Civil aviation
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Civil aviationBoeing opens new hangar in China
Shanghai, China - For maintenance services at Shanghai's Pudong airport
Boeing, Shanghai Airport Authority and Shanghai Airlines today celebrated the opening of a new two-bay hangar at their joint-venture, Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services. The new structure, located at Shanghai... more
Civil aviationATA approves ICAO environmental suggestions
Washington, USA - For a global sectoral approach to climate change
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) commended the 190 Member States of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for confirming a comprehensive Program of Action at last week’s H... more
Civil aviationAn ATR-42/500 will serve the archipelago of Saint Pierre and Miquelon (Atlantic Ocean)
Saint Pierre, Saint Pierre-e-Miquelon - By local airline Air Saint Pierre
Air Saint Pierre took delivery today of the first ATR-42/500 that will be operated in the archipelago of Saint Pierre and Miquelon. The aircraft, ordered in 2008 by SAEMAI (Société Anonyme d’Economie Mix... more
Civil aviationAEA protests against Polish charges increase
Brussels, Belgium - The European "Single Sky" is crucial
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has reacted strongly to the decision of PANSA, the Polish air navigation service provider, to raise its fees next year by 32% for flights across Polish airspace... more
Civil aviationIATA: presented aviation climate change plan to the UN
New York, Usa - UN Secretary-General Commends Aviation’s Commitment
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General and CEO, Giovanni Bisignani, presented the aviation industry’s climate change strategy and targets to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon i... more
Civil aviationIATA welcomes ICAO's meeting results
Montreal, Canada - For a global sectoral approach to climate changes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed progress made at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) High Level Meeting on International Aviation and Climate Change in Montreal... more
Civil aviationICAO commits to aviation emissions reduction
Montreal, Canada - Signed a declaration on climate change
Member States of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) representing 93% of commercial air traffic approved a Declaration affirming their commitment to address aviation emissions that contribute... more
Civil aviationOAG: global airline capacity up 1.04% but growth slowing
Chicago, Usa - Hot growth areas include low-cost sectors in Beijing, Middle East, Africa and Latin America
"Global airline capacity for October 2009 is showing positive growth of 1.04% compared to October 2008, down slightly from September’s growth of 1.4%, reports OAG, the world’s leading aviation data bus... more
Civil aviationEuropean airlines ask for a winter extension of the slot waiver
Brussels, Belgium - To face difficult market conditions
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) today released traffic and capacity data for its members in August 2009, along with a projection for September. August produced another negative figure in... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: Wide Area Multilateration, a surveillance technique that is ready for use
Brussels, Belgium - The workshop held on 6th and 7th October
"More than 120 civil and military operational, regulatory and safety experts, representing Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) and National Supervisory Authorities (NSA) from all over the world, attended... more
Civil aviationBombardier launches upgrade program for the Dash-8/100
Toronto, Canada - To extend its lifetime
Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier announced today the launch of its Extended Service Program (ESP) to extend the economic life of the Dash-8/100 turboprop to 120,000 flight cycles from the original... more
Civil aviationLufthansa's A-380 takes the sky
Toulouse, France - It will be transferred to Hamburg by the end of the year
The world's largest airplane took to the skies for Lufthansa for the first time Tuesday as its A-380 made its maiden voyage from Toulouse over the south of France. The maiden flight of the Lufthansa... more
Civil aviationThe aviation sector supports ICAO for the environment
Montreal, Canada - New call for governments to have a global sectoral approach
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Airports Council International (ACI), the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) and the International Coordinating Council of Aerospace... more
Civil aviationAlbanian handhold for Myair.com
Vicenza, Italy - From the group Kralj/Starairways
After last week's offer by the Albanian group Kralj/Starairways for the rescue of the Italian airline Myair.com, which has been grounded in July due to its excessive debts (see AVIONEWS), several concerns... more
Civil aviationAEA protests against new US health inspections
Brussels, Belgium - On aircraft and passengers arriving to the United States
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has reacted with dismay at an announcement from the US Authorities that health inspections of arriving aircraft and passengers, conducted by the Animal and Plant... more
Civil aviationTwo Bombardier Q-400 NextGen for Air Niugini
Montreal, Canada - Plus an option for another aircraft of the same model
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Air Niugini, the national airline of Papua New Guinea, has placed a firm order for two Q-400 NextGen high-speed turboprop airliners. The airline has also taken... more
Civil aviationThe European Commission investigates on oneWorld's transatlantic operations
Brussels, Belgium - Concerns about competition
