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PeopleEmirates: direct flight from Dubai to Brisbane
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The inaugural flight took off on Sunday
Emirates Airline launched on Sunday at 8.25 am its daily service to its 71st destination, Brisbane. The inaugural flight had on board an official delegation including Gary Chapman, president Dnata and... more
AirlinesVirgin Express vs Ryanair for the Belgian market
Brussels, Belgium - The Virgin chief addresses to the Ue to restore the market rules
After the Air France case (see AVIONEWS)it’s Virgin’s turn to act against the subsidies received by Ryanair. Virgin chief Neil Burrows has sent a letter to the Ue Transport commissioner Loyola de Palacio to... more
Science and technologyStopped American citizen armed with a gun
Bucharest, Romania - Discovered a gun in a typewriter case
An American citizen of Romanian origins has been detained by the Romanian authorities because he was carrying a gun in his hand luggage. The 68 year old man was travelling on a flight coming from New York... more
AerospaceSoyuz astronauts in danger?
Washington, Usa - Nasa dismissed the claims
Yesterday, two senior officials claimed that the crew of the Soyuz craft was sent to the the International Space Station in spite of a series of serious problems such as malfunction of the equipment that... more
AirportsAround the world in 80 hours
London, Great Britain - Global Flyer: world record aircraft
Richard Branson, the British magnate owner of Virgin brand, is the sponsor of the project that will see its name in the world record book: the trip around the world in 80 hours by plane, with just one... more
Science and technologyPitch dark at Lagos' airport
Lagos, Nigeria - Delinquent payer: Nepa cuts off power supply
Yesterday, Nepa - the electric power national company - left Lagos' aiport in the dark, as it was a delinquent payer. The blackout caused by the non-payment of the bills by the airport managing company,... more
AirlinesEmirates to get eight A-340/500 planes
Dubai, Arab Emirates United - The airline is organizing de luxe no-stop flight
Suites, "room service", anti jet-lag lights are only some of the comforts that travellers will find on board of the Emirates Airbus A-340/500. The airline is about to get eight of these aircraft that,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Cessna airplanes
Washington, Usa - Model 750 Citation X
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 99-NM-229-AD; Amendment... more
PeopleDouble emergency landing for El Al Israel Airlines plane
Toronto, Canada - The plane was diverted twice for a terrorism threat
An El Al Israel Airlines Ltd plane flying from Tel Aviv to Los Angeles has been diverted twice yesterday due to a terrorism threat still not identified by the authorities. The report was made by the same... more
Press releaseIata: airlines demand reality check at Toronto Airport
Montreal, Canada - Because it's now one of the top ten most expensive in the world
"The world's airlines escalated the urgent issue of rising charges at Toronto's Pearson airport, now one of the top ten most expensive in the world. 'We cannot sit back and wait for better times. In the... more
Science and technologySpace wrist watch
Moscow, Russia - Designed a new watch able to determine the position according to the earth
Vladimir Dzhaibekov, former cosmonaut with 145 day experience in the space, designed a new space compass, which will give the cosmonauts the opportunity to detect at anytime over which corner of the earth... more
Science and technologyParisian Airports: privatization only after 2005
Paris, France - The announcement made by the new President of Aeroports de Paris
The French government has been examining for some months a possible privatization of Aeroports de Paris, the public society that manages the Parisian airports. Regarding this topic Pierre Graf, the Aeroports... more
IndustryBoeing delivers first 10 777-200ER jets to KLM
Amsterdam, Holland - It will replace its Boeing 747-300 fleet
The Netherlands-based carrier will use the high-technology 777s to replace its retiring Boeing 747-300 fleet. The remaining 777s will be delivered over the next two years. The KLM 777s will be the first... more
Security3 Israelis killed and 2 wounded by Palestinian raid
Gaza, Middle East - One of the two attackers was killed
Two gunmen infiltrated the Netzarim settlement, crossed the exterior fence and opened fire on Israeli soldiers: two soldiers were injured, including a female soldier and 3 were killed. One of the attackers... more
Press releaseSN Brussels Airlines flies to Kiev
Brussels, Belgium - It starts on Sunday, October 26
According to the Belgian carrier's press release "SN Brussels Airlines signed a code-share agreement with Ukraine International Airlines, thanks to which SN will be able to offer its own passengers 3 weekly... more
Airlines6 m passengers to be carried by Aeroflot in 2003
Moscow, Russia - The air company carried 5,5 m passengers last year
If in 2002 Aeroflot carried 5,5 m passengers, by the end of 2003, the air company intends to transport 6 m people. The announcement has been made today at a press conference by Aeroflot Commercial Director,... more
IndustryFall of the Boeing sales in 2004
Seattle, Usa - A recovery is expected only in 2005
Boeing's production level will fall slightly in 2004, according to Goodrich, the world's largest landing-gear maker. The company will built less than the expected 280 jets and, as a result, the job could... more
