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PeopleContracts: "Air transport services. Transport tickets. Montpellier (France)"
Rome, Italy - The notice publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union S9 of 14 January 2004. F-Montpellier: tickets Contract notice - Services I. 1) Official name and address of the contracting authority: Rectorat de l'académie... more
PeopleEU: black list for airlines
Brussels, Belgium - It will only concern single aircraft
An European Commission spokesman has referred today that the sort of black list that the European Union is currently drawing up to prevent another tragedy like Saturday’s one in the Red Sea (see AVIONEWS)will o... more
PeopleEnac expresses its condolences for the families of the air crash victims
Rome, Italy - The Helvetic authorities have been contacted
Vito Riggio, Chairman of Enac, the Italian civil aviation body, while expressing his condolences to the families of the people dead on Saturday's air crash, informed that his institution has already contacted... more
PeopleAfter a two-year-break India-Pakistan flights start again
Islamabad, Pakistan - It happened yesterday
Pakistan International Airlines flight number PK-270 carried yesterday 42 passengers from Lahore to New Delhi, and 114 on the way back. This is the first commercial flight after the break started after... more
PeopleIata in 2004 aims to turn recovery trend into sustained growth
Geneva, Switzerland - After the war in Iraq and the Sars in 2003
"In 2003, the combination of war in Iraq, ongoing security concerns and SARS has tested the mettle of the air transport industry in an unprecedented manner", said IATA Director General & CEO Giovanni Bisignani.... more
PeopleBrindisi: second humanitarian flight for Iran
Brindisi, Italy - It carries 35 tons of biscuits and 7 tons of first-aid kits
After the one which took off in the night between December 28 and 29, the second humanitarian flight has left today from Brindisi in aid of Iranian peoples affected by the earthquake; the flight has been... more
PeopleArmed sky marshall on English flights: pilots and British Airways are doubtful
London, Uk - They don't like the idea of having armed people on board
The decision of the London government of using armed sky marshall on the English flights considered at risk (see AVIONEWS) has been received with doubts and critics by pilots and British Airways. The former,... more
PeopleThe English government will use armed sky marshall on the airline flights
London, Uk - As a measure against the terrorism
The English government, as a result of the continuous terrorism alarms of the last days, has decided to use on some airline flights considered at risk armed sky marshall dressed as normal passengers, with... more
PeopleIcao: air traffic figures for 2003
Montreal, Canada - Another weak year for the field
Preliminary traffic figures for 2003 released a few days ago by the International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao), show little change over 2002 for total and international scheduled traffic of the world's... more
PeopleUsa: biometric checks in the airports next January
Washington, Usa - With the Us-Visit program
Its name is Us-Visit (United States Visitor and Immigrant Indicator Status Technology) and it is the system that on January 5 is going to introduce in 115 Usa airports the biometric controls on the visa... more
PeopleUe ratifies the overbooking compensations
Brussels, Belgium – They will be activated in 2005
Last week Ue has officially ratified the agreement about the compensations for the overbooking cases. Since 2005 passengers who will not be able to get on board because the airline accepted too many reservations... more
PeopleUsa and Ue reached an agreement about the air passengers personal data
Brussels, Belgium - Reducing their number and the period of conservation in the archives
The European Union and the United States have finally confirmed the achievement of an agreement regarding the transmission of the personal data of the air passengers who enter the American territory, within... more
PeopleAustralia: a new Uav mini-chopper
Sydney, Australia - It's name is Mantis and was designed and manufactured by the Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation
It took nearly three years of job, but finally the Csiro (Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation) was successful in creating a new mini-helicopter Vtol Uav (vertical take-off unmanned... more
PeopleLos Angeles Times: armored doors can cause incidents on board
Washington, Usa - But Faa insist on their usefullness
They were installed on board of the Usa airplanes in order to avoid another September 11 but, like all the security systems, also the armored doors can create problems. It is what has been written by the... more
PeopleSouth Pole: the Australian pilot comes back home
Wellington, New Zeland - Jon Johanson flew back in New Zeland piloting his own aircraft
The vicissitude of Jon Johanson, the Australian pilot who in the last week carried out a record flight on the South Pole and then got stranded in the McMurdo military base due to a lack of fuel, has been... more
PeoplePassengers' data: Usa and Ue nearer to a possible agreement?
