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Civil aviationChairman of Emirates to the American carriers: "Offer the best to the passengers and people will fly with you"
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sheikh Ahmed responds to accusations of US companies of unfair competition
After the pressures made by US carriers to their government to limit the expansion of the airlines of the countries of the Persian Gulf, arrived the response of the sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum ,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and economy: the Thai government approves investment of more than USD 2 billion for civil aviation and renewable energy
Bangkok, Thailandia - It is an attempt to revive the second largest economy in South-East Asia and to attract more private capitals
On February 12, the Thai Agency for investments BOI (Board of Investment) announced through a statement that it has approved 23 new projects for civil aviation and renewable energy. The sum allocated amounts... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA: new study confirms value of air transport in Panama
Panama City, Panama - It contributes some USD 5.9 billion to its economy
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced new data showing that aviation and aviation-related tourism contributes some $5.9 billion to Panama’s economy, an amount equal to 12.6% of t... more
Civil aviationAirplanes grounded in Germany. A 48h pilots strike of Germanwings: 50% flights stopped
Cologne, Germany - Blocked the low-cost airline subsidiary of Lufthansa, over 400 connections suspended
It’s started today one 48-hour strike of the pilots of Germanwings, started at 00:01am will end tomorrow at 11:59pm, organized by the pilots union VCockpit (Vereinigung Cockpit). The air company is a... more
Civil aviationFrance: the 24-hour strike began today at Paris airports
Paris, France - The abstentions will affect ground personnel, and even firefighters at Orly
The strike at Paris airports began today -February 12-. The DGAC (French Directorate General of Civil Aviation) has asked airlines to reduce their flight programs in particular at the "Charles de Gaulle",... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The strikes in Italy announced in February and early March
Rome, Italy - The first protest already next Tuesday and other three fixed in the same day, March 4
The Italian Transport Ministry unveiled the calendar of the strikes, in particular in the sector of the air transport, predicted for next weeks (in February and early March). The first protest is fixed... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and inquiries: hypothesized the requisition of assets for the suspected pilots in the Italian INPS scam
Rome, Italy - The institution had already asked to start investigations in 2012
The story continues about the aircraft pilots in layoffs in Italy, that continued to work abroad for foreign airlines (see for details AVIONEWS). The Italian Financial Police told the Court of Auditors... more
Civil aviationAircraft and inquiries. Italian INPS: new details about pilots fraud
Rome, Italy - The investigation is just at the beginning and will have many wider implications
The 36 aircraft pilots charged yesterday in Rome are only the tip of the iceberg: the INPS (the Italian social security service) scam being investigated by Italian Financial Police would see many more... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Guatemala: returned the alarm for the eruption of the "Fuego" volcano. Now the traffic is regular (VIDEO)
Guatemala City, Guatemala - Ceased after 22 hours the period of maximum activity
Last night - 8 February- the alarm for the eruption of the volcano "Fuego" in Guatemala has finally returned and now the airplanes can fly again. To declare it, was David de Leon spokesman for the National... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA welcomes ICAO Tracking Standard Recommendation ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Montreal, Canada - The HLSC/2 held in Montreal from 2-5 February 2015
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the recommendation of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Second High Level Safety Conference (HLSC/2) to move towards the adoption... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Air control service improvements over Europe to receive EU support
Brussels, Belgium - The project is to be completed by the end of 2015
The EU's TEN-T Programme will invest almost €2 million in studies towards common European centralised air control services with the aim to improve their performance. The studies will prepare the development a... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA: strong demand for air travel rises in 2014
Geneva, Switzerland - Capacity rose 5.6% last year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for the full year of 2014 showing demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 5.9% compared to the full... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA introduces advanced master degree in airline operations
Montreal, Canada - In partnership with the French ENAC
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of an advanced aviation training program in partnership with the École nationale de l’aviation civile (ÉNAC) in Toulouse, France. Thi... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Expected series of strikes at Spanish airports
Madrid, Spain - Risks from the month of February
The next February 11, 49% of the shares of the airport operator Aena will be placed on the market by Spanish government. This is the largest privatization in the last 18 years in the Iberian Country. The... more
Civil aviationAirline and Emirates: target tourists
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Emirs, in agreement with Etihad, try to increase the number of visitors to the capital Abu Dhabi
Hotels with more affordable prices, events, partnerships with other foreign carriers, new routes to and from the capitals of India, Russia, China and Germany. These are just some of the strategies implemented... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and training. Etihad Flight College receives GCAA approval
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The declarations by James Hogan, EA's President and CEO
Etihad Flight College, the flight training college based at "Al Ain International Airport" in the UAE, is now authorised to provide the Multi Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) training program following certification... more
Civil aviationRussia predicts sales up to 1000 Irkut MS-21 airplanes in the next 20 years
Moscow, Russia - Besides India, interest on the new plane for the passenger transport would arrived also by airlines, Lufthansa among them
The Russian deputy prime minister Dmitry Rogozin during a meeting with his direct superior Dmitry Medvedev declared yesterday that the Country predicts in the next 20 years to sell abroad up to 1,000 units... more
Civil aviationChina: fear aboard a Hainan Airlines' airplane
Changsha, China - Drunk traveller arrested by Chinese Air Marshal
Hard times for air travellers in China: after what happened a month ago on the route Hangzhou-Chengdu of the Xiamen air company, a similar incident occurred last Thursday on a plane of Hainan Airlines... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Aci Europe: new study reveals airports support 4.1% of GDP in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - Conducted by InterVISTAS
Last night, on the occasion of an event in the European Parliament hosted by Gesine Meissner MEP (Germany), Franck Proust MEP (France) and István Ujhelyi MEP (Hungary), ACI EUROPE released a new study... more
Civil aviationAir Arabia airplanes are going to conquer Chinese skies
Sharjah, UAE - The Arabic low-cost carrier tries to expand itself to East
Surviving in the Arab market of air carriers isn’t an easy task: the presence of three major air companies like Etihad, Emirates and Qatar Airways would make life difficult for anyone. Heading to low-cost i... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and pilots. Oxford Aviation Academy and the third Chinese airline sign agreement
Melbourne, Australia - Boeing: increased demand in commercial aircraft sector creates new job opportunities
Next twenty years will be really stimulating for the aircraft industry at worldwide: from 2014 to 2033 it’s expected a 5% annual increase in passenger traffic. This forecast finds confirmation in the C... more
Civil aviationThe future of Balkanian airlines speaks Arabic?
