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Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: 2012 best in history of safety improvements
Montreal, Canada - Safety by the numbers
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2012 global accident rate for Western-built aircraft was the lowest in aviation history. - The 2012 global Western-built jet accident... more
Civil aviationIATA (2). IOSA and regional highlights and safety in Africa
Montreal, Canada - African airlines on the IOSA registry had no accidents
IOSA Airlines on the IATA Operational Safety Audit Registry (IOSA) experienced no Western-built jet hull loss accidents. The total accident rate (all aircraft types) for IOSA registered carriers was... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Syrian Air CEO asks foreign airlines to restart flights to Damascus
Damascus, Syria - Discounts offered to restore operations
Ghaida Abdullatif, Vice-Chairman, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Syrian Air, released an interview to the agency "AFP", asking foreign airlines to take back their aircraft in Damascus,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: global approach to MBM to help aviation manage the 2% of carbon emissions
Hong Kong, China - Four pillars of strategy on climate change: investment, efficient operations, better infrastructure and positive economic measure
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments to agree on a global approach to market-based measures (MBMs) to help aviation manage the 2% of global manmade carbon emissions... more
Civil aviationAfter 22 years, aircraft will fly again between Iraq and Kuwait
Baghdad, Iraq - Flights scheduled to restart on Wednesday 27
On Monday 25 February 2013 the Iraqi Ministry for Transport communicated that on Wednesday 27 flights between the Middle-Eastern country and Kuwait are expected to restart, after a 22-year-long suspension. The... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Boeing-COMAC agreement to improve air traffic management
Beijing, China - The two aerospace companies will focus on efficiency, capacity and safety
Boeing and Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) announced that the Boeing-COMAC Aviation Energy Conservation and Emissions Reductions Technology Center will conduct two new research projects... more
Civil aviationEASA about ICAO-CAEP agreement on aircraft noise standards
Cologne, Germany - The Agency welcomes progress made during the 9th meeting on 4-15 February in Montreal
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) welcomes progress made by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) at their 9th Meeting on 4-15... more
Civil aviationCuba: new aircraft arriving from Russia
Havana, Cuba - Agreement announced during the visit of Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev
Speaking with journalists during the visit in Cuba of Dmitry Medvedev, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Moscow's Minister for Industry and Trade Denis Manturov announced the signature of an agreement... more
Civil aviationAircraft and airlines. Elfaa: carried more 200 million passengers in 2012
Brussels, Belgium - An increase of 7.2% on the previous year
2012 was a historic year for members of the European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA), as for the first time they carried more than 200 million passengers, thereby continuing their upward trend year-on-year... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Eurocontrol: traffic figure in 2012
Brussels, Belgium - There was a total of 26,100 average daily flights in Europe
In 2012 there was a total of 26,100 average daily flights in Europe. This is a decline of 2.67% compared to 2011. The decrease was spread unevenly across countries and market segments, with low cost and... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA on "REACH" legislation (use of chemicals): mainly the safety
Brussels, Belgium - The European Council for Competiveness alters its appoach
The European airline maintenance industry will be heavily affected unless the European Council for Competiveness, on its meeting today and tomorrow, instructs the European Commission to alter its approach... more
Civil aviationIATA applauds ICAO-CAEP agreement on more stringent noise standards for aircraft
Montreal, Canada - The recommendations agreed to by CAEP will be reported to the ICAO Council later in 2013 for further actions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the agreement on a new noise standard with more stringent requirements for future aircraft achieved by the International Civil Aviation Organization... more
Civil aviationThe "Single European Sky" programme is once again in jeopardy
Brussels, Belgium - The main European airline associations address a concerned appeal to the EC
The European Commission (EC) is currently developing one of the centrepieces of the "Single European Sky" (SES) legislation: the legal framework concerning the performance and charging scheme for air navigation... more
Civil aviationAircraft and safety. CANSO and ICAO signed an agreement
Madrid, Spain - It improves performance worldwide creating a framework for dialogue, cooperation and information exchange between the two organisations
Safety in air navigation services will take a major step forward with an agreement signed on February 12 between the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Civil Air Navigation Services... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: ATM improvements
Madrid, Spain - "A Blueprint for the Single European Sky" is available on the "Specials" of AVIONEWS
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for action to improve air traffic management (ATM) efficiency and costs, put forward key objectives for a better-performing global ATM system,... more
Civil aviationDOT fines United for USD 130,000
Washington, Usa - The carrier violated federal rules last May
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) said on February 11 that United Air Lines violated federal rules last May by not informing passengers on an aircraft delayed at Chicago’s O’Hare International Air... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italian ENAV receives award in the "Best Validation Exercise 2013" category by SESAR-JU
