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Civil aviationAir transport industry grows 4.6% in Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - About 9.4 million passengers have traveled to or from its 8 main airports
The around 9.4 million passengers on commercial flights which used Dominican Republic’s eight international airports this year led to a 4.6% growth of that sector, compared with 2009. Civil Aviation B... more
Civil aviationWashington area: errors by air traffic controllers set a new record in 2010
Washington, Usa - FAA wants to mandate the airlines to upgrade their anti-collision software
The air traffic controllers in the Washington region, who direct more than 1.5 million flights, have made a record number of mistakes this year, triggering cockpit collision warning systems dozens of times.... more
Civil aviationStill hardships to the air traffic in Europe due to lack of de-icing fluid?
Frankfurt, Germany - The chemical maker Clariant announces a four-day interruption of activity due to pour quantity of glycol
The German news agency "DPA" announced yesterday that there may be further problems for the air travel in Europe because of the lack of the de-icing fluid, whose presence is of a vital importance in a... more
Civil aviationIATA: air traffic continues to grow in November
Montreal, Canada - But more slowly than the previous month
According to the data published by IATA, International Air Transport Association, in November, the air traffic is still growing, but more slowly compared to the increase recorded in the previous thirty... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes to fine Continental and American Eagles
Washington, Usa - Both airlines have 30 days to respond to the agency
FAA has assessed a 275,000 Dollars fine against Continental for allegedly operating two Boeing 737/900ER aircraft on 73 flights when the aircraft were not in compliance with federal aviation regulations. The... more
Civil aviationPutin bans aviation official from taking holidays
Moscow, Russia - After bad weather severely disrupted air traffic at major airports in Moscow
Russia's Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin, has banned aviation officials from taking their New Year holidays after bad weather severely disrupted air traffic at major airports in Moscow. The majority of... more
Civil aviationUAE and Afghanistan in talks to cooperate in civil aviation
Abu Dhabi, EAU - The aim is to develop the infrastructures
Director General of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi and Afghanistan's Herat Provincial Governor Daud Saba discussed cooperation on civil aviation. The meeting... more
Civil aviationJat Airways confirms order for 4 Airbus A-319 airplanes
Belgrade, Serbia - For which the Serbian government gives a loan of 140 million Euros. So it would be reconsidered the agreement signed in 1998
According to the local media, the Serbian government would have accepted to give a loan of 140 million Euros in order that "Jat Airways" airline can buy four A-319 airplanes, which should be delivered... more
Civil aviationAviastar rolls out the first Tupolev Tu-204SM airplane
Moscow, Russia - The maiden flight is scheduled for today
Russian airframer Aviastar has today rolled out the first Tupolev Tu-204SM twin-jet airplane in an event to be followed by the type's maiden flight. After leaving the final assembly shop on 28 December,... more
Civil aviationIndia starts seaplane connections with Andaman and Nicobar islands
Delhi, India - They will be operated through a Cessna 208A
Union Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel on Monday blamed heavy fog over New Delhi for the delayed flights, adding that the airport officials had handled the situation quite well. “When the visibility d... more
Civil aviationUK firms are still economizing on air transportation
London, UK - The Civil Aviation Authority said the nature of business-class flights may have changed forever
Companies forced to cut business-air travel costs during the downturn are now looking to maintain them and are still requiring staff to seek the best fares, keep costs down when planning itineraries and... more
Civil aviationGreek court says civil aviation strike illegal. They were scheduled for today and tomorrow
Athens, Greece - It might have lasted 48 hours in a row
A court in Athens ruled on Friday (December 24th) that a 48-hour strike called by civil aviation staff scheduled for December 29th and 30th is illegal and abusive. Challenging the planned strike in court... more
Civil aviationBad weather stops Moscow: two further days for the full practicality of airplanes and airports
Moscow, Russia - It is ensured by Alexander Neradko, head of the Federal Air Transport Agency Rosaviatsia
