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Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: traffic growth continues to slow in September
Geneva, Switzerland - Passenger grew by 4.1%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for September showing a continued slowdown in the rate of traffic growth. Demand for passenger traffic was 4.1% above... more
Civil aviationAfter hurricane Sandy, the Port Authority updates the status of its airports in New York
New York, USA - All the hubs are opened, but not all the aicraft will fly
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reports the following update on conditions at its transportation facilities as of 7:30 a.m. (11:30 GMT) today, Friday 2 November 2012, after the Hurricane... more
Civil aviationNorway:. Landing aircraft turns back: the crew was clocking out
oslo, Norway - It was a forced decision, due to country's working time regulations
An aircraft of the Norwegian regional company Wideroe with 40 passengers on board, which had already started its descent to Mosjoen, in the northern part of the Scandinavian country, has turned back to... more
Civil aviationThe Hurricane "Sandy" has moved on, aircraft restart flying
New York, USA - Overall more than 18,000 flights have been cancelled
The Hurricane "Sandy" has moved on, but it caused the cancellation of more than 18,000 flights (7000 of which just on Tuesday 30 October alone), and now aircraft are slowly restarting to fly. At New... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. EASA: new European rules for air operations published
Cologne, Germany - Available on the "Specials" section of AVIONEWS
Last Sunday 28 October 2012 marked the entry into force of new European rules for Air Operations. Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 creates harmonised requirements at the European level for commercial... more
Civil aviationIran asks Iraq not to perform searches on Syria-bound aircraft
Tehran, Iran - Baghdad controlled two cargo airplanes bound for Damascus in the past weeks
On Tuesday 30 October 2012 Iran asked Iraq not to perform other inspections on the Syria-bound aircraft which fly into the airspace of the Middle Eastern country, after two Damascus-bound cargo airplanes... more
Civil aviationItaly. Airplanes grounded for strike in November on 6 and 19
Rome, Italy - For 24 hours and eight hours, respectively
The list of the strikes in Italy updated on October 30, 2012, according to a note diffused by the Transport Ministry is the following. - November 6, 2012: aircraft pilot and flight assistants of Meridiana... more
Civil aviationHurricane "Sandy": more than 3800 aircraft will remain grounded on October 30
New York, USA - Overall more than 13,000 cancellations since Saturday
The Hurricane "Sandy" continues to affect the civil aviation sector: according to some reports the number of aircraft to and from the United States which will remain grounded on Tuesday 30 October 2012... more
Civil aviationEASA: EAD on Alenia Aermacchi airplanes, series F-260 and S-208
Rome, Italy - Available in the "Specials" section on the home-page of AVIONEWS
EASA, European Aviation Safety Agency, issued on October 29, 2012 (effective date: 31 October 2012) an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) No.: 2012-0228-E regarding the powerplant – Propeller Governor I... more
Civil aviationHurricane Sandy: thousands of aircraft remain grounded
New York, USA - Problems both for domestic and international flights
The hurricane Sandy, which will hit the East Coast of the United States on the next hours, will cause huge problems to civil aviation: thousands of aircraft will remain grounded. Between October 28... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Eurocontrol: launch of Edition 2 of the European ATM Master Plan (VIDEO)
Brussels, Belgium - Developed by Eurocontrol and managed by the SESAR Joint Undertaking
A new and totally updated electronic version of the European Air Traffic Management Master Plan was launched on October 24 at EUROCONTROL (the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation). For... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against US Airways
Washington, Usa - For $ 354,500
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $354,500 civil penalty against US Airways, Inc., of Phoenix, for operating a Boeing 757 airplane on 916 revenue flights when it was not in compliance... more
Civil aviationFAA seeks cvil penalty against Woodward, Inc.
