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PeopleAcquitted for no evidences a supposed hijacker
Stockholm, Sweden - The young man had been arrested with a weapon in the bag
Acquitted from every accusation for no evidences a Swedish young man recently converted to Islam arrested in an airport nearby Stockholm. The young man was going to to Birmingham for a convention of "salafites",... more
PeopleJapan asks for the extradition of JAL flight hijackers in the 1970
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Terrorists are involved also in the abducting of Japanese nationals
The summit that in these hours is being carried out in Kuala Lumpur among North Korea, South Korea and Japan has been also the chance, for the government of Tokyo to ask the extradition of the hijackers... more
PeopleUnited European Sky: UE should agree by the end of the year
Brussels, Belgium - The responsabilities of all operators of the field will be redefine
The European Commission has concluded the drawing up of a document for the realization of the "European United Sky". According to the communitarian regulations this normative rules will have to be approved... more
PeopleDouble ticket for obese persons
Ottawa, Canada - It's not to be treated as an invalid who is overweight
The decision of the Canadian Transportation Agency (Cta) will be sure followed from vigorous controversies, not only in Canada. Indeed it was a much debated question the Air Canada's decision to make to... more
PeopleHijacking over the Russian sky (3): it should be a technical failure
Moscow, Russia - Official Russian sources would have diffused this last new
Being to some declarations, of few minutes ago, by Russian official sources, the two airplane would not have been diverted, but to cause the alarm it would have been a malfunctioning of the system of antiterroristic... more
PeopleHijacking over the Russian sky (2): Tass confirms, others press agencies deny
Moscow, Russia - 2 Antonov 24 should be involved
They are still fragmentary and contrasting the news that are coming about the two diversions that would be in course on two Russian airliners. According to the first news it would be two Antonov 24 that... more
PeopleBy 2004 will be possible using mobiles during flying
New York, Usa - The final decision only after FAA opinion
A shielding system to the radio frequencies will render the instrumentation of the airplane cockpit immune from the mobile interferences. The project is going to be studied by FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)... more
PeopleAmerican pilots dismiss themselves to be not vaccinateed
Washington, Usa - American Air Force is losing its better pilots
They don't say to have fear of the classic puncture, but to avoid the collateral effects of the vaccine against the carbuncle. Indeed the American Armed Forces must, obligatorily, have this immunization,... more
PeopleFBI searched a Russian flight for New York JFK
New York, Usa - The presence of radioactive material was feared
The Russian intelligence agency had alert its American colleagues about the possibility to recover of the radioactive material on an Aeroflot flight coming from Moscow to New York. FBI, acting therefore... more
PeopleUSA: people fly less than a year ago
Washington, Usa - It is not just September 11 psychosis
The causes of the reduction in the market of the civil aviation are many, and in part they only can be traced back to the attacks of New York and Washington of the last year. It's what emerges from an... more
PeopleContinental: legal actions are expected for an episode of racism
New Jersey, USA- Discriminative the attitude of the airline
They had been made removed for emergency reasons, the two men who, the eve of New Year's Day, were going to join a flight of the Continental Airlines. The decision does not convince a federal judge because... more
PeopleIt will slip of approximately one year the privatization of Air France
Paris, France - Unfavorable the economic conjuncture for an action of the sort
French minister of the Economy Francis Mer takes time about the total privatization of Air France. Indeed 54.4% of the French airline is still property of the State but it will not be launched before... more
PeopleFalse alarm blocks a flight of the Delta Airlines to Boston
Boston, USA- Simple ice-skates have been the cause of the alarm
"They were in the wrong place at the wrong moment" Robert Johnson, spokesman of the Air Transport Agency, has yesterday asserted. Flight 505 of the Delta had to take off, about noon, for Atlanta when a... more
PeopleFalse alarm blocks a flight of the Delta Airlines to Boston (2)
Boston, USA- Probably a loss of air the cause of the episode
No news on the causes that, yesterday evening, have forced an aircraft of the Delta Airlines, directed from Boston to Atlanta, to abort the scheduled flight. Not a pair of ice-skates for children to... more
PeopleUSA: travel ID card will be launched shortly
Washington, Usa - The attempt is to increase the security measures
It's expected in few weeks the free way that the Congress would have to give to the program to experience the travel identity card. The experimentation will begin at the hubs of Los Angeles, Philadelphia,... more
PeopleNew development for civil aviation in Asia
