DefenseTurkish forces took command of the Kabul airport

Kabul, Afghanistan - Thus replacing Royal Air Force troops

Yesterday, Turkish armed forces handed over command at the Kabul international airport, thus replacing British Royal Air Force in command since last January. RAF troops worked until yesterday to restore... more

Weather forecastsJuly 2002: exhibitions and air shows

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AirlinesAugsburg Airways name to vanish from German Skies

Berlin, Germany - To fly in Team Lufthansa livery

The German regional air carrier Augsburg Airways is going to change its name as in fact, from this smonth, it will fly in Team Lufthansa livery. The Bavaria-based airline which, born in 1996 as Interot... more

IndustryRolls Royce awarded of a over 6 USDm contract

USA

Rolls Royce Gear Systems, Park City, Utah, is being awarded a $6,136,272 (potential amount) firm-fixed-price delivery order under a basic ordering agreement to repair and upgrade 172 aircraft mounted accessory... more

IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a near 8 USDm contract

USA

McDonnell Douglas Corp., St. Louis, Mo., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boeing Co., is being awarded a $7,858,025 ceiling-priced order under a basic ordering agreement for replacement of wedges for F/A-18... more

IndustryPratt&Whitney awarded of a over 261 USDm contract

USA

Pratt & Whitney, Hartford, Conn., original contract (SP0400-01-D-9405) is being modified to increase cost from $51,637,356 to $261,440,691. The original contract which was awarded on Feb. 16, 2001 for... more

IndustryGoodrich awarded of a near 500 USDm contract

USA

Goodrich Landing Gear, Troy, Ohio, is being awarded a $495,000,000 firm-fixed-price, cost reimbursement contract to provide for strategic supplier alliance between Goodrich Landing Gear, the U.S. Air Force,... more

Airlines25 Antonov to reach Aeroflot's fleet

Moscow, Russia - A USD 200m worth deal

The Russian airline Aeroflot and Kharkov Aviation Production Assn., signed an agreement which allows the carrier to take 25 An-74TK-300s through Ilyushin Finance (Leasing) Co. The 52-seat aircraft, whose... more

AirlinesJetBlue Airways and Port Authority of New York signed a lease agreement

New York, Usa - Which enables the airline to expand its operations at JFK

The Us based air carrier JetBlue Airways and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, reached an agreement thanks to which the airline will expand its operations at JFK. The USD 46,5m worth deal,... more

Press releaseAlitalia-Air France joint press release

Rome, Italy -

"On 12 November 2001, Alitalia and Air France jointly notified to the European Commission a strategic alliance agreement regarding their global co-operation and specifically their intra-European plans... more

Press releaseEADS participant in team selected to execute U.S. Coast Guard DEEPWATER Program

Paris, France - A USD 1bn worth operation

"EADS, one of the world’s leading defence and aerospace companies, is a participant in a team of defence contractors selected to work on the U.S. Coast Guard’s Deepwater Capability Replacement Program 'De... more

Civil aviation3 aircraft violated Camp David air space

Washington, Usa - While Bush was present

Last week end, at least three small aircraft, violated Camp David air space, thus forcing Us Air Force's fighters to take off to take care of president Bush security. According to Fbi inquirers, violations... more

IndustryLockheed Martin-Datamat: agreement became effective

Rome, Italy - In relation to Joint Strike Fighter program

Datamat, the Italian company that develops and provides software applications, Internet solutions, ICT and on-line services, announced that the agreement with the Us defence giant Lockheed Martin became... more

AccidentsTwo aircraft crashed in southern California

Carpintera, Usa - 6 dead

Six people died last Sunday after two aircraft crashed in southern California. The planes, two Beech Bonanzas, had previously taken off from the Van Nuys airport, together with six other aircraft. Because... more

Sport aviationFossett sets record for longest solo balloon flight

St. Louis, Usa - He has completed 86% of the total distance

At 16.23 UTC, yesterday, the Bud Light Spirit of Freedom Mission became the longest solo balloon flight in history in terms of total distance traveled. Fossett set the old record for longest solo balloon... more

AccidentsGreek fighter crashed onto the Eubea island (2): a technical sheet

Athens, Greece - Mc Donnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II (Usa)

Type: multi-role fighter Accommodation: one pilot, one weapons system officer Dimensions - length: 63 ft - wingspan: 38 ft 7 in - height: 16 ft 5 in Weights - empty: 30.328 lb - max T/O:... more

AccidentsGreek fighter crashed onto the Eubea island

Athens, Greece - Authorities fear the two pilots died in the incident

A combat aircraft of the Greek air forces crashed this morning onto the island of Eubea, north east from Athens. On board the aircraft, a F-4 Phantom vanished from radar monitors for several hours, were... more

Press releaseNavy to christen new guided missile destroyer pinckney

Washington, Usa - Tomorrow at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in Pascagoula, Miss

