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Civil aviationJet Republic, luxury airline, lands in Italy
Rome, Italy - It has a fleet of 110 Bombardier Learjet 60XRs
The global crisis, concerning in particular air traffic, gave the possibility to innovative projects to succeed: it is the case of Jet Republic, an airline that offers "Time-share" business flights. Managers... more
Civil aviationEthiopian Airlines ordered five Boeing 777/200LR
Seattle, USA - For an overall value of US$1.3 billion
Ethiopian Airlines has ordered five Boeing 777/200LRs for an overall value of US$1.3 billion, becoming the first African carrier to order and operate the ultra-long-range 777/200LR model, powered by General... more
Civil aviationIPA, a new Italian pilots' association, founded today. It is supported by ANPAC and FILT-CGIL
Rome, Italy - Trade unions invited their members to subscribe
A new Italian pilots' association, IPA, has been founded today. FILT-CGIL and ANPAC trade unions expressed their support to the new association, inviting all pilots to subscribe. The IPA association,... more
Civil aviationFlight tests started for third Superjet 100 prototype
Komsomolsk, Russia - Later it will undergo other trials in Italy
The third Sukhoi Superjet 100 prototype (SSJ00 SN 95004) has started its flight test phase, taking off from Komsomolsk adding momentum to the flight test campaign. This flight lasted 1 hour and 21 minutes.... more
Civil aviationThrust and counter-thrust ACI Europe-AEA (2)
Brussels, Belgium - "The statements of Aea are not completely true"
Aci Europe, the body which represents most of European airports, replied to the statement of AEA (see AVIONEWS) concerning the growth of airport charges. "The stance of the AEA is disconcerting at a... more
Civil aviationACI Europe replies to AEA
Brussels, Belgium - European Airports responsive and responsible in the crisis
Responding to the attack by the Association of European Airlines (AEA) on the current evolution of airport charges, European airports trade body ACI Europe said that the AEA’s statement (see AVIONEWS) r... more
Civil aviationTo travel by airplane, Adiconsum's decalogue
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow, four help-desks in Fiumicino, Linate, Venice and Palermo airports
"The airplane is one of the transport means more used by Italians, mainly to go on holiday during the year. Adiconsum and ECC present a decalogue. Air passengers’ rights are not always well known b... more
Civil aviationNew FAA reauthorization bill (2): possible clash with EU on repair stations inspections
Washington, USA - EASA threatens the introduction of a similar measure
One of the major issues, especially for its consequences on relationships with the European Union, of the new FAA reauthorization bill (see AVIONEWS), is the possible introduction of a regulation that... more
Civil aviationUSA: battle on new FAA reauthorization bill
Washington, USA - Three different proposals by House, Senate and White House
The question of the new American FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) reauthorization bill has entered in its crucial phase. After the House of Representatives, also the Senate and the White House are... more
Civil aviationShanghai Airlines receives its first Airbus aircraft
Hamburg, Germany - The carrier has an order for 10 A-321s
During a ceremony held at Hamburg, Germany, Shanghai Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus aircraft, an A-321, becoming a new operator of Airbus aircraft. The aircraft is the first of 10 A-321s... more
Civil aviationItaly, Lega Nord party prepares class-action against ALITALIA-CAI
Turin, Italy - Due to inefficiencies, in particular on the Turin-Rome route
It is available from today at Lega Nord's headquarters in Turin, Italy, the form to apply for refunding from CAI-Compagnia Aerea Italiana following several flight delays and cancellations at Turin-Caselle... more
Civil aviationItaly: from Florence to Elba island with ElbaFly
Florence, Italy - Presented the service that will be operating starting next year
ElbaFly yesterday presented, with an opening flight from Florence "Amerigo Vespucci" airport to Marina di Campo on the Elba island, its new service that will allow, starting next year, air links between... more
Civil aviationChina, first Airbus A-320 delivered to Juneyao Airlines
Blagnac, France - The carrier will use it for links with China and Asia
Juneyao Airlines, a Chinese privately-owned carrier, has taken delivery of its first purchased A-320 during a delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France. The airline currently operates 10 leased Airbus aircraft... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAV meeting: new board of directors appointed, Guido Pugliesi confirmed; Luigi Martini president
Rome, Italy - 2008 budget approved
The second session of Italian ENAV's (Nationl flight assistance company) meeting took place today, chaired by general Bruno Nieddu, to approve 2008 budget and to renew the management. A central point... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC, Vito Riggio concerned for Alitalia's inefficiencies
Perugia, Italy - Management summoned tomorrow to discuss about solutions
Italian ENAC (National Civil Aviation Authority) president, Vito Riggio, said today, on the sidelines of the signature of the agreement with Umbria regional government on the expansion of Perugia airport... more
Civil aviationSESAR: 30 projects in 30 days
Brussels, Belgium - In total, 124 projects are planned to be launched in 2009
While millions of European citizens are flying to their holiday destination, the SESAR programme is launching its first projects to avert the congestion of the European sky. In 30 days, 30 projects have... more
Civil aviationDespite airline cost decline in first quarter 2009, industry remains unprofitable
Washington, Usa - Labor costs overtook fuel costs