Washington, Usa - For $ 246,450
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a civil penalty of $246,450 against Woodward, Inc., a Santa Clarita, Calif.-based aircraft repair station, and its subsidiary HRT for allegedly violating... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Fog causes strong inconvenience at London airports
London, United Kingdom - Almost 130 cancelled flights between Heathrow and City
The heavy fog which enveloped London in the morning of Tuesday 23 October 2012 created strong inconvenience to air traffic at Heathrow and City airports, with many cancelled flights, while others were... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. "SES": update of the Master Plan to modernise the Air Traffic Management
Brussels, Belgium - The integral version of 100 pages
Europe’s Single Sky modernisation is taking further shape with the update of the European Air Traffic Management Master Plan. This 2012 version helps to better achieve the high level goals of Single E... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italy passes law against competition asymmetries in favour of Ryanair
Rome, Italy - The concept of "Base" of a carrier is redefined
The Italian government included a norm which redefines the concept of "Base" of an airline in its Law 179/2012, published in the Official Gazette n. 245 on October 19, 2012: many persons have already renamed... more
Civil aviationWinter schedule Star Alliance 2012/2013: 1334 weekly flights from 16 Italian airports
Rimini, Italy - It is the reference alliance at Malpensa, and it is growing at Bologna
With the new winter schedule, which will be effective from October 27, the 19 carriers operating in Italy which are part of the world airline alliance Star Alliance, out of the 29 overall members, operate... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: industry group adopts Foundation Standard for NDC
Abu Dhabi, UAE - During a meeting at the "World Passenger Symposium" in Abu Dhabi this week
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the IATA Passenger Services Conference (PSC) adopted a Resolution on a Foundation Standard for a New Distribution Capability (NDC), during... more
Civil aviationStrike of air traffic controllers in Greece: numerous aircraft remain grounded
Athens, Greece - 1200 passengers involved at Cyprus
The strike of Greek flight controllers, which is part of a general industrial action in the country, scheduled between 10 am and 1 pm on Thursday 18 October 2012, is creating some problems to the aircraft... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA welcomes ADF removal from New Delhi and Mumbai airports
New Delhi, India - "Now we look forward to the Ministry's intervention in resolving other issues"
The International Air transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision of the Indian Ministry for Civil Aviation to abolish the Airport Development Fee (ADF), which were applied to every aircraft on... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. A pragmatic approach to modernising Europe’s ATM systems
Brussels, Belgium - Europe’s Single Sky modernisation is taking further shape with the update of the European ATM Master Plan
Europe’s Single Sky modernisation is taking further shape with the update of the European Air Traffic Management Master Plan. This is the newly agreed strategic plan providing technological and operational r... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA calls for a collaborative approach to boost efficiency
Abu Dhabi, Uae - Three priority areas
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called upon aviation stakeholders to work together to create greater value for customers across the travel experience while enabling greater efficiency... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Russia could open domestic routes to low-cost carriers
Moscow, Russia - "We are discussing the issue very actively"
On Tuesday 16 October 2012 the head of the Anti-Monopoly Service (FAS) of the Russian Federation Igor Artemyev declared that the Russian government is considering the possibility to allow foreign low-cost... more
Civil aviationSyrian Airlines aircraft banned from the European Union airports
Luxxembourg, Luxembourg - Ban on cargo flights to Europe confirmed
On Monday 15 October 2012 the European Union has approved a new round of sanctions against the regime of the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, some of which involve the aviation sector. The measures... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. BAA changes its name in "Heathrow Limited"
London, United Kingdom - The other airports of the company will be operated as standalone brands
BAA, the management firm of London-Heathrow and other UK airports, has announced on Monday 15 October 2012 the intention to change its name in "Heathrow Limited" (and, in the same way, BAA Funding Limited... more
Civil aviationCivil aircraft: the airspace user's community calls for action on "Single European Sky"
Limassol, Cyprus - Investment and implementation of new technical improvements currently estimated to be in the region of € 32bn
On October 11, airspace users, reliant upon the European Commission’s plans for a fundamental restructuring of Europe’s airspace to eliminate inefficient flight routings (thereby reducing both aircraft fue... more
Civil aviationUAV aircraft incursion: Israel ready to introduce stricter regulations for general aviation
Tel Aviv, Israel - It will be necessary to maintain constant radio contact with the control centres of the air force
The entrance of a Lebanese UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a remote-controlled aircraft with no pilot) into Israeli airspace, which occurred on October 6, 2012 (AVIONEWS), will cause the implementation of... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IACA: final call for "Single European Sky" implementation
Brussels, Belgium - During the conference in Limassol (Cyprus) on October 11
At the "Single European Sky" conference in Limassol (Cyprus) on October 11, IACA (International Air Carrier Association) welcomed the very strong message delivered by Commissioner Kallas and echoed by... more
Civil aviationNATS's expertise in airspace management around major events brought to Middle East and around the world
Abu Dhabi, UAE - NATS CEO joins UK PM Cameron on trade mission to Brazil to sell British expertise
NATS, the global leader in Air Traffic Management solutions, is bringing its expertise in handling the air traffic around major events, such as the "London 2012 Olympic Games", to other countries looking... more
Civil aviationCivil airplane. EASA updates the Code of Conduct for its staff
Cologne, Germany - A similar policy is also being adopted by the members of its management board
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has updated the Code of Conduct for its staff, including an overarching policy on the Prevention and Mitigation of Conflict of Interest. A similar policy is also... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: IATA backs the EU on "Single European Sky"
Geneva, Switzerland - Tyler: "Kallas' call for action could not be better timed"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reacted positively to statements made today by Siim Kallas, Vice-President of the European Commission and Transport Commissioner, asserting that delivering... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. EU to sanction States which are late for pan-European airspace creation
