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Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747SP and 747SR; 747-100B, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300, -400, and -400D; and 767-200 and -300 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent detachment of the shoulder restraint harness of the attendant or observer seat from its mounting bracket during service, which could result in injury to the occupant of the seat
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-106-AD; Amendment... more
Finance and economyIncreasing fees for the carriers
Washington, USA - Prices rise up to USD 12
During the week 29 September-4 October, airline ticket prices increased with USD 12 per round-trip ticket as result of a four-month tax break so as the budgets of the air companies recover after the Iraq... more
Civil aviationLockheed Martin Owego to supply bomb-detection equipment
Pittsburgh, Usa - The Pittsburgh Airport's baggage check system will be updated
Systems Integration-Owego and Pittsburgh Airport have signed a USD 8,8m contract by which the former commits itself to provide new bomb-detection machines for baggagehandling system. The Airport has to... more
HelicoptersMalaysia to buy 39 Mi-171 Shs from Russia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - They have already bought 10 helicopters
The Malaysian Defense Ministry have already signed a contract for 10 Mi-171Sh military helicopters and they intend to order 39 more if the contract is successfully implemented. Leonid Belykh, head of... more
IndustryThe A-318 meets with workers
Broughton, Great Britain - It is called the Airbus "baby"
Te A-318, considered the "baby" of the Airbus aircraft family, flew into Broughton to meet with the workers who designed and manufactured it. The factory executive Brian Fleet declared: "This is what... more
HelicoptersDelaware State Police comes up with a new medical helicopter
Delaware, Usa - The training will require one year
The Delaware State Police has announced that it will enter the market with a medevac helicopter that is going to supply 24-hour medical service. So far the helicopter although supported by the residents'... more
HelicoptersDiana Princess of Wales Air Ambulance has a new motto
London, U.K. - "Cito volantes vitas conservamus."
After 3 days of operations, the Diana Princess of Wales Air Ambulance adopted a new motto: "Cito volantes vitas conservamus.", that is "Flying swiftly, we save lives". And it already had a series of operations.... more
CuriositiesMy dear gourmets, no oysters on board
Paris, France - According to Air France the cutting edge of the mussels belongs to the list of improper weapons
This is what has been told to a group of tourists that, coming back from Brittany, were carrying oysters in their hand luggage, in order to eat them at their dinner table, once back in Italy. But they... more
Science and technologyBaltimore-Washington International Airport has to thank Southwest Airlines
Baltimore, USA - "Business has been very good at BWI", a BWI spokesman declared
Baltimore-Washington International Airport saw its passenger figures rising to about the same number as before the September 11 terrorist attacks, mainly thanks to Southwest Airlines. The low-fare carrier... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to increase ticket prices
Houston, USA - The carrier refuses to take over any taxes
Continental Airlines has decided no longer assimilate taxes charged on airfares for each flight segment. Ticket prices will increase, this way. The air company officials declared that the past six years,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. airplanes
Washington, Usa - Model PC-7
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-CE-29-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Saab model SAAB 2000 series airplanes
To prevent chafing damage to the electrical wire harnesses in the left and right wing fuel tanks, which could cause misleading data and erroneous fuel pump cautions to be displayed to the flightcrew, and could result in electrical arcing with consequent
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-372-AD; Amendment... more
PeopleInternet: surf in the sky
Milan, Italy – Thanks to Boeing and Lufthansa is now possible to use Internet while flying
"The future of air transport: new technologies and e-enablement for safety, comfort and connectivity" is the title chosen by Boeing and Lufthansa to introduce their new project to the conference organized... more
AirlinesBA and Iberia may merge together
London, Great Britain – Following the steps of Air France and KLM, now British Airways and Iberia are also talking of merging
According to a press release in the Spanish newspaper El Pais, the British flagship carrier and the Spanish one could "finish in each other’s arms" quoting the words used by BA’s chief executive Rod Edd... more
Science and technologyNew means of smuggling: dogs’ belly containing 2 kgs of cocaine
Amsterdam, Holland – Labrador dogs used to smuggle cocaine
Yesterday, the Amsterdam’s airport police unmasked an attempt to introduce cocaine with a flight coming from Columbia and going to London. The drug smugglers chose two Labrador dogs as mean of transport, t... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric Company (GE) Turbofan Engines
Washington, Usa - Model CF6- 80E1A2
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-27-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-31 and DC- 9-32 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracking of the internal doublers and frame structure of the fuselage skin of the cockpit enclosure window sill, which could result in rapid decompression of the fuselage and consequent reduced structural integrity of