The European Commission's competition control authority today expressed its concerns about oneWorld member airlines' (British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia) plans to launch a joint-venture operating... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol. Air transport: decline of 6% in 2009 according to its latest short-term forecast
Brussels, Belgium - No clear sign of economic recovery
EUROCONTROL (European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation) is forecasting that the number of flights in Europe will show a year-on-year decline of 6% in 2009 according to the latest short-term... more
Civil aviation40 years of EUROCONTROL Training in Luxembourg
Brussels, Belgium - The Institute of Air Navigation Services was created in 1969
Today the EUROCONTROL Institute of Air Navigation Services (IANS), located in Luxembourg, celebrated 40 years of developing and delivering Air Traffic Management Training for air navigation service providers,... more
Civil aviationAEA meets European parliamentarians to discuss about the crisis
Brussels, Belgium - To work for an airline sector more competitive and solid
The European airline industry and its regulators came face-to-face yesterday, in a meeting for MEPs and their advisors jointly hosted by the Association of European Airlines and the Romanian MEP Marian-Jean... more
Civil aviationAirbus cuts A-380 deliveries for 2009
Blagnac, France - Plans for 2010 instead remain untouched
The French aircraft manufacturer Airbus confirmed that it has cut deliveries for the A-380 by one in 2009, blocking the list at 13. Schedule for 2010, instead, at the moment remains valid, as stated by... more
Civil aviationAirbus towards 50% usage of syntethic fuels
Blagnac, France - With approval by ASTM International
Airbus is taking the latest steps towards the approval by ASTM International, one of the largest voluntary standards developing organizations in the world, for the use of a 50% synthetic jet fuel in commercial... more
Civil aviationIATA: traffic volumes improve
Geneva, Switzerland - But profitability remains distant
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced international scheduled traffic results for August. Compared to August 2008, passenger demand was down 1.1%, (an improvement compared... more
Civil aviationFirst Embraer 195 delivered to Lufthansa CityLine
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The order for 30 E-Jets was placed in 2007
Embraer delivered the first 195 jet, yesterday, to Germany’s Lufthansa at the company’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The aircraft will be operated by Lufthansa CityLine, the wholly owned... more
Civil aviationTajani: "'Single Sky' helps to fight the crisis"
Brussels, Belgium - Measures to reduce CO2 emissions are needed
The "Single Sky" initiative is a valid tool to fight the global air transport crisis, according to the European commissioner for transports, Antonio Tajani, as quoted by the news agency "AGI". "Due... more
Civil aviationPratt & Whitney signs US$70 million contract with El Al
Hamburg, Germany - For service to PW4060 engines
El Al signed with Pratt & Whitney a five year extension agreement for a "Pratt & Whitney Fleet Management Program" for service on PW4060 engines powering its Boeing 767s and 747-400 airplanes. The agreement... more
Civil aviationSukhoi Superjet 100 completed high altitude flight
Gyumri, Armenia - At Shirak Airport in Gyumri, Armenia
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft, serial number 95003, successfully completed the high altitude flight test campaign in Armenia. The international Shirak Airport at Gyumri is located at 1524 meters. The... more
Civil aviationAmadeus boosts AirAsia's global expansion
Milan, Italy - Over 101,00 travel agencies worldwide may now book its flights
"Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry yesterday, announced that it has formed a groundbreaking partnership with AirAsia, the World’s Best L... more
Civil aviationTNT offers solution for baggage-chaos
Turin, Italy - Increasingly rising the demand for having the baggage delivered by express courier: +8,5% in 2008
"Whilst waiting until a solution is found to the baggage chaos in the airports, TNT Express Italy is proposing a powerful 'Antidote' for the lack of service which is an added complication to the Italian... more
Civil aviationAEA: European airline traffic in July
Brussels, Belgium - Preliminary results for August
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has released traffic and capacity data for its members in July 2009, along with a projection for August. The overall picture remained depressed, with passenger... more
Civil aviationIcao/Iata together to improve on board and transport of dangerous goods
Montreal, Canada - Two organizations have concluded a commercial agreement
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have concluded a commercial agreement for the creation of two web-based products to facilitate... more
Civil aviationThe European Union approves new aviation rules
Brussels, Belgium - About European Single Sky and EASA
The Council of the European Union adopted two regulations to improve the performance and safety of the European aviation system: the first strengthens the Single European Sky legislation (3640/09), while... more
Civil aviationEastern Asia will become the world's largest aviation market
Hong Kong, China - Boeing's forecast at "Asian Aerospace 2009"
Boeing forecasts that the Asia Pacific region will rank as the world's largest aviation market over the next 20 years, requiring 8,960 new commercial jets valued at approximately US$1.1 trillion. Asia... more
Civil aviationBoeing: training should point on competencies
Hong Kong, China - Rather than flight hours accumulation
