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Civil aviationIATA: travel agents see opportunities in NDC, seek to know more
Geneva, Switzerland - The Association announced the results of a joint study
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of a joint study with select members of the World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA). Travel agents look forward to the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA's assessment of premium and economy travel in August
Montreal, Canada - Key points
IATA's assessment of premium and economy travel in August. Key points: - Passenger travel on international markets was up 5.4% in August year-on-year, reflecting strong growth on the Within Europe... more
Civil aviationAircraft and events. IATA at "World Passenger Symposium" in Hamburg: remarks of Tony Tyler
Hamburg, Germany - Safety and security the fundamentals
Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General and CEO, spoke at the "World Passenger Symposium" in Hamburg today, where he called for cooperation and a working together approach among air travel stakeholders in o... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and courses. EASA Virtual Academy takes off
Cologne, Germany - The Agency announces the names of the first members of it
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) announces the names of the first members of the EASA Virtual Academy. After undergoing a thorough evaluation procedure, CAA International, the Joint Aviation... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. ExecuJet achieves new global code of best safety practice in Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland - By International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH)
ExecuJet Aviation Group has received accreditation by the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) for its fixed-based operation (FBO) in Zurich, becoming the first FBO in Switzerland... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Strikes by Italian ENAV on October 24 (Saturday)
Rome, Italy - Announced by UNICA and by LICTA
Enav, the Italian Flight Assistance Company, communicated that the Italian union UNICA has fixed a national strike for Saturday October 24 by ENAV staff, from 10am to 6pm. The same union has in addition... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. JAA Training Organisation accepted as EASA Virtual Academy member
Hoofddorp, Holland - For seven courses
The JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO) has become officially a member of the EASA Virtual Academy. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) initiated the EASA Virtual Academy to ensure that harmonized... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Announcement made by the AEA’s Presidents during the Assembly 2015
Antwerp, Belgium - In this context they have decided to approve the budget 2016 of the Association so that AEA can continue to support the airlines interests
During its Assembly and Leadership Summit that took place today in Antwerp, the Presidents of the AEA member airlines discussed the current evolution in Europe’s aviation associations’ landscape. AEA has... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. SkyTeam launches a playlist: 15 songs for its 15th anniversary
Amsterdam, Holland - It has teamed up with music streaming service, Spotify
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has teamed up with music streaming service, Spotify, to launch an exclusive 15th anniversary SkyTeam playlist. Available to stream on any compatible device, the playlist... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe: airports meet Bulc to discuss the EU aviation package
Brussels, Belgium - Focus on consumers, not airlines or airports; availability of water at airports
As the finishing touches are being put to the EU’s landmark Aviation Package, Augustin de Romanet, President of ACI EUROPE and President & CEO of Aéroports de Paris, met earlier today with Violeta Bulc, th... more
Civil aviationIATA to launch Aviation Leadership Development Program
Montreal, Canada - In partnership with Harvard Business Publishing
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the Aviation Leadership Development Program in partnership with Harvard Business Publishing (HBP). This is the first IATA educational... more
Civil aviationFAA administrator Michael Huerta to speak at "NBAA2015" in November
Washington, Usa - He was confirmed in his role in January 2013
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced yesterday that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta will serve as a featured speaker at NBAA’s Business Aviation C... more
Civil aviationFlybe joins ERA, the voice of European regional aviation
Berlin, Germany - Bringing the number of carriers in its membership to 54
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) welcomes Flybe into membership. Based in Exeter in the UK, it is the independent regional airline in Europe, and the fourth one to join ERA this year, bringing... more
Civil aviationJAA Training Organisation and Indonesia Aviation School establish partnership
Hoofddorp, Holland - Signed a MoU
The President Director of Indonesia Aviation School (IAS), Zulkoflie Abbas, and the Director of the JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO), Joost Jonker, formalized their partnership by signing a Memorandum... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The strikes in Italy in October
Rome, Italy - The nine protests in three days; the most part of them fixed on Saturday 24 of this month
The Italian Transport Ministry unveiled the list of strikes in October. The protests in aircraft field are: - 6/10/2015, Rsu, staff of Techno Sky company at ACC in Brindisi and Bari Airport, 4 hours... more
Civil aviationAirplanes, safety and environment (2): IACA reaffirms the full commitment of its members to a responsible aviation
Brussels, Belgium - The Association has also endorsed an aviation industry-wide call for governments to join with the sector and take action on climate change
The International Air Carrier Association (IACA) signed the European Corporate Just Culture Declaration today at a ceremony presided by the European Commissioner for Transport, Violeta Bulc. "Just Culture"... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and figures. IATA: strong demand momentum maintained in August
