Civil aviation
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Civil aviationThe Indian Air Works for the first time at "EBACE 2011"
Geneva, Switzerland - Many projects announced
Air Works, a maintenance center based in Mumbai, has made ??its appearance for the first time at the event "EBACE 2011 "(see AVIONEWS) represented by Vivek Gour, manager director of the company, specializes... more
Civil aviation"EBACE 2011": Comlux America authorised cabin outfitter for Airbus (VIDEO)
Geneva, Switzerland - American society will open to Middle-East market
During the eleventh edition of the "EBACE 2011" (European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition), in Geneva, May, from 17 to 19 (see AVIONEWS), has been a deal between Airbus and Comlux America, for... more
Civil aviation"EBACE": ABS and Avcon will set up an aircraft Embraer maintenance facility
Geneva, Switzerland - They will establish it at the airport of Kiev
Czech firm ABS Jets and its Austrian counterpart Avcon Jet have joined forces to set up an Embraer line maintenance facility at Kiev "Borispol" airport in Ukraine. Both partners in this project operate... more
Civil aviation"EBACE": Cessna plans first flight of Citation ten for the end of the year
Geneva , Switzerland - It will be delivered in the second half of 2013
New Citation Ten of Cessna will make its first flight later this year ahead of certification in the first half of 2013, with delivery following in the second half of 2013. The Citation Ten is a long-... more
Civil aviationGreenpoint Technologies selects Boeing to make modification to 747-8 VIPs
Wichita, USA - It will be installed the new project Aeroloft
Boeing Company has been selected by Greenpoint Technologies Inc. (GTI) to install Aeroloft modification on four new 747/8 Intercontinental VIP airplanes purchased by customers of Boeing Business Jets.... more
Civil aviationNew WAM system for the control of Austrian airspace
East Syracuse, USA - The entire Country will be supervised
Sensis Corporation, an American company specializing in radar and passive sensors for airport surveillance and air defense, announced that it has been selected by Austro Control, the body responsible for... more
Civil aviationDenied boarding on a plane to Romania to a paraplegic girl
Bergamo, Italy - Italian ENAC has started investigations about the case
Last Thursday at the airport of Bergamo-Orio al Serio to a paraplegic girl of 25 years, forced on a wheelchair due to an accident, was not allowed to embark on a plane of Carpatair. The staff of the company... more
Civil aviationBoeing: China can transform the management of air-traffic
Beijing, China - Neil Planzer speaks at the 2011 China Civil Aviation Development Forum in Beijing
Neil Planzer, vice-president of Air Traffic Management of Boeing Commercial Airplanes stated yesterday at the 2011 China Civil Aviation Development Forum in Beijing that the China aviation market is ready... more
Civil aviationAgreement between BA and the trade union United, puts an end to a dispute that has lasted 18 months
London, United Kingdom - Next month will be voted on its approval
Was reached an agreement between the air carrier British Airways (BA) and the Unite union who declared this morning that will be restored the travel benefits for employees who had conducted unrest that... more
Civil aviationLifePort awarded contract with Aveos to equip Canada’s Department of National Defence Airbus
Washington, USA - A-310 will be provide of 5 medical beds
LifePort, Inc. yesterday announced the signing of an agreement with Aveos –a Canadian full-service Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) aviation company– to provide five custom-designed medical beds for... more
Civil aviationGreece: general strike blocks today civil airplanes
Athens, Greece - Intervened German Chancellor Angela Merkel
Black day in Greece: the second strike since the beginning of the year has slowed all the sectors, primarily in the one of transports. Aircraft traffic was interrupted for most of the day and flight controllers... more
Civil aviationPatria Pilot Training receives new Tecnam P-2002 JF trainer
Helsinki, Finland - The order is for 9 copies globally, to replace its 7 AS-202 Bravos
Patria Pilot Training unveiled it has recently received at Helsinki-Malmi airport, Finland, a Tecnam P-2002 JF trainer equipped with modern avionics, based on Garmin 500. The aircraft, registration... more
Civil aviationDegradation of airports in Nigeria requires the intervention of local authority
Lagos, Nigeria - Air is able to land without damage to the passenger
