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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
PeopleEmirates: direct flight from Dubai to Brisbane
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The inaugural flight took off on Sunday
Emirates Airline launched on Sunday at 8.25 am its daily service to its 71st destination, Brisbane. The inaugural flight had on board an official delegation including Gary Chapman, president Dnata and... more
PeopleDouble emergency landing for El Al Israel Airlines plane
Toronto, Canada - The plane was diverted twice for a terrorism threat
An El Al Israel Airlines Ltd plane flying from Tel Aviv to Los Angeles has been diverted twice yesterday due to a terrorism threat still not identified by the authorities. The report was made by the same... more
PeopleRyanair threatens to appeal EU passenger compensation law
Brussels, Belgium - The maximum compensation reaches EUR 600
On early October, the EU governments and the European Parliament issued a bill which stipulates that all airlines should compensate their passengers affected by delays, cancelled flights or overbooking,... more
PeopleCabin crew may risk cancer
Reykjavik, Iceland - New studies may reveal a higher cancer rate in airlines' cabin crew
Two new studies carried out in Iceland, by researchers of the University of Reykjavik, and in Sweden, by researchers of Stockholm Centre of Public Health, issued on 'Occupational and Environmental Medicine'... more
PeopleA success the tests of the hydroplane SA-20P
Moscow, Russia - It is designed to transport passengers and cargoes
The hydroplane SA-20P was created by the Gagarin Komsomolsk-on-Amur aircraft manufacturing association and was designed to transport passengers and cargoes on local airlines. The first tests were a success... more
PeopleStrike at Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - 26 flights cancelled
Following the 24-hour strike on next Thursday of the cabin crews' union, IMPACT, Aer Lingus announced the cancellation of 26 flights. Most of the 20,000 passengers will be accommodated on planes operated... more
PeopleInternational meeting on air traffic at Vladivostok
Vladivostok, Russia - Air traffic issues will be discussed
The Russian-American task force will hold an international meeting today in Vladivostok during which the participants will discuss about air traffic issues such as new technologies, the rational use of... more
PeopleJapanese flight school plans to open a campus in Palau
Republic of Palau, Oceania - This will create opportunities for people in the region to learn to fly
The Japan Aviation Academy has committed to opening a campus in Palau, former trust territory of the United States, creating opportunities for people in the region to learn to fly, and for Japanese to... more
PeopleNew refund garantee on arrival for passengers in case of flight delays
Rome, Italy - The regulation proposal has obtained the Ue Council's approval
After the approval of the refunds in case of overbooking, the Italian under-secretary for the Infrastructures, Guido Viceconte, has announced an agreement by the Conciliation Committee about the regulation... more
PeopleOverbooking: agreement between European Parliament and Ue Council
Bruxelles, Belgium - But final decision is up to the entire European Parliament
A compensation starting from EUR 250 (for flight of less of 1500 km) up to 600 (for 3500 flight and more) is the sum that the airline company should pay to the passengers in case of overbooking, that... more
PeopleAir travel to suffer important changes
Nashville, Usa - Low-cost airlines gain ground
At the Aviation Forecast Conference that was held last week in Nashville, industry experts predicted some major changes in air travel. Firstly, air service to rural, small and even some medium-sized airports... more
PeopleOperational air services between Hong Kong and Macau
Hong Kong - The service is operational immediately
Aircraft and helicopter services are available between Hong Kong and Macau. The agreement was signed on Monday, October 13, stated the Hong Kong Government. The air services between the two cities are... more
PeopleConcorde farewell
Last flight of the Concorde
On October 24 at the Heathrow airport will take place the final commercial flight of the Concorde . Hundred of thousands of people are expected that day to say good bye to this old plane. Special grandstands... more
PeopleConcorde era now gone
Washington, Usa - It flies again for the last time later this month
In October 8, the Concorde supersonic jet undertakes a preparing flight. It took off from the Logan International Airport with the destination Washington DC. This operation preceedes the flight that is... more
PeopleEU sets the standard conditions for insurance cover in the air transport sector
Luxembourg, Belgium - Airlines will have to oblige to insurance market rules
As what was fixed yesterday by EU Ministers of Transport, with the only exception for Germany, the standard conditions for insurance cover in the air transport sector are: compensation of 250 thousand... more
PeopleAgreement between USA and Vietnam on commercial flights
Vietnam, Hanoi - We are dealing with a five-year pact
It's for the first time since the end of the Vietnam war that the two countries have agreed on resuming commercial and cargo flights. The five-year pact which was signed on Thursday in Hanoi, is to be... more
PeopleAeroflot to increase passenger traffic
Moscow, Russia - The airline intends to double the number by 2010
Valery Okulov, Aeroflot General Director, declared that Aeroflot intends to double its passenger traffic to 12.3. He also mentioned that last year the airline had 5,8 passengers and it is to transport... more
PeopleFirst civilian landing at the Amiko airport
Dakovica, Kosovo - It could be used alternatively to Pristina airport in a near future
Yesterday, October 8th, a civilian aircraft landed for the first time at the Amiko's airstrip (Aeronautica Militare Italiana in Kosovo). It was a Boeing-737 owned by an Italian airline with military personnel... more
PeopleUSA - Vietnam agreement to resume civil's flight
Hanoi, Vietnam - No sure date specified
The agreement is negotiated in Hanoi by Pham Vu Hien, deputy director of Vietnam's Civil Aviation Administration, and Laura Faux-Gable, deputy director of the U.S. State Department's Office of Aviation... more