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PeopleStrike at Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - 26 flights cancelled
Following the 24-hour strike on next Thursday of the cabin crews' union, IMPACT, Aer Lingus announced the cancellation of 26 flights. Most of the 20,000 passengers will be accommodated on planes operated... more
PeopleInternational meeting on air traffic at Vladivostok
Vladivostok, Russia - Air traffic issues will be discussed
The Russian-American task force will hold an international meeting today in Vladivostok during which the participants will discuss about air traffic issues such as new technologies, the rational use of... more
PeopleJapanese flight school plans to open a campus in Palau
Republic of Palau, Oceania - This will create opportunities for people in the region to learn to fly
The Japan Aviation Academy has committed to opening a campus in Palau, former trust territory of the United States, creating opportunities for people in the region to learn to fly, and for Japanese to... more
PeopleNew refund garantee on arrival for passengers in case of flight delays
Rome, Italy - The regulation proposal has obtained the Ue Council's approval
After the approval of the refunds in case of overbooking, the Italian under-secretary for the Infrastructures, Guido Viceconte, has announced an agreement by the Conciliation Committee about the regulation... more
PeopleOverbooking: agreement between European Parliament and Ue Council
Bruxelles, Belgium - But final decision is up to the entire European Parliament
A compensation starting from EUR 250 (for flight of less of 1500 km) up to 600 (for 3500 flight and more) is the sum that the airline company should pay to the passengers in case of overbooking, that... more
PeopleAir travel to suffer important changes
Nashville, Usa - Low-cost airlines gain ground
At the Aviation Forecast Conference that was held last week in Nashville, industry experts predicted some major changes in air travel. Firstly, air service to rural, small and even some medium-sized airports... more
PeopleOperational air services between Hong Kong and Macau
Hong Kong - The service is operational immediately
Aircraft and helicopter services are available between Hong Kong and Macau. The agreement was signed on Monday, October 13, stated the Hong Kong Government. The air services between the two cities are... more
PeopleConcorde farewell
Last flight of the Concorde
On October 24 at the Heathrow airport will take place the final commercial flight of the Concorde . Hundred of thousands of people are expected that day to say good bye to this old plane. Special grandstands... more
PeopleConcorde era now gone
Washington, Usa - It flies again for the last time later this month
In October 8, the Concorde supersonic jet undertakes a preparing flight. It took off from the Logan International Airport with the destination Washington DC. This operation preceedes the flight that is... more
PeopleEU sets the standard conditions for insurance cover in the air transport sector
Luxembourg, Belgium - Airlines will have to oblige to insurance market rules
As what was fixed yesterday by EU Ministers of Transport, with the only exception for Germany, the standard conditions for insurance cover in the air transport sector are: compensation of 250 thousand... more
PeopleAgreement between USA and Vietnam on commercial flights
Vietnam, Hanoi - We are dealing with a five-year pact
It's for the first time since the end of the Vietnam war that the two countries have agreed on resuming commercial and cargo flights. The five-year pact which was signed on Thursday in Hanoi, is to be... more
PeopleAeroflot to increase passenger traffic
Moscow, Russia - The airline intends to double the number by 2010
Valery Okulov, Aeroflot General Director, declared that Aeroflot intends to double its passenger traffic to 12.3. He also mentioned that last year the airline had 5,8 passengers and it is to transport... more
PeopleFirst civilian landing at the Amiko airport
Dakovica, Kosovo - It could be used alternatively to Pristina airport in a near future
Yesterday, October 8th, a civilian aircraft landed for the first time at the Amiko's airstrip (Aeronautica Militare Italiana in Kosovo). It was a Boeing-737 owned by an Italian airline with military personnel... more
PeopleUSA - Vietnam agreement to resume civil's flight
Hanoi, Vietnam - No sure date specified
The agreement is negotiated in Hanoi by Pham Vu Hien, deputy director of Vietnam's Civil Aviation Administration, and Laura Faux-Gable, deputy director of the U.S. State Department's Office of Aviation... more
PeopleRussian planes for Iran
Moscow, Russia - Iran will spend U.S.D. 500m
Tupolev and Rosaviakosmos will negotiate with Iranian officials in order to sell them 4 to 6 Tu-204-100 planes. Lev Lanovsky, chief designer of the model Tu-204 - which can transport 196 passengers - declared... more
PeopleThe first flights between U.S.A. and Vietnam since the Vietnam war
Hanoi, Vietnam - The 2 sides are to sign an agreement
U.S.A. and Vietnam have decided to introduce the first direct commercial flights between the two countries since the end of the Vietnam war. These days the officials from the Vietnam's Civil Aviation Administration... more
PeopleBusy summer: 2.331m flights
Brussels, Belgium – Partial recovery of air transport
As to what reported by Eurocontrol – the European organization for air transport security – between July and September 2003, there was an increase of 2.6% of departing flights compared to the previous yea... more
