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AccidentsA Rugby match to commemorate the "Tragedy of the Andes"
Santiago, Chile - The survivors have been isolated for 72 days in the ices feeding on dead body
In these days the seventeen survivors of the "Tragedy of the Andes" will leave to Santiago, Chile, where they’ll play a rugby match to commemorate a dramatic air incident. On 12 October 1972 an Uruguayan u... more
Science and technologyData processing stuff stolen at the Heathrow airport
London, Uk – British police is searching the authors of the maxi-theft
Data processing material estimated EUR 4,5m was stolen from a warehouse at the London airport of Heathrow. The British police, that is searching the authors of the maxi-theft, has declared that it happened... more
AirlinesSn Brussels Airlines want to reach 50.000 passengers per year
Venice, Italy - Bruxelles-Venice three times per day
Sn Brussels Airlines, Belgium company born from Sabena's ashes, intensifies Bruxelles-Venice link to reach 50.000 passengers per year. "The aim is linked - said Peter Davies, president company - to a... more
Civil aviationA toll free hot number will be available for pilots to report suspicious people
Washington, Usa - To prevent any terroristic attack as 11th September
All of us must be on the watch about terrorism; and this is a must-be-done to anticipate any possible attack. To achieve this purpose we cannot trust in the tecnologies, because some small airports haven't... more
PeopleNew fly devices will increase the safety as never before
Washington, Usa - FAA will make operative the new systems as soon as possible
The security issue has always been recurrent in the last months, especially in US, and it's also tha leit-motive of the new projects that have been developing thanks to a profitable co-operation between... more
DefenseUSA: a new test for the space shield
Washington, USA – To shoot down a long range missile
Next Monday, October 14th, American Army will try to shoot down an intercontinental missile to simulate an attack on Pacific Sea nearby Kwajalein atoll, Marshall’s island, with an interceptor missile g... more
IndustryEmbraer develops aircraft engine supplied with alcohol
Sao Paulo, Brazil - The new fuel derives from sugarcane
The technicians of the Neiva have introduced a new model of engine supplied with alcohol that reduces the maintenance costs. Infact one litre of traditional fuel costs approximately BRL 4 while the alcohol-fuel... more
Science and technologyBAA: traveller traffic increases
London, GB– 12,1 millions of people have used landings of the BAA on September
The passenger traffic increased of 8% during September at the BAA airports. It results from an analysis that compares the tendency registered on September 2001. In particular 12,1 millions of people... more
DefenseChina tests new air to air missile
Peking, China - Launched five missiles that have hit all targets
China successfully tested a new air to air missile able to change its direction in case of interception or natural obstacle. Chinese News agency confirms that, after hundred simulated tests, the project... more
IndustryAustria buys 24 Eurofighter
Rome, Italy - Austrian government has refused offers by Saab and Lockheed Martin
24 Eurofighter Typhoon classes will be bought shortly by Austrian government in order to substitute Jas – 35 Draken of the Saab bought by Austria in 1985. The operation will cost EUR 1,79m. The chancellor W... more
Latest newsNew look for Tornado
Rome, Italy - New program improvement for IDS version
Italian military aeronautic has decided to start in these days a new program of development for 18 Tornado IDS (Interdictor Defence Strike). In grounds of the agreement fixed on July 11th in Monaco (Bavaria)... more
Press releaseQantas to open new maintenance facility in Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia - It will the third in the city
"Qantas today announced it would establish a third heavy maintenance facility in Melbourne for its Boeing 737 aircraft. Qantas Executive General Manager Aircraft Operations David Forsyth said the new... more
AerospaceDiscovered a planet in twin star system
Texas, Usa - An historic result in the development of the knowledge of our galaxy
It's the first time astronomers find a planet orbiting in a system of a twin stars: this suggests others stars in the "Milk Way" could host similar planets. What the scientists of the University of Texas... more
AerospaceAtlantis' first part mission developed as expected
Cape Canaveral, USA - USD 390m girder was wired up
It was surely an interesting walk but also a very hard engagement what the two american astronauts have carried on yesterday, 240 km over the Pacific. After the first minutes of an astonishing emotional... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines bests major Us carriers
Houston, Usa - According to Conde Nast Traveler 2002 Business Traveler Awards
Continental Airlines bested its U.S. competition in premium class comfort, reliability and value on trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights, according to Conde Nast Traveler magazine's annual survey of... more
DefenseRaytheon receives GPS anti-jam development contracts
El Segundo, Usa - For digital antenna electronics
Raytheon Company has been awarded two contracts to develop the next-generation anti-jam technology for militarized Global Positioning System (GPS), the first step in production of the Digital Antenna Electronics... more
AirlinesUS Airways carries on with its reorganization plan
