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AirlinesAmerica West: gloomy first quarter 2002
Washington, Usa - Losses for USDm 358,3
Us air carrier America West is still affected by the international post September 11th air traffic crisis, registering in fact losses for USDm 358,3 in the first quarter of 2002. Even though, according... more
AccidentsUs Navy aircraft crashed during an air show
Venture, Usa - Two pilots died
A Us Navy jet plummetted yesterday while on an exhibition flight was low-flying over the surroundings of Point Mugu Naval Air weapons Station in California killing both the pilots aboard. The fighter,... more
Latest newsPentagon protects its reservists
Washington, Usa - "They are trained to the same standards as the active force"
Even though, specially in a situation like today's one where Usa is always in need of new military forces to face the international struggle against terrorism, nobody could deny the importance of the National... more
AccidentsSardinia: Collision avoided
Olbia, Italy - Control tower to act promptly
Fear this morning at Olbia airport, Sardinia. The control tower stopped a Challenger from landing owing to a Corsair Boeing 737 postponed takeoff. This delay reduced the margin of safety for the air-taxi... more
AirlinesLufthansa worries for LSG's investments
Frankfurt, Germany - Poor attention paid to contracts signed with SAS
The German air carrier, Lufthansa, is ready to claim damages and interest from LSG Sky Chef, its catering aboard provider branch. The LSG managers are supposed to have paid poor attention to the terms... more
AirlinesMidwest Express Airlines orders 25 B717-200
Rome, Italy - A USDm 940 worth operation
Us air carrier Midwest Express Airlines ordered 25 Boeing 717-200 with an option on 25 further aircraft. These 25 airplanes, which are supposed to be delivered by 2005, are worth USDm 940. Thanks to... more
IndustryNew troubles for troubled Fairchild Dornier
Frankfurt, Germany
An order worth 4,7 EURbn, for 50 728Jet aircraft, emitted from Gecas, GE leasing subsidiary, to German aircraft maker in troubles, Fairchild Dornier, has been deleted. This would represent an heavy blow... more
AirlinesUS Airways and ALPA reached agreement
USA - Airline is to double its regional jet fleet
US Airways carrier has reached an agreement, as published some days ago by AVIONEWS, with the Airline Pilots Association, the powerful U.S. pilot union, which has agreed the doubling of the airline's... more
AccidentsLockerbie tragedy: hearing comes back to The Netherlands
Camp Zeist, The Netherlands - In Camp Zeist after three years
Scottish government decided to hand back Pan Am flight 103 bombing trial to Dutch venue. So, after three years Camp Zeist court has been chosen as the site for the proceedings because of the Lybian decision... more
PeopleKenya government fires striking flight controllers
Nairobi, Kenya
The Kenya government has fired about 300 flight controllers on a total of 500, due to the strike they are performing since two weeks. The controllers walked out two weeks ago over a long running pay and... more
PeopleThomas Cook "flies" low
Berlin, Germany - 10 % cut in offered flights
The second European tour operator, the German group Thomas Cook, announced that it will offer 10% less flights next summer. This measure follows an equal decrease in reservations -compared to last summer-... more
IndustryBAE Systems-Saab could set production lines in Poland
Warsaw, Poland - In relation with the 48 multi role fighters contract to supply Warsaw Defence
According to what confirmed last Wednesday by Ian Rogers, business development manager at BAE Systems-Saab, the British-Swedish aeronautical constructor is considering the opportunity to set production... more
CuriositiesBaby pilot crashed in Florida: his family sues drug company
New York, Usa - A drug against acne to drive him to suicide
The responsible of Charles Bishop's suicide is supposed to be a drug against acne. With this argument, his family sued Hoffman-La Roche, the Swiss pharmaceutical company producing the controversial drug,... more
Science and technologyBAA to modernize London airports
London, UK - EURbn 13.5 worth plan
BAA, the main British airport and duty-free shop handling agent, announced a EURbn 13.5 worth plan to modernize the 3 London airports -Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted- in 11 years. (rdr) more
AccidentsPlane crashed in South Korea: black boxes to be scanned
Kimhae, South Korea - Experts at work
Us, South Korean and Chinese experts are working jointly to find out the causes of the Air China crash happened last monday. The finding of the two black boxes will allow them to analyze sensor data and... more
AirlinesDaily nonstop flight Chicago-Rome
Rome, Italy - American Airlines is flying to Italy again
American Airlines will fly to Italy again. Its first nonstop flight will join Chicago to Rome next May. A Boeing 767-300 -190 seats on 3 different classes- will take off from Chicago-O'Hare at 3.30 pm... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Galaxi and Gulfstream aircraft
