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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
Civil aviationPictures of a new Chinese fighter aircraft circulate on the Internet
Rome, Italy - The designation could be J-21
The images of a new fighter aircraft have been published on several Chinese defence websites between September 15 and 16. A possible designation of the aircraft could be J-21; however, at the moment... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: air traffic controllers at Tripoli International Airport end their strike
Tripoli, Libya - The reasons of the rally are still unclear
The air traffic controllers at Tripoli International Airport, whose strike created serious problems to air traffic in Libya, agreed to end their protest. The reasons which led to the industrial action... more
Civil aviationHong Kong and Guangzhou airports: record figures in August for traffic and aircraft movements
Hong Kong, China - Increases for cargo sector as well
The figures relative to August for Guangzhou and Hong Kong airports show record results in both the Chinese hubs, confirming the central role that Asia has in the growth of the air transport sector. During... more
Civil aviationAirport capacity in the UK: London-City is looking for a more important role
London, United Kingdom - "We are anxious to grow and we have the ability to do it"
The topic of UK's airport expansion is extremely controversial, and catches the attention of industry stakeholders, since London hosts two out of the first ten hubs (Heathrow and Gatwick) in Europe in... more
Civil aviationIATA: foreign direct investments in India are not enough to provide benefits for air transport
Mumbai, India - "Problems must be addressed within a coordinated government wide policy framework"
The authorization, provided by the Indian government, for foreign direct investments to acquire a minority stake in domestic airlines does not represent on its own the solution to solve the various problems... more
Civil aviationBenghazi airport (2): airspace reopened
Benghazi, Libya - "The security conditions are assured"
Benghazi-Benina International Airport has been reopened to air traffic on Friday 14 September, after the decision to suspend all flight operations for not-better-specified "Security reasons", which arrived... more
Civil aviationNo aircraft over Benghazi: air traffic suspended at the airport
Benghazi, Libya - "It's for security reasons"
During the night between Thursday 13 and Friday 14 September the Libyan authorities have taken the decision to suspend air traffic at Benghazi-Benina Airport, for security reasons. Even if it is still... more
Civil aviationIATA: developing aviation in central Asia and the Caucasus
Astana, Kazakhstan - Two priorities: safety and cost-efficient airport infrastructure
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the governments of Kazakhstan, Central Asia and the Caucasus to utilize airplane transport as a catalyst for economic growth and development. Tony... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Traffic decrease in August at BAA airports because of "Olympic effect"
London, United Kingdom - But the Scottish hubs are growing
August 2012 was a negative month for BAA, the moist important airport operator in the United Kingdom, which also handles London-Heathrow, the busiest hub in Europe and the third in the world after Atlanta... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. No changes for English airports until 2015
London, United Kingdom - New Minister of Transport launches commission to evaluate the options
The arrival of the new Minister of Transport Patrick McLoughlin was a reason to suspect that the British government could be close to change its positions regarding the airport capacity expansion in Great... more
Civil aviationAustrian Airlines helps Lufthansa to face the strike: larger aircraft deployed
Vienna, Austria - 32 flights between Germany and Austria have been cancelled
Austrian Airlines, the most important Austrian carrier, which is part of the Lufthansa Group, is utilizing larger aircraft on the routes to and from Germany, trying to help its parent company to limit... more
Civil aviationBombardier: Learjet 75 business aircraft is ready for certification
Washington, USA - Smart-cockpit installed
The first Bombardier new Learjet 75 has been completed and is ready for its last tests to obtain airworthiness certification. This aircraft adds higher-thrust Hoeneywell TFE731-40BR engines and a new smart-cockpit... more
Civil aviationRome-Ciampino: AVIONEWS reminds that the airport will be closed from 24 September to 3 October
Rome, Italy - Local air traffic redirected to Rome-Fiumicino
AVIONEWS reminds that the international airport "Giovan Battista Pastine", Rome-Ciampino, will be closed due to runway maintenance works. The hub will be closed from September 24 to October 3, 2012. All... more
Civil aviationOfficial Gazette of EU: invitation to submit comments about State aid on Dortmund Airport, in Germany
Brussels, Belgium - The 20 page document is available in "Specials" of AVIONEWS of the Italian home-page