Doha, Qatar - Will Qatar Airways be tempted by Slovenian Adria Airways’ acquisition?
In the past, the countries of the Middle East have already showed their interest in ex-Yu aircraft companies: Royal Jordanian Airlines part of a Jordan consortium, tried to purchase in 2008 a 49% stake... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and carriers. IATA Environmental Assessment program gathers momentum
Geneva, Switzerland - Five airlines have completed stages of the plan added to other five
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that five airlines have recently successfully completed stages of the IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) program. IEnvA is an innovative,... more
Civil aviationAirbus introduces toilets for people with reduced mobility on single-aisle airplanes (VIDEO)
Toulouse, France - The system is based on a better organization of space to guarantee them autonomy
Airbus is the first aircraft manufacturer to introduce toilets for people with reduced mobility on its single-aisle planes. The new concept, called “Space flex”, is based on the reorganization of the spa... more
Civil aviationItalian EU Presidency: "Europe has changed direction, time now for action"
Strasbourg, France - Matteo Renzi accompanied by the Minister Paolo Gentiloni
The President of the Italian Council Matteo Renzi accompanied by the Minister Paolo Gentiloni intervened in Strasbourg for his closing speech of the six month period. Over the past six months, Europe... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Calendar of the Italian strikes in January 2015
Rome, Italy - Four protests in two days (16 and 27 of this month)
After the holidays' season, the Italian Transports Ministry communicates the protests fixed in January 2015. The next strikes are: - January 16, 2015, UNICA, aircraft sector, personnel by ENAV (Italian... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. IATA: healthy passenger demand in November
Geneva, Switzerland - Domestic markets driving growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November 2014 showing a continuation of the healthy demand trend of recent months. Total revenue passenger... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and carriers. AEA: European airlines achieved record load factor of 81% in 2014
Brussels, Belgium - According to initial estimates
According to initial estimates, AEA member airlines achieved a record load factor of nearly 81% in 2014. The airlines participating in the AEA’s traffic data analysis welcomed on board of their domestic, E... more
Civil aviationThe next Presidencies of the Council of the European Union
Rome, Italy - Italy will pass to Latvia
The next Presidencies of the Council of the European Union "The Presidency of the Council, with the exception of the Foreign Affairs configuration, shall be held by pre-established groups of three Member... more
Civil aviationToday the six-month Italian Presidency at EU Council closed: Renzi will make the final speech next January 13, 2015
Rome, Italy - Italy has held it 11 times since 1957
The President of the Italian Council Matteo Renzi will deliver the closing speech of the six-month Italian Presidency at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on 13 January 2015. President Matteo Renzi... more
Civil aviationSukhoi to sell 8-10 business SSJ-100 aircraft yearly
Moscow, Russia - The Superjet has done its maiden flight from Moscow to New Delhi in December
Russia wants to sell the business variant of Sukhoi Superjet SSJ-100 on foreign markets. “We have been to India and Bahrain showing this aircraft to those interested in buying it. -said Russia’s industry min... more
Civil aviationWFS and ATA Italia sign co-operative agreeement to provide total handling solutions for airlines in Italy
Rome, Italy - Both will also jointly explore other business development opportunities in Italy
The agreement, signed by Olivier Bijaoui, President & CEO of WFS, and Mario Sisto, President of ATA Italia, will nable the two companies to provide a full range of ground handling services to airlines... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and holidays. AEA member airlines to fly 1 million passengers a day over Christma and New Year period
Brussels, Belgium - This is 3 pct. more than last year
During the upcoming Festive season, AEA member airlines will fly more than 1 million passengers per day. This is 3 pct. more than last year. The seat occupancy factor is set to increase and will reach... more
Civil aviationCALC and the great business of aircraft disassembling
Hong Kong, China - 1,800 aircraft will be dismantled around the world in the next three years
The China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) is holding a press conference in Hong Kong today to explain its project for the construction of the China’s largest disassembly plant in Harbin, in the northeast o... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and airlines. Star Alliance: Air India hosts forst CEB meeting in India
New Delhi, India - Member carrier CEOs reflect on busy 2014, set priorities for 2015
Air India played host to the first ever Star Alliance Chief Executive Board Meeting (CEB) held in India. This follows the national carrier’s joining the world’s longest serving and most comprehensive air... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. Aci Europe: Europe's airports welcome EC review of aviation policy (3)
Brussels, Belgium - It is based on 23 new priority initiatives focused on jobs, growth and investment
The European Commission adopted yesterday its 2015 work programme, signalling clear political discontinuity and charting a new course for Europe. The Commission’s work programme is based on 23 new priority i... more
