AirlinesEasyJet scraps plans to buy Deutsche BA

London, Great Britain - According to EasyJet chief executive there were two insurmountable hurdles

Low-cost airline EasyJet has pulled out of plans to buy German operator Deutsche BA from British Airways. EasyJet blamed conditions in the German aviation market and a failure to agree employment terms... more

Science and technologyA second runway at East Midlands airport could obliterate a village

London, Great Britain - 250 homes would be demolished

Campaigners have warned that a village will be obliterated if plans are passed for a second runway at East Midlands airport. A number of houses in Diseworth, Leicestershire, would be demolished and local... more

DefenseIsrael does not exclude not conventional weapons in order to answer to Saddam

Tel Aviv, Israel - Tel Aviv is preparing to defend itself from an Iraqi attack

Passive Defense Israeli Commando has informed today the population in order to prepare to an eventual Iraqi answer to an American attack. An answer that could be entrusted to not conventional weapons.... more

AirlinesLufthansa will continue to fly in the Gulf region

Frankfurt, Germany - The decision in spite of almost the operators have quit

An hazardous choice or at least not in line with the majority of the world-wide carriers that one of Lufthansa that has decided to maintain the flights in Middle-East in spite of the urgent war. At the... more

AerospaceSpacehab outlook remains positive

Houston, Usa - Its business backlog is over USD 173m

Spacehab Incorporated, a leading provider of commercial space services, announced that the company's large backlog and new business opportunities support positive results and continued growth. With over... more

Latest newsRussia ready do deploy at least 20 fighters at Kant

Moscow, Russia - They're Sukhoi jets and MI-8 helicopters

According to what declared by Russian Air Force commander-in-chief, general Vladimir Mikhaylov, Moscow has decided to unfold a quite large air force in the base of Kant, in Kyrgyzstan. The provision... more

IndustryBoeing to close its production plane division

Seattle, Usa - The work will be given to outsource companies

According to the official notice released by Boeing this morning, it has been decided to interrupt the activity of the division engaged in the construction of the parts for aircraft, being delegated this... more

DefenseRussia leaves Abm treaty

Moscow, Russia - The international situation changes, so the pacts

Because of the change of the international climate, characterized by the imminent conflict in Iraq, the Russian parliament has decided not to ratify, for now, the treaty on the nuclear disarmament signed... more

AirlinesThe Royal Air Maroc inaugurates 85 new routes

Rabat, Morocco - It will attract millions of tourists from abroad

The Maroc press agency Map reports that the Royal Air Maroc will inaugurate 85 new routes. The new lines will allow to attract, according to expectations, 10 million of tourists within 2010, mainly from... more

DefenseA French Parliamentarian asks to the Pope to become an human shield in Iraq

Paris, France - According to Didier Julia only the pontiff can block war

"Now, the single thing that seems me useful is that the Pope goes to block the aggression against the Iraq. I'd like that Pope served as protecting of the human values". This is the declaration on the... more

Press releaseAirbus President and Ceo, Noel Forgeard, about the death of Jean-Luc Lagardère

Tolouse, France - He was the king of the European aeronautic sector

The news published yesterday by AVIONEWS. "Following the death of Jean-Luc Lagardère, Noël Forgeard, President and CEO of Airbus made the following statement: 'On behalf of all at Airbus as well as p... more

AirlinesChina Southern Airlines showed major improvements

Beijing, China - Chinese air company has recorded net profit of CHY 575,76 m

Profits at China Southern Airlines, one of the main carrier in the Chinese Republic showed major improvements. The carrier posted net profits of CNY 575.76m against CNY 340.2m a year earlier. The better-than-expected... more

Science and technologyIntroduced at Heathrow a three-dimensional X ray and a powerful detector

London, Great Britain - It will enable to find weapons or explosives

The Heathrow airport has adopted two new security systems: a three-dimensional X ray machine and one powerful detector in order to prevent that eventual terrorists can carry weapons or explosives on board. While... more

Press releaseAirbus widespreas service thanks to the opportunity to send and receive e-mail on the aircraft

Tolouse, France - Cathay Pacific Airways began the service last week

"Airbus aircraft with a Tenzing-developed means for passengers to send and receive emails in-flight have entered widespread airline service, marking the start of a new era in aircraft connectivity. Cathay... more

Science and technologyPneumonia strain fears Gisborne airport

Auckland, New Zealand - New Zealand Health Ministry asks people to reconsider Asian travel plans

A man claiming to have been diagnosed with the deadly pneumonia strain that has killed 9 people and infected 150 worldwide declared himself at an Air New Zealand check in desk in Gisborne this morning. He... more

AirlinesThe United Airlines asks to Chicago Court to cancel the integrated contracts

Chicago, Usa - The company airline risks the bankruptcy

Yesterday the United Airlines, burdened by debts (as published by AVIONEWS on March 6), has launched an ultimatum to its workers in order to obtain a cut of salary costs. In an instance to the bankrupt... more

