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Civil aviationAirplanes and jobs. Recruitment days in Italy for cabin crew
Dublin, Ireland - The dates in November
Crewlink is looking for Cabin Crew positions on behalf of Ryanair. No experience required. The Recruitment Days in Italy on the following dates: • 03/11/2017 Venice • 03/11/2017 Bologna • 08/11... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and data. IATA: September passenger demand shows hurricane hit, slowing growth
Geneva, Switzerland - The Association's DG and CEO emphasized the importance of aviation’s ability to deliver aid and support
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 5.7% compared to... more
Civil aviationIATA launches Face-Up competition; closing date for entries is next January
Geneva, Switzerland - For graduates specializing in air transport logistics
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched FACE-UP, a competition for recent graduates to present their thesis at the "2018 World Cargo Symposium" ("WCS") in Dallas, USA. To be eligible,... more
Civil aviationCoptersafety introduces their H145 level D simulator
Helsinki, Finland - It has received EASA certification – within the originally planned schedule.
Today, Coptersafety, a flight training service provider, is taking one of the world’s first H145 level D full flight helicopter simulators into commercial use. The Finnish Civil Aviation Authority has g... more
Civil aviationCrisis. Aircraft pilots calling for support of colleagues through crowdfunding
Brussels, Belgium - The campaign comes in the aftermath of the recent flight cancellations in Europe
Empowering and supporting pilots in their efforts to collectively negotiate is the aim of a new crowdfunding campaign that has just been launched. It is expected to attract wide attention and donations... more
Civil aviationDrone aircraft, airline and helicopter pilots weigh up in a workshop
Brussels, Belgium - Different, but still the same in the challenges and in the targets, in a sky to share
Drone aircraft, airline and helicopter pilots have much more in common than just the same airspace. This was the main conclusion of the first workshop for manned & unmanned aviation pilots, organised by... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italian ENAV: strikes on October 27 postponed
Rome, Italy - To November 10 for four hours (1:00pm-5pm)
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) informs that all strikes announced by the Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uilt, Ugl TA and UNICA unions, fixed for next October 27, 2017 from 1:00pm to 5pm, have been postponed... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: 2036 forecast reveals passengers will nearly double to 7.8 bn
Geneva, Switzerland - Key facts for fast growing markets and regional growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects 7.8 billion passengers to travel in 2036, a near doubling of the 4 billion air travelers expected to fly this year. The prediction is based on... more
Civil aviationExecuJet St Maarten returns to operations post-"Irma" hurricane
Porto Rico, Caribbean - The Falcon 8X aircraft took off from its facility in the Caribbean in the last days
ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, has announced that its FBO in St Maarten, which along with the rest of the island was extensively affected by Hurricane "Irma", is back to operational capability... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and jobs. Aer Lingus launched pilot recruitment drive; the closing date is on October 29
Milan, Italy - Over 100 positions available in one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines; it plans to recruit over 200 units over the next 3 years
Aer Lingus announced its largest ever pilot recruitment drive with over 100 direct entry pilot positions available at its home base in Dublin airport. Ireland’s airline promises an exciting career flying m... more
Civil aviationDSNA and IATA to cooperate on French ATM Strategy
Geneva, Switzerland - It is composed in five elements
DSNA, the French Air Navigation Service provider, and IATA, the International Air Transport Association, have agreed to cooperate on the development of a French Air Traffic Management (ATM) Strategy (FAS). In... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. EU: number of passengers carried at almost 1 billion in 2016 -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Brussels, Belgium - 54.4 million more than in 2015
In 2016, 972.7 million passengers travelled by air in the European Union (EU), up by 5.9% compared with 2015 and by 29.1% compared with 2009. Over this period, air passenger transport has steadily risen... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and results. September BizAv traffic confirms sustainable growth trend -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Brussels, Belgium - A 5.7% rise traffic compared to the same period last year
Business aviation traffic figures for Europe over the month of September have once again confirmed 2017’s sustained growth trajectory, with a 5.7% rise in September traffic compared to the same period l... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: more than +7% in air travel compared to last year
Montreal, Canada - According to the 2017 edition of "World Air Transport Statistics" released by the Association
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced industry performance statistics for 2016 showing that system-wide, airlines carried 3.8 billion passengers on scheduled services last year,... more
Civil aviationICAO USOAP achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification
Montreal, Canada - The programme has been launched in 1999
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) announced yesterday that its Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP), a key component of global aviation’s safety assurance and planning backbone, h... more
Civil aviationICAO and French ENAC to collaborate on new Safety Management Degree
Montreal, Canada - A MoU covers development and delivery of new educational programmes and training activities
ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu and the Director of France’s École Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ENAC), Marc Houalla, signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday covering the development and deli... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and jobs. Recruiting days in Italy for 100's of cabin crew positions available
Dublin, Ireland - No experience required. The dates
Ryanair released its September traffic statistics, which show that traffic grew by an impressive 10% to an amazing 11.8 million customers in September with rolling annual traffic up 12% to 127.3 million... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Top agenda for Africa at "IATA Aviation Day"
