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AirlinesQANTAS TO HELP FIJIAN CARRIER
AUSTRALIA, Fiji islands' airline, Air Pacific, has been financially helped by australian Qantas to remedy its difficult situation. Fiji's interim government and Qantas will provide a $32.16 million... more
AirlinesSPANISH GOVERNMENT TO FLOAT IBERIA
MADRID, Spain intends to sell the bulk of its remaining 54% interest in Iberia to international investors. The government already sold 40% of the carrier to seven partners, which include British Airways... more
AirlinesJOGGING AGAINST
UK, According to "Daily Telegraph", British Air Partner modified the inside of some Boeings 747 to create an aisle that allows the passengers to make jogging during the flights to prevent the "economic... more
AirlinesFEDEX TO PURCHASE A FREIGHTER VERSION OF A380
USA, The new was reported today by Frederick Smith, chief executive of the company. Fedex has committed to buy a freighter version of the new Airbus plane bacause it will offer roughly 40 percent more... more
PeopleANNE LINDBERGH DIES AT 94
USA, The foundation entitled to she and the husband has reported the death of Anna, widow of Charles Lindbergh, the first aviator to trasvolare the Atlantic in 1927, to the age of 94, in the Vermont. Anna... more
AerospaceFIRTS ITALIAN MILITARY SAT IN ORBIT
FRENCH GUYANA, Italian sat for military telecommunicationses, Sicral, was launched from the European space base of Kourou, French Guyana, by an Ariane rocket. On the rocket there was also the British sat... more
IndustryAIRBUS AND MITSUI & CO TO BREAK BOEING'S GRIP IN JAPAN
TOKYO, Airbus Industrie engaged Japan's biggest trading company to help break rival Boeing's lock on sales to the country's biggest carrier, Japan Airlines Co. Mitsui & Co will support Airbus' efforts... more
AccidentsAIR RAGE ON AN IBERIA FLIGHT
BILBAO, FRANCIA, The front landing gear of an Iberia Airbus A320 plane snapped as it touched down in Bilbao airport. A woman was taken to hospital and other passengers left the plane by emergency exits.... more
AirlinesSABENA PILOTS END STRIKE
BRUSSELS, The belgian airline's pilots ended their walk out early yesterday afternoon. The action forced Sabena to cancel two third's of the scheduled flights. Pilots said they will resume negotiations... more
AerospaceSPACE SHUTTLE ATLANTIS IN ORBIT
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA, The space shuttle Atlantis has been sent in orbit to the sunset yesterday, carrying the most expensive module of the international space station, the "Destiny" science laboratory,... more
HelicoptersBALTIMORA: NEW POLICE HELICOPTERS
BALTIMORA, With several initiatives (between which loans from other cities too), Baltimora is successful to collect $11.2 million necessary to acquire 4 new helicopters for the police and restart one that... more
AirlinesAIR CANADA: FRENCH OR ENGLISH LANGUAGE
VANCOUVER , CANADA, "Passengers are asked: Would you prefer your services in French or English?" Air Canada is conducting a survey of passengers this month to see if its regional airlines can abandon... more
Civil aviationCONCORDE GETS THROUGH SAFETY TESTS
FRANCE, A France Concorde supersonic jet, grounded since last July's fatal crash near Paris, got through two safety and technical tests' weeks. The spokesman for European Aeronautic Defence and Space... more
AirlinesNEW MANAGING DIRECTOR AT ALITALIA
ROME, Alitalia's board of directors this morning named Francesco Mengozzi new managing director for the carrier. The appointment was roughly criticized by pilots union. Mengozzi therefore said he could... more
AirlinesAIR FRANCE RECORDS HUGE PASSENGER GROWTH WITH KOREA
SOUTH KOREA, The number of passengers flying from Korea by Air France increased 30 percent last year, compared to 1999. From April to December last year, more than 44,000 Korean passengers flew from Seoul... more
CuriositiesVICTORY FOR RUSSIAN SMOKER
MOSCOW, Russian passengers desperate for a cigarette during the 10-hour flight are savouring a rare victory over American officials who have been forced to exempt the Russian airline Aeroflot from their... more
Latest newsMANY F-18 GRAUNDED TO BE INSPECTED
WASHINGTON, The US Navy decided monday to suspend the use of the most of its hunting F-18, after the discovery of a principle of corrosion in some parts much sensitive of these planes. According to the... more
