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Latest newsBolivia: emergency landing for 'Fab-001'
La Paz, Bolivia - The President comes back on a commercial flight
'Fab-001', the Bolivian presidential aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Panama City airport, for a damage to one of the cockpit's window. Abi, the Bolivian press agency that diffused the... more
AccidentsSpotted the flight recorder transmitter of the Boeing crashed last January 3rd in the Red Sea
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt - While research keeps going on incessantly
The ongoing research in the Red Sea, where in January 3rd Flash Airlines Boeing 737 sunk, spotted the transmitter of one of the aircraft two flight recorders. The transmitter localization doesn’t necessarily m... more
AirlinesRyanair reveals the key of its success
Rome, Italy - It's pointless to fly with a half-full aircraft
Peter Sherrard, Ryanair Sales and Marketing Director for Italy unmasked the key of the company's success, the indisputable low-cost leader in Europe, revealing the policies they use. First vital rule... more
AirlinesAustralia: it’s not Sars for the two China Southern Airlines stewardesses
Sydney, Australia - They will leave the hospital today
Paul Armstrong Director for communicable diseases in New South Wales, explained that the preliminary tests carried out on the two China Southern Airlines’ stewardesses, hospitalized in isolation for s... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company airplanes
Washington, Usa - Model 1900, 1900C, and 1900D
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-CE-16-AD; Amendment... more
Press releaseAirbus: 2003 year of reference for the European industry
Toulouse, France - It has delivered 305 airplanes
"2003 has been, for Airbus, the year 'of reference', the period in which Airbus has become the number one. The European industry has concluded the deliveries program of 2003 with 305 aircraft; practically,... more
PeopleSpain begins sky marshalls' training
Madrid, Spain - It's a been diffused by the Spanish newspaper 'El Mundo'
Following the US government decision to ask foreign airlines the presence of armed officers on their flights going directly to USA, Spain started the training of the so-called "sky marshalls". The news... more
AerospaceFirst information from Mars Express
Rome, Italy – Italian instruments, the first at work
The European space probe has begun to send the first information to Earth. The first instrument to work was the Italian spectrometer PFS (Planetary Fourier Spectrometer), designed by the National Institute... more
PeopleContracts: "Air transport services. Transport tickets. Montpellier (France)"
Rome, Italy - The notice publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union S9 of 14 January 2004. F-Montpellier: tickets Contract notice - Services I. 1) Official name and address of the contracting authority: Rectorat de l'académie... more
SecurityEmergency landing for an Iran Air Jumbo
Beijing, China - Unhurt the 120 passengers
This morning an Iran Air Boeing 747 made an emergency landing in Beijing airport. Apparently the front undercarriage didn't come down, forcing therefore the pilots to make an emergency landing in the Chinese... more
AirlinesAirlines at risk: Swiss black list
Zurich, Switzerland - Seven, the names revelead
Finally Switzerland, that up to now was "zipped" up about the airlines' "black list" considered a hazard, which came up after Sharm El Sheikh crash, has diffused the names. There are seven carriers, and... more
IndustryPratt and Whitney Military Aftermarket Services awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Royal Jordan Air Force
Pratt and Whitney Military Aftermarket Services, San Antonio, Texas, is being awarded a $9,355,376 firm fixed price contract to provide for engine upgrade, of F100-PW-200/220E configuration, 8 each for... more
SecurityAustralia: suspected case of Sars for two crew members
Sydney, Australia - Currently in isolation
The carrier name is unknown, but two crew members showed symptoms, which may think of two new cases of Sars, the first ones in Australia after the epidemic of few months ago, coming back from China. This,... more
DefenseGermany: 161 less aircraft for Luftwaffe
Berlin, Germany - According to the German Armed Forces reorganization plan
The German Minister of Defence, Peter Struck, announced yesterday to the Zdf broadcaster that the German Armed Forces reorganization program foresees cuts and savings for EUR 26bn in the next few years:... more
AirlinesSecurity checks in USA for Air France crew members
Paris, France - Only for those coming from unsafe countries
French newspaper "L'Humanité" published an article titled "Ces français indésirables" (the unwelcome French) where it talks about the note dated 12/16/03 that Air France sent to its employees, saying th... more
IndustryBoeing Next-Generation 737s remain the company's best seller
Seattle, Usa - Since entering service in 1998 the carriers have ordered more than 2240 models
The Boeing 737 in 2003 remained the company's best-selling commercial airplane, propelled by strong demand from the world's low-cost airlines. The Next-Generation 737 models (737-600/-700/-800/-900) accounted... more
Science and technologyBAA 10 million passengers in December
London, Great Britain - Record numbers for the owner of British airports
BAA, owner of seven main British hubs, saw 10 million people travelling through its airport in December, that is 6.2% more than 2002. The London airport that recorded the most substantial increase in... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Noise abatement plans (Directive 2002/49/EC) "
