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AirlinesBA is ready to fly to Iraq since next July 15
London, UK - But every security aspect needs to be verified
As it has been more times announced also from AVIONEWS, the most important European airlines are willing to operate in Iraq, considered now a very profitable route, especially when thousands of persons... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in July 2003
Rome, Italy -
CENTURY OF FLIGHT CELEBRATION…July 3-20, Dayton, Ohio. Info: (937) 222-0065; Web site: www.inventingflight.com. LATIN AMERICA AERONAUTICAL ASSOCIATION CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION…July 7-10, Miami, Fla... more
IndustryBoeing refuses the agreement with Mitsubishi about 7E7 wings
Chicago, Usa – But it will not be just a made-in-Usa-project
Boeing has refuted the voices about an agreement already reached with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd for the design and the construction of the wings of its new born, the 7E7, the super efficient jet... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Usa - For the AV-8B Harrier aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $6,143,679 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-02-C-3198) for... more
IndustryRaytheon Electronic Systems awarded of a near 10 USDm contract
Usa - Regarding radar used on F/A-18 E/F aircraft
Raytheon Electronic Systems, El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded a $9,999,950 firm-fixed-price order for special test equipment used to repair the advanced targeting forward looking infrared radar... more
IndustryLockheed Martin awarded of a near 78 USDm contract
Usa- Regarding CC-130J and KC-130J aircraft
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics-Marietta, Marietta, Ga., is being awarded a $77,900,000 contract modification for fiscal year 2003 U.S. Air Force economic order quantity funding and fiscal year 2003 U.S.... more
AccidentsAlgerian C-130 crashes (2): at least 8 the victims
Algeri, Algeria - 4 civilian corpses have been found so far
They would be the at least 8 the victims because of C-130 airplane, crashed over a crowded suburb of Boufarik, 40 km south from the Capital. According to the information of a local radio there would... more
AccidentsDrug trafficker helicopter crashes with cocaine worth USD 10m
Guatemala City, Guatemala - The authorities tell about the rotor's uncoupling
A TG-Fat helicopter, flown by the Guatemalan drug traffickers for the transport of huge quantity of cocaine, has crashed yesterday evening 120 km North of the capital, in the region of Totonicapan. According... more
AccidentsBA B-777's part breaks off during flying and hit the cabin windows
London, UK - No casualties for the passengers on board have been reported
A part of the fuselage of a British Airways B-777 broke off today 15 minutes after the takeoff from the International Airport of Gatwick, smashing the back windows. According to the BA spokesman, who... more
HelicoptersAn EC-155B1 to rescue more lives in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China - It will be deployed for the drivers' rescue
Hong Kong government will inaugurate, on Tuesday, a helicopter ambulance service exclusively dedicated to the drivers' rescue, who every day crowd the highways of the English former-colony, too many times... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines pilots agree wage reductions
Singapore - A measure that will end on March 2004
The 1600 pilots of the Singapore Airlines have signed an agreement care the salary cut, decided from the air company in order to face the crisis started in September, 2001 and rendered heavier because... more
AirlinesRyanair charged of deceptive promotion
Copenaghen, Denmark - The denunciation came from some air companies
A Danish court has emitted a fine of approximately EUR 2700 to the low-cost airline Ryanair, accused of deceptive promotion: in clear and huge words the rate without taxes was read, practically unreadable... more
AerospaceOne more delay for the launch of the second Mars probe
Washington, Usa - The launch is rescheduled for Wednesday
Another deferment has characterized the mission of the space probe "Opportunity", whose launch was previewed yesterday, but problems to the Delta rocket isolation system have convinced the technicians... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211-22B series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent corrosion-induced cracking of the IP compressor stage 6 to 7 rotor shaft assembly, resulting in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-10-AD; Amendment... more
HelicoptersLockheed Martin introduces its a report to Navair about the US-101
Washington, Usa - Together with Bell and AgustaWestland to get the Presidential helicopter order
Lockheed Martin has delivered to Navair (Naval Air System Command) an extensive 600 pages report on the US-101, that is what would have to be, since 2007, the American presidential helicopter. As it... more
HelicoptersKazan Helicopter gets a credit facility of USD 50m
Moscow, Russia - They are needed to produce the Mi-17NTV/5 helicopters for India
Vnesthtorgbank, a Russian credit bank, has accepted to lend USD 50m to Kazan Helicopter Factory for the strengthening of its structure; indeed, according to what declared from the plant's general director,... more
PeopleNo strike will compromise the tourist season in Greece
Athens, Greece - A Court has taken the decision today
They have been judged as "illegal and unauthorized" the strikes of the airport ground staff the Trade Unions had called for the days of July 1, 3, 4, 8, 9, because they would have paralyzed the air traffic,... more
