Civil aviation
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Civil aviationICAO safety audit programme celebrates 20-year anniversary
The USOAP had completed close to 900 activities since its inception
During a special ceremony conducted at last Tuesday’s fourth meeting of the ICAO Council’s 219th Session, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano accepted a framed gift from the UN agency’s Secre... more
Civil aviationA-380 airplane: the trend is the temporary grounding
For the coronavirus emergency, the passenger transport demand drops dramatically
The partial, or total grounding of the Airbus A-380 airplanes: this is the answer that the operators of the 853-seat superjumbo in the charter version (525 in the typical three-class configuration), are... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: call for expressions of interest for the acquisition of company activities
Notice published - ATTACHMENT
The announcement relating to the call for expressions of interest for the acquisition of the corporate activities headed by Alitalia-SAI (Italian airline) SpA and Alitalia Cityliner SpA in extraordinary... more
Civil aviationCOVID-19 hits January passenger demand, according to IATA's results
International and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for January 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 2.4% compared... more
Civil aviationICAO takes steps to strengthen global border management and security
Through the on-line issuance of a new “Master List” of e-passport authentication certificates
Leveraging its privileged position as the nexus for international passports and associated standards development, UN aviation agency ICAO has taken steps to strengthen modern border security through the... more
Civil aviationIATA. COVID-19 cuts demand and revenues
It announced its initial assessment of the impact of the Novel Coronavirus - ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that its initial assessment of the impact of the Novel Coronavirus 2019 outbreak (COVID-19) shows a potential 13% full-year loss of passenger... more
Civil aviationBoeing: "investigation into debris in tanks" on aircraft launched
"The new discovery will not further lengthen the time"
"Foreign Object Debris" (Fod) were found in the tanks of the B-737 Max aircraft. While it waits to return to fly after the worldwide grounding following the accidents in Ethiopia and Indonesia that caused... more
Civil aviationIATA-IPC: sustainable and reliable cross-border airmail network
Signed a MoU and to work together on seven specific areas
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Post Corporation (IPC) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce cooperation between the two organizations.... more
Civil aviationAirbus and the Government of Québec sole owners of the A-220 aircraft programme
As Bombardier completes its strategic exit from Commercial Aviation
Airbus, the Government of Québec and Bombardier Inc. have agreed upon a new ownership structure for the A-220 programme, whereby Bombardier transferred its remaining shares in Airbus Canada Limited P... more
Civil aviationEU Gazette. Information EU-United Mexican States on air services
The agreement signed in 2010, entered into force in 2012
On the Official Gazette of the European Union has been published today, on February 12, 2020 that: "II (Non-legislative acts) International agreementsInformation concerning the entry into force of the A... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. The strikes planned for today
They are ongoing for 24 hours
The MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) publishes the calendar of strikes in the air transport sector today.The protests are in detail:07/02/2020 Navaid-Naca AZ pilots technical crew... more
Civil aviationCoronavirus. Update on ICAO and WHO recommendations
In light of the increasing number of cancelled and rerouted flights now arising
In light of the increasing number of cancelled and rerouted flights now arising due to Coronavirus fears, as well as the implementation of additional travel measures for passengers, ICAO wishes to encourage... more
Civil aviationAIRE: call for prioritizing competitiveness in EU air transport policy
During a meeting with the European Commissioner Adina Vălean
In a meeting yesterday with the European Commissioner for Transport, Adina Vălean, AIRE (Airlines International Representation in Europe) airline CEOs called for concrete steps towards improving the mo... more
Civil aviationAlitalia is waiting for the European antitrust outcome
Is it survival at risk?
As already known, Alitalia is under the magnifying glass of the European Commissioner for Competition in view of the bridging loans that have been granted over the years for the rescue of the company.... more
Civil aviationSome companies will not participate in "Singapore Airshow" out of fear epidemic
"Precautionary measure to protect employees"
Some companies of aviation, aeronautics and aerospace have withdrawn their presence at the "Singapore Airshow" because of the coronavirus. Among them, the US Textron Inc (a conglomerate active in the defense,... more
Civil aviation"Brexit", the dawn of a new era?
