AirlinesRyanair posts 68% rise in first-quarter profits

London, UK - Total revenues grow by 29%

Ryanair has revealed a record increase in quarterly profits, boosted by strong performances from its new routes. First-quarter profits after tax rose by 68% to EUR 39m (GBP 24.5m). This compares with... more

Science and technologyFarc: bomb attack at the airport of Saravena (Colombia)

Bogotà, Colombia - One dead, 16 injured

Yesterday rebels of the Colombian revolutionary forces exploded a bomb at the Saravena airport of "Los Colonizadores" killing 1 people and injuring 16. Even though the main target of the attack was presumedly... more

AirlinesSeptember 11: British Airways to cut part of its flights

London, Uk - In the wake of Delta, United and American

After last week Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines announced their will to cut part of their scheduled flights for September 11, British Airways (BA) is going to do the same. On the... more

Latest newsUs fighters bombed Iraqi air defense facility

New York, Usa - The 25th attack since the beginning of this year

Us aircraft monitoring Iraq's southern no-fly zone bombed a military Iraqi site early Monday, U.S. Central Command said. Central Command said aircraft targeted an Iraqi air defense command and control... more

AirlinesFive airlines protest Alitalia recapitalization: "public aid in investment clothes"

Rome, Italy - According British Airways CEO

"Maybe we are malicious, but we think this recapitalization plan for Alitalia is a public aid in investment clothes", said Rod Eddington, British Airways CEO. British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, SAS, and... more

Press releaseQantas statement on Qantas Sale Act

Sydney, Australia - In relation to the removal of foreign investments limits

"Qantas Chief Executive Officer Geoff Dixon said today that removal of foreign investment limits from the Qantas Sale Act would ensure Qantas remained globally competitive and enhance, not diminish, the... more

Latest newsTwo SAS'soldiers of New Zealand airlifted out of Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan - They got injured in a road incident

Two soldiers belonging to the Special Air Service forces of New Zealand army in Afghanistan have been airlifted out of the country to a German hospital after having picked up by Us helicopters. As stated... more

CuriositiesIf you fly you will catch a cold

Los Angeles, Usa - According to researchers in California

A survey by the University of California demonstrated that an air traveler on five is likely to catch a cold after taking a flight. Within a week after a trip by plane in fact, 21% of 1000-people sample... more

AirlinesCathay Pacific to start new cargo link Milan-Hong Kong

Milan, Italy - Twice a week

Hong Kong air carrier, Cathay Pacific, inaugurated its new cargo link between Milan airport of Malpensa and Hong Kong. The flights from Milan will get to Hong Kong non-stop (Monday and Thursday), while... more

IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded of a over 15 USDm order

USA

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $15,503,150 order against a previously awarded basic ordering agreement (N00019-00-G-0425) for the modification of one Group II U.S. Navy... more

AirlinesAmerican Falcon rescued Dinair

Buenos Aires, Argentina - The loss-making Argentinian airline

The Argentinian charter air carrier American Falcon rescued the compatriot Dinair from a definite bankruptcy. Hardly affected by the economic recession in Argentina, Dinair has been recently forced to... more

IndustryBell-Boeing awarded of a near 66 USDm contract

USA

Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded a $65,900,000 modification to a previously awarded fixed-price-incentive-fee contract (N00019-99-C-1090) for the definitization of... more

IndustryAirbus and Boeing to challenge in Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan - To supply 14 aircraft to Pakistan International Airlines

The commercial challenge between the world's largest civil aircraft manufacturers, Airbus and Boeing, goes on, and this time lands in Pakistan. The plane makers are in fact now competing to win a USD 2bn... more

AirlinesMadagascar government chose Lufthansa to revamp Air Madagascar

Antananarivo, Madagascar - A two-year project

The government of the African state of Madagascar selected Lufthansa Consulting to re-boost its national airline Air Madagascar. In the next two years Lufthansa will take care of the general restructuring... more

AirlinesBelair to purchase a new Boeing 767-300

Zurich, Switzerland - And signed an agreement with Unitpool

Belair Airlines, the new air carrier launched by the tour operator Hotelplan, announced of having purchased a new Boeing 767-300 to be thus added to its fleet of two B757-200s. Furthermore Belair Airlnes... more

HelicoptersSix Russian helicopters Mi-17MD delivered to Colombia

Melgar, Colombia - "They ideally meet the needs of the Colombian army"

