Civil aviation
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Civil aviationUS carriers reply to DoT decision
Washington, USA - ATA: "We'll be forced to cancel more flights"
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading US airlines, commented on the Department of Transportation (DoT) yesterday announced tarmac delay rule (see... more
Civil aviationUS Department of Transportation's new rules on tarmac delays
Washington, USA - Passengers' right strengthened
US Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood, yesterday announced a new rule that significantly strengthens protections afforded to consumers by, among other things, establishing a hard time limit after which... more
Civil aviationOag reports global airline capacity up 4% in December 2009
Chicago, Usa - Low-cost sector continues to show growth with frequencies and capacity up 10%
Global airline capacity for December 2009 shows positive growth compared to December 2008, reports OAG, (www.oagaviation.com) the world’s leading aviation data business with its monthly report on trends i... more
Civil aviationAEA welcomes political acknowledgement of the airline crisis
Brussels, Belgium - By the EESC
AEA, the Association of European Airlines, has welcomed yesterday the endorsement by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) of a relief programme for European aviation, which is enduring the... more
Civil aviationIATA: Copenhagen agreement goes in the right direction
Copenhagen, Denmark - For a Global Sectoral Approach to climate changes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the Copenhagen Accord as an important step in the right direction for climate change. "Aviation emissions were not addressed specifically in... more
Civil aviationICAO: passengers traffic -3.1%, cargo -15% in 2009
Montreal, Canada - Moderate reprise expected in 2010
Scheduled passenger traffic on airlines of member states of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) declined some 3.1% overall in 2009 compared to 2008, according to preliminary figures released... more
Civil aviation"Open Skies" agreement signed between Europe and Canada
Brussels, Belgium - Great opportunities for both the sides involved
European Commission yesterday signed an EU-Canada "Open Skies". The agreement had been initialled on 30 November 2008 in London and was politically endorsed by the EU-Canada summit on 6 May, 2009. The... more
Civil aviationRyanair breaks discussions with Boeing for 200 aircraft
Dublin, Ireland - The saved funds will be used to pay dividends
Discussions between Boeing and Ryanair for the purchase of 200 new 737/800 aircraft (to be delivered from 2013 to 2016), as often threatened by the Irish carrier's CEO, Michael O'Leary. An agreement on... more
Civil aviation11 A-320 aircraft delivered in 2009 by Airbus in China
Tianjin, China - Scheduled goals achieved
The Airbus A-320 Family final assembly line China (FALC) has achieved its 2009 target as the 11th A-320 Family aircraft assembled by the FALC was delivered to Deer Air, an airline part of the HNA Group,... more
Civil aviationIATA, regional distribution of losses
Geneva, Swiss - Slight improvements compared to 2009
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revised its financial outlook for 2010 to an expected US$5.6 billion global net loss, larger than the previously forecast loss of US$3.8 billion. For... more
Civil aviationDallas-Fort Worth airport lauds USA-Japan "Open Skies" agreement
Dallas, USA - Benefits for US carriers on the Asian market
Dallas-Fort Worth airport expressed its satisfaction for the new “Open Skies” agreement recently signed by the governments of the USA and Japan (see AVIONEWS). The pact would remove some of the res... more
Civil aviationHawker Beechcraft delivers four King Airs to the FAA
Wichita, USA - The contract also includes an option for two further aircraft
Hawker Beechcraft yesterday announced the delivery of four Beechcraft King Air C90GTi turboprops to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Bill Boisture, Hawker Beechcraft Chairman and CEO, and John... more
Civil aviation15 carriers signed agreements with alternative fuels' producers
Washington, USA - Memoranda of understanding with AltAir Fuels and Rentech
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), representing the leading US airlines, announced that a core group of airlines has signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with two different producers (AltAir... more
Civil aviationEC. Transports: we make the possible for Christmas' holidays safe and trouble-free. List of recommendations
Strasbourg, France - Into the air and railway sectors, also with the introduction of clear rules and with launch of a wide public consultation
"The European Commission has yesterday launched a public consultation on the future of air passenger Rights and released a top 12 list of recommendations to guarantee travellers a safe and problem-free... more
Civil aviationA Phenom 100 for the Purdue University
West Lafayette, USA - For the Department of Aviation Technology
Embraer yesterday announced that Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA, has purchased one Phenom 100 as part of the Department of Aviation Technology’s fleet replacement program. The jet w... more
Civil aviationFirst flight of the Dreamliner succesfully completed
Seattle, USA - Three hour transfer from Everett to Seattle
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner took to the sky for the first time yesterday, as it departed before an estimated crowd of more than 12,000 employees and guests. The flight marks the beginning of a flight test... more
Civil aviationFAA certificate for Embraer's Phenom 300
São José dos Campos, Brazil - First deliveries in the upcoming weeks
