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HelicoptersHelicopter in rescue mission under Nigerian militants' attack
Lagos, Nigeria - No consequences for the people on board
A helicopter of "Shell Nigeria" oil company has been shot by the fire of automatic-machine guns of the rebellious while it was carrying out the operations of evacuation from Escravos' emplacements. The... more
AirlinesSuspended Egyptair flights to Kuwait City
Il Cairo, Egypt - Confirmed Kuwait Airlines flights
Beginning from today, the Egyptair has suspended its daily flight for Kuwait City, in departure from Il Cairo at 10:00 am. Instead the Kuwait Airlines flights previewed today at 4:00 and 5:00 pm have been... more
DefenseChina has asked the immediate cessation for the hostilities in Iraq
Beijing, China - Chinese Government said it's an UN Paper violation
"It's a violation of the UN Paper and the international laws. The Iraqi issue must return in political ways,to the United Nations. Chinese Government will continue the efforts towards the peace. We are... more
AccidentsSkyjacked Cuban aircraft lands in Florida
Miami, Usa - Escorted by jet fighters, no one was hurted
A Cuban plane of the airline "Cubana de aviacion" has been hijacked by six people, all of Cuban nationality, and forced to land in the American airport of Key West, in Florida under the escort of military... more
Science and technologyChaos at the Kuwait City Airport
Kuwait City, Kuwait - The war has set off a general fear
A huge crowd has amassed at the first hours of this morning at the International Airport of Kuwait City, having obligated the responsibles of the hub to take drastic measures: only staff airport and the... more
Defense40 cruise missiles and F-117A raids over Baghdad: news of a promised war
Baghdad, Iraq - It's tried to hit the regimen
It started on time, at 3:35 Italian time (5:30 in Baghdad), as dawning, the offensive of the ally forces for the "decapitation attack", as some military sources have declared. And a more suitable name... more
Science and technologyCompuDyne gets security jobs at Jfk and two other airports
New York, Usa - It signed contracts for USD 2,5m
Compudyne Corp., a Hanover-based maker of security systems, said yesterday that it recently won contracts worth USD 2,5m to provide security technology at three airports. CompuDyne was awarded jobs worth... more
DefenseThe Usa ask for the Cypriot airspace
Nicosia, Cyprus - The Parliament will debate it tomorrow
The Cypriot Minister of the Foreign Affairs George Iacovou has told today the USA have asked the government the use of its aerial space and the ports, in sight of a next American attack in Iraq. But... more
AerospaceRussia asks for more money to the Usa for space missions (2): it threatens to leave the Iss
Moscow, Russia - But the Usa denies any type of financing
A terrible destiny could hit the Iss (International Space Station) if the financing node demanded by Russia to the USA is not resolved in order to continue the space flights that, after the disaster of... more
AerospaceEads space responsible asks funds to European States
Paris, France - According to Auque industry cannot finance alone
"Industry alone cannot finance the activity of the carriers. European space industry will only live with institutional support, developing the military space. Europe spends in this field only EUR 1bn,... more
AirlinesNew Air France campaign against the sexual tourism that involves children
Paris, France - From April 1Ecpat documentaries will be shown aboard
Air France has announced its adhesion to the campaign against the sexual tourism that involves the minors, launched by Ecpat, the organism that defends children from sexual exploitation. From April 1,... more
Latest newsTwo Britons arrested in a Royal Air base
London, UK - They were able to reach the B-52s at the base
Two English citizens, Phillip Pritchard, 32, and Toby Olditch, 34, both from Oxford, have been arrested yesterday while exceeding the fencing of the Royal Air Force base at Fairford, where there're 14... more
PeopleIata previews a decrease of world air traffic in case of war
Rome, Italy - The decrease would be comprised between 5% and 20%
Iata (International Air Transport Association) says that the world air traffic, in case of Iraqi war, will entail a decrease from 5% to 20%. This arc percentage has been assumed on the base of the previous... more
Science and technologyEmergency landing for a plane load of cocaine
Bogota, Colombia - It's happened in Capurgana, north east Colombia
A small airplane, with false US and UN standards and with cocaine aboard, has been forced, on Tuesday March 18, to an emergency landing at the airport of Capurgana, in north-east Colombia. To avoid a... more
Science and technologySry Lanka President seeks judicial action against an airport official
Colombo, Sry Lanka - The airport official would have helped LTTE terrorists
Chandrika Kumara, President of Sry Lanka, has called for tough action against an airport official for allegedly helping the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (Ltte) to smuggle unchecked items through the... more
PeopleFaa announces some restrictions for commercial and private flights
Washington, Usa - New York and the capital are to be considered as possible targets
In an official notice circulated yesterday by Faa (Federal Aviation Administration) they have been evidenced as sensitive some zones on the American territory, which will be subordinated to flight restrictions.... more
DefenseHouse of Common has approved British military partecipation in Iraq
London, United Kingdom - But Blair has lost 3 Ministers
