Civil aviation
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Civil aviationThe airline "Skymark" buys 6 A-380 airplanes
Tokyo, Japan - And Airbus enters for the first time in the Japanese market
Yesterday, on November 8, 2010, Skymark, the airline based in Tokyo, announced it has signed a contract with Airbus for the acquisition of six A-380 planes, with an option for other two, for a total value... more
Civil aviationIATA addresses "MEET2" on climate change
Geneva, Switzerland - Remarks by Director General and CEO, Giovanni Bisignani
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released today remarks by Director General and CEO Giovanni Bisignani to the Second Ministerial Conference on Global Environment and Energy in Transport... more
Civil aviationVolcano Merapi: from today, partial resumption of the flights to Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia - After the cancellations of the week-end
Starting in the afternoon of today, November 8, 2010, most flights to and from Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, should be resumed almost regularly. A lot of routes had in fact been temporarily suspended,... more
Civil aviationAir transport: Commission launches infringement procedures against France, Germany, Austria and Finland
Brussels, Belgium - Over agreements with Russia on Siberian overflights
The European Commission has launched in the last days infringement procedures against France, Germany, Austria and Finland over their bilateral air service agreements with Russia, which inter alia include... more
Civil aviationQantas: A-380 airplanes still landed
Sydney, Australia - For at least other 72 hours
The CEO of Qantas Airways, Alan Joyce, has announced that, following the discovery of oil leaks in three engines of two Airbus A-380s belonging to the Australian air company, it has been decided to leave... more
Civil aviationBartolomeo: “Italian CIPE will give the go ahead to the increase of airport fares on Tuesday”
Milan, Italy - Italian undersecretary for infrastructure and transportation has been interviewed by AVIONEWS
During the third and last day of the "International seminar on aviation safety" –which is being held in Milan, Italy- Italian undersecretary for infrastructure and transportation, Giachino Bartolomeo, h... more
Civil aviationSingapore Airlines resumes A-380 airplane flights
Singapore, Singapore - After the necessary technical checks
Singapore Airlines announced it has resumed on Friday the flights of its 11 A-380 airplanes, after the necessary technical checks. Travels scheduled on this kind of aircraft, in fact, had been suspended... more
Civil aviationAEA: Austria joins the list of airline passenger tax collectors
Brussels, Belgium - Latest tax measures could rebound on Austria’s economy
The Association of European Airlines, representing Europe’s most important network carriers, has condemned the decision of the Austrian government to impose a departure tax on airline passengers, of €... more
Civil aviationIATA: vision for intelligent aviation security
Frankfurt, Germany - Coordinated response on cargo security
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on security regulators around the world to work together to make the skies more secure by addressing the challenges related to cargo security... more
Civil aviationChina could double its civil aircraft within 2015
Beijing, China - According to CAAC
Li Jiaxiang, chief of CAAC, the Civil Aviation Administration of China, said yesterday, on the sidelines of a forum about the development of civil aviation held in Beijing, that, as falls in the 2011-2015... more
Civil aviationChina hopes to reach agreements on nuclear and aviation with France
Paris, France - On the occasion of Hu Jintao visit scheduled for next week
According to what the Vice Foreign Minister Fu Ying told reporters during a meeting held yesterday, China hopes to reach agreements about nuclear energy and aviation with France, on the occasion of the... more
Civil aviationEuropean Commission to launch legal proceedings against Vienna over Russian flights operated by Austrian Airlines
Brussels, Belgium - Bilateral aviation agreements with Russia violate EU rules
The European Commission is to launch infringement proceedings against Austria. The reason for the legal action is that the bilateral aviation agreement between the country and Russia violates European... more
Civil aviationAirbus: sharklet winglets version of the A-320 airplane used as benchmark for "NEO" type
Toulouse, France - Both will fly soon and allow noticeable savings in fuel consumption
Last year, Airbus had projected new aerodynamic wingtip devices for its A-320 aircraft, designed to replace the current "Winglets", and called them "Sharklets". Shortly, they will be tested on a MSM1... more
Civil aviationEU certificates new anti-explosive scanner to be deployed at European airports
London, UK - It is capable to identify liquids. It will be mandatory by 2013
A British firm producing world-leading anti-terrorism technology has won European Union (EU) approval that could see its anti-explosives scanner installed in airports across Europe from next year. Kromek... more
Civil aviationA new strike in France: tomorrow also the air transport will be involved
Paris, France - Directorate general of civil aviation announces inconveniences are expected
DGAC, the French Directorate General of Civil Aviation, announced that disruptions to air traffic are expected tomorrow, because of the new strike called by the trade unions which protect the rights of... more
Civil aviationItaly: air transport, new wave of strikes in November
Rome, Italy - Alitalia-Cai, AirOne and Meridiana Fly protests scheduled
On Friday 22 October we reported (see AVIONEWS) that the strike involving pilots and flight attendants of Alitalia airline, called from Cgil, Avia and Ipa and later cancelled due to a request of minister... more
Civil aviationDelta postpones the delivery of 18 B-787 airplanes to 2020
Seattle, USA - A 2,2 billion dollar order, who it "Inherited" by Northwest
