Civil aviation
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Civil aviationUS: airlines lose appeal against fee imposed by Transportation Security Administration
New York, USA - They were fixed after the attempts of September 11th
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and 20 other U.S. carriers may have to pay millions of dollars in security fees, imposed by Transportation Security Administration, after losing an appeal to the costs... more
Civil aviationoneworld introduces the new President Gerard Arpey
New York, USA - Already CEO of American Airlines
The new President for the alliance oneworld is Gerard Arpey, already CEO of American Airlines. This news has been disclosed yesterday during the meeting among the management of the ten airlines belonging... more
Civil aviationTransport Commission of the Italian Chamber: on agenda the hearing by President and CEO of Alitalia-CAI SpA
Rome, Italy - About the Business Plan of the society
Today on February 4, 2009 at 2:00pm there will be the joint session between Italian Chamber of Deputies and Senate with an informal hearing by President and CEO of Alitalia-CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana)... more
Civil aviationoneworld: the Alliance marks is first decade of activity
Madrid, Spain - With a series of special offers and initiatives
"oneworld® marks the 10th anniversary of its launch by unveiling a series of initiatives to enable it to build further on its lead as the airline alliance of quality and innovation. In oneworld's... more
Civil aviationAustralia: MacAir in voluntary administration
Townsville, Australia - The Government refused a AUS$7 million one-off ex-gratia payment
Australian regional carrier, MacAir has been placed into voluntary administration. Operations ended on January 29, and a message on the airline's website says the company is unable to action any requests... more
Civil aviationTurbomeca interrupts the support to Astazou II-C, II-D, II-E, II-F, II-G, II-J and II-K engines
Paris, France - It will continue to support only Eurocopter Alouette SA-3180, SA-318 B and SA-318 C helicopters
ASTAZOU II-C, II-D, II-E, II-F, II-G, II-J and II-K engines are not approved under an EASA engine TC (while are approved by the FAA - Federal Aviation Administration under engine TC-E2IN). However, existing... more
Civil aviationMeridiana: today pilots strike for 24 hours
Rome, Italy - A protest against the mobility for 145 employees
Meridiana pilots member of ANPAC announced today a 24 hour strike by the Union explaining in a release that "The agitation concerns the mobility for 145 employees of the Group", and on the nightmare of... more
Civil aviationEASA favours the accessibility to own directives
Cologne, Germany - The Agency today published on its website
"The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today published on its website proposed implementing rules for air operations of community operators, including the corresponding acceptable means of compliance... more
Civil aviationAir Partner launches JetCard
Milan, Italy - The card allows the flying on private jets with low prices
Air Partner, world leader in the supply of aircraft, launched JetCard, which give the chance to fly on the private jets of the company in Europe, United States and Caribbean at fixed fares and without... more
Civil aviationTupolev TU-204/12CE Cargo: the EASA certification type arrives
Moscow, Russia - Delivered during a ceremony took place today in Moscow
The Tupolev TU-204/120CE cargo, powered by Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 engines, has received the certification during a ceremony took place this morning in Moscow, in front of Patrick Goudou, EASA (European... more
Civil aviationIATA: cargo plummets 22.6% in December
Geneva, Switzerland - Released also the results for full-year 2008
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released international scheduled traffic results for both December 2008 and the full-year. In the month of December global international cargo traffic... more
Civil aviation"Carlson Wagonlit Travel" (2): criticisms and doubts on the new Alitalia
Milan, Italy - "Choices made in a quite optimistic way"
The study of David Jarach, requested by "Carlson Wagonlit Travel", analyzes also the Italian air transport's situation. "The Italian market is static. The new Alitalia leaves with less 100 airplanes... more
Civil aviation"Carlson Wagonlit Travel" carries out a study on the air transport's crisis
Milan, Italy - By a research of David Jarach, professor of "Bocconi" University
"The air transport is a tough industry and it will go out from the current crisis situation". This is the main speech of the David Jarach's analysis, a professor of "Bocconi" University and President of... more
Civil aviationAirbus: after the French billions, here comes aids from Germany
Berlin, Germany - Under examination a guarantee concession's plan on credits to the export
The Toulouse, France-based commercial aircraft manufacturer has warned that its airline clients are having trouble getting the loans needed to ensure delivery of their planes. France unveiled plans earlier... more
Civil aviationFrance: Government finances its airlines to "Aid" Airbus
Toulouse, France - In order to avoid some possible cancellations of orders
The French State plans to inject 5 billion Euros into banks with the aim of financing airplane purchases to help European planemaker Airbus, an EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) division,... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: growth in flights comes to a halt in 2008
Brussels, Belgium - Reflecting financial crisis
"In 2008, the total number of flights in Europe was 10 million – an increase of only 0.1% compared to 2007. This is the first time in 5 years that the increase in the number of flights has been so low.... more
Civil aviationEASA invites to review the rules on the pilots' rest shifts
Cologne, Germany - The current rules do not offer appropriate protection against the fatigue
