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Civil aviationAgreement on the maintenance services between Iberia and Meridiana
Olbia, Italy - It will have as reference market the Southern Europe
Iberia and Meridiana have signed an agreement on the supply of the maintenance services for the aircraft, directed to third carriers. The agreement should have to take form of Society and will have as... more

Civil aviationBoeing delivers the first 737/800 to Air India Express
Seattle, USA - It makes part of a total order of 18 aircraft
The Boeing Company and Air India today celebrated the delivery of the first of 18 Next-Generation 737/800s to Air India Express, a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India. The delivery also marked the first... more

Civil aviationEurocontrol: air traffic safety has continued to improve in Europe
Brussels , Belgium - Since the tragic aircraft accidents at Linate and Uberlingen in 2001 and 2002
"A new survey commissioned by EUROCONTROL shows that air traffic safety has continued to improve in Europe since the tragic aircraft accidents at Linate and Uberlingen in 2001 and 2002 respectively. The... more

Civil aviationICAO: 2006 International Civil Aviation Day focuses on aviation safety and security
Montreal, Canada - Celebrated annually on 7 December to mark the creation of the Organization on that day in 1944
"Safety and security — first and always the top priority is the theme for the 2006 edition of International Civil Aviation Day, celebrated annually on 7 December to mark the creation of the International C... more

Civil aviation"Aquileia 2006" training in the Ronchi dei Legionari airport
Gorizia, Italy - The beginning of the emergency's simulation is expected at 11:00 pm
Tonight, the Ronchi dei Legionari Airport will be engaged in the 5th emergency full-scale test called "Aquileia 2006", which this year predicts the simulation of a fire within a gate of the airport during... more

Civil aviationEl-Al flies on Saturday, Jewish orthodox protest
Tel Aviv, Israel - Saturday is sacred to the Jewish religion
In Israel the protest of the Jewish orthodoxes against the flag airline El-Al is risking to become a topic matter as the air company operated flights on Saturday. The case happened last week, when an... more

Civil aviationBad weather in the USA, discomforts for air traffic
Washington, USA - Heavy delays and cancellations especially in Texas
A sudden and violent snap of bad weather has provoked heavy discomforts for people and air traffic in Midwest of the United States, where in this last week-end the air traffic suffered for many delays... more

Civil aviationChina: additional measures anti-collision
Beijing, China - In 2004 an anti-collision system has been implemented
China has decided to increase the measures to avoid the collision of planes, and to punish who is responsible for not respecting the measures. In 2004 the Chinese Civil Aviation Department has approved... more

Civil aviationAirbus A-350 finds the favour of France
Paris, France - An investment by EUR 10 billion
The French Minister of Industry, Francois Loos, remarks the favour of his government about A-350, an investment equal to EUR 9-10 billion. "France wants this project was determined": Loos said, without... more

Civil aviationIndia: prevision of growth on air transport
New Delhi, India - The airlines are strengthening their presence in the Indian air transport market
According to a study of Dewry and AP Logistics the prevision about the civil aviation market in India is very positive, and signals a trend of growth of 8-10% plus every year. The Indian air transport... more

Civil aviation88% of passengers purchase an air ticket via web
Rome, Italy - It has been communicated by IATA
The IATA (International Air Transport Association) has communicated some data about the modalities of booking and purchasing of air tickets, which show passengers prefer to purchase the tickets by the... more

Civil aviationSince 2007 Washington and Beijing will be directly linked
Washington, USA - The US Government wants to increase the routes to China
The United Airlines said it does not exclude in next year to operate a direct flight between Beijing and Washington. According to American press sources the operation is supported by the White House, in... more

Civil aviationAirbus: the A-330 reaches the goal of 600 firm orders
Toulouse , France - The first delivery goes back to 1993
The A-330 has reached the milestone of over 600 firm orders. This shows a strong market endorsement of Airbus’ environmentally friendly, long-range twin-engine in production aircraft which is leader i... more

Civil aviationBisignani on air transport and environment impact
Rome, Italy - No emotion but a careful analysis that begins from scientific information: we openly discuss about it
"The recent frenzy of activity on climate change is positive. It is a serious issue about which everyone from global leaders to individuals must make clear and informed decisions. That is why it is disappointing... more

Civil aviationToday strike in Israel for air transport
Tel Aviv, Israel - As protest against the non payment of salaries
It has been claimed for today in Israel a general strike of the public service, included the air transport, called by the Histadrut union, the most important of the Country. The strike, which excludes... more

Civil aviationCanada opens the air transport market to the foreign airlines
Ottawa, Canada - The project "Blue Sky" allows a freer access to the Canadian airports
Yesterday the Canadian Government has presented the project "Blue Sky", trough which it starts an opening of the national civil aviation market also for the foreign airlines; its is not a total opening,... more

Civil aviationThe future is more and more low-cost
Rome, Italy - Data of Volaregratis.it Observatory
40% of the European air transport will be low-cost by 2010. This is what emerges from the Volaregratis.it Observatory, based on data from 3.5 million researches each month by 800 thousand users of the... more

