IndustryThe former French Minister Galland is the new President of Boeing France

Paris, France - Galland has been also Vice-President of the European Parliament

"France is for us the center of ours concurrent most important", has declared today Tom Pichering, Boeing Vice-President, announcing the nomination at management of France Boeing of the former French... more

AirlinesFour-times-weekly A-300-600 R services between Doha and Rome

Doha, Qatar - They will be operated by Qatar Airlines

On June 16 will run four-times-weekly A-300/600 R services between Doha and Rome, operated by Qatar Airways, in an extension of its services to Milan. Two of the Rome flights will be via Milan. Qatar... more

AirlinesTurkemenistan Airlines signs contract for 2 B-717/200s

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan - The carrier to receive the aircraft on next year for USD 36m each

The agreement has been stipulated on May 16 in Ashgabat, but the contractors, Boeing and Turkmenistan Airlines, have rendered it official only yesterday. According to the terms of the pact the national... more

AccidentsJapanese antitank helicopter crashes

Aomori, Japan - No casualties are reported

An antitank helicopter of the Japanese Gsdf (Ground Self-Defense Force) has crashed today in the mountains close to the city of Yomogita, in the district of Aomori. Uncertain the causes of the incident,... more

Government actsThe European Parliament examines the insurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators

Rome, Italy - The report on the proposal of regulation

Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council regulation on insurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators - A5-0129/2003 (COM(2002) 521 – C5 0455/2002 – 2002/0234(COD)). Committee on... more

HelicoptersBush offers 20 UH-1H helicopters to Philippines as well a financial aid

Washington, Usa - Rewarded the faithfulness of the Asian country during the terrorism fight

It's more and more strong the cooperation between the Usa and Philippines, especially in the fight to the terrorism, and Bush President explicitly thanked the President of the Asian State, Gloria Arroyo,... more

AirlinesRepublic Airways Holdings firmed options 12 Embraer's jets

Phoenix, Usa - Contract valued at USD 240m

"The addition of 12 Embraer regional jets to the fleets of Republic Airways Holdings subsidiaries [Chautauqua Airlines and Republic Airlines] will offer expanded opportunities with our partner US Airways",... more

Sport aviationThere're 3 Countries wishing to host the 3rd Fai World Air Games

Lausanne, Switzerland - In two months a decision will be taken

They are three the Nations wishing to host the third edition of World Air Games organized by Fai (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) and previewed in 2005: the Aero Club of Italy, the Sport Aviation Fe... more

People"Sars Emergency ": according to WHO no risk of contagion by airplane

Geneva, Switzerland - "The phenomenon of Sars' transmission by flight is part of the history"

"We think that the phenomenon of Sars' transmission by aircraft is part of the history", declared Mike Ryan, WHO's coordinator for the fight against Sars, during the World Health Assembly, in Geneva. "Naturally... more

IndustryAlenia Spazio and Alcatel Space could constitute a joint-venture

Paris, France - News revealed by "Les Echos"

According to the economic French daily newspaper "Les Echos", Finmeccanica and Alcatel would be in negotiations for the constitution of a joint-venture specialized in the manufacturing of satellites. Joint-... more

CuriositiesBaby alarm makes problems to Luton control tower

London, UK - The hitch found after two weeks of searches

They were several days some pilots who flew over the Londonian airport of Luton received a child cries instead of the orders of the control tower and on the fact it had been opened an inquiry from part... more

AirlinesBA boosts cuts both to the staff and the operativity

London, UK - The situation is under control but the crisis is not ended

According to the analysts British Airways is working well in the attempt to contain the costs and to manage a serious situation as that one of the air transport in this period. But the figures revealed... more

Weather forecastsFew Americans to take part this year at Le Bourget Air Show

Paris, France - The Chief of the Air Show believes a 20% lower presence

It's getting closer one of the most important moment of the year for the field of the air transport, whose illustrious representatives, but also simple fans, will meet at Le Bourget in France (June 15-22),... more

AccidentsUs Marine CH-46 "Sea King" crashes, five soldiers died

Karbala, Iraq - But it's not an enemy attack

It's crashed yesterday for causes not known yet, a Marine CH-46 "Sea King" helicopter, and a spokesman of Pentagon has declared there not are reasons in order to believe the helicopter has been hit from... more

Latest newsNorthrop Grumman to build the 17th Joint Stars plane for the Air Force

Washington, Usa - It will be delivered for March 2005

The Northrop Grumman has received today USD 113m for the construction and the delivery of the 17th E-8C Joint Stars (Joint Surveillance Target Attack System Radar) to the American Air Force. The airplane... more

AirlinesGood 2003 first quarter for Internet on board of Lufthansa flights

Frankfurt, Germany - Free service until half 2004

It is positive the budget of the 2003 first quarter of Flynet, the Internet service offered by Lufthansa on the 140 flights between Frankfurt and Washington. Between a number of 50 and 80 passengers for... more