AirlinesAzzurra Air on top of the list of favourites for the control of Air Littoral
Bergamo, Italy - The air company from Bergamo wants to create a regional airline at European level
Azzurra Air, part of the Italian Seven Group, seems to be the favourite in the list of those who intends to take the control of Air Littoral, among which appear NGFI and Danavia; all the candidacies will... more
Science and technologyCocaine capture at Johannesburg International Airport
Johannesburg, South Africa - A 29-years-old Lebanese try to enter with 15 kg of drugs
A 29-years-old Lebanese was caught at Johannesburg International Airport on Wednesday, police reported on Thursday. Superintendent Eugene Opperman said that the drug courier arrived on flight SA-262 from... more
SecurityRyanair forced to cancel the flights to Strasbourg
Dublin, Ireland - Following the Air France strong objection
The Ryanair airline has said it will suspend flights between London and Strasbourg. An the administrative court in Strasbourg launched an investigation into the issue of subsidies, following a complaint... more
AirlinesKorean Air: new Airbus' buyer
Paris, France - Deliveries fixed for 2007
With the aim of making Incheon's airport one of the major air stations in North-Eastern Asia, Korean Air, which belongs to SkyTeam group, ordered 5 superjumbo A-380 to Airbus, with an option of further... more
IndustryWoodward Governor Co. awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Blackhawk helicopter
Woodward Governor Co., Rockford, Ill., was awarded on Oct. 21, 2003, a $5,060,000 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for 200 Main Fuel Controls for the Blackhawk Helicopter. Work will be performed... more
Press releaseKorean Air (2): it looks to the future with A-380
Toulouse, France - For the purchase of five aircraft, plus three options
"Korean Air has confirmed that the A-380 will play a significant role in its future growth plans by signing a firm contract for the purchase of five aircraft, plus three options. Korean Air will initially... more
CuriositiesEnds trip around the world for raising money
Florida, Usa - USD 12,000 raised for ALS research
Carol Ann Garratt returned to Florida after a 41,000-mile flight around the world on board of a Mooney M-20 airplane. The trip started in early February from Kissimmee. She flew over the South Seas, then... more
Press releaseTwo daily flights between Boston and Long Beach, Los Angeles with JetBlue
New York, Usa -The initial fare is USD 99
The low-fare carrier JetBlue launches its fifth destination, Long Beach, from Logan International Airport in Boston, on January 2004. Starting with January 16, the carrier operates two daily flights between... more
AerospaceNasa gives the green light to a "dangerous" mission
Washington, Usa - Approved the launch of Iss turnover mission, despite the experts' worries
Today's Washington Post gives extreme importance to Nasa's decision to ok the launch of Iss - the permanent orbiting international Space Station - turnover mission, from Baikonour cosmodrome, despite conditions... more
AirlinesProfits increase for Klm
Brussels, Belgium - The airline expects to close the year with a break-even
"On the background of a difficult operating atmosphere we keep concentrating on the costs", is what Klm's president Leo van Wijk has declared in an official notice about the company economic budget results... more
Science and technologyLagos international airport on fire
Lagos, Nigeria - All the passengers are all right
A fire broke out this morning at the international airport in Lagos, Murtala Muhammed. All passengers are safe and sound although the fire is still burning. The cause of the fire remains unknown. All the... more
PeopleRyanair threatens to appeal EU passenger compensation law
Brussels, Belgium - The maximum compensation reaches EUR 600
On early October, the EU governments and the European Parliament issued a bill which stipulates that all airlines should compensate their passengers affected by delays, cancelled flights or overbooking,... more
DefenseIsraeli planes break the sound barrier on Lebanese soil
Tripoli, Lebanon - Air space infringed by Israeli fighters
As to what referred by local radios, yesterday Tripoli's sky was invaded by Israeli fighters that breached the sound barrier, few days after UN called on the Jewish state to stop flying over the Arab country... more
AirlinesSigned co-operation agreement British Airways-Swiss International Air Lines
Londra, UK - The new programme starts on October 26
Swiss International Air Lines Ltd and British Airways PLC, signed a new bilateral co-operation agreement. As a result of the contract, the two carriers will provide new services, as well as a joint frequent... more
AirlinesRyanair opens new base in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - The base opens early next year
Ryanair Holdings PLC plans to open a new base in Europe in 2004. The low-cost carrier is considering 10 airports as possible sites for the new base: two in Italy, two in Spain, two in Germany, two in UK,... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm: Alitalia will have to wait
Amsterdam, Netherlands - The Italian carrier lacks of the requested conditions to became a part of French-Dutch alliance
According to a statement released today by Klm's managing director in Amsterdam, Air France and Klm will fully inform European and American antitrust about their merger by the first half of November. The... more
