Civil aviation
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Civil aviationBeijing-Taipei agreements
Beijing, China - Direct flight connections, trade, tourism and other areas...
Historic day for China. Forgotten old problems, China and Taiwan signed agreements on direct flight connections, trade, tourism and many other sectors. Many initiatives have been scheduled; among them... more
Civil aviationAir transport: EU regulation effective from November 1st
Brussels, Belgium - "Trasparency" on air tickets prices
On November 1st a new EU regulation entered into force. Under the regulation, tickets prices published by the carriers will have to include taxes and other expenses. Such measure will allow passengers... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: fixed the contents of the conventions with air companies accepting public service burdens
Rome, Italy - For flight connections with Sardinia
"ENAC (Italian Authority for Civil Aviation) disclosed that yesterday were fixed the contents of the conventions with the air companies that, according to EU Commission (article published on the European... more
Civil aviationLoganair withdraws from oneworld
Milan, Italy - After the expiration of the franchising contract with British Airways
Affiliate member Loganair withdraws from oneworld. It will, as announced a year ago, withdraw from the alliance oneworld on 25 October, when its franchise agreement with alliance member British Airways... more
Civil aviationACI: world traffic at airports declines sharply in September
Geneva, Switzerland - The first quarterly contraction since Q2 2003
According to the figures released by ACI (Airports Council International) the third quarter of 2008 concluded on a decline of 2 percent, the first quarterly contraction since Q2 2003 (download full release... more
Civil aviationECAC: major European conference addresses aviation environmental challenge
Geneva, Switzerland - This week in Geneva
"Senior figures from government, industry and the wider aviation community across the world came together in Geneva this week to address the challenge posed by aviation’s impact on the environment. They u... more
Civil aviationEASA issues Airworthiness Directive for DC-9/MD-80 aircraft family
Cologne, Germany - Following to on-going Spanair accident investigation
"Following the preliminary report of the Spanish Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación Civil (CIAIAC) on the 20 August 2008 accident of a Spanair McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (M... more
Civil aviationAirplanes powered by nuclear energy against global warming
London, UK - The proposal by a professor of aeronautical engineering
Faced with the widespread problem of global warming, Ian Poll, professor of aeronautical engineering at Cranfield University, puts forward his proposal: powering airplanes with nuclear energy in order... more
Civil aviationEasa ospita il primo forum internazionale di cooperazione
Colonia, Germania - L'Agenzia promuove la sicurezza dell'aviazione a livello mondiale
"L'Easa (European Aviation Safety Agency) ha organizzato un incontro a Colonia che si svolge da oggi fino a venerdì, (29-31 ottobre) per riunire i rappresentanti delle autorità dell'aviazione civile e... more
Civil aviationAmerican and Continental cut benefits to Frequent Flyer
Altanta, USA - Starting from next months
Starting from January American Airlines will cut benefits to Frequent Flyer. The goal is to have a system based on miles really flown. The change will be not applied to élite members that have flown... more
Civil aviationCAE: Jet Blue Airways has signed a contract for CAE True Airport
Montreal, Canada - For five years
"CAE announced that JetBlue Airways has signed a contract for CAE True(TM) Airport, a subscription-based service that keeps visual databases current with rapidly changing airport environments. Under... more
Civil aviationRolls Royce proposes propeller-engine
Rome, Italy - 30% cuts on Co2 emissions
In order to cut environmental pollution, Rolls Royce proposes propeller-engines, allowing to reduce fuel consumption and cutting 30% of Co2 emissions. As Mark Taylor of Rolls-Royce explained to "The Guardian",... more
Civil aviationLiquids on board: stop to the restrictions?
