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Civil aviationAirplanes. Iata Premium Traffic Monitor: April 2015
Montreal, Canada - Worries about economic weakness in Asia
IATA's assessment of premium and economy travel in April. Key points: - Passenger travel on international markets rose 3.8% in April compared to a year ago, slower than the 4.6% result in March.... more
Civil aviationBourget. Braathens Aviation commits to up to 15 ATR-72/600s (Flash)
Paris, France - The operator introduces ATR-72/600 to grow its fleet, expands further in Scandinavia
Le Bourget Flash. ATR and Sweden-based Braathens Aviation today signed a contract for the purchase of 5 ATR-72/600 and 10 optional aircraft as part of the company’s fleet upgrade strategy. Deliveries w... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Mexico-Based Volaris
Washington, Usa - For USD 735,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $735,000 civil penalty against Volaris of Mexico City, Mexico, for allegedly operating an aircraft that was not i... more
Civil aviationFAA issues a grant to Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport for long-term airfield project
Washington, USA - Improvements will enhance airport capacity
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced yesterday a $16.8 million grant to Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) Airport to complete t... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. List of strikes in Italy for June
Rome, Italy - Six protests fixed: five next Monday and the last one at the end of this month
The Italian Transports Ministry unveiled the list of the strikes predicted in June in the air transport. The different modalities of six protests: 15/06/2015, Filt-Cgil/Fit-Cisl/Uilt-Uil/Ugl-TA... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. The AEA is calling on regulators for the urgent need to adopt a new air passenger rights regulation
Brussels, Belgium - The EU Transport Ministers discuss today and conclude the work of the Latvian Presidency at their meeting
In 2013 the European Commission proposed the revision of the current Regulation 261/2004. Since then the European Parliament has formulated its position, however, progress in the Council has been delayed.... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: airlines to address carry-on bag dilemma
Miami, USA - The Association announced a new initiative to optimize the accommodation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), announced a new initiative to optimize the accommodation of carry-on bags given differing carry-on bag sizes and airline policies. Working with airline... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. AEA presents prerequisites for a competitive European airline industry ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Brussels, Belgium - The Association has published a report which contains a wide variety of proposals
In the framework of the upcoming consultation and discussions about a new EU aviation policy, the Association of European Airlines (AEA) has published a report which contains a wide variety of proposals... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Iata: preliminary first quarter safety performance
Miami, USA - Accident rate, strategy and gobal standards, reducing operational risk
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released preliminary first quarter 2015 (January 1-March 31) commercial aviation safety performance data. The preliminary results are subject to revision... more
Civil aviationVueling becomes IATA member
Barcelona, Spain - The announcement during the 71st AGM in Miami
Vueling, the airline based at Barcelona-El Prat airport, announced today its official entry in IATA (International Air Transport Association), during the 71st Annual General Meeting in Miami, Florida. The... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and airlines. IATA calls on Venezuela to address issue of blocked funds
Miami, Usa - Proposes resolution roadmap to end impasse
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the Venezuelan government to address the problem of the $3.7 billion in airline funds the government is withholding from the airlines. The... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA calls for deeper partnership with Governments
Miami, USA - Safety, infrastructure, security, smarter regulation and sustainability are priorities
The International Air Transport Industry (IATA) advocated for an even deeper partnership with governments based on global standards in the critical areas of safety, infrastructure, security, regulation,... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA signs MOU with Mexican Government to support future Mexico City Airport
Miami, Usa - Agreement includes ensuring efficiency of current airport
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Mexico’s Ministry of Communications and Transportation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in which IATA will provide technical and operational a... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: LatAM aviation growth delivers economic and social benefits
Miami, Usa - Potential for 385 million passengers by 2025
The International Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger growth in Latin America and the Caribbean (LatAm) could reach 385 million within ten years if the region’s governments address i... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: healthy April passenger demand
Miami, USA - Domestic demand grew by 7.2%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for April showing robust demand growth compared to April 2014. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The list of the strikes in Italy for today
Rome, Italy - Five protests: four for 24 hours and one for eight hours
The Italian Transport Ministry unveils the list of the strikes predicted for today, on Monday May 25. In particular, the protests in the transports are: ANPAC, pilots and flight assistants of Alitalia... more
Civil aviationAircraft and finance: the "Brexit" would threaten the presence of Airbus in UK
London, UK - To declare this the "Number one" of the Group in England, Paul Kahn
Among the first to take position against a possible exit from the European Union of the United Kingdom, the President of the Airbus British branch Paul Kahn declared at risk the Group's presence, in the... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. AEA welcomes the EC's efforts to ensure a better regulation in aviation