Madrid, Spain - The national company is the team leader of the European project for ATM in airport approaching phases
During the International Meeting of SESAR ("Single European Sky ATM Research") which took place in Madrid, ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) received the award for "Best Validation Exercise 2013". The... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Analysis of the results of the Italian airports in 2012
Rome, Italy - Just four hubs are growing in the "Top Ten"
Thanks to the figures released by Assaeroporti, the trade association which represents the interests of the Italian airport operators, it is possible to analyze the results of the several hubs in the country,... more
Civil aviationAircraft grounded in Italy as weather conditions hamper air transport
Rome, Italy - Cancellations and delays at Rome-Fiumicino, Milan-Linate and Genoa
The very tough weather conditions which are affecting Italy in these hours (AVIONEWS) are severely hampering air traffic in Italy, with many aircraft which remained grounded in the country. On the Rome-Fiumicino/Milan-Linate... more
Civil aviationCompletion of the Concourse A, the home of the A-380 airplane at Dubai International
Dubai, UAE - All 20 gates are now fully operational after a five-week-long phase-in
Dubai Airports and Emirates announced on February 10the successful completion of the phased launch of Concourse A – the home of the A-380 and the world’s first purpose-built facility for the aircraft at... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Tunis Airport closed for the funeral of Chokri Belaid
Tunis, Tunisia - The opposition leader was assassinated on February 6
All the flights, both domestic and international, which were expected to depart or to arrive today, Thursday 8 February 2013, because of the general strike called by the Union générale tunisienne du t... more
Civil aviationDOT fines Sky King for USD 500,000
Washington, Usa - For violating rules that protect passengers
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) on February 7 assessed the air carrier Sky King a $500,000 penalty for violating rules that protect passengers when their public charter flights are suddenly cancelled... more
Civil aviationIncoming storm, thousands of aircraft grounded in the US
Washington, USA - Already 3000 flights have been cancelled
The National Weather Service (NWS) of the United States released a warning regarding a major storm which, in the upcoming hours, will hit the North-Eastern part of the country. "A major winter storm... more
Civil aviationNTSB: "The assumptions used to certify the battery of the Dreamliner aircraft must be reconsidered"
Washington, USA - Boeing, authorized by FAA, performs a flight test with a 787 from Dallas to Everett
The National transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States organized a press conference to provide an update of the investigation on the problems of the Boeing 787 aircraft. "There have now... more
Civil aviationElfaa: request to EC to staunch flow of illegal State aid to SAS
Brussels, Belgium - For the third time in as many years
For the third time in as many years, the European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) has requested the European Commission (EC) to staunch the flow of illegal State aid to ailing flag carrier, SAS. Following... more
Civil aviationACI Europe 2012 report: air traffic in Europe experienced a two-speed growth
Brussels, Belgium - Nearly flat increase in EU countries but very strong in the other airports
ACI EUROPE, the European airport trade body, on February 4, 2013, released its traffic results for 2012, a year marked by a progressive slowdown in passenger traffic and continued recession for freight... more
Civil aviationNTSB releases update of the Dreamliner aircraft investigation
Washington, USA - ANA urges Boeing to accelerate the delivery of the 777s, in order to minimize the negative effects of the 787 suspension
The US National transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a new update regarding the ongoing investigation on the fire on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft operated by Japan Airlines (JAL) at Boston "Logan"... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata announced full-year traffic data for 2012
Geneva, Switzerland - +5.3% in passenger demand and a -1.5% for cargo
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year traffic data for 2012 showing a 5.3% year-on-year increase in passenger demand and a 1.5% fall for cargo. The 5.3% increase in... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italian national airport plan: Salerno is in, Grazzanise and Viterbo are out
Rome, Italy - "We are filling a 26-year-old serious gap of the country"
The Italian Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Corrado Passera announced today, Tuesday 29 January 2013, the bill for the definition of the National Plan for Airport Development. The Minister... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Strike of pilots and cabin crew of the Alitalia-CAi group: an update
Rome, Italy - The industrial action will end at 4 pm
The 4-hour strike which has been called by the Italian air transport union, regarding pilots and flight attendants of the Alitalia-CAI group started at 12 am and will end at 4 pm. The airline contacted... more
Civil aviationAircraft and safety. Runway excursions: IATA launches European Action Plan
Brussels, Belgium - "Teamwork is critical", the association's Vp claims
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined with 16 other aviation stakeholder organizations in developing a European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions. The goal is to reduce... more
Civil aviationInvestigation on Dreamliner aircraft failures: an update from the NTSB
Washington, USA - In the January 7 incident in Boston the battery did not exceed its designed voltage
The National Transportation Safety Board today released a third update on its investigation into the January 7 fire aboard a Japan Airlines Boeing 787 at "Logan" International Airport in Boston. The... more
Civil aviationE-cigarettes on the aircraft: are they permitted or not?
