Civil aviation
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Civil aviationAEA: progress towards the "Single European Sky"
Brussels, Belgium - Hungarian conference keeps momentum, but progress must be translated into results
The "Single European Sky" ("SES") – the project to rationalise Europe’s Air Traffic Management (ATM) system – was the topic of a High Level Conference in Budapest on 3rd/4th March, to which AEA (Association of Eu... more
Civil aviationAir transport, "Atmosfair Airline Index" to record the level of pollution coming from airlines' aircraft
Berlin, Germany - It will be presented tomorrow at "International Tourism Expo"
On Wednesday, March 9th, 2011, at the "Berlin International Tourism Expo", the German NGO "Atmosfair", will present its "Airline Index", an index able to measure the level of pollution produced by airlines'... more
Civil aviationIndia and Brazil sign bilateral air service agreement
Delhi, India - It allows both the countries to designate any number of airlines on reciprocal basis
India and Brazil today signed a bilateral air service agreement to increase air connectivity which is expected to boost tourism and strengthen exchanges between the people of the two countries. The... more
Civil aviationAir China to buy 5 Boeing aircraft
Hong Kong , Hong Kong - -747/8 Intercontinental model
Yesterday Boeing announced it has signed with Air China, China's flag carrier, an agreement for the purchase of five B-747/8 Intercontinental aircraft. With this agreement -which, however, must still... more
Civil aviationObama allows 7 US airports to host Cuba flights
Washington, Usa - Travellers are allowed to go to Cuba to travel to the country, without applying for a specific license
Boosting the number of airports allowed to host Cuba flights from three to 11, the Obama administration is creating space for more growth of Cuba travel from the United States. US Customs and Border... more
Civil aviationItaly: new strikes in the air transport scheduled for April
Rome, Italy - Announced by minister of Transports
Umpteenth inconveniences is expected in April for the Italian air transport. We had already announced (see AVIONEWS), the general transport strike called for March 11th, among which the air transport... more
Civil aviationEU sets aviation emission for 2012
Brussels, Belgium - Allowances would total 212.9 million tonnes of CO2
The European Commission said today that aviation emissions allowances would total 212.9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2012 under the provisions of its emissions trading scheme (ETS). The Commission... more
Civil aviationThe air carrier Thai Air India quote itself in Stock Exchange
Bangkok , Thailand - Plans to raise 150 million dollar in 2011
Tassapon Bijleveld, Chief Executive Officer of the carrier Thai AirAsia, stated that the company aims to expand its market. To do so in 2011 it is expected that approximately 25% stake of AirAsia (which... more
Civil aviationSell airplanes in China? Share your technology
Shanghai, China - Aviation suppliers might transfer know how in exchange for access to this lucrative market
Wu Guanghui, chief designer of China's first commercial jetliner COMAC, refuted accusations by Western media that aviation suppliers from developed countries are forced to transfer sophisticated technologies... more
Civil aviationGoodrich accomplished certification electric brake system for Boeing 787 Dreamliner airplane
Charlotte, USA - Tests have been completed
Today it has been unveiled that all the testing necessary for the certification of the brake system of Goodrich Corporation, the first electrically activated on a commercial aircraft, destined to Boeing... more
Civil aviation2nd PAC-3 MSE interceptor missile tested successfully
Bethesda, USA - By Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin Corporation yesterday announced it had carried out successfully the test of second PAC-3 MSE, Missile Segment Enhancement. It is an improved version of PAC-3 Cost Reduction Initiative... more
Civil aviationPiaggio Aero a hair's breadth away from a new order of P-180 Avanti aircraft
Avalon, Australia - The plane is suitable to provide medical service
During the event "Avalon 2011" (AVIONEWS) John Bingham, managing director of Piaggio America and chief marketing officer of Piaggio Aero, is convinced that the Australian aviation may make an order of... more
Civil aviationEurope works to help reduce air traffic disruptions from volcanic ash
Istanbul, Turkey - Airlines and regulators to test system aimed at minimizing problems
European airlines and regulators plan next month to test a new regional emergency-response system intended to help reduce air-traffic disruptions from volcanic ash. The exercise, spelled out Thursday... more
Civil aviationOld passenger aircraft won't be allowed to land in Bolivia. Perhaps
La Paz, Bolivia - Following some incidents of a Boeing 727s in 2010
The aircraft older than 25 years won't be allowed to land in Bolivia. The decision has been taken by the civil aviation directorate which has added that the measure is for scheduled passenger flights.... more
Civil aviationThe business jet Hawker 4000 receives certification in Australia
Victoria, Australia - It has 3,280 nautical mile non-stop range
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced its Hawker 4000 super-midsize business jet has received type certification from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of the Australian Government. “There i... more
Civil aviationNetJets, order for up to 120 Bombardier "Global" business jets
Montréal, Canada - According to the formula 50+options for additional 70 units
Bombardier Aerospace has recently announced "The largest business aircraft sale in the company's history". The order, made from the important business aircraft operator "NetJets", provides for the purchase... more
Civil aviationTechno Sky: Garbini appointed new President and Cipollini new CEO of the company
Rome, Italy - Massimo Garbini remains in office as Director-General of ENAV
The assembly of Techno Sky Srl, a company completely hold by ENAV SpA, met in Rome last February 21 and appointed Massimo Garbini as President of the society. Later, the board of directors of Techno... more
Civil aviationAirlines: more fuel or more passengers?
Seattle, Usa - Heavy winds may be forcing planes to stop for gas
Stronger headwinds and rising fuel prices may be leading to more unscheduled stops for jetliners to grab extra fuel during flights. When planes fly long distances, head winds become a problem. It's... more
Civil aviationICAO will audit 22 Nigerian airports and the civil aviation
Lagos, Nigeria - To certify them according to international standards
To certify the 22 airports managed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed that the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)... more
Civil aviationTechnoavia has ordered 30 H80 engines for its Rysachok aircraft
Evendale/Ohio , USA - GE Aviation is satisfied of cooperation with the Russian manufacturer
Technoavia, a Russian aircraft manufacturer, has signed a cooperation agreement with GE Aviation for the purchase of engines H80. The order includes thirty engines with the option of being able to have... more
Civil aviationChinese flight controllers will attend a refresh course at training center of Italian ENAV (VIDEO)
Forlì, Italy - Courses will last 3 weeks
Shanghai's 26 air traffic controllers that are part of CAAC/ATMB, Chinese air traffic management company, began a refresh course lasting three weeks at the training center of ENAV (Italian flight assistance... more
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