USA
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-65-AD; Amendment 39-12696; AD 2002-07-02] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier aircraft
USA
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-35-AD; Amendment 39-12713; AD 2002-08-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Science and technologyInternational airport for San Marino
Milan, Italy - It will be Rimini airport
The little Republic of San Marino, situated near the tourist area of Rimini-Riccione, will have its own international airport. San Marino international Airport will be located in Rimini. The agreement... more
AccidentsU.S. surveillance plane lands in emergency in Japan
Yokohama, Japan
A U.S. surveillance plane made an emergency landing at the U.S. Navy's Atsugi base Monday, but the base did not reveal the incident, according to a Japanese base watcher who released photographs on a Web... more
IndustryAirbus in talks with Japan Airlines
Tokyo, Japan - To sell its A-380 aircraft
European aeronautical constructor Airbus is in talks with Japan Airlines to supply the Japanese air carrier with its A-380 aircraft. According to what stated by Airbus ceo Nokl Forgeard. (m/cesn) more
IndustryBell-Boeing awarded of a over 17 USDm contract
USA
Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded a $17,663,883 modification to a previously awarded advance acquisition contract (N00019-00-C-0183) to manufacture, install, test... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a over 19 USDm contract
USA
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $19,300,000 firm-fixed-price contract for 30 standoff land attack missile expanded response all-up-round... more
IndustryTRW awarded of a over 65 USDm contract
USA
TRW, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Systems, Clearfield, Utah, is being awarded a $65,017,493 cost-plus-award-fee contract for ICBM Rapid Execution and Combat Targeting Service Life Extension... more
IndustryTRW awarded of a over 660 USDm contract
USA
TRW Inc., One Space Park, Redondo Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $665,000,000 cost-plus-award-fee contract for research and development efforts for the Space-Based Infrared Systems Low Program. The... more
DefenseSeveral lives could be saved with a better use of spyplane
Washington, USA
According to general Robert Noonan, head of US army intelligence, the deaths of eight American special forces troopers in an al Qaeda ambush last month might have been prevented if more "spy-in-the-sky"... more
IndustrySeoul officially chose the Us fighter F-15
Seoul, Usa - Dassault defeated
South Korea officially chose the Boeing produced-by F-15 instead of the French Rafale fighter to be awarded with the USDbn 4 contract to supply Seoul government. Struggle to succeed and win the deal has... more
IndustryAirbus in negotiation with "empire of the rising sun" companies
Tokyo, Japan - For A-380 parts supply
European aeronautical constructor Airbus is under advanced negotiation with two Japanese industries, Mitsubishi Heavy and Fuji Heavy, to sign a A-380 parts supply contract. Last April 4th Airbus already... more
Latest newsItaly 'takes' former Afghan king to Kabul(3): Eu thanks Italy
Brussels, Italy - A successful operation
The Eu Commission highly praised Italy for its successful operation to take the former Afghan king back home. Italian government made use of large military and civilian means to answer for a Zahir Shah's... more
AerospaceEverything is ready for Atlantis landing
Cape Canaveral, Usa - Good weather conditions foreseen
After 11 days in the space, Us space shuttle Atlantis mission will officially end today with the landing at the Kennedy aerospace center in Florida. (m/cesn) more
PeopleBritish Airways ceo accused international aviation system
London, Uk - "It's a time warp"
According to Roy Eddington, British Airways chief executive, "our industry is stuck in a time warp of regulation and protectionism, which is very odd for the very industry which makes free trade between... more
IndustryBoeing in loss for the first time in 5 years
Seattle, Usa - Because of the space satellite division
For the first time in 5 years, the Us aeronautical constructor Boeing registered a huge loss (USDbn 1,25 in 2002 first quarter). According to the Seattle-based industry, the main cause of these gloomy... more
AirlinesSkyteam ready to expand itself
New York, Usa - By looking for a Chinese partner
In order to make the most of the huge potential development of the Chinese air market, the International alliance Skyteam is looking for a Chinese partner. Skyteam, a part from Delta Airlines and Air... more
AirlinesMiddle East Airlines to buy 6 A-321
Paris, France - At USDm 70 each
Lebanese flag air carrier Middle East Airlines signed a letter of intents for the acquisition of 6 Airbus A-321. The aircraft, which cost USDm 70 each, will be delivered by 2004. The contract, as stated... more
DefenseRumsfeld statement on friendly fire incident near Kandahar
Washington, USA
