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Civil aviationFAA AD on Turbomeca Makila 1 A, 1 A1, and 1 A2 Turboshaft Engines (2002-15-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an engine overspeed condition resulting from the failure of two or more NTL channels
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NE-23-AD; Amendment 39-12833; AD 2002-15-05] RIN... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: positive performance in July 2002
Houston, Usa - Systemwide mainline jet load factor raised by a 1,2%
The Us air carrier Continental Airlines announced to have reported a July 2002 systemwide mainline jet load factor of 79,4%, 1,2 points above last year's July load factor. The Houston-headquartered airline... more
AirlinesChaos for Australian air traffic
Sydney, Australia - Because of the 12-hour strike of Qantas ground personnel
Today, because of the 12-hour protest carried out by 6000 employees at the Australian air carrier Qantas, air travel in Australia has been badly disrupted by delays and flight cancelations. As many as... more
Science and technology10.000 houses to be demolished to built up a third runway at Heathrow
London, Uk - Pollution issues a part
According to a recently published report, if plans to build up the third runway at London-Heathrow would be approved, as many as 10.000 homes could be demolished to enable its realization. Despite these... more
CuriositiesUFO over Lyons' skies
Lyons, France - It was just a commercial airship
Lyons' policemen will certainly remember the night of two days ago as in fact they received tens of phone calls from citizens claiming to sight a UFO over the city's skies. Perplexities a part, police... more
AirlinesEmirates launches today its new link Italy-Perth (Australia)
Milan, Italy - From Milan-Malpensa and Rome-Fiumicino
The air carrier Emirates launches today its new links Italy-Australia via Dubai. On board Boeing 777-200s, the Dubai-based airline passengers can now fly from the Italian airports of Milan-Malpensa and... more
Fair and showsJohn Travolta to land at Rome-Ciampino airport
Rome, Italy - In his mission as "ambassador for peace"
The Hollywood star John Travolta, the famous protagonist of movies such as "Saturday night fever" and "Pulp Fiction" will land at the Roman airport of Ciampino on next August 8. This time his arrival is... more
IndustryHupp Aerospace Defense awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
USA
Hupp Aerospace Defense*, New Haven, Ind., is being awarded a $7,480,000 fixed-price with economic-price adjustment, indefinite-quantity type contract for a kit that it utilized in completing the 500 hour... more
IndustryTalley Petroleum Enterprises awarded of a near 6 USDm contract
USA
Talley Petroleum Enterprises, Inc.*, Grantville, Pa., is being awarded $5,960,634 fixed-price with economic-price adjustment type contract for 9,109,000 gallons of fuel oil and diesel fuel for the U.S.... more
CuriositiesSexy flights for Ecstasky Airlines
Los Angeles, Usa - The new Us airline
Provocative glances, dressed with just see through baby dolls, these are the flight assistants who will "cuddle" with champagne and caviar passengers flying with Ecstasky Airlines, the new born Us sexy... more
DefenseBerlusconi and Martino meet French Minister of Defence
Rome, Italy - Talks about European common defence
Italian premier, Silvio Berlusconi, and Italian minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, met yesterday in Rome French Minister of Defence, Michele Alliot-Marie, first woman to this charge in France. During... more
AirlinesCost cuts drive British Airways profit
London, UK - Pre-tax profit of GBP 65m (EUR 103.6m) in second quarter
British Airways has reported a pre-tax profit of GBP 65m (EUR 103.6m) for the April to June period, up from profits of GBP 40m (EUR 63.8m) for the same period last year. The airline put the improved performance... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines to invest USD 300m at Los Angeles airport
Los Angeles, Usa - The largest project ever undartaken by a single air carrier
In a project never undertaken before by a single air carrier, the Us American Airlines is to invest USD 300m at the Los Angeles International Airport. The blueprint includes new check-in facilities, Customs... more
AirlinesIran Air to expand in Germany
Berlin, Germany - With flights from Teheran to Hamburg and Frankfurt
The Middleastern air carrier Iran Air is to expand its operations in Germany. Its customers will in fact be able to reach Hamburg (twice a week) and Frankfurt (5 times a week) from Teheran. Furthermore,... more
AirlinesAir France and Sas cut flights on September 11
Paris, France - Both cancelled two flights
After Us airlines cut flights on September 11 due to weak bookings, Air France and Sas announced similar decisions. French national air carrier has decided to cancel 2 of its 11 daily flights to New York... more
HelicoptersColombian guerrillas release three kidnapped
Bogotà, Colombia - They were held for over three months
Colombian guerrillas have released two Canadians and a Frenchman who were kidnapped when their helicopter landed in rebel-dominated territory. The rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia... more
AirlinesChina Airlines to prefer Boeing to Airbus
