Civil aviation
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Civil aviationVolotea chosen Venice to start its inaugural flight activity
Barcelona, Spain - The company fleet includes three Boeing 717
Volotea will start its flights in April from Venice. The new born company, despite of Spanish connection (the administration is based in Barcelona) has chosen Venice as its base for the first flight... more
Civil aviation"Singapore Air Show": Airbus is going to produce a cargo version of A-330 aircraft
Singapore, Singapore - During the event has been signed the contract between three builder partners
Airbus is going to develop an upgrade for its double-engine A-330 airplane that will allow it to operate cargo transport operations. The news was published yesterday February 15, 2012, during the "Singapore... more
Civil aviationUSA: Obama proposal to rise up flight ticket price founds hostility
Washingon, USA - It was rejected many times by the Congress
The plan to reduce deficit and cover security costs shown last year by President Obama is about to rise up the taxes from 2,5 US$ up to 5 for any one way trip. More about it, this tax is going to rise... more
Civil aviationA Qantas A-380 airplane landed with 36 cracks on wings
Sydney, Australia - Is it due to wear or manufacturing issue? Inspection revealed the second hypothesis
Today international press noticed that a Qantas Airways (the flag Australian airline) Airbus A-380 has landed n Singapore with 36 cracks on its wing structure. Cracks, already noticed in many of the... more
Civil aviationTransport by aircraft. IATA: building a more competitive European aviation sector
Brussels, Belgium - Avoiding unintended consequences of legislation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged European policymakers to focus aviation efforts on measures to shore-up the competitiveness of Europe’s aviation sector. “Safety and security mus... more
Civil aviationFrance. Second day of strike: grounded aircraft and cancellations
Paris, France - Air France and Paris-"CdG"' airport main penalized
France is into its second day of strike for transport by airplane, a day began under the bad hopes recording the cancellation until 7am at the Paris-Roissy airport, of Air France's flights (the airline... more
Civil aviationChina vs Europe: Beijing bans airlines to comply with EU rule about ETS emissions of airplanes
Peking, China - A CAAC (General Administration of Civil Aviation of China) press release announces it
CAAC (General Administration of Civil Aviation of China) has banned Chinese carriers to comply with the EU rule on ETS (Emission Trading System), that taxes airlines for carbon emission issued into the... more
Civil aviationRAAF AP-3C Orion airplane returns from PNG search and rescue mission
Canberra, Australia - The SaR activity continued today with civilian aircraft
A Royal Australian Air Force AP-3C Orion Maritime Patrol Aircraft returned to Darwin following its mission in support of Papua New Guinean search and rescue efforts after the sinking of the ferry MV Rabaul... more
Civil aviationAustralia. ADF aircraft on NSW flood mission
Canberra, Australia - By C-130 Hercules of the Raaf
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has tasked an aircraft to move humanitarian supplies to Moree at the request of the New South Wales (NSW) Government and Emergency Management Australia. The Royal... more
Civil aviationTransport by airplane. Air Berlin to be part of oneworld from 20 March
Milan, Italy - Its entry celebrated with an official ceremony in German capital city
Air Berlin will become a full member of oneworld with effect from Tuesday 20 March 2012, adding Europe's sixth largest carrier to the premier global airline alliance. Austrian airline NIKI, also a member... more
Civil aviationTransport by airplane. IATA: 2011 ends on a positive note
Geneva, Switzerland - Capacity, economy loom as issues in 2012
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that full year 2011 passenger demand rose 5.9% compared to 2010, in line with long-term growth trends. In contrast, cargo markets contracted... more
Civil aviationDOT fines Spirit Airlines over handling of disability complaints
Washington, Usa - For USD 100,000
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) fined Spirit Airlines $100,000 for failing to appropriately record and respond to complaints about the carrier’s treatment of passengers with disabilities, violating D... more
Civil aviationItalian unions: Alitalia, flight assistants' strike of tomorrow postponed
Rome, Italy - Fixed for four hours
"The four hour strike of tomorrow by all Alitalia's flight assistants postponed". Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti, Ugltrasporti and Avia communicate it in a jointly note "Following to the agreement of... more
Civil aviation?EUROCONTROL celebrates the 10th anniversary of RVSM
Brussels, Belgium - It was on January 24, 2002
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) programme, one of the most important air traffic management projects Europe has ever seen. On 24 January 2002, at 01:00... more
Civil aviationTerritorial continuity in Sardinia: the flights from Isle to Italy postponed until October 27
Cagliari, Italy - The decision taken during a meeting took place yesterday at Sardinia Region
It has been decided to postpone to October 27 the territorial continuity 2 during a meeting convoked at the offices of the Regional Transport Local Authority of Sardinia in front of the Councillor Christian... more
Civil aviationDoT fines two airlines for violating price advertising rules
Washington, Usa - Asiana was fined $70,000 and LOT $60,000
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) fined Asiana Airlines, a carrier based in the Republic of Korea, and LOT Polish Airlines for violating federal aviation laws and the Department’s rules prohibiting d... more
Civil aviationDOT: new airline passenger protections
Washington, Usa - Take effect this week
"New regulations going into effect this week will help ensure that consumers are treated fairly when they travel by airplane", US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said. Among the new provisions, part... more
