Civil aviation
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Civil aviationItalian ENAC: passenger rights, penalties collected for 10%
Rome, Italy - AVIONEWS interviews president Riggio and director Quaranta
About 5 million of penalties imposed by ENAC (Italian national civil aviation authority), but only 10% has been collected to date. "We do not have the attitude of the censor, however", says ENAC director... more
Civil aviationAir Partner opens in Turkey and at Hong Kong
Milan, Italy - The expansion continues in new and emerging markets
The Air Partner expansion in new and emerging markets continues opening recently two offices in Turkey and at Hong Kong in China. The operations of these two delegations will regard all the three group's... more
Civil aviationItalian FILT-CGIL raises doubt whether the protections for employees Ryanair
Rome, Italy - The union fears the breach of the regulations on health, safety and contractual
FILT-CGIL (Transport workers union) national secretary Mauro Rossi sent a letter Monday to verify the employment relationships of Ryanair employees in Italy, addressed to the Ministry of Labour, Provincial... more
Civil aviationItalian flight control authority print the Charter rights of passengers for blind people
Rome, Italy - Italy is the first country in Europe to print the charter rights in Braille version
The Charter rights of passengers in Braille has been presented today, at the Directorate General of ENAC (Italian civil aviation authority). Italy is the first country in Europe to publish the Charter... more
Civil aviationStopped air return from Papeete (Tahiti)
Papeete, Polynesia - "Prisoners" in the sun's and sea's paradise, because of a strike
Stopped in a sun's and sea's paradise, but however stopped. About 2500 tourists, mostly French, Italian and Japanese had to choose a forced extension of their holiday at Papeete, Tahiti island, in the... more
Civil aviationFAA exempts volcano cancellations from slot usage rule
Rome, Italy - Single carriers can claim for waiver until October, 30.
The US FAA announced on Thursday that flights cancellations caused by volcanic ash during April will not affect slot assignments at two major US gateways. The FAA says it "Will grant relief from the... more
Civil aviationDisaster Management Tool presented at just finished "ILA 2010"
Berlin, Germany - Due to the actions of German Aerospace Centre
The Disaster Management Tool (DMT) that has been developed by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) is a locational and guidance system for international use in disaster relief missions. The DMT provides... more
Civil aviationIATA seals strategic partnership with Ukraine
Kiev, Ukraine - Cooperation and reforms needed
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) formalized a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Transport of Ukraine and the State Aviation Administration of Ukraine with the signing of a Memorandum... more
Civil aviationFinnair first to commit to A-321s with Sharklets
Helsinky, Finland - Fleet harmonisation aims at lower fuel consumption and eco-efficiency
The airlines Finnair has signed a Letter of intent with Airbus for the five A-321s equipped with the new Sharklet wing tips device. This is the first order registered for this model by the european airplane... more
Civil aviationAEA enlightens contradictions about German tax on airline's ticket
Brussels, Belgium - They discourage passengers and at the same time want pouring money into the treasury
In the world of George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four, the word "Doublethink" was used to describe the holding, simultaneously, of two mutually-exclusive beliefs. The German Chancellor’s proposal to lev... more
Civil aviationAir transport: four cornerstones of change, according to IATA
Berlin, Germany - The Association launches vision 2050
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on industry leaders to look beyond the crisis that buffeted the air transport industry over the last decade and to strategically define a sustainable... more
Civil aviationAlso Delta welcomes Vietnam Airlines into SkyTeam
Atlanta, Usa - The carrier added to Korean Air and to China Southern Airlines
Delta Air Lines today welcomed Vietnam Airlines (VA) as the newest member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance. Korean Air and China Southern Airlines also are long-standing Asian-based members... more
Civil aviationAEA: April traffic figures demonstrate impact of airspace closures due to the cloud
Brussels, Belgium - It was down 13.1%, but positive indications in May
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has issued its members’ traffic and capacity figures for April and the year-to-date, giving the clearest picture so far of the impact of the volcanic ash crisis a... more
Civil aviationDanubewings: new website and flights for the regional Slovakia's air company
MIlan, Italy - Bergamo-Crotone-Bergamo and Bologna-Crotone-Bologna
For the next coming Summer season, many are the newness launched by DanubeWings. With the aim to enhance its "European dimension" and continue the "Old continent" expanding strategy, the carrier decided... more
Civil aviationAir transport: IATA brings transparency to baggage rules
Berlin, Germany - New "Simplifying the Business" Project
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced Automated Carrier Baggage Rules (ACBR), the latest project in IATA’s Simplifying the Business program. ACBR will provide a central database f... more
Civil aviationThe Eagle Awards by IATA
Berlin, Germany - And three honorable mentions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recognized the outstanding achievements of ISAVIA (Iceland), Air Traffic Control the Netherlands (LVNL), Nav Canada, Greater Toronto Airports Authority,... more
Civil aviationCommercial airplanes. IATA: global aviation returns to profitability
Berlin, Germany - But Europe still in the red
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects airlines to post a global profit of $2.5 billion in 2010. This is a major improvement compared with IATA’s previous forecast released in March o... more