Today at 12 noon, Johnson's speech on the negotiations
At 12 (Italian time), British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gives a speech in London on the negotiations with the EU on "Brexit" which will look rather tough. Meanwhile, EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: € 400 million approved in the Senate
140 votes in favor, one against, 100 abstentions
The Alitalia decree has been approved yesterday by the Senate which grants 400 million Euros to the carrier, to be returned in six months. 140 votes in favor, one against, 100 abstentions.According to... more
Civil aviation"Brexit": ok by Parliament
Now the Queen's signature
British Parliament has given the go-ahead to the ratification law of the "Brexit" agreement. Boris Johnson, exultant, said: "This means that on January 31st we will leave the EU and move forward like a... more
Civil aviationChina. MA-700 plane: first flight in 2020
It will have an integrated avionics system and a "fly-by-wire" flight control platform
The new Chinese Xian MA-700 aircraft produced by the company Xian Aircraft Industrial Corporation of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) could make its first flight by 2020. Xian MA-700,... more
Civil aviationBoeing: will be new B-777X aircraft test during the week?
In the market by 2021?
Boeing could make the first flight test of a new 777X family aircraft later this week. Designed to carry around 406 people it could enter the market by 2021. The B-777X is powered by GE9X engines, new... more
Civil aviationToyota will create flying taxis with Joby Aviation
Aircraft transport is a goal of the Japanese company
Toyota will invest $ 394 million in Joby Aviation, an aerospace start-up based in California for the development of a new flying taxi. Joby Aviation and NASA also designed the X-57 Maxwell, an experimental... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: airports call for ambitious reform of outdated EU slot allocation regime
To achieve this reform, the European body has set out its recommendations
ACI EUROPE has today set out its recommendations for a comprehensive overhaul of the EU Airport Slot Regulation - calling for vital and overdue change in the way airport slot allocation is governed. For... more
Civil aviationTransports (plane and not only). Less than half of EU travellers are aware of passenger rights
The results of a survey released today - ATTACHMENT
It was conducted between 19 February and 4 March 2019, and involved interviewing 27,973 EU citizens more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italian MIT: reduction to 4 hours for tomorrow's strikes
All in the time slot 1pm-5pm
By order, the Italian Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Paola De Micheli, in implementation of article 8 of the law of 12 June 1990, no. 146 and subsequent amendments, ordered the reduction, from... more
Civil aviationICAO: official notification received from Iran on flight PS-752 aircraft accident
The Organization continues to call for diminished speculation on possible causes
Consistent with the provisions contained in Annex 13 to the Chicago Convention (Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has received official... more
Civil aviationB-737 plane crashed. Iran: we will download black boxes data
It may take a month or two to extract the information
Iran declared today its intention to download the black box recordings from the Ukraine Airlines plane crashed in Tehran causing the death of the 176 people on board (see AVIONEWS).Canada has announced... more
Civil aviationRegular aircraft links between Crimea and Armenia in Spring
The first after the reunification of the Peninsula with Russia
Alexei Chernyak, head of the Parliamentary commission for tourism, resorts and Crimean sport, has announced the forthcoming opening of regular aircraft connections between Crimea and Armenia, the first... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: stable passenger demand growth in November
The results for international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 3.3% compared... more
Civil aviationSafran: aviation, defense and space world group, also engaged in social work
Support for an association that helps people in difficulty
Interesting social initiative that undertaken by the Safran foundation which has decided to support the association "La Bergerie de Berdine", committed to helping the social reintegration of people in... more
Civil aviationNational strike in France: forecast for tomorrow
Interruptions and delays are however possible
In anticipation of the strike notices presented by trade unions, for tomorrow on Thursday January 9, 2020, the French DGAC (Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile) will implement the minimum service p... more
Civil aviationB-737 Max airplane: new problems, could a bundle of cables cause short circuits?
Further slowdowns for Boeing
The problems for Boeing never seem to end: a new defect would have been discovered at the B-737 Max, the plane model that was grounded all over the world following the fatal accidents in Ethiopia and Indonesia... more
Civil aviationMoody’s downgrades Atlantia, Autostrade per l'Italia and AdR
Following the changes to existing motorway concession arrangements -ATTACHMENT
The rating agency, Moody's, following the unilateral changes to existing motorway concession arrangements in Italy, introduced by the Milleproroghe decree, downgraded Autostrade per l'Italia from 'Baa3'... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: urgent bridge-loan and extension of the layoffs
Out of stock?
Alitalia's new liquidity injection: the ministers of Economy Roberto Gualtieri and Economic Development Stefano Patuanelli signed the ministerial decree that provides the bridge-loan of EUR 400 million.... more
Civil aviation"Brexit": today House of Commons said ok
358 votes in favor, 234 against
First approval by the Parliament of the United Kingdom for the law on the ratification of the "Brexit" by January 31. The document, modified by Boris Johnson after the overwhelming victory in the December... more
Civil aviationAlitalia. AVIONEWS meets unions at the Italian MISE: do you start over?
