Civil aviation
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Civil aviationAlpi Eagles case: ENAC's vice-director speaks
Rome, Italy - "A company that has an enormous cash deficit and too little revenues"
Also ENAC's vice-director (Italy's authority for civil aviation) Salvatore Sciacchitano, newly-appointed vice-president of the Eurocontrol-assembly (Europe's association for flight safety) as well, intervenes... more
Civil aviationTransport strike: Italy to be stranded next Friday
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow probable meeting between Government and Unions
On November 30th, 2007, airplanes, trains and ships will stop due to the strike announced by Unions. Tomorrow a meeting with the Government has been summoned to find a solution for the resources cut destined... more
Civil aviationEfforts to lift EU-Indonesia-flights carry on
Jakarta, Indonesia - Soon the deploy of a new European delegation
In July of this year, after a series of disasters involving Indonesian airlines (see e.g. AVIONEWS), the European Union imposed a stop to flights from and to Indonesia operated by all 51 Indonesian airlines,... more
Civil aviationTrans-European Transport Network (Ten-T): selection of projects for the multi-annual programme 2007-13
Brussels, Belgium - And the annual programme 2007
"The European Commission published, in May 2007, a first series of calls for proposals in the framework of the TEN-T multi-annual programme for the years 2007-2013: - A call for the TEN-T priority... more
Civil aviationIATA: the UK Government announces the consultation about Heathrow's third runway
Geneva, Switzerland - Bisignani: "It is also bursting at the seams"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the UK Government’s announcement of a consultation into the third runway at London-Heathrow Airport. "Heathrow is Europe’s busiest international hub... more
Civil aviationJet fuel: the Italian Council of State has confirmed a sanction of 370 million Euro
Rome, Italy - Possible billionaire compensation for Alitalia
In January 2007, the Italian Anti-Trust started a no compliance regulation against six oil companies (ENI, ESSO Italiana, Kuwait Petroleum Italia, Shell Italia Aviazione, Tamoil Italia and Total Italia)... more
Civil aviation120 technicians leave Alitalia for other carriers
Milan, Italy - Many of them at Malpensa airport
According to some rumors in Alitalia, many of its highly specialized technicians in aircraft maintenence are leaving it, especially those of them working in Malpensa airport, to migrate towards other carriers... more
Civil aviationRussia: Ilyushin Finance to supply Tupolev Tu-204 aircraft to Iran
Moscow, Russia - Deliveries forecast for 2009
Announced at the "Dubai Air Show 2007", Russia's Ilyushin Finance signed preliminary contract with Iran Airtour to supply with 30 TU-204/100 aircraft. Ilyushin had already signed a contract to supply Iran... more
Civil aviationAirbus: this morning meeting in Rome
Rome, Italy - To present market position, relationship with environment and the new A-350XWB airplane
Airbus held this morning at the Eden Hotel, via Ludovisi 49 Rome, a press-conference to announce its market position, its relationship with environment and the new A-350XWB airplane, with the intervention... more
Civil aviationBoeing: the twenty-year estimation for Germany
Hamburg, Germany - Over 900 aircraft will enter in fleet in the German market
Single-aisle airplanes will dominate deliveries to the German market, with carriers requiring 620 single-aisle jetliners valued at approximately USD 43 billion. Additionally, German airlines will need... more
Civil aviationA new air surveillance system is being developed in the US
Washington , USA - It will take the radar's place by 2013
In 2013 it is foreseen that the air space in the United States will not be monitored anymore by radars, by now the positioning system for aircraft in the air, but by a satellite-based surveillance system... more
Civil aviationThe European Commission proposes flight cooperation agreement with Israel
Brussels, Belgium - The word up to the member States
The European Commission proposed yesterday for the EU to reach an agreement with the State of Israel in the civil air traffic sector, in particular for flight safety, security and management. The objective,... more
Civil aviationIATA: airline passengers call for more self-service
Geneva, Switzerland - The results of its annual Corporate Air Travel Survey
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its annual Corporate Air Travel Survey of over 10,000 active travellers, which shows that not only are passengers accepting high-tech travel... more
Civil aviation2006 air traffic, high growth for the Asian continent
Rome, Italy - Stagnation in North America, light increase of 0.7%
In 2006 Asia obtained an extraordinary result in the air transport, with a growth of 9.7%. India (+32%) and China (+15%) drawn the increase. The international arrivals, which are connected to the tourism,... more
Civil aviationAutotutela denounces the Ryanair spokesman
Turin, Italy - Due to slanders against the travel agents
"It doesn't matter what people are saying as long as they talk about you". This should seem to be the current Ryanair slogan that adds to the host of prosecutions a criminal one by Autotutela, an Italian... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol-Euromed joint seminar for the Meda Countries
Brussels, Belgium - On pan-European ATM functions
"In the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean Transport Forum intended for the benefit of the MEDA countries (Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority, Syria, Tunisia and... more
Civil aviationUS: for Thanksgiving Day military airspaces open to civilian traffic
Washington, USA - Decision made by President Bush
Thanksgiving Day is one of the most celebrated events in the United States: this year it falls on November 22nd, and an air-passenger movement of 27 millions is awaited, outnumbering the last year's movement... more
