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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
Civil aviationAEA. Flight and duty time limitations: harmonisation of rules will reinforce safety
Brussels, Belgium - The Transport Commission of the EP will hold its first meeting to discuss the FTL
As the new Parliamentary year starts, the Transport and Tourism Committee of the European Parliament will hold its first meeting to discuss among others the Flight and Duty Time (FTL) rules as proposed... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: solid demand growth continues in July
Geneva, Switzerland - Asia weakens as Europe gains strength
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that demand for air travel recorded another solid month of growth in July. Overall revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) were up 5.0% compared... more
Civil aviationENAV offers discounts for the aircraft movements in the Italian airports
Rome, Italy - The overall savings will be about 20 million Euros
ENAV (Società nazionale assistenza al volo), the Italian Air Traffic Control company, decided to apply some discounts to the airlines for the aircraft movements (that is to say landing and takeoffs) in... more
Civil aviationDoT fines United Airlines for failing to make timely refunds and filed inaccurate and late reports
Washington, Usa - For USD 350,000
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) fined United Airlines $350,000 for failing to make prompt refunds to consumers. The Department also cited the airline for filing inaccurate reports of its mishandled... more
Civil aviationBoeing increases its forecasts about global demand for aircraft pilots
Seattle, USA - According to the US' company there will also be requirement for more than 500,000 maintenance technicians
Boeing released its "2013 Pilot and Technician Outlook", in which it forecasts that aviation industry will need more than a million people among pilots and technicians to support expanding demand for new... more
Civil aviationFAA issues policy to improve workplace safety for aircraft cabin crewmembers
Washington, Usa - It will be effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), working with the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), issued in the last days a f... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. USA: airline employment declines in June
Washington, USA - Only US Airways and Alaska Airlines are growing
US scheduled passenger airlines employed 381,441 workers in June 2013, 2.4% fewer than in June 2012, the US Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported. June was t... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Argentina: unions warn of possible strike over LAN's eviction
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Government accused of favouring Aerolineas Argentinas
The unions which represent the employees of the Argentinian airlines threatened to call a strike on Thursday 29 August 2013 in order to protest against the initiative of the government to evict LAN Argentina... more
Civil aviationAircraft and associations. AOPA: Mark Baker is the new President and CEO
Frederick, USA - He will take office on September 6, following formal appointment by the Board
The Board of Trustees of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has selected Mark Baker as the new president and Chief Executive Officer. A native Minnesotan, Baker, 75 yo, is an AOPA member... more
Civil aviationFAA: new software designed by NASA to reduce aircraft delays
Washington, USA - The PDRC will enable a better use of high-altitude slots
The American space agency NASA has handed off to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States a new, NextGen software tool that will improve the flow of aircraft from runways to cruising... more
Civil aviationIATA registers first airline under Enhanced Iosa
Montreal, Canada - Milestone for improved global safety
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Air Transat has become the first airline to renew its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration under the Enhanced IOSA audit process.... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe: passenger traffic up by 1.8% during the first six months of this year
Brussels, Belgium - The report includes all scheduled air traffic at continent’s airports, including networks carriers, low-cost carriers, charter and others
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE this morning released the first comprehensive report of airport traffic performance for H1 2013. The report includes all scheduled air traffic at Europe’s airports, i... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. IATA: robust passenger growth in June
Geneva, Switzerland - For a 6%, measured in RPK
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released June passenger demand figures showing year-on-year growth of 6.0%. The robust growth, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), is ahead... more
Civil aviationDOT fines Southwest Airlines for violating price adverstising rule
Washington, Usa - For USD 200,000
The US Department of Transportation yesterday fined Southwest Airlines $200,000 for violating the Department’s full-fare advertising rules and ordered the carrier to cease and desist from further violations. DOT’s Avi... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. FAA: new recommendations seek to improve safety
Washington, Usa - And reduce General Aviation certification costs
An Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), convened by the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), recommended a broad range of policy and regulatory changes that it believes c... more
Civil aviationDOT: American Eagle fined for lengthy Christmas 2012 tarmac delays
Washington, Usa - For USD 200,000
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) yesterday fined American Eagle Airlines $200,000 for lengthy tarmac delays that took place at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on Dec. 25, 2012. The airline... more
