Science and technologyThe Army comes at Heathrow

London, UK - Under risk sensitive targets

Also the Army has been drawn up this morning at London International Airport of Heathrow, because of an impending terroristic threat. It has been announced today by the Metropolitan Police of the British... more

AccidentsEasyJet pilot fell from the plane: he's fighting for his life

London, UK - It's the first-ever accident of this kind

According to the first reconstructions Kenneth Rutherford, 46 years, it would fall down while he was closing the hatch of its Boeing 737 on Saturday around 3 pm. Now the ill-fated commander of easyJet... more

AerospaceToday official ceremony for Ilan Ramon, tomorrow the burial in Galilea

Tel Aviv, Israel - All the highest charges of the state were present

Israel President Moshe, Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, beyond numerous Armed Forces exponents have gone in Lod military base, near Tel Aviv, to give the extreme salute to Ilan Ramon. It was as Israel has... more

DefenseRoumania to give its airspace to the Usa

Bucarest, Roumania – Also anti-bacteriological units to be deployed in Iraq

"Roumania is not in war, and the Romanian press would not have to send to its readers this message, that is creating panic. We must remain calm", it is the appeal of the president Ion Iliescu, after the... more

PeopleThe Turkish special forces block a seizure on an airplane of the Turkish Airlines

Istanbul, Turkey - There are not woundeds

"Anti-terrorism special forces have taken part on board of a plane to an operation during 30 minutes, that has allowed to free the hostages, without wounded. The abductor, Ali Ilker Urbak, 28 years old,... more

PeopleNever again alcoholic on board: in China it's law

Benjing, China - A strengthening of security for the planes

According to the Chinese authorities for the airport security the new law that imposes the prohibition to carry alcoholic on board of the airlines will increase the security of the travellers. A decision... more

Science and technologyJordanian airplane will go to Athens in case of attack to Irak

Athens, Greece - The decision announced by the Greek Minister of the Transports

According to the Greek Minister of the Transports, Christos Verelis, in case of war in Irak, the Jordan will park its airliners in Athen's airport "Elefterios Venizelos". The Minister has declared that... more

DefenseGerman Isaf base under attack, Defense Minister takes cover in an antiaircraft shelter

Kabul, Afghanistan - Today the base passes under German and Dutch command

A pair of rockets have been launched against the German base of Isaf (International Security Assistance Force) few km far from Kabul, but there've not been damages neither to things nor to persons. Today... more

AirlinesEuropean carriers fees at the ever-bottom

London, UK - For the long-haul routes, instead, increases about 20%

According to a search commissioned by American Express, whose results have been announced yesterday, the greatest part of the air fares between Great Britain and Europe are lowered of 30%, carrying therefore... more

IndustryBoeing could give 100 B-767s to Us Air Force

Washington, Usa - Budget problems put in risk the huge order

The lease agreement between Boeing and the American Air Force for the supply of 100 B-767s tankers would turn out to be like manna from heaven for the Seattle-based company that does not find in the market... more

AirlinesIn war case a lot of carriers could suspend the connections with Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv, Israel – The Hypotesis has been estimate by Israeli authorities

According to the Israeli daily newspaper Yediot Ahronot, in Iraqi conflict case the connections between Israel and the rest of the world would be guaranteed only by three Israeli aircompanies: the El-Al,... more

PeoplePoland will join to the european agreement on air transport

Warsaw, Poland - Beyond to the UE's countries there are already 14 nations that have joined

Also Poland will join to the agreement on the full aerial transport liberalization, that European Union has already reached with 7 of the 10 countries that will enter in 2004 and with Bulgaria, Island... more

HelicoptersNypd acquires 4 Agusta A-119 Koalas

New York, Usa - It's an helicopter to fit any kind of missions

New York police will be able to take advantage of new and reliable helicopter for its missions against the crime, having acquired from AgustaWestland 4 A-119 Koalas. The Nypd (New York Police Department)... more

DefenseAnglo-American Raid against an iraqi antiaircraft plant

Tampa, USA - The mobile was 150 kilometers far from Baghdad

An Iraqi antiaircraft mobile plant has been attacked last saturday by British and American fighters in Al Kut, 150 kilometers South of Baghdad. Last Anglo-American raid against iraqi base was on January... more

AerospaceColumbia’s door has been found

Houston, USA - The fragment was in Nacogdoches (Texas)