Civil aviationAfter the drug-test-decree, the doubts by the sector's operators
Rome, Italy - The unions: "Workers being picked on"
After Italy's Unified Conference of State, Regions and municipalities, finally reached an agreement on the categories of workers to undergo to the new norms on drug-tests (see AVIONEWS in this regard),... more
Civil aviationItaly: Boeing estimates about 400-500 new aircraft in next twenty years
Rome, Italy - For a value of USD 40 billion
According to Boeing, the American aerospace giant, the Italian market will take up about 400-500 new aircraft in next twenty years for a total value equal to USD 40 billion. These data emerge from the... more
Civil aviationEuropean Commission: at risk the Websites of low-cost airlines
Brussels, Belgium - For irregularities on prizes, terms of agreement and proposed conditions
In the sights of Brussels there are the Websites of the low-cost airlines: irregularities connected to the prizes, to the terms of agreement, the sale conditions to which are added other options like airport... more
Civil aviationConsumers: EU crackdown on misleading airline ticket websites
Brussels, Belgium - The results of the investigation announced today
"EU Consumer Commissioner, Meglena Kuneva, today announced the results of an EU wide investigation - involving 15 EU national authorities as well as Norway – against misleading advertising and unfair p... more
Civil aviationIATA about European Parliament's vote on emissions trading
Geneva, Switzerland - To get priorities in the right order and focus on practical steps
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the European Union to get its priorities in the right order and focus on practical steps to help reduce aviation’s CO2 emissions. IATA’s statement fol... more
Civil aviationItalian Chamber Transport Commission: on agenda the ratification of Galileo agreements with China, USA and Israel
Rome, Italy - In addition to the hearing of representatives of ENAV and various unions
During today's session of the IX Transport Commission of the Italian Chamber was discussed the ratification of the following agreeements: a) cooperation agreement relative to a civil GNSS (Global Navigation... more
Civil aviationThe route Bucharest-Cuneo is less and less frequented
Cuneo, Italy - Passengers are almost halved after the murder of Rome
One of the most crowded route of the Romanian workers seems to be empty. The brutal killing of Giovanna Reggiani and consequent decree on security (which regulates the expulsion, for reasons of law and... more
Civil aviationPreview of the EU session on air transport and quantities of gas emission
Strasbourg, France - Held today
The Chamber has examined a report on the inclusion of air transport in the EU system of exchange of greenhouse gas emissions strengthening the dispositions of the directive proposed, asking for the application... more
Civil aviation"Dubai Air Show 2007 (4): the statements of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman of Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The growth strategy of the Group and Dubai
Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Emirates Chairman and Chief Executive said: "The A-350XWBs and A-380s will play an important role in supporting Emirates' and Dubai's growth plans. As the leading international... more
Civil aviationTransport strike (2): several troubles in the airport of Turin-Caselle
Rome, Italy - Airports of Milan are desert
Strike and wind have created several troubles in the airport of Turin-Caselle. Some flights have been moved to the airport of Milan-Malpensa and Genoa, and an unspecified number has been cancelled. For... more
Civil aviationIATA calls for transparency in Latin America
Cancun, Mexico - Four important areas: safety, infrastructure, liberalisation and environment
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for greater transparency in the Latin American airline industry to form a sounder basis for key policy decisions. IATA partnered with the Latin... more
Civil aviationEuropean Air Transport: nine Countries enter the Schengen area
Brussels, Belgium - On March 30th, 2008 also the air frontiers will be opened
The European Union has given the go-ahead to the entrance of other nine Countries in the Schengen area. These are: the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and... more
Civil aviationAVIO secures engine revision contract with Air Dolomiti
Rome, Italy - Estimated value: € 25 million
Turin-based company AVIO has obtained a five-year contract, estimated € 25-million-worth, for the revision of PW-100 engines of the ATR-planes-fleet of carrier Air Dolomiti. The agreement is based on t... more
Civil aviationMore than 100 million air passengers in Italy in 2007
Rome, Italy - Data published by Assaeroporti
The growth of the Italian air traffic continues, led by the low-fares carriers: in the first nine months of 2007 it made register an increase in passengers of 9,9 percentage points compared to the same... more
Civil aviationLibyiah Afriqiyah Aviation Holding Company is born, new engine of the North Africa aviation
Tripoli, Libya - Network wih a very ambitious programme
Libyiah Afriqiyah Aviation Holding Company is born, a leader company in the Libyan aviation sector, of which it will be the main stakeholder with a capital of LD1 billion, equal to EUR 560 million. The... more
Civil aviationBoeing: evaluations for the South-East Asian market
Taipei, Republic of China - 1,930 aircraft in next 20 years
Boeing forecasts that South-East Asia airlines will need 1,930 airplanes worth USD 290 billion over the next 20 years. Air travel within South-East Asia will grow 6% during this period, above the world... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: getting ready to meet the estimated traffic growth
Brussels, Belgium - Equal to 4.6% for Summer 2008