Civil aviationThe first Chinese amphibious aircraft makes maiden flight
Jingmen , China - The airplane has been entirely manufactured by a company of the Asian country
Haiou 300, the first Chinese amphibious aircraft made ??its inaugural flight in Jingmen city in Hubei Province, central China. The aircraft, 8.9 meters long and 12.46 wide, is the result of a project... more
Civil aviationRepublic Airways receives financing for 47 Embraer E175 aircraft
Indianapolis, USA - The order had been announced in January 2013
Republic Airways Holdings announced that it has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of the Brazilian Development Bank for the financing of 47 Embraer E-175 aircraft. The new aircraft will be... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Blue Panorama: a 24 hour strike tomorrow by its flight attendants
Rome, Italy - Announced by the Italian unions of Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Ugl Trasporti
"New 24 hour strike on all the Italian territory for tomorrow, on July 18, by Blue Panorama's flight attendants". Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Ugl Trasporti announced it because "The problems remain on the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: a complete report of the sector for 2012
Montreal, Canada - Passengers, cargo, fuel, fleet and assets utilization, alliances
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the 57th Edition of the "World Air Transport Statistics" (WATS), a yearbook of the global airline industry and IATA members’ performance. Snapshot o... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and safety (2). AEA, ERA and IACA about FTL: no need for further postponement
Brussels, Belgium - The heads of the three airline associations' comment
On Friday, Member States’ representatives in the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) Committee voted in favour of the proposed harmonisation of Flight and Duty Time Limitations (FTL) for pilots and... more
Civil aviationFederal Aviation Administration changes regulations for co-pilots of big airliners
Washington, USA - Previously, they could not have the rating to pilot the specific aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that it is increasing the qualification requirements for aircraft first officers. Also Americans eventually recognized that they needed to change... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italian Authority for strikes: no protest from July 27 to September 5
Rome, Italy - The exemptions report published in the occasion of the Summer season
The Italian Authority for strikes published yesterday on its website the allowances report fixed in the occasion of the Summer season. The grace period is that in which any strike can't be made, as... more
Civil aviation"Single European Sky": European Commission proposes new mandate for SESAR JU
Brussels, Belgium - For further 8 years, until 2024
Today, the European Commission has proposed to prolong the mandate of the Single European Sky Air Traffic Management Research (SESAR) Joint Undertaking (JU) for a further 8 years, until 2024. This extension... more
Civil aviationEASA issues new certification code for thethered gas balloons
Cologne, Germany - Europe is the pioneer in regulating this sector
Europe managed to come first of the United States in providing certification rules in the sector of tethered gas balloons. Tethered gas balloons are the third category of balloons besides the hot air... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Russia to allow foreign pilots to work for domestic airlines
Moscow, Russia - Up to 1000 new crew through the next five years
The Economic Development Ministry of the Russian Federation approved a project plan which will allow foreign pilots to be hired by Russian carriers, which have been complaining for years for the impossibility... more
Civil aviationComputer glitch causes restriction of the number of aircraft flying over UK's south-east
London, United Kingdom - Problem located at Swanwick's control centre
On Tuesday 9 July 2013 NATS Holding, the main provider of air traffic management services in the United Kingdom, communicated that due to technical problems at their Swanwick control centre, near Southampton,... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. EUROCONTROL: new study predicts growth in flights and capacity challenges for 2035
Bruxelles, Belgium - It is the first such study since 2008 and it reflects the impact of the economic downturn on European air traffic
EUROCONTROL has released its fourth Challenges of Growth study, which looks ahead to the state of air transport in 2035, or even 2050. It is the first such study since 2008 and it reflects the impact... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Mexico: airlines axe flights because of Popocatepetl eruption
Mexico City, Mexico - But the airport of the capital remains operational
Six US airlines cancelled 47 flights to and from Mexico City and Toluca airports because of the eruption Popocatepetl volcano. US Airways, Delta, United, American and Alaska Airlines decided to ground... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and State aid. ELFAA has serious concerns about the conflicts which will arise between some of the proposals and other EU policies
Brussels, Belgium - The presumption in favour of rail, which is a competitor to the airplane
The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) commented as follows on the publication yesterday of the Commission’s proposals for revision of the Guidelines for State Aid at Regional Airports. The C... more
Civil aviationIATA: securing Australia's aviation future
Sydney, Australia - For urgent policy attention to infrastructure and taxation issues
