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Civil aviationAvianca: Anac suspends the activities of the Brazilian carrier
The company is subjected to a bankruptcy restructuring procedure cause of the financial difficulty
The Brazilian civil aviation agency (Anac) has suspended all operations of the carrier Avianca, as a "precautionary measure". The agency has announced that flights are suspended until the carrier proves... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. ECTAA presents exposed to European competition authority
Against IATA. Two hypotheses of crime: establishment of a cartel between companies, and abuse of a dominant position
Pezzani: "We hope that with our world I finally have a dialogue worthy of the name" more
Civil aviationA new legislation will protect passengers' rights in Canada
Announced by Transport Minister Garneau, it will provide automatic compensations in case of disruptions
A new legislation will protect travellers who will fly in Canada in case of disruptions. Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced it, saying he wants to introduce a new service standard to protect passengers'... more
Civil aviationEC signs landmark aviation agreements with China
Both will proceed with their internal procedures to put conclusion of the contract in place
The European Union and China have yesterday signed an agreement on civil aviation safety and a horizontal aviation agreement to strengthen their aviation cooperation.The agreements follow up on the EU-China... more
Civil aviationNiki Lauda died, legend of F1 and scheduled aircraft and transport
A prominent figure also in the sector of European aviation -VIDEO AVIONEWS
The three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda died this night in a private Swiss clinic, struck down by a long disease. Three world titles, two won with Ferrari, the life of the Austrian driver was... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport-Alitalia (3): extraordinary plan for sector strike
More than half its affected passengers will still fly on the same day
Alitalia has taken special measures to minimise inconvenience to its customers due to a 24-hour air transport sector strike confirmed by some Italian trade unions for Tuesday 21 May. Due to this industrial... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport (2). Filt Cgil: tomorrow 24 hour strike in Italy
Presidium in Fiumicino
"Tomorrow, on the occasion of the 24-hour national air transport strike, from 10am, a workers' garrison will be held at the domestic departures of Terminal 1 of Fiumicino airport".This was announced by... more
Civil aviationTomorrow's strike in Italy. Alitalia: half of the connections cancelled
Both national and international - ATTACHMENT
Due to a 24-hour air transport sector strike confirmed by some Italian trade unions for Tuesday 21 May, Alitalia was forced to cancel half of its flights scheduled for that day, as well as some flights... more
Civil aviationEC study on taxes to aviation: tax on aircraft kerosene?
It would low the fiscal pressure on other categories and would reduce emissions -ATTACHMENTS
The European Commission funded a study on aviation taxation, which was completed in mid-2018 but never published. It finds that Europe is chronically undertaxing the sector in comparison to other major... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: three recommendations to boost benefits in France
The strategy and its five key areas
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that a strategic government agenda to improve competitiveness in France’s air transport sector could generate an additional 500,000 jobs and nearly €... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. The strikes scheduled for May
Several protests planned on Tuesday 21
The Italian Ministry of Transport has published the list of strikes planned in the air transport sector.The protests are all scheduled for Tuesday, May 21st.21/05/2019 Cub workers in the aircraft, airport... more
Civil aviationPlanes. France: air traffic controllers on strike
From yesterday evening to tomorrow: hardships throughout Europe
It started yesterday at 7pm and will continue until 6am tomorrow on Friday 10: French air controllers cross their arms this time. The strike was called according to the French civil aviation authority... more
Civil aviationThe ranking of the best airports and the first carriers in the world
First is Qatar Airways; first of the Italian airlines is Air Dolomiti, 50th according to AirHelp Score
AirHelp announces the AirHelp Score 2019: the ranking of carriers and airports around the world, launched for the first time in 2015, today is the most complete and accurate analysis of the sector, based... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. IATA: March passenger demand growth slows
Due to on later Easter holiday
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 3.1%, compared... more
Civil aviationSSJ-100 airplane tragedy (4). Aeroflot updates air links timetable
Reschedule of today on May 6 -ATTACHMENT
Due to the accident on the runway at Moscow-Sheremetyevo Airport Aeroflot has made changes to its flight schedule of 5 and 6 May.The Russian carrier has published the complete list of the connections that... more
Civil aviationAircraft and carriers. Star Alliance named "Airline alliance of the Year"
For the third time in a row
Star Alliance has been named "Airline Alliance of the Year" for the third time in a row at the "Air Transport Awards". The Air transport Awards recognise innovation in various categories of the aviation... more
Civil aviationAir Arabia: CEO announces next order from 100 aircraft
The B-737 MAX is also expected to be evaluated
In the coming months, a maxi-order from 100 (or more) narrow-body aircraft for Airbus or Boeing from the low-cost Air Arabia could arrive. To make it known was the Chief Executive Officer of the carrier... more
Civil aviationFlydubai: negotiations with Airbus for A-320neo aircraft
Possible cancellation of the order of 100 B-737 MAX -DATASHEET
The global grounding of Boeing B-737 MAX planes if it continues could cause a number of economic damages to several companies, including flydubai. In fact, for the low-cost subsidiary of Emirates, the... more
Civil aviationB-737 MAX aircraft: FAA would have evaluated the grounding already last year?
