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Civil aviationInvestigation on Dreamliner aircraft failures: an update from the NTSB
Washington, USA - In the January 7 incident in Boston the battery did not exceed its designed voltage
The National Transportation Safety Board today released a third update on its investigation into the January 7 fire aboard a Japan Airlines Boeing 787 at "Logan" International Airport in Boston. The... more
Civil aviationE-cigarettes on the aircraft: are they permitted or not?
Rome, Italy - Banned in the US, permitted by a few companies in Europe
The electronic cigarette, that is to say the device which many smokers use trying to eliminate, or at least significantly reduce, the usage of nicotine, is since several months at the centre of a debate... more
Civil aviationSnow keeps aircraft grounded in the United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom - 170 flights cancelled at Heathrow, Cardiff, Southampton and Bristol completely closed
The air transport in the United Kingdom is experiencing heavy troubles today, Friday 18 January 2013, because of the snow which is forcing several airports in the country to ground many aircraft. London's... more
Civil aviationSeattle US F-15 fighters scramble for suspect hijacking on an Alaska Airlines aircraft
Seattle, USA - FBI warned by an anonymous caller
Two US F-15 fighters performed a scramble in the evening of Thursday 17 January 2013 to intercept an Alaska Airlines aircraft, because there was the suspect it was carrying a possible hijacker on board. According... more
Civil aviationDreamliner issues (2): LOT goes ahead as normal with its 787 aircraft, Air India waits for advices
Warsaw, Poland - Indian civil aviation authorities to check the airplane safety
The problems which are characterizing the Dreamliner in these days, including the emergency landing of a 787 operated by All Nippon Airways (ANA) on Wednesday 16 January 2013 in Takamatsu, Japan (AVIONEWS)... more
Civil aviationEmergency landing for a Dreamliner in Japan, JAL and ANA ground their 787 aircraft (VIDEO)
Takamatsu, Japan - Passengers evacuated with the emergency slides
Another problem for a Dreamliner, after several issues which occurred in the past few days: a 787 aircraft operated by All Nippon Airways (ANA), Flight NH 692, en route from Yamaguchi Ube to Tokyo-Haneda... more
Civil aviationUS Ex-Im Bank: almost 27 billion dollars of loans and guarantees in 2012 for aircraft purchases
Washington, USA - The figures confirm the growth of Asia Pacific region
Ex-Im Bank, the official export credit agency of the United States federal government, communicated the final balance of loans and long-term guarantee authorisations granted during fiscal year 2012 to... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Norwegian unions oppose to Ryanair entrance into the domestic market
Oslo, Norway - "They do not allow for collective bargaining"
On Wednesday 9 January 2013 the Norwegian unions which represent the workers of the air transport sector expressed their negative opinion about the entrance of Ryanair into the domestic market of the country,... more
Civil aviationTransport and aircraft: IATA reports traffic results for November 2012
Geneva, Switzerland - An improvement in both passenger and air freight demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released traffic results for November 2012 which showed an improvement in both passenger and air freight demand. Air travel was 4.6% higher compared to... more
Civil aviationFAA: civil penalties to Trans States Airlines and Pinnacle Airlines
Kansas City, Usa - For USD 633,000 and 275,000 respectively
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing two civil penalties totaling $633,000 against Trans States Airlines, Inc., of Bridgeton, Mo., for allegedly operating two Embraer 145 regional jets... more
Civil aviationDOT fined Copa Airlines and Virgin America Airlines
Washington, Usa - For USD 150,000 and 55,000 respectively
The US Department of Transportation closed 2012 with fines against two airlines for violating federal rules that limit how long an aircraft with passengers aboard may be delayed on the tarmac. DOT fined... more
Civil aviationNigerian government means to purchase 30 aircraft to support local companies
Benin, Nigeria - "The whole idea is to make the business cheaper and easier to operate"
During an inspection of the reconstruction works of Benin Airport Yakubu Dati, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)’s General Manager, Corporate Communications, declared that the government of t... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. US Senate confirms Michael Huerta as FAA boss
Washington, USA - Unanimous positive reactions fro the industry associations
The US Senate confirmed Michael Huerta as acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): President Barack Obama appointed him in March, but the confirmation of the Senate was needed... more
Civil aviationAircraft and finance. Only major operators will be allowed to bid to operate Rio de Janeiro Airport
Brasilia, Brazil - Only tenderer with an experience of at least 35 million passengers per year will be accepted
35 million passengers per year: this is the minimum requirement which will be requested by the Brazilian government to the companies to make a bid to become the operator of Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and routes, "Framak" project. SESAR: MUAC, DFS and Lufthansa pioneer large-scale Free Routing
Karlsruhe, Germany - 298 new direct routes have been implemented on December 13
