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IndustryBAE Systems: profits down by 25%
London, Uk - In the first 6 months of 2002
Even though its main operations are in the Defence field, the British aerospace giant BAE Systems has been hardly hit by the civil aviation crisis. In the first 6 months of 2002 BAE Systems in fact registered... more
Civil aviationSecurity expert against electronic devices over airplanes
Washington, Usa - They can generate disastrous interferences
From Nebraska it comes now a new invitation not to admit electronic devices on board, until the tecnology would be able to recognize in advance the presence of modified instruments that can generate potentially... more
DefenseMilitary exercises against terrorism are being in Russia
Moscow, Russia - The aim is to prevent attacks with airplanes
Military exercises are underway in Russia, and will go on for a few days more, to prevent or foil terroristic attacks by airplanes, like the ones carried out in United States on September 11th last year.... more
AirlinesJapan Air System to divorce from Northwest and KLM
Tokyo, Japan - Because they compete with partners of its next "wife" Japan Airlines
"Empire of the rising Sun" Japan Air System (JAS) is set to cancel its co-operation agreements with both Us Northwest Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The reason must be looked for in the fact JAS... more
IndustryNew site for FiatAvio Polska
Turin, Italy - The new facilities will employ 170 workers
FiatAvio, the company of Fiat Group dedicated to aerospace propulsion, has opened at Bielsko-Biala the new site of FiatAvio Polska, an advanced centre of aeronautical engineering, and, in occasion of the... more
AirlinesMalev to christen its new Venice-Budapest route
Venice, Italy - On next September 17
The Budapest-based air carrier Malev Hungarian Airlines is to launch its new Venice-Budapest link. The new daily service will be presented in the press conference scheduled as of next September 17 at Venice-Marco... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce models Spey 506-14A, 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P turbojet engines (2002-18-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the stage 2 LPT blades, which could result in an engine shutdown
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NE-14-AD; Amendment 39-12877; AD 2002-18-03] RIN... more
HelicoptersDEA selects MD Explorer
Mesa, Usa - As part of its overall campaign to reduce the production and distribution of illegal drugs in US
The U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), has selected the twin-engine MD Explorer for deployment over land and water as part of its overall campaign to reduce the production... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways to post operating profit in 2002 FY
Athens, Greece - Despite the loss of 600.000 customers in the first 8 months of the year
Event though the airline lost 600.000 customers in the first 8 months of 2002, Olympic Airways forecasts to end 2002 financial year with operating profits of 23,5-29,3m Euros. According to Dionyssis Kalofonos,... more
DefenseItalian firemen in Russia for Nato-Russia joint military exercises
Brussels, Belgium - They will be conducted from September 25 to 27 near Moscow
Thirty-five Italian firemen will attend Nato-Russia joint military exercises, named "Bogorodsk 2002", which will be conducted from September 25 to 27 in Noginsk, 70 kilometers from Moscow. About 1,000... more
AirlinesRyanair wants to replace British Airways in FTSE 100 index
London, Uk - Ryanair carries more passengers on most routes where the two airlines compete
Irish "no frills" airline Ryanair has officially proposed itself to replace British Airways in the prestigious FTSE 100, the index by the London Stock Exchange including UK's top 100 performing companies.... more
AccidentsNorthwest flight diverted after passenger disturbance
Forth Smith, Usa - Four men had got into a confrontation with the flight crew
A Northwest Airlines flight was diverted yesterday to Forth Smith Airport, Arkansas, after the pilot reported a disturbance involving passengers. The Airbus A320, was traveling from Memphis, Tennessee,... more
DefenseMilitary cooperation between Italy and Tunisia under examination
Rome, Italy - Ministry of Defence Antonio Martino since yesterday in official visit
The examination of the principal international political's themes and the state of bilateral relations regulated by the military cooperation's Convention signed in 1998: these are the two principal tasks... more
Finance and economyEmbraer is selected world leader in aerospace sector for the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
Sao Paulo, Brazil - For the second year in a row
The Brazilian regional jet manufacturer Embraer has been chosen for the second year in a row to be part of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World). After surveying 2.500 of the world's largest... more
Civil aviationUsa remains on high alert status over nation's skies
Washington, Usa - FAA banned low-level flight over sports stadiums and public gatherings
As Usa remains on high alert for terrorism, American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) decided to ban low-level flights over sports stadiums and public gatherings. At the same time Department of Defense... more
DefenseUS Central Command staffers heading to Qatar
Washington, Usa - Officials said it would be a one-week exercise
Between one-quarter to one-third of the staff of the U.S. Central Command in Tampa, Florida, will be dispatched to the Persian Gulf state of Qatar in November in what military officials said would be a... more
AerospaceIntelsat 906 lifted off to space
Kourou, French Guyane - 22nd Intelsat satellite in orbit thanks to Arianespace
Intelsat 906, the communications satellite of the international satellite operator Intelsat, lifted off last Thursday from the Kourou (French Guyane) aerospace base. The satellite has been escorted by... more
