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Civil aviationAci Europe: airports and regions welcome fresh clarity on EU State aid rules
Brussels, Belgium - Following a two year review process
Following a 2 year review process, the European Commission (EC) yesterday released its new State Aid Guidelines for the aviation sector, which will shape the public funding of EU airports in the years... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Strike today at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - Workers of the security sector to down tools until 11:00 pm
German union Verdi called a strike for the workers of the security sector at Frabkfurt Airport for today, Friday 21 February 2014, causing tens of cancellations in the third busiest European hub after... more
Civil aviationBad weather in United States, Japan and England. Aircraft and companies struggling
London, UK - Blizzards, storms and heavy rains have already caused delays, casualties and injuries
The current bad weather which is inflicting severe damage in areas of the United States, United Kingdom and Japan doesn't seem willing to stop anytime soon. Japan in particular is facing the hardest issues,... more
Civil aviationNew days of cancellations in the US: aircraft grounded across the whole country
Washington, USA - 5200 flights have already been axed
Another day with great difficulties in the United States for air transport, because of of the bad weather conditions: about 20% of the flights which were expected to be operated today, Thursday 13 February... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe: airports urge aviation liberalisation push between EU and ASEAN
Brussels, Belgium - At the 1st Aviation Summit in Singapore
As the 1st EU-ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations), Aviation Summit in Singapore, airports on both sides were quick to herald the benefits of opening aviation markets between Europe and ASEAN... more
Civil aviationAirlines and carriers. Neither Air India nor Boeing are happy with 787 Dreamliner aircraft's performance
Singapore, Singapore - The Indian carrier to seek compensation from the plane manufacturer
As the "Singapore Air Show" kicked off today, early rumours from different air carriers and plane manufacturers are surfacing. According to "Bloomberg", this morning a Boeing representative admitted that... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: passenger demand maintains historic growth rates in 2013
Geneva, Switzerland - A 5.2% increase compared to 2012
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year traffic results for 2013 showing a 5.2% increase in passenger demand compared to 2012. The 2013 performance aligns with the average... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe: airports aligned with EP vote on air passenger rights
Brussels, Belgium - The body reiterated its support for more effective protection
Earlier today, the European Parliament voted in favour of the revision of the current EU legislation on air passenger rights. In response, European airport trade body ACI EUROPE reiterated its support... more
Civil aviationHeavy snow and rare freezing rain paralyze airplanes in New York area
New York, Usa - Adverse weather conditions affect air traffic in Long Island
The "National Weather Service" in New York has issued a Winter Storm Warning for snow, sleet, and freezing rain, which is in effect until 6 pm EST this evening. During the day, Wednesday, February 5th,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA calls on the EP to take a realistic approach on Air Passenger Rights
Brussels, Belgium - Tomorrow, Wednesday 5th February, the Parliament will vote on a Committee report
Tomorrow, Wednesday 5th February, the European Parliament will vote on a Committee report dealing with a revision to the existing EU legislation on Air Passenger Rights. AEA (Association of European Airlines)... more
Civil aviationAsiana Airlines, San Francisco airplane crash. Girl run over by rescuers: seven months later, her real cause of death is still unknown
San Francisco, Usa - San Mateo county coroner: "She was still alive". City of San Francisco: "Speculations"
Last July AVIONEWS reported of a flight operated by Asiana Airlines crashing at San Francisco International Airport after hitting the seawall close to the runway on approach, causing 181 people to be injured... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Flybe: maybe less job cuts than expected
Exeter, United Kingdom - The layoffs might be 10% less, from 500 to 450
Flybe communicated that it will try to reduce the number of job cuts included in its restructuring plan, thanks to an optimization of the costs for the grounding of some of its aircraft. The company... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. ERA board sets the lead for 2014
London, UK - At its first meeting of this year
At its first meeting of 2014, ERA (European Regions Airline Association)’s board agreed that targeted communications are intrinsic to its strategy of raising the profile of members to Europe’s decision mak... more
Civil aviationBad weather: thousands of aircraft grounded in the US, but the situation is improving
Washington, USA - 700 flights cancelled on Thursday alone
The bad weather conditions which are impacting the United States are continuing to affect also the air transport sector: on Thursday 30 January 2013 airlines have already cancelled 700 flights, which take... more
Civil aviationAirplanes grounded, cancellations and delays as air traffic control strike second day begins
Paris, France - Today the European Parliament is due to vote on the "Single European Sky" initiative
