Civil aviation
11,115 news found
Civil aviationPiaggio gains Russian approval for Avanti II aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Announcement expected during "Jet Expo 2011"
The official announcement is expected to take place during the"Jet Expo 2011" event that will be held between 14 and 16 September in Moscow-Vnukovo (seeAVIONEWS) by Piaggio Aero regarding Russian approval... more
Civil aviationTurbine Technologies provides portable laboratory for experiments on bio-fuel (VIDEO)
Chetek, USA - To the US department of energy
The US company Turbine Technologies (TTL) has today issued a press release announcing that the section ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy), a division of the US Department of Energy, will... more
Civil aviationNew FAA rules for business aircraft pilots
Washington, USA - To undergo new controls
The US Federal Aviation Administration has announced that as from next October 31, pilots of business jets certified for single-pilot operations must pass yearly proficiency checks to verify their competencies;... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Alaska Airlines
Seattle, Usa - For $ 590,000
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $590,000 civil penalty against Alaska Airlines, Inc., of Seattle, Wash., for allegedly operating a Boeing 737/400 airplane on 2,107 flights when... more
Civil aviationEASA announces new system for the operators of A-300 and A-310 aircraft
Cologne, Germany - To prevent incidents like that of American Airlines
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) announced that operators of the Airbus 300 and 310 will be obliged to install a warning device on the aircraft that would prevent the crew from making potentially... more
Civil aviationFedEx wants to purchase 50 aircraft
Washington, USA - To choose between Boeing and Airbus
Sources close to the matters reported that the US parcel company FedEx is considering the purchase of 50 new aircraft to renew its fleet; according to reports the company would be interested in aircraft... more
Civil aviationNAV and NATS begin flight trials to reduce GHG emissions
Brussels, Belgium - A report of the results will be tabled at an international meeting scheduled for October 2011 in Montreal
NAV CANADA, NATS, and Air France have begun flight trials to demonstrate new procedures to save fuel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) for international flights transiting the North Atlantic airspace.... more
Civil aviationSESAR at the ICAO Symposium: "Towards one sky"
Montreal, Canada - GANIS will take place next September 20-23
The SESAR Joint Undertaking –together with the European Commission, EUROCONTROL & EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency)- will be present at this year’s ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) "Gl... more
Civil aviationIran: 5 billion dollars needed to renew the scheduled flights fleet
Tehran, Iran - According to a parliamentary member
The press reported the news that a member of the Iranian parliament, Mehrdad Lahouti, said that the country would need an investment of about 5 billion dollars to purchase new aircraft and navigation equipment;... more
Civil aviationThe Macquarie group nearing bid for the aircraft leasing unit of the Royal Bank of Scotland
Sydney, Australia - For a total cost of nearly 6 billion dollars
Sources familiar with top management reported today that the Australian group Macquarie would be interested in purchasing the aircraft leasing unit of the Royal Bank of Scotland, which is proceeding in... more
Civil aviationAirplane transport: Russia considering halving training periods for pilots
Moscow, Russia - Through 18-month courses in line with ICAO
The local Russian press reported that the transport minister Igor Levitin proposed to halve the training time of airline pilots, whose current course structure has been defined by the minister himself... more
Civil aviationFAA study on pilots' excessive use of automated devices on aircraft
Washington, USA - Too dependent on automatic flight control
From the recent survey conducted by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) on the use of automated flight control devices on board aircraft, it has emerged that the scheduled flights sector suffers... more
Civil aviationB-787 Dreamliner aircraft ready to enter service after the last regulatory obstacles
Tokyo, Japan - JCAB gave its approval about the certificate's award by FAA
It's finally come to an end the regulatory path on the certification of B-787 Dreamliner, which now seems to be ready to enter service. The last step was made with the approval given from JCAB, Japan... more
Civil aviationeasyJet will be the only one carrier to connect Milan-Malpensa to Paris-"Charles de Gaulle"
Paris, France - Air France passes to Milan-Linate
Starting from October 30, the low-cost easyJet will be the only one carrier to operate connections between Milan-Malpensa airport and the Paris airport "Charles de Gaulle". After the leaving of the... more
Civil aviationEASA: "ATCO Regulation" marks a new area of harmonised air traffic controller licensing in Europe
Cologne, Germany - Today the entry into force
Today marks the entry into force of new European rules for the licensing and medical certification of Air Traffic Controllers (ATCO). Commission Regulation (EU) No 805 / 2011 creates uniform requirements... more
Civil aviationItaly: no seat available on planes from Sardinia to Milan and Rome
Rome, Italy - The Italian deputy Pili:"This is a public service interruption"
Further overbooking troubles for some domestic air connections in Italy: after the recent case of the total unavailability of flights on the Rome-Turin route (see AVIONEWS), the problem arises again for... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Capital Cargo International Airlines
Atlanta, Usa - Equal to $298,500
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $298,500 civil penalty against Capital Cargo International Airlines, Inc. (CCIA) of Orlando, Fla., for allegedly operating eight Boeing 727 aircraft... more
