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DefenseGround attack to Iraq could start next March 17
London, United Kingdom - Four days of intense strafings will precede attack
Next March 17 could be the day of Anglo-American attack to Iraq. According to the London daily newspaper "The Daily Express", that cites Parliament sources, British troops in the Persian Gulf have received... more
Science and technologyWashington and Los Angeles airports risked an attack
Washington, Usa - Fear of a missile attack from the sea
The Wall Street Journal, in the edition of Tuesday March 4, publishes the preliminary conclusions to which the American experts, who are rewiewing the main US airports, arrived. It emerges that the... more
Latest newsAmerican bombers are already in Guam
Seoul, South Korea - North Korea is ready to launch a medium range missile
"We have B-52 and B-1 on the runway. Aircraft have arrived in the deep night from the United States. Statement come by an American sergeant in Guam Usaf base, in the West Pacific. The soldier does not... more
Latest newsHungary accuses the Usa to violate its airspace
Budapest, Hungary - Hard reaction from the Defense Minister
The Hungarian Defense Minister Ferenc Juhasz, during an extraordinary session in Parliament on last saturday, has evidenced as the airspace of his Country has been violated by American military aircraft.... more
AirlinesAeroMexico got 15 Boeing 737-700
Seattle, Usa - The contract is USD 500m worth
Boeing announced on Wednesday 5 that AeroMexico got fifteen 737-700 jetliners to add to its fleet. The contract is USD 500m worth. The Boeing 737-700 has a Cruise speed of 900 km/h, a maximum range of... more
Science and technologyMuscovite Domodedovo airport to be certified according to Iso-9001:2000 standards
Moscow, Russia - It's the first time for a Russian hub
The next week the international airport Domodedovo of Moscow will receive the document from Iso (International Organization for Standardization) that will certify the reached standards of quality. Domodedovo... more
Latest newsBulgaria asks for license to refit its Mig-29s
Sophia, Bulgaria - In exchange Russia's debt will be lowered
The Bulgarian Air Force needs to refit its Mig-29 fighters acquired in the past from Russia, but in order to make that it must have before the permission of the government of Moscow, according to the agreements... more
DefenseIraq warns Bulgaria to not give the air bases to the Usa
Sophia, Bulgaria - But the government of Sophia hasn't taken a clear position yet
While the USA try to get those consents in Europe in order to deliver the decisive attack to Saddam, Iraq works obviously for opposite scopes; indeed the Iraqi ambassador in Bulgaria, Mahdì, has warned... more
Latest newsTwo arrested to have tried to sell helicopters and aircraft to Iran
Baltimore, Usa - They're both Taiwanese citizens
The judge in Baltimore has not had doubts, and after having verified the proofs in his possession, he has returned a verdict of guilty for two Taiwanese citizens, En-Wei Eric Chang and David Chu. These... more
IndustryPentagon has allocated fund for unmanned plane
Washington, Usa - Program has developed by Northrop Grumman
The Northrop Grumman Air Combat System has obtained a contract at USD 147,3m for EMD Spiral 3 modification, program for the development and the production of Global Hawk, the unmanned airplane. The location... more
AerospaceRussia asks for more money to the Usa for space missions
Moscow, Russia - Now only Russia can assure the connections
The encounter held on last Monday between the representatives of the Russian Aerospace Agency and some Italian governmental exponents, has been the occasion for the Director of the Russian agency, Yuri... more
AirlinesUnited lost USD 382m in January
Washington, Usa - But the analysts expected worse results
The worst has not still come but sure a average loss of USD 12,3m a day is not a consolation, although the analysts thought the United Airlines could show figures more alarming. Indeed only in the month... more
AccidentsA man had a scorpion poisonous sting during the flight Mexico City-Chicago
Chicago, Usa – 70 years old man is not in life risk
"He has felt repeated punctures to the shoulder, the shirt has been removed and he has uncovered the scorpion". This the incredible vicissitude, told Chicago police spokesman, happened yesterday to a 70... more
AirlinesA customer canceled an order of a commercial satellite from Boeing
Chicago, Usa - That was caused by production problems
Boeing Co. said a customer canceled an order of a commercial satellite after delays caused by production problems that have also placed it at risk of having two more orders canceled. Boeing said that... more
AirlinesShenzhen Airlines purchases 10 new Boeing 737/900
Shenzhen, China - The air company will have 40 planes in the next 5 years
Shenzhen Airlines Co. signed a contract with Boeing for 10 new B-737/900 planes in the next three years. Born 10 years ago, the air company has made a total profit of USD 72,3m over the last 8 years. Dong... more
Fair and showsWho is Taieb Cherif appointed as Icao new Secretary General
Montreal, Canada - He takes the place of Claudio Costa Pereira
The Icao (International Civil Aviation Organization) has appointed Taieb Cherif as the new Secretary General of the organization for a three year term, beginning 1 August 2003 (as published by AVIONEWS... more
DefenseTurkish soldiers support the Government position about the free way to the troops Us’ troops
Ankara, Turkey - Turkish General Chief in command has declared it
"Turkish Armed Forces position is the same of Government and is expressed by the motion that our Government has sended to the Parliament. The war will be short, if will be opened a second front in the... more
