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PeopleLockheed Martin and Raytheon to modernize Us air traffic control system
Washington, Usa - In a deal worth USD 1bn
The two Us giant industries Lockheed Martin and Raytheon will jointly take care of Us air traffic control system renewal, in a 10-year deal worth USD 1bn. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has in fact... more
PeopleTaiwan and Hong Kong signed at last a new aviation agreement
Taipei, Taiwan - After negotiations lasted for more than a year
Last Saturday, Civil Aviation negotiators of Taiwan and Hong Kong signed a new agreement, thus ending negotiations that dragged on for more than a year. Billy K.C., head of Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration... more
PeopleUS House committee approves arming airline pilots
Washington, Usa - A two-year trial
Ignoring Bush administration objections, the House Transportation Committee voted yesterday to allow more than 1,000 pilots to carry guns for a two-year trial. Committee chairman Don Young, a Republican... more
PeopleEu to create a continental air safety agency
Brussels, Belgio - To operate within a year
European Transport Council said yes to the creation of the EASA, the European Aviation Safety Agency, which according to forecasts, should be operating within a year. The new agency will work to homogenize... more
PeopleDe Palacio on Eu support to air sector
Brussels, Belgium - "Resources not subsidies"
"What aeronautical industry is looking for, at the moment, it's not just subsidies but necessary resources to do its job". That's how Eu Transports commissioner Loyola de Palacio expressed Brussels' point... more
PeopleTomorrow's Italian flight controllers strike: Alitalia to cancel 106 of its flights
Rome, Italy - Among which 42 international ones
Because of the 4-hour strike called for tomorrow by the unions of the Italian flight controllers, the air carrier Alitalia annouced that it will cancel 106 of its flights, 64 domestic and 42 international,... more
PeoplePakistan is considering allowing Indian commercial airliners to fly over its territory
Islamabad, Pakistan - India lifted the similar ban last June 10
Pakistan is considering allowing Indian commercial airliners to fly over Pakistani territory as part of efforts to move the two nuclear rivals away from the brink of war, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said... more
PeopleAOPA calls for graphical notams
Washington, Usa - After a Cessna 182 strayed into Washington, D.C.'s no-fly zone
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is lobbying the US Federal Aviation Administration to issue "graphical depictions of restricted areas" in notices to airmen (notams) after a Cessna 182 strayed... more
PeopleSydney government to speed up the sale of the ex Ansett regional airlines
Sydney, Australia - By setting a 5-day deadline
The Sidney administration decided to speed up the process to sell Kendell Airlines and Hazelton Airlines, subsidiaries of the bankrupted air carrier Ansett, by setting a 5-day deadline as far as financial... more
PeopleRussia begins deliveries of Sukhoi jets to India
Moscow, Russia - Ten fighters to be delivered this year
First two Sukhoi Su-30 MKI were shipped to India on board a Russian cargo plane on Saturday by the Irkutsk-based IAPO aircraft corporation. Russia will dispatch 10 fighters this year, while another 22... more
PeopleSwiss National Council rejects air traffic agreement with Germany
Bern, Switzerland - It allows up to 100,000 overflights in southern Germany
Swiss National Council, the lower chamber of the Parliament, rejected the air traffic agreement reached with Germany last October. This agreement allows up to 100,000 overflights in the south of Germany. Right-wingers... more
Peoplee-ticketing flies high
Rome, Italy - Mostly in the no-frills sector
Transports in general and air transport in particular is facing a real boom in both the booking and the purchase of tickets online. The so called e-ticketing, mostly used by budget airlines such as Rynair... more
PeopleATC strike: an "excessive reaction"
Brussels, Belgium - EU Commission's spokesman comments today's protest
Today's strike of many European air traffic controllers has been considered an "excessive reaction" by EU commission's spokesman, Jean-Christophe Filori. "A hammer has been used to kill an ant", commented... more
PeopleSecond-hand smoke sinusitis gives an ex TWA hostess USD 5,5M compensation
Miami, Usa - After 14 years of work on smoking flights
4 major tobacco industries, Philip Morris, RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co., Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp. and Lorillard, could have to pay a USD 5,5m compensation to an ex TWA hostess. Lynn French, actually,... more
PeopleEuropean budget airlines accused of safety breaches
London, Uk - By an air traffic controller
European no frills air carriers have re-acted with surprise after being accused that some of their pilots cut corners and compromise safety to avoid flight delays. According to the allegations made by... more