PeopleFive presumed skyjackers were sentenced to life imprisonment in Cuba

Havana, Cuba - News communicated by regimen's newspaper

Cuban daily newspaper Granma, official press organ of the Communist Party, revealed that five persons accused to have try to seize an airplane were sentenced to life imprisonment, by a Cuban Court. According... more

AirlinesMalaysia Airlines offers cheaper all-included packages

Kuala Lumpur, Malesia - An attempt to boost the demand

In the attempt to limit the economic damages caused from the epidemic of Sars, Malaysia Airlines is going to launch a series of promotional initiatives that will carry an increase of the connections with... more

AirlinesThai closes positive its first 6 months of current fiscal year

Bangkok, Thailandia - According to the management there're possibilities for a recover in theair transport field

Although the Sars emergency has literally upset the economies of the Asian Countries, with particular importance for the airlines, Thai Airways International (Thai) has closed the first part of the current... more

DefenseTwo Swedish companies could realize a radar defense system in Saudi Arabia

Stockholm, Sweden - It's a contract of EUR 1,2bn

Ericsson, Swedish company of technology for telecom and Saab Ab, Swedish group of aerospace defense, could sign a contract of about EUR 1,2bn, in order to realize a radar defense system in Saudi Arabia.... more

AccidentsRussian Il-62 in emergency landing because of an engine failure

Moscow, Russia - No casualties have been reported

It has been forced to perform an emergency landing in the peninsula of Kamchatka an Il-62 airplane with 174 passengers on board just after the takeoff. The aircraft, owned by the Moscow-based airline... more

AccidentsTaiwan would re-thinks about the purchase of P-3C, believed too expensive

Taipei, Taiwan - Cheaper P-3B could be taken

It has not been signed yet an agreement care which antisubmarine airplane will take the place of the aging S-2T Tracker, but it is sure the government of Taipei will not pay USD 4,1bn to the USA for the... more

Latest newsIt will be decided this summer which Hungarian military air base to dismantle

Budapest, Hungary - A choice tied to the adaptation plan to Nato standards

It will be decided this summer which military air force base in Hungary to be closed definitively, a choice that re-enters in the plan of the Budapest's Government to align the country to the Nato standards,... more

IndustryIt was born AviChina, it will build helicopters and small jets

Beijing, China - It's controlled by China Aviation Industry Corporation II

It has been inaugurated on Sunday in Beijing the headquartes of the new-born AviChina Industry and Technology Company (AviChina), whose core-business will be essentially the aviation one but also car... more

AerospaceShuttle's designer has asked their substitution

Washington, Usa - According to Faget they are too much old and inadequate

Max Faget, a space shuttle's planner and for 20 years Chief designer of Nasa's manned space vehicles, denounced the inadequacy of Us space agency's shuttle. During an interview released to the Us daily... more

Aerospace"Sars Emergency": there are not risks for the first Chinese manned space mission

Beijing, China - Chinese Government has taken all measures to avoid risks

Sources in the aerospace community in Beijing declared rumour of the cancellation of the launch due to the Sars outbreak was "Entirely a speculation from people who were not knowledgeable". According... more

Latest newsRussia to deliver 18 SU-30MKM to the Malaysian Air Force

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The contract valued USD 900m

It's the first time a Russian Defence is in official visit in Malaysia, and this confirms once again the tight cooperation between the two countries especially in the military sector. The meeting held... more

AirlinesKenyan Regional Air has started again the flights without BA's brand

London, United Kingdom - Air company has been transformed in an independent entity

"Regional Air is running to fly and has started again the air traffic from Jomo Kenyatta International airport since May 18", declared Bob Dewar, BA'spokesman. Kenyan Regional Air, that until last week... more

Government actsQuestion; "Preventive measures to combat Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (Sars)"

Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by by Alexander de Roo (Green party)

Written question P-1357/03 by Alexander de Roo (Verts/ALE) to the European Commission (April 1, 2003). Subject: Preventive measures to combat Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (Sars). "The Commission's... more

Government actsQuestion: "Protection of information concerning air passengers - Joint Declaration of 4 March 2003"

Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Johanna Boogerd-Quaak (liberal-democrats)

Written question P-1483/03 by Johanna Boogerd-Quaak (ELDR) to the European Commission (16 April 2003). Subject: Protection of information concerning air passengers - Joint Declaration of 4 March 2003. "Since... more

Government actsQuestion: "Member States' policies on airport expansion"

Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Nicholas Clegg (liberal-democrats)

Written question E-1232/03 by Nicholas Clegg (ELDR) to the European Commission (21 March 2003). Subject: Member States' policies on airport expansion. "Could the Commission provide a summary of the principal... more