Latest newsEgyptian Air Force got the first of 6 E-2C/Hawkeye 2000 upgraded
St.Augustine, Usa - It will have a more powerful computer and an advanced operator workstation
The Egyptian Air Force has accepted delivery of the first of six E-2C/Hawkeye 2000 export configuration aircraft upgraded by Northrop Grumman Corporation. The airplane has been remanufactured and includes... more
Latest newsUS Air Force acquired 24 Litening ER from Northrop Grumman Corporation
Rolling Meadows, Usa - This contract is USD 32,6m worth
US Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation's Electronic Systems sector a USD 32,6m contract to provide 24 Litening ER precision targeting system for use aboard its F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft. This... more
AerospaceAriane 5 will launch in orbit Sles
Paris, France - The first launch will be on 2005
The Orbital Recovery Corporation has chosen the carrier Ariane 5 in order to launch in orbit the Spacecraft Life Extension System (Sles), a rescue space system for telecom satellites. The agreement with... more
DefenseSouth Korea has asked to the Usa to loosen the tension with Pyongyang
Seoul, South Korea - South-Koreans take the distances from the United States
The South Korean Minister of the contacts with the North, has said today that the United States’ fears about an attack are groundlessness, but he does not have intentional to comment the announcement t... more
Latest newsIt's arrived in India the first Il-78 for the in-flight refuelling
New Delhi, India - 5 more will be delivered by the end of this year
It continues speedily the renew of the Indian military fleet that on Monday has received the first one of 6 Il-78s, the gigantic Russian aircraft that will serve to the in-flight refueling of the New Delhi's... more
HelicoptersSikorsky sells 4 S-76C+s to a brasilian offshore oil company
Stratford, Usa - The delivery will be assured by the end of the year
A Brazilian offshore oil company has announced that it will acquire 4 S-76C+ helicopters, which will be delivered within this year to the Senior Taxi Aerea society, based in Porto Allegre. Although they... more
HelicoptersSince next week a Sar service will be operating in China
Benjing, China - It will be operated with S-76C helicopters
An other step ahead from part of the Chinese government in order to align itself to the standards of the western countries also in the field of Sar (Search and Rescue), which will be ready since the next... more
AirlinesAir Hong Kong signed a contract for 6 Airbus A-300/600 Freighter
Hong Kong, China - That will be a step forward for AHK development
Air Hong Kong has signed a contract for 6 Airbus A-300/600 Freighter aircraft as part of its fleet expansion program. The 70% of the all-cargo carrier is held by Cathay Pacific and Dhl (as published by... more
Latest newsAnnounced the first flight of CL-604 Challenger
Montreal, Canada- The aircraft completed a 3 hour flight at 35.000 feet
Field Aviation announced on March 3 the completion of the first flight of the Royal Danish Air Force CL-604 Challenger Multi Mission Aircraft Configuation. The first of three Bombardier CL-604 Challenger... more
DefenseDenmark answers positively to the Usa demand to grant Thule radar base
Copenhagen, Denmark - Base is fundamental for the American program missile
"The government position about the demand to include anti-missile Thule station in the defense system is positive". This is the Denmark government coalition answer about the United States’ demand to a... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-200B and -200F series airplanes powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D-70 series engines
Washington, Usa - To find and fix heat damage of the pylon skin and internal structure of the nacelle struts, which could result in cracking or fracture of the struts, and consequent reduced structural integrity and possible separation of the strut
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-23-AD; Amendment 39-13059; AD 2003-04-11] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Fokker model F-28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct heat damage to the fuselage skin panels caused by the leakage of hot air from one of the bleed air ducts inside the stub wing, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the engine support structure
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-334-AD; Amendment 39-13057; AD 2003-04-09] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dowty Aerospace Propellers, models R354, R375, R389, and R390 propellers
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the hub due to loose hub through bolts
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NE-18-AD; Amendment 39-13074; AD 2003-04-25] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company airplanes
Washington, Usa - Model 1900D
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-CE-32-AD; Amendment 39-13075; AD 2003-04-26] RIN... more
Latest newsMilitary air traffic in Lajes base increased
Lisbon, Portugal - The increment happens in coincidence of Iraq crisis sharpening
Portuguese agency Lusa, citing military sources, has announced yesterday, March 4, that the traffic on the air force base of Lajes, after the arrival of ground attack airplanes, intensified. Nor the destination... more
AirlinesOpened a French Magistracy inquiry about Air Lib failure
Paris, France - It's an inquiry for embezzlement
The Paris General Attorney decided to inquire on the failure of the French airline Air Lib (as published from AVIONEWS on February 28), burdened from enormous debits towards the State. The Magistracy... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2C10 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent a significant latent failure in the rudder travel limiter (RTL), which could lead to a critical loss of RTL function under certain conditions, and consequent loss of controllability of the airplane or structural damage
