Civil aviation
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Civil aviation1.5 billion fewer international air travellers this year
According to latest ICAO forecast
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) issued its first complete 2020 air passenger forecast today, revealing that airlines may be faced with 1.5 billion fewer international air travellers this... more
Civil aviationACI-IATA: call for urgent financial assistance
To protect jobs and operations
Financial relief will assist the industry to lay foundation for a balanced recovery more
Civil aviationICAO Council establishes COVID-19 Aviation Recovery Task Force
Its President Salvatore Sciacchitano at the first meeting of it yesterday
In response to the serious impacts being felt across the international civil aviation sector as a result of COVID-19, and the need for wide-ranging government and industry coordination to help reconnect... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. IATA: passenger demand plunges in March
As travel restrictions take hold
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) dived 52.9% compared... more
Civil aviationIATA calls for global mutual recognition by civil aviation authorities
It asked States to take the immediate steps
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on regulators to take urgent action to help civil aviation operate seamlessly and safely between states during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as... more
Civil aviationPlanes. Freight transport in passenger cabin allowed in Russia
The Civil Aviation Authority gives the go-ahead to 7 national companies, for now
The Russian Civil Aviation Authority has allowed seven national companies to transport goods in the passenger cabin of their planes, and not only in the cargo hold. Thanks to the authorization, Aeroflot,... more
Civil aviationIATA: relief is critical for Middle East Airlines as COVID-19 impact deepens
And also for African carriers
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) renewed its call for government relief measures as the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis in MENA deepen. The region’s airlines could lose $24 billion of... more
Civil aviationIATA: increased risk to jobs as European airline revenues collapse
Some of the impacts at national level include UK, Spain, Germany, Italy and France
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released further evidence of the risk to jobs from the mounting financial crisis threatening European airlines, and called for urgent government action... more
Civil aviation"Potentially 1.2 billion fewer international air travellers by September 2020"
According to a new ICAO forecast -ATTACHMENT
Compared to “business-as-usual”, by September 2020 international air passenger totals could drop by as many as 1.2 billion travellers according to the latest projections from the International Civil Avi... more
Civil aviationRefunds, and no vouchers for air passengers
MEPs who propose a guarantee fund ask for them
AVIONEWS informs that the MEPs (Members of European Parliament) Giosi Ferrandino, Alessandra Moretti and Patrizia Toia (PD political party), together with colleagues from the S&D Group of the Transport... more
Civil aviationIATA: essential support measures, but only to "sustainable companies"
Branson promises to mortgage his resort villa to save Virgin
Alexandre de Juniac, Director General and CEO of IATA (International Air Transport Association), intervenes in the debate on the future of air transport, returning to the seriousness of the situation and... more
Civil aviationIATA: slow recovery needs confidence boosting measures
The results by a survey -ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments to work with the industry on confidence-boosting measures in the face of an anticipated slow recovery in demand for air travel.An... more
Civil aviationITF-IATA: support from Governments essential to protect jobs
And to preserve aviation industry
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for support from governments to the aviation industry, to protect jobs and ensure that a... more
Civil aviationICAO calls on countries to grant speedy authorization and access for repatriation flights
To date the Organization has issued seven bulletins and four State letters
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) issued new advice to national governments on repatriation flights designated as State aircraft, humanitarian flights, or commercial repatriation flights.The... more
Civil aviationIATA-ICS: Governments must facilitate ship crew changes
Designated airports
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are jointly calling on governments to take urgent measures to facilitate crew change flights for seafarers.... more
Civil aviationCOVID-19 puts over half of 2020 passenger revenues at risk
IATA released updated analysis - ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released updated analysis showing that the COVID-19 crisis will see airline passenger revenues drop by $314 billion in 2020, a 55% decline compared to... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol postpones payment of 1.1 billion of shares due by the airlines
Restrictions decided by States around the world have led to -90% of air traffic
In order to "support the aeronautical sector to deal with the sudden and significant cash crisis" caused by the coronavirus emergency, the 43 countries affiliated to Eurocontrol have decided to allow airlines... more
Civil aviationNew dates announced for ACI EUROPE events
For Annual Assembly & Congress and the Commercial & Retail Conference
