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Civil aviationAirplane and airlines. Lufthansa: pilots on strike today and tomorrow
Berlin, Germany - Short and medium haul flights grounded from midday. Long haul and cargo stop starts tomorrow
Lufthansa pilots called another two-day strike. Short and medium haul flights will be grounded from today, Monday December 1, at midday. The protest will be expanded to long haul and cargo services from... more
Civil aviationSukhoi and Alenia get VNAV certification for Superjet 100 airplane
Moscow, Russia - The certification has been obtained only for the basic version at the moment
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) airplane got the VNAV certification by the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC), the official civil aviation authority in Russia, recognized as a certification body by... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy: the calendar of the strikes fixed for next weeks
Rome, Italy - The general protest announced for December 12
The Italian Transport Ministry communicates the strikes of the next days. Among the protests: Aircraft. November 28, 2014: by CUB Trasporti, IT division staff of the Alitalia-CAI for 24 hours (from... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: preparing for growth challenges for Asia Pacific
Tokyo, Japan - Three critical factors: safety, infrastructure and environment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) identified continuous safety enhancement, the availability of cost-efficient infrastructure and environmental responsibility as critical factors to ensure... more
Civil aviationStrike in Italy on December 5. Representative: partially illegal, trains and TPL excluded from the protest
Rome, Italy - Announced by CGIL with general context
"The general strike of next December 5, announced by the Italian CGIL, is partially illegal. The Authority of guarantee for strikes decided it, specifying that some sectors will be excluded from the... more
Civil aviationFor the first time in history China sells a civil airplane to the United States
Zhuhai, China - The Harbin Y-12 will be used for sightseeing tours and the route from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon
The Y-12 is the best-selling Chinese civilian airplane: 200 units have been delivered so far, 130 of which on foreign markets. The Harbin Aircraft Industry has signed a contract to supply 20 more to a... more
Civil aviationMoscow is working to put more “Made in Russia” parts on MS-21 commercial airplane
Irkutsk, Russia - If production respects the schedule, the first delivery will be done in 2107
Russia is working to replace imported components with homemade parts for the Irkut MS-21 commercial airplane, as stated by the Russian Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov during a visit to the Irkutsk... more
Civil aviationAirshow China 2014 (2): Chinese company COMAC signs an order for 30 C-919 civil airplanes
Zhuhai, China - Production delays do not dishearten China’s ambitions over commercial aviation market
Commercial Aircraft Corp of China Ltd (COMAC) singed a contract to provide 30 C-919 airplanes to CMB Financial Leasing, a unit of China Merchants Bank. The announcement was given today, November 11, during... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy: calendar of the strikes announced for next November 14
Rome, Italy - The list of the protests
The Italian Infrastructures and Transport Ministry communicates the list of the strike announced for next Friday. November 14 - Airplanes: workers of air, airports and satellite activities of the... more
Civil aviationAsia’s richest man to conquer airplane leasing market
Hong Kong, China - Li Ka-Shing, Hong Kong businessman, wants to create a 160 aircraft fleet
Cheung Kong Holdings, a Hong Kong corporation, announced on November 6, the intention to buy sixty Boeing and Airbus airplanes from leasing companies: 21 from Gecas, aircraft leasing world leader owned... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. AEA-"Single European Sky" (2): it saves 8 million t of CO2 in unnecessary fuel burn
Brussels, Belgium - Tomorrow the European Transport Ministers will meet in Rome during a conference
On the eve of the EU Transport Ministers’ Rome Conference on the much needed "Single European Sky", AEA urges Europe’s national governments to strive to achieve the best outcome for the environment and... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: strong passenger growth continues in September
Geneva, Switzerland - “The three big stories in September were Europe, Russia and India", said <b>Tony Tyler</b>, its DG and CEO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September showing demand growth of 5.3% (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) over September... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: the infrastructure challenge
Toronto, Canada - Strong partnerships and solid ground rules