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization representing the leading U.S. airlines, released its quarterly Airline Cost Index, incorporating data through the first quarter... more
Civil aviationSix old Iraqi Airways aircraft for sale
Baghdad, Iraq - Four Boeing 727s and two 707s currently grounded in Amman, Jordan
The Iraqi ministry of transports decided to sell six aircraft that are currently grounded at "Queen Alia" airport in Amman, Jordan. The aircraft are there since the early 90s when they had been taken there... more
Civil aviationIATA welcomed the G8 leaders’ support for the approach with aviation’s emissions
Geneva, Switzerland - The long term target is carbon-neutral growth by 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the G8 leaders’ support for a global sectoral approach in dealing with aviation’s emissions in the post-2012 period on the way to a 50% reduction in... more
Civil aviationHere is the "Carla One", Sarkozy's presidential airplane
Rome, Italy - The Dassault Falcon 7X is worth € 36 million
French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, has received his € 36 million Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft, complete of the "Carla One" writing on the fuselage, in honor of his Italian wife. The airplane, according t... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol releases revised Guidelines for Contingency Planning of Air Navigation Services
Brussels, Belgium - For States and flight assistance authorities
Eurocontrol, the European Organisation for the safety of air navigation, has officially released revised guidelines to help states and air navigation service providers (ANSPs) identify and decide their... more
Civil aviationJourney updates now an SMS away for Grupo SATA travellers thanks to Amadeus
Milan, Italy - The new solution brings benefits for both airlines and their passengers
"Grupo SATA, the Azorean air transportation group, has successfully launched Amadeus’ new Altéa Automated Customer Contact solution, which enables airlines to notify individual travellers of changes to... more
Civil aviationThe UK offers financial aid for the Airbus A-350 project
London, UK - The consortium also includes France, Germany and Spain
The British government announced that it will offer a financial aid for the Airbus A-350 project, that is being developed by a consortium of four nations also including France, Germany and Spain. The statement... more
Civil aviationMustFly, served by ItAli Airlines, starts from August
Rome, Italy - A new way to fly takes off by Mustang airplanes
The starting of the activities for MustFly, brand of Gruppo Aeroservices dedicated to the operations of a new generation for business jets, has been announced during a conference held this morning at the... more
Civil aviationAir Transport Association commends CFTC for proposed commodities speculation hearings
Washington, Usa - "Consumers remain unprotected from extreme price volatility"
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, commended the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for proposing hearings to examine... more
Civil aviationNBAA has significant concerns with Climate-Change Bill
Washington, Usa - It doesn't re-invest funds
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) president and CEO, Ed Bolen, recently cited concern over congressional legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. “The business aviation c... more
Civil aviationEU: Indonesia airlines might be removed from the black list
Brussels, Belgium - Positive opinion for four carriers of the country
Four Indonesian airlines might soon receive from the European Union the green light to fly on the European airspace, Herry Bakti, director general of the country's air transport, yesterday announced following... more
Civil aviationAirbus wants to sell aircraft to Iraqi Airways
Baghdad, Iraq - Baghdad's carrier uses only Boeing aircraft
The French manufacturer Airbus, member of the European EADS consortium, stated its will to sell aircraft to Iraqi Airways. The announcement was made today by the company's CEO, Louis Gallois, during his... more
Civil aviationAir Partner Fuel is launched
Milan, Italy - It is the entry into the fuel broking market
Air Partner plc, provider of private aviation services to industry, commerce, governments and private individuals worldwide with 20 offices in 15 countries, launches its new division: Air Partner Fuel.... more
Civil aviationAENA calls for a tender for the first European flight control system
Madrid, Spain - Worth a value of more than 26.66 million euros
The board of directors of AENA (Spanish authority which operates airports and air navigation) called for a tender to create the integration of the first European system for the air navigation management,... more
Civil aviationAmsterdam new SkyTeam group's headquarters
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - The alliance wants a centralized management structure
The international alliance SkyTeam has chosen Amsterdam as its new global headquarters, moving its offices at the World Trade Center Schiphol Airport. The group has also chsen six new executives among... more
Civil aviationPiedmont Region defines call for bids for new low-cost routes on Turin and Cuneo
Turin, Italy - After the notification to EU, now is pending on the green light to the publication
The Piedmont Region has set out the call for bids for new low-cost routes on Caselle and Levaldigi's airports, and has notified it to the EU to obtain the green light within four or five months and then... more
Civil aviationOlbia, Italy: opening ceremony tomorrow for the general aviation terminal
Olbia, Italy - The cost of the works has been of about € 30 million
The opening ceremony of the new general aviation terminal of Olbia Airport "Costa Smeralda" will be held tomorrow, June 27, in presence of Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi and of prince Karim Aga... more
