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Civil aviationAircraft and transport. London: tens of flights cancelled due to fog
London, United Kingdom - Visibility lower than 50 metres in some parts of the English capital
A dense fog is hitting the southeast of the United Kingdom, causing the cancellation of tens of flights at London's Heathrow and City airports and delay up to two hours of many aircraft arriving to or... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: airlines expect 31% rise in passenger demand by 2017
Geneva, Switzerland - 930 million more passengers compared to 2012
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the IATA Airline Industry Forecast 2013-2017 showing that airlines expect to see a 31% increase in passenger numbers between 2012 and 2017. By... more
Civil aviationBad weather in Great Britain: thrilling missed landings for two aircraft at Birmingham (VIDEO)
Birmingham, United Kingdom - The strong wind forced the pilots to perform a go-around manoeuvre
The very bad weather conditions which are hitting the United Kingdom in these hours are affecting air transport as well, with several cancelled or diverted flights across the country. Today's morning Scotland... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. Iata: travel maintains strong growth in October
Geneva, Switzerland - Showing a moderate acceleration of the robust demand trend of the last few months
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for October showing a moderate acceleration of the robust demand trend of the last few months. Total revenue... more
Civil aviationFAA is proposing a 325,000-dollar penalty against Southwest Airlines for AirTran's aircraft modification
Washington, USA - Fine in view also for Great Lakes Aviation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States is proposing a 325,000-dollar (almost 240,000 Euros) civil penalty against Southwest Airlines for allegedly operating an aircraft that had... more
Civil aviationUS carriers give China flight plans for their aircraft flying over the "Air Defence Zone"
Beijing, China - The Japanese companies, under an agreement with Tokyo, do not provide information to Beijing
Delta Air Lines confirmed that during the past week it provided the flight plans for the aircraft flying over the East China Sea area which has been declared "Air defence identification zone" by Beijing,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. CE outlines the agreement for the integration of Ukraine in the European aviation sector
Brussels, Belgium - During the first transitional period, the East-European country will be requested to implement all the fundamental related legislation
The European Commission outlined the terms for the integration of of Ukraine into the EU internal market for aviation. The transition of Ukraine towards this integration involves the effective and full... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA appoints Athar Husain Khan as its first CEO
Brussels, Belgium - ''I am looking forward to continuing the work to drive forward our industry priorities"
During the "AEA Aviation Leadership Summit" in Brussels, the CEOs of the 31 member airlines unanimously appointed Mr Athar Husain Khan as the first CEO of the Association of European Airlines. Husain... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA meeting on November 28 and 29 in Brussels, with industry and politics representatives
Brussels, Belgium - "European airlines create added value for Europe"
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) is organising its inaugural Aviation Leadership Summit in Brussels on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 November. During the one-and-a-half day dynamic forum as well... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Poland considers merger of national air travel companies
Warsaw, Poland - The holding would later be privatized, with the exception of the infrastructure assets
Polish Treasury Minister Wlodzimierz Karpinski told to the newspaper "Rzeczpospolita" that Warsaw's government is taking into consideration the hypothesis of a merger of all the national air travel companies. The... more
Civil aviationRussia could ban aircraft older than 20 years
Moscow, Russia - The measure would only enter into effect in 2017, to allow carriers to renew their fleets
A proposal to ban aircraft older than 20 years from performing commercial flights has been submitted to the Russian Parliament: "One of the main problems of civil aviation in Russia is the exceptionally... more
Civil aviationAirbus Corporate Foundation, Emirates and ACF: humanitarian aid transported by A-380 airplane
Toulouse, France - Arrived at Dubai on carrier's 38th model
Airbus Corporate Foundation, Emirates Airline, and Action Against Hunger (ACF) announced a partnership to utilize future A-380 Emirates deliveries over the next few years to transport humanitarian support... more
Civil aviationMiddle East needs 40,000 aircraft pilots; airlines hire in Italy
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 150 already moved to the Persian Gulf, attracted by high wages
Boeing projects that airlines in the Middle East will need ABOUT 93,000 new pilots and technicians to support the expanding demand for new airplane deliveries over the next two decades. At the "Dubai... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe: airports and ATM working with other partners to make European aviation better
Brussels, Belgium - A-CDM implemented in some airports, with the target of 20 major ones by the end of 2014
Faced with patchy air traffic growth in the short term and significant financing challenges for the entire aviation sector, the themes of efficiency and performance have become a key focus for Europe’s a... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: using global standards to boost connectivity in Latin America
Cancun, Mexico - Tony Tyler said it during the ALTA Forum in Cancun
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reinforced its call for governments to adopt and adhere to global standards and recommended practices in order to enable a safe, efficient and sustainable... more
Civil aviationPhilippines: aircraft restart flying between Manila and Tacloban
Manila, Philippines - Limited flights to allow residents to leave the city, devastated by Typhoon Yolanda
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) decided to open again Tacloban Airport at aircraft larger than those of reduced size which were utilized during the past days for humanitarian operations,... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and volcanoes. easyJet, Airbus and Nicarnica Aviation create first ash cloud for test purposes