PeopleNo-frills carriers not so cheap after all
London, Great Britain - A report of the Air Transport Users Council
A report by the Air Transport Users Council (AUC) shows that low-fare airline booking often proves to be no economy at all, since budget carriers advertise cheap offers by hiding other costs. After numerous... more
PeopleDCA involved in investigations
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - They suspect a possible sabotage
DCA (Department of Civil Aviation) joined the Selangor police and the Malaysian airline company in their investigations of the possible sabotage of the Malaysia Airlines Airbus A-330 aircraft. Yesterday... more
PeopleInternet: surf in the sky
Milan, Italy – Thanks to Boeing and Lufthansa is now possible to use Internet while flying
"The future of air transport: new technologies and e-enablement for safety, comfort and connectivity" is the title chosen by Boeing and Lufthansa to introduce their new project to the conference organized... more
PeopleNZ Civil Aviation Authority weigh the passengers
Wellington, New Zealand - Survey to establish the standard passenger weight
This month, the NZ Civil Aviation Authority will ask airline passengers to step on the special scales before boarding as part of a survey to find the average adult weight. The survey will run from October... more
PeopleThe first flight for Boeing 717 from Milwaukee to Kansas City
Milwaukee, Usa -The flight was carried out on October 1
The first passenger flight with an 717 passenger jet from John Wayne Airport to Kansas City, Mo. was carried out Wednesday, October 1. This aircraft was bought by Midwest Airlines from Boeing Co. not before... more
PeopleUS carriers protest against visas
New York, Usa - Additional costs of more than USD 130m a year
American airlines object against government's rigorous examination of foreign visitors passing through American airports, since the process is expected to cost more than USD 130m a year. The Wall Street... more
People"Open skies" : negotiation starts between USA and European Union
Washington, Usa - Yesterday, the two delegations meeting initiated negotiation
The European delegation headed by Transports sector's person in charge of the European Committee (negotiating in the name of the Fifteen for the first time), met yesterday the American delegation headed... more
PeopleNo commercial flight to Baghdad yet
Washington, USA -Skies are far too dangerous
Recent missile attacks against coalition warplanes in Iraq have prevented the reintroduction of commercial flights to Baghdad and other cities. The United Nations, which had been using civilian aircraft,... more
PeopleTax break ends, air fares rise
Washington, Usa - Increasing fuel prices contribute too
Airline fares are to increase because the government break from the USD2.50-per-leg tax on airline flights ends today and major oil-producing countries reduced production levels. Starting today, Delta... more
PeopleMajor aircraft improvements within the next 35 years
Washington, USA - Solutions mentioned in a National Research Council
In order to cope with the increasing demand for air transportation, the report, sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) and Federal Aviation Administration (Faa), advises... more
PeopleIata calculates an air traffic increase of 6-7% in 2004-2005
Geneva, Switzerland - Eastern countries will grow faster
According to some forecast models developed in a study carried by Iata (International Air Transport Association) the world-wide air traffic will grow of 6-7% in the next biennium; an auspice supported... more
PeopleMonti wishes a notification to UE about a possible agreement Air France-Klm-Alitalia
Brussells, Belgium - About Air France-Klm it's needed to wait for the end of the talks
The European Commissioner for the competition Mario Monti intervened care the probable alliance (yet to be defined) that is involving Alitalia, Air France and Klm. "If there was an agreement between... more
PeopleFaa judges as improper the application of international security norms from Polish authority
Warsaw, Poland - The country is on a black list
According what the Federal Aviation Administration (Faa) reports Poland would make part of a list of Nations that fails to observe the international security procedures; these are Greece, Bangladesh, Bulgaria,... more
People5000 flights have been cancelled because of fear to fly
Bedfordshire, UK - It's the psychological fear the real terroristic victory
According to what communicates today the British society Oag, independent provider of travel information, yesterday approximately 5000 flights have been cancelled; it is perhaps superfluous to remember... more
PeopleIata: July 2003 figures underline a recover of the passenger traffic
Geneva, Switzerland - The year ending is expected to be positive
Iata (International Air Transport Association) has communicated the international passenger traffic in July has grown of 3.6% regarding the same month of the previous year, according to the available data.... more
PeopleTogether to the Usa, after 2 years, to not forget
New York, Usa - The international community rallies round Us people
All the world today gathers round the USA as a Nation cowardly hit and the citizens of New York, whose lives are upset from the pain of an attack so tremendous as unexpected; after 2 years since that September... more
PeopleUS authority denies flight permission for 5 foreign pilots
Washington, Usa - It's in use a new rule on the security