Six Russian helicopters Mi-17MD were passed to Colombia under a 36-million-dollar contract signed by Rosoboroneksport (Russian Defense Exports) and the Defence ministry of the Latin American country in... more

AccidentsEmergency landing for a helicopter in the surroundings of Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - The pop star singer Shakira on board

Because of the bad weather conditions, a helicopter, on board of which among the others was also flying the Colombian pop star singer Shakira, has been forced to carry out an emergency landing in the surroundings... more

AirlinesTunisair to renew its fleet

Tunis, Tunisia - By investing up to USD 510m

The North African air carrier Tunisair is likely to renew its fleet. According to Reuters in fact, the Tunis-based airline will invest up to USD 510m to purchase 12 new aircraft. In a study relative to... more

PeopleSixty-three Russian airlines have been closed in the last two years

Moscow, Russia - They used too old aircraft

Russian civil aviation chairman, Aleksandr Miradko, said Russian government has closed 63 air carriers in the last two years, due to their old fleet. Since Aeroflot's privatization started in 1992, hundreds... more

AirlinesRyanair: passengers number raised in July 2002

Dublin, Ireland - +41% in comparison with July 2001

In July 2002 the Irish budget airline Ryanair flew 1,46 million passengers, a +42% increase inn comparison with the same month of 2001. On a year basis, including July 2002, the Dublin-based airline transported... more

Accidents17-year old boy lighted a shoe on board a US Airways flight

Pittsburgh, Usa - The airline asked the boy and his father to make other travel arrangements

As it was taxing at the Pittsburgh International Airport, a 17-year old boy on board a US Airways aircraft coming from Toronto has been stopped by the flight attendants for using a lighter on his shoe.... more

AirlinesDelta Air Lines to look for a Us partner

Atlanta, Usa - As to reply to the US Airways-United Airlines code-share agreement

Delta Air Lines, Us third largest air carrier, promptly replied to the announcement in relation to the agreement reached by two of its national rivals, United Airlines and US Airways. According to Leo... more

Science and technologySix German airports have no ground radar

Berlin , Germany - Risk of collision with low visibility conditions

Bremen, Erfurt, Leipzig, Dresden, Frankfurt-Hahn and Muenster-Osnabrueck are the six German airports without ground radars. German air controller association said aircraft are allowed to land and to take... more

AirlinesConcorde discounted fares for British Airways employees

London, Uk - And for their relatives and friends as well

Even though its shareholders probably would not like the decision, British Airways has announced that its personnel as well as their friends and relatives could fly on Concorde at hard-discounted fares.... more

IndustryPratt&Whitney awarded of a over 25 USDm contract

USA

Pratt&Whitney, East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a $25,515,000 firm-fixed price contract to provide for overhaul and upgrade of forty each, F100PW200 engines to 38 F100PW220E engines and two each... more

IndustryBae Systems awarded of a near 10 USDm contract

USA

BAE Systems Inc., Austin, Texas, is being awarded a $9,945,239 fixed-price contract for 3,465,240 RR 188-chaff cartridges. The cartridges are air launched electronically reflective material used in a... more

Press releaseContinental Airlines announces nonstop service between Charleston and Houston

Houston, Usa - Effective October 1, 2002

"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today (August, 2, editor's note) announced that it will begin twice daily, nonstop service between Charleston, W.Va., and Houston Intercontinental Airport, effective Oct.... more

IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a near 72 USDm contract

USA

McDonnell Douglas Corp., is being awarded a $71,694,971 cost-plus award-fee undefinitized delivery order for the procurement of the F-15 Operational Flight Program (OFP) Suite five Phase II Program. This... more

Weather forecastsAugust 2002: exhibitions and air shows

NEW JERSEY AVIATION HALL OF FAME TRI-STATE AVIATION EXPO…Aug. 14-17, Teterboro Airport, Teterboro, N.J. Info: (201) 288-6344; Web site: www.njahof.org. VIRGINIA AVIATION CONFERENCE…Aug. 21-23, Ram... more

AccidentsMilitary helicopter crashed in Colombia (2): a technical sheet

Rome, Italy - Bell 212 UH1N (Usa)

Type: medium lift helicopter Accommodation: two pilots, 14 passengers Dimensions - length: 42 ft 4 in - rotor diameter: 48 ft 2 in - height: 14 ft 10 in Weights - empty: 5997 lb - max T/O:... more