Following the initial introduction, in 2011, of Free Route Airspace in the areas controlled by EUROCONTROL’s Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC) and the DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung Karlsruhe Upper A... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. ACI Europe denounces Italian inaction over airport investment
Brussels, Belgium - Paralysis over airport charges has delayed modernization and development
On Friday 14 December 2012 the European airport trade body ACI EUROPE called for swift action from the Italian authorities to finally resolve a 10-year policy paralysis over airport charges, which has... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Brazilian President wants to build some 800 regional airports
Paris, France - "It is a necessity for country's growth"
During a meeting organized in Paris, president of Brazil Dilma Rousseff announced that the South-American country is planning the construction of some 800 regional airports, in the context of a boost to... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata report: net margin expected to reach 1.3% in 2013
Geneva, Switzerland - Improved performance in challenging environment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an upward revision to its industry financial outlook. For 2012 airlines are expected to return a profit of $6.7 billion (up from the $4.1 billion... more
Civil aviationTransport and airplanes. IATA announced the publication of an indepedent study about trends that are transforming the travel distribution
Geneva, Switzerland - Written by Henry H. Harteveldt, co-founder of Atmosphere Research Group
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the publication of an independent study identifying major trends that are transforming the travel distribution landscape. The "Future of Airline... more
Civil aviationAircraft and governments. Italian "Development law" introduces new regulation in the air transport industry
Rome, Italy - Measure approved by 261 votes to 55
The Italian law concerning "Further urgent measures for the growth of the country", better known as "Development law", terminated its parliamentary iter in spite of the political crisis, with the approval... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe about EU Airport Package: ground handling, airport slots and aviation noise
Brussels, Belgium - Following to the vote on December 12
Taking stock of vote on December 12 of the European Parliament on the ‘Airport Package’ proposed by the European Commission, Europe’s airports expressed concerns that the original purpose of improving quali... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA 2012 forecast slightly better than expected, but airlines are still in the red
Brussels, Belgium - Load factors will achieve an all-time record
On Thursday 13 December 2012, the Association of European Airlines (AEA) released its financial forecast, which underlines that 2012 has been a particularly tough year for European airlines. The combination... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. 139th ECAC meeting confirms commitment to further development of this industry in Europe
Paris, France - Cooperation arrangement between ECAC and European Commission signed
On Thursday 13 December 2012, on the occasion of the participation of Siim Kallas, vice-president of the European Commission, in the 139th meeting of ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference) directors... more
Civil aviationAnother chance for the European Parliament to realise the Gradual Opening of Ground Handling Services at EU airports
Brussels, Belgium - According to AEA, ERA, IACA
The Association of European Airlines (AEA), the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) and the International Air Carrier Association (IACA) applauds the result of the vote in the European Parliament... more
Civil aviationEuropean Parliament approves rules for slot allocation and exchange and aircraft noise
Strasbourg, France - MEPs ask for further debate on the proposal for the liberalization of ground handling services
Important news in the air transport sector came today, December 12, 2012, from the European Parliament in Strasbourg, where three important proposals regarding three different aspects were voted: slot... more
Civil aviationFAA: Portland, Oregon flights to be cleaner and greener
Portland, Usa - Beginning next year
The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on December 11 that pilots will start using new NextGen technology and procedures that will enable aircraft to fly more e... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Fair Stream consortium: the project is one of those launched by SESAR in 2012
Brussels, Belgium - Its objective is to pave the way for the use of TTA instead of CTOT
In autumn 2012, the FAIR STREAM (FABEC ANSPs and AIRlines in SESAR TRials for Enhanced Arrival Management) consortium involving major European airlines, air navigation service providers and suppliers started... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and airports: three Associations of airlines urge MEPs to vote in favour of the Ground Handling Regulation
Brussels, Belgium - It will take place on December 12
The Association of European Airlines (AEA), the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) and the International Air Carrier Association (IACA) on December 10 all called on the European Parliament to increase... more
Civil aviationAirport security workers strike, aircraft grounded in Germany?