It was clearly the motion result introduced by Uk Government about the participation in Iraq, that it has obtained 412 ballots to favor and 149 contrarys. House of Common has voted in favor of the military... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines announces nonstop service to four new destinations from Houston
Houston, Usa - It will start this summer, in June 12
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced that it will begin nonstop service to four new destinations from Houston this summer, including Asheville, N.C.; Hartford/Springfield, Conn. (BDL), Ft. Walton... more
PeopleUK Government gives GBP 65m to Nats
London, Great Britain - It will renew the UK air traffic control
The UK government is to pump GBP 65m into the cash-strapped National Air Traffic Services (Nats). "It will enable us to get on with a very demanding investment programme which will, in effect, renew the... more
Latest newsPolish government weighs the F-16 business: thousands of bilions involved
Warsaw, Poland - An agreement that could be profitable for Usa and Poland
The geographic map of the political-military alliances has quickly changed after the fall of the Berlin wall and the consequent crumbling of the Warsaw's pact, that for many years has tied the communist... more
AirlinesFacilities for customers by American air companies
Washington, Usa - The purpose is to mantain their business in a difficult moment
American air companies, in a difficult situation, have decided to adopt new methods for the conquest of the customers. Some days ago, infact, they have begun to offer some facilities, like the possibility... more
DefenseIsrael declares Iraq has not the ability to hit it
Jerusalem, Israel - However Arrow missile systems have been deployed
At few hours since the imminent American attack to Iraq, the Israeli government has declared that the army of Saddam Hussein is not able to launch its Scud missiles towards Israel, because it does not... more
DefenseThe Usa have diffused the list of the Countries that support military partecipation in Iraq
Washington, Usa – Also Italy is in the coalition and France could partecipate
The Us Department of State has diffused the list of the Countries that support military partecipation in Iraq and inside the 'Willing Coalition'. List of the 30 Country comprises Afghanistan, Albania,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada model 407 helicopters
Usa - To detect an incorrectly installed swashplate drive link cup washer, which could limit the travel of the swashplate outer ring and lead to failure of the stud portion of the swashplate drive link, and subsequent loss of control of helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-SW-54-AD; Amendment 39-13087; AD 2003-05-11] RIN... 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 Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NE-21-AD; Amendment 39-13086; AD 2003-05-10] RIN... more
PeopleIcao conference on challenges and opportunities of liberalization of air transport
Montreal, Canada - It will be at the end of March in Montreal
The International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao) will host a worldwide air transport conference on "Challenges and opportunities of liberalization", from 24 to 29 March 2003, at its Montreal headquarters. The... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dassault model Falcon 2000 and Mystere-Falcon 900 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the correct wires are installed on the fire control panel so that the flight crew is able to activate the fire extinguishers in the event of a fire
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-53-AD; Amendment 39-13085; AD 2003-05-09] RIN... more
AirlinesA new sms service at Scandinavian Airlines
Stockolm, Sweden - It will inform customers if baggage has been delayed and when it's expected to arrive
Five thousand regular Scandinavian Airlines customers are being invited to test a new information service: receiving an sms text message on arrival if baggage has been delayed for some reason. The sms... more
Latest newsAir collisions the greatest threat to allied aircraft that will attack Iraq
Washington, Usa - The skies will be congested in the first 48 hours
According to Colonel Cesar Rodriguez, the commander of flying operations at a base on the Iraqi border, "The desire to stun Saddam Hussein’s regime with an overwhelming air bombardment had to be balanced w... more
Science and technologyThe Usa have strengthened the security measures in the airports
Washington, Usa – Alarm level is "orange"
The United States Government has arranged the strengthening of the security measures near all Country’s airports and the deployment of thousand agents to the borders. These are some of the "Operation S... more
DefenseNorth Korea threatens Japan
Pyongyang, North Korea - Ballistic missiles will resume if Tokyo will send in orbit a spy satellite
"There is not law allowing Japan to send a spy satellite into space and banning the North Korea from doing so", declared today a North-Korean communist regimen. North Korea has warned Japan that its plan... more
DefenseMissile with 1kg anthrax ogive could cause 123.000 victims
Washington, Usa - It is the Stanford University of California study result
The investigators of the Graduate School of Business, of the Stanford University of California, have assumed the effects of a anthrax bomb in a town as New York and the result is alarming. According to... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Robert E. Rust airplanes
Washington, Usa - Models DeHavilland DH.C1 Chipmunk 21, 22, and 22A
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-CE-63-AD; Amendment 39-13081; AD 2003-05-05] RIN... more
Industry1005 dismissals for Bae Systems
London, United Kingdom - Measure will be operative on year-end