According to Nacogdoches sheriff, in Texas, the Shuttle's door and its hydraulic mechanism of opening would be intact. The NASA experts have found, in the little town of Texas, the access door for Columbia’s c... more

Press releaseThe SAS Group traffic figures in January 2003

Stockholm, Sweden - It has transported a total of 2,2 million of passengers

"The SAS Group · The SAS Group transported a total of 2,2 million passengers in January 2003 vs 2,4 million in 2002, a decrease of 8,9%. · Total traffic (RPK) decreased by 3,5% mainly as a result of r... more

HelicoptersChinese police to fly AgustaWestland helicopter

Benjing, China - An agreement for an option for two more

AgustaWestland is more and more present in the Chinese helicopter market and after the MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) signed between the European company and the Chinese Avic II (China Aviation Industry... more

AirlinesBA continues its recovery, but a war could thwart the scenario

London, UK - The financial was a success

The data recorded by British Airways are a lot above the expectations of the analysts and project the English carrier to discover again a turnover with positive sign after the bad performance of the previous... more

Weather forecastsFebruary 2003: air shows and exhibitions

HAI HELI-EXPO 2003…Feb. 9-11, Dallas, Texas. Info: (703) 683-4646. WORLD AIRLINE ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS…Feb. 12-13, Hilton London Metropole, London, England. Inf... more

IndustryEads: the turnover lowers, but the official data only on March 10

Paris, France - Also Airbus has a dip in profits

Although the last year Airbus (an 80% Eads' controlled company) has recorded an increment of the number of the sold aircraft (but with a turnover in decrease of 5% to EUR 19,5bn), striking for the first... more

DefenseStill to decide about the possibility of Us spy plane to patrol Iraqi territory

Baghdad, Iraq - By Friday a definitive decision

The representative of the Iraqi Government, Amer Al Saadi, during a press conference held yesterday, has faced the issue of the overflight of American U-2 spy airplanes, resuming therefore the appeal of... more

Science and technologyAlarms and bad weather seizes up American airports

Washington, USA - Snow in the Oriental Coast and anti-terrorism measures the cause

Bad weather and alarms are putting in crisis the American airports, on the last two days. An ill-fated series of coincidences, yesterday and today, has caused uneasiness to the passengers. The first episode... more

AirportsSigned a joint venture between Cessna and Aiaa (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics)

Washington, Usa - The contract concerns the assignation of some scholarships

Aiaa (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics) and Cessna have signed a contract, following which, the Us aeronautical industry will have to supply 50 scholarships to be assigned within the... more

AirlinesThe air company Aurigny announces new aircraft

London, Great Britain - The carrier is going to introduce a BAe-146/200

The air carrier, which base is in the British island of Guernesey, will introduce in service, starting from the beginning of the next summer season an aircraft BAe-146/200 that will be used on the hauls... more

AirlinesUnited Airlines proposes a new low-cost air company

New York, Usa - The carrier will be called Starfish

In order to face the heavy economical crisis in which it finds by some time, United Airlines is on the way to propose a new low-cost air carrier that will be totally part of the network headed by United... more

IndustryBoeing points on Qantas for a renewal of activity in the Asian area

Seattle, Usa - They're very high the carrier's growing margins in Asia and Australia

Boeing wants to be not overtaken also this year by Airbus and has already begun an aggressive promotional campaign, characterized by important meetings with many international carriers. The Seattle-based... more

AirlinesCarriers to inaugurate a new Internet portal

Sydney, Australia - More services for the customers

Three airlines of the Asian south-east, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines and the Australian Qantas, have announced on Tuesday to have caught up an agreement for the launch of a Internet... more

DefenseRussia to be equipped with new weapons since this year

Moscow, Russia - SU-27s fighters to be upgraded, to extend their operativity

The Russian deputy Defense Ministry, Alexei Moskovsky, during a press conference held yesterday, has let to know approximately 120 new types of weapons will be supplied to the Army. "Nine space vehicles... more

DefenseTwo days of hard clashes around Us headquarter in Afghanistan, also the Apache's intervention

Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan - No losses in the Alley contingent

Violent clashes have taken place few hours ago close to Bagram Air Base, headquarter of the American troops in Afghanistan, between Us soldiers and enemy forces. There have not been victims, but "a number... more

SecurityAlbanian Prime Minister announces a new plan for the infrastructures of the country

