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Civil aviationSafety. Dutch Safety Board detects and claims: communication problems between the ILS and autopilot aircraft
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - An investigation identifies a glitch that causes the aircraft in a stall phase
An investigation worked on by the Netherland’s national agency for aviation safety Dutch Safety Board, after an accident in Eindhoven airport in 2013, has detected a glitch at the autopilot in response t... more
Civil aviationAEA: "Passengers and airlines once again hijacked by unacceptable ATC strikes"
Brussels, Belgium - The protests in France (on-going) and in Belgium from tonight onwards
Once again passengers and European airlines are seriously affected by strike action by Air Traffic Controllers and Air Traffic Management. The Association of European Airlines (AEA) strongly condemns... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: French air traffic controllers strike to keep borders in the sky
Geneva, Switzerland - The association strongly condemned the action
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) strongly condemned the strike action by French air traffic controllers which targets vacationers at the start of the busy summer holiday season. “Unions b... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. A six day strike for French air traffic controllers
Paris, France - The protests run by Trade Unions has started today
French air traffic controllers have started a six day strike, that will cause inconveniences in the sector. Protests run by French Trade Unions Unsa–Icna (Union Nationale des Syndicats Autonomes- I... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. A new strike scheduled on 5th of July in Italy
Rome, Italy - Airplanes grounded for four hours
A new strike has been scheduled on Saturday, 5th of July, in Italy in which different professional groups and Italian Unions will take part, leaving planes grounded. Employees will abstain from work... more
Civil aviationIATA: using IT to improve the passenger experience
Brussels, Belgium - Tony Tyler, its DG and CEO, identified three areas
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged aviation stakeholders to develop and use information technology (IT) to drive improvements in the passenger experience. Speaking at the "Air... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italian CUB union: general national strike next Sunday for 24 hours
Rome, Italy - The protest includes also the airport and satellite activity sectors
Italian Cub Trasporti (Confederazione unitaria di base) union announced a general national strike of the air, airport and satellite activity fields for next Sunday, June 22, 2014. The protest will have... more
Civil aviationAircraft and ATM. Europe secures future of air traffic management through extension of SESAR JU
Brussels, Belgium - The achievements of the program have been four
The Council of Ministers of the European Union adopted yesterday the extension of the Single European Sky Air Traffic Management Research (SESAR) Joint Undertaking (SJU). This decision was taken in recognition... more
Civil aviationFAA wants to protect B-737 aircraft from cyber attacks
Washington, USA - The order was issued for /700, /700C, /800, /900ER, /7, /8 and /9 versions
The United States' Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requested Boeing to implement solutions to reduce vulnerability to cyber attacks on board of its 737 aircraft. The order, which is effective... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. ACI Europe launches guidelines on the passenger experience
Brussels, Belgium - The publication was formally presentd to Siim Kallas, VP of the EC
Earlier today, airport trade body ACI EUROPE released its latest publication, "Guidelines for Passenger Services at European Airports". This ground-breaking publication looks at how airports should conceptualise,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA: unacceptable cost increase plans would make Germany the most expensive airspace in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - A staggering 300 million EUR annually as of 2015
On June 5th Germany announced that the German Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS) intends to increase its user charges by a staggering 300 million EUR annually as of 2015.... more
Civil aviationACI Europe: passenger traffic up 8% at airports during April
Brussels, Belgium - Aircraft movements for the whole of Europe reported grew by +2.0%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic results for the month of April across the European airport network, revealing an impressive year-on year increase of +8.0% in passenger... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Industry celebrates its centennial in the black
Doha, Qatar - Profitability weak but still making major economic contribution
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Economic Performance of the Airline Industry report outlining how air transport is adding value for consumers, the wider economy, governments,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Qatar Airways and Hamad Airport to pilot innovative solutions for improved passenger experience and enhanced security
Doha, Qatar - The airline was given the Fast Travel Green Award
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed and recognized the participation of Qatar Airways and the newly opened Hamad International Airport, Doha, in two key industry programs that enhance... more
Civil aviationIATA members set out steps needed to tackle problem of unruly passengers aboard aircraft
Doha, Qatar - "Everybody on board is entitled to enjoy a journey free from abusive or other unacceptable behavior", Tony Tyler explained
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 70th Annual General Meeting (AGM) unanimously adopted a resolution that calls on governments and industry to work together on a balanced package of measures... more
Civil aviationA-380 aircraft start operating in Indian airports
Delhi, India - Singapore Airlines' flight landed in Delhi shortly after 8:00 pm (local time)
Singapore Airlines became today, Friday 30 May 2014, the first company to operate a scheduled flight with an A-380 aircraft in an Indian airport. The operation of the "Giant of the skies" manufactured... more