Last Sunday, a plane of the Nigerian airline Arik Air Flight, bounded to Lagos, managed to land at the "Murtala Muhammed International Airport" even if the second engine was knocked out for the impact... more
Civil aviationTraining program reform for American pilots
Atlanta, USA - The current program dates back to World War II
The American Safe (Society of Flight Aviation and Educators) issued on 4 May 5 and the General Aviation Pilot Training Reform Symposium, a conference for the reform of the program of pilot training, which... more
Civil aviationCommercial pilots are the most stressed
Carlsbad, USA - Rank from CareerCast.com
According to a research conducted by the website CareerCast.com, that one of the pilots of commercial aircraft is the category most stressed in the United States. The survey was carried out looking... more
Civil aviationInquiry into contaminated fuel that paralyzes the "Ben-Gurion International Airport"
Tel Aviv, Israel - Molds and bacteria found in the reserves
The Israeli government has today opened an investigation to determine the cause and the nature of the contamination discovered last Thursday in the reserves of fuel, that has blocked the "Ben-Gurion International... more
Civil aviationNASA is experimenting with a biofuel from chicken fat on the DC-8 aircraft
Milan, Italy - Cleaner fuels that release less polluting substances into the atmosphere
Between late March and early April at the Dryden Flight Research Center in California, NASA has carried on an engine of a DC-8, a four-engine airliner and freighter produced by Douglas Aircraft Company... more
Civil aviationFAA against the Emission Trading Scheme
Virginia , USA - "We must reduce emissions of CO2 "
The US FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and organizations representing the airlines have rejected the introduction of aviation in the European Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) which will take place next... more
Civil aviationDelivered to TRIP Linhas Aereas 1st Embraer 190 airplane
São José dos Campos , Brazil - Nine copies of this model should be consigned to the airline within the end of the year
TRIP Linhas Aereas has recently received the first Embraer 190 of its fleet and, within the end of 2011, it should receive globally 9 copies of this model. It was unveiled by EMBRAER, Empresa Brasilera... more
Civil aviationIndian DGCA suspends the activities of Pawan Hans Helicopters north-east India
Guwahati, India - Further to two tragic incidents occurred in April
Pawan Hans Helicopters, an Indian helicopters' provider, has been suspended from commercial services in north-east regions, according to a provision of the DGCA, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation... more
Civil aviationDirectorate General of Civil Aviation of India against corruption
New Delhi, India - Investigation has already led to the arrest of fifteen people
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India has launched an operation to cross the phenomenon of corruption and nepotism which undermine a large part of the sector: numerous cases have been reported... more
Civil aviationItalian general strike of workers
Rome, Italy - In the article the list of schedules and means involved in the strike
Day strike across Italy, today workers take to the streets against the price hikes data from the government and the relentless precariousness that grips the youth of today. The reasons for the strike that... more
Civil aviationItalian Filt-Cgil ENAV adheres at the strike of today
Rome, Italy - Ongoing from 10am to 2:00pm by the operating staff
The Italian FILT-CGIL ENAV (National Flight Assistance Society) adheres at the general strike by CGIL fixed for today, on May 6, 2011 (the operating staff from 10am to 2:00pm). The essential services... more
Civil aviationIATA urges joined-up policy thinking in South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa - The aviation involved to changement of targets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) praised South Africa for its strategic focus on tourism as a key driver in the nation’s New Growth Path plan. IATA urged the government to use joined-up p... more
Civil aviationCivil aircraft: EC signs Memorandum of Cooperation with the ICAO
Brussels, Belgium - For strategies and rules in the fields of safety, security, environment and aircraft traffic management
European Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas has signed yesterday, together with the Hungarian State Secretary for Infrastructure Pál Völner, a Memorandum of Cooperation providing a framework for enhanced c... more
Civil aviationNew A-320 for Vueling Airline