Air traffic in Europe is being badly affected by a flight controllers’ strike in several European countries with two out of three flights either delayed or cancelled and aircraft grounded. The actions a... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Strike of flight controllers: disruption for air travel in Europe
Rome, Italy - AEA condemns the initiative: "Unjustified actions which highjack a sector vital for the economy"
Disruption is expected in Europe's air transport sector because of the strike which was called between today and tomorrow by flight controllers across the continent, with modalities varying from country... more
Civil aviationAirline fares skyrocket according to the Italian ISTAT
Rome, Italy - 14% overall increase, 22% on European routes
The 2012 increase was moderate (4,2%) but airline fares went up even further during the year that we just left behind, causing a massive 14% overall increase, +22% regarding the European routes alone.... more
Civil aviationIndia approves operations of the Airbus A-380 aircraft
New Delhi, India - At moment the "Giant of the skies" could only fly to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore airports
The news was pretty predictable, but now there is the official confirmation: today, Monday 27 January 2014, the Indian government authorized the operations of the Airbus A-380 aircraft in its airports,... more
Civil aviationEtihad Regional made its debut in the skies: first airplane with the new livery landed at Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - The launch event took place last week in Zurich
The first Saab 2000 airplane with 50 seats of Etihad Regional in its new livery departed this morning. The flight, code F7154, left the Geneva's hub, in Switzerland, landing timely at the Rome-Fiumicino... more
Civil aviationBrazil. "World Football Cup" and flights, the real challenge is attempting to respect the schedule
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Airlines to face million Euro fines upon failing to deliver passengers to destination
Landing or taking off in Brazil later than expected may soon cost million Euro fines to the airlines that won’t be able to deliver their services on time. This is what "Bloomberg" reports as a statement b... more
Civil aviationUSA: aircraft are grounded once again because of bad weather
Washington, USA - 200 flights have already been cancelled across the country
After the enormous disruption which were reported during the past weeks, the bad weather is once again conditioning air transport in the United States, with cancellations and delays which are involving... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and ETS. AEA calls on members of the EP to follow of the vote of their transport colleagues
Brussels, Belgium - Currently, the three Committees in the EP are discussing the Commission’s proposal
Today, the Transport and Tourism Committee of the European Parliament (TRAN) voted with a large majority in favour of a reasonable compromise on the aviation Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). AEA now counts... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Boris Johnson states Airports Commission's report is "Logicless"
London, United Kingdom - The Mayor of London still supports the construction of a new hub on Kent's Isle of Grain
London's Mayor Boris Johnson harshly criticized the positions of the Airports Commission, the group led by Sir Howard Davies and entrusted by Prime Minister David Cameron to assess the available options... more
Civil aviationAircraft and airlines. AEA: 5.6 million additional passengers in 2013
Brussels, Belgium - An increase of 1.6%
The Association of European Airlines’ members boarded 5.6 million more passengers in 2013 compared to the previous year, an increase of 1.6%. Coupled with record load factors, this is an encouraging r... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA: less regulatory turbulence in 2014
Brussels, Belgium - Outlook for this year and beyond
The New Year brings with it some signs of recovery for a bruised and battered European network airline sector, accompanied by important changes for its representative body, the Association of European... more
Civil aviationSouthwest Airlines aircraft lands at the wrong airport: almost off runway
Taney County, USA - All on board were reported safe. Aircraft stopped very close to a highway
Landing was scheduled to occur in Branson, Missouri, as a quick stop before heading towards Dallas, Texas, but the B-737/700 airplane, which took off last Sunday from Chicago, Illlinois, carrying 124 passengers... more
Civil aviationIndia ready to welcome A-380 aircraft in its airports
New Delhi, India - "We are waiting for comments from airlines and ground-handling services", the Aviation minister explains
The A-380 aircraft could be cleared for landing in the Indian airports really soon : the topic has been debated for more than one year (AVIONEWS) So far the local government had denied the "Giant of... more
Civil aviationFAA: secretary Foxx announced 10 new members to the MAC
Washington, USA - The Management Advisory Council has 13 members
US Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx yesterday appointed 10 new members to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Management Advisory Council (MAC). The council advises the FAA on management,... more
Civil aviationDeloitte: production of the commercial airplanes is in constant increase
Milan, Italy - The aerospace and defense sector will grow of 5% in 2014