ACI EUROPE announces new dates for two of the airport industry’s landmark events, following the inevitable disruption of the COVID-19 crisis. The organisation’s Annual Assembly & Congress, and the Com... more
Civil aviationJoint letter from seven State Parliaments to the European institutions
On the initiative by the Italian President of the Chamber of Deputies, Roberto Fico
On the measures and policies to be adopted to tackle -with a view to solidarity and sharing- the health and economic crisis following the Covid epidemic 19 more
Civil aviationIATA: 25 million jobs at risk with the airline shutdown
According to a new analysis published by the Association - ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association has released new analysis showing that some 25 million jobs are at risk of disappearing with plummeting demand for air travel amid the COVID-19 crisis.Globally,... more
Civil aviationAIRE: airlines welcome decision of States to defer payment of ATC charges
Corresponding to the period February-May 2020
Eurocontrol Member States have approved yesterday a proposal made by Eurocontrol to defer the payment by airlines of ATC charges corresponding to the period February-May 2020.AIRE (Airlines International... more
Civil aviationSustainable aviation takes significant step forward at ICAO
Benin the newest country to confirm its participation in the CORSIA programme
The West African State of Benin has become the newest country to confirm its voluntary participation in the ICAO Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). This brings... more
Civil aviationICAO launches COVID-19 contingency coordination tool
And new measures to ensure safe operations
ICAO issued a new State letter drawing the attention of national governments to new measures aimed at ensuring safe operations during COVID-19, and to a contingency coordination website it will establish... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA postpones "2020 AGM"
The Annual General Meeting was planned in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the postponement of the 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. The event had been scheduled to take place on 22-23... more
Civil aviationIATA: Middle East and Africa airlines revenue losses mount
Urgent Government support required
The International Air Transport Association strengthened its call for urgent action from governments in Africa and the Middle East to provide financial relief to airlines as the latest IATA scenario for... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger demand plunges on COVID-19 travel restrictions
Its CEO “This is aviation’s darkest hour"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for February 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) fell 14.1% compared... more
Civil aviationTsunami aircraft and transport
Will we have to abandon someone to its fate to save the salvable?
In the figures and statistics on air-passenger transport that continue to chase each other -AVIONEWS notes- among the agencies all over the world there is no longer a single positive figure. Everyone talks... more
Civil aviationCovid-19: European Parliament approves crucial EU support measures
Adottate tre proposte urgenti
As part of the EU’s joint response to the COVID-19 outbreak, MEPs almost unanimously adopted three urgent proposals in an extraordinary plenary session, on Thursday.The urgent measures to help people a... more
Civil aviationICAO leaders welcome G20 calls for global response to COVID-19
This pandemic serves as “a powerful reminder of our interconnectedness and vulnerabilities"
ICAO’s Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano and Secretary General Fang Liu the G20 leaders’ statement on COVID-19 yesterday, including its underscoring of how this unprecedented pandemic serves as... more
Civil aviationIATA: European airlines revenue losses mount
Urgent Government support required
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) strengthened its call for urgent action from European governments to provide financial relief to airlines. The latest IATA scenario for potential revenue... more
Civil aviationICAO: improved coordination and awareness urged
As COVID-19 impacts continue to be felt worldwide
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) has issued new COVID-19 calls to governments globally, urging improved coordination with aircraft operators on the current air services updates and flight... more
Civil aviationIATA thanks Governments for support
But more need to step up
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the support of those governments around the world that have provided financial relief to airlines and urged other governments to follow suit... more
Civil aviationCovid. Support is needed for the Russian aviation industry
Ivanov: "Our airlines are suffering colossal losses"
The head of the Russian presidential administration Sergei Ivanov reported yesterday: the national civil aviation requires large-scale support due to the coronavirus pandemic. "The time is serious. Our... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: deeper revenue hit from COVID-19
Slower recovery -ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) updated its analysis of the revenue impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global air transport industry. Owing to the severity of travel restrictions... more
Civil aviationICAO Council underscores vital role of air transport to worldwide post-crisis recovery
The declarations by its President Salvatore Sciacchitano