Embraer’s Phenom 300 light executive jet was certified, yesterday, by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which granted its "Type Certificate" following the same action by Brazil’s National Civ... more
Civil aviationaword from oneworld
Milan, Italy - A regular review of news from the global airline alliance and its members
"American to boost schedules at main hubs: American Airlines and its American Eagle regional affiliate are to increase their networks and schedules from their key hubs - Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago-O’Hare, M... more
Civil aviationAbu Dhabi Airport Services receives ISO 9001 quality standard certification
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The certification follows a formal audit by external auditors
Abu Dhabi Airport Services (ADAS), the ground handling operator and subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), yesterday announced it has been awarded the international quality standard ISO 9001:2008.... more
Civil aviationTwo new 737/800s for Copa Airlines
Seattle, USA - Airline of Panama
Boeing and Copa Airlines, Panama's national airline, yesterday announced an order for two more Next-Generation 737/800s, bringing to 15 the number of these aircraft the airline has ordered this year. The... more
Civil aviationIATA: US$ 5.6 billion loss expected In 2010
Geneva, Switzerland - Low yields and rising costs keep Industry in the red
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revised its financial outlook for 2010 to an expected US$5.6 billion global net loss, larger than the previously forecast loss of US$3.8 billion. For... more
Civil aviationFirst flight of the Gulfstream G-250
Tel Aviv, Israel - Performed at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport
Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, announced that its newest business jet, the mid-range Gulfstream G-250, has successfully completed its first flight. Gulfstream designed and built... more
Civil aviationDelta welcomes USA-Japan deal
Washington, USA - Towards antitrust immunity for a joint-venture with JAL?
Delta Airlines has issued a note welcoming the signature of the "Open Skies" agreement within the USA and Japan to oversee aviation between the two nations (see AVIONEWS). Delta Airlines said it has long... more
Civil aviation"Open Skies" agreement signed between USA and Japan
Washington, USA - Easier operations for the airlines of the two countries
Last Friday evening in Washington has been signed the "Open Skies" agreement between the governments of USA and Japan. This pact cancels a series of existing limitations for the operations of air operators... more
Civil aviationTomorrow the first flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Seattle, USA - High-speed taxi tests completed
Boeing announced yesterday that the first flight of the 787 Dreamliner is scheduled for tomorrow, December 15, at 10:00 am, Seattle time (which is 6:00 pm GMT). On Saturday the company had completed high-speed... more
Civil aviationContinental on USA-Japan "Open Skies" agreement
Washington, USA - Benefits for the entire US aviation industry
Continental Airlines and Continental Micronesia said that they applaud the recently announced "Open Skies" agreement between the USA and Japan (see AVIONEWS). The US Government has signed an historic... more
Civil aviationAgreement between Embraer and CDB Leasing
São José dos Campos, Brazil - For developing regional aviation in China
Embraer and CDB Leasing (CLC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement for aircraft financing and leasing could come to as much as US$2.2 billion over the next three years. CLC is the... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: joint study with DSNA shows Point Merge applicable for ACC arrival sectors
Brussels, Belgium - Point Merge will be deployed at Oslo in April 2011
A series of simulations run at the EUROCONTROL Experimental Centre has demonstrated that Point Merge can provide safety and capacity benefits even in complex and congested airspace. Point Merge is an... more
Civil aviationTowards the first flight of the 787 Dreamliner
Everett, USA - Maybe on Tuesday, December 15
The long-delayed Boeing 787 Dreamliner might take the sky for the first time early next week, maybe on December 15. Static tests on the aircraft had been completed recently (see AVIONEWS). The manufacturer... more
Civil aviation2.5% decline expected in America during the winter holidays
Washington, USA - Airlines requested a Special Activity Airspace
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading US airlines, announced yesterday that it expects 41 million passengers to travel over the upcoming winter... more
Civil aviationAEA protests against Frankfurt airport pricing policy
Brussels, Belgium - "Dismay" and "Disbelief" expressed by European airlines
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) reacted with "Disbelief" to the manner in which Stefan Schulte, CEO of Fraport, the company which owns and operates Frankfurt Airport, explained the deal struck... more
Civil aviationBombardier vision system for Challenger 605 gets FAA certificate
Montreal, Canada - It offers pilots enhanced situational awareness and visibility in difficult conditions
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that the Bombardier Enhanced Vision System (BEVS) and Head-up Display (HUD) for the Challenger 605 aircraft has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification. BEVS... more
Civil aviationThe aviation sector's commitment in the Copenhagen conference
Copenhagen, Denmark - Air France asks for the climate change to be faced with a global approach
Aware of the challenges brought about by climate change, the international aviation industry is determined to meet these challenges and wants the sector to be included in a post-Kyoto treaty, as confirmed... more