Brussels, Belgium - For the moment there are no official confirmations
According to what has been published by various Usa e-papers it seems that it has been reached a probably "tentative agreement" between Usa and the European Union as far as the hot issue of the transmission... more
PeoplePoland: the arrival of the low-cost flights
Warsaw, Poland - Air Poland launches its economic flights
With the inauguration of the first Warsaw-Danzica flight the low-cost airline, Air Poland, has opened also in this country the possibility of using economic flights. It is therefore the end of the monopoly... more
PeopleAccording to Loyola De Palacio the "one sky" agreement strengthens security
Brussels, Belgium - "Besides one market we will have one sky too"
Ue Commissioner to the Transports, Loyola De Palacio, is satisfied with the agreement reached between the Commission and the UE Council regarding the "one sky" issue. According to the De Palacio, in fact,... more
PeopleUe: green light for the unified sky within December of the next year
Brussels, Belgium - There will be one aerial sky regulated by common norms
After two years of discussions between the European institutions, the Conciliation Committee has established that within December 31 of the next year, the "One European Sky" will have to be instituted:... more
PeopleAzzurra Air-Seven Group/ Air Littoral: a new partner?
Paris, France - It should be a Swedish businnes man
There is a new development about the case of the acquisition of the Air Littoral by Seven Group. After the expiration of the last term of payment of the sum established by the Montpellier court in order... more
PeopleIata registers an air traffic increase in October
Rome, Italy - It should be 2.5% higher
In October there was an increase by 2.5% of air traffic in the whole airline industry compared to October 2002. Iata -International Air Transport Association - released the information and stated: " For... more
PeopleUe's green light about British Airways-Iberia alliance?
Brussels, Belgium - The official decision is waited for December 10
The official judgement by the Ue Antitrust is to be known only in December 10, but it seems very likely at this point, judging from the absence of bad news, that the imminent alliance between British Airways... more
PeopleDe Palacio: "The cheap prices of the low-cost carriers should not be the result of state aids"
Rome, Italy - The Ue Commissioner to the Transports has said she is for the free competition principle
The presence of the low-cost airlines is a positive fact as long as their cheap prices are not the result of violations to the free competition principle. It is what has been declared today in Rome by... more
PeoplePakistan and India to resume air links
New Delhi, India - After their suspension in December 2001
The air links between India and Pakistan could be resumed very soon, thanks to the recent agreement for the ceasing of the fire between the governments of the two countries. The air links were suspended... more
PeopleConcorde has reached USS Intrepid
New York, Usa - For the joy of turists and visitors
Since yesterday the visitors coming from all the world and New York citizens can finally admire the mythical jet, now accommodated on a barge standing by the floating museum constituited by the Second... more
PeopleConcorde: the retirement decided after an incident
London, Uk - It is written in a book entitled "Supersonic Secrets"
According to what has been published in the book entitled "Supersonic Secrets", written by Rob Lewis, the retirement of the Concorde was decided after an incident. In that occasion a Concorde belonging... more
PeopleAea: European booby prize to Fiumicino and Malpensa for the aerial delays
Rome, Italy - They are respectively at the first and the third place of the airports list with the greater delays
In the list of the European airports with the greater incidence of flight delays drawn up from the Aea, the association of the Ue airlines, the Fiumicino and Malpensa hubs are given the booby prize, since... more
PeopleBoeing launches a new partnership with the Japanese industries
New York, Usa - The wings of the Boeing 7E7 will be manufactured in Japan
The news of the new partnership between the Boeing and the Japanese industries Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Fuji Heavy Industries has been reported by the American press,... more
PeopleChristiés auctions parts of Air France Concorde
Paris, France - The money are for charity
Unexpected success for the auction to sell parts belonging to the French Concorde, which took place November 15th in the Christiés rooms, in the centre of Paris, crowded by hundreds of the aircraft lovers... more
PeopleBlasts of wind hit a large area of Usa
Washington, Usa - Many damages and injured; many flights delayed
Yesterday, for the whole day and night (and apparently up to now), the wind reached 90km/h, up to 110, in the area between the Great Lakes and the Mid-West of United States. Numerous the damages reported,... more
PeopleMiddle East air industry to grow
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The governments encourage foreign investments
Industry experts say that Middle East carriers and airports will increase capacity thanks to the governments across the region which encourage direct foreign investments by establishing free zones, point... more
PeopleAeroflot: 35 years of regular flights between Russia and USA
Moscow, Russia - The first flight arrived in New York in 1968
On November 12 Aeroflot marks 35 years of regular flights between Russia and USA. The first flight arrived in New York in 1968 having on board of the Ilyushin-62 jet 93 people, including 50 VIPs and many... more
PeopleBlack out at Zurich airport
Zurich, Switzerland - Unknown the causes
Yesterday evening, around 7.30pm at Zurich-Kloten airport there was a black-out which made the Skyguide radar screen switch off. Air traffic was shortly suspended. The causes are still unknown. more