Latest newsNORWAY AIR FORCE GROUNDS C-130 HERCULES
NORWAY, The six C-130 Hercules transport planes of norwegian air force were grounded after crcks were discovered on the wings of three aircrafts. It will take a minimum of four weeks to carry out repairs.... more
Press releaseINDIA WILL BUY MORE RUSSIAN NAVAL AIRCRAFT
MOSCOW, Russian arms trader Rosoboronexport and the Indian Defense Ministry signed a contract on Wednesday under which Russia will export additional KA-31 naval aircraft to Delhi. The contract has an... more
PeopleCONTINENTAL AIRLINES WINS GLOBAL AIRLINE AWARDS 2001
LONDON, Continental Airlines is the big winner of the OAG Airline of the Year 2001 awards in London. Continental received the most honors of any carrier: in addition to garnering the top award as Best... more
AirlinesAER LINGUS CABIN CREW ON STRIKE
DUBLIN, The one-day strike called by Aer Lingus cabin crew for today is expected to affect more than 20.000 passengers. One hundred and eighty flights from Dublin, Shannon and Cork will be cancelled. Cabin... more
DefensePAUL WOLFOWITZ, NEW US DEFENSE ASSISTANT SECRETARY
WASHINGTON, The United States president George W. Bush named Paul Wolfowitz new Defense assistant secretary. Like Defense secretary Rumsfeld, also Wolfowitz has been for years to the Pentagon's apexes,... more
AirlinesSABENA CANCELS FLIGHTS AS PILOTS STRIKE
BRUSSELS, Sabena cancelled up to 25 flights this morning because of pilots strike after talks over the airline's restructuring plan. The new was reported by a carrier's spokesman. About 140 pilots moved... more
AirlinesLUFTHANSA PILOTS TO ASK PAY RISE
DUSSELDORF, GERMANY, Lufthansa's pilots union (VC) asked for a 35% wage increase during the talks with the airline. Negotiations will be resumed on February 14. A carrier's spokesman said the claim would... more
Press releaseBOEING CHOOSES JORDAN AS REGIONAL AVIATION CENTER
AMMAN, The U.S. firm Boeing has chosen Jordan as a regional center for aviation training. The decision includes the establishment of a center in the Hashemite kingdom that would train pilots throughout... more
Press releaseFALCON AIR EXPRESS LEASES TWO 727-200S FROM PEGASUS AVIATION
SAN FRANCISCO, Pegasus Aviation today announced it leased a Boeing 727-200A passenger model and a Super 27 (Boeing 727-200A re-engined) freighter to Falcon Air Express, based in Miami, Fla.: the passenger... more
AerospaceEADS TO ACQUIRE STAKE IN FINNISH AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
UK, The european group today said it is to take a 26.8 per cent stake in Patria, Finland's state-owned aerospace and defence company. EADS didn't provide any detail about the economic transaction. The... more
PeopleDELTA EXPRESS LAUNCHES NEW LOW-FARE FLIGHTS TOO
ORLANDO, FLA, Delta Express, Delta's low-fare airline, launched its new two daily no-stop 737-200 Boeing jet service between Palm Beach International and Newark International Airports, in New Y... more
Press releaseCONTINENTAL EXPRESS: NEW DAILY, NONSTOP SERVICE BETWEEN HOUSTON AND ZACATECAS, MEXICO
HOUSTON, Continental Express, the regional air carrier for Continental Airlines, announced today that it will initiate on May 2, 2001, daily, nonstop flights between Houston's George Bush Intercontinental... more
Science and technologySTRIKE AFFECTS FLIGHTS AT HUNGARIAN AIRPORT
BUDAPEST, Malev state airline yesterday had to cancel or delay flights at Budapest's Ferihegy international airport because of a strike by maintenance workers. Foreign airlines were not affected. The new... more
AerospacePUTIN VISITS UKRAINE
MOSCOW, Russian President Vadimir Putin will visit next Sunday and Monday Ukraine and will meet Ukranian President Leonid Kuchma: together will visit Yuzhmash aerospace factory. Kuchma was director of... more
AirlinesAIR CANADA TO INCREASE FARES
TORONTO, Air Canada's president Robert Milton said the carrier will continue to increase fares to keep the pace with U.S. airline industry. He didn't say when the rise is going to be implemented though.... more
Civil aviationTHE ''ECONOMY CLASS SYNDROME'' WILL BE NAMED ''IMMOBILITY SYNDROME''
EUROPE, According to a statement, the Association of European Airlines (AEA) says deep vein thrombosis (DVT), in which potentially deadly blood clots form during prolonged periods of sitting down, has... more
PeopleJAPAN WILL REVIEW AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL PROCEDURES
