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Civil aviationSecond ICAO colloquium on aviation emissions
Montréal, Canada - On May 14-16th
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)'s headquarters in Montréal is hosting on May 14-16th, 2007, the second colloquium on aviation emissions, following the first held on April 2001. The... more
Civil aviationPunctuality of UK flights from October to December 2006
London, United Kingdom - According to CAA
The punctuality of scheduled airlines at UK airports fell in the fourth quarter of 2006 compared with the same period in 2005, according to figures released last month by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).... more
Civil aviationInternal order Enac Apt 10 ignored
Rome, Italy - Enac: Current management without a mission?
AVIONEWS has become aware of a recent and reserved study about the Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority). The research expose the Enac actual activity as more more dedicated to the External communication... more
Civil aviation"Second ICAO Aviation Language Symposium": "Language proficiency: Implementing the requirements"
Montréal, Canada - A new meeting after 2004
On May 7-9th, Montréal is hosting the "Second ICAO Aviation Language Symposium" (IALS/2), after the first edition held on September 2004. The symposium, promoted by ICAO (International Civil Aviation... more
Civil aviationUSA and EU sign the "Open Skies" agreement
Brussels, Belgium - + € 12 billion over five years
Last Monday, USA and EU ultimated the popular negotiation on the "Open Skies" project (see AVIONEWS), signing the final agreement aimed to the transatlantic air traffic liberalization. The agreement... more
Civil aviationPratt & Whitney Canada joins Cessna Aircraft in celebrating new Citation Encore+ entry into service
Longueuil, Canada - Successor to the popular Citation Encore
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC), a United Technologies Corp. company, yesterday joined Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, in celebrating the new mid-size Citation Encore+ business jet's... more
Civil aviation“Railteam”: a North European alliance against airlines
Berlin, Germany - Promoted by eight rail companies
The agreement signed in Berlin last June allowed 8 North European rail companies to join their efforts in order to face the continuous growth of low-cost airlines, promoting the “Railteam” initiative, sta... more
Civil aviationCaa against batteries on board
London, UK - To prevent fires
The UK CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) has recently published a press release informing passengers on potential risks rising from battery-powered devices, like laptops, mobile phones and MP3 players. According... more
Civil aviationBoeing: the new Next Generation 737/900ER receives FAA Certification
Seattle, USA - To carry up to 220 passengers in a single-class configuration
The newest member of the Boeing Next-Generation 737 family, the 737/900ER (Extended Range), earned type certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on April 20. The 737 derivative incorporates... more
Civil aviationFirst major assembly for Boeing 787 Dreamliner delivered to Everett
Everett, USA - On April 24th the horizontal stabilizer arrived in Everett
Final assembly for the all-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner is one step closer with the April 24 arrival in Everett of the horizontal stabilizer. Manufactured by Alenia Aeronautica at its facility in Foggia,... more
Civil aviationSwiftair orders 3 ATR-72/500
Madrid, Spagna - A deal worth USD 55 million
ATR (Finmeccanica Group) and Madrid-based Swiftair yesterday announced the signature of a contract for 3 new ATR-72/500s for a total value of about USD 55 million. The airline, which currently operates... more
Civil aviationForum in Addis Ababa to promote air transport in Africa
Addis Ababa, Africa - With the cooperation of ICAO
From April 23rd until yesterday, the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa hosted a forum promoted in cooperation with ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), ATAG (Air Transport Action Group)... more
Civil aviationThe European Parliament on the civil aviation security
Strasbourg, France - Assessed the sky marshals proposal
The European Parliament yesterday discussed the security on board of planes, stressing the urgency of new and more efficient regulations on civil aviation safeguard. The Parliament, in fact, approved... more
Civil aviation“Giffoni-Hollywood 2007”: an award for Richard Branson
Los Angeles, USA - On next April 27th
From yesterday and until next April 28th, Los Angeles will host the third edition of “Giffoni-Hollywood 2007”, an important event dedicated to cinema, with 15 movie films assessed by an international jur... more
Civil aviationAn interactive corse for people affected by fear of flying
Washington, USA - On “fearofflyinghelp.com”
For people suffering of fear of flying but without time or money to fight it or simply too lazy to do it, it could be interesting visiting “fearofflyinghelp.com”. This Website allows to attend a fre... more
Civil aviationEU is not modifying the regulation on liquids restrictions
Brussels, Belgium - One-year delay for the decision on luggage dimensions
By Help Consumatori: "The application of the new EU regulations on cabin luggage size will be put off till May 2008, while the regulation on liquids restriction will be subjected to no modifications. The... more
Civil aviationEASA wants to revitalise General Aviation
Friedrichshafen, Germany - European regulator presents strategy for general aviation at "AERO Trade Exhibition"
"General Aviation has a high priority for the European Aviation Safety Agency. Some 75% of Type-Certificates we have delivered are in the GA sector“, said Patrick Goudou, the Agency’s Executive Director at... more