Soon the EUR 400 million, a brief meeting with Delta and final farewell to Atlantia
AVIONEWS awaited the union representatives at the exit of the MISE (Italian Ministry of Economic Development) after the meeting with the Minister Stefano Patuanelli and the new commissioner of Alitalia... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: passenger and freight traffic in October
Aircraft movements turned negative for the first time this year - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its latest air traffic report for October 2019, measuring all of commercial aviation flights: full service, regionals, low-cost and charter. Passenger... more
Civil aviationPossible increase in delays and cancellations of flights in the Summer
Air traffic controllers are too few?
According to "Corriere.it", which cited Sita, one of the companies operating in the air transport sector, in 2018, around the world, 4.3 billion baggages sent in the hold were handled and of these 24.81... more
Civil aviationBoeing (2): stop production of the B-737 Max aircraft in January
Possible job cuts
As anticipated yesterday, Boeing is thinking of a pause in the production of the B-737 Max aircraft, after the fatal accidents in Ethiopia and Indonesia that caused the death of 346 people (see AVIONEWS).... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Strike in France: forecasts for today
Discomforts and delays are however predictable
In anticipation of the strike notices presented by the trade unions for today, on December 17, the French DGAC (Directorate-General of Civil Aviation) asked carriers to reduce their flight schedule to... more
Civil aviation"Brexit": A big win for Johnson
Absolute majority and irreversible exit from the EU
Overwhelming electoral victory of Boris Johnson: having obtained the mandate, now the next step is the "Brexit". The conservative party has taken more than 360 seats out of 650, while the work of Jeremy... more
Civil aviationDelta Air Lines: "We are still interested in Alitalia"
Backfire from the American carrier?
Delta Air Lines is still interested in Alitalia. This was stated by managing director Ed Bastian. The airline said that "it remains committed to becoming a minority shareholder in a reorganized Alitalia... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport (2). Special measures by Alitalia for the strikes of today
And the cancellations on December 12 and 14 -ATTACHMENTS
Due to 24-hour air transport sector strikes confirmed by some Italian trade unions for Friday 13 December, Alitalia was forced to cancel several flights scheduled for this day.Flights set to operate on... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The strikes of today in Italy
They are 16 in total
MIT (Italian Infrastructure and Transport Ministry) unveiled the list of the strikes planned for today in the aircraft and transport.The different ones on Friday, December 13.13/12/2019 Cub Trasporti union... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: MEF (Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance) gives EUR 150 million
The infringement procedure by the EU has now become certain
The Italian Minister of Economic Development Stefano Patuanelli thanked and liquidated the three extraordinary commissioners who in these two and a half years with little transparency and sporadic news... more
Civil aviationNational strike in France: forecasts for tomorrow
However, hardships and delays are possible
As part of the wave of strikes in progress, given the traffic forecasts established in collaboration with carriers for tomorrow on Thursday December 12 and according to the provisions of the minimum air... more
Civil aviationAircraft and carriers. New EU security list adopted by the Commission
115 airlines are banned from EU skies - ATTACHMENT
The European Commission updated last Monday the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that do not meet international safety standards, and are therefore subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions... more
Civil aviationInternational Civil Aviation Day Statement: tomorrow “75 Years of Connecting the World”
Issued by Council President, and the Organization’s Secretary General
Seven December each year is recognized globally as International Civil Aviation Day (ICAD).This year is however particularly special, as the International Civil Aviation Organization is commemorating the... more
Civil aviationEurostat: air passenger transport in the EU last year
Record number of those carried at more than 1.1 billion in 2018 -ATTACHMENT
Almost 63 million more than in 2017 more
Civil aviationAircraft. Strike in France (2): 20% of flights cancelled today in some airports
Scheduled stop also for tomorrow, on Friday December 6
The strike announcements on the French national territory were presented by the trade unions today, on Thursday December 5, 2019. To limit the interruption of air traffic, DGAC (French Civil Aviation Directorate-General)... more
Civil aviationFrance paralyzed by protests: planes grounded, emergency hospitals
Demonstrations and strikes for the Macron pension reform
France is blocked by strikes against the pension reform of President Emmanuel Macron. More than 240 demonstrations are active and have caused ground planes, stationary trains, closed schools, hospitals... more