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HelicoptersThe Mull of Kintyre crash, pilots not guilty
London, UK - New inquiry of the House of Lords
On June 2nd, 1994 a RAF Chinook helicopter left Aldergrove airbase bound to Fort George, near Inverness but crashed on the Mull of Kintyre with 25 anti-terrorism experts, belonging to SAS and MI5, aboard. The... more
IndustryScaroni denied to be interested in Finmeccanica leadership
Paolo Scaroni, who press news yet considered the new Finmeccanica President and CEO, substituting Alberto Lina, denied interest to become the Italian Group top manager, affirming that "he never will accept... more
Science and technologyA call center on Casablanca airport
Rabat, Morocco - According to a press release of the moroccan office for airports
The moroccan authority taking care of airports announced yesterday that a Call Center has been created on the Casablanca airport. Passengers may apply to the center to obtain information concerning air... more
IndustryContract for 22 Tomahawk missiles retrofitting
Tucson, US - Raytheon awarded by UK order
Raytheon Systems has been awarded a USDm 29 contract for the remanufacture of 22 Tomahawk missiles to the Block III reconfiguration. The missiles have been ordered by the government of the United Kingdom,... more
AirportsGuidelines on post-deployment health evaluation
Washington, US - A booklet prepared jointly by DOD and Veteran Affairs
The state of health of Veterans, servicemen and their families will be improved and better monitored by a clinical practice guideline on post-deployment health evaluation, prepared by the health affairs... more
Science and technologyWho controls controllers? At Denver airport, several guards under investigation
They was watching TV instead of patrol airport areas
Denver, Colorado - Several police officers have been put under investigation as an hidden camera revealed they have spent hours -- in one case half of the officer's shift -- in a break room at the Denver... more
IndustryCanada, US sign agreement on JSF
Washington, US - It is the most important US defence project
Canada and US signed yesterday a memorandum of understanding that commits Canada to the participation in the JSF system development and demonstration phase. The signed agreement will span the next 10... more
Civil aviationPhilippine police arrested suspect passenger
Manila, Philippines - The man was carrying 104 passports
Azmin bin Salle was arrested at Manila international airport while he was trying to board on the Kuwait Airlines flight to Bangkok with 104 passports. The man, now under investigation was also carrying... more
IndustryBombardier Aerospace delivers its first Global Express in ASTOR program
Montréal, Canada – Bombardier Aerospace has delivered the first of five Global Express ® aircraft in the ASTOR (Airborne Stand-Off Radar) program to Raytheon Systems Limited. This latest addition to the... more
IndustryRaytheon awarded a near 30 USDm contract
Raytheon Systems Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $29,731,108 contract for the remanufacture of 22 Tomahawk missiles to the Block IIIC configuration for the government of the United Kingdom under... more
Civil aviationAlarm at Baltimore airport
Baltimore, Usa - Terminal B evacuated
1.500 passengers evacuated Terminal B after a terrorist attack alarm has been given. Emergency, from 11.40am to 01.16pm, caused delays to planes at departing gates, while no troubles affected aircraft... more
IndustryBombardier, the first Astor program aircraft delivered
Montreal, Canada - Fully operational only in 2004
Bombardier Aerospace has delivered the first of 5 Global Express twin-jets, destined to Astor Program (Airborne Stand-off Radar). Astor is the UK ministry of Defence's new and highly sophisticated, long... more
IndustryWho is Paolo Scaroni, the President and CEO of Finmeccanica
It's a AVIONEWS exclusive news
THe President and CEO of Finmeccanica Italian Group, who succeed to Alberto Lina, is Paolo Scaroni, 56, married, three sons. He has a university degree in business administration taken at Bocconi Milan... more
Airlines"Sn Brussels Airlines" will be the name of the new Belgian airline
Brussels, Belgium - "De Morgen" confirms
According to what stated by the Dutch speaking belgian daily newspaper "De Morgen", "Sn Brussels Airlines" will be the name of the new Belgian air carrier born from the Dat, once Sabena regional division. Final... more
Civil aviationUnited, security measures are inadequate
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Hijacking or a fool attempt?
