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PeopleDe Palacio on Eu support to air sector
Brussels, Belgium - "Resources not subsidies"
"What aeronautical industry is looking for, at the moment, it's not just subsidies but necessary resources to do its job". That's how Eu Transports commissioner Loyola de Palacio expressed Brussels' point... more
PeopleTomorrow's Italian flight controllers strike: Alitalia to cancel 106 of its flights
Rome, Italy - Among which 42 international ones
Because of the 4-hour strike called for tomorrow by the unions of the Italian flight controllers, the air carrier Alitalia annouced that it will cancel 106 of its flights, 64 domestic and 42 international,... more
PeoplePakistan is considering allowing Indian commercial airliners to fly over its territory
Islamabad, Pakistan - India lifted the similar ban last June 10
Pakistan is considering allowing Indian commercial airliners to fly over Pakistani territory as part of efforts to move the two nuclear rivals away from the brink of war, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said... more
PeopleAOPA calls for graphical notams
Washington, Usa - After a Cessna 182 strayed into Washington, D.C.'s no-fly zone
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is lobbying the US Federal Aviation Administration to issue "graphical depictions of restricted areas" in notices to airmen (notams) after a Cessna 182 strayed... more
PeopleSydney government to speed up the sale of the ex Ansett regional airlines
Sydney, Australia - By setting a 5-day deadline
The Sidney administration decided to speed up the process to sell Kendell Airlines and Hazelton Airlines, subsidiaries of the bankrupted air carrier Ansett, by setting a 5-day deadline as far as financial... more
PeopleRussia begins deliveries of Sukhoi jets to India
Moscow, Russia - Ten fighters to be delivered this year
First two Sukhoi Su-30 MKI were shipped to India on board a Russian cargo plane on Saturday by the Irkutsk-based IAPO aircraft corporation. Russia will dispatch 10 fighters this year, while another 22... more
PeopleSwiss National Council rejects air traffic agreement with Germany
Bern, Switzerland - It allows up to 100,000 overflights in southern Germany
Swiss National Council, the lower chamber of the Parliament, rejected the air traffic agreement reached with Germany last October. This agreement allows up to 100,000 overflights in the south of Germany. Right-wingers... more
Peoplee-ticketing flies high
Rome, Italy - Mostly in the no-frills sector
Transports in general and air transport in particular is facing a real boom in both the booking and the purchase of tickets online. The so called e-ticketing, mostly used by budget airlines such as Rynair... more
PeopleATC strike: an "excessive reaction"
Brussels, Belgium - EU Commission's spokesman comments today's protest
Today's strike of many European air traffic controllers has been considered an "excessive reaction" by EU commission's spokesman, Jean-Christophe Filori. "A hammer has been used to kill an ant", commented... more
PeopleSecond-hand smoke sinusitis gives an ex TWA hostess USD 5,5M compensation
Miami, Usa - After 14 years of work on smoking flights
4 major tobacco industries, Philip Morris, RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co., Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp. and Lorillard, could have to pay a USD 5,5m compensation to an ex TWA hostess. Lynn French, actually,... more
PeopleEuropean budget airlines accused of safety breaches
London, Uk - By an air traffic controller
European no frills air carriers have re-acted with surprise after being accused that some of their pilots cut corners and compromise safety to avoid flight delays. According to the allegations made by... more
PeopleNew standards on board for foreign airlines flying into US
Washington, Usa - Temporary internal locking devices to be installed within 60 days
All foreign carriers flying into US will have to comply with the new requirements introduced by the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), which include temporary internal locking devices to be installed... more
PeopleNational transportation strike in Spain
Madrid, Spain - Next June 20
Spanish main trade unions called a general strike next June 20 which will involve air transportation. The Unions protest against new labour rules passed by Aznar government last month. Many tourists,... more
PeopleEu flight controllers to protest against "single European sky" project
Brussels, Belgium - Eu Transports ministers to meet today
Despite flight controllers of Italy, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Slovenyia, Portugal, Switzerland and Bulgary menaced to protest, Eu ministers of Transports will gather today in Luxembourg to define... more
PeopleNtsb recommends to revise a provision for charter flights
Washington, Usa - Extension of FAA training program to charter flight crews
After having investigated on a charter plane crash in Colorado occurred in March 2001, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to revise 14... more
PeopleEuropean flight controllers to protest next June 19
Roma, Italia - From 12pm to 4pm
The Air Traffic Control European Union Coordination (ATCEUC) calls a 4-hour strike (from 12pm to 4pm) as of next June 19. The decision has been taken to protest against the Eu project named "European single... more
PeopleHard times for non-Us citizens who aim to become line pilots in America
