Civil aviation
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Civil aviationSukhoi Superjet 100 completes natural icing tests
Arkhangelsk, Russia - Held in Arkhangelsk due to its cold weather conditions
"Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Flight Test Center welcomes back Sukhoi Superjet 100 S/N 95001, returning from Arkhangelsk after successful completion of natural icing tests. The aircraft departed to Arkhangelsk,... more
Civil aviationIATA (2), "Many governments see airlines as a cash cow"
Geneva, Switzerland - Giovanni Bisignani stated
Giovanni Bisignani, director general and CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) spoke about the swine influenza, which could have a significant impact on air traffic. “Safety, as always, i... more
Civil aviationIATA, load factors drop as passenger demand falls
Geneva, Switzerland - Freight demand was relatively stable at -21.4% compared to March 2008
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today released March data for scheduled international traffic. Passenger demand fell to 11.1% below March 2008 levels. Airlines cut international passenger... more
Civil aviationOAG reports a 3% drop in airline capacity for April 2009
London, UK - The number of flights decrease by 6%
The world's airlines have scheduled 6% fewer flights for April 2009 compared with the same month last year, with a 3% drop in seat capacity, according to the latest statistics from OAG, the world's leading... more
Civil aviationCessna XLS gains Chinese certification for operations up to 15,000 feet
Beijing, China - The Citation landed and took off from Qamdo Bangda, World's highest airport
Cessna Citation XLS gained Chinese authority's certification for operations up to 15,000 feet (4,572 meters) after landing and taking off successfully from Qamdo Bangda, in Tibet, World's highest airport... more
Civil aviationEASA certifies Embraer’s Phenom 100
Cologne, Germany - The aircraft is expected to enter into service in the EU in May 2009
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued today its type-certificate for the Embraer Model EMB-500 business jet (“Phenom 100”). The EASA "type-certificate" confirms that the design of the air... more
Civil aviationEASA: “New common European rules on air operations and flight crew licensing by 2012”
Cologne, Germany - AVIONEWS interviewed Jules Kneepkens, director rulemaking of the European Aviation Safety Agency
AVIONEWS interviewed Jules Kneepkens, EASA’s new rulemaking director since September 2008. The agency is the centrepiece of the European Union’s strategy for aviation safety. A new basic regulation (21... more
Civil aviationCirrus awarded FIKI certification for S-22 model
Duluth, USA - The new anti-ice system realized together with CAV Ice Protection
Cirrus was awarded FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) FIKI (Flight Into Known Ice) certification for the package designed for the SR-22 model. The system is enhanced with TKS "Weeping wing" technology... more
Civil aviationConcorde flight simulator back to life
London, UK - At Brooklands Museum of Weybridge in Surrey, London
The Concorde flight simulator, on which British Airways pilots were trained, has been restored by the Brooklands Museum of Weybridge in Surrey, near London, and is now available for those who want to try... more
Civil aviationA Virgin Atlantic B-747/400 to fly with the "Red Arrows"
London, UK - To celebrate the carrier's 25th birthday
Virgin Atlantic Airlines will have one of its Boeing B-747/400s flying in formation with the British RAF (Royal Air Force) aerial display team, the "Red Arrows". The initiative is part of the celebrations... more
Civil aviationQatar signed carbon offset scheme with IATA
Doha, Qatar - Passengers could be decide the program to fund
Qatar Airways and IATA have signed an agreement to start a global carbon offset trading scheme with proceeds to fund global environmental projects. In the next four months, both organisations will... more
Civil aviationRussian Vaso completes tests for presidential Il-96-300
Moscow, Russia - Delivery scheduled for the end of the month
The Ilyushin Il-96-300 aircraft (registration number RA96019) is ready for delivery to the Russian presidential fleet after constructor Vaso completed all the operational tests. It is the fourth airplane... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: Alessio Quaranta new Managing Director in place of Mr Manera?
Rome, Italy - Yesterday the decision by the Transport Minister?
