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Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. The strikes tomorrow in Italy
Seven protests are scheduled
The MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) publishes the list of strikes scheduled for tomorrow in the aircraft and transport sector.The protests concern in detail:09/06/2019 Cub Trasporti... more
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Civil aviationAlitalia: date for binding offer moved
From September 15 to 30, but it can't go any further
The fall of the Government has caused the postponement of several delicate deadlines for the Alitalia airline, (see AVIONEWS), including the summit in Atlanta (Delta Airlines site) on August 31st. This... more
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Civil aviationUK. The Queen authorizes Johnson's request to close English Parliament
Protests across the Country and a petition exceeds 1,300,000 signatures
The Queen Elizabeth II of England authorized the suspension of the Chambers, with the closure of the Parliament for 5 weeks, as requested by the new British Premier Boris Johnson (see AVIONEWS). In this... more
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Civil aviationStrikes in Spain due to the closure of Ryanair bases
The low-cost said: the fault is due to the "Brexit" and the B-737 Max aircraft problem
Following the closure of four Ryanair bases in Spain in the islands of Gran Canaria, Tenerife Sur, Girona and Lanzarote starting next January 8, 2020, and which will lead to the dismissal of 512 employees,... more
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Civil aviationAlitalia: scheduled appointments in crisis
It is essential to clarify before a new Government
By the end of August, representatives of Delta Airlines, Ferrovie dello Stato (Italian State Railways), Atlantia and the Italian Treasury should meet in Atlanta to discuss the rescue of the Alitalia airline... more
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Civil aviationAircraft. The youngest airline fleets are still in Asia
According to the ch-aviation analysis reveals -ATTACHMENT
Swiss airline intelligence provider ch-aviation today revealed the names of the world’s youngest airline fleets, measured in average aircraft age. It is the second such ch-aviation analysis on the topic, a... more
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Civil aviationCompetitiveness of Swiss Aviation crucial for jobs and prosperity
According to an analysis-study released by IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released analysis showing that the competitiveness of Switzerland’s air transport sector could generate an additional 36,000 jobs and nearly CHF 13 b... more
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Civil aviationRyanair: missing a few days to strike
Italian President D'Agata said: "it is a declaration of war"
Another day of suffering for hundreds of Ryanair British passengers waiting to find out if 180 pilots will strike on Thursday August 22 for 48 hours starting at 12:01 local time for a salary dispute. The... more
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Civil aviationItalian ENAC: the decree of appointment as General Director registered by the Court of Auditors
For the third time in a row Alessio Quaranta confirmed for another 5 years
Alessio Quaranta, director general of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) for 10 years has been confirmed for the next five ones. After the appointment by the Council of Ministers with decree of the... more
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Civil aviationACI Europe: 1H2019 yields uncertain outlook for air transport in Europe
Its air traffic report for June, 2Q and first six months - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE, today released its air traffic report for June, Q2 and H1.The report reveals that passenger traffic at Europe’s airports grew by +4.3% during the first half of t... more
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Civil aviationIATA: solid passenger demand, record load factor in June
Results for international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for June 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 5.0% compared... more
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Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy: 4-hour strike confirmed for tomorrow, on July 26
The protest by pilots, flight attendants and ground staff
The Italian Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti unions communicate in a note that "All the Italian air transport will run tomorrow from 10am to 2pm for the first general strike in the sector.Pilots, flight... more
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Civil aviationAirplane and transport. Italian Mit: strike on 26 July reduced from 24 to 4 hours
After meeting yesterday at the ministry
A discussion table was held yesterday at the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport with the national trade unions that proclaimed a land and sea transport strike for today and aircraft for next... more
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Civil aviationConfirmed strikes on July 24 and 26 in Italy
The joint note by the unions after meeting at Ministry of Transport
"The Italian general transport strike of tomorrow and 26 in air transport is confirmed". This was stated jointly by the Italian Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltrasporti unions, explaining that "today's meeting... more
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Civil aviationRyanair launches pilot training program in Central and Eastern Europe
For more than 300 units over the next four years in Poland
Ryanair recently announced an important new training partnership with the international flight school Bartolini Air, based in Poland, for the supply of a pilot training program with Ryanair/Bartolini Air... more
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Civil aviationStrikes. Italian unions: the 24 national stop in all transports, 26 in the aviation sector
In Rome a protection next 24 in front of the Ministry of Transports
"National strike on 24 July in all transport sectors and 26 July in air transport". Italian unions Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti proclaimed the protest “to give support to the unitary platform of p... more
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Civil aviationFS Italiane: report and objectives 2030-2050 presented
Sustainability: ten years of important results
