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Civil aviationEmbraer delivers first executive jet to Vibroair
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Orders for other three aircraft built by the Brazilian manufacturer
Embraer delivered a Legacy 600 executive jet to the German operator Vibroair Flugservice. This is the first aircraft to be delivered to the German customer, based at Düsseldorf International Airport,... more
Civil aviationBoeing delivers to KLM the 777/300ER in the special SkyTeam livery
Seattle, USA - The new chrome-free paint will reduce environmental impact
Boeing today delivered a 777/300ER (Extended Range) aircraft to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The airplane has been painted in a special SkyTeam livery in celebration of the alliance's 10th anniversary. Today's... more
Civil aviationWestJet orders 14 new Boeing 737/700NGs
Seattle, USA - The number of these aircraft waited by the carrier grows to 54
Canadian airline WestJet yesterday announced an order for 14 additional Boeing Next-Generation 737/700 aircraft. The airline currently flies an all-Boeing fleet of 81 Next-Generation 737s. WestJet also... more
Civil aviationFirst Boeing 737/800 purchased by Norwegian Air Shuttle
Seattle, USA - The carrier already had 13 leased ones
Norwegian Air Shuttle has completed its first direct purchase and delivery of a new Boeing 737-800. Major improvements to the Next-Generation 737 include the creation of the new Boeing "Sky Interior",... more
Civil aviationBombardier receives first CSeries fuselage barrel for testing
Saint-Laurent, Canada - The main section in aluminium alloys
The Canadian manufacturer Bombardier has received the first fuselage test barrel for the new CSeries single-aisle aircraft. This is representative of the main fuselage section of the upcoming aircraft... more
Civil aviationChina to open low-altitude airspace
Xi'an, China - To match the growing demand in the general aviation sector
Chinese civil aviation regulators approved the opening of a space for general aviation in Xi'an, in the northwestern Shaanxi province. The park will be placed between an airport and more than five scenic... more
Civil aviationATA reported slump in demand in July 2009
Washington, USA - Passenger traffic down 21%
Passenger revenue based on US airlines fell 21% in July 2009 versus the same month in 2008. The result has been issued by the Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization... more
Civil aviationAgreement between Superjet International and Armavia Airlines for after sales support
Zhukovsky, Russia - For a duration of at least 5 years
Superjet International (SJI), joint-venture between Alenia Aeronautica, Finmeccanica group, at 51% and Sukhoi Holding at 49%, announced today the execution of a letter of intent with the Armenian carrier... more
Civil aviationSuperjet International signs MOU with Aeroplex for MRO services
Zhukovsky, Russia - For support to Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft
Superjet International (SJI), joint-venture between Alenia Aeronautica, Finmeccanica group, at 51% and Sukhoi Holding at 49%, announced today the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hungarian,... more
Civil aviationThe UK will finance the A-350XWB, too
London, UK - With an investment of € 394 million
The government of the UK joined those of France, Germany and Spain (Airbus's partners in the EADS consortium) approving a GBP 340 million (€ 394 million) financing for the A-350XWB project, European a... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAV gets European financing for satellite control system
Rome, Italy - The ADS-B network will allow surveillance in areas not reached by radars
The Italian ENAV (Civil Aviation Company) announced today that it has received a € 5 million financing from the European Commission to develop a surveillance system for aircraft in zones where the traditional s... more
Civil aviationEUROCONTROL: guidelines for the potential impact of windfarms on air surveillance systems
Brussels, Belgium - The consultation period will be open until the end of next January
"EUROCONTROL (European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation) has developed draft guidelines on how to assess and mitigate the effects of windfarms on the performance of a range of surveillance... more
Civil aviationBombardier received an order for five Q-400 NextGen aircraft
Toronto, Canada - By an undisclosed airline
Canadian industry Bombardier Aerospace has received a firm order for five Dash 8 Q-400 NextGen turboprop airliners. The airline which placed the order has requested to remain undisclosed at this time,... more
Civil aviationECC-NET: accounting for one third of complaints regard the transport
Rome, Italy - And among these 80% of problems concerned air transport
"The European Consumer Centres Network (ECC-Net) handles over 62.000 contacts with EU consumers who turn to them for advice or for help with problems affecting cross-border shopping, both in person and... more
Civil aviationACI traffic statistics in June 2009
Geneva, Switzerland - Down by 5% compared to the same month in 2008
"Airports Council International reports that global traffic in June 2009 was down by 5 percent compared to June 2008. Although markedly lower than June 2008, this is a clear improvement over the 8 percent... more
Civil aviationBoeing delivered 78th B-777 to Emirates
Everett, USA - The carrier is now the world's largest operator of these aircraft
Boeing has delivered Emirates' 78th 777 yesterday, the airline's 45th 777-300ER (Extended Range). The Dubai-based carrier is now the world's largest operator of the 777 and the only airline to operate... more
Civil aviationIATA: weak demand, falling load factor
Geneva, Switzerland - International scheduled traffic results for June