Civil aviationHurricane "Irene" in the US: East Coast airports are re-opening, but further time it's still needed to reroute passengers (VIDEO)
New York, USA - Estimates of damages: at least 38 dead in 11 States and 12,000 flights cancelled
It's gradually returning to normal the air transport situation in the US Coast after the disruptions of last days due to the passage of hurricane "Irene". Airports in New York and in the close areas... more
Civil aviationNM5-100 aircraft will begin certification flights for Australia
New Delhi, India - An Indian aircraft that could compete with the US Cessna
Aerospace Mahindra, the Indian multinational conglomerate Mahindra Group, based in Mumbai, and National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), one of the most important public space industries in India, announced... more
Civil aviationBrazilian type certification for Cessna Citation CJ4 aircraft
Wichita , USA - The South-American market is open
The US manufacturer Cessna Aircraft has announced that Citation CJ4 aircraft has received type certification from the Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency and the first deliveries of this and other Cessna... more
Civil aviationENAC president Riggio denounces the suspension of air link with Italian minor islands
Palermo, Italia - The president already spoke about the issue
"By 1th November the islands of Lampedusa and Pantelleria are unlikely to have social links guaranteed and will remain without coverage for the winter": these are the words of ENAC (Italian National Civil... more
Civil aviationTransport by plane in Italy: possible disruptions due to strikes scheduled for September 6th and 15th
Rome, Italy - The first is part of the protest called by CGIL; the second only concerns Meridiana fly
Two strikes scheduled for September could soon cause disruptions in the air transport on the Italian territory. The first protest, which will occur on September, 6th, is part of the 8-hour general strikes... more
Civil aviationAviotech launch customer of the business version Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft
Hyderabad, India - Signed agreement with Moscow air show MAKS
Indian corporate and defence aerospace specialist Aviotech will become a launch customer for the business aircraft version of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (Sukhoi Business Jet-SBJ). Aviotech signed a letter... more
Civil aviationGulf Air resumes connections by plane from Rome to Bahrain from November, 30
Rome, Italy - Available four routes per week
Gulf Air, flag carrier of Bahrain, plans to launch a series of direct air connections between "Bahrain International Airport" and Rome starting from November, 30. The routes to the Italian capital -that... more
Civil aviationBoeing organises ceremony for the FAA approval of itsnew aircraft Dreamliner
Seattle, USA - First delivery in September
The American leading manufacturer of jetliners Boeing should achieve the FAA approval of its new B-787 "Dreamliner" and announced that it intends to celebrate the event at its plant in Everett next Friday... more
Civil aviationImportant net profit increase estimated for Qantas airlines
Sydney, Australia - But some decisions may have negative effect
The Australian airline Qantas Airways will issue the financial statements of the year 2010-2011 tomorrow, 24 August. It is estimated that their statutory net profit for the fiscal year dramatically increased... more
Civil aviationCivil aviation: researchers reveal possible problems for diabetic travellers
Cincinnati, USA - Rare cases registered
A recent medical study revealed that diabetic travellers who take the plane could incur problems due to sudden changes in cabin pressure which may cause a malfunction of insulin pumps. As reported by... more
Civil aviationSkyteam aligns extra baggage allowance for Elite members
Amsterdam, Holland - The harmonization of rules across the Alliance makes it easier to travel with more carriers.
As from 1 September 2011, SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, will implement an extra baggage policy for Elite and Elite Plus frequent flyers across all 14 member airlines. This policy has already... more
Civil aviationBoeing 747/8 obtains approval from FAA and EASA
Seattle, USA - Finally ready to enter into service
The American aircraft manufacturer Boeing has announced that the B-747/8 cargo airplane will soon be ready to enter into service, having received the Federal Aviation Administration's approval as cargo... more
Civil aviationEmbraer delivers first E-190 regional aircraft to CDB Leasing
Sao Paulo, Brazil - As part of a contract for 20 copies ordered by the company for China Southern Airlines
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer, Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A, consigned the first regional E-190 aircraft to CDB Leasing Co. It's the first copy of a series of 20 ordered by the Chinese company... more
Civil aviationFirst cargo plane for Libya rebels
Benghazi, Libya - NTC air force grows up
Spokesman for the Libya rebels has announced that an Ilyushin-76TD cargo plane has been delivered to NTC (National Transitional Council), the rebels' government; the aircraft has arrived in the city of... more
Civil aviationDOT fined two companies for violations of air charter rules
Washington, Usa - AAI for USD 150,000 and Swift Air for 100,000
The US Department of Transportation yesterday fined two companies for violating the Department’s rules governing charter flights. Aviation Advantage, Inc. (AAI) was assessed a civil penalty of $150,000 a... more
Civil aviationItalian investment Fund invests in TrueStar Group
Milan, Italy - According to the deal there will be an intervention during next stages
A deal aimed to the Italian investment Fund's entry in TrueStar Group SpA capital, an international reference in the field of security and wrapping of baggage in airports, based in Milan and with subsidiaries... more