DefenseThe Usa will face an old Russian-made arsenal

Washington, Usa - Old Mig e Sukhoi are Saddam's Air Force

Nobody believes that the Iraqi military force could be comparable to the American war machine that will be able to deploy the last technological discoveries in what has been already renamed the second... more

DefenseLanded at Cyprus the first group of UN inspectors

Larnaca, Cyprus - Everybody's leaving the Country after Bush's deadline

They landed approximately an hour ago at the Cypriot airport capital of Larnaca with a B-727 the 80 inspectors of the United Nations that have worked for months on the Iraqi territory in order to assess... more

AirlinesNew contracts for Buzz pilots

Dublin, Ireland - A pact reached under the sword of Damocles' sacking

According to what announced yesterday by Ryanair, Buzz' pilots would have accepted the new contracts that preview higher wages but longer hours of flight; but there is no rose without a thorn and in this... more

Latest newsGAO reports says F-22 costs soaring out of control

Washington, Usa - The Air Force has been unable to implement the cost-saving measures

The F-22 fighter development and testing program is dragging behind schedule and attempts by the Air Force to control costs are failing miserably, according to a new report by the US General Accounting... more

Latest newsLockheed Martin delivered its Sniper-XR targeting pod to US Air Force

Orlando, Usa - It will initially equip F-16CJ/Block

Lockheed Martin delivered its Sniper-XR (Extended Range) Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) to the US Air Force Wednesday in Orlando. "Sniper-XR is the targeting pod of the future", said General Wetekam. "The... more

PeopleEngland: carriers to pay a double green tax

London, UK - But the consumers will pay an higher ticket

Perhaps to fly "low-cost" in Great Britain will not be possible anymore, or to say better it will not be like it has been until now, if the law proposed by the English transport secretary Alistair Darling... more

AirlinesSwiss has closed 2002 with a loss inferior to the expectation

Basel, Switzerland - According to the air company the result has weighed by extraordinary costs

A consolidated business of CHF 4.278m and a loss of CHF 980m, are the 2002 Swiss result, revealed by an aircompany’s official note. According to the carrier the result, better than expectation, has weighed b... more

AerospaceBoeing Delta delivered to space the DSCS-III/A3 communications satellite

St.Louis, Usa - It will provide US Air Force commanders an high data rate communications

A Boeing Delta IV rocket successfully delivered to space on Monday the DSCS-III/A3 communications satellite for the US Air Force Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV)program. The satellite will provide... more

Fair and showsHe died Jean-Luc Legardère, king of the European aeronautic sector

Paris, France - He begun as engineer at Dassault

He died on Friday night aging 75 the French tycoon Jean-Luc Lagardere, to the head of a real financial empire that expanded both in the editorial and in the aeronautical field. Indeed since 30 years, after... more

DefenseIaea has ordered to its inspectors to leave Iraq

Vienna, Austria – War is near

The observers that controlled the border between Kuwait and Iraq has already left the demilitarized zone and now the International Atomic Energy Agency (Iaea) has ordered to its inspectors to leave Iraq.... more

Fair and showsBoeing appoints Stephen Barker as President of Boeing Realty Corp.

Chicago, Usa - He replaces Philip Cyburt

The Boeing company has appointed Stephen Barker as President of Boeing Realty Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary that directs Boeing real estate strategies, acquisitions, dispositions, development... more

CuriositiesAn Air Force constituited by pigeons is the Us' arms against Iraqi chemical attack

Washington, Usa - Birds are sensible to gas

A new avian force constitueted by a company of pigeons is the Marines arm against iraqi chemical attack. If the birds will start to get sick, it could indicate a chemical attack and give the Marines a... more

Latest newsA South African pilot flew on a Swedish Gripen

Stockolm, Sweden - It's as part of STTP, a training military course

On 10 March 2003 a South African test pilot Johannes Joubert flew solo for the first time in the Gripen. The thirty minute flight was conducted in Swedish production aircraft, which flew from Saab’s f... more

Fair and showsBoeing Senior Vice President of Communications leaves the company

Chicago, Usa - She worked in Boeing since 1999

Judith Muhlberg, Boeing Senior Vice President of communications, has decided to leave the company to spend more time with her family. "Judith has significantly increased the breadth and velocity of our... more

HelicoptersUN helicopters left Iraq (2) : first 5 came to Cyprus

Nicosia, Cyprus - Another sign that marks the beginning of the war

5 of the 8 helicopters issued to the inspectors of the UN for their activity in Iraq are arrived in Cyprus little ago after having performed a technical stop in Syria; they're 5 Agusta-Bell 212 which had... more

AirportsBaghdad's papal nuncio will remain also under the bombs

Baghdad, Iraq - News has been communicated by Monsigor Filoni

"We do not have alternatives, until it is granted to us we will remain here, also in war case". Baghdad's papal nuncio Monsignor Fernando Filoni, said Holy See embassy will be open also under the bombs.... more