The American authority that disciplines the concession of the licences for civil pilots has refused the flight permission on the American territory to 5 foreign pilots because it would represent a threat... more
PeopleSars fear in Singapore, strict ground controls at the airports
Singapore - It's fundamental to wait for the developments in the next days
It seems to be returned the fear in the city state of Singapore, that once again will have to face the anguish of a Sars epidemic, because the tests on the man who is in quarantine since yesterday turned... more
PeopleEC refuses the Us request to supply details on communitarian passengers
Brussels, Belgium - It's a violation of the privacy rules
The European Commission has rejected the demand of the United States to supply detailed personal informations of the passengers as part of the new anti-terroristic measures; indeed the American pretension... more
PeopleUsa fears Al Qaeda attack as 2 years ago
Washington, Usa - The September 11 anniversary
The images dated on September 11, 2001, are more than ever alive in the mind of the Americans, who will live with anguish the second anniversary of the attack to the Usa delivered by Al Qaeda; indeed the... more
PeopleBassora opens to civil air traffic
Baghdad, Iraq - Tomorrow first Qatar flight
Bassora International Airport, South of Iraq, will be re-opened officially tomorrow for the civil air traffic and the first plane landing there will be a Qatar Airways aircraft arriving from Doha. The... more
PeopleEnglish carrier allowed to fly in Kenya again
London, UK - The flights were suspended more than 2 months ago
After more than 2 months the English Department for Transport has announced the ban for the UK airlines to fly in Kenya has been removed, because the terroristic risk for the flights is now gone. Indeed... more
PeopleDanish diplomats will travel on cheap flights
Copenhagen, Denmark - The Foreign Office hopes to reduce expenses
A regulation of Danish Ministry provides that diplomats and executives of Foreign Office will travel no more in business class during their flying over Europe; they will fly in economic class or with low-cost... more
PeopleUnited States want to violate passengers' privacy
Brussels, Belgium - To grant security, but EU disagrees
Within the fight to terrorism declared after the September 11 attacks, United States want the airlines landing in the Usa to give the access to passengers' data filled in booking electronic systems. Rejo... more
PeopleFaa investigates the air space's violation during the Atlantic City Air Show
Atlantic City, Usa - Letter of warning or revocation of a pilot's license for the offenders
The Atlantic City Air Show held on last Wednesday ended with polemics because of several violations of the airspace during the manifestation. For this reason the Faa (Federal Aviation Administration)... more
PeopleKabul-Dushanbe is operated again
Kabul, Afghanistan - An important moment to boost the commerce
The attempt of the Afghan administration to normalize the air transport service continues, believed to be one of the fundamental pillars of every modern Country; therefore yesterday it has been inaugurated... more
PeopleUS pilots want arms in cockpit
Washington, Usa - Tsa is creating a training program
Pilots are stepping up their campaign to pressure the Bush administration into arming and training more of them. Captain Phillip Beall, member of the Airline Pilots' Security Alliance, a grass-roots organization... more
PeopleCommercial flights for Basra postponed
Basra, Iraq - Lack of facilities but also the fear of terroristic attacks
The first flights that would have connected the Iraqi city of Basra with localities in Europe and in Middle East would have to start this week, but the Anglo-American authorities that manage the Country... more
PeopleFAA required test of the fire extinguishers on McDonnell Douglas planes
Washington, USA - Effective by September 24
On August 21 FAA gave the following instructions. This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to various transport category airplanes manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. This AD... more
PeopleRepetitive inspections required by Federal Aviation Administration on Boeing planes
Washington, Usa - Effective by September 24
On August 20 FAA gave the following instructions. This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 747-100, 747SP, and 747SR series airplanes, that requires... more
PeopleToronto has been chosen as one of only three North American cities to receive a special farewell visit from Concorde
Toronto, Canada - British Airways said Concorde would make a scheduled supersonic flight from London to Toronto on October 1
Toronto has been chosen as one of only three North American cities to receive a special farewell visit from Concorde.British Airways is retiring its supersonic Concorde fleet this year because the planes... more
PeopleThe Russian regional jet project is in the final stages of development
Moscow, Russia - Deliveries of the new domestic airplanes are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2007
The Russian regional jet project, which calls for the construction of new domestic airplanes, is in the final stages of development, said a spokesperson for Sukhoi Civilian Airplanes company today. According... more
PeopleCharity flight arrives in Liberia with delay
Monrovia, Liberia - The Aid program goes on
Oxfam International Organization hoped a cargo plane which took off from London Manston airport in Kent would arrive in Monrovia early yesterday morning, but the charity workers in Liberia had to face... more