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Hiltrud Breyer (Green Party)
Written question E-3302/03 by Hiltrud Breyer (Verts/ALE) to the European Commission. Subject: Noise abatement plans (Directive 2002/49/EC). "With the aim of assessing and managing environmental noise,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model 717-200 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent various failures of electric motor of the auxiliary hydraulic pump and associated wiring, which could result in fire at the auxiliary hydraulic pump and consequent damage to the adjacent electrical equipment and/or structure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-55-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company airplanes
Washington, Usa - Models 441 and F-406
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-CE-18-AD; Amendment... more
AirlinesBritish Airways agrees to armed officers on its flights
Rome, Italy - It's been published in the 'Indipendent' online edition
British newspaper 'Indipendent', in its online version, published the news that British Airways, seems to be pro sky marshalls on its flights. It was probably Rod Eddington, BA' CEO, to inform the newspaper... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Political position adopted by EU officials' trade union on night flights over outlying districts of Brussels"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Philip Claeys (non-attached)
Written question E-3453/03 by Philip Claeys (NI) to the European Commission (11 November 2003). Subject: Political position adopted by EU officials' trade union TAO-AFI on night flights over outlying... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Enlarging the Son Sant Joan de Palma de Mallorca airport (Balearic Islands)"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Miquel Mayol i Raynal (Green Party)
Written question: P-3619/03 by Miquel Mayol i Raynal (Verts/ALE) to the European Commission (14 November 2003). Subject: Enlarging the Son Sant Joan de Palma de Mallorca airport (Balearic Islands). In... more
AccidentsPlane crash in Uzbekistan
Tashkent, Uzbekistan - 37 people died
Yesterday at 19.27 local time a Yak-40 made in Russia, coming from Termez, crashed during landing in Tashkent airport. First theories held fog responsible for the accident, but today the Uzbekistan Director... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "European space policy - budget"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Christine De Veyrac (European people's party)
Written question E-3533/03 by Christine De Veyrac (PPE-DE) to the EU Council (18 November 2003). Subject: European Space Policy - budget. "On 27 November 2003 the Competitiveness Council will meet to... more
IndustryThe Boeing Co. awarded of a over 37 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15, F-16 and F-18 aircraft
The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $37,316,140 firm fixed price, cost-plus fixed-fee contract. This is the definitization modification of a letter contract and partial incremental change... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 22 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15 aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $22,502,861 firm fixed price contract to provide for F-15 Aircraft APG-(V) 1 radar-form, fit, function interface lifetime contractor support,... more
Science and technologyAutogrill arrives in other two terminals of Detroit airport
Milan, Italy - 3 years-contract for food service handling
The company Autogrill foresees to gain USD 40m thanks to the 3 years contract for food service handling in two terminals of Detroit airport, frequented by 33 milion passengers per year. The services will... more
Civil aviationLoyola De Palacio intervention on the air security subject
Strasbourg, France - She asks for a sort of European black list
Loyola De Palacio, EU commissioner for Transports urged the European Council and the Europarliament to find an agreement to draw an European black list for the aircraft of developping countries which are... more
AccidentsSharm El Sheik crash: today "Scorpio" plunges to search the flight recorders
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt - It will work between 600 and 800 metres depth
Today the second robot, sent by France and belonging to France Telecom marine, comes into action. Apparently it will be able to recuperate the two Flash Airlines B-737/300 flight recorders, crashed last... more
AerospaceCanada wants to take part to US space shield program
Ottawa, Canada - It will be discussed at the Americas Summit
Toronto’ press published the news that Canada would like to participate to US space shield program (see AVIONEWS). The negotiations could begin during the ongoing Americas summit in Monterrey (Mexico), w... more
AerospaceBush intends to quit the shuttle program
Washington, USA - He will propose it tomorrow
Tomorrow the President of United States will make his proposal: to quit the shuttle program for the Moon and Mars. Bush's intention should be the one to build a Moon base, from which will make the landing... more
Civil aviationUsa: Traffic lights in airports; they show passengers' dangerousness
Washington, USA - Red: no boarding
In America traffic lights won't be used only to control traffic, but also to show passengers' dangerousness: red - no boarding and possible arrest; yellow - questions and searches; green - go ahead. This... more
IndustryEmbraer's Legacy receives new certification
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Corporate jet can now perform landing and takeoff at higher-altitude airports