Tokyo, Japan - New strategies will be discussed in an international forum
It is evident that the aeronautical Asian market it is potentially, the most rich of the world. In fact, about 75% of the population lives in this continent that needs a lot of links among different cities.... more
PeopleRe-election of the Fai president
Dubrovnik, Croatia - Assign the task at Wolfgang Weinreich
During the last 95th general conference the executive board of Fai re-elected Wolfgang Weinreich (Germany) as a President. After a first term of two years, Fai president was re-elected for a second period... more
People95th Fai General Conference
Dubrovnik, Croatia - New members accepted by Fai
During the latest General Conference FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) accepted as new active members the following countries: Bulgaria, Nepal, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Saudi Ar... more
PeopleNew developments in hijack of the Saudi Arabian Airlines flight
Khartoum , Sudan - The saudi attacker's objective was to get political asylum
Definitively confirmed by official sources the news about a hijack foiled of an airbus of the Saudi Arabian Airlines on leaving from Sudanese airport of Khartoum to Gedda. At the beginning the egyptian... more
PeopleUnited European sky was born: the agreement was subscripted yesterday
Brussels, Belgium - Historic event for the future of the European aviation
It will be surely a date to be remembered: no more borders in the skies of the European countries. If it has been being possible to travel freely since Schengen ratification through the whole of UE, by... more
PeopleMalev: two more aircraft came back because of bomb-threat
Budapest, Hungary- The false allarm just after the departure
A bad October for Malev, the Hungarian air company, that had to face with several bomb-menaces on its planes, proved to be completely untrue. However the insubstantial intimidations find their concreteness... more
PeopleNew fly devices will increase the safety as never before
Washington, Usa - FAA will make operative the new systems as soon as possible
The security issue has always been recurrent in the last months, especially in US, and it's also tha leit-motive of the new projects that have been developing thanks to a profitable co-operation between... more
PeopleFAA promised vigilant oversight on struggling air industry
Washington, Usa - Urgent measures requested for worst ever financial downturn
Marion Blakey, administrator of the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), said, after addressing an aviation forum at the US chamber of commerce, that her agency is sympathetic to the industry's plight.... more
PeopleGhost planes appear on computer screens
Swanwick, UK - Phantom aircraft seen by the air traffic control personnel
In the new British national air traffic control centre, at Swanwick in Hampshire, air traffic control personnel could not believe what was appearing on their computer screens: a phantom aircraft. The... more
PeopleEuropean Airlines: August traffic down, load factors up
Brussels, Belgium - As reported by AEA
August traffic and capacity figures for the Association of European Airlines maintained the trend which had prevailed throughout the Summer. Overall passenger traffic was down 8,8% compared to August 2001.... more
PeopleOCCC members call on Oneworld alliance to clean-up act on labor and safety
Hong Kong, Cina - To adopt the highest standard of fairness and safety
The Oneworld Cockpit Crew Coalition (OCCC), representing 28.000 cockpit crew worldwide, issued a stern call to action to the Oneworld alliance for some of its members and partner airlines to clean-up their... more
PeopleDisappointment for the decision about Linate came from Danmark
Copenaghen, Danmark- "Nothing changed" says a Denish journal
It's strong the dislike for the non-taken-interventions by the Italian authority after Linate's disaster and for the way the investigations are carried. "The security conditions in Linate airport didn't... more
PeopleEu okayed officially Alitalia' s recapitalization plan
Brussels, Belgium - By the publication of the decision on the official gazette
On last October 4, via the publication on the Eu's official gazette, Brussels formally ratified Alitalia's recapitalization plan. From that day on, other airlines have a two-month period to present any... more
PeopleThey were in a drink-driving: it's heavy the position of the two American West pilots
Washington, Usa - November fourth will be the day of their decree
It's getting worse day by day the position of the two American West pilots, Thomas Cloyd and Cristopher Hughes, accused to have flown in drunk conditions the last first July. They will have to be able... more
PeopleNamibia to shield its beleaguered flagship airline
Windhoek, Namibia - By preventing two South African airlines to fly to Windhoek
Two South African air carriers, SA Express and SA Airlink, have been banned by the Namibian government to operate flights to and from Windhoek. Even though, Namibian ministry of Defence said the move aims... more
PeopleEmbry-Riddle leader for its aeronautic activities of research
Daytona Beach, USA- An award of USD20m for the diligence of the consortium
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta in person announced the award of USD 20m to the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for its important contribution in the research and innovation fields;... more