Civil aviationDoT fines Alitalia for violating international baggage liability rule
Washington, Usa - For $ 80,000
The US Department of Transportation (DoT) yesterday assessed a civil penalty of $80,000 against Alitalia, an airline based in Italy, for violating an international treaty by limiting reimbursement to passengers... more
Civil aviationAEA member airlines carry 24 million more passengers in 2011
Brussels, Belgium - According to preliminary traffic figures
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has today released its preliminary traffic figures for 2011, which indicate 7.1% growth in year-on-year passenger numbers. Over the full year, Europe’s network a... more
Civil aviationAEA: FTL process must not be derailed
Brussels, Belgium - EASA published today the findings of a wide-ranging consultation
Today the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published the findings of a wide-ranging consultation on new pilot flight time limitation (FTL) rules, which will harmonise the maximum number of hours... more
Civil aviationIATA establishes a partnership with Etihad Airways
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The national airline of the UAE becomes an IATA Authorized Training Center
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Training and Development Institute and Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, announced a training partnership during the proceedings... more
Civil aviationItalian USB union. Air transport: blocked next 27 January due to a general 24 hour strike
Rome, Italy - How will the different sectors be affected
"On January 27, the workers of the transport sector will be on a general strike called by USB, Slaicobas, ORSA, CIB-Unicobas, Snater, Sicobas and USI, with national demonstration in Rome. Government... more
Civil aviationSkyTeam introduces "SkyPriority" for top customers
Amsterdam, Holland - Distinctively branded priority services to help customers travel faster through airports
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, today announced the introduction of "SkyPriority" (SP), a series of distinctively branded priority airport services offered to Elite Plus, First and Business Class... more
Civil aviationNew website for oneworld.com
Milan, Italy - Available worldwide in eight different languages
It is time for change for oneworld.com, the official website of the global alliance of airlines; a new and advanced version, in line with market requirements to ensure best services to its customers in... more
Civil aviationAltimedes about ETS: airlines will face a collective cost of 56 million emissions allowances
Asse, Belgium - To pay for its emissions in 2012
Airlines will face a collective shortfall of 56 million emissions allowances and an annual cost of about €364 million to pay for its emissions in 2012 under the sector's inclusion in the European Union's E... more
Civil aviationITF: Nigeria general strike enters second day
London, UK - "The airports are paralysed and only one inward flight has been allowed to land, for humanitarian reasons"
Commenting on the national strike in Nigeria which has now entered its second day and is still growing, ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) general secretary David Cockroft said: "Nigeria's u... more
Civil aviationEASA: modest improvement for global aviation safety in 2011
Cologne, Germany - The number of fatal accidents decreased from 46 in 2010 to 45 in 2011
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) issued preliminary aviation safety data for 2011 which shows a modest improvement in worldwide safety levels. In commercial air transport operations, the number of... more
Civil aviationBad weather and aircraft: delays and cancellations in UK. Worsening forecast
London, UK - Dover port blocked and effects also on rail transport
The British Met Office has issued a series of notices for bad weather that regard different regions in UK in particular on North-East, Scotland and Wales. It informs that passengers of transport by aircraft... more
Civil aviationAircraft transport: cargo market weakens in November
Geneva, Switzerland - IATA said it
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for November showing a softening in passenger markets while air cargo markets remained weak compared to levels attained... more
Civil aviationKingfisher Airlines to be part of oneworld from 10 February 2012
Milan, Italy - With Air Berlin set to follow it on board the alliance shortly afterwards and Malaysia Airlines later in the year
"Kingfisher Airlines will become part of oneworld with effect from Friday 10 February 2012, adding India's carrier to the global airline alliance. It will be the first carrier from the subcontinent... more
Civil aviationThird HondaJet prototype flight (VIDEO)
Greensbro, USA - Last 18 November was a success for the F2
Tuesday, December 20, 2011, was the the one-year anniversary of flight testing of its first FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) design-conforming HondaJet aircraft for "Honda Aircraft", in fact, on 20... more
Civil aviationIATA disappointed with EU Court decision on ETS
Geneva, Switzerland - The US letter noted that at least 43 countries have publicly objected to Europe’s plans
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed disappointment at today’s decision by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) which upheld European Union (EU) plans to include i... more
Civil aviationAEA-ERA-IACA: ETS concerns will be solved through ICAO, not in Court
Brussels, Belgium - A final ruling from the UK, where the case was originally lodged, will now follow
Tomorrow the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) will rule on a US industry legal challenge against aviation’s inclusion in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), however Europe’s airlines (AE... more
Civil aviationNTSB: US Transportation fatalities estimated at 34,925 in 2010
Washington, Usa - From 35,994 in 2009
Despite an overall downward trend in transportation fatalities in the United States, estimates for 2010 released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) today reveal a rise in several categories,... more
