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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
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
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
Civil aviationIATA: proposed environment tax will destroy jobs and fail to decarbonize aviation
In normal times, the French industry supports about 1.1 million jobs
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that proposed new environmental taxes in France will fail to decarbonize the aviation sector and eliminate 150,000 French aviation jobs.The Convention... more
Civil aviationEmbraer: 250th business aircraft delivery milestone in Latin America
To two first-time jet buyers
Embraer today announced the delivery of a Phenom 100EV and a Phenom 300E to two separate Brazilian customers, marking the company’s 250th business jet delivery in Latin America. The Phenom 100EV was d... more
Civil aviationAirbus reveals new zero-emission concept aircraft
All codenamed “ZEROe”
Airbus has revealed three concepts for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft which could enter service by 2035. These concepts each represent a different approach to achieving zero-emission f... more
AirlinesEurowings accuses Ryanair after farewell to Düsseldorf
German carrier will take over from the Irish one
The "void" has been filled, but controversy is always around the corner. The farewell of the low-cost airline Ryanair at the German airport of Düsseldorf (read also the article published by AVIONEWS)... more
AirlinesSouth Africa, citizens will choose the name of new carrier
The idea is to take a cue from Uber
No one will know my name: unlike in "Turandot" by Giacomo Puccini, the name of new carrier of South Africa must be revealed quickly and for this reason it was decided to entrust to the city. In the last... more
AirportsSecond quarantine for Israel, new government measures
Here's how travel and air transport will change
Not all "primates" refer to positive situations. An emblematic case is that of Israel, first country in the world that made the second quarantine to combat Covid-19 official in these hours. It is a total... more
AirlinesAci Europe: appeal to EC President to end quarantines
And develop common EU Testing Protocol
Over 20 travel and tourism bodies as well as unions across Europe united today in an unprecedented call for European Commission leadership to replace quarantine restrictions with an EU Testing Protocol... more
AirlinesUS carriers ask for 25 billion dollars
All managers confronted the White House
Yesterday's meeting, on Thursday September 17, 2020, at the White House between Chief of Cabinet Mark Meadows and representatives of the main American carriers ended with a predictable economic request.... more
AccidentsPlanes. Smolensk incident: Poland calls for arrest of Russian controllers
Ten years ago the Polish president and many other politicians died
Ten years ago: on April 10, 2010, a Tupolev Tu-154M aircraft of the Polish Air Force crashed while landing about 20 kilometers from the Russian city of Smolensk, killing 89 passengers and 7 members (read... more
AirlinesRyanair, one third of shareholders said no to O'Leary bonus
CEO of low-cost carrier collected 458,000 euros
This bonus doesn't have to be done. Like in Alessandro Manzoni romance "I promessi sposi", this phrase fits perfectly to describe what happened yesterday, Thursday 17 September 2020, during the vote on... more
AirlinesIceland, Play against state funds guaranteed to Icelandair
These two carriers are now at loggerheads
"Everything works out": the motto used by Iceland to get out of the serious economic crisis of 2008 could also be used for an issue that is currently affecting the transport sector. Air carrier Play, which... more
AirportsEcoDemonstrator airplane. Sustainable aviation fuel to the next level on programme
50,000 US gallons used on B-787/10 flight
Boeing and Etihad Airways concluded testing on the aerospace company’s 2020 ecoDemonstrator programme with a cross-country flight using a 50/50 blend of sustainable and traditional jet fuel.Flying from S... more
AirlinesPlanes. No funding yet for South African Airways
There will be a crucial meeting of creditors tomorrow
A long-awaited meeting: the fate of carrier South African Airways could depend on the meeting organized for tomorrow, on Friday September 18, 2020. This is the meeting called urgently and which will involve... more
AirlinesPlanes. Ireland vs Ryanair on restrictive measures
Low-cost carrier sued the state on anti-covid measures
A great crosstalk: low-cost airline Ryanair asked for clarification in court on measures introduced by Dublin government regarding the containment of Covid-19 and the reply was not long in coming. Irish... more
AccidentsB-737 Max plane crashes (2), US Congress nails Boeing
A 238-page report highlighted their responsibilities -ATTACHMENT
There is no peace for Boeing: in addition to the legal case that families of the victims of the Ethiopian Airlines accident of 2019 want to carry out with great determination (read also the article published... more
AirlinesJust two solutions for Air India: privatization or closure
Government also admitted the dangerous crossroads
