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AccidentsPlane with 45 passengers on board crash-landed at Manila airport
Manila, Philipines - No injured
According to Philippinian authorities, today an Asian Spirit jet-liner with 45 passengers on board crash-landed at Manila airport. Even though the aircraft reported major damages, none of the people on... more
HelicoptersKuwait: Us deployed helicopters Apaches in pre-positioned force
Kuwait City, Kuwait - A pre-planning signal to be sent to Baghdad
Apache D helicopters are among equipment quietly being pre-positioned in Kuwait. In the last few days Administration sources revealed that tanks and artillery have been moved from a base in Qatar to a... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines dedicates flagpole in memory of September 11 victims
Dearborn, Usa - At its Detroit reservations facility
The American airway United Airlines announced today that it will dedicate a flagpole in memory of victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States at its Detroit reservations facility. The... more
HelicoptersShell resumes North Sea helicopter operations
London, UK - They were stopped for six weeks after a crash which claimed 11 lives
Shell's North Sea helicopter operations, which were stopped for six weeks after a crash which claimed 11 lives, have been resumed. Shell decided to suspend the Sikorsky S76 flights operated by the Bristow... more
HelicoptersHeli Transair to service Agustas
Egelsbach, Germany - It is now certified to carry out maintenance of A109 and AB206
Heli Transair GmbH has become an Agusta service centre. It is certified to carry out maintenance of the Agusta A109 and Agusta Bell 206 series. Heli Transair also conducts maintenance, component overhaul,... more
DefenseMoog receives USD 26m Boeing agreement for F-15 Korea
Washington, Usa - for flight controls
Moog Inc., the Us company supplier of precision control components and systems, announced today that Boeing has signed an agreement with the company for flight controls on forty F-15's for Korea. The order,... more
HelicoptersChina's first light helicopters ready for trial flight
Beijing, China - Huzhou Taixiang Aviation Technology aims at producing 150 copters in 2 years
China's first batch of five light copters lately rolled off production line in Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, including 1 one manned, 1 two manned, 2 three manned and an automatic fixed-winger, all with a... more
DefenseNational Guard and Reserve mobilized as of September 4
Washington, Usa - Net collective result is 2190 reservists more than last week
This week the Army announces an increase of reservists on active duty in support of the partial mobilization, while the Air Force and Navy each announce decreases. The net collective result is 2.190 more... more
People"Single European sky" takes off
Strasbourg, France - The European parliament approves the plan to improve air traffic coordination
Europe has taken a step towards tackling the chaos and congestion in the skies, with the European parliament endorsing EU Commission's proposals for a unified air traffic control system. It is hoped that... more
Science and technologyMoscow-Domodedovo back to standard activity
Moscow, Russia - After last night disruption due to the thick smoke over the city
This morning situation at Moscow-Domodedovo International airport gradually came back to normality, after last night the thick smoke over the city disrupted its operations. As visibility at the airport... more
AirlinesAir France's pilots set to call for strike action (2)
Paris, France - Talks postponed because of September 11th attacks
Talks over the global multi-year agreement started in 1998 were supposed to start again last September 2001, but after terror attacks in New York and Washington, both Air France management and unions agreed... more
AirlinesAir France's pilots set to call for strike action
Paris, France - From September 6 to September 9
Some unions of Air France's pilots are set to call for strike action starting from September 6. The protest, which runs through September 9, is going to affect medium and long range-flights operated by... more
AirlinesSigns of competition already on the rise in Asia and Australia
Hong Kong, China - Qantas, Cathay, Singapore Airlines between announcements and rumours
There are signs that competition is already on the rise in Asia and Australia. Qantas has applied to boost capacity to Hong Kong, while Cathay Pacific last week announced it would add flights to Melbourne... more
Civil aviationFAA rescinds AD on Raytheon Model BAe.125 Series 1000A Airplanes and Model Hawker 1000 Airplanes (94-09-11 R1)
Washington, Usa - This AD rescinds AD 94-09-11and is effective September 3, 2002
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-NM-313-AD; Amendment 39-12875; AD 94-09-11 R1] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Latest newsPentagon to Boeing and General Dynamics: give back the money of cancelled program
Washington, USA - The controversy began after the end of "cold war"
United States's Department of Defence asked Boeing and General Dynamics for the restitution, by September 30, of a sum of USD 2,3bn. The sum was paid from Pentagon to the two industries at the end of... more
PeopleIata: number of passengers worst than expectations
Rome, Italy - But there should be a strong increase for 2003
According to the latest forecast in relation to 2001-2005 by International Air Transport Association (Iata), the annual average increase of the total number of passengers transported falls at 2,2%, compared... more
Science and technologyTwo new daily flights from Friuli (Italy) to Bucarest and Timisoara
Bucarest, Romania - Presented yesterday in Rumenian capital