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) published yesterday a study that paint an alarming picture of fatigue suffered by aircrew. It triggered demands from the British Airline Pilots' Association for an... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAV at the "Safety Culture Conference" of EUROCONTROL
Rome, Italy - Director Generals and Safety Managers from European Air Navigation Service Providers participated at the event
Changing culture is a tricky subject at the best of times, but aviation specialists agree that in order to improve safety in Europe’s skies, it is crucial to change the Safety Culture within organisations. At t... more
Civil aviationAci Europe applauds beginning of works for expansion at Frankfurt airport
Brussels, Belgium - "An EUR 4 billion project"
"In reaction to official beginning of construction of the new runway and the planned Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport, ACI EUROPE - the voice of Europe’s airports - welcomed the go-ahead. Olivier Jankovec, D... more
Civil aviationItalian Air Transport Strike Controller: on January 19th, conciliation or resuption of the work
Rome, Italy - The agitation will concern the AirOne and Alitalia's personnel
"President Antonio Martone informed that as regards the strikes announced on January 19th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, by AirOne and Alitalia's personnel, the Commission decided to ask for Unions the repetition... more
Civil aviationJapan: tens of flights at ground due to the snow
Tokyo, Japan - All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines cancelled yesterday 41 flights
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines cancelled yesterday 41 flights in total, due to the snowfall in the Northern of Japan. The ANA's cancellations have left at ground about 2,200 passengers,... more
Civil aviationUS: airlines closed 2008 with a net drop of passengers
Atlanta, USA - Only two carriers recorded positive results
The first data of the statistics for the US airlines' air traffic reported a net drop equal to 3.1%. As regards passengers transported of the first ten US airlines, only two carriers closed 2008 with... more
Civil aviationUS: the challenge among airlines is expressed through discounts
Atlanta, USA - Discounts until June
Starting from the first days of 2009 a wave of discounts seems to be invaded the US air industry that sees the airlines forced by the weak economy to fill seats by having cut the capability. The difference... more
Civil aviationIATA: international cargo down 13.5% in November
Geneva, Switzerland - Passenger declines by 4.6%
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced results for November showing a 4.6% drop in international passenger traffic and a 13.5% drop in international cargo. International capacity... more
Civil aviationBritish Airways: requested detailed information on the hypothesis of merger with American Airlines
Washington, USA - The pressing by the U.S. Transportation Department
Government regulators want to know more about how a proposed alliance between American Airlines and British Airways could affect competition on overseas flights. The U.S. Transportation Department asked... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC opens a preliminary investigation on the situation of Rome-Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - Alitalia towards sanctions
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) opens a preliminary investigation on the situation of Rome-Fiumicino Airport supposing sanctions to Alitalia for the failed assistance and reprotection to passengers.... more
Civil aviationUS: bad weather gounded hundreds of flights
New York, USA - Saturday night a Continental airplane caught fire in taxing phase
Hard days for US due to the bad weather. Last Saturday 500 flights have been grounded in New York airports, and yesterday 650 in NY and 200 in Chicago for a worsening of the situation. Saturday night... more
Civil aviationFuel surcharge: the last cuts in chronological order by Virgin, British and Aer Lingus
London, United Kingdom - A decision shared by several airlines
Other airlines join the carriers' list that decided to cut the fuel surcharges. In chronological order the high oil price caused this action also by Virgin Atlantic (starting from today), British Airways... more
Civil aviationLFV selects Naverus to perform Sweden’s National Aerospace Assessment
Washington, Usa - The National Aerospace Assessment will be completed by May, 2009
"The Swedish national air navigation service provider, LFV, has contracted with Naverus, Inc, to perform an analysis of the country’s airspace. The analysis will develop strategies for reducing aircraft e... more
Civil aviationAssoclearance restores its accounts
Rome, Italy - Removed the bogeyman of the closure
The extraordinary assembly took place on December 12th undid the Assoclearance's knot, that risked the closure due to a 500,000 Euro hole. During the meeting "Nearly all shareholders have voted for the... more
Civil aviationThe scenario of the European skies
Brussels, Belgium - Everything is in motion
The consolidation of the European skies seems to be not concluded for 2008. One again in the centre of attention there is the German airline Lufthansa: after the three take-overs (Brussels, bmi and... more
Civil aviationFrom yesterday the links to China and Taiwan were reopen
Beijing, China - They were cut off for about 60 years
Historical day yesterday for China and Taiwan: after about 60 years the links by sea and by air restart, thanks to the new president of Taiwan, Ma Ying-jeou, who during the induction ceremony if the first... more
Civil aviationHere comes the "Open Sky" agreement between Europe and Canada
Brussels, Belgium - It will become effective in 2009
After the "Open Sky" agreement between Europe and US, here comes the liberalization with Canada. The anticipation comes from European Transport Commissioner Antonio Tajani. The agreement will be signed... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC requests to airlines to not increase the ticket's prices in unjustified way
