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Civil aviationItaly. Airplanes and transport: tomorrow 29th May Sea and Sea Handling (but not only them..) on strike
Milan, Italy - There may be cancellations and delays at Linate and Malpensa Airports
Tomorrow 29th May air traffic in Milan Linate and Malpensa airports is likely to suffer inconvenience due to the strike by workers of SEA (Milan airports management company) and its division Sea Handling. The... more
Civil aviationAEA about the ground handling strike at Brussels Airport
Brussels, Belgium - The Association of European Airlines condemns this intolerable situation
Since Sunday, air passengers and airlines have found themselves been caught in the middle of an industrial dispute at Swissport, one of the ground handling service providers at Brussels Airport. The action... more
Civil aviationA-380 aircraft in India: close to receive the go-ahead?
New Delhi, India - "They are all asking for it", the Civil Aviation Minister claims
The Indian airports could soon welcome the Airbus A-380 aircraft on their runways: so far the local government had denied the "Giant of the skies" to fly to and from India, because domestic airlines would... more
Civil aviationDOT: Houston gets new service to Washington, DC
Washington, Usa - Under Department of Transportation slot award
Houston will receive a new daily non-stop round trip to Washington, DC’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as a result of action today by the US Department of Transportation (DOT). DOT awarded S... more
Civil aviationIATA: the key priorities for sustainable growth
Montreal, Canada - They are safety, efficiency and harmonization
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operations Committee (OPC) identified air traffic management (ATM) capacity and efficiency improvements and harmonizing safety regulation as priority... more
Civil aviationIATA about NDC initiative: assignment by ATPCO of its Open Axis license
Geneva, Switzerland - The Association marked a major milestone
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) marked a major milestone in its New Distribution Capability (NDC) initiative with the assignment by Airline Tariff Publishing Company (ATPCO) of its Open... more
Civil aviationDoT fines Air China for USD 90,000
Washington, Usa - For violating tarmac delay rule last July
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) said that Air China violated federal rules last July by not making announcements every 30 minutes to passengers on an aircraft delayed at New York’s-"JFK International A... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS intervies Benedetto Marasà (Italian Civil Aviation Authority deputy Director general) on the occasion of the signature of the agreement with Russia's Interstate Aviation Committee (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The understanding was signed in Moscow
AVIONEWS interviewed Benedetto Marasà, deputy Director General of the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, on the occasion of the signature of the agreement with the Interstate Aviation Committee, the civil... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Russia bans flights over Syria
Moscow, Russia - "Commercial interests cannot prevail over the safety of people"
Rosaviatsia, the civil aviation authority of the Russian federation, banned all Russian airlines from flying through Syrian airspace until further notice, after that on Monday 29 April 2013 the crew of... more
Civil aviationTECH800 demonstration for future helicopter turboshaft engine
Brussels, Belgium - The official celebration of the first rotation took place today in Pau (France)
The official celebration of the first rotation of TECH800 turboshaft demonstrator took place on Friday 26 April, in Pau (France), in the presence of Siim Kallas, Commissioner for Transport and Vice-President... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. FAA suspends furloughs related to budget cuts
Washington, USA - But Obama and the ACI-NA contest the utilization of the funds of the Airport Improvement Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States announced it has suspended the budget-related air traffic controller furloughs, which have caused numerous delays in the country in the past... more
Civil aviationEASA: new rules for aircraft pilots flying in IMC
Cologne, Germany - The Agency published a proposal "Opinion" to the European Commission
The European Aviation Safety Agency published on April 25 a proposal to the European Commission containing rules on qualifications for flying in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). With this so-called... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA: an European framework for PNR system is needed
Brussels, Belgium - The LIBE committee of the European Parliament rejected the proposal
Last April 24, the European Parliament’s Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee (LIBE) rejected the proposal for a framework that would regulate and harmonise the use of a Passenger Name R... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. US Senate approves bill to end air traffic controller furloughs
Washington, USA - The go-ahead from the House is expected to arrive today
In the evening of Thursday 25 April 2013 the Senate of the United States approved a measure to put an end to the budget-related air traffic controller furloughs, which have caused numerous delays in the... more
Civil aviationFAA: civil penalty against UPS
Washington, Usa - For USD 4 million
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $4 million civil penalty against United Parcel Service (UPS) of Louisville, Ky., for allegedly maintaining four c... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: an agenda for US aviation
Washington, Usa - For the second Administration of President Obama
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented an agenda for aviation in the United States to be a strategic catalyst for growth and development during the second Administration of President... more
Civil aviationIATA launched a New Distribution Capability blog
Geneva, Switzerland - With program updates, commentary regarding th initiative
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched a New Distribution Capability (NDC) blog. The blog site will present program updates, commentary and thought leadership pieces regarding the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Israel: strike of the employees of the airlines suspended after two days