Civil aviationAircraft and controls. FAA: India aviation safety standards are insufficient
New Delhi, India - The Indian civil aviation does not meet standards established by ICAO
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had downgraded the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) security systems from Category-I to Category-II last January. The American authority... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA: EC, a new momentum with announcement of "Aviation Package" (2)
Brussels, Belgium - Ground Handling and Security Charges
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) welcomes the Commission’s announcement of an Aviation package as part of its Work Programme 2015. The package will include a Communication identifying challenges a... more
Civil aviationAircraft and strikes: today the general protest in Italy and others in the sector
Rome, Italy - Some already ongoing, others will begin shortly
AVIONEWS communicates the list of the strikes in the air transport, announced for today, December 12. Some protests are already ongoing, while others will start shortly: - Planes. CGIL UIL unions... more
Civil aviationQatar Airways cancels first A-350 delivery
Doha, Qatar - The ceremonial transfer was scheduled for Saturday 13 with a VIP flight to Doha
On Wednesday 10, Qatar Airways cancelled the delivery of the first Airbus A-350/XWB, which was scheduled for Saturday 13 with a VIP flight to Doha. The Arab airline did not give explanations but added... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. EU to invest in a common European air navigation service
Brussels, Belgium - Near € 2 million
The EU's TEN-T Programme will co-finance with near € 2 million a study on the new generation of communications infrastructure for the European air traffic management. The project is to analyse the future r... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Italian Transport Ministry: list of the protests announced for tomorrow. Regular trains
Rome, Italy - Four ones by Alitalia and ENAV personnel, from airport workers and satellite activities
The Italian Transports Ministry communicates the list of the strikes planned for tomorrow, on Friday December 12, 2014. This in particular is about the air transport sector. - CGIL-UIL union. Aircraft:... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: airline profitability improves with falling oil prices
Geneva, Switzerland - Financial health drives consumer benefits
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an outlook for improved industry profitability in its Economic Performance of the Air Transport Industry report. Airlines are expected to post... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and safety. Tyler (IATA): international rules on anti-aircraft weapons needed
Geneva, Switzerland - IATA General Director highlighted the lesson that industry must learn from the accidents at Malaysia Airlines flights
Tony Tyler, the General Director of IATA (International Air Transport Association) proposed the UN agency ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) to implement international law regulating weapons... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. ACI EUROPE ensures effective airport participation in SESAR Deployment
Brussels, Belgium - After the partnership agreement signed with the EC for the modernisation of ATM system
Last Friday, a unique industry consortium representing airlines, airports and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) signed a partnership agreement with the European Commission for the modernisation... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. IATA: passenger traffic maintains strong growth in October
Geneva, Switzerland - Capacity increased by 5.5%, causing load factor to rise 0.1 percentage points to 79.1%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for October showing a strengthening in demand growth compared to September 2014 and to the year-ago period.... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and rules. Single European Sky: Spain says no to Gibraltar
Brussels, Belgium - The new regulation was approved thanks to the mediation of Italian presidency between Madrid and London
Spain has obtained the exclusion of Gibraltar from the new rules for the “Single European Sky” called SES, voted yesterday by the European Council of transport ministers. The Spanish minister of Public Wor... more
Civil aviationCALC will realize a 2 billion dollars aircraft disassembly operation
Beijing, China - The Chinese leasing firm has also closed a deal with Airbus announced in November
China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) has been working on two important deals between Tuesday and today. The first provides for the purchase of 100 aircraft from Airbus Group, the second is a vast airplane... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and international treaties. Contrasts between USA and EU over the open-skies deal
Brussels, Belgium - Europe accuses the United States to thwart the opening of transoceanic routes by Norwegian Air
The European Union accuses the United States to violate the open skies treaty signed by the two counterparts in 2007. The debate is focused on a European airline’s application to establish new transoceanic r... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. ACI Europe: EU airport traffic outpacing Non-EU for the first time in 8 years
Brussels, Belgium - Freight traffic reported growth of +3.1% while aircraft movements were up +2.2%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for October. The report is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights: network,... more