Latest newsIndian Air Force creates a defense task-force
New Delhi, India - In the last months there have been many attacks to the Air Force bases
It will be operational in the next 2 years the super-trained handful that will assure the defense of the bases of the Indian Air Force, according to what declared yesterday from the Chief of Air Staff,... more
DefenseRussian government will open a military air base in Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - Signed yesterday an agreement with the local authorities
Russian Air Force Commander-in-Chief, Vladimir Mikhailov, has announced the government of Moscow will built an air force base in the gigantic aerodrome of Kant, in Kyrgyzstan. A political and strategic... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Agusta SpA model A-109K2 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To detect fatigue cracks on the blades, which could result in loss of the blades and loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-SW-26-AD; Amendment... more
Press releaseAvCraft Aviation: the Dornier 328 program now in good hands
Paris, France - During the air show it announced an order for 14 new jets and options on other 9
"Attending the Paris Air Show, last week, AvCraft Aviation announced they have firm orders and deposits for 14 new 328 jets and options on an additional 9 aircraft. In March 2003, AvCraft completed its... more
AccidentsSar helicopter crashed in Namibia, 4 victims
Windhoek, Namibia - It had just rescued a man, enjured in a car incident
It came just few minutes ago the news about the crash of a rescue helicopter near the mountains of Namibia, in which 4 persons have died. According to the first reconstructions the aircraft would have... more
HelicoptersHelicopter operator to start up a taxi-service
Lagos, Nigeria - It's still difficult to move in the African Country
Calverton Helicopter, a Victoria Island-based operator, has received all the necessary authorizations from part of the government for a transport service, exclusively dedicated to the businessmen. These,... more
Latest newsIt's a success the new General Electric engine for the new F-16 version
Texas, Usa - The test ended earlier than scheduled
It comes directly from the F110-GE/129, that is currently implemented on all the F-16 jets, the new F110-GE/132 propeller constructed by General Electric, that produces 10% of thrust more regarding its... more
DefenseBersaglieri arrive at Talil where is located the second most important Iraqi airport
Nassirya, Iraq - It's still a zone considered as dangerous
They arrived at 8:00 am on board of a C-130 at the airport of Talil, a suburb zone of Nassirya city, patrolled by the British troops, approximately 30 Italian Bersaglieri, the foremost unit of the Italian... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( )(2,3)(X,V)( )-( ) series and HA-A2V20-1B series propellers with aluminum blades
Washington, Usa - To prevent blade separation due to cracked blades, hubs, or blade clamps, which can result in loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 96-ANE-40-AD; Amendment... more
Government actsPublicated on the Official Journal of the European Union the operating licences of air carriers
Rome, Italy - The decisions taken by Norway
Official Journal of the European Union C 149 of 26 June 2003, page 15. Publication of decisions by Member States to grant or revoke operating licences pursuant to Article 13(4) of Regulation (EEC) No... more
Government actsThe Council of the European Union adopts a resolution on the development of an overall European space policy
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of 26 June 2003
Official Journal of the European Union C 149 of 26 June 2003, page 10. Council resolution of 13 May 2003 on the development of an overall European space policy (2003/C 149/05). The Council of the European... more
Press releasePratt & Whitney Canada delivers 1,000th PW200 series turboshaft engine
Quebec, Canada - To Eurocopter for an EC-135P2 helicopter
"Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) recently marked an important milestone with the delivery of its 1,000th PW200 turboshaft engine. The PW200 engine series powers new generation light twin helicopters including... more
AccidentsFire at Roissy airport's room, no one was enjured
Paris, France - Delays in the afternoon have been recorded
There have been many consequences on the timetables of all the departure and arrival flights from the international airport Charles de Gaulle, because of a fire blaze up yesterday around 11:00 at Terminal... more
AccidentsIt was an Us Hercules the aircraft crashed Wednesday in Iran
Teheran, Iran - They're 30 years aging transport planes
It was a a C-130 Hercules the Iranian military aircraft crashed on Wednesday, 40 km south of Tehran, killing 7 soldiers on board (to see also AVIONEWS, 26/06/03). The transport plane had been acquired... more
AccidentsNasa solar plane crashes near Kauai island
Hawaii, Usa - It's at risk the next July flight
It's crashed on last night near the island of Kauai (Hawaii), within the testing area owned by the US Navy, an unmanned aircraft powered by solar energy. NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration),... more
AccidentsAlgerian C-130 crashes near the capital, casualties are reported
Algeri, Algeria - The incident took place near the most important Country's air base
According to what the Algerian press agency, Aps, is reporting in these minutes, a military transport plane C-130 would has crashed on the suburb of Boufarik, 40 km south of Algeri capital, where it's... more
Finance and economyIt ends today the Lufthansa's take-over bid for Air Dolomiti
Milan, Italy - Purchased more than 94%
