Civil aviation
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Civil aviationAircraft and transport. US Senate confirms Michael Huerta as FAA boss
Washington, USA - Unanimous positive reactions fro the industry associations
The US Senate confirmed Michael Huerta as acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): President Barack Obama appointed him in March, but the confirmation of the Senate was needed... more
Civil aviationAircraft and finance. Only major operators will be allowed to bid to operate Rio de Janeiro Airport
Brasilia, Brazil - Only tenderer with an experience of at least 35 million passengers per year will be accepted
35 million passengers per year: this is the minimum requirement which will be requested by the Brazilian government to the companies to make a bid to become the operator of Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and routes, "Framak" project. SESAR: MUAC, DFS and Lufthansa pioneer large-scale Free Routing
Karlsruhe, Germany - 298 new direct routes have been implemented on December 13
Following the initial introduction, in 2011, of Free Route Airspace in the areas controlled by EUROCONTROL’s Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC) and the DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung Karlsruhe Upper A... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. ACI Europe denounces Italian inaction over airport investment
Brussels, Belgium - Paralysis over airport charges has delayed modernization and development
On Friday 14 December 2012 the European airport trade body ACI EUROPE called for swift action from the Italian authorities to finally resolve a 10-year policy paralysis over airport charges, which has... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Brazilian President wants to build some 800 regional airports
Paris, France - "It is a necessity for country's growth"
During a meeting organized in Paris, president of Brazil Dilma Rousseff announced that the South-American country is planning the construction of some 800 regional airports, in the context of a boost to... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata report: net margin expected to reach 1.3% in 2013
Geneva, Switzerland - Improved performance in challenging environment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an upward revision to its industry financial outlook. For 2012 airlines are expected to return a profit of $6.7 billion (up from the $4.1 billion... more
Civil aviationTransport and airplanes. IATA announced the publication of an indepedent study about trends that are transforming the travel distribution
Geneva, Switzerland - Written by Henry H. Harteveldt, co-founder of Atmosphere Research Group
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the publication of an independent study identifying major trends that are transforming the travel distribution landscape. The "Future of Airline... more
Civil aviationAircraft and governments. Italian "Development law" introduces new regulation in the air transport industry
Rome, Italy - Measure approved by 261 votes to 55
The Italian law concerning "Further urgent measures for the growth of the country", better known as "Development law", terminated its parliamentary iter in spite of the political crisis, with the approval... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe about EU Airport Package: ground handling, airport slots and aviation noise
Brussels, Belgium - Following to the vote on December 12
Taking stock of vote on December 12 of the European Parliament on the ‘Airport Package’ proposed by the European Commission, Europe’s airports expressed concerns that the original purpose of improving quali... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA 2012 forecast slightly better than expected, but airlines are still in the red
Brussels, Belgium - Load factors will achieve an all-time record
On Thursday 13 December 2012, the Association of European Airlines (AEA) released its financial forecast, which underlines that 2012 has been a particularly tough year for European airlines. The combination... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. 139th ECAC meeting confirms commitment to further development of this industry in Europe
Paris, France - Cooperation arrangement between ECAC and European Commission signed
On Thursday 13 December 2012, on the occasion of the participation of Siim Kallas, vice-president of the European Commission, in the 139th meeting of ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference) directors... more
Civil aviationAnother chance for the European Parliament to realise the Gradual Opening of Ground Handling Services at EU airports
Brussels, Belgium - According to AEA, ERA, IACA
The Association of European Airlines (AEA), the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) and the International Air Carrier Association (IACA) applauds the result of the vote in the European Parliament... more
Civil aviationEuropean Parliament approves rules for slot allocation and exchange and aircraft noise
Strasbourg, France - MEPs ask for further debate on the proposal for the liberalization of ground handling services
Important news in the air transport sector came today, December 12, 2012, from the European Parliament in Strasbourg, where three important proposals regarding three different aspects were voted: slot... more
Civil aviationFAA: Portland, Oregon flights to be cleaner and greener
Portland, Usa - Beginning next year
The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on December 11 that pilots will start using new NextGen technology and procedures that will enable aircraft to fly more e... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Fair Stream consortium: the project is one of those launched by SESAR in 2012
Brussels, Belgium - Its objective is to pave the way for the use of TTA instead of CTOT
In autumn 2012, the FAIR STREAM (FABEC ANSPs and AIRlines in SESAR TRials for Enhanced Arrival Management) consortium involving major European airlines, air navigation service providers and suppliers started... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and airports: three Associations of airlines urge MEPs to vote in favour of the Ground Handling Regulation
Brussels, Belgium - It will take place on December 12
The Association of European Airlines (AEA), the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) and the International Air Carrier Association (IACA) on December 10 all called on the European Parliament to increase... more
Civil aviationAirport security workers strike, aircraft grounded in Germany?