PeopleOverbooking: higher compensations for grounded passengers
Brussels, Belgium - Transport Committee of the European parliament passed a proposal establishing compensations between EUR 200 and 600
The Transport Committee of the European Parliament approved the proposal submitted by Italian MEP Giorgio Lisi (PPE) which, amending an EU directive, introduces higher compensations to air passengers in... more
IndustryUnited Technologies awarded of a over 27 USDm contract
USA
United Technologies Corp. and Pratt and Whitney Inc., Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a $27,660,372.06 firm-fixed price contract modification to provide for 312 diffuser cases for the F100-229 engine... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded of a near 14 USDm contract
USA
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $13,840,629 order against a previously awarded Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-00-G-0280) for supplies and spares associated with the... more
AirlinesIberia takes another step to full privatization
Madrid, Spain - As public holding company SEPI is to sell its remaining 5% stake
As soon as the news according to which the Spanish public holding company SEPI is to sell its remaining Iberia's 5% stake broke out, Madrid-based airline takes another theoretical step towards full privatization.... more
Civil aviationUs fighters escorted American Airlines flight
Washington, Usa - After being alerted by one of the two air marshalls on board
Two Us Air Force fighters lifted off yesterday to escort an American Airlines aircraft departed from Houston (Texas) as soon as one of the two air marshalls on board warned about the presence of a passenger... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand-Qantas: "there's been no agreement"
Auckland, New Zealand - Auckland-based carrier said
Air New Zealand has announced that, despite what reported on an Australian review, no agreement has already been signed between the Auckland-based and Qantas. For Monday's Australian Financial Review,... more
PeopleUs Department of Transportations said no to Uk open skies proposal
London, Uk - To break the protected status of the "Heathrow 4"
Once again Us-Uk talks over a larger air liberalization between the countries'airlines are at a stagnation point. Us Department of Transportation in fact this time rejected the "mini-deal" proposed by... more
DefenseDOD changes status of Air Defense exercise
Washington, Usa - "This is not a response to any specific threat"
Yesterday the Secretary of Defense announced a transition of air defense assets from Exercise Clear Skies II into an Operation Noble Eagle deployment. Such a transition involves the movement of missiles... more
HelicoptersKeystone Helicopter appointed Joseph Esmeraldo as MRO Services Director
West Chester, Usa - He will oversee all maintenance, repair/refurbishment and overhaul activity
Keystone Helicopter Corporation appointed Mr. Joseph Esmeraldo as MRO Services Director. Mr. Esmeraldo's responsibility will be to oversee all maintenance, repair/refurbishment and overhaul activity for... more
DefenseNational Guard and Reserve mobilized as of September 11
Washington, Usa - Net collective result is 2.538 reservists more than last week
This week the Army, Air Force and Marine Corps each announce decreases of reservists on active duty in support of the partial mobilization. The net collective result is 2.538 reservists fewer than last... more
HelicoptersHelicopters A109 LUH will be designated HKP15 in Sweden
Vergiate, Italia - Under the Swedish configuration
The helicopters A109 LUH(Light Utility Helicopter) to be delivered by AgustaWestland to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) will be designated HKP15 under the Swedish configuration. The... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti: reported first semester 2002 results
Trieste, Italy - EUR 0,1m profit before tax
The Italian air carrier Air Dolomiti announced yesterday to have closed the first semester of 2002 financial year posting a before tax profit of EUR 0,1m. "The semester just ended has been one of the worst... more
AerospaceNasa: the four shuttles shortly back at work
Cape Canaveral, Usa - After months of maintenance
The day when the four spacecraft of the Us National Aeronautics and Space Agency (Nasa) could be ready to take off once again nears. For months the four shuttles - Atlantis, Columbia, Discovery and Endeavour... more
AerospaceUltimate Japanese rocket lifted off yesterday
Tokyo, Japan - To escort two satellites
The third H-2A, the ultimate generation rocket made in Japan, successfully lifted off from the Tanegashima island (100 km far from Tokyo, editor's note) yesterday. The 57-meter long rocket departed with... more
IndustryRolls-Royce remains confident in long-term business jet market
Orlando, Usa - "Demand will shift toward medium and larger aircraft"
With 2001 sales of nearly US 1bn, and the world number one position in the business jet market, Rolls-Royce said yesterday that it remains confident in the long-term strength of this sector over the next... more
Science and technologyAll back to normality at Moscow airports
Moscow, Russia - 100 flights disrupted because of the thick smoke over city's skies
As smoke produced by the huge fires, that in last few days burnt forests in the surroundings of Moscow, gradually disappears, operations at Russian capital airports come back to normality. According to... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific to challenge Dragonair on the route to Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China - "Stimulating growth in the Chinese aviation industry"
The Asian air carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has announced its will to start its China bound operations. The new links, which will see Cathay competing with People's Republic Dragonair, will both promote... more
Civil aviationNorway: woman attempts to board a plane with 10 knives in her baggage