Milan, Italy - Avoid sensor concept proven to detect and estimate concentrations of volcanic ash in the atmosphere
easyJet, the UK's airline, along with its partners Airbus and Nicarnica Aviation, has successfully completed the final stage of testing for the AVOID (Airborne Volcanic Object Identifier and Detector)... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Philippines: airports reopened after Typhoon Yolanda
Manila, Philippines - Tower and radar equipment were destroyed at Tacloban
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) communicated that the ten airports which had been closed because of Typhoon Yolanda have been reopened on Monday 11 November to air traffic: the facilities... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and environment. Aci Europe: airport industry’s carbon reduction programme named among top 3 low carbon projects for Europe
Copenhagen, Denmark - At the annual global "Sustainia Awards" ceremony in Copenhagen
The airport industry’s efforts to address its carbon emissions were highly commended last night at the annual global "Sustainia Awards" ceremony in Copenhagen. As part of this year’s event, the EU Com... more
Civil aviationAircraft grounded in the Philippines because of typhoon "Yolanda": 10 airports closed
Manila, Philippines - PAL, Cebu Pacific and AirAsia cancel many flights
Typhoon "Yolanda", which is harshly hitting South-East Asia, is causing enormous problems to air transport in the Philippines: ten airports in the country have indeed been closed. The Civil Aviation... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Meridiana CEO attacks Italian subsidies to low-cost carriers: "Nothing like this in the world"
Rome, Italy - Roberto Scaramella criticizes the behaviour of local authorities and airports
Chief Executive Officer of Meridiana Roberto Scaramella spoke with the "Financial Times", harshly criticizing the subsidies granted in Italy to low-cost carriers. Introducing the latest results, the CEO... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: global standards driving Middle East success
Doha, Qatar - Tyler said it at the Annual General Meeting of the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to adopt and adhere to global standards that are necessary for the safe, efficient and sustainable operation of the global air transport... more
Civil aviationFAA: new rules for aircraft pilot training
Washington, USA - Changes aimed to increase safety
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States stated that the aircraft pilots must undergo a longer and more realistic simulator training: it is one of the most significant revisions of... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: enhancing security through global partnership
Istanbul, Turkey - One of three key areas for improving cooperation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a partnership between industry, governments and regulators to enhance aviation security by embracing a globally harmonized, risk-based system. "Aviation... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. United States: DoT modifies rules for disabled passengers
Washington, USA - 1.2-million-dollar penalty for US Airways for complaints of passengers who needed a wheelchair
The Department of Transport (DoT) of the United States issued a series of new rules which are aimed to ease disabled passengers' travels on board of an aircraft. Within two years the pages of the website... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: air travel demand continues to improve in September
Geneva, Switzerland - Despite a slight slowdown from August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September showing a continuation of the strong demand trend despite a slight slowdown from August. Total... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: delivering more value to air travellers
Dublin, Ireland - Distribution, airport experience provide opportunities to boost value
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on all partners and stakeholders involved in passenger travel to work together to deliver greater value to passengers. "Our passengers are... more
Civil aviationGreat Britain: aircraft grounded due to bad weather
London, United Kingdom - 130 flights have already been cancelled at Heathrow
Today, Monday 28 October 2013, will be a very difficult day for air transport in Great Britain, because of bad weather conditions: the UK Environment Agency communicated it expects 20-40mm (0.8-1.6inches)... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance: 1173 weekly frequencies from 14 Italian airports from next Sunday
Milan, Italy - With the new Winter schedule 2013-2014
The 18 airlines present in Italy out of overall 28, belonging to Star Alliance, operate 1173 weekly frequencies no-stop from 14 Italian airports towards 28 destinations of which 8 intercontinental, and... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Alitalia Group's staff will be on strike for four hours next Tuesday
Rome, Italy - The intercontinental flights are not interested from the protest
Some Italian unions have announced a four hour (from 10am to 2:00pm) strike by the staff (pilots and flight assistants) by Alitalia Group for next Tuesday, on October 29. Alitalia and AirOne have prepared... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. easyJet: today the flight controllers will be on strike
Milan, Italy - The most part of the hardships will happen between 1:00pm to 5pm (Italian hour)
"The strike of the flight controllers of today, October 18, 2013 will provoke cancellations and hardships to the passengers in Europe. easyJet has been informed by ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority)... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. European Commission investigates on marketing agreements between Spanish airports and airlines
Brussels, Belgium - Inquiry started after a complaint about the contracts inked by Ryanair at Girona and Reus
The European Commission opened an investigation over the marketing agreements which were signed by Spanish authorities with some airlines for the operations at two airports in the country, in order to... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italian Filt Cgil on Meridiana: strike by all its staff on November 11
Rome, Italy - For four hours, from 12 to 4:00pm
All Meridiana Group's staff will be on strike next November 11 for four hours (from 12 to 4:00pm). Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Ugl Trasporti announced it because to the "Not shared unions initiatives and for... more
Civil aviationAircraft and "SES". AEA calls on the EP to push for the implementation of "Single European Sky" II+
