Civil aviation
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Civil aviationMobile phones allowed on board of airplanes of 4 airlines
Milan, Italy - From September it will be possible to call from the sky
In airplane as well as in train, we will have to hear the infinity variety of phone ringers, singsongs and tales of people sitting next to us speaking with the Earth. 4 European airlines- Air France, British... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS at "Le Bourget" (12): from Paris to New York in two hours with the new "Super-Concorde"
Berlin, Germany - A new challenge for Airbus
Airbus launches the project of a "Super-Concorde" in the wake of the old Concorde and based on technologies of future airplanes that will be used for space flights. It will imply huge investments and... more
Civil aviationLow-cost airlines play a leading role in Spanish tourism
Rome, Italy - Valencia is the most Italian town
Thanks to low-cost flights the number of Italian passengers flying to Spain greatly increased, achieving an increase of 34% with respect to past year. "In 2006 of the 4.2 million passengers coming from... more
Civil aviationEU plans the "Clean Sky" project in support of European aviation
Brussels, Belgium - So that Europe does not tail off in the development of air sector
To aid the European industry to develop a new generation of clean and no noisy airplanes, European Union is planning a partnership between public and private subjects. The project has a value of EUR 1,6... more
Civil aviationTo measure "Carbon footprints" in the air? Now you can
Rome, Italy - Back Aviation Solutions launches a "Special" calculator
Back Aviation Solutions, a leader in providing strategic and technical consulting and data information services to the aviation industry, announced the release of their new carbon emissions calculator.... more
Civil aviationEUROCONTROL leads integration of UAS into the European ATM network
Brussels, Belgium - The Organization will continue to coordinate closely with other bodies to ensure UAS transparency
"EUROCONTROL has amalgamated its broad activities associated with the integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into a comprehensive and well-defined working structure. The principle objective is... more
Civil aviationFlying in the luxury
Rome , Italy - Agreement between Versace and Tag to develop the interior design of the Airbus A-319 Corporate aircraft
A new fashion look for the Airbus A-319 Corporate, one of the largest private aircraft available in the world, that will be delivered to a private European client at the end of 2008. It will have luxury... more
Civil aviationUE Ministers of Transport: even the aviation must limit CO2's emissions
Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg - It has emerged for this morning's meeting
Air transport is an important factor for economy, occupation and mobility [...] Considering the previsions of air traffic movement, and consequentially its increasing environmental effects, even the aviation... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol for avoiding collisions
Brussels, Belgium - The Organization and the Swiss Detec recently released a report
"EUROCONTROL and the Swiss Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communication (DETEC) have recently released a report which stresses the need to address key issues relating to the... more
Civil aviationOAG: no sign of reducing in Indian market
New Delhi, India - At third place among the countries with the highest number of additional flights
The Indian domestic market is showing no sign of reducing its aviation activities, with a 25% increase in the number of flights scheduled for May 2007 compared to the same month last year. According... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: Munich airport shares lessons-learnt on Airport Collaborative Decision Making
Brussels, Belgium - A workshop about the implementation of it held recently
"Munich airport together with the German air navigation service provider, DFS, and EUROCONTROL have recently held a workshop to share experiences of the implementation of Airport collaborative decision-making... more
Civil aviationICAO: world conference on fear of flying
Montreal, Canada - From 4-6 June
"The 3rd World Conference on Fear of Flying is organized jointly by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the VALK Foundation (The Netherlands), and DePlour Research and Training Centre... more
Civil aviationRussia begins the inspection flights over the United States
Moscow, Russia - In the field of the "Open Skies Treaty"
A plane carrying Russian military observers will make a series of inspection flights over the United States under the "Open Skies Treaty" May 28 June 2, the Russian Defense Ministry said Monday. "A... more
Civil aviationThe US FAA against the increase of flight delays
Washington, USA - 142,000 the delays on the current year
During this week, the US FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) expressed its worries about the many delays registered by the US flights operations, stressing the the 2007 Summer operations could evidence... more
Civil aviationDublin Airport Authority against the increase passenger charges before 2010
Dublin, Ireland - The current average passenger charge of € 6.34 should remain until the end of 2009
The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) will invest about € 1 billion for the construction of Terminal 2 and for other airport developments. This follows a draft decision by the aviation regulator not to a... more
Civil aviationSIA negotiates the admission in China Eastern Airlines capital
Beijing, China - Chinese carrier will quintuple its turnover by 2025
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is negotiating the entry in the capital of Hong Kong-based China Eastern Airlines. According to market evaluation, Chinese air transport will quintuple its turnover by 2025.... more
Civil aviationToday Milan and Liverpool bound to Athens. Appeal to the fans: "Do not leave without ticket"
