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IndustryBell-Boeing Joint Program Office awarded of a near 17 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MV-22
Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded a $16,833,583 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-award-fee contract (N00019-93-C-0006) to provide additional funds for... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a near 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-22
McDonnell Douglas Corp., Saint Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $6,754,307 cost-plus fixed-fee contract modification. This contract is for F/A-22 Spiral 3A Phase A+ integration support to integrate the... more
IndustryGrimes Aerospace Co. awarded of a over 338 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the spare parts
Grimes Aerospace Co., Urbana, Ohio, was awarded on March 23, 2005, a delivery order amount of $338,385 as part of an $8,769,885 firm-fixed-price contract for Spare Parts. Work will be performed in Urbana,... more
AirportsAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Easter to its subscribers
Rome, Italy - The press agency will open again next Tuesday
AVIONEWS’ management and the editorial office wish to its own readers a Happy Easter week-end. The release of the news will restart regularly next Tuesday, March 29. more
Latest newsLast F-16 Fighting Falcon manufactured and delivered to USAF
Fort Worth, USA - Production, however, will be carried on by Lockheed Martin concerning the orders from other countries
Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility (Texas) has accomplished the assembly of the last F-16 Fighting Falcon multirole light fighter for US Air Force. There have been some 2231 aircraft of this type i... more
AirlinesVietnam Airlines joined to Thai Airways?
Ha Noi, Vietnam - Vietnam’s carrier is studying the proposal
Thai Airways would have reached Vietnam Airlines in order to introduce it its proposal to form an alliance by code-share flights and the joined use of maintenance services. Vietnam’carrier will study t... more
AirlinesQatar Airways doubles its flights from Italy
Rome, Italy - Eight direct weekly connections from Rome and Milan starting from next Sunday
"From next Sunday, Qatar Airways doubles its offer on the market and it offers every week eight direct flights to Doha. With the new Summer times, Milan-Malpensa will be linked to the Qatar capital and... more
AirlinesAeroflot unveiled its Summer schedule
Moscow, Russia - More flights but also tariffs progressively rising
Aeroflot has recently unveiled the Summer schedule for its operational activities. The related period, which is expected to start on next March 27 and end on October 29 according to what indicated by the... more
AirlinesEmirates to buy new planes for its fleet
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – There is some talk of buying an aircraft a month for the next eight years
Media unveiled that Emirates airline is going to add to its fleet 103 new airplanes for USD 26bn within 2012: it means that carrier will add an aircraft a month for the next eight years. The airline would... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines launches a new non-stop flight to Beijing
New York, Usa - With effect starting from June, 15
US carrier Continental Airlines announced it will launch a new non-stop flight which will join New York to Beijing, becoming as well the only US airline which would offer a daily service from Newark Liberty... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines paid Ceo bonus
New York, Usa - Last year the carrier paid Glenn Tilton a bonus of about USD 366,000, top executive accepted however a cut pay in 2005
US carrier United Airlines, currently in bankrupt, paid its Chief Executive, Glenn Tilton, a bonus of about USD 366,000, resulting in salary and other concessions from union workers, but United’s top e... more
AerospaceISS farer from the Earth
Moscow, Russia - The orbiting station's ceiling increased while waiting the arrival of the Soyuz carrying Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori
"Eneide" mission, which will lead Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori towards the ISS (International Space Station) on next April 15 (see for details AVIONEWS), has already started in a certain way. The... more
AerospaceSpace: an asteroide named as the city of sin
New York, Usa - The celestial corp discovered in 2001 by Jet Propulsion Laboratory of Pasadena has been named Las Vegas
Because of the celebration this year of the hundreds years old of the city of Las Vegas and as an homage to it, the International Aviation Union (Iau) decided to name the asteroide discovered in 2001 by... more
