Fair and showsHe died Jean-Luc Legardère, king of the European aeronautic sector

Paris, France - He begun as engineer at Dassault

He died on Friday night aging 75 the French tycoon Jean-Luc Lagardere, to the head of a real financial empire that expanded both in the editorial and in the aeronautical field. Indeed since 30 years, after... more

DefenseIaea has ordered to its inspectors to leave Iraq

Vienna, Austria – War is near

The observers that controlled the border between Kuwait and Iraq has already left the demilitarized zone and now the International Atomic Energy Agency (Iaea) has ordered to its inspectors to leave Iraq.... more

Fair and showsBoeing appoints Stephen Barker as President of Boeing Realty Corp.

Chicago, Usa - He replaces Philip Cyburt

The Boeing company has appointed Stephen Barker as President of Boeing Realty Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary that directs Boeing real estate strategies, acquisitions, dispositions, development... more

CuriositiesAn Air Force constituited by pigeons is the Us' arms against Iraqi chemical attack

Washington, Usa - Birds are sensible to gas

A new avian force constitueted by a company of pigeons is the Marines arm against iraqi chemical attack. If the birds will start to get sick, it could indicate a chemical attack and give the Marines a... more

Latest newsA South African pilot flew on a Swedish Gripen

Stockolm, Sweden - It's as part of STTP, a training military course

On 10 March 2003 a South African test pilot Johannes Joubert flew solo for the first time in the Gripen. The thirty minute flight was conducted in Swedish production aircraft, which flew from Saab’s f... more

Fair and showsBoeing Senior Vice President of Communications leaves the company

Chicago, Usa - She worked in Boeing since 1999

Judith Muhlberg, Boeing Senior Vice President of communications, has decided to leave the company to spend more time with her family. "Judith has significantly increased the breadth and velocity of our... more

HelicoptersUN helicopters left Iraq (2) : first 5 came to Cyprus

Nicosia, Cyprus - Another sign that marks the beginning of the war

5 of the 8 helicopters issued to the inspectors of the UN for their activity in Iraq are arrived in Cyprus little ago after having performed a technical stop in Syria; they're 5 Agusta-Bell 212 which had... more

AirportsBaghdad's papal nuncio will remain also under the bombs

Baghdad, Iraq - News has been communicated by Monsigor Filoni

"We do not have alternatives, until it is granted to us we will remain here, also in war case". Baghdad's papal nuncio Monsignor Fernando Filoni, said Holy See embassy will be open also under the bombs.... more

DefenseHungary has opened the aerial space and the airports to American and English fighters

Budapest, Hungary - Decision has been communicated by government's note

"The aircraft that will force the Iraq to the execution of the resolutions will be able to use our airports and our aerial space". So, Hungarian Secretary of State, Laszlo Kovacs, has commented the Budapest... more

IndustryFifth Bombardier Challenger 300 had its first flight

Sao Paulo, Brazil - It's expected to complete F&R testing this spring

The fifth aircraft in Bombardier Aerospace's Challenger 300 certification program, equipped with a fully functional interior, successfully completed its first flight on Saturday, March 8, 203, in Wichita. Aircraft... more

Press releaseJetBlue signs USD 19m deal with Airbus and Cae

Toronto, Canada - For three years agreement

"JetBlue Airways has signed a three-year agreement for training services with Airbus (Paris Stock Exchange: EAD) and CAE (NYSE: CGT; TSX: CAE), and will acquire three CAE-supplied flight training devices... more

AirlinesAloha Airlines purchased Boeing "Enterprise One" software system

Seattle, Usa - It will enable to decrease costs and increase employee productivity

Boeing and Aloha Airlines announced that the Honolulu-based airline is the first US carrier, and the second in the world, to purchase the Boeing "Enterprise One" software system, which will help enhance... more

DefenseRussian and American are testing "dirty bombs"

Moscow, Russia - According to "The Moscow Times" the test are in New Mexico's desert and in the Ural Mountains

According to the Russian newspaper on line "The Moscow Times" in New Mexico's desert, in Usa and the Ural Mountains, in Russia, US and Russian experts are experimenting with simulated "dirty bombs" to... more

HelicoptersThe helicopters of the United Nations have left Iraq

Baghdad, Iraq – Aircraft have been transferred in Syria

Most of the helicopters used by UN weapons inspectors were flown to Syria on Sunday en route to Cyprus, Iraq said, after a Western insurance company suspended its coverage for the aircraft. The move follows... more

AirlinesContinental Airlines enable customers to hold tickets and reschedule the travel in case of war

Houston, Usa - That's both for domestic and international flights

Continental Airlines today announced additional flexibility that will enable customers holding tickets for all domestic and international travel to make schedule changes without paying administrative service... more