Rome, Italy - Zero possibilities to find the tickets in loco
This morning Liverpool Football team has left at 10:00 am "John Lennon" International Airport to head for the city of Athens, where on May 23rd will play the final match against Milan, Italian team that... more
Civil aviation321 US citizens killed every year due to aviation emissions
Montréal, Canada - These are the preliminary results of a study conducted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Yesterday, on the occasion of the "ICAO Colloquium on Aviation Emissions" (see AVIONEWS), Ian A. Waitz, a professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), illustrated the alarming results of an... more
Civil aviationIndia and Russia close their air spaces
New Delhi, India - Block up to June 15th
Air India and Jet Airways have been banned from Russian skies. Aeroflot and Transco have been expelled from Indian skies. To start hostilities the Russian Civil Aviation Department with a letter addressed... more
Civil aviationJordan, the number of passengers rises
Amman, Jordan - King Abdallah’s liberalizations gives a stimulus to air transport
Jordanian air transport’s market rises. The opening policy to the private investors, decided by King Abdallah, has given a strong boost to the sector, which growth rates are ones of the best over all t... more
Civil aviationJetX takes delivery of its first new Boeing 737/800 airplane in Seattle
Seattle, USA - An ACMI operator cooperating with Primera Travel Group
JetX took delivery of its first new Boeing Next-Generation 737/800 aircraft last week from Boeing Field in Seattle. JetX is leasing the airplane from International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC). JetX,... more
Civil aviationCAA restrictions on the occasion of the UK leg of “Tour de France 2007”
London, UK - On next July 8th
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) last week announced the application of the Restricted Areas/Temporary (RA/T) regulation, effective on next July 8th, during the UK leg of the “Tour de France 2007”, in... more
Civil aviationIATA-Bisignani: "Five challenges for China's aviation sector"
Beijing, China - Efficient air traffic management, environmental sustainability, cost-efficient airport infrastructure, internal cost control, and commercial freedoms
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has identified five challenges China will face in building a cost-efficient, safe and competitive industry. These are: efficient air traffic management,... more
Civil aviationOAG: on the rise the transatlantic traffic
San Francisco, USA - More than 6%
In May, the transatlantic traffic shows one of the major increase on all the main destinations. OAG - Official Airline Guide makes known it: +6% equal to 1400 flights and more than 420 thousand seats.... more
Civil aviationMode S elementary surveillance operational at EUROCONTROL Maastricht UAC
Maastricht, The Netherlands - The organization is managing the introduction of it in Europe on behalf of the implementing States
The EUROCONTROL Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre has deployed systems using data provided by a new generation of radar surveillance technology, known as Mode S (“Select”). Mode S Elementary Sur... more
Civil aviationAustrian Airlines will equip Boeing 767 aircraft with winglets
Vienna, Austria - The air company presumes to save up to 1000 tonnes of kerosene per aircraft/year
Austrian expects the new development will save around 1,000 tonnes of kerosene per 767 aircraft per year whilst simultaneously extending the range of the aircraft by around 670 km. In addition to this,... more
Civil aviationIATA calls China to order
Beijing, China - It is necessary a reorganization of the routes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has identified five challenges China will face in building a cost-efficient, safe and competitive industry, efficient air traffic management; environmental... more
Civil aviation"Champions League": very difficult finding tickets and available seats on planes
Athens, Greece - Expected in Athens 40,000 supporters
The "Champions League" final match Liverpool-AC Milan of next May 23rd is subjected to heated disputes just before the kick off. Booking a very expensive stadium ticket or a seat on a plane bound to... more
Civil aviationSurvey among Australian travellers: ready to pay more expensive tickets for a major security
Sydney, Australia - 98% worried about terrorist attacks
The technology services company Unisys has carried out a survey questioning Australian travellers their opinion about security and travel conditions on international routes. 55% of respondents affirmed... more
Civil aviationEUROCONTROL Council sets European safety and efficiency as targets and discusses about delays
Brussels, Belgium - The meeting with its 37 member states
At their Council meeting, the 37 Member States of EUROCONTROL focused their attention on the performance of the European Air Traffic Management (ATM) system. The meeting, chaired by Mr Nils Gunnar... more
Civil aviationCo2 emissions: two experts opinions
Singapore, Singapore - The planes are not "Carbon-spewing monsters"
Yesterday, during a conference in Singapore, Andrew Drysdale, Pacific Asia regional vice-president of IATA (International Air Transport Association) defended air transport from the accusation of being... more
Civil aviation"2nd North Atlantic/Caribbean ATS Routes Working Group Meeting"
Miami, USA - West Atlantic routes issue discussed
From today to May 10th, the "2nd North Atlantic/Caribbean ATS Routes Working Group Meeting" will be held in Miami, Florida, as announced by ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization). Among discussed... more
Civil aviationFAA fails the Indonesian civil aviation
Washington, USA - Due to lack of compliance with international standards
The US FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has failed the Indonesian civil aviation downgrading it to the air safety oversight category no. 2, in this way evidencing a real concern about the lack of... more