The European Commission in the Official Gazette of today, September 5, 2012 invites to present observations regarding the State aids in favour to the Dortmund airport, as following: 2012/C 268/01... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Union announces strike for Lufthansa flight attendants on Friday 7
Frankfurt, Germany - Unless the company restarts mediation
The strikes called in the last days by Unabhängige Flugbegleiter Organisation (UFO), the union which represents more than two thirds of the 19,000 flight attendants who are employed in Lufthansa, has... more
Civil aviationEmbraer: Phenom 100 aircraft obtains Chinese certification
Beijing, China - 150 examples delivered since 2010
It is a good day for the business jet industry. In addition to the US and Israeli certification for the new Gulfstream G-280 (AVIONEWS), Embraer obtained Chinese certification for its Phenom 100 light... more
Civil aviationGulfstream G-280 business jet obtains full certification for Israel and the United States
Washington, USA - It will replace the G-200
The Gulfstream G-280 business jet has received full certification to fly in the United States and Israel. The first deliveries of this super mid-size are expected by the end of the year. The launch price... more
Civil aviationLufthansa flight attendants on strike: hundreds of aircraft grounded
Berlin, Germany - 306 cancelled flights so far
They promised it, they did it: Unabhängige Flugbegleiter Organisation (UFO), the union which represents more than two thirds of the 19,000 flight attendants who are employed in Lufthansa announced on... more
Civil aviationAlba Star joins IACA
Brussels, Belgium - The Spanish carrier has bases at Palma de Mallorca and Milan-Malpensa airports
IACA (International Air Carrier Association) announces that Spanish carrier, Alba Star, has joined the association as a full member. Alba Star, which took to the air in 2010, with bases at Palma de... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC. Update: strike by Meridiana fly staff next Friday
Rome, Italy - For 24 hours
ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, publishes the list of the flights guaranteed by the airline before the strike. Any successive integration and/or changes requested by the company will be... more
Civil aviationLufthansa aircraft grounded again? Union announces new strike Tuesday, 4 September
Mörfelden-Walldorf , Germany - The industrial action to be announced with just a 6-hour notice
Unabhängige Flugbegleiter Organisation (UFO), the union which represents more than two thirds of the 19,000 flight attendants who are employed in Lufthansa has announced on its website that Tuesday, 4... more
Civil aviationIndian Minister: "Shortage of commanders and first officers to operate Air India aircraft"
New Delhi, India - 90 pilots are needed for the 787 Dreamliners: just 4 are currently available
Air India is facing a shortage of commanders and first officers for its aircraft according to the figures provided by the Minister for Civil Aviation Ajit Singh on Friday 31/08/2012. Replying to a question... more
Civil aviationFAA announces $10 million grant to Danville Regional Airport
Washington, Usa - For a runway project
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a $10 million grant for a runway project at Danville Regional Airport in Danville, Va. The grant will fund the rehabilitation of Runway 2/20.... more
Civil aviationELFAA welcomes continued growth of the low fare aviation sector
Brussels, Belgium - But renews its call for significant improvements at policy level
"ELFAA (European Low Fares Airline Association) member airlines continue to lead the way in the European aviation sector, with latest statistics showing a 5.6% increase in passenger numbers year-on-year... more
Civil aviationAntonov An-2 aircraft: the biplane comes back to life
Moscow, Russia - New engine and new propeller for higher performances
The Antonov An-2 biplane flew for the first time in 1947, and is the most widely produced aircraft in history (more than 20,000). Hundreds of these aircraft are still flying in Russia powered by the... more
Civil aviationTransport by airplane. IATA: growth slows again in July
Geneva, Switzerland - +3,4% in passenger demand, -3,2% in freight
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for July showing slower growth in both travel by aircraft and freight, but with considerable variation by region and... more
Civil aviationAircraft and finance. Sale of Portuguese airport operator kindles investors
Lisbon, Portugal - The State-owned airline TAP is on the market as well
Portugal Treasury Secretary Maria Luìs Albuquerque declared on Thursday 30/08/2012 that the sale of ANA (the Portuguese State-owned airport authority) is kindling the interest of several investors both... more
Civil aviationDOT fines Aerolineas Argentinas for $ 50,000
Washington, Usa - For violating DOT price advertising rule
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Aerolineas Argentinas $50,000 for violating the Department’s new rule on full-fare advertising by failing to include government taxes and other fees i... more
Civil aviationETS: Europe is not alone in its fight against aircraft carbon emissions