HelicoptersSikorsky ordered 20 Arriel-2S2 engines from Turbomeca

Paris, France - They'll be delivered in 2005

Turbomeca has announced 20 Turbomeca Arriel-2S2 engines ordered by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to power their upgraded S-76 helicopter. Turbomeca is a world leader in helicopter engine manufacturing... more

HelicoptersAlgeria ordered 42 helicopters MI-171 from Russia

Moscow, Russia - Algeria needs to fight against islamic terrorists

Algeria has ordered 42 military helicopters from Russia. Russian industry sources said Algeria has signed a USD 180m contract with Moscow for MI-171 medium lift helicopters. They said Algiers ordered... more

AerospaceThe Shuttle could be launched again on autumn

Houston, USA - Announcement has been given in a Nasa responsibles note

While the inquiry on the causes of the Columbia disaster is not still reached conclusion, Nasa plans said launch a new shuttle in orbit. According to a note diffused by the American space agency responsibles,... more

AirlinesRyanair relaunches Buzz: 13 routes to be again operating

Dublin, Ireland - The decision after the agreement with the pilots

90% of Buzz's pilots, the airline operating in the low-cost field acquired by Ryanair in January from the Dutch Klm, would have accepted the new contracts introduced from the Irish carrier, and for this... more

IndustryAntonov defies Usa

Kiev, Ukraine - The first revelations on the C-17's rival

The C-17 Globemaster, the American military cargo airplane worth USD 220m, could soon have a new concurrent in the market, at least in the intentions of Antonov, the Ukrainian leader industry constructor... more

Latest newsUs patrolling flights over Korean peninsula are resumed

Washington, Usa - The activity started again after the March 2 incident

After the diplomatic-military incident of last March 2 when 4 Migs of the North Korean Air Force have intercepted a RC-135s Cobra plane in reconnaissance mission in international skies, it has been resumed,... more

Latest newsAlso B-1Bs in military operations in Iraq

Washington, Usa - Two Iraqi radar sites destroyed on Friday

According to what reported by the American commando in Tampa a B-1B bomber has destroyed on Friday two Iraqi radar systems, after that these last ones have been moved close the border with Jordan. The... more

Weather forecastsExhibitions and air shows in March 2003

DASSAULT FALCON REGIONAL SEMINARS…March 11, Toluca, Mexico; March 25, Dallas; March 27, San Jose, Calif. Info: (201) 440-6700; Web site: falconjet.com. NBAA INTERNATIONAL OPERATORS CONFERENCE…March 16-... more

AccidentsUs C-130 in emergency landing

Budapest, Hungary - It was carrying logistic equipment in Turkey

The C-130 'Hercules' of the American Air Force was directed in Turkey, but a problem to one of its engines has forced the pilot to change from its original route, carrying out an emergency landing at the... more

IndustryLockheed Martin awarded of a over USD 4bn

Usa

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics-Marietta, Marietta, Ga., is being awarded a $4,050,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for 40 CC-130J aircraft for the Air Force and 20 KC-130J aircraft for the Marines... more

AirlinesQantas to put its employees through drug test

Sydney, Australia - The unions rise: the freedom is damaged

The quality of the service offered by an airline passes, also, through the courtesy and the acts of the employed, especially when they are usual in strict contact with the customers; about these statement... more

AirlinesLuton-Fiumicino will be the inaugurate flight of the new low-cost air company "Now"

London, United Kingdom – Target is to reach 650.000 passengers in the first year

Next April will start to sale tickets by web and for inaugurate flight has been chosen Luton-Fiumicino, it was born 'Now', new low- cost airline that will be operative next summer. It will connect Luton... more

PeopleUs school of flight closes its training program for foreign citizens

Washington, Usa - A plunge of the registrations after September 11

The Western Michigan University's College of Aviation, one of the most important schools of flight in the USA, has decided to suspend the training program addressed to the foreigners, which begun with... more

Airports"Space Shield" technology will be used against cancer to the tits

Los Angeles, Usa - The experimentation has already given good turns

Microwaves technology of "Stellar Wars", the defense technological system, used in order to characterize and to destroy the missiles, patented by Institute Massachusetts of Technology has been developed... more

AccidentsAn helicopter crashes in Russia: three died

Moscow, Russia - Unknown the causes of the disaster

It's fatally crashed this morning about 30 km east from the city of Krasnoyarsk, a Ka-26 helicopter with three persons on board, two members of the crew and a passenger. The control tower of Krasnoyarsk's... more

HelicoptersChinese rescue marine helicopters are active

Benjing, China - But the way towards an efficient service is still long

It will be the newest airport in Shanghai, 250m long and 30m wide with a surface of 137,000 m2, to be the point from which the marine helicopters will leave, according to what declared in a press conference... more

