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Civil aviationAirplanes and carriers. Air Berlin free yourself of Etihad?
Rome, Italy - The airline becomes a "Pot pie"
Who benefits from a "Pot pie" of Air Berlin? Surely to whom doesn't want to lose money as Etihad that owns 29.2% of the German airline. According to the "Sueddeutsche Zeitung" German newspaper reported,... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA seeks Antitrust aid for money air carriers locked in Venezuela
Miami, Usa - Equal to USD 3.8 bn
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it filed a request for antitrust immunity with the US Department of Transportation to allow airlines to discuss options to maintain connectivity... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. Alitalia: 24 hour strike ongoing by Anpac, Anpav and USB unions
Rome, Italy - Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uil Trasporti and Ugl don't participate at the protest
We remind that the 24 hour strike is ongoing today, September 22 and confirmed only by USB, Anpac and Anpav, after that Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uil Trasporti and Ugl had revoked the protest, following to... more
Civil aviationAir China: B-787/9 airplane in operation from a month on Rome-Beijing route
Rome, Italy - The aircraft has a three class configuration
Innovative services to passengers, new design, major comfort and advantages for environment are features of the last Boeing airplane, the B-787/9 Dreamliner, the aircraft operating from over a month on... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Russia and UK consider recovery of links to Egypt
Moscow, Russia - Interrupted after the disaster of Metrojet on the Sinai's skies
After the disaster of the Metrojet airplane, exploded on the Sinai's skies, seems due to an attack after taking-off last October 31, 2015 from Sharm el Sheikh, both London and Moscow are considering to... more
Civil aviationAirplanes grounded for strikes. IATA: 1 million minutes of delay caused only in 2016
Madrid, Spain - And called for governments to take steps to ensure service continuity in the face of industrial action
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) condemned the effects of air traffic controller strikes, which have caused 1 million minutes of delay across Europe this year, and called for governments... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. SESAR JU and ESA sign agreement on transport satellite communications
Paris, France - The cooperation will focus on the development of SESAR Solutions
The SESAR Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) to further facilitate the development of satellite-based communications for Europe’s a... more
Civil aviationFrance. National strike: airplanes reduced at airports of Paris district, tomorrow
Paris, France - Less 15% of traffic at Roissy, at Orly and at Beauvais
DGCA, French Civil Aviation Directorate General, unveiled to have asked airlines to reduce their links of 15% in the Paris airports (Orly, Beauvais and at "Charles de Gaulle" of Roissy), in view of the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. IATA: July passenger demand shows resilience
Geneva, Switzerland - An acceleration in growth over the previous five months
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for July showing an acceleration in demand growth over the previous five months. Total revenue passenger kilometers... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: historic aviation carbon agreement moves a step closer
Geneva, Switzerland - The Association urges States to sign-up for voluntary implementation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed optimism for an agreement on a Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) when governments meet for the 39th Assembly... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and emissions. ECAC directors general endorse Bratislava declaration
Bratislava, Slovakia - Europe to join GMBM from the start
In the context of Europe's engagement to reduce CO2 emissions and in line with the Paris Agreement at COP21, Directors General of European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) Member States agreed to commit... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and new routes. Cuba is coloured from yesterday with Blue low-cost
New York, Usa - The Us carrier Jet Blue made from yesterday the first historic links from the base in Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
It was unimaginable until before the recent slackening of the relationships between Fidel's isle and USA. The first commercial flight has taken off yesterday served by the American low-cost carrier Jet... more
Civil aviationJapanese ministry approves Iberia’s inclusion to the joint business between Japan Airlines, British Airways and Finnair
Madrid, Spain - As from October 18, 2016
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has granted an extension of the anti-trust immunity to include Iberia in the joint business between Japan Airlines, British Airways a... more
Civil aviationEuropean Parliament to offset its 2015 carbon emissions; a call for tender was opened in July and expires in September
Strasbourg, Frace - The contract value is EUR 249,000
The European Parliament aims to become the first 100% carbon neutral EU institution, as decided at the end of last year by the Bureau (President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors). In order to fulfil this... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and results. IATA: passenger demand losing momentum
Geneva, Switzerland - Terrorism, economic uncertainty, weigh on traffic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for June showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 5.2% compared to the year-ago... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and strikes. Air France: updated flight schedule for today
Paris, France - That one for tomorrow is on-going
Further to the call for strike action issued by several airline cabin crew unions, for the period from July 27 to August 02, the flight schedule operated by Air France is disrupted as of Wednesday, July... more
Civil aviationIATA joins European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment
Geneva, Switzerland - The Association is the 200th member of it
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), to further its objectives for safe, secure and sustainable air transport, has become a full member of the European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italian ENAV: strikes fixed for next July 23 postponed