Sydney, Australia - "A significant achievement for both Europe and Australia"
Europe is not alone in its Emission Trading Scheme (or System), the programme which aims to create a new carbon emission market to reduce air pollution. The federal government of Australia has signed... more
Civil aviationGermania Express as new IACA member
Brussels, Belgium - The carrier was founded in 2010 and based in Berlin
IACA (International Air Carrier Association) today announced that German carrier, Germania Express, has joined the association as a full member. Germania Express (formerly Flynext) was founded in 2010.... more
Civil aviationAerolíneas Argentinas joins SkyTeam as 18th member
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Alliance welcomes first South American airline and continues to focus on finding growth opportunities on the continent
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, today welcomes Aerolíneas Argentinas as its 18th member. The national airline of Argentina – South America’s second largest economy - Aerolíneas Argentinas becomes SkyTe... more
Civil aviationTransport by airplane. Airbus and China make a push for alternative fuels
Toulouse, France - Speeding up the commercialisation and production
Airbus and one of the world’s leading academic institutions, Tsinghua University have formed a partnership to complete a sustainability analysis of Chinese feedstocks, and to evaluate how best to support t... more
Civil aviationProblems at the air traffic controls affect Tallinn Airport
Tallinn, Estonia - Aircraft allowed to take off under visual flight rules
A problem to the air traffic control system is affecting the activities of Tallinn International Airport, Estonia. Lauri Linnamäe, a spokesperson of the Baltic hub, has declared to the website "Uudised"... more
Civil aviationAirbus deal with Philippine Airlines secures 6000 jobs
London, United Kingdom - Celebration at Broughton, Cheshire
The billion pound contract signed between the popular European aircraft maker Airbus and Philippine Airlines has brought new hope to English workers. Airbus is one of the largest airliner-makers worldwide.... more
Civil aviationEtihad Airways signs code-share with China Eastern Airlines
Abu Dhabi, UAE - This is the Abu Dhabi-based airline’s 37th agreement
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has signed a code-share agreement with China Eastern Airlines. The new agreement is the Abu Dhabi-based airline’s 37th code-share. I... more
Civil aviationTropical storm "Isaac": aircraft grounded at New Orleans
New Orleans, USA - Criticism by American Airlines: "We could have kept flying for a big chunk of the day"
Tropical storm "Isaac", after Florida, is still affecting civil aviation in the United States: New Orleans "Louis Armstrong" Airport will remain closed on Tuesday 28/08/2012. The measure which involves... more
Civil aviationJAA TO and RMIT sign MoU on Aviation English Language education
Hoofddorp, Holland - This MoU will lead to a more formal Agreement
The Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation (JAA TO) and RMIT Training Pty Ltd t/a RMIT English Worldwide (REW), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) initialising their cooperation in delivering... more
Civil aviationRyanair "Cuts" aircraft from Verona: is it due to the conflict with the management firm?
Verona, Italy - Sixteen flights per week less
The timing could obviously generate some suspicion, but since there is not an official announcement it is impossible to know it for certain: the only sure thing is that, apparently, several flights of... more
Civil aviationHundreds of aircraft grounded in Florida due to Tropical Storm "Isaac"
Miami, USA - The situation could return to normal on late Monday
Hundreds of aircraft grounded because of the bad weather conditions: that is how the Tropical Storm "Isaac" is affecting civil aviation in the United States. The airports which are being hit most are... more
Civil aviationMarasà (Enac) explains the rescheduling procedure for Wind Jet passengers (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - "Most of the work will take place from today to September 16"
AVIONEWS has met Benedetto Marasà, ENAC (the Italian authority for civil aviation) deputy director general in the situation room of the agency, in order to discuss about Wind Jet's situation and the rescheduling... more
Civil aviationState aid from Carcassonne Airport to Ryanair: European Commission invites to submit comments
Brussels, Belgium - Brussels doubts the airport's operators "Behaved like prudent investors"
On the Official Journal of the European Union (EU) of August 23, 2012, the European Commission (EC), on the topic of the alleged State aid relative to the agreements signed between Carcassonne Airport... more
Civil aviationKingfisher airplane pilot flew with woman in the cockpit
Delhi, India - Crew members lodged a complaints with the airline management
Kingfisher Airlines, which "Is already facing a safety audit by the country's civil aviation regulator DGCA", came under fresh scrutiny today. Many press agencies reported that one of its pilots flew a... more