PeopleOpen hunt in USA for stolen airport uniforms

According to FBI sources, hundreds of agents are searching for airport workers uniforms which were stolen in Kansas City earlier this month. The FBI broke the news of the theft on Wednesday but has declared... more

PeopleUs DOT instituted the National Commission to Ensure Consumer Information and Choice in the Airline Industry

Washington, Usa - As mandated in the Aviation Investment and Reform Act

Us DOT, Department of Transportation, yesterday officially set up the National Commission to Ensure Consumer Information and Choice in the Airline Industry. This new federal body will analyze both market... more

PeopleCharter flights from Sicily to Russia

Palermo, Italy - Three flights a month to Moscow

Three charter flights a month will join Palermo, Italy, to Moscow, Russia and seven ones will land to St Petersburg from July to December. Five thousand people are expected to fly both routes from May... more

PeopleNorway ready to open its domestic air market to European air carriers

Oslo, Norway - Local market is almost entirely in Sas' "wings"

Norwegian government invited all air carriers of the European Economic Area - established with the agreement among Eu, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein - to make an offer for the exploitation of its domestic... more

PeopleMore aircraft in the Us air space starting from 2004

Washington, Usa - A FAA proposal

The Us Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), launched a proposal to implement the so called RVSM, Reduced Vertical Separation Minima, in other words the vertical distance aircraft have to keep whilst... more

PeopleFAA proposes vertical separation reduction

Washington, USA

According to a FAA proposal, the vertical separation between aircraft would halve, from 2000 feet to 1000 feet, in the flight levels comprised between FL290 (29,000 feet) and FL410 (41,000 feet). According... more

PeopleChina orders its commercial air fleet to be checked up

Beijing, China - After two crashes in one month

Chinese Civil Aviation administration decided to check up its commercial air fleet. This measure has been taken after Chinese air carriers suffered two crashes in less than a month. A China Northern... more

PeopleLufthansa City Center revenue increases by 7%

Rome, Italy - As a result of promotion agreements

Lufthansa City Center revenue increased by 7% in the first quarter 2002, compared to the same period of last year. This is likely to be the result of promotion agreements signed with several air carriers,... more

PeopleLa FAA confirmed Perù in Category 1

Washington, Usa - Because of the "significant" improvements in south American country civil aviation

FAA, the Us Federal Aviation Administration, confirmed Perù rating in Category 1. For FAA, Perù "continues to comply with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization", t... more

PeopleNigeria closes its airspaces to BAC1-11 planes

Kano, Nigeria

After the air crash occurred on Saturday at Kano, Nigeria's air authorities have suspended all BAC1-11 planes from its airspace. There are in the country nine of the British built twin jets, many of which... more

PeopleTalks for Lockerbie victims relatives compensations started at New York

New York, USA

According to lawyers of families of the victims of the Pan Am 103 bombing fourteen years ago, negotiations aimed at winning compensation for those families are due to start in New York today. The families... more

PeopleEuropean airlines: traffic dip in March 2002

Brussels, Belgium - -8% in comparison with last year

European airlines posted another gloomy result in March, as in fact, in comparison with the same month of last year, they registered a 8% dip in traffic. On trans Atlantic routes traffic fell of a 15,4%... more

PeopleFBI was informed that Arabs were attending flight courses

Washington, USA

Two months before the Sept. 11 attacks, FBI was informed that some Arabs were attending flight courses in a pilot's school in Arizona, a federal source revealed today. An official request of an inquiry... more

PeopleProposed a law to arm pilots

Washington, USA

The idea of handguns as a "last line of defence" is supported by the Air Line Pilots Association (Alpa), the biggest pilot's union, which claims that nearly three-quarters of its 62,000 members are in... more

PeopleChinese carriers will buy 70 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing

Washington, Usa

Chinese airlines are expected to buy 70 passenger jetliners from both Airbus and Boeing later this year, according to independent agencies report. A separate order for 25 narrow-body Airbus aircraft... more

PeopleUS Airways flight back for "suspects" on board

New York, USA

Due to the presence on board of some "strange", Middle East appearance passengers, a US Airways flight is back to the departure airport were the "suspects" have been disembarked and all aircraft well inspected.... more