Tel Aviv, Israel - Government accepts to pay 97.5% of the companies' security-related costs
The employees of El Al, Arkia Airlines and Israir, Israel's three most important carriers, suspended after two days the strike which was called to protest against the decision of Jerusalem's government... more
Civil aviationIsrael approves "Open Skies" agreement with the EU; airline employees continue with their strike
Tel Aviv, Israel - Workers at Tel Aviv airport might join the protest on Tuesday
The employees of El Al, Arkia Airlines and Israir, Israel's three most important carriers, are putting in place the second day of strike against the decision of Jerusalem's government to approve the "Open... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Employees of Israeli airlines threat to strike against "Open Skies Agreement" with the EU
Jerusalem, Israel - Tens of thousands of would be jeopardized, according to the unions
The employees of El Al, Arkia and Israir, the three main Israeli carriers, announced a strike on Sunday 21 April 2013 against the decision of Jerusalem's government to approve the "Open Skies Agreement"... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IACA and ERA: ETS "Stop the clock" proposal must be extended to all flights
Brussels, belgium - The two associations ask the moratorium to include also European carriers operating intra-EU flights
After the European Parliament voted on April 16 to support the "Stop the clock" proposal on the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for aviation, the European Regional Airlines Association (ERA) and the... more
Civil aviationIATA: aviation is a key driver of Africa’s economy
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Tony Tyler's comments during the "Aviation Day Africa" in Addis Ababa
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on African governments to build stronger partnerships with industry to prioritize and promote aviation policies that will improve safety, develop... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe: supportive and fully aligned EU policy required for regional airports
Brussels, Belgium - The sixth annual conference yesterday and today in Lyon
This year’s 6th annual "ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition" opened yesterday and continues today in Lyon. The event, hosted by Aéroports de Lyon, provides an opportunity totake stock of... more
Civil aviationAEA: US customs facility at Abu Dhabi Airport harms competitiveness
Brussels, Belgium - A deal between US and UAE was signed earlier this week
A deal between the US authorities and the United Arab Emirates was signed earlier this week to establish a US customs facility to be based at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The Association of European... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Elfaa denounces flawed derogation re EU ETS
Brussels, Belgium - For flights to and from non-EU airports
The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) deplores the vote in the plenary of the European Parliament to support the proposed derogation from compliance with EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)... more
Civil aviationAircraft and airports. Groundhandling services: European Commission about vote by EP
Brussels, Belgium - With this vote the Parliament is paving the way for negotiations to overhaul the existing legislation
The European Commission welcomes today's vote of the European Parliament on groundhandling services at EU airports updating Directive 96/67/EC. With this vote, the Parliament is paving the way for negotiations... more
Civil aviationIata: Warren Jones Appointed Head of Cargo Network Service
Geneva, Switzerland - Effective 24 April 2013
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Warren Jones as Head of Cargo Network Service (CNS), effective 24 April 2013. Jones, a US national, was previously the... more
Civil aviationFAA's Airworthiness Directive orders inspection on more than 1000 Boeing 737 aircraft
Washington, USA - A coating used to protect some pins which attach the horizontal stabilizers to the fuselage from wear and corrosion was applied incorrectly
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD), requesting an inspection on more than 1000 Boeing 737 aircraft (versions /600, /700, /700-C, /800,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: an organizational restructuring of its main divisions and regional operations
Geneva, Switzerland - All changes will take effect from 1 July 2013
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an organizational restructuring of its main divisions and regional operations to even better address the needs of its 240 member airlines. Senior... more
Civil aviationHijacking an aircraft? You just need a smart-phone (VIDEO)
Amsterdam, Netherlands - German security expert develops app reportedly capable of taking control of an airplane
A very famous adage claims that the pen is mightier than the sword. But, if the discovery of a German security expert is proved to be true, it will be possible to say that, on board of an aircraft, a cell... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Eurocontrol: centralized services to reduce ATM costs and to improve efficiency
Brussels, Belgium - States could save up to €200 million each year
States could save up to €200 million each year by implementing a number of ATM support services at pan-European rather than national level. In line with discussions late last year with the European Commission, E... more
Civil aviationSITA. Ninth "Baggage Report": improved the bag delivery in six years
Rome, Italy - For a saving of USD 2.1 billion in 2012 by airlines
Airline baggage handling improved last year with the rate of mishandled bags dropping 1.78%, according to the ninth annual "SITA Baggage Report". In 2012, 8.83 bags per thousand passengers were mishandled,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. FAA postpones closure of 149 control towers
Washington, USA - "This has been a complex process and we need to get this right", claimed US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will delay the closures of all 149 federal contract air traffic control towers until June 15. On March 2... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Texas approves funding to keep 14 control towers open