CuriositiesJohn Travolta: making love on board the airplane feels like touching the sky by a finger
New York, USA - Far from the "Saturday night fever": this is high ceiling fever
Travolta, as happily married with actress Kelly Preston, already well known for his passion for airplanes (which he pilots by himself) besides as a good actor, to an extent that his house is provided with... more
CuriositiesA new airline to connect Oxford to Cambridge
London, United Kingdom – From an idea of a Richard Branson’s fan
Martin Halstead, a 18 year old boy, fan of multi millionaire Richard Branson, is going to launch his private airline: it will be named Alpha 1 Airways and operate twice-daily flights between Oxford and... more
AerospaceArianespace expected to put the AMC-18 satellite into orbit
Paris, France - An operation requested by SES Americom communications company
SES Americom, a company competent for the supply of via-satellite communications services, will attend to the management of TV channels for the United States by the AMC-18 satellite produced by Lockheed... more
AccidentsScare at Sydney Airport
Sydney, Australia – An airplane belonging to Air Pacific leaked hydraulic fluid initiating emergency fire measures
An Air Pacific B-747/400 plane left from Fiji with 247 persons on board and 16 crew members around 11:40am today before landing at Sydney Airport leaked hydraulic fluid causing the emergency fire measures:... more
AirlinesVirgin Express aiming to reduce its fleet further
Brussels, Belgium - Virgin group's carrier, however, found limited losses despite the lower revenues
While the date for signing the collaboration agreement between Virgin Express and SN Brussels Airlines (April 12) is closer, the low-cost carrier belonging to the Richard Branson-owned Virgin group analyses... more
Weather forecasts"DSEi 2005": the greatest international show for technologies related to defence
London ,United Kingdom - It is as well the only exposition which covers the three sectors: air, earth and sea
"DSEi 2005" (Defence Systems and Equipment International), the greatest international show for technologies related to Defence, besides being the only exposition which covers the three sectors as air,... more
AirlinesLufthansa to turn up the heat on European rivals following Swiss' take over
Berlin, Germany - At that point three European carriers will share the market: Lufthansa-Swiss, Air France-Klm and British Airways
Lufthansa may turn up the heat on European rivals following planned Swiss’ take over, which talks in this sense has been confirmed since time and entered now the central step. According to what reported a... more
Latest newsUSAF: 17 E-8C Joint STAR are combat ready
Washington, USA - The surveillance, command and control airplanes devoted to surface monitoring to remain in service up to beyond 2025
There are some 17 E-8C Joint STAR (Surveillance Target Attack Radar System) surveillance, command and control airplanes now in service in US Air Force. Northrop Grumman, which is attending to the production... more
AerospaceMajor cooperation between Russia and Usa results an advantage for Boeing
New York, Usa - Iss (International Space Station) is the best example of the collaboration between the two countries
Russia and Unites States of America planned, during the recent visit of George W. Bush in Europe, a major bilateral cooperation in science and technology, including in the areas of information technology... more
AirlinesUS carriers risk bankrupt because of high fuel costs
New York, Usa - That risk interests even American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Continental Airlines
US carriers face billions of dollar in extra costs lead to high fuel costs and American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Continental Airlines are among the main airlines to risk to recur to bankrupt, with... more
AirlinesAnnual general meeting of Sas group
Stockholm, Sweden - On April, 13, 2005
Annual General Meeting of Sas group is planned on April, 13, 2005 at 4:00 pm and will be held at Berns Hotel in Stockholm, at the Radisson Sas Scandinavia Hotel, in Copenhagen and at the Radisson Sas Plaza... more
AerospaceRussian space program in 2005
Moscow, Russia - According to what reported the head of space agency Roskomos, Anatoly Perminov
According to what reported the head of Russian space agency Roskomos, Anatoly Perminov, the main space goals of Russia in 2005, in which ends the 2001-2005 Federal Space Program, are lead to improve the... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines rescinds ticket prices
New York, Usa - The carrier had just increased fares for its domestic flights
Us carrier Continental Airlines announced it rescinded ticket prices for an one way domestic flight of USD 5. The carrier last week had just increased fares for the same amount on its national service... more
