Civil aviation
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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
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Germany and Switzerland seek compromise for Zurich Airport
Berlin, Germany - Bern wants 110,000 flights in German airspace. Berlin minister for Transport: "A foolishness"
The age-old controversy between Germany and Switzerland relative to Zurich Airport seems to be destined to have no end: the ratification of the agreement reached by thew two countries on the topic, developed... more
Civil aviationXiamen Airlines in SkyTeam alliance
Xiamen, China - 19th member and fourth from Greater China
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, today welcomed China’s Xiamen Airlines as its 19th member. Xiamen Airlines is also the fourth member from Greater China. The airline strengthens SkyTeam’s footprint in... more
Civil aviationAircraft and security. IATA announces successful trials of e-CSD
Geneva, Switzerland - Conducted in the UK followed by the Netherlands during October
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced successful trials of the Electronic Consignment Security Declaration, (e-CSD). The e-CSD meets regulatory demands for evidence that appropriate... more
Civil aviationBritish government postpones auctions for aircraft emission permits after the freezing of EU's ETS
London, United Kingdom - "We consider that it is a sensible choice"
On Monday 19 November 2012 the British government decided to postpone two auctions for EU emissions permits related to the air transport industry, as a consequence of Brussels' decision to delay the application... more
Civil aviationAircraft and Governments. ELFAA condemns latest state aid to SAS
Brussels, Belgium - The carrier has been the beneficiary at yearly intervals
The European Low Fares Airline Association, ELFAA, strongly condemns this week’s announcement by the Government shareholders of SAS that they are prepared to grant further credit of SKr3.5billion to S... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. ICAO Secretary General welcomes UE ETS moratorium
Montreal, Canada - "It was a source of concern for us"
Raymond Benjamin, Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) welcomed the decision of the European Union to postpone the scheme to control airlines emissions, the so-called... more
Civil aviationTransport and aircraft. Tony Tyler (IATA): "Latin America is a good news story"
Città di Panama, Panama - Achieving aviation’s promise in Latin America
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged stakeholders in the Latin American and Caribbean region to work together with the common goal of a safer and more efficient air transport industry... more
Civil aviationFog in Great Britain, aircraft grounded at London-Heathrow
London, United Kingdom - Second day of inconvenience in a row, after yesterday's strike-related cancellations
Second day in a row of inconvenience at London-Heathrow Airport, the busiest European hub, and the third in the world, in terms of passengers in transit: after yesterday's cancellations, related to the... more
Civil aviationETS moratorium (2). US Congress approves bill barring US airlines from paying UE penalties
Washington, USA - The measure sent to President Obama for his signature
On Wednesday 14 November 2012, just a day after the moratorium of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (AVIONEWS), the House of Representatives of the US Congress approved a bill barring US airlines... more
Civil aviationAircraft and strikes. Tomorrow (November 15) inconvenience in South-Eastern France for ATC industrial action
Paris, France - DGAC urges passengers to find information on the status of their flight before going to the airport
The air traffic controllers of the French South-East section of UNSA ICNA (the national union of air traffic controllers) notified a strike warning: the industrial action will take place on Thursday 15... more
Civil aviationAirplane and transport. IACA announces S7 Airlines as new member of the association
Brussels, Belgium - The airline carried 5.1 million passengers in 2011
S7 Airlines has on November 13 joined IACA (International Air Carrier Association) as a full member. The carrier has the largest route network within Russia and is based at two large air transport hubs:... more
Civil aviationEuropean strike: aircraft grounded everywhere in the continent
Rome, Italy - At Rome-Fiumicino several cancellations to and from Spain
The strike day which has been called for Wednesday 14 November 2012 by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), named "The Day of Action and Solidarity" is generating, and will generate, heavy problems... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and environment. ERA and IACA about ETS: 1 year freeze of the system the only fair solution
Brussels, Belgium - But the moratorium must be extended to all flights inside EU
The EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Connie Hedegaard, announced on November 12 a moratorium on the enforcement of the EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) to all international flights to and from the European... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC. "Updating": list of the flights ensured for the general strike with grounded aircraft on November 14 (four hours)
Rome, Italy - It is available in "Specials" section on Italian AVIONEWS home-page
ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, communicated to have put a new document in its "Updating" section. The document is about: - List of the flights ensured in view of the general strike in... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: EU ETS pause gives positive opportunity for climate agreement
Geneva, Switzerland - The declarations by Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General and CEO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the announcement by the European Commissioner for Climate Action suspending the inclusion of international aircraft transport in the European... more
Civil aviationAircraft and environment. SESAR JU: nine new AIRE projects for a more reliable aviation community
Brussels, Belgium - Co-financing a third series of pre-operational demonstration projects