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a partnership approach guided by clearly defined success factors to build the global infrastructure needed for aviation to continue supporting... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Qantas, Melbourne Airport, IATA and ACI: agreement for "Smart Security"
Geneva, Switzerland - The fourth one globally, following of Amsterdam, London, and Doha airports
Australia’s Melbourne Airport, Qantas Airways, Airports Council International (ACI), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) signed an agreement to work together to develop a "Smart Security" p... more
Civil aviationAirbus creates A-321 airplane long-haul version
Paris, France - The Group aims at launching the new model in the American market
Kiran Rao, Airbus Executive Vice-President Sales and Marketing, is touring the United States to present a modified long-haul version of the commercial A-321neo airplane. The move was made to gain market... more
Civil aviationItalian Transport Ministry about the general strike of tomorrow in the different sectors (airplanes, railways, maritime)
Rome, Italy - In detail the modalities
The Italian Transport Ministry unveils the calendar of the strike announced for tomorrow. The ways are in particular: October 24 Railway and cargo transport sectors: staff by the railways companies... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and industry. Boeing clinches deal with Iran Air
Seattle, USA - It’s the first aviation dealing between Washington and Tehran since 1979
Boeing announced on Wednesday October 22 having clinched and agreement with Iran Air in the third quarter of 2014. It’s the first commercial dealing between a US aerospace company and Tehran since 1979 A... more
Civil aviationItalian railway network on strike of tomorrow (3): connection Fiumicino airport by "Leonardo Express" ensured
Rome, Italy - "Frecce Trenitalia" regular in the occasion of the protest (from 9am to 5pm) of October 24 by Orsa and USB unions
The "Frecce Trenitalia" will be in service tomorrow, in the occasion of the strike by FS Group's staff fixed by Orsa and USB unions from 9am to 5pm on October 24, adherent to the general strike. The... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Shanghai Yancui Import and Export Co for alleged hazardous materials violations
Atlanta, Usa - For USD 227,500
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $227,500 civil penalty against Shanghai Yancui Import and Export Co., of Shanghai, China, for allegedly violating H... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalties against five companies for allegedly violating hazardous materials regulations
Atlanta, Usa - From USD 54,000 to 66,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing civil penalties ranging from $54,000 to $66,000 against five companies for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials r... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and airlines. Pilots’ strike will cost Lufthansa at least 200 million
Berlin, Germany - And the Union threatens new protests this week
Lufthansa pilots’ strike held on Monday October 20 and Tuesday 21 (for details see AVIONEWS) lead to the cancellation of 1511 flights over 2333; in other words, 65% of the airplanes were grounded. Inconveniences d... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Tens of flights cancelled in Heathrow for "Gonzalo" hurricane
London, United Kingdom - Heavy rains and gusts at more than 100 km/h are moving across the UK
One flight over ten will be cancelled today, October 21, in Heathrow airport due to the passage of "Gonzalo" hurricane. British Airways will suffer the majority of disruptions, all of them on domestic... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and labour. Lufthansa: pilots’ strike today and tomorrow
Berlin, Germany - The union protests against changes in retirement scheme
The German pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit called a strike against changes in Lufthansa retirement scheme. Employees will walk off from 11:00 am GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to 9:59 pm Tuesday October 2... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. New IATA passenger forecast reveals fast-growing marked of the future
Geneva, Switzerland - Numbers are expected to reach 7.3 billion by 2034
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its first 20-year passenger growth forecast, projecting that passenger numbers are expected to reach 7.3 billion by 2034. That represents a 4.1%... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe: airports support EU coordinated response on Ebola
Brussels, Belgium - Such coordination should involve clear and unequivocal communication of risk assessment as regards the possible spread of the virus in Europe
In the midst of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa, rising public concerns about its potential spread and an evolving array of national responses in Europe, the European airport trade association... more
Civil aviationNatural disasters on Japan and India: hundreds of airplanes grounded