Delta revealed yesterday, on October 25, 2010, it has confirmed the order of 18 B-787/8s, with an optional purchase of other 50 of the same model. Delivery will take place between 2020 and 2022, almost... more
Civil aviationIATA: September traffic
Geneva, Switzerland - Stronger passenger, weaker freight
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international traffic results for September. International passenger traffic had a 10.5% year-on-year increase which is significantly stronger... more
Civil aviationJapan and Usa sign an "Open sky" agreement
Tokyo, Japan - Carriers of the 2 countries will be free to operate on trans-pacific routes
Japanese and American authorities have officially signed an "Open sky" agreement, which will allow to any carrier of the 2 countries to start air connections between the 2 coasts of the Pacific. In particular,... more
Civil aviationAlitalia postpones its strike: 25 October air transport will be regular
Rome, Italy - The carrier announces it's ready to resume negotiations
The Italian ministry of infrastructure and transportation announced yesterday that Alitalia airline pilots and flight attendants belonging to labor unions Cgil, Ipa and Avia have agreed, accepting the... more
Civil aviationFAA imposes 10 miles distance to avoid turbulence from the Boeing 747/800 plane
Washington, USA - It takes effect November 1
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reinstated an interim rule requiring that planes landing after Boeing's new 747-8 keep their distance to avoid turbulence from the jumbo airplane. The 10-mile... more
Civil aviation"GE Aviation": more details about TechX engine of Global 7000 and 8000 airplanes
Atlanta, USA - Unveiled yesterday morning in the course of the penultimate day of 63rd "NBAA" event
Yesterday morning, in the course of the penultimate day of the 63rd event organized by "National Business Aviation Association, NBAA", in Atlanta, the company "GE Aviation", a subsidiary of US "General... more
Civil aviationIATA about the MENA challenge: coping with growth
Cairo, Egypt - The annual general meeting by AACO in Cairo
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for coordinated efforts to deal with the challenges of growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), during the Arab Air Carriers Organization... more
Civil aviationAENA is ready to fire those air controllers who will strike tomorrow
Gran Canaria, Spain - Employees claim a lack of training on the new VORs which are being installed
AENA -Spanish authority in charge of air space and civil aviation- said that it is ready to start disciplinary actions against those employees hired at Canary islands airports who will strike, tomorrow... more
Civil aviationAir transport: Ukraine hopes to join the "Single European Sky"
Kiev, Ukraine - Already from 2011
During a press-conference held this morning in Kiev, the Ukrainian minister of Transports, Konstantin Efimenko, said that his Country hopes to join the "Single European Sky". The issue, he noted, had already... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: regional airports prioritise reducing "Visiting cost" for return to growth
Brussels, Belgium - The first annual conference will take place in Sardinia from 9 to 11 May 2011
The 12th meeting of ACI EUROPE’s Small and Medium Sized Airport Action Group (SMAG) took place last Monday in Santiago de Compostela, hosted by Spanish airports group, Aena. Currently comprising over 1... more
Civil aviationAir transport strike in Italy: Monday 24-hour-stop of the board personnel by Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The action of 25 October has been confirmed
The 24-hour-strike of pilots and of flight attendants of Alitalia-Cai Group (Italian airline) has been confirmed for Monday 25 October. To announce the protest, Filt Cgil labor union and Ipa-Anpac professional... more
Civil aviationSkyTeam to welcome Aerolíneas Argentinas as future member
Amsterdam, Holland - Agreement by the end of October for the first South American member into the alliance
Aerolíneas Argentinas (AA), the flag carrier of Argentina, will sign an agreement by the end of October to officially start the process of joining SkyTeam (ST) as the first South American member of the... more
Civil aviationNetJets to buy Phenom 300 airplanes from Embraer
Atlanta, USA - The sign of the contract on the occasion on "NBAA" event in Atlanta
On Monday, on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of the event organized by NBAA, National Business Aviation Association, in Atlanta (for further details, see AVIONEWS), NetJets -a business aviation society... more
Civil aviationAir traffic controllers at Canary islands paralyzes flights with an excuse
Madrid, Spain - With the pretext of a change of a VOR
The "War" between AENA (Spanish authority in charge of civil aviation) and air traffic controllers is always tougher. Latest news come from Canary Islands, where the staff of air traffic controllers paralyzed... more
Civil aviationAirline chiefs issue call to establish European competitiveness
London, UK - Global initiatives for emissions and a new approach to ash contamination key topics for AEA Assembly
Europe’s competitiveness was the thread which ran through the discussions at the Presidents’ Assembly of the Association of European Airlines, which took place in London last Friday. The imminent inc... more
Civil aviationFrance, air transport: tomorrow another strike
Paris, France - Public employees continue their action against the pensions reform
French DGAC, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, unveils that for tomorrow is scheduled another national strike of the public employees, involving also the air traffic controllers, as announced by the... more
Civil aviationIn the commercial offensive between UAE and Western countries, Canada joins the dispute
Ottawa, Canada - Ottawa rejoices the grow of the oeprations of Gulf carrier to north America