Over EUR 55 bn invested to improve infrastructure and services; about 20 million tons of less CO2 emitted into the atmosphere, with the people who chose the train instead of the private car; 18.5 million... more
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Civil aviationIATA: another Summer of wasted emissions and delays
Due to the air traffic control inefficiencies, according to Eurocontrol; five key points
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on European governments and air navigation service providers (ANSPs) to make urgent improvements to European air traffic management. The priority... more
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Civil aviationFS Italiane Group evaluates the letters confirming the interest for the Alitalia newco
The BoD is scheduled for today
Four letters of interest arrived in due time on July 14th 2019 and are going to be submitted to the FS’ Board of Directors on July 15th 2019, according to a short note issued yesterday by FS. more
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Civil aviationKremlin says too early to reopen air traffic with Georgia
Flights between the two countries have been blocked since 8 July
The Kremlin says it is too early to talk about resuming flights between Russia and Georgia. Air traffic between the two countries has been blocked after the protests exploded in Tbilisi sparked by an uproar... more
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Civil aviationJobs at risk if UK air transport competitiveness is not safeguarded
According to a report published by IATA; three key recommendations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that up to 120,000 jobs supported by air transport could be at risk from an erosion of UK air transport competitiveness. By contrast, employment... more
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Civil aviationEASA orders to inspect A-380 aircraft
Find cracks on wing of the aircraft
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a note warning companies to carry out checks on Airbus A-380 aircraft. Under investigation there are some cracks found on the wings of the largest... more
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Civil aviationEco-tax on airline tickets incoming in France
It will cost from 1.50 up to 18 Euros
By 2020 passengers departing from France airports will have to pay an ecotax on air tickets from 1.50 up to 18 Euros. Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne announced it today. The tax is part of the package... more
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Civil aviationPassengers' data theft: British Airways risks a fine of EUR 204m
Scarce reliability of its computer system had allowed a cyber attack
Following an extensive investigation the ICO (Information Commissioner' Office) has issued a notice of its intention to fine British Airways £183.39M for infringements of the General Data Protection Regulation... more
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Civil aviationAirplane and transport. The strikes this week in July in Italy
They are scheduled for Wednesday and Friday
MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) has published the list of strikes in the aviation sector at the beginning of July in Italy.In detail the protests concern:10/07/2019 Ugl-Air transport,... more
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Civil aviationAircraft and results. IATA: passenger demand stays solid in May
But the trend has slowed; international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 4.5% compared to the same... more
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Civil aviationJAA TO officially relocated to Schiphol-Rijk
Nearby the International Airport to accommodate the recent growth
After 28 years of JAA history in the Dutch town of Hoofddorp, JAA TO (Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation) bids adieu to its hometown by relocating to a larger training centre with upgraded... more
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Civil aviationUS threatens new duties to EU
Targeted the subsidies to Airbus
The competition between Boeing and Airbus is the reason why Trump administration is carrying out a new strand of trade war against the European Union. The subsidies to the two Airbus A-380 and A-350 planes,... more
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Civil aviationEASA releases acts on hybrid and electrical VTOL aircraft
The base to allow safe operations
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) released today, on July 2, 2019 the first building block to enable the safe operation of hybrid and electrical vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. The f... more
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Civil aviationAircraft. Czech Republic revokes transit ban on Russian companies
Airspace reopened again until July 7
Czech Republic has reopened its airspace to Russian airlines. The permit, as the Prague transport ministry explained, will last until July 7, due to what was decided by Moscow, which in turn had closed... more
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Civil aviationB-737 MAX airplane (3): IATA: Governments adjust to FAA guideline
For a safe re-entry into service. The summit on the model yesterday
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged state aviation safety regulators to continue to align on technical validation requirements and timelines indicated by FAA for the safe re-entry... more
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Civil aviationNew problem on the Boeing 737 aircraft
Return to service recedes due to another anomaly
The Boeing 737 MAX is still not secure. If anything, a new anomaly was found on the airplane. The news was published by "CNN" and subsequently confirmed by FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). Flight... more
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Civil aviationItalian unions: general strike on July 24, 26 in aircraft and transport
This was decided by the national executives of Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti
"National strike on 24 July in all sectors of local public transport, rail, freight and logistics, maritime and ports, highways, taxis, car hire and on 26 July in all aircraft and transport". The national... more
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Civil aviationThree recommendations to boost the benefits of aviation in Greece
According to a study
