DefenseGreat Britain could partecipate in "Space Shield" project

London, UK - English position is becoming clearer

A position that has had and it will have important repercussions in England and in Europe. Indeed the minister of the English defense Geoff Hoon has faced in determined way the argument, asserting that... more

AccidentsHit by the Ceceny guerrilla the Mi-8 fallen on Friday

Moscow, Russia - Less serious the balance of the victims

They have been the shots coming from Ceceny rebels to pull down the military Russian helicopter Mi-8 that has fallen Friday in the Terek river, in Chechenya. The victims, who at the beginning had been... more

AccidentsTwo F/A-18F crashed: no hopes to find the four aviators

California, USA- Probably a human error the cause

The searches near Fresno,California lasted approximately 33 hours, but no trace of the crews of the two Super Hornet that, according to the first reconstructions, would be crashed during a training flight... more

Weather forecastsOctober 2002: exhibitions and air shows

HELI ASIA…October 22-24, The Mines Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Info: +44 1628 604311; Web site: www.shephard.co.uk. REGIONAL AVIATION ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA CONVENTION AND TRADE S... more

IndustryRaytheon Aerospace awarded of a over 5 USDm contract

USA

Raytheon Aerospace Co., Madison, Miss., is being awarded a $5,676,302 firm-fixed-price contract modification to obligate partial funding for the first quarter FY2003 under option III. Services provided... more

AerospaceIt's expected in few hours the Atlantis' re-entry in Houston

Cape Canaveral, Usa - A big success the American mission

The forecast is quite good and therefore it would not have to be any problem for the shuttle. The landing will happen in few hours if any inconvenient occurs, however the Atlantis has fuel enough in order... more

AirlinesEmirates Airlines celebrates ten years of activity in Italy

Rome, Italy - Increase of 15% market share in Italy

With beyond 56 thousands passengers per year and seven flights at week, Emirates Airlines celebrates its first ten years of activity in Italy. With a wide fleet of Boeing and Airbus, Emirates covers 60... more

AirlinesDelta Airlines will cut a "big slice" of personnel

Atlanta, Usa - 8000 flight attendant jobs at risk

American company Delta Airlines, has announced the president Leo Mullin, will cut from the seven to the eight flight attendant jobs, included the managing positions. "They are necessary - underlined... more

AerospaceRussia launchs in orbit an European satellite

Moscow, Russia- No problems have occured after the Sunday disaster

It's departed Tuesday night from the cosmodrome of Baikonur, in Kazakhstan, the Soyuz-u rocket that will carry in orbit a satellite constructed by the European Space Agency. Therefore the incident, that... more

AerospacePositive the test on the Japanese version of the shuttle

Kiribati, Japan- The space aircraft exceeded the first verifications

It's only the beginning, but is surely a good point of start that one reached by NASDA (National Space Development Agency of Japan) and NAL (National Aeronautical Laboratory) in the plan of development... more

PeopleFalse alarm blocks a flight of the Delta Airlines to Boston

Boston, USA- Simple ice-skates have been the cause of the alarm

"They were in the wrong place at the wrong moment" Robert Johnson, spokesman of the Air Transport Agency, has yesterday asserted. Flight 505 of the Delta had to take off, about noon, for Atlanta when a... more

PeopleFalse alarm blocks a flight of the Delta Airlines to Boston (2)

Boston, USA- Probably a loss of air the cause of the episode

No news on the causes that, yesterday evening, have forced an aircraft of the Delta Airlines, directed from Boston to Atlanta, to abort the scheduled flight. Not a pair of ice-skates for children to... more

AirlinesMore connections from New Zealand to Japan and South Korea

Wellington, New Zealand- Anz service will be increased

Japan is the fourth tourist market for New Zealand with 150 thousand tourists per year, while the South Korean one is the fifth with approximately 98 thousand travellers. It does not astonish, therefore,... more

AirlinesUSA fines Asian Airlines with a USD 750 thousand fare

Seoul, South Korea- No comment coming from Korean air company

The accusation is to have transported passengers from Seoul to USA via the two islands of Guam and Saipan, that are American territory . In this way the Asian Airlines, second most important carrier of... more

Weather forecastsLAD, International exhibition and conference on Defence Technology

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Remarkable the presence of civil and military responsibles

It will take place at Rio de Janeiro the fourth edition of the LAD, International exhibition and conference on Defence Technology. For the first time, next April from 22nd to 25th, operators of the sector... more

Civil aviationNorth Korea is a real threat (2): a solution the economic blackmail?

