Civil aviation
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Civil aviationJamaica authorities temporarily stop cargo flights for the US
Kingston, Jamaica - It has been put in place following a bomb scare
Jamaican authorities say that cargo flights to the United States are temporarily suspended due to a reported threat. US Transportation Security Administration spokesman Nicholas Kimball said that the... more
Civil aviationA new Let-410 aircraft for Air Guyana Express
Kunovice, Czech Republic - The airplane is suitable both for cargo and passenger transport
On Saturday, February 26 from the Czech Republic is left the plane Let-410 UVP-E20. The aircraft should arrive tomorrow, after making four stops in Seville, Lanzarote, Cape Verde and Fortaleza, in French... more
Civil aviationIATA: outlook downgraded to USD 8.6 billion
Geneva, Switzerland - High oil price cuts airline profits by almost 50%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) downgraded its airline industry outlook for 2011 to $8.6 billion from the $9.1 billion it estimated in December 2010. This is a 46% fall in net profits... more
Civil aviationIATA AGM moves to Singapore: important topics to face
Geneva, Switzerland - The 67th Annual General Meeting will be held from next June (5-7)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that its 67th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in Singapore from 5-7 June 2011. The 67th IATA AGM is the aviation industry’s premiere e... more
Civil aviationSITA: Malaysia Airlines presents "Mhbuddy"
Rome, Italy - It allows booking, check-in and sharing on Facebook platform
Malaysia Airlines confirmed its leadership as a social media innovator with the launch of MHbuddy which allows any of the more than 500 million people who use Facebook to not only book a flight with the... more
Civil aviationTurkey: civil aviation authority seeks better English skills
Istanbul, Turkey - The test-takers will be evaluated in line with the ICAO proficiency measurement
in Turkey, the Civil Aviation General Directorate, or SHGM, announced today in a press statement that it has implemented a new regulation concerning the improvement of English proficiency levels of Turkish... more
Civil aviationSkyscanner: 52% of travellers is inspired by the "Facebook factor"
Trento, Italy - The social network contributes in the choice of holidays according to a survey made by the website
"Sharing holidays through Facebook, the social network with more than 500 million users around the world, not only helps people staying in touch in the virtual world, but also influences the choice of... more
Civil aviationThree new planes A-330/200 for AirAsia X
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - They will fly toward Europe, Asia and the Pacific
AirAsia X, the company which manages long-haul flights of AirAsia with headquarters in the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, decided to implement its fleet with new aircraft intended to fly toward Europe,... more
Civil aviationIndia: fake airplane pilot loses her licence
Delhi, India - She used forged papers to get her ATPL
Indian Directorate-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revoked a woman pilots licence alleging that she used forged papers to get her airline transport pilot licence (ATPL),which is mandatory for an... more
Civil aviationNTSB: airbags on general aviation aircraft save lives
Washington, Usa - It urged FAA to require such devices for planes
After a study of the effectiveness of airbags and restraints, the NTSB has concluded that airbags in general aviation would save lives and urged the FAA–as a first step–to require retrofits of shoulder har... more
Civil aviationSri Lankan-Britain agreement will strengthen air transportation
Colombo, Sri Lanka - The number of weekly flights will be increased to 21
Sri Lanka and Britain have entered into a bilateral agreement to strengthen services in the civil aviation sectors. An agreement has been reached in this regard during discussions conducted with the... more
Civil aviationVaustralia inaugural flight arrived in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The first Australian carrier to operate to the Middle East in 20 years
Australia-based Virgin Blue Group of Airlines yesterday launched its inaugural Vaustralia flight to Abu Dhabi, becoming the first Australian carrier to operate to the Middle East in 20 years. The new... more
Civil aviationIag renews its planes
London , United Kingdom - A transition fleet to wait B-787 and A-350
The International Airlines Group (IAG), composed of British Airways and Iberia, is renewing its fleet of long-range aircraft. Just for this has been programmed the substitution of the Airbus A-340 of Iberia... more
Civil aviationDubai: Al Maktoum international airport operational for general aviation
Dubai, UAE - The General Civil Aviation Authority granted regulatory approval for safety and security
Dubai "Al Maktoum" International Airport has officially opened for general aviation operations. The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) granted regulatory approval following a review of safety, security... more
Civil aviation"Open skies" air transport between Tokyo and Malaysia
Tokyo, Japan - The airlines to freely negotiate flights from 2013
The Japanese Ministry of Transport today unveiled an agreement signed from Japan and Malaysia for the establishment of an "Open skies" agreement. Form 2013, the airlines of the two Countries will be... more
Civil aviationAirline unions try to create closer links across Oneworld Alliance
London, UK - During a general meeting in Washington in April
The International Transport Workers' Federation, an umbrella of trades unions, said it will forge closer links with unions across the oneworld airline alliance to strengthen worker resistance against restructuring... more
Civil aviationFinland: Finavia might leave Lappeenranta airport
