Civil aviation
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Civil aviationUSA's Senate: avoid hidden airline fees
Washington, Usa - Democratic senator Robert Mendez supports need of making clearness
USA are alligning with Europe in requiring air companies the highest transparency on tickets' real costs. An endemic practice that European Union decided to fight already some time ago, asking carriers... more
Civil aviationOpen Skies: IATA statement on US-EU agreement
Geneva, Switzerland - The declaration about it by DG and CEO, Giovanni Bisignani
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the following comments in response to yesterday’s Memorandum of Consultation on Second Stage "Open Skies" agreement between the US and the E... more
Civil aviationSITA: sixth edition of "Baggage report 2010"
Rome, Italy - A drop of 23.8% in the number of air passengers' bags mishandled, resulting in savings of $460 million
The 'SITA 2010 Baggage Report' released today reports a drop of 23.8% in the number of air passengers' bags mishandled last year, resulting in savings of $460 million for the world's airlines in a year... more
Civil aviationIATA: Bisignani warns about aircraft overcapacity's risks
Santiago, Chile - Speech at the "Wings of change" conference within Chilean air and space fair "Fidae 2010", lasting until next 28th
The IATA's (International Air Transport Association) higher officer Giovanni Bisignani attending yesterday to the "Wings of changes" conference within Chilean air and space fair show talked about crisis... more
Civil aviationIATA: strategy for profitable growth in Latin America
Santiago, Chile - The priorities are safety, security, charges and taxation, environment and liberalization
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an industry strategy for profitable growth in Latin American aviation. Latin America was the only region to deliver a profit in 2009. This... more
Civil aviationSSJ-100 aircraft completes cold soak trials
Moscow, Russia - The jet was exposed to temperatures that reached -41°?
Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplane SN 95004 had completed cold soak trials in Yakutsk and returned to the Zhukovsky-based Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) flight test center. Yakutsk is already the sixth... more
Civil aviationBritish Airways airplanes strike. ITF: union solidarity is expanding
London, UK - From worldwide ready reactions if a solution isn't found by Saturday
The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation), which is coordinating international support for the British Airways (BA) cabin crew and Unite union, today reported more unions lining up to back t... more
Civil aviationBA cabin strike: further support by ITF
London, UK - It's a global union federation with 751 unions, over 4,5 million members in 154 Countries
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) yesterday reported further support for BA (British Airways)cabin crew among civil aviation workers worldwide. Gabriel Mocho, ITF Civil Aviation S... more
Civil aviationUnite: seven days of possible blocks for BA pilots
London, UK - And after an Easter pause other protests to take place after April 14
Unite Assistant General Secretary and lead negotiator with British Airways Len McCluskey said today: “The talks we have been conducting with British Airways over the entire course of this year reached a... more
Civil aviationGreece: general strike paralazyses air sector too
Athens, Greece - 24 hour stop decided by Labour Unions
Today, in Greece, is going on a 24 hour general strike, involving air sector too; against financial measures adopted by the government. This one disposed a tax increase, 30% cut at public employees and... more
Civil aviationAir transport: 2010 loss forecast cuts in half
Geneva, Switzerland - The improvement is driven by a stronger recovery in demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) halved its loss forecast for 2010 to US$2.8 billion (compared to the US$5.6 billion loss forecast in December 2009). The improvement is largely driven... more
Civil aviationBoeing annouces first tests on its new 787 Dreamliner airplane
Victorville, Usa - A more than 150 engineers' and technicians' crew put it to test in California
Aircraft maker Boeing announced then start of operations programme for Tuesday to test on fly its new 787 Dreamliner aircraft taking off from Washington state sky. Programme will continue at Victorville,... more
Civil aviationMalta on runway to become an important hub
La Valletta , Malta - Through reading a draft proposed by minister Gatt to enhance air transportation
Malta is on the road to become a relevant air hub. In fact yesterday was been through reading the law draft named Aircraft Registration Act, and it's pretty possible that this draft, wanted by the minister... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol receives the "Jane’s ATC Award" thanks to Prismil
Amsterdam, Holland - During the "ATC Global" event in Amsterdam
On 9 March 2010, during the ATC Global event in Amsterdam, EUROCONTROL received the Jane’s ATC Award for its “Contribution to European ATM” with PRISMIL (Pan-European Repository of Information Supporting Civil... more
Civil aviationSESAR: 1,400 engineers involved already in the modernisation of European sky
Amsterdam, Holland - Nine months after programme kick-off
Nine months after programme kick-off already 1,400 engineers at the SESAR (Single European Sky ATM Research) member organisations took up the challenge and initiated 75% of the almost 300 projects equalling... more
Civil aviationAirbus: more than 1000 airplanes in 20 years, the Indian need
Hyderabad, India - To meet to increasing request and for renewal of fleets
India will have the necessity of more 1,000 aircraft in the next 20 years, to meet to the increasing request and for replacement of old airplanes, according to a study conducted by European consortium,... more