To continue building on the success of its air transport industry, Greece should work to modernize its airspace, keep airport charges under control and expand terminal and runway capacity to meet the upcoming... more
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Civil aviationIag is committed to 737 MAX (2) aircraft: it's the first order for Boeing after accidents
Signed letter of intent to be ratified with a formal agreement
Boeing gets the first order for B-737 MAX aircraft, after the two accidents in which 346 people died. International Airlines Group, including British Airways and Vueling, has signed a letter of intent... more
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Civil aviationItalian MISE on Alitalia: deadline for presentation of the FS offer extended to July 15th
The Minister Di Maio called the unions for the beginning of the month
The Italian Minister of Economic Development (MISE) Luigi Di Maio authorized last Friday the extraordinary commissioners Alitalia to communicate to Ferrovie dello Stato the extension until next July 15... more
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Civil aviationThe SpaceJet family of aircraft introduced
Mitsubishi announces commercial name for regional aircraft
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation officially announced today its Mitsubishi SpaceJet family of aircraft.SpaceJet is the commercial name for the product family that includes the SpaceJet M-90 (previously... more
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Civil aviationIcao-Iata: launch new guidance to prevent and manage unruly passengers
The launch ceremony of it took place in the last days
The Secretary General of ICAO, Fang Liu, and the Director General and CEO of IATA, Alexandre de Juniac, have officially launched new ICAO legal guidance on the management of unruly and disruptive passengers.The... more
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Civil aviationAircraft and transport: the sixth Air Law Conference is about to begin
One of the most important conferences in Italy in the sector. The main issues and participations in detail
The next June 21, 2019 at the Luiss "Guido Carli University" in Rome will be held the annual Air Law Conference, now in its sixth edition, entitled "Facing the new Challenges in the Aviation Industry -... more
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Civil aviationAir France-KLM: 2018 report on CSR activities of the Group published
At the ordinary and extraordinary shareholders' meeting of the past days - ATTACHMENT
On the occasion of the ordinary and extraordinary shareholders' meeting held in recent days, Air France-KLM announced the report on the activities of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) 2018. The report... more
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Civil aviationFondazione Leonardo presents "Civiltà delle macchine"
The publication was revived to create a dialogue between scientific and humanistic culture
“Civiltà delle macchine” is to be reborn after thirty dormant years. Fondazione Leonardo, established a few months ago (see AVIONEWS), is reviving the publishing project that started in 1953, under Leon... more
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Civil aviationKlm presents the Flying V prototype
The airplane of the future aims at energy efficiency. It will be launched between 2040 and 2050 -VIDEO
The prototype airplane of the future on which the Dutch carrier KLM has decided to bet will be presented in October at Amsterdam-Schiphol airport. It's called Flying V, designers said it will be able to... more
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Civil aviationAireon system certified by the EASA
It represents the culmination of a three year long collaboration
Aireon was officially approved by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as an Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) Organization to provide Air Traffic Management (ATM)/Air Navigation Service... more
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Civil aviationKLM to host 76th IATA AGM in Amsterdam
It will be the third time for the Netherlands
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will host the 76th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Amsterdam, the Netherlands,... more
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Civil aviationAirplanes and results. Solid passenger demand growth in April
IATA’s 75th AGM and WATS in Seoul in early June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for April 2019 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 4.3% compared to April 2018.... more
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Civil aviationB-737 MAX: Iata stops Boeing to fly back airplane
The decision has been delayed. It's up to the international regulators
The times for B-737 MAX airplane to come back to fly are still long. "We do not expect something before 10 to 12 weeks in re-entry into service" said the general director of the International Air Transport... more
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Civil aviationAirplanes and transport in Italy. The strikes in June
Five planned protests for the moment
The MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) announces the calendar of strikes in air transport for the month of June.The protests concern in detail:07/06/2019 Usb union personnel Sacal and... more
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Civil aviationAvianca: Anac suspends the activities of the Brazilian carrier
The company is subjected to a bankruptcy restructuring procedure cause of the financial difficulty
The Brazilian civil aviation agency (Anac) has suspended all operations of the carrier Avianca, as a "precautionary measure". The agency has announced that flights are suspended until the carrier proves... more
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Civil aviationAircraft and transport. ECTAA presents exposed to European competition authority
Against IATA. Two hypotheses of crime: establishment of a cartel between companies, and abuse of a dominant position
Pezzani: "We hope that with our world I finally have a dialogue worthy of the name" more
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Civil aviationA new legislation will protect passengers' rights in Canada
Announced by Transport Minister Garneau, it will provide automatic compensations in case of disruptions
A new legislation will protect travellers who will fly in Canada in case of disruptions. Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced it, saying he wants to introduce a new service standard to protect passengers'... more