Rome, Italy - The only protest confirmed at local level at the Olbia ACC
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) informs that the strikes fixed by the Italian unions Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uilt, Ugl-Trasporto aereo, Anpcat, Unica and Fata-Cisal planned for next July 23, have... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and agreements. IATA signs MoU with the African Union Commission
Geneva, Switzerland - It focuses on the exchange of information, expertise and capabilities in a number of areas
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and The African Union Commission (AU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand strategic cooperation to further the continent’s economic a... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and results. IATA: moderating demand trend continues in May
Geneva, Switzerland - RPK rose 4.6%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 4.6%, compared to the... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. 60th edition of IATA World Air Transport statistics released
Montreal, Canada - India sees highest domestic market growth in 2015
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced industry performance statistics for 2015 showing that, among the world’s largest domestic markets, India had the fastest domestic passenger g... more
Civil aviationAtatürk Airport (2): AEA deeply shocked by the attacks
Brussels, Belgium - Three months after those at Brussels
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) expressed its deep shock at the attacks on innocent people at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport. "Our thoughts are with the victims and their families, with our friends a... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Eu: Air Traffic Control strikes cost up to €9.5 billion
Bruxelles, Belgium - A4E presents new study from PwC based on 167 strike days during 2010-15 period
A4E has released a new study on the economic impact of Air Traffic Control (ATC) strikes in Europe during its first “CEO Summit on Air Mobility and Prosperity” in Brussel, today. The analysis compiled by... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. National strike today by the French flight controllers
Paris, France - The DGAC has requested airlines to adapt their flight schedule to and from Marseille airport
In the context of a national call for action in France on Tuesday June 28, 2016, French Air Traffic Controllers are calling for strike. The DGAC (French Civil Aviation Authority) has requested airlines... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA report: "The impact of 'Brexit' on UK Air Transport" -Specials on AVIONEWS
Geneva, Switzerland - The main points of the document
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released preliminary analysis of the financial and economic impact of the Brexit decision on the air transport industry. The main points of the report... more
Civil aviationAirplanes grounded. Today strike by French air traffic controllers: dozen flights cancelled
Paris, France - DGAC has not advised airlines to cancel connections, but informed passengers on possible delays
The French USAC-CGT union fixed for today a wildcat strike by the air traffic controller. The protest has caused the cancellation of dozens flights from and to the airports or for those that pass the... more
Civil aviationBoeing, "Big shot" in Iran: agreement for 100 commercial airplanes. Airbus ahead...
Tehran, Iran - The announcement given yesterday by the head of the Iranian civil aviation. Now the green light by the American authorities is expected
Also the giant Boeing has well taken advantage of the opportunities offered by a market like Iran, became fruitful after the recent fall of that embargo that during the years has made obsolete the fleet... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italian ENAV: four hour strike ongoing today
Rome, Italy - The two protests by UNICA and LICTA were previously postponed
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) comunicates that, following to the order issued yesterday by TAR (Regional Administrative Court) of Lazio, the two different actions of national strike by the UNICA... more
Civil aviationAircraft grounded. Italian unions UNICA and LICTA announced a strike tomorrow. Tar Lazio suspends postponement predicted by Transport Ministry
Rome, Italy - Expected cancellation of about 500 flights
"The TAR (Regional Administrative Court) of Lazio suspends the postponement order of the Italian Transport Ministry (MIT) regarding the strike by ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) employees and... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italian ENAV: the local strike on Rome-Ciampino of June 17 has been cancelled
Rome, Italy - All services will be regularly ensured
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) informs that the local 24 hour strike announced by the UGL-TA union expected for next June 17 at Rome-Ciampino ACC has been annulled. Then all services will be... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. Alitalia, unions: strike by crew on July 5
Rome, Italy - The first four hours (1-5pm) declared for pilots and flight assistants
The Italian unions Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uiltrasporti and Ugl Trasporto aereo declared the first four hours of strike for pilots and flight assistants of Alitalia-SAI (Società aerea italiana). The controversy,... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Italian ENAV: the national strikes fixed for Friday June 17 have been postponed
Rome, Italy - The protest at local level remained confirmed
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) communicates that the strikes announced by unions Fata Cisal, Licta, Cgil, Cisl, Uilt and Unica for next Friday, June 17, have been postponed to date to be set. The... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. The strikes in June
Rome, Italy - There are many protests fixed for next June 17
The Italian Transport Ministry unveiled the list of the protests in June. Following the complete list fixed in the air transport (and airplanes grounded): 15/06/2016 Flaica-Cub, staff of the Airport... more
Civil aviationAirplanes, air rights and refunds (2). IATA: industry welcomes clarity on EU passenger
Geneva, Switzerland - Fundamental changes still needed
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the publication of Interpretative Guidelines on Regulation 261/2004 by the European Commission which brings greater clarity to the European Union’s p... more