Civil aviationAsiana Airlines signs MoU with Amadeus
Milan, Italy - For Altéa solution
"Asiana Airlines and Amadeus, a leading technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, today announced the signing of a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to commence... more
Civil aviationAir transport: January demand shows further improvement, according to IATA
Geneva, Switzerland - There are large geographical differences in the improvements
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced that January 2010 demand for international scheduled air traffic showed continuing improvement. Compared to the previous year, January... more
Civil aviationAir Partner is continuing its effort for Haiti
Milan, Italy - More than a month after the earthquake of last 12th January
"More than a month after the earthquake that stroke Haiti, help operations of Air Partner, global company providing commercial airplanes and private jets with offices in all over the world, are continuing. Last... more
Civil aviationAEA: unlock the benefits of the Single Sky
Brussels, Belgium - Needed to rationalize European air transport
AEA, the Association of European Airlines, has today expressed the need to pursue progress towards the rationalisation of European airspace under the "Single European Sky" (SES) programme. According... more
Civil aviationSSJ-100 airplane arrived in Yakutsk to undergo cold soak trials
Yakutsk, Russia - At -35°? will be tested its take off capacity at low temperatures
Yesterday at 14:24 local time (+9 GMT) the third Sukhoi Superjet 100 flight prototype SN95004 landed at Yakutsk airport. The aircraft flew there to undergo cold soak trials. Cold soak trials are required... more
Civil aviationItalian Audit Authority: ENAV best European provider
Rome, Italy - Thanks to technological investments and to the integration with Techno Sky
According to the Italian Audit Authority ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) is the most efficient European service provider, among the five top air navigation companies. The statement is included... more
Civil aviationThird Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft takes off
Everett, USA - For a series of flight tests
The third Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft yesterday entered its flight-test program. ZA004, the fourth flight-test airplane to be built, took off before ZA003 because the data ZA004 is collecting is needed... more
Civil aviationATA: passenger and cargo traffic grows
Washington, USA - Reversing several months of declines
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading US airlines, reported that passenger revenue rose 1.4% in January versus the same month in 2009, reversing... more
Civil aviationFrance: chaos in air traffic
Paris, France - Yesterday flights decreased in consequence of bad weather as requested by DGAC, and flight controllers strike
A flight out two cancelled at Paris-Orly Airport, one out four at Rossy's one, several airports closed (like Pau, Biarritz, Grenoble, La Rochelle and Chambéry) because of French air-traffic controllers... more
Civil aviationFrankfurt Airport: operations smoothly
Frankfurt, Germany - Despite reduced flight services
Despite the pilot strike and the resulting restrictions, traffic and terminal operations at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) are running smoothly overall, however, at a considerably reduced level. Lufthansa’s e... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: passenger traffic -5.9% in 2009
Brussels, Belgium - Also freight -13.1%
The overall passenger traffic at European airports for 2009 decreased by -5.9% compared with 2008. The accumulated figure for freight traffic during January to December decreased by -13.1% and movements... more
Civil aviationItalian government urged for airports national plan
Rome, Italy - Approved by the of deputies' transport committee
The Italian chamber of deputies' transport committee yesterday approved a request to the government for an airports national plan to help Italian airports to face the foreseen traffic increase that should... more
Civil aviationSlot swap: polemics between FAA, Delta and US Airways
Washington, USA - The Department of Transports asks the sale of some slots, but the carriers say they would cancel the transaction
Following Delta Airlines and US Airways' slot swapping proposal at New York-LaGuardia and Washington-National airports, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) issued a tentative positive opinion, on... more
Civil aviationFlights from/to Greece: 24h stop tomorrow for strike
Athens, Greece - The entire Country paralyzed
Tomorrow all airplanes from and to Greece blocked for a national 24 h strike into the public sector that will paralyze schools, hospitals, public offices, and then also the air traffic controllers will... more
Civil aviationSpain lowers airport taxes by 15%
Madrid, Spain - Minister Blanco: "A choice of responsibility"
AENA, Spanish airports' operator, announced that it will lower airport fares by 15%, confirming a royal decree approved by the government last week, undertaking the organization of air traffic control... more
Civil aviationSITA: partnership in Brazil
Rome, Italy - In advance of FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games in coming years
"SITA has completed a vital upgrade to Brazil’s air-ground data link communications system as the country embarks on a major air traffic management modernization programme in advance of hosting both t... more
Civil aviationAEA: 20 million passengers lost in 2009
Brussels, Belgium - Capacity management not enough to prevent traffic slump effects
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has published its traffic and capacity figures for the last two months of 2009. The outcome for the year was a decrease in passenger-kilometres of 4.5% with an... more
Civil aviationEngine upgrade for the A-320 within Farnborough?