Berlin, Germany - Problems expected also for the bad weather, with the snow which caused several cancellations on Sunday 9
The strike of the workers of airport security and the problems for the snowfalls which are hitting Germany in these days could cause strong inconvenience in Germany today, Monday 10 December 2012, with... more
Civil aviationBad weather in Europe: aircraft grounded at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport
Amsterdam, Netherlands - KLM offers to its passengers an alternative ground transportation service
Problems are continuing for air transport in Europe because of the poor weather conditions which are hitting the continent in these days: today, Friday 7 December 2012, it is Amsterdam-Schiphol's turn,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and airlines. "IATA Airline Industry Forecast 2012-2016": 3,6 billion passengers in 2016
Geneva, Switzerland - 800 million more than the 2.8 billion passengers carried by airlines in 2011
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released an industry traffic forecast showing that airlines expect to welcome some 3.6 billion passengers in 2016. That’s about 800 million more than t... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Romanian court orders cancellation of state aid provided to Wizz Air by Timisoara Airport
Pite?ti , Romania - The low-cost carrier rebels: "Only the European Commission is competent"
Pite?ti (Romania) Court of Appeal declared that the discounts granted by Timisoara Airport to the low-cost company Wizz Air represent an illegal state aid, and therefore must be cancelled. The lawsuit... more
Civil aviationDOT fines Vision Airlines
Washington, Usa - For a USD 50,000 penalty
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) on December 5 assessed Vision Airlines a $50,000 penalty for violating rules that protect passengers when their public charter flights are suddenly canceled and... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Demonstration of handling workers to be held at the European Parliament on December 11
Strasbourg, France - To protest against the proposed sector liberalization
On Tuesday 11 December 2012 a demonstration with 300 airport-baggage handlers will take place in front of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, to protest against the proposed liberalization of the sector... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Also Iata urged Europe to the implement of the FABs
Brussels, Belgium - And it calls for two concrete actions to put SES back on track
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the European Commission, EU member states and Europe’s Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) to ensure that Functional Airspace Blocks (... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Bad weather in Europe: inconvenience for civil aviation (2)
Stockholm, Sweden - Problems in London, Stockholm, Manchester, Aberdeen and Moscow
The very bad weather which is hitting Europe is creating serious problems to civil aviation in several parts of the continent, with closed runways and many grounded aircraft. Strong inconvenience were... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. London: closed runways at Stansted and Luton due to snow
London, United Kingdom - Work in progress in the two facilities to restart operations
In the morning of Wednesday 5 November 2012, the runways at London's Stansted and Luton airports have been closed because of the heavy snowfall which hit large parts of southern England overnight. A... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: hard criticism to EU member States for lack of progress on FABs, a key ingredient of the SES II
Brussels, Belgium - The condemnation arrives from several airlines' associations (AEA, ELFAA, ERA and IACA)
The Association of European Airlines (AEA), the European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA), the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) and the International Air Carrier Association (IACA) are united... more
Civil aviationIATA: hurricane "Sandy" further penalized the traffic in October, already in crisis...
Geneva, Switzerland - The cancellation of flights demonstrated the importance of aircraft in global links
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for October showing a persistent softening of passenger traffic growth and a significant deterioration in freight demand.... more
Civil aviationAir transport strike in Italy: just a few aircraft have remained grounded so far
Rome, Italy - The situation in the two most important Italian hubs
The strike of the Italian workers of the air transport sector is ongoing: so far, at about 12:00 am, inconvenience has been limited, with just a few aircraft which have remained grounded, but worsening... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance: Shenzhen Airlines joins the alliance network
Shenzhen, China - The ceremony held at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Shenzhen Airlines on November 29 became the latest carrier to join the Star Alliance network. At a ceremony held at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, Mark Schwab, CEO Star Alliance, welcomed the airline... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe-Eurocontrol: efficiency and performance key for Europe's airports
Amsterdam, Holland - The benefits of A-CDM and CDO announced during the "Aci Airport Exchange 2012"
As the entire aviation sector is facing patchy air traffic growth in the short term, significant financing challenges and a growing focus on emissions from the airplanes, the themes of efficiency and performance... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Saudi Arabia: licence assignments to foreign airlines postponed
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - "We need more time to choose the best operating models"
On Wednesday 28 November 2012 the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) communicated it has postponed the assignment of the licences for the companies which are running to enter the domestic flights... more
Civil aviationAnonymous releases documents regarding the Syrian aircraft forced to land in Turkey
Ankara, Turkey - In some letters, the CEO of Syrian Arab Airlines provides his version of events
The hacker group Anonymous released several documents coming from the Syrian Ministry for Foreign Affairs which, among other things, contain information about the episode of the Syrian Arab Airlines aircraft... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Obama signs bill to protect US airlines from EU ETS
Washngton, USA - The White House wants an ICAO-handled global approach
