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IndustryRaytheon awarded of a near 74 USDm contract
USA
Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $73,799,437 contract modification to provide for 225 AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (14 for Air Force, 4 for Navy, 147 for South Korea,... more
AccidentsMissing Russian Mi-6 helicopter found
Moscow, Russia - All 21 people onboard were dead
The wreckage of the Russian Mi-6 helicopter was found yesterday afternoon. All the 21 people onboard (8 crew and 13 passengers) were dead. The Mi-6 helicopter, flying from the city of Norilsk over Dickson... more
Press releaseDatamat-Vitrociset consortium in defence logistics management
Rome, Italy - S2LOG, a new Italian industrial pole, is born
"Datamat and Vitrociset announce the formation of the S2LOG Consortium for the supply of services and systems for Defence Logistics Management. The new consortium is positioned to make the most of the... more
Press releaseBombardier presents wide range of innovative aircraft at Farnborough Air Show
Montreal, Canada - "We continue to seek opportunities to develop innovative products and services to support our customers"
"Bombardier Aerospace lands at the 2002 Farnborough Air Show next week with a total of 10 aircraft on static display and representation from its Business Aircraft, Regional Aircraft and Defence Services... more
AirlinesKLM to purchase 12 new Airbus
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - The deal will be inked on the opening day of the Farnborough Air Show
The Dutch royal airline KLM is to acquire 12 new A330s at 2002 Farnborough International Air Show. "We're still negotiating the deal. It hasn't been finalized. We've already announced we were working on... more
AirlinesUs Airways posted losses for USD 248m
Arlington, Usa - Ten times its loss in the second quarter of last year
US Airways reported a second-quarter loss of USD 248m, 10 times its loss in the second quarter of last year. The Arlington-based airline has not reported a profit since the second quarter of 2000. The... more
PeopleNTSB: Marion C. Blakey statement
Washington, Usa - Regarding the president's intent to nominate Ms. Blakey as the next administrator of FAA
"This is a critical time for the aviation industry, and I am honored by the President's trust in his intent to nominate me as the next Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration". (007) more
CuriositiesAn Italian hang glider flyer to lead birds of paradise migration
Moscow, Russia - For thousands of kilometres
Contacted by AVIONEWS, the Italian hang glider champion Angelo D'Arrigo expressed all his satisfaction to take part to such an amazing venture which will see the aviator comitted to teach little birds... more
Aerospace"Star City" to open its gates to public
Moscow, Russia - The space centre where Soviet cosmonauts have been trained
As of yesterday, people is allowed to visit "Star City", the historical training centre of Soviet and Russian spacemen, since first Gagarin's flight (12 April 1961). This place preserves important papers... more
AirlinesAir India to start Bombay-Newark flights
Bombay, India - Three times a week as of December
Starting from next December, Air India will operate flights from Bombay to Newark, in New Jersey, three times a week. This service will be in addition to daily flights from Bombay to New York. Flights... more
DefenseEuropeans in advantge to win a contract to supply Polish Air Force
Warsaw, Poland - 48 fighters to meet Nato standars
European aeronautical manufacturers may have an advantage in the competition to supply Warsaw government with 48 combat aircraft. At the moment F-16 made by Us Lockheed Martin must in fact compete with... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica to join aerospace and defence "leaders"
Rome, Italy - At Farnborough 2002
"Finmeccanica will be present in great style at the Farnborough Air Show (22-28 July), one of the most important air shows in the world, now in its 54th year. Finmeccanica is taking part in a big way:... more
AirlinesAmerican Eagle to ax 14 of its regional jets
Forth Worth, Usa - For the failure to win changes from its pilots on the number of regional jets it can operate
After talks between American Eagle management and pilots about the changes on the number of regional jets the carrier can operate, failed, Forth Worth-based airline is to ax 14 of its 50-seat ERJ-145 aircraft.... more
Civil aviationNew York: Delta Airlines uniforms stolen
New York, Usa - Feared to be employed in terrorist attacks
A new theft of flight uniforms happened in New York; the stolen uniforms belongs to Delta Airlines hostesses. Last Sunday, in fact, someone has stolen identity cards, besides uniforms and flight handbooks.... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashed into North Sea: a "catastrophic" mechanical fault according to an RAF crew
Great Yarmouth, UK - Six people are still missing
A "catastrophic" mechanical fault may have caused a helicopter to crash into the North Sea, according to an RAF crew involved in the search for survivors. Five people have already been confirmed dead... more
AccidentsFound the aircraft vanished yesterday over Borneo's skies
Jakarta, Indonesia - None of the people on board have been rescued yet
Despite search and rescue teams have been able to found the plane vanished Tuesday in East Kalimantan province of Borneo, none of the ten people believed to be on board has been rescued so far. Wreckages... more
Press releaseAt Farnborough International Air Show, Raytheon focuses on customer success
Farnborough, Uk - Company will use exhibits, briefings to highlight 'Technologies to protect our world'
