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Press releaseBritish Airways: website is a winner with UK travellers
London, Uk - July 1, 2002 was the busiest day ever for the website with 4712 customers
"Ba.com is now the most popular way for British Airways’ UK passengers to book their tickets directly with the airline. Monday 1 July 2002 was the busiest day ever for the website with 4712 customers b... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines discontinues alliance discussions with US Airways
Houston, Usa - Because an agreement would not be reached in the near future
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced that it has discontinued discussions with US Airways (NYSE: U) regarding the possibility of entering into an alliance agreement that would include codesharing... more
Press releaseAmerican Airlines reports June traffic
Forth Worth, Usa - Down by a 10,6%
"American Airlines reported its system-wide traffic for June declined 10.6 percent from June of 2001, on a capacity decrease of 10.6 percent. The system load factor was 75.2 percent, the same as a year... more
Press releaseThales details Watchkeeper programme
London, Uk - As reported today by a company press release
"Thales Defence Ltd, today announces its key details for the next stage of the UK MoD's Watchkeeper Tactical UAV Programme. Thales' solution offers a major improvement in capability over existing and other... more
Press releaseNTSB launches team to Germany to assist in investigation of midair collision
Washington, Usa - Information on the progress of the investigation will be released by the government of Germany
"The National Transportation Safety Board has launched a team of investigators to Germany, to assist in the investigation of the midair collision, involving a DHL cargo plane and a Bashkirian Airlines... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines reports June 2002 operational performance and second quarter $96 million fleet charge
Houston, Usa - Load factor raised by a 0.7% above last year's June
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported a June 2002 system wide mainline jet load factor of 78.7 percent, 0.7 points above last year's June load factor. For June 2002, Continental reported a... more
Press releaseContinental begins all-jet service at Gulfport/Biloxi International
Gulfport, Usa - Effective July 2
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced it will begin all jet flying between Gulfport Biloxi International Airport and its Houston hub, effective July 2, when the last turboprop serving the route... more
Press releaseDelta Air Lines starts new flight to Italy
Cincinnati, Usa - Customers can connect to 21 European destinations via Rome
"Delta Air Lines’ (NYSE:DAL) Cincinnati customers will be able to fly nonstop from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to Rome, Italy beginning Monday, July 1, 2002. 'This will be Cincinnati’s fir... more
Press releaseFAI World Aeromodelling Championships to start soon
Lausanne, Switzerland - The Agenda
"The season of FAI World Aeromodelling Championships will start soon with three championships to be held on the European and North American continents in the coming weeks. Following is a brief description... more
Press releaseAlitalia-Air France joint press release
Rome, Italy -
"On 12 November 2001, Alitalia and Air France jointly notified to the European Commission a strategic alliance agreement regarding their global co-operation and specifically their intra-European plans... more
Press releaseEADS participant in team selected to execute U.S. Coast Guard DEEPWATER Program
Paris, France - A USD 1bn worth operation
"EADS, one of the world’s leading defence and aerospace companies, is a participant in a team of defence contractors selected to work on the U.S. Coast Guard’s Deepwater Capability Replacement Program 'De... more
Press releaseNavy to christen new guided missile destroyer pinckney
Washington, Usa - Tomorrow at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in Pascagoula, Miss
"The newest Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer, Pinckney (DDG 91), will be christened Saturday, June 29, 2002, during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in Pascagoula, Miss. The... more
Press releaseSkyTeam diventa la prima alleanza ad ottenere l'immunità antitrust
New York, USA - Sui voli transpacifici e transatlantici
"L’approvazione dà la possibilità di offrire un servizio di gran lunga superiore su tutti i voli SkyTeam. SkyTeam è ora l'unica alleanza globale ad avere l'immunità antitrust (Ati) sui voli transpacifici e tra... more
Press releaseThe French Air Force buys another two CN-235 aircraft from Eads Casa
Madrid, Spain - With the option of purchasing another three
"Early this year, EADS CASA signed a contract with the French Ministry of Defence for the purchase of two (2) CASA CN-235 aircraft with the option of purchasing another three (3). On June 24, 2002, EADS... more
Press releaseA major contract for Thales ATM in Europe
Paris, France - New air traffic management system for Denmark
"Following a competitive international tender, NAVIAIR, the Air Navigation Service provider, Denmark, awarded Thales ATM a contract valued around 60 million euros for the new Danish Air Traffic MAnagement... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines completes Houston hub e-ticket check-in facility
Houston, Usa - Now the airline offers fully automated check-in facilities for domestic customers at all of its U.S. hubs
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) tomorrow will unveil its Airport of the Future domestic check-in facilities in Terminal C at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, replacing the traditional... more
Press releaseSouthwest Airlines announces new Saturday only nonstop service
Dallas, Usa - To begin November 2, 2002
"Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced new weekend service to begin November 2, 2002. The carrier will add one Saturday only nonstop flight between Houston Hobby and San Diego and one Saturday... more
Press releaseThalesRaytheonSystems expands role as prime contractor for French Air Force command and control centres
Paris, France - In partnership with CS Systèmes d’Information and Thales Communications
"The French defence procurement agency's aeronautical programmes department (SPAé) has awarded the 'Replacement Structures' contract to ThalesRaytheonSystems in partnership with CS Systèmes d’Information and... more
Press releaseBoeing Business Jet introduces new era for Australian leaders
Sydney, Australia - Boeing: "we're honored Australia has chosen the BBJ for its Vip transportation needs"
"The first Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), shown publicly in Australia for the first time today, introduces a new era of capability for long-distance international... more
Press releaseThales and Mbda sign missile seeker agreement
Paris, France - "To produce seekers for more than 6000 missiles"
"Thales Airborne Systems and MBDA have agreed to pool their expertise in the development and production of anti-air missile seekers including the future beyond visual range air-to-air missile, Meteor.... more
Press releaseBombardier Aerospace launches engineering and essential skills programmes in task force Area
Belfast, Uk - To "provide training for up to 150 unemployed young people and adults over the next year"
"Bombardier Aerospace has announced two more programmes as part of a major skills initiative to improve employment prospects for people in the West Belfast/Greater Shankill area. The programmes will focus... more
Press releaseDOD, Italy sign Joint Strike Fighter Agreement
Washington, Usa - For a partnership in the JSF System Development and Demonstration (SDD) phase
"Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics E.C. 'Pete' Aldridge Jr. met today with Secretary General of Defense and National Armaments Director Adm. Giampaolo Di Paola of Italy... more
Press releaseJohn Travolta becomes Qantas "Ambassador-at-Large"
Los Angeles, USA - He will pilot original Qantas 707 during "Spirit of Friendship" global tour in July-August
"Australian-based international airline Qantas today announced that international superstar John Travolta has joined the company and has become its "Ambassador-at-Large". Qantas also announced that following... more
Press releaseAcquisition of Sema GmbH in Germany by Thales
Berlin, Germany - Following the approval of the the German State merger control authority
"Thales and Schlumberger/Sema signed an agreement on the acquisition of the defence activities of Sema GmbHin the field of naval C3I and training and simulation, including Computer Systems GmbH. The agreement... more
Press releaseStatement by Qantas Airways Limited
Sydney, Australia -
"Qantas Chief Executive Officer Geoff Dixon said today that the company expected to exceed its profit before tax target of $550 million dollars for the financial year ended 2002 by more than 10 per cent.... more
Press releaseBell Helicopter orders Thales Avionics TopOwl helmet-mounted displays
Washington, Usa - For US Marine Corps H-1 upgrade helicopters
"Following a comprehensive trade study between the world's leading manufacturers of helmet-mounted displays, Thales Avionics' TopOwl Helmet Mounted Sight and Display system, was selected by Bell Helicopter... more
Press releaseContinental Connection begins Montreal service to 15 northeast cities
New York, Usa - Starting from June 23
"Continental Connection announced that it will begin new nonstop service June 23 between CommutAir's hub in Albany, N.Y., and Montreal with up to four flights a day. A modified schedule may be operated... more
Press releaseBritish Airways: European fares slashed and restrictions scrapped
London, Uk - The British carrier to cut European air fares by up to 80 per cent on 42 routes
"Saturday night stay and advance purchase restrictions have now been scrapped for new lower year round air tickets on flights from the UK to France, Italy, Portugal, Holland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark.... more
Press releaseQantas: e-business initiative on eQ
Sydney, Australia - It announced today
"Qantas today announced a comprehensive e-business initiative that will transform the way the airline conducts its business. Chief Information Officer Fiona Balfour said the program, known as eQ, was a... more
Press releaseDOD and Norway sign Joint Strike Fighter agreement
USA -
"Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Edward C. "Pete" Aldridge Jr. and his Norwegian counterpart National Armaments Director Leif Lindback today signed memorandum of understanding... more
Press releaseContinental chairman Gordon Bethune urges Congress, Administration to improve airport security
New York, Usa - Calls for smarter security more keenly focused on potential risks
"Amid concerns among U.S. air travelers that aviation security is neither efficient nor customer-friendly, Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Gordon Bethune today called... more
Press releaseBoeing delivers 100th 717-200 Twinjet at ceremony
Long Beach, Usa - 'It's a fantastic airplane, and passengers frequently call and tell us to put them on a 717"
"The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) delivered its 100th 717 jetliner during a special ceremony today at the company's final assembly facility at Long Beach, Calif. 'I congratulate the 717 team ... you're way... more
Press releaseSevere disruption of Air France domestic and european flight schedule due to air traffic control strike on 19 June
Paris, France - "10% of its normal schedule of domestic and European flights"
"A strike has been called by European civil aviation staff including air traffic controllers on Wednesday, 19 June from 6 am to 11 pm, leading to the application of a minimum service by the authorities... more