Snow and temperatures lower than expected have caused serious inconveniences in the center of Russia in this week-end, causing severe power failures and technical problems that have disrupted the activities... more
Civil aviationDGAC still reduces activity airplanes at Paris-Roissy airport
Paris, France - The bad weather has provoked problem for the supplying of de-icing liquid
Météo-France has predicted negative temperatures for the morning of today, on Friday December 24, 2010: to this is added that in Roissy-"Charles De Gaulle" airport some problems have been recorded for s... more
Civil aviationBrazil, strike called off; air transport regular for Christmas
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Protest maybe re-scheduled for January
It has been cancelled the strike called for the Christmas period from the major labor unions representing employees of ground and board personnel of the Brazilian airlines. The protest was called to... more
Civil aviationAEA: Europe's airlines greet "Balanced" pilot flight-time rulemaking proposals
Brussels, Belgium - From the European Aviation Safety Authority
The Association of European Airlines, which brings together Europe’s most important network airlines, has described as ‘substantially balanced’ the rulemaking proposal from the European Aviation Safet... more
Civil aviationSnow in France: reduction of the airplanes' activity also involves Orly and on Friday
Paris, France - The stock of the situation at the 02:00 pm of today
Météo-France, a note by the DGAC, French Directorate-General of Civil Aviation, updated today at 02:00 pm, foresees rain and snowfalls on the Paris' Region starting from today in the late afternoon and f... more
Civil aviationSnowfall scheduled on Paris' airports: airplanes' activity reduction asked
Paris, France - From 06:00 pm to 11:00 pm today and all day long tomorrow
Météo-France foresees heavy snowfalls on the Paris region starting from Wednesday's late afternoon, but the phenomenon will continue all day tomorrow, December 23. Therefore will occur serious disruptions t... more
Civil aviationAir traffic: other occurrences due to snow in France
Paris, France - DGAC asks the airlines a 30% flight reduction
Due to snow that continues to fall in France, DGAC, the French Directorate-General of Civil Aviation, warns that also today, on Monday, December 20, 2010, the air traffic in the Ile-de-France airports... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: lease purchase contract for 14 Embraer airplanes. For the moment it renounces to Superjet 100
Rome, Italy - Stops the acquisition of the SSJs developed by SCAC in collaboration with Alenia Aeronautica
Alitalia-CAI (Italian airline), contrary to statements made in the air shows of Le Bourget and Fairnborough, according to which it would have acquired Superjet 100s, developed by SCAC, "Sukhoi Civil Aircraft... more
Civil aviationAir transport in Italy, new strikes today and in January
Rome, Italy - For next year already planned a protest of pilots and cabin crew of Meridiana Fly
It was of Wednesday the news that the Italian minister of Infrastructures and Transportation Altero Matteoli had postponed the 24-hour strike of pilots and flight attendants of Alitalia-CAI (Italian airline)-Air... more
Civil aviationRome/Nairobi direct air connection inaugurated after a 15 year interruption
Rome, Italy - Operated by Kenya Airways in partnership with Alitalia
After an interruption of 15 years, this morning a Boeing 767/300 plane with 130 passengers on board made a direct flight between Rome-Fiumicino and Nairobi, Kenya. The flight was operated by the carrier... more
Civil aviationDraft determination granted by Accc for Etihad alliance with Virgin Blue
Abu Dhabi, UAE - For a network of more than 100 destinations
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, said today that it was pleased at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) draft determination proposing to grant a... more
Civil aviationUAE aviation sector grows by 6.9% in November
Dubai, Emirates - An average of 1,888 flights aircraft flights taking place each day
The UAE's aviation sector continued to grow last month with an average of 1,888 flights aircraft flights taking place each day, reaching a two year high, the federal General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)... more
Civil aviationEU and Jordan sign air transport agreement
Brussels, Belgium - It coincides with the King's visit to Barroso today and tomorrow
The European Union and Jordan have today signed a comprehensive air services agreement which will open up and integrate their respective markets, strengthen cooperation and offer new opportunities for... more