PeopleThai Airways pilots threat strike

Bangkok, Thailand

Thai Airways pilots threatened to walk out in a row over management changes. Reports from Bangkok say around 120 of its pilots may be involved in strike action. They are demanding the removal of the company's chairman. In... more

PeopleTaiwan: direct links with China to establish

Taipei, Taiwan - The opposition's proposal

Forty opposition members of Taiwanese Parliament signed a motion to repeal the law which prevents from establishing direct air and sea links with China. At present all fights or sea routes to Popular... more

PeopleIran must pay for a 1985 plane hijacking

Virginia Beach, Usa - Symbolic victory for 6 military men

A federal judge has returned a USD 307m judgment against Iran in a suit filed by six military men held hostage during a 1985 plane hijacking. While Us District Judge did not say how the plaintiffs would... more

PeopleFederal Aviation Administration against Boeing

Washington, Usa - TheSeattle-based industry could face a USD 754.000 civil fine

In relation to violations in B-747, B-757, B-767 and B-777 flight-desk dripshields, following a Faa (Federal Administration Proposal) proposal, Boeing could have to pay a USD 754.000 civil fine. Starting... more

PeopleUs airline industry: crisis affected March as well

Washington, Usa - Revenues fall of a 20,5% in comparison with March 2001

Us air transport sector looses ground in March, registering a revenues 20,5% fall in comparison with the same month of 2001 despite Easter holidays made the load-factor raise of a 3%. According to Brian... more

People3 Colombian airlines create a new alliance

Colombia, South America - Its name is Alianza Summa

Thanks to the agreement signed by three Colombian air carriers, for the first time ever, South America will have its own airline alliance, Alianza Summa. Starting from next May 20th, Avianca, Sam and... more

PeopleKenya government fires striking flight controllers

Nairobi, Kenya

The Kenya government has fired about 300 flight controllers on a total of 500, due to the strike they are performing since two weeks. The controllers walked out two weeks ago over a long running pay and... more

PeopleThomas Cook "flies" low

Berlin, Germany - 10 % cut in offered flights

The second European tour operator, the German group Thomas Cook, announced that it will offer 10% less flights next summer. This measure follows an equal decrease in reservations -compared to last summer-... more

PeopleBritish Airways ceo accused international aviation system

London, Uk - "It's a time warp"

According to Roy Eddington, British Airways chief executive, "our industry is stuck in a time warp of regulation and protectionism, which is very odd for the very industry which makes free trade between... more

PeopleOpodo launched its new French web site

Rome, Italy - After Germany and Uk ones

Opodo, a leading European travel online company, opens in France its third web site. This launch follows Osopo’s successful experience in Germany -4 millions visitors in 4 months- and in UK -2.1 millions i... more

People11 September attacks: Us pilots and experts against Fbi

Washington, Usa - To let UA flight 93 victims' relatives to hear black-box recordings

Many Us pilots and aviation experts showed worries about Fbi decision to allow United Airlines flight 93 victims' relatives to hear black-box recordings. Even though Fbi decision seems to be justified... more

PeopleIndian strike paralyzes aviation

New Delhi, India

A national strike, called by unions in India, has hit heavily the flights in the eastern part of the country. Services from two leading domestic carriers, Indian Airlines and Jet Airways, were badly affected... more

PeopleEU: Italy discriminates "air workers"

Brussels, Belgium - All EU air work enterprises have to be considered equals

According to EU Transport Commission, Italy does not apply the EU rules that imposes to recognize at the same all enterprises involved in air work, not recognizing the documents released by foreign governments. This... more

PeopleBAA: traffic increase in the Uk

London, Uk - It's the second time since September 11th

According to BAA, main British airports handling agent, in March 2002 passengers number in Uk increased in comparison with 2001. So with a +3,4% in March, after February (+0,3%) it's the second time since... more

PeopleNaplouse under night air attack

Naplouse

Night bombing operation have been performed last night against sites around Naplouse city, by Israeli Air Force and Army, using, respectively, their F-16 aircraft and Apache helicopters. At least 10 missiles... more

PeopleBritish ATC in difficulties due to a technical failure

London, Great Britain - Delay and other problems for several flights reported

A technical failure in one ATC of British network caused yesterday several delays and other problems in many domestic flights. THe area concerned was the West London Area. The failure, occurred at 6 a.m.,... more