Washington, Usa - Now they need a department of Justice authorization
Us air carriers which train non-Us citizens who want to become line pilots must now obtain a special authorization by the department of Justice. This rule is part of the regulation Us Congress enacted... more
PeopleUk low-fare airlines registered smashing results in May
London, Uk - The number of their passengers raised strongly
In May, British budget airlines EasyJet and Go posted both smashing results in the number of passengers they flew, as a clear signal of the increasing growth of low-fare sector in Europe, most at expenses... more
PeopleIndia lifts ban on overflights by Pak planes
New Delhi, India - The ban was imposed last January 1
India has removed overflight restrictions on Pakistani aircraft, allowing passenger planes to use Indian airspace. The ban, which was imposed on January 1 in the wake of December 13 attack on Parliament,... more
PeopleUsa-China: aviation representatives to look for an air transport liberalization agreement
Washington, Usa - Next 18-20June in Washington
Us and Chinese aviation negotiators will meet in Washington (18-20 June) to discuss about air transport liberalization. On the agenda there will be also the decision whether to allow American Airlines... more
PeopleTurkish Aeronautical Association celebrated its 67th anniversary
Ankara, Turkey - It was established at Ataturk’s times
Turkish Aeronautical Association (Turkkusu) celebrated its 67th anniversary near Ankara at the presence of Defense Minister, Sabahattin Cakmakoglu, and many high-level commanders. During the ceremony... more
PeopleAopa: no threat to nuclear power plants from aircraft
Washington, USA - According to a recent report
A new report commissioned by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Aopa, has concluded that general aviation aircraft do not pose a serious threat to the nation's nuclear power plants. The report,... more
PeopleJapanese government will lease a Jal aircraft to evacuate its citizens from India and Pakistan
Tokyo, Japan - Foreign Affairs minister said
Yoriko Kawaguchi, Japanese minister for Foreign Affairs, announced that Tokyo government is going to lease a Japan Airlines (Jal) aircraft to evacuate its citizens at the moment from India and Pakistan.... more
PeopleBusiness passenger inquiry reveals dissent for security hassles and high prices
Philadelphia, USA
People who travel dozens of times a year on business have sent major airlines a message that high air fares and the hassle of airport security are keeping them from flying as much as they once did. In... more
PeopleEU expresses doubt about French aid to aviation sector
Brussels, Belgium
The European Commission said it has "expressed doubts" over France's extension of aid to the airline sector following the Sept 11 terrorist attacks, and has decided to open a formal inquiry. It said... more
People4 major Us airlines to face lawsuits because of civil rights violation
Washington, Usa - 5 passengers discriminated because of their appearance
The American Civil Liberties Union (Aclu)filed lawsuits against 4 major Us airlines (American Airlines, Continental, Northwest e United Airlines) for alleged civil rights violation. According to Aclu in... more
PeopleBritish ATC says modernization at risk without airspace charge
London, Great Britain
British air traffic control service NATS has claimed that the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) placed a £1 billion (US$1.5 billion) modernization plan in jeopardy by initially rejecting a request for... more
PeopleEight update of NTSB investigations into AA flight 587 crash
Washington, USA
The National Transportation Safety Board today released the following updated information on its investigation of the November 12, 2001, crash of American Airlines flight 587, an Airbus A300-600, in Belle... more
PeopleUs air traffic quality improved in April
Washington, Usa - A report by DOT says
According to last Air Travel Consumer Report, the monthly survey on the quality of air services by the Us Department of Transportation, in April data improved in comparison with March. The 10 airlines... more
PeopleDemand grows for charter jets
London, Great Britain
Flying in the face of an overall decline in business travel, European charter jet operators report a sharp increase in demand. A survey by Air Charter Guide shows that bookings for medium-size aircraft,... more
PeopleEuropean union and Switzerland signed a bilateral agreement on air traffic
Brussels, Belgium - Already effective since last June 1
European Union and Switzerland finally reached a bilateral agreement on air traffic. Both parts gave way on their air traffic rights liberalization, by opening their air spaces to flights operated by registered... more
PeopleWar and terrorism risk insurance problem to be solved
Shanghai, China - A proposal for the setting up of a "not for profit" new insurance company
Faced with a potential four-fold increase in their insurance premiums for 2002 and future years, largely due to war and terrorism risk following September 11, the IATA airlines resolved to seek a global... more
PeopleLosses of USD 16-17bn for airlines belonging to IATA
Shanghai, China - Latest estimation provided by IATA new director general and CEO
IATA new director general and CEO, Giovanni Bisignani, provided the latest estimation about losses suffered by 278 airlines belonging to International Airlines Transport Association (IATA). They amount... more