DefenseNo Greek helicopters in Afghanistan
Athens, Greece - Nato prepares to deploy troops outside Khabul
Preparing to widen its mandate outside Khabul, NATO asked Greece to contribute to a force of a total 10 additional attack and supply helicopters, but Greece refused the request on the grounds of the high... more
AirlinesStrike at Aer Lingus continues
Dublin, Ireland - 19 flights were cancelled
The airline was forced to cancel 19 flights due to the strike which continues and more delays and cancellations are expected on Monday, October 27, as already published on Tuesday by AVIONEWS. Aer Lingus... more
AirlinesConflict between Aeroflot and Air Canada to be solved
Moscow, Russia - The authorities are working on it
The conflict appeared when Russia didn't allow Air Canada to make transit flights to India via Russia and Air Canada threatened to impose sanctions on the Russian airline company. Boris Alyoshin, Russian... more
Latest newsRussian airbase officially opened in Kyrgyzstan
Moscow, Russia - Kyrgyzstan will receive from Russia military hardware
Vladimir Putin and Askar Akayev, Russian and Kyrgyz Presidents, officially opened a Russian airbase at Kant in Kyrgyzstan on Thursday morning. Sergei Chemezov, First Deputy General Director of Rosoboronexport... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11 and -11F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent arcing and consequent damage to the terminal strips and adjacent structure and smoke/fire in the forward cargo compartment
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-52-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the MGB pump, seizure of the MGB, loss of drive to an engine and main rotor, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-SW-10-AD; Amendment... more
HelicoptersThe first flying test for SH-2G "Super Sea Sprite"
Sydney, Australia - The Royal Australian Navy will receive other 10 helicopters by 2004
The first new SH-2G "Super Sea Sprite" has had today the first flight in Nowra for testing, evaluation and training. Other 10 aircraft are to be delivered to the Royal Australian Navy by 2004 according... more
AerospaceLaunched the second Chinese-Brazilian satellite
San Paolo, Brazil - The cooperation agreement between China and Brazil continues
Yesterday, the second Chinese-Brazilian satellite has been launched and aims to study earth resources and to send data back to earth. The CBers2 is the second satellite out of 4, and it has been positioned... more
Latest newsStep forward for Gripen Export program
Pretoria, South Africa - The South Africa Air Force commissioned the production line of 28 Gripen fighter aircraft
The South Africa Aviation commissioned the production line of 28 Gripen multi/swing-role advanced fighter aircraft for its fleet. The first South African Gripen, which has moved onto the production line,... more
IndustryDRS Optronics awarded of a near 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the OH-58D helicopter
DRS Optronics, Palm Bay, Fla., was awarded on Oct. 16, 2003, a $6,886,106 cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price contract for spares, repair and services to support and maintain the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior,... more
IndustryParker Aerospace awarded of a over 11 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Apache, Blackhawk, Chinook and Kiowa helicopters
Parker Aerospace, Irvine, Calif., was awarded on Oct. 20, 2003, a delivery order amount of $11,115,738 as part of a $69,165,566 firm-fixed-price contract for support of the Apache (AH-64), Blackhawk (UH-60),... more
PeopleCabin crew may risk cancer
Reykjavik, Iceland - New studies may reveal a higher cancer rate in airlines' cabin crew
Two new studies carried out in Iceland, by researchers of the University of Reykjavik, and in Sweden, by researchers of Stockholm Centre of Public Health, issued on 'Occupational and Environmental Medicine'... more
DefenseIran will not sign the nuclear treaty until November 20th
Teheran, Iran - Still uncertainties about the date
According to Alì Akbar Salehi, permanent representative of the Muslim Republic of Iran to the Iaea (International Atomic Energy Agency), Iran will not sign the nuclear non proliferation treaty additional... more
AirlinesNiki Lauda is back on track
Vienna, Austria - The former Formula 1 champion steps into the low- cost sector
Niki Lauda is back on track, but this time he changed the scenery as he decided to choose the landing runaway. As to what will be reported tomorrow in an article of Vienna News newspaper, the former Formula... more
PeopleA success the tests of the hydroplane SA-20P
Moscow, Russia - It is designed to transport passengers and cargoes
The hydroplane SA-20P was created by the Gagarin Komsomolsk-on-Amur aircraft manufacturing association and was designed to transport passengers and cargoes on local airlines. The first tests were a success... more
AirlinesLufthansa: "Italy is one of ours main reference markets"
Rome, Italy - With the new winter schedule the airline increases frequencies and connections
"Lufthansa strongly believes in the Italian traffic potential", with these words Sven Einfeldt, Lufthansa chief of sales for southern and central Italy explains the improvements in the frequencies and... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on The Cessna Aircraft Company airplanes
Washington, Usa - Model 525
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-CE-46-AD; Amendment... more