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AirportsFrankfurt Airport: new truck parking lot being built in Cargo City South
Scheduled to open by the end of 2021
Fraport began today construction of a new truck parking lot at Frankfurt Airport’s Cargo City South. The roughly 14,500-square-meter lot is located within the airport’s operational area near Airport Gat... more
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Civil aviationICAO at "ATAG 2020 Global Forum"
Its Council President encourages solidarity and a focus on building back more sustainably
In his virtual remarks to industry leaders attending the Air Transport Action Group’s (ATAG’s) "2020 Global Sustainable Aviation Forum" yesterday, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano drew att... more
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AirportsChina, new expansion for Guangzhou-Baiyun airport
It will encourage the development of Greater Bay Area
An important airport expansion: Chinese international airport of Guangzhou-Baiyun (Baiyunport) will become even bigger in the future thanks to the expansion project that the media of the ex-celestial empire... more
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Civil aviationAircraft and transport (2). IATA: traffic forecast downgrade after dismal Summer
It now expects full-year 2020 traffic to be down 66% compared to 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) downgraded its traffic forecast for 2020 to reflect a weaker-than-expected recovery, as evidenced by a dismal end to the summer travel season in the Northern... more
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CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: insufficient capacity dampens cargo in August
Levels remain depressed compared to 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in August showing that improvement remains slow amid insufficient capacity. Demand moved slightly in a positive... more
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AirlinesTwo E-195 airplanes make Vietnam operational debut with Bamboo Airways
A tourist destination, with an archipelago of 16 islands, is currently only served by turboprop aircraft -DATA SHEET
Two Embraer E-195 airplanes have commenced operations in Vietnam with Bamboo Airways, offering the first jet service to Con Dao from Hanoi, Vinh and Hai Phong.Con Dao Island and the surrounding National P... more
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AirportsAci Europe announces unique Annual Congress and General Assembly
The event marks its 30th year
ACI EUROPE unveiled yesterday plans to hold its flagship industry gathering, the Annual Congress and General Assembly, as a unique one day event on 17th November, streaming live from the stunning Skyhall... more
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AirlinesBritish airlines worried about "holiday tax" increase
Single passenger fares are about to change
A fare increase that should not be underestimated: UK government is serious about increasing duties provided for each passenger who traveled by plane, a move that took carriers off guard in the face of... more
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AirlinesThailand ready to welcome foreign passengers
More air links will be authorized from October
Thailand reopens its borders. Asian Nation made it known through its covid-19 management center that it will soon be possible to authorize the access of a larger number of foreign citizens to its territory.... more
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AirlinesUnited Airlines, pilots avoid layoffs
Flight attendants and mechanics are still at risk
The agreement was reached and for the moment layoffs have been avoided. In the last few hours, carrier United Airlines found the decisive agreement with trade unions and pilots to prevent loss of jobs,... more
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AirlinesSri Lanka, new carrier will fly in February
The name chosen for the company is Spark Air
Another five months and Sri Lanka will be able to benefit from a new carrier. Spark Air is the name chosen for this company which is ready to become operational from February: the start will be under the... more
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AccidentsPlane crashes into a forest in France, three victims
It was a few kilometers from the landing
During today's morning, Monday 28 September 2020, a single-engine plane crashed in France causing the death of three people, that is all occupants on board. The serious accident took place near Doubs,... more
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AirlinesJetBlue: "Risk of transmitting covid on an airplane is 1%"
Carrier highlighted the results of a recent study
CEOs of the most important American carriersa participated in the "Skift Global Forum", an on-line event dedicated to the travel sector and future scenarios related to Covid-19. One of the most interesting... more
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AirlinesPlanes, Norwegian Air Shuttle is closer to nationalization?
