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Civil aviationITF: Nigeria general strike enters second day
London, UK - "The airports are paralysed and only one inward flight has been allowed to land, for humanitarian reasons"
Commenting on the national strike in Nigeria which has now entered its second day and is still growing, ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) general secretary David Cockroft said: "Nigeria's u... more
Civil aviationEASA: modest improvement for global aviation safety in 2011
Cologne, Germany - The number of fatal accidents decreased from 46 in 2010 to 45 in 2011
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) issued preliminary aviation safety data for 2011 which shows a modest improvement in worldwide safety levels. In commercial air transport operations, the number of... more
Civil aviationBad weather and aircraft: delays and cancellations in UK. Worsening forecast
London, UK - Dover port blocked and effects also on rail transport
The British Met Office has issued a series of notices for bad weather that regard different regions in UK in particular on North-East, Scotland and Wales. It informs that passengers of transport by aircraft... more
Civil aviationAircraft transport: cargo market weakens in November
Geneva, Switzerland - IATA said it
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for November showing a softening in passenger markets while air cargo markets remained weak compared to levels attained... more
Civil aviationKingfisher Airlines to be part of oneworld from 10 February 2012
Milan, Italy - With Air Berlin set to follow it on board the alliance shortly afterwards and Malaysia Airlines later in the year
"Kingfisher Airlines will become part of oneworld with effect from Friday 10 February 2012, adding India's carrier to the global airline alliance. It will be the first carrier from the subcontinent... more
Civil aviationThird HondaJet prototype flight (VIDEO)
Greensbro, USA - Last 18 November was a success for the F2
Tuesday, December 20, 2011, was the the one-year anniversary of flight testing of its first FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) design-conforming HondaJet aircraft for "Honda Aircraft", in fact, on 20... more
Civil aviationIATA disappointed with EU Court decision on ETS
Geneva, Switzerland - The US letter noted that at least 43 countries have publicly objected to Europe’s plans
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed disappointment at today’s decision by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) which upheld European Union (EU) plans to include i... more
Civil aviationAEA-ERA-IACA: ETS concerns will be solved through ICAO, not in Court
Brussels, Belgium - A final ruling from the UK, where the case was originally lodged, will now follow
Tomorrow the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) will rule on a US industry legal challenge against aviation’s inclusion in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), however Europe’s airlines (AE... more
Civil aviationNTSB: US Transportation fatalities estimated at 34,925 in 2010
Washington, Usa - From 35,994 in 2009
Despite an overall downward trend in transportation fatalities in the United States, estimates for 2010 released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) today reveal a rise in several categories,... more
Civil aviationTransport by airplane: Moscow asks the EU to postpone the application of ETS measures
Moscow, Russia - Emission Trading System, the taxation on aircraft emissions
The Russian Ministry of Transport asked the EU to postpone for at least one year and a half the implementation of ETS (Emission Trading System) measures which oblige airliners to return an amount of emission... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: Quaranta participated to the 137th meeting of the civil aviation General Directors of ECAC
Rome, Italy - Held yesterday in Paris
Yesterday, December 15, 2011, the 137th meeting of the General Directors of ECAC, European Civil Aviation Conference, was held in Paris to which the Italian General Director of the National Civil Aviation... more
Civil aviationItalian Fiavet wins case against Ryanair
Rome, Italy - Regarding offensive expressions against travel agents
The first section of the Court of Rome, with Judgement of First Instance as of 28 November, retained the Irish airline Ryanair liable to Fiavet for libel, and sentenced it to pay 25,000 Euros in favour... more
Civil aviationStratolaunch Systems: Allen announces revolution in space transportation (VIDEO)
Seattle, Usa - During a press-conference
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Paul G. Allen announced yesterday that he and aerospace pioneer Burt Rutan have reunited to develop the next generation of space travel. Allen and Rutan, whose SpaceShipOne... more
Civil aviationRoyal Air Maroc and AEA agree partnership deal
Brussels, Belgium - RAM become the first non European airline to partner with Association
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has made history, becoming the first non-European airline to partner with the Association of European Airlines (AEA). The new Strategic Partnership was unveiled today by RAM Deputy... more
Civil aviationIATA: cautious response for EU "Airports Package"
Geneva, Switzerland - The Association highlighted two positive features of it
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reacted cautiously to yesterday’s publication of the European Commission’s Airport Package of legislation which is aimed at addressing the critical iss... more
Civil aviationUS Faa-Dot: forum highlights ways to improve information sharing on the case of bad weather
Washington, Usa - And to better manage flight diversions
US Department of Transportation officials and airport and airline operators yesterday discussed a series of steps to improve critical information-sharing during severe weather to help guide better decision-making... more
Civil aviationAEA welcomes "Airport Package" ground handling revamp
Brussels, Belgium - The proposal will now be passed to the European Parliament and Council