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international scheduled traffic results for June showing passenger demand declining 7.2% compared to the same month in the previous year while... more
Civil aviationAirbus delivered 1000th A-330/A-340 family aircraft
Toulouse, France - To Thai Airways
Airbus today delivered the 1000th aircraft from the A-330/A-340 family. The aircraft, an A-330/300, was handed over to Thai Airways at a ceremony in Toulouse. In attendance was a delegation from Thailand... more
Civil aviationJet Republic, luxury airline, lands in Italy
Rome, Italy - It has a fleet of 110 Bombardier Learjet 60XRs
The global crisis, concerning in particular air traffic, gave the possibility to innovative projects to succeed: it is the case of Jet Republic, an airline that offers "Time-share" business flights. Managers... more
Civil aviationEthiopian Airlines ordered five Boeing 777/200LR
Seattle, USA - For an overall value of US$1.3 billion
Ethiopian Airlines has ordered five Boeing 777/200LRs for an overall value of US$1.3 billion, becoming the first African carrier to order and operate the ultra-long-range 777/200LR model, powered by General... more
Civil aviationIPA, a new Italian pilots' association, founded today. It is supported by ANPAC and FILT-CGIL
Rome, Italy - Trade unions invited their members to subscribe
A new Italian pilots' association, IPA, has been founded today. FILT-CGIL and ANPAC trade unions expressed their support to the new association, inviting all pilots to subscribe. The IPA association,... more
Civil aviationFlight tests started for third Superjet 100 prototype
Komsomolsk, Russia - Later it will undergo other trials in Italy
The third Sukhoi Superjet 100 prototype (SSJ00 SN 95004) has started its flight test phase, taking off from Komsomolsk adding momentum to the flight test campaign. This flight lasted 1 hour and 21 minutes.... more
Civil aviationThrust and counter-thrust ACI Europe-AEA (2)
Brussels, Belgium - "The statements of Aea are not completely true"
Aci Europe, the body which represents most of European airports, replied to the statement of AEA (see AVIONEWS) concerning the growth of airport charges. "The stance of the AEA is disconcerting at a... more
Civil aviationACI Europe replies to AEA
Brussels, Belgium - European Airports responsive and responsible in the crisis
Responding to the attack by the Association of European Airlines (AEA) on the current evolution of airport charges, European airports trade body ACI Europe said that the AEA’s statement (see AVIONEWS) r... more
Civil aviationTo travel by airplane, Adiconsum's decalogue
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow, four help-desks in Fiumicino, Linate, Venice and Palermo airports
"The airplane is one of the transport means more used by Italians, mainly to go on holiday during the year. Adiconsum and ECC present a decalogue. Air passengers’ rights are not always well known b... more
Civil aviationNew FAA reauthorization bill (2): possible clash with EU on repair stations inspections
Washington, USA - EASA threatens the introduction of a similar measure
One of the major issues, especially for its consequences on relationships with the European Union, of the new FAA reauthorization bill (see AVIONEWS), is the possible introduction of a regulation that... more
Civil aviationUSA: battle on new FAA reauthorization bill
Washington, USA - Three different proposals by House, Senate and White House
The question of the new American FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) reauthorization bill has entered in its crucial phase. After the House of Representatives, also the Senate and the White House are... more
Civil aviationShanghai Airlines receives its first Airbus aircraft
Hamburg, Germany - The carrier has an order for 10 A-321s
During a ceremony held at Hamburg, Germany, Shanghai Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus aircraft, an A-321, becoming a new operator of Airbus aircraft. The aircraft is the first of 10 A-321s... more
Civil aviationItaly, Lega Nord party prepares class-action against ALITALIA-CAI
Turin, Italy - Due to inefficiencies, in particular on the Turin-Rome route
It is available from today at Lega Nord's headquarters in Turin, Italy, the form to apply for refunding from CAI-Compagnia Aerea Italiana following several flight delays and cancellations at Turin-Caselle... more
Civil aviationItaly: from Florence to Elba island with ElbaFly
Florence, Italy - Presented the service that will be operating starting next year
ElbaFly yesterday presented, with an opening flight from Florence "Amerigo Vespucci" airport to Marina di Campo on the Elba island, its new service that will allow, starting next year, air links between... more
Civil aviationChina, first Airbus A-320 delivered to Juneyao Airlines
Blagnac, France - The carrier will use it for links with China and Asia
Juneyao Airlines, a Chinese privately-owned carrier, has taken delivery of its first purchased A-320 during a delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France. The airline currently operates 10 leased Airbus aircraft... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAV meeting: new board of directors appointed, Guido Pugliesi confirmed; Luigi Martini president
Rome, Italy - 2008 budget approved
The second session of Italian ENAV's (Nationl flight assistance company) meeting took place today, chaired by general Bruno Nieddu, to approve 2008 budget and to renew the management. A central point... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC, Vito Riggio concerned for Alitalia's inefficiencies
Perugia, Italy - Management summoned tomorrow to discuss about solutions
Italian ENAC (National Civil Aviation Authority) president, Vito Riggio, said today, on the sidelines of the signature of the agreement with Umbria regional government on the expansion of Perugia airport... more
Civil aviationSESAR: 30 projects in 30 days
Brussels, Belgium - In total, 124 projects are planned to be launched in 2009