AerospaceSpace: Us spacemen accuse Nasa of lack of security
New York, Usa - The men claimed Us space agency is too concentrated on costs and time and does not care enough of security
Two former Nasa’s spacemen accused Us space agency of not having enough care for the security aspect, claiming in an interview at the famous "Usa Today" that the agency is too much concentrated on aspects s... more
AirlinesAirAsia: 100 Airbus A-320s to strengthen traffic
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Some 60 purchases and 40 options make such carrier the largest European group customer in the South-Eastern Asia
Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia decided to reinforce its own fleet by purchasing some 60 Airbus A-320 short-range airplanes. Further 40 option would have been added to these orders for the same type... more
AirlinesSas presents Nya Inrikesflyget
Stockholm, Sweden - The new program for the domestic service of the group
Scandinavian airline Sas presented the new program for its domestic service, Nya Inrikesflyget. This last, made up in order to offer a better service to the group’s customers, has established three types o... more
HelicoptersCJ Systems selected the EC-135 for EMS operations again
Washington, USA - Some 10 helicopters of this type have been ordered and they will be added to the 14 ones already in service
The US company CJ Systems, specialized for the provision of health care rescue services in the country and one among the most important firms operating in this sector, has got a fleet based on some 14... more
Government actsQuestion time on the declass of Brindisi military Airport
Rome, Italy – By senator Euprepio Curto (An Party)
In 1994 Brindisi military Airport became an UNLB (United Nations Logistic Base) and in 2000 became base of the WFP (World Food Programme) Agency. So Italian senator Curto asked Italian Transport Minister... more
Government actsQuestion time on clandestine’s reject from Lampedusa island
Rome, Italy – By senator Mrs. Maria Chiara Acciarini (Ds-L’Ulivo party) and other senators
Italian senator Mrs. Acciarini asked Italian Premier and Minister of Interior to make clear the conditions of illegal immigrants being rejected at Lampedusa island (Sicily, Italy). Italian Government is... more
Science and technologyIndia wants two hubs of worldwide importance
New Dheli, India - The purpose is to strengthen the airport structures favouring at the same time the growth of overseas traffic provided by Indian carriers
Within the general plans aimed to favour the growth of national air transport sector, Indian authorities must however come to grips with a difficulty affecting its own air stations. Actually, just a 20%... more
AirlinesThe walk of the activity of the group Air-France-Klm
Paris, France - The synergy came out by the merger of the two airlines demonstrated successful as the company reached the expected goals
The group Air France-Klm announced it reached the expected goals by the fusion of the two carriers as it raised its target for savings. President and Ceo Jean-Cyril Spinetta said that now the objective... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines buys up to 40 aircraft
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - The delivery of the planes is expected between 2006 and 2009
Sale (Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise), Singapore Airlines’ leasing division, announced that it purchased up to 40 aircraft B-737/800 by Boeing. According to the terms of the deal the delivery o... more
Science and technologyAir France: Terminal 2E reconstruction of the Paris-Charles De Gaulle Airport
Rome, Italy - From the day of the collapse the carrier has ensured the flights
"Air France receives the reconstruction Terminal 2E solution adopted by ’Aéroports de Paris’: ’The increasing strategy of the airline, expected for the next years, will not suffer’, has underlined Jean-Cyr... more
DefenseTest launch for the Marte missile at Salto di Quirra
Cagliari, Italy - The anti-ship guided rocket traditionally employed for the Sea Kings to be deployed by the Italian Navy's EH-10s as well
The MBDA (OTO Melara) Marte Mk2/S anti-ship air-to-surface missile has been successfully launched by an EH-101 helicopter of Italian Navy. The experimental activity has been carried out at Salto di Quirra... more
Science and technologyAfghanistan: a programme for regional airports rehabilitation started
Kabul, Afghanistan - A remarkable reconstruction and clearance work against unexploded bombs and mines must be performed for at least three air stations
At least three Afghan regional airports could be involved by a remarkable operational rehabilitation work. Such a possibility would be granted by Asian Development Bank, provided that the companies interested... more
