Press releaseJohn Travolta becomes Qantas "Ambassador-at-Large"

Los Angeles, USA - He will pilot original Qantas 707 during "Spirit of Friendship" global tour in July-August

"Australian-based international airline Qantas today announced that international superstar John Travolta has joined the company and has become its "Ambassador-at-Large". Qantas also announced that following... more

Press releaseAcquisition of Sema GmbH in Germany by Thales

Berlin, Germany - Following the approval of the the German State merger control authority

"Thales and Schlumberger/Sema signed an agreement on the acquisition of the defence activities of Sema GmbHin the field of naval C3I and training and simulation, including Computer Systems GmbH. The agreement... more

Press releaseStatement by Qantas Airways Limited

Sydney, Australia -

"Qantas Chief Executive Officer Geoff Dixon said today that the company expected to exceed its profit before tax target of $550 million dollars for the financial year ended 2002 by more than 10 per cent.... more

Press releaseBell Helicopter orders Thales Avionics TopOwl helmet-mounted displays

Washington, Usa - For US Marine Corps H-1 upgrade helicopters

"Following a comprehensive trade study between the world's leading manufacturers of helmet-mounted displays, Thales Avionics' TopOwl Helmet Mounted Sight and Display system, was selected by Bell Helicopter... more

Press releaseContinental Connection begins Montreal service to 15 northeast cities

New York, Usa - Starting from June 23

"Continental Connection announced that it will begin new nonstop service June 23 between CommutAir's hub in Albany, N.Y., and Montreal with up to four flights a day. A modified schedule may be operated... more

Press releaseBritish Airways: European fares slashed and restrictions scrapped

London, Uk - The British carrier to cut European air fares by up to 80 per cent on 42 routes

"Saturday night stay and advance purchase restrictions have now been scrapped for new lower year round air tickets on flights from the UK to France, Italy, Portugal, Holland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark.... more

Press releaseQantas: e-business initiative on eQ

Sydney, Australia - It announced today

"Qantas today announced a comprehensive e-business initiative that will transform the way the airline conducts its business. Chief Information Officer Fiona Balfour said the program, known as eQ, was a... more

Press releaseDOD and Norway sign Joint Strike Fighter agreement

USA -

"Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Edward C. "Pete" Aldridge Jr. and his Norwegian counterpart National Armaments Director Leif Lindback today signed memorandum of understanding... more

Press releaseContinental chairman Gordon Bethune urges Congress, Administration to improve airport security

New York, Usa - Calls for smarter security more keenly focused on potential risks

"Amid concerns among U.S. air travelers that aviation security is neither efficient nor customer-friendly, Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Gordon Bethune today called... more

Press releaseBoeing delivers 100th 717-200 Twinjet at ceremony

Long Beach, Usa - 'It's a fantastic airplane, and passengers frequently call and tell us to put them on a 717"

"The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) delivered its 100th 717 jetliner during a special ceremony today at the company's final assembly facility at Long Beach, Calif. 'I congratulate the 717 team ... you're way... more

Press releaseSevere disruption of Air France domestic and european flight schedule due to air traffic control strike on 19 June

Paris, France - "10% of its normal schedule of domestic and European flights"

"A strike has been called by European civil aviation staff including air traffic controllers on Wednesday, 19 June from 6 am to 11 pm, leading to the application of a minimum service by the authorities... more

Press releaseBlue Panorama: Air Madagascar returns to fly to Italy

Rome, Italy - On board the new Boeing 767-300ER

The African airline Air Madagascar will fly to Italy again with its new weekly link Milan-Antananarivo. The flight will be operated on board a new Boeing 767-300ER of the Italian airline Blue Panorama... more

Press releaseRoyal visit to The Helicopter Museum

Weston-super-Mare, UK - Next Monday

"It has been announced by Buckingham Palace that His Royal Highness, Prince Andrew, The Duke of York is to visit The Helicopter Museum at Weston-super-Mare next Monday (June 24th) to officially open the... more

Press releaseContinental Airlines named official airline of the Houston Texans NFL Football Team

Houston, USA -

"Continental Airlines today announced a multi-year marketing partnership with the Houston Texans signing on as its "official airline". Elements of the partnership include cooperative advertising and joint... more

Press releaseDepartment of Defense identifies those killed in MC-130 crash

Washington, Usa - Anissa S. Shero, Peter P. Tycz and Sean M. Corlew

"The Department of Defense announced today the identities of three service members killed in yesterday's crash of a U.S. Air Force MC-130H in the Paktika province of Afghanistan. Killed were: Air Force... more