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-61-AD; Amendment... more
IndustryThe Concorde retires
Boston, Usa - The Boston stop is part of its retirement tour
On Wednesday, the Concorde belonging to British Airways is to fly from London to Boston at a speed of 1,350 mph. The aircraft is scheduled to arrive at 3:20 p.m. The supersonic airliner mainly flies... more
IndustrySME Aerospace Sdn Bhd closed four deals
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Two of them are with Boeing and Airbus
SME Aerospace Sdn Bhd signed a sub-contract agreement with the Eurocopter Group to produce parts and sub-assemblies for the "Ecureuil" and "Fennec" models. Eurocopter is the world leader in the helicopter... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines is not to create a budget airline unit
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - However, some of its rivals already started working on it
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) declared it has no intention of adopting the budget airline model, since at present it is perfectly capable of offering reduced fares, if necessary. Meanwhile, its two Asian rivals,... more
Press releaseIcao: global air navigation system of the future to lead to greater safety and convenience
Montreal, Canada - For the Eleventh Air Navigation Conference
"The Eleventh Air Navigation Conference of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) endorsed an operational concept for air navigation services worldwide that will enhance aviation safety... more
Press releaseDamos Aviation Services and Aero Innovation in joint-venture partnership announce opening of first pilot selection center in Montreal
Montreal, Canada - A second pilot selection center is planned to open in Los Angeles, California in early 2004
"Damos Aviation Services and Aero Innovation announced the opening of their first pilot selection center at Montreal International Airport, Canada, with a second center set to open in early 2004. Each... more
AirlinesVolare Group flies to the net
Rome, Italy – the airline company switches to low-cost
Just a click on www.volareweb.com and you can buy tickets at very competitive prices, or you can simply call the number 899 500 030 or go to your nearest travel agency. This is the new strategy adopted... more
DefenseUSA trains pilots to shoot down airline fights
Washington, USA – Preventive security measures taken by the US Department of Defense (DoD)
There won’t be another September the 11.Yesterday evening during a press release, General Ralph Eberhart, Dod’s spokeman and Director of Norad (North American Aerospace Defense), declared that US pilots of... more
PeopleNZ Civil Aviation Authority weigh the passengers
Wellington, New Zealand - Survey to establish the standard passenger weight
This month, the NZ Civil Aviation Authority will ask airline passengers to step on the special scales before boarding as part of a survey to find the average adult weight. The survey will run from October... more
HelicoptersEurocopter signs USD 12m contract with the Spanish "Direccion General de Trafico"
Madrid, Spain - Six more helicopters for the Spanish police
Eurocopter is going to deliver 6 helicopters (four AS-355N Ecureuil and two EC-120Bs Colibri) to the "Direccion General de Trafico" of the Spanish Ministry of Interior, according to the USD 12m contract... more
AirlinesA low -price three destination-journey with Air New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand - The fares start with $ 878
Air New Zealand is the air company that offers the greatest number of direct flights to the South Pacific including a number of 34 flights per week from Los Angeles to New Zealand, the United Kingdom,... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines fear a low number of flights this autumn
Washington, Usa - In September the traffic lowered with 1,7%
As the business travel season approaches there is a period of uncertainty for the American Airlines in terms of the number of passengers that are going to apply for their services as the most important... more
PeopleThe first flight for Boeing 717 from Milwaukee to Kansas City
Milwaukee, Usa -The flight was carried out on October 1
The first passenger flight with an 717 passenger jet from John Wayne Airport to Kansas City, Mo. was carried out Wednesday, October 1. This aircraft was bought by Midwest Airlines from Boeing Co. not before... more
Helicopters11 A-109 LOH to be delivered to Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - AgustaWestland is the manufacturer
AgustaWestland and the Malaysian Ministry of Defence have signed a USD 70m contract for 11 Agusta A-109 LOHs (Light Observation Helicopter) and deliver them to the Malaysian Army Aviation which will use... more
PeopleUS carriers protest against visas
New York, Usa - Additional costs of more than USD 130m a year
American airlines object against government's rigorous examination of foreign visitors passing through American airports, since the process is expected to cost more than USD 130m a year. The Wall Street... more
AirlinesSars: compulsory anti-flu vaccine for ANA employees
Tokyo, Japan - The measure will concern 15,000 people
The spectrum of the SARS, the atypical pneumonia, made All Nippon Airways - the country's second carrier - take precaution measures; it required all its employees, including their relatives, to take the... more
Press releaseCatullo Verona and D’Annunzio Brescia Airports: positive results and ambitious projects in the pipeline for the Verona and Brescia airports
Verona, Italy - Commenting on the plans is Umberto Solimeno, Vice President of Sales & Marketing of the Verona Airports System