Boeing yesterday urged the industry to stand together through the current economic challenges by lowering training costs, increasing efficiency and embracing competency-based training programs. Boeing... more
Civil aviationChina unveils the COMAC C-919
Hong Kong, China - It will be Airbus and Boeing's rival
China unveiled today the COMAC C-919 that will be the largest airliner built in the country, during the "Asian Aerospace 2009" air show underway in Hong Kong from today until Thursday September 10 (see... more
Civil aviationBoeing foresees industry recovery starting in 2011
Hong Kong, China - The American company is in Hong Kong for "Asian Aerospace 2009"
The American manufacturer Boeing announced, on the sidelines of the "Asian Aerospace 2009" air show, underway in Hong Kong from today until Thursday, September 10 (see AVIONEWS), its forecast concerning... more
Civil aviationChinese airlines delay deliveries of the B-787 Dreamliners
Beijing, China - To face the global economic downturn
Chinese airlines are discussing with Boeing the planning of further delays of deliveries for the ordered 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The measure is necessary to allow the Asian country's carriers to better... more
Civil aviationNorthrop Grumman will participate in the modernization of European air traffic management
London, UK - Contracts awarded by the European Union and EUROCONTROL, under the SESAR programme
Northrop Grumman, as one of the member companies forming the North European Air Traffic Management Industry Group (NATMIG), announced today it has been awarded funding from the European Community and EUROCONTROL... more
Civil aviationFour former Alitalia ATR-72/200s sold to Magellan Aviation
Rome, Italy - One of the eight lots placed on sale by commissioner Fantozzi
Within the sale of old Alitalia aircraft not in use anymore, opened by extraordinary commissioner Augusto Fantozzi on December 23, 2008, four ATR-72/200 planes of the former Italian national carrier have... more
Civil aviationVitrociset awarded Eurocontrol tender
Rome, Italy - ARTAS operating programs updated for the air traffic management
"Eurocontrol, civil and military organization with adhesion of 38 European countries, that has basic aim the development and conservation of an efficient air traffic control system in the Continent, assigned... more
Civil aviationWTO might back Boeing's complains about state aids to Airbus A-350XWB
Geneva, Switzerland - A preliminary decision is expected for tomorrow
The WTO (World Trade Organization) might issue tomorrow a preliminary decision about the European countries' financing to the Airbus A-350XWB project. According to experts quoted today by "The Wall Street... more
Civil aviationTurkmenistan Airlines orders three Boeing 737s
Seattle, USA - For a total value of US$192 million
Turkmenistan Airlines has ordered three Boeing 737/700 Next-Generation aircraft worth approximately US$192 million at list prices. Turkmenistan Airlines' all-Boeing fleet includes 717s, classic and Next-Generation... more
Civil aviationRussia, 16,5% slump in passenger traffic
Moscow, Russia - For the January-July 2009 period
Passenger air transport industry suffered a strong decrease also in Russia, according to Federal Aviation Agency today's report quoted by the news agency "Reuters". In fact, figures for the January-July... more
Civil aviationBritish Airways receives its first A-318 certified for steep approach
London, UK - It will serve the twice-daily London-New York route
Airbus has delivered the first of two A-318 aircraft equipped with steep approach capability to British Airways. The A-318 is the largest commercial aircraft certified to land at steeper than usual gradients... more
Civil aviationIATA: US$6 billion lost in the first six months of 2009
Geneva, Switzerland - Despite a slight growth of traffic
The IATA (International Air Transport Association) today announced the first results concerning the January-June 2009 period. The air transport industry lost more than US$6 billion: in the second quarter... more
Civil aviationTAM receives the 4000th aircraft of the A-320 family
Hamburg, Germany - Delivered in a ceremony held in Hamburg
Airbus has delivered to Brazilian flag carrier TAM the 4000th A-320 family aircraft from its final assembly line in Hamburg (Germany). The aircraft, an A-319, was handed over during a ceremony in the presence... more
Civil aviationBoeing asks WTO intervention on Airbus A-350XWB financing
Chicago, USA - An answer from the international organisation is waited for next week
Following a recent announcement of the UK government that decided to finance, together with France, Germany and Spain, the Airbus A-350XWB project (see AVIONEWS), the American aerospace company asked for... more
Civil aviationIATA: slight improvements in air traffic demand
Geneva, Switzerland - For July 2009
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced international scheduled traffic results for July showing passenger demand declining 2.9% compared to the same month in the previous year... more
Civil aviationEmissions: European Union to ban 4,000 civil and military aircraft operators by 2012
Brussels, Belgium - If they will not reduce their CO2 production
Almost 4,000 civil and military aircraft operators risk to be banned by the European Union if they won't sensitively reduce their polluting emissions. The list, published on the European Official Gazette,... more
Civil aviationIATA strengthens its presence in Argentina and Brazil
Geneva, Switzerland - Giovanni Bisignani's words in Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo
Amid the global air transport crisis the IATA (International Air Transport Association) started an expansion program for its presence in South America, in particular in Brazil and Argentina. All Latin... more