Press releaseSponsorship deal for British Helicopter Team

London, UK - Two companies to promote the event

"The British Helicopter Team, competing in this year’s World Helicopter Championships, has just signed a sponsorship deal with two prominent companies in the UK and European helicopter world. Hayward A... more

Press releaseNew Boeing service center in Wichita expands business opportunities

Wichita, Usa - Signed an agreement with Boeing Commercial Aviation Services (CAS)

"Boeing Wichita [NYSE: BA] has signed an agreement with Boeing Commercial Aviation Services (CAS) to establish a Service Center here for the repair and overhaul of aircraft nacelles and composite structures.... more

Press releaseAir France's traffic decreases in May

Rome, Italy - On-time performance on departure for May 2002: 86.9 %

"Air France passengers traffic was down 4% in May, its capacity fell 2% and its load factor reached 74.6%. The figures were severely effected by several long holiday weekends during the month. Long haul... more

Press releaseAir France increases its flights to Antilles

Rome, Italy - One more flight to St Martin

"Starting from next July 18 Air France is flying non-stop from Paris airport "Charles de Gaulle" to St Martin, Antilles, on Thursday as well. It will be its sixth flight a week to the Caribbean town. An... more

Press releaseContinental Airlines announces airport service enhancements for peak summer travel

Houston, Usa - Carrier expects faster check-in, fewer airport delays for customers

"Flying this summer? With Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL), the experience may never have been easier. Airport customer service: Continental is adding more than 100 summer service ambassadors at its hubs... more

Press releaseRolls-Royce wins USD 178m AE 3007 engine business with Chautauqua

London, Uk - To power Us carrier 22 Embraer ERJ

"Rolls-Royce announced today that it has received US$127 million dollars worth of firm AE 3007 engine business for Embraer regional jets to be operated by Indianapolis based Chautauqua Airlines under contract... more

Press releaseContinental Airlines announces service between Richmond and Houston

Richmond, Usa - As of November 1

"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced that it would inaugurate twice daily, nonstop service from Richmond, Va., to Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport beginning November 1. The service... more

Press releaseExpressJet names four outside directors

Houston, Usa - Janet M. Clarke, Kim A. Fadel, Thomas E. Schick e L.E. Simmons

"ExpressJet Holdings (NYSE: XJT) today announced the appointments of four new outside members to its board of directors. ExpressJet Holdings is the parent of ExpressJet Airlines, which operates as Continental... more

Press releaseContinental Airlines and eBay create co-branded site

San Jose, Usa - First site that allows frequent fliers to bid on events and vacation packages

"Continental Airlines (Nasdaq: CAL)and eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY), the world's online marketplace(TM), today announced a new, co-branded site(http://www.continental.ebaytravel.com) that allows Continental OnePass... more

Press releaseContinental Airlines reports May 2002 performance

Washington, Usa - Yesterday's press release

"Continental Airlines today reported a May 2002 systemwide jet load factor of 73.5 percent, 1.3 points above last year's load factor. For May 2002, Continental reported a domestic load factor of 75.2... more

Press releaseQantas to expand gold coast terminal

Brisbane, Australia - 'Qantas will soon be operating more than 150 return services into the Gold Coast each week'

"Qantas today announced a major redevelopment of its Gold Coast airport terminal, featuring larger arrival and departure areas, additional baggage and check-in facilities and a substantial expansion... more

Press releaseAfghanistan Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism visits Icao and signs agreement

Montreal, Canada - For rebuilding of Kabul airport

"On Thursday, 30 May, the Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism for the Interim Administration of Afghanistan, Dr. Zalmai Rassoul, will be visiting the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)... more

Press releaseAEA: european airlines' April 2002 traffic results

Brussels, Belgium - April 2002 passenger traffic was 11.5% lower than April 2001

AEA - European Airlines Association - has today released records about passenger traffic. Altogether, In April was 11.5% lower than in April 2001. This was actually the steepest monthly decrease so far... more

Press releaseEvents of 11 September had strong negative impact

Montreal, Canada - On airline financial results for 2001

"In 2001 the world's scheduled airlines as a whole experienced an operating loss of 3.6 per cent of operating revenues, compared with an operating profit of 3.3 per cent achieved in 2000, according to... more

