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DefenseUs pilot reported missing since 1991
Baghdad, Iraq - Saddam allow Americans to investigate
An American team of experts could enter Iraq and investigate on affair concerning the Us pilot reported missing in action since last 1991. Baghdad authorities will in fact allow Americans to make clear... more
IndustryBoeing awarded a over 10 USDm contract
USA
The Boeing Co., Seal Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $10,365,748 firm-fixed-price contract modification to provide funds for calendar year 2002 options for global positioning systems block IIF satellite... more
AirlinesChina Airlines to buy 12 Airbus
Taipei, Taiwan - Order worth over 1,5 USDbn
According to a Taiwan carrier China Airlines spokesman, it will buy about 12 Airbus A330-300 aircraft, despite U.S. pressures in order to shift interest on Boeing planes. The order worth over 1,5... more
AirlinesAir Europa wants to land in Tunisia
Tunis, Tunisia - Agreement under negotiation
Air Europa, the Spanish Malaga-based air carrier, is negotiating with both Tunisian aeronautical authorities and Tunisair management to operate new Spain-Tunisia routes. Air Europa will thus replace Iberia,... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines cancels order for 46 Falcons
Paris, France - Dassault minimizes loss
U.S. airline United Airlines canceled an order to French aircraft maker Dassault, concerning 46 Falcon business jet. A Dassault spokesman said that this is a regrettable situation, but that aircraft... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines to surf the waves of air traffic recovery
New York, Usa - New flights and 2000 more employees
The American air carrier United Airlines is ready to employ 2000 workers (1300 of which will come from 20.000 fired after post September 11th terrorist attacks international crisis). In fact, in order... more
AirlinesAir France to launch new low-cost fares
Paris, France - On 900 daily domestic flights
Last Friday Air France announced its decision to launch a new low-cost fares program. This offer, which will likely be applied on 900 domestic daily routes, involves fives price categories, three for... more
AirlinesFlyers prefer Emirates
Rome, Italy - Best airline of the year
According to a Skytrax Research poll, the larger and more detailed on flyers, Emirates is the best airline of the year. The survey, which involved more than 4 millions passengers from each category,... more
AirlinesKlm to re-launch its activities
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - The airline is going to strengthen its low-cost division
Dutch airline Klm announced last Friday its will to strengthen its low-cost division, which at the moment is operated through Basiq Air and Air Buzz brands. This plan involves all Basiq Air operated-by... more
IndustryTiger ready to take-off
Donauwoerth, Germany - First one inaugurated last Friday
First Eurocopter (division of French-German aeronautical joint venture Eads) produced-by war helicopter Tiger has been inaugurated last Friday in Donauwoerth, eastern Germany. The first Tiger "is an important... more
AirlinesSwiss interested to alliance with American Airlines
Zurich, Switzerland - Has been published by daily Blick
According to daily newspaper Blick, the airline Swiss would be interested to make an alliance with U.S. carrier American Airlines, with which would be currently "defined talks". The swiss airline has... more
PeopleHelps for airlines: it is probable an extension for additional two months
Brussels, Belgium - It has been referred by an EC source
The European Transport Council, which will meet in the next week, has expressed possibility to extend insurance coverage to European airlines for additional two months, probably sensitized by Germany and... more
AerospaceRussian launched a space shuttle to ISS
Moscow, Russia - Has been announced today by the program responsibles
With a paylod of 2,4 tons in fuel, oxygen, water and scientific instrument, the Progress M1-8 shuttle has been launched by Baïkonour cosmodrome, in Kazakhistan at 01:13 local time. It is expected to dock... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Honeywell International engines
USA
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE Aircraft Certification Service Washington, DC U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration The following Airworthiness Directive issued by the Federal... more
AccidentsNTSB determined causes of Egyptair flight 990 disaster
Washington, USA
The National Transportation Safety Board today determined that the probable cause of the crash of EgyptAir flight 990 was the airplane's departure from normal cruise flight and subsequent impact with... more
Civil aviationEmergency FAA AD on Airbus aircraft
USA
EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE Aircraft Certification Service Washington, DC U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration DATE: March 20, 2002 2002-06-53 Transmitted... more
Press releaseU.S. Coast Guard MH-68/A109 fleet yelds fast pay-off
USA
"The U.S. Coast Guard's first patrols using tough new tactics employing armed MH-68s, a dedicated version of the twin-engine Agusta A109 Power helicopter, scored a perfect three busts in three attempts... more