Press releaseBlue Panorama: Air Madagascar returns to fly to Italy
Rome, Italy - On board the new Boeing 767-300ER
The African airline Air Madagascar will fly to Italy again with its new weekly link Milan-Antananarivo. The flight will be operated on board a new Boeing 767-300ER of the Italian airline Blue Panorama... more
Press releaseRoyal visit to The Helicopter Museum
Weston-super-Mare, UK - Next Monday
"It has been announced by Buckingham Palace that His Royal Highness, Prince Andrew, The Duke of York is to visit The Helicopter Museum at Weston-super-Mare next Monday (June 24th) to officially open the... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines named official airline of the Houston Texans NFL Football Team
Houston, USA -
"Continental Airlines today announced a multi-year marketing partnership with the Houston Texans signing on as its "official airline". Elements of the partnership include cooperative advertising and joint... more
Press releaseDepartment of Defense identifies those killed in MC-130 crash
Washington, Usa - Anissa S. Shero, Peter P. Tycz and Sean M. Corlew
"The Department of Defense announced today the identities of three service members killed in yesterday's crash of a U.S. Air Force MC-130H in the Paktika province of Afghanistan. Killed were: Air Force... more
Press releaseSponsorship deal for British Helicopter Team
London, UK - Two companies to promote the event
"The British Helicopter Team, competing in this year’s World Helicopter Championships, has just signed a sponsorship deal with two prominent companies in the UK and European helicopter world. Hayward A... more
Press releaseNew Boeing service center in Wichita expands business opportunities
Wichita, Usa - Signed an agreement with Boeing Commercial Aviation Services (CAS)
"Boeing Wichita [NYSE: BA] has signed an agreement with Boeing Commercial Aviation Services (CAS) to establish a Service Center here for the repair and overhaul of aircraft nacelles and composite structures.... more
Press releaseAir France's traffic decreases in May
Rome, Italy - On-time performance on departure for May 2002: 86.9 %
"Air France passengers traffic was down 4% in May, its capacity fell 2% and its load factor reached 74.6%. The figures were severely effected by several long holiday weekends during the month. Long haul... more
Press releaseAir France increases its flights to Antilles
Rome, Italy - One more flight to St Martin
"Starting from next July 18 Air France is flying non-stop from Paris airport "Charles de Gaulle" to St Martin, Antilles, on Thursday as well. It will be its sixth flight a week to the Caribbean town. An... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines announces airport service enhancements for peak summer travel
Houston, Usa - Carrier expects faster check-in, fewer airport delays for customers
"Flying this summer? With Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL), the experience may never have been easier. Airport customer service: Continental is adding more than 100 summer service ambassadors at its hubs... more
Press releaseRolls-Royce wins USD 178m AE 3007 engine business with Chautauqua
London, Uk - To power Us carrier 22 Embraer ERJ
"Rolls-Royce announced today that it has received US$127 million dollars worth of firm AE 3007 engine business for Embraer regional jets to be operated by Indianapolis based Chautauqua Airlines under contract... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines announces service between Richmond and Houston
Richmond, Usa - As of November 1
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced that it would inaugurate twice daily, nonstop service from Richmond, Va., to Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport beginning November 1. The service... more
Press releaseExpressJet names four outside directors
Houston, Usa - Janet M. Clarke, Kim A. Fadel, Thomas E. Schick e L.E. Simmons
"ExpressJet Holdings (NYSE: XJT) today announced the appointments of four new outside members to its board of directors. ExpressJet Holdings is the parent of ExpressJet Airlines, which operates as Continental... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines and eBay create co-branded site
San Jose, Usa - First site that allows frequent fliers to bid on events and vacation packages
"Continental Airlines (Nasdaq: CAL)and eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY), the world's online marketplace(TM), today announced a new, co-branded site(http://www.continental.ebaytravel.com) that allows Continental OnePass... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines reports May 2002 performance
Washington, Usa - Yesterday's press release
"Continental Airlines today reported a May 2002 systemwide jet load factor of 73.5 percent, 1.3 points above last year's load factor. For May 2002, Continental reported a domestic load factor of 75.2... more
Press releaseQantas to expand gold coast terminal
Brisbane, Australia - 'Qantas will soon be operating more than 150 return services into the Gold Coast each week'
"Qantas today announced a major redevelopment of its Gold Coast airport terminal, featuring larger arrival and departure areas, additional baggage and check-in facilities and a substantial expansion... more
Press releaseAfghanistan Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism visits Icao and signs agreement
Montreal, Canada - For rebuilding of Kabul airport
"On Thursday, 30 May, the Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism for the Interim Administration of Afghanistan, Dr. Zalmai Rassoul, will be visiting the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)... more
Press releaseAEA: european airlines' April 2002 traffic results
Brussels, Belgium - April 2002 passenger traffic was 11.5% lower than April 2001
AEA - European Airlines Association - has today released records about passenger traffic. Altogether, In April was 11.5% lower than in April 2001. This was actually the steepest monthly decrease so far... more