An uruguayan bank employee named Paolo Moreira tried to enter into the cockpit of an United Airlines plane (flight UA855 from Miami to Buenos Aires). The man, probably suffering for some mental disease,... more
AirlinesRyanair financing its fleet
London, UK - 26 millions of shares, EUR 6,25 each
The low-cost carrier Ryanair has increased its capital by 3,6%, issuing 26 millions of shares worth EUR 6,25 each. The new shareholders gave a total of EURm 162,5, that will be used to finance the purchase... more
HelicoptersBoeing expects major Apache sales
Seattle, Usa - New market targets for the american firm
Boeing is expecting major sales success for its AH-64 Apache helicopter, both in Asia both in Middle East. Among the new customers there will be firstly Kuwait, discussing about 16 helicopters, then Arab... more
HelicoptersBoeing and Sikosrky to carry on with Rah-66 Comanche project
Usa - Next generation of light attack helicopter despite all goes on
Despite all possible difficulties encountered in the past, Boeing-Sikorsky co-developed an co-produced Rah-66 will be built. "Dean (i.e. Borgman, president of Sikorsky Aircraft)and I talk almost daily... more
AirlinesQantas cancels african, far eastern flights but adds new US destinations
Sydney, Australia - New code-sharing services
Australian carrier Qantas is re-shaping its network, cutting some lines but adding new destinations. The agreement with American Eagle will add new destinations as Phoenix and Oakland, while the British... more
AirlinesGo increase January passengers number by 74,2% respect January 2001
United Kingdom low-cost airline Go says January passenger numbers increased 74.2 per cent compared to same month of last year. Go, which is based at London's Stansted airport, said January passengers... more
AirlinesDelta reduces pilot's lay offs
Since last November airline furlough near 500 pilot
After to laid off 400 pilots in November and 60 in January, and planning to furlough another 105 in March, Delta Air Lines decided to reduce the pilot's dismission by the 1,700 announced about two weeks... more
HelicoptersNine casualties in helicopter crash
Nazran, Tcechenia - Accident happened near Grozni
A russian helicopter type Mil MI-8 crashed immediately after take-off from Jankala air base, near Grozni. It is the fourth loss involving such type of helicopter, but the figure is comprising also the... more
Defense"Dogfish"2002 ready to start
Rome, Italy - One of the World largest military exercise will begin next S.Valentine day
From February 14th to February 27th, Ionian sea will host "Dogfish 2002", the huge Nato military exercise which will see participation of 9 submarines, 19 maritime aircraft and 11 fighting ships. The... more
AirlinesKlm-Volare Group (2)
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - After "Il Sole 24 Ore" rumours official confirmation comes straight from the Dutch Airline spokesman
As Bart Koster, Klm spokesman, officially confirmed just few minutes ago, negotiations with Volare Group have been started, previous information disseminated by "Il Sole 24 Ore" become true. Italian 100%... more
AirlinesAlso Air Canada in difficulty
Montreal, Canada - A net loss of 790 USD millions
Air Canada admitted today a loss equivalent to USDm 790 for the fiscal year 2001, corresponding to a loss per share of USD 6,57. The carrier has been compelled to reduce by 13% its manpower, that is 5000... more
AccidentsUkrainian cargo plane crashed in Morocco
Agadir, Morocco - Nine casualties reported
This night an ukrainian freighter crashed against a mountain in the moroccan region around Taroudant, causing 9 casualties. At the moment other particulars are unknown, as the aircraft type and the mission. The... more
DefenseA Us C-17 took off from Kandahar with prisoners aboard
Kandahar, Afghanistan - 158 terrorists on the way to Guantanamo
The night before yesterday a Usaf C-17 departed from Kandahar to Guantanamo, Cuba, with 158 prisoners aboard. The flight, the first in about three weeks, will bring talibans and Al Quaida activists to... more
AirlinesTraditional carriers hit hard by crisis, low-cost carriers less
Brussels, Belgium - Virgin Express figures are ok
Virgin Express announced that the sales for January overcame the ones registered in the corresponding period of the year 2001. Reservations via Internet increased by 56%, says the press release. Customers... more
AirlinesEmirates suffered no crisis
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Funds for fleet renewal
For the Emirates the passenger traffic slow-down lasted only a couple of weeks, and the turnover will be higher than the year 2000. In the past year the airline carried 5,7 million passengers and 335.000... more
AirlinesKlm and Volare Group close to an agreement
Milan, Italy - According to "Il Sole 24 Ore" a commercial alliance will soon be made
As stated on the italian economic and financial daily newspaper, "Il Sole 24 Ore", Klm and Volare group could soon sign a commercial agreement. Even tough the Volare Group spokesman did not want to comment... more
HelicoptersSouth Korea close to Russian helicopters
Russia - Russian made Ka 226 and Ansat aircraft could soon fly to South Korea
According to aircraft industry rumours, South Korean government could be negotiating a future Ka-226 and Ansat helicopters purchase from Russia. Right now aircraft are still under certification and flight... more
Civil aviationEMERGENCY FAA AD on Eurocopter helicopters
EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE Aircraft Certification Service Washington, DC U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration DATE: February 6, 2002 Send to all U.S. owners... more
HelicoptersSao Paulo jail guards shoot a Police helicopter