The Association of European Airlines (AEA), which represents Europe's leading network airlines, has welcomed a European Commission proposal aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the European airport... more
Civil aviationAci Europe (2): ETF and ASA about ground handling services in the EU
Brussels, Belgium - Three of four partners reject uncontrolled deregulation
Three of the four European Social Partners in the ground handling sector, Airports Council International Europe (ACI EUROPE), the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and the Airport Services A... more
Civil aviationItaly: strikes calendar for air transport during December
Rome, Italy - It regards the 2 and 16 December
Here is an overview of the main Italian strikes as at November 30, 2011 issued by the Ministry of Transport December 2, 2011 Aviation sector: Alitalia-CAI flight attendants Mode: 4 hours from 10:00am... more
Civil aviationFAA issues single operating certificate to United Airlines and Continental Airlines
Chicago, Usa - Another significant achievement into the integration of two carriers
United Continental Holdings, Inc. announced today that it received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for a single operating certificate, marking another significant achievement in the integration... more
Civil aviationIATA: partnerships, innovation, key to maintaining rapid growth in Middle East aviation
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Four key challenges: safety; security; infrastructure; environment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a renewed focus on cooperation among aviation stakeholders in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region to manage the challenges of growth.... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: aviation partners report on roll-out of joint programme
Adu Dhabi, UAE - To combat airport congestion, reduce fuel burn & CO2 emissions
The threat of climate change, the global economic crisis and the resulting changes in the structure of the European aviation market have led to a renewed focus on efficiency and performance for Europe’s a... more
Civil aviationTransport by aircraft. IATA: air freight continue decline
Geneva, Switzerland - While passenger traffic showed a 3.6% rise over previous year levels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for October. Cargo demand was 4.7% below the same month in 2010 while passenger traffic showed a 3.6% rise over previous... more
Civil aviationAirlines Association: Member States must stop procrastinating on "Single European Sky"
Brussels, Belgium - Current economic climate makes project more important than ever
Four airline associations -AEA, ELFAA, ERA and IACA- today echoed the plea from the European Commission, calling on Member States to stop procrastinating on the Single European Sky project and start finally... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance. Winter schedule 2011-2012: 1377 weekly frequencies from 16 Italian airports
Milan, Italy - 34 destinations, 9 of them intercontinental, served directly from Italy
The 19 airlines of the alliance present in Italy on 27 total belonging Star Alliance, with the new Winter schedule, operate 1377 weekly frequencies from 16 Italian airports non-stop towards 34 destinations,... more
Civil aviationTransport by airplane: EC requests to comply with rules on airport charges
Brussels, Belgium - To Austria, Germany, Italy and Luxembourg
"The European Commission has yesterday requested Austria, Germany, Italy and Luxembourg to adopt national legislation to implement EU rules to ensure that airport charges are transparent and non-discriminatory.... more
Civil aviationEruption. Situation worsened for flights to and from Uruguay
Montevideo, Uruguay - Many flights cancelled. The problem could persist for hours
Once again, Carrasco International Airport (Montevideo) has cancelled several flights due to an intensified eruption of the "Puyehue" volcano. Laura Vanoli, Uruguay chief aeronautical meteorologist... more
Civil aviationTransport by aircraft and strikes in Italy: havoc expected on 2 December
Rome, Italy - Three protests expected on the same day
According to the Italian Ministry of Transport announcement, it seems that Friday, December 2 will be a difficult day for the aviation sector. Alitalia-CAI flight attendants will strike from 10:00am... more
Civil aviationNew cracks stop vertical landings on some Lockheed Martin F-35B aircraft
Washington, USA - Defect was identified years ago
Three of the five developmental Lockheed Martin F-35Bs, single-seat, single-engine, fifth generation multi-role fighters under development to become one of the most requested aircraft in the future, have... more
Civil aviationThird EASA ICF in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - From November 15 to 17, 2011
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is organising the third edition of its International Cooperation Forum (ICF) in Singapore from 15 to 17 November 2011. The Forum is being held at the Singapore... more
Civil aviationItaly. General strike scheduled for tomorrow, comprising transport by aircraft
Rome, Italy - Details on every individual transport sector
The Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, announced that tomorrow November 17, 2011, a general strike in transport has been scheduled. More details on how the individual sectors will be... more
Civil aviationFraud: three pilots on a redundancy-scheme used to perceive two salaries
Rome, Italy - Unmasked by the Financial Police
Three Italian pilots on a redundancy-scheme, were being paid twice: 7,000 Euros (80% of their original salary) from INPS (National Institute for Social Security) and a further 9,000 Euros from airlines... more
Civil aviationIATA. Civil aviation is a team effort
Washington, USA - Working together delivers economic benefits
“The global connectivity that aviation provides is the lifeblood of the global economy. Around the world, aviation supports 33 million jobs and 3.5 trillion dollars in economic activity—1.2 trillion dol... more
Civil aviationBTS releases September airline fuel cost and consumption data
Washington, Usa - Cost per gallon is equal to $2.92