Helsinki, Finland - If Ryanair terminal is built
Finnish Civil Aviation Authority Finavia is considering withdrawing from Lappeenranta airport (250 km northeast of Helsinki) if Ryanair carries out its plan to set up a private low-cost terminal there.... more
Civil aviationIATA protests at the proposal to tax the departing air passengers from Iceland
Geneva, Switzerland - The worth would be about EUR 1.53
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged Iceland to drop its proposed EUR 1.53 tax on passengers departing the country in a strongly-worded letter submitted to the Icelandic Parliament. IATA... more
Civil aviationIran adds 31 new passenger planes to its fleet
Tehran, Iran - Through the purchase of foreign aircraft and through domestic production
The president of Iran's Civil Aviation Organization, Reza Nakhjavani, said 31 planes had been added to the country's aircraft fleet in the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (started... more
Civil aviationChina invests 230 million dollars in aviation
Beijing, China - The government aims to increase the competitiveness of Chinese carriers
The China that is in a period of strong economic expansion, has planned to invest, in the next five years, about 230 million dollars in aviation to satisfy the related increased of the demand of flights. Li... more
Civil aviationCorrigenda: cancelled the strike of easyJet's pilots
Rome, Italy - Originally scheduled for Friday, February 25th
easyJet announces that the strike of its pilots, previously scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, February 25th, was cancelled sever weeks ago due to the agreement reached with IPA, Italian Pilots Association.... more
Civil aviationIATA: building a more competitive Japan
Tokyo, Japan - Aviation’s important role
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the Japanese government to establish aviation policies that will strengthen the sector and contribute to a more competitive Japan. Giovanni... more
Civil aviationAir travel in Italy, chaos due to further strikes
Rome, Italy - Scheduled on February and March
New strikes are planned for the next weeks in the aviation sector. We had already announced the stop of easyJet's pilots and of the cabin crew of the airline Meridiana Fly, from 10:01 to 2:00pm on Friday... more
Civil aviationIata: aircraft accident rate is lowest in history
Tokyo, Japan - Still room for improvement
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the aviation safety performance for 2010 showing that the year’s accident rate for Western-built jet aircraft as the lowest in aviation history.... more
Civil aviationAlways more private flights from Mexico to San Antonio
San Antonio, Usa - The city received port of entry status in 2008
More private planes from Mexico winged their way to San Antonio in 2010 in the biggest jump since the city was authorized to make the process simpler for international travellers. Preliminary data from... more
Civil aviationScotland: taxes in aviation might cost 1.2 million passengers
Edinburgh, UK - Travelers now pay 170 Pounds per ticket for this
A new report, released last Thursday warns that last November’s hike in Air Passenger Duty (APD) could cost Scotland’s airports more than one million passengers over the next three years, damage business com... more
Civil aviationNigeria: NCAA calls for for funds for airport infrastructures
Lagos, Nigeria - But the civil aviation authority need independence from political interference
Harold Demuren, director general of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has called for the provision of adequate funds for infrastructure upgrade in the aviation sector if the category safety rating... more
Civil aviationGreece, tomorrow hardships for travellers by plane on domestic and international routes
Athens, Greece - Due to strike of air traffic controllers against austerity measures
Hardships are expected tomorrow for those travelling from and to Greece: new strikes, organized by all the labor unions of the Country, are expected against the austerity measures imposed by the government.... more
Civil aviationTanzania: government is looking for investors in aviation
Dar el Salaam, Tanzania - To promote competitions in the service and to ease air transport for the people
The government of Tanzania has invited international airlines and businesspersons to invest in the aviation sector to promote competitions in the service provisions and to ease air transport for the people. "Our... more
Civil aviationPhilippines: a "No fly zone" for the eruption of a volcano
Manila, Philippines - It's over the Sorsogon Province, near Mt. Bulusan
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) today making the vicinity of Mt. Bulusan in Sorsogon Province a "no fly zone". CAAP Director General Ramon Gutierrez... more
Civil aviationRoyal Jet aims to enter India’s luxury private aircraft industry
Delhi, India - During Indian Business Aviation Expo
Abu Dhabi-based luxury aviation services Royal Jet is making intensified efforts to enter the fast growing private aviation sector in India at the "Indian Business Aviation Expo", which runs till February... more
Civil aviationBoeing: in 2011 the certification of three types of aircraft will be completed
Chicago, USA - Elizabeth Lund: "The schedule is aggressive, but achievable"
For the first time in its history, Boeing faces a challenge on three fronts. In 2011, in fact, due to some delays aims to complete the Certifications of three types of aircraft: the 747/8I, the 747/8F... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: new 24h strike next March 23 in the air transport
Rome, Italy - Announced by Filt Cgil, IPA and AVIA
The 24h strike of pilots and flight assistants of Alitalia-Cai Group has been announced again for next March 23, by Filt Cgil and by IPA and AVIA professional associations. The protest, fixed initially... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: European air transport increasing