AirlinesDozens of destinations cancelled by Kuwait Airways

Kuwait City, Kuwait - The war is going to retrench the air companies

The war that is on the way forces the greater part of the international carriers to take the proper initiatives to face what will be a hard moment for the civil aviation: cuts to the routes and a general... more

IndustryBoeing ready to restarts its 777-200LR

Seattle, Usa - The "Long Range" will be the future strategy

Although the announcement will be made officially today, the work in order to resume the 777-200LR program, that one for the airplane with the greatest range in the world (until to 18 hours of flight or... more

AccidentsInvestigation has been re-opened into crash of an Alaska Airlines passenger jet three years ago

Washington, Usa - In the crash killed 88 people

A new investigation has been re-opened into the fatal crash of an Alaska Airlines passenger jet three years ago, the air company has revealed. The crash, which killed 88 people on board, became part of... more

DefenseJapan is preparing to line up anti-missile heads

Tokyo, Japan - Detection has appeared on the Japanese press

Tokyo's Government would be preparing a decree that would allow to the Army to use anti-missile batteries without need to attend a mobilitation order by PM, in case of North-Korean missile attack. The... more

AccidentsFear on Hawaii-California flight of United Airlines

San Francisco, Usa - A violent turbulence was hitting the West Coast

At least 10 persons on board of United Airlines flight with 147 passengers on board directed from Hawaii to Saint Francisco would be hurt, yesterday, because of a strong turbulence that just in those minutes... more

AerospaceData supplied by Mars Odyssey probe shows that life on Mars is impossible

Houston, Usa - The cosmic radiations level advices against a mission with human crew

According to Mars Odyssey probe’s datas, sent in the mission spaces financed by Nasa with USD 300m, life on Mars would be impossible. Data, studied by experts of the National Space Biomedical Research I... more

AerospaceEsa’s astronauts have asked an European space shuttle

Brussels, Belgium - According to the space explorators target is realizable in few years

"There are ingredients and the prescription, but now we have to decide the plate to make. The human flight is the first plate that we would like will be served", said the three Italian astronauts in Brussels... more

Latest newsUsa have asked an urgent opening of Turkish aerial space

Ankara, Turkey - The last decision will be taken by Parliament

According to several Turkish daily newspaper the President of United States G W Bush would have asked to Turkey "the urgent" opening for its aerial space to the Usaf airplane, for a possible attack against... more

Press releaseMaintenance: Pratt & Whitney Canada appoints Tenix Aviation Pty Ltd

Quebec, Canada - As a Recognized Maintenance Facility in Australia to make this kind of work

"Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) has appointed Tenix Aviation Pty Ltd. (Tenix) located at the Adelaide Airport in South Australia as a Recognized Maintenance Facility (RMF) for its PT6A and JT15D engine... more

Press releaseIata: positive start to the new year, but crisis looming

Rome, Italy - According to the provisional figures of January 2003

"Provisional figures for January saw all major regions posting positive results with most carriers following this pattern. January 2003 saw total scheduled international passenger traffic (in RPK terms)... more

DefenseDuring Davos summit an Italian airplane breach the no-fly zone

Geneva, Switzerland - Indiscretion appeared on the Swiss press

An Italian parachuting instructor, after having closed transponder, the instrument that allows the civil radars to follow airplane, with its small aircraft breach Helvetic aerial space, during Davos summit,... more

AirlinesSteward accused to narcotize a baby while flying

Washington, Usa - For she was crying too much on the plane

According to the Court that has accused him, the counts of indictment for a former-steward of the American airline Northwest Airlines, Daniel Reed Cunningham, 33 years, are those of violence and distribution... more

SecurityUs frigate rescues crew of a Iraqi fishing boat

Persian Gulf - The Uss helicopter wasn't able to bring the aids

Thanks to the ready intervention of the American frigate Gary, making part of the naval group of the aircraft carriers Kitty Hawk stationed in the Persian Gulf, 8 Iraqi fishermen have been rescued in the... more

Airlines12 new Boeing for the Ethiopian national carrier

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - It has begun the modernization of the old fleet

According to what released yesterday by the leaders of the Ethiopian Air Lines, the purchase of 12 Boeing aircraft formalized two days ago with the delegates of the Seattle-based company, is part of the... more

PeopleAgreement between Russia and South Korea in the civil aviation field

Seoul, South Korea - The commercial trading will be smoother

With the agreement signed on Wednesday in Seoul between the Korean Vice Foreign Minister, Kim Jae-sup, and the Russian First Deputy Minister for Transportation, Alexander Neradko, Russia and South Korea... more

AccidentsThird helicopter crashes in anti-drug operations in 4 days in Mexico

Mexico City, Mexico - A pilot's error the cause

An other disaster has involved yesterday a helicopter of the Mexican police during anti-drug operations that since some days characterize the deeds of the police in the south of the country. Indeed 3... more