According to some sources near Transport Ministry, the nomination of Mr Alessio Quaranta as new ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Managing Director, in place of Mr Silvano Manera in office since... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC, Sergio Bruno is the new spokesman
Rome, Italy - He will be in charge for two years
Sergio Bruno is about to be appointed as new spokesman of ENAC (Civil aviation Italian authority). The news, transpired today, will be officially released tomorrow during the meeting of the board. Sergio... more
Civil aviationELFAA against Air Passenger Duty
London, United Kingdom - Today the appeal to the UK Government
ELFAA, European Low Fares Airline Association, has been struggling since a long time against the elimination of the Air Passengers Duty (APD). It welcomed the enlightened decision of the Dutch Government... more
Civil aviationEuropean Commission start inquiries on some Star Alliance and oneworld's airlines
Brussels, Belgium - Due to restrictive business practices on transatlantic routes
The European Commission launched Monday a probe into pacts between seven members of two air global alliances (Star Alliance and oneworld) on suspicion the deals might constitute restrictive business practices... more
Civil aviationSuperjet 100: test flight by EASA pilots
Moscow, Russia - They are part of a certification panel responsible for flight test campaign
EASA pilots performed the first familiarization flights on Sukhoi Superjet 100 S/N’s 95001 and 95003. The first prototype 95001 has been piloted by Philippe Castaigns, EASA/CEV test pilot accompanied b... more
Civil aviationAir Transport Association reports continued decline in passenger demand
Washington, Usa - March passenger traffic on U.S. airlines fell by 10%
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, reported that passenger revenue based on data reported to ATA by many fell 23% in March 2009... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance on North of Italy and reinforces the offer
Milan, Italy - 150 new weekly frequencies
"Star Alliance continues into its growth strategy in Italy and reinforces further its own offer: the Alliance adds, with the Summer season 2009, compared to the same season of 2008, 150 new frequencies... more
Civil aviationIata: agreement with CIS to improve aviation safety
Moscow, Russia - The contract has been signed today
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced the signing of an agreement with the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC, also known by its Russian abbreviation which is MAK) to improve... more
Civil aviationIFALPA supports ANSV about change of the Italian rules on accident technical investigations
Chertsey, United Kingdom - The Ministry of Justice gives a positive response to a safety recommendation
The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) supports the Agenzia Nazionale per Sicurezza del Volo (ANSV) in its calls for a change in Italian law which will give technical i... more
Civil aviationAgreement between Singapore and Malaysia to favour air traffic
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - New flights between two Countries
Singapore and Malaysia have agreed to increase air travel between the two Southeast Asian neighbors amid a regional slump in tourism. Under the new agreement, carriers from both Countries may operate... more
Civil aviationTwo international regional aviation meetings in Tehran
Tehran, Iran - 13 Countries will participate to the summits in early May
Two international regional aviation meetings will be held in Tehran (Iran) in presence of the representatives from 13 Countries and three international organizations. The first one will be on 3 and 4 of... more
Civil aviationItaly in the sights of European Union on the air safety regulation of no-European States
Brussels, Belgium - The response is requested within 60 days
Today, the European Commission has decided to send a reasoned opinion to Italy (and Luxembourg) for failure to notify the measures implementing the Directive on the safety of third-Country aircraft using... more
Civil aviationRyanair calls on Italian ENAC to take responsibility for Rome bird hazard
Milan, Italy - Following to the bird-strike of a B-737 on November 10
The collision between a Ryanair aircraft and a storm of birds, occurred on November 10 to a B-737 aircraft few minutes after take off from Rome-Ciampino which caused severe damages to the plane but no... more
Civil aviationUSA-Cuba, the return of regular flights
Havana, Cuba - The US President Obama repeals the travel restrictions
During his election campaign, Barack Obama talked about a new opening up to Cuba, and today signals are tangible. US President Barack Obama has lifted curbs on travel (flights return regular) and money... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAV, flight routes overhauled
Rome, Italy - Fuel savings with more direct routes causing less pollution
After Kyoto Protocol recommendations on the need to limit CO2 emissions and the data provided recently by the IATA (International Air Transport Association) in which harmful emissions attributed to aviation... more
Civil aviationIn May, the first edition of "Aviation Management"
Rome, Italy - In the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, by ENAV
The first edition of the Summer school in "Aviation management" - an issue created by the cooperation of Bologna University and ENAV (Italian flight assistance authority) and with the aid of ENAC (Italian... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance outlines next stage of "Move under one roof" at London-Heathrow airport
Milan, Italy - It has predicted this Summer the relocating by some carriers from Terminal 2
"With more space now being available at Heathrow Terminal 1, Star Alliance is preparing to implement the next stage of its 'Move under one Roof' (MuoR) strategy. This sees current Terminal 2 carriers -... more
Civil aviationEC: First European airlines offering in-flight use of mobile phones
Brussels, Belgium - Thanks to EU-wide ground rules
More and more European air passengers are being offered the choice to use their normal mobile phone to send text messages, browse the web or even make calls on board airplanes. One year after the European... more
Civil aviationIATA certification for "Bio-fuel" soon
Geneva, Switzerland - The go-ahead could arrive next year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says certification for flights using bio-fuels may be in place within two years. IATA director-general, Giovanni Bisignani, said Continental Airlines,... more
Civil aviationFreeze slot: "Let's reduce the share to 75%"