Civil aviationTransport by airplane: Moscow asks the EU to postpone the application of ETS measures
Moscow, Russia - Emission Trading System, the taxation on aircraft emissions
The Russian Ministry of Transport asked the EU to postpone for at least one year and a half the implementation of ETS (Emission Trading System) measures which oblige airliners to return an amount of emission... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: Quaranta participated to the 137th meeting of the civil aviation General Directors of ECAC
Rome, Italy - Held yesterday in Paris
Yesterday, December 15, 2011, the 137th meeting of the General Directors of ECAC, European Civil Aviation Conference, was held in Paris to which the Italian General Director of the National Civil Aviation... more
Civil aviationItalian Fiavet wins case against Ryanair
Rome, Italy - Regarding offensive expressions against travel agents
The first section of the Court of Rome, with Judgement of First Instance as of 28 November, retained the Irish airline Ryanair liable to Fiavet for libel, and sentenced it to pay 25,000 Euros in favour... more
Civil aviationStratolaunch Systems: Allen announces revolution in space transportation (VIDEO)
Seattle, Usa - During a press-conference
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Paul G. Allen announced yesterday that he and aerospace pioneer Burt Rutan have reunited to develop the next generation of space travel. Allen and Rutan, whose SpaceShipOne... more
Civil aviationRoyal Air Maroc and AEA agree partnership deal
Brussels, Belgium - RAM become the first non European airline to partner with Association
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has made history, becoming the first non-European airline to partner with the Association of European Airlines (AEA). The new Strategic Partnership was unveiled today by RAM Deputy... more
Civil aviationIATA: cautious response for EU "Airports Package"
Geneva, Switzerland - The Association highlighted two positive features of it
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reacted cautiously to yesterday’s publication of the European Commission’s Airport Package of legislation which is aimed at addressing the critical iss... more
Civil aviationUS Faa-Dot: forum highlights ways to improve information sharing on the case of bad weather
Washington, Usa - And to better manage flight diversions
US Department of Transportation officials and airport and airline operators yesterday discussed a series of steps to improve critical information-sharing during severe weather to help guide better decision-making... more
Civil aviationAEA welcomes "Airport Package" ground handling revamp
Brussels, Belgium - The proposal will now be passed to the European Parliament and Council
The Association of European Airlines (AEA), which represents Europe's leading network airlines, has welcomed a European Commission proposal aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the European airport... more
Civil aviationAci Europe (2): ETF and ASA about ground handling services in the EU
Brussels, Belgium - Three of four partners reject uncontrolled deregulation
Three of the four European Social Partners in the ground handling sector, Airports Council International Europe (ACI EUROPE), the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and the Airport Services A... more
Civil aviationItaly: strikes calendar for air transport during December
Rome, Italy - It regards the 2 and 16 December
Here is an overview of the main Italian strikes as at November 30, 2011 issued by the Ministry of Transport December 2, 2011 Aviation sector: Alitalia-CAI flight attendants Mode: 4 hours from 10:00am... more
Civil aviationFAA issues single operating certificate to United Airlines and Continental Airlines
Chicago, Usa - Another significant achievement into the integration of two carriers
United Continental Holdings, Inc. announced today that it received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for a single operating certificate, marking another significant achievement in the integration... more
Civil aviationIATA: partnerships, innovation, key to maintaining rapid growth in Middle East aviation
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Four key challenges: safety; security; infrastructure; environment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a renewed focus on cooperation among aviation stakeholders in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region to manage the challenges of growth.... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: aviation partners report on roll-out of joint programme
Adu Dhabi, UAE - To combat airport congestion, reduce fuel burn & CO2 emissions
The threat of climate change, the global economic crisis and the resulting changes in the structure of the European aviation market have led to a renewed focus on efficiency and performance for Europe’s a... more
Civil aviationTransport by aircraft. IATA: air freight continue decline
Geneva, Switzerland - While passenger traffic showed a 3.6% rise over previous year levels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for October. Cargo demand was 4.7% below the same month in 2010 while passenger traffic showed a 3.6% rise over previous... more
Civil aviationAirlines Association: Member States must stop procrastinating on "Single European Sky"
Brussels, Belgium - Current economic climate makes project more important than ever
Four airline associations -AEA, ELFAA, ERA and IACA- today echoed the plea from the European Commission, calling on Member States to stop procrastinating on the Single European Sky project and start finally... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance. Winter schedule 2011-2012: 1377 weekly frequencies from 16 Italian airports
Milan, Italy - 34 destinations, 9 of them intercontinental, served directly from Italy
The 19 airlines of the alliance present in Italy on 27 total belonging Star Alliance, with the new Winter schedule, operate 1377 weekly frequencies from 16 Italian airports non-stop towards 34 destinations,... more