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Government actsFrance imposes public service obligations on scheduled air services between Toulon-Hyères and Lyon-Saint-Exupéry
Rome, Italy - The communication publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union C22 of 27 January 2004, page 8. Imposition by France of public service obligations on scheduled air services within France. 1. Pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council... more
Press releaseAirbus: Qatar Airways purchase order
Rome, Italy - USD 120m for two A-380 airplanes
"The National Bank of Qatar SAQ has approved the USD 120m financing to the Qatar Airways for the purchase of the first two Airbus A-380s, the 'Super Jumbo' aircraft of the last generation, to make part... more
AerospaceMars' hills dedicated to the seven astronauts of the Columbia
Washington, USA - Spirit and Opportunity continue to stroll on Mars
Spirit, now recovering, and its workmate, Opportunity, continue the exploration of the Red Planet where, thanks to the work done until now by the former, seven hill have been discovered. One year after... more
Government actsFrance imposes public service obligations on scheduled air services between Tarbes (Lourdes-Pyrénées) and Paris (Orly)
Rome, Italy - The communication publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union C22 of 27 January 2004, page 7. Imposition by France of public service obligations on scheduled air services within France 1. Pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Regulation... more
HelicoptersBlack Hawk viewed through a microscope
Stratford, Usa - Sikorsky's production stages on the web
All the production process of a chopper is analyzed in an interactive web site named "Building a Helicopter". It is an initiative by Sikorsky aiming to encourage the young students approach to the rotating... more
Government actsFrance amends the public service obligations on scheduled air services between Angoulême and Lyon-Saint-Exupéry
Rome, Italy - The communication publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union C27 of 31 January 2004, page 2. Modification by France of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services within France. 1. France has decided to... more
Civil aviationAirplane pilots with a gun
Washington, Usa - It has been decided by the body for security on transports
The US body for security on transports established that pilots of cargo aircraft could keep a gun in the cockpit. According to the program also pilots and flight attendants of scheduled flights could ask... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-321 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent roll oscillations during approach and landing in certain icing, crosswind, and turbulent conditions, 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. 2003-NM-257-AD; Amendment... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland to take care of French Navy Lynx overhaul
Yeovil, UK - A new agreement on the subject for the helicopter group
French Navy Lynx maintenance and repair is going to be of AgustaWestland concern during the next 5 years since January 2004. The agreement - signed between AgustaWestland and the SIMMAD French agency (Structure... more
DefenseNew defence integrated air and space system by Lockheed Martin
Colorado Spring, Usa – It will be a more effective conduct of battlefield
Lockheed Martin has recently produced a new integrated air and space hook-up for U.S. Air Force and the American Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). This system, based on GPS, is able to manage in a new way... more
HelicoptersSpanish Navy SH-60 update in progress
Washington, Usa - Lockheed Martin, Sikorsky and Tecnobit being at work to increase fleet defence
Cooperation among Lockheed Martin, Sikorsky and the Spanish Tecnobit is carrying on the Spanish Navy SH-60B anti-submarine capabilities update. Two helicopters were already involved in the programme by... more
IndustryFirst Embraer ERJ-145s for Southern China Airlines
Sao Paulo, Brazil - The Brazilian company sold 6 exemplars
Since last year, when the joint-venture Harbin Embraer and the Chinese industrial group Hafei Aviation Industry was formed, the Brazilian industry sold for the first time six 50-seats ERJ-145 to Southern... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Fokker model F-28 Mark 0070 and 0100 series airplanes
Usa - To ensure that the flightcrew is aware of the procedures required to prevent ice from contacting the ice impact panels on the engine fan case, which could result in a panel coming loose during flight and blocking the bypass flow through the engine
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2004-NM-10-AD; Amendment... more
SecurityRyanair affair (4): Ryanair will appeal against EU Commission's decision
Brussels, Belgium - It was declared by the company CEO
Ryanair CEO, Micheal O' Leary, stated not too long ago that he intends to appeal against the EU Commission's decision to condemn the Irish carrier to pay back the State aid received by Belgium (see the... more
SecurityRyanair affair (3): Fit Cisl Lombardia General Secretary, Dario Ballotta has intervened
Milan, Italy - The ruling would be suggested by major European companies according to the union official
Concerning the hodiernal European Commission decision about the national aids granted to the low-cost company known as Ryanair, the Cisl Lombardia Secretary, Dario Ballotta, has intervened maintaining... more
AirlinesTap: Venice will be the 85th weekly flight from Italy to Lisbon
Venice, Italy – The new service will start in June
Tap, the Portuguese airline, continues with its development policy in the Italian market, introducing the new connection Venice-Lisbon starting from next June. The route will be served by an Airbus 320... more
