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HelicoptersCHC wins 5-year contract with Australia
St. John, Canada- The contract is valued at USD 15,2m
CHC Helicopter Corporation's operating division in Australia - CHC Helicopters - won a 5-year contract worth USD 15,2m by which it commits itself to deliver to the Western Australia Government Fire and... more
AerospaceShenzou-5: the Chinese astronauts were chosen after severe selection
Beijing, China - The team was selected from 1,500 pilots
The launch and return of the Shenzhou V was a complete success but maybe only the astronauts know how harsh was the selection and trainig process. The team was selected from no less than 1,500 fighter... more
AerospaceShenzou-5 (3). A spy satellite deployed during the mission?
Washington, Usa - It's what the Washington Post says, citing Pentagon's sources
The Shenzou-5 launch could have had spy scopes. It's what the Washington Post says, citing Pentagon's sources. A spy satellite manifactured in China was deployed by the Shenzou-5, writes the newspaper,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney Canada turboprop engines
Washington, Usa - Models PW118, PW120, PW120A, and PW121
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-11-AD; Amendment... more
AerospaceShenzou-5 (2). Yang Li Wei: "I did not see the Great Wall"
Beijing, China - The Chinese astronaut gives the lie to a common belief
During an interview just after his return from the space, Yang Liwei has declared to the media that he could not see the Great Wall when he was in orbit. "The Earth is really beautiful - he said on tv... more
Civil aviationAlert at Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh, Scotland - The flights of 2,000 passengers were delayed
A passenger broke through a security cordon yesterday at Edinburgh Airport causing the sparking of a massive alert. The man succeeded in entering the airside section of the airport without going through... more
AerospaceAstrium, Alcatel Space and Alenia Spazio Union
Paris, France - The faith of their union is a politician's decision
Referring to what declared yesterday by the head of the European group's - EADS - space department, François Auque, to the newspaper 'Le Figaro': "The marriage - Astrium, Alcatel Space and Alenia Spazio... more
Press releaseAirbus Military meets first contractual milestone
Toulouse, France - For the delivery the A-400 Quality Plan to Occar, its customer
"Airbus Military has met its first contractual milestone by delivering the A-400M Quality Plan to its customer, OCCAR, (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d’Armement). As the first of a n... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines against British Airways "iron grip" on Heathrow
Houston, Usa - The English airline purchases other four airport slots
Continental Airlines expressed outrage at the newly confirmed reports that British Airways has continued to purchase the limited number of Heathrow slots available. This week the English airline announced... more
IndustryBoeing aims at East
New York, Usa - Possible agreements with Japanese airlines
In order to remain competitive in the civil aviation sector, Boeing decided to take the chance: launch the new 7-E7 (see AVIONEWS) on the market without being commissioned by any US company. The company... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 121 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18E/F aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $121,700,000 ceiling-priced, cost-plus-incentive-fee contract for system development and demonstration... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines expands service in South Florida
Washington, Usa - 20 flights more than last November
In November, American Airlines will increase its service in Miami and Fort Lauderdale because Latin America and the Caribbean offer better potential for recovery than any other area. American Airlines... more
PeopleNew refund garantee on arrival for passengers in case of flight delays
Rome, Italy - The regulation proposal has obtained the Ue Council's approval
After the approval of the refunds in case of overbooking, the Italian under-secretary for the Infrastructures, Guido Viceconte, has announced an agreement by the Conciliation Committee about the regulation... more
AirlinesAgreement Alitalia-USA for passengers' data bank
Rome, Italy - The "Warrantor of privacy" needs to give his ok
Alitalia, the US Embassy and Enac (national body for civil aviation) agreed on US full access to Alitalia's data bank, without informing the "Warrantor" for the protection of personal information. The... more
Press releaseFinal agreement between Air France and KLM
France and Holland - Additional information about this transaction
According to the French carrier's press release "Air France and KLM announce today the sign of the definitive agreement. The terms are the same ones announced in September 30, 2003. This agreement will... more
AirlinesGandalf risks liquidation
Milan, Italy - Approved asset and liability statement
If there will not be new proposals of intervention on capital stock before the end of the shareholders' meeting, the company will be obliged to be put into liquidation. The company cannot urge investments,... more
AirlinesLufthansa creates Lufthansa Regional
Frankfurt, Germany - The five regional airlines are joint together