Civil aviationAirplanes, air passenger rights and refunds (3). IACA: step forward towards legal clarity in this field
Brussels, Belgium - It hopes that this guidance will end the confusion created by court cases
The International Air Carrier Association (IACA) welcomes the publication today of the European Commission’s interpretative Guidelines on EU Regulation 261/2004. The Association considers that this i... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA to the Polish industry leaders: help us to improve airspace efficiency in Poland
Rzeszow, Poland - The aim: € 6 billion and 65,000 jobs annually in 2035 if the system will be modernized
Representatives of industries involved in Poland’s aerospace sector, and other businesses that use air transport, met in Rzeszow this week to highlight the value of aviation for Poland and focus on improvements t... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and protests. Air France and strike action by pilots: traffic forecast for tomorrow
Paris, France - 7000 employees are mobilized to assist customers
Strike action by pilots: traffic forecast for Saturday 11 June 2016 • Air France expects to operate more than 80% of its flights: • more than 90% of its long-haul flights • 90% of its domestic fligh... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and protests. No strike at Oslo Airport today
Oslo, Norway - Agreement has been reached in negotiations between NHO Service and Parat
There is no strike today as agreement has been reached in negotiations between NHO Service and Parat. Oslo Airport therefore remains open as usual, although there may be some minor delays in air traffic. Until... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. ACI Europe releases new analysis hitting back at airline accusations
Brussels, Belgium - The Top 21 airports in EU & EFTA invested over € 53 billion (2005-2015)
European airport trade association ACI EUROPE today released fresh analysis that reveals that the top 21 airports (Amsterdam-Schiphol, Barcelona, Berlin-Tegel, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dublin, Duesseldorf,... more
Civil aviationRussia presents a new civil aircraft: the Kremlin aims to reduce dependency from West
Moscow, Russia - MC-21 will be produced by Irkut that has already received 175 orders, 50 of which with air carrier Aeroflot
Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev has presided over the maiden ceremony of the new MC-21 passenger aircraft built by the Soviet manufacturer Irkut, which so far has received a total of 175 orders,... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and international aviation (2). Aci Europe: airports bullish about EU external aviation negotiations
Brussels, Belgium - This decision constitutes the first tangible delivery on the EU strategy adopted by the EC last December
ACI EUROPE -the trade association for Europe’s airports- welcomed the decision taken yesterday by the EU Council of Transport Ministers to authorise the European Commission to initiate aviation negotiations w... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and international aviation (3). AEA welcomed the Council decision to grant negotiating mandates to the EC
Brussels, Belgium - The European industry plays a vital role in the economy, by promoting trade and tourism and acting as a vehicle for employment and growth
The Association of European Airlines applauds the outcome of the Transport Council meeting of 7 June to authorise the European Commission to negotiate comprehensive air transport agreements with key aviation... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and protests. Consequences at Oslo Airport in the event of a strike next Friday
Oslo, Norway - Fixed by Parat members
Negotiations between NHO Service (the Norwegian confederation of the industries of services) and Parat have broken down, and if arbitration is unsuccessful, the result will be a strike at Oslo Airport... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. Aci Europe: softening airport traffic growth reported for April
Brussels, Belgium - Breakdown by category
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for April 2016. This is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights to and... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA called for solution on Schengen-US/Canada Visa
Dublin, Ireland - According to the European Travel Commission, more than 30 million Canadian and US tourists visit Europe each year, spending over $54 billion
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on EU and North American governments to resolve a looming crisis for the EU–US/Canada visa waiver program. Today most EU citizens can visit the U... more
Civil aviation"AGM" IATA: airline industry pledges to fight against wildlife trafficking
Dublin, Ireland - The event unanimously endorsed a resolution denouncing the illegal trade in products
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) "72nd Annual General Meeting" ("AGM") unanimously endorsed a resolution denouncing the illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife products and pledging to... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance determines next steps in service enhancement
Zurich, Switzerland - Multi-million dollar techology projects and future operating standards given green light by Chief Executive Board
The Chief Executives of the Star Alliance (SA) member airlines gave the go-ahead for new technology investment and wide-ranging enhancements to operational processes to meet the evolving demands of today’s t... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Aci Europe: Norway's aviation tax is ill-advised, damaging & counterproductive
Brussels, Belgium - It comes into effect today
Today, the Norwegian government’s tax on air passengers comes into effect. It imposes NOK80 (€8.59) on each departing passenger, for both domestic and international flights from Norway. ACI EUROPE vie... more
Civil aviationNew contract for Chinese-Russian co-production of wide-body aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The airplane will be developed in Russia and assembled in China
Moscow and Beijing will sign an agreement for the co-production of a wide-body aircraft by the end of June, as reported by some Russian ministerial sources. The project is part of a 13 billion worth agreement... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger demand growth slows
Dublin, Ireland - Brussels attacks disrupt European traffic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for April showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 4.6%--the slowest... more