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Civil aviationSlot swap: polemics between FAA, Delta and US Airways
Washington, USA - The Department of Transports asks the sale of some slots, but the carriers say they would cancel the transaction
Following Delta Airlines and US Airways' slot swapping proposal at New York-LaGuardia and Washington-National airports, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) issued a tentative positive opinion, on... more
Civil aviationFlights from/to Greece: 24h stop tomorrow for strike
Athens, Greece - The entire Country paralyzed
Tomorrow all airplanes from and to Greece blocked for a national 24 h strike into the public sector that will paralyze schools, hospitals, public offices, and then also the air traffic controllers will... more
Civil aviationSpain lowers airport taxes by 15%
Madrid, Spain - Minister Blanco: "A choice of responsibility"
AENA, Spanish airports' operator, announced that it will lower airport fares by 15%, confirming a royal decree approved by the government last week, undertaking the organization of air traffic control... more
Civil aviationSITA: partnership in Brazil
Rome, Italy - In advance of FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games in coming years
"SITA has completed a vital upgrade to Brazil’s air-ground data link communications system as the country embarks on a major air traffic management modernization programme in advance of hosting both t... more
Civil aviationAEA: 20 million passengers lost in 2009
Brussels, Belgium - Capacity management not enough to prevent traffic slump effects
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has published its traffic and capacity figures for the last two months of 2009. The outcome for the year was a decrease in passenger-kilometres of 4.5% with an... more
Civil aviationEngine upgrade for the A-320 within Farnborough?
Singapore, Singapore - Waiting for new offers by CFM International and International Aero Engines
European manufacturer Airbus might launch a re-engining programme for its A-320 aircraft family within the fair that will take place in Farnborough, UK, in July. The new configuration is expected to enter... more
Civil aviationEmbraer 190 certified at London City Airport
London, UK - Authorized to steep approaches
The Embraer 190 has received steep approach certification to operate at London’s premier business airport, London City. It joins the E-170 which received the same certification in 2007 and is currently o... more
Civil aviationBoeing towards the Dreamliner's fatigue tests
Everett, USA - To guarantee the new aircraft's longevity
Boeing has started the 787 Dreamliner fatigue test phase after moving the airframe to its structural test rig, located in the company's facility in Everett, USA. This testing is instrumental in confirming... more
Civil aviationAntitrust: Commission confirms assessment of proposed commitments from oneworld airline alliance
Brussels, Belgium - From British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia
The European Commission can confirm that it is assessing the effectiveness of proposed commitments received from British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia to alleviate the Commission's concerns regarding... more
Civil aviationITF's invitation: "Let’s solve aviation crisis together"
London, UK - After the IATA released figures with worst decline in passenger traffic since the WWII
Global union the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) issued an urgent invitation to everyone involved in civil aviation to join together to find answers to the crisis in the industry and b... more
Civil aviationEC: Tajani urges for more action on lost luggage
Brussels, Belgium - On the occasion of a press-conference today in Rome
"European Commission Vice-President, Antonio Tajani, has urged for greater action in reducing the amount of luggage lost or damaged during transit at a conference on baggage handling. The conference, aimed... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: flights slump by 6.6% in 2009
Brussels, Belgium - The total number in Europe was 9.4 million
In 2009, the total number of flights in Europe was 9.4 million, a decrease of 6.6% compared to 2008, and the largest annual decline on record. Traffic fell more severely in the first half of 2009... more
Civil aviationAir France and KLM extend Amadeus full content distribution agreement
Milan, Italy - Until December 2013
Amadeus, a global society in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry and Air France - KLM, the largest airline group in Europe, have agreed to extended their full content... more
Civil aviationAviapartner reinforces the growth on the Italian market
Rome, Italy - Fiumicino as airport leader for turnover with EUR 17,5 million, +35,7% compared to 2008
"Aviapartner, Belgian multinational third in Europe into the airport handling, has presented yesterday some economical figures regarding 2009 in Italy, that has seen the society to continue with the growth... more
Civil aviationPilatus: 100 PC-12 NGs delivered in 2009
Stans, Switzerland - Production rates kept in constant increase
Pilatus announced that the company has delivered 100 PC-12 NGs in 2009 worldwide, surpassing delivery totals for any production year since the PC-12 program began. Pilatus has conservatively increased... more
Civil aviationIATA: worst demand decline in history in 2009
Geneva, Switzerland - Encouraging year-end improvements
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported December and full-year 2009 demand statistics for international scheduled air traffic that showed the industry ending 2009 with the largest ever... more
Civil aviationIATA applauds AENA reform plan
Geneva, Switzerland - By the Spanish government
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) applauded the new vision of the Spanish government to reform AENA, the country’s air navigation service provider (ANSP). The government decision to f... more
Civil aviationEmbraer Legacy 450 and 500, programmes move forward
