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PeopleSmall and regional: these are the airplanes which will dominate the "Great China"
Beijing, China - Experts forecasted requests for at least 800 regional jets by 2025, one third of the country's civil fleet to operate in 250 airports
From 137 to 250 airports within 20 years. This is the growth trend of Chinese air stations forecasted by experts of the air transport sector, according to whom the country will need bout 800 regional jets... more
PeopleEU: airlines about to access to polluting emissions share
Brussels, Belgium - EU Commission intends so to include the air transport in the environment ruling based on the Kyoto Protocol
Airlines could be included among the companies involved by the polluting emissions trading, as scheduled form other sectors by European Union with reference to the Kyoto Protocol, in 2008. Firms which... more
PeopleA-350: Rolls Royce ready to offer the Trent 1000 turbofan
London, UK - The sign of a memorandum of understanding with Airbus is forecasted to occur in October
Airbus and Rolls Royce are likely to sign a memorandum of understanding by October for the provision of engines devoted to the new EADS/BAE-owned European group’s medium-long range airliner, the A-350. A... more
People787 Dreamliner: the dream "shapes up"
Washington, Usa – Structural aspects, powerplant and systems decided are to date the final ones and will shape the vehicles produced and delivered to customers
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner gets its final shape: structure, powerplant (General Electric GenX e Rolls Royce Trent 1000) and systems will be the ones scheduled during the initial development stage, that... more
PeopleTaiwan and Guatemala signed an agreement over air and maritime transport
Taipei, Taiwan - To constitute a free trade's area
Guatemala signed an important agreement of free trade and a deal over air and maritime transport with Taiwan while the 12 day-visit of President Chen Shui-Bian in Central America. He will go to Dominican... more
PeopleMS-21: the Russian answer to the 737 and the A-320
Moscow, Russia - Tupolev, Yakovlev and Ilyushin try to involve Chinese AVIC II to produce the new short-medium haul commercial airplane
After the regional segment there is a close stage to get towards the typical short range by 150 seats commercial airplanes for Russian aviation industry. If Sukhoi relies upon the RRJ, Tupolev, Yakovlev... more
PeopleChina: the first home-made commercial flight to take off in 2006
Beijing, China - China Aviation Industry' (AVIC I) Chairman Huang Qiang reported it
China will begin trial production within this year of its first commercial aircraft (see for details AVIONEWS) the ARJ-21 jet (Advanced Regional Jet for the 21st Century) and the first maiden flight is... more
PeopleATR aims to a 50% stake in the Chinese regional turboprop market
Beijing, China - The main strategic target in Asia by the next 20 years for the European aerospace group
Chinese aerospace company AVIC 1 thinks that the national market of regional civil aircraft (50-70 seats airplanes) will significantly grow by the forthcoming 20 years and the European group ATR intends... more
PeopleAirbus: 1000 new commercial planes in the Middle East and Northern Africa by 2023
Dubai, UAE - Estimates by the European company with reference to the region's carriers exigencies
More than 1000 new commercial airplanes by 2023: this is the Airbus’ forecast about the related market in the Middle East and Northern Africa. About two thirds of the considered aircraft will be used f... more
PeopleChina: civil airplane market lead starts by relying on the ARJ-21
Beijing, China - Chinese company AVIC 1 aims to compete all square with the major foreign aeronautical firms within 20-30 years
It is known that market related to air transport in China is the faster growing one but usually some national problems in such a field are not sufficiently highlighted. Chinese aerospace company AVIC 1... more
PeopleSukhoi RRJ: a regional jet "on a carrier scale"
Moscow, Russia - Contribution by several airlines has been requested for the development of the new airplane; they could so become the first operators
Russian aviation industry intends to double orders for its aircraft within ten years, increasing commercial aircraft purchases from current 30% up to a 45%. Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (as the civil division... more
PeopleHong Kong and Cathay Pacific awarded as the best airport and best airline in the world
London, United Kingdom - Skytrax's prizes have been delivered in London
12 million passengers from 94 different nations have established the winner of Skytrax survey whose prize has been delivered in London. Sandro Melis, Sales Executive for Cathay Pacific in Italy, said that... more
PeopleThe first international flight has landed at Arbil Airport
Arbil, Kurdistan - Also London, Stockholm and Amsterdam to be linked in a short time
The flight was operated by Lufthansa and came from Frankfurt. Aboard there were 40 passengers welcomed by a representative of Iraqi Kurdistan’s Ministry of Transport and Telecommunication, Haydar Fili. A... more
PeopleUK: air traffic system glitch delayed flights
London, United Kingdom - THe problem has been solved in 35 minutes
A technical fault to air traffic control system caused a lot of problems in Great Britain early today. For over half an hour, many flights have been delayed: the glitch would have been found at 8:20am... more
PeopleA-380: compensations worth EUR 90m have been forecasted
Toulouse, France - They are likely to be destined to the first Airbus' customers due to delays in deliveries
Compensations worth about GBP 60m (around EUR 89m). This is what would have been forecasted by Airbus due to delays in delivering the A-380 long haul 555-840 seats airliners to the first customers (from... more
PeopleBoeing-Airbus: less orders if the US carriers are not saved
Beijing, China - A risk underlined by analysts while Boeing took delivery of orders for 8 Dreamliner from Hainan Airlines and thinks about a new 787 version