Brussels, Belgium - The total number of flights was 9.49 million last year
In 2010, aviation in Europe pulled out of the economic downturn and began to climb again. The total number of flights in Europe in 2010 was 9.49 million, an increase of 0.8% compared to 2009. Growth... more
Civil aviationIata: Hong Kong needs a third runway for airplanes
Hong Kong, China - Protect connectivity with sufficient capacity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the authorities in Hong Kong (HK) to move forward with plans for a third runway at its International Airport. Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s D... more
Civil aviationFAA predicts a slight growth in US airline industry
Washington, Usa - Passengers are expected to increase by 3% in 2011
The embattled US airline industry will see solid long-term growth over the next 20 years with yearly passenger totals climbing from 713 million to nearly 1.3 billion, the US government predicted. "That... more
Civil aviationAtitech, contract with Spanair for maintenance of 2 MD-80 airplanes
Naples, Italy - First aircraft already consigned to the Spanish carrier
On Monday, February 14, 2011, Meridie SpA announced that its subsidiary Atitech, Naples-based company expert in aircraft maintenance, has signed an agreement with the Spanish carrier Spanair for "Heavy... more
Civil aviationIndia: an ombudsman for aviation might be soon created
Delhi, India - He would look into the problems and complaints of air passengers
The civil aviation sector is set to get an ombudsman soon. The civil aviation ministry has started work on creating a post for one in the sector. The official said they could not create a post now,... more
Civil aviationIATA: successful "Vision 2050" meeting concluded
Singapore, Singapore - Building a sustainable future
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the successful conclusion of its "Vision 2050" meeting in Singapore. In total thirty-five strategic thinkers gathered in Singapore under the... more
Civil aviationIATA: industry expects 800 million more travellers by 2014
Singapore, Singapore - China biggest contributor
The industry consensus forecast released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) indicates that by 2014 there will be 3.3 billion air travellers, up by 800 million from the 2.5 billion in... more
Civil aviationBoeing unveils new 747/8 Intercontinental airplane
Washington, USA - Yesterday at its plant in Everett
Yesterday, on Sunday, February 13, 2011, about 1,000 people attended the premiere of the new high capacity 747 plane, the 747/8 Intercontinental, at Boeing's factory in Everett, Washington. According... more
Civil aviationBoeing: new narrow-body airplane to replace 737
Seattle, USA - Is being evaluated. It is unveiled by the CEO of the company Jim McNerney
At a conference in New York, USA, CEO and director of Boeing Jim McNerney said that his company is considering to replace the 737 with a new narrow-body aircraft that could compete with the new version... more
Civil aviationIndia wants to produce new commercial airplane to meet the growing domestic demand
Bangalore, India - NAL unveils it at "Aero India 2011"
During "Aero India 2011", the international aviation event to be held from 9 to 13 February in Bangalore (see AVIONEWS), India has announced that, to meet the growing demand in the domestic civil aviation... more
Civil aviationIATA to grow presence in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - Dated to 1969
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Government of Singapore have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate the further growth and development of IATA’s Regional O... more
Civil aviationIndia: NAL receives DGCA approval for improved Saras aircraft
Delhi, India - They have higher power engine and some changes in the flight control and flap operation systems
In India, National Aerospace Laboratory (NAL) has received approval from Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for the manufacture of "Improved" civil transport aircraft Saras. "DGCA has given its... more
Civil aviationUAE signs "Open Sky" air services agreement with Djibouti
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Designated airlines will have the right to perform unrestricted air services
The United Arab Emirates represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has signed an "Open sky" Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Djibouti in Dubai. Omar Bin Ghaleb,... more
Civil aviationBusiness planes: an accident more than 2009
Alexandria , USA - There were eight in 2010
According to the Flight Safety Foundation, global business aviation has undergone, in 2010, eight important aircraft accidents. It's one more than in 2009, but it could be a reflection of increased activity.... more
Civil aviationIata's Bisignani called on UK government to improve competitiveness in civil aviation
London, UK - It should reduce taxes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the British government to improve its global competitiveness in air transport by taking a global approach to aviation and climate change, reducing... more
Civil aviationIata (2), airplanes traffic control: "UK government should sell its shares in NATS"
London, UK - Giovanni Bisignani suggests a complete privatization
In a speech to the Aviation Club in London, Giovanni Bisignani, IATA's Director General and CEO said that UK policies will destroy the "Proud legacy" of British aviation. He talked of the capacity of... more
Civil aviationForeign airlines would use old aircraft to fly to Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria - And the in-flight service is very poor
Director-General of Nigerian Tourism Development Commission (NTDC) Otunba Olusegun Runsewe has decried the use of old aircraft by some foreign carriers operating the Nigerian route. He said the poor-in... more