Tokyo, Japan - Typhoon Vongfong and cyclone Hudhud ravaged the two Asian countries
After Panphone (for more details see AVIONEWS), another typhoon has stricken Japan. Its name is Vongfong and, after crossing the country from South to North, it is leaving the country to release its last... more
Civil aviationLufthansa Cargo to operate all flights despite strike of tomorrow and Thursday
Frankfurt, Germany - Positive news for customers of the airline
Good news for customers of Lufthansa Cargo: the airline plans to operate all of its flights despite the walkout announced by the pilots’ union, Vereinigung Cockpit. The strike was set to ground all cargo f... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and airlines. 24 hour strike on Wednesday, October 8 in easyJet
Rome, Italy - The protest will affect flights to and from Italy
EasyJet Italian cabin crew will walk out all day on Wednesday, October 8. Travellers will suffer great inconveniences as many employees are likely to participate in the protest. The strike will last 24... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. ACI Europe: airports welcomed 7% more passenger traffic during August
Brussels, Belgium - Freight traffic +3.3% while aircraft movements grew by +3.4%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for the month of August. The report is the only air transport report which includes the full range of civil aviation passenger... more
Civil aviationBoeing: 24 million dollars compensation to Air India for Dreamliner airplanes
New Delhi, India - But the airline asked for 48
Boeing offered a compensation of 24 billion dollars to Air India for the repeated technical snags of -787 Dreamliner airplanes. The carrier has reported 318 delays till June, due to problems with the aircraft. But... more
Civil aviationTyphoon "Phanfone": Japanese carriers ground hundreds of airplanes
Tokyo, Japan - 600 flights cancelled at Tokyo airport
A violent typhoon hit Japan with winds gusting to more than 180 km/h and heavy rains. It headed towards Tokyo yesterday. A US Air Force military died in the sea near Okinawa, while two of his comrades... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: demand for air travel picks-up in August
Geneva, Switzerland - WHO evaluates the risk of Ebola transmission occurring on an aircraft as "Very low"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for August showing a slight pick-up in demand over the previous month. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs)... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and airlines. Air France: union calls of the strike but does not sign the agreement
Paris, France - After one night of negotiations, pilots rejected the airlines’ new plan
On Sunday, September 28, the Snpl (National union of airline pilots) withdrew the longest strike in the airline’s history. Most of Air France flights have been grounded since September 15. As reported b... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and airlines. Lufthansa pilots on strike against new retirement scheme
Frankfurt, Germany - Today's protest will also affect early tomorrow's flights
Long-haul Lufthansa aircrafts from and to Frankfurt grounded today from 8:00am to 11:00 pm. As reported by AVIONEWS, the German pilots union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) is carrying out the protest announced... more
Civil aviationFAA statement update on Chicago Air Traffic control facility
Washington, USA - The Authority has set a target to return Chicago Center to full service by October 13
Air traffic controllers who normally work at the Federal Aviation Administration's Chicago En Route Center in Aurora, IL are now working at other surrounding FAA air traffic facilities to help safely maximize... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA calls for a new dialogue during meeting with members of EP
Brussels, Belgium - The Association has a new website, after launching a twitter news channel and a new logo and branding last year
For the fourth consecutive year, the Association of European Airlines (AEA) held a networking event in the European Parliament on September 24th. The event was hosted by Members of the European Parliament... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and strikes. Italian Minister Lupi defers September 27 strike
Rome, Italy - The walk out was expected from 10:00 am to 6:00pm
The air transport strike of Saturday, September 27 has been deferred by Italian minister Maurizio Lupi through the decree n. 180T. Walk outs had been proclaimed on July 10 by the union Fata-Cisal for... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. ATAG-ICAO: commitment on climate action
New York, Usa - The agreement was co-signed by ACI, CANSO, IATA and other associations
The aviation sector joined other business and government groups at the United Nations Climate Summit yesterday announced a commitment on climate action between the International Civil Aviation Organization... more
Civil aviationCollaborative aviation climate action takes flight (2). Iata: statement by its DG and CEO, Tony Tyler
