Civil aviation
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Civil aviationB-737 Max airplane: new problems, could a bundle of cables cause short circuits?
Further slowdowns for Boeing
The problems for Boeing never seem to end: a new defect would have been discovered at the B-737 Max, the plane model that was grounded all over the world following the fatal accidents in Ethiopia and Indonesia... more
Civil aviationMoody’s downgrades Atlantia, Autostrade per l'Italia and AdR
Following the changes to existing motorway concession arrangements -ATTACHMENT
The rating agency, Moody's, following the unilateral changes to existing motorway concession arrangements in Italy, introduced by the Milleproroghe decree, downgraded Autostrade per l'Italia from 'Baa3'... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: urgent bridge-loan and extension of the layoffs
Out of stock?
Alitalia's new liquidity injection: the ministers of Economy Roberto Gualtieri and Economic Development Stefano Patuanelli signed the ministerial decree that provides the bridge-loan of EUR 400 million.... more
Civil aviation"Brexit": today House of Commons said ok
358 votes in favor, 234 against
First approval by the Parliament of the United Kingdom for the law on the ratification of the "Brexit" by January 31. The document, modified by Boris Johnson after the overwhelming victory in the December... more
Civil aviationAlitalia. AVIONEWS meets unions at the Italian MISE: do you start over?
Soon the EUR 400 million, a brief meeting with Delta and final farewell to Atlantia
AVIONEWS awaited the union representatives at the exit of the MISE (Italian Ministry of Economic Development) after the meeting with the Minister Stefano Patuanelli and the new commissioner of Alitalia... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: passenger and freight traffic in October
Aircraft movements turned negative for the first time this year - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its latest air traffic report for October 2019, measuring all of commercial aviation flights: full service, regionals, low-cost and charter. Passenger... more
Civil aviationPossible increase in delays and cancellations of flights in the Summer
Air traffic controllers are too few?
According to "Corriere.it", which cited Sita, one of the companies operating in the air transport sector, in 2018, around the world, 4.3 billion baggages sent in the hold were handled and of these 24.81... more
Civil aviationBoeing (2): stop production of the B-737 Max aircraft in January
Possible job cuts
As anticipated yesterday, Boeing is thinking of a pause in the production of the B-737 Max aircraft, after the fatal accidents in Ethiopia and Indonesia that caused the death of 346 people (see AVIONEWS).... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Strike in France: forecasts for today
Discomforts and delays are however predictable
In anticipation of the strike notices presented by the trade unions for today, on December 17, the French DGAC (Directorate-General of Civil Aviation) asked carriers to reduce their flight schedule to... more
Civil aviation"Brexit": A big win for Johnson
Absolute majority and irreversible exit from the EU
Overwhelming electoral victory of Boris Johnson: having obtained the mandate, now the next step is the "Brexit". The conservative party has taken more than 360 seats out of 650, while the work of Jeremy... more
Civil aviationDelta Air Lines: "We are still interested in Alitalia"
Backfire from the American carrier?
Delta Air Lines is still interested in Alitalia. This was stated by managing director Ed Bastian. The airline said that "it remains committed to becoming a minority shareholder in a reorganized Alitalia... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport (2). Special measures by Alitalia for the strikes of today
And the cancellations on December 12 and 14 -ATTACHMENTS
Due to 24-hour air transport sector strikes confirmed by some Italian trade unions for Friday 13 December, Alitalia was forced to cancel several flights scheduled for this day.Flights set to operate on... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The strikes of today in Italy
They are 16 in total
MIT (Italian Infrastructure and Transport Ministry) unveiled the list of the strikes planned for today in the aircraft and transport.The different ones on Friday, December 13.13/12/2019 Cub Trasporti union... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: MEF (Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance) gives EUR 150 million
The infringement procedure by the EU has now become certain
The Italian Minister of Economic Development Stefano Patuanelli thanked and liquidated the three extraordinary commissioners who in these two and a half years with little transparency and sporadic news... more
Civil aviationNational strike in France: forecasts for tomorrow
However, hardships and delays are possible
As part of the wave of strikes in progress, given the traffic forecasts established in collaboration with carriers for tomorrow on Thursday December 12 and according to the provisions of the minimum air... more
Civil aviationAircraft and carriers. New EU security list adopted by the Commission
115 airlines are banned from EU skies - ATTACHMENT
The European Commission updated last Monday the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that do not meet international safety standards, and are therefore subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions... more
Civil aviationInternational Civil Aviation Day Statement: tomorrow “75 Years of Connecting the World”
Issued by Council President, and the Organization’s Secretary General
Seven December each year is recognized globally as International Civil Aviation Day (ICAD).This year is however particularly special, as the International Civil Aviation Organization is commemorating the... more
Civil aviationEurostat: air passenger transport in the EU last year
Record number of those carried at more than 1.1 billion in 2018 -ATTACHMENT
Almost 63 million more than in 2017 more
Civil aviationAircraft. Strike in France (2): 20% of flights cancelled today in some airports
Scheduled stop also for tomorrow, on Friday December 6
The strike announcements on the French national territory were presented by the trade unions today, on Thursday December 5, 2019. To limit the interruption of air traffic, DGAC (French Civil Aviation Directorate-General)... more
Civil aviationFrance paralyzed by protests: planes grounded, emergency hospitals
Demonstrations and strikes for the Macron pension reform
France is blocked by strikes against the pension reform of President Emmanuel Macron. More than 240 demonstrations are active and have caused ground planes, stationary trains, closed schools, hospitals... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: hypothesis on the general management
Will Ivan Bassato be nominated?
