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IndustryRaytheon Systems awarded of a over 22 USDm contract
USA
Raytheon Systems Co., McKinney, Texas, is being awarded a $22,242,220 firm-fixed-price order to manufacture 28 turrets for the AN/AAS-44 FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared Radar) used on H-60 aircraft. Work... more
AirlinesUS Airways September traffic up 10,4%
Arlington, Usa - Compared to September 2001
US Airways reported today that revenue passenger miles for September 2002 increased 10,4% compared to September 2001, while available seat miles for the month were up 2,8% compared to the same period last... more
DefenseBulgaria to open its air space in case of a war against Iraq
Sofia, Bulgaria - Minister of Defence said
As stated by the minister of Defence himself, Nikolai Svinarov, Bulgaria is ready to open its air space as well as to offer the use of its air bases to allied forces in case of a war against Iraq. "We... more
AirlinesAir France's privatization to boost new alliances
Paris, France - According to French minister of Transports
In the opinion of Gilles de Robien, Paris government minister of Transports, the privatization of country's flagship air carrier Air France will enable the company to improve and strenghten its international... more
IndustryBombardier delivers first CRJ700 to Comair
Montréal, Canada - Regional jets ordered by Delta Connection
Bombardier Aerospace, a unit of Bombardier Inc. – a Corporation with a workforce of 80.000 people spread 24 countries throughout the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region - has delivered the f... more
AirlinesLOT back in black by the end of 2002
Warsaw, Poland - The carrier forecasts profits of USD 14,46m
The Polish flagship airline Lot confirmed to be back on tracks as in fact it predicts to be back on profits by the end of 2002. Despite the heavy losses suffered last year, Warsaw-headquartered foresees... more
AirlinesIt's Japan Airlines System the sixth greatest company in the world
Tokio, Japan- Japan Airlines and Japan Air System merged
The merging between Japan Airlines and Japan Air System has ended with the birth of one of the biggest air company in the world; the new holding is called Japan Airlines System and it was Isao Kaneko... more
PeopleThey were in a drink-driving: it's heavy the position of the two American West pilots
Washington, Usa - November fourth will be the day of their decree
It's getting worse day by day the position of the two American West pilots, Thomas Cloyd and Cristopher Hughes, accused to have flown in drunk conditions the last first July. They will have to be able... more
AerospaceProdi writes to Schroeder and Berlusconi due to Esa problems
Bruxelles, Belgium- Disagreement delays Galileo project
Romano Prodi, president of Eu Commission, has written a letter to the German chancellor Gerard Schroeder and to the Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi, in order to speed up them "to take the necessary action... more
AirlinesAir Canada plans Elite airline
Toronto, Canada - Luxury cruisers for rich travellers
Air Canada is set to launch another flying brand named Elite. Elite will be a separate airline; one on five smaller brands born from the main airline. Elite is a part of strategy that will see Air Canada... more
Finance and economyBoeing to record third quarter non-cash charges of approximately USD 250m
Chicago, Usa - To strengthen reserves and revalue certain investments amid continuing commercial aviation downturn
The Boeing Company announced today that it will recognize, on a pre-tax basis, certain non-cash charges that will reduce operating earnings approximately USD 250m. The expected after-tax impact to net... more
AccidentsSAS set on October 8th the Memorial Day for Linate's victims
Milan, Italy- One minute of silence to rember the last year's tragedy
It's a ceremony strongly wanted by SAS, the Scandinavian company involved in the last year's tragedy at Linate airport; Major of Milan Albertini and SEA manager Fossa will take part as well as about 700... more
AccidentsWorry for Belgian flight in emergency landing at Pisa
Pisa, Italy- Problems to an undercarriage for a Sabena aircaft
It happened last afternoon and there was apprehension for the Sabena flight from Brussels to Florence with 77 passengers on board; the aircraft had to turn to Pisa for it was not possible checking the... more
Civil aviationBritish fighters escort US flight
London, UK.- False air raid warning
It was just a conversation between two passengers about hijacking to raise the alarm that let RAF Tornados to take off. The event happened last Thursday on the BA228 flight from Baltimora and two passengers... more
Civil aviationFAA Ad on Bell Helicopter Textron model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent accumulation of fuel in the right-hand upper fuel enclosure area
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-SW-73-AD; Amendment 39-12897; AD 2002-20-02] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation model S76A, B, and C helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a main rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-SW-40-AD; Amendment 39-12896; AD 2002-15-51] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
HelicoptersFrench air force ordered 4 EC725 helicopters
Marignane, France - Re-engined with Turbomeca Makila 2A
The French Air Force has announced to have ordered four EC725 helicopters equipped with new engines Turbomeca Makila 2A. The first helicopter in the batch recently made its maiden flight from the Marignane... more