Austin, USA - The public intervention will maintain the facilities operational for 90 days
The Texas Transportation Commission today approved funding to pay for the continued operations of air traffic control towers at 14 airports in Texas, which are destined to be closed starting from April... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger growth in February
Geneva, Switzerland - Demand rose 3.7%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February showing that demand growth is accelerating on the back of stronger business confidence, particularly... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. 24-hour strike of the civil aviation employees in Greece
Athens, Greece - Industrial action will start at 5:00 am on April 4
Aircraft will remain grounded, and the air transport will be paralyzed tomorrow in Greece, even if knock-on effects are expected alsoin the rest of Europe, because of the strike called by Osypa, the Federation... more
Civil aviationOman Air-Airbus: "The Little Engineer" workshop to local students
Muscat, Oman - A regional partnership to engage with more than 500 students the Middle East in 2013
Under the patronage of HE Mohsin Khamis Al Balushi Advisor –Ministry Of Commerce and Industry, chairman of the Public Authority for Manpower Registration, Oman Air and Airbus held ‘The Future by Airbus’ prese... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Kazakh airlines maybe cleared from the EU blacklist by November
Astana, Kazakhstan - Currently only Air Astana can fly to the Union airports
Serik Mukhtybayev, deputy chairman of the Kazakhstan Civil Aviation Committee, declared that the aircraft of the carriers of the former Soviet Republic might be cleared from the blacklist of the European... more
Civil aviationDOT fines Caribbean Airlines for denying passengers opportunity to leave airplane
Washington, Usa - For USD 100,000
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) today said that Caribbean Airlines, a carrier based in Trinidad and Tobago, violated federal rules last August by not providing passengers with an opportunity... more
Civil aviationDOT fines Alitalia for misleading information on compensation for cancelled flights
Washington, Usa - For USD 125,000
The US Department of Transportation today fined the Italian air carrier Alitalia $125,000 for providing inaccurate information on its website regarding its policy on compensation to passengers on delayed... more
Civil aviationSwissport Hellas new IACA associate member
Brussels, Belgium - In Greece it handled during 2012 more than 80 airlines, 130,000 aircraft movements and 15 million of passengers
Swissport Hellas, belonging to Swissport International group, the world’s reference provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has today joined IACA (International Air Carrier Association) as a... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance: frequencies increase on Fiumicino and airlines on Venice
Rome, Italy - With the arrival of the Summer time
The 19 airlines present in Italy and members of Star Alliance, the alliance with the airlines at worldwide, with the new Summer time 2013 from next March 31, operate 1402 non-stop weekly frequencies from... more
Civil aviationAEA about increase of the UK Air Passenger Duty on April 1
Brussels, Belgium - The Association strongly condemns it
On 1 April, the UK government will once again increase the amount of the so-called Air Passenger Duty (APD), a shockingly uncompetitive tax that jeopardises the travel plans of many families and companies.... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Spokane Airport sues FAA to block control tower's shutdown
Spokane, USA - "The agency has entirely failed to apply its safety management system"
The decision of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to close 149 federal contract towers beginning April 7 as part of the agency’s sequestration implementation plan (AVIONEWS) is continuing to g... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and carriers. IACA: Greece recognizes the vital contribution of aviation to tourism
Brussels, Belgium - The assembly took place last week in Athens
IACA (International Air Carrier Association)'s Assembly took place last week in Athens, Greece - the perfect location to discuss the vital contribution of aviation to tourism since one in five jobs in... more
Civil aviationAircraft and airlines. AEA: its 32 members expand their long haul production by 4.7% in Summer
Brussels, Belgium - For a total choice of 561 destinations
The summer timetable season, which will start at the end of this week, will see the 32 members of the Association of European Airlines (AEA) expanding their long haul production by 4.7%, extending their... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: changes to improve Indian aviation
Delhi, India - The Association called for government to work together in particular areas
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for government and industry to join forces on a series of projects to enhance safety, security and efficiency in India. These would align with... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. FAA releases list of the 149 towers which will have to close
Washington, USA - "Unfortunately we are faced with a series of difficult choices", Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood claims
The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reached the decision that 149 federal contract towers will close beginning April 7 as part of the agency’s sequestration implementation pla... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. EC refers Portugal to the Court of Justice over ground-handling services
Brussels, Belgium - Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports are not complying with the EU rules
The European Commission referred Portugal to the Court of Justice of the European Union, since the rules regarding baggage handling, ramp handling and freight and mail handling are not being complied with... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. ECJ: environmental assessment is required if airport traffic is expected to raise
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Austrian legislation is contrary to EU law
On Thursday 21 March 2013 the European Court of Justice stated that Austrian legislation is contrary to EU law in that, when an airport is modified, it provides for an environmental assessment only for... more