Civil aviationQantas cancels 15 Boeing 787 orders
Sydney, Australia - Delivery delayed for other Dreamliners
A few days after the recently announced new delay in the first flight of its Dreamliner (see AVIONEWS), Boeing received the first cancellation for a big order. It has been the Australian Qantas to announce,... more
Civil aviationBoeing aircraft for Cameroon
Yaoundé, Cameroon - For the new airline CAMAIRCO
Cameroon is going to purchase three aircraft from American manufacturer Boeing for its new airline, CAMAIRCO (Cameroon Airlines Corporation), founded in 2006 and close to start its operations. The announcement... more
Civil aviationIATA (2), "We have seen 1.5 billion Dollars in cost increasing for airports and air navigation service providers in 2009"
Geneva, Switzerland - Director general and CEO Giovanni Bisignani said
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its figures on May (see AVIONEWS). May was the first full month to feel the impact of the Influenza A(H1N1) on travel. Mexican carriers saw... more
Civil aviationIATA, passenger decline stabilizes
Geneva, Switzerland - Freight traffic slow down its loss
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international scheduled traffic results for May showing passenger demand declining 9.3% compared to the same month in previous year while freight... more
Civil aviationAlso a Piaggio P-180 in Susi Air's fleet
Rome, Italy - The Indonesian regional carrier
Besides the orders for new helicopters and aircraft, in particular built by AgustaWestland (see AVIONEWS), placed in the last weeks, the Indonesian private airline Susi Air is going to expand its fleet... more
Civil aviationANA concerned by new delays in the 787 programme
Tokyo, Japan - The Japanese carrier urges for clarity as soon as possible
After the new delay of the first flight of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner (see AVIONEWS), the project's launch customer All Nippon Airways (ANA) reacted with disappointment and concern. In a statement the... more
Civil aviation"A smile for Cernobyl": Belarus-Cuneo, the solidarity route, comes back
Cuneo, Italy - The initiative from next June 25
Cuneo's airport will start again the solidarity initiative that links Belarus to Piedmont from June 25; has been in fact organized a charter flights' chain, coming from Minsk and served by Belavia airline,... more
Civil aviation787 Dreamliner's first flight delayed
Everett, USA - Boeing title goes down in Wall Street
After being announced for the month of June (see AVIONEWS), the first flight of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner aircraft has been postponed, the manufacturer announced today, explaining that this is due to a need... more
Civil aviationAirbus delivers the first China-assembled A-320 aircraft
Tianjin, China - To Dragon Aviation Leasing company
Following recent announcements and about one month after its first flight (see AVIONEWS 1 and 2), Airbus today finally delivered the first A-320 aircraft assembled in China. At a grand ceremony, the aircraft... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance, the first alliance to operate from Terminal 1 of "El Prat" in Barcelona
Milan, Italy - This has now laid the foundation for future expansion of SA in Spain
"All 14 Star Alliance member carriers serving Barcelona have moved to the new Terminal 1 at 'El Prat' Airport: Adria Airways, Austrian, Blue1, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa,... more
Civil aviationATA reports decline in passenger demand and cargo traffic
Washington, Usa - Swine influenza exacerbates recessionary toll on air travel demand
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, reported that passenger revenue fell 26% in May 2009 versus the same month in 2008, the seventh... more
Civil aviationMoU signings in Paris cement a solid future for ADAC and Bavaria
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Telair International GmbH to support aerospace industry growth in Al Ain
"Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today announced the signing of a Memorandums of Understanding with German aerospace company Telair International GmbH (Telair), signalling their intentions to expand... more
Civil aviationFirst "Chinese" A-320 aircraft ready for delivery
Beijing, China - To Dragon Aviation Leasing
At about one month from its maiden flight (see AVIONEWS) the first Airbus A-320 assembled in China at the French manufacturer's facilities in Tianjin, is ready to be delivered to Dragon Aviation Leasing... more
Civil aviationPiaggio Aero sells two P-180 Avanti IIs to the Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - To confirm the strong relationship with the country
The Air Force of the United Arab Emirates has ordered two Piaggio Aero P-180 Avanti II aircraft. This order reaffirms the industry's strong link with the rich Arab country, after in 2006 in the capital... more
Civil aviationAltran is engineering partner of the first Solar impulse aircraft ever
Zurich, Switzerland - The presentation on June 26
Altran, the multinational company consultant on technological innovation, development and management of information technology, is working on the presentation of "Solar impulse", the first solar propelled... more
Civil aviationCommittee for investigation on civil aviation safety
Rome, Italy - The Italian proposal possibly extended to the European Parliament
A Committee for investigation on civil aviation safety. This is the proposal made by honourable Pino Pisicchio (Italia dei valori) to the Italian chamber of deputies. He already presented the same initiative... more
Civil aviationAirbus A-320s for China Eastern
Paris, France - From the "Paris Air Show 2009"
Chinese airline China Eastern confirmed a purchase agreement for 20 Airbus A-320s, which deliveries are scheduled to start between 2011 and 2013. The market value of the aircraft is about $1.45 billion.... more