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AirlinesAlliance between Air France and Klm: the UE Commission's decision postponed
Brussels, Belgium - It will decide on February 11
The decision of the European Commission will postpone on February 11 about the free way to the future alliance between the Air France and Klm. The postponememt is necessary to the air companies in order... more
Civil aviationSecurity on flights
Brussels, Belgium - The UE Commissioner, Loyola De Palacio, will formulate a draft law
Within the summer the UE Commissioner, Loyola de Palacio, will formulate a bill that allows to the tourists who buy air tickets through the package tour, to know the airline's name with which they will... more
IndustryM7 Aerospace awarded of a over 32 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-20 aircraft
M7 Aerospace, San Antonio, Texas, is being awarded a $32,140,832 firm fixed price contract to provide for contractor logistics support for the C-20 Aircraft. At this time, $9,444,861 has been obligated.... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Systems Corp. awarded of a over 576 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-2C aircraft
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $576,451,250 modification to convert a previously awarded undefinitized contract action (N00019-03-C-0044) to a definitized multiyear... more
Government actsNegotiation and implementation of air service agreements between Member States and third countries (2)
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
3 - Comments on the common position In its common position, the Council maintained the basic structure of the Commission’s proposal, in particular notification of an intention to negotiate in Article 1... more
Government actsNegotiation and implementation of air service agreements between Member States and third countries (4)
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
4.4 Amendments rejected by the Commission and not incorporated in the common position Amendments 4 and 14 (except first part of amendment 14 which is integrated in the common position): These amendments... more
Government actsNegotiation and implementation of air service agreements between Member States and third countries (3)
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
4 - Detailed comments by the Commission The references below are to recitals and articles of the common position. 4.1 Amendments accepted in full by the Commission and incorporated in full in the common... more
Government actsNegotiation and implementation of air service agreements between Member States and third countries
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
Brussels, 9.1.2004 COM(2004) 8 final Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251 (2) of the EC Treaty concerning the common position... more
AirlinesFor KLM the third quarter recorded a EUR 8m profit
Milan, Italy - The result would have had to the costs cut
The Dutch airline Klm has closed the third fiscal quarter (December 31, 2003) with a EUR 8m profit with a clear difference regarding the same period of previous year (EUR -66m). The carrier has made to... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in January 2004
Rome, Italy -
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PLANNING AND CONTROL SEMINAR…Jan. 20-23, Radisson Hotel, Clearwater Beach, Fla. Info: (727) 785-0583; Web site: www.tsc-corp.com. NBAA AVIATION INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL RISK M... more
IndustryHoneywell International Inc. awarded of a over 114 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the T-55-714A engines
Honeywell International Inc., Phoenix, Ariz., was awarded on Jan. 20, 2004, an $114,720,502 firm-fixed-price contract for CH-47 T-55-714A engines and fielding kits. Work will be performed in Tempe, Ariz.... more
IndustryATR 2003 negative budget
Paris, France - Positive expectations in 2004
ATR (joint venture between Alenia Aeronautica and Eads) market ended with the negative sign in 2003: 9 consignments versus 16 in 2002 and 25 in 2001, 10 orders and 43 "second hand" airplanes sold. Negative... more
HelicoptersRobinson Helicopter Company 2003 sales record
California, Usa - Strong increase of exportations
American helicopter company, Robinson, has broken sales record in 2003. The company has produced 422 new helicopters, included 219 R-44 Raven IIs, 75 R-44 Raven Is and 128 R-22s (46 of them have been overhauled).... more
AirlinesNew British Airways flights promotion
Rome, Italy - For Executive Club members
British Airways comes up with a new promotion valid until the 27th of March. The initiative has been called "Triple BA Miles in Club Europe" and is addressed to Executive Club members who will decide to... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines provides for passengers personal data to Nasa
New York, Usa - Cooperation with Federal govern for safety reasons
During the last days, American air company Northwest Airlines, has declared it provided for million private information to the govern about the passengers who have flown with its airplanes in the last... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11 and -11F airplanes (2004-01-19)