Rome, Italy - Banned in the US, permitted by a few companies in Europe
The electronic cigarette, that is to say the device which many smokers use trying to eliminate, or at least significantly reduce, the usage of nicotine, is since several months at the centre of a debate... more
Civil aviationSnow keeps aircraft grounded in the United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom - 170 flights cancelled at Heathrow, Cardiff, Southampton and Bristol completely closed
The air transport in the United Kingdom is experiencing heavy troubles today, Friday 18 January 2013, because of the snow which is forcing several airports in the country to ground many aircraft. London's... more
Civil aviationSeattle US F-15 fighters scramble for suspect hijacking on an Alaska Airlines aircraft
Seattle, USA - FBI warned by an anonymous caller
Two US F-15 fighters performed a scramble in the evening of Thursday 17 January 2013 to intercept an Alaska Airlines aircraft, because there was the suspect it was carrying a possible hijacker on board. According... more
Civil aviationDreamliner issues (2): LOT goes ahead as normal with its 787 aircraft, Air India waits for advices
Warsaw, Poland - Indian civil aviation authorities to check the airplane safety
The problems which are characterizing the Dreamliner in these days, including the emergency landing of a 787 operated by All Nippon Airways (ANA) on Wednesday 16 January 2013 in Takamatsu, Japan (AVIONEWS)... more
Civil aviationEmergency landing for a Dreamliner in Japan, JAL and ANA ground their 787 aircraft (VIDEO)
Takamatsu, Japan - Passengers evacuated with the emergency slides
Another problem for a Dreamliner, after several issues which occurred in the past few days: a 787 aircraft operated by All Nippon Airways (ANA), Flight NH 692, en route from Yamaguchi Ube to Tokyo-Haneda... more
Civil aviationUS Ex-Im Bank: almost 27 billion dollars of loans and guarantees in 2012 for aircraft purchases
Washington, USA - The figures confirm the growth of Asia Pacific region
Ex-Im Bank, the official export credit agency of the United States federal government, communicated the final balance of loans and long-term guarantee authorisations granted during fiscal year 2012 to... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Norwegian unions oppose to Ryanair entrance into the domestic market
Oslo, Norway - "They do not allow for collective bargaining"
On Wednesday 9 January 2013 the Norwegian unions which represent the workers of the air transport sector expressed their negative opinion about the entrance of Ryanair into the domestic market of the country,... more
Civil aviationTransport and aircraft: IATA reports traffic results for November 2012
Geneva, Switzerland - An improvement in both passenger and air freight demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released traffic results for November 2012 which showed an improvement in both passenger and air freight demand. Air travel was 4.6% higher compared to... more
Civil aviationFAA: civil penalties to Trans States Airlines and Pinnacle Airlines
Kansas City, Usa - For USD 633,000 and 275,000 respectively
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing two civil penalties totaling $633,000 against Trans States Airlines, Inc., of Bridgeton, Mo., for allegedly operating two Embraer 145 regional jets... more
Civil aviationDOT fined Copa Airlines and Virgin America Airlines
Washington, Usa - For USD 150,000 and 55,000 respectively
The US Department of Transportation closed 2012 with fines against two airlines for violating federal rules that limit how long an aircraft with passengers aboard may be delayed on the tarmac. DOT fined... more
Civil aviationNigerian government means to purchase 30 aircraft to support local companies
Benin, Nigeria - "The whole idea is to make the business cheaper and easier to operate"
During an inspection of the reconstruction works of Benin Airport Yakubu Dati, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)’s General Manager, Corporate Communications, declared that the government of t... more
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