Canada is playing an important role in the commercial offensive with Gulf airlines (see AVIONEWS). At this point, the country is about to give up to a "Secret air base" on the soil of UAE, as support to... more
Civil aviationBoeing delivered yesterday the first B-777/300 ER airplane to Turkish Airline
Washington, USA - Of an order of 12 aircraft
On Wednesday October 13, 2010, Boeing delivered to Turkish Airline (THY) the first B-777/300ER ("Extended range") airplane. The consignment, which took place in the factory of Everett, Washington, falls... more
Civil aviationIATA disappointed with ANSP's response to Ses targets
Geneva, Switzerland - Labeled "Unrealistic"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is disappointed that Europe’s air navigation service providers (ANSPs) labeled the proposed Single European Sky (SES) performance targets for 2010-2014 a... more
Civil aviationFAA announces major gains in airport runway safety
Washington, USA - Incursions dropped from 12 in 2009 to six this year
US Transportation secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator, Randy Babbitt, announced that the number of serious runway incursions at the nation's airports dropped 50%... more
Civil aviationWhistleblowers: EU Aviation Authorities refuse to protect them
Hamburg, Germany - They report violations of security measures
Europe's Aircraft Engineers International (AEI) is concerned about the consequences suffered by people who report safety violations. During AEI's 38th Annual Congress in Hamburg people could see how... more
Civil aviation"Newly hired first officers: 500 hours flight time should be enough to pilot an airplane"
Washington, USA - A recommendation from ad advisory group to FAA
An air-safety advisory group has lobbed a political hot potato into the lap of FAA chief Randy Babbitt: recommendations undercutting Congressionally-mandated experience requirements for new airline co-pilots.... more
Civil aviationTwo years after the withdrawal of Alitalia, Malpensa and Linate fly again
Milan, Italy - Milan airports grow, in term of passengers and profits, reaching the figures of 2008
Mission accomplished: 2 years after the withdrawal of Alitalia from Milan-Malpensa, the airport succeed in overtaking the situation. Well, the level of passengers is still lower if compared with 2008,... more
Civil aviationEuropean airlines call for rule change to fight Gulf carriers' growth
London, UK - Many western carrier do not receive financial aid
European airlines are believed to be preparing for a massive push to constrain Gulf Carriers from their mission to create super-hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha. Air France Chief Executive Officer... more
Civil aviationItalian airports ask for TrackJet
Mellrichstadt, Germany - The aim is to clean runways from rubber deposits or paint
Increased demand for the TrackJet® system is being reported from Italy by its German manufacturer Weigel, particularly for the removal of rubber deposits or paint markings from airport runways. One such... more
Civil aviationAEA welcomes results of climate change talks
Brussels, Belgium - After difficult negotiations
The Association of European Airlines, AEA, which represents Europe's leading 35 network airlines, congratulated the EU negotiators on a global political agreement on how to curb aviation emissions. The... more
Civil aviationObama administration has increased fines to US airlines
Washington, USA - Some of them will pay million of dollars
Air travelers ask for more transparency and authorities are at their side. Here are some decisions which are very important for all the air transportation. AirTran Airways paid a US fine for promoting... more
Civil aviationIATA applauds ICAO agreement on aviation and climate change
Montreal, Canada - Next steps
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) applauded the 190 contracting states of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on achieving the first global governmental agreement with... more
Civil aviationFrance: tomorrow's general strike will involve air transport
Paris , France - Probable chaos in the airports. Dgac's recommendations
Dgac, French general directorate of civil aviation, announces that tomorrow heavy inconveniences could happen because of the public employees general strike, involving the air transport sector also, due... more
Civil aviationBigger airlines means bigger salaries? CEO's mega-incomes
Chicago, USA - The merge United-Continental has soared managers' pay and bonuses
CEOs at airlines worldwide have high commitments but huge salaries: Jeff Smisek will face more challenges in his new role as CEO of United Airlines, the world's largest carrier now that it has merged with... more
Civil aviationCanso joins Aci Europe and Eurocontrol's partnership to combat airport congestion
Istanbul, Turkey - And reduce fuel burn and C02 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 aviationStrike in Greece: today cancellations of air links at domestic and international level
Athens, Greece - In the ambit of a general protest against the measures anti-crisis by the Government
15 domestic flights have been cancelled and delayed or postponed dozens of other ones at international and national level by Aegean Airlines SA. Olympic Airways has cancelled 27 national connections... more
Civil aviationDublin Aerospace: signed agreement with easyJet
Dublin, Ireland - For the maintenance of landing gear of the Airbus fleet and for control on other nine planes
Dublin Aerospace, Irish aircraft maintenance group, reached an important agreement with easyJet. It is a five-year contract and Dublin Aerospace will provide landing gear maintenance for easyJet Airbus... more
Civil aviationUS carriers reached and agreement with 9 European airlines to curb government subsidies
Washington, USA - Some receive public financial aids, others do not
US carriers reached an agreement in principle with nine European airlines on efforts to curtail aircraft subsidies for rivals in other nations. ATA (Air Transport Association), the Washington trade... more