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AerospaceMission accomplished: great success for Shenzou-5
Beijing, China - After 22 hours in the space, the spaceship lands on Earth
After having accomplished 14 orbits around the Earth, in 22 hours, the spaceship Shenzou-5 landed in the Mongolian desert at 6.23am local time, as issued by AVIONEWS. Tonight a welcome ceremony, where... more
AirlinesSigned the Air France-Klm agreement
Amsterdam, Netherlands - The partnership approved by the Klm union
Signed today in Amsterdam, as announced yesterday (see Avionews)the partnership deal between Air France and Klm. The Dutch airline company’s unions have approved the operation after receiving a five y... more
IndustryNew Eurocopter offices in China
Beijing, China - The offices will be located in Eads facilities
Eurocopter announced at the Aviation Expo China 2003 air show that it would open new offices in Beijing. Their goal is to strengthen the partnership with Chinese authorities and to enhance their cooperation... more
SecurityAir New Zealand to cut 1,500 jobs
Sydney, Australia - This will save $245 million a year
The air company Air New Zealand announced that it will cut 1,500 jobs, mainly from corporate and administrative areas. This will save the carrier about $245 million a year. The Chief Executive of the... more
Finance and economyNew aircraft for Russia
Moscow, Russia - Boeing-767 and Airbus A-320/319 in place of the old fleet
The Russian airline Aeroflot received on October 15th its first Airbus A-319 aircraft. The new aircraft is part of the company's fleet restructuring programme. Aeroflot is the largest state-controlled... more
AirlinesAir France: no problem for Alitalia to join the alliance
Paris, France - The French airline general manager says that privatization and readjustment are necessary
A few hours before the signing of the agreement between Air France e Klm, the general manager of the Air France, during the exposition dedicated to the 70 years of activity of the French airline, has said... more
AccidentsMiG-31 crashed in Russia
Moscow, Russia - No victim was reported
Russian Ministry of Emergencies reports that a MiG-31 fighter crashed at 2.54 pm, Moscow time, in the Tver region, Staritsky district near the Borovaya village. The two pilots on board were catapulted... more
Latest newsUS deploy spy aircraft in South Korea
Washington, Usa - The Shadow 2000 TUAV is a reconnaissance aircraft, remotely controlled
U.S. decided to support their troops from the 2nd Infantry Division in the South Korea by deploying a new spy plane at the South Korean border with North Korea. The plain, called Shadow 2000 Tactical Unmanned... more
Science and technologyEuropean security airports: committee of Schengen-Europol-Immigration starts a survey
Rome, Italy - Enac Ceo will be heard
"The committee wants to place questions on that one of insufficient situation and inadequate control in the Malpensa, Linate and Fiumicino airports", declared Alberto Di Luca, president of the bicameral... more
PeopleOverbooking: agreement between European Parliament and Ue Council
Bruxelles, Belgium - But final decision is up to the entire European Parliament
A compensation starting from EUR 250 (for flight of less of 1500 km) up to 600 (for 3500 flight and more) is the sum that the airline company should pay to the passengers in case of overbooking, that... more
Press releaseLiberty Aerospace moves a step closer to type certification
Florida, Usa - For its two seat aircraft, Liberty XL2
"Liberty Aerospace has passed another milestone on the path to Type Certification of its 2-seat aircraft, the Liberty XL2. FAA test pilots have now successfully completed both stall and spin characteristic... more
AirlinesFinancial problems for Delta Air Lines
Washington, Usa - It is selling planes
Delta Air Lines announced Tuesday that it is selling 11 of its planes and is delaying the delivery of eight more. The company lost USD 168m in the third quarter compared with a loss of USD 330m, for... more
Science and technologyGB: 15 flights delayed by a fuel tanker overturned
Newcastle, UK -The airport was operational within 40 minutes
A fuel tanker overturned and spilled its load near a runway last night at Newcastle airport. The airport was closed for 40 minutes while the airport's fire service cleaned the area by drenching it with... more
AirlinesKlm-Air France deal: tomorrow the signing in Amsterdam
Paris, France - The date confirmed by the general manager of the French carrier
There are only a few hours of waiting left for the signing of the Air France-Klm agreement. The general manager of the French carrier, Pierre-Henri Gourgeon, has confirmed the tomorrow as the date for... more
Science and technologyAtomic clock is worth for over EUR 16m contracts
Rome, Italy - Galileo Avionica firm commissioned by Esa for European navigation system
The Italian firm Galileo Avionica of Finmeccanica group has been commissioned by the European Space Agency (Esa) with over EUR 16m contracts to make and supply the main aircraft's clock for the first two... more
AirlinesSingapore-Los Angeles the world's longest commercial flight
Singapore - Singapore Airline: no more stopovers
The world's longest non-stop commercial flight will be launched on February 3, 2004, and will connect Singapore and Los Angeles, announced the Singapore Airlines. The flight SQ-20 will take off from Singapore-based... more
Latest newsRussian pilots execute demonstration flights in Norway
Leningrad, Russia - The Norwegian pilots will join them
