Civil aviation
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Civil aviationAircraft and security: "Rome alone" shows the limits of airport checks
Manchester, United Kingdom - Several airport and Jet2 employees have been suspended
"It was easier than my homework, even easier than computer games": the comment released by the 11 yo Liam Corcoran about the difficulty he found to get on a Rome-bound Jet2 aircraft at Manchester airport... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: European Commission adopts three decisions in the sector
Brussels, Belgium - Ruling involve Ryanair, Chania airport and the Irish government
The European Commission communicated its decisions regarding the air transport sector about three different cases: the agreements between Tampere airport (Finland) and Ryanair, the state aid for Chania... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: KLM resumes flights to Zimbabwe after 13 years
Amsterdam, Netherlands - The first flight will be operated on 29 October 2012
The Dutch company KLM will resume its flights to Zimbabwe after 13 years: Amsterdam and Harare, the capital of the African country, will be connected by 11 weekly flights, starting from 29 October 2012. In... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: fuel prices fly high, fuel surcharge flies higher
Rome, Italy - As revealed by a study conducted by Carlson Wagonlit Travel
A study conducted by Carlson Wagonlit Travel, a multinational firm specialized in business travel management, showed how the fuel surcharges charged on air ticket prices, in the last two years, increased... more
Civil aviationAntitrust releases a consumer rights guide with a view to London Olympics
Rome, Italy - With information, suggestions and other material
A guide in English language about the consumer rights with a view to London Olympics has been prepared by the European Commission in collaboration with Europe Direct, the Commission's information service,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: in 2011 passengers spent $22.6b in extra fees
Rome, Italy - As revealed by a study conducted on 50 airlines
A study conducted by IdeaWorksCompany, a Wisconsin-based airline consultant, and by Amadeus, a Spanish Madrid-based travel technology firm, revealed that the 50 examined airlines obtained takings for 22.6... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: Brazil government ready to sell some airports
Brasilia, Brazil - One of them could be Rio de Janeiro International Airport
Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff is considering the possibility to give the management of some airports in the country to private entrepreneurs, in the range of a plan to reduce tax weight and attract... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: seven-competitor race for Saudi Arabian air transport market
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Gulf Air, Qatar Airways and Bahrain Air are among the candidates
The Saudi Arabian General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) communicated the name of the companies which are running to enter the domestic flights market of the Middle Eastern country. On July 2012 GACA... more
Civil aviationETS: Europe to change 2013 programme on aircraft carbon emissions
Brussels, Belgium - No details about the proposal
The European Commission is expected to change the timings for auctions in the Phase III of the Emission Trading Scheme. The news has been revealed by the press office of Connie Hedegaard, the European... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: UK border staff to strike on eve of Olympics
London, United Kingdom - The risk of total chaos is concrete
All strikes generate some kind of inconvenience for the public, but the strike called by the union which represents a large share of the UK border staff on Thursday 26 July is capable of creating devastating... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance takes "Best Alliance" title at "Skytrax World Airline Awards" for sixth time
Frankfurt, Germany - Three of the top five airlines are its members; carriers claim a total of 19 awards
Star Alliance, the way the Earth connects, has again claimed the "Best Airline Alliance" title at the "Skytrax World Airline Awards", winning this category for the sixth time in the last seven years. In... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport, UK border staff strike announced (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - Minister of Immigration: "The decision is completely unacceptable"
The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS), one of the most important in the UK, has announced the decision to call a strike in the next days in protest against the Interior Ministry over job cuts... more
Civil aviationAircraft and local public transport: calendar of the next strikes in Italy
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow to 21 September, modification excepted
Tomorrow, 18 July 2012 - Meridiana Fly group flight attendants: 4 hours from 10 am to 2 pm - Flight Care Italia airport workers at Rome-Fiumicino airport: 4 hours, from 10 am to 2 pm 20 July 2012 -... more
Civil aviationDelta: sewing needle in a sandwich served on the aircraft: a passenger gets injured
Amsterdam, Netherlands - The FBI investigates on the incident
A passenger of a Minneapolis-bound aircraft departed from Amsterdam experienced a weird and painful situation: biting into a turkey sandwich he has found a sewing needle among the which injured him. The... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. European network carriers register passenger increase of 3.4% in first half of 2012
Brussels, Belgium - But market growth strongly contrasts financial performance impacted by fuel prices and external costs, warns AEA
In the first six months of 2012, passenger numbers of the Association of European Airlines’ (AEA) members increased by almost six million, to 177.6 million, a growth of 3.4% compared to the results of l... more
Civil aviationEUROCONTROL issues its ATM Cost-Effectiveness Report for 2010
Brussels, Belgium - With its 190 pages
The ACE 2010 Benchmarking Report -ACE stands for ATM Cost-Effectiveness- commissioned by the Performance Review Commission (PRC) is available now on EUROCONTROL’s website (www.eurocontrol.int/prc). This r... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes maxi-million penalty against Boeing Company
