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HelicoptersInfra-red equipped helicopter successfully tested
China Lake, Usa - Northrop Grumman tests unmanned vehicles for intelligence missions
Northrop Grumman tested the first Uav (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) equipped with infra-red sensors and laser designators to detect targets. The RQ-8AFire Scout Navy chopper will provide intelligence surveillance... more
AccidentsUs military helicopter crashed in Lousiana (2): a technical sheet
Rome, Italy - Bell OH-58D Kiowa (Usa)
Type: light reconnaissance helicopter Accommodation: two pilots side-by-side Dimensions - length: 34 ft 4 in - rotor diameter: 35 ft - height: 12 ft 10 in Weights - empty: 3045 lb - max T/O:... more
AccidentsUs military helicopter crashed in Lousiana
Fort Polk, Usa - Both the soldiers on board died in the blow up
A Us military helicopter OH-58D with two soldiers belonging to the 4th Squadron of the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment on board crashed Tuesday night in the surroundings of Fort Polk, Lousiana. The pilot... more
HelicoptersLow-flying U.S. choppers were off course
Bari, Italy - Gen. Wagner admits pilot's responsibilities
U.S. Gen. Robert Wagner, referring to the low-flying choppers episode of few days ago, declared, during talks with State Attorney Nicola Barbera, that "pilots were on a non-authorized course". The rotating... more
CuriositiesGetting naked at 30000 feet
Brussels, Belgium - Passenger undressed himself on an Air France flight
A 30-years-old French passenger got naked on board an Air France flight en route from Paris to Oslo, forcing the Captain to land at Brussels to hand the passenger over to the police. During the strip-tease,... more
Press releaseQantas reports profits before tax of AUSD 631m
Sydney, Australia - Net Profit of AUSD 428m
"Qantas today announced a profit before tax of $631.0 million for the year ended 30 June 2002. Net profit was $428.0 million. The Directors declared a fully franked final dividend of 9 cents per share,... more
AirlinesBritish Airways stake in Qantas'capital could face a cut
London, Uk - From 21% to just 17-18%
Uk's main airline, British Airways could face a 3-4% cut in its Qantas'stake if, as it's likely to be, it will not take part to the EUR 446m capital raising announced today. Qantas, which despite its rivals... more
AirlinesUS Airways rejected Marvin Davis' aid bid
Charlotte, Usa - One of the world's 100 richest men
The board of directors of the American loss-making airline US Airways, officially rejected the financial aid bid by Marvin Davis, the Los Angeles multimillionaire among the world's 100 richest men. The... more
AirlinesContinental goes on with its rescue plan
Washington, Usa - It will reduce seats and ground part of its fleet
Us air carrier Continental Airlines is ready to adopt new measures aiming to cut costs. The airline announced in fact its decision to both reduce available seats and to ground 11 planes of its fleet in... more
AccidentsAmerican Airlines flight forced to an emergency landing at Santo Domingo
Washington, Usa - For a terror alert
After some Us passengers alerted crew members of a potential terror menace by a Dominican passenger, an American Airlines aircraft has been forced to carry out an a emergency landing at Puerto Plata, a... more
Fair and showsJohn Travolta landed yesterday at Rome-Ciampino airport
Rome, Italy - As "ambassador for peace" for Qantas
The Hollywood star John Travolta, the famous protagonist of movies such as "Saturday night fever" and "Pulp Fiction" landed yesterday at the Roman airport of Ciampino. Previously forecast for last August... more
DefenseEu's intervention or Russian-Georgian tensions
Brussels, Belgium - After late July incidents
In an official statement, European Union decided to intervene as regards tensions on Russian-Georgian borders especially after late July incidents. Eu appeals to authorities of both countries to adopt... more
AirportsNato Secretary General expresses sympathy for the victims of recent floods in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - Lord Robertson says he is saddened by the scale and the consequences of the disaster
Nato Secretary General Lord Robertson expressed his sympathy for the victims of recent floods in Europe. "I am personally saddened by the scale and consequence of the floods, and I should like to assure... more
AirlinesBritish Airways ranked first in loosing baggage
London, UK - Increased complaints also for Air France and Ryanair
Lost baggage once more topped the list of complaints received by the Air Transport Users Council in 2001-02. "Despite repeated assertions to the contrary from the airline industry, we see little evidence... more
AirlinesEasyJet-Go: integration becomes effective
London, Uk - Go will not serve anymore Edinburgh-Belfast and Glasgow-Belfast
The merger between the two Uk's no frills airlines EasyJet and Go eventually becomes effective. As of next Uk's bank holiday week end in fact, Go will fly no more from the Scottish cities of Edimburgh... more
IndustryBoeing to deliver its new B747-400ER freighter
Seattle, Usa - The cargo version of the recently tested passengers aircraft
After having recently carried out flight tests for its new B747-400ER, Boeing is now close to roll out and to test the cargo version of the same aircraft, whose first operative specimen presumably, will... more
Press releaseDelta and Sports Express now offer a convenient door-to-door delivery option for oversized luggage and sports equipment