PeopleNew standards on board for foreign airlines flying into US
Washington, Usa - Temporary internal locking devices to be installed within 60 days
All foreign carriers flying into US will have to comply with the new requirements introduced by the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), which include temporary internal locking devices to be installed... more
PeopleNational transportation strike in Spain
Madrid, Spain - Next June 20
Spanish main trade unions called a general strike next June 20 which will involve air transportation. The Unions protest against new labour rules passed by Aznar government last month. Many tourists,... more
PeopleEu flight controllers to protest against "single European sky" project
Brussels, Belgium - Eu Transports ministers to meet today
Despite flight controllers of Italy, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Slovenyia, Portugal, Switzerland and Bulgary menaced to protest, Eu ministers of Transports will gather today in Luxembourg to define... more
PeopleNtsb recommends to revise a provision for charter flights
Washington, Usa - Extension of FAA training program to charter flight crews
After having investigated on a charter plane crash in Colorado occurred in March 2001, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to revise 14... more
PeopleEuropean flight controllers to protest next June 19
Roma, Italia - From 12pm to 4pm
The Air Traffic Control European Union Coordination (ATCEUC) calls a 4-hour strike (from 12pm to 4pm) as of next June 19. The decision has been taken to protest against the Eu project named "European single... more
PeopleHard times for non-Us citizens who aim to become line pilots in America
Washington, Usa - Now they need a department of Justice authorization
Us air carriers which train non-Us citizens who want to become line pilots must now obtain a special authorization by the department of Justice. This rule is part of the regulation Us Congress enacted... more
PeopleUk low-fare airlines registered smashing results in May
London, Uk - The number of their passengers raised strongly
In May, British budget airlines EasyJet and Go posted both smashing results in the number of passengers they flew, as a clear signal of the increasing growth of low-fare sector in Europe, most at expenses... more
PeopleIndia lifts ban on overflights by Pak planes
New Delhi, India - The ban was imposed last January 1
India has removed overflight restrictions on Pakistani aircraft, allowing passenger planes to use Indian airspace. The ban, which was imposed on January 1 in the wake of December 13 attack on Parliament,... more
PeopleUsa-China: aviation representatives to look for an air transport liberalization agreement
Washington, Usa - Next 18-20June in Washington
Us and Chinese aviation negotiators will meet in Washington (18-20 June) to discuss about air transport liberalization. On the agenda there will be also the decision whether to allow American Airlines... more
PeopleTurkish Aeronautical Association celebrated its 67th anniversary
Ankara, Turkey - It was established at Ataturk’s times
Turkish Aeronautical Association (Turkkusu) celebrated its 67th anniversary near Ankara at the presence of Defense Minister, Sabahattin Cakmakoglu, and many high-level commanders. During the ceremony... more
PeopleAopa: no threat to nuclear power plants from aircraft
Washington, USA - According to a recent report
A new report commissioned by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Aopa, has concluded that general aviation aircraft do not pose a serious threat to the nation's nuclear power plants. The report,... more
PeopleJapanese government will lease a Jal aircraft to evacuate its citizens from India and Pakistan
Tokyo, Japan - Foreign Affairs minister said
Yoriko Kawaguchi, Japanese minister for Foreign Affairs, announced that Tokyo government is going to lease a Japan Airlines (Jal) aircraft to evacuate its citizens at the moment from India and Pakistan.... more
PeopleBusiness passenger inquiry reveals dissent for security hassles and high prices
Philadelphia, USA
People who travel dozens of times a year on business have sent major airlines a message that high air fares and the hassle of airport security are keeping them from flying as much as they once did. In... more
PeopleEU expresses doubt about French aid to aviation sector
Brussels, Belgium
The European Commission said it has "expressed doubts" over France's extension of aid to the airline sector following the Sept 11 terrorist attacks, and has decided to open a formal inquiry. It said... more
People4 major Us airlines to face lawsuits because of civil rights violation
Washington, Usa - 5 passengers discriminated because of their appearance
The American Civil Liberties Union (Aclu)filed lawsuits against 4 major Us airlines (American Airlines, Continental, Northwest e United Airlines) for alleged civil rights violation. According to Aclu in... more