Amman, Jordan - The priorities are four: safety, blocked funds, connectivity and smarter regulation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts Africa will be a market of 350 million airline passengers by 2035 and identified four priorities which must be addressed if aviation is to deliver... more
Civil aviation"IATA Aviation Day" (2). Top Agenda in MENA region: priorities
Amman, Jordan - Security, infrastructure, rising taxes and charges, smarter regulation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted five priorities which must be addressed in order for aviation to deliver maximum economic and social benefits in the Middle East and North... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and results (2). Iata: strong passenger growth in August
Geneva, Switzerland - The demand climbed 7.2% compared to the year-ago period
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for August showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 7.2% compared... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: greater urgency required to tackle emissions challenge
Geneva, Switzerland - The call came on the eve of the first anniversary of the historic global agreement on a "CORSIA" at the 39th Assembly of the ICAO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for greater urgency in the partnership between governments and airlines to keep aviation at the leading edge of industries in managing their climate... more
Civil aviationEmirates Airline and the Airbus Foundation fly relief goods to UN depot in Dubai
Hamburg, Germany - The tarpaulins and ropes can be used for replacing destroyed roofs, as temporary shelter in destroyed areas or even as water tanks
Emirates Airline, the Airbus Foundation and the NGO Welthungerhilfe have joined forces to bring emergency shelter items from Hamburg, Germany, to the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD)... more
Civil aviationIATA: air transport supports job creation in Peru ($4.4B in GDP)
Lima, Peru - According to a study conducted by Oxford Economics on behalf of the Association
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced new data showing that aviation and aviation-induced tourism support 280,000 jobs and contribute $4.4 billion to Peru’s economy, equivalent t... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. PANSA-IATA to work together to develop a NAS for Poland
Warsaw, Poland - The demand for aviation in this Country is expected to double in the next two decades
PANSA (the Polish Air Navigation Service Provider) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have agreed to work together with other aviation stakeholders to develop a National Airspace Strategy... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and job. Wizz Air announces recruitment campaign for staff -VIDEO
Milan, Italy - 400 sessions, for both pilots and cabin crew, will be organized between now and the end of 2018
Wizz Air announced today the recruitment campaign in its history, with opportunities available across its extensive network. After 13 years of strengthening its reference position in the CEE aviation market,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger airport charges double in 10 years
Geneva, Switzerland - Tighter regulation needed
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) calls on the European Union to significantly strengthen economic regulation of major European airport monopolies by focusing on the interests of passengers.... more
Civil aviationICAO and major aviation groups launch new joint report on economic benefits of air transport -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Montreal, Canada - In advance of "World Tourism Day" of tomorrow, on 27 September 2017
Aviation is essential to the economic development of cities, countries and regions everywhere, but governments can only optimize its benefits by addressing the sector’s critical infrastructure and resource n... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Launched new joint report on economic benefits -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Brussels, Belgium - By ICAO, ICCAIA and other major aviation organisations
Aviation is essential to the economic development of cities, countries and regions everywhere, but governments can only optimise its benefits by addressing the sector’s critical infrastructure and resource n... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and restrictions. Trump modifies the "travel ban"
Washington, USA - The White House decided limitations to entries into the United States also for citizens of Chad, Venezuela and North Korea
On Sunday the President of the United States of America Donald Trump modified the "travel ban", the executive order that he decided a few months ago and that set bans and restrictions to entries into the... more
Civil aviationICAO Council President hails 20 years of significant achievements by Bosnia and Herzegovina
Montreal, Canada - Aliu was accompanied by Luis Fonseca de Almeida, ICAO’s European and North Atlantic Regional Director
In his opening address at the Bosnia and Herzegovina Directorate of Civil Aviation’s (BHDCA) 20th Anniversary celebrations, the President of the ICAO Council, Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, expressed his admiration o... more
Civil aviationACI EUROPE addresses EU Transport Ministers in Tallinn
Tallinn, Estonia - Oliver Jankovec, DG presented the results
This afternoon, ACI EUROPE addressed EU Transport Ministers on air connectivity today, on the occasion of their informal meeting taking place in Tallinn under the auspices of the Estonian Presidency of... more
Civil aviationA-330 airplane of Hainan Airlines landed in Belgrade, re-established flights between Serbia and China
Belgrade, Serbia - Two connections a week are scheduled; in the future they might become daily
An A-330/300 airplane of the Chinese Hainan Airlines coming from Beijing (China) landed this morning at 9:14 am (local time) at the "Nikola Tesla" International Airport of the Serbian capital Belgrade.... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and jobs. ICAO announces 2018 opportunities for young aviation professionals
Montreal, Canada - The launch of its recruitment campaign for the YAPP
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced yesterday the launch of its recruitment campaign for the 2018 Young Aviation Professionals Programme (YAPP). Talented next generation aviation... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and jobs. Cabin crew Italian recruitment days
Milan, Italy - 100 positions opened and no experience requested
Ryanair published recently the figures in August. The traffic increased 10% and reaches 12,7 million of customers in the last month. The recruitment days in Italy will take place in the following cities... more