Scandinavian government is in talks with managers
One of the many ways to go, perhaps the safest at the moment: Oslo government is seriously considering nationalizing Norwegian Air Shuttle, as reported in recent hours by the Scandinavian media (read also... more
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AirlinesAustralia increases economic aid for air carriers
Plans for all national routes were renewed
“Advance, beautiful Australia”: hymn of the Oceanian nation speaks clearly and the Canberra government could not fail to take adequate measures to advance the air transport sector. It is no coincidence tha... more
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AirlinesJapan Airlines ditches "ladies and gentlemen" from ads
Carrier doesn't want to discriminate sexual minorities
A phrase that every passenger is used to and that is about to disappear, at least in the case of an Asian carrier. Japan Airlines made official today, Monday 28 September 2020, the cancellation of classic... more
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AccidentsTruth about a missed crash between Ryanair planes of two years ago
Spanish Civil Aviation published the final report - ATTACHMENT
Almost exactly two years after the episode, it became clear about a missed accident between two planes that could have very serious consequences. In these last hours, Spanish civil aviation (Ciaiac) published... more
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AirportsLockdown in Israel, partial openings for air transport
Government specified measures affecting the sector
Israel is the first country in the world that ordered a second lockdown, a fact that could not fail to arouse a certain sensation around the world. The choice of the local government also has important... more
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AirportsPlanes and quarantine, UK adds 4 new countries at risk
Air transport is further reformulated
A spectrum: the possible second lockdown that United Kingdom could decide in the next few hours following the increase in coronavirus infections is defined in this way. In the meantime, the country decided... more
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AirlinesIreland. Appointment of new IAA leader doesn't convince
Diarmuid O'Conghaile will shortly manage the Irish Aviation Authority
A "very fresh" appointment that is immediately debated: to lead IAA (Irish Aviation Authority), Irish authority that regulates the country's aviation, Diarmuid O'Conghaile, current CEO of airline Malta... more
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AirlinesAir France/trade union agreement for 3640 voluntary exits
Carrier proposed this alternative to dismissal
An important reduction in ground crew: transalpine carrier Air France recently concluded an agreement with trade unions regarding the so-called "employment protection plan". This agreement was reached... more
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AirlinesPlanes. El Al rejects offer to buy shares of Eli Rozenberg
In this financial operation he works on behalf of his father, who is not an Israeli citizen
His father is not an Israeli citizen and the acquisition of shares in the air carrier is not possible: this is the reason with which El Al decided to reject the offer for purchasing a substantial share... more
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AirlinesTrade unions sound alarm over Ryanair CEO’s bonus pay
In the time of mass dismissals and State support provided to the airline
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) condemn the shareholders’ decision to pay out a €458,000 bonus to Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary a... more
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AirportsUSA allocates 335 billion dollars for 80 airports
This plan is aimed to improve airport safety
Yesterday, on Thursday 24 September 2020, secretary of American Department of Transport, Elaine Lan Chao, formalized the allocation of 335 million dollars in favor of country's airports. These are grants... more
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Civil aviationIATA: "2020 Annual General Meeting" will be virtual
And the "World Air Transport Summit" has been cancelled this year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the Association’s 76th "Annual General Meeting" (AGM) will take place 24 November 2020 as a virtual event, hosted by KLM Royal Dutch A... more
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AirlinesHungary. Wizz Air-Air Force agreement for training
Carrier will also be able to land on a military base
Civil and military aviation can get along "in love and harmony", as evidenced by the agreement signed in last few hours by the low-cost airline Wizz Air. The Hungarian company has signed an agreement with... more
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AirportsIndia, Patna airport will handle 8 million passengers every year
Local aviation minister spoke about it on Twitter
Some time ago works began to expand the terminal at Jay Prakash Narayan airport in Patna, India. Asian Nation intends to make the airport's annual capacity even more important, reaching up to 8 million... more
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Civil aviationIATA and UNOCT to cooperate on countering terrorist travel
The MoU signed today during a virtual ceremony
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation with the United Nations Countering... more
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Civil aviationEmbraer Commercial Aviation appoints new VP of Contracts & Asset Management
From next October 1st
Marcelo Santiago has been appointed to lead the Contracts and Asset Management team of Embraer’s commercial aviation business unit from October 1st. In this critical role he will report directly to Arjan M... more
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AirlinesUK, Ryanair: "Passenger tax must be eliminated"
Accusations to London concern also Covid-19
In recent weeks, CEO of low-cost airline Ryanair, Michael O'Leary, was the protagonist of eloquent statements on the current transport situation. In the last few hours he gave an interview to "Sky News",... more
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AirlinesAir Europa rescue could be among the largest in Spain
It would be a record for an Iberian carrier
The biggest ever, at least for what concerns Spain and a particular sector. Rescue of carrier Air Europa has been talked about for some time now (read also the article published by AVIONEWS) and the Spanish... more
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AirlinesPlanes. Austrian Airlines and the long haul problems
Lufthansa would like to focus on another company
“Land with a rich future”: this phrase is quoted in the Austrian anthem but cannot be used to describe the current condition of Austrian Airlines. The future of this carrier is uncertain, especially whe... more
