Civil aviation
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Civil aviationIATA won a major court victory in its dispute with Sabre on airplane tickets
Montreal, Canada - The Gds filed a lawsuit against the association alleging breach of confidence with respect to its use of the data
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) won a major court victory in its dispute with Sabre over the IATA PaxIS product. On 11 January, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Canada) dismissed... more
Civil aviationIATA and Stanford University launch aviation certification program
Montreal, Canada - The management component includes three courses
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Stanford Center of Professional Development at Stanford University have partnered to launch a new distance-learning aviation certification program... more
Civil aviationIATA: aviation opportunities for Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City , Vietnam - Identified three areas of focus
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) identified three areas of focus for the Vietnamese aviation industry—global standard technology for air traffic management, more cost-efficient airports a... more
Civil aviationItaly, transport by plane: new strikes announced
Rome, Italy - For January and February
According to the website of the Italian Ministry of Transports, new strikes have been announced for the first two months of 2011, which could create chaos and disruptions in the transport sector in Italy. For... more
Civil aviationAea: European airlines look back on a turbulent 2010
Brussels, Belgium - Ash, snow and strikes combine to hold back market recovery
The Association of European Airlines, which represents Europe’s most important network carriers, has revealed a preliminary traffic estimate for 2010 of 335 million passengers boarded by its members, t... more
Civil aviationSouth Africa’s National Airspace Master Plan has come into force
Johannesburg, South Africa - It will establish a strategic perspective of sky organisation and management in the country
South Africa’s National Airspace Master Plan (Namp) for 2011 to 2015 came into force on January 1, following its approval by the Department of Transport. The Namp was developed in line with the National C... more
Civil aviationFrom January 14th regularly operational flights by MyJet
Genoa, Italy - The brand of the private airline STC Aviation
Starting the day after tomorrow, January 14th, 2011, the flight service "MyJet", recently created by the private airline "STC Aviation" will be regularly operational. The connections -served by Cessna... more
Civil aviationNAV Canada to save airlines 300 million Dollars in fuel through route adjustments
Ottawa, Canada - The move will also prevent the release of 700,000 metric tonnes of greenhouse gases
Canada's civil aviation navigation provider (NAV) will save the aviation industry an estimated 300 million Dollars in fuel by making airline routes more efficient. The move will also prevent the release... more
Civil aviationSaudi Arabia: airline passengers will be compensated on the case of delay
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Up to 61.8 euros per hour
Airline passengers have expressed delight at a new executive bylaw issued by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) that entitles them to receive SR300 (61.8 euros) in compensation per hour from... more
Civil aviationChina's civil aviation industry reports profit surge
Beijing, China - Profits increased to 5.1 billion euros
China's civil aviation industry boomed last year as increasing air travel drove profits to 43.7 billion yuan (5.1 billion euros), a senior Chinese aviation official said Tuesday. The profits were sharply... more
Civil aviationUSA: airlines and agents must inform passengers if a flight is operated in code-sharing
Washington, Usa - The notice has been issued by the Department of Transportation
The US Department of Transportation’s Aviation Enforcement Office has issued a new notice to airlines and ticket agents that they must make completely clear to passengers if a flight they are selling i... more
Civil aviationSaudi Arabian Airlines joins SkyTeam
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Alliance expands reach to the Middle East
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAA), the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, yesterday signed an agreement to join SkyTeam (ST) in 2012. The airline will be SkyTeam’s first member from the Middle East, adding 35 n... more
Civil aviationIndian airlines get more time to phase out foreign airplane pilots
Delhi, India - The three-year reprieve may help carriers compete better in hiring experienced hands
The civil aviation ministry has granted much-needed relief to domestic airlines, allowing them to employ expat commanders and keep them on their rolls until 2013, as the industry prepares to induct 240... more
Civil aviationUnited Nations forecast an increase in passenger air traffic of 4.7% in 2011
New York, Usa - In 2010 it has grown by 6.3% (cargo: +18.9%)
Worldwide passenger and cargo air traffic increased significantly in 2010, a United Nations report issued in New York showed. The UN International Civil Aviation Organization said passenger travel overall... more
Civil aviationAirbus launches “ProSky”, new Air Traffic Management subsidiary
Toulouse, France - It will be led by a team of experienced executives
Airbus has launched a new subsidiary company, called “Airbus ProSky”, dedicated to the development and support of modern air traffic management (ATM) systems. "Airbus ProSky" will become the channel thr... more
Civil aviationTurkey revised its air transportation agreements with Middle Eastern countries
Istanbul, Turkey - The aim is to include new flights and new destinations
The Turkish Civil Aviation General Directorate, or SHGM, has revised its two-way air transportation agreements with Middle Eastern countries to include new flight destinations and provide an increased... more
Civil aviationAirbus to introduce new ATM technologies in China
Beijing, China - In cooperation with the Civil Aviation Administration
Airbus has agreed to assist the Air Traffic Management Bureau (ATMB) to introduce and implement new ATM technologies and practices in China under the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The... more
Civil aviationIATA unveils think tank to get better deal for aviation
Geneva, Switzerland - It will be launched in February in Singapore
IATA (International Air Transport Association) is launching a new think tank designed to get more support for the aviation industry from governments and regulators. "Vision 2050" will be launched in Singapore... more
Civil aviationAir transport industry grows 4.6% in Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - About 9.4 million passengers have traveled to or from its 8 main airports
The around 9.4 million passengers on commercial flights which used Dominican Republic’s eight international airports this year led to a 4.6% growth of that sector, compared with 2009. Civil Aviation B... more
Civil aviationWashington area: errors by air traffic controllers set a new record in 2010
Washington, Usa - FAA wants to mandate the airlines to upgrade their anti-collision software
The air traffic controllers in the Washington region, who direct more than 1.5 million flights, have made a record number of mistakes this year, triggering cockpit collision warning systems dozens of times.... more
Civil aviationStill hardships to the air traffic in Europe due to lack of de-icing fluid?