Civil aviationAirbus in 2010 will deliver 19 instead of 20 or over 20 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Due to delays linked to defects of the Rolls-Royce engines
Still felt the consequences of the accident occurred November 4, 2010, to an Airbus A-380 of Qantas Airlines, forced to make an emergency landing in Singapore because of the fire in one of Trent 900 Rolls... more
Civil aviationIATA: airlines complete move to BCBP
Geneva, Switzerland - With the 100% worldwide implementation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a historic milestone in passenger travel with the 100% worldwide implementation of 2D bar coded boarding passes (BCBP). BCBP replaces the previous... more
Civil aviationAsian airline industry to spearhead growth
Kuching, Malaysia - Nine of the top 20 airports in the world are in that continent
Asian airlines are forging ahead on the back of the continent’s growth which would make the civil aviation industry a formidable part of the rise of Asia, according to Malaysian Airline System Bhd (MAS) c... more
Civil aviationIata launches EasyDGR to create accurate documentation for dangerous goods air shipments
Montreal, Canada - An online solution to save money and increase safety
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the official release of "EasyDGR", an online integrated application for shipping dangerous goods by air in compliance with industry regulations.... more
Civil aviationDot: JetBlue fined for Violating Disability, Code-Share Disclosure Rules
Washington, Usa - For USD 600,000
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) yesterday assessed a civil penalty against JetBlue Airways for violating rules protecting air travelers with disabilities and for failing to disclose when flights... more
Civil aviationIATA: improved profitability but margins still pathetic
Geneva, Switzerland - Revised its projections for 2010 and 2011
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revised its industry outlook for 2010 to a net profit of $15.1 billion (up from the $8.9 billion forecast in September). Similarly the Association revised... more
Civil aviationAci Europe on recent air traffic disruptions caused by massive snowfall
Brussels, Belgium - Responding to the statement issued yesterday by the AEA
Responding to the statement made yesterday by the Association of European Airlines (AEA) on the alleged responsibilities of unspecified airports in dealing with extreme weather conditions, ACI EUROPE -the... more
Civil aviationAEA: snow chaos at airports, shared responsibility for passengers
Brussels, Belgium - Airlines cannot be burdened with all responsibilities when services disrupted
As in the years before, this year’s winter has come with freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall causing havoc for air travellers in many parts of Europe. A number of airports have been closed for extended p... more
Civil aviationIndia tests new air navigation procedure reducing the routes by airplanes
Delhi, India - It will reduce by an average of 40 nautical miles paths from/to the Country
A new navigation procedure that would straighten up the flight path of an aircraft and make air traffic management smoother is being tested at Cochin airport by prominent Indian carriers, along with its... more
Civil aviationNepali civil aviation scraps the air operation permit of Air Arabia
Katmandu, Nepal - Because it would have affected Nepal Airlines profits on the Katmandu-Kuala Lumpur route
The Nepali parliament's international relations and human rights committee has directed the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation to scrap the operation permit of United Arab Emirates-based Air Arabia,... more
Civil aviationAENA clarifies a doubt on the general contract of Spanish air controllers
Madrid, Spain - "Unions lie when saying that they don't get their pay during a illness, maternity or mourning"
AENA, Spanish authority in charge of airport management and air traffic, stated that union USCA "Lies when saying that flight controllers don't have the right to receive their part of salary during illness,... more
Civil aviationIndia: soon a quicker conversion from airplane pilot licence in that for helicopter
Delhi, India - Authorities are also working about a civil aviation advisory council to be set up for air transport safety
With terror threats looming large over the civil aviation sector, an advisory council of experts will be set up soon in India to deliberate on and recommend measures to step up aviation security. This... more
Civil aviationEmbraer confirms to have received from Lufthansa an order for eight further 195 airplanes
São José dos Campos, Brazil - For a total of 338 million dollars
