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AirlinesJetBlue could use ultraviolet rays to disinfect aircraft
Technology was studied together with Honeywell
Air carrier JetBlue Airways is about to experiment the sanitation of its planes with a technology that will exploit ultraviolet rays. The coronavirus pandemic forced many companies to review hygiene systems... more
AirportsAci Europe: airport industry reaffirms commitment to climate action
As aviation takes first steps towards post-COVID-19 recovery
As the aviation sector looks towards initial greenshoots of recovery, airports have renewed their commitment to climate action as a cornerstone of rebuilding an industry dealt a devastating blow by the... more
Civil aviationIATA: recovery delayed as international travel remains locked down
According to an updated forecast released by the Association
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released an updated global passenger forecast showing that the recovery in traffic has been slower than had been expected. In the base case scenario: Global... more
CargoIATA: cargo recovery continues in June but at a slow pace
Regional performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in June showing improvement, but at a slower pace than some of the traditional leading indicators would suggest. Global... more
AirlinesAlitalia: more flights to international destinations in September and October
Resumed services to Argentina; new European routes from Milan-Linate airport
Alitalia will operate more flights to foreign destinations in September and October when the medium and long-haul international sector will grow by 7% in September and 29% in October, compared to August.Its... more
AirlinesAirplanes: Russia wants to invest in ekranoplans
Project consists in production of some ground-effect aircraft in Far East
Russian government agency referred about Orion society that wants to produce some ekranoplans. This aircraft is considered the joining link between seaplanes and hydrofoils, able to move few meters above... more
AccidentsSpain, private helicopter crashes after hitting a tree
Accident happened in Andalusia: there are 2 dead people
This morning a Robinson R-44 Raven helicopter crashed while it was close to Pedrera, in Spain (precisely in Andalusia). Both people who was in aircraft died because of the accident that happened at 8:00... more
Civil aviationICAO implementation roadmap to provide support and resources
To help align COVID-19 responses in civil aviation
ICAO began the global roll-out of a civil aviation recovery Global Implementation Roadmap (GIR) today, providing an important enabling framework for countries as they begin to apply the COVID-19 pandemic... more
Civil aviationMaiden flight for the AG-600 amphibious aircraft
Lasted about 31 minutes
According to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) and Xinhua reported yesterday the AG-600, codenamed "Kunlong", flew over the sea off Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, on July 26,... more
CargoEmbraer develops cargo solutions for commercial aircraft
There’s a critical need for more cargo space
With the significant decline in the number of airline passengers and the booming demand for air cargo capacity, Embraer has developed cargo transportation solutions for its line of commercial aircraft.... more
Civil aviationAirplanes (2). Airbus: final step to WTO dispute and US tariffs
After 16 years of litigation
Airbus has agreed with the governments of France and Spain to make amendments to the A-350 Repayable Launch Investment (RLI) aircraft contracts. After 16 years of litigation at the World Trade Organisation... more
Civil aviationAircraft. EU and Airbus take action to ensure compliance in the WTO dispute
The Governments of France and Spain agreed with the company to modify terms
The European Commission communicates in a press release that "Today, the governments of France and Spain agreed with Airbus to modify the terms of the Repayable Launch Investment granted by them for development... more
Civil aviationBoeing advances environmental leadership
The Global Environment Report 2020 published -ATTACHMENT
Boeing released yesterday its 2020 Global Environment report, highlighting how the company is sustainably designing and building products, while conserving resources and reducing waste across its global... more
Civil aviationHong Kong, China will not accept British passport as travel documents
Decision is a reaction to last politics of London
A decision that it’s creating discussions. China’s Foreign Affair Ministry is considering seriously the choice of not accepting BNO passports as valid travel documents. Beijing decided to react of las... more
Civil aviationUSA, EPA suggests changes for airplanes and jets emissions
New standards should have to be adopted by 2028
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) suggested yesterday some changes to standards of greenhouse gas emissions about American aircraft. It’s the case of planes of commercial aviation and big jets, forced t... more
Civil aviationICAO and CAAi launch lockdown recovery course
For aviation professionals
Brief news. In accordance with the recommendations of the ICAO Council Aviation Recovery Taskforce, together ICAO Global Aviation Training (GAT) and CAA International (CAAi), the aviation training arm... more
AirlinesQatar Airways seeks 5 billion dollars from 4 Arabian Nations
Doha airline reported an aerial block forced to Qatar
United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt: Qatar Airways launched an international arbitration against these 4 nations. Doha air company decided to seek a compensation because of air, sea and... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Australia, Qantas says goodbye to B-747 with last flight