Frankfurt, Germany - The chemical maker Clariant announces a four-day interruption of activity due to pour quantity of glycol
The German news agency "DPA" announced yesterday that there may be further problems for the air travel in Europe because of the lack of the de-icing fluid, whose presence is of a vital importance in a... more
Civil aviationIATA: air traffic continues to grow in November
Montreal, Canada - But more slowly than the previous month
According to the data published by IATA, International Air Transport Association, in November, the air traffic is still growing, but more slowly compared to the increase recorded in the previous thirty... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes to fine Continental and American Eagles
Washington, Usa - Both airlines have 30 days to respond to the agency
FAA has assessed a 275,000 Dollars fine against Continental for allegedly operating two Boeing 737/900ER aircraft on 73 flights when the aircraft were not in compliance with federal aviation regulations. The... more
Civil aviationPutin bans aviation official from taking holidays
Moscow, Russia - After bad weather severely disrupted air traffic at major airports in Moscow
Russia's Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin, has banned aviation officials from taking their New Year holidays after bad weather severely disrupted air traffic at major airports in Moscow. The majority of... more
Civil aviationUAE and Afghanistan in talks to cooperate in civil aviation
Abu Dhabi, EAU - The aim is to develop the infrastructures
Director General of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi and Afghanistan's Herat Provincial Governor Daud Saba discussed cooperation on civil aviation. The meeting... more
Civil aviationJat Airways confirms order for 4 Airbus A-319 airplanes
Belgrade, Serbia - For which the Serbian government gives a loan of 140 million Euros. So it would be reconsidered the agreement signed in 1998
According to the local media, the Serbian government would have accepted to give a loan of 140 million Euros in order that "Jat Airways" airline can buy four A-319 airplanes, which should be delivered... more
Civil aviationAviastar rolls out the first Tupolev Tu-204SM airplane
Moscow, Russia - The maiden flight is scheduled for today
Russian airframer Aviastar has today rolled out the first Tupolev Tu-204SM twin-jet airplane in an event to be followed by the type's maiden flight. After leaving the final assembly shop on 28 December,... more
Civil aviationIndia starts seaplane connections with Andaman and Nicobar islands
Delhi, India - They will be operated through a Cessna 208A
Union Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel on Monday blamed heavy fog over New Delhi for the delayed flights, adding that the airport officials had handled the situation quite well. “When the visibility d... more
Civil aviationUK firms are still economizing on air transportation
London, UK - The Civil Aviation Authority said the nature of business-class flights may have changed forever
Companies forced to cut business-air travel costs during the downturn are now looking to maintain them and are still requiring staff to seek the best fares, keep costs down when planning itineraries and... more
Civil aviationGreek court says civil aviation strike illegal. They were scheduled for today and tomorrow
Athens, Greece - It might have lasted 48 hours in a row
A court in Athens ruled on Friday (December 24th) that a 48-hour strike called by civil aviation staff scheduled for December 29th and 30th is illegal and abusive. Challenging the planned strike in court... more
Civil aviationBad weather stops Moscow: two further days for the full practicality of airplanes and airports
Moscow, Russia - It is ensured by Alexander Neradko, head of the Federal Air Transport Agency Rosaviatsia
Snow and temperatures lower than expected have caused serious inconveniences in the center of Russia in this week-end, causing severe power failures and technical problems that have disrupted the activities... more
Civil aviationDGAC still reduces activity airplanes at Paris-Roissy airport
Paris, France - The bad weather has provoked problem for the supplying of de-icing liquid
Météo-France has predicted negative temperatures for the morning of today, on Friday December 24, 2010: to this is added that in Roissy-"Charles De Gaulle" airport some problems have been recorded for s... more
Civil aviationBrazil, strike called off; air transport regular for Christmas
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Protest maybe re-scheduled for January
It has been cancelled the strike called for the Christmas period from the major labor unions representing employees of ground and board personnel of the Brazilian airlines. The protest was called to... more
Civil aviationAEA: Europe's airlines greet "Balanced" pilot flight-time rulemaking proposals
Brussels, Belgium - From the European Aviation Safety Authority
The Association of European Airlines, which brings together Europe’s most important network airlines, has described as ‘substantially balanced’ the rulemaking proposal from the European Aviation Safet... more
Civil aviationSnow in France: reduction of the airplanes' activity also involves Orly and on Friday
Paris, France - The stock of the situation at the 02:00 pm of today
Météo-France, a note by the DGAC, French Directorate-General of Civil Aviation, updated today at 02:00 pm, foresees rain and snowfalls on the Paris' Region starting from today in the late afternoon and f... more