Seattle, Usa - For USD 13,57 million
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a civil penalty of $13.57 million against The Boeing Company for failing to meet a deadline to submit service instructions that would enable airlines... more
Civil aviationAircraft and security: terror suspects allegedly waved through at Heathrow
London, United Kingdom - Concern in Great Britain a few days from the Olympics start
According to a report released by the English newspaper "The Observer", in the last months several persons on a watch-list, whose arrival should have been immediately brought to the attention of the counter-terrorism... more
Civil aviationIATA welcomes ICAO agreement on a CO2 standard for modern aircraft
Geneva, Switzerland - Important milestone in a comprehensive global solution for emissions in transport by airplane
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed an agreement by the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) environment committee on a metric to define a CO2 standard for new aircraft. The a... more
Civil aviationAerobility introduces flight lessons for disabled people with a view to London Olympics and Paralympics
London, United Kingdom - "I think to give that opportunity is extremely valued across all disabilities"
UK disabled flying association Aerobility, a charity which enables disabled people to learn to fly, has highlighted an interesting project at the "Farnborough International Air Show". Aeronautical press... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes two civil penalties against Kingfisher Air Services and Delta Air Lines
Atlanta, Usa - For $185,750 and $987,500 respectively
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a civil penalty of $185,750 against Kingfisher Air Services Air Safari, Inc., of San Juan, P.R., for allegedly operating a Cessna 208B airplane on... more
Civil aviationAvolon signs contract with Boeing for 30 737MAX aircraft
London, United Kingdom - More than 40% of its fleet is placed in the Middle East and Asia
Avolon, an Irish aviation leasing company founded in 2010, has reported it has signed a new agreement with Boeing, placing a $2,3 billion order for 30 aircraft. This operation marks the Avolon third direct... more
Civil aviationFAA: new San Francisco air traffic control tower
San Francisco, Usa - Major infrastructure project is expected to create hundreds of jobs
US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Acting FAA Administrator Michael Huerta joined federal and local officials in breaking ground for a new, NextGen equipped air traffic control tower at San Francisco... more
Civil aviationArmavia "Snubs" the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - "A decision was made to buy an Airbus and a Boeing plane"
Armenia's national airline Armavia announced today (July 10, 2012), that it will buy Airbus and Boeing airliners and that it had no intention of buying more Russian-made Sukhoi Superjet 100s for its fleet. "The... more
Civil aviationRussian airlines face bankruptcy
Moscow, Russia - "Regional airlines are the worst hit"
The Association of Air Transport Operators has warned that Russian airlines are facing bankruptcy because of soaring operating costs. The investigation results have been reported by local press agencies. The... more
Civil aviationAir transport tax increase in Spain, Vueling CEO: "Almost suicidal initiative"
London, United Kingdom - More than 100% rise in the main airports
In the sidelines of a meeting of the Aviation Club in London, Vueling CEO Alex Cruz commented in a definitely critical way the Spanish government decision to increase the airport taxes just at the beginning... more
Civil aviationAircraft and security: man risks missing flight, so launches bomb alert
Stockholm, Sweden - He risks one year in prison for fake threat
Anyone can be late for their flight,and risk missing the aircraft. When this happens, you are much better of resigning yourself to your unfortunate situation rather than emulating the man who, yesterday... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: extra tax for the passengers of the Spanish airports
Madrid, Spain - Some airlines ask their customers to pay the new cost
The airport tax increase decided by the Spanish government is creating a lot of problems to airlines and passengers. The measure has been strategically started at the beginning of summer, in order to take... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: Thursday will be another day of strikes for Milan airports
Milan, Italy - Industrial action against the will, expressed by Milan municipality, to sell its stake in the management firm
Thursday 05/07/2012 will be another hard day at Malpensa and Linate: the Milan airports will experience some problems because of two different strikes. The first one was called by UGL (Unione Generale... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport, IATA report: sluggish air transport demand growth in May
Geneve, Switzerland - Very low profit/revenue ratio
The International Air transport Association (IATA) communicated the traffic figures relative to May: the results show a slackening in the air transport demand growth. The passenger traffic shows a 4,5%... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: Myanmar government looks for financial backers for Yangon Airport
Yangon, Myanmar - The construction will start on June 2013
On Monday 02/07/2012 Myanmar government officially declared it is looking for financial backers, domestic or foreign, in order to fund the construction of a new airport which serves Yangon, country's biggest... more
Civil aviationMoscow: tougher flight safety rules
Moscow, Russia - Too many accidents in 2011 and 2012
Starting from July 1, 2012, passenger planes which are not equipped with a collision avoidance system will be grounded in line with new regulations approved by Moscow. The new rules were planned to... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Martinaire Aviation
Fort Worth, Usa - For $ 206,550
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $206,550 civil penalty against Martinaire Aviation, of Addison, Texas, for violating US Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations. The... more
Civil aviationMiddle East Airlines joins SkyTeam
Beirut, Lebanon - The alliance’s 17th member expands global reach for Lebanese customers