AccidentsMilitary helicopter crashed in Colombia

Bogotà, Colombia - Seven dead, one survivor

A UH1N helicopter belonging to the Colombian Army with 8 soldiers on board crashed in the area between Valparaiso and Solita, in Colombia. On board the aircraft, a gift of United States to the Colombian... more

AerospaceNasa spacecraft back to work by the end of September

Cape Canaveral, Usa - After weeks of maintenance

The count down for the new take offs of the Nasa spacecraft has started. In fact, as of September 28, the shuttle Columbia is scheduled to come back to work. The four shuttles belonging to Nasa have been... more

Defense"EU Rapid Reaction Force also against terrorism"

Rome, Italy - According Italian and French Ministers of Defence

Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, and his French counterpart, Michele Alliot-Marie, wish Eu Rapid Reaction Force to be used also against terrorism. The two ministers discussed all main topical... more

IndustryBoeing to replace China Airlines'A340-300 aging planes

Chicago, Usa - With its B777s

Boeing, the Us aerospace giant, is going to offer China Airlines its B777s in change of the 5 aging A340-300s at the moment belonging to the Taiwan's air carrier. The choice whether China Airlines is to... more

HelicoptersJapanese Municipal panel to oppose new airport

Naha, Japan - It would host U.S. Marine Corps helicopter operations

A Nago Municipal Assembly committee will soon submit a resolution against a plan to relocate U.S. Marine Corps helicopter operations from Ginowan to a proposed airport off Nago. The central and Okinawa... more

Press releaseRaytheon awarded USD117,7m standard missile production contract

Tucson, Usa - From the US Navy

"Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has been awarded a $117.7 million contract from the U.S. Navy for STANDARD Missile-2 fiscal year 2002 production. Under the firm fixed-price contract, Raytheon will deliver... more

HelicoptersKaman's revenues rise

Bloomfield, Usa - Losses too

Kaman's revenues for the second quarter of 2002 were USD 209.4m, compared to USD 194.6m the previous year. Including the pre-tax charges, the company reported a net loss for the second quarter of USD... more

CuriositiesIdentified three Us soldiers died in Vietnam

Washington, Usa - After 33 years

On February 6, 1969, a crew of a US Army UH-1H Huey helicopter, was operating an emergency resupply mission in South Vietnam. While enroute from a landing zone in the Quang Tri province, the crew radioed... more

AirlinesEthiopian Airlines profits rise

London, UK - Revenue rises 5%

Ethiopia's state-owned airline has seen profits rise this year from the USD 3.86m figure it posted last year. Ethiopian Airlines, one of the three biggest sub-Saharan African airlines, reacted to the... more

AirportsSeptember 11 "findings" exposed at New York State Museum

Albany, Usa - Objects recovered from Wtc debris

New York State Museum at State capital, Albany, opened yesterday an exhibition which shows objects recovered from Wtc debris. Half-melted public telephones, computers in pieces, a twisted Bmw's wheel... more

Press releaseEasyJet and Go create Europe's number one low-cost airline

London, Uk - "We're committed to creating the best low-cost airline possible"

"From today, easyJet and Go will merge to create Europe's Number One low-cost airline. The formal details of the £374 million transaction have been completed and the airlines will now work towards operating... more

AccidentsUkrainian air show tragedy: president rejected minister of Defence's resignation

Moscow, Russia - And pushed him to find out who's responsible for the 83 victims

Yesterday broke out the news according to which the Ukrainian president Leonid Kuchna formally had rejected resignation sent by the minister of Defence Vladimir Shkidcenko in relation to last Saturday... more

AirlinesMore airlines to help passengers of bankrupted Vanguard

Washington, Usa - After America West

After America West, other stars and stripes airlines opted to give their support to the passengers of Vanguard, the Us air carrier which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy a couple of days ago. Holders of... more

Science and technologyMexican president abandons plans to build airport in Texcoco

Mexico City, Mexico - Farmers violently opposed the building of the new capital city airport

The Mexican Government has abandoned plans to build a new international airport on farmland near the capital, Mexico City, after months of often violent protests by farmers. The government said it was... more

Science and technologyMexican president abandons plans to build airport in Texcoco

Mexico City, Mexico - Farmers violently opposed the building of the new capital city airport

The Mexican Government has abandoned plans to build a new international airport on farmland near the capital, Mexico City, after months of often violent protests by farmers. The government said it was... more