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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
HelicoptersMaui mayor requests funds to purchase a helicopter ambulance
Honolulu, Hawaii -The authorized bill is of $650,000
On Sunday, October 12, Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa and a Valley Isle delegation (consisting of county officials and representatives of health groups) will negotiate with Governor Linda Lingle, a fund granting... more
Science and technologyChanges in territory for the Lifeflight Eagle Air Ambulance
Kansas City, Usa - The company hopes a larger number of patients will be saved
Lifeflight Eagle Air Ambulance is changing the position of one of its helicopters from the downtown airport to Blue Springs, on the perimeter of the fire station at Adams Dairy Road and I-70. This change... more
AccidentsNegotiations for Uta DC-10 victims start again
Tripoli, Lybia - A victims' family's delegation invited to Tripoli to find a final agreement
It seems that French President's, Jacques Chirac, words were not left unheard. Saturday afternoon, Mr Chirac, during a visit to the city of Rabat, kindly reminded Libya that if it did not respect the engagements... more
AirlinesThe expansion of Wolverhampton Airport would create almost 5,000 new jobs
Birmingham, UK -The Aviation White Paper is expected to be published by early next year
The Wolverhampton Airport is waiting for the approval of the Department for Transport to develop a public transport system, including a tram line from Stourbridge, a bus network potentially involving four... more
AerospaceFinal rush for Chinese astronauts
Hong Kong, China - Only one will be be launched into space
Only one among the three astronauts arrived in the launch site in the Gobi desert will be chosen for the historic flight that should open a new era in the China Republic’s space rush, turning it into t... more
HelicoptersA new helicopter for Fontana Police Department
California, Usa - It's a Robinson R-44 - costs up to $750,000
The Fontana Police Department got a new police helicopter from California Aviation Services, to provide the support for night patrols. The Lt. Chris Tronaas said that the aircraft cruises around 130... more
Science and technologyBA buys a GBP 12 million Heathrow slots in internet auction
London, UK-BA owns now 41 per cent of the Heathrow slots
BRITISH Airways bought GBP 12 million take-off and landing slots from US carrier United Airlines in the first internet auction for landing slots. Therefore BRITISH Airways owns now 41 per cent of the Heathrow... more
Weather forecastsExhibition of Italian futurists in Manhattan
New York, Usa - Futurist airpaintings shown in the Intrepid aircraft carrier
In occasion of the Columbus Day celebration, as published by AVIONEWS, inside the aircraft carrier ’Intrepid’, a very crowded museum in New York, will be shown for the whole month of October, futurist pai... more
AerospaceScott Altman: "Shuttle will fly again"
Venezia, Italia - Usa astronauts look forward visiting Venice
It is the first visit outside the Usa boundaries of one of the Columbia's crew after the last Spring tragedy when the spacecraft disintegrated itself in the terrestrial atmosphere during the landing phase.... more
AirlinesLack of funds may shut down Air Kiribati international service
Wellington - New Zealand- Air Kiribati has lost over $ 5.5m in just one year
New Zealand's Air Kiribati international airline has lost so far over $ 5.5m since it became operational one year ago. The Government ceased supporting the airline which can no longer afford the expenses.... more
AccidentsPlane crash avoided in Japan
Tokyo, Japan - Avoided collision in landing
Yesterday, Japanese press revealed the dynamics of an avoided collision between an airline plane and a military plane. Last Tuesday, a Boeing 737 with 62 passengers on board came close to crash at a distance... more
DefenseIndia to buy device from Russia and Israel
New Delhi, India - Pakistan disapproves of the deal
India will purchase from Israel and Russia 3 PHALCON airborne early warning systems, manufactured in Israel and mounted on Russian-made Ilyushin transport planes. For this purpose India and Russia signed... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company Beech airplanes
Washington, Usa - Models 1900, 1900C, and 1900D
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-CE-43-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH model EC-135 P1, P2, T1, and T2 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the strut 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-08-AD; Amendment... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica shows C-27J to Canada
Ottawa, Canada - The aircraft could replace the Buffalos and the C-130Hs
Last Friday was the final day of the presentation of the new Alenia Aeronautica's creation, company belonging to Finmeccanica Group: C-27J. The aircraft, which could replace Buffalos and C-130Hs used... more
AirlinesTitan purchased by Lockheed Martin Corporation
San Diego, USA - The contract is worth USD 1,8b
On September, 15 Lockheed and Titan announced that the former is to purchase Titan for USD 1,8b in cash and stock. Lockheed will also take over a part of Titan's debt, namely USD 580m. On the same day,... more
DefenseNorthrop Grumman is contractor for US Department of Defence
Washington, USA - The contract is worth USD 281,6m
The US Department of Justice and Northrop Grumman Information Technology signed a USD 281,6 m contract by which the latter commits itself to consolidate personnel data for the nation's armed services.... more
AirportsCoventry Airport: air ambulance had 35 emergencies in the first week
London, UK - The service needs donations to continue activity
In its first week of activity, the new air ambulance service based at Coventry Airport had no less than 35 emergencies. The Diana Princess of Wales Air Ambulance (AVIONEWS) had to respond to about five... more
AccidentsPlane shot down to celebrate wedding
Kraijevo, Serbia - The two passengers were seriously injured
It happened at Kraijevo, in the central part of Serbia, when a group of wedding guests, intending to celebrate the grooms, fired some shots in the air. Unfortunately, at that very moment a small, light,... more
Latest newsIrkut and Eads sell BE-200S
Irkutsk, Russia - France and Malaysia are the first customers
Irkut and Eads (European Aeronautics Defense and Space Company) will work together to sell BE-200 amphibious airplanes. France is interested in the offer and it may purchase about 4 BE-200s. "This will... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in October 2003
Rome, Italy -
WOMEN IN AVIATION INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE…Oct. 17-18, Wichita, Kans. Info: (386) 226-7996; Web site: www.wai.org. EASTERN REGION HELICOPTER COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING…Oct. 17-19, Malvern, Pa.... more
DefenseRussian airbase in Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - It will become operational on October, 23
On October, 23 Russia will open an airbase in Kyrgyzstan. Presidents of the countries which are members of the Collective Security Treaty Organization will attend the event. The base will be Russian,... more
HelicoptersChina to purchase new SAR helicopters
Shanghai, China - Several manufacturers compete for the contract
The competition for the SAR (Search and Rescue) helicopters was already launched by China's Ministry of Communications and it expects presentations from Eurocopter, AgustaWestland, China Aviation Industry... more
DefenseNato's precautions against new threats
Rome, Italy - 6 thousand men trained by October 15
Nato response force (Nrf) establishes the training of 6000 men by October 15, who will have to be able to face new threats concerning terrorism and arms of mass destruction in every spot of the world,... more