Civil aviation
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Civil aviationAEA, European airline traffic 2.4% down in April
Brussels, Belgium - And May could be the worst month so far
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has released traffic and capacity data for its members in April 2009, along with a projection for May. Passenger traffic in April was 2.4% down on the same... more
Civil aviationAir France replaced all Pitot tubes on its Airbus aircraft
Paris, France - Speed sensors changed on long-haul A-330s and A-340s
Air France has completed the replacement of all sensors "Pitot tubes" on its long-haul Airbus A-330 and A-340 aircraft, following June 1 accident in which 228 people were killed on board of flight AF447... more
Civil aviationSESAR injects €1.9 billion into ATM research
Brussels, Belgium - To avert congestion of European sky
"The SESAR Joint Undertaking, a unique public-private partnership in air traffic management (ATM) research and development founded by the European Commission and EUROCONTROL, signed 16 contracts totalling... more
Civil aviationThe popularity of low-cost airlines has increased in Finland during the past year
Helsinki, Finland - In May a total of 75,600 passengers flew these carriers
The low-cost carrier segment is one of the few to have increased in air traffic over the past 12 months in Finland. Growth during the year has been 12%. In May, a total of 75,600 passengers travelled with... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol publishes guidance on implementing the European Air Traffic Management master plan
Brussels, Belgium - The aim is to support the execution of ATM
In order to support the air navigation community in executing the European ATM Master Plan, Eurocontrol (the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation) has published strategic guidance describing... more
Civil aviationAirbus confirms A-330's reliability
Frankfurt, Germany - The words of the company's CEO Thomas Enders
Following the shock caused by June 1 incident, in which 228 have been killed on board of an Air France Airbus A-330/200, en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, the manufacturer's reply arrived through... more
Civil aviationILFC reconsiders its order for Airbus A-380s
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - There are no cancellation plans for the moment, but...
ILFC (International Lease Finance Corporation), a big group operating aircraft leases, is understood to be reconsidering its order for Airbus A-380s. Even if at the moment there are no cancellation plans,... more
Civil aviationAirlines wait for directives following Airbus's accident
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Bisignani: "Safety is a constant chalenge"
Airlines operating Airbus A-330/200 aircraft today said, during IATA's (International Air Transport Association) annual meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from June 7 to 9 (see AVIONEWS), that they will... more
Civil aviationIATA: loss forecast increases to USD 9 billion
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Bisignani noted risks and challenges
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revised its airline financial forecast for 2009 to a global loss of US$9 billion. This is nearly double the association’s March estimate of a US$4.7 b... more
Civil aviationBisignani: carbon-neutral growth by 2020
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - In his official speech for the Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the airline industry is committed to achieving carbon-neutral growth by 2020. 'Two years ago we set a vision to achieve carbon-neutral... more
Civil aviationICAO (2), global air traffic to decline by 4% in 2009
Montreal, Canada - Expressed in terms of passengers per kilometer
Global air traffic, expressed in terms of passenger-kilometres performed, is projected by ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) to decline by approximately 4% in 2009. This bleak forecast reflects... more
Civil aviationICAO, airline industry showed a growth in passengers per kilometer in 2008
Montreal, Canada - But scheduled carriers estimated loss of 9.8 billion Dollars
Passenger traffic expressed in terms of passenger kilometres performed (PKP) increased marginally by 1.3% in 2008 compared to 2007, according to preliminary data provided to the International Civil Aviation... more
Civil aviationAlessio Quaranta, new Italian ENAC's General Manager, installed today
Rome, Italy - He replaces outgoing Silvano Manera
The new general manager of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), Alessio Quaranta, is in service today. He was appointed by the decree of Premier as planned by the institutive law of the Board. "The... more
Civil aviationIATA, aviation leaders gather in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - From 7 to 9 June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 65th Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 7-9 June 2009 will feature participation... more
Civil aviationICAO, a group of governments develops action plan to tackle emissions
Montreal, Canada - It recommends a goal of 2% annual improvement in fuel efficiency
An aggressive plan of action proposed by a group of government representatives created by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to address climate change and aviation includes a significant... more
Civil aviationACI, passenger traffic showing signs of improvement
Geneva, Switzerland - But it is too early to talk about a recovery
In April 2009 worldwide passenger traffic growth as reported to ACI - the worldwide association of airports -shows a decrease of 3% relative to the results in April 2008. For the month, international passenger... more
Civil aviationAirline chiefs call for joint initiatives to overcome crisis
Brussels, Belgium - “But we always focus to safety, jobs and environmental protection” say AEA Presidents
Chief executives of Europe’s most important network airlines met in Brussels to debate the impact of the ongoing economic recession on the aviation sector. The assembly of the Association of European A... more
Civil aviationBoeing 787's first flight in June?