Civil aviationMoscow abolishes Siberian overflight fares
Helsinki, Finland - Memorable agreement at the EU-Russia summit
The European Union and Russia reached an agreement at Helsinki's summit to abolish overflight fares in Siberia for European airlines. EU Commerce Commissioner, Peter Mandelson, announced that. The agreement,... more

Civil aviationAgreement Russia-EU for the Siberia's overflight
Brussels, Belgium - It is an historical signature which ends a big dispute
According to sources of the EU presidency the EU and Russia have reached a deal to abolish the taxes the airlines flying over Siberia have to pay to Russia. According to what reported the deal signed... more

Civil aviationEnac publishes on its web site the map of the air fields, helicopter fields and hydro fields
Rome, Italy - It is the first time since Enac was born that it follows the Enav
Among the workers and the lovers of the field the Enac (Italian agency of civil aviation) decision to publish on its web site the complete list of all the air fields, helicopter fields and hydro fields... more

Civil aviationAmerican airports are crowded for the Thanksgiving day
New York, USA - Thousands of citizens move to reach the families
America celebrates today its Thanksgiving day and thousands of people are predicted to be moving and travelling in all the main airports of the Country. Since yesterday until next Sunday many Americans... more

Civil aviationCAA starts deregulation of air ticket fares
London, United Kingdom - From December 1st
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) fixed the beginning of the deregulation of air ticket fares on December 1st. The process is divided into two phases: the first will concern long-range routes, excepted... more

Civil aviationBrazil Air Force assures: the flights discomfort are going to end
Sao Paolo, Brazil - The Air Force manages the Brazilian civil aviation
The Brazilian Air Force has apologized to the passengers that these days are suffering from many discomforts caused by the heavy delays registered in the Brazilian airports. "We have enough staff for the... more

Civil aviationEU will increase the cost of air tickets?
Brussels, Belgium - The measure aims to reduce the pollution
The proposal made yesterday by the European responsible for Environment, Stavros Dimas, which plans to establish a maximum level of Co2 the planes of the airlines flying in Europe can give out. A few days... more

Civil aviationThe Argentinean Government will increase its shareholding in Aerolineas Argentinas
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The State will purchase 5% of shares of the airline
The Argentinian Government increases its quotations in the airline Aerolineas Argentinas. It has been revealed by the Argentinian newspaper "Ambito Financiero", which clarifies the authorization for the... more

Civil aviationChina at the second place for civil aviation
Beijing, China - It comes after the United States
After the United States, China is the second Country of the world for volume of air transport. It has been stated by the IATA (International Air Transport Association) data, and then reaffirmed by Yang... more

Civil aviationIsrael could launch direct flights to the Turkish Cyprus
Tel Aviv, Israel - According to press sources the Israeli Government is negotiating with the Turkish Airlines
After the refusal of the Turkish Premier Erdogan to respect the European Union ultimatum about the opening of ports and airports to Cyprus, it seems Israel could open direct flights between Tel Aviv and... more

Civil aviationIberia opens the route to Gibraltar
Madrid, Spain - For the first time Madrid and Gibraltar will be daily connected
Iberia has announced since next December 16th a new connection between Madrid and Gibraltar will be launched. The A-319 plane of the Spanish carrier will fly every day from the Spain's capital to the Straits,... more

Civil aviationTurkey refuses EU ultimatum to open to Cyprus
Ankara, Turkey - Premier Erdogan asserts it takes more time to open ports and airports
Turkey gave a net refusal to the ultimatum imposed yesterday by the European Union about the opening to Cyprus. The Turkish Premier, Tayyp Erdogan, stated in an interview to the Turkish TV "Ntv" that... more

Civil aviationCAA revokes its own regulation of long-haul air fares UK-USA
London, United Kingdom - Because of greater competition in the airline market
"The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced today that it has decided to remove its regulation of long-haul air fares because of greater competition in the airline market. The CAA will discontinue... more

Civil aviationCommercial flights to Tonga have been resumed
Nuku'alofa, Tonga - The international connection were suspended last week after the riots
After the riots of last week, the commercial flights to Tonga have been resumed. On November 16th in Nuku'alofa, the Capital of the archipelago islands at the east of Australia, a violent revolt against... more

Civil aviationRecord of domestic flights in Australia
Sydney, Australia - During last financial year over 42 million people flew with domestic flights
The traffic of domestic flights is growing in Australia. The latest numbers given by the Australian civil aviation authorities say 42,5 million people took domestic flights during last financial year,... more

Civil aviationIndonesia, airport director accuses: the private airline cut costs neglecting security
Jakarta, Indonesia - The director of Juanda airport made a request to the Transports Minister
Susilo Babang Yudhoyono, president of the Juanda airport, in Indonesia, asked to the Indonesian Minister of Transports to give severe sanctions to all the airlines which cut tickets' rates by neglecting... more