Hardeep Singh, Indian civil aviation minister, was very clear in making yet another reference to the future of flag carrier Air India: this airline must be privatized, otherwise the only alternative will... more
AirlinesVaradi (Wizz Air Ceo): "Travelling by plane is safer than supermarkets"
Manager said he was satisfied about sanitation standards
Risk of coronavirus infection scares everyone and in any part of the world, but which places are safer than others? Jozsef Varadi, CEO of low-cost airline Wizz Air, is certain: flying is less dangerous... more
Civil aviationRosaviatsia certified electronic documentation for Ansat helicopter
The event took place during the "Heli Russia 2020"
The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia) granted the Russian Helicopters holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) the approval to make a major change to the Ansat helicopter type certificate.... more
Civil aviationICAO: Wef meeting explores post-pandemic future for global mobility
Secretary General Fang Liu participated at it
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Secretary General Fang Liu participated, on 14 September, in the Stewardship Board Meeting on Shaping the Future of Mobility organized by the World Economic... more
Accidents737 Max plane crashes, families of victims against Boeing
Main goal is to get a jury trial
Future of Boeing 737 Max airplane is still indecipherable, even if the latest FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) decisions could suggest that the return to service is near (read also the article published... more
AirlinesCanadian Government needs to consider safe options and reopen borders
Economic impact on the North American Country, according to IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urges the Canadian government to support the COVID-19 testing initiatives of Air Canada and WestJet as a means to safely reopen Canada to international... more
AirlinesChina, less anti-covid restrictions for domestic carriers
Civil aviation relaxed the planned measures
Chinese air transport recorded important numbers in recent times which testify its slight but effective recovery. The main consequence of new trend occurred today, Tuesday 15 September 2020, with the important... more
AirportsEcuador issues its first electronic passport
The document was expressly requested by Icao
First times are often exciting and the adjective fits perfectly with the novelty introduced in last hours by Ecuador. South American country, in fact, issued its first electronic passport in history, making... more
AirlinesPlanes and carriers, easyJet accuses EU governments on restrictions
CEO Lundgren lashed out against travel policies
Thrust and lunge: Johan Lundgren is not a fencer, but in last few hours he launched an attack worthy of this sport against European Union. CEO of low-cost airline easyJet took part in an on-line event... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines will use loyalty program for new funds
United and American also did the same
A guarantee that is used more and more frequently by carriers. Loyalty program will be used by Delta Airlines to support a $ 6.5 billion loan, a capital raising that became necessary due to the increasingly... more
AirlinesAirports. Brussels extends suspension of landing slots
Waiver will remain in effect until March 27
It is now inevitable to look to 2021 as a year of possible relaunches and resumptions. The latest decision by the European Commission, which intends to extend the suspension of airport slots by six months,... more
AirlinesAir France, Paris: "We will ensure carrier survival"
French Minister of Economy spoke
“We will make whatever is necessary”: Bruno Le Maire, French Minister of Economy, assured in recent hours that everything possible will be done to ensure survival of Air France. Owner of the transalpine dic... more
AirlinesCyprus, license of Tus Airways carrier is suspended
Company requested six months for industrial plan
During today's morning, on Monday September 14, 2020, Cyprus Ministry of Transport decided to suspend license of airline Tus Airways. This is the company founded in 2005 and whose hub is the Cypriot airport... more
AirlinesAir Europa, wages couldn't be paid on September 30
The carrier is awaiting substantial economic aid
A new alarm, yet another. As if the current complicated situation of the Spanish airline Air Europa wasn't enough, another problem is adding. In recent days, local media spread the news that there could... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. Court approves Thai Airways restructuring
Bankruptcy was filed in May
Today, on Monday September 14, 2020, bankruptcy court of Thailand decided to give its green light to the corporate restructuring of Thai Airways airline. Already last May, economic difficulties of Asian... more
Civil aviationICAO Stocktaking Seminar highlights latest achievements
And new opportunities for in-sector CO2 emissions reductions
Summarizing the outcomes of an ICAO sustainability event last Friday, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano stressed the need to seize the post-COVID recovery as a vital opportunity for aviation... more
AirlinesLima Airport signs financing for airside development
Four international banks are providing the loan
