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Civil aviationAircraft and strikes: protest by Air France staff
Cancellations and reduction of frequencies. Bookings at risk
Air France informs that due to a strike announced for today on Thursday 22 February 2018 by different unions of its staff, the flights schedule is disrupted.The French airline expects to operate today:... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Morocco. 2017 record for air traffic
Passengers +11.63% in domestic airports
According to the data released by the Office National Des Aéroports (Onda), an increase of 11.63% in the number of passengers in transit for Moroccan airports was recorded in 2017. There were 20,357,866... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Italian Enav: strike at Fiumicino airport tomorrow
The protest for eight hours
Enav (Italian Flight Assistance Company) announces that UGL-TA and Unica unions have called a strike for tomorrow, on Feburay 10, from 10am to 6pm on the Rome-Fiumicino airport.The essential services will... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The strikes in Italy
There are 14 protests scheduled mainly on Saturday
MIT (the Italian Infrastructures and Transport Ministry) has announced the list of strikes expected in the coming days in the air transport sector.The list includes several protests:09/02/2018 Usb LP Atitech... more
Civil aviationIATA and CAAS to launch Global SPARC in Singapore
The first area of focus for it will be runway safety
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) to establish a Global Safety Predictive... more
Civil aviationItalian Enav: 30mln kg of fuel saved in 2017 and 95mln kg reduction of CO2 emissions
New traffic attracted to Italian airspace
In 2017, airlines that flew over the skies of Italy saved approximately 30 million kg of fuel with a lower emission of CO2 into the atmosphere of about 95 million kg.Considering an average cost of jet... more
Civil aviationPlanes and results. Iata: 2017 marked by strong passenger demand
Record load factor
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for 2017 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) for the year ended 31 December rose 7.6%... more
Civil aviationEurocae and Ifatca: MoU to strengthen cooperation
Signed yesterday in Geneva
The International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations (IFATCA) and the European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment (EUROCAE) have agreed to work together on develo... more
Civil aviationA single air transport market for Africa
23 African Countries adhered, aiming to favor investments, jobs and tourism
The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) was officially born on Sunday, January 28th, on the occasion of the 30th African Union Summit which is currently taking place in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia);... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. A-350/1000 begins demo tour in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific
Airbus shows the world’s most advanced widebody aircraft
The A-350/1000, the newest member of Airbus’ widebody family, has embarked on a three-week demonstration tour to the Middle East and Asia-Pacific region. It follows the completion of a successful flight t... more
Civil aviationENAV-IATA to develop an airspace strategy for Italy
Both will strengthen their existing cooperation for this initiative
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ENAV, the Italian Air Navigation Service Provider, have agreed to develop and implement an Italian National Airspace Strategy.Both will strengthen... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance enhances "Round the world" fare product
Globetrotting with just two stopovers is now possible
A whirlwind globetrotting trip, stopping only at two destinations for at least 24 hours, is now possible using selected Star Alliance (SA) Round the World (RTW) fares; up to now, a minimum of three stopovers... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The ongoing strikes in Italy
Three protests for 24 hours
The Italian Transports Ministry communicates the strikes ongoing today, on January 19, 2018, in transport by airplane. - Filt-Cgil/Fit-Cisl/Uilt-Uil/Ugl-TA unions, employees of the airport handling companies,... more
Civil aviationPlanes and results. Icao: continued passenger traffic growth in 2017
And robust cargo demand
A new record 4.1 billion passengers were carried by the aviation industry on scheduled services in 2017, according to the preliminary figures released yesterday by the International Civil Aviation Organization... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. Unions: 4 hour handling strike next Friday
Four organizations jointly declared it
"A 24-hour national strike in all the airports of all the handling companies (luggage loading and unloading services, passenger transport, check-in) for next Friday, on January 19". Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl,... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and training. Indra acquires 35.07% stake in GTA
With a potential path to control in the future
Indra has acquired a 35.07% stake in GTA with a potential path to control in the future.Through this transaction, the company aims to consolidate its offering in aviation simulation and take advantage... more
Civil aviationAircraft and data. IATA: demand growth strengthens in November
For international and domestic passenger markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November 2017 showing continued robust demand. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 8.0% compared... more
Civil aviationAircraft and crashes (2). 2017 commercial aviation's safest year: Icao's comment
Montreal, Canada - Its own official safety data for the year just finished will be released later 2018
Following the Aviation Safety Network’s release of its data showing “to be the safest year ever for commercial aviation", the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Fan... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Transavia France: a five day strike (January 1-5)
Paris, France - The protest fixed by a not representative union of hostess and steward