Washington, Usa - A pacific resolution to be found

"Nobody wants to see a nuclear-armed North Korea. We want a peaceful resolution". This is a statement of an US high official but it is the "leit-motive" of the White House as well. But it is also the... more

AccidentsAmerican military aircraft throws down in Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan - Unknown the causes and the number of the involved persons

It has fallen last evening an aircraft of the American Air Force nearby Jacobabad, approximately 300 km north of Karachi. According to the first indiscretions it would be a spy plane but a spokesman of... more

Latest newsSame treatment for who pilot in virtual

Washington, Usa - No to inferior wage for whom pilots automatic aircraft

The Pentagon equalizes the military pilots in seat to those of the sky. Indeed, until now, who guided the aircraft from an earth emplacement was subject to a treatment of inferior category regarding who... more

AccidentsIncident during the dismantling of missiles: quitted for now the other operations

Sofia, Bulgaria - 4 injured at least

The disaster has happened on Wednesday in the plant "Ivailo" of Veliko Ternovo, where the operations of dismantling of the missiles Ss-23, Frog and Scud are carried out. USA, that participates to this... more

AccidentsRussian Mi-8 crashed in Chechnya: uncertain the causes

Moscow, Russia - At least 11 dead, all injured the survivors

Russian official sources confirm the incident happened yesterday, about noon, in Chechen territory. The helicopter, a Mi-8 to transport untill 26 persons, was in equipment to the special forces of the... more

IndustryLockheed Martin awarded of a near 64 USDm contract

USA

Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co., Sunnyvale, Calif., is being awarded a $63,830,950 cost-plus award-fee contract modification to address the impact to the development schedule for military strategic and... more

Weather forecastsEl Alamein: "Tricolored Arrows" will be present

Rome, Italy - La Pan (Acrobatic National Patrol) will fly over the area of Italian sacrarium

"Tricolored Arrows" (Acrobatic Italian Jets) will be present in Egypt for the 60th anniversary of the El Alamein battle. During the ceremonies, planned for Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October, nine... more

Industry2002's first-half results for Dassault

Paris, France - Dassault Aviation Group booked EUR 2.39bn orders

Charles Edelstenne, Dassault Aviation's Chairman and CEO, presented yesterday Dassault group's financial statements for the first six months of 2002. Established in 1945, Dassault Aviation's represents... more

Latest newsChina will provide military jet for Pakistan

Beijing, China - About 150 FC-1 are the first order

China started to produce the military jet FC-1 in 150 exemplars destined to Pakistan. The country is trying to protect itself from India that is now becoming a nuclear power. The aircraft, which project... more

Science and technologyChicago airport was blocked for few hours due to security problems

Chicago, USA - A man escaped all security controls

On Tuesday evening, at Chicago airport the ccv signaled a suspect person entered the airport transgressing all the controls: after that a big hunt to find the man started. The terminal of the O'Hare... more

PeopleUSA: travel ID card will be launched shortly

Washington, Usa - The attempt is to increase the security measures

It's expected in few weeks the free way that the Congress would have to give to the program to experience the travel identity card. The experimentation will begin at the hubs of Los Angeles, Philadelphia,... more

AerospaceThe existence of the black hole has been confirmed

Berlin, Germany- An important step towards the knowledge of our galaxy

It's a discover that sure will have repercussions all over the scientific world, not only on the astrophysical one. Indeed the demonstration of the presence of the black hole opens new scenarios of... more