Brussels, Belgium - Airlines in Europe have to deal with a plethora of regulations
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) welcomes the Commission’s Better Regulation Package. Airlines in Europe have to deal with a plethora of regulations related to flight safety, security, flight o... more
Civil aviationAircraft and airport: Richard Anderson (Delta): "Major US companies out of the Indian market"
Washington, USA - Again the controversy about the government subsidies considered as "Unfair Competition" by the Americans
After the recent controversy about the alleged subsidies received by the Persian Gulf carriers, the chief executive of the American Delta Air Lines Richard Anderson has opened a new front against the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and airports: after the failure of Cyprus Airways, vying three companies
Nicosia, Cyprus Island - The Cobalt Air, Air Tous and Orion proposals will be examined by the Government in two phases
A few months away from bankruptcy of the flag carrier Cyprus Airways, the transport minister Marios Demetriades has highlighted to the Parliament the names of the three airlines wishing to operate the... more
Civil aviationCivil aircraft. China: two more years for the Comac C-919? (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - The delivery of the first aircraft was scheduled for 2018, fears of the potential buyers
Further delay for the first flight of the C-919 produced by the Chinese Comac initially planned for 2018: the "Reuters" agency sources reported that the delivery of the aircraft would be delayed for at... more
Civil aviationIATA and UNECE strengthen cooperation for trade facilitation implementation
Geneva, Switzerland - Three are the specific areas of collaboration
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their support to developing countries... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: March passenger demand remains robust, buoyed by Lunar New Year
Geneva, Switzerland - The international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2015 showing demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 7.4% compared to March 2014. This... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Strikes in Italy: tomorrow will be a difficult day for the air transport
Rome, Italy - It advises to inform about the flight status before arriving at airport
Tomorrow, on Thursday May 7, will be a difficult day for the users who want travel by airplane in Italy. The protests are in detail: - Filt-Cgil/Fit-CislL/Uilt-Uil/Ugl Trasporto aereo, staff of... more
Civil aviationECA against the procedure to make to pay young pilots to fly with passenger aircraft, P2F (SPECIAL, and VIDEO)
Brussels, Belgium - A two page document on the "Specials" section by AVIONEWS
When young pilots have to pay an airline for flying its aircraft and passengers, something is seriously wrong. This is why the European Cockpit Association (ECA) strongly denounces this unacceptable –but r... more
Civil aviationAircraft and airports. Turkey: ongoing the investigations about the fire aboard a Turkish Airlines flight (VIDEO)
Istanbul, Turkey - The plane forced to make an emergency landing in Istanbul, cancelled 45 domestic routes for security checks
Ongoing the investigations about the fire broke out aboard a Turkish Airlines flight, on April 25: the aircraft left the airport of Milan-Malpensa was forced to make an emergency landing after one of the... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. IATA: the need for global best practices in Brazil
Brasilia, Brazil - The Association urged the National Congress to observe them
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the National Congress of Brazil to observe global best practices should it undertake an amendment of Brazil's laws regarding air crew duty and flight... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: improving safety and optmizing capacity in China
Beijing, China - The declarations by Tony Tyler, DG and CEO, at the "Beijing International Forum on Civil Aviation Safety"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on China to continue strengthening safety and to optimize its airspace capacity further to reduce flight delays. Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director G... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IACA: Europe must reconsider its policies to restore the competitiveness of its airline sector
Brussels, Belgium - Considered inadequate, discriminatory and poorly implemented European policies
The International Air Carrier Association (IACA) notes with concern the antagonistic statements made by airlines in the debate around the Gulf carriers. As a Brussels-based association representing... more
Civil aviationCivil aircraft. India: the state of aviation a year after the official settlement by the Prime Minister Modi
New Delhi, India - The report was compiled by the request of the premier to learn about the work of the ministry in the past year
One year after his establishment, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked to the ministers of his government to draw up a report about the results obtained from 26 May 2014. In the last December... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. Strikes: FILT CGIL, tomorrow four hour strike by responsibles of the foreign airlines
Rome, Italy - From 1:00pm to 5:pm
"The workers of the foreign airlines, included Air France, KLM, British Airways, Emirates, SAS, American Airlines and many others, adherent to the FAIRO association, will be on strike tomorrow, from 1:00pm... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. Twelve strikes fixed for next Tuesday
Rome, Italy - Today the protest by staff of a cleaning service company at Naples-Capodichino airport
The Italian Transport Ministry published the list of the strikes fixed in the air field. A protest today, but the day with many strikes is annouced for next Tuesday, on April 21. 17/04/2015, Filt-Cgil/Fit-Cisl... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA introduced Emergency Response Best Practices Handbook
Montreal, Canada - The Association announced the publication of the first edition
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the publication of the first edition of the Emergency Response Best Practices Handbook. This on-line guidance material provides purchasers with... more
Civil aviationAircraft and economy: Alenia Aermacchi yields the Naples-Capodichino structure