Arlington, USA- 642 more jobs to be laid off
After the operation of codesharing with United Airlines, announced last week, US Airways takes more measures cutting 2% of its staff considered to be in excess for a total of 1400 dismissings by December. This... more
PeopleFAA promised vigilant oversight on struggling air industry
Washington, Usa - Urgent measures requested for worst ever financial downturn
Marion Blakey, administrator of the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), said, after addressing an aviation forum at the US chamber of commerce, that her agency is sympathetic to the industry's plight.... more
PeopleGhost planes appear on computer screens
Swanwick, UK - Phantom aircraft seen by the air traffic control personnel
In the new British national air traffic control centre, at Swanwick in Hampshire, air traffic control personnel could not believe what was appearing on their computer screens: a phantom aircraft. The... more
Science and technologyA new big hub for Toronto
Toronto, Canada - It's time to let Toronto's island airport fly high
After paralyzing debate, countless studies and endless indecision, the plan for the new Toronto's island airport is beginning to take shape, thanks to a local businessman Robert Deluce. Deluce's plan is... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing Model 737 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent operation with one failed flight control module (FCM)
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-248-AD; Amendment 39-12904; AD 2002-19-51 R1] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA orders inspections on 4500 B737s
Washington, Usa - To install new rudders control systems
Us Federal Aviation Administration ordered inspections on 2000 Boeing 737 aircraft after problems with the rudders are thought to have caused two fatal incidents - one in 1991 and one in 1994. A part from... more
AirlinesAir Lib: another "low-cost" carrier in the air market
Paris, France- "The battle" among the companies is always focused on the prices
France air company Air Lib will try to acquire substantial shares in air-market, at a loss of Air France and Alitalia, pulling the prices down. The initiative is going to begin October 27th and with just... more
Latest newsReplacement for the command of Aviano base
Aviano, Italy- General Worden take Hoffman's place
It's ended yesterday with an official ceremony the shift in the Usaf base of Aviano-Pordenone for the lead of 31th "Fighter Wing": general Mike Worden, vice-admiral in Turkish Nato centre, takes over general... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines increases the flights towards Australia
Singapore- Due to growing demand of seats
Singapore Airlines will face the great claim of reservation for its flights by raising the numbers of connections. This need regards, most of all Australia and New Zeland as well; also for Hanoi-Vietnam... more
AccidentsMig21 drops a bomb accidentally, no consequences
Bucarest, Romania- The causes of incident are still unknown
It's happened yesteday at Bacau's periphery, west from Bucarest, and it could have dreadful effects but, fortunately, the bomb, dropped by a Mig21, didn't blow up. The explosive device, about 300 kg,... more
Science and technologyGood news for BAA
London, Uk - September traffic up by a 8,1%
British Airport Authority (BAA), Uk's main airports handling agent, says the number of passengers travelling through its terminals rose 8,1% last September. The company's seven airports handled 12,1 million... more
AirlinesJetBlue Airways reports September traffic
New York, Usa - +152% from September 2001
JetBlue Airways Corporation reported today that its traffic in September increased 152% from September 2001, on a capacity increase of 97%. The Company's September 2001 traffic statistics were impacted... more
AerospaceAtlantis reached ISS
Cape Canaveral, USA- The shuttle docked properly
After two days since it took off from "Kennedy" space center, the shuttle, 320 kms above Asia and with 6 members on board, made the mooring with the international space station at 17.15 GMT; the three... more
PeopleEuropean Airlines: August traffic down, load factors up
Brussels, Belgium - As reported by AEA
August traffic and capacity figures for the Association of European Airlines maintained the trend which had prevailed throughout the Summer. Overall passenger traffic was down 8,8% compared to August 2001.... more
Civil aviationSeptember 11 terror attacks: suspected terrorist arrested in Germany
Berlin, Germany - The 29-year old Moroccan Abdelghani Mzoudi
As he supposedly took part in the organization of the September 11 terror attacks in the US, a 29-year old Moroccan man, Abdelghani Mzoudi, has been arrested at Hamburg by German police. According to inquirers,... more
Civil aviationNTSB expands web site
Washington, Usa - Aviation accident information dating back to 1962 now available on line
The National Transportation Safety Board has expanded its web site to include aviation accident synopses and data covering the years from 1962 to the present. Previously, data issued prior to 1983 were... more
AirlinesQantas and British Airways confirmed as official airlines of Rugby World Cup 2003
Sydney, Australia - The planet's third biggest sport event
The world will return to Australia next year, with Qantas and British Airways confirmed as the Official Airlines of Rugby World Cup 2003. Qantas Executive General Manager Sales and Marketing John Borghetti... more
DefenseBoeing lands in Scotland
St Louis, Usa - To boost Uk military support