The importance of cargo sector and the expansion of air transport in China and India are major factors for the growth of civil aircraft orders, with remarkable advantages for both Boeing and Airbus. However,... more
PeopleCell phones onboard TAP and BMI within the end of the year
London, United Kingdom - OnAir new system to be tested on the A-321 and A-320s
Two European airlines, Tap Air Portugal and BMI, at the end of the year will allow passengers to use cell phone on commercial flights through Europe. Both have made an agreement with OnAir, supplier of... more
PeopleShenzhen housed a forum on regional airport cooperation
Shenzhen, Hong Kong - The most urgent problem is air traffic control
A regional conference on the aviation cooperation has been held last Saturday at Shenzhen that was attended by the Pearl River Delta area and the regions of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. The event attracted... more
PeopleAir transport. rising fuel cost: carriers to suffer for effects for additional two years
New York, USA - It was stated by Fitch Ratings rating agency
The fuel cost covering strategy by some airlines had been carried out some 12 or 18 months ago, when fuel price was remarkably lower than the current one; covering contracts that airlines are signing today... more
PeopleChile and Brazil joined France and Great Britain: to tax air tickets
New York, USA - It has been announced at UN General Assembly yesterday
Presidents of Brazil and Chile, at UN General Assembly in New York, have stated that both intend to adopt a small tax on air tickets to support fight against hungry and poverty in the world. Chile’s P... more
PeopleWorld Tourism Day: "Travel and Transport: from the imagination of Jules Verne to 21st century reality" the event's theme
Doha, Qatar - The event has been supported by the World Trade Organization
It is the first time that such event, supported by the World Trade Organization, occurs in a Middle-Eastern country. THe opening day will be on September 27 and Qatar’s choice is an opportunity to open t... more
PeopleBoeing Business Jet: first Chinese customer for the 737 VIP
Beijing, China - The US maker intends now to achieve 100 orders for this airplane by the end of this year
Although Boeing did not reveal who is the first Chinese purchaser of its BBJ (Boeing Business Jet), the US maker proves satisfied about this result, just putting in to evidence to date that the Chinese... more
PeopleIATA. Bisignani: airlines to run up USD 7.4bn worth losses in 2005
Washington, USA - "Oil prevent carrier from getting out of the red"
It seems that high-oil effects are about to cancel the possible revenues of IATA (International Air Transport Association) member airlines. The association General Director and CEO, Giovanni Bisignani,... more
PeopleIndia: the purchase of 43 Airbus planes for Indian Airlines has been confirmed
Paris, France - Also six Scorpene-class submarines have been bought
The UK had announced the sale of 43 Airbus commercial airplanes belonging to the A-320 family to the India carrier Indian Airlines during the diplomatic visit by Premier Tony Blair within the European-Indian... more
PeopleENAC: an analysis of air transport after the end of Summer season
Rome, Italy - A meeting with the major subjects of the sector to occur on next September 15
Italian National Civil Aviation Agency (ENAC) will gather together with the major subjects in the air transport sector on next Thursday, September 15, to analyse the situation following the end of Summer... more
PeopleIndia: Airbus thinks about a pilot training centre
New Dheli, India - The project is likely to be started by the end of this month
Airbus intends to build a pilot training centre in India and it has already sent some experts to the Asian country, in order to appraise which site can prove the best one for its construction. Also a structure... more
PeopleLondon to give the green light to air ticket tax
London, United Kingdom - Great Britain to back France
French Finance Minister, Thierry Breton, at ECOFIN’s preliminary encounter, said to have gained Great Britain’s support over his project to tax air tickets to finance the fight against poverty in underdeveloped cou... more
PeopleNATS: flights up, delays down in August
London, UK - It has handled 213,756 flights, with a rise of 6.8 per cent over last year
"National Air Traffic Services (NATS) handled 213,756 flights in August, a rise of 6.8 per cent over August 2004. Despite rising traffic levels, NATS continued to improve its service to customers with... more
PeopleEU Court of Justice: passengers must be compensated if the flight is delayed
Brussels, Belgium - This is what Court is going to be suggested by its General Lawyer, Leendert Adrie Geelhoed
European Parliament and EU Council of Ministers had adopted a Regulation in February 2004, scheduling compensations in favour of passengers in case of delay, lack of boarding and cancellation of the flight.... more
PeopleBlack list: Hon. Vincenzi's speech from European Parliament Transport Committee
Brussels, Belgium - Marta Vincenzi (PSE) agrees with a proposal concerning the definition of a European black list
Hon. Marta Vincenzi stated in the European Parliament that she agrees with a proposal concerning the definition of a European black list. The definition of new control and checks standards is a major step... more
PeopleNew agreements among EU, Chile, India and Australia about civil aviation
Brussels, Belgium - Opening air traffic markets and enhancing cooperation
The European Commission proposed new negotiations with India, Australia and Chile about civil aviation, safety, security and competition among carriers. Brussels has already concluded law deals with Chile... more
PeopleSAB: operational safety representatives from European airports met
Boulogne, Italy - On last September 1st and 2
The 10th "Aci Europe Technical and Operational Safety Committee" meeting was held on last September 1st and 2 gathering technicians and safety experts from the major European airports. It was held at Boulogne... more
PeopleAirbus aims to Chinese market
Beijing, China - The provision of 1800 airplanes in 20 years has been foreseen while Tony Blair could unveil the British effort to fund the A-350 soon