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-93-AD; Amendment 39-13076; AD 2003-04-27] RIN... more
Latest news24 American bombers will fly towards the Western Pacific
Washington, USA - They will be dislocates in Guam island in order to prevent North-Korean
"It is not an aggressive move. The alignment of these adds Forces is a prudential measure in order to strengthen our defense, it’s a deterrent". It has introduced therefore Jeff Davis, a megaphone of t... more
AccidentsAbout the helicopter crashed in Taiwan: the Alouette's technical sheet
Rome, Italy - A commercial chopper used mostly for Sar missions
Alouette III was developed directly by its forerunner, Alouette II: this last one, produced in 1955, offered excellent performances for those years thanks to, above all, its powerful engine; indeed it... more
Science and technologyAn Islamic group claims responsibility for the yesterday attack in Philippines
Manila, Philippines - Official sources tell about 21 deaths and 150 wounded
According to what has been specified in an official notice sent to a local television, the yesterday attack at the airport of Davao, an island in the south of the Philippines, has been carried by the Muslim... more
PeopleNew Vip planes for New Zealand PM
Auckland, New Zealand - Two B-757s have been purchased by a Dutch airline
The reliability of the Vip flights, operated in New Zeland with 1964 B-727 airplanes, had become so low that the same Prime Minister, Helen Clark, had decided to fly with commercial flights. Finally... more
Latest newsProtester comes into a Us air base in England
London, Uk - No control for a such sensitive site
Great embarrassment yesterday, for the responsibles, in particular, of the American air force base of Fairford, in Gloucestershire, and for the British Defense Secretary, Geoff Hoon, who will have to explain... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded of a over 19 USDm contract
Usa
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Rolling Meadows, Ill., is being awarded a $19,667,000 firm-fixed price contract modification for advanced technology upgrades for Litening II precision attack targeting... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded of a over 32 USDm contract
Usa
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Rolling Meadow, Ill., is being awarded a $32,600,000 firm-fixed price contract for 24 Litening II precision attack targeting pods applicable to the F-15 aircraft. At this... more
AccidentsChopper crashed in Ukranian west region
Kiev, Ukraine - The pilot died, disowned the causes
A MI-2 helicopter with three people on board including the pilot, has crashed yesterday morning close to the city of Khrosno, in the district of Peremyshlyany: according to the first news only the pilot... more
Press releaseQatar Airways to operate first A-319 long range aircraft
Hamburg, Germany - With the name of "Oryx Long Range"
"Speaking at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer, Akbar Al-Baker, on Friday announced that the airline is going to operate an Airbus Corporate Jetliner... more
AirlinesNo comment from Airbus about the Us Airways payments
Tolouse, France - The Us carrier has to give USD 44,5m to the French company
Airbus management has refused to comment about the lacked payments, from part of the American carrier Us Airways, of USD 44,5m tied to the order of 23 airplanes, according to an agreement signed long time... more
Latest newsLanded in Bulgaria the first US tank airplanes
Sophia, Bulgaria - The Balkan nation granted to Usa the air space and a base
Bulgarian agency, Bta, reports that on March 3 two American tank planes landed at Sarafovo air force base. The KC-10/A Extender, first of a group of 14 is assigned to operate on Iraq skies. The KC-10/A... more
AirlinesA large part of Royal Jordanian Air will be transferred in Greece in case of Usa-Iraq war
Amman, Jordan - Only a few air will continue to fly from and for the Jordan
A news letter of Amman Stock Exchange (Jordan)stated that, in case of war between Usa and Iraq, the Jordan air flag company will transfer the large part of its airplanes in Greece. Only a residual part... more
PeopleCharter flights for clandestin repatriations come back in France
Paris, France -They had been suspended in 1997 and then resumed
30 Ivorians and 24 Senegaleses have been yesterday embarked at Charles de Gaulle airport on board of the air company Euralair Horizon’s airplane, charted by French Government with the collaboration of t... more
Latest newsPriority to the training phase, according to the Malaysian Air Force
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The only way to face tomorrow's challenges
The Malaysian chief General staff, Suleiman Mahmud, has declared yesterday that it will be vital to give priority to the phase of training for the staff who in future will want to make part of the Malaysian... more
AirlinesRodotà requires a postponement of Joint Statement term
Rome, Italy - The postponement of the term of March 5 is necessary
The President of European privacy guarantors group, Stefano Rodotà, has asked in a letter sent to European Commission president Prodi, to the UE president Simitis and to European Parliament president... more
AccidentsAbout the helicopter crashed yesterday in Taiwan
Rome, Italy - Poor and incorrect the news of the involved chopper
We emphasize as an obvious inexactitude the news reported yesterday by the press agencies all the world, among which also AVIONEWS, about a helicopter Alouette B-234 that has crashed on Saturday while... more