Civil aviation
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Civil aviationBrussels Airlines join Star Alliance
Brussels, Belgium - It is its 26th member
The world's leading airline alliance, Star Alliance, has today welcomed Brussels Airlines as a new member. SAS Scandinavian Airlines was one of the founding members of Star Alliance, which was launched... more
Civil aviationTowards "Open skies" between USA and Japan
Washington, USA - A deal is likely already tomorrow
A deal between the governments of the USA and Japan might be reached already tomorrow about the "Open skies" between the two countries, to eliminate limitations currently standing on services between Tokyo... more
Civil aviationRyanair might become the bus of the sky
Dublin, Ireland - Michael O'Leary aims to add standing places to increase airplanes' capacity
Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, reaffirmed his belief that air transport should be a basic service, with airplanes turned in to sky-buses. The idea to add a series of standing places with hand-holds has... more
Civil aviationIATA: halving emissions by 2050
Copenhagen, Denmark - Aviation brings its targets to Copenhagen
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) brought the aviation industry’s environmental goals to Copenhagen. Airlines, airports, air navigation service providers and manufacturers are calling f... more
Civil aviation747/8 Freighter's engines run for the first time
Everett, USA - General Electric GEnx-2B
Boeing successfully completed the first engine runs for the 747/8 Freighter. The milestone marks another step in the 747 program's steady progress in preparing for flight test. Engine runs began slightly... more
Civil aviationBoeing on United Airlines' choice of the Dreamliner
Seattle, USA - The airline has ordered 25 B-787s
Boeing commented United Airlines' selection of Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the replacement and expansion of its twin-aisle fleet, expressing its satisfaction for the agreement (see AVIONEWS). “United’s sel... more
Civil aviationANAC certification for Embraer Phenom 300
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Now pending FAA validation
Embraer received the type and production certificates, yesterday, for its Phenom 300 executive jet from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) in a ceremony held at the company's headquarters, i... more
Civil aviationItaly-Russia: Matteoli signs a MoU with Levitin for transports
Rome, Italy - For the realization of joint projects into air, maritime and railway sectors
"The Italian Transports Minister, Altero Matteoli, has underwritten with the counterpart of the Russian Federation, Igor Levitin, a MoU to reinforce the collaboration between two Countries in transports... more
Civil aviationSuperjet 100s for Alitalia's fleet?
Rome, Italy - First contacts for the possible introduction of the regional jets in Italy
Alitalia might consider the possibility to purchase the Superjet 100, built and commercialized by Sukhoi in cooperation with Finmeccanica, for its fleet of short-haul aircraft, as confirmed by the airline's... more
Civil aviationoneworld: a joint operating plan to save Japan Airlines
Milan, Italy - With a US$1.8 billion investment
"The leaders of all Japan Airlines’ partners in the oneworld® alliance issued this declaration yesterday to their colleagues at the airline, to the Japanese government and to the country’s flying publ... more
Civil aviationBombardier Global Express XRS beats transatlantic record
Montreal, Canada - 10 hours to fly from Toluca to Paris
Bombardier Aerospace yesterday confirmed that its Global Express XRS jet set a new speed record on October 26, flying 9,249 km non-stop from Mexico City to Paris in just ten hours. The flight was officially... more
Civil aviationSecond Legacy 600 operators meeting in the Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Today in Dubai
Embraer hosts its second Middle East Legacy 600 Operators Meeting in Dubai, today, at the Sheraton Creek Hotel. This is an opportunity for strengthening the Brazilian company’s relationship with its c... more
Civil aviationIATA: securing aviation’s future
Montreal, Canada - Environment and safety top priorities
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated its call for a global sectoral approach for aviation and climate change under the leadership of the International Civil Aviation Organization... more
Civil aviationIACA's round table on aviation
Brussels, Belgium - Tomorrow and Thursday in Brussels
The International Air Carrier Association (IACA) will be holding a series of round table discussions on the state of the aviation industry, flight time limitations, passenger rights and the single European... more
Civil aviationBombardier at "AeroExpo 2009"
Acapulco, Mexico - In Mexico from December 3 to 5
Bombardier Aerospace will be present at "AeroExpo 2009" in Acapulco, Mexico, from December 3 to 5. In addition to highlighting its wide product and service portfolio at the Bombardier Aerospace exhibit,... more
Civil aviationStatic tests completed on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Everett, USA - Results needed to clear the aircraft for its first flight
Boeing yesterday completed the static test necessary to validate the side-of-body modification made to the 787 Dreamliner. The company expects a full analysis of the test results to be concluded in approximately... more
Civil aviationAEA: European Union should give more importance to transport policy
Brussels, Belgium - The future shows more challenges than the environmental one
Transport policy must be given a higher priority that reflects the importance of the sector’s contribution to the development of the European Union, Commission President José Manuel Barroso has been to... more
Civil aviationA Pilatus PC-12 for the US government
Washington, USA - It will serve the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management