Surfing on the success of two previous waves of demonstrations under the AIRE initiative, Single European Sky ATM Research Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) is co-financing a third series of pre-operational... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA asks for infrastructure to support Asian growth
Kuala Lumpur, Malesia - Tyler wants a prudent approach to private investment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged Asia- Pacific aviation leaders to focus on airport and air traffic management infrastructure as the region’s demand for connectivity continues t... more
Civil aviationDOT: airlines report no tarmac delays over three hours on domestic flights in September
Washington, Usa - Or longer than four hours on international flights
Airlines reported no tarmac delays of more than three hours on domestic flights or more than four hours on international flights in September, according to the US Department of Transportation’s Air Travel C... more
Civil aviationVito Riggio could be confirmed as the president of Italian ENAC
Rome, Italy - A large consensus from the sector's operators
The president of ENAC Vito Riggio, according to some information gathered by AVIONEWS, will be reconfirmed to lead the National Association for Civil Aviation (ENAC). Michael O'Leary, the Ryanair... more
Civil aviationCancellations increase in US North-East: hundreds of aircraft remain grounded
New York, USA - 100 flights cancelled in Chicago
As expected, the number of cancellations in the North-East of the United States because of bad weather conditions is increasing hour after hour, with effects all over the country. Roughly 1600 flights... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: moving the Electronic Air Waybill forward
Geneva, Switzerland - The Association welcomed the decision by the US CBP to approve the use of it
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision by the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to approve the use of the electronic master air waybill (e-AWB) for air... more
Civil aviationBad weather on the US East Coast (2): more than 1100 aircraft will remain grounded
New York, USA - 500 cancelled flights for United, 365 for American Airlines
The bad weather which will hit the northern part of United States' East Coast is generating serial cancellations in several airports: also considering just the operations of the most important carriers... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Yerevan airport wants to sue Armavia
Yerevan, Armenia - But Armavia representatives claim they have paid the debts
Yerevan-Zvartnots Airport has annoiunced its intention to file a lawsuit against Armavia, because of the missed payment of the debts the most important Aemrnian company owe to the airport of the capital,... more
Civil aviationNew storm in the US, United Airlines grounds 500 aircraft
New York, USA - Other carriers are evaluating the situation
Just a few days after Hurricane "Sandy" passed over, the East Coast of the United States gets ready for new weather-related problems, with a storm which is expected to bring winds up to 100-110 km/h and... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: successfully developing MENA aviation
Algiers, Algeria - Five areas: safety, aviation, ATM, environment, NDC
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) outlined five areas in which opportunities exist to further develop aviation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to benefit the region’s economies. Tony T... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Fraport chairman criticizes the EU Emissions Trading Scheme
Frankfurt, Germany - The management firm of Frankfurt Airport announces positive financial figures
In the context of the presentation of the financial results achieved in the first three quarters of 2012 Stefan Schulte, executive board chairman of Fraport, one of the most important airport management... more
Civil aviationGeneral strike in Greece grounds several aircraft
Athens, Greece - Air traffic controllers down tools, flights cancelled at Athens
The 48-hour strike, which will end at midnight of Wednesday 7 November, which is paralyzing Greece is influencing also the air transport in the country, with several aircraft which remained grounded. GSEE... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: traffic growth continues to slow in September
Geneva, Switzerland - Passenger grew by 4.1%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for September showing a continued slowdown in the rate of traffic growth. Demand for passenger traffic was 4.1% above... more
Civil aviationAfter hurricane Sandy, the Port Authority updates the status of its airports in New York
New York, USA - All the hubs are opened, but not all the aicraft will fly
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reports the following update on conditions at its transportation facilities as of 7:30 a.m. (11:30 GMT) today, Friday 2 November 2012, after the Hurricane... more
Civil aviationNorway:. Landing aircraft turns back: the crew was clocking out
oslo, Norway - It was a forced decision, due to country's working time regulations
An aircraft of the Norwegian regional company Wideroe with 40 passengers on board, which had already started its descent to Mosjoen, in the northern part of the Scandinavian country, has turned back to... more
Civil aviationThe Hurricane "Sandy" has moved on, aircraft restart flying
New York, USA - Overall more than 18,000 flights have been cancelled
The Hurricane "Sandy" has moved on, but it caused the cancellation of more than 18,000 flights (7000 of which just on Tuesday 30 October alone), and now aircraft are slowly restarting to fly. At New... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. EASA: new European rules for air operations published
Cologne, Germany - Available on the "Specials" section of AVIONEWS
Last Sunday 28 October 2012 marked the entry into force of new European rules for Air Operations. Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 creates harmonised requirements at the European level for commercial... more
Civil aviationIran asks Iraq not to perform searches on Syria-bound aircraft