Washington, USA - First deliveries should take place in the first quarter of 2010
After several delays that characterized its production it seems that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is about to reach the time of its first flight, that should take place in June. The announce was given yesterday... more
Civil aviationIATA: demand decline slows
Geneva, Switzerland - But no recovery in sight
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released international traffic data for April showing a 3.1% decline in passenger demand and a 21.7% fall in cargo demand compared to April 2008. The... more
Civil aviationAviation emissions, IATA calls for a Global Sectoral Approach
Copenhagen, Denmark - "Governments must take global measures"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated aviation’s commitment to responsibly addressing the challenges of climate change and called on governments to deliver a global and sectoral a... more
Civil aviationItalian Pilots Union: "Alitalia or Ali-cuts?"
Rome, Italy - Meeting of the pilots in Rome, supported by SkyTeam colleagues
"ANPAC pilots want to be consulted by the new Alitalia, in the organization of work force. Our aim is not to defend a corporation, but to contribute to the growth of our carrier in order to make revenues".... more
Civil aviationFirst Boeing 787 engine runs completed
Everett, USA - The Rolls-Royce Trent-1000s were powered for about 40 minutes
Boeing announced yesterday it completed the first engine runs on the 787 Dreamliner. The occasion marks the first all-electric start of a commercial jetliner engine on a twin-aisle commercial jetliner;... more
Civil aviationICAO drives pandemic contingency
Montreal, Canada - Plans for aviation sector
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has intensified efforts to assist member states in developing effective and globally harmonized national contingency plans in the event of a pandemic... more
Civil aviationHonda chooses dSPACE simulators for integration testing on HondaJet
Wixom, USA - The value of the agreement is still unknown
Honda Aircraft Company, Inc., has awarded a contract to dSPACE Inc. to provide turn-key hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simu-lators for the HondaJet Integrationand Test Facility (ITF). HondaJet is the first... more
Civil aviationRussia will not cut Superjet's production
Moscow, Russia - Minister of Industry Viktor Khristenko's statements
Russia is not going to cut production of Sukhoi Superjet-100 despite the global air market downturn, Moscow's Minister of Industry Viktor Khristenko stated in an interview with "Russia Today" TV channel.... more
Civil aviationAir Transport Association reports decline in demand
Washington, Usa - Both in passengers and cargo
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, reported that passenger revenue fell 18% in April 2009 versus the same month in 2008 - the... more
Civil aviationEADS and Malaysia Airlines agree to set up MRO facility
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - For PW100 engines repair and maintenance
A new engine maintenance facility is to be set up by the subsidiary of EADS and the maintenance arm of Malaysia Airlines, the two parties announced last week. In a joint press-conference EADS SECA,... more
Civil aviationChina and Taiwan to intensify their air links
Taipei, Taiwan - A step towards opening and distension
China and Taiwan are going to intensify their links with regular flights between the two Countries starting from mid-July, Taipei's minister of transports Mao Chi-kuo announced it, underlining that the... more
Civil aviationEASA launches electronic rulemaking handbook
Cologne, Germany - Easy access to current notices of proposed amendment provided as a first step
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) launched its new web-based rulemaking handbook (e-tool) to facilitate access to EASA rules. The handbook currently includes Notices of Proposed Amendment (NPA)... more
Civil aviationChina will need 3,700 new aircraft in the next 20 years
Beijing, China - Boeings forecasts during China Civil Aviation Development Forum
China will need 3,700 new aircraft in the next 20 years to face the expansion of its market, Boeing Commercial Airplanes marketing vice-president, Yan Saisi, stated during China Civil Aviation Development... more
Civil aviationThe first China-assembled A-320 airplane made its maiden flight
Tianjin, China - Satisfaction expressed by the French constructor
The first China-assembled Airbus A-320 completed its maiden flight today, taking off at 10:42 local time from Tianjin airport and landing back at 14:56. The aircraft will be delivered in June to Dragon... more
Civil aviationEuropean Commission: satisfying results of the "Enforcement investigation" on airline Websites
Brussels, Belgium - 52 carriers show a transparent and clear situation
As a result of the "Enforcement investigation" started by European Commission in September 2007, 115 airline Websites out of the 137 investigated have been corrected, Meglena Kuneva said. Following an... more
Civil aviationEC: the airline ticket sales "Black List"
Brussels, Belgium - Kuneva: "We will continue to monitor developments in the sector closely"
The European Commission yesterday published a "Black List" of 12 airlines including Aeroflot, Emirates, Northwest Airlines (now a part of Delta Air Lines), Olympic Airways, Turkish Airlines and Royal Air... more
Civil aviationACI Europe's suggestions to relaunch European airports
Rome, Italy - General manager Olivier Jankovec's statement during Italian ENAC's annual report presentation
Olivier Jankovec, ACI Europe (Airports Council International) general manager, spoke this morning during Italian ENAC's (National Civil Aviation Authority) annual report presentation. "These are difficult... more
Civil aviationSpain: the Government approves a measure in favour of Spanish and European airlines
