Civil aviation
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Civil aviationPlanes. "Brexit": London will guarantee continuity flights to the EU
Right of access to Community companies until 2020
"Certainty and guarantee" to the airline industry and consumers and minimizing the possibility of a flight disruption: this is the goal of the London government according to what was assured in these hours... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. The strikes scheduled for tomorrow
Several protests (Alitalia, Air Italy, Neos and airports) all four hours
MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) announces the list of the strikes planned for tomorrow in the air transport sector in Italy.08/03/2019 Fit-Cisl union flying cockpit personnel of... more
Civil aviationJetBlue Airways: April 10 announces the first transatlantic flight?
It should be operated with an A-321LR airplane
JetBlue Airways is still considering whether or not to open transatlantic connections from New York and Boston to London, where it could operate if it could buy Heathrow airport slots. For the US low-cost... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport (2): soon an European fuel surcharge
Belgian proposal favored by EU environment ministers
Yesterday's proposal by the Minister for Energy and Environment of Belgium Jean-Luc Crucke to apply a surcharge on fuel used by aircraft would have been appreciated by the EU Environment Council under... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: airlines are doing "little" to reduce CO2 emissions
British study emphasizes the need for drastic decisions /ATTACHMENT
According to a study carried out by the British Transition Pathway Initiative, carriers are doing too little to fight pollution and global warming, continuing to represent more than 2% of global greenhouse... more
Civil aviationAirbus to open Flight Academy
And it extends training services to pilot cadets
In order to meet the high market demand for cadet pilot training in Europe – 94,000 new pilots over the next 20 years (according to Airbus Global Market Forecast 2018-2037)- the industry has decided t... more
Civil aviationUE-Qatar agreement (2). Airports and tourism organisations applaud it
Aci Europe and ETC underlined their support for the contract
As the ink dries on the initialisation of the EU-Qatar aviation agreement (see AVIONEWS), the European airport industry and Tourism sector today hailed the moment as important to the further expansion... more
Civil aviationEU and Qatar reach aviation agreement
The first one with a partner from the Gulf region
The European Commission and the State of Qatar initialled today an aviation agreement, the first such agreement between the EU and a partner from the Gulf region.The agreement will upgrade the rules and... more
Civil aviationAirplane transport. From Belgium proposed for an European fuel tax
It would contain pollution, but it would disadvantage airlines
In order to "contrast" the pollution produced by air transport in Europe, more and more countries are considering the possibility of adding a surcharge for each connection, so as to encourage the airlines... more
Civil aviationEASA on FTL: improvement fatigue mitigation measures for prevention aircrew
Scientific study conducted by the European Aviation Safety Agency -ATTACHMENT
Scientific study conducted by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) recommends enhancing mitigation measures concerning flight and duty time limitations and rest requirements to prevent high fatigue... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. EC continues to push for higher social standards
A report published today by the European Commission -ATTACHMENT
The European Commission has today published a report setting out a number of actions to further strengthen the social agenda in air transport. This unprecedented report highlights the main opportunities... more
Civil aviationIATA urges government-industy dialogue in Mexico
The international airport was designed for 32 million passengers annually but handled 48 m in 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of Mexico to work closely with the air transport industry as it develops airport infrastructure to meet growing demand for air... more
Civil aviationIndia-Pakistan: Islamabad air space is still closed
The helicopter searches of the two mountaineers dispersed on the Nanga Parbat continue
Despite the fact that today there were no clashes on the border between India and Pakistan, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Islamabad decided to maintain full closure of the airspace for all commercial... more
Civil aviationIATA launches Diversity and Inclusion Awards
Qatar Airways commits to sponsorship
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards’ to recognize and encourage industry excellence. Three categories of leadership in gender di... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. Italian unions: 4 hour strike next March 25
The protest will involve different categories of employees
"On Monday, March 25, 4 hours of national strike in air transport". The Italian unions (Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti and Ugl Trasporto Aereo) to announce jointly, explaining that "the situation of... more
Civil aviationVenezuela: closed airspace for private tourism aircraft
Air France also announces the suspension of all connections with Caracas
The National Institute of Civil Aviation (INAC) of Venezuela has closed -according to the local press- the airspace of all private aircraft taken off from internal and external airports, in order to avoid... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. Ensuring basic connectivity in the case of no-deal "Brexit"