Alitalia's changes will also affect management: the hypotheses are being considered by the Minister of Economic Development, Stefano Patuanelli. Among the eligible candidates in the general management... more
Civil aviationB-737 Max airplane: India imposes stricter rules for pilot training
More flight hours and on the simulator
India is considering the possibility of establishing stricter rules for the pilots of B-737 Max aircraft: these are new conditions that will be imposed on Boeing to allow the aircraft to return to service,... more
Civil aviationDuties, Trump threats: 100% increase if "digital tax" approved
The US considers the taxes to American companies disproportionate
Possible increases in US duties for Italy. The announcement was made by US President Donald Trump who threatened the 100% increase in tariffs imposed against the EU for the Airbus case if the digital tax... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: cuts, new tender notice and green light for "bridge-loan"
But it's necessary to wait for the approval by the European Commission
The surprises related to the Italian former flagship company never end: a new tender is launched by the Government accompanied by a cut plan to make the Italian carrier more attractive. The Council of... more
Civil aviationIndra: development of an electronic protection system key for European air superiority
Five countries participate at the project
Under the direction of the Spanish Ministry of Defense, Indra is leading the development of what will be one of the most advanced electronic protection systems in the world. European manned and unmanned... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: new Airport Operational Centre peer review service launched
Following a successful pilot at Geneva Airport last October
At the "13th ACI Airport Exchange" conference & exhibition taking place this week in Abu Dhabi and hosted by Abu Dhabi Airport Company, ACI EUROPE today formally launched its APOC (Airport Operations Centre)... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: the hypothesis of the "stew" appears
In any case, thousands of redundancies
For Alitalia there have been several hypotheses following the non-presentation of the binding offer: from the liquidation to the mini-referral to the management with a super-commissioner, but it has not... more
Civil aviationJohnson promises "Brexit" as a Christmas present
Presentation of the program in view of the December elections
Boris Johnson promised the "Brexit" as a Christmas present. The British prime minister plans to ratify the agreement in December and the United Kingdom outside the EU by January 31. It is the project of... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: also Atlantia leaves
As anticipated by AVIONEWS, it's the eighth extension
Should these commissioners be given the new loan? more
Civil aviationAtlantia's BoD: deliberations regarding Alitalia
"The necessary conditions for joining the consortium do not as yet exist"
The Board of Directors of Atlantia of yesterday communicated that: "Following on from the announcement of 15 October 2019, having noted the lack of any significant developments in relation to the issues... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: airports’ license to invest is a prerequisite for decarbonisation
The 3rd Airport Investment Symposium took place yesterday in Brussels
The 3rd Airport Investment Symposium took place yesterday in Brussels, organised by ACI EUROPE in partnership with the GIIA (Global Infrastructure Investor Association). The event brought together airports... more
Civil aviationFAA: revolutionizing approach to aircraft certification
"Holistic" attitude and open to dialogue with manufacturers
US air safety regulators are considering radically modifying aircraft certification procedures after incidents in Ethiopia and Indonesia with Boeing B-737 Max aircraft that caused the death of 346 people... more
Civil aviationPossible cancellation of connections by airplane in England
Frost and fog reduce visibility
The cold weather recorded today could cause flights to be cancelled across England. While the temperature in the United Kingdom drops to -9 degrees, it is expected that the fog will cause the interruption... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: airline bankruptcies and risk aversion limit traffic growth in September
Freight kept declining for the 11th consecutive month -ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its latest air traffic report for September & Q3 2019, measuring all of commercial aviation flights: full service, regionals, low-cost and charter.On... more
Civil aviationChina: increased production of narrow fuselages
Possible trend reversal in the future
Huang Yumin, deputy director of Avic's research and development center (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) in the Chinese fleet, has 1460 long-range wide-body aircraft, 5168 long-range narrow-body... more