Civil aviationLight planes no more bound to Air Navigation Order
London, United Kingdom - Decision by CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) last week announced the Air Navigation Order (ANO) exemptions for light aircraft operating in no-transport flights. The regulation sets that the major number of... more
Civil aviationThe issue of Lazio airport system (4)
Rome, Italy - The conference's findings entrusted to the Transport Minister Alessandro Bianchi
"By the end of June the technical inquest on the realization of the Lazio third airport will be completed. The possible airports, Viterbo, Frosinone and Latina, will be able to support Fiumicino and Ciampino,... more
Civil aviationThe issue of Lazio airport system (3)
Rome, Italy - The intervention of ENAC President Vito Riggio
The third airport of Lazio Region (Frosinone, Latina or Viterbo) is a question of the greatest importance, but the real priority of the regional airport system is the strengthening of Fiumicino, blocked... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS at the conference entitled "The air transport in the Regions of Europe - The airport system of Lazio" (2)
Rome, Italy - Awarded the "Luigi Muratori" Prize
Yesterday, at 9:00 am, Sala Vanvitelli of Avvocatura Generale dello Stato, the Centro Studi "DEMETRA" organized a conference on the Italian air transport question, with the focus on the airport system... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS at the conference entitled "The air transport in the Regions of Europe - The airport system of Lazio"
Rome, Italy - On May 3rd at Avvocatura Generale dello Stato in Rome
"Fiumicino, Ciampino, Urbe Airport System represents the main airport pole of Italy". The prominent personalities of the Italian air transport sector have tried out on the most important questions that... more
Civil aviationSecond ICAO colloquium on aviation emissions
Montréal, Canada - On May 14-16th
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)'s headquarters in Montréal is hosting on May 14-16th, 2007, the second colloquium on aviation emissions, following the first held on April 2001. The... more
Civil aviationPunctuality of UK flights from October to December 2006
London, United Kingdom - According to CAA
The punctuality of scheduled airlines at UK airports fell in the fourth quarter of 2006 compared with the same period in 2005, according to figures released last month by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).... more
Civil aviationInternal order Enac Apt 10 ignored
Rome, Italy - Enac: Current management without a mission?
AVIONEWS has become aware of a recent and reserved study about the Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority). The research expose the Enac actual activity as more more dedicated to the External communication... more
Civil aviation"Second ICAO Aviation Language Symposium": "Language proficiency: Implementing the requirements"
Montréal, Canada - A new meeting after 2004
On May 7-9th, Montréal is hosting the "Second ICAO Aviation Language Symposium" (IALS/2), after the first edition held on September 2004. The symposium, promoted by ICAO (International Civil Aviation... more
Civil aviationUSA and EU sign the "Open Skies" agreement
Brussels, Belgium - + € 12 billion over five years
Last Monday, USA and EU ultimated the popular negotiation on the "Open Skies" project (see AVIONEWS), signing the final agreement aimed to the transatlantic air traffic liberalization. The agreement... more
Civil aviationPratt & Whitney Canada joins Cessna Aircraft in celebrating new Citation Encore+ entry into service
Longueuil, Canada - Successor to the popular Citation Encore
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC), a United Technologies Corp. company, yesterday joined Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, in celebrating the new mid-size Citation Encore+ business jet's... more
Civil aviation“Railteam”: a North European alliance against airlines
Berlin, Germany - Promoted by eight rail companies
The agreement signed in Berlin last June allowed 8 North European rail companies to join their efforts in order to face the continuous growth of low-cost airlines, promoting the “Railteam” initiative, sta... more
Civil aviationCaa against batteries on board
London, UK - To prevent fires
The UK CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) has recently published a press release informing passengers on potential risks rising from battery-powered devices, like laptops, mobile phones and MP3 players. According... more
Civil aviationBoeing: the new Next Generation 737/900ER receives FAA Certification
Seattle, USA - To carry up to 220 passengers in a single-class configuration
The newest member of the Boeing Next-Generation 737 family, the 737/900ER (Extended Range), earned type certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on April 20. The 737 derivative incorporates... more
Civil aviationFirst major assembly for Boeing 787 Dreamliner delivered to Everett
Everett, USA - On April 24th the horizontal stabilizer arrived in Everett
Final assembly for the all-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner is one step closer with the April 24 arrival in Everett of the horizontal stabilizer. Manufactured by Alenia Aeronautica at its facility in Foggia,... more
Civil aviationSwiftair orders 3 ATR-72/500
Madrid, Spagna - A deal worth USD 55 million
ATR (Finmeccanica Group) and Madrid-based Swiftair yesterday announced the signature of a contract for 3 new ATR-72/500s for a total value of about USD 55 million. The airline, which currently operates... more
Civil aviationForum in Addis Ababa to promote air transport in Africa
Addis Ababa, Africa - With the cooperation of ICAO
From April 23rd until yesterday, the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa hosted a forum promoted in cooperation with ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), ATAG (Air Transport Action Group)... more