Geneva, Switzerland - Load factor reaches record 84.7%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for August showing a continuation of the strong growth in air travel demand for both domestic and international... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. SkyTeam named "Best Airline Alliance" in Latin America
Amsterdam, Holland - It comes during its 15th anniversary year
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has been named ‘Best Airline Alliance’ in Latin America. The "Best of Travel Annual awards" by "Latin Trade Magazine" recognized the alliance’s customer-focused achie... more
Civil aviationERA signs today Just Culture Declaration – European aviation safety enabler
Brussels, Belgium - At a conference in the presence of Violeta Bulc, European Commissioner for Transport
Simon McNamara, Director General of the European Regions Airline Association (ERA), signed an industry-wide Just Culture Declaration today, 1 October, at a conference in Brussels in the presence of Violeta... more
Civil aviationEuropean Cockpit Association: airplane pilots commit to open aviation safety reporting
Brussels, Belgium - The Declaration comes in the context of the new EU Occurrence Reporting Regulation
European aircraft pilots joined aviation stakeholders, today, in signing the "European Corporate Just Culture Declaration" at a High-Level Conference on "Saving lives with safety information", in Brussels.... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and environment (2). AEA supports open letter urging governments to deliver on industry’s climate goals -Specials-
Brussels, Belgium - By a group of 28 aviation industry chief executive officers and association leaders
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) endorses an open letter sent to government by a group of 28 aviation industry chief executive officers and association leaders, underlining their commitment to... more
Civil aviationIATA: teamwork, innovation and industry unity for a sustainable future
Geneva, Switzerland - The declarations by its DG and CEO, Tony Tyler
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) co-signed an open letter calling on governments to act to help the industry reduce its carbon footprint. The letter was organized by the Air Transport... more
Civil aviationUS inks new agreements with Canada, EASA
Washington, Usa - To allow the authorities to rely on each other’s regulatory systems
On September 15, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) signed agreements with two international regulatory partners, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Transport Canada (TCCA) that allow... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Skirmish between Moscow and Kiev: one closes to the other own air space to the scheduled flights
Moscow, Russia - From next October 25. Aeroflot cancels the tickets
Despite the Minsk treaty, skirmish continue between Kiev and Moscow, and now the reason of the contention is the closure of the air space. All the events began last September 16, when Ukraine announced... more
Civil aviationExecuJet grows managed fleet by over 20% in the Middle East
Zurich, Switzerland - New additions include a Bombardier Global 5000, a Dassault Falcon 2000, a Gulfstream G-450 and two Bombardier Global 5000 Vision aircraft
ExecuJet is expanding its managed fleet in the Middle East with the addition of three large-cabin business jets over the past three months, with a further two scheduled through to the end of the December,... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. AEA engages with MEP on the forthcoming Aviation Package
Brussels, Belgium - For the fifth consecutive year, the Association held its annual event in the EP
For the fifth consecutive year, the Association of European Airlines (AEA) held its annual networking event in the European Parliament yesterday. The event was kindly hosted by Members of the European... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: premium traffic monitor July 2015 -Specials-
Montreal, Canada - Key points
IATA (International Air Transport Association)'s assessment of premium and economy travel in July. Key points: - Passenger travel on international markets was up 6.8% in July year-on-year, reflecting... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger traffic in Venezuela falls 8.5% while rest of region grows
Miami, Usa - Adverse operating environment for airlines erodes air connectivity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that passenger traffic in Venezuela fell 8.5% in 2014 compared to a year earlier, in sharp contrast to other key economies in the region which... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA to deliver specialized aviation security training in Sherbrooke (Quebec)
Montreal, Canada - An agreement has been signed with Centre en sûreté Alerte
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an agreement has been signed with Centre en sûreté Alerte to provide a three-year schedule of aviation security training at its newly established A... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. EASA: EU Parliament SSI discusses the future of the Agency
Cologne, Germany - The publication of the proposals later this year
The European Parliament’s Sky and Space Intergroup (SSI) hosted on 16 September a high-level event with MEPs, EU Institutions and senior Industry representatives about the upcoming revision of the European A... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: over 40% of international traffic touched Asia-Pacific in 2014
Montreal, Canada - 59th edition of IATA World Air Transport Statistics Released
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced industry performance statistics for 2014 showing the growing demand for air transport. Asia-Pacific has clearly established itself as the industry’s l... more
Civil aviationAircraft. ITF urges Chile president to act ahead of air action of today
Santiago, Chile - If the planned action takes place, it will affect also Easter Island and for the first time Antarctica
The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) has urged the president of Chile to act to stave off the need for industrial action across Chile today. If the planned action takes place, it i... more
Civil aviationJAA TO and Kazaeronavigatsia formalise partnership
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands - Signing a Joint Activity Contract
Azat Bekturov, Director General of Kazaeronavigatsia and Joost Jonker, Director of Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation (JAA TO), formalised their partnership by signing a Joint Activity Contract... more