Airbus is forecasting to sell at least 1800 civil airplanes to Chinese airlines during the forthcoming 20 years and about 200 should be A-380s. British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, is visiting China for... more
People787 Dreamliner: in service with 60 airlines after 2009
Washington, USA - It would have been forecasted by Boeing's analysts with total orders consisting of 850 vehicles
There are 195 confirmed orders so far for the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner medium-long haul airliner. Nevertheless, the well known US aerospace group appears certain about the growing success of the airplane,... more
PeopleEuropean Commission: guidelines for regional airport aids to be announced on next Tuesday
Brussels, Belgium - EU Commission's spokesman Francoise Le Bail revealed it
European Commission will announce on next Tuesday the rules package intended to provide state aids for regional airports. Also a Transport Commissioner Barrot’s press conference will be held. All stems f... more
PeopleAirbus simulates a structurally "ageing" A-380
Dresden, Germany - Tests on airframe fatigue, by simulating effects in 25 years activity, have started to achieve the necessary certification
Airbus started testing structural robustness of the new A-380 555-800 seats long haul airliner, in order to achieve the necessary certification before beginning the operational activities with its customers.... more
PeopleRRJ: Putin's challenge to improve Russian civil aviation's image
Moscow, Russia - Russian President proves very confident about the regional jet by which to start a real modernization programme for this sector in the country
Two industrial efforts in the aviation sector appear really relevant to Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for the relaunch of the country’s image in this field at a worldwide level according to Russian a... more
PeopleAntonov: no funds for the new version of the An-124
Moscow, Russia - Even of the new airplane should prove cost/effective
Russia and Ukraine intend to produce a new version of the Antonov An-124 Ruslan airlifter which should be named A-124-100M-150. It is being forecasted that such an aircraft to be developed with a cargo... more
People787 Dreamliner: the best comfort and situational awareness for pilots
Washington, USA – Boeing showed the pilot cabin and cockpit of the new medium-long haul airliner
Environment where pilots who will fly the new 787 Dreamliner will be destined to operate has been officially shown by Boeing. Cabin and cockpit have been designed in order to ensure the best comfort together... more
PeopleAirspace over NY to be closed due to the 60th anniversary of the United Nations
New, York, USA - City to celebrate the event from September 14 to 28
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the United Nations foundation, New York city will be theatre of celebrations and of the General Assembly which is expected to gather here the President of the... more
PeopleIcao Council President calls for increased global trasparency in sharing of aviation safety information
Montreal, Canada - Also following to the recent events occurred in this month of August
The President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr Assad Kotaite, last Friday, issued a call to the 188 Contracting States of the Organization to focus their collective... more
PeopleA-380: first flight for the flying giant in Germany
Hamburg, Germany - The airplane took off from the runway of the German city's plant in front of 150,000 persons
The first Airbus A-380 555 seats long haul airliner was seen outside French air space for the first time on last August 26. The huge European EADS group-owned maker’s aircraft took off from the runway o... more
PeopleFAA AD on Bombardier CL-600/2B19 airplane model
Washington, USA - To prevent cracked piccolo tubes
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: August 23, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 162)] [Page 49164-49167] Header Information Header... more
PeopleFAA AD on Cessna 525 airplane models
Washington, USA - To prevent incorrect installation of the wires to the engine fire extinguisher bottles
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: August 23, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 162)] [Page 49167-49169] Header Information Header... more
PeopleFAA AD on Airbus A-321 airplane model
Washington, USA - To prevent failure of the emergency doors to lock in the open position
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: August 23, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 162)] [Page 49169-49170] Header Information Header... more
PeopleFAA AD on General Electric CF6-80C2 and CF6-80E1 engines
Washington, USA - To prevent failure of the HPCR stage 11-14 spool shaft
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: August 23, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 162)] [Page 49178-49182] Header Information Header... more
PeopleFAA AD on Airbus A-320/111 and A-320/200 airplane models
Washington, USA - To detect and correct missing locking bolts on the axle nuts of the MLG wheels
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: August 23, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 162)] [Page 49170-49172] Header Information Header... more
PeopleFAA AD on SAAB 2000 airplane models
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking of the front and rear spars
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: August 23, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 162)] [Page 49173-49174] Header Information Header... more
PeopleFAA AD on Boeing 747, 757, 767 and 777 airplane models
Washington, USA - For drip shields on the flight deck
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: August 23, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 162)] [Page 49174-49178] Header Information Header... more
PeopleFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas DC-10 airplane models
Washington, USA - For engines
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: August 22, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 161)] [Page 48848-48850] Header Information Header... more