There were many doubts about the absence of a warning signal of a malfunction in the MCAS
After the incident of Lion Air's Boeing B-737 MAX 8 aircraft some FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) inspectors would have evaluated the hypothesis of grounding the entire fleet of aircraft, especially... more
Civil aviationAci Europe and Eurocae engage in closer cooperation
For the benefit of airports and the wider aviation community worldwide
EUROCAE and ACI EUROPE are strengthening their cooperation for the benefit of airports and the wider aviation community worldwide. Since 1963 EUROCAE, has developed performance specifications to facilitate... more
Civil aviationAirplane and transport. SAS: 315 flights cancelled due to strike
Protest of the pilots that could continue also Saturday and Sunday
The carrier SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) between yesterday and today cancelled 315 flight connections due to the pilots' strike, which are demanding an increase in pay and better working conditions. An... more
Civil aviationBombardier collapses in the Stock Exchange after cutting annual estimates
Budget forecasts for the quarterly report marked a sharp reduction in revenues
After the release of the preliminary results for the first quarter of 2019, yesterday the Bombardier stock collapsed on the Stock Exchange, losing 18% of its value compared to the opening. The reason is... more
Civil aviationB-737 MAX aircraft: the new certification by May?
This is the expectation of Boeing -DATASHEET
The new B-737 MAX aircraft certification could arrive by the end of May. This would be -according to the press- the expectation of the aerospace company Boeing, which would have contacted some airlines... more
Civil aviationPetroleum. New price increases for consumers' pockets
Risk of a new season of failure for airlines?
Starting today, the cost of all kinds of aviation fuel -and not- has increased by about 2%, also due to the decision of US President Donald Trump to impose the total embargo on Iranian export oil. A move,... more
Civil aviationBoeing: works at the St. Louis plant for F-15X aircraft
The go-ahead from the Congress to the acquisition could arrive soon -DATASHEET
Despite the fact that no order has yet arrived for the F-15X Eagle fighter aircraft, the Boeing aerospace company -according to the US press- would have started preparing the assembly line at the St. Louis... more
Civil aviationB-737 MAX airplane: the new certification from April 29
EASA experts will also be present
The certification process of the Boeing B-737 MAX aircraft will start on April 29 and will be carried out by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) jointly with other 9 civil aviation bodies, including... more
Civil aviationIATA-ACAO: MoU signed to advance aviation in MENA region
Six key areas enhanced
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and The Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their cooperation to advance the safe, efficient... more
Civil aviationMitsubishi: MRJ aircraft start the FAA certification process
More difficult process after the double disaster of the B-737 MAX
The Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) aircraft is beginning the certification process in the United States by making its first flights to Moses Lake, in Washington State. A first step that will be necessary... more
Civil aviationFrance: pilots threaten a strike for a week in May
Asked the government to revise the transport law
There is no peace for aircraft in France. After the strikes that characterized the first months of 2018 and which caused a series of difficulties and severe economic losses for the country's main carrier... more
Civil aviationUS carriers: open letter to President Trump on an Air Italy issue
Asked for an intervention to protect American workers -ATTACHMENT
On the flights between Italy and the United States opened by Air Italy airline -held 49% by Qatar Airways- the debate is getting hotter, so much so that Doug Parker, Ed Bastian and Oscar Munoz -CEO of... more
Civil aviationBoeing. Muilenburg: "B-737 MAX aircraft ready for new certification"
Software upgrade completed and completely efficient
In a video on the "Twitter" account, Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg explained that the company "is making steady progress towards certification of the B-737 MAX aircraft". The plane has been updated with... more
Civil aviationUsa-Ue: limitare i diritti operativi a Air Italy un potenziale problema?