Two new daily flights of Gandalf Airlines from Trieste to Bucarest and Timisoara in Rumenia have been presented yesterday in the afternoon in Bucarest. There were Ronchi dei Legionari airport's chairman,... more
AccidentsSeptember 11: lawsuit against Iraq
Washington, Usa - Iraq allegedly knew in advance of Islamic militant Osama bin Laden's plans for terror attacks against New York and Washington
A USD 1 trillion civil lawsuit filed yesterday alleges Iraq knew in advance of Islamic militant Osama bin Laden's plans for terror attacks against New York and Washington and conspired with him to carry... more
Civil aviationUsa: air line pilots to be provided with arms
Washington, Usa - Bush administration's proposal
The last proposal in relation to anti-terrorism measures coming from United States government is to provide Us air line pilots with arms as to prevent potential hijackings. Despite airlines disagree with... more
AirlinesGood news for Atlantic Coast Airlines
Dulles, Usa - 32,6% increase in August 2002 traffic
The Us air carrier Atlantic Coast Airlines (ACA) has spread out yesterday a report on preliminary United Express and Delta Connection passenger traffic results for August 2002. Systemwide, the Dulles-based... more
AirlinesEasyJet: baggage handlers ready to strike
London, UK - The workers' TGWU union has been trying to negotiate a pay rise since May
Baggage handlers at low cost airline EasyJet voted to strike in a dispute over a 1.5% pay offer. The workers' TGWU union has been trying to negotiate a pay rise since May. But EasyJet management wants... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines to cut 350 jobs
Washington, Usa - As a result of seasonal adjustments
The Us carrier Northwest Airlines has announced that, due to seasonal adjustments to its schedules, it is set to cut 350 jobs. The reduction - involving ground staff such as airport customer service agents,... more
AirlinesA new budget carrier to fly over German skies
Berlin, Germany - Air Berlin to make its debut
Air Berlin, Germany's largest independent leisure-travel airline, today is set to held a press conference in which it will disclose details of its new entry in the German packed low-cost sector. Air Berlin... more
Accidents"Technical failure" for an Air France's Boeing 747 flying from Tokyo to Paris
Moscow, Russia - The pilot decides not to land in emergency
Russian officials reported that an Air France's Boeing 747 had suffered from a "technical failure" over eastern Siberia while it was flying from Tokyo to Paris. The pilot decided to ask permission to... more
PeopleFrance: week-end protests may disrupt air traffic
Paris, France - Alitalia's personnel and Air France pilots to call off strike
As of next Friday 6 September, as both Alitalia's personnel in France and Air France's pilots may decide to protest, French air traffic may be affected by some disruption. Italian airline workers are set... more
IndustryFiatAvio inaugurated its new facilities in Poland
Turin, Italy - Where it will employ 170 workers
FiatAvio, the Italian motor industry Fiat subsidiary specialized in aerospace sector, has inaugurated its new facilities in Poland, at Bielskobiala. In the new structure FiatAvio Polska's 170 employees... more
Science and technologyReporters smuggle knifes onto 14 airline flights in the US
Washington, Usa - They sailed past screeners at 11 airports
Daily News reporters investigating airport security were able to smuggle small knives and pepper spray through checkpoints at 11 U.S. airports during the Labor Day weekend. The reporters carried utility... more
AirlinesAir France: profits sharply fell in second quarter 2002
Paris, France - -19% to EUR 165m
The Paris-based air carrier Air France is still struggling itself to recover from the International air sector crisis, as it announced to have post in fact a strong decrease in net profits in the quarter... more
AerospaceIridium Satellite and Blue Sky Network enhance communications for aviation customers
Arlington, Usa - To improve cockpit and cabin communications and enhance overall flight safety
Iridium Satellite LLC today announced a service partner agreement with Blue Sky Network, a provider of satellite communications solutions for the aviation industry. Blue Sky joins a growing roster of well-known... more
Science and technologyThere is a big interest for a new flight connection Verona-Tirana
Verona, Italy - Albanian authorities and airport's italian top managers agree
There is a big common interest for a non-stop flight from Verona to Tirana. It has been expressed during a meeting between the major Albanian authorities and the airport's top managers of Verona Villafranca.... more
Civil aviationUnited Airlines started to equip its aircraft with fortified cockpit doors
Chicago, Usa - In advance of the government deadline of April 2003
Chicago-based air route United Airlines announced today it has begun installation of FAA-certified fortified cockpit doors on board its commercial fleet well in advance of the government deadline of April... more
IndustryAlenia partner with Boeing in a major contract for Nasa
Rome, Italy - The deal provides for testing, processing and management of Shuttle and expendable launcher payload
Alenia Spazio is one of the main subcontractors chosen by Boeing to manage its recent major contract with Nasa: CAPPS – Checkout, Assembly, and Payload Processing Services. Under the CAPPS contract, t... more
Civil aviationAirport security staff against a nine-year-old child
Kolkata, India - Four hoax calls had announced bombs on flights
A child's joke caused big allarm last Sunday for the security staff at the Netaji airport in India: four calls were made in quick succession to a booking office announcing that some bombs would be placed... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: in August traffic down by 10,25%