Washington , USA - By 2010 an X-ray device to detect dangerous liquids
According to "USA Today", TSA (Transportation Security Administration) could lift the ban forbidding passengers to carry liquids in hand baggage. By the end of 2010 an X-ray device, able to detect dangerous... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol and ACI Europe join forces
Berlin, Germany - To combat airport congestion and reduce fuel burn and emissions
"EUROCONTROL (European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation) and ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International) signed a wide-ranging cooperative agreement, which commits the two organisations to... more
Civil aviationBoeing and union reached tentative agreement on new contract
Seattle, Usa - IAM leadership is recommending that employees vote to ratify the contract
"Boeing and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) yesterday reached tentative agreement on a new four-year contract covering 27,000 employees in Washington, Oregon and... more
Civil aviationICAO: a stronger awareness of green-house emissions
Montreal, Canada - An "Emissions calculator" on the website
Faced with the widespread problem of environmental pollution "Emissions calculators" have been made. Such instruments aims at creating a stronger awareness of pollution levels we produce daily. Many... more
Civil aviationTSA and Continental Airlines expanded paperless boarding pass program
Cleveland, Usa - To Cleveland "Hopkins" International Airport
"The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Continental Airlines announced the expansion of the Paperless Boarding Pass pilot program to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The program will... more
Civil aviationIATA: successful "Agenda for freedom summit" concluded yesterday
Istanbul, Turkey - With a total of 14 Nations
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) successfully concluded the Agenda for Freedom Summit. A total of 14 nations plus the European Commission attended the week-end meeting in Istanbul which... more
Civil aviationRussia: hijacked an airplane
Moscow, Russia - On Adler-Moscow flight
According to what reported by Russian press agency "Interfax", a Russian passenger, shouting ''Allah akbar'', hijacked a Boeing 735 airplane, taken off from Adler and bound for Moscow, asking pilots to... more
Civil aviationIATA blasts EU ETS decision
Istanbul, Turkey - The declaration by Giovanni Bisignani
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) blasted the decision of the European Council of Justice and Home Affairs Ministers for rubber stamping - and sealing into law - Europe’s decision to b... more
Civil aviationEU: green light to cut air traffic emissions
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - The measure will enter into force from 2012
The EU gives the green light to cut air traffic emissions. The measure, that will become effective in 2012, will force European carriers and other air companies flying from and towards EU Countries to... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol and Selex Sistemi Integrati work together
Brussels, Belgium - To make existing controller tools “Fit for purpose”
"EUROCONTROL (European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation) has awarded to a consortium led by SELEX Sistemi Integrati a contract for validating common user requirements for early implementation... more
Civil aviationSardinia Italian Region announces 21 new low-cost routes in Europe
Cagliari, Italy - 15 from/to Cagliari and six from/to Alghero
21 new low-cost connections for the next Spring (15 from/to Cagliari and six from/to Alghero) announced yesterday. They are Winter and Summer flights, and Sardinia Region aims at increase the value... more
Civil aviationFAA, Raytheon and Lockheed Martin install modernized air traffic systems to serve four major airports
Rockville, USA - Controllers in Chicago, Denver, St. Louis and Minneapolis-St. Paul now using new systems
Controllers serving four major U.S. airports are now using terminal air traffic control systems modernized by Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. As part of the Federal Aviation Administration's Terminal... more
Civil aviationIATA: Arab carriers urged to focus on efficiency and commercial freedoms
Tunis, Tunisia - "Freedom Summit" will take place this weekend in Istanbul
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged Middle East and North Africa (MENA) airlines to focus on an agenda of efficiency and expanding commercial freedoms. 'The oil price is falling,... more
Civil aviation"Body scanner" divides EU Commission and European Parliament
Strasbourg, France - Yesterday plenary session in Strasbourg
The proposal of using "Body scanner" in European airports (see AVIONEWS) is still causing criticism. The accusation? The would-be implementation of such measure is "Obligatory pornography as it shows naked... more
Civil aviationIATA against the boarding tax increase
Geneve, Switzerland - Bisignani writes minister Scajola and Sacconi, asking to "Annul" the measure
"Deep worries" have been expressed by IATA chief executive, Giovanni Bisignani, in a letter sent to the Italian Economic Development Minister, Scajola, and Welfare Minister, Sacconi. The reason? The... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: first airlines obtain ADS-B airworthiness approval
Brussels, Belgium - Air France, AirOne and Volkswagen, three of the 18 aircraft operators participating in project
"Air France, AirOne and Volkswagen, three of the 18 aircraft operators participating in EUROCONTROL’s ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast) Pioneer Airlines project, have become the world’s fir... more
Civil aviationCall on board costs to a Russian citizen dear
Florence, Italy - An exposure and a fine
An exposure and an EUR 1000's fine: this the price paid by a Russian citizen for a call received when the airplane on which he was on board, was in taking off's phase, from Fiumicino's airport to Florence-Peretola. At... more
Civil aviationItalian Pilot Corporate Association was born
Rome, Italy - Under its umbrella airplane and helicopter corporate pilots
Corporate Pilot Association, new entry in the Italian aviation scenario, having under its umbrella airplane and helicopter corporate pilots, aims at becoming a "Point of reference for the analysis of the... more
Civil aviationThe most world luxury airplane made a "Technical stop for shopping" in Turin
Turin, Italy - It was coming from USA
The most world luxury airplane has landed last Saturday at 2:30pm at Turin-Caselle's airport, coming from USA, for a technical stop for about three hours; the time was necessary to Kalid Alwaleed Jr, (the... more
Civil aviationFlights between Iran and Iraq 30 years later
Baghdad, Iraq - Services operated by Mahan Air