Civil aviationAirbus delivered the 30th A-380 aircraft
Toulouse, France - Destined to Emirates Airline
The 30th A-380 airplane has been delivered last Friday to Emirates Airline, one of the launch customers of the Airbus double-decker aircraft. This is the tenth A-380 Emirates has received out of its total... more
Civil aviationAt Le Bourget's Air and Space Museum they think of switching on Concorde's engines
Paris, France - Seven years after its retirement from sky
At Le Bourget's Air and Space Museum, France, a group of aviation fans analyzed last days the engine of one exhibited Concorde aircraft. It's the first time, seven years after, that they are focusing on... more
Civil aviationIndia: new Aviation Safety Advisory Council
New Delhi, India - Important step to set up new regulation for a growing sector
Indian Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel inaugurates first meeting of Civil Aviation Safety Advisory Council (CASAC), hold last days in New Delhi. Opening works of the just established council, minister... more
Civil aviationAir transport: agreement between Tap Portugal and Aviapartner
Rome, Italy - After Rome-Fiumicino and Venice now also for Milan's airports
Aviapartner, third European aviation handling company and Tap Portugal Airlines, concluded an economic agreement for Milan-Malpensa and Milan-Linate airports' handling services' supply from next 1st of... more
Civil aviationIATA: aviation leaders gather in Berlin
Berlin, Germany - The 66th AGM and WATS from 6-8 June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Berlin will be world’s aviation capital as the city prepares to host 600 industry leaders for the 66th IATA Annual General Meeting and W... more
Civil aviationEtihad signs code-share deal with Malev
Adu Dhabi, UAE - It will come into effect in September 2010
Etihad Airways customers around the world will soon be able to fly to Budapest following the signing of a new code-share agreement with Hungarian carrier, Malev Airlines. The new deal, which comes into... more
Civil aviationIbar on the financial bill: new tax on air flights is discriminatory
Rome, Italy - The airlines contest it
"IBAR (Italian Board Airline Representatives) deplores the intention by Government to apply a tax that discriminates the air transport and claims that the imposition is implemented in equal measure to... more
Civil aviationAEA: airline CEOs call for political leadership to end crisis
Brussels, Belgium - Closure was unnecessary and damage must be compensated by governments
This year’s Spring Assembly of the Association of European Airlines’ CEOs was clearly dominated by ongoing concerns of the airline chiefs about the manner in which the volcanic ash crisis has been han... more
Civil aviationIATA: global traffic falls 2,4% in April
Geneva, Switzerland - Volcano dents recovery
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international scheduled air traffic results for April 2010. Passenger demand slumped by 2.4% as a result of massive flight cancellations centered... more
Civil aviationAir transport's surcharge on summer in USA
Mc Lean, Usa - The extra fare ranges from 10 to 30 dollars for each one-way ticket during peak travel day
Airlines have quietly increased what you'll pay for a flight nearly every day this summer by slapping a surcharge for flying on a "Peak travel day", an analysis of airfares shows. These bad surprise was... more
Civil aviationVolcanic ash disruption to air travel costs US$5bn in global GDP
Beijing, China - According to a report the crisis caused by volcanic ash presents economic effects of wide entity
"Nearly US$5 billion in global GDP has been lost to air travel disruption caused by the Icelandic volcano eruption, according to a report launched today at the World Travel and Tourism Council’s 10th G... more
Civil aviationIndia: low-cost air companies grow up
Delhi, India - Commercial carrier widen their fleet, for commuters' travel
In India is increasing more and more cheap flights' phenomena promoted by the low-cost air companies. There are several of them operating in this sector as Go Air, IndiGo, SpieceJet.These carriers are... more
Civil aviationDifficult moment for Nigerian airlines
Lagos, Nigeria - Among the reasons: raise in the cost of fuel, cut of subsidies and naira devaluation
These are not the best times for Nigerian airlines. Virtually all of them are distressed. The distress is the product of a combination of factors. Like the situation in the global industry, surging price... more
Civil aviationSchool in Aviation Management: the second edition in October 2010
Bologna, Italy - To further reinforce the already set up integration, disclosing other opportunities
"The present global world crisis is heavily influencing the air transport market, leading to a consistent revenues’ fall. Despite such crisis, it is important to explore new opportunities aimed at reinforcing t... more
Civil aviationSecond day of British Airways' cabin crew strike
London, Great Britain - The biggest aircraft will be grounded. The air company expects to fly 60 thousands passengers
A substantial part of British Airways (BA) fleet of jumbo jets remained grounded today as a strike by cabin crew entered its second day. With fewer flight attendants turning up for work due to the industrial... more
Civil aviationRyanair asks damages for the air traffic's stop
Dublin, Ireland - Submitted claims to the governments of Ireland and Britain. It will be followed soon by other air companies
Ryanair has submitted claims to the government of Ireland and Britain asking them for compensation over flight disruption caused by volcanic ash last month. The low-cost carrier is believed to have lost... more
Civil aviationTo South-Africa on the Air Partner wings
Milan, Italy - The company has established an office at Johannesburg on the occasion of Soccer World Cup
"Air Partner is one the main world-wide companies to rent charter flights and private jet. With 20 offices placed in 15 different countries, from Europe to North America, from South Africa to Asia thanks... more