HelicoptersThe Russian recover the gas helicopter project
Moscow, Russia - The first prototype was built in 1995
The Russian industry has entered the next phase in developing a prototype helicopter to use gas fuel to be the first in the world of its kind. In this project are involved the Moscow Mil Helicopter Plant... more
IndustryBoeing: the Sonic Cruiser will not waste fuel
Seattle, USA: the new aircraft project has been disputed by ambientalists
THe new Boeing aircraft Sonic Cruiser would not waste fuel, and it will have a consumption not higher than current like-size planes. This is the Seattle-based industry message, directed particularly to... more
HelicoptersHAL interested to joint ventures for co-production of the new Indian light helicopter
New Delhi, India - The helicopter has been built by Hindustan Aeronautics
According to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited president, its firm in talks with private sector for co-production of ALH, Advanced Light Helicopter, and also plans to tap the export market for this new product. "We... more
AirlinesPositive 2001 for Csa
Prague, Czech Republic - +16,5% in passengers number
In 2001 Czech airline Csa registered a smashing +16,5% increase(in comparison with 2000) in its passengers number, despite last quarter downturn caused by post September 11th terrorist attacks. This positive... more
HelicoptersNew Zealand to substitute all UH-1 Iroquois helicopters gearboxes
New Zealand - Decision taken after an accident in Timor
After an emergency landing of a UH-1 Iroquois helicopter of New Zealand Air Force, due to a gearbox failure, the government decided to change all gearboxes of these helicopters, at a cost of about 400.000... more
Science and technologyCondemned criminal got security job at Heathrow
London, Great Britain - What security at UK most famous airport?
After just few days after two Asian men made off with about USD 3 million in used notes in the second major robbery at Heathrow in less than six weeks, a convicted criminal, for affray and possessing... more
IndustryGeneral Electric awarded of a over 20 USDm contract
USA
General Electric Co., Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a $20,412,894 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract (DAAJ09-97-D-0196) for 24 701C installed engines without warranty, without containers and with... more
HelicoptersMalaysian fire department to buy two Agusta A-109 helicopters
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Order value in over 6 EURm
The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department ordered two Agusta A-109 Power helicopters, from Italian industry Agusta, a company of AgustaWestland, at the cost of over 6 Eur million, to boost its search and... more
AerospaceUsual problems on ISS, the current mission will last one month more
Cape Canaveral, USA - The problem due to a mechanical arm fail
THe current mission on the International Space Station will last one month more, due to a problems found in a mechanical arm, that astronauts will repair. This will set the new NASA record for space stay,... more
IndustryLockheed Martin awarded a over 36 USDm contract
USA
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co., Sunnyvale, Calif., is being awarded a $36,002,388 cost-plus-award-fee contract modification to provide for fiscal year 2003 through 2007 continued performance of the... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines expects worst losses
USA - Losses indicated between 350 and 380 USDm
The Atlanta-based carrier Delta Airlines made a forecast for more losses than expected in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. According to the document, it expects to lose between... more
DefenseUE defence meeting
Saragozza, Spain - The talks among 15 ministers in Saragozza
Today and tomorrow, the defence minister of the European Union will be present in Saragozza, Spain with Nato general secretary Lord George Robertson and the European responsible for the security and foreign... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a over 11 USDm contract
USA
McDonnell Douglas Corp., St. Louis, Mo., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Boeing Co., is being awarded an $11,533,383 firm-fixed-price order under a long-term contract (N00383-98-D-003H-7049) for continuing... more
IndustryLockheed Martin awarded a over 172 USDm contract
USA
Lockheed Martin, Naval Electronics & Surveillance Systems-Surface Systems, Moorestown, N.J., is being awarded a $172,078,078 fixed-price-incentive modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-01-C-5168)... more
IndustryBoeing to give up Aero de Vodochody
Prague, Czech Republic - Saab-Bae Systems could be interested
Boeing Ceska, American giant Boeing and Czech Airline Csa joint venture, is ready to give up its Aero de Vodochody 35% capital share. Aero de Vodochody builds light warplanes, such as L-159 Alca, and... more
IndustrySaab to lease its aircraft to Shuttle America
Linkoeping, Sweden - Eighteen 340A
Saab Aircraft Leasing, Saab group owned-by firm, leased 18 Saab 340A to American air carrier Shuttle America. Us airline, which operates flights to Ohio, Maryland, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Washington... more