Shannon, Ireland - The order is part of a contract signed with Airbus by Gecas
The airline Vueling will receive from GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), a new A-320 already ordered by the Irish company to Airbus. The aircraft will be leased by low-cost Spanish company that already... more
Civil aviationA plane departing from Milan-Linate leaves 13 passengers on the ground
Milan, Italy - No one warned the pilot of a delay during the boarding
As reported by the site of "Corriere della Sera of Milan" on Thursday the Meridiana flight IG00243 started from Milan-Linate without waiting for the last 13 Passengers who, due to a delay of the bus used... more
Civil aviationAENA must to prove that has reduced number of aircraft that pass over the area of Ciudad Santo Domingo
Madrid, Spain - Should have halved the number of flights that starting from Madrid-Barajas pass on the small town
In a judgment of 2008 the Supreme Court had recognized to the inhabitants of the fraction Ciudad Santo Domingo, near the airport of Madrid-Barajas, the right to see decreased the amount of aircraft that... more
Civil aviationSecond Boeing 747/8 Intercontinental plane completed flight test
Washington, USA - This copy, RC021, will be employed above all for tests of internal systems
Boeing announced that also the second 747/8 Intercontinental of the fleet has completed its first flight test. The aircraft took off on Tuesday at 9:26, Pacific time, from Pan Field in Everett, Washington,... more
Civil aviationAmerican Airlines has requested 10 additional flights for links with Brazil
Fort Worth, USA - From the airport of Miami to those of Brasilia, Belo Horizonte and a new route to Manaus
In March, Obama, the U.S. president, has visited Brazil where he signed an agreement in which is scheduled to open the skies between the two nations. When, within October 2015, the pact will enter into... more
Civil aviationStatement by the NBAA President regarding the recent questions relating to USA air traffic controllers
Washington, USA - Commends the Administrator of the FAA for having faced these problems promptly
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO, Ed Bolen, issued the following statement on issues of American air traffic controller fatigue and scheduling: "For years, fatigue and... more
Civil aviationThe first flight which connects the airport of Rome-Fiumicino to that of Granada
Rome, Italy - This route will have a frequency of 2 times a week, 3 during the Summer
Left today the first flight, carrying 80 passengers, which connects the airport of Granada to Rome-Fiumicino. The new service operated by the airline Blu-express will have a frequency of two times a week,... more
Civil aviationUSA: New rules to protect airline passengers
Washington, USA - Measures relating to baggage, the transparency of fares and flight delays
Yesterday the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Ray LaHood, who states that “Airline passengers have a right to be treated fairly,” has announced new rules to protect passengers. In... more
Civil aviationFirst passenger flight for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 plane
Moscow, Russia - It's landed at "Sheremetevo" in Moscow at 4:45 am
The Armenian Armavia company has completed the first flight of the new Russian plane Sukhoi Superjet 100 with passengers on Thursday. The aircraft, which transported 90 passengers, landed at "Sheremetevo"... more
Civil aviationAdiconsum asks Italian ENAC to convene a conference of consumer associations for conciliation
Rome, Italy - And the Italian government to transform the board into "A real authority"
With the coming up of Easter holidays, during which potential inefficiencies of the air transport could affect most the air travelers, the General Secretary of Adiconsum, the Italian association protecting... more
Civil aviationPilot accused of breaking the curfew of the airport of Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand - Risks a fine of $ 8,000, or 12 months of imprisonment
A pilot of Pacific Blue has been accused by the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), to have compromised the safety of the 140 persons on board the Boeing-737/800 that in June 22, 2010 had departed... more
Civil aviationAircraft: AEA applauds passenger rights review
Brussels, Belgium - The Association has welcomed the EC's recent communication
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has welcomed the European Commission’s recent Communication on the need for a review of Regulation 261/2004 on air passenger rights. Since its introduction, t... more
Civil aviationHigh Level Sectors' study over British and Irish airspace