Geneva, Switzerland - ATAG and ICAO issued yesterday a joint press release
The Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), of which IATA is a member, yesterday issued a joint press release with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The aviation sector is joining with ICAO... more
Civil aviationDassault Falcon 7X airplane ready to take off from the highest airport in the world
Paris, France - French business jet has recently completed tests to fly from “Daocheng Yading” in China
At the beginning of September, Dassault Falcon 7X airplane completed the two week flight tests to be granted approval to operate from the highest commercial airport in the world, China’s “Daocheng Yad... more
Civil aviationUSA: new rules to prevent Ebola exposure on airplanes
Georgia, Usa - Guidelines have been published last Friday by the federal agency for disease prevention
The Center for Disease Control and prevention (CDC) -the national public health institute of the USA- published on Friday new strict guidelines for airline crews to stop Ebola from spreading outside Africa. CDC... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and job. Etihad Airways to host major global cabin crew recruitment drive
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The international days will take place in 12 different cities in five Countries
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is hosting a major recruitment drive globally, seeking individuals with outstanding hospitality experience to join the airline’s W... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalties against three companies for allegedly violating hazardous materials regulations
Washington, Usa - From USD 57,400 to USD 63,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing civil penalties ranging from $57,400 to $63,000 against three companies for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials R... more
Civil aviationBoeing projects Asia Pacific region to lead global need for 440,000 new aircraft pilots, technicians
Singapore, Singapore - Required over next 20 years. Region makes up 39 percent of overall global demand
Boeing projects the Asia Pacific region’s demand for new commercial airline pilots and maintenance technicians over the next 20 years will be 39 percent of the global need for new airline personnel. The 2... more
Civil aviationCourt of Justice of the EU about legitimacy or less surcharge checked-in baggage transport on airplanes (see "Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - A sentence that arising from Spain creates an important precedent on debatable matter
The press release that follows the sentence by the Court of Justice of the European Union, in the C-487/12 Vueling Airlines SA / Instituto Galego de Consumo de la Xunta de Galicia case, declared on Septembre... more
Civil aviationCJ of the EU and Vueling Airlines case: Spanish law requiring airlines to carry checked-in baggage without a surcharge, infringes EU law
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - The price in respect of carriage of checked-in baggage is not an unavoidable and foreseeable item in the fare for air travel, but may be an optional price supplement
Spanish legislation prohibits air carriers from making checking in passengers’ baggage subject to an optional price supplement. In August 2010, the airline Vueling Airlines (‘Vueling’) added € 40 to t... more
Civil aviationFAA tests fuels in research and new avio lead-free fuels for general aviation airplanes
Washington, Usa - The first testing phase at its technical center
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it has selected four unleaded fuels for the first phase of testing at the FAA’s "William J. Hughes" Technical Center. The... more
Civil aviationEU approves new sanctions against Russia: Moscow threatens the aircraft industry
Moscow, Russia - The government says it could close down its airspace, and turn to China for the design of new airplanes
Russia may shut down its airspace to western airlines if there are new sanctions in the energy or finance sectors, stated Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in an interview with the “Vedomosti” new... more
Civil aviationCivil aircraft. Italian ENAV: flight controllers strike tomorrow
Rome, Italy - from 12:30 to 16:30
ENAV (National Society flight assistance) announces that the trade unions and autonomous Licta and Anpcat, announce a strike for the day, September 6th from 12:30 to 16:30. Enav apologizes for the... more
Civil aviationCourt of Justice of the EU: the actual arrival time of a flight corresponds to the time at which at least one of the doors of the aircraft is opened
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - It is only at that time that the length of the delay for the purposes of any compensation may be determined
The delay to a Germanwings flight rom Salzburg to Cologne/Bonn has provid ed the Court of Justice with an opportunity to specify the point in time which corresponds to the actual arrival time of an aircraft.... more