Naples, Italy - It's the birth of an aircraft maintenance hub in the Campania Region
Alenia Aermacchi subsidiary of the industrial Italian Group Finmeccanica sold the Naples-Capodichino structure to Atitech, aircraft maintenance company: started in these days the bureaucratic procedures... more
Civil aviationICAO goes live with new on-line conflict zone information repository
Montreal, Canada - Responding directly to recommendations druing the UN Agency's safety conference in February
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) launched its prototype conflict zone risk information repository, responding directly to Member State recommendations which came out of the UN agency’s H... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Aci Europe: airports call for transparency and participation in aviation negotiations
Brussels, Belgium - For first time in 6 years
Last week, ACI EUROPE wrote to EU transport ministers asking them to confirm to what extent their national airports have access to the content of international aviation agreements they have concluded with... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA launched Standard Safety Assessment program
Montreal, Canada - For airlines not eligible for the IOSA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the IATA Standard Safety Assessment (ISSA) for airlines not eligible for the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). ISSA is a voluntary safety... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. European air traffic management gets a boost from EU funds
Brussels, Belgium - The project is to be completed by December 2015
The EU's TEN-T Programme will co-finance with nearly €800,000 the first step towards bringing together two different European air traffic management (ATM) systems. Their convergence towards a common t... more
Civil aviationAircraft and strikes in France (2). easyjet: 198 flights cancelled yesterday, 224 today
Milan, Italy - Information on its website, by email and sms
"easyJet has been informed about a strike by the flight controllers and one by the State workers in the transports sector, fixed in France yesterday and today, respectively. As all the carriers that fly... more
Civil aviationAircraft and strikes. France: second day of unrest
Paris, France - Today 50% of the flights cancelled across the Country
Continues for the second day the strike organized throughout the France by the air traffic controllers union SNCTA. To protest for their working conditions were also other four unions: CGT, FO, FSU and... more
Civil aviationJapan: the carrier future of Ana, according to the new president
Tokyo, Japan - Shinya Katanozaka would like to partnership with other airlines
All Nippon Airways (ANA, main hub at the Tokyo-Haneda airport) intends to establish new partnerships with the other Asian carriers, despite the failure of the latest joint-venture with the Asian Wings... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Aci Europe: widening gap in air traffic growth between EU and non-EU airports
Brussels, Belgium - The body released its report for February
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE yesterday released its traffic report for February. The report is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights: full... more
Civil aviationAircraft and strikes. France (3): Tomorrow cancelled the 50% of flights across the Country
Paris, France - The protest by Sncta is joined by the trade unions CGT, FO, FSU and SOLIDAIRE. Planned a large demonstration
The French DGAC (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) has announced that tomorrow, Thursday, April 9, due to the strike of the radar-men from the syndicate Sncta all the airports of the Country will... more
Civil aviationAircraft and strikes. France: 40% of the cancelled flights due to the strike by SNCTA
Paris, France - New unrest planned from April 16 to 18, on April 29 and May 2
Hundreds of flights cancelled due to the strike called throughout the France by the union of the air traffic controllers SNCTA, today and tomorrow, April 9, 2015 (for more details, see also AVIONEWS). The... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and strikes. France, protest by the controllers adherent to SNCTA union: hardships
Paris, France - Next 8-9 April; a reduction for 40% of the flights predicted tomorrow, in all the Country
A protest in all France for the controllers of the air traffic adherent to the SNCTA union. It issued a notice for strike that will interest Wednesday (April 8) and Thursday (April 9). Hardships are predicted... more
Civil aviationAircraft and airports: after Japan, South Korea also prohibits new routes from Thailand
Seoul, South Korea - The suspension would not affect the existing flight paths
The Seoul authorities have banned new flights from Thailand after the report by ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) about the aircraft safety of the carriers such as Thai Airways, Business... more
Civil aviationThailand: the Thai Airways carrier will cut 2000 jobs
Bankok, Thailand - The airline wants to reduce its workforce by at least 5000 units
The carrier Thai Airways will cut 2000 jobs over the course of the year 2015 through a voluntary retirement plan, which is part of a more ambitious project to reduce the workforce by at least 5000 units. The... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: Lunar New Year travel adds to strong traffic growth in February
Geneva, Switzerland - Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 6.2%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February showing a strengthening in demand growth compared to February 2014. Total revenue passenger kilometers... more
Civil aviationAircraft and disputed routes: Belarus and Ukraine reached an agreement
Minsk, Belarus - The dispute began because the violation of a treaty between the two ex-Soviet republics
The Belavia airline will continue to operate 14 weekly flights to the Ukrainian capital Kiev until April 14, thanks to an agreement between the Belarusian department of Civil Aviation (DCA) and the Ukrainian... more
Civil aviationSwiss UFAC gives the green light to a cooperation between Darwin Airline and Etihad
Berne, Switzerland - The Federal Civil Aviation Office has performed an examination of the report and ended that the rules have been respected
Darwin Airline, carrier that operates under the brand of Etihad Regional, is authorized to start a cooperation with the Gulf carrier, Etihad Airways. Darwin, thanks to a new company model, will be not... more