London, England - The study will be co-finance by EU
The European Commission has awarded more than 1.5 million euros in financing to a study of the High Level Sectors (HLS) in the English and Irish airspace. The study will be of fundamental importance... more
Civil aviationDelay in delivery of aircraft Superjet 100 airliners
Moscow, Russia - Aeroflot may sanction the Sukhoi
Needed to be delivered within the end of 2010 the planes Sukhoi Superjet 100 destined to Aeroflot. For this the managers of one of the most important Russian companies have decided to take action against... more
Civil aviationThe travel agency Orbitz sued by the American Arlines
Chicago, USA - Clash in court for a cause anti-trust
It's been reported that American Airlines, one of the leading airlines in the United States, has recently sued the well-known travel website Orbitz and filed an antitrust lawsuit against it: it seems... more
Civil aviationIran stops to refuel the European air
Tehran, Iran - Iran's retaliation against Europe
Iran has decided not to supply more fuel to the European air retaliation to a similar measure that hit the Iranian aircraft: the major Western oil companies in fact have gradually begin stopped to supply... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: volcanic ash crisis exercise to test new procedures
Brussels, Belgium - One year ago from the eruption of the volcano in Iceland
One year on from the eruption of the volcano in Iceldand the EC, EUROCONTROL, and EASA are participating in a major ICAO crisis exercise to validate changes and improvements to the volcanic ash contingency... more
Civil aviationFAA operates from new Air Traffic Control System Command Center
Washington, Usa - It is fully operational in Warrenton
The Federal Aviation Administration announced yesterday that the new David J. Hurley Air Traffic Control System Command Center, located in Warrenton, VA, is fully operational. The Command Center is... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS at "The aerospace sector: national airport network and rights directive" (2)
Rome, Italy - Conference organised by Centro Studi "Demetra"
About the program contract (PC) in "Notwithstanding" SAVE: intervenes the engineers Paolo Simioni . The program SAVE was born in 2001 and immediately invests in many projects, for an amount of 250.000... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance strengthens its presence in Italy and aims at the growth of passengers in transit at Milan-Malpensa
Milan, Italy - 1649 frequencies on 17 national airports
With the new 2011 summer schedule, Star Alliance (SA), the world carrier alliance, keeps constant its presence in Italy thanks to the 1649 frequencies operated by 17 Italian airports (summer 2010: 1642).... more
Civil aviationAirbus will meet previsions for delivery 25 A-380 planes this year
Toulouse, France - Despite problems for Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines, produced in a plant close to Fukushima
As reported by "Flightglobal", Airbus would have said it will meet its estimates forecasting for the delivery of 25 A-380 planes in 2011. Rolls-Royce Trent-900 engines powering these aircraft, according... more
Civil aviationGulf Air assigns to Aviapartner handling services from Malpensa to Manama
Rome, Italy - The Bahrain's flag airline had been absent from 8 years at the Milan's airport
Gulf Air, flag carrier of Bahrain, assigns to Aviapartner the handling service on Milan-Malpensa/Manama route. The carrier had been absent from Milan from about 8 years and for its return has chosen... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes $350,000 civil penalty against Lynx Aviation
Seattle, Usa - It has 30 days from the receipt of the its enforcement letter to respond to the agency
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $350,000 civil penalty against Lynx Aviation of Westminster, Colo., for allegedly operating a Bombardier Dash 8/400 twin turbo-prop aircraft when... more
Civil aviationJapan Airlines proposes to employees unpaid leave
Tokyo, Japan - Crisis of Jal after the earthquake of 11 March
Japan Airlines (JAL) announced that wants to ask to its employees unpaid leave in May and June to help address falling passengers demand due to the earthquake and tsunami of March 11 that caused the worst-ever... more
Civil aviationChinese airlines charge extra on tickets
Beijing, China - Increases fuel surcharge
Chinese airlines have increased the fuel surcharge on Friday, following rising prices of petrol and diesel, which occurred Thursday, according to a report in the daily "Beijing News". After this increase,... more