The management of Transavia France has received a notice of strike deposited by a not representative union of crew staff for the commercial flights (PNC, Personnels Navigants Commerciaux) and by an organization... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and diplomacy. Tunisia suspends Emirates' flights
Tunis, Tunisia - The decision came on Monday after that authorities of the UAE banned Tunisian women from boarding the aircraft
On Monday 25th of December the government of Tunisia suspended flights between the capital Tunis and Dubai (United Arab Emirates, UAE), by the Emirates airline; the decision came after that since last... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and ATM. Qatar and SESAR to cooperate on global aviation interoperability
Brussels, Belgium - To work towards more efficient Air traffic management and aviation between both regions and worldwide
The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) and SESAR Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) have signed a new cooperation agreeing to work towards more efficient air traffic management (ATM) and aviation between... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Iata to UK Transport Select Committee: cut APD on domestic flights
London, UK - In order to encourage the regional connectivity that an expanded Heathrow airport could offer
In comments to the UK Transport Select Committee yesterday, IATA Regional Vice President for Europe, Rafael Schvartzman, called for Air Passenger Duty (APD) to be cut on UK domestic return journeys, in... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and carriers. Star Alliance: MoU signed for joint cooperation
Beijing, China - With Air Chiana and Beijing Capital International Airport
In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed during the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB) meeting in Beijing, the same alliance, member carrier Air China and Beijing Capital International Airport... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and events. ICAO signs new agreements to better align international aviation standardization
Montreal, Canada - With RTCA, EUROCAE, SAE and ARINC
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) concluded new technical information sharing agreements yesterday to help ensure greater alignment between its global standards for international aviation... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. All strikes announced for next December 15
Rome, Italy - The protests fixed for Friday are over ten
The Italian Transport Ministry unveiled the updated calendar of the strikes fixed in the air sector for next Friday, on December 15. 15/12/2017 Cub workers of airplane, airport and satellite activities... more
Civil aviationIndustry nominee receives ICAO Walter Binaghi Air Navigation Commission Laurel Award
Montreal, Canada - Since 1999, seven other individuals have received this prestigious award
At the opening session of ICAO’s Second Global Air Navigation Industry Symposium (GANIS/2) yesterday, David Nakamura received the ICAO Walter Binaghi Air Navigation Commission Laurel Award. ICAO’s Air... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: airports issue reminder of real value of the EU Aviation Strategy
Brussels, Belgium - External markets as primary focus; responding to airlines' reaction
Following the publication by the European Commission of the Inception Impact Assessment on the EU airport charges directive, the European airport industry today expressed its view on the document, as well... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. ENAV: strikes next December 15
Rome, Italy - The national protest for four hours (1pm-5pm); other two ones at local level in the same time slot
Enav (Italian Flight Assistance Company) communicates that the Italian unions (Fit-Cisl and Ugl-TA) have announced a national strike for four hours (1pm-5pm) of next Friday, on December 15, 2017. Also... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Poland: maxi German investment in the aviation sector
Berlin, Germany - For the maintenance of PW1000G engines installed on A-320neo of Lufthansa
The delegates of Lufthansa Technik have recently announced to have planned the constitution in Poland of a maintenance facility of engines for aviation. It is a joint project that will be realized together... more
Civil aviation"International Civil Aviation Day": issued a joint statement to celebrate it
Montreal, Canada - “Working together to ensure no country is left behind” is the theme
The Council President and Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu and Fang Liu respectively, issued a joint statement today in celebration of International... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: strong airline profitability continues in 2018
Geneva, Switzerland - Operating margins squeezed by rising costs
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts global industry net profit to rise to $38.4 billion in 2018, an improvement from the $34.5 billion expected net profit in 2017 (revised from... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and results. Iata: October passenger demand rebounds
Geneva, Switzerland - From weather-impacted September
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for October showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 7.2% compared to the... more
Civil aviationBali: Augung volcano stops air transport in the region
Denpasar, Indonesia - The international airport was closed, passengers are transferred by ferries to Java
After the many cancellations of these hours by main air carriers the closure of the Denpasar "Ngurah Rai" International Airport in the island of Bali (Indonesia) was decided today by local authorities... more
Civil aviation4DTM project: single view of air traffic routes in Europe for punctual flights
Madrid, Spain - 28 companies and bodies led by Indra are developing the solution
An European project is developing solutions and procedures to provide precise view of air traffic movements across the continent. The Four Dimensions Trajectory Management (4DTM) plan is addressing one... more
Civil aviationAIRE announced Rafal Milczarski as new President
Brussels, Belgium - Its member airlines call for urgent improvements in EU Air Transport Policy