PeopleEnac-Faa: meeting on "suspected unapproved parts"

Rome, Italy - Tomorrow in Rome

The meeting "Suspected unapproved parts" organized by Enac, the Italian Civil Aviation Administration, together with Faa, the Us Federal Aviation Administration, will be attended, a part from Alfredo Roma... more

PeopleBusiness flight recovers altitude

Rome, Italy - The data of a NBTA study

Corporate air travel is recovering from the effects of September 11, according to a new survey by the National Business Travel Association (NBTA). But corporate travel managers believe it may take 8 to... more

PeopleU.S. apology for a "semi-diplomatic" accident on American Airlines plane

Washington, USA

Both Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta and the American Airlines carrier have expressed their regrets after a flight attendant raised suspicions about a 20-strong group of Middle East man, effectively... more

PeopleEu stop to Russian aircraft

Moscow, Russia - Moscow is confident a positive solution will be found

As far as the Eu denial to some aircraft to fly over its skies in the attempt to reduce acoustic pollution, decision that hit mainly Russian airlines given the fleet they own, is concerned, Moscow government... more

PeopleSmall airlines does not follow larger's example

New York, USA - Most of them continue to pay commissions to travel agencies

After that some of the world's largest airlines have decided to stop the payment of tickets emission rights to travel agencies, several smaller carrier have decided to continue to pay it, hoping to increase... more

PeopleEuropean air traffic to recover

Brussels, Belgium - -8% in February

Despite percentage rate is yet to become positive, with a -8%, in comparison with 2001, February clearly shows a recovery trend to affect European air traffic sector, specially after data registered in... more

PeopleEu gives its ok to post-pone its support to airlines

Brussels, Belgium - Decision comes straigth from Eu 15 Transports ministers

Today, as foreseen, Eu gives its definitive ok to extend its support as grantor to European airlines assurance premiums against terrorism and war risks. The two months extension (starting from March 31th)... more

PeopleHarsh situation for European airports

Paris, France - Standard and Poor's warns

According to a Standard and Poor's survey, European airports will keep on facing difficulties in the medium-term. "Most European airports withstood post September 11th negative effects, keeping a good... more

PeopleFrance: questionnaire for flyers heading to Usa and Tel Aviv

Paris, France - Starting from next April 1st

Air France passengers as well as those of other foreign air carriers who are going to embark from France towards Usa and Tel Aviv, for security reasons, will have to fill in a questionnaire, starting from... more

PeopleHelps for airlines: it is probable an extension for additional two months

Brussels, Belgium - It has been referred by an EC source

The European Transport Council, which will meet in the next week, has expressed possibility to extend insurance coverage to European airlines for additional two months, probably sensitized by Germany and... more

PeopleBisignani has been elected new IATA president and general director

Rome, Italy - Starting May 13th, he will substitute Pierre Jeanniot

Giovanni Bisignani, who was, among other important charges, also general director and managing director of Alitalia, has been named as president and general director of IATA, substituting Pierre Jeanniot.... more

PeopleAir traffic controllers strike in Australia

Sidney, Australia - Qantas forced to cancel 80 flights

Thousands of passengers got stopped this morning because of the 5 hours air traffic controllers protest at the airports of Brisbane, Sidney and Coolangatta. Qantas was forced to cancel 80 flights and... more

PeopleFrench pilots unions ready to general strike

Paris, France - Next March 26th and 27th

Several French pilots unions are ready to cross their arms next March 26th and 27th if "an acceptable solution" about Europe Airpost (Aéropostale descendant)decision to "un-localize its employees" won't... more

PeopleStrike at Copenhagen airport creates disruption on SAS flights

Copenhagen, Denmark - Over 100 flights canceled

Due to a strike of the airport workers at Copenhagen caused more than 100 flights cancellation by Scandinavian carrier SAS today as airport workers walked off the job. Both European and domestic flights... more

People"Some Us airlines risk bankruptcy"

Florissacent, Usa - According to Boeing ceo

For Phil Condit, Boeing ceo, some Us airlines would risk bankruptcy because of the air traffic fall followed to post September 11th international crisis. "Air carriers financial resources have been seriously... more