Defense4 Us aircraft carriers head to Persian Gulf
Washington, Usa - In December it will be within striking distance
According to Pentagon officials, 4 Us Navy aircraft carriers are on their way to the Persian Gulf. In the first days of December, the military ships should be within striking distance ready to a potential... more
DefenseMissile tests in Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan - After informing India
Pakistan carried out missile tests by launching a medium-range missile Shaheen. Anyway, before the very start of the exercise, Islamabad government informed its neighbouring enemy India. (007) more
AirlinesBritish Airways still in crisis
London, Uk - Number of passengers dive in September 2002
British Airways, Uk's flag airline and one of world's larger and older carrier, seems not to be able to get out of the stagnation the aviation industry is facing since last year's terror attacks in New... more
Fair and showsConnexion by Boeing names Wyse director of deployment and installation
Seattle, Usa - The lady to be responsible for the planning and implementation of the SM service on aircraft
Connexion by Boeing, a business unit of The Boeing Company, has announced that Beverly Wyse, 40, has been named director of the newly formed Deployment and Installation organization. In her new role Wyse... more
AerospaceBoeing begins work on International Space Station payload
St Louis, Usa - A USD 200m contract
The Boeing International Space Station team began work October 1 on a contract that consolidates previous NASA payload integration contracts. NASA awarded Boeing the noncompetitive International Space... more
IndustrySikorsky awarded of a near 14 USDm contract
USA
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. was awarded on Sept. 26, 2002, a $13,954,043 contract for altitude hold for the MH-60L aircraft in support of the U.S. Special Operations Command Technology Application Contracting... more
IndustryHoneywell awarded of a 24 USDm contract
USA
Honeywell International, Greer, S.C., was awarded on Sept. 27, 2002, a $24,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for life cycle contractor support for the T-L-714 engine and engine components... more
IndustryRaytheon Missile Systems awarded of a over 36 USDm contract
USA
Raytheon Missile Systems Co., doing business as Raytheon Systems Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded an estimated $36,148,509 fixed-price-incentive-fee contract for 25 tactical Tomahawk all up round missiles,... more
PeopleNamibia to shield its beleaguered flagship airline
Windhoek, Namibia - By preventing two South African airlines to fly to Windhoek
Two South African air carriers, SA Express and SA Airlink, have been banned by the Namibian government to operate flights to and from Windhoek. Even though, Namibian ministry of Defence said the move aims... more
AirlinesAtlantic Coast Airlines reports 97.2% increase in September 2002 traffic
Dulles, Usa - 597,117 passengers during the month
Atlantic Coast Airlines (ACA) today reported preliminary United Express and Delta Connection passenger traffic results for September 2002. Systemwide, the company generated 233,3m revenue passenger miles... more
IndustryBoeing reports nine months deliveries
Chicago, Usa – The Boeing Company announces its commercial, military and space programs
Boeing announces today its major program deliveries during the first nine months of 2002, including deliveries under operating lease. 295 commercial deliveries including 717, 737 next generation, 747,... more
HelicoptersBA609 FAA Type Certificate now due 2007
Washington, Usa - According to Bell's senior vice president
Bell's senior vice president, Troy Gaffey, said that the company now expects the FAA Type Certificate for the BA609 tiltrotor to be issued in 2007. While the aircraft's first ground runs are immanent... more
AirlinesAmerica West reports record September traffic
Phoenix, Usa - RPMs 36, 6% over September 2001
America West Airlines yesterday reported traffic statistics for the month of September, third quarter and year-to-date 2002. Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for September 2002 were a record 1,5bn, an increase... more
PeopleEmbry-Riddle leader for its aeronautic activities of research
Daytona Beach, USA- An award of USD20m for the diligence of the consortium
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta in person announced the award of USD 20m to the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for its important contribution in the research and innovation fields;... more
AirportsSmiths buys German x-ray
Berlin, Germany – Purchase due to the boom of security market
The aerospace and medical systems group Smiths purchases Rheinmetall’s x-ray to strenghten its position on the detection and airport security markets. Heinmann Systems, Wiesbaden-based, produces x-ray s... more
HelicoptersNepal army to acquire attack helicopters
Kathmandu, Nepal - To combat Maoist rebels
Intensifying efforts to boost air power to quell the Maoist rebellion, the Nepalese government has decided to purchase a pair of high-performance combat helicopters to use against the rebels. The choppers... more
AirlinesQantas has been awarded for inflight entertainment
Sydney, Australia – Three Avion Awards for the australian airline
Qantas has been named world’s best airline for inflight entertainment including Best overall Inflight Entertainment by the WAEA (World Airline Entertainment Association). "The airline’s inflight entertainment, kno... more