Civil aviationJapan, aircraft and transport: minimal impacts after the awakening of Mount Aso -VIDEO
Kumamoto, Japan - Japan meteorological agency monitors the situation
Aso volcano, located in the prefecture of Kumamoto in the South-West of Japan, has awakened this morning causing no damage, according to Japan meteorological agency. The surroundings nearby the volcano... more
Civil aviationVueling to hire up to 200 aircraft pilots
Barcelona, Spain - To keep up with expected growth in 2016
Vueling, the Barcelona-based airline, has announced plans to hire as many as 200 co-pilots (first officers) to meet the demands of expected growth in 2016 summer season. Candidate Requisites For... more
Civil aviationAircraft. AEA comments on EP's latest view on crucial aviation topics -SPECIALS
Brussels, Belgium - The resolution contains concrete proposals to address infrastructure improvements in the air and on the ground
Today, the European Parliament adopted a Resolution on the “Implementation of the 2011 White paper on transport: taking stock and the way forward towards sustainable mobility”. The Association of European Air... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and environment. FAA: successful CLEEN program begins new phase
Washington, USA - USD 100 million in contracts to eight companies
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday announced that it has awarded $100 million in contracts to eight companies to develop and demonstrate technologies that reduce fuel consumption, emissions,... more
Civil aviationA-330/200 airplane with increased range receives EASA certification
Toulouse, France - The 242 tonne version flies up to 15 hours non-stop
The A-330/200 has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification for the new 242 tonne Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) version, following certification in April 2015 of the 242t A-330/300.... more
Civil aviationGermany, VC pilots' union: strike continues also tomorrow. Regular flights by subsidiaries. Lufthansa asks damage
Cologne, Germany - The action will interest also the short and medium haul links
The Cockpit pilots' association announced that the Lufthansa pilots will be on strike also on September 9, 2015. The protest will interest also the short and medium haul connections. The Germanwings... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Lufthansa: pilots on strike tomorrow
Milan, Italy - It is the 14th protest in 18 months
Lufthansa takes note that the pilots' union (Vereinigung Cockpit) announced the 14th strike in 18 months. This protest despite the fact that during the week-end, the airline made substantial offers that... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and results. IATA: robust passenger demand continues in July
Geneva, Switzerland - For both domestic and international traffic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for July showing robust demand growth compared to July 2014 for both domestic and international traffic. Total... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy: strikes in September
Rome, Italy - There are ten protests for next month and divided in two days
The Italian Ministry unveils the list of the strikes predicted in September. The protests are: 06/09/2015, Usb, Aviapartner company staff of Venice airport, 4 hours (10am-2pm) 06/09/2015,... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. FAA dedicates runway pavement testing facility
Washington, Usa - Airport pavement temperatures can reach 140 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit as far north as New York City
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday dedicated its new National Airport Pavement & Materials Research Center at the "William J. Hughes" Technical Center at Egg Harbor Township, N.J. The... more
Civil aviationBoeing sees demand in China for 6,330 airplanes valued at nearly $1 trillion
Beijing, China - Chinese fleet will almost triple by 2034; low-cost carriers are key drivers of soaring airplane demand
Boeing, China's leading provider of commercial airplanes, today projected a demand in the country for 6,330 new airplanes over the next 20 years. The industry released its annual China Current Market Outlook... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. IATA: passenger demand remains strong
Geneva, Switzerland - International and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) for June showing a 5.7% increase in demand compared to June 2014. This... more
Civil aviationOslo Lufthavn AS: "Connecting Norway" to start September 1st
Oslo, Norway - In June 2014, the Norwegian Government decided to introduce "Simplified transfer" at Oslo Airport.
In June 2014, the Norwegian Government decided to introduce "Simplified transfer" at Oslo Airport. The pilot scheme will take effect on September 1st under the new name "Connecting Norway", but will initially... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and strikes (2). Greek ATC action completely unjustified, says ERA
London, UK - GATCA is striking in a bid to drive reform of Greece’s air navigation system
Holidaymakers, businesses and airlines are, again, suffering at the hands of Europe’s ATC network thanks to today’s four-hour stoppage by the Greek Air Traffic Controllers Association (GATCA). GATCA is... more
Civil aviationAircraft and strikes. Greek Air Traffic Controllers: a 4hr work stoppage today
Athens, Greece - Other two protests as of August 14, on the eve of the busiest travel week-end of the month in Greece
Greece’s air traffic controllers announced a work stoppage on August 5 between 2pm and 6pm. The Greek Air Traffic Controllers Association (EEEKE) is calling on the government to take the necessary l... more
Civil aviationIran will purchase planes from Boeing and Airbus in equal quantities
Tehran, Iran - The Country would need 400-500 civilian aircraft in the next decade
Iranian officials said on Saturday that Tehran has serious plans to renovate its air fleet by purchasing planes from global brands Boeing and Airbus. “Iran will buy a total of 80-90 planes per year f... more
Civil aviationEtihad Airways: Italian trainees source new opportunities through airline partnership
Abu Dhabi, UAE - 12 people to join its Engineering division
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has selected 12 Italian trainees to join its Engineering division and take part in a unique training opportunity on the fleet of... more