Atlanta, Usa - "Another way that Delta is reducing airport hassle"
"Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) now offers door-to-door pickup and delivery service to customers traveling with oversized luggage and sports equipment through a new relationship with Sports Express, a sports... more
DefenseSaddam' s preparation for the U.S. attack
Washington, Usa - New underground bunkers are being build, Cnn refers
Saddam Hussein ordered the construction of new underground bunkers in order to protect airplanes, military devices and equipments, Cnn refers, mentioning U.S. intelligence sources. Works are being in progress... more
PeopleIncreased safety with Eurocontrol Link 2000+ program
Brussels, Belgium - Communications will no longer be a bottleneck in air traffic control
Eurocontrol, the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation, whose primary objective is to develop a seamless, pan-European air traffic management system that fully copes with the constant... more
AirlinesKorean Air and Vietnam Airlines to strenghten their code-share agreement
Seoul, South Korea - They also plan "potential training exchange programs"
The two South-eastern Asian airlines Korean Air and Vietnam Airlines announced their decision to expand their already existing code-share agreement. The increase involves on one side the Incheon-Ho Chi... more
AirlinesLufthansa raised its share in British Midlands' capital
London, Uk - From 10% to just under 30%
Lufthansa, the main German air carrier, increased its share in the capital of the Uk's second larger airline, British Midlands, raising its stake from 10% to just under 30%. Despite this GBP 45m stock... more
AerospaceESA's mission to explore Mercury
Madrid, Spain - Bepicolombo will start in 2009/2010
ESA, the European Space Agency, as of 2009/2010 will launch its mission to Mercury. The mission, named Bepicolombo in honour of the studies on the planet made by the Italian physics professor Giuseppe... more
DefenseNATO: air force exercise to be held in Norway
Brussels, Belgium - From August 31 to September 13
As reported on the NATO website, "from 31 August to 13 September, over 80 aircraft from 12 air forces will take part in a NATO live-flying exercise, NATO AIR MEET 2002, in Ørland, Norway. They will practice... more
AirlinesNo early deal for Air New Zealand and Qantas
Auckland, New Zealand - At least for the incoming weeks
At the moment the air carrier Air New Zealand does not forecast an early conclusion of the deal which should lead the airline to a shares exchange agreement with Qantas, Australia's flag air route. Speculations... more
AirlinesUS Airways announced additional costs of USD 6,5bn
Washington, Usa - On top of the already-known USD 10,65bn liabilities
The crisis of the loss making air carrier US Airways is not going to soften as in fact it announced that, on top of the already-known USD 10,65bn liabilities, it will also have to face additional commitments... more
Press releaseBoeing Begins F-22 Training Installation at Tyndall Air Force Base
Seattle, Usa - Full capability in early 2003
"Boeing [NYSE: BA] has begun installation of new F-22 Raptor training facilities at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. Training classrooms and equipment will be installed in stages, reaching full capability... more
AirlinesWould you like to fly on September 11? National Airlines asks you just 1 dollar
Washington, Usa - Whilst no more seats are available on Spirit Airlines free flights
The Us air carrier National Airlines announced that on the day of the first anniversary of the tragic terror attacks in New York City and Washington, passengers choosing its flights will just have to pay... more
DefensePrague to abandon the acquisition of 24 fighters Jas-39 Gripen
Prague, Czech Republic - To save money to pay for inundation
Inundation which in last days affected Czech Republic pushed Prague government to give up the acquisition of 24 Jas-39 Gripen, the combat aircraft manufactured by the British-Swedish joint venture BAE... more
AccidentsChechen rebels shot down a Russian helicopter (2): a technical sheet
Rome, Italy - Mil Mi-26 Halo (Russia)
Type: heavy-lift helicopter Accomodation: 2 pilots, 1 flight engineer, navigator, 80 troops, 60 stretchers Dimensions - length: 110 ft 8 in - rotor diameter: 105 ft - height: 26 ft 8 in Weights -... more
AccidentsChechen rebels shot down a Russian helicopter
Moscow, Russia - 99 dead
A Russian military helicopter with 132 people on board has been shot down yesterday by a missile launched by the Chechen independent rebels. 99 people died at least in the attack occurred as the giant... more
DefenseUSA: new test for the anti-missile defence system scheduled for next August 24
Washington, Usa - The Pentagon said
According to what stated by the Pentagon, on next August 24, United States will carry out a new test of the anti-missile defence system in view of the creation of the so called "Space shield". This experiment,... more
AerospaceA Chinese in the space within next year
Beijing, China - Experimental unmanned launch for "Shenzou 4"
China will launch an experimental unmanned spacecraft on next December to complete the last tests before starting manned missions. Meanwhile, at least 14 military pilots are being trained at a space center... more
Latest newsLow-flying U.S. helicopters provoke panic among beachgoers
Rome, Italy - Boaster pilots send airborne umbrellas and sun beds
The U.S. and Italy have announced the intention to set up a jointed inquiry in relation to the recent boasting of helicopter pilots low-flying over an Italian beach. Whirlwinds send umbrellas airborne... more