It took off from Sydney to reach a store-museum in California
Half century of service and more than 250 million of passengers: Qantas B-747 airplane ended yesterday its last flight with these numbers. This event was very important and awaited: plane took off from... more
AirlinesAirplanes. India, Covid-19 pandemic urges Indigo to fire staff
Few passengers in Asian country: Gurgaon based company annonunces measures
Layoffs and new airplanes to prepare. Indigo, one of the most important private carrier of India, annonunced yesterday that 10% staff will be fired due to coronavirus. Situation was serious at the beginning... more
Civil aviationACI EUROPE and EASA sign cooperation agreement
As airport industry publishes guidelines for a healthy passenger experience
Olivier Jankovec, Director General of Airports Council International Europe (ACI EUROPE), and Patrick Ky, Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), today signed a groundbreaking... more
Civil aviationItalian Enav: air traffic in July doubles over June
With a peak volume last Friday
Flights in Italy continue to display a steady and progressive growth trend. In the first half of July, flights over the Italian skies more than doubled compared to June. From July 1st to the 15th ENAV... more
Civil aviationCoronavirus: European Commission strengthens preparedness for future outbreaks
Immediate short-term measures presented
The European Commission (EC) has presented today immediate short-term measures to strengthen EU health preparedness for COVID-19 outbreaks. The EC has from the outset coordinated the exchange of information... more
AirlinesState aid: European Commission approves Dutch plans to provide support to KLM
For EUR 3.4 billion in urgent liquidity
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3.4 billion Dutch aid measure consisting of a State guarantee on loans and a subordinated State loan to KLM to provide urgent liquidity t... more
Civil aviationCovid-19. EC proposes derogation for 2020-21 to the "SES" performance and charging scheme
Given the consequences of the pandemic outbreak
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance company) informs that the European Commission (EC) has published a proposal to its Member States to undertake exceptional measures for the years 2020-2021 of the third reference... more
Civil aviationEasa-Eurocontrol: new joint unit cements cooperation
The Office is designed to improve the efficiency of the two organisations’ joint activities
Director General EUROCONTROL Eamonn Brennan and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Executive Director Patrick Ky together officially opened the joint EASA-EUROCONTROL Technical and Coordination... more
Civil aviationNew ICAO iPACKs to provide important support to States
During COVID-19 pandemic
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) has introduced a new series of implementation packages or ‘iPACKs’ to support States’ aviation response, recovery, and resilience efforts during COVID-19. The... more
Civil aviationIATA: post-COVID-19 green recovery must embrace Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Its call comes on the eve of the IEA Clean Energy Transitions Summit
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized the aviation industry’s commitment to its emissions reduction goals and called for the International Energy Agency (IEA) to prioritize investment i... more
AirlinesSmooth reopening of external EU borders jeopardised by uncoordinated national measures
Examples of diverging implementation of the EU Council recommendations include seven States
Despite agreeing at EU Council level to a scientific-based approach and endorsing their own “white list”1 recommendation just one week ago, EU States are adopting extremely diverging lists. As a result, the... more
Civil aviationICAO: cabin crew to be better equipped to prevent human trafficking
With the launch of the new on-line training to support the implementation of the guidelines
United Nations efforts to prevent trafficking in persons took an important step forward yesterday, with the launch of the new online training to support the implementation of the ICAO-OHCHR Guidelines... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAV signed contract with Swiss service provider for ATM platform
Born from an Italo-French project, the Coflight is innovative and sustainable technology to all flyers
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) announces that its CEO Paolo Simioni has signed yesterday an agreement with DSNA, the French air traffic control service provider, for the common provision and... more
AirportsIATA: traveller survey reveals COVID-19 concerns
Identified top three ones at the airport and on board aircraft -ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released public opinion research showing the willingness to travel being tempered by concerns over the risks of catching COVID-19 during air travel. The... more
Airlinesoneworld launches customer information portal
In alliance commitment to health and well-being
oneworld has launched an information portal to provide customers the latest updates on the health and well-being measures they can expect while travelling, further underlining the commitment by the global... more
Civil aviationSingapore and the UK commence trials to improve public health safety for aircrew
ICAO, CAAS, CAA, Changi and Heathrow Airports, BA and SIA participate in the tests
Singapore and the United Kingdom (UK) are commencing a series of trials to test the crew module of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council Aviation Recovery Taskforce (CART) "Take-off"... more
Civil aviationICAO: new PNR data standards amendment to improve global counter-terrorism efforts