Tirana, Albania - The plan regards also the air transportation

Added to several deliberations that preview many changes and involve basic areas for the survival itself of a country like as roads, bridges, schools, hospitals and universities, the Albanian Prime Minister,... more

AirlinesSingapore Airlines acquires 6 more Airbus

Singapore - The aircraft to mount V2500 engines

Singapore Airlines has announced yesterday that will convert in an order the option stipulated with Airbus for 6 of the previewed 8 whose agreement was signed the last year. The new aircraft will be... more

HelicoptersRescue helicopters under enemy rebels attack

Bogota, Colombia - The crew was able to back to its base

A Columbian helicopter engaged in the searches of the airplane of the minister having been missing since this morning, with other 4 persons on board (see news published this morning by AVIONEWS), has been... more

AerospaceA new crew is going to begin the training for next Shuttle launch

Houston, USA - The shuttle would have to leave after the summer

"My job is to prepare well my group, without remembering about what was happened. We cannot allow to make it. I have to be ready for Nasa ok and when a new Shuttle will be ready to take off". This is... more

AerospaceShuttle tragedy: the supposition of a crash against a space detritus is reinforcing

Houston, USA - A Nasa relation puts in guard against the risks of the "space garbage"

"We have catalogued about 9000 objects of land origin that turn over our head. There are fragments of the diameter from ten centimeters and over , for those smallest ones we are not able to characterize... more

DefenseTurkey more and more tied to Us in case of a war in Iraq

Ankara, Turkey - Turkish parliament OKs for an upgrade of Us bases

With 308-193 vote and 9 abstentions the Turkish parliament has voted a resolution with which has been decided of upgrade the air force bases from where, likely, the American troops will deliver an attack... more

AerospaceThe seven Columbia victims remains have been recovered

Houston, USA – The statement has been comunicated by Nasa

"The remains will be given to their families soon". This is Frederick Gregory’s declaration, Nasa vice administrator. The American space agency, in fact, said that all the seven Columbia astronaut’s rem... more

Civil aviationHeavy security measures in Germany for the visit of the Russian President, Vladimir Putin

Berlin, Germany - The visit is previewed for Sunday and it will last two days

The German Government is on the way to organize heavy security measures to protect the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, during his official visit to Berlin, from Sunday and will last until Monday. The... more

DefenseUe rejects the possibility of a diplomatic mission in Iraq

Brussels, Belgium - It's run the risk to weaken the European position on the international scenario

According to many, analysts of international politic and state councilmen, the decision of this morning taken by the group leaders of the European Parliament to not send in Iraq an official mission in... more

AirlinesEasyJet increases its passenger numbers: a Go success

London, UK - Good results also for the load-factor

An excellent performance the EasyJet's that in January has recorded an increment of the passenger traffic of 43.5% regarding the same month of the previous year: they have been 1,5 million persons who... more

PeopleNorthwest flight escorted by two F-16s

Washington, Usa - The strange attitude of three people, and the alarm was immediately released

A Northwest Airlines flight, originated in Detroit and directed to Washington with 48 passengers on board, has had to land at Baltimora airport after having been escorted by two F-16 fighters, taken off... more

AccidentsColombia's plane Labor Minister disappearing

Bogota, Colombia - No bad weather when it took off

A PA-60 carrying the Columbian Minister of Labor and Health, Juan Luis Londono, has been missing since yesterday afternoon, after the takeoff from Girardot airport, 120 km far from capital Bogota, directed... more

AirlinesSuspended the flying licence to Air Lib (2): within the next hours the decision of Creteil's Tribunal

Paris, France - The Tribunal is ready to decide between controlled administration and winding-up

Regarding the now next failure of the French low-cost air carrier, Air Lib, we have new particulars. The employees of the air company, nearly 3000 persons, risk the dismissal, had protested with a really... more

AirlinesDecrease of passengers for British Airways during the month of January

London, Great Britain - But it grows Ryanair

One of the main air carriers of the world, British Airways, has registered a loss on the number of the transported passengers during the last month of January equal to 1,8%. The decrease is more evident... more

AirlinesSuspended the flying licence to Air Lib

Paris, France - Will the air company die?

By yesterday's midnight the French low-cost carrier Air Lib does not fly any more. The French government has suspended the flying licence to the air company in heavy crisis by some months. In the same... more