Lettera inviata da JetBlue, FedEx e Atlas Air
Stando a quanto scritto in una lettera inviata al segretario di Stato Mike Pomepo e al segretario dei Trasporti Elaine Chao, i vettori aerei JetBlue Airways, FedEx e Atlas Air si sono detti molto preoccupati... more
Civil aviationBoeing: simulator training for the "new" MCAS would not be needed
Consideration present in the draft of the technical report
In the draft of the report of the Flight Standardization Board (FSB) appointed by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) -according to the US press- it would advise to train pilots "on the anti-stall... more
Civil aviationChina: CAAC will establish a pool of technicians to check B-737 MAX updates
Request for new certification presented on March 15th
The Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) will establish -according to the local press- a task force of technical specialists to analyze all the changes made to the Boeing B-737 MAX aircraft, after... more
Civil aviationAci Europe. Statement on the report on the future ATM
The press release issued by the European airport trade association
Europe’s airport trade association is reacting to the report delivered yesterday to the European Commission by the ‘Wise Persons Group’, which sets out recommendations on the future of air traffic manag... more
Civil aviationDominica becomes ICAO’s 193rd Member State
Following its official adherence to the Chicago Convention
Dominica (Country in the Caribbean island) has now become the 193rd Member State of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) following its official adherence to the Convention on International... more
Civil aviationE-195E2 aircraft granted certification by three agencies
Performance improvements - TECHNICAL SHEET
At a ceremony held yesterday at the Company's facilities in São José dos Campos, Embraer received the Type Certificate for the E-195E2 from three regulatory authorities: ANAC, the Brazilian Civil Aviation A... more
Civil aviationAviation report. EC calls for action to reduce delays and address capacity issues in the EU
The document includes ten recommendations on the future of ATM in Europe -ATTACHMENT
The European Commission received yesterday recommendations by high-level aviation experts on the future of air traffic management in Europe. The so-called “wise persons group” was set up by the Commission to... more
Civil aviationBoeing-FAA: few funds at the base of the synergistic relationship
Impossible certifications without the help of the company's engineers
Despite the criticisms advanced towards the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) for how the certification of the Boeing B-737 MAX plane was actually carried out -according to the US press- the relationship... more
Civil aviationCALC-CSA Leasing: first collaboration completed on old aircraft portfolio
Delivery of three airplanes and one airframe
CALC (China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited) announced that the Group has completed an old aircraft portfolio delivery of three aircraft and one airframe from China Southern Air Leasing Limited... more
Civil aviationFAA: today meeting with the three US carriers users of the B-737 MAX
Pilot unions will also be present
The FAA technicians (Federal Aviation Administration) and the three main US companies that have the Boeing B-737 MAX aircraft in the fleet, namely American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines,... more
Civil aviationIndia: appeal to the Supreme Court over the Dassault Rafale order accepted
Criticism continues for the operation desired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
The Supreme Court of India will examine new evidence regarding a possible external interference in the $ 8.7 billion deal signed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with France for the purchase of 36 Dassault... more
Civil aviationDelta. Bastian: "Interested in the possible future midsized aircraft of Boeing"
No comment on the possible investment in Alitalia
The Chief Executive Officer of Delta Air Lines Ed Bastian speaking at a press conference in Atlanta yesterday said that he was confident that Boeing will solve the B-737 MAX automatic anti-stalling system... more
Civil aviationRussia offers the Sukhoi Su-57 to China?
Beijing will probably reject - DATA SHEET
Russia is trying to sell the fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57 fighter plane to China, despite the fact that Beijing's industries have already developed two Shenyang FC-31 and Chengdu J-20 stealth aircraft... more
Civil aviationBoeing: Chinese order was not suspended
It would be stopped due to the overall grounding of the B-737 MAX
From the China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) came the denial to the words of President Chen Shuang reported by the "South China Morning Post" (see AVIONEWS), underlining how his statements were misrepresented... more
Civil aviationBoeing (2): suspended order for 100 B-737 MAX from Chinese Group
It will remain so until the new airworthiness certification
The order from 100 aircraft Boeing B-737 MAX made by China Aircraft Leasing Group would have been suspended by the same Chinese Group, after the two disasters that occurred to two models B-737 MAX 8 of... more
Civil aviationAirplane and transport. Risk of strike in Spain
Trade union agitation scheduled for 20 April
Two of the main Spanish trade unions -the Unión Sindical Obrera (USO) and the Unión General de Trabajadores (UGT)- could soon organize a strike for airport employees, who would cross their arms starting o... more
Civil aviationAire: States deny passengers and airlines needed improvements in the European sky
The targets set for the coming five years fail to address that the ATM capacity
Aire (Airlines International Representation in Europe) communicates today in a note that the Member States of the European Union (EU) have adopted last week Air Traffic Management (ATM) performance targets... more
Civil aviation2019 marks 10 years since the launch of the ACA programme
An update on the latest developments
As this year’s ACI Asia-Pacific & World Annual General Assembly (WAGA) takes place in Hong Kong, Airports Council International provided an update on the latest developments among the community of 264 ai... more
Civil aviationIATA (2). Passenger demand moderates in February
International and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February 2019 showing total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 5.3%, compared to February 2018. This... more