HelicoptersCracks on the tail blades of Griffon helicopters
Halifax, Canada - This may be the reason of recent accident
12 out of the 98 tail sections tested after the fatal crash on July 18 have been found potentially dangerous. The military pilot and co-pilot of a Griffon CH-146 remained killed as they returned from a... more
Latest newsNavy helicopter to fight clandestine immigration
Darwin, Australia - Christmas Island coasts boosted border protections
The Australian Defence Minister announced a detachment from 817th Naval Air Squadron will patrol Christmas Island's coasts to fight clandestine immigration. The Sea King helicopter and the 20 crew members... more
Science and technologySupersonic starting for the Scramjet
Sydney, Australia - Reached Mach 7.6 in the atmosphere
The Australian Scramjet was started in the high atmosphere over the desert base of Woomera on July 30. The hypersonic engine was started reaching the speed of Mach 7.6, with a supersonic airflow inside... more
CuriositiesA Pit Bull eates up electric cables on boarda an American Airlines flight
Washington, Usa - AA banned any ferocius dog to fly on its aircraft
A Pit Bull embarked on a B777 belonging to the Us air carrier American Airlines, after getting out from the cage it was in, ate up electric cables provoking a partial black-out on aboard the airplane.... more
AirlinesBiman Bangladesh Airlines to lease 3 B777s
Dhaka, Bangladesh - To replace its aging DC-10s
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has announced its will to lease three B777s, the aircraft manufactured by the Us plane maker Boeing, in order to replace its aging fleet of Dc-10s. According to Mir Mohammad Nasir... more
Airlines2001: bad news for Virgin Atlantic
London, Uk - Pre-tax net losses of USD 141,3m
Virgin Atlantic, the airline owned by the British multimillionaire Sir Richard Branson which mainly operates trans Atlantic routes, in 2001 financial year posted pre-tax net losses of USD 141,3m. Hardly... more
AerospaceNasa's probe vanished in the Space
Cape Canaveral, Usa - At risk a USD 100m investment
Contour, the space probe launched last July 3 from the Nasa space center in Florida, vanished last Thursday from the monitors of the ground control center of the Us space agency. From its orbit located... more
Civil aviationA300-600 could be not a safe aircraft
New York, Usa - According to 8 pilots at American Airlines
The A300-600, the aircraft manufactured by the European giant Airbus, could be not a safe airliner. That's the hypothesis given by 8 pilots at American Airlines at the end of an independent inquiry set... more
AirlinesKLM and pilots'union reached an agreement
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - On employment conditions
The royal Dutch air carrier KLM announced to have reached an agreement of principle with country's pilots unions on employment conditions. According to what reported by Dow Jones, the agreement, which... more
IndustryBoeing and USAF signed a USD 9,7bn worth contract
St. Louis, Usa - For the supply of 60 C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft
The Us aerospace industry Boeing and the Us Air Force (USAF) signed a USD 9,7bn worth contract for the supply of 60 C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft. "This contract defines the C-17 as the new global... more
AirlinesQantas: 24 hour strike disrupted Australian air traffic
Sydney, Australia - Hundreds of flights rescheduled and canceled
Because of the 24 hour strike called for today by 6000 Qantas' employees, the main Australian airline has been forced to reschedule and to cancel hundreds of its flights. For the second time this month,... more
Science and technologyMore punctuality in European airports
Brussels, Belgium - Only 14,7 % of all flights were delayed in May
According to a report recently released by the AEA, the Association of European Airlines, European airports are becoming more and more punctual. AEA showed in fact as just 14,7% of flights all over Europe... more
IndustryMoving assembly for 757
Seattle, Usa - The new moving line method will significantly reduce delivery times
The Boeing Company began assembling 757s on a moving assembly line this week in Renton, Washington. The moving line method, thanks to the continuous 24ft-per-day (about 8 meters) movement, will allow to... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727 series airplanes (2002-16-21)
Washington, Usa - Modified in Accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate ST00015AT
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-NM-234-AD; Amendment 39-12860; AD 2002-16-21] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes (2002-16-19)
Washington, Usa - Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate SA1767SO or SA1768SO
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-NM-232-AD; Amendment 39-12858; AD 2002-16-19] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727 series airplanes (2002-16-22)
Washington, Usa - Modified in Accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate SA1444SO, SA1509SO, SA1543SO, or SA1896SO
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-NM-235-AD; Amendment 39-12861; AD 2002-16-22] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes (2002-16-20)
Washington, Usa - Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate SA1368SO, SA1797SO, or SA1798SO
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-NM-233-AD; Amendment 39-12859; AD 2002-16-20] RIN... more