"The newest Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer, Pinckney (DDG 91), will be christened Saturday, June 29, 2002, during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in Pascagoula, Miss. The... more

Press releaseSkyTeam diventa la prima alleanza ad ottenere l'immunità antitrust

New York, USA - Sui voli transpacifici e transatlantici

"L’approvazione dà la possibilità di offrire un servizio di gran lunga superiore su tutti i voli SkyTeam. SkyTeam è ora l'unica alleanza globale ad avere l'immunità antitrust (Ati) sui voli transpacifici e tra... more

Latest newsUN aircraft with 36 tons of relief goods for the victims of Iran's earthquake landed in Teheran

Teheran, Iran - After taking off from Italy

An Ilyushin 76 of the United Nations took off last night at 10pm (Cet) from Brindisi airport, southern Italy, with 36 tons of relief goods for the victims of the dramatic earthquake which recently hit... more

Press releaseThe French Air Force buys another two CN-235 aircraft from Eads Casa

Madrid, Spain - With the option of purchasing another three

"Early this year, EADS CASA signed a contract with the French Ministry of Defence for the purchase of two (2) CASA CN-235 aircraft with the option of purchasing another three (3). On June 24, 2002, EADS... more

AccidentsUs Navy helicopter crashed in the Sigonella (Italy) air base (2): a technical sheet

Rome, Italy - Sikorsky MH-53E "Sea Dragon" (Usa)

Type: heavy-lift transport helicopter Accommodation: two pilots, one crew chief, 55 troops Dimensions - length: 73 ft 4 in - rotor diameter: 79 ft - height: 29 ft 5 in Weights - empty: 33.228... more

AccidentsUs Navy helicopter crashed in the Sigonella (Italy) air base

Catania, Italy - No victims

Yesterday morning, as it was approaching take off from the Sigonella (Sicily) air base, a Us Navy MH-53E helicopter of the HC-4 "black stallions" Squadron, crashed . None of the military staff on board... more

IndustryRockwell Collins awarded of a over 58 USDm contract

USA

Rockwell Collins, Inc,., Cedar Rapids,., Iowa,., is being awarded a $58,.,281,.,900 firm-fixed-price contract modification to provide for 50 Group A and Group B KC-135 Global Air Traffic Management ,.,GATM,.,... more

IndustryBae Systems awarded of a near 10 USDm contract

USA

BAE Systems Aerospace, Inc., Greenlawn, N.Y., is being awarded a $9,868,120 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-00-C-0298) to exercise an option for 470 RT-1836(c) and... more

IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a over 21 USDm contract

USA

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis is being awarded a $21,130,000 firm-fixed-price contract to procure 83 warfare management computers for incorporation into... more

AccidentsUs combat aircraft crashed in France

Epinal, France -Pilot died

An Us A-10 Thunderbolt II of the 81st Air Force Squadron, located at the Spangdahlem air base in Germany, crashed yesterday in the surroundings of Luneville, eastern France. The pilot on board the aircraft,... more

AccidentsUs combat aircraft crashed in France (2): a technical sheet

Rome, Italy - Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt (Usa)

Type: close support aircraft Accommodation: one pilot Dimensions - length: 53 ft 4 in - wingspan: 57 ft 6 in - height: 14 ft 8 in Weights - empty: 23.370 lb - max T/O: 47.400 lb Performance -... more

Sport aviationFossett has flown over 60% of its journey

St. Louis, Usa - His route swings north

Bud Light Spirit of Freedom is now over 60% complete with his journey after ten days in flight. Fossett swung north, where a jet stream provided high-speed winds to carry Bud Light Spirit of Freedom just... more

Press releaseA major contract for Thales ATM in Europe

Paris, France - New air traffic management system for Denmark

"Following a competitive international tender, NAVIAIR, the Air Navigation Service provider, Denmark, awarded Thales ATM a contract valued around 60 million euros for the new Danish Air Traffic MAnagement... more

Press releaseContinental Airlines completes Houston hub e-ticket check-in facility

Houston, Usa - Now the airline offers fully automated check-in facilities for domestic customers at all of its U.S. hubs

"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) tomorrow will unveil its Airport of the Future domestic check-in facilities in Terminal C at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, replacing the traditional... more

AirlinesIberia to add three new Airbus A340-600s to its fleet

Madrid, Spain - Under a five-year operating lease agreement with Airbus

The Spanish airline Iberia is going to renew its fleet with three new A340-600s, the airliners manufactured by the European aircraft maker Airbus. The new aircraft, powered by Trent-500 engines, will thus... more

Fair and showsRyanair: Sinead Finn to replace Tim Jeans

Dublin, Ireland - As sales and marketing manager

Already responsible for Ryanair's marketing and sales operations in Italy, Sinead Finn has been appointed to replace Tim Jeans, called to head new MyTravel's low-fare carrier, as sales and marketing manager... more