Deutsche Lufthansa AG creates the new Lufthansa Regional branch which incorporates five of Lufthansa's separate regional airlines: Air Dolomiti, Augsburg Airways, Contact Air, Eurowings and Lufthansa CityLine.... more
Civil aviationNew security measures in Denver airport
Denver, Usa - Denver International Airport could get 100 part-time security screeners
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Denver, Colorado, announced that the Denver International Airport could get 100 part-time security screeners to help handle the long lines at peak travel... more
AirlinesNew low-cost Australian carrier
Sydney, Australia -The carrier becomes operational in May 2004
Qantas Airways Ltd, Australia's first carrier announced the launching of a new independently-run low-cost domestic carrier on May 2004. The decision was taken to cut off competition from Virgin Blue which... more
AirlinesRyanair: new route between London and Reus-Barcelona
London,UK - 200,000 passengers expected in the first year
Ryanair Holdings announced on Thursday, October 16, that it is going to launch a new route between London and Reus-Barcelona. The carrier is going to operate two flights a day. The first flight is going... more
AccidentsIncident at Southwest Airlines
Washington, Usa - A plane landed right after taking off
A Boeing 737, from Southwest Airlines, made an emergency landing at Sea-Tac Airport after the pilot observed an engine failure. The plane landed with no incidents and it was taken out of service for the... more
HelicoptersBae Systems Australia says Smes are key to Air 9000
Sydney, Australia - Australian Defence Force rationalise military helicopter fleet
In Australia, Bae Systems announced today that the second phase of the Air 9000 programme has succesfully concluded. The Air 9000 is a programme of the Australian Defence Force to rationalise military... more
Weather forecastsPennsylvania: the 7th annual Rotorfest on October 18-19
West Chester, Usa -8,000-10,000 people are expected to attend the show
The 7th annual Rotorfest will be held on October 18-19, 2003 at the Brandywine Airport in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The nation's most important helicopter air show organized by the American Helicopter... more
AirlinesAero Lloyd fails: thousand of tourists can't fly
Frankfurt, Germany - Flight suspended after the announcement of this morning
At least 8500 German tourists can not fly from the airport situated in Germany, Greece and Egypt due to the Aero Lloyd's announcement of bankruptcy gave early this morning. It is one of the main German... more
AccidentsRescue of F/A-18A Marine pilots missed yesterday
Charleston, USA – They are safe
Two pilots were saved and brought back to land yesterday after their military jet fighters crashed off the South Carolina coast. According to Capt. Don Caetano, public affairs officer for the Beaufort... more
HelicoptersBrazil interested in Russian helicopters
Moscow, Russia - The Brazilian authorities aim at military and transport helicopters
A Russian Defence Ministry representative informed a ITAR-TASS correspondent that Brazil is interested in purchasing several Russian transport and strike helicopters. Brazilian armed forces needs these... more
AirlinesSigned the Air France-Klm agreement (2). The terms are the same announced on September 30th
Amsterdam, Netherlands - The new holding name is Air France-Klm
The deal signed today in Amsterdam between Air France and Klm does not contain new details compared to that announced on September 30th. This has been confirmed by the same Klm in a release diffused just... more
Press releaseFirst Airbus A-320 family aircraft delivered to Aeroflot
Hamburg, Germany - As part of the airline's fleet restructuring
"Yesterday Airbus delivered the first A-319 to Aeroflot, the Russian flag carrier, at the Airbus delivery centre in Hamburg, Germany. The aircraft is the first of 18 A-320 Family aircraft to be integrated... more
Science and technologyNew discount airline at Pittsburgh airport
Pittsburgh, Usa - It starts next year
A new discount airline will take off at the Pittsburgh international airport next summer and it will operate flights between Pittsburgh and 9 other cities. The carrier is created by Edward Beauvais, former... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines flight staff on strike
Vienna, Austria - Protests against the future cuts preannounced by the airline
The pilots and the crews of the Austrian Airlines have struck yesterday morning to protest against the future cuts of the flight expenses preannounced by the direction. The ground staff has not joined... more
Press releaseEmbraer 170 flight simulator qualified by FAA and JAA
São José dos Campos, Brazil - International entities vouch for immediate training of cockpit crews
"Embraer announced that the Embraer 170 flight simulator was granted by FAA, the United States Federal Aviation Administration (through its NSP, National Simulator Program) and JAA, the European Joint... more
AerospaceThe Shenzou-5 success (2): the second Chinese in space in two years
Beijing, China - Among future goals: a personal orbiting space station
According to Xie Mingbao, a spacial program manager, China will launch into space a second cosmonaut within 2 years at the longest. Send cosmonauts into space, build modules that can be docked together,... more
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