PeopleSigned code-sharing agreement between Alitalia and Volaviamare
Naples, Italia - With a single ticket it will be possible to reach Capri and Ischia flying from the most important airports of the world
From next Saturday Campania will be nearer the rest of the world, thanks to the agreement of code-sharing between the Alitalia and the Volaviamare, leader in the fast marine transport in the Mediterranean... more
PeoplePassengers choose low-cost airlines
Bedfordshire, UK - Traditional airlines lose ground
The low-cost airlines become more successful every day. A good example is Luton-based easyJet which reported last month a high jump in passenger numbers: 1,9 million. The carrier has been more successful... more
PeopleStars on the ceiling panels of the planes
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Emirates Airline invested USD 1,8 m in the new jets
The ceiling panel will no longer be simple a ceiling panel but a beautiful night sky above Dubai with twinkling constellations. It is not a trick to amuse the passengers but a new method created to help... more
PeopleAea: air traffic increase to 6,3%
Rome, Italy - In the 19 and 26 October week
According to the data of the Association of the European Airlines (Aea) the air traffic has grown of 6.3%during the week of 19-26 October, in comparison to the same period of the last year. In Europe the... more
PeopleThe German government approves a bill to shoot down the hijacked airliners
Berlin, Germany - The bill now to be approved by the Parliament
Under particular circumstances the hijacked airliners could be shot down to avoid their being used as weapons by the terrorists. This is the content of the bill approved by the German government. The shooting... more
PeopleNew Kamchatka-4 air route to connect U.S. and Canada with Southeast Asia
Moscow, Russia - The flights will start in March 2004
Ria Novoski was informed on Tuesday that Kamchatka-4 air will launch a new route which will connect the U.S. and Canada with Southeast Asia. The new route will cover the Komandorskiye Islands, Sakhalin,... more
PeopleFlights: one passenger out of 40.000 risks the economic class syndrome
Sydney, Australia - This results from an Australian study
According to a recent Australian study flying for long hours in an uncomfortable and narrow position is "rarely fatal". The risks are generally limited for the young passengers. The study, published by... more
PeopleNiki Lauda to negotiate the purchase of Air Lloyd Austria
Frankfurt, Germany - It has been reported by the magazine "Spiegel"
According to the German magazine "Spiegel" Niki Lauda is interested in entering into Air Lloyd Austria, acquiring the share majority. The airline, that operates in the field of the charter flights, is... more
PeopleWhite House disappoints air traffic controllers
Washington, Usa - They hope to get help from the Senate
The air traffic controllers in USA are disappointed by a White House's decision which involve the protection of the controllers. They hope the Senate will stop an aviation spending bill that could increase... more
PeopleConcorde (2): one jet will be used for engineers training in Manchester
Manchester, UK - Four aircraft are going to stay in Uk
The Concorde aircraft will be used for engineers to train after its retirement. The training base will be set in Manchester, announced the Manchester Airport's airfield general manager, Peter Hampson.... more
PeopleConcorde: unveiled the last "destinations"
London, Uk – The British Airways decided the British and the Usa sites where people can admire the retired jet
Yesterday British Airways has finally announced the final "destinations" of its seven retired Concord jets. Three of them are going to take off in a few days from Heathrow airport to Seattle, New York... more
PeopleEuropean airlines traffic rises with 4.3%
Brussels, Belgium - The traffic on the North Atlantic routes rises with 3.3%
The Association of European Airlines registered an international traffic rise of 4.3% during a week this October compared to the same last year. Consequently, the traffic to Asia and Australia rose with... more
PeopleAer Rianta' s workers in strike
Dublin, Ireland - The Government wants to break the company in three entities
The workers from Aer Rianta are meeting today to discuss the possibility of two-hour stoppage next week. The workers are not pleased by the Government plan to split the company into three separate entities.... more
PeopleIcao: armored doors for airline cabins within Saturday
Washington, Usa - The measure regards aircraft of more than 45 tons or with more than 60 places
The International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao) had already promulgated in March 2002 the directive for the introduction of armored doors in the airline cabins for aircraft of more than 45 tons or... more
PeopleSouth Africa: 40 striking workers arrested
Johannesburg, South Africa - The strike was authorised
The workers of the SA Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) required authorisation to the Centre for Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) for a strike on October 10 to protest for... more
PeopleIndia and Singapore sign a deal for maintenance
Singapore - Singapore will be offered 49% and India will retain 51% of the shares
The Civil Aviation Ministry in India announced a new joint-venture with Singapore International Airlines (SIA) which will provide for maintenance and repair of the Indian Airlines (IA) fleet and the servicing... more
PeopleAustralia, joins USA and Great Britain in their warnings against travelling to Saudi Arabia
Sydney, Australia - The authorities have information about a possible terrorist attack
Australia, USA and Great Britain advised citizens not to travel to Arab Kingdom because they risk a terrorist attack. On Wednesday Britain's Department for Transport said it received "Credible intelligence... more