Civil aviationFAA extends public access to information on airport delays
Washington, USA - To have up-to-date data on current airport situation and weather
As part of the Obama Administration’s "Open Government" initiative, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will expand public access to its frequently-updated information on airport delays through a... more
Civil aviationSecond Asia Pacific Embraer Legacy 600 users' meeting
Jakarta, Indonesia - The gathering in Jakarta, Indonesia
Embraer has hosted its second annual Asia Pacific Legacy 600 Operators Meeting, in Jakarta, Indonesia, December 8-9. The event gathered Legacy 600 operators from the region, as well as customer, service... more
Civil aviationAmerican Airlines on possible "Open skies" agreement USA-Japan
Washington, USA - It would be good for both airlines and passengers
American Airlines (AA) applauded Japanese and US negotiators for their progress in developing an "Open skies" agreement that will govern aviation in years to come. AA, a founding member of the oneworld... more
Civil aviationFive Boeing 747/8 Intercontinentals for Korean Air
Seattle, USA - First Asian airline to chose them
Boeing and Korean Air announced an order for five 747/8 Intercontinental jetliners. Korean Air is the first Asian airline to order the passenger version of the new, fuel-efficient 747/8. The airplanes... more
Civil aviationAEA: "Copenhagen conference critical for aviation's future"
Copenhagen , Denmark - The European airlines urge a global effort on climate change
As the world travels to Copenhagen, Denmark, for the COP15 Climate Change Conference, the aviation sector expects to be a focus of attention as a solution is sought to include airline CO2 emissions in... more
Civil aviationBrussels Airlines join Star Alliance
Brussels, Belgium - It is its 26th member
The world's leading airline alliance, Star Alliance, has today welcomed Brussels Airlines as a new member. SAS Scandinavian Airlines was one of the founding members of Star Alliance, which was launched... more
Civil aviationTowards "Open skies" between USA and Japan
Washington, USA - A deal is likely already tomorrow
A deal between the governments of the USA and Japan might be reached already tomorrow about the "Open skies" between the two countries, to eliminate limitations currently standing on services between Tokyo... more
Civil aviationRyanair might become the bus of the sky
Dublin, Ireland - Michael O'Leary aims to add standing places to increase airplanes' capacity
Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, reaffirmed his belief that air transport should be a basic service, with airplanes turned in to sky-buses. The idea to add a series of standing places with hand-holds has... more
Civil aviationIATA: halving emissions by 2050
Copenhagen, Denmark - Aviation brings its targets to Copenhagen
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) brought the aviation industry’s environmental goals to Copenhagen. Airlines, airports, air navigation service providers and manufacturers are calling f... more
Civil aviation747/8 Freighter's engines run for the first time
Everett, USA - General Electric GEnx-2B
Boeing successfully completed the first engine runs for the 747/8 Freighter. The milestone marks another step in the 747 program's steady progress in preparing for flight test. Engine runs began slightly... more
Civil aviationBoeing on United Airlines' choice of the Dreamliner
Seattle, USA - The airline has ordered 25 B-787s
Boeing commented United Airlines' selection of Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the replacement and expansion of its twin-aisle fleet, expressing its satisfaction for the agreement (see AVIONEWS). “United’s sel... more
Civil aviationANAC certification for Embraer Phenom 300
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Now pending FAA validation
Embraer received the type and production certificates, yesterday, for its Phenom 300 executive jet from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) in a ceremony held at the company's headquarters, i... more
Civil aviationItaly-Russia: Matteoli signs a MoU with Levitin for transports
Rome, Italy - For the realization of joint projects into air, maritime and railway sectors
"The Italian Transports Minister, Altero Matteoli, has underwritten with the counterpart of the Russian Federation, Igor Levitin, a MoU to reinforce the collaboration between two Countries in transports... more
Civil aviationSuperjet 100s for Alitalia's fleet?
Rome, Italy - First contacts for the possible introduction of the regional jets in Italy
Alitalia might consider the possibility to purchase the Superjet 100, built and commercialized by Sukhoi in cooperation with Finmeccanica, for its fleet of short-haul aircraft, as confirmed by the airline's... more
Civil aviationoneworld: a joint operating plan to save Japan Airlines
Milan, Italy - With a US$1.8 billion investment
"The leaders of all Japan Airlines’ partners in the oneworld® alliance issued this declaration yesterday to their colleagues at the airline, to the Japanese government and to the country’s flying publ... more
Civil aviationBombardier Global Express XRS beats transatlantic record
Montreal, Canada - 10 hours to fly from Toluca to Paris
Bombardier Aerospace yesterday confirmed that its Global Express XRS jet set a new speed record on October 26, flying 9,249 km non-stop from Mexico City to Paris in just ten hours. The flight was officially... more
Civil aviationSecond Legacy 600 operators meeting in the Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Today in Dubai
Embraer hosts its second Middle East Legacy 600 Operators Meeting in Dubai, today, at the Sheraton Creek Hotel. This is an opportunity for strengthening the Brazilian company’s relationship with its c... more