Civil aviationIATA-Bisignani: making a Safe Industry Even Safer
Geneva, Switzerland - IATA Releases 2006 Safety Report
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its annual Safety Report, showing that 2006 was the safest year on record. 'The safety results for 2006 are impressive. Air transport remains... more
Civil aviationBoeing signs Spirit AeroSystems
Seattle, USA - To provide nacelle component repair and overhaul
Boeing's Commercial Aviation Services organization has signed Spirit AeroSystems to provide component repair and overhaul services on Boeing airplane components. Wichita, Kansas-based Spirit will repair... more
Civil aviationAgreement between Italy and Egypt on the civil aviation sector
Cairo, Egypt - Bianchi meets the Egyptian Minister Ahmed Shafik
The visit in Egypt by the Italian Minister of Transport Alessandro Bianchi, yesterday concluded, seems to have opened new possibilities for a strict cooperation between the African country and Italy in... more
Civil aviationIATA report on air transport safety 2006
Geneva, Switzerland - Russia the less safe country
IATA (International Air Transport Association) published during this week a report on air transport safety 2006. According to Director General Giovanni Bisignani "The safety results for 2006 are impressive.... more
Civil aviationCAA consults on the future approach to regulation at Manchester Airport
London, UK - According to the aviation market changes
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) recently published its first major statement on the future regulation of Manchester Airport, setting out a number of options for consultation. In fact, the aviation... more
Civil aviationICAO releases preliminary safety and security statistics
Montreal, Canada - For air carrier operations in 2006
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has completed analysis of the preliminary information available on aviation safety and aviation security for 2006. Regarding safety in 2006, there... more
Civil aviationThe Website “Farecast.com” offers a new service for US passengers
Washington, USA - A comparison on flight ticket costs
Last month, the Website “Farecast.com” inaugurated a new service dedicated to the safeguard of US travellers. The new link to “Farecast Deals”, this is the new service’s name, is viewed on the centr... more
Civil aviationVademecum by Adiconsum on refund rights for air passengers
Rome, Italy - After the clamorous case of tourists stopped at Maldives
Adiconsum, the Italian association for customers and environment safeguard, has issued a vademecum on the refund rights for air passengers affected by delays, flight cancellations or denied boarding, particularly... more
Civil aviationFirst client for the new EMTEQ's seat heater solution
Washington, USA - Following the FAA approval
EMTEQ has recently signed a contract with the American manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft Corporation for installing its new seat heaters on the Beechcraft King Air planes, probably followed by Hawker 400XPs,... more
Civil aviationAuthorized the accession to the International Air Services Transit Agreement
Rome, Italy - A new opportunity for the Republic of San Marino
Yesterday morning, the Italian Government authorized accession to the International Air Services Transit Agreement, signed at Chicago on December 7th, 1944, allowing the State Secretary for Foreign Affairs... more
Civil aviationGreen light for Republic of San Marino admission to the European Civil Aviation Conference
Rome, Italy - According to State Congress
During the yesterday session, the State Congress authorized the State Secretary for Foreign Affairs to start the procedures concerning the Republic of San Marino admission to the European Civil Aviation... more
Civil aviationErrata corrige about the calendar of air transport strikes
Rome, Italy - April 13th demonstration involves only the rail sector
- April 18th: 24-hour strike by Alitalia's personnel and ground personnel; - April 23rd: strike by airport companies' employers, from 12:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m; - May 3rd: demonstrations by national... more
Civil aviationAir transport: new strikes coming
Rome, Italy - List of demonstrations published on Ministry of Transports and Infrastructures Website
After Easter holidays, and before Summer ones, the air transport sector will be characterized by many union demonstrations. Following, the full list of demonstrations today published on Ministry of Transports... more
Civil aviationJapanese Minister of Transports brings air passengers up
Tokyo , Japan - According to an issued circular
The Japanese Minister of Transports has issued a circular that every passenger should keep in mind, establishing a zero tolerance regime against any damaging and bad behaviour shown on board of aircraft. According... more
Civil aviationAirlines involved in the "Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix"
Manama, Bahrain - Formula One entourage arrives
The massive Formula One entourage has already started arriving in Bahrain in preparation for the "Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix" this weekend. Ten charter flights, eight of them cargo carriers, have arrived... more
Civil aviationConnections between Russia and Georgia recovered
Moscow, Russia - But only temporarily to permit Easter movements between the two countries
The air connections between Russia and Georgia, interrupted last October following the arrest of six Russian officers-spies by Georgian police, was recovered, but only temporarily to permit Easter movements... more
Civil aviationA study by European Commission has been started for the protection of people with reduced mobility that travel by airplane
