Civil aviation
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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
Civil aviationThe European Parliament on the civil aviation security
Strasbourg, France - Assessed the sky marshals proposal
The European Parliament yesterday discussed the security on board of planes, stressing the urgency of new and more efficient regulations on civil aviation safeguard. The Parliament, in fact, approved... more
Civil aviation“Giffoni-Hollywood 2007”: an award for Richard Branson
Los Angeles, USA - On next April 27th
From yesterday and until next April 28th, Los Angeles will host the third edition of “Giffoni-Hollywood 2007”, an important event dedicated to cinema, with 15 movie films assessed by an international jur... more
Civil aviationAn interactive corse for people affected by fear of flying
Washington, USA - On “fearofflyinghelp.com”
For people suffering of fear of flying but without time or money to fight it or simply too lazy to do it, it could be interesting visiting “fearofflyinghelp.com”. This Website allows to attend a fre... more
Civil aviationEU is not modifying the regulation on liquids restrictions
Brussels, Belgium - One-year delay for the decision on luggage dimensions
By Help Consumatori: "The application of the new EU regulations on cabin luggage size will be put off till May 2008, while the regulation on liquids restriction will be subjected to no modifications. The... more
Civil aviationEASA wants to revitalise General Aviation
Friedrichshafen, Germany - European regulator presents strategy for general aviation at "AERO Trade Exhibition"
"General Aviation has a high priority for the European Aviation Safety Agency. Some 75% of Type-Certificates we have delivered are in the GA sector“, said Patrick Goudou, the Agency’s Executive Director at... more
Civil aviationIATA-Bisignani: making a Safe Industry Even Safer
Geneva, Switzerland - IATA Releases 2006 Safety Report
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its annual Safety Report, showing that 2006 was the safest year on record. 'The safety results for 2006 are impressive. Air transport remains... more
Civil aviationBoeing signs Spirit AeroSystems
Seattle, USA - To provide nacelle component repair and overhaul
Boeing's Commercial Aviation Services organization has signed Spirit AeroSystems to provide component repair and overhaul services on Boeing airplane components. Wichita, Kansas-based Spirit will repair... more
Civil aviationAgreement between Italy and Egypt on the civil aviation sector
Cairo, Egypt - Bianchi meets the Egyptian Minister Ahmed Shafik
The visit in Egypt by the Italian Minister of Transport Alessandro Bianchi, yesterday concluded, seems to have opened new possibilities for a strict cooperation between the African country and Italy in... more
Civil aviationIATA report on air transport safety 2006
Geneva, Switzerland - Russia the less safe country
IATA (International Air Transport Association) published during this week a report on air transport safety 2006. According to Director General Giovanni Bisignani "The safety results for 2006 are impressive.... more
Civil aviationCAA consults on the future approach to regulation at Manchester Airport
London, UK - According to the aviation market changes
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) recently published its first major statement on the future regulation of Manchester Airport, setting out a number of options for consultation. In fact, the aviation... more
Civil aviationICAO releases preliminary safety and security statistics
Montreal, Canada - For air carrier operations in 2006
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has completed analysis of the preliminary information available on aviation safety and aviation security for 2006. Regarding safety in 2006, there... more
Civil aviationThe Website “Farecast.com” offers a new service for US passengers
Washington, USA - A comparison on flight ticket costs
Last month, the Website “Farecast.com” inaugurated a new service dedicated to the safeguard of US travellers. The new link to “Farecast Deals”, this is the new service’s name, is viewed on the centr... more
Civil aviationVademecum by Adiconsum on refund rights for air passengers
Rome, Italy - After the clamorous case of tourists stopped at Maldives
Adiconsum, the Italian association for customers and environment safeguard, has issued a vademecum on the refund rights for air passengers affected by delays, flight cancellations or denied boarding, particularly... more
Civil aviationFirst client for the new EMTEQ's seat heater solution
Washington, USA - Following the FAA approval
EMTEQ has recently signed a contract with the American manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft Corporation for installing its new seat heaters on the Beechcraft King Air planes, probably followed by Hawker 400XPs,... more
Civil aviationAuthorized the accession to the International Air Services Transit Agreement
Rome, Italy - A new opportunity for the Republic of San Marino
Yesterday morning, the Italian Government authorized accession to the International Air Services Transit Agreement, signed at Chicago on December 7th, 1944, allowing the State Secretary for Foreign Affairs... more
Civil aviationGreen light for Republic of San Marino admission to the European Civil Aviation Conference
Rome, Italy - According to State Congress
During the yesterday session, the State Congress authorized the State Secretary for Foreign Affairs to start the procedures concerning the Republic of San Marino admission to the European Civil Aviation... more