"'Much to everyone's surprise, the start of 2003 was not the black hole predicted for all Italian airports. Among those that improved their performance with respect to the same period last year were the... more
CuriositiesThe case of the missing bag
Florence, Italy - The disavventure of an Italian insurance broker
The story of Mr Luciano Vannucchi started about a year ago, when as usual he decided to spent the Christmas holidays with his wife in Santo Domingo, although this time they decided to take a new airline. Their... more
AirlinesRisk of boycot for El Al
Tel Aviv, Israel - The Extreme Right Wing Party threats the Israelian airline
Five pilots of El Al airline signed the petition in which a group of 27 pilots refuse to carry out aimed executions against Intifada militants (as already published by AVIONEWS in 09/19/03). Their decision... more
AccidentsFear at Logan airport of Boston
Washington, Usa - Aircraft on fire
According to the first evaluations reported of the accident was due to a fuel left over in the left engine of an AirTran Airways aircraft. The flames took over during the taxiing phase. Twentyseven passengers... more
AirlinesJat flights are back to Sarajevo
Sarajevo, Bosnia – After a five-year break, the Serbian flagship carrier rehestablished flights with Bosnia
The first one to take the initiative was the Bosnian flagship carrier, which announced four weekly flights to Belgrade last year, but the project has never seen the light. Moreover, the financial problems... more
Civil aviationAirships: new keepers of the sky
New York, Usa – The Pentagon seeks new ways to secure the American airspace
By 2006 Lockheed Martin has the task to build airship prototypes powered by solar energy, which will be able to work at 17 thousand metres of altitude. It controlled by a distance they will be used as... more
IndustryFinancial disappointment for Dassault Aviation
Paris, France – Half-year outcome for the French aircraft maker
No gratification in the budget with EUR 141m for first half-year profit, against EUR 145m of 2002, that is 2.75% less. Net margin per share amounts to EUR 13.9 compared to 14.3 on June, 30 2002. Total... more
IndustryThalesRaytheonSystems to develop air defense radar
Paris, France - It signed a USD 78m contract with DGA
ThalesRaytheonSystems has signed a USD 78m contract with Delegation Generale pour l'Armement (DGA) by which the former commits itself to built a demonstrator for a new air defense radar - M3R. It is a... more
IndustryUnited Technologies awarded of a near 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15 and F-16
United Technologies, East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a $6,955,000 firm fixed price contract to provide for 107 front fan ducts applicable to the F100-220E engine. This engine is applicable to the... more
IndustryBoeing Aerospace Operations awarded of a near 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15/F-16 aircraft
Boeing Aerospace Operations, Oklahoma City, Okla., is being awarded an $8,839,876 firm fixed price contract modification to provide courseware development and training for F15/F16 Fighter aircraft aircrew... more
IndustryBoeing Wichita Development and Mod Center awarded of a 48 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the VC-25A aircraft
Boeing Wichita Development and Mod Center, Wichita, Kan., is being awarded a $48,000,000 cost reimbursable, time and material, firm fixed price contract. This contract is for one-year of contractor logistics... more
People"Open skies" : negotiation starts between USA and European Union
Washington, Usa - Yesterday, the two delegations meeting initiated negotiation
The European delegation headed by Transports sector's person in charge of the European Committee (negotiating in the name of the Fifteen for the first time), met yesterday the American delegation headed... more
PeopleNo commercial flight to Baghdad yet
Washington, USA -Skies are far too dangerous
Recent missile attacks against coalition warplanes in Iraq have prevented the reintroduction of commercial flights to Baghdad and other cities. The United Nations, which had been using civilian aircraft,... more
IndustryPotential sales of Airbus Industrie planes to MAS
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The two sides are still in talks
In the next years the French aircraft maker, Airbus Industrie, hope to sell its new A-320 and A-330 family airplanes to Malaysian Airline System Bhd (MAS) and to AirAsia Sdn Bhd which already use twelve... more
AirlinesChina Southern Airlines buys 4 Airbus A-330/200
Paris, France - Boeing falls behind Airbus
According to Airbus, China Southern Airlines is to buy four of its A-330/200 aircraft as part of a bigger order for 30 planes made public in April. Airbus will begin delivering the jets in 2005. The... more
AccidentsTurkish military helicopter on fire
Ankara, Turkey - 11 wounded
Yesterday, while trying to land at a commando base in the province of Hakkari, an MI-17 helicopter fell on one side and caught fire. It carried 14 passengers and four members of the crew. The shock punctured... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines announces new nonstop flights between New York and Bridgetown, Barbados
Houston, Usa - From December 18th
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced it will begin nonstop service December 18th from its New York hub at Newark Liberty International to Bridgetown, Barbados, pending government approval. Four... more
AirlinesItihad Airways to be launched soon
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - It will be the government's airline
Abu Dhabi Government's own airline - the Ithiad Airways - is to be launched very soon. The first meeting of the board was held at the Gulf Aircraft Maintenance Company and it was presided by Shaikh Ahmed... more