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for urgent policy attention to infrastructure and taxation issues to ensure the continued development of aviation connectivity in Australia. “Aviation h... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: strong passenger growth trend continued in May
Sydney, Australia - Growth was led by emerging markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that air travel continued to expand at a healthy rate. Growth was led by emerging markets.... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and State Aid: EC launches comments on new rules for airports and airlines
Brussels, Belgium - The Commission has published a draft of revised state aid rules for the public funding
The European Commission is inviting comments on its review of EU state aid rules on the public financing of airports and start-up aid to airlines. During the last ten years, the market environment of the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and State aid (2). Aci Europe-AER: proposed new EC rules threaten regional growth and jobs
Brussels, Belgium - Following to the publication today of the new guidelines by the European Commission
Reacting to the publication today by the European Commission of proposed new Guidelines on State aid to airports and airlines, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and European airport trade body ACI... more
Civil aviationAircraft and safety. NTSB wants FAA to revise its procedures to avoid mid-air collisions
Washington, USA - Particular attention to the go-around cases
Following the investigation of five incidents in which commercial jetliners came within hazardous proximity of other aircraft while arriving or departing at major US airports, the National Transportation... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA called for new thinking on the relationships to attract the USD 4-5 trillion
Geneva, Switzerland - That will be needed over the next 20 years to meet the growing demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for new thinking on the relationships between partners in the air transport value chain in order to attract the $4-5 trillion that will be needed... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance: the first photos of the new Lounge in Los Angeles
Auckland, New Zealand - Lounge at the "Tom Bradley" terminal due to open Fall 2013
Star Alliance has today released the first official impressions of its new Los Angeles lounge, which will open later this year at the "Tom Bradley International Terminal". Designed by global architectural... more
Civil aviationFAA invests in new Boston-Logan Airport runway with two safety enahncements
Boston, Usa - The Authority also installed navigational aid improvements that will help planes land safely in bad weather
The US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) yesterday unveiled two significant safety enhancements to Logan Airport’s longest r... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Joint-venture Telespazio-ESSP wins European tender for the new EGNOS Service Provision
Brussels, Belgium - The contract will cover the 2014-2021 period
GSA, the European Union Agency in charge of the different European satellite navigation (GNSS) programmes, has announced the award of the new ESP (EGNOS Service Provision) Contract to ESSP, the European... more
Civil aviationDoT fines Delta for violating bumping compensation rules
Washington, Usa - For USD 750,000
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) yesterday assessed a civil penalty against Delta Air Lines for violating federal rules protecting passengers who are denied boarding against their will, or “Bumped,” on... more
Civil aviationBulgaria sells Georgia ten Su-25 aircraft
Sofia, Bulgaria - The airplanes might be used as sources for spare parts, or sold to an African country
Bulgaria sold Georgia 10 Sukhoi Su-25 attack aircraft, which had been withdrawn from service during Summer 2012, at a price which, according to Russian newspaper "Vzglyad", is expected to be around 8.08... more
Civil aviationIATA welcomes comments on New Distribution Capability resolution
Washington, Usa - And urges US DoT approval with conditions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), after reviewing nearly 400 comments filed by third parties, urged the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to approve Passenger Services... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italy-Vietnam: signed the Air Services Agreement
Rome, Italy - This new contract coincides with a major boost in bilateral relations
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Bruno Archi and Deputy Minister for Transport of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Pham Quy Tieu signed the Air Services Agreement (ASA) today at the foreign ministry... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. DOT proposes four cities to receive new rights for US-Brazil air service
Washington, Usa - Los Angeles, Atlanta, Detroit, and Charlotte to Sao Paulo
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) yesterday proposed new or expanded US carrier rights from four US cities--Los Angeles, Atlanta, Detroit, and Charlotte--to Sao Paulo, Brazil. The proposed awards... more
Civil aviationELFAA welcomes EC's decision about investigation on state aid for SAS
Brussels, Belgium - Into the latest tranche of support by the Governments of Sweden, Denmark and Norway
The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) welcomes yesterday’s announcements by the European Commission and the EFTA Surveillance Authority that they are launching formal, in-depth investigations i... more
Civil aviation"Le Bourget 2013": Voldirect obtains certificate for commercial flights with Daher-Socata TMB-850 aircraft
Paris, France - In application of the new rules by the European Commission
During the "Paris Air Show 2013", the French company Voldirect has announced it has obtained the authorization by the French civil aviation authority to operate commercial flights with Daher-Socata TBM-850... more