While millions of European citizens are flying to their holiday destination, the SESAR programme is launching its first projects to avert the congestion of the European sky. In 30 days, 30 projects have... more
Civil aviationDespite airline cost decline in first quarter 2009, industry remains unprofitable
Washington, Usa - Labor costs overtook fuel costs
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization representing the leading U.S. airlines, released its quarterly Airline Cost Index, incorporating data through the first quarter... more
Civil aviationSix old Iraqi Airways aircraft for sale
Baghdad, Iraq - Four Boeing 727s and two 707s currently grounded in Amman, Jordan
The Iraqi ministry of transports decided to sell six aircraft that are currently grounded at "Queen Alia" airport in Amman, Jordan. The aircraft are there since the early 90s when they had been taken there... more
Civil aviationIATA welcomed the G8 leaders’ support for the approach with aviation’s emissions
Geneva, Switzerland - The long term target is carbon-neutral growth by 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the G8 leaders’ support for a global sectoral approach in dealing with aviation’s emissions in the post-2012 period on the way to a 50% reduction in... more
Civil aviationHere is the "Carla One", Sarkozy's presidential airplane
Rome, Italy - The Dassault Falcon 7X is worth € 36 million
French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, has received his € 36 million Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft, complete of the "Carla One" writing on the fuselage, in honor of his Italian wife. The airplane, according t... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol releases revised Guidelines for Contingency Planning of Air Navigation Services
Brussels, Belgium - For States and flight assistance authorities
Eurocontrol, the European Organisation for the safety of air navigation, has officially released revised guidelines to help states and air navigation service providers (ANSPs) identify and decide their... more
Civil aviationJourney updates now an SMS away for Grupo SATA travellers thanks to Amadeus
Milan, Italy - The new solution brings benefits for both airlines and their passengers
"Grupo SATA, the Azorean air transportation group, has successfully launched Amadeus’ new Altéa Automated Customer Contact solution, which enables airlines to notify individual travellers of changes to... more
Civil aviationThe UK offers financial aid for the Airbus A-350 project
London, UK - The consortium also includes France, Germany and Spain
The British government announced that it will offer a financial aid for the Airbus A-350 project, that is being developed by a consortium of four nations also including France, Germany and Spain. The statement... more
Civil aviationMustFly, served by ItAli Airlines, starts from August
Rome, Italy - A new way to fly takes off by Mustang airplanes
The starting of the activities for MustFly, brand of Gruppo Aeroservices dedicated to the operations of a new generation for business jets, has been announced during a conference held this morning at the... more
Civil aviationAir Transport Association commends CFTC for proposed commodities speculation hearings
Washington, Usa - "Consumers remain unprotected from extreme price volatility"
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, commended the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for proposing hearings to examine... more
Civil aviationNBAA has significant concerns with Climate-Change Bill
Washington, Usa - It doesn't re-invest funds
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) president and CEO, Ed Bolen, recently cited concern over congressional legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. “The business aviation c... more
Civil aviationEU: Indonesia airlines might be removed from the black list
Brussels, Belgium - Positive opinion for four carriers of the country
Four Indonesian airlines might soon receive from the European Union the green light to fly on the European airspace, Herry Bakti, director general of the country's air transport, yesterday announced following... more
Civil aviationAirbus wants to sell aircraft to Iraqi Airways
Baghdad, Iraq - Baghdad's carrier uses only Boeing aircraft
The French manufacturer Airbus, member of the European EADS consortium, stated its will to sell aircraft to Iraqi Airways. The announcement was made today by the company's CEO, Louis Gallois, during his... more
Civil aviationAir Partner Fuel is launched
Milan, Italy - It is the entry into the fuel broking market
Air Partner plc, provider of private aviation services to industry, commerce, governments and private individuals worldwide with 20 offices in 15 countries, launches its new division: Air Partner Fuel.... more
Civil aviationAENA calls for a tender for the first European flight control system
Madrid, Spain - Worth a value of more than 26.66 million euros
The board of directors of AENA (Spanish authority which operates airports and air navigation) called for a tender to create the integration of the first European system for the air navigation management,... more
Civil aviationAmsterdam new SkyTeam group's headquarters
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - The alliance wants a centralized management structure
The international alliance SkyTeam has chosen Amsterdam as its new global headquarters, moving its offices at the World Trade Center Schiphol Airport. The group has also chsen six new executives among... more
Civil aviationPiedmont Region defines call for bids for new low-cost routes on Turin and Cuneo
Turin, Italy - After the notification to EU, now is pending on the green light to the publication
The Piedmont Region has set out the call for bids for new low-cost routes on Caselle and Levaldigi's airports, and has notified it to the EU to obtain the green light within four or five months and then... more