Lima Airport Partners (LAP), part of the Fraport Group since 2001, has signed a USD 450 million financing agreement for its airside development program at "Jorge Chávez International Airport" in Lima,... more
Civil aviationIsrael-Emirates, Netanyahu plane took off for peace signing
Agreements will be signed tomorrow in Washington
"Travelling to bring peace, in exchange for peace": these are the words used by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to comment through social networks his departure to United States in view of the... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Flight attendants sue United Airlines
Trial concerns choices of hostesses and stewards
Too discriminatory approach: this is the accusation against carrier United Airlines (read also the article published by AVIONEWS), sued by two flight attendants who did not like the policy on the choice... more
Civil aviationA-350XWB airplane with humanitarian aid to Beirut
Medicine, visors and masks, school items, electrical products and IT-equipment
Immediately after the recent blast in Beirut, Lebanon, Airbus provided satellite imagery to analyse the damage and helped government analysts, NGOs and first responders gain visibility into the catastrophe. Now,... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Ryanair will leave Düsseldorf base
This decision will take effect in October
A letter sent to employees in the late afternoon of Thursday September 10, 2020, announced the intention of low-cost airline Ryanair to abandon its German base in Düsseldorf: the future is not optimistic... more
AirlinesFraport: figures in August 2020, passenger numbers remain low in Frankfurt
Traffic still down at the Group’s airports worldwide
In August 2020, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) served some 1.5 million passengers, representing a 78.2 percent decline year-on-year. Thus, for the first time since March of this year, the decrease remained below... more
AirlinesLufthansa's uncertainties between layoffs and retired planes
Future fleet could be reduced significantly
Fewer planes mean a downsized fleet, and a downsized fleet can only translate into a new round of layoffs. Lufthansa is seriously considering retiring A-380s and most of the smaller A-340s, just to mention... more
Civil aviationRussian industrial company chooses Molfetta for its helicopter plant
Mayor of the Apulian city spoke about it in a video
Friday is the day traditionally chosen by Tommaso Minervini, mayor of Molfetta (province of Bari, Italy), to announce latest news regarding this Apulian city via a video. Just in these hours, he announced... more
AccidentsSeptember 11, 2001: 19 years ago the tragic attacks in New York
This memory is indelible: there were almost 3,000 victims
Impossible to forget where we were and what we were doing at that moment. It was exactly 19 years since terrible and disconcerting September 11, 2001, a date that changed history of the whole world forever.... more
AirlinesSIA Group to rationalise staff numbers
Amid unprecedented global aviation crisis
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group announced yesterday the difficult decision to cut around 4,300 positions across its carriers. After taking into account a recruitment freeze, natural attrition, and the... more
AirlinesPlanes and carriers, 3,000 United Airlines pilots will not be fired
The decisive agreement with unions in last hours
In last few hours there would have been a decisive agreement between unions and the carrier United Airlines to avoid the dismissal of nearly three thousand pilots. This agreement had to be found as soon... more
AirportsAci Europe: helping airports plan their recovery
Study by EUROCONTROL highlights actions to improve performance -ATTACHMENT
In order to reduce the impact of COVID-19 measures on airport performance, and so contribute to aviation’s overall recovery from the pandemic, airports need to focus on reducing the impact of space constraints a... more
CargoIata: the time to prepare for Covid-19 vaccine transport is now
Just providing a single dose to 7.8 billion people would fill 8,000 B-747 cargo aircraft
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to begin careful planning with industry stakeholders to ensure full preparedness when vaccines for COVID-19 are approved and available... more
AirlinesAvinor: decline in air traffic after Summer in Norway
Both in domestic and international
Brief. New figures show a 60 percent decrease in traffic at Avinor's airports in August compared with August in 2019.Overall, the figures for August show a 50 percent decrease in domestic traffic and an... more
Civil aviationPiaggio Aerospace: new order for a P-180 "Avanti EVO" plane from USA
Scheduled for delivery in the first half of next year
While the process of finding a new owner for the company is proceeding according to plan, a new order arrives for Piaggio Aerospace from the United States: today the airplane manufacturer announced that... more
Civil aviationAirbus: to demonstrate reduced emission fello’fly operations
The industry joined by European partners
Airbus has signed agreements with two carrier customers; Frenchbee and SAS Scandinavian Airlines, as well as three Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP); France’s DSNA (Direction des Services de la N... more