DefenseNato looks closer to Russia
Brusselles, Belgium- Worries for the international situation
It's NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson in person to define the world wide situation as very unstable, because of a terrorism and weapons manufacturing increment. In order to face this it's needed... more
HelicoptersHelirescue with membership card in Switzerland
Bellinzona, Switzerland - A project by EliSos and Heli-TV Soccorso
EliSos, with the cooperation of Heli-TV Soccorso, worked out a project which provides helirescue service in Canton Ticino, Switzerland, with a cantonal coordination. It aims to guarantee the best effectiveness... more
Press releaseVirgin Express: remarkable rise of web sales in September
Brussels, Belgium - 30.442 seats booked
"Virgin Express (Euronext: VIRE; OTC Bulletin Board: VIRGY) has seen its internet sales in Belgium double during 2002. In September Belgian internauts booked 30,442 seats compared with 14,500 in January.... more
Science and technologyBMI Baby will connect Bergamo to Wales
Bergamo, Italy- Boeing 737-300 will be used for a soony daily service
Orio al Serio airport, Bergamo, will be enriched soony by a new link because , by November 2th, the flight from Orio to East Midlands will be affective; BMI, that was born from British Midland, will make... more
HelicoptersIsrael Aircraft Industries and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd to announce agreement
Bangalore, India - To supply avionics for an attack variant of HAL’s advanced light helicopter
Israel Aircraft Industries and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)could be close to announce the deal for the supply of mission avionics to HAL's advanced light helicopters. The announcement could be given... more
Civil aviationThe Briton who attempted to blow up a Paris-Miami flight pleades guilty
Paris, France - To avoid public trial and to bargain
Richard Reimi, the British man who last December 22 tried to blow up the American Airlines Paris-Miami flight he was aboard decided to plead guilty. With such a move, his lawyer aims both to prevent Reimi... more
DefenseIran and Kuwait reached an important agreement
Teheran, Iran - On military cooperation
Iran minister of defence Ali Shamkhani and his Kuwaiti counterpart have signed in Teheran a military co-operation agreement. The deal involves exchange in military strategies as well as co-operation on... more
AerospaceBoeing-built NASA satellite successfully reaches geosynchronous orbit
St Louis, Usa - To provide critical communications support for NASA's space shuttles
The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-I), built for NASA by Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, a unit of The Boeing Company, has reached geosynchronous orbit where it will provide critical communications... more
Fair and showsFormer CNN correspondent joins Boeing Florida operations
St. Louis, Usa - Brian Nelson appointed director of communications
Brian Nelson, a former CNN correspondent and veteran anchor, has been appointed director of communications for The Boeing Company Florida operations based at Kennedy Space Center, Fla. In this position,... more
PeopleAEA: aviation industry demands urgent government action on insurance crisis
Brussels, Belgium - To ensure the continuation of normal operations
According to AEA, Association of European Airlines, without the immediate support of European governments Europe's airlines and airports will soon be left with insufficient third-party war and terrorism... more
AirlinesRyanair: sale fares on the Forlì (Italy)- Frankfurt route
Forlì, Italy - As of December 5
The Irish budget-price airline Ryanair is set to launch sale fares on its route between Forlì (Italy) and Frankfurt/Hanh airport. As of December 5, Dublin-based air carrier in fact will christen this... more
IndustryDHL Airways awarded of a near 11 USDm contract
USA
DHL Airways, Cincinnati, Ohio, is being awarded a $10,765,235 fixed-price with economic price adjustment requirement contract modification to provide for international charter cargo services. Location... more
AirlinesUs DoT okayed US Airways-United alliance
Arlington, Usa - After its review of the agreement
US Airways and United Airlines will move forward quickly to implement their marketing alliance following an announcement that the Department of Transportation has concluded its review of the agreement.... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines to cut 1600 of its flight-attendant jobs
Chicago, Usa - In the wake of Delta Air Lines
Because of the enduring of the international air transport crisis followed to September 11 terror attacks, the Minnesota-based carrier Northwest Airlines announced to be set to eliminate 1600 of its flight-attendant... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes powered by P&W JT9D series engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the thrust reverser deactivation pins
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-268-AD; Amendment 39-12891; AD 2002-19-11] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
HelicoptersKorean national police to purchase second Mi-172
Seul, Korea - The first MI-172 was introduced in December 1999
The National Police Agency announced that it will purchase an additional MI-172 medium transport helicopter from Russia as part of an economic cooperation redemption program. Under the deal the NPA will... more