Taipei,Taiwan - For a USD 2bn worth contract
According to Chen Shi-meng, secretary-general to Taiwan's president Chen Shui-bian, Boeing and not Airbus should be awarded of the USD 2bn contract to supply country's air carrier China Airlines with new... more
HelicoptersNew Super Puma helicopter for Norwegian Sar
Oslo, Norway - It is stationing on a platform in the North Sea
A new search and rescue (Sar) helicopter is being provided from Norsk Helikopter for stationing on Statoil's Heidrun platform in the North Sea. This purpose-built Super Puma machine ranks as Norway's... more
HelicoptersNorthrop receives avionics development contract
Herndon, Usa - For Royal Australian Navy helicopter program
Northrop Grumman Corporation was selected by Kaman Aerospace International to develop a critical component of the Integrated Tactical Avionics System (ITAS) that will allow the Royal Australian Navy Super... more
Science and technologyLondon-Manston airport christened today its new apron space
London, Uk - A GBP 8m expansion
Today at the ceremony held by the Department for Transport under secretary of State David Jamieson, London-Manston airport inaugurated it new apron space. The GBP 8m worth expansion adds 10 more acre to... more
Press releaseNational Guard and reserve mobilized as of July 31
"Washington, Usa - The net collective result is 834 fewer reservists than last week
"This week the Army announces an increase of reservists on active duty in support of the partial mobilization, while the Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force each announce decreases. The net collective result... more
AirlinesEasyJet praised Go
London, Uk - Webster: "there are certain things that Go does better"
"There are certain things that Go does better", stated EasyJet's boss Ray Webster. With these words Mr. Webster seems to confirm that its newly-acquired rival Go often provides a better service. "It is... more
Latest newsUs-led coalition bombed Afghan bunker complex
Kabul, Afghanistan - A storage for a "significant amount" of explosives
Today a number of aircraft belonging to the international coalition led by United States of America have bombed three Afghan bunkers located in the surrounding of Gian, close to the borders with Pakistan.... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11 and -11F airplanes (2002-14-03)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct loose preload-indicating (PLI) washers or cracked or corroded nuts of the lower bolts of the inboard flap outboard hinge
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-168-AD; Amendment 39-12803; AD 2002-14-03] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-10, -30, - 30F, and -40 series airplanes, and model C-9 airplanes (2002-13-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent arcing or arcing damage to the wiring of the attendants' work light of the aft cabin
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-36-AD; Amendment 39-12800; AD 2002-13-12 ] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, and -800 series airplanes (2002-14-20)
Washington, Usa - To prevent ice from blocking the pitot tube that provides airspeed data to the flightcrew
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-127-AD; Amendment 39-12820; AD 2002-14-20] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, and -800 series airplanes (2002-14-21)
Washington, Usa - To prevent major fuel leakage due to excessive wear of the quick-disconnect coupling on the fuel hose, fire in the engine nacelle
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-367-AD; Amendment 39-12821; AD 2002-14-21] RIN... more
IndustryTelecom Italia to sell Telespazio to Finmeccanica group
Milan, Italy - According to an Italian newspaper
According to what reported by the Italian financial newspaper "Il Sole 24 Ore", Telecom Italia is to sell 100% of its controlled satellite operator Telespazio to the Italian aerospace and defence group... more
IndustryRaytheon awarded of a over 117 USDm contract
USA
Raytheon Company, Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $117,697,022, firm-fixed-price contract for production of the fiscal year 2002 Standard Missile-2 Block III and IIIA All-Up-Rounds (AUR), Block IIIB... more
IndustryBoeing started to test its new 747-400ER
Chicago, Usa - The first one will be delivered Qantas
The B747-400ER, the renewed version of the famous jumbo manufactured by the Us aeronautical industry Boeing, took off yesterday for its flight tests. The aircraft, exactly alike at the B747-400 from an... more
IndustryDynCorp Technical Services awarded a near 9 USDm increment
USA
DynCorp Technical Services, Fort Worth, Texas, was awarded an $8,827,857 increment as part of a $213,392,629 firm-fixed-price with cost reimbursable lines contract for C12 and UC35 aircraft life cycle... more
AirlinesUS airlines to cut September 11 flights
Washington, Usa - Because of weak bookings
Some of the US largest airlines are cutting back their September 11 flight schedules, bowing to Americans' reluctance to fly on the anniversary of the attack. American and United, the two biggest carriers,... more
IndustryLockheed Martin awarded of a near 33 USDm contract
USA
Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Aeronautics Co., Ft. Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $32,800,000 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for the initiatation of foreign military sale of 12 F-16 C/D Block... more
AirlinesNew aircraft for AeroMexico
Mexico City, Mexico - The carrier ordered 15 B737-700s with winglets
The central American airline AeroMexico has ordered 15 B737-700s, the aircraft made by the Us aerospace company Boeing. The new jetliners, all equipped with winglets, will be delivered starting from August... more
AccidentsAnti-fire helicopter crashed in Colorado
Washington, Usa - The pilot died
An anti-fire helicopter crashed yesterday over the Rocky Mountains (Colorado) as it was working to fight the flames that since several weeks started to burn down hectares of vegetation in the western United... more
AirlinesQantas to challenge Air New Zealand in its price reductions' strategy
Sydney, Australia -By matching or beating the new fares
The Australia's flag airline Qantas told its travel agents its will to match or even beat the new low fares launched yesterday by Air New Zealand. Air New Zealand's new no-frills service cuts average fare... more
Press releaseFAI NEWS: outstanding new performances in air sports
Lausanne, Switzerland - Dominated by eastern Europe
"Following our Press Release of 26 July 2002, FAI publishes the results of international competitions in the sports of Gliding and Precision Flying. We also draw your attention to a new World Record in... more
AccidentsSydney: emergency landing for an Air Canada flight
Sydney, Australia - All safe the 66 people on board
Because of the smoke smelled in the cockpit, an aircraft belonging to the north American air carrier Air Canada has been forced to an emergency landing at Sydney International Airport. None of the 66 people... more
IndustryUSAF wants Boeing to build the new FB-22
Washington, Usa - The bomber version of the F-22
US Air Force has clearly shown to be interested in Boeing to build up the FB-22, the bomber version of the F-22, the fighter jointly made by Lockheed Martin and Boeing. Anyway USAF is worried about the... more
Civil aviationFAA Emergency AD on Sikorsky S-76
Washington, Usa - For main rotor blade failure
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2002-SW-40-AD; AD 2002-15-51 E Sikorsky Model S76A, B,... more
Science and technologyLondon City Airport to become the firt airport to own and operate a corporate jet
London, Uk - A Dassault Falcon 900EX
As later this week a 20-seat Dassault Falcon 900EX is to be delivered to the London City Airport, the British capital airfield is to become the first one to own and operate a corporate jet. The GBP 24m... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11 and -11F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the powered roller pans are positioned properly
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-33-AD; Amendment 39-12815; AD 2002-14-15] RIN... more
IndustryBoeing predicts the doubling of world's civil aircraft fleet
Seattle, Usa - Over next 20 years
For Boeing, the Us aeronautical manufacturer, the world's civil aircraft fleet is to double over the next 20 years. Such an optimistic outlook comes from the 2002 Current Market Outlook which the Chicago... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-14)
Washington, Usa - Equipped with General Electric Tail Engine Buildup Units (EBU)
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-159-AD; Amendment 39-12814; AD 2002-14-14] RIN... more
AirlinesAmerica West to take care of Vanguard Airlines customers
Phoenix, Usa - By offering them standby travel options
The Us low-fare air carrier America West announced yesterday it will offer standby travel options for Vanguard Airlines customers who are affected by the airline’s cessation of operations. Passengers w... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines launched its new flights New York-Grand Cayman
Forth Worth, Usa - And restores its seasonal services to Santo Domingo
The Us air carrier American Airlines has launched services from New York JFK to Grand Cayman, and to Santiago and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. American Airlines has also restored seasonal services... more
Science and technology300 poisonous cobras caused panic at Ryadh airport
Ryadh, Saudi Arabia - Escaped from a passenger's luggage
300 poisonous cobras, after having escaped from the luggage of an irresponsible and eccentric passenger, caused panic at the Ryadh airport, Saudi Arabia. The deadly reptiles have been afterwards killed... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-06)
Washington, Usa - To install protective sleeving on the right emergency wire assembly of the overhead switch panel
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-59-AD; Amendment 39-12806; AD 2002-14-06] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage to the wire assembly terminal lugs and power feeder cables due to the accumulated effects over time from overheating of the power feeder cables on the No. 3 and 4 galley load control unit (GLCU
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-55-AD; Amendment 39-12805; AD 2002-14-05] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing of wiring in the avionics compartment
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-61-AD; Amendment 39-12808; AD 2002-14-08] RIN... more