manufacturer Rostvertol, established as long ago as 1939 in Rostov am Don, and which became a limited liability company in 1992, is exhibiting a modernised version of its Mi-35... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines-Air France: a new code-share agreement
Washington, Usa - On the Niamey route
Us carrier Delta Air Lines and French airline Air France, both members of SkyTeam alliance, will operate code-share flights on the Niamey (Niger) route. Thanks to this deal, Delta flyers will be able... more
Weather forecastsSpecial ILA2002: Yak-130 makes its debut at the airshow
Berlin, Germany
Russian Yakovlev is exhibiting the Yak-130, the latest of its trainers, used for preparing pilots to fly combat aircraft. This twin-engined, two-seater has an all-glass cockpit and fly-by-wire controls.... more
AccidentsEgyptair crash: experts go to France to decipher black boxes
Cairo, Egypt - The Boeing 737 was approching airport lower than usual
Egyptian, Tunisian and American experts are expected to go to France next week, in order to decipher the black boxes of the Egyptair Boeing 737-500 crashed last Tuesday near Tunis. The chairman of Egyptair... more
Weather forecastsSpecial ILA2002: First time for Alenia at Berlin Schonefeld airshow
Berlin, Germany
The Italian company Alenia Aeronautica SpA is attending with its own stand for the first time as part of the Italian display at the ILA2002. In view of the fact that it has been en-gaged in industrial... more
AirlinesSwiss to offer new links from Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland - The recently established air carrier already operates in 60 countries
The recently established air carrier Swiss wishes to offer new regular domestic and international flights from the airport of Geneva-Cointrin. The Swiss air carrier will link Geneva to Marseille and Stuttgart... more
PeopleLufthansa City Center revenue increases by 7%
Rome, Italy - As a result of promotion agreements
Lufthansa City Center revenue increased by 7% in the first quarter 2002, compared to the same period of last year. This is likely to be the result of promotion agreements signed with several air carriers,... more
Latest newsOn the 13 Palestinians transferred today to Cyprus
Rome, Italy - They are not going to be arrested
The 13 Palestinians got out today from the Nativity church in Bethlehem after a 39-day siege and then moved to Cyprus on board of a Raf aircraft, are not going to be arrested. That's what the Israeli... more
Weather forecastsSpecial ILA2002: EADS and IAPO investigate commercial opportunities for the Be-200 amphibian
Berlin, Germany
The Beriev Be-200 twin-engined jet amphibian made its debut at the ILA when it landed at Berlin-Schönefeld on Wednesday evening. This was preceded at the ILA2002 by the agreement signed by the European... more
Fair and showsJames Hogan to take the helm of Gulf Air
Manama, Bahrain - He comes from Ansett
James Hogan, ex chief executive officer at Australian bankrupted air carrier Ansett, is the Gulf Air new leader. Last Sunday, in fact, he has been appointed Gulf Air president and ceo, thus replacing... more
Weather forecastsSpecial ILA2002: CargoLifter signs letter of intent with Aviaexport/Aviaholding
Berlin, Germany
During the ILA2002 CargoLifter AG signed a letter of intent with the Russian company Aviaexport AG, which is also acting on behalf of Aviaholding, The purpose of this agreement is involve more Russian... more
Weather forecastsSpecial ILA2002: Federal Minister of the Interior Schily visits the airshow
Berlin, Germany
During his visit to the ILA on 8 May 2002 Otto Schily, Germany’s Federal Minister of the Interior, also called at the stand of Diehl VA Systeme. Chairman of the Board Dr. Thomas Diehl and Peter Ibbeken, G... more
Weather forecastsSpecial ILA2002: Rolls-Royce signs agreement for study for fitting the Tupolev TU-334 with its BR715 engine
Berlin, Germany
Rolls-Royce Deutschland, the Tupolev design office and the aircraft manufacturer Mig have signed an agreement at the ILA for a feasibility study for the joint development, certification and series production... more
Civil aviationFlames burst at the Birmingham airport
Birmingham, Uk - Loads of delays
This morning, the flames burst within Birmingham airport caused the main terminal to be firstly evacuated and then closed. Fire fighters prompt intervention supported by the airport sprinkler system succeeded... more
Latest newsTwo Israeli fighters violate Lebanese air space
Tyr, Lebanon - As local police reported