German Lufthansa and Brazilian Embraer, Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica SA, announced it has signed a confirmation order for eight additional aircraft model 195, which served the airline to operate... more
Civil aviationUAE General Civil Aviation Authority announces its strategic plan for the years 2011-2013
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The operations will be secured in accordance with ICAO's standards
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced its new strategic plan for the years 2011-2013 under the theme "Towards Golden Horizons". The plan is also expected to contribute towards establishing... more
Civil aviationICAO has evaluated Iran's aviation performance as satisfactory
Tehran, Iran - In terms of flight capabilities and operations
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has evaluated Iran's aviation performance as satisfactory in terms of flight capabilities and operations, head of Iran's Civil Aviation Organization... more
Civil aviationIndia: airlines cut fares by 20-25%
Delhi, India - Following the threat of the government to take action against carrier for unreasonably high ticket prices
Last-minute fares on domestic flights have fallen 20-25% from the previous high levels. This follows the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Directorate-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) threatening to take... more
Civil aviationContinental Airlines condemned for the air crash occurred more than 10 years ago
Pontoise, France - In which 113 people died
Today, December 6, 2010, the French court of Pontoise pronounced its ruling on the criminal and civil responsibilities of "Continental Airlines", of one of its mechanics and of "EADS" in the plane crash... more
Civil aviationMissing Solomon islanders found safe by Hercules airplane crew and a helicopter
Honiara, Solomon Islands - The successful rescue for five people
An overnight dash by a Royal Australian Air Force C-130H Hercules airplane supporting the Australian Maritime Safety Authority's Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC) has contributed to the successful rescue... more
Civil aviationSpanish air space reopens after the end of the strike of air traffic controllers
Madrid, Spain - Government declared the state of alert
Spanish air space has been reopened from 4 p.m. today. Air controllers, who suddenly decided a strike on Friday evening paralysing the entire traffic all over the country, marched back to work after the... more
Civil aviationIATA: two steps forward and one step back on SES
Geneva, Switzerland - Political Leadership Needed
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) praised the European Commission for pushing forward Europe’s long-delayed Single European Sky (SES) with two important achievements this week: (1) the s... more
Civil aviationMacau airport company to sign protocol with Portuguese civil aviation companies
Macau, China - The aim is a cooperation protocol for future work in China
Macau’s airport management company, CAM, and Portugal’s ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal and NAV – Navegação Aérea, on 9 December are due to sign a preferential cooperation protocol for future work in China a... more
Civil aviationThe FAA has restored Mexico's air-safety rating to the highest level
Washington, USA - From category 2 to category 1
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has restored Mexico's air-safety rating to the highest level, concluding that the country once again meets international standards. The FAA said the decision... more
Civil aviationBerlusconi and Medvedev will examine the new Superjet 100 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Developed by SCAC in collaboration with Alenia Aeronautica
Today, at the end of the seventh Italian-Russian inter-governmental summit scheduled in Sochi, in the Krasnodar region in southern Russia, Silvio Berlusconi and Russian President, Dmitry Medvedev, will... more
Civil aviationISTAT: air transport in Italy in 2009 had a negative trend ("Specials")
Rome, Italy - Decreasing arriving and departing airplanes and passengers, cargo and mail carried
ISTAT, the Italian statistical institute, today released some data -with related tables- about the trend of air transport in Italy in 2009, which results to be globally in decline respect to the previous... more
Civil aviationAEA: aviation industry united in plea for "Focus on competitiveness"
Brussels, Belgium - Joint letter to all national European transport ministers in support of recent EU initiative
The Belgian Presidency of the EU Council recently undertook an initiative to host an Aviation Summit in Bruges, Belgium. The so-called ‘Bruges Declaration’ summarizes the findings of the aviation stakeholders and... more