The take-over bid launched from Lufthansa on Air Dolomiti ends today, but already yesterday the representatives of the German airline have asserted the operation has been a success; just on Thursday it... more
IndustryTextron more and more involved in tilt rotor programs
Rhode Island, Usa - With Boeing for the V-22, with AgustaWestland for the BA609
It seems Bell Helicopter Textron is more and more approaching the convertiplane philosophy, that is the aircraft that takes off as a helicopter but that is able to fly with performances similar to those... more
AccidentsCzech plane landed on the freeway, 2 killed
Prague, Czech Republic - But it could be a carnage
A Z-3 airplane, with three persons on board including the pilot, has been forced to an emergency landing, yesterday night, on D1 freeway, 35 km south-east of Praga. In that moment a coach with German... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines extends on-line check-in at Continental.com
Houston, Usa - To 30 hours before departure
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced customers may now check in for flights using continental.com up to 30 hours before departure, extending the pre-departure check-in period from 12 hours. Additionally,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce RB211 series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To detect cracks in LPC fan blade roots, which if not detected, could lead to uncontained multiple fan blade failure, and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NE-13-AD; Amendment 39-13200; AD 2003-12-15] RIN... more
Press releasePratt & Whitney Canada appoints Dassault Falcon Service as a Recognized Maintenance Facility (RMF)
Quebec, Canada - For its PW308C engine model
"Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.'s (P&WC's) Customer Service Centre Europe GmbH (P&WC CSC Europe GmbH) has appointed Dassault Falcon Service (DFS) as a Recognized Maintenance Facility (RMF) for its PW308C... more
Press releaseIberia takes delivery of its first A-340/600
Toulouse, France - It's part of a first order of three
"Iberia took delivery yesterday in Toulouse of its first new A-340/600. This aircraft, named 'Gaudi' after the famous Spanish Catalan architect, is part of a first order of three, which will be followed... more
AccidentsSmall plane crashed while spraying chemicals over fields in Russia
Moscow, Russia - Killed the pilot
A light Wilga plane crashed on last night in the region of Samara, Southern of Russia, causing the dead of the pilot, who at the moment turns out to be the only person on board. According to the first... more
HelicoptersSea King helicopter rescued shipwreckeds off the Somali coast
Mogadishu, Somalia - Also Us Navy aircraft engaged in the searching of the missing
They have been rescued from a German helicopter Sea King, taken off from the FGS Frankfurt supply ship, 9 sailors shipwrecked from a Panamanian flagged boat, just off the Somali coasts. The US fifth... more
AccidentsMilitary plane crashed in Iran, 7 died
Teheran, Iran - No clarification about the causes of the incident
A source of the Iranian Minister of the Interior has communicated a military airplane has crashed yesterday near the city of Robat Karim, 20 km south-west far from Tehran. On board of the aircraft, whose... more
AerospaceAccording to Nasa the uncoupling of a foam block caused the Columbia disaster
Washington, Usa - During the re-enter, missing the insulating panel, the shuttle lost its attitude
It seems to be the definitive judgment that one reported from the Columbia Accident Investigation Committee, named to inquire on the disaster of the Shuttle, disintegrated in flight on February 1, with... more
AirlinesBA weighs on the possibility to keep a Concorde flying for special events
London, UK - Yesterday another supersonic aircraft grounded for technical failure
British Airways has named a commission, headed by the former Concorde chief-pilot, Mike Brannister, in order to estimate the feasibility to keep the Concorde, which would fly only in special occasions.... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland delivers the first of 6 Super Lynx 300 helicopters to Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - A GBP 100m contract has been signed in 1999
The first one of the 6 AgustaWestland Super Lynx 300 helicopters is going to be delivered to Malaysian Navy, according to the terms of a Pdi agreement (Pre-Delivery Inspection) just concluded, which will... more
IndustryCFM International awarded of a over 11 USDm contract
Usa
CFM International, Cincinnati, Ohio, is being awarded an $11,124,420 firm fixed price contract to provide for High Pressure Turbine Nozzle Assembly, NSN 2840-01-502-9475PN, P/N 9995M14G25, Applicable... more
IndustryBAE Systems riceve contratto da oltre 13 milioni di dollari
Usa
L'industria statunitense BAE Systems Aerospace Electronics Inc., di Lansdale, Pennsylvania, ha ricevuto dal Naval Air Systems Command, di Patuxent River, Maryland, un contratto del valore di oltre 13 milioni... more
AirlinesSkyTeam or Oneworld, Klm didn't take any decision yet
Amsterdam, Netherlands - A decision could take months
Although the negotiations with SkyTeam and Oneworld continue, among the two most important alliances in the world of the civil aviation, Klm has not decided yet which to join. "The decision could be... more
HelicoptersCzech Air Force takes delivery of the first 3 Mi-24V helicopter
Prague, Czech Repubblic - Other 4 should be delivered by the end of 2003
They will operate from the base of Prerov, in the North of Moravia region, the first 3 Mi-24V helicopters that the Russian government has delivered to the Czech Air Force as reimbursement of a part of... more