HelicoptersEurocopter quits Canadian Navy Helicopter competition
Ottawa, Canada - Bid worth 2,9 USDbn
Eurocopter has walked away from $2.9-billion race to replace Canada's aging fleet of Sea Kings while NH Industries is looking to introduce its NH90 helicopter in the competition, which would include supply... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter helicopters
USA -
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE Aircraft Certification Service Washington, DC U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration The following Airworthiness Directive issued by the Federal... more
AirlinesLufthansa passengers will be the first to surf the net on a Boeing
Seattle, Usa - Test flights in April
German flag air carrier Lufthansa will have the first Boeing 747 equipped with Connexion, the service which will allow passengers to surf the Internet. First test flights will take off next April while... more
IndustryFrontier Airlines to buy new Airbus aircraft
Paris, France - Planes will be delivered in December 2002
Airbus, the European aeronautical constructor, announced today that Us low-cost air carrier Frontier Airlines, decided to order two other A-319. FA fleet at the moment counts six A-319. (m/cesn) more
IndustrySikorsky awarded a over 84 USDm contract
USA
Sikorsky Aircraft Co., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded an $84,000,000 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract (DAAJ09-97-C-0005) for 13 MD060S aircraft. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn.,... more
PeopleBisignani has been elected new IATA president and general director
Rome, Italy - Starting May 13th, he will substitute Pierre Jeanniot
Giovanni Bisignani, who was, among other important charges, also general director and managing director of Alitalia, has been named as president and general director of IATA, substituting Pierre Jeanniot.... more
DefenseNear 81,000 reservists recalled in active duty
USA - They comes from all states
This week, the Air Force and the Marine Corps announce increases of 130 and two reservists, respectively, on active duty in support of the partial mobilization, while the Army and Navy report no change.... more
IndustryBoeing awarded a over 5 USDm contract
USA
he Boeing Co., Seattle, Wash., is being awarded a $5,735,370 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for 215 each plate assemblies in support of the B-52 aircraft. Scheduled deliveries for this contract... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded a over 38 USDm contract
USA
Northrop Grumman Corp., Melbourne, Fla., is being awarded a $38,409,000 (not-to-exceed) fixed-price-incentive and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide for one joint surveillance target attack radar... more
IndustryLockheed Martin awarded a over 102 USDm contract
USA
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Systems, Orlando, Fla., is being awarded a $102,226,560 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for 7,195 production phase wind corrected munitions dispenser tail... more
IndustryAnother millionaire contract for Osprey (2)
USA
The Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded a $21,571,561 modification to a previously awarded advance acquisition contract (N00019-00-C-0183) for establishing the requirements... more
IndustryAnother millionaire contract for Osprey
USA
The Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded an $80,000,000 modification to a previously awarded advance acquisition contract (N00019-00-C-0183) for additional funding to... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines: bad first 2002 quarter
New York, Usa - Net losses range from USDm 350 to USDm 380
Delta Airlines, third Us air carrier, foresees net losses between USDm 350 and USDm 380 in the first quarter of 2002. These gloomy results according to a document released by Sec, the American Stock Exchange... more
IndustryBell-Boeing Joint Program Office awarded a 180 USDm contract
USA - A further contract for Osprey
The Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded an estimated $180,000,000 ceiling-priced modification to a previously awarded advance acquisition contract (N00019-00-C-0183)... more
AirlinesGulf Air recovery plan
Manama, Bahrein - An attempt to solve financial troubles
Because of its long enduring financial crisis, Gulf Air is ready to introduce its new recovery plan. "The plan, thanks even to an international consulting supervisor support, foresees, in order to reduce... more
Press releaseBombardier Aerospace: Jim Ziegler new vice president of BBAS
Montreal, Canada
JIM ZIEGLER TO LEAD BOMBARDIER BUSINESS AVIATION SERVICES TEAM Montréal, March 18, 2002 - Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Jim Ziegler has been named vice-president & general manager, Bombardier... more
AccidentsEmergency landing at Milan-Linate airport
Milan, Italy - No consequences for the two pilots aboard
This morning, brakes troubles forced two pilots aboard of a small jet Falcon 20 previously departed from Turin airport to ask for an emergency landing authorization to Milan-Linate control tower. Fortunately,... more