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), a part of the US Department of Transportation’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), yesterday updated its Airline Fuel Cost and Consumption w... more
Civil aviationUnited Airlines flies first US commercial advanced biofuel flight
Chicago, Usa - Flight 1403, a B-737/800 airplane, departed from Houston to Chicago
United Continental Holdings announced that its subsidiary Continental Airlines today is operating the first US commercial flight powered by advanced biofuels. Flight 1403, a B-737/800 airplane, departs... more
Civil aviationSeverodvinsk will construct a floating airfield in Arctic Region
Moscow, Russia - Besides helipad also an accommodation block for rest of personnel
Sevmash defense shipyard (Severodvinsk) will construct the floating transit airfield in Arctic Region for oilers, who are producing the Prirazlomnoye deposit in the shelf area of Pechora Sea, TASS-Sibir’ r... more
Civil aviationTransport by aircraft. AEA: ETS should be about environmental sustainability, not politics
Brussels, Belgium - According to the Secretary General Ulrich Schulte-Strathaus
Yesterday AEA (Association of European Airlines) Secretary General Ulrich Schulte-Strathaus urged political leaders to tackle Emissions trading System (EU ETS) as an environmental priority, rather than... more
Civil aviationPakistan International chose Aviapartner for the handling in Malpensa
Rome, Italy - To manage ground services for the weekly flights to Lahore and Karachi
Pakistan International Airlines chose the Italian airport operator Aviapartner to manage the two weekly flights(which should become three by the end of the year) from Milan-Malpensa to Lahore and Karachi... more
Civil aviationTransport by aircraft. Call for a ”Confindustria dei tour operator”
Rome, Italy - Nardo Filippetti encourages a unique association for the category
Nardo Filippetti, president of Eden ("Second" among Italian tour operators, with a turnover of 362 million Euros in 2011), has called for a unique association for the category, a sort of “Confindustria d... more
Civil aviationOrenair has received first B-777/200ER airplane
Moscow, Russia - It's the 20th Boeing aircraft into the carrier's fleet
"Orenair, the subsidiary of Aeroflot, has welcomed first long-haul Boeing 777/200ER airplane in Orenburg International airport named after Y.A. Gagarin on October 21st 2011", - said in the airline’s p... more
Civil aviationTransport by airplane and Air France mentioned in the French budget 2012: the document of the Assembly
Paris, France - Apart from airports, it mentioned sustainability and environmental impact
We receive and publish under the section "Specials" (top-left of the home-page of AVIONEWS), a French General Assembly document showing the draft of the budget for 2012, in which they analysed the current... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: end of Air France "Parachute"
Rome, Italy - Plan that included the Italian carrier. Gourgeon resigned: his expansion policy which included the Italian carrier in the Franco-Dutch group rejected
Alitalia can no longer count on the Air France "Parachute": it has been reported that Pierre Henri Gourgeon's (65 years) resignation (accepted last October 18) from the Executive Board of Air France-KLM... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes in civil penalties against SkyWest Airlines
Seattle, Usa - Equal to $ 160,000
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a civil penalty of $160,000 against SkyWest Airlines of St. George, Utah, for allegedly operating four regional jet aircraft on four revenue passenger... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol. Situation in Greek airspace: EC’s Network Manager takes action
Brussels, Belgium - Following to the high delays over the past weeks
Over the past weeks, flights to/from or overflying Greece have been subject to intermittent high delays. These delays are in large part due to a decrease in capacity from Greek air traffic control services,... more
Civil aviationIATA: Simplified Interline Settlement is a reality
Montreal, Canada - Efficiency, financial and environmental savings
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched Simplified Interline Settlement (SIS) which removes paper documents from the airline industry’s interline billing and settlement process. When f... more
Civil aviationCivil aircraft. Russia: Medvedev proposed restoration of flights to Ukraine
Donetsk, Ukraine - In view of "Euro 2012" and the "Winter Olympics 2014"
During preparations for the 2nd Russian-Ukrainian inter-regional forum that takes place in Donetsk, Ukraine, Russian president Dmitry Medvedev proposed the restoration of regular flights between the two... more
Civil aviationFAA: new air traffic control tower and radar facility in Cleveland
Cleveland, Usa - Project will bring new jobs and strengthen local economy
US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt broke ground yesterday on a new $ 69 million air traffic control tower and Terminal Radar Approach... more
Civil aviationBA chooses Aviapartner to manage its ground operations in Rome-Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - As from December the Belgian multinational will manage ground services on daily flights to London-Heathrow and Gatwick
British Airways (BA) chose Aviapartner, Italian airport operator, to manage the 8 daily flights from London-Heathrow and Gatwick to Rome-Fiumicino. Aviapartner will take care of passengers and crew... more
Civil aviationIn a world first, Air France organizes lowest CO2 emissions flight
Paris, France - 1h20mins flight AF6129 from Toulouse-Blagnac to Paris-Orly
In a world first, Air France’s today completed the world’s lowest CO2 emissions flight. To achieve this feat, Air France did everything possible to reduce noise hindrance and greenhouse gas emissions: - Use... more
Civil aviationEOS: a showcase of new & emerging security technology
Brussels, Belgium - Taking civil aviation security into the future
The European Organisation for Security with the support of Brian Simpson, Member of the European Parliament and the Chair of the European Parliament Transport Committee, organized the Showcase of new and... more