A Russian military delegation of pilots, headed by Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Air Force Colonel General Vladimir Mikhailov, will participate in joint demonstration flights with pilots from the Norwegian... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric Company CF34-3A1, -3B, and -3B1 turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent B-sump scavenge screen blockage due to coking, which could result in ignition of B-sump oil in the secondary air system, fan drive shaft separation, and uncontained engine failure
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NE-21-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747SP, 747SR, 747-100, 747-200, and 747-300 series airplanes; equipped with Pratt & Whitney model JT9D-3, -7, and -7Q series engines and model JT9D-7R4G2 engines
Washington, Usa - To ensure the integrity of the fail-safe features of the thrust reverser system by preventing possible failure modes in the thrust reverser control system that can result in inadvertent deployment of a thrust reverser during flight
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 99-NM-67-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-350B3, SA-365N, N1, AS-365N2, AS 365N3, and EC-155B helicopters
Washington, Usa - To detect internal corrosion of the Siren cargo hook locking catch, which can cause the locking catch to return to an incomplete locking position, undetectable by the operator, and result in an unexpected cargo load release
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-SW-17-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Univair Aircraft Corporation airplanes
Washington, Usa - Models Alon A-2 and A2-A; ERCO 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D, 415-E, and 415-G; Forney F-1 and F-1A; and Mooney M10
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-CE-58-AD; Amendment... more
AerospaceNow it's India's turn to go to the space
Bangalore, India - Space mission fixed for next Friday
The Resourcesat, 1,360 kg of weight, will be launched to the orbit next coming Friday by the Indian booster rocket, Pslv-C5, from the space centre of Satish Bhavan in Sriharikota, in the East South coast... more
Civil aviationSecurity video cameras on planes
New Orleans, Usa - The new technology is tested by Boeing and FAA
The Boeing company is testing a new technology to improve the security on planes: video cameras which would permit the people on the ground to monitor the passengers and pilots and to react quickly in... more
AerospaceThe Sicilian flag returns home
Catania, Italy - After a space trip the Sicilian flag flutters again on national soil
The meeting between the Space Shuttle Columbia's crew and the president of the Region of Sicily, Salvatore Cuffaro is fixed for tomorrow to return the flag, that the 28 of February 2002 took part in the... more
Latest newsThe Ukrainian An-38-120 aircraft is very successful
South Eastern Asia - Several countries intend to purchase it
The An-38-120 aircraft were designed in Ukraine, are produced in Russia and their certification in Malaysia will be finished in July 2004. After this final stage the aircraft will be operational in Malaysia... more
AerospaceChina (3). Shanzou-5: a strategic-economic mission
Beijing, China - Iss and lunar landing in 2010 are the country next goals
Only around to the midnight of today, Italian time, when the Shenzou-5 will come back to Earth with its human load (the astronaut Yang Li Wei) the historical Chinese launch, the first with a human crew... more
PeopleAir travel to suffer important changes
Nashville, Usa - Low-cost airlines gain ground
At the Aviation Forecast Conference that was held last week in Nashville, industry experts predicted some major changes in air travel. Firstly, air service to rural, small and even some medium-sized airports... more
AirlinesLoss reduction for Delta Airlines
Rome, Italy - The carrier cut the expenditures
Delta Airlines, third Usa carrier and Alitalia's partner in the SkyTeam alliance, has reduced the third trimester losses to USD 164m (1,36$ per share) with a 7,4% cost decrease and a light rise in the... more
AerospaceChina: first cosmonaut in the space (2): who is Yang Li Wei
Beijing, China: The 'taikonaut' national pride
"It's the pride of our whole district", those are the words used by the secretary of the Communist Party of Suizhong, Liu Xian Yang, to describe Yang Li Wei, the first 'taikonaut' (tai kong means space... more
HelicoptersThe 1st SH-2G Super Seasprite for the Australian Navy
Sydney, Australia - It's the first of eleven
The Royal Australian Navy may accept the first of the eleven SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopters for testing and evaluation. According to the Defence Minister Robert Hill, after the craft will be operated... more
AerospaceChina: first cosmonaut in the space
Beijing, China - Carried out the launch of Shenzou-5 (heavenly ship)
At 9am local time the launch of the spaceship Shenzou-5 (as issued by AVIONEWS), according to what has been confirmed by the Chinese state television, Cctv, and by the official agency Xinhua (New China).... more
Latest newsAerial exhibition of shooting for the aircraft of the Swiss Air Force
Axalp, Switzerland - The event, than is kept in the alpine polygon of Axalp, has given also the "goodbye" to Mirage IIIS
Because of the bad weather conditions it is remained in perhaps until the last minute the aerial anniversary of the exhibition of shooting that aircraft of the Swiss Air Force complete in the alpine polygon... more
DefensePakistan's third nuclear-capable missile test in 11 days
Islamabad, Pakistan - A Shaheen 1/Hatf IV was launched
On Tuesday Pakistan conducted a new test involving a missile which can carry a nuclear warhead. It is the 3rd in 11 days and, according to the army officials, it is the end of the current test series... more