Civil aviationEmirates Flight Training Academy receives delivery of first training aircraft
Dubai, UAE - Two Cirrus SR-22G6s make their way from Duluth to Dubai, passing through 11 stops in 10 countries
Emirates Flight Training Academy, the flight training facility being developed by the airline to respond to the global aviation industry’s need for pilots, has taken delivery of its first two Cirrus S... more
Civil aviationPutin hopes in the quick restoration of air services between Russia and Egypt
Xiamen, China - It is necessary to ensure Russian citizens' safety; flights were stopped in November 2015
Security services and air transport departments of Russia and Egypt will continue to work to ensure the safety of flights, it was said by the Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of the BRICS... more
Civil aviationAircraft and business aviation: traffic figures continue to climb in August -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Brussels, Belgium - 10 months of uninterrupted growth in Europe
Monthly business aviation movements rose strongly yet again in August, increasing by 8.8% compared to the previous year, and marking 10 months of uninterrupted growth in Europe. The Eurocontrol traffic... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results (2). IATA: record passenger load factor in July
Geneva, Switzerland - All regions reported solid or better growth in volumes over the past year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for July showing strong but moderating demand growth. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 6.8%,... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Air transport associations send open letter on urgent need to resolve border control delays -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Geneva, Switzerland - Written by IATA, A4E, ACI Europe, ERA and AIRE and addressed to the European Council of Ministers
The imposition of a new regulation on border control checks by the European Union (regulation 458/2017) has caused chaos and significant delays to flights in Europe. The extra checks mean on average an... more
Civil aviationEgyptian Ministerial event drives new consensus on Africa and Middle East aviation security
Montreal, Canada - A conference held in Sharm El Sheikh last week
A high-level Ministerial Conference on Aviation Security held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, last week has endorsed a new Africa and Middle East Aviation Security Roadmap to align future programmes and targets... more
Civil aviationICAO and Nepal drive multilateral assistance effort to resolve aviation safety concerns
Montreal, Canada - The efforts of the Country were further boosted by several visits by technical experts from Organization’s Regional Office in Bangkok, in addition to assistance by a team of experts under a CAT mission in 2016
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) and Nepal have successfully partnered on resolving a Significant Safety Concern (SSC) in the Asia-Pacific State last month, following a comprehensive multilateral... more
Civil aviationUK CAA: numbers of passengers with a disability travelling by airplane grows by more than two thirds since 2010
London, UK - New report shows majority of airports offer 'very good' or 'good' service for disabled travellers; four are 'poor'
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published a report that assesses the top 30 UK airports on the quality of assistance they provide to passengers with a disability. It shows that the number... more
Civil aviationQatar waives entry visa requirements for citizens of 80 Countries
Doha, Qatar - Number of nationalities eligible to enter visa-free highest in region
Qatar’s Ministry of Interior (MoI), Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and Qatar Airways (QA) announced that the State will allow visa-free entry for citizens of 80 countries, effective immediately. Citizens o... more
Civil aviationICAO SG promotes aviation development priorities during mission to the Republic of Kazakhstan
Montreal, Canada - Only 5% of annual global development financing currently supports aviation infrastructure or related projects
Highlighting that only 5% of annual global development financing currently supports aviation infrastructure or related projects, ICAO Secretary General (SG)Fang Liu delivered a determined message to Kazakhstan’s p... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. EASA publishes practical guide -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - Regarding management of hazards related to new business models of commercial air transport operators
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) unveiled that it has published in the last days a practical Guide about management of hazards related to new business models of commercial air transport operators.... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and jobs. Cabin crew Italian recruitment days
Dublin, Ireland - 100’s of positions available; no experience required;
Ryanair announced that it is one of the first airlines in Europe to carry one Billion Passengers. The Irish carrier also announced that it carried 125.1 Million Passengers in the last year. Crewlink... more
Civil aviationAircraft and data. Iata: strong demand growth continues in June
Geneva, Switzerland - Air travel recorded its fastest first-half growth in 12 years
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for June showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 7.8% compared to... more
Civil aviationICAO SG encourages Cuba's leadership on data analysis, facilitation
Montreal, Canada - Throughout an intensive series of addresses and bilateral meetings undertaken last week
Throughout an intensive series of addresses and bilateral meetings undertaken in Cuba last week, ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu encouraged Cuba’s leadership to continue pursuing and leading on pragmatic a... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and safety. Also Avianca suspends flights to Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela - Connections will cease next month. Before the Colombian airline other carriers had already taken the same decision
The Colombian airline Avianca announced yesterday that starting from next August 16 it will suspend its flights to and from Venezuela. Currently the carrier connects the Venezuelan capital Caracas with... more
Civil aviationLVNL-Aireon: signed agreement to evaluate space-based ADS-B in Dutch airspace
Amsterdam, Holland - To improve efficiency in the Amsterdam Flight Information Region including the North Sea
Aireon announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Air Traffic Control the Netherlands (LVNL), the Dutch Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP). LVNL operates the Amsterdam... more