Brussels, Belgium - The proposal by Euro MP Paolo Costa
The dispute on the slots freeze goes on in the discussions of the European Commission (see AVIONEWS for more details). A proposal arrived today by the Euro MP Paolo Costa: "If currently slot can be... more
Civil aviation27,000 aircraft to be flying around the world by 2018
Bedfordshire, United Kingdom - Fleet to grow with an annual average rate of 3.3%
Releasing its 10-year industry forecast, the Official Airline Guide (OAG) predicts that by the end of 2018, the world will see some 27,000 commercial aircraft providing services for passengers. OAG’s C... more
Civil aviationA conference to improve links between Sicily and minor islands
Palermo, Italy - Summoned by president Lombardo for the 16th of April
It will be held on the next 16th of April the services' conference for the links between Sicily and its minor islands. It has been summoned by the president of Regione Sicilia Raffaele Lombardo by proxy... more
Civil aviationICAO: safer, shorter and greener flights with new air navigation concept
Montreal, Canada - A Declaration for a PBN signed today
"Major stakeholders of the world aviation community today signed a Declaration calling for the rapid implementation of Performance-based Navigation (PBN), a new air navigation concept that will contribute... more
Civil aviationEASA: Agency revises Ops consultation schedule
Cologne, Germany - About air operations, certificates and requirements
"The European Aviation Safety Agency has revised the comment response dates of its Notices of Proposed Amendments (NPAs) on implementing rules in the areas of 'Air Operations', 'Operational Suitability... more
Civil aviationAir Transport Association comments on BTS Extended-Delay Data
Washington, Usa - Aviation is on the right track
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, commented on the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) report "Taxi-Out and Other Tarmac... more
Civil aviationSlot: no freeze by European Commission
Brussels, Belgium - Disagreement among EU Transport Ministers
The proposal by EU Transport Commissioner, Antonio Tajani, about the temporary freeze of slots for Summer 2010 in the EU airports not used during Summer 2009 has not approved. This proposal was put forward... more
Civil aviationAir transport: four days of strike in April
Rome, Italy - The protests to start on April 8th
The air transport sector announced a series of strikes in April. The protests will start on April 8th with the Alitalia pilots adherent to ANPAC and Unione Piloti (UP) from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. On April... more
Civil aviationAgreement between European Union and Canada in air transport
Brussels, Belgium - The official ceremony in Prague on May 6th
Strenuous day for the European air transport yesterday. After the go-ahead to the "European Single Sky", European Union approved an agreement with Canada through which Canadian and European airlines could... more
Civil aviationEU: the go-ahead to the "European Single Sky"
Brussels, Belgium - Satisfaction by Transport Commission vice-President Tajani
Council of Transport Ministers of European Union approved yesterday the agreement of the "European Single Sky". This proposal of Brussels Executive Commission will allow to reduce the times of flight and... more
Civil aviationAir Transport Association CEO applauds FAA leadership selection
Washington, Usa - Randy Babbitt named as administrator af the Federal administration
The Air Transport Association (ATA) of America, the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, applauded the administration's announcement that it will name industry veteran Randy Babbitt... more
Civil aviationeasyJet's poor service: even the Italian parliament is investigating the matter
Rome, Italy - Are we sure that the carrier may give opportunities to passengers?
After what has just be done at European level to improve the air travel passengers protection and to recognize their fundamental rights, it's astonishing the behaviour of the English low-cost carrier easyJet,... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAV launches the flight efficiency plan
Rome, Italy - Pragmatic measures to face the air transport crisis
ENAV - Italian Air Navigation Service Provider - has launched its own flight efficiency plan. Flights over flying, departing and landing in Italy will perform shorter routes and more efficient flight paths. “The a... more
Civil aviationAlso Aci Europe welcomes removal of Air Passenger Tax by Dutch government
Brussels, Belgium - Similar taxes remain in place in the UK and Ireland
"Reacting to the formal decision by the Dutch government to abolish their Air Passenger Tax, ACI EUROPE – the voice of Europe’s airports - warmly welcomed the news. The association’s crisis strategy Empow... more
Civil aviationLiguria, Italy: € 900,000 for the development of the airports
Genoa, Italy - The regional government approved a law to support air traffic
The regional government of Liguria, Italy, approved yesterday a law for actions to support the development of air traffic for tourist reasons among the local airports. The aim is to strengthen the national... more
Civil aviationIata welcomes abolition of Dutch tax on passengers departing from domestic airports
Geneva, Switzerland - "It is time for the Irish government to follow suit and repeal its new Air Travel Tax", said Bisignani
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision by the Dutch Government to abolish the recently introduced departure tax as part of its economic stimulus package. The tax added... more
Civil aviationSITA: fifth edition of "Baggage report"
Milan, Italy - Drop in mishandled baggage as industry saves $800 million
"The fifth annual edition of SITA's Baggage Report shows that the amount of mishandled baggage - checked luggage that has been delayed, damaged or pilfered - fell by over a fifth last year from 42.4 million... more
Civil aviationTwenty Embraer to Aerolineas Argentinas thanks to a loan from Brazil
Brasilia, Brazil - The government of Brasilia lends $700 million to the Argentinian carrier
A $700 million loan from the Brazilian government will allow Aerolineas Argentinas to buy 20 Embraer 190s produced in Brazil. This has been declared yesterday by the ministry of trade and industry. The... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC plans to cancel Wind Jet slots on Linate Airport
Palermo, Italy - The intervention by the Sicily Region's President
The Sicily Region Presiden, Raffaele Lombardo, intervenes on the dispute between Wind Jet and ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), that sees the risk of the authorization's cancellation to use two... more