The EU Council defines its position
The EU is taking measures to mitigate the severe disruption to air connectivity for passengers and freight between the EU and the United Kingdom in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal. Today,... more
Civil aviationIndia: lack of pilots and the planes remain at ground
Alarm bell for the whole world of civil aviation
The growth of the Asian market and the consequent increase in the number of available air connections are creating many problems for some airlines, both financially and as regards personnel. One of those... more
Civil aviationEU: free way to the jv between Air France-Klm, Delta and Virgin Atlantic
It would not undermine competition in transport
It seems that the European Antitrust is about to authorize the Air France-KLM Group to purchase 31% of the shares of Virgin Atlantic, part of Richard Branson's Virgin Group, in an operation that will also... more
Civil aviationBelgium. From tonight at 10pm closed the airspace for strike
Flight attendants will cross their arms for 24 hours
This night and tomorrow no aircraft will be able to transit through Belgium's airspace due to the strike by flight attendants who will cross their arms for 24 hours starting at 10:00pm tonight. A protest... more
Civil aviationItalian Enav: regular flights next Friday 15 in Italy; strikes postponed
The Flight Assistance Company communicates it in a brief note
Enav (Italian Flight Assistance Company) announces that all strikes called for next Friday, on February 15th, have been postponed to a later date. Therefore air navigation services will be regularly ensured.On... more
Civil aviationUSA: draft law to install a second security door in the aircraft
Objective: prevent possible hijackings
A study by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) emphasized that aircraft cockpits are now vulnerable, because when a pilot escapes a possible attacker may be able to enter and take possession of the... more
Civil aviationAir France-KLM: strike threats from the Dutch carrier
Discordance of views on the managerial situation
The tensions between Air France and KLM could erupt soon, especially if the president and CEO of the Dutch carrier Pieter Elbers will be removed from his role by the Group's CEO Benjamin Smith. In this... more
Civil aviationChina Airlines: pilots strike against carrier decisions
Affected flights to China, Hong Kong and Japan
In Taiwan it will be a complicated weekend for air transport as 700 pilots (out of 2500) of China Airlines have called a strike that will last at least until Monday, to protest against the failure of the... more
Civil aviationAirplane transport. In the future, black boxes connected in real time?
It will be developed to reduce maintenance time and increase security
In the near future there may be the FDR (Flight Data Recorder) and the CVR (Cabin Voice Recorder) -also known as black boxes although they are orange- which transmit in real time the information collected... more
Civil aviationAir traffic controllers. Strike in Italy next February 15 postponed
The note issued by the Ministry and the statement by Minister Toninelli
The 24-hour strike in Italy by the air traffic controllers who had been called by some unions started off at the moment. During the meeting between the air traffic controllers' unions and Enav (Italian... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: passenger traffic up 6.1% in 2018
But slide in freight raises worries
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for December, Q4, H2 and Full Year 2018.The highlights are: 136.6 million additional passengers at Europe’s airports in... more
Civil aviationAirplane transport. Soon new failures in Europe?
Bankruptcy of Germania mbH only increases doubts on it
The failure of Germania mbH has raised the alarm on the financial health of carriers in Europe where there are many that are showing signs of increasing weakness, which suggests a possible new season of... more
Civil aviationOneworld marks its 20th anniversary
The main benefits for customers and airlines
oneworld celebrates its 20th anniversary and in this occasion the global airline alliance unveils major benefits for customers and carriers. The highlights are:Digital revolutionEven better customer experienceMore... more
Civil aviationJapan: agreement with the USA for Tokyo air space
It will allow to increase the connections to Haneda airport
United States and Japan have found an agreement that will allow the passage of passenger transport aircraft in the airspace controlled by the Washington armed forces near Tokyo, thus allowing the program... more
Civil aviationEASA certifies A-330neo aircraft for "Beyond 180 minutes" ETOPS
Operators will benefit from more direct long-haul routes -TECHNICAL SHEET
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved the A-330/900 for ETOPS (Extended-range Twin engine aircraft Operations) “beyond 180 minutes” diversion time. This significant achievement means tha... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. The strikes planned this week
Several protests are scheduled today
The Italian Transport Ministry released the list of strikes predicted this week in the air transport sector in Italy.In detail the protests concern:28/01/2019 Filt-Cgil/Uilt-Uil/Ugl-TA flying personnel... more
Civil aviationShutdown. US carriers: "Soon impacts on finances"
Warning to the Congress and to Trump
With the opening on the 35th day of shutdown in the United States the financial problems for the carriers could be getting closer, so much so that American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airways, Southwest... more
Civil aviationFrance: 12 new Rafale aircraft for Egypt?