PeopleNew fares increases hit leisure travels
Washington, USA
Leisure travelers in the US have been hit by a USD$20 fare hike from two of the country's leading airlines, Continental and Delta. Continental announced the raise on Thursday and Delta re-acted swiftly... more
PeopleNewly appointed IATA director general criticizes Advanced Passenger Information System
Shanghai, China - "It would be only one more hindrance to air traffic"
The newly appointed IATA director generale and CEO, Giovanni Bisignani, affirmed that the "Advanced Passenger Information System" - a procedure to get information about passengers flying to the US - would... more
PeopleSri Lanka to revoke its ban to fly over the city of Jaffna
Colombo, Sri Lanka - After a six-year stop
After a six-year ban, Colombo government decided to resume flights over the northern city of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The flights were suspended to the northern region of the country in September 1996 as result... more
PeopleFAA seeks $170,000 civil penalty against American Airlines
Washington USA - For violations of maintenance procedures
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to assess a $170,000 civil penalty against American Airlines for violations of maintenance procedures involved in an aircraft's fuel indicating system. The... more
PeopleFAA proposes civil penalty fines against Boeing Commercial Airplane Group
Washington, USA
The FAA has announced proposed civil penalties against the Boeing Commercial Airplane Group. Four penalties are proposed to be assessed for violating FAA regulations, each alleging failure to maintain... more
PeopleFAA seeks USD1m civil penalty against American Eagle Airlines
Washington, USA
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to assess a $1 million civil penalty against American Eagle Airlines for operating nine aircraft on 514 flights between May 1 and August 24, 1998 when... more
PeopleBAA could save the plagued NATS
London, Great Britain
The UK's biggest airports operator, BAA, may ride to the rescue of the country's plagued air traffic control service. BAA is looking to take a GBP£50 million (USD$72.7 million) stake in the partly... more
PeopleBarred by U.S. security officials New York - Washington helicopter flights
Washington, USA
security officials barred helicopters using any of New York’s public heliports from flying into the nation’s capital, Washington DC. ‘We don’t understand what it is these people want,’ says a clearly... more
PeopleArgentine presidential aircraft "Tango 03" stopped in Fokker due to debts
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - 2 USDm claimed by Fokker for planned maintenance
Two USDm unpaid should be the amount claimed by Dutch Fokker to Argentine for planned maintenance of presidential aircraft "Tango 03". This aircraft arrived in Amsterdam by this time one month ago, and... more
PeopleFBI launched a warning on use of small planes for terroristic attacks
Washington, USA
The FBI has issued a fresh warning that terrorists may be interested in using small planes to carry out suicide attacks. The agency issued an "intelligence update" to law enforcement agencies regarding... more
PeopleU.S. Government pays a 500 USD bonus to airport screeners
Washington, USA
Many of the tens of thousands of privately hired airport security screeners are being offered $500 bonuses as incentives to stay on until they can be replaced by federal employees. The extra pay is aimed... more
PeopleLow-fare airlines to boom in Europe
Berlin, Germany - Preussag, probably, ready to launch its budget carrier
It seems that the recent expansion registered in European low-cost air sector would not end, as in fact, at present, a German tour operator, Preussag, may enter the market with a new budget carrier, TUI.... more
PeopleBin Laden hit United States with three years delay
Washington, USA - Since 1998 FAA warned ailrines
The Federal Aviation Administration told airlines more than three years ago to be on a "high degree of alertness" against possible hijackings by followers of Osama bin Laden, according to a government... more
PeopleAlso police "forgets" explosives on the aircraft
Rome, Italy - It was a dog training explosive, forgotten on a "Volare" airline plane
It was only a "training" esplosive parcel, but is sure that it has been forget on an aircraft of Italian airline "Volare", which has regularly made its charter flight from Rome to Tel Aviv until passenger... more
PeopleAccording FBI, Reid was helped by someone other
Washington, USA
Twenty-eight year old UK citizen Richard Reid who allegedly tried to blow up an American Airlines passenger jet, in flight from Paris to Miami last December, by detonating explosives concealed in his shoes... more
PeopleALPA and FedEx Pilots Association to merge
Washington, Usa - Agreement will go into effect June 1
Us Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) executive board ratified the merger process with FedEx Pilots Association. The deal, which is going into effect as of next June 1, will see full transfer of representational... more
PeopleMexico to re-open the controversial sale of the nation's two leading airlines
Mexico City, Mexico - Aeromexico and Mexicana
Mexico City government, by the exploitation of the recovery signals registered recently in the air industry, is likely to re-open the controversial question of the privatization of the country's two leading... more