Civil aviationUSA: FAA proposes USD 1,55 million for FedEx
Washington, Usa - The transportation company denies and think to appeal it
US aviation regulators proposed on Wednesday 19th of May a USD 1,55 million heavy fine against FedEx Corp. The transport company specialized in express delivery, with overnight services for goods, post... more
Civil aviationIcelandic volcano calms down. EASA's initiative to manage air traffic future crisis
Rekijavik , Iceland - The air company have to face these natural phenomena, but they are asking common rules to manage the air spaces closing
The frightful Icelandic volcano placed in the Eyjafjallajökull glacier seems to be calmed down, After weeks, months of continuous eruptions, whose effects from the deep north became visible in mostly... more
Civil aviationQantas: "Not throwaway" flatware on board
Sidney, Australia - Plastic forks washed up to 30 times
A news started by Australian newspaper "Daily Telegraph" became a buzz in some web site, forum and social network. The "Throwaway" concept had a very personal interpretation by the Australian air company... more
Civil aviationXian Aircraft's MA-600 plane endorsed in China
Beijing, China - Green light to the first two deliveries to University of Guanghan. The plane is an improved MA-60 version
On Tuesday 18th of May the China Civil Aviation Authority (CAAC) issued certification for new MA-600 turboprop aircraft (an improved version of MA-60, on its hand based on the Russian Antonov An-26). The... more
Civil aviationIATA about Europe’s handling of the volcanic ash crisis
Geneva, Switzerland - Bisignani tomorrow will meet ICAO leadership in Montreal
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on European governments and air navigation service providers to urgently develop more precise procedures to identify ash contaminated air space... more
Civil aviationIATA underlines business air travel recovery
Geneva, Switzerland - 10,8% increasing in comparison with last year's March, The "Leisure" segment recovery is slower
Yesterday the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) let know data related to demand for business and first-class seats in March. The association is glad to see a 10,8% increasing in comparison... more
Civil aviationSESAR program: agreement bewteen low-fares airlines and SJU
Brussels, Belgium - Its mission is to enhance the capacity, safety and efficiency of the European ATM network
Following an open call for tenders, the SESAR Joint Undertaking yesterday signed a framework contract with the European Low Fares Airlines Association (ELFAA) to include its expertise in the execution... more
Civil aviationNew MIT's design for "Green" aircraft: until 70% less fuel
Cambridge, USA - In the context of six projects awarded by NASA for next 25 years research
During last days another step forward was made for the evolution of civil aviation: a MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) lead team has designed a "Green" airplane that is estimated to use 70%... more
Civil aviationVolcanic Cloud: UK air traffic's updates
Dublin, Ireland - Many flights suspended until midday on today
The Irish Aviation Authority has been forced to restrict some flights in and out of Ireland until at least midday of today. Dublin and Donegal Airports will remain closed until at least 12 midday on Monday.... more
Civil aviationHeathrow. British-Unite dispute: operating 50% of airplanes during the strike
London, Great Britain - The first tranche is planned from 18th to 23th of May
British Airways, under contingency plans that have been announced, plans to run at least half its flights from Heathrow Airport during the first wave of strikes by cabin crew next week under contingency... more
Civil aviationVolcanic cloud: airlines ask different procedures for assessment air spaces dangerousness
Brussels, Belgium - The AEA reacted with disappointment to calculations by the VAAC in London
The current procedure for determining the no-fly zones due to volcanic ash, is based upon calculations by the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre in London; in a recent statement, the VAAC defended its modelling... more
Civil aviationVolcanic cloud: Aer Lingus criticizes procedures to declare the air transport stop
Dublin, Ireland - The air company urges the EU, asking for the revision of criteria to predict cloud effects
The Irish air company Aer Lingus has criticized the decision to close European airspace because of the volcanic ash cloud as unjustified in some cases, after Tui Travel and easyJet both warned that disruption... more
Civil aviationAsh cloud: latest news on Spanish air traffic
Lanzarote, Spain - Lanzarote airport not closed, 4 airports open again
Contrary to the previous report issued by Aena (Spanish Airports and Air Navigation), Lanzarote airport will not be closing today. The hub in Tenerife North, Tenerife South, La Gomera and Bajados are now... more
Civil aviationIATA-UNIGE: together for master dedicated to professionals of air transport
Geneva, Switzerland - In Switzerland the first MBA degree in aviation management
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Université de Genève (UNIGE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop and offer a joint executive MBA (Master of Business Administration) s... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance's growth continues in Italy
Milan, Italy - Totally served 1642 weekly frequencies from 18 national airports
Even the world-wide uneasy economic scenario Star Alliance continues its strategy of growth in Italy, and empowers more and more its offer in comparison with 2009 Summer schedule. With the new 2010 Summer... more
Civil aviationAEA calls for further action on measures to ease impact of airspace closures
Brussels, Belgium - To investigate the financial consequences by the end of June
The Association of European Airlines, representing Europe’s most important network carriers, has welcomed the statement of EU Commissioner Kallas at the Transport Council yesterday, to investigate the f... more