Civil aviationProject for development FABEC for joint management of air traffic in central Europe gets EU funds
Paris, France - The program involves five European Countries and will last until 2012
In the context of the development of FABEC, Functional Airspace Block Europe Central, the air space jointly managed in central Europe whose agreement was signed at the end of last year by France, Germany,... more
Civil aviationGAMA: General Aviation, negative results for traffic by plane for the first half of 2011
Washington, USA - Drops for shipments and billings figures
GAMA, General Aviation Manufacturers Association, unveiled the results of the shipments and billings for General Aviation (the civil aviation field which includes all the flights other than scheduled,... more
Civil aviationGerman air traffic controllers planned to strike
Berlin, Germany - Tomorrow for six hours
German air traffic controllers' union (GDF) announced that a strike of six hours will be implemented tomorrow, August 9 from 06:00 to 12:00 am local time. The news comes after last week scheduled protest... more
Civil aviationDOT fines Air Canada and United Airlines
Washington, Usa - The first one for violating price advertising rules, the second for inaccurate information about baggage liability
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) yesterday fined Air Canada $50,000 for violating the Department’s rules prohibiting deceptive price advertising in aircraft travel. The Department’s Aviation Enf... more
Civil aviationCivil aviation: US Congress reaches deal about FAA
Washington, USA - Incomprehension temporarily resolved
The US Senate is expected to approve today August, 5 legislation on FAA fund extension passed the House last week and whose importance at national level had been proclaimed from many sides, not least from... more
Civil aviationAircraft transport: US Senate does not end partial shutdown of FAA programs
Washington, USA - Blocked the construction of some airports
It will be postponed on September the discussion which sees opposing US Senate and House of Representatives on a bill which should provide a temporary fund for the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration);... more
Civil aviationNew laser attack against aircraft, this time in Russia
Gelendzhik, Russia - Two men arrested
Russian press has reported today August, 3 the news about a lase attack happened yesterday night against a landing airplane at Gelendzhik, a town in the south of the Country; according to police sources,... more
Civil aviationVITAL program for reduction of aircraft pollution
Paris, France - Interviewed manager Marius Goutines
Marius Goutines, Research & Technology Programs managers for the European research program VITAL, has been interviewed on August, 1° about the project that has been developed from 2005 to 2010; the program... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS interviews Massimo Garbini, chairman of CANSO Europe (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - Encountered in ENAV's offices in Rome
AVIONEWS interviewed Massimo Garbini, new chairman of CANSO Europe (see AVIONEWS) and General Manager of ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Society). As president of the European CEO Committee (EC3) of... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance and Air India put carrier's membership application on hold
New Delhi, India - The airline has not met the minimum joining conditions to make it
The member airlines of the Star Alliance (SA) network and Air India have jointly concluded that the integration of carrier into the global airline alliance will be suspended. This is due to the fact that... more
Civil aviationIATA: passenger traffic hits a speed bump in June
Geneva, Switzerland - Air cargo basically flat
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced traffic results for June which showed a slight softening in demand for both air travel and freight markets. Compared to June 2010, passenger... more
Civil aviationIndonesia needs 600 more civil aircraft pilots
Jakarta, Indonesia - More pilots per year are necessary
During the Inaca (Indonesian National Air Carriers Association) general meeting, held on July 28 in Jakarta, Indonesia, Air Transportation general manager Heri Bhakti said that the continuing expansion... more
Civil aviationSingapore Airlines changes Trent 900 engine on A-380 aircraft
Singapore, Singapore - Because of problem during flight
It came back in service today July, 27 an Airbus A-380 (registration 9V-SKH) airplane of Singapore Airlines that was forced on July 25 to an emergency landing because of "Surge and high vibrations" to... more
Civil aviationIATA strengthens MENA (Middle East and North Africa) presence
Amman, Jordan - Expanded Amman regional office opened by HRH Prince Faisal Bin Al Hussein
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) yesterday celebrated 20 years of its presence in Jordan with the inauguration of an expanded Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Office in Amman. Tony... more
Civil aviationFAA would put on furlough 4,000 employees
Washington, USA - Because of lack of funding extension
It has been expired at midnight on July 22 the deadline to approve a funding extension for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), that the Senate would have to endorse following the ratification of... more
Civil aviationThe first aircraft biofuel batch comes from Mozambique
Maputo, Mozambique - Made in a British subsidiary
Lufthansa announced on Friday, July 22 that is arrived it's first shipment of 30 tons of aircraft biofuel from Mozambique, where it is produced by Sun Biofuels Mozambique, local subsidiary of the UK company... more
Civil aviationPEMCO World Air Services converts transport aircraft in combi configuration
Dothan, USA - In collaboration with the US Department of the Interior
PEMCO World Air Services unveiled that it's currently dealing with the conversion of the transport B-737/400 aircraft in combi, which can change their configuration so to transport passengers, cargo or... more