Embraer announced yesterday that its Legacy corporate jet received in December 2003 from both the Brazilian airworthiness authority Centro Técnico Aeroespacial (CTA) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration... more
AccidentsAnother US helicopter crashes in Falluja
Falluja, Iraq - It's probably an Apache
Referring to what has been said by an US soldier spokesman another helicopter, an Apache this time, crashed in Falluja, Iraq. For the moment there is no news about the dead or injured and nothing leaked... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the electrical power generating systems, loss of the use of flight instruments, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-SW-24-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL- 604) series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking in the pressure bulkhead at frame station (FS) 409.00, which could result in uncontrolled depressurization of the airplane and/or reduced structural integrity of the fuselage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-267-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes
Usa - To prevent peeling of the paint and markings from the dust covers for the flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) equipment due to hydraulic mist from the actuators, which could result in the inability to identify the FDR and CV
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-112-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) model EMB-120 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the landing gear doors from becoming blocked from opening during application of emergency procedures in the event of a loss of hydraulics
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-87-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Hamburger Flugzeugbau G.m.b.H. model HFB 320 HANSA airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of elevator trim and possible loss of rudder and/or elevator function due to stress-corrosion cracking of certain cable terminals
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-185-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dassault model Falcon 2000 and 900EX, and Dassault model Mystere-Falcon 900 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent structural damage to the horizontal stabilizer after a direct lightning strike, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-231-AD; Amendment... more
IndustryBoeing: the industry and Cathay Pacific Airways launch 747-400 Special Freighter
Seattle, Usa - The airline will receive its first in December of the next year
The Boeing Company and Cathay Pacific Airways confirmed that Cathay Pacific will launch the Boeing 747-400 Special Freighter program, with an initial agreement to convert at least six, and as many as 12,... more
AirlinesIn the English "black list", three airlines continue to fly in Germany
Berlin, Germany - "They showed to respect international security standards", stated a Lba spokesperson
"No particular security hazards haven arisen in the checks carried out until now. [...] Airlines showed to respect the international security standards". "Obviously we keep into consideration information... more
Science and technologyRussia stops flights to and from China in St. Petersburg hub
St. Petersburg, Russia - Because of Sars risk
After the third Sars case in China, Mikhail Ivanov, head of health service in the North-Western Russian federal district, announced the suspension of flights to and from China in "Pulkovo" St. Petersburg... more
AerospaceAir leak in one of the Iss pipes
Moscow, Russia - Cause of the pressure loss
It should be an air leak in one of the ISS (International Space Station) drainage pipes the cause of the pressure loss. Despite the numerous but unsuccessful attempts made by Nasa experts from Earth since... more
AirlinesAir Berlin buys Flyniki shares, the new Lauda's carrier
Vienna, Austria - For 24%
As a some kind of rebound, Niki Lauda gave Air Berlin 24% share of his new airline Flyniki, created last November after that Lauda bought the majority of the stock capital of the German carrier Aero Lloyd’s A... more
AirportsStolen three Cessna in Brazil, killed one of the owners
Corumbà, Brazil - The theft is increasing because of drug smugglers
Probably the three men who stole three single-engine Cessna planes, stored in a hangar in Corumbà airport in the Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil, were drug smugglers. The theft, according to Cbn radio... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines installs self-check-in kiosk network
Houston, Usa - Expanded to all domestic US airports
Continental Airlines announced it has completed the installation of eService Center self-check-in kiosks in all of the airline's airport terminal check-in areas in the continental United States. The last... more
Government actsThe UE Commission terminates the procedure concerning the Brazilian programme "Proex" as applied in the regional aircraft sector (2)
Rome, Italy - The decision publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
(7) On 19 November 1999, Brazil informed the DSB of changes introduced to PROEX (PROEX II) in order to implement the DSB recommendations. However, Canada considered that PROEX II continued to provide export... more
Government actsThe UE Commission terminates the procedure concerning the Brazilian programme "Proex" as applied in the regional aircraft sector
Rome, Italy - The decision publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union L4 of 8 January 2004, page 25. Commissione decision of 6 January 2004 terminating the examination procedure concerning the Brazilian Export Financing programme ‘PROEX’ as... more