Berlin, Germany - Problems expected also for the bad weather, with the snow which caused several cancellations on Sunday 9
The strike of the workers of airport security and the problems for the snowfalls which are hitting Germany in these days could cause strong inconvenience in Germany today, Monday 10 December 2012, with... more
Civil aviationBad weather in Europe: aircraft grounded at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport
Amsterdam, Netherlands - KLM offers to its passengers an alternative ground transportation service
Problems are continuing for air transport in Europe because of the poor weather conditions which are hitting the continent in these days: today, Friday 7 December 2012, it is Amsterdam-Schiphol's turn,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and airlines. "IATA Airline Industry Forecast 2012-2016": 3,6 billion passengers in 2016
Geneva, Switzerland - 800 million more than the 2.8 billion passengers carried by airlines in 2011
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released an industry traffic forecast showing that airlines expect to welcome some 3.6 billion passengers in 2016. That’s about 800 million more than t... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Romanian court orders cancellation of state aid provided to Wizz Air by Timisoara Airport
Pite?ti , Romania - The low-cost carrier rebels: "Only the European Commission is competent"
Pite?ti (Romania) Court of Appeal declared that the discounts granted by Timisoara Airport to the low-cost company Wizz Air represent an illegal state aid, and therefore must be cancelled. The lawsuit... more
Civil aviationDOT fines Vision Airlines
Washington, Usa - For a USD 50,000 penalty
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) on December 5 assessed Vision Airlines a $50,000 penalty for violating rules that protect passengers when their public charter flights are suddenly canceled and... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Demonstration of handling workers to be held at the European Parliament on December 11
Strasbourg, France - To protest against the proposed sector liberalization
On Tuesday 11 December 2012 a demonstration with 300 airport-baggage handlers will take place in front of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, to protest against the proposed liberalization of the sector... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Also Iata urged Europe to the implement of the FABs
Brussels, Belgium - And it calls for two concrete actions to put SES back on track
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the European Commission, EU member states and Europe’s Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) to ensure that Functional Airspace Blocks (... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Bad weather in Europe: inconvenience for civil aviation (2)
Stockholm, Sweden - Problems in London, Stockholm, Manchester, Aberdeen and Moscow
The very bad weather which is hitting Europe is creating serious problems to civil aviation in several parts of the continent, with closed runways and many grounded aircraft. Strong inconvenience were... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. London: closed runways at Stansted and Luton due to snow
London, United Kingdom - Work in progress in the two facilities to restart operations
In the morning of Wednesday 5 November 2012, the runways at London's Stansted and Luton airports have been closed because of the heavy snowfall which hit large parts of southern England overnight. A... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: hard criticism to EU member States for lack of progress on FABs, a key ingredient of the SES II
Brussels, Belgium - The condemnation arrives from several airlines' associations (AEA, ELFAA, ERA and IACA)
The Association of European Airlines (AEA), the European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA), the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) and the International Air Carrier Association (IACA) are united... more
Civil aviationIATA: hurricane "Sandy" further penalized the traffic in October, already in crisis...
Geneva, Switzerland - The cancellation of flights demonstrated the importance of aircraft in global links
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for October showing a persistent softening of passenger traffic growth and a significant deterioration in freight demand.... more
Civil aviationAir transport strike in Italy: just a few aircraft have remained grounded so far
Rome, Italy - The situation in the two most important Italian hubs
The strike of the Italian workers of the air transport sector is ongoing: so far, at about 12:00 am, inconvenience has been limited, with just a few aircraft which have remained grounded, but worsening... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance: Shenzhen Airlines joins the alliance network
Shenzhen, China - The ceremony held at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Shenzhen Airlines on November 29 became the latest carrier to join the Star Alliance network. At a ceremony held at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, Mark Schwab, CEO Star Alliance, welcomed the airline... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe-Eurocontrol: efficiency and performance key for Europe's airports
Amsterdam, Holland - The benefits of A-CDM and CDO announced during the "Aci Airport Exchange 2012"
As the entire aviation sector is facing patchy air traffic growth in the short term, significant financing challenges and a growing focus on emissions from the airplanes, the themes of efficiency and performance... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Saudi Arabia: licence assignments to foreign airlines postponed
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - "We need more time to choose the best operating models"
On Wednesday 28 November 2012 the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) communicated it has postponed the assignment of the licences for the companies which are running to enter the domestic flights... more
Civil aviationAnonymous releases documents regarding the Syrian aircraft forced to land in Turkey
Ankara, Turkey - In some letters, the CEO of Syrian Arab Airlines provides his version of events
The hacker group Anonymous released several documents coming from the Syrian Ministry for Foreign Affairs which, among other things, contain information about the episode of the Syrian Arab Airlines aircraft... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Obama signs bill to protect US airlines from EU ETS
Washngton, USA - The White House wants an ICAO-handled global approach
The President of the United States Barack Obama signed a bill which states that the US carriers will not have to pay the sanctions for the possible infringement of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) of... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC. Aircraft and transport: list of the flights ensured for 24 hour strike next Friday
Rome, Italy - It is possible to see it in "Specials" section on the AVIONEWS home-page
ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, communicated to have published a document in its section dedicated to the "Latest updates". The document is about: - the list of flights ensured for the... more
Civil aviationItalian CUB union: a 24 hour strike with airplanes grounded next Friday November 30, 2012
Rome, Italy - Protest in Fiumicino
Italian CUB Trasporti union (Confederazione unitaria di base) announced a 24-hour strike with airplanes grounded on next Friday, November 30, 2012. The ensured shifts between 7-10am and 6-9pm are not... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Philippines ignore IATA suggestion: public-private partnerships for airports
Manila, Philippines - Transportation Secretary urges private sector to be more "Active and creative"
On Friday 23 November 2012 the Filipino Transportation Secretary Emilio Abaya, speaking at a forum sponsored by the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines, declared that the government led... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. SESAR JU: the 2nd SWIM Demonstration day
Brussels, Belgium - Major progress has been made with SESAR’s System Wide Information Management
Major progress has been made with SESAR’s System Wide Information Management (SWIM), the intranet of the future Air Traffic Management System. At the 2nd SWIM Demonstration day, on 15 November 2012, a... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Sesar JU: MoC signed with the CAAS of Singapore
Montreal, Canada - The Memorandum follows the Letter of Intent of last February 13, 2012
Single European Sky ATM Research Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Tuesday 20 November, at the Office of the Permanent... more