According to the new report by Deloitte dedicated to the aerospace sector trend -"2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook"- the lasting decrease of the expenses in the defense field will have as direct... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger demand moderates in November
Geneva, Switzerland - Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 4.1%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November 2013 showing a moderation in the pace of recent demand growth. Total revenue passenger kilometers... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Greece, is aviation the engine to exit the crisis? International arrivals up by 11%
Athens, Greece - Tourism generates 16.4% of the country's GDP
The Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) communicated very positive figures regarding the air transport industry in the European country, which is the worst victim of the economic crisis which... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. CAA to lower prices at London's airports: rage from Heathrow
London, United Kingdom - "A draconian position", the CEO of the main European hub claims
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today published its final decisions on economic regulation at London's Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports after April 2014, three hubs which overall handle more... more
Civil aviationAircraft and safety. Easa: significant improvements for Global Aviation in 2013
Cologne, Germany - The start of 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of commercial aviation
The start of 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of commercial aviation together with the achievement of the best safety record in aviation history. Worldwide, fatal accidents involving large commercial... more
Civil aviationBad weather in the US: thousands of aircraft grounded
Washington, USA - The worst situation is at Boston's "Logan" Airport
The violent snowstorm which is hitting the Northeast of the United States is causing cancellations and delays for thousands of flights, with aircraft grounded across all the main airports of the area. At... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: New Year’s Day 2014 marks 100 years of commercial aviation
Geneva, Switzerland - Celebration of first paying passenger flight launches year of reflection on contribution of aviation to modern life
1 January 2014 marks exactly 100 years since the birth of commercial aviation. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) invites everyone with an interest in aviation to join a year-long celebration... more
Civil aviationSevere weather hits hard on Christmas Eve: aircraft grounded in London and across the UK
London, United Kingdom - No trains are running to or from Gatwick Airport
Christmas Eve in the United Kingdom is at moment characterized by severe weather conditions across all the United Kingdom, which are hitting the air transport as well, causing numerous delays and cancellations... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Airports Commission produces shortlist for new UK's runways
London, United Kingdom - Only Heathrow and Gatwick are competing
The Airports Commission produced an interim report about the need for expansion of UK's airport capacity, in which it is stated that there is a need for one additional runway to be in operation in the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. A4A asks Congress to increase US companies' competitiveness
Washington, USA - "All too often airlines confront indifferent, disjointed or hostile government policies"
Nicholas E. Calio, President and Chief Executive Officer of Airlines for America (A4A), trade body of the US carriers, testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee o... more
Civil aviationUnited States: FCC proposes installation of wireless equipment on aircraft
Washington, USA - The Commission is soliciting input from consumers and stakeholders
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States initiated a proceeding to consider a proposal that would permit airlines to install equipment on aircraft that could safely expand the availability... more
Civil aviationACI and IATA collaborate to deliver SmartSecurity
Geneva, Switzerland - With the MoU both can better align their resources and expertise to improve the journey
Airports Council International (ACI) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) jointly to develop Smart Security (SmartS). With the MoU, ACI... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: airline financial outlook strengthens
Geneva, Switzerland - For 2013 airlines are expected to return a global net profit of $12.9 billion
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an upward revision to its industry financial outlook. For 2013 airlines are expected to return a global net profit of $12.9 billion. This is... more
Civil aviationLondon: aircraft still grounded at Heathrow Airport due to fog
London, United Kingdom - The situation will improve during the morning
About 40 flights which were scheduled for today, Thursday 12 December 2013, have been cancelled due to the fog which on Wednesday grounded about 280 aircraft at London-Heathrow Airport, the busiest hub... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Belgrade Airport concession to Etihad: the unions are opposing
Belgrade, Serbia - According to the representatives of the workers, in this way the United Arab Emirates would have the monopoly over the Serbian aviation sector
The Serbian unions are opposing to the decision of Belgrade's government to award Etihad with the concession to operate the "Nikola Tesla" Airport of the Serbian capital, claiming that in this way the... more
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