Boeing, the world's leading aerospace company, today established its first office in Scotland to boost support to the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense, or MoD. Operations at the new Boeing office will... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas awarded of a over 28 USDm contract
USA
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $28,577,854 modification to a previously awarded fixed-priced-incentive contract (N00019-00-C-0307)... more
IndustryGeneral Electric to cut 3000 jobs
Washington, Usa - In the next 15 months
The Us engine maker giant General Electric has announced to be set to cut 3000 jobs over the next 15 months due to the enduring slump in the Us airline industry. At the moment GE employs 26.000 people... more
Finance and economyMidwest Express amends and extends bank credit facility
Milwaukee, Usa - Until August 30, 2003
Milwaukee-based Midwest Express Holdings has entered into an amendment to its bank credit facility that will extend until August 30, 2003. Terms of the amendment include an initial USD 25m commitment,... more
PeopleOCCC members call on Oneworld alliance to clean-up act on labor and safety
Hong Kong, Cina - To adopt the highest standard of fairness and safety
The Oneworld Cockpit Crew Coalition (OCCC), representing 28.000 cockpit crew worldwide, issued a stern call to action to the Oneworld alliance for some of its members and partner airlines to clean-up their... more
CuriositiesA space trip to be won in a new Russian tv show
Moscow, Russia- There's agreement with Rosavikosmos' president
It will be surely a "stellar show" the one that is going to begin in autumn 2003, for the final prize is a trip on the ISS, the international space station. The agreement, between Rosavikosmos' president... more
PeopleDisappointment for the decision about Linate came from Danmark
Copenaghen, Danmark- "Nothing changed" says a Denish journal
It's strong the dislike for the non-taken-interventions by the Italian authority after Linate's disaster and for the way the investigations are carried. "The security conditions in Linate airport didn't... more
IndustryBoeing's new longer-range 777 to rollout with Goodrich wheels and carbon Brakes
Charlotte, Usa - FAA grants TSO
Goodrich Corporation has received FAA TSO approval of the wheels and brakes for Boeing's Longer-Range 777 aircraft. The initial shipset is currently being installed on the first aircraft, a 777-300ER,... more
AirlinesMesa Air Group reports September 2002 traffic
Phoenix, Usa - RPMs up by 71,6%
Mesa Air Group, Inc. reported its preliminary traffic figures, on-time performance, and completion rate figures for September 2002. Year over year comparisons to 2001 are distorted by the three-day shut... more
AirlinesShanghai Airlines enters the 500 Chinese best performing companies
Beijing, China - The first independently-run airline of the People's Republic
Shanghai Airlines, the first Chinese air carrier not to be directly under government control, has been introduced in the valuable list of the 500 best performing companies in People's Republic. Such an... more
Latest newsUS Air Force comes back in Japan?
Washington, Usa – Ishihara meets Armitage on Yokota base issue
Shintaro Ishihara, Tokyo governor, arrived in Washington on Sunday, to meet the U.S Secretary of State Richard Armitage to discuss the return of the U.S. Air Force at Yokota Air Base, located in western... more
DefenseTeheran: Defence Minister specifies position about flight zone
Teheran, Iran- Crossings allowed only if forced by external causes
Iranian Defence Minister, Ali Shamkhani, states precisely Iran's position about the crossing of its own flight zone. The clarification was made on the government journal "Iran" to underline how an unintentional... more
SecuritySix more months in prison for the insane who get in the plane armed
Washington, Usa - He will have to serve the rest of condemnation in Nepal
It wasn't good the defence appeal for mental problems: Subash Gurung, Nepalese, will have to serve in his country's prison six months more. For this he will be deported as soon as possible after 11 months... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific and DHL form express cargo joint venture
Hong, Kong - The express courier to buy a 30% stake in airlines's cargo subsidiary
Cathay Pacific Airways (Cathay Pacific) and DHL Worldwide Express (DHL) today announced that they have signed a new joint venture agreement. DHL has now acquired a 30% stake in Cathay Pacific's formerly... more
DefenseNational Guard and Reserve mobilized as of October 9, 2002
Washington, Usa - 5421 fewer reservists than last week.
This week, each of the services announce decreases of reservists on active duty in support of the partial mobilization. The net collective result is 5421 fewer reservists than last week. At any given time,... more
Press releaseAir New Zealand has been voted fifth in the Best Leisure Airline - Long Haul
Auckland, New Zealand - By readers of UK Conde Nast Traveller magazine at a ceremony in London
"Air New Zealand was placed behind Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Thai and Emirates and ahead of much larger international airlines such as Qantas. Gerard Gilmore, Air New Zealand's Regional General... more
DefenseBAE Systems awarded F-15K IFF contract
Greenlawn, Usa - An over USD 9m agreement
BAE Systems, the British aerospace and defence industry, received initial funding from the Boeing company to produce advanced Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems for the Republic of Korea's new... more