Two Israeli warplanes are alleged to have violated Lebanese air space in the south of the country. The violation has been reported by Lebanese police. (004) more
Weather forecastsILA2002: two Alpha jets transferred to civilians
Berlin, Germany
The first two Alpha Jets to be transferred to civilian ownership will be making their world debut at the ILA2002. A total of four of these twin-engined jets, which have now been decommissioned by the Bundeswehr,... more
AirlinesA new executive board meeting for the Gulf Air
Manama, Bahrain - Next May 29th
Gulf Air executive board members will gather again next May 29th, in order to identify potential solutions to rescue the airline, especially after Oman and Qatar (two of the 4 owners of the carrier) jointly... more
Weather forecastsILA2002: Airbus A318, a brand new presence at Airshow
Berlin, Germany - From our correspondent at airshow
The A318, the latest and smallest member of the commercial family of aircraft of French maker Airbus, has made its debut at ILA2002, the German airshow, held in Berlin until May, 12th. The aircraft is... more
SecurityOsprey ready to fly again
Washington, USA - "All technical problems fixed"
"All technical and management problems with the V-22 Osprey aircraft project have been corrected and the hybrid helicopter-airplane is ready to resume flight testing, Navy Secretary Gordon England said... more
Science and technologyNo more passengers flights at the Mirabel airport in Montreal
Montreal, Canada - Within 2 years
Within 2 years passengers flights will not serve anymore the Mirabel-Montreal airport. According to Aeroports de Montreal (Adm), the handling agent of the two Canadian city airports, the decision has... more
IndustryFairchild Dornier risks closure
Frankfurt, Germany
German aircraft maker Fairchild Dornier could risks a early closure, if a "solid partner" will be not found soon, according to industry sources. Either Boeing and Bombardier have declared their interest... more
Latest newsRussian Air Force flies less than expected
Moscow, Russia - "Due to material difficulties"
Last winter Russian Air Force's pilots carried out just half of their previous expected training flights. "It was mainly due to material difficulties", affirmed general Vladimir Mikhailov, who also explained... more
IndustryU.S. Army awards USD35 Million T700 maintenance contract to GE
USA
The U.S. Army’s Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, has awarded GE Engine Services (GEES) three separate T700 repair and overhaul contracts each having four-year periods o... more
HelicoptersLockheed Martin and Eurocopter sign contract to integrate Hellfire II missile on Tiger helicopters
USA
Lockheed Martin and Eurocopter signed a contract to integrate the Hellfire II missile and M299 Hellfire launcher on the Eurocopter Tigre helicopter. The initial customer is Australia, in the AIR 87 armed... more
Latest newsIraqi missiles against Us and British jets
Bagdad, Iraq - The fighters flew back to their Turkish base
Iraq announced to have fired surface-to-air missiles against Us and British fighters on their raid in the north of the country. The jets are reported to have flown back to their base in Turkey. Similar... more
HelicoptersNorth Sea workers transportation blocked by a strike
Helsinki, Finland
Transportation to and from North Sea oil rigs was disrupted Thursday after technicians of carrier Norsk Helicopters walked off the job. A state mediator failed to get the workers and management to agree... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines: a 2001 to be forgotten
Tokyo, Japan - Net loss for USD 286m
Japan Airlines (JAL), the largest carrier of the "rising sun empire", because of the post September 11th international air traffic crisis, closed its 2001 financial year with a USD 286m net loss. JAL,... more
Latest newsRaf aircraft with 13 Palestinians on board landed in Cyprus
Tel Aviv, Israel - Where they'll stay until European Council will decide about their future
The 13 Palestinians got out this morning from the Bethlehem church of Nativity after a 39-day siege, landed in Cyprus on board of a Royal Air Force plane departed from Tel Aviv. These men will stay in... more
AirlinesScandinavian largest charter air carrier to change its name
Copenhagen, Denmark - Premiar will become My Travel Airways
Premiar, British Airtours group subsidiary and Scandinavian largest charter carrier, will change its name into My Travel Airways. "My Travel Airways transports almost 3 million passengers on board of... more