"Raytheon Company, among the world's premier defense electronics and aerospace companies, will reinforce its commitment to customer satisfaction and program excellence during this year's Farnborough International... more
Science and technologyUsa: two airport employees charged with immigration violations
Minneapolis, Usa - They worked in secured areas at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport
Two men detained in May in a sweep of employees working in secure areas at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport have been charged with immigration violations. The charges - a Ghanian and a Mexican... more
Press releaseAMR reports second quarter loss of USD 465m before a special item
Washington, Usa - "Average fares are at 15-year lows"
"AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, Inc., today reported a second quarter net loss of $465 million before a special item, or $3.00 per share. This compares with a net loss of $105... more
AerospaceN'Sync singer to become third "space tourist"
Moscow, Russia - Take off scheduled for October 22, 2002
Lance Bass, singer of the Us pop group N'Sync, as confirmed by the Canadian Space Agency, has been officially enrolled in the list of the potential "space tourists" to take off to space on board a Russian... more
IndustryBoeing: 2nd quarter 2002 better than forecasts
Seattle, Usa - Earnings of USD 751m
Despite the sluggish economic trend and the fall in aircraft orders due to September 11th attacks, in the second quarter of 2002, the Us aircraft maker Boeing posted positive results, by registering earnings... more
IndustryDynCorp Technical Services awarded of a near 12 USDm increment
USA
DynCorp Technical Services, Fort Worth, Texas, was awarded a $11,700,000 increment as part of a $204,564,772.90 firm-fixed-price with cost reimbursable lines contract for C12 and UC35 Aircraft Life Cycle... more
AirlinesContinental: net loss of USD 35m
Houston, Usa - A better result compared to the first call for second quarter
Continental Airlines, the fifth largest Us carrier, reported a second quarter net loss of USD 35m (USD 0.55 diluted loss per share), which compares favorably to the First Call estimate of USD 0.76 loss... more
AirlinesBritish Airways to cut its fares
London, Uk - On 37 more European routes
Uk's flag British Airways still goes on with its strategy aiming to increase passengers demand by cutting fares on 37 European routes. "We are now offering full service at no-frills prices on 108 routes.... more
IndustryAirbus A380: largest version has a 800-seat capacity
Paris, France - A program to challenge Boeing's superjumbo jets
Airbus aims to challenge Boeing with its A380 program. A380 largest version can carry up to 800 passengers, whereas its standard version has a 555-seat capacity. The largest aircraft in service in currently... more
AirlinesUS Airways to add Midway Airlines as regional jet affiliate Midway to become US Airways Express carrier
Arlington, Usa - Tickets will be honored
US Airways has signed a letter of intent to enter into a service agreement with Midway Airlines under which the Raleigh, N.C.-based carrier will operate as US Airways Express, flying an all-regional jet... more
IndustryChirac christened yesterday the final assembly site of the Airbus A380
Tolouse, France - The new 555-seat superjumbo by the European aeronautical giant
Yesterday the French president Jacques Chirac inaugurated the site where the European aircraft maker will carry out the final assembly of its new superjumbo A380. The 50ha site, is located in the business... more
Weather forecastsNo Sukhoi aircraft at 2002 Farnborough International Air Show
Moscow, Russia - It fears that its planes will seized in a debt dispute with a Swiss company
Sukhoi, one of the main Russian aircraft manufacturers, decided not to display any of its planes at 2002 Farnborough International Air Show which runs July 22-28. The reason, according to Sukhoi, must... more
PeopleFAA downgrades Argentina's safety rating
Washington, Usa - From category 1 to category 2
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) opted to downgrade Argentina's safety rating from category 1 to category 2. Airlines in category 2 are allowed to operate but only under a strict surveillance... more
AerospaceSatellites could shortly take off from a new Russian-Australian space center
Sydney, Australia - Located on the Australian Christmas island
Russia and Australia are likely to create a new airspace base on the Australian island of Christmas, 2600 km north west from Austral continent. The new cosmodrome, which could host the launch of commercial... more
AirlinesRyanair denies that an Eu investigation has ever been called by its pilots
Dublin, Ireland - The low-cost airline will proceed against the Dutch newspaper who reported the story
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline instructed its lawyers to issue legal proceedings against the Dutch daily newspaper "De Telegraaf" who reported the entirely untrue story that Ryanair’s pil... more
Science and technologyMexico City's new airport: "other options on the ground"
Mexico City, Mexico - Mexican president Vicente Fox
Mexican president Vicente Fox affirmed that "other options are on the ground" regarding the building of the capital city's new airport. "I will continue talks with San Salvador Atenco's farmers. Currently... more
Civil aviationUSAF fighters escorted an American Trans Air aircraft at La Guardia airport
New York, Usa - After some passengers started passing notes and changing seats
Because of the sospicious activity of some of the 98 people on board, an American Trans Air Chicago-New York flight has been escorted by two USAF F-16 fighters at the airport of La Guardia in New York.... more