AirlinesFinal Klm-Air France agreement may be delayed
Amsterdam, Netherlands - The world's third-largest airline is about to be created
Dutch airline KLM said on Tuesday that the signing of its final agreement with Air France to create Europe's largest airline may be delayed by one or two days for logistical reasons. This agreement was... more
AirlinesBA major bidder in online auction
London, Great Britain - British Airways buys slot for EUR 18m
In the attempt to expand its presence at Heathrow, the largest European airport, British Airways is the owner of 41% of all the airport slots. The latest purchase concerns slots for landing and taking... more
AirlinesUsa: American Airlines adds several daily nonstop flights
Forth Worth, Usa - The flights will be launched November 1st
American Airlines announced on Monday its intention to operate daily nonstop flights to Miami from Pittsburgh and Indianapolis and another one from Pittsburgh to Dallas-based Fort Worth Airport starting... more
Science and technologyWeather condition improving at Moscow airports
Moscow, Russia - Domodedovo and Vnukovo airports operative again
The flight arrival schedule at Moscow airports was changed last night because of a heavy fog. Six flights were directed to reserve airports, four of them landed elsewhere within the Moscow aviation zone... more
IndustryAlenia invests EUR 500m in the new Dreamliner
Rome, Italy - Zappa - Vought's agreement for assembly of the new B-7E7
More sophisticated range, efficiency and comfort standards, 200-250 seats, a range of 6.600-8.000 nautical miles, enviromental friendly (20% less compared to similar models) and safer (thanks to sensors... more
AccidentsRussian MiG-31 crashes
Moscow, Russia - The pilots are safe and sound
A MiG-31 fighter jet belonging to the Russian Defence Ministry crashed in the Tver region, today, October 14. The crash took place at 14:54 Moscow time near Borovaya. The cause: the right engine caught... more
PeopleOperational air services between Hong Kong and Macau
Hong Kong - The service is operational immediately
Aircraft and helicopter services are available between Hong Kong and Macau. The agreement was signed on Monday, October 13, stated the Hong Kong Government. The air services between the two cities are... more
HelicoptersThe first two Tigers in Spain's National Holiday celebration
Madrid, Spain-Spain has requested 24 Tigers
Two Tiger helicopters gave an impressive flight demonstration for the first time in Spain's national holiday celebration, on Sunday October 12. They flew over La Castillana in Madrid. The request for the... more
Science and technologyBlackout strikes "De Gaulle" airport
Paris, France - Two consecutive power interruptions cause inconvenience to flights
The cause of confusion yesterday at the Frech airport Roissy-Charles de Gaulle, seems to be a supply problem to the thermo-electrical system, which caused two blackouts. The first one from 6.24pm to 6.28pm... more
HelicoptersTwo AS-565 "Panthers" for the Mexican Navy
Washington, Usa - They will be delivered in 2005
Eurocopter and the Mexican Navy signed a contract by which the former commits itself to deliver 2 AS-565 Panther helicopters to Mexico in 2005. The aircraft will be used for SAR (Search And Rescue), drug... more
Latest newsNew Israeli raid in Gaza
Gaza, Palestine - It is the second attack in less than a week
Israel sustains that the goal was to destroy the tunnels that used to smuggle arms into the camp from Egypt, but at least 3 Palestinians were injured and a large number of homes were destroyed. The attack... more
Science and technologyPunished for being too diligent
Corsica, France - French public prosecutor complains to have been victim of a too accurate security check
Daniel Butelt, airport director of the Ajaccio airport, has been reported by the French public prosecutor Philippe Courroye, for being too diligent at work. As a matter of fact, once back in the French... more
Science and technologyLaser: new discovery for aviation
Alabama, Usa - Nasa tests a new source of energy for aircraft
"It really is a groundbreaking development for aviation", said Robert Burdine, laser project manager, about the new Nasa's experiment. A small plane, of 300 grams of weight and 1.5 metre wingspan, which... more
DefenseDefence cooperation agreement between India and Singapore
Singapore - The Army and the Air Force will be included this time
India and Singapore signed an agreement for high-level security dialogue and joint military exercises. The novel thing is that the exercises will include the Army and the Air Force as well, untill now... more
PeopleConcorde farewell
Last flight of the Concorde
On October 24 at the Heathrow airport will take place the final commercial flight of the Concorde . Hundred of thousands of people are expected that day to say good bye to this old plane. Special grandstands... more
HelicoptersGrounded the second Life Flight Helicopter
Sacramento, Usa -This measure endangers many children's lives
The UC Davis Medical Center grounded one of its two Life Flight Helicopters in order to make a USD 2m saving as a result of budget cuts to the most profitable of all University of California hospitals.... more
AccidentsFour new French-made rescue Helicopters grounded by the HK Government
Hong Kong - The first fatalities for the Hong Kong Government Flying Service
Four new French-made search-and-rescue helicopters have been temporarily grounded by the Hong Kong's government after they discover a major mechanical failure at one of the aircraft. Six months ago the... more