"On behalf of the Department of Defense, I want to express my deep regret and sadness over the tragic accident in Afghanistan that killed and wounded a number of Canadian troops. Our thoughts and prayers... more
Latest newsItaly 'takes' former Afghan king to Kabul
Rome, Italy - Italian military forces involved into the operation
Exiled for 29 years in Rome, the former Afghan king, Mohammed Zahir Shah, is back to Kabul. The Italian government organized his way back home with impressive safety measures. Fifty Italian 'carabinieri',... more
Latest newsItaly 'takes' former Afghan king to Kabul(2): Special Italian forces escort Zahir Shah
Rome, Italy - 'Carabinieri' play a leading role aboard and on ground
Twenty 'carabinieri' of 'Gis', Italian special intervention group, escorted the former Afghan king on his flight from Rome to Kabul. The Italian militia was also responsible for the training of Afghan... more
DefenseUSA provide military equipment to Jordan and Oman
Washington, USA
After the announcement made by U.S. Department of Defense, of the intention to sell 16 AH-64D Apache "Longbow" combat helicopters to Kuwait, last week, the Pentagon said it was ready to sell a Lockheed... more
IndustrySchaeken, MD Helicopters denies company's difficulties
Mesa, Arizona
The CEO and chairman of MD Helicopters company, of Mesa, Arizona, Henk Schaeken, said that he is annoyed over continuing commentary that his company is in commercial difficulties. "There have... more
Science and technologyCustoms officers protest at Nice airport
Nice, France - As part of the French day of protest
As part of the national day of protest established by the French customs officers category, this morning workers protested at the Nice international airport as well. Customs officers unions ask for a... more
Science and technologyCustoms officers protested this morning at the Charles de Gaulle airport
Paris, France - They occupied a runway to talk to the French Education and Science minister
This morning 50 some customs officers employed at the Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris occupied a runway where the French Education and Science minister Jack Lang was about to take-off to Strasbourg,... more
DefenseDod to sell Apaches to Kuwait
Washington, USA
The U.S. Defense Department (DoD) is preparing to sell to Kuwait 16 Boeing Co. (BA) AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters worth up to $2.1 billion, if the Congress will not place its veto to the deal. According... more
Latest newsIsraeli air attack in West Bank
Nassarya, West Bank - 4 helicopters shot on Beit Hassan
4 combat helicopters of the Tel Aviv army forces attacked today Beit Hassan village, in West Bank. Since last March 29th, Israeli Army started military operations in the West Bank to destroy Palestinian... more
DefenseRussia to sell helicopters and planes to Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic
Russian and Czech governments will actively promote further business cooperation and bilateral investments. Such was the statement of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov at Russia-Czech Republic... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines: positive first quarter 2002
Dallas, Usa - Even though worser than 2001
Southwest Airlines, the Us low-cost air carrier, registered net profits for USDm 21,4 in the first quarter of 2002. Despite these results are far better than its competitors ones, Southwest Airlines did... more
IndustryInnovative contract for AgustaWestland
London, Great Britain - -Cotract signed with UK MoD
AgustaWestland, the world’s No 1 helicopter company and a 50:50 joint venture between GKN and Finmeccanica, has secured an innovative Strategic Partnering Contract (SPC) with the UK Ministry of Defence (... more
Science and technology100 polyglots for Tokyo-Narita airport during Football Wold Cup
Tokyo, Japan - Volunteers required to speak 7 different languages
One hundred volunteers will help national football team's supporters in Tokyo-Narita airport from May 29th to June 7th. They are required to speak Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish and... more
DefenseRomania and Bulgaria soon into Nato
Bucarest, Romania - Berlusconi "It is a moral duty"
Bulgaria and Romania will soon join Nato. "It is a moral duty" affirmed the Italian premier, Silvio Berlusconi, during his meeting with Rumanian leaders in Bucarest. He said he will fully back the two... more
AirlinesFormer Sabena's pilots join Air Force
Brussels, Belgium - A new job after bankruptcy
About ten pilots of the recently bankrupted Sabena, the Belgian air carrier, joined national Air Force. They have been trained in the "Ecole royale technique" for 8 weeks in Saffraanberg, Belgium. But... more
AccidentsA "terrific" accident on Kansai Japanese airport could be a suicide
Kansai, Japan - A worker has been "sucked" in a Boeing jet engine
It is not clear the accident occurred at the Kansai airport in Japan, where a man, a Chinese airport worker, Zhang Xin Min, 39, has been "sucked" inside a jet engine of an Air China Boeing 767 aircraft,... more