The ICAO Council is urging States, international organizations and financial institutions to consider the critical importance of civil aviation to the recovery of the worldwide economy after COVID-19,... more
Civil aviationEthiopian air transport market set to grow 226% by 2037
According to a study by IATA that identifies four areas -ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest study on the importance of air transport and tourism to Ethiopia revealed that the sustained prioritization of air transport, connectivity a... more
Civil aviationIATA: urgent emergency support requested for airlines
COVID-19 effects by region in Africa, in the Middle East and countries -ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is appealing to governments in Africa and the Middle East, as part of a worldwide campaign, to provide emergency support to airlines as they fight for... more
Civil aviationNo more transport by aircraft without State aid
Carsten Spohr, CEO of Lufthansa said it
After the requests for State aid made yesterday by Boeing to the United States and of which AVIONEWS reported (read here), Carsten Spohr, Lufthansa's number one, also expressed his fears that "without... more
Civil aviationIATA-A4E: airlines disappointed with EC Guidelines on EU261
They are disappointing and unhelpful, according to the two associations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airlines for Europe (A4E), reacted with dismay to the European Commission’s new guidelines on the application of the EU261 passenger rights regime.... more
Civil aviationCovid-19. EC guidance on EU passenger rights for aircraft and transport (and not only)
In its efforts to mitigate the economic impacts of the pandemic -ATTACHMENT
In its efforts to mitigate the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission has yesterday published guidelines to ensure EU passenger rights are applied in a coherent manner across the EU.National... more
Civil aviationCovid-19 effect: where to park the many planes on the ground?
Flight activity dropped by 70%: the impact will be devastating on the airport system
Among the many problems that the air transport system must face to overcome the crisis caused by Covid-19, there is the parking of the aircraft. Usually a large part of them are in flight, while others... more
Civil aviationAircraft and airlines and Covid-19. The three alliances call on for extraordinary support
To Governments and stakeholders
On behalf of their member airlines, the three global carrier alliances oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are jointly calling on governments and stakeholders to take action to alleviate the unprecedented... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: also Malta closes
It will remain open only for ferry flights, humanitarian, cargo, and repatriation flights
As reported by the MIA (Malta International Airport) website today, the island closes its airspace: flights suspended from midnight on Friday until next April 11. A measure to protect residents from new... more
Civil aviationCovid-19. European Business Aviation under threat
In this crisis one area of this sector –medical flights– should be exempt from any restrictions
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), given the current global pandemic, respects the decision by European authorities to temporarily restrict non-essential travel, in the interest of public... more
Civil aviationRussia: a black future for the aircraft and transport industry
Russian carriers, airport operators and related companies don't escape the global crisis from Covid-19
Alexander Neradko, head of the Russian Federal Aviation Agency (Rosaviatsia), as well as Deputy Minister of Transport, said today from data collected by the Federal Agency about the risks of bankruptcy... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA welcomes EU suspension of airport slot use rules
The decision reflects an unprecedented situation in the airline industry
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the announcement by the European Commission (EC) granting the temporary suspension until June 2020 of the 80-20 “use it or lose it” rule for... more
Civil aviationCovid-19. By EC a response to counter socio-economic impact
The reaction is immediate and coordinated at continental level -ATTACHMENT
COVID-19 is a severe public health emergency for citizens, societies and economies with infections in all Member States. It is also a major economic shock to the EU. The Commission therefore presents today... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: Austria ceases flights with France, Spain and Switzerland
Starting next Monday. Two red zones isolated in the country
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz today during a press conference called to announce new measures to fight coronavirus, has informed that from next March 16 the country will cancel all connections by... more
Civil aviationThe EU condemns Trump's ban on transatlantic travel by aircraft
Joint statement by the presidents of the EC issued by Von der Leyen and Charles Michel
The joint statement released today by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the President of the Council Charles Michel on the prohibition of air travel in the United States:... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: passengers increase in China in 2019
But in February 2020 losses of 3.52 billion dollars. Today, signs of recovery
The number of air passengers in China increased by 6.9% on an annual basis in 2019, up to 1.35 billions, according to data released by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) in recent days,... more