AirlinesUS Airways partnership would increase choices

Charlotte, Usa - US Airways could be touting a partnership with United Airlines

Within weeks, US Airways could be touting a partnership with United Airlines, a key step in the troubled airline's effort to restructure. While US Airways has been focused recently on efforts to cut USD... more

HelicoptersRussian analyst says helicopter sale to Pakistan civilian, not military

Moscow, Russia - India has been Russia's only strategic and military partner in South Asia

The export of Mi-17 helicopters by the Ulan-Ude aircraft-building enterprise cannot be qualified as a military deal, as these helicopters were made in a civilian version, said deputy director of the centre... more

Press releaseSouthwest Airlines announces new Saturday only nonstop service

Dallas, Usa - To begin November 2, 2002

"Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced new weekend service to begin November 2, 2002. The carrier will add one Saturday only nonstop flight between Houston Hobby and San Diego and one Saturday... more

AirlinesJapan Airlines and Qantas to code-share on Melbourne-Tokyo route

Tokyo, Japan - As of August 1

Starting from next August 1, the Nipponese carrier Japan Airlines will add its identification code on the flights operated by the Australian airline Qantas on the route Melbourne-Tokyo. The two air companies... more

Press releaseThalesRaytheonSystems expands role as prime contractor for French Air Force command and control centres

Paris, France - In partnership with CS Systèmes d’Information and Thales Communications

"The French defence procurement agency's aeronautical programmes department (SPAé) has awarded the 'Replacement Structures' contract to ThalesRaytheonSystems in partnership with CS Systèmes d’Information and... more

IndustryAirbus at the Japanese Emperor's Court

Tokyo, Japan - Three Nipponese industries to take part to A380 project

To days ago, the European aeronautical manufacturer Airbus formally announced that three Japanese industries, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd e Japan Aircraft Mfg.Co, will take... more

Sport aviationFossett has flown more than halfway of his circumnavigation of the globe in a balloon

St. Louis, Usa - The wide expanses of the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans separate him now from his target

Fossett has now flown over 16,000 kilometers, since his launch nine days ago, more than halfway of his round-the-world flight in a balloon. As Bud Light Spirit of Freedom Pilot Steve Fossett heads out... more

PeopleUS House committee approves arming airline pilots

Washington, Usa - A two-year trial

Ignoring Bush administration objections, the House Transportation Committee voted yesterday to allow more than 1,000 pilots to carry guns for a two-year trial. Committee chairman Don Young, a Republican... more

AirlinesGulf Air flies high with top award by Airbus

Manama, Bahrein - It recognises the outstanding performance and reliability of its fleet of A340

Gulf Air, national carrier of Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Abu Dhabi (UAE), was awarded a top industry accolade by Airbus, a major aircraft manufacturer. The Airbus Operational Excellence Award for 2000/2001... more

Press releaseBoeing Business Jet introduces new era for Australian leaders

Sydney, Australia - Boeing: "we're honored Australia has chosen the BBJ for its Vip transportation needs"

"The first Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), shown publicly in Australia for the first time today, introduces a new era of capability for long-distance international... more

DefenseAustralia will likely join Joint Strike Fighter program

Sydney, Australia - With USD 150m in ten years

After, two days ago, Italy opted to enter the Us Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, the ultimate generation of multi role combat aircraft, now Australia as well could soon join the projetc. If Sydney... more

IndustryChinese wings for Airbus

Toulouse, France - It will transfer its wing manufacturing and assembly base to China in seven to 10 years

Airbus will extend its co-operation with Chinese aircraft companies and gradually transfer its entire wing manufacturing and assembly base of A320 to China in seven to 10 years. The European aircraft... more

AirlinesAir India to renew its fleet

New Delhi, India - By the acquisition of 6 A310s and 2 B747-400s

The air carrier Air India, in the hope to get more slots at the London airport of Heathrow, will likely purchase 8 new aircraft, 6 Airbus A310s and 2 Boeing 747-400s. According to New Delhi's ministry... more

AccidentsIndian fighter crashed in Punjab (2): a technical sheet

Rome, Italy - Mikoyan Mig-23 Flogger (Russia)

Type: multi-role fighter Accommodation: one pilot Dimensions - length: 51 ft 4 in - wingspan: spread 45 ft 10 in/swept 25 ft 6 in - height: 15 ft 9 in Weights - empty: 22.845 lb - max T/O:... more

AccidentsExplosion or pilot error ruled out in Taiwan crash

Taipei, Taiwan - After analyzing the two black boxes and the bodies and wreckage recovered

Taiwan investigators have ruled out pilot error and an explosion in the mysterious mid-air break-up of a China Airlines jet a month ago. The 23-year-old Boeing 747-200 broke up into four sections over... more

AccidentsIndian fighter crashed in Punjab

New Delhi, India - Pilot survived the incident

An Indian Air Force Mig-23 crashed yesterday in the surroundings of Talwandi Malhian village, in the Punjab region. The pilot, liutenant Bahrat Kumar, survived the incident thanks to the ejectable seat... more