A detailed set of international SARPs to assist States was endorsed by its governing body
A detailed set of international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) to assist States in establishing their capabilities to collect, use, process and protect Passenger Name Record (PNR) data to... more
AirlinesEasyJet: turbulence on the way
As the flights resume, there is growing concern among the aircrew. Possible industrial action
Peter Bellew, new Chief Operating Officer: hired to get results or to send the Company down? more
Civil aviationACI and IATA call for Governments to bear costs of public health measures
The pandemic’s effect on the industry and broader economy has halted aviation at global level
Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have today urged that costs related to public health measures aimed at mitigating the spread of communicable... more
Civil aviationIATA welcomes ICAO Council decision on "Corsia"
In 2022, the ICAO Assembly will consider if further amendments are necessary
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the decision by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to use 2019 as a baseline for the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction... more
Civil aviationEuropean Commission on failure to comply with EU rules protecting rights of passengers
It opens infringement proceedings against Greece and Italy
The European Commission launched today infringement proceedings by sending letters of formal notice to Greece and Italy for being in violation of EU rules protecting rights of passengers. Both Greece and... more
Civil aviationICAO Council agrees safeguard adjustment for CORSIA in light of COVID-19 pandemic
To address gaps in aviation’s ability to reduce and eliminate its CO2 emissions
The Council of ICAO yesterday agreed to provide a clear safeguard, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, to the CORSIA – Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, the first ever g... more
Civil aviationThe delivery of the first MC-21 aircraft in 2021?
Russian industry minister Manturov almost certainly gives it
Deliveries of the Irkut MC-21 (or MS-21) passenger plane to the airlines that ordered it could begin at the end of 2021. Denis Manturov, Minister of Industry and Commerce stated it in an interview with... more
Civil aviationEASA programme to monitor COVID-19 operations gains traction
Adding four major carriers and Istanbul hub
Istanbul Airport, Air France, Iberia, Scandinavian Airlines and Turkish Airlines are among the latest aviation companies to sign up and commit to implementing EASA/ECDC guidelines for safe travel in the... more
Civil aviationIATA proposes alternatives to quarantine
It encourages safety measures in two areas
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to avoid quarantine measures when re-opening their economies. IATA is promoting a layered approach of measures to reduce the risk of... more
Civil aviationAIRE joins a united European aviation call for green recovery support
From the COVID-19 crisis
Aire, Airlines International Representation in Europe communicates in a press release that: "With the gradual restart of air services in the coming weeks, leaders from 14 air transport associations representing... more
Civil aviationICAO: continued progress toward implementation of its CORSIA
Despite the challenges of COVID-19
Separate developments last week marked significant progress toward the global implementation of ICAO’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), despite the challenges o... more
Civil aviationRyanairization: necessary or just a pretext?
Ryanair advanced against all governments that do not align with the low-cost’s requests -VIDEO
The idea of introducing minimum prices for airline tickets is "completely insane", says Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair.A minimum price would affect the free movement of people in Europe, he says in a... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: airports call for data-driven approach to establishing the post-COVID aviation landscape
The European association has responded to IATA's call
ACI EUROPE has yesterday responded to IATA’s premature call to extend the current waiver from the 80-20 use-it-or-lose-it rule for airport slots into the Winter season, warning of potential negative c... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: criteria for COVID-19 testing in the air travel process
Based on three elements: speed, scale and accuracy -ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released criteria for the use of COVID-19 testing in the travel process. Should governments choose to introduce COVID-19 testing for travelers arriving... more
Civil aviationUzbekistan will reopen 10 airports to foreign carriers
To stimulate the recovery of tourism, from next August 1st
Uzbekistan will reintroduce a regime of open skies in 10 national airports starting from next August 1st, to boost the arrivals by foreign tourists, the Ministry of Transport has announced today. The new... more
Civil aviationIATA: continued Government relief measures needed
To get airlines through the Winter season
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that the airline industry faces a hard Winter and called on governments around the world to continue providing relief measures as the COVID-19... more
Civil aviationEurope's airlines and airports issue clear message
As EC calls for lifting of all intra-EU travel restrictions from Monday
ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International), the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airlines for Europe (A4E), representing Europe’s airports and airlines, today welcomed and amplified t... more