Civil aviationUK CAA urges aviation to improve aircraft noise performance and do more to engage communities
London, UK - Key recommendations are five
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published a series of recommendations to help drive improvements in the way the aviation industry manages aircraft noise. More people in the UK are affected... more
Civil aviationIATA honors the 2014 Top-Performing Global Training Partners
Montreal, Canada - Presented at ceremonies during an event held in Montreal
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its 2014 worldwide best performing training partners as part of its training partner recognition program. The IATA Training and Development... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger demand growth accelerates in April
Geneva, Switzerland - Total RPK's rose 7.5%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for April showing a healthy increase in demand. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 7.5% compared... more
Civil aviation"Orange" warning for aircraft transiting over Kamchatka because of the eruption of a volcano
Petropavlovsk-Kamcha, Russia - Ash is reaching a height of 10 km
The ash emission of a volcano in the region of Kamchatka might cause some disruption in the air transport sector in Russia. Ash plumes spewed by Shiveluch have indeed reached a height of 10 kilometres. According... more
Civil aviationReal-time aircraft tracking: airlines and ICAO agree on the matter
Montreal, Canada - "There's no question this is something we need to do"
Companies and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) are agreeing about the need of providing a real-time tracking of aircraft while they are flying: the problem painfully emerged with the... more
Civil aviationAusterity plan. Italian State aircraft on sale but buyers are missing
Rome, Italy - Two Falcon 900 and an Airbus 319 still pending new owners
The Italian State pays for their maintenance more than 10 million Euros per year. But the three aircraft put up for sale by former Prime Minister Enrico Letta in range of the austerity plan cannot find... more
Civil aviationIATA welcomes US DoT tentative approval of resolution 787
Geneva, Switzerland - It is the foundation document for the NDC
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to tentatively approve Resolution 787. The Resolution is the foundation... more
Civil aviationAirline associations call for improvements in the area of airport charges (3)
Brussels, Belgium - The declarations by AEA, ELFA, ERA and IACA
Yesterday, the European Commission published its report on the implementation of the Airport Charges Directive. The Commission rightly acknowledges some of the weaknesses in the current Directive, the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. EC reports increased transparency in setting of airport charges, but uneven implementation of rules by the Member States
Brussels, Belgium - The directive currently applies to around 75 airports in the European Economic Area
The European Commission has released yesterday a report on Member States' application of EU rules on airport charges — the fees airlines pay to airports for the use of runways and terminals. Airport c... more
Civil aviationBabCock International Group Plc acquired entirely the Avincis Group
Rome, Italy - The marketing operation successfully completed
Babcock announced that it has completed the acquisition of Avincis. Avincis is a provider of helicopter and fixed wing services in mission critical operations such as medical, search and rescue, fire-fighting... more
Civil aviationItalian Council of Ministers about ENAV privatization: the declarations by Massimo Garbini
Rome, Italy - The CEO: "It is ready for any challenge, the listing in the Stock Exchange included"
"I want to thank the Government to believe in ENAV, giving it a great opportunity. The Company is healthy, recognized at wordwide, with important growth margins. It is ready to any challenge, the listing... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. A 24 h strike tomorrow in Italy; ENAC: list of the flights ensured
Rome, Italy - ENAV's staff will be on strike for a hour: from 2pm to 3pm
ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, published a document on its own home-page about the list of the flights ensured that the air transport companies communicate to the Authority before of the strike,... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: its conference provides an opportunity to review trading conditions and key challenges for regional airports
Funchal, Portugal - This year's 7th annual event yesterday and today near Madeira
This year’s 7th annual "ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition" opened yesterday and continues today in Funchal, Madeira – hosted by Aeroportos da Madeira. The event provides an opportunity to... more
Civil aviationUSA: a law will prevent Congressmen to travel in first class on the aircraft
Washington, USA - "We have a responsibility to wisely use the people’s money"
A new bill has been presented in the United States, with the aim of preventing Congressmen to purchase first-class airline tickets utilizing public money. The initiative, which was called "If Our Military... more
Civil aviationICAO meeting, Inmarsat presents a global airline tracking service
Montreal, Canada - The British company also proposed a "Black box in the cloud" service
A free global airline tracking service over the Inmarsat netowrk. During the Icao (International Civil Aviation Organization) meeting, the British provider of global satellite communications safety services... more
Civil aviationILFC is the main B-787/9 aircraft customer
Los Angeles, USA - Total orders passed from 41 to 49
International Finance Lease Corporation (ILFC) is now the largest customer of B-787/9 aircraft. Total orders passed from 41 to 49 whereas Boeing 787/8s' commission passed from 33 to 25. The conversions... more
Civil aviationUkraine suspends Russian flights to Donetsk and Kharkov
Kiev , Ukraine - Measures will be valid "Until further special notice"
Kiev's government has suspended all the flights between Donetsk and Kharkov airports and Russia until tensions in the eastern of the Ukraine will be calmed down, as Denys Antoniuk, in charge of the national... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: demand for air travel decelerates in March