Madrid, Spain - Taxes exempition if passengers to be increased
In an effort to boost Spain's key tourism sector during the economic crisis, the Spanish government announced concessions for airlines that attract more passengers to the country. Those airlines bringing... more
Civil aviationMatteoli, Italian Transports Minister, during ENAC's conference: "The crisis should be used to restructure our transports"
Rome, Italy - Four events that characterized 2008
Altero Matteoli, Italian Minister for Transports and Infrastructures, spoke this morning during the presentation of ENAC's (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) annual report for 2008. "Four main events... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS at Italian ENAC's conference. Palenzona: cooperation needed to solve problems
Rome, Italy - This government has been a turning point
Italian Assaeroporti president, Fabrizio Palenzona, spoke this morning during the presentation of ENAC's (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) annual report for 2008. "Concerning airport infrastructures... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC president, Riggio, is optimistic for the next future
Rome, Italy - "Airlines are only based on passengers"
Italian ENAC (National Civil Aviation Authority) president, Vito Riggio, spoke this morning during the presentation of the annual report for 2008. "Three were the main issues in 2008: first of all Alitalia's... more
Civil aviationPresentation of Italian ENAC's 2008 report: Schifani points on punctuality and safety
Rome, Italy - The environment is a central topic, too
Italian senate president, Renato Schifani, spoke this morning during the presentation of ENAC's (Italian Authority for Civila Aviation) annual report for 2008. "Civil aviation in Italy is a crucial... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAV president Nieddu: "Investments must go on"
Rome, Italy - Europe's Single Sky will bring huge advantages, he said during ENAC's annual report presentation
Italian ENAV (National Flight Assistance Society) president, Bruno Nieddu, spoke this morning during the presentation of ENAC's (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) annual report for 2008. "We will soon... more
Civil aviationATA CEO comments secretary LaHood on rescinding NY-area slot auctions
Washington, Usa - Impediments to meeting the public demand for air transportation services must be removed
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today commented on Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary LaHood’s plan to rescind s... more
Civil aviationGreece: today four-hour strike by air traffic controllers
Athens, Greece - From 10:00 to 2:00 pm LT
Greek airlines say a strike by the air traffic controllers on Thursday will disrupt 200 flights. The civil servants' umbrella union is demanding salary increases and aid for the state employees' health... more
Civil aviationRiggio: "Alitalia must fulfill expectations"
Rome, Italy - Italian ENAC president talks to AVIONEWS after the national carrier's conference
Alitalia must fulfill expectations concerning the difficult challenges it will have to face, especially referring to the other great carriers operating in Rome and Milan. Challenges which toughness was... more
Civil aviationICAO, two new treaties adopted by international conference on air law
Montreal, Canada - On the compensation for damage
Two new air law conventions setting out international compensation and liability rules for damage caused by aircraft to third parties were adopted by a diplomatic conference hosted by the International... more
Civil aviationIrish aviation claims a satisfactory 2008
Dublin, Ireland - The results unveiled by IAA
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) announced a satisfactory performance for 2008, in what was a difficult year. The IAA’s Annual Report and Accounts for 2008 show that turnover increased by 8.1 per cent t... more
Civil aviationNetJets Europe joins effort to unify European skies
Geneva, Switzerland - Designed to make sweeping improvements to European aviation practice
"NetJets Europe, one of the Europe’s largest business aviation company, announced today at 'EBACE' that it is partnering with the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) to assist in the development o... more
Civil aviationBoeing presents its Convertible business jet
Geneva, Switzerland - Showcased during Geneva's "EBACE 2009" expo
Boeing announced that the BBJ Convertible is now available to prospective customers and will be showcased at Geneva's "EBACE 2009" business aviation expo. The manufacturer states that these aircraft reconfigure... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: Business Aviation traffic declines amid continuing difficult economic conditions
Geneva, Switzerland - The latest statistics by the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation
"The decline affecting the aviation industry is showing little sign of abating. The latest EUROCONTROL statistics show an 8% year-on-year decline in European air traffic for the first quarter of 2009.... more
Civil aviationEC proposes a new framework to regulate aviation security charges in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - Five common principles
"Yesterday the Commission adopted a proposal for a Directive on aviation security charges in Europe. The proposal follows a recent report on the financing of aviation security. The aims are to ensure transparency,... more
Civil aviationLiberalisation of EU-Canada air services welcomed by AEA
Brussels, Belgium - "Groundbreaking" deal will benefit passengers and airlines
The Association of European Airlines (AEA), representing Europe’s most important network carriers, has welcomed the conclusion of a comprehensive EU-Canada Air Transport Agreement which paves the way f... more