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Several parts and systems are currently in test phase
Embraer’s Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 executive jet development programmes continue moving forward. The concepts were presented at the "2007 National Business Aviation Association" (NBAA) Annual Meeting a... more
Civil aviationAlitalia's CEO: "Towards a new normal for European airlines"
Brussels, Belgium - It will not be possible to return to pre-crisis conditions
Alitalia’s CEO, Rocco Sabelli, recently elected by his peers as member of the board of the Association of European Airlines (AEA), has met with the Association’s secretary general, Ulrich Schulte-Strathaus, to... more
Civil aviationAAPA full year 2009 traffic results
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - It has transported 132.9 million international passengers
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) last Friday released preliminary traffic figures for the full 2009 calendar year. Overall, in 2009, AAPA member airlines carried 132,9 million international... more
Civil aviationoneworld: Japan Airlines' position is unchanged into the alliance
Milan, Italy - Following to the request to operate under Japanese Corporate Reorganisation proceedings
Japan Airlines (JAL) ' position in the oneworld® alliance is unaffected by the announcement today that the airline is to operate under Japanese Corporate Reorganisation proceedings. The state body... more
Civil aviationFirst airworthiness tests for the Dreamliner
Everett, USA - First deliveries in the fourth quarter of this year
Boeing has completed initial airworthiness testing on the 787 Dreamliner. This result will enable more crewmembers to take part in flights and will allow more airplanes to join the flight test program. Since... more
Civil aviationFour ERJ-135s leased to South African Airlink
São José dos Campos, Brazil - They will strengthen the carrier's network during the upcoming football world cup
ECC Leasing Company Limited, a subsidiary of Embraer, has leased four ERJ-135 pre-owned jets to South African Airlink. These aircraft will replace some of the airline’s turboprops and are scheduled to b... more
Civil aviationAEA: new security measures are useful, but need a review
Brussels, Belgium - They can cause strong inconvenience to passengers
"Emergency measures following December 25th incident must be superseded by cohesive policy to maximise security, minimise passenger inconvenience". This is the AEA (Association of European Airlines) opinion... more
Civil aviationAgreement reached with Ryanair: threat to suspend Italian operations retired
Rome, Italy - The Italian ENAC and the carrier explain: "It was just a misunderstanding"
"Ryanair apologized with us for the misunderstanding on the usage of the word 'Security', which referred only to their organization and not to the airports of our country, and retired the threat to suspend... more
Civil aviationAmadeus signs long-term full content agreement with Lufthansa and SWISS
Milan, Italy - It is valid until the end of 2014
Amadeus, Lufthansa German Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines have signed a long-term full content agreement. The agreement, which is valid until the end of 2014, will guarantee travel agents worldwide... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS at the Italian ENAC's meeting about air safety
Rome, Italy - First important official anticipations
During the meeting at the ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority)'s headquarters about the air safety convoked by its President, Vito Riggio, as also of CISA's President (Interministerial air transport... more
Civil aviationLombardy Region appropriates EUR 3,8 million to train aeronautical technicians in Malpensa
Milan, Italy - SEA, Aermacchi, Lufthansa Technick and Livingston involved into the project
Lombardy Region has granted EUR 3,8 million to fund a project of superior formation for aeronautical technicians and triennial courses for mechanical operator. The courses will take place into the Somma... more
Civil aviationIATA: continued traffic improvement
Geneva, Swizerland - International passenger and freight demands
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported international scheduled traffic results for November 2009. Passenger demand was up by 2.1% compared to November 2008 while freight demand recorded... more
Civil aviationSecond P-180 Avanti for Wind Jet Platinum
Rome, Italy - The delivery in January
Piaggio Aero and Wind Jet yesterday signed a contract for the sale to the airline of its second P-180 Avanti, that will be used by Wind Jet Platinum for its executive and taxi services. The delivery of... more
Civil aviationMalaysia Airlines and Airbus sign MoU for orders of up to 25 airplanes
Rome, Italy - 15 A-330/300s and an option for another 10
Malaysia Airlines and Airbus signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday covering the order of 15 A330-300 and acquired purchase options for another 10. The total cost of the 25 aircraft is USD... more
Civil aviationFirst flight of the second 787 Dreamliner
Everett, USA - In the livery of ANA-All Nippon Airways
The second Boeing 787 Dreamliner, ZA002, completed its first flight yesterday. The all-new airplane, which features the livery of the Dreamliner's launch customer, ANA (All Nippon Airways) of Japan, took... more
Civil aviationAEA: no agreement on aviation in Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark - The airlines urge a global sectorial approach to climate change
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) yesterday confirmed that its members remain firmly committed to a powerful and meaningful programme to halve the industry’s carbon footprint, on a global scale, "... more
Civil aviationBritish Airways and Amadeus extend long-term agreement
Milan, Italy - For other three years
"Amadeus, a global in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, and British Airways, the UK’s largest international airline, have today announced a three-year extension o... more
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