Geneva, Switzerland - The AGM and World Air Transport Summit will take place in Doha in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March showing a moderation of the pace of growth in demand. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) increased... more
Civil aviationIATA: soaring Ontario fuel tax will hurt province's jobs and economy
Montreal, Canada - The association expressed shock and disappointment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed shock and disappointment over the Ontario government’s proposal to more than double the Province’s aviation fuel tax. The fuel tax already cos... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: delivering aviation sustainability through unity of purpose
Geneva, Switzerland - Tony Tyler at the "7th Air Transport Action Group Environmental Summit"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on all aviation stakeholders to stay focused and unified to deliver a vision for a sustainable aviation future. Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director G... more
Civil aviationAircraft and safety. EASA and IATA reach agreement on information sharing
Cologne, Germany - And joint analysis of trends in this sector
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an agreement on sharing of safety information and joint analysis of safety trends. These analyses... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA urges Venezuela to release USD 3.9 billion in airline funds
Miami, Usa - The Association called on the local Government to honor its commitment made in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the Venezuelan government urgently to honor its commitment made in March to permit the repatriation of $3.9 billion of airline funds at fair... more
Civil aviationAirbus Corporate Foundation: JetBlue A-321 airplane transported aid to Haiti
Hamburg, Germany - Transported medicine, sheets, blankets and toys
The Airbus Corporate Foundation and its partners JetBlue and Luftfahrt ohne Grenzen/Wings of Help (LOG) have transported 10 tonnes of medical supplies, blankets, sheets and toys from Hamburg, Germany to... more
Civil aviationIacobucci HF "Sintesis" lightweight trolley line: setting new standards in the aircraft market
Frosinone, Italy - The industry unveils First and Business class seats, "Venezia" and "Rome"
Iacobucci HF Aerospace displayed last week (April 8-10) at "AIX 2014" in Hamburg its "SINTESIS". After an intensive period of research and tests, the Italian manufacturer presented its latest Lightweight... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and noise. ACI Europe and AEA: air transport partners welcome latest development in EU rules
Brussels, Belgium - The declarations of the two associations
Today, the European Parliament adopted a new regulation on the establishment of rules and procedures with regard to the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at European airports. Airlines... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Ruling against Emirates' Milan-New York flights, the company might appeal
Rome, Italy - Assaereo and Delta Air Lines expressed their satisfaction
Yesterday, Thursday 10 April 2014, an administrative court in Rome accepted the complaint presented against the authorization granted to Emirates to connect with a direct flight Milan-Malpensa with New... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Milan airports: tomorrow (Friday 11 April) strike of Sea and Sea Handling workers
Milan, Italy - Industrial action from 1 to 5 pm
Possible disruption tomorrow, Friday 11 April 2014, for passengers who will have to depart from Milan's Malpensa and Linate airports, because of the strike which was called by all the unions which represent... more
Civil aviationAEA airlines offer 10 million more seats this Summer
Brussels, Belgium - Based on its research, the largest expansion areas are Eastern Europe and Central/South America
During the summer season that started this month and lasts till the end of October, the member airlines of the Association of European Airlines will offer 5.5 million additional seats on intra-European... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata hosts first cabin operations Safety Conference
Geneva, Switzerland - Planned in May (20-22) in Madrid, Spain
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will host the first Cabin Operations Safety Conference, 20-22 May 2014 in Madrid, Spain. "Cabin operations safety is an integral part of our overall commitment... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: support Gulf success with regional cooperation and global standards
Abu Dhabi, EAU - Tony Tyler at the "Global Aerospace Summit"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for regional cooperation and global standards to support the continued success of aviation in the Gulf area. Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General a... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: solid demand for air travel continues
Geneva, Switzerland - Tony Tyler: “People are flying"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February showing demand growth of 5.4% compared to February 2013. Although this represented a slowdown... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: making a safe industry even safer
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Tony Tyler made the call during the "OPS Conference"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments and industry to focus on partnerships, data analysis and runway safety in the ongoing quest to make flying even safer. IATA’s D... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: "Charting a successful future for Latin America"
Santiago, Chile - Taxes and charges, infrastructure and regulation the priorities on which to work
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments in Latin America and the Caribbean region (Latin America) to take full advantage of the connectivity provided by aviation in order to... more
Civil aviationAEA condemns the EP Environment Committee's rejection of the deal on aviation ETS
Brussels, Belgium - The deal was reached on 4 March after intense negotiations
This afternoon, the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) Committee of the European Parliament (EP) rejected the provisional trilogue agreement on how to amend the scope of the EU Emissions... more