Rome, Italy - After the notification by the customer's associations
Following notification by some customer's associations that have denounced price increases, not only by low-cost carriers but also by airliners, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) requested to Italian... more
Civil aviationSwitzerland is going tomorrow to enter into Schengen agreement
Berne, Switzerland - Systematic controls on people will be cancelled
From tomorrow, December 12, 2008, also Switzerland is going to take part of Schengen's area. An important historical date if you consider that it will not be made systematic controls on people, while goods... more
Civil aviationSELEX Sistemi Integrati signs contract for air traffic control systems in Kenya
Rome, Italy - A deal worth 25 million Euros
SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, has signed a contract with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority to supply air traffic control radar systems. Under the contract, worth approximately 25... more
Civil aviationEU signed aviation agreement with Armenia
Brussels, Belgium - It will allow all European airlines to fly between Armenia and any EU Member State
"The European Union and the Republic of Armenia signed an aviation agreement which will allow all European airlines to fly between Armenia and any EU Member State. After three years of negotiation, the... more
Civil aviationEU and Israel signed civil aviation agreement
Brussels, Belgium - Air transport is crucial for the relations between the EU and Israel, linking people, cultures and businesses
Yesterday, the European Community and the Government of Israel signed an aviation agreement which will remove nationality restrictions in the bilateral air services agreements between EU Member States... more
Civil aviationIATA: USD 2.5 billion loss for 2009
Geneva, Switzerland - All regions, except the US
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its forecast for 2009 showing an industry loss of USD 2.5 billion. All regions, except the US, are expected to report larger losses in 2009... more
Civil aviationConference and presentation Business report ICCSAI 2008 next Friday in the afternoon at Milan's Polytechnic
Milan, Italy - Infrastructures and competitiveness in air transport
"The air transport world is compared on present and future at the end of a year with effects produced by Alitalia's matter and from the 'Open skies' agreement between Europe and USA, from the increase... more
Civil aviationSwitzerland introduces new Safety Management System in the aviation
Berne, Switzerland - A change to the ONA that will come into force next January 1st
The marketing enterprises in the aviation sector have to introduce a Safety Management System, SMS, according to a rule by OACI (Organization of the International Civil Aviation). Switzerland today, as... more
Civil aviationICAO: conference in Montréal concerning the trend of airport economy
Montréal , Canada - Growth forecast about the air traffic between 2008 and 2027
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) together with ACI (Airports Council International) showed in Montréal documents about a forecast of the air traffic trend for the period between 2008 and... more
Civil aviationAfter Mumbai bloodsheds armoured airports in India
Mumbai, India - Now the danger is supposed to come from the sky
After last week's Mumbai bloodsheds, when the terrorists came from the sea, now India is scared of a new 11 September, and that the danger could come from the sky. Elements reported by the Indian Intelligence... more
Civil aviationoneworld at the "World's Travel Awards 2008"
Milan, Italy - Voted World's Leading Airline Alliance for sixth year running
"oneworld has been named the World's Leading Airline Alliance for the sixth year running in the 'World's Travel Awards' - described by the 'Wall Street Journal' as the 'Travel industry's equivalent of... more
Civil aviationStrikes in Italy: "Black December" for those who have to fly
Rome, Italy - Discomforts at the airport
December started and brings a lot of strikes with regard not only local public transport, but also the air sector. On 6 and 9 December the Meridiana's employee members of Anpac (Italian pilots' association),... more
Civil aviationICAO: "Tomorrow's Aviation" is the theme for Organization's Day 2008
Montreal, Canada - A report on this initiative will be presented to the 37th Session of the Assembly in 2010
"'Tomorrow’s Aviation – a world of opportunity for skilled aviation personnel' is the theme for International Civil Aviation Day 2008. Celebrated annually on 7 December, this day marks the creation of... more
Civil aviationIATA: air traffic decline continues for October
Geneva, Switzerland - Second month of global contraction
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international air traffic for October showing a second consecutive month of global decline. International passenger traffic declined by 1.3%... more
Civil aviationAir Transport in Italy, the today strike is only postponed
Rome, Italy - Asked for a discussion's meeting to the Welfare Ministry
ANPAC, ANPAV, Unione Piloti, AVIA and SDL, Union representatives of Alitalia's pilots, flight attendants and ground personnel have accepted to postpone to other date the strike forecast for today. The... more
Civil aviationAir transport in Italy: deferred strike on November 25th
Rome, Italy - "To avoid serious damages to the free traffic right"
Italian Transport Minister, Altero Matteoli, ordered the postponement the strike in the air sector to other date. The strike was announced for tomorrow by ANPAC, Unione Piloti, ANPAV, SDL, CUB Trasporti... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS interviews Senator Marco Filippi on the suspending himself of ENAC Managing Director Silvano Manera
Rome, Italy - In short-time the Italian Parliamentary Question
Yesterday Senator Marco Filippi requested to ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Managing Director Silvano Manera to suspend himself following the events disclosed by "L'Espresso" Magazine that hard... more