Press release"Safety Awareness Day": several speeches by sector associations' representatives
Rome, Italy - The six-month check meeting
The "Safety Awareness Day" conference was held yesterday by IFATSEA at "La Sapienza" University of Rome. The International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Associations, a partner of ICAO (International... more
Latest newsItalian Air Force: anniversary under banner of solidarity
Rome, Italy - AMI to celebrate its foundation by a special humanitarian initiative just starting on next March 28
Italian Air Force will celebrate its anniversary by important humanitarian initiatives just starting in 2005. AMI is going to celebrate its 82° Anniversary on next March 28 and Air Force Chief of Staff... more
IndustryHarbin Embraer secures second ERJ-145 order from China Eastern Airlines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - New order for five jets going to Jiangsu subsidiary
Harbin Embraer announced yesterday the sale of five ERJ-145s to China Eastern Airlines Jiangsu Ltd. The contract marks the second order placed by a Chinese airline with Harbin Embraer Aircraft Industry... more
Science and technologyCapodichino: GESAC and British Airways evaluated the safety procedure effectiveness in case of emergency landing
Naples, Italy - About 150 persons attended the exercise which involved Italian Corps and Agencies besides the airport operator and the British carrier
An exercise aimed to evaluate the safety procedures in case of emergency landing at Naples-Capodichino Airport was performed yesterday. The event has been set just when the air space was closed due to... more
HelicoptersFuture Lynx: first signing the contract, then selecting the partners
London, UK - The combat aircraft chosen by British MoD to be developed both in a terrestrial and naval version
The Future Lynx selected by British Ministry of Defence will certainly prove a programme open to various collaborations. AgustaWestland confirmed it to AVIONEWS with reference to the recent announcement... more
IndustryBAE Systems Controls Inc. awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the spares for the T-700 helicopter engine
BAE Systems Controls Inc., Fort Wayne, Ind., was awarded on March 21, 2005, a $10,660,000 firm-fixed-price contract for Spares for the T-700 Helicopter Engine. Work will be performed at Fort Wayne, Ind.,... more
IndustryFabritech Inc. awarded of a near 11 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CH-47 helicopter
Fabritech Inc., East Alton, Ill., was awarded on March 22, 2005, a $10,824,081 firm-fixed-price contract for CH-47 Absorber Assemblies. Work will be performed in East Alton, Ill., and is expected to be... more
IndustryTransaero Inc. awarded of a over 3 USDm order
Washington, Usa - For the CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Transaero Inc., Woodbury, N.Y., was awarded on March 21, 2005, a delivery order amount of $3,599,280 as part of a $28,062,480 firm-fixed-price contract for Servo cylinders for the CH-47 Chinook Helicopter.... more
HelicoptersFuture Lynx selected as the preferred option for land and sea helicopter requirements
Rome, Italy - AgustaWestland chosen to enter a new partnership with UK’s MoD
"AgustaWestland welcomes the UK Ministry of Defence’s announcement to proceed with the Future Lynx programme as its preferred option for meeting the Land (Find) and Maritime (Surface) Attack elements o... more
AerospaceNasa's system to be used in areas which need water
Washington, Usa - Us space agency created a special system in order to transform human liquids into drinkable water
A special system created by Nasa (Us space agency) in order to transform human liquids into drinkable water will be presumably used by the end of the current year in areas such as Iraq and South-East Asia... more
CuriositiesLondon-Reykjavik 666 flight piloted by Iron Maiden's lead singer
London, United Kingdom - 192 fans have the opportunity to fly with their favorites bound for Iceland's concert in June 7
Iron Maiden’s lead singer, Bruce Dickinson love flying and piloting Astraeus Airlines aircraft. So he chartered a B-757 leaving from London-Gatwick on Tuesday, June 7 scheduled to land at Keflavik-Reykjavik A... more
DefenseRussia: a military exercise devoted to tactical transport and parachutists' drop operations
Moscow, Russia - More than 1300 soldiers together with Il-76 and Su-24 airplanes and armoured vehicles are being deployed
A wide military exercise is being held in Russia and it involves both ground and aerial forces. It main purpose is the one of verifying some procedures in the tactical transport and parachutists’ launch i... more