AirlinesUE Commision reveals today its opinion about national aid for Ryanair
Brussels, Belgium - According to the company the Commission decision is going to impinge upon the consumers
European Commission is to reveals its opinion this morning about the national aids granted to Ryanair. This low-cost company has in fact an agreement with Vallonia (Belgium) by which it gains some 50%... more
SecurityRyanair affair (2): UE Transport Commissioner, Loyola de Palacio has intervened
Brussels, Belgium - "The reimbursement entity will be some EUR 10m, 15m or even more"
By answering journalists questions, UE Transport Commissioner, Loyola de Palacio, has maintained that the reimbursement Ryanair Airlines is to pay will be some EUR 10m, 15m or even more; negotiations are... more
AerospaceThe new role of LogicaCMG in Galileo programme
London, UK - The company will have to develop two fundamental systems for its running
The European satellite navigation system makes an important step forward thanks to the EUR 7,5m grant by ESA (European Space Agency) for LogicaCMG group in order to produce two basic segments of Galileo... more
IndustryMeteor versus AMRAAM: the challenge has already started
Newtown, USA - For Americans and Europeans half air-to air missiles market in the next 10 years
A selling amount of about USD 12bn in the international market concerning air-to-air missiles is foretold within the next 10 years, according to a recent research of Forecast International (Newtown, USA)... more
Fair and showsTurbomeca: new President in South America
Bordes, France - It's Mr Francois Haas from last February 1, 2004
As of February 1 2004, François Haas, 46, has been appointed President of the Turbomeca Do Brasil and Turbomeca Sud Americana sites. He is also the regional representative for the Snecma group in South... more
Press releaseThe case Ryanair
Rome, Italy - The Commission's decision on Charleroi airport promotes the activities of low-cost airlines and regional development
The European Commission today took a major decision of significance for the future of air transport by ensuring full competition between carriers operating out of regional airports. It authorises certain... more
HelicoptersAgusta A-119 for care rescue in Arizona
Phoenix, USA - It has been redeployed at Sky Harbour Airport (Phoenix)
A new Agusta A-119 Koala is about to provide for health care by taking off from the Sky Harbour Airport (Phoenix). The "Tri-State Care Flight" written badge on the Italian manufacture helicopter fuselage,... more
AirlinesThe European Commission condemned Ryanair
Brussels, Belgium - It will have to pay back some of the aids received
The European Commission condemned the low-cost Ryanair to pay back some of the funds received by Charleroi airport, Belgium. According to unofficial sources the repayment will be between EUR 2m and... more
Government actsNew rights for air passengers in the whole European Union
Rome, Italy - The Council and the European Parliament definitively adopt the proposal of regulation
New rights for air passengers in the whole European Union Loyola de Palacio, European Commission vice-president in charge of transport and energy, welcomed the definitive adoption by the Council and the... more
Civil aviationCancellations confirmed for Washington flights
Paris, France - They concern British Airways and Air France flights
Due to terrorism alarm four flights to Washington were cancelled yesterday and today by British Airways and Air France. The aircraft, apparently, could have been targeted by terrorist attack with chemical... more
Science and technologyBAA turnover increase for 2003 fourth quarter
London, England - Profits augment for the English airport handling company
BAA, the English airport handling company, informs in a note that in last year fourth quarter it increased turnover (+4.2%) and profits (+8%). The same note says that passenger traffic has also augmented... more
Science and technologyNew Teheran airport inaugurated after 30 years
Teheran, Iran - It's dedicated to Ayatollah Khomeini
Yesterday the new Teheran airport was inaugurated. The hub, worth USD 475m was completed in 30 years. It will be named Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA); it's located South of the Iranian capital... more
SecurityRyanair's matter: the European Commission's decision
Brussels, Belgium - The Commission condemned the low-cost carrier for the aids received
A note released by the European Commission, at the end of the investigation on aids given to Ryanair, writes that the European executive is not against "Some forms of aids that allow a genuine development... more
AccidentsFlash Airlines tragedy: the crash was probably caused by a fabrication fault
Cairo, Egypt - The fault should have been in the rudder
The investigation on the Flash Airlines Boeing 737 incident in Sharm El Sheikh waters continues. The inquirers are looking at technical fault giving a particular attention to the hypothesis of a making... more
IndustryBoeing delivers to Pakistan International Airlines its first 777
Seattle, Usa - Model B-777/200ER
Boeing yesterday delivered to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) its first 777, a 777-200ER, the first of eight new Boeing 777s for the Karachi-based carrier. PIA is replacing its current long-haul... more
Latest newsAn Italian as the best pilot at Cold Lake Canadian flying school
Rome, Italy - Lieutenant Antonino Massara outstrips everybody during the pre-operation training stages
The highest award concerning the formative ambit at the Cold Lake Canadian flying training school - Alberta, as the 419th Squadron base - has been assigned to an Italian pilot. Lieutenant Antonino Massara,... more
Latest news"Arma Azzurra": endeavour for life by the Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - Hundreds of flying hours devoted to rescue operations in 2003