Agreement will be signed during Macron's visit
Despite the stop imposed by the United States in the exportation of Dassault Rafale aircraft to Egypt, because together with the fighter it would have sold the MBDA Scalp cruise missile that contain US... more
Civil aviationEuropean aviation report: continued growth of sector poses environmental challenges
EASA to take on a leading role -ATTACHMENT
Outgoing Commissioner of Transport Violeta Bulc received the 2nd European Aviation Environmental Report (EAER) which has been prepared and published by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA),... more
Civil aviationBrexit risks, drone aircraft, EC nexus on capacity and charges
Aci Europe: overview on these issues by its President and CEO of Munich Airport
At its annual New Year Reception in the European Parliament last night, ACI EUROPE provided an overview of the burning issues the airport industry is facing in the year ahead. Addressing the event Michael... more
Civil aviationSafety. Too many drones on sensitive areas of Germany
They caused 158 disruptions to air traffic at German airports in 2018
The news is still fresh that in December saw the London airport of Gatwick, the second busiest in the UK, struggling with the invasion in its airspace by some drone aircraft, which determined the closing... more
Civil aviationVeto by Berlin to Mahan Air aircraft in the German skies
The carrier already under sanctions from America
The German local press reports it today, including "Sueddeutsche Zeitung": the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt, which is the highest German civil aviation authority, has immediately withdrawn its operating license... more
Civil aviationUSA: more than 5,000 connections cancelled due to the frost
Boston is the most affected city
A wave of frost and snow is putting transports (aircraft, roads and trains) in serious difficulty in the north-eastern side of the United States, where about 5000 flights were cancelled yesterday. The... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: new flight controllers strike on 15 February
Ugl, Assivolo-Quadri and Unica announced it
After the strike last Friday, today Ugl Air Transport, Assolare-Quadri and Unica (Italian Union for Flight Control and Assistance) announced a new abstention from work set for February 15, 2019. The flight... more
Civil aviationIndia: obligatory to inspect the engines of the A-320neo aircraft every week
Attempt to avoid problems for passenger safety
The Indian Aviation Safety Agency has asked to all airlines that operating with Airbus A-320neo aircraft to carry out new checks on Pratt & Whitney engines, in order to identify potential defects or problems... more
Civil aviationUS Shutdown: FAA precepts 1700 employees
Necessary to maintain the security of air transport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recalled 1700 safety inspectors to deal with the continuation of the government shutdown. The goal of this injunction, for inspectors and engineers, is to... more
Civil aviationUS Shutdown: the inconveniences in airports are amplified
Long lines at security checks -VIDEO
Criticism by the workers of the TSA (Transport Security Administration) -as well as all the other federal workers- against President Donald Trump and the Congress, which due to the arm wrestling for the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The strikes of today in this sector in Italy
There are several protests of four hours
The Italian Transport Ministry has published the list of strikes scheduled for today, on Friday January 11, 2019 in this sector.The protests are in particular:11/01/2019 Ugl-Ta-Trasporto aereo/Assivolo... more
Civil aviationUSA: rally today to ask for end of shutdown
If you continue from Saturday (also) risks for air transport
In the event that government shutdown continues after Friday the airport workers of the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) and air traffic controllers have warned that there could be "breaches"... more
Civil aviationSaudi Arabia: about 70 private planes seized
Part of the government's anti-corruption campaign
In Saudi Arabia, a series of arrests for alleged cases of corruption is putting in difficulty the charter companies and the owners of business aircraft stuck in the airports without being able to take... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: solid but moderating passenger demand in November
The results in the international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced healthy but moderating global passenger traffic results for November 2018. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 6.2% compared to November... more
Civil aviationBoeing: new airplane delivery records
737 MAX family surpassed 5,000 orders; 777 exceeded 2,000 ones -VIDEO
Won nearly 900 net orders valued at $143.7 billion after finalizing more than 200 ones in December more
Civil aviationAirbus: new aircraft orders at the end of 2018?
All the data will be published this week, but the gap with Boeing will remain
The European aerospace company Airbus should publish next Friday the official data about the orders received and the aircraft deliveries in 2018, the year in which it may have missed the estimated target... more
Civil aviationChina: the inauguration of the new Beijing-Daxing airport is approaching
Free choice for carriers on which airport to operate
From the end of 2019 to 2021 all carriers will have to communicate to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) on which Beijing airport will operate their connections, after the Daxing airport... more