Civil aviationBelugaXL aircraft receives EASA Type Certification
Launched in November 2014, it is based on an A-330/200 Freighter
The BelugaXL aircraft has received its Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), paving the way for entry-into-service by early 2020.The airplane is an integral part of Airbus’ i... more
Civil aviationExponential growth of flights between China and Japan
Over a thousand a week
There are more than 1000 return flights between China and Japan every week. A record number of connections that are expected to increase further from March of next year: the authorities have agreed to... more
Civil aviationCathay Pacific: aircraft deliveries delayed for protests in Hong Kong
Decisions consistent with the reduction of earnings forecasts
Following the pro-democracy protests that have been burning Hong Kong for about 5 months (see AVIONEWS), the Chinese flag carrier Cathay Pacific has decided to delay the delivery of four Airbus planes... more
Civil aviationChinese airport industry exponential growth
Quantitative increase and qualitative improvement
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has reported steady growth over the past 10 years in the Chinese civil airport industry.Zhang Rui, an official of the Chinese administration said: "The... more
Civil aviationItaly protagonist in the search for unmanned aircraft
A project in partnership with France and Romania
Italy, in partnership with France and Romania, will have a prominent place in the research field for unmanned aircraft. It is a project that is part of another twelve within the Permanent Structured Cooperation... more
Civil aviationBoeing and the "forum non conveniens"
The trial could take place in Indonesia
Boeing could resort to the "forum non conveniens" for judicial diatribes relating to fatal accidents in Ethiopia and Indonesia (see AVIONEWS). This is a doctrine according to which a court recognizes that... more
Civil aviationRolls Royce: increasingly active in the aeronautical field
Creation of a hybrid jet aircraft system
The intense commitment of Rolls-Royce (RR) in aeronautics continues. The company is collaborating with Apus, a German aerospace design industry, with researchers from the University of Brandenburg. The... more
Civil aviationQantas Group to slash carbon emissions
With actions starting from today
The Qantas Group will reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 in a major expansion of the airline’s commitment to a more sustainable aviation industry.With actions starting from today, the national carrier w... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: demand continues on moderate upward path
The results for international and domestic passenger markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 3.8% compared... more
Civil aviationFrance-China (2): Airbus investments confirmed and intensified
Agreement between Paris and Beijing increasingly solid
Chinese President Xi Jinping stated during the meeting with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron (see AVIONEWS) that he will continue the program to complete and purchase the A-350 aircraft and will intensify... more
Civil aviationChina-France: billion-dollar contracts
Agreements between the two countries from aeronautics to the food sectors
China said it had signed agreements with France for worth 13 billion euros. Contracts concerning aeronautics, the environment, energy and the agri-food sector that took place during the visit of the French... more
Civil aviationIATA. Four priorities identified for MENA aviation
As challenging operating environment persists
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments and industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to focus on four priorities to secure the future of aviation in the region... more
Civil aviationMuilenburg (CEO Boeing) renounces to company bonuses
He will to perceive them only after the return of the B-737 Max aircraft
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg announced today his intention to waive his 2019 business bonuses in view of the industry crisis following the grounding of 737 Max planes.The offer came after harsh criticism... more
Civil aviationB-737 Max aircraft could return by March 2020
Considerations by the EU Aviation Safety Agency's Director
The executive director of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Patrick Ky said today that the Boeing 737 Max plane will probably return to Europe in the first quarter of 2020. While the European... more
Civil aviationIndia: smog in New Delhi reaches record levels
Delays and diverted connections
For several days the smog of New Delhi, in India, has reached record levels causing delays and redirections of connections. The city authorities declared that "pollution has reached unbearable levels"... more