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, today welcomed Middle East Airlines–Air Liban (MEA) as its 17th member. The flag carrier of Lebanon, MEA becomes alliance’s second Middle Eastern member, offering cus... more
Civil aviationRussia confirms its intentions to purchase Antonov An-70 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - "They promised to finish the remaining work in the near future”
Talking to the journalists during a press conference organised in the range of the celebrations for the 100th birthday of the Russian Air Force, Commander Maj. Gen Viktor Bogdanov confirmed Moscow's intention... more
Civil aviationNATS collaborates with Royal Jet to achieve environmental goals
Abu Dhabi, UAE - To improve the airline’s flight efficiency as well as reduce fuel burn and CO2 emissions
NATS, the global reference in Air Traffic Management solutions, today announced its collaboration with Royal Jet to assist the airline’s continuous effort to improve the environmental performance of i... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport, AEA report: "Ryanair would have lost 305 million Euro in the last year without State support"
Brussels, Belgium - The Irish carrier denies the allegations
The Belgian newspaper "L'Echo" and the press agency "Reuters" claim that in a report prepared by the Association of European Airlines (AEA), which will probably be submitted to the European Commission... more
Civil aviationMoldavia joins the European Single Sky
Chisinau, Moldavia - "A great step forward"
Today June 26,2012, Moldavia signed an agreement with the European Commission which aims to integrate the Moldavian commercial aviation system with the European Union rules. This operation will allow Moldavia... more
Civil aviationSwiss carrier Hello AG joins IACA
Brussels, Belgium - The airline has a fleet of four A-320 airplanes
Today IACA (International Air Carrier Association) welcomed Swiss carrier, Hello AG, as a full member. Founded in 2004 in Basel, Hello AG is Switzerland’s only charter airline company. The company h... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport IAG CEO: "Aviation policy in the UK is a disgrace"
London, United Kingdom - Capacity problems could stop growth
Willie Walsh, chief executive officer of IAG (International Airlines Group, the seventh largest airline in the world, formed in 2011 with the merger of British Airways, Iberia and British Midland International,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: London Assembly asks Mayor to stop promoting the new Thames Estuary Airport
London, United Kingdom - "It is incredible that the mayor persists in promoting a Heathrow rival hub"
The London Assembly, an elected body, part of the Greater London Authority, that scrutinises the activities of the Mayor of London, has officially asked Boris Johnson to stop supporting the new mega-airport... more
Civil aviationTransport by airplane. Worldwide Flight Services and Aviapartner to join forces for the European airport handling group
Paris, France - The two companies will be controlled by LBO France
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) and Aviapartner join forces to create the European global second largest player in ground handling services. WFS' and Aviapartner's shareholders have agreed to combine... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: Tony Tyler (IATA) pushes for a greater use of information technology
Brussels, Belgium - "We will be counting on our IT partners to generate revenues"
During the SITA (Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques) summit which is going on in Brussels, the director general and CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Tony... more
Civil aviationEuropean Union Official Gazette: regular air service, call for bids from Spain
Brussels, Belgium - Two months for the proposal presentation
Information coming from the Member States Commission communication under the procedure provided by Article 17, Section 5, of the EC regulations n. 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and the Council,... more
Civil aviationFrom 2013 Kosovo air space will reopen under Hungary control
Belgrade, Serbia - It was closed to civil air traffic since 1999
The Kosovo air space, which was interdict to civil traffic since 1999, after NATO's (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) decision, will be reopened from Spring 2013, under the control of Hungary. According... more
Civil aviationOFT refers Ryanair’s minority stake in Aer Lingus to Competition Commission
London, UK - For further investigation
The OFT (Office of Fair Trading) referred the completed acquisition by Ryanair Holdings plc of a minority stake in Aer Lingus Group plc (AL) to the Competition Commission for further investigation, due... more
Civil aviationEU: EUAVSEC South Sudan to strengthen aviation security in South Sudan
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - A strategy to assist it in becoming a viable, stable and prosperous State
The Council yesterday gave the green light for a new Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) mission to strengthen the aviation security at Juba international airport: EUAVSEC South Sudan. This civilian... more
Civil aviationICAO and ACI collaborate to enhance safety standards at airports
Montreal, Canada - It will allow both organizations to join forces to improve aviation safety
Last Friday, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Airports Council International (ACI), signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to provide a framework to jointly pursue the highest... more
Civil aviationAircraft and trade: Serbian government offers 3 airports to China as free-trade zone
Užice, Serbia - Offered to Chinese investors for the creation of a logistics base
The Serbian government is allegedly negotiating with some Chinese investors for the creation of a free-trade zone in the Balkan nation, according to the Serbian newspaper "Danas". The airports "Offered"... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: Italian minister of Transport announces Airport National Plan
Rome, Italy - "ENAC carried out a good work"
During the presentation of the "ENAC Report 2011" (ENAC is the Italian authority for civil aviation), the Italian Minister of Economic Development, Infrastructure and Transport Corrado Passera, spoke about... more