The President of the United States Barack Obama signed a bill which states that the US carriers will not have to pay the sanctions for the possible infringement of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) of... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC. Aircraft and transport: list of the flights ensured for 24 hour strike next Friday
Rome, Italy - It is possible to see it in "Specials" section on the AVIONEWS home-page
ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, communicated to have published a document in its section dedicated to the "Latest updates". The document is about: - the list of flights ensured for the... more
Civil aviationItalian CUB union: a 24 hour strike with airplanes grounded next Friday November 30, 2012
Rome, Italy - Protest in Fiumicino
Italian CUB Trasporti union (Confederazione unitaria di base) announced a 24-hour strike with airplanes grounded on next Friday, November 30, 2012. The ensured shifts between 7-10am and 6-9pm are not... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Philippines ignore IATA suggestion: public-private partnerships for airports
Manila, Philippines - Transportation Secretary urges private sector to be more "Active and creative"
On Friday 23 November 2012 the Filipino Transportation Secretary Emilio Abaya, speaking at a forum sponsored by the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines, declared that the government led... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. SESAR JU: the 2nd SWIM Demonstration day
Brussels, Belgium - Major progress has been made with SESAR’s System Wide Information Management
Major progress has been made with SESAR’s System Wide Information Management (SWIM), the intranet of the future Air Traffic Management System. At the 2nd SWIM Demonstration day, on 15 November 2012, a... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Sesar JU: MoC signed with the CAAS of Singapore
Montreal, Canada - The Memorandum follows the Letter of Intent of last February 13, 2012
Single European Sky ATM Research Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Tuesday 20 November, at the Office of the Permanent... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Germany and Switzerland seek compromise for Zurich Airport
Berlin, Germany - Bern wants 110,000 flights in German airspace. Berlin minister for Transport: "A foolishness"
The age-old controversy between Germany and Switzerland relative to Zurich Airport seems to be destined to have no end: the ratification of the agreement reached by thew two countries on the topic, developed... more
Civil aviationXiamen Airlines in SkyTeam alliance
Xiamen, China - 19th member and fourth from Greater China
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, today welcomed China’s Xiamen Airlines as its 19th member. Xiamen Airlines is also the fourth member from Greater China. The airline strengthens SkyTeam’s footprint in... more
Civil aviationAircraft and security. IATA announces successful trials of e-CSD
Geneva, Switzerland - Conducted in the UK followed by the Netherlands during October
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced successful trials of the Electronic Consignment Security Declaration, (e-CSD). The e-CSD meets regulatory demands for evidence that appropriate... more
Civil aviationBritish government postpones auctions for aircraft emission permits after the freezing of EU's ETS
London, United Kingdom - "We consider that it is a sensible choice"
On Monday 19 November 2012 the British government decided to postpone two auctions for EU emissions permits related to the air transport industry, as a consequence of Brussels' decision to delay the application... more
Civil aviationAircraft and Governments. ELFAA condemns latest state aid to SAS
Brussels, Belgium - The carrier has been the beneficiary at yearly intervals
The European Low Fares Airline Association, ELFAA, strongly condemns this week’s announcement by the Government shareholders of SAS that they are prepared to grant further credit of SKr3.5billion to S... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. ICAO Secretary General welcomes UE ETS moratorium
Montreal, Canada - "It was a source of concern for us"
Raymond Benjamin, Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) welcomed the decision of the European Union to postpone the scheme to control airlines emissions, the so-called... more
Civil aviationTransport and aircraft. Tony Tyler (IATA): "Latin America is a good news story"
Città di Panama, Panama - Achieving aviation’s promise in Latin America
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged stakeholders in the Latin American and Caribbean region to work together with the common goal of a safer and more efficient air transport industry... more
Civil aviationFog in Great Britain, aircraft grounded at London-Heathrow
London, United Kingdom - Second day of inconvenience in a row, after yesterday's strike-related cancellations
Second day in a row of inconvenience at London-Heathrow Airport, the busiest European hub, and the third in the world, in terms of passengers in transit: after yesterday's cancellations, related to the... more
Civil aviationETS moratorium (2). US Congress approves bill barring US airlines from paying UE penalties
Washington, USA - The measure sent to President Obama for his signature
On Wednesday 14 November 2012, just a day after the moratorium of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (AVIONEWS), the House of Representatives of the US Congress approved a bill barring US airlines... more
Civil aviationAircraft and strikes. Tomorrow (November 15) inconvenience in South-Eastern France for ATC industrial action
Paris, France - DGAC urges passengers to find information on the status of their flight before going to the airport
The air traffic controllers of the French South-East section of UNSA ICNA (the national union of air traffic controllers) notified a strike warning: the industrial action will take place on Thursday 15... more
Civil aviationAirplane and transport. IACA announces S7 Airlines as new member of the association
Brussels, Belgium - The airline carried 5.1 million passengers in 2011
S7 Airlines has on November 13 joined IACA (International Air Carrier Association) as a full member. The carrier has the largest route network within Russia and is based at two large air transport hubs:... more
Civil aviationEuropean strike: aircraft grounded everywhere in the continent
Rome, Italy - At Rome-Fiumicino several cancellations to and from Spain
The strike day which has been called for Wednesday 14 November 2012 by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), named "The Day of Action and Solidarity" is generating, and will generate, heavy problems... more