Tehran, Iran - Baghdad controlled two cargo airplanes bound for Damascus in the past weeks
On Tuesday 30 October 2012 Iran asked Iraq not to perform other inspections on the Syria-bound aircraft which fly into the airspace of the Middle Eastern country, after two Damascus-bound cargo airplanes... more
Civil aviationItaly. Airplanes grounded for strike in November on 6 and 19
Rome, Italy - For 24 hours and eight hours, respectively
The list of the strikes in Italy updated on October 30, 2012, according to a note diffused by the Transport Ministry is the following. - November 6, 2012: aircraft pilot and flight assistants of Meridiana... more
Civil aviationHurricane "Sandy": more than 3800 aircraft will remain grounded on October 30
New York, USA - Overall more than 13,000 cancellations since Saturday
The Hurricane "Sandy" continues to affect the civil aviation sector: according to some reports the number of aircraft to and from the United States which will remain grounded on Tuesday 30 October 2012... more
Civil aviationEASA: EAD on Alenia Aermacchi airplanes, series F-260 and S-208
Rome, Italy - Available in the "Specials" section on the home-page of AVIONEWS
EASA, European Aviation Safety Agency, issued on October 29, 2012 (effective date: 31 October 2012) an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) No.: 2012-0228-E regarding the powerplant – Propeller Governor I... more
Civil aviationHurricane Sandy: thousands of aircraft remain grounded
New York, USA - Problems both for domestic and international flights
The hurricane Sandy, which will hit the East Coast of the United States on the next hours, will cause huge problems to civil aviation: thousands of aircraft will remain grounded. Between October 28... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Eurocontrol: launch of Edition 2 of the European ATM Master Plan (VIDEO)
Brussels, Belgium - Developed by Eurocontrol and managed by the SESAR Joint Undertaking
A new and totally updated electronic version of the European Air Traffic Management Master Plan was launched on October 24 at EUROCONTROL (the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation). For... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against US Airways
Washington, Usa - For $ 354,500
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $354,500 civil penalty against US Airways, Inc., of Phoenix, for operating a Boeing 757 airplane on 916 revenue flights when it was not in compliance... more
Civil aviationFAA seeks cvil penalty against Woodward, Inc.
Washington, Usa - For $ 246,450
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a civil penalty of $246,450 against Woodward, Inc., a Santa Clarita, Calif.-based aircraft repair station, and its subsidiary HRT for allegedly violating... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Fog causes strong inconvenience at London airports
London, United Kingdom - Almost 130 cancelled flights between Heathrow and City
The heavy fog which enveloped London in the morning of Tuesday 23 October 2012 created strong inconvenience to air traffic at Heathrow and City airports, with many cancelled flights, while others were... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. "SES": update of the Master Plan to modernise the Air Traffic Management
Brussels, Belgium - The integral version of 100 pages
Europe’s Single Sky modernisation is taking further shape with the update of the European Air Traffic Management Master Plan. This 2012 version helps to better achieve the high level goals of Single E... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italy passes law against competition asymmetries in favour of Ryanair
Rome, Italy - The concept of "Base" of a carrier is redefined
The Italian government included a norm which redefines the concept of "Base" of an airline in its Law 179/2012, published in the Official Gazette n. 245 on October 19, 2012: many persons have already renamed... more
Civil aviationWinter schedule Star Alliance 2012/2013: 1334 weekly flights from 16 Italian airports
Rimini, Italy - It is the reference alliance at Malpensa, and it is growing at Bologna
With the new winter schedule, which will be effective from October 27, the 19 carriers operating in Italy which are part of the world airline alliance Star Alliance, out of the 29 overall members, operate... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: industry group adopts Foundation Standard for NDC
Abu Dhabi, UAE - During a meeting at the "World Passenger Symposium" in Abu Dhabi this week
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the IATA Passenger Services Conference (PSC) adopted a Resolution on a Foundation Standard for a New Distribution Capability (NDC), during... more
Civil aviationStrike of air traffic controllers in Greece: numerous aircraft remain grounded
Athens, Greece - 1200 passengers involved at Cyprus
The strike of Greek flight controllers, which is part of a general industrial action in the country, scheduled between 10 am and 1 pm on Thursday 18 October 2012, is creating some problems to the aircraft... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA welcomes ADF removal from New Delhi and Mumbai airports
New Delhi, India - "Now we look forward to the Ministry's intervention in resolving other issues"
The International Air transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision of the Indian Ministry for Civil Aviation to abolish the Airport Development Fee (ADF), which were applied to every aircraft on... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. A pragmatic approach to modernising Europe’s ATM systems
Brussels, Belgium - Europe’s Single Sky modernisation is taking further shape with the update of the European ATM Master Plan
Europe’s Single Sky modernisation is taking further shape with the update of the European Air Traffic Management Master Plan. This is the newly agreed strategic plan providing technological and operational r... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA calls for a collaborative approach to boost efficiency
Abu Dhabi, Uae - Three priority areas
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called upon aviation stakeholders to work together to create greater value for customers across the travel experience while enabling greater efficiency... more