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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
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aea-Era about FTL: deep concern about the vote of today
Brussels, Belgium - Airline associations urge MEPs to reject motion
The heads of the airline associations AEA (Association of European Airlines) and ERA (European Regions Airline Association) today expressed their deep concern about the vote on Monday 30 September in the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA: flight safety is a key building block of an effective aviation policy
Brussels, Belgium - European airlines need a safe and cost-efficient aviation market
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) urges European policy-makers to realise the need of a coherent aviation policy, which addresses the issues and is adapted to today’s market. European airlines n... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes replacement of old Honeywell displays on Boeing aircraft
Washington, USA - The devices are vulnerable to Wi-Fi interference
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States is proposing the replacement of some dated Honeywell displays which are installed on more than 150 Boeing 737 and 777 aircraft, and which... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: profits grow in 2013 but at a slower pace
Montreal, Canada - Upward trend to continue in 2014
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revised its 2013 global industry outlook downwards to $11.7 billion on revenues of $708 billion. Airline performance continued to improve in the second... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA to address key passenger rights issues in the European parliament
Brussels, Belgium - The revision of the current legislation is now timely to ensure that passenger rights are coherent and practical
European policy-makers and airlines are working together to ensure that air passengers are entitled to have the best services when it comes to cancellation, delays or other inconveniences. The revision... more
Civil aviationHong Kong Airport: hundreds of aircraft grounded because of Typhoon Usagi
Hong Kong, China - 25 persons dead in southern China
Typhoon Usagi (Japanese for "Rabbit") harshly hit Guangdong province, in southern China, with rain and winds of more than 180 km/h, causnign the death of at least 25 persons and paralyzing Hong Kong International... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. IATA: empowering aviation to deliver more value
New York, Usa - Four areas where the market is not being permitted to operate efficiently
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to re-commit themselves to the ideals of airline deregulation and the free market, so as to permit aviation to continue to deliver the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe: airports, regions and MEPs urge EC to revise proposed new State aid rules
Brussels, Belgium - During a joint-hearing in the EP with UAF
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE, in cooperation with Franck Proust MEP (EEP, South West France) and Union des Aéroports Français (UAF) last Tuesday held a joint-hearing in the European Parliament, o... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Air traffic controllers' strike on October 10 to paralyze European skies
Aix-en-Provence , France - Protest against the Single European Sky will cause cancellations and disruptions
The air traffic controllers of several European countries are planning to strike on October 10, an initiative which might paralyze the traffic in the skies of the continent. "We are still in discussion... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: using aviation's potential to drive economic growth in Africa
Lagos, Nigeria - The major challenges are three: safety, infrastructure and liberalization
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on public and private stakeholders to work together to address critical priorities to enable aviation to do more to drive economic growth in Africa. “Aviation s... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA: it's time for Member States to take steps for the project of SES
Brussels, Belgium - The informal Council meeting in Vilnius
Ministers of Transport of the EU Member States met today to discuss the way forward for the implementation of the "Single European Sky" (SES). The informal Council meeting in Vilnius was organised by the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: partnership for aviation in Eastern Europe
Bucharest, Romania - Tony Tyler set out three areas during the opening of the "Aviation Day"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments in Eastern Europe to work with industry stakeholders to fully realize the benefits of aviation across the region. Tony Tyler, IATA’s D... more
Civil aviationFAA awards USD 40 million to new center for alternative airplane fuels and environment
Washington, Usa - Selected a team of universities to lead the COE
US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected a team of universities to lead a new Air Transportation Center of Excellence (COE) for... more
Civil aviationCirrus Aircraft partners with Lake Superior College
Duluth, Usa - For workforce development program
Cirrus Aircraft announced a partnership with Lake Superior College to develop and implement an Aircraft Assembly Pre-employment Program. The program is part of a Minnesota Job Skills Program Grant for... more
Civil aviationDot fines Virgin America for failing to make in-flight safety videos accessible to passengers with hearing impairments
Washington, Usa - For USD 150,000
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) fined yesterday Virgin America $150,000 for failing to make its in-flight safety video accessible to passengers with hearing impairments. The airline also was... more
Civil aviationIsraeli airspace to be closed to commercial aircraft during the weekend due to Yom Kippur holiday
Tel Aviv, Israel - Flights blocked from 1:30 pm on Friday
The Israeli airspace will be closed to traffic for a whole day during the upcoming weekend, due to the Yom Kippur holiday. The Yom Kippur ("Day of Atonement") is the holiest day of the year for the... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: airport traffic posts tepid growth in July
Brussels, Belgium - Following some welcome signs of green shoots during the month of June
Airports’ trade body, ACI EUROPE released its traffic report for the month of July, posting an underwhelming result for Europe’s airports. Following some welcome signs of green shoots during the month of... more
Civil aviationEuropean Union ready to a compromise on aircraft ETS?
Brussels, Belgium - But collaboration from US and China is needed
According to rumours the European Union would be available to reach a compromise regarding the Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) relatively to air transport if also other countries, especially United States... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA's networking event in the EP enhances open dialogue between industry and politicians
Brussels, Belgium - For the third consecutive year
For the third consecutive year, the Association of European Airlines (AEA) held its annual networking event in the European Parliament. The event was hosted by Member of the European Parliament (MEP),... more