It was approaching without notice
A prison guard in Brazil Sao Paulo's prison shot at a police helicopter as it came too near jail without notice. The guards have been told to shoot at any helicopters that come too close after a jailbreak... more
HelicoptersHummingbird A160 makes its first test flight
It is an autonomous UAV helicopter
Victorville, California - The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)/ Frontier Systems In Hummingbird A160 vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial vehicle successfully conducted its first... more
AirlinesQantas abandoning indian routes
Sydney, Australia - Five weekly flights cancelled
Australian carrier Qantas officially announced yesterday that with effect March 31st all company routes from/to India will be cancelled. Furthermore also the delivery of three Airbus A330 will be delayed. The... more
Latest newsNo medals for William Raney
Trento, Italy - Us Embassy in Italy officially denies
No award for 31 years old captain William Raney, one of the Prowler crew members that last February 3rd 1998 caused 20 deaths in the Cermis tragedy. "No medal has been given to captain William Raney for... more
AccidentsPAF fighter crashes near Mirpurkas
Karachi, Pakistan - Pilot ejected safely
A fighter of unknown type, belonging to Pakistan Air Force, crashed yesterday near the city of Mirpurkas, in the southern part of the country. Pilot bailed out safely. The air force has begun an investigation... more
AirlinesLow cost carriers will have a dedicated terminal at Dublin airport
Operations will start in the next year's season
Dublin, Ireland - According to a Aer Rianta spokesman declarations, the Dublin airport management is set to provide a designated section at Dublin Airport for low-cost airlines. The new facility - to... more
HelicoptersIrish Sar looking for helicopters
Ohio, Usa - Three Sikorsky S-92 under negotiation
Irish Air Corps for Search and Rescue (Sar) could take off aboard three GE CT7-8 powered Sikorsky S-92 helicopters in the next months, as Irish government agreed to negotiate the purchase. The S-92 aircraft... more
Latest newsPredator spy plane launching missiles in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - Against a group of men
A spy plane RPV Predator monday has launched a Hellfire air-to-ground missile against a group of persons in the eastern part of Afghanistan. The supposed guerrilla members came there with a group of trucks... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines divorces from At&t
Usa - World' largest airline to reduce unnecessary costs
From March 31st, AA will no longer have the AT&T Wireless phones aboard of its aircraft. Except made for its Boeing 777s and 767-300s, used mainly for international flights, 654 of the world's largest... more
Latest newsTel Aviv immediate retaliation to suicide attack
Jerusalem, Israel - Air attack during the night
After the Palestinian suicide attack caused 4 deaths last night in the Jewish colony of Hamra, Israelian fighters bombed military plants in the surroundings of Nablus, south of Jerusalem, in retaliation.... more
IndustryAlso italian Finmeccanica in Inmiza
Rome, Italy - The new spanish consortium for missile systems
After some months of discussions a new multi-national group is born. It is the spanish Inmiza, whose task is the production of missile systems. The first design will be the air superiority missile Meteor,... more
PeopleAircraft pollution, Moskow menacing retaliations
Moskow, CIS - 200 russian aircraft banned from Europe
As Avionews has already announced, all airlines born from the soviet Aeroflot must mind the new environmental measures decided by UE. Their implementation will imply that 209 aircraft,comprising TU-134,... more
AirlinesAgreement between Atlas Air and TNT
Liege, Belgium - But environmentalists protest
TNT express courier has signed an agreement with the american firm Atlas Air that will allow the engagement of 150 employees (of which about 100 pilots)within a couple of years; also 500 new employments... more
AirlinesKlm expands on the Italian market
Milan, Italy - "We think to improve our traffic capacity of a 6-8%"stated Klm vice president
After reminding the importance of the Italian market for Klm, Paul Gregorowitsch, Dutch airline vice president, confirmed that "even though the situation worsened after September 11th terrorist attacks,... more
AccidentsMid-air collision between trainers
Riyad, Saudi Arabia - Pilots bailed out safely
Two BAe Hawk trainers crashed today during a series of aerobatics in the north-western area of the country. The two planes collided while performing manoeuvres defined by the official saudi press agency... more
Science and technologyPirelli Cables y Sistemas to electrify Madrid
Rome, Italy - Italian firm chosen to underground hight voltage cables at the Barajas international airport
Ree, the spanish electricity company, decided Pirelli Cables y Sistemas will be the firm to underground high voltage cables at Madrid-Barajas. The EURm 17 worth operation, is part of the general enlargement... more
DefenseAfghan weapons surrendered to Us Army
Kandahar, Afghanistan - 202 missiles-launchers and 248 anti-tank passed to Usa
As stated on a receipt signed by William Brannigan and Aref Khan Noorzai, reprentative of the Kabul government, it seems that hundreds of Afghan weapons have been surrendered to Us Army. The delivery,... more
AerospaceAnother italian pilot into space
Rome, Italy - He will be Roberto Vittori, Esa member
Roberto Vittori is coming from Viterbo and is 38 years old; he will become the second italian astronaut after Umberto Guidoni. Vittori passed the severe Esa selection tests in 1998 and will arrive on... more