Pilatus announced that the US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has taken delivery of its first Pilatus PC-12. The aircraft will be put to multirole use performing cargo, passenger, s... more
Civil aviationIATA: two years of lost growth
Geneva, Switzerland - Slow improvement trend
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported international scheduled traffic results for October 2009 showing improving conditions. Passenger demand was up 0.5% compared to October 2008.... more
Civil aviationSiberian airspace opened to the A-380
Paris, France - Towards the launch of a new Paris-Tokyo route
Russia has decided to allow the Airbus A-380 Superjumbo to fly over the Siberian airspace, French transport minister, Dominique Bussereau, said Saturday, explaining that the deal was reached with prime... more
Civil aviationNew BAE-146 aircraft to Indonesia
Langkawi, Malaysia - Purchased by charter carrier PT Aviastar Mandiri
BAE Systems today announced that it has sold a BAE 146 regional jetliner into Indonesia. PT Aviastar Mandiri, a certified air charter operator, has bought a BAE-146/200 which will be operated on behalf... more
Civil aviationETF-ITF: "Please pack less", baggage handlers ask it to the passengers
Brussels, Belgium - The initiative is part of a campaign to introduce realistic weight limits
Across Europe today airport staff will be asking passengers to pack less when they fly, in order to save them from injury. At 35 airports in 15 countries they will be handing out 100,000 leaflets and luggage... more
Civil aviationEC updates the list of airlines banned from the European airspace
Brusslels, Belgium - The twelfth update published today
"The European Commission published today the twelfth update of the Community’s list of airlines banned in the European Union which comprises those of three additional countries following safety deficiencies h... more
Civil aviationAirbus delays A-380 delivery to Malaysia Airlines
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The Superjumbos are scheduled to arrive in the second half of 2011
Malaysia Airlines might receive its first Airbus A-380 aircraft with further eight months delay, in August 2011 rather than January 2011, as the carrier's CEO, Azmil Zahruddin, yesterday told "Dow Jones... more
Civil aviationBombardier reduces CRJ aircraft production rates
Montreal, Canada - The company will layoff 715 workers
Bombardier confirmed today that the current economic and airline industry environments continue to make it difficult to gain new aircraft orders, particularly for the CRJ aircraft family. Consequently,... more
Civil aviationEmbraer Phenom 100 and Legacy 500 in Mexico at "Aeroexpo 2009"
São José dos Campos, Brazil - From December 3 to 5 in Acapulco
Embraer and Lomex Aeronáutica, its authorized sales representative for Mexico, will attend the seventh International Aviation Trade Show & Convention "Aeroexpo 2009", in Acapulco, Mexico, December 3-5. The... more
Civil aviationAEA: "Eurocontrol member states' charges increase is scandalous"
Brussels, Belgium - Less effective operators will pass costs to airline customers
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has criticised as "Scandalous" the latest round of increases in the charges for air navigation services levied by national air traffic management systems. The... more
Civil aviationFirst flight of the Gulfstream 650
Savannah, USA - Type certification expected by 2011
Gulfstream Aerospace (General Dynamics) yesterday announced that its newest business jet and the flagship of its fleet, the Gulfstream 650, successfully completed its first flight. Flown by test pilots... more
Civil aviationMINT project demonstrates fuel saving possibilities
Stockholm, Sweden - 165 kg per landing, resulting in more than 500 kg of reduced CO2 emissions
The MINT project sees the last in a series of 10 demonstration flights with a Novair Airbus A-321 aircraft dedicated to investigate how modern aircraft are able to support performance based operations,... more
Civil aviation“Oscars of the Airline Industry",:OAG announced 2009 airline industry awards
Chicago, Usa - All the categories
OAG (www.oagcorporate.com) announced the winners of the 2009 OAG Airline Industry Awards. Known as the “Oscars of the Airline Industry", 2009 marks the 27th anniversary of the awards, which are significant a... more
Civil aviationIATA against overflight route charges' increase
Geneva, Switzerland - Proposed by 19 Eurocontrol nations out of 34
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reacted sharply to proposals from 19 of 34 Eurocontrol states to increase overflight route charges in 2010. The initiative would result in a 2.7% net... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol and ACI Europe cooperate to reduce airport congestion and emissions
Barcelona, Spain - Engage 60 airports by the end of 2010
Eurocontrol and ACI EUROPE’s collaboration to increase operational efficiencies at European airports is already making progress with more than 30 airports so far engaged in the programme. Airport C... more
Civil aviationAero Club of Pittsburgh celebrated 100 years
Pittsburgh, Usa - Since it’s founding in July 1909
The Aero Club of Pittsburgh celebrated 100 years since it’s founding in July 1909. As one of the oldest aero clubs in the U.S, the Aero Club’s mission is: to support and promote aviation. It has bee... more
Civil aviationEuropean Court of Justice: passengers whose flights are delayed may be entitled to compensation
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Judgment in Joined Cases C-402/07 and C-432/07
"Court of Justice of the European Communities PRESS RELEASE No 102/09 Luxembourg, 19 November 2009 Judgment in Joined Cases C-402/07 and C-432/07 Sturgeon v Condor Flugdienst GmbH and Böck... more
Civil aviationEuropean Court of Justice: the Sardinian regional tax on touristic stopovers by aircraft, infringes Community law
