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Civil aviationA year ago the B-737 Max plane crashed in Indonesia
The final report by the National Trasportation Safety Committee - ATTACHMENT
Exactly one year ago, on October 29, 2018, a B-737 Max aircraft of the Lion Air crashed in Indonesia, killing 189 people (see AVIONEWS).It was the JT610 flight, PK-LQP registration, which connected Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta... more
Civil aviationRussia will supply 10 MC-21 aircraft to Malaysia
Non-binding agreement but high interest
According to "Tass" Russia and Malaysia have signed a contract for the supply of ten MC-21 aircraft currently being prepared for mass production. Russian Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov said... more
Civil aviationFirst Chinese ARJ-21 international flight with Chengdu Airlines
It will help trade between China and Russia - VIDEO
ARJ-21, the first international flight of the passenger transport plane entirely designed and built in China, with the company Chengdu Airlines. Opened on 26 October, the aircraft will connect the Chinese... more
Civil aviationMilan-Linate airport is open
Full operation after three months of work - VIDEO
From today the full operation of the Milan-Linate airport resumes, entitled " Enrico Forlanini", which reopened from October 26th with the landing of the first Alitalia flight from Rome. The plane was... more
Civil aviation"Brexit": Johnson ready for new elections in December
The opposition accepts as long as the "no-deal" is lifted
Boris Johnson, after a meeting of the Cabinet Council, declared that he intended to propose to the Parliament the convening of early elections in the United Kingdom on December 12th. On Monday he will... more
Civil aviationB-737 Max: today official plane crash report in Indonesia
A series of errors would have led to the accident
A series of errors would have led to the crash of the Lion Air B-737 Max aircraft in October last year, with the death of 189 people (see AVIONEWS) as stated in the official report.Indonesian investigators... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The strikes of today in Italy in the sector
There are many protests lasting several hours
The MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) has announced the list of strikes fixed for today in the air transport sector in Italy.The many protests concern in detail:10/25/2019 Usb private... more
Civil aviationB-737 MAX airplane, US DoT: FAA must restore confidence
Changes in the field of safety supervision
In view of the future "stop" of the grounding of the B-737 Max aircraft after the fatal accidents in Indonesia and Ethiopia (see AVIONEWS), the Inspector General of the Department of the Transport (DoT)... more
Civil aviation"Brexit" extension approved
Procrastination to avoid a UK exit without agreement
The 27 leaders of the European Union have approved the possibility of extending the "Brexit" date to avoid an exit of the United Kingdom without agreement. The duration is still to be decided and the Permanent... more
Civil aviationUTC: Boeing will produce 42 B-737 MAX aircraft a month
Considerations that come after the analysts' doubts
Akhil Johri, financial director of United Technologies Corporation (UTC) said that Boeing will continue to produce 42 B-737 MAX planes a month in 2019, dispelling fears of a manufacturing pause that could... more
Civil aviationAtitech signs with Eurowings and Austrian Airlines
Important goal for the Italian company
Atitech has signed two new contracts with the Eurowings/Germanwings and Austrian Airlines carriers. Activities will begin on October 28th. The agreement between the society and the airlines was signed... more
Civil aviationThe first non-stop commercial airline flight from NY to Sydney touched down
After 19 hours and 16 minutes in the air
The first non-stop commercial airline flight from New York to Sydney has landed yesterday after 19 hours 16 minutes in the air. A total of 49 passengers and crew were on the flight, which was used to run... more
Civil aviationB-737 Max aircraft: Indonesia will share fatal accident report
Wednesday first with the families of the victims
According to "Reuters" Indonesia will share with the families of the victims (see AVIONEWS) on Wednesday the final report on the accident in which a B-737 Max plane crashed.Anggo Anurogo press officer... more
Civil aviationLufthansa: German airports in chaos after pilots' strike
And the carrier must decide for Alitalia
German airports in chaos following the Sunday strike by flight attendants of 4 Lufthansa subsidiaries. The protest was to last from 5am to 11am but continued until midnight, impacting the airports of Frankfurt,... more
Civil aviationUS duties against Europe have been triggered
10% rates for aircraft production
Today US duties against Europe have been triggered as a penalty for the "Boeing-Airbus" case (see AVIONEWS). According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), Europe is responsible for illegitimate subsidies... more
Civil aviationAlitalia (2): from the Italian fiscal decree the "bridge-loan"
The new economic injection for the rescue of the carrier
It would appear that the fiscal decree of 2020 provides in its latest version, the "bridge loan" intended for the Alitalia air carrier. An unavoidable solution also considering the umpteenth extension... more
Civil aviation"Brexit": possible EU-UK agreement in the next few hours
Johnson grants and the "Queen's Speech" - VIDEO
It is very likely that the much feared "no-deal" will be averted: in the next few hours the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom could draw up an agreement on the "Brexit". According to "Guardian... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: the seventh extension
Atlantia and FS ask for further details
Despite the repeated recommendations of the Minister of Economic Development Stefano Patuanelli with respect to the impossibility of further postponements to present the binding offer for Alitalia, it's... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: entry of Lufthansa and knots to be dissolved
The expiration date is approaching and Fs asks for clarifications
After Lufthansa's proposal of a commercial partnership in Alitalia, FS (Ferrovie dello Stato), also in agreement with the Ministry of Economic Development, asked the German company for more information.... more