Civil aviationNorth Korea projects nuclear rockets

Washington, Usa - Pyongyang regime strikes fear

The news, issued yesterday evening, that the North Korea is preparing a program to equipe itself with nuclear bombs, shocked not only the United States but the whole world. The dictatorial regime had... more

Science and technologyMan armed with a revolver try to get on board

Amsterdam, Holland - Stopped by the Shipol's security agents

Today, a man has tried to get aboard on flight to Malta with one gun hidden in the baggage. The man, who had already exceeded the control passport, was blocked by the agents of the security of the Amsterdam's... more

Press releaseQantas on Indonesia capacity

Perth, Australia - It will supply additional flights from Denpasar and Jakarta

"Qantas said today it would operate additional flights into Denpasar and Jakarta from tomorrow, to meet the requirements of Australians in Indonesia wanting to travel home. Qantas Chief Executive... more

PeopleNew development for civil aviation in Asia

Tokyo, Japan - New strategies will be discussed in an international forum

It is evident that the aeronautical Asian market it is potentially, the most rich of the world. In fact, about 75% of the population lives in this continent that needs a lot of links among different cities.... more

AerospaceUE-Russia: more strict collaboration in airspace

Bruxelles, Belgium - Moscow more involved in space European research

Russia with its wide experience and UE with its means: these will be the essential ingredients for a winning cooperation. Moscow, that has been more and more involved, during these last years, in European... more

Press releaseQantas CityFlyer heads to Perth

Perth, Australia - From January 2003

"Qantas today announced that it would extend its successful CityFlyer service to Perth from January 2003. Qantas Executive General Manager Sales and Marketing John Borghetti said the new CityFlyer... more

AirlinesLufthansa a new credit card for travelling

Milan, Italy - In promotion from October

A new credit card thought for those who like travelling, that allows to do shopping and gain bonus miles to fly. The idea comes from Lufthansa, which created MasterCard Oro by Clarima (Bank of Gruppo Unicredito... more

AirlinesLufthansa, lots of destinations at incredible prices

Milan, Italy - New winter's promotional rates

Lufthansa is beginning a new promotional campaign for this winter, as announced by the press office of the air company. New interesting destinations for them who like travelling around the world. Nice... more

AirlinesPilot of the Continental Airlines under effect of the alcohol

New York, Usa - Opened an inquiry by FAA

Pilot of the Continental Airlines stopped while he's assuming controls of the flight 1086 going to Orlando, Florida. The American air company has explained in a press release that a pilot has been called... more

AirlinesUnited Airlines flight landed under military escort

Seattle, USA- Un unattended laptop the cause of the allarm

An United Airlines flight for New York has been escorted after that a member crew found a bag under a seat. The bag has been discovered to be a simple unattended laptop. Just fear for the passengers... more

IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded of a near 224 USDm contract

USA

Northrop Grumman Corp., Melbourne, Fla., is being awarded a $223,750,000 fixed-price-incentive-firm contract modification to provide for continued production funding in support of one Joint Surveillance... more

PeopleRe-election of the Fai president

Dubrovnik, Croatia - Assign the task at Wolfgang Weinreich

During the last 95th general conference the executive board of Fai re-elected Wolfgang Weinreich (Germany) as a President. After a first term of two years, Fai president was re-elected for a second period... more

Science and technologyNetherlands, art in the airport

Amsterdam, Netherlands - Will be inaugurated before the end of October

The Rijksmuseum will be transferred in Amsterdam airport. Before the end of October will be inaugurated the "Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Schipol", the first exposition center inside an airport. In a space of... more

People95th Fai General Conference

Dubrovnik, Croatia - New members accepted by Fai

During the latest General Conference FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) accepted as new active members the following countries: Bulgaria, Nepal, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Saudi Ar... more

HelicoptersComponet Control selected by the Keystone Helicopter Corporation

West Chester, USA - A decision catched after have reviewed of more than 20 company

Keystone Helicopter Corporation, an American leader in the helicopter services industry, has selected Component Control, based in San Diego, as its business software provider for enterprise-wide systems... more