London, Uk - Only cargo improved
British Airways, Uk's main air carrier, announced today that in August 2002, overall load factor improved to 69,2%, 3% more than in 2001. Passenger capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometres, was... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines reports August traffic
Dallas, Usa - "We continue to experience weak full fare customer demand"
Today, the Us air carrier Southwest Airlines Co. announced to have flown 4,3bn revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in August 2002, compared to 4,4bn RPMs flown in August 2001. Also in August, Southwest available... more
Civil aviationAll laptops use on flight might have to be stopped
London, UK - After Nasa's concerns over the safety of UWB
Concerns over the safety of Ultrawideband (UWB) could see airplane passengers banned from using laptop computers while onboard a flight. Britain's Civil Aviation Authority is considering implementing the... more
HelicoptersHeliwest keeps expansion plan on schedule
Asti, Italy - The Italian helicopter operator continues its plan of adding a new helicopter every year
Heliwest, based in Asti, Italy, has purchased an AS350 B3, continuing its plan of adding a new helicopter every year. The company started with an AS350 B1 before adding a B2 and the a B3. "In the future... more
AerospaceLance Bass not to become next space tourist
Moscow, Russia - For he has not complied with the contract
According to what confirmed by the Russian space agency, Lance Bass, singer of the Us pop group N'Sync, is not going to become the third space tourist in history. The Russian agency said its decision has... more
Civil aviationPassenger assaulted flight assistant on Us domestic flight
New York, Usa - Arrested at the airport
One of the 22 passengers on board a US Airways flight between Charlotte and Birmingham in Alabama, assaulted the only steward aboard as the regional jet touched the ground. Once at the airport the man... more
AccidentsAnother emergency landing in Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil - A leading politician was on board
After the emergency landing of the plane with on board the leftist candidate to the Brazilian presidential election, another "air problem" has concerned a Brazilian politician. Maluf, former Sao Paulo... more
Science and technologyScandal at Heathrow airport
London, Uk - 15 clandestine immigrants were employed at the airport
British authorities discovered that 15 clandestine immigrants were employed at Heathrow airport in London. As the anniversary of September 11 nears and amid the Ryanair gun scare in Sweden, aviation experts... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines offers fall sale fares to Hawaiian islands
Atlanta, Usa - Round-trip fares as low as USD 406
The Us air carrier Delta Air Lines announced its new offer thanks to which travelers will have the opportunity to visit Hawaii this fall for just USD 406 round-trip. Tickets are on sale at the special... more
AirlinesExpressJet reports August 2002 performance
Houston, Usa - Increased traffic and capacity
ExpressJet Holdings today announced increased traffic and capacity in August 2002 for its Continental Express operating fleet. During the month, ExpressJet flew 366.6 million revenue passenger miles (RPMs),... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines reports August 2002 performance
Houston, Usa - Systemwide mainline jet load factor of 79.1 percent
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported an August 2002 systemwide mainline jet load factor of 79.1 percent, 1.0 point above last year's August load factor. For August 2002, Continental reported... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines charged of religious discrimination
Washington, Usa - For it denied a job to a Muslim woman wearing a head covering
American Airlines, Us largest air carrier, has to face legal action as it has been charged by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Eeoc) of religious discrimination for having denied a job to a... more
AirlinesNew name for Ghana Airways
Accra, Ghana - To be renamed Ghana Nationwide International Airline following a partnership deal signed with Nationwide Airline of South Africa
The Ghanaian national airline, Ghana Airways, would soon be renamed Ghana Nationwide International Airline following a partnership deal signed with Nationwide Airline of South Africa and the Government... more
IndustryRaytheon Co. awarded of a over 12 USDm contract
USA
Raytheon Co., El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded a $12,443,000 delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00383-01-G-100A) for seven phase l retrofit kits for the AN and APG-73... more
AirlinesKLM overall load factor raised in August
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - To 79,3%
Good news for the Amsterdam-based KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM), that in fact announced today to have registered in August a 79,3% overall load factor. The overall load factor, as an average between the... more
AirlinesAir Holland towards bankruptcy
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - EUR 1,7m debts with Eurocontrol
The International air sector crisis, especially after September 11, seems likely to make another victim as in fact the Dutch airline Air Holland is facing shutdown following a request that the air carrier... more
AccidentsEmergency landing in Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil - The leftist candidate to the next presidential election was on board
A Tam Airline aircraft was forced to land in emergency at Sao Paulo airport, Brazil, due to a landing gear failure. The leftist candidate to the next Brazilian presidential election, Luis Ignacio "Lula"... more