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AirlinesSouthwest Airlines will be confident even without State aid
CEO Kelly does not want to reduce transport capacity
"Nothing to hide": the slogan of low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines is clear and even its CEO has decided to reveal his perspectives on the current moment of the company. Gary Kelly was interviewed in... more
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AirportsChina approves first entry for foreign citizens
It will be necessary to have three distinct documents
Three distinct categories: China officially authorized yesterday on Wednesday 23 September 2020, the reopening of its borders to foreign citizens in possession of three fundamental documents. As announced... more
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AirlinesAir France-KLM Group, joint strategy between France and the Netherlands
State aid guarantees a short survival
France and the Netherlands have a common thought at the moment with regard to air transport, the rescue of Air France-KLM Group. As reported by the managing director, Benjamin Smith, during an interview... more
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AirlinesAeromexico will be able to reduce aircraft rental costs
American court authorized new agreement on planes and engines
Today, on Wednesday 23 September 2020, American bankruptcy court in New York gave the green light to the plan of carrier Aeromexico to reduce the costs of renting aircraft and engines. Mexican flag airline... more
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Civil aviationIATA calls for systematic COVID-19 testing before departure
It will work throught the ICAO and with health authorities to implement this solution quickly
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for the development and deployment of rapid, accurate, affordable, easy-to-operate, scalable and systematic COVID-19 testing for all passengers... more
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Civil aviationICAO encourages increased alignment of national aviation recovery efforts
The declarations by its Secretary General Fang Liu
Addressing recent European (EURNAT) and South American (SAM) Directors-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) meetings, ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu reminded the national heads of civil aviation of the urgent... more
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AirlinesAir carriers. Kenya Airways needs 500 million dollars aid
The only way forward seems to be that of nationalization
"Explore the world": this sentence can be read on the website of Kenya Airways, flag carrier of African country, although before discovering every corner of the planet, the airline should put its accounts... more
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AirportsEmergency landing for Air Force Two: Mike Pence aboard
It would have been a bird strike - VIDEO
In the last few hours there was some apprehension in United States after the emergency landing of Air Force Two, the Boeing C-32 that normally carries US vice president. On board was White House number... more
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Civil aviationAir transport crisis and risks for refineries
European plants are most in difficulty
Crisis triggered by coronavirus is profound in any economic sector, but air transport is more concerning. This situation can also have important implications at the oil level. As analyzed today, Tuesday... more
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AirlinesBeijing, more than 10 million passengers at Daxing airport
Chinese airport has been operating for just one year
A respectable flow of passengers. Beijing-Daxing International Airport has been around for exactly one year, but it can already boast impressive numbers. As reported today, on Tuesday 22 September 2020,... more
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Civil aviationBoeing licenses UV wand to counter COVID-19
The industry developed portable one will inactivate viruses and bacteria on airplanes
Boeing entered into a patent and technology license with Florida-based Healthe Inc. today under which Healthe will manufacture an ultraviolet (UV) wand designed to sanitize airplane interiors. The industry... more
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Civil aviationEC. "Single European Sky": for a more sustainable ATM
Next steps
The European Commission (EC) is proposing today an upgrade of the "Single European Sky" regulatory framework which comes on the heels of the European Green Deal. The objective is to modernise the management... more
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AirportsPlanes. UAE ready to review restrictions on Nigerian visas
Tension between the two countries lasts from August
After about a month and a half, tension between United Arab Emirates and Nigeria could ease: in August, Asian nation was forced to specify the reasons for the travel ban imposed on citizens of the African... more
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AirportsDifficulties of Berlin-Brandenburg airport one month before opening
Financial losses of German hub are worrying
Nine years of delay, a month to wait and an unknown number of economic losses. The situation of the Berlin-Brandenburg "Willy Brandt" airport is nothing short of paradoxical: its opening, after years of... more
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AirlinesNew law from US senators to save carriers
There are a few days left for federal government aid to expire
Republican senators decided to present a bill to support American air transport yesterday, on Monday September 21, 2020. This text provides 28 billion dollars for the relaunch of the sector, money to be... more
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AirportsPlanes. Belavia authorized for routes with Russia
Moscow gave the go-ahead to the Belarusian flag carrier
Foregin affairs news are giving less and less space to the situation in Belarus, following the turbulent re-election of the disputed President of the Republic, Alexander Lukashenko, but there are some... more
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AirlinesPlanes. Lufthansa ready to lay off 20% of executives
German carrier will further reduce the fleet
Nobody excluded: dismissals announced by carrier Lufthansa do not look anyone in the face and new measures to deal with crisis triggered by covid-19 testify that there is not a single employee who can... more
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AirlinesEasyJet welcomes Airbus’ zero-emission aircraft concepts
The first of which could be launched from 2035
EasyJet welcomes the unveiling by its partner Airbus of three new zero-emission, hydrogen fuelled commercial aircraft concepts, the first of which could be launched from 2035.In 2019 the airline and the... more