2003 ended under banner of a determined effort by Italian Air Force by fulfilling several search and rescue missions as well as strictly militar ones. Thanks to a total activity of almost 1700 flying hours... more
PeopleDisable person sues Ryanair
London, UK - Compelled to pay for a wheelchair use
Ryanair air company has been summoned by a disable person obliged to pay in order to avail of a wheelchair at Stansted London airport. The London Court magistrate has considered the airline answerable... more
IndustryBoeing is not interested in Bae Systems
London, Great Britain - Stonecipher: "We like to have them as partners"
"We like to have them as partners, but I am not interested to became a ship or submarine builder", declared Harry Stonecipher, Boeing CEO, adding "It's very vertically integrated, which is almost the opposite... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines announces new non-stop service between Houston and Roatan in Honduras
Houston, Usa - From June 12 on Saturday
Continental Airlines yesterday announced new non-stop Saturday service between Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Roatan, Honduras, beginning June 12, pending government approval. Continental... more
Government actsRights' passengers
Rome, Italy - The EU Council adopted the Regulation
Agreement on compensation and assistance to passengers in case of denied boarding, cancelled flights or delayed flights The Council adopted last 26th January the Regulation, in accordance with the joint... more
IndustryWestwind Technologies Inc. awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CH-47D Chinook helicopter
Westwind Technologies Inc.*, Huntsville, Ala., was awarded on Jan. 26, 2004, a delivery order amount of $6,555,445 as part of a $70,663,576 firm-fixed-price contract for manufacture and assembly of electrical... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 35 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-17 aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $35,549,921 firm fixed price contract modification to provide for the FY04 economic price adjustment to the production of 60 C-17 aircraft... more
HelicoptersHelicopters patrol the pilgrimage to Mecca
Mina, Saudi Arabia - To avoid yesterday's massacre
Hundreds of policemen, dozens of ambulances everywhere and numerous helicopters have patrolled today the flood of people going to Mount Arafat to lapidate seven times the three stones, as wanted by the... more
DefenseUSD 401,7bn budget for American Defence
Washington, Usa - Substantial outlays for the combat against terrorism
The budget advanced by President Bush for Defence for 2005 is USD 401,7bn, to reach the amount of USD 487,8bn in five years. As explained by the Secretary of Defence, Rumsfeld, fight against terrorism... more
AerospaceSaturn as the next stage of the European Space Agency
Paris, France – On Titan satellite in order to better know the Earth
Mars Express’ adventure does not put an end to the efforts of ESA (European Space Agency) in the short period. In a note of the authority an intent is expressed of carrying on with the research activity b... more
Civil aviationPlane hijacked in Air Force One air space
Washington, USA - It happened on Saturday afternoon
Two fighter planes hijacked an aircraft that was crossing the airspace reserved for the plane carring President Bush, the Air Force One. It happened on Saturday, when Bush was coming back from a ceremony... more
AirlinesLot, the Polish airline, will increase connections with Italy
Warsaw, Poland - Next summer new flights will start from Warsaw to Venice
Lot, the Polish carrier will increase its flights which connect Poland and Italy. Starting from next summer, for instance, there will be new flights such as the Warsaw-Venice one. The airline will also... more
CuriositiesPaul McCartney is learning to fly an aircraft
London, England - It has been reported in "The Sun" magazine
The English singer, a former Beatles member, Paul McCartney is learning to fly an aircraft. In fact, he attended a pilot school in Lydd airport, Kent. The English star, according to his friends, is really... more
Civil aviationSeven Moroccan deputies mistaken for terrorists
Portland, USA - It happened at Portland airport, Oregon
Seven Morocco deputies, in USA for work, were forced to get off the plane and were stopped at Portland airport as they were mistaken for terrorists. The seven parliamentarians were then released with the... more
AerospaceBefore man's landing on Mars it is aimed on the space tourism
Washington, USA – Rules and carriers are being studied
Space tourism could become true in a few years (maybe in 2007) before witnessing the first man landing on the Red Planet – foreseeably about the year 2020 as the American government means it. The programme h... more
SecurityA Virgin New York-London flight went back to Heathrow
London, Great Britain - There was a burnt smell on board
On January 30th, a Virgin Atlantic flight, departed from London and directed to New York, had to go back to Heathrow because there was a burnt smell on board. On the plane there were 181 passengers but... more
Science and technologyMoscow International Airport to be managed by a private company
Moscow, Russia - Success for Alfa Group among disputes
Moscow Sheremetievo airport passes to private hand. Alfa society – under the leadership of Mikhail Fridman and Piotr Aven – has secured victory against the civil air transport colossus Aeroflot, in... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-81 (MD- 81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 airplanes
Usa - To prevent internal overheating and arcing of circuit breakers and airplane wiring due to long-term use and breakdown of internal components of the circuit breakers, which could result in smoke and fire in the flight compartment and main cabin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-82-AD; Amendment... more