At AIRE’s AGM yesterday morning in Brussels, Rafal Milczarski, CEO of Lot Polish Airlines, was appointed President of AIRE (Airlines International Representation in Europe). Michael Harrington, Managing D... more
Civil aviationIATA: NewGen ISS approved by PAConf will modernize, transform agent-airline settlements
Geneva, Switzerland - Last year, it approved the development and introduction of three pillars; a fourth one is now added
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the Passenger Agency Conference (PAConf), composed of IATA’s member airlines, adopted Resolutions for the full implementation of the N... more
Civil aviationICAO and Nigeria focus on aviation commitments and strategic planning to optimize sustainable economic growth
Montreal, Canada - On the eve of its IWAF/3, being hosted by Nigeria this year in its capital Abuja
On the eve of ICAO’s Third World Aviation Forum (IWAF/3), being hosted by Nigeria this year in its capital Abuja, ICAO Council President Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu held high-level bilateral meetings with t... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA introduces I-ASC survey to enhance safety through a culture
Geneva, Switzerland - Virgin Australia was one of the early adopters of it
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the IATA Aviation Safety Culture (I-ASC) survey to support airlines in the implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and building a strong... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: air transport generates USD 9.6B in GDP in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The sector supports 300,000 jobs, according to a study on behalf of the Association
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced new data showing that aviation and aviation-induced tourism contribute $9.6 billion to Argentina’s economy and support 300,000 jobs, equivalent t... more
Civil aviationTuvalu becomes ICAO’s 192nd Member State
Montreal, Canada - Following its official adherence to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention)
Tuvalu has now become the 192nd Member State of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) following its official adherence to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention). ICAO... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA urges swift GASeP implementation
Geneva, Switzerland - Four areas and four elements
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the swift implementation by States of the first Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP) which was established this week by the Council of the International... more
Civil aviationThe first SkyTeam lounge in the Americas is in Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada - Seventh one around the world
SkyTeam inaugurated officially a new lounge at Vancouver International Airport, its first facility in North America. The announcement was already made last June in Cancun, Mexico. Currently it offers... more
Civil aviationIATA: top agenda for Africa
Kigali, Rwanda - Five priorities: safety, connectivity, blocked funds, ATM and Human capital
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted five priorities which must be addressed for aviation to deliver maximum economic and social benefits in Africa. These are: - Enhancing... more
Civil aviationACI-NA: achievements in airport marketing, communications, and customer service
St Louis, Usa - This year the contest received nearly 350 entries in 19 categories
Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA) announced the recipients of the "2017 Excellence in Airport Marketing, Communications, and Customer Service Awards" on November 7, 2017, during the... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Iata. UK aviation priorities: clarity on Brexit and expanding Heathrow
London, UK - The Association urged the Government to face them
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the UK Government to shore-up its international air connectivity by focusing on a cost-effective expansion of Heathrow Airport and achieving early... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and environment. EASA addresses aviation’s impact on climate change -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Cologne, Germany - The Agency published yesterday an "Opinion"
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) proposed yesterday that newly designed aircraft types meet a CO2 standard from the 1st of January 2020, and that airplane types already in-production meet a separate... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. European aviation stakeholders commit to SESAR and the digital agenda
Tallinn, Estonia - The meeting follows a declaration by industry underlining the urgent need to act now in order to enable more connected aviation and with that seamless travel and transport for all
European aviation leaders gathered today to show their support for the digital transformation of their industry, and SESAR as the vehicle through which to achieve this ambitious goal. Initial analysis... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italian ENAV: all national strikes of next Friday postponed
Rome, Italy - Two protests are confirmed at local level (Fiumicino and Brescia)
"ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) informs that all national strikes announced by the Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uilt, Ugl-Trasporto aereo and Unica unions, fixed for next November 10, 2017 (from 1:00pm... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Towards a Digital European Sky
Tallinn, Estonia - A joint declaration signed by seven organizations
Seven associations signed a joint declaration: "The digital transformation of European skies is the next frontier to guarantee Europe’s global leadership in aviation. Major European aviation stakeholders j... more
Civil aviationICAO and University of Waterloo to launch new e-learning course
Montreal, Canada - At upcoming Summit for Next Generation Aviation Professionals
ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu and the President of the University of Waterloo, Feridun Hamdullahpur, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday supporting a new joint educational programme. The... more