Washington, Usa - To prevent arcing of the wire assembly connectors of the overhead storage bin, and service module and bin extension assemblies, and consequent smoke/fire in the cabin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-167-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11 and -11F airplanes (2004-01-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent potential chafing of the power feeder cables of the integrated drive generator (IDG) in engine pylons No. 1 and No. 3 on the wings, and consequent arcing on the fuel lines in the engine pylons and possible fuel fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-164-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11 and -11F airplanes (2004-01-18)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fire and/or smoke in the right forward cabin drop ceiling, right mid cabin drop ceiling, or right forward cargo compartment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-165-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11 and 11F airplanes (2004-01-16)
Washington, Usa - To prevent arcing damage to the terminal strips and damage to the adjacent structure, which could result in smoke and/or fire in the center and/or aft cargo compartments
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-161-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - Model RB-211
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-12-AD; Amendment... more
Fair and showsAirbus: Tom Williams new Executive Vice-President Procurement
Toulouse, France - Iain Gray appointed Managing Director and General Manager of Airbus UK
Tom Williams has been appointed Executive Vice-President Procurement with effect of January 2004 in replacement of Ray Wilson, who is retiring. In his new role, Mr Williams will also be a member of the... more
Government actsProtection against subsidisation and unfair pricing practices in the supply of airline services (5)
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
4.4 Amendments rejected by the Commission and not incorporated in the common position Amendment 8 makes the link between the proposed regulation and the broader powers of the Community in external relations... more
Government actsProtection against subsidisation and unfair pricing practices in the supply of airline services (3)
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
4 - Commission detailed comments 4.1 Amendments accepted by the Commission and incorporated in full, in part or in principle in the common position The references below are to recitals and articles... more
Government actsProtection against subsidisation and unfair pricing practices in the supply of airline services (4)
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
4.2 Amendments rejected by the Commission and incorporated in the common position Amendments 23, 60, 61 and 62 were designed to ensure that Member States would be appropriately consulted through the "safeguard"... more
Government actsProtection against subsidisation and unfair pricing practices in the supply of airline services
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
Brussels, 9.1.2004 COM(2004) 7 final Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty concerning the common position... more
Government actsProtection against subsidisation and unfair pricing practices in the supply of airline services (2)
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
3 - Comments on the common position The Council made a number of general changes to the Commission's proposal which are acceptable because they would ensure its aims were met. First, the Council described... more
AirlinesQatar Airways flew more than 18.000 passengers from Italy in 2003
Rome, Italy - It has been possible with four weekly flights two of those from Rome the others from Milan
In the last year, Qatar Airways flew more than 18,000 passengers from Italy with four weekly flights. It has been told by the air company adding that: "The year 2003 has been the one that sees Qatar Airways... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines offer raises
Singapore - The air company will supply a 18 hours direct flight to New York
In the near future, Singapore Airlines will supply a 18 hours direct flight to New York with A-340/500. The airplane will transport 313 passengers. more
AirlinesAir France and Klm ready for the fusion
Rome, Italy - Companies ready to give up the routes to get a green light by the EU
Times for Air France and Klm are coming closer for the fusion. Less than three months and the two companies, it has been told by Financial Times, will tell the European Commission their decision about... more
AirlinesSwitzerland announces it will reveal the complete high-risk companies schedule (2) : to passengers and travel agencies
Bern, Switzerland - Only if they have "valid reasons"
Switzerland will give all the information about high-risk companies "black list" to all the passengers that will ask for it. Swiss Transport department says so, and adds that passengers and travel agencies... more
AccidentsSharm el-Sheikh air disaster: crime theory falls definitively
Cairo, Egypt - Black box reveals it
From the Flash Airlines black box recording about the crash offshore at Sharm el-Sheikh, two weeks ago - recaptured by "Super Achille", the third robot that has been sent from France to lead the search... more
HelicoptersIraqi defence becomes even more successful versus Usa helicopters
Washington, Usa - More sophisticated weapons are used
New York Times, resuming American Army sources, says that Iraqi defence is getting stronger every day, thanks to more technologically developed weapons use. For example, to shoot down nine American helicopters... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines comes back to profit in the fourth quarter
Rome, Italy - Strong revenue planned for 2004
The fifth Usa air company, Continental Airlines, comes back to profit in the fourth quarter with USD 47m proceeds. This is dues to on-line booking (Hotwire and Orbitz) holdings sale. The company said that... more