1005 discharges in four English systems, is the announcement of Bae Systems, British aerospace industry. The organic reduction will leave start on the end of the year in course and will regard the systems... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9/81, DC-9-82, DC-9/83, DC-9/87, and MD-88 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage to the upper wing skin surface and its structure, due to prolonged short-circuit electrical arcing of the anti-ice system
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-216-AD; Amendment 39-12912; AD 2002-21-06] RIN... more
DefenseThe Anglo-American forces invade the demilitarized zone between Iraq and Kuwait
Kuwait City, Kuwait - For the Us V fleet commander attack will be within 2 days
"Soldiers have invaded this morning Dmz around to 11 am (8 am Gmt) and American convoys are still arriving to Umm Qasr", said a Kuwait Security Force source. According to the source, Forces commanded by... more
AerospaceRussia seeks funds for the space program
Moscow, Russia - It's asked for a re-distribution of the resources
The destiny of the Iss is more and more uncertain after the momentary abandonment from part of the Usa because of the disaster of the Columbia shuttle on February 1, and the uncertain financial situation... more
PeopleUs Government ready to support civil aviation
Washington, Usa - Catastrophic consequences if the war last for more than 90 days
It does not seem that the crisis of the civil aviation, since the September 11 attacks, can find in these months the sprint in order to invert the destiny: the war in Iraq will be lethal for the fates... more
DefenseTurkish Parliament to vote only about Us aircraft overflight
Ankara, Turkey - Perhaps tomorrow a final decision
Only Thursday the Americans will know if their air forces will have the overflight permission on the Turkish territory, when the Government of Ankara will submit the decision to the Parliament. It could... more
Science and technologyExplosive found near Gatwick airport
London, UK - It's terrorism alarm in all Europe
A large quantitative of explosive has been recovered by the "Metropolitan Police", the London police forces, in a flat close to the International Airport of Gatwick, southern of the English capital. The... more
Latest newsEnglish enjured troops will back home with private charter flights
London, UK - Perhaps Britannia Airways and Air 2000 the chosen carriers
The English Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Jack Straw has asserted that the English troops that eventually will be hurted during the war in Iraq will be able to return in the homeland with private... more
AerospaceColumbia lost parts during California's overflight
Washington, Usa - Investigating Committee have seen experts video
A video, projected during the second public experts audition in front of Investigating Committee on the Shuttle tragedy, has shown that Columbia, in the atmosphere re-enter, was losing parts, since the... more
DefenseThe USA could attack before the ultimatum expiration
Washington, Usa - The revelation has come by the New York Times
According to the New York Times, that cites reliable American source, the USA could decide the attack, also before the expiration of the 48 hours term, launched by United States President George W Bush... more
IndustryThe National Reserve Bank purchased 26% of Aeroflot
Moscow, Russia - Many hope it will help Russian aviation industry
Many see little hope the stagnant Russian aviation industry will ever get off the ground, but at least one bank is betting big on it. In a move it hopes will help pull the industry out of its post-Soviet... more
AirlinesRyanair axes 13 Buzz routes and 10% of its staff
London, Great Britain - The 90% of Buzz pilots signed up the new deal
The Ryanair has confirmed that it will axe 13 Buzz routes and 10% of its staff as it looks to takeover its smaller rival next month. Loss-making Buzz, which Ryanair agreed to buy from its Dutch parent... more
AirlinesThe airlines put into effect security plans (2): BA suspends the flights with Kuwait and Israel
London, United Kingdom - Provision will start tomorrow night
"It will be full. There is not an empty seat", has announced the British Airways spokesman, referring to the flight that will take off this night from Kuwait and will land tomorrow at 7.40(Gmt) to Heathrow... more
PeopleThe airlines begin to put into effect emergency plans
Rome, Italy - Civil aviation is prepares for the war
The main international airlines, that are operating in the Middle Eastern and in the countries of the Persian Gulf, are preparing in these hours the emergency plans for the international crisis. While... more
AirlinesBritish Airways chooses bigger planes and lower fares for Isle of Man route
London, UK - 68 seats Atp planes to be operated
The English air company British Airways will introduce in the end of this month larger aircraft and lower rates in the connections from and to the Isle of Man. The route currently is operated from the... more
PeopleFaa issues a set of procedures the carriers should follow if flying in war-zones
Washington, Usa - But the carriers are lowering their operativity in the Gulf
Faa (Federal Aviation Administration) has issued a statement with a set of suggestions the air companies are likely to follow if they wish to fly over the Gulf zone. A. Hostilities with Iraq appear to... more
AirlinesExpedia will allow customer to cancel their travel
Washington, Usa - It will be possible if Usa goes to war or sets code-red alert status
Online travel site Expedia said on Monday it will waive customer penalties if the United States goes to war with Iraq or the government puts the country on its highest level of security alert. The new... more