Civil aviationSnowfall scheduled on Paris' airports: airplanes' activity reduction asked
Paris, France - From 06:00 pm to 11:00 pm today and all day long tomorrow
Météo-France foresees heavy snowfalls on the Paris region starting from Wednesday's late afternoon, but the phenomenon will continue all day tomorrow, December 23. Therefore will occur serious disruptions t... more
Civil aviationAir traffic: other occurrences due to snow in France
Paris, France - DGAC asks the airlines a 30% flight reduction
Due to snow that continues to fall in France, DGAC, the French Directorate-General of Civil Aviation, warns that also today, on Monday, December 20, 2010, the air traffic in the Ile-de-France airports... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: lease purchase contract for 14 Embraer airplanes. For the moment it renounces to Superjet 100
Rome, Italy - Stops the acquisition of the SSJs developed by SCAC in collaboration with Alenia Aeronautica
Alitalia-CAI (Italian airline), contrary to statements made in the air shows of Le Bourget and Fairnborough, according to which it would have acquired Superjet 100s, developed by SCAC, "Sukhoi Civil Aircraft... more
Civil aviationAir transport in Italy, new strikes today and in January
Rome, Italy - For next year already planned a protest of pilots and cabin crew of Meridiana Fly
It was of Wednesday the news that the Italian minister of Infrastructures and Transportation Altero Matteoli had postponed the 24-hour strike of pilots and flight attendants of Alitalia-CAI (Italian airline)-Air... more
Civil aviationRome/Nairobi direct air connection inaugurated after a 15 year interruption
Rome, Italy - Operated by Kenya Airways in partnership with Alitalia
After an interruption of 15 years, this morning a Boeing 767/300 plane with 130 passengers on board made a direct flight between Rome-Fiumicino and Nairobi, Kenya. The flight was operated by the carrier... more
Civil aviationDraft determination granted by Accc for Etihad alliance with Virgin Blue
Abu Dhabi, UAE - For a network of more than 100 destinations
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, said today that it was pleased at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) draft determination proposing to grant a... more
Civil aviationUAE aviation sector grows by 6.9% in November
Dubai, Emirates - An average of 1,888 flights aircraft flights taking place each day
The UAE's aviation sector continued to grow last month with an average of 1,888 flights aircraft flights taking place each day, reaching a two year high, the federal General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)... more
Civil aviationEU and Jordan sign air transport agreement
Brussels, Belgium - It coincides with the King's visit to Barroso today and tomorrow
The European Union and Jordan have today signed a comprehensive air services agreement which will open up and integrate their respective markets, strengthen cooperation and offer new opportunities for... more
Civil aviationAirbus in 2010 will deliver 19 instead of 20 or over 20 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Due to delays linked to defects of the Rolls-Royce engines
Still felt the consequences of the accident occurred November 4, 2010, to an Airbus A-380 of Qantas Airlines, forced to make an emergency landing in Singapore because of the fire in one of Trent 900 Rolls... more
Civil aviationIATA: airlines complete move to BCBP
Geneva, Switzerland - With the 100% worldwide implementation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a historic milestone in passenger travel with the 100% worldwide implementation of 2D bar coded boarding passes (BCBP). BCBP replaces the previous... more
Civil aviationAsian airline industry to spearhead growth
Kuching, Malaysia - Nine of the top 20 airports in the world are in that continent
Asian airlines are forging ahead on the back of the continent’s growth which would make the civil aviation industry a formidable part of the rise of Asia, according to Malaysian Airline System Bhd (MAS) c... more
Civil aviationIata launches EasyDGR to create accurate documentation for dangerous goods air shipments
Montreal, Canada - An online solution to save money and increase safety
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the official release of "EasyDGR", an online integrated application for shipping dangerous goods by air in compliance with industry regulations.... more
Civil aviationDot: JetBlue fined for Violating Disability, Code-Share Disclosure Rules
Washington, Usa - For USD 600,000
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) yesterday assessed a civil penalty against JetBlue Airways for violating rules protecting air travelers with disabilities and for failing to disclose when flights... more
Civil aviationIATA: improved profitability but margins still pathetic
Geneva, Switzerland - Revised its projections for 2010 and 2011
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revised its industry outlook for 2010 to a net profit of $15.1 billion (up from the $8.9 billion forecast in September). Similarly the Association revised... more
Civil aviationAci Europe on recent air traffic disruptions caused by massive snowfall
Brussels, Belgium - Responding to the statement issued yesterday by the AEA
Responding to the statement made yesterday by the Association of European Airlines (AEA) on the alleged responsibilities of unspecified airports in dealing with extreme weather conditions, ACI EUROPE -the... more