HelicoptersEurocopter signs contract for 6 helicopters with Air Methods

Texas, Usa - They'll be employed for Sar and Ems missions

Air Methods and Eurocopter have signed a contract for six helicopters whose delivery is previewed by the end of 2003, and they're 5 AS-350B2 and one EC-130B4, single-engine aircraft that will go to reinforce... more

AerospaceInvestigating Committee on Columbia's tragedy does not see impediments in new Shuttle's flights

Cape Canaveral, Usa - The launches could run before the end of the year

"Commission does not see impediment for new shuttle's fly", declared yesterday Admiral Harold Gehman, Chief Investigating Committee on Columbia's tragedy, the shuttle exploded in flight last February... more

Press releaseFrasca "TrueFliteTM" has made its debut at North Weald

Urbana, Usa - From May 16 to 18, 2003

"Frasca International’s new reconfigurable flight simulator, named the Frasca TruFliteTM has made its debut at North Weald, May 16-18, 2003. The reconfigurable device is loaded with features to enable f... more

Press releaseFinnair makes further cutbacks on Beijing route

Helsinki, Finland - Due to the drop in demand

"Finnair is making further adjustments on the Helsinki-Beijing route due to the drop in demand. As of this week, one weekly return flight to Beijing will be operated instead of the current three flights.... more

AirlinesBA starts very bad 2003, trebled losses

London, UK - But for this year the situation will not be better

According to the President of British Airways, Lord Marshall, the figures of 2003 first quarter are in line with what it is the general course of the world-wide economy, that could last until 2004. They... more

AccidentsVeteran plane T-6 crashes, two died

Lisbon, Portugal - The aircraft was an aeronautic memento

It had to be a day of festivity for all the fans of veteran flight and instead it turned out in tragedy when a T-6 training reconnaissance aircraft, owned by the museum of the aeronautic, crashed approximately... more

Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in May 2003

FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT 2003…May 16-26, Fayetteville, N.C. Info: Web site: www.festivalofflight.org. NBAA MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE…May 17-20, Charlotte, N.C. Info: (202) 783-9366 or (202) 783... more

IndustryBell Helicopter awarded of a over 15 USDm contract

Usa

Bell Helicopter Textron, Hurst, Texas, is being awarded a $15,300,000 firm-fixed-price delivery order contract for purchase of 102 main rotor blades used to support the H-1 helicopter. Work will be performed... more

Latest newsPhilippine Government launches an air attack against Muslim guerrillas

Manila, Philippines - Planes and helicopters used for the offensive

The last big wave of atrociousness perpetrated by the Muslim extremist in Philippines has triggered the governmental reprisal, that took shape yesterday with the order of President, Gloria Macapagal. An... more

IndustryBoom of orders for the Russian military industries

Moscow, Russia - Especially from Asian countries, maybe scared because of Iraqi war

At the beginning of the conflict in Iraq the world seemed divided not just on the legality of the war, but even if this could be a deterrent for the countries to be considered like hostile, which would... more

Latest newsAustrian Government decided the purchase of 18 Eurofighter jets

Vienna, Austria - An investment of EUR 2bn

It has been decided today by the Austrian Government the purchase of 18 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, produced by an European consortium of which make part France, Great Britain, Italy and Spain, and that... more

AirlinesAir France ready to the privatization

Paris, France - According to air company's Chairman it is indispensable

In an interview at the French weekly magazine "La vie Fianciere", Jean-Cyril Spinetta, Air France's Chairman declared airline's privatization is not urgent, but "Indispensable and necessary, there is not... more

Helicopters4 EC-130 helicopters sold to 2 American companies (2): the technical sheet

Rome, Italy - A favourite aircraft from the tour operators

EC-130B4 is powered by a single Turbomeca Arriel 2B1 turboshaft controlled by a Fadec system, delivering 847 shp maximum at take-off and 728 continuously; the engine is the same used on AS-350B3 and other... more

Helicopters4 EC-130 helicopters sold to 2 American companies

Texas, Usa - The choice for the comply with the environmental standards

Eurocopter continues to make a name for itself as a supplier a lot appreciated in the USA, especially when an aircraft as the helicopter must satisfy the tightening rules placed to protect the environment.... more

Press releaseContinental Airlines launches summer fare sale for Us and Canada

Houston, Usa - Tickets will be purchased by May 23, 2003

"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) yesterday launched a summer fare sale for travel throughout the continental United States and Canada when purchased at continental.com. The sale fares require a 14-day... more

PeopleFT: the Us carriers received remarkable government grant

London, UK - The Congress approved a measure to refund the costs

According to what writes the Financial Times today the American government would have rescued the carriers in difficulty after the September 11, when the terroristic attacks on American targets had literally... more