An Iranian airline has begun offering regular flights to Iraq for the first time in almost 30 years. The private carrier Mahan Airlines will operate three flights per week between Tehran and Baghdad. The... more
Civil aviationIATA: travellers with new departure taxes to help bail out bankers
Geneva, Switzerland - "Collective madness"
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) criticised budget plans in Belgium and Ireland that mimic British and Dutch departure taxes as 'Collective madness'. 'Collective madness is the only... more
Civil aviation"Clean-Sky", financing for aviation sector by European Community
Brussels, Belgium - An important challenge that for seven years will guarantee the respect for obligations incurred and the achievement of strategic goals
Aviation is an essential element of today's global society, bringing people and cultures together and creating economic growth across the globe. Starting from February 5th, 2008, the European aviation... more
Civil aviationJetlife: air ambulance service launched in Albania
Tirana, Albania - By Dornier 328 airplanes
"BP Aircraft Management SA, owner of Jetlife and Jetcom brands, whose majority package is controlled by AMA (Asset Management Advisor) Suisse SA, has announced, during a press conference took place in... more
Civil aviationOSCE certifies Italian pod and Antonov An-30 airplane
Vienna, Austria - Italy participates with a Lockheed Martin C-130J aircraft
Representatives of 25 Countries that signed the "Open Skies" Treaty have certified new configurations of Italian pod and Antonov An-30 airplane modified by Romania Air Force dedicated to surveillance flights.... more
Civil aviationIATA: environment still a top priority even in times of crisis
Amsterdam, Holland - Bisignani declared it during the inauguration of an aviation and environment display at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated its commitment to its environmental programme at the inauguration of an aviation and environment display at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. 'Environment r... more
Civil aviationIATA: US airport slot auctions illegal and unjustified
Washington, Usa - The Association condenmed the final rule issued by the Bush Administration
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) condemned the final rule issued yesterday by the Bush Administration, which allows the government to confiscate and auction airport take-off and landing... more
Civil aviationEU Transport Ministers: the Spanish request
Brussels, Belgium - A list of passengers to authorities before flying
Air companies should give aviation and airport authorities a list of the passengers before flying: this is the content of the proposal put forward by Spanish Transport Minister, Magdalena Alvarez, during... more
Civil aviationAEA on air transport and climate change
Brussels, Belgium - European Airlines “Deeply frustrated” with political debate about emissions
"The Association of European Airlines, AEA, reacted angrily to yesterday’s vote of the European Parliament’s Environmental Committee on amendments to a proposed revision of an EU Emissions Trading Sch... more
Civil aviationThe 102nd FAI General Conference in Valle d'Aosta
Aosta, Italy - The "World Air Games" in Turin 2009 in front line
Valle d'Aosta hosted the 102nd FAI General Conference 2008 from September 29 to October 5. The event, realized also with the collaboration of the Region's Presidency, took place in "Billia" Grand Hotel... more
Civil aviationMeridiana against change of territorial continuity and warns the Italian Transport of Ministry
Rome, Italy - Expired the deadline for the presentation of the acceptance of public service contributions on some routes
The deadline for the presentation of the acceptance for the public service contributions on routes among Rome-Fiumicino, Milan-Linate and Cagliari/Alghero/Olbia is expired this night at midnight. The new... more
Civil aviationIncreased airport taxes in Spain: protests
Madrid, Spain - +4% for services and +7% for security
The Zapatero Government replied to the request advanced by airlines and some operator of this sector to freeze for 2009 the airport taxes that in Spain lie heavy on carriers 32% of costs. To this request,... more
Civil aviationAvinor and EUROCONTROL to improve arrival operations to Oslo with Point Merge
Brussels, Belgium - The new airspace organisation will be operational in 2011
The Norwegian Air Navigation Service Provider (Avinor) and EUROCONTROL have completed the first phase of real-time simulations to evaluate a new airspace organisation of the Oslo terminal manoeuvring area... more
Civil aviationEurofly: Anpac, statement for pilots strike
Rome, Italy - From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on October 28th
Anpac, Associazione nazionale piloti dell'aviazione commerciale, reported: "By having carried out unfruitfully every possible attempt, formal or informal, to search solutions shared for the numerous problems... more
Civil aviationENAV, concluded 30th Meeting ASM/SG
Rome, Italy - Three days of meeting in Ciampino airport
Concluded 30th Meeting ASM/SG (AirSpace Management/Sub Group) at ENAV Ciampino ACC. During these three days of meeting, results reached by ASM/SG have been analysed, and ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance... more
Civil aviationENAV announced tender for the realization of a integrated technological Pole
Rome, Italy - Offers will have to put forward within November 18th, 2008
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Society) announced few days ago the tender for the realization of an integrated technological pole in Forlì for a value of 13 million Euro. The company that will be... more
Civil aviationEmbraer to show its executive jets at "NBAA 2008"
Orlando, USA - In Orlando from October 6-8
Embraer will present its executive jets at the 61st Annual Meeting & Convention of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), October 6-8, at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Fla.,... more
Civil aviationIATA: traffic slowdown continues - Asia leads August decline
Hanoi, Vietnam - The speech of President Giovanni Bisignani
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released international traffic data for August that confirmed a continuing downturn. International passenger demand growth slowed to 1.3%, following... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance wins "Business Traveller's Best Alliance Award" three times in a row
Frankfurt, Germany - "It continues to be the airline alliance of choice for the international traveller"
Star Alliance, the way the Earth connects, has won the Best Airline Alliance Award from Business Traveller (UK), for the third consecutive year. “Receiving the Business Traveller Best Airline Alliance A... more