Brussels, Belgium - Against discrimination
Directorate-General Energy and Transport of European Committee ordered a study to verify the real situation of people with reduced mobility that travel by airplane, and that frequently find reduced own... more
Civil aviationAtlas Air Worldwide Holdings finds the straight and narrow
Purchase, USA - And it is awarded with the rally of the shares
Shares of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc., an air cargo operator, parent of Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo, rose on April 3rd after the company said it settled a five-year old Securities and Exchange... more
Civil aviation2007 outlooks by IATA
Romeq, Italy - A year of increases
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has notified the data related to the world air transport 2007 expectations. The 2007 net income, previously expected to be equal to USD 2.5 bn, has... more
Civil aviationToday the inaugural flight on the Milan-Pantelleria route
Pantelleria , Italy - Other flights from Rome, Venice and Boulogne expected
Today, the first flight promoted by "Pantelleria Island" consortium, departing from Milan-Malpensa at 07:05 a.m. and arriving to Pantelleria at 08:55 a.m. was inaugurated. The flight, involving 151... more
Civil aviationStatement by Frattini on Passenger Name Record
Brussels, Belgium - No bilateral agreements
Franco Frattini, Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner responsible for Justice, Freedom and Security, recently released a statement on the USA-EU dispute concerning the Passenger Name... more
Civil aviation"Europelowcost" launches the global directory dedicated to low-cost and scheduled flights
Rome, Italy - To control the best offering in real time
It is always easier and faster to search the offering and information to fly low-cost: destinations and airports in all the world sorted by continent, Country and city. It is born the new multilanguages... more
Civil aviationNew FAA oceanic air traffic system designed by Lockheed Martin fully operational
Rockville , USA - Anchorage Control Center completes transition
The Federal Aviation Administration’s Advanced Technologies and Oceanic Procedures (ATOP) system, developed by Lockheed Martin, is now fully operational. The Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center i... more
Civil aviationThe environment does not celebrate Easter
Rome, Italy - Estimate by Coldiretti
The Coldiretti, main Italian association on holidays on the farm, has published an estimate on the environmental impact of Eastern movements. The obtained results evidence that about 1 million Italian... more
Civil aviationThe world handy thanks to Star Alliance
Milan, Italy - The Italian airports served are 25 and reinforced the weekly frequencies
"With the Summer timetable, Star Alliance, the most important alliance among the airlines, reinforces its presence in Italy offering to the passengers in departure more options: the Italian airports served... more
Civil aviationFCC opposes the on board usage of mobile phones
Washington, USA - Waiting for reliable scientific data
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rejected the on board usage of mobile phones proposal. After the announced revision of this matter (see AVIONEWS), counting meeting with representatives... more
Civil aviationItalian Transport Minister Alessandro Bianchi proposes Silvano Manera for EUROCONTROL
Rome, Italy - For a highly-responsible job
Italian Transport Minister Alessandro Bianchi proposed Silvano Manera, Chief Executive of ENAC, Italian Civil Aviation Authority, to assume a highly-responsible charge in EUROCONTROL, the European Organisation... more
Civil aviation"Second International Arab Aviation Security Conference"
Jeddah , Saudi Arabia - Many discussed issues
From March 26th to 28th, the Saudi Arabia city of Jeddah hosted the "Second International Arab Aviation Security Conference", with the participation of regional and international bodies, among which the... more
Civil aviationIATA: air passenger traffic in February 2007
Geneva, Switzerland - An increase of 6,8% compared with the same period of 2006
International air passenger traffic continued to grow during February, registering a year-on-year increase of 6.8%. In January, growth was 6.1%, according to the International Air Transport Association... more
Civil aviationBoeing 777/200LR Worldliner changing how passengers travel around the world
Seattle, USA - First year in service
The world's longest-range commercial jetliner, the Boeing 777/200LR Worldliner (Longer Range), marks its first year in revenue service this month. With several airlines scheduled to take delivery of new... more
Civil aviationBoeing and American Airlines to accelerate delivery of 737/800s
Seattle, USA - The list prices of a 737 is about USD 70 million
Boeing and American Airlines announced that the Dallas-based carrier will accelerate delivery of 737/800 aircraft into its fleet. Following the events of 9/11, Boeing agreed to delay delivery of 737/800s... more
Civil aviationAvianca Airlines purchases Boeign 787 aircraft
Seattle, USA - The first carrier of South America to own this model
Boeing and Avianca Airlines, the flag carrier of Colombia, today announced an order for 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Avianca is the first airline of South America to purchase a Boieng 787. The deal worth... more
Civil aviationBoeing delivering two Next-Generation 737/700s to Arik Air
Seattle, USA - Next month in Seattle during a ceremony
Boeing welcomes Arik Air as the newest African airline to order, and soon operate, the Next-Generation 737. Since its inception in April 2006, Arik Air has demonstrated a commitment to fleet modernization... more