Press releaseThales welcomes the MoD’s decision on the NLAW

Paris, France - It predicts additional jobs in northern Ireland

"The Minister for Defence Procurement, Lord Bach, announced this week Mbt Law team has been chosen as the preferred supplier for the £400 million Next Generation Light Anti-Armour Weapon Programme (Uk... more

Press releaseBombardier customer Delta Connection signs for three more Bombardier CRJ200 regional jets

Toronto, Canada - An order worth USD 68,7m

"Bombardier Aerospace today announced that Delta Connection carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) has placed a firm order for three Bombardier CRJ200* regional jets. The jets will be delivered to ASA... more

Press releaseBrazilian law enforcement agencies now operating Schweizer helicopters

Elmira, New York, USA

"Schweizer Aircraft Corp. announces that two police departments in Brazil are now using Model 300C helicopters. According to Rodrigo Scoda, President of Edra Aeronautica, Schweizer’s Brazilian distributor, t... more

Press releaseFirst Schweizer 300CBi goes to U.K..

Elmira, New York, USA

"Schweizer Aircraft Corp. announces that its first Model 300CBi helicopter will go to CSE Aviation Limited in Oxford, England. The Model 300CBi is an enhanced version of the Model 300CB. It features a... more

Press releaseStar Alliance celebrates fifth anniversary

Rome, Italy - Still the world's leading airline grouping

"The Star Alliance is celebrating its fifth anniversary on May 14 2002. Over the past five years, this first really global airline grouping has become the leading alliance in the international airline... more

Press releaseRolls Royce donates engine to the helicopter museum

Somerset, England -

"Rolls Royce has donated a helicopter turbine engine to The Helicopter Museum (THM) at Weston-Super-Mare in Somerset. The engine, a Rolls Royce Allison Model 250 turboshaft, was originally developed in... more

Press releaseLufthansa posts operating profit of Euro 28 million in 2001

Frankfurt, Germany

In what was the most difficult year to date for the air traffic industry, the Lufthansa Group held up well, posting an operating profit of €28 million. Even so, this result is significantly lower than t... more

Press releaseBombardier CRJ enters Narita market with J-AIR

Toronto, Canada - Since last April 18th

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that the 50-passenger Bombardier CRJ200* has become the first regional jet to serve Tokyo's Narita International Airport. J-AIR, a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan... more

Press releaseEurope-China co-operation on management and monitoring of natural disasters

Rome, Italy - Vitrociset group will attend Eurochina 2002

"Vitrociset Group, in answer to a Eu invitation, will attend Eurochina 2002 - Co-operation Forum on Information Society - which is going to start today in Beijing to show new technologies on environmental... more

Press releaseWestland secures innovative UK MoD strategic partnering contract

London, Great Britain

"Westland Helicopters Ltd, an AgustaWestland company, has secured an innovative Strategic Partnering Contract (SPC) with the UK MoD valued at between £40 and £50 million per year to provide an improved R... more

Press releaseWestland secures innovative Uk mod strategic partnering contract

Rome, Italy -

"Westland Helicopters Ltd, an AgustaWestland company, has secured an innovative Strategic Partnering Contract (SPC) with the UK MoD valued at between £40 and £50 million per year to provide an improved R... 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

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

Press releaseKey milestones built on Rolls-Royce helicopters engines success

Rolls-Royce achieved a range of key business and product milestones in the last year that have further strengthened the company's position as supplier of the broadest range of turboshaft engines for helicopters,... more

Press releaseUs reservists boom last week

New York, Usa - National Guard and reserve mobilized as of Feb. 27

This week the Army and the Air Force announce increases of 1,571 and 1,482 reservists respectively on active duty in support of the partial mobilization. The net collective result is 2,995 more reservists... more

Press releaseItalian civil aviation authority to open an inquiry on Italian canadair manager

Rome, Italy - Flight operation manager suspended

In relation to last January 1st inconvenience occurred to a Canadair, Enac, the Italian civil aviation authority, decided to open an inquiry and to suspend flight operation manager, because of supposed... more

Press releaseLUFTHANSA: TRAFFIC DATA FOR 2001

FRANKFURT, GERMANY, In the year 2001, 45,7 million of passengers decided to fly with Group airlines, with a loss of 2,7% in respect to 2000. Among them 19,7 millions passengers flown with Lufthansa with... more

Press releaseLAUDA AIR AG INCREASES FLIGHTS TO AUSTRALIA

WIEN AUSTRIA, To answer to a growing demand of flights to Australia, Lauda Air Ag has increased its weekly frequencies from five to six, thus there will be a daily departure except on Monday. Two flights... more