Civil aviationChaos for the air traffic in Texas for fire and winds
Dallas, Usa - The flames caused the cancellation of 150 flights yesterday
Because of the strong winds and a fire which burnt 200 hectares of ground, yesterday the air traffic in Texas (USA) suffered from big problems and still today there are many discomforts. The airport of... more

Civil aviationCAA: low-cost airlines do not make air traffic grow
London, United Kingdom - A research by the Civil Aviation Authority
According to a research by the Britain's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), it is not true that low-cost airlines are the protagonist of the worldwide air traffic growth. The research examined the evolution... more

Civil aviationUSA: USD 200 million for the transport of the express parcel posts
Washington, USA - Only seven different companies have replied to the offers of bid
United States Transportation Command signed contracts for beyond of USD 200 million for the international transport of express parcel posts up to September 2007. In the offers of bid published on the web... more

Civil aviationAir traffic to Romania will increase in 2007
Bucharest, Romania - The data have been given by the IATA
The air traffic to Romania will increase of 20% next year, according to the data given by the IATA (International Air Transport Association). Several airlines operate connections to Romania, as for example... more

Civil aviationEurocontrol received Single European Sky certification
Maastricht, The Netherlands - Next Friday it will be presented
EUROCONTROL last Monday announced that the Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC) has been formally certified as compliant with European Community requirements for the provision of air navigation... more

Civil aviationSwitzerland assumes EU overbooking regulations
Berne, Switzerland - Almost two years late
Starting from December 1 Swiss air passengers will benefit more rights and will receive compensations for delays, overbooking or flight cancellations. After almost two years, Bern introduces the EU... more

Civil aviationFrance worries about environment
Paris, France - Some measures to reduce airplane noise pollution too
The French Government announced a series of fiscal measures in behalf of environment preservation, among which the creation of a tax on carbon consumption, the 10% increase of the industrial pollution... more

Civil aviationThree airlines are competing for the route Edinburgh-Munich
Edinburgh, United Kingdom - It has been communicated by the BAA, the British airport society
According to what reported by press sources, three airlines are competing to win the call for bids for the flight Edinburgh-Munich which is scheduled to start next winter. The carriers are British Midland,... more

Civil aviationIn September the Delta flight New York-Washington has been the most latecomer
New York, USA - The average delay has been of over an hour
The Delta flight 5283 which connects New York and Washington has been the one with the biggest delay in the "JFK" airport of New York in September. In a month the percentage of delay has been 100%. Comair... more

Civil aviationMontenegro: strongly developing tourism
Podgorica , Montenegro - Investments on low-cost airlines
According to data by the World Travel and Tourism Council, Montenegro will close 2006 with EUR 420m coming from tourism. The ex-Yugoslavian Country is one of the most fast-growing in the world and it is... more

Civil aviationUSAF admits the employment of the Soviet Fighters
Washington, USA - Program called "Constant Peg"
After decades of secrecy, the Air Force today acknowledged that it flew Communist-built fighters at the Tonopah Test Range North-West of Las Vegas. From 1977 through 1988, the program, known as Constant... more

Civil aviationBoeing identifies KLM order for six Boeing Next-Generation 737s
Seattle, USA - A rough value of USD 423 million
The Boeing Company yesterday confirmed that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, part of the Air France/KLM Group, placed several orders this year for a total of six Boeing Next-Generation 737s. These orders have... more

Civil aviationKenya bans flights to Somalia
Nairobi, Kenya - The measure has been taken after the last weeks terrorism alert
The Kenya's Government, after the EU alert about possible terrorist attacks to Kenya and Ethiopia by Islamic groups, has banned all the flights to and from Somalia. It has been communicated by the Minister... more

Civil aviationAirblue purchases two A-320 aircraft
Toulouse, France - The value of the deal is still not made known
Airblue is a private Pakistanian airline based in "Jinnah" International Airport Karachi. It was the first private carrier of Pakistan to operate the Airbus A-320 when it initially started. Airblue has... more

Civil aviationPescara-New York flight from April
Pescara, Italy - Operated by Eurofly
The first air connection from Pescara, Italy, to New York will start on April 18, 2007. The flight will be operated by Eurofly's Airbus A-330 aircraft; from May to November the route will be weekly. The... more

Civil aviationChina and Italy toward a cooperation in air transport
Rome, Italy - The Minister D'Alema in visit to China reaffirms the need to cooperate
In an interview to the Italian newspaper "La Repubblica", the Foreign Minister, Massimo D'Alema, expressed the hope China and Italy can achieve a strong cooperation in the field of air transport. "We hope... more

Civil aviationEurocontrol Council adopted ATM roadmap
Brussels , Belgium - About new appointments, future objectives, security, increase of traffic
At their Council meeting held in the past days, the 37 Member States of EUROCONTROL took a number of decisions relating to the future development of air traffic management in Europe. The Council unanimously... more