Oslo, Norway - The woman explained she was carrying improper arms for "inattentiveness"
Oslo International Airport's security agents stopped a woman who had attempted to board an international flight carrying ten kitchen knives in her baggage. The woman, whose personal particulars have not... more
AirlinesSeven European airlines on Alitalia's recapitalisation (3): "understandable the concern of my colleagues"
Rome, Italy - The reply of Alitalia CEO
In reply to the letter of seven European airlines to EU Commission, Alitalia CEO Francesco Mengozzi said that "the concern of my colleagues is understandable. If I were in their place, I would do the same". Mengozzi... more
AirlinesSeptember 11: American Airlines not to hold any public ceremony
Washington, Usa - The airline lost 17 employees and two planes in the attacks
Forth Worth-based air carrier American Airlines has announced that in occasion of the first anniversary of September 11 terror attacks - in which it lost 17 employees and two of its aircraft - is not going... more
AirlinesBritish Airways is out of FTSE 100
London, Uk - The stock index including Uk's top 100 performing companies
British Airways, Uk's flagship airline, today has to say good bye to FTSE 100, the index by the London Stock Exchange which includes Uk's 100 top performing companies. According to an ABN Amro analyst:... more
AirlinesSeven European airlines on Alitalia's recapitalisation (2): EU has no reason to distrust
Brussels, Belgium - The position of EU Transport Commissioner
The spokesperson of Loyola de Palacio, the EU Transport Commissioner, said the Commission has no reason to distrust Italian government's commitment to respect the rules of the Italian airline's recapitalisation... more
AirlinesSeven European airlines call for Alitalia's recapitalisation scrutiny
Brussels, Belgium - They fear bonds to be disposed of to Italian state-owned entities or groups controlled by the Italian government
Seven European airlines led by British Airways, Lufthansa and KLM have called on the European Commission to be vigilant on state aid being given to Alitalia following the outcome of its recent EUR 1.4bn... more
Latest newsNato base of Sigonella commemorates September 11 victims
Catania, Italy - The ceremony named "Freedom rings" is taking place today at Nas 2
Italian 41th Air Force Formation and US Naval Air Station (NAS) of Nato base of Sigonella, Italy, are commemorating today the victims of the September 11 attacks. During the ceremony named "Freedom rings",... more
Press releaseGlobal aviation security strategy in place to boost public confidence and health of air transport industry
Montreal, Canada - ICAO: "we must provide a climate in which the industry can assure its on-going vitality"
"In the year since the tragic events of 11 September 2001 in the United States of America, the world aviation community has initiated a wide range of measures to increase significantly aviation security... more
Aerospace"Passengers to the Moon are kindly requested to board, thank you"
London, Uk - Us Department of State okayed first commercial flights
Us Department of State said yes to California-based TransOrbital to operate commercial flights heading to the Moon. On board TrailBlazer spacecraft the lucky passengers could appreciate at a very small... more
Civil aviationBritish passenger sentenced to 4 months imprisonment after failing to switch off his mobile phone
London, Uk - For compromising aircraft safety
Faiz Chopdat, the 23-year old British passenger who last year failed to switch off his mobile phone while on board a Luxor-Manchester flight, has been sentenced to 4 months imprisonment for he could have... more
Press releaseOne year after September 11 events ICAO forecasts world air passenger traffic will exceed 2000 levels in 2003
Montreal, Canada - Over 3 100 billion PKPs in 2003 and 3 300 billion PKPs in 2004
"One year after the tragic events of 11 September 2001 in the United States of America, total scheduled passenger traffic of the world's airlines has stabilized following the sharp decline last year, with... more
HelicoptersPratt&Whitney Canada sweeps Japanese helicopter engine selections
Orlando, Usa - Now the company holds virtually 100% of new country's light-twin helicopter selections
Pratt&Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) has won a number of major helicopter competitions in Japan in recent months, further confirming the company's premier position in the country's light-twin helicopter market.... more
IndustryEmbraer ERJ 145 XR to be granted airworthiness type certificate in Brazil
Brasilia, Brazil - The extra long-range version of the successful ERJ 145 has been improved with additional take-off thrust
Embraer's new ERJ 145 XR, the extra long-range version of the highly successful ERJ 145 regional jet family has been granted its airworthiness type certificate by the Brazilian civil aviation authority.... more
Science and technologyTerminal B at Zurich Airport to close next Autumn
Zurich, Switzerland - It lost CHF 1.8m (EUR 1.2m) in the first six months of this year
Terminal B at Zurich-Kloten Airport, named "Unique", will be closed next Autumn. Airport authorities took this decision for "economical reasons". Unique lost CHF 1.8m (EUR 1.2m) and passenger traffic... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on CFM International CFM56 Series Turbofan Engines (97-09-02R1 Amendment)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a low-cycle-fatigue (LCF) failure of the high pressure turbine rotor (HPTR) front shaft, HPTR front air seal, HPTR disk, booster spool
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 95-ANE-64-AD; Amendment 39-12876; AD 97-09-02 R1] RIN... more
HelicoptersV-22 Osprey tiltrotor resumes flight test operations
Amarillo, Usa - The second V-22 to fly since December 2000
V-22 Osprey resumed flight test operations at Bell Helicopter's Tiltrotor Assembly Center in Amarillo, Texas. The aircraft - the second V-22 to fly since December 2000 - logged 4.6 flight hours during... more