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Judgment in Case C-169/08
"Court of Justice of the European Communities PRESS RELEASE No 101/09 Luxembourg, 17 November 2009 Judgment in Case C-169/08 Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri v Regione Sardegna The Sardinian... more
Civil aviationPicture of the week: twinning confirmed between motoclub Dragone and team Yakitalia
Fano, Italy - AVIONEWS was present at the event
Yesterday, November 22, the twinning between motoclub Dragone and team Yakitalia has been once again renewed. The bikers gathered at 10:00 am by Yakitalia's hangar, near Fano airport in Italy. They... more
Civil aviationIATA: strategic cooperation agreement with Russia
Moscow, Russia - Meeting between Bisignani and Medvedev
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) formalized a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).... more
Civil aviationA website to endorse alternative fuels
Montreal, Canada - ICAO's global initiative to work on reducing air transport's environmental impact
A global framework on the development and implementation of alternative fuels for aviation worldwide was adopted by a conference convened by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as part... more
Civil aviationNew E-Jet customer in Kazakhstan for Embraer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - They will be based in Almaty for services in central Asia
Embraer announced today that it has added the expanding Kazakhstan flag carrier Air Astana to its E-Jets family of customers. The airline will operate two Embraer 190 aircraft out of Almaty, Kazakhstan,... more
Civil aviationAEA: still no sign of reprise
Brussels, Belgium - Airline crisis is not over yet
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) is calling on European policy-makers to convene a stakeholder summit to address the challenges facing the European airline sector during the longest and deepest... more
Civil aviationIATA: principles for liberalization of bi-lateral agreements signed
Montebello, Canada - Historic agreement between the governments of Chile, Malaysia, Panama, Singapore, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates and USA, endorsed by the European Commission
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced the signing of a Multilateral Statement of Policy Principles regarding the Implementation of Bilateral Air Service Agreements by seven... more
Civil aviationAirbus presents the "Sharklet" wingtips
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Air New Zealand is the launch customer
Airbus has launched its new “Sharklet” large wingtip devices, specially designed to enhance the eco-efficiency and payload-range performance of the A-320 Family. Sharklets are expected to result in at... more
Civil aviationLiquids on board are prohibited: news in sight
Brussels, Belgium - European Union proposal
The European Commission will present a short proposal to eliminate the prohibition of carrying liquid substances on board of airplanes, and to be substituted by a screening effected by special machinery.... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: Stockholm-Arlanda, first airport to become Airport Carbon Accredited for carbon neutrality
Brussels, Belgium - ACA is comprised of 4 progressive levels of accreditation
Following the launch of Airport Carbon Accreditation by ACI EUROPE in June this year, LFV’s Stockholm-Arlanda airport has become the first airport to receive the highest possible accreditation status f... more
Civil aviationOfficial Gazette: ratification and execution of the EuroMediterranean agreement on air transport, between the European Community and its Member states, and the Kingdom of Morocco, signed in Brussels on 12th December 2006
Rome, Italy - Law 13th October 2009, n.158 (GU n. 264 of 12-11-2009) -(Ordinary supplement n.207)
"The Chamber of deputies and the Senate of the Republic have approved; The President of the Republic Promulgates the following law: Article 1 Authorisation of ratification 1) The president... more
Civil aviationReinforcements installed on the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Everett, USA - First flight scheduled within the end of the year
Boeing yesterday announced that it has completed installing reinforcements within the side-of-body section on the first 787 Dreamliner, which first flight, initially scheduled in June, had been delayed... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: European passenger traffic down -4.1% during September 2009
Brussels, Belgium - Also freight decreased -7.8%
The overall passenger traffic at European airports decreased by -4.1% in September 2009 compared with September 2008. The overall freight traffic among European airports decreased -7.8% in September 2009... more
Civil aviationACI Europe asks for competitive relief measures
Brussels, Belgium - An intervention from the governments and the EU is needed to back the recovery
ACI (Airports Council International) Europe today released a fresh report on the impact of the crisis on the airport sector, entitled "Renewed Call for Competitive Relief Measures". With 82% of European... more
Civil aviationAerosoft will participate in the A-350 XWB programme
Naples, Italy - Single Italian enterprise to be part of the project
Aerosoft will be the sole Italian brand participating in the programme of the new airplane by Eads, the Airbus A-350 XWB, having won a competition for an international contract of 1.5 million Euro related... more
Civil aviationTwo Rome-Madrid flights cancelled at Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - Due to the strike of Iberia's flight attendants
Two Rome-Madrid flights departing from Fiumicino airport have been cancelled today due to the strike started yesterday of Iberia airline's flight attendants (see AVIONEWS). More than 350 people reportedly... more