"Representatives of European air navigation service providers, airspace users and airports recently met at EUROCONTROL headquarters and have agreed on measures in order to handle the 4.6% traffic growth... more
Civil aviationAlso flight controllers will have to undergo drug tests
Rome, Italy - The decision made by the Unified Conference on October 30th
Italy's Unified Conference, joint seat of the State-Regions Conference and the State-Cities and autonomous communities Conference, has reached on October 30th the agreement on the controls of drug abuse... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance: ten years of growth in Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Supporting the business travellers in North of the Italian Country
"Ten years of growth and investments for the Star Alliance's airlines at Milan-Malpensa's airport supporting the business travellers in North of Italy. In 1998, the year of opening of the new Terminal,... more
Civil aviationIndia: kickbacks at high altitude
New Delhi, India - 25 pilots with corrupt licences
Several months ago, we talked about a debate opened by the India Security Aviation Agency concerning the Indian pilots with poor English to whom the licence was suspended, read here. Today, the "Times... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance: meeting to present the latest news of the alliance
Milan, Italy - Today at 1:00pm
The general managers of the carriers member of Star Alliance informed that today, Wednesday November 7th, 2007 at 1:00pm in the Finger Cafè Lounge & Restaurant, Milan (Via Albricci, 3) took place a meeting... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol hosted workshop on date for CPDLC implementation in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - The wokshop also discussed the considerable progress made with airlines operating CPDLC in the airspace controlled by the MUAC
"EUROCONTROL has hosted an important workshop to declare and discuss dates for implementation of Controller Pilot Datalink (CPDLC) in Europe. The workshop also discussed the considerable progress made... more
Civil aviationIncreasing traffic in Morocco's airports
Rabat, Morocco - More RaM passengers and cargo flights as well
According to data published by Onda, the Moroccan airports agency, the national carrier Royal Air Maroc (RaM) by the end of September this year has transported 3.381.187 passengers (2.907.261 in the same... more
Civil aviationTwo new air links between Germany and Canada
Frankfurt, Germany - Flights operated by Air Canada and Lufthansa
Lufthansa and Air Canada, both partners within Star Alliance, will each offer as of the next year a new non-stop link between Canada and the German hub of Frankfurt am Main. Lufthansa will namely begin... more
Civil aviationThe European Union discusses the conservation of flight passenger data for 13 years
Brussels, Belgium - The proposal presented by the Commission
The proposal presented yesterday by the European Commission, at the moment under exam by the member states, follows the programme put in place by the United States after 9/11 with the name of Passenger... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: civil-military cooperation crucial for future of European air traffic management
Brussels, Belgium - The conference marked the first anniversary of Organization's Directorate
"Civil-military cooperation and coordination is crucial for the success of the future European air traffic management network and for the success of the Single European Sky, a high-level military conference... more
Civil aviationIATA: paper-free air freight era began
Geneva, Switzerland - It launches six e-freight pilots
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) working with seven key cargo airlines (Air Canada, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, KLM, Martinair, SAS and Singapore Airlines), freight forwarders (DHL... more
Civil aviationSDL: general strike also in transports sector next Friday
Rome, Italy - For the air field from 10am to 6pm
"Next Friday, on November 9 is fixed a general strike announced by Italian intercategory SDL (Workers' union) in all the sectors. The strike will take place in particular: Air transport: operative... more
Civil aviationIATA: traffic demand strong despite economic uncertainty
Geneva, Switzerland - For passenger and freight traffic
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released traffic results for September 2007. The highlights are: Passenger Traffic - International passenger traffic increased 8.2% in September,... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol releases new guidelines for contingency planning for Air Navigation Services
Brussels, Belgium - To help States and providers to identify and decide their strategies
"EUROCONTROL, the European Organisation for the safety of air navigation today officially released new guidelines to help States and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) identify and decide their contingency... more
Civil aviationThe Alpi Eagles case: the two different souls of ENAC
Rome, Italy - ENAC suspends the licence, at the same time releases a provisory one which then becomes almost... definitive
The matter of the Alpi Eagles airline set against the Italian national civil aviation authority ENAC, looks like a most funny comedy. AVIONEWS had already commented about the issue, considering that... more
Civil aviationThe fable of the Singapore Airlines A-380 first flight
Sydney, Australia - Collecting sensations of a unique moment
When the fog seems dissolved, the giant of the sky flew off, leaving the wake of heavy disputes behind. It was 8:00 am in Singapore when the A-380 took off. The bug of this unique event has kept all... more
Civil aviationThe A-380 aircraft landed to Sydney
Singapore , Singapore - There were 455 passengers on board
The new Singapore Airlines A-380 plane landed in Sydney a few minutes ago. The passengers have tendered to buy the tickets, and the proceeds have been committed to charity (travellers disbursed between... more