DefenseHungary has opened the aerial space and the airports to American and English fighters

Budapest, Hungary - Decision has been communicated by government's note

"The aircraft that will force the Iraq to the execution of the resolutions will be able to use our airports and our aerial space". So, Hungarian Secretary of State, Laszlo Kovacs, has commented the Budapest... more

IndustryFifth Bombardier Challenger 300 had its first flight

Sao Paulo, Brazil - It's expected to complete F&R testing this spring

The fifth aircraft in Bombardier Aerospace's Challenger 300 certification program, equipped with a fully functional interior, successfully completed its first flight on Saturday, March 8, 203, in Wichita. Aircraft... more

Press releaseJetBlue signs USD 19m deal with Airbus and Cae

Toronto, Canada - For three years agreement

"JetBlue Airways has signed a three-year agreement for training services with Airbus (Paris Stock Exchange: EAD) and CAE (NYSE: CGT; TSX: CAE), and will acquire three CAE-supplied flight training devices... more

AirlinesAloha Airlines purchased Boeing "Enterprise One" software system

Seattle, Usa - It will enable to decrease costs and increase employee productivity

Boeing and Aloha Airlines announced that the Honolulu-based airline is the first US carrier, and the second in the world, to purchase the Boeing "Enterprise One" software system, which will help enhance... more

DefenseRussian and American are testing "dirty bombs"

Moscow, Russia - According to "The Moscow Times" the test are in New Mexico's desert and in the Ural Mountains

According to the Russian newspaper on line "The Moscow Times" in New Mexico's desert, in Usa and the Ural Mountains, in Russia, US and Russian experts are experimenting with simulated "dirty bombs" to... more

HelicoptersThe helicopters of the United Nations have left Iraq

Baghdad, Iraq – Aircraft have been transferred in Syria

Most of the helicopters used by UN weapons inspectors were flown to Syria on Sunday en route to Cyprus, Iraq said, after a Western insurance company suspended its coverage for the aircraft. The move follows... more

AirlinesContinental Airlines enable customers to hold tickets and reschedule the travel in case of war

Houston, Usa - That's both for domestic and international flights

Continental Airlines today announced additional flexibility that will enable customers holding tickets for all domestic and international travel to make schedule changes without paying administrative service... more

HelicoptersSikorsky ordered 20 Arriel-2S2 engines from Turbomeca

Paris, France - They'll be delivered in 2005

Turbomeca has announced 20 Turbomeca Arriel-2S2 engines ordered by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to power their upgraded S-76 helicopter. Turbomeca is a world leader in helicopter engine manufacturing... more

HelicoptersAlgeria ordered 42 helicopters MI-171 from Russia

Moscow, Russia - Algeria needs to fight against islamic terrorists

Algeria has ordered 42 military helicopters from Russia. Russian industry sources said Algeria has signed a USD 180m contract with Moscow for MI-171 medium lift helicopters. They said Algiers ordered... more

AerospaceThe Shuttle could be launched again on autumn

Houston, USA - Announcement has been given in a Nasa responsibles note

While the inquiry on the causes of the Columbia disaster is not still reached conclusion, Nasa plans said launch a new shuttle in orbit. According to a note diffused by the American space agency responsibles,... more

AirlinesRyanair relaunches Buzz: 13 routes to be again operating

Dublin, Ireland - The decision after the agreement with the pilots

90% of Buzz's pilots, the airline operating in the low-cost field acquired by Ryanair in January from the Dutch Klm, would have accepted the new contracts introduced from the Irish carrier, and for this... more

IndustryAntonov defies Usa

Kiev, Ukraine - The first revelations on the C-17's rival

The C-17 Globemaster, the American military cargo airplane worth USD 220m, could soon have a new concurrent in the market, at least in the intentions of Antonov, the Ukrainian leader industry constructor... more

Latest newsUs patrolling flights over Korean peninsula are resumed

Washington, Usa - The activity started again after the March 2 incident

After the diplomatic-military incident of last March 2 when 4 Migs of the North Korean Air Force have intercepted a RC-135s Cobra plane in reconnaissance mission in international skies, it has been resumed,... more

Latest newsAlso B-1Bs in military operations in Iraq

Washington, Usa - Two Iraqi radar sites destroyed on Friday

According to what reported by the American commando in Tampa a B-1B bomber has destroyed on Friday two Iraqi radar systems, after that these last ones have been moved close the border with Jordan. The... more

Weather forecastsExhibitions and air shows in March 2003

DASSAULT FALCON REGIONAL SEMINARS…March 11, Toluca, Mexico; March 25, Dallas; March 27, San Jose, Calif. Info: (201) 440-6700; Web site: falconjet.com. NBAA INTERNATIONAL OPERATORS CONFERENCE…March 16-... more