Brussels, Belgium - The need for breaking the current deadlock of it and makes the Single Sky a reality
This afternoon, the Association of European Airlines (AEA) will call together Members of the European Parliament (MEP), airlines and high-level representatives of the European Economic and Social Committee... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Spain cuts airport tariffs to boost traffic
Madrid, Spain - Incentives for the opening of new routes
The Spanish government has announced the intention to cut the airport tariffs, and in some cases to remove them completely, for the airlines operating in the hubs of the country, in an attempt to increase... more
Civil aviationStudy reveals association between aircraft noise and increased risk of heart diseases
London, United Kingdom - Further analysis of the effect of daytime and nightime flights would be needed, the authors claim
Exposure to high levels of aircraft noise is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, a study published on the "British Medicine Journal" revealed. Researchers based in London set... more
Civil aviationAircraft and safety. EASA welcomes new FTL rules (5)
Cologne, Germany - The Agency will now work with the stakeholders on the implementation of this new regulation
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament of the European Commission proposal to harmonise flight and duty time limitations (FTL) for cabin crew and aircraft... more
Civil aviationFrance. Aircraft and strikes. AEA: passengers risk to being stranded at airports due to injustified strike tomorrow
Brussels, Belgium - French air traffic controllers will down tools
The European airspace users’ associations are united in condemning the strike by French air traffic controllers (ATCOs) planned for tomorrow, 10 October. While ATCOs from all over Europe had planned t... more
Civil aviationFTL (3). Planes and safety. Aea commends EP's vote in favour of the harmonised rules
Brussels, Belgium - The last obstacle in the path has been removed
Today, the European Parliament rejected the motion of the Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN) opposing the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) final proposal on Flight and Duty Tim... more
Civil aviationAircraft and safety. FAA recalls in service 800 inspectors
Washington, USA - But the general aviation accident investigators.remain at home
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States recalled back in service some of its airline and aircraft safety inspectors, who were furloughed because of the shutdown of the Government... more
Civil aviationAircraft and safety. AEA on FTL: airlines call on the EP to support the credibility of the European aviation system
Brussels, Belgium - At the European Parliament Plenary Session in Strasbourg this week
At the European Parliament Plenary Session in Strasbourg this week, the Members of the European Parliament will be voting on a motion of the Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN) opposing t... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA: satisfaction for agreement reached on emissions
Brussels, Belgium - The aviation must have the means to invest in the new technologies which will make low-carbon air travel a reality
The Association of European Airlines, representing Europe’s most important network carriers, has welcomed the agreement reached by the Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) t... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The UK needs new runways, the Chairman of the Airports Commission claims
London, United Kingdom - "Expanding Birmingham or Manchester is not a solution"
Sir Howard Davies, the man who has been called by British Prime Minister David Cameron to evaluate the situation of the airport capacity in the United Kingdom, distinguished himself during the past months... more
Civil aviationCollision between two aircraft in Linate: it seems like yesterday, but it was 12 years ago
Milan, Italy - It was the most serious accident in the history of the Italian aviation
The first minutes after the accident at Milan-Linate Airport, which occurred on October 8, 2001, just 12 years ago, were confused: many persons thought it was a terrorist attack. After all September 11... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: landmark agreement on climate change at ICAO
Montreal, Canada - At the close of the 38th Assembly of the United Nations International Civil Aviation Organization
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) praised the leadership of governments in reaching a landmark agreement on Climate Change at the close of the 38th Assembly of the United Nations International... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Ecac: Europe secures eight seats on Icao Council
Paris, France - They are France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Poland, Spain and UK
The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) has secured eight seats on the new Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). ICAO is the highest international body governing the regulation... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA-A4A: improvement of air passenger experience and security is key for Europe and USA
Brussels, Belgium - A two day meeting in Brussels to discuss about it
On 1-2 October, the Association of European Airlines (AEA) and Airlines for America (A4A), airline associations on both sides of the Atlantic, met in Brussels to discuss aviation security and passenger... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: passenger demand growth stays strong
Geneva, Switzerland - Record high load factor
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for August showing a strengthening of the healthy demand trend of the last few months. Total revenue passenger... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and environment. Aci Europe: update of its initiative Airport Carbon Accreditation
Brussels, Belgium - The carbon management certification programme was launched 4 years ago
As the negotiations at ICAO continue for a deal to put in place a global system to reduce airline emissions, the airport industry today released an update on its own voluntary climate change initiative,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. US government's shutdown: the consequences for the FAA
Washington, USA - The agency forced to furlough one third of its employees
Starting from the evening of Monday 30 September 2013 the shutdown of the US' government has been made effective, because of the Congress' failure to agree on a federal budget for fiscal year 2014. Many... more