Civil aviationAdria Airways leaves Star Alliance
After the recent developments of the carrier
Short news. Slovenian airline Adria Airways, headquartered in Ljubljana, has ceased to be a member of Star Alliance effective 02 October 2019. The departure of the carrier from the alliance follows the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The strikes of this week in Italy
All planned for next Wednesday
MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) has published the list of strikes scheduled for this week in aircraft transport.The protests scheduled for Wednesday are in detail:09/10/2019 Cub... more
Civil aviationRussia: Šiveluč volcano is active
Possible problems with connections by aircraft - VIDEO
From October 1st in the Kamchatka peninsula of the Russian Far East, the "Šiveluč" volcano is erupting lava. Fortunately, there are no risks to the population but according to the volcanologists of the K... more
Civil aviation"Brexit": Johnson presented his offer to the EU
The speech during the conference of the Conservative Party - VIDEO
Today, Wednesday October 2, Boris Johnson presented his final offer on "Brexit" to the European Union and the hypothesis of a "no-deal" for October 31 is becoming more concrete (see AVIONEWS).According... more
Civil aviationUAE wins ICAO membership
For fifth consecutive time
The UAE has been elected for the fifth consecutive time to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council. The UAE will serve its fifth term aboard the international organisation after successfully... more
Civil aviationSilkAir (SIA) will bring its B-737 MAX aircraft to Australia
Decision taken in view of the rainy season
Today the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Casa - Civil Aviation Safety Authority) has declared that the request to transfer its B-737 MAX aircraft to the Singaporean SilkAir (Singapore Airlines,... more
Civil aviationAci Europe partners with Re-Source Platform
To accelerate clean energy transition at Europe's airports and deliver NetZero2050
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today signs a key cooperation agreement with the RE-Source Platform, the European alliance of stakeholders for corporate renewable energy sourcing, at its... more
Civil aviationItalian Foreign Ministry: Italy re-elected on the ICAO board of directors
At the 40th general meeting under way in Montreal
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Italian MAECI) communicates in a note that "During the 40th General Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), ongoing... more
Civil aviationIAG. Full year 2019 guidance update
Based on recent events
International Airlines Group’s (IAG) -that comprises the brands of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level and Vueling-, is updating its full year 2019 operating profit guidance based on recent events. During Se... more
Civil aviationICAO Assembly. ENAC: promotional initiative of Italy
The event in Montreal received great participation and appreciation
An Italian promotional event was held yesterday evening, on September 25, in Montreal, during the events on the sidelines of the 40th ICAO Assembly (International Civil Aviation Organization) -from September... more
Civil aviationOver 200 European airports to deliver Net Zero CO2 emissions by 2050
The UN Global Climate Action Summit taking place in New York today - ATTACHMENT
On the occasion of the UN Global Climate Action Summit taking place in New York today, the trade association for Europe’s airports, ACI EUROPE provided an update on the industry’s response to the Climate Eme... more
Civil aviationThomas Cook tour operator in bankruptcy
"Financial Times": "the largest repatriation operation in times of peace"
Today, on September 23, the British tour operator Thomas Cook Group declared bankruptcy at 3 am. The crash leaves twenty-two thousand people out of work, about 600 thousand customers in tourist resorts... more
Civil aviationAirplane and transport. Air France-Klm Group reference in the DJSI
For the fifteenth consecutive year in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index classification
The Air France-KLM Group is once again named an industry reference, topping the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI).For the fifteenth consecutive year, Air France-KLM is one of the frontrunners of the... more
Civil aviationIATA. Improving aviation competitiveness in Poland
It will foster prosperity and generate new jobs, according to a study
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a new study showing that a more competitive air transport sector in Poland could generate an additional €3 billion in extra GDP to the nation’s eco... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: airport traffic results reveal slowdown in growth in July
Freight declined for the 9th month in a row -ATTACHMENT
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for July 2019, during which average passenger traffic in geographical Europe expanded by +2.2% compared with the same month... more
Civil aviationAIRE: the "Single European Sky" must become a reality
For the sake of the travellers, the environment and the political credibility of the EU - ATTACHMENT
Tomorrow, the Commission and the Finnish Presidency of the EU are gathering more than 300 participants to give another push towards the long overdue implementation of a true "Single European Sky" (SES).AIRE... more
Civil aviationIATA: competitiveness of Austrian aviation crucial for jobs and prosperity
Air transport’s contribution to the local economy is significant
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released analysis showing that a more competitive air transport sector in Austria could generate an additional 14,000 jobs and nearly €4 billion in e... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: a soft start to the peak travel period
Slowing global passenger demand growth for July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced slowing global passenger demand growth for July. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 3.6%, compared to the same month in 2018. This... more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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