Government actsInsurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators (6)
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
4.3 Amendments rejected by the Commission and not incorporated in the common position Amendments 9 and 25 (Article 5(2) – text deleted in the common position). The European Parliament had proposed that t... more
Government actsInsurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators (5)
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
Amendment 16 (Article 7(2)). The amendment concerning the commercial practice of aggregates currently applicable to insurance cover for risks of war and terrorism, has been fully followed in the common... more
Government actsInsurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators (4)
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
4- Commission detailed comments 4.1 Amendments accepted by the Commission and incorporated in full or in part in the common position The references below are to recitals and articles of the common position. Amendments... more
Government actsInsurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators (3)
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
(5) The possibility of amending the minimum insurance requirements to cover liability in respect of passengers, baggage, cargo and third parties by means of a regulatory comitology procedure as proposed... more
Government actsInsurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators (2)
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
3 - Comments on the common position The Council made a number of changes to the Commission's initial and amended proposals that are acceptable because they would ensure its aims were met. These changes... more
Government actsInsurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
Brussels, 9.1.2004 COM(2004) 6 final Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty concerning the common position... more
AirlinesAir Atlantique in receivership
Paris, France - Decision been taken by Le Havre commerce Court
Air industry crisis is still claiming many victims. French regional company, Air Atlantique, starts receivership until the next 2nd of March. The French air company stopped its activities and there are... more
Civil aviationSwitzerland announces it will reveal the complete high-risk companies schedule
Bern, Switzerland - Swiss authorities said it yesterday
Switzerland said that every single customer has the right to know if the air company whom he is flying with is in danger or not. This is what Swiss authorities declared yesterday revealing the high-risk... more
AirlinesAll companies surplus
Rome, Italy - 11th of September did not spare anybody
The 11th of September effects did not spare any air company; these have been disastrous. For this reason all the companies are reviewing their establishment. Alitalia estimates 2700 exceeds; Swiss announced... more
AirlinesFinancial crisis for Belgian charter air company Sobelair
Brussels, Belgium - Court declares bankruptcy
Brussels Court declared charter air company Sobelair bankruptcy. The carrier belonged to Belgian World Airlines and before to Belgian air company Sabena, collapsed in 2001. It had European, Mediterranean... more
AirlinesVirgin Express provides for reducing its fleet
London, Great Britain - Fleet will shift from 13 to 11 Boeing 737
Virgin Express provides for reducing, of two units, its fleet composed by 13 Boeing 737. This decision has been taken because of efficiency reasons; it has been told by air company spokesman Yves Panneels... more
IndustryFirst Boeing 777-300ER features Air France colors
Seattle, Usa - The airplane will join to the carrier fleet in April
The first Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliner for Air France leaves the Boeing paint hangar near Seattle, Wash. The airplane, leased from International Lease Finance Corporation, will join the Air... more
AirlinesLufthansa shows 2003 global load factor report
Frankfurt, Germany - Good results thanks to flexible offer management
Despite the international crisis, Lufthansa air company has collected a 69,9% cargo and passengers global load factor, a little less than 70,7% at the end of last year, in its 2003 report about passengers... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines: emergency landing at Shannon for bomb alarm
Shannon, Ireland - Young German stopped by Irish police
Last Sunday, a Delta Airlines airplane, flying from Frankfurt to Atlanta, has been obliged to an emergency landing at Shannon (Ireland), because a flight attendant found a slip of paper in the toilet saying... more
Science and technologyGerman handcuffed Athens airport
Athens, Greece - Found in possession of a firearm
A German citizen, whose name in still unknown, left from Hamburg and directed to Chenia, on Crete island, has been arrested at Elefterios Venizelos Athens International Airport on Friday evening. His luggage... more
CuriositiesTwinning between Bari and New York under Saint Nicholas protection
New York, Usa - Ground Zero small church rebuilding project
Less than one week after 11th of September victims memorial exhibition, Mayor of Bari, Simone di Cagno Abbrescia, and Mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg, have met again thanks to the project to... more
Government actsCommission Regulation on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products (3)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Article 2 - Definitions Within the scope of the basic Regulation, the following definitions shall apply: (a) ‘aircraft’ means any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of... more