Limassol, Cyprus - "There is a genuine risk that we will find ourselves unable to satisfy the rising demands of air travel"
The European Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas is planning to announce today, October 11, 2012, the intention to sanction those member States which are late for the implementation of the "Single European... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Russian antitrust to investigate deal between Aeroflot and Moscow-Sheremetyevo Airport
Moscow, Russia - The alliance with the airline could force other companies to leave the airport
The Federal Anti-Monopoly Service (FAS), the antitrust government body of the Russian Federation, could block the agreement signed between Aeroflot, the most important airline of the country, and Moscow-Sheremetyevo... more
Civil aviationUnidentified flying object in Israeli airspace: Tel Aviv Airport suspends operations
Tel Aviv, Israel - Investigations showed it was not a hostile aircraft
The presence of an unidentified flying object close to Israeli airspace caused the suspension of every operation at Tel Aviv "Ben Gurion" Airport in the morning of Wednesday 10 October 2012. Fighters... more
Civil aviationIndian airports could soon welcome Airbus A-380 aircraft
New Delhi, India - So far the local government had barred the "Giant of the skies" in the country airports to protect domestic airlines
The Indian airports could soon welcome the Airbus A-380 aircraft on their runways: so far the local government had denied the "Giant of the skies" to fly to and from India, because domestic airlines would... more
Civil aviationAircraft CO2 emissions in India are "Significantly lower than the global average"
New Delhi, India - As stated by a report of the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation
According to the report "Carbon footprint of Indian Aviation 2011", the aircraft of domestic and foreign airlines operating in the South-Asian country contribute for less than 1% to the country's total... more
Civil aviationQatar Airways to join oneworld alliance (VIDEO)
New York, Usa - Its implementation is expected to take between 12 and 18 months
Qatar Airways is to join oneworld. Its election as a oneworld member designate was announced on October 8 at a press conference in New York - home of oneworld's central alliance management office- with... more
Civil aviationReport on UK air transport pushes for the construction of a 4-runway airport in London
London, United Kingdom - Heathrow could reduce noise pollution by banning the noisiest of aircraft
A report by the British conservative think tank Policy Exchange claims that the solution to the air transport issues in the UK is the construction of a new four-runway airport in west London, not far from... more
Civil aviationEASA: publication of revised Part-M and Part-145 consolidated rules
Cologne, Germany - Available with handbook and CD or the separate CD
The revised editions of Part-M and Part-145 have been published and can be purchased on-line from the EU Bookshop on the Technical Publications webpage at http://easa.europa.eu/technical-publications These... more
Civil aviationElfaa: airlines call on Parliament to defend European safety rules from misinformation campaign
Brussels, Belgium - On behalf of 200 million European passengers
The European Low Fares Airlines Association (ELFAA), on behalf of our 200 million European passengers, urges the European Parliament to defend proven European safety rules, against misinformed calls to... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Aci Europe. Summer 2012: weak EU traffic while non EU enjoy strong growth
Brussels, Belgium - The image of a ‘two speed Europe’ in traffic terms continues
The latest traffic figures for Europe’s airports released on October 2 provide more evidence of an underwhelming summer season for the airplane transport sector. Overall passenger traffic at European a... more
Civil aviationDOT fines British Airways for violating price adversing, international baggage compensation rules
Washington, Usa - For $ 250,000
British Airways violated the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) rules on full-fare advertising as well an international treaty on reimbursements for mishandled baggage, DOT said on October 1st. T... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA raises its 2012 profit forecasts
Geneva, Switzerland - But margins "Still balance on a knife-edge", Tony Tyler claims
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) raised its forecasts regarding the 2012 profits of the airlines, which should reach quota 4.1 billion dollars: according to the association, which is... more
Civil aviationFAA establishes new center of excellence for General Aviation
Washington, Usa - Selected a team of universities to lead it
US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on September 27 announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected a team of universities to lead a new Air Transportation Center of Excellence... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: demand slowdown continues
Geneva, Switzerland - Global traffic results for August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported global traffic results for August showing demand for airplane transport continuing to flatten-out, but with significant regional variations.... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Medvedev is thinking about a fourth airport for Moscow
Moscow, Russia - The prime minister asks an assessment on Yermolino airport
On September 28, 2012, during a cross-governmental conference on the development of Moscow’s transport system, the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev talked about the possibility t... more
Civil aviationFirst Chinese aircraft carrier enters into service
Dalian, China - "China has vast sea areas it needs to protect"
From Tuesday 25 September 2012 China is part of the "Club" of those nations with an aircraft carrier in their fleet: the Liaoning, which was named after a northeast province of the Asian country, officially... more
Civil aviationCancellation of Iran-bound flights revealed to be a hoax
London, United Kingdom - BMI and Austrian Airlines will stop their flight, because of controversies regarding refueling
On Wednesday 19 September 2012 some websites reported rumours stating that Austrian Airlines, the most important carrier in Austria, and British Midland International, an English company which is part... more
Civil aviationCivil aircraft. Iata: strengthening Japan’s aviation competitiveness
Tokyo, Japan - Reducing cost of infrastructure and working about competitiveness of travel and tourism
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on Japan to capitalize on the economic benefits of airplane transport by improving the sector’s competitiveness. Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director Gen... more
Civil aviationIrish and Spanish civil aviation authorities to investigate on Ryanair's aircraft incidents
Dublin, Ireland - The Irish company accuses Spanish authorities of falsifying information
The Spanish and Irish authorities for civil aviation decided to perform a joint investigation relative to the recent incidents which involved aircraft of the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair in Spain (AVIONEWS... more