JAPAN, Japan is planning to review the procedures of air traffic control to prevent the high risk of human error following the mishap of the two Japan Airlines planes near to collide last week. The minister... more
Civil aviationEMERGENCY FAA AD ON BOMBARDIER AIRCRAFT
USA, EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE Aircraft Certification Service Washington, DC U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration DATE: February 2, 2001 2001-03-52... more
Science and technologyTHAI AIRWAYS TO MAKE DEAL WITH BFGOODRICH
CHARLOTTE, USA, Thai Airways announced it has selected BFGoodrich to provide landing gear overhaul services to the fleet of Boeing 737-400s. Work is to begin within the end of the month and it will be... more
Civil aviationLOCKERBIE: US-UK CONTINUE EMBARGO
U.S., According to USA and UK there are not conditions to revoke the endorsements Libya. Opposite opinion for Russia that considers with "understanding" the appeal turned from the Arab League to ONU for... more
AirlinesIBERIA WILL RISE FLIGHTS SOON
SPAIN, The airline will increase some long distances flights starting from March 25, date of beginning of summer season, to Latin America and South Africa. Among the cities with extra services there are... more
IndustryRUSSIA, GERMANY TO MODERNIZE MIG-29S
MOSCOW, According to Avia.Ru, Germany and Russia y have recently inked an agreement on joint modernisation of Russian-made MIG-29 "Fulcrum" fighter jets for third countries. This project will help... more
AerospaceFINMECCANICA TO FOCUS ON SPACE AND DEFENSE
MILAN, Giuseppe Bono, Finmeccanica SpA chief executive, speaking in an interview with Il Sole 24 Ore, said the company is to focus on the core business of aerospace and defense in the near future. This... more
AccidentsTWO FAKE SMUGGLERS DIED DURING TRAINING WITH COAST GUARD
MARATHON, FLORIDA, Two civilian volunteers, Robert S. Fuller, 49, and Casey A. Purvis, 50, died for the crash of their Piper Archer plane, during a training with U.S. Coast Guard, in which they simulate... more
PeopleSNOW STORM STOPS FLIGHTS
U.S., Yesterday Continental Airlines cancelled more than 70 flights at Newark International Airport in New Jersey and all flights were delayed up to an hour in the face of a massive snow storm that hit... more
AirlinesSAIRGROUP VICEPRESIDENT RESIGNATION
PARIS, FRANCE, SAirGroup vicepresident, Paul Rutlinger, resignated from his position, ten days after company's CEO Philippe Brussigger resignation. SAirGroup released no explanations about it. Rutlinger... more
AirlinesOMAN AIR TO ORDER TWO BOEING 737S
MUSCAT, OMAN, The order worth over $105 million. The airline is also to lease other three Boeing 737s from International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC). Two of the planes will enter service in December,... more
AirlinesAIR FRANCE AND GANDALF TO SIGN CODE-SHARE AGREEMENT
ORIO AL SERIO, BERGAMO, ITALY, Italian Orio al Serio-based Gandalf and Air France signed a code-sharing agreement for italian domestic services and connections to french, german and spanish cities. Gandalf... more
AccidentsEMERGENCY LANDING AT MELBOURNE FOR ENGINE FIRE
MELBOURNE, A Singapore Airlines Boeing jumbo jet just departed, made an emergency landing at Melbourne airport: it appears there was an engine fire, but has yet to be confirmed. It landed safely and the... more
AirlinesBRITISH MIDLAND TO AWARD EMBRAER FOUR FIRM ORDERS
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL, The british carrier changed to firm order 2 options for the ERJ 135 aircraft and 2 options for the ERJ 145. The new was reported by the brazilian industry. The aircrafts are to be delivered... more
AirlinesRYANAIR TO RISE PROFITS
DUBLIN, The low-fare irish carrier reported a 42% increase of net income in the third quarter. Profit before one-time items rose to $20 million. The airline is also to unveil a new base in Europe and new... more
AirlinesAEROFLOT PURSUES QUALITY
ST. PETERSBURG, As part of an ongoing improvement of its image, Aeroflot announced that passengers will now get many of the same amenities offered by Western airlines. Waiting lines at the check-in counter... more
Press releaseHORIZON WILL LAUNCH BOMBARDIER Q400 TURBOPROP
USA, Horizon Air announced that the airline's newest, most technologically advanced aircraft - the Bombardier Q400 high-speed turboprop - will go into regularly scheduled service on several routes starting... more