Latest newsSpain reconquers the islet of Perejil
Madrid, Spain - Fighters F18 supported the operations
Spanish forces have pushed Moroccan soldiers off the disputed Mediterranean islet of Perejil. Six Moroccans were taken prisoner and moved to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, just five kilometres (three miles),... more
Press releaseExpressJet Holdings reports second quarter earnings of $20.5 Million
Houston, Usa - An increase of 62 percent over the prior-year period
"ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: XJT) today reported second quarter net income of $20.5 million, an increase of 62 percent over the prior-year period. The net income represents $0.33 diluted earnings... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic and Air India are getting "divorced"
New Delhi, India - As of next August 12
Virgin Express decided to put an end to its code-share agreement with Air India after 2 years of "marriage". The ruling followed Richard Branson statement, who in fact last month, said Uk-India links to... more
IndustryRaytheon to be investigated by SEC
Washington, Usa - For violation of rules on information transparency
The Us Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is going to investigate the country's giant defence supplier Raytheon because of its supposed violation of the rules concerning transparency in the spreading... more
AccidentsTwo US Marines helicopters collided at Singapore (2): a technical sheet
Rome, Italy - Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion (Usa)
Type: heavy-lift transport helicopter Accommodation: two pilots, crew chief, 37 troops, 24 stretchers Dimensions - length: 67 ft 2 in - rotor diameter: 72 ft 3 in - height: 24 ft 11 in Weights -... more
IndustryDynCorp Technical Services awarded of a near 8 USDm contract
USA
DynCorp Technical Services, Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $7,931,134 contract to provide for aircraft maintenance, munitions, and equipment support, and Air Armament Command, Control, Communications,... more
AccidentsTwo US Marines helicopters collided at Singapore
Singapore - Killing a technician on the tarmac
A technician on the tarmac has been killed in the collision between two US marines helicopters occurred yesterday at Paya Lebar Air Base in Singapore. As the CH-53s were parking in fact, their main rotors... more
IndustryGeneral Dynamics awarded of a over 11 USDm contract
USA
General Dynamics Armament Systems, Burlington, Vt., is being awarded an $11,033,520 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00421-01-C-0314) for the procurement of 48 M61A2 20mm... more
IndustryXontech and Schafer awarded of a 140 USDm contract
USA
Xontech Inc., Van Nuys, Calif. and Schafer Corp., Chelmsfor, Mass., are being awarded a $140,000,000 indefinite-delivery and indefinite-quantity contract to participate in a program to provide highly-specialized... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashes into North Sea (UK): a technical sheet
Rome, Italy - Sikorsky S76 (USA)
Type: medium-lift utility helicopter Accommodation: 2 pilots, 14 passengers Dimensions - length: 13.4 m (44 ft) - rotor diameter: 13.4 m (44 ft) - height: 4.4 m (14 ft 5 in) Weights - empty:... more
DefenseWashington to sell six C-130Es to Pakistan Air Force
Washington, Usa - For USD 75m
According to Pentagon officials, Washington is going to sell 6 C-130E military planes to Pakistan. The sale, which for Pentagon will not affect in anyway the political-military balance of the region, "will... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashes into North Sea (UK): 5 dead and 6 missing
Great Yarmouth, UK - The Sikorsky S76 was carrying 11 people between the Clipper platform and the Santa Fe Monarch drilling rig
Five people died and six others were missing last night after a helicopter crashed into the sea 40 kilometres north-east of Great Yarmouth, eastern England, as it was transporting oil rig workers. The... more
Fair and showsBush to name new FAA's head
Washington, Usa - Marion Blakey will replace Jane Garvey
Today, United States' president George W. Bush will name the new head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Marion Blakey will officially replace former FAA chairman Jane Garvey. Mrs Blakey, who... more
AccidentsTourism aircraft with 10 people on board vanished over Borneo's skies
Jakarta, Indonesia - Rescue teams at work
A small tourism aircraft with 10 people on board vanished over Borneo' skies, in the East Kalimantan province. Rescue teams, promptly alerted, immediately launched search operations. (007) more
AirlinesEasyJet-Go merger: British Fair Trade Commission okayed the operation
London, Uk - It should be completed by the end of this month
Yesterday the British Fair Trade Commission okayed the acquisition of British budget airline GO by its former rival EasyJet. According to airlines, the operation which will cost Luton-based budget carrier... more
Sport aviationFrench skydiver aims to jump from 40,000 meters
Paris, France - Michel Fournier, 57, has skydived more than 8,000 times
Michel Fournier, 57, from France, is planning to jump from 40,000 meters, reaching speed of around 1500 kmh. The jump is likely to take place next September in an uninhabited area of Canada. Fournier... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-400 and DG-800A sailplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the propeller mount plate
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-12-AD; Amendment 39-12818; AD 2002-14-18] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more