Singapore, Singapore - Waiting for new offers by CFM International and International Aero Engines
European manufacturer Airbus might launch a re-engining programme for its A-320 aircraft family within the fair that will take place in Farnborough, UK, in July. The new configuration is expected to enter... more
Civil aviationEmbraer 190 certified at London City Airport
London, UK - Authorized to steep approaches
The Embraer 190 has received steep approach certification to operate at London’s premier business airport, London City. It joins the E-170 which received the same certification in 2007 and is currently o... more
Civil aviationBoeing towards the Dreamliner's fatigue tests
Everett, USA - To guarantee the new aircraft's longevity
Boeing has started the 787 Dreamliner fatigue test phase after moving the airframe to its structural test rig, located in the company's facility in Everett, USA. This testing is instrumental in confirming... more
Civil aviationAntitrust: Commission confirms assessment of proposed commitments from oneworld airline alliance
Brussels, Belgium - From British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia
The European Commission can confirm that it is assessing the effectiveness of proposed commitments received from British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia to alleviate the Commission's concerns regarding... more
Civil aviationITF's invitation: "Let’s solve aviation crisis together"
London, UK - After the IATA released figures with worst decline in passenger traffic since the WWII
Global union the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) issued an urgent invitation to everyone involved in civil aviation to join together to find answers to the crisis in the industry and b... more
Civil aviationEC: Tajani urges for more action on lost luggage
Brussels, Belgium - On the occasion of a press-conference today in Rome
"European Commission Vice-President, Antonio Tajani, has urged for greater action in reducing the amount of luggage lost or damaged during transit at a conference on baggage handling. The conference, aimed... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: flights slump by 6.6% in 2009
Brussels, Belgium - The total number in Europe was 9.4 million
In 2009, the total number of flights in Europe was 9.4 million, a decrease of 6.6% compared to 2008, and the largest annual decline on record. Traffic fell more severely in the first half of 2009... more
Civil aviationAir France and KLM extend Amadeus full content distribution agreement
Milan, Italy - Until December 2013
Amadeus, a global society in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry and Air France - KLM, the largest airline group in Europe, have agreed to extended their full content... more
Civil aviationAviapartner reinforces the growth on the Italian market
Rome, Italy - Fiumicino as airport leader for turnover with EUR 17,5 million, +35,7% compared to 2008
"Aviapartner, Belgian multinational third in Europe into the airport handling, has presented yesterday some economical figures regarding 2009 in Italy, that has seen the society to continue with the growth... more
Civil aviationPilatus: 100 PC-12 NGs delivered in 2009
Stans, Switzerland - Production rates kept in constant increase
Pilatus announced that the company has delivered 100 PC-12 NGs in 2009 worldwide, surpassing delivery totals for any production year since the PC-12 program began. Pilatus has conservatively increased... more
Civil aviationIATA: worst demand decline in history in 2009
Geneva, Switzerland - Encouraging year-end improvements
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported December and full-year 2009 demand statistics for international scheduled air traffic that showed the industry ending 2009 with the largest ever... more
Civil aviationIATA applauds AENA reform plan
Geneva, Switzerland - By the Spanish government
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) applauded the new vision of the Spanish government to reform AENA, the country’s air navigation service provider (ANSP). The government decision to f... more
Civil aviationEmbraer Legacy 450 and 500, programmes move forward
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Several parts and systems are currently in test phase
Embraer’s Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 executive jet development programmes continue moving forward. The concepts were presented at the "2007 National Business Aviation Association" (NBAA) Annual Meeting a... more
Civil aviationAlitalia's CEO: "Towards a new normal for European airlines"
Brussels, Belgium - It will not be possible to return to pre-crisis conditions
Alitalia’s CEO, Rocco Sabelli, recently elected by his peers as member of the board of the Association of European Airlines (AEA), has met with the Association’s secretary general, Ulrich Schulte-Strathaus, to... more
Civil aviationAAPA full year 2009 traffic results
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - It has transported 132.9 million international passengers
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) last Friday released preliminary traffic figures for the full 2009 calendar year. Overall, in 2009, AAPA member airlines carried 132,9 million international... more
Civil aviationoneworld: Japan Airlines' position is unchanged into the alliance
Milan, Italy - Following to the request to operate under Japanese Corporate Reorganisation proceedings
Japan Airlines (JAL) ' position in the oneworld® alliance is unaffected by the announcement today that the airline is to operate under Japanese Corporate Reorganisation proceedings. The state body... more
Civil aviationFirst airworthiness tests for the Dreamliner
Everett, USA - First deliveries in the fourth quarter of this year
Boeing has completed initial airworthiness testing on the 787 Dreamliner. This result will enable more crewmembers to take part in flights and will allow more airplanes to join the flight test program. Since... more