PeopleAEA: aviation industry demands urgent government action on insurance crisis
Brussels, Belgium - To ensure the continuation of normal operations
According to AEA, Association of European Airlines, without the immediate support of European governments Europe's airlines and airports will soon be left with insufficient third-party war and terrorism... more
PeopleSms from aircraft: 1700 devices have been already installed
Washington, USA- It will be easier to communicate during flying
The necessity to communicate whatever comes, wherever we are, is a need very important for a lots of people, especially in the present society which has made the information its main feature; peculiarity... more
PeopleVirgin Blue makes few steps further in "airport battle"
Sydney, Australia - Australian budget carrier against the owners of Sydney Airport
Virgin Blue, an Australian budget carrier, has made another step forward in its never ending battle against the owners of Sydney Airport. The airline is seeking better access at Sydney by asking the country's... more
PeopleAir delays could cost USD 170bn
Washington, Usa - Without further investments the US air traffic will cost at the nation's economy billions of dollars
A new study into aviation economics has advised that unless more investment goes into the US air traffic control system it could cost the US economy USD 170bn over the next ten years. The study, sponsored... more
PeopleAirplane turns about due to suspicious passengers
Washington, USA - A stupid quarrel spreads panic on board
An airplane of Spirit Airlines, lifted off from Orlando, turned about due to a stupid quarrel between two passengers of Middle Eastern aspect and other travellers. Panic growed up when one of the two suspicious... more
PeopleSuspended the humanitarian flights from Kenya to Sudan
Nairobi, Kenya - Fighting has increased on southern Sudan
For nine days, from September 27, the flights from the Kenya to Sudan will be interrupted, reported the official spokeperson for the United Nations. The closing of the aerial space creates serious risks... more
PeopleNew FAA administrator and STARS program
Washington, Usa - A project running a 4-year delay and a USD 600m over budget
Ms Marion Blakey, recently appointed as new administrator at Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will have to face one of the most controversial issues in US air transport. Miss Blakey in fact will... more
PeopleEurope's airports left facing insufficient insurance cover, volatile market conditions
Brussels, Belgium - ACI said
According to Airports Council International-Europe (ACI), European airports are now faced with insufficient third-party war and terrorism cover, great instability in the insurance market and the withdrawal... more
PeopleSoftware to control airplane route at distance
New York, USA - The technology is ready but has still to be perfected
Nasa, togheter with a special commission of emergency, is trying to improve a technology able to control the airplane at distance in case of hijacking or enemy attack. The software will have one map of... more
PeopleUs airlines ask Congress for additional financial support
Washington, Usa - Asking federal government to pay part of expensive security measures
Today major Us airlines'executives will ask Congress for additional financial support. Air carriers will not anyway appeal to receive cash support but to be granted Us government will pay at least part... more
PeopleDoT okayed Us Airways-United code-share agreement extension
Washington, Usa - For 30 days
Us Department of Transportation decided to okay the extension for 30 days of the code-share agreement between the American air carriers United Airlines and US Airways. US Airways and United announced their... more
PeopleEu has no more concerns about the new air alliances
Brussels, Belgium - Commissioner Monti said
The European Union, via its Tranpsort commissioner Mario Monti, has announced not to have any concern about the two air alliances currently ongoing between Lufthansa, SAS and United Airlines, on one side,... more
PeopleAlitalia and Alitalia Team's pilots strike: the airline forced to cancel 110 flights
Rome, Italy - And to reschedule 88 more
Because of today's 4-hour protest called off by the pilots belonging to Alitalia and Alitalia Team, the Rome-based airline announced to be forced to cancel 110 flights - 75 domestic and 35 international... more
PeopleSeptember 11: empty flights also for Spirit Airlines
Washington, Usa - The airline which offered free tickets
Nothing, neither the possibility of a free flight, has been able to defeat the fear of the American fliers who in fact deserted Us airports on the day of the first anniversary of the terror attacks in... more
PeopleItalian civil aviation authority to propose a "Balkan single sky"
Rome, Italy - A new agency for air traffic control in southern Europe and in the Balkans
Enac, Italian civil aviation authority, suggests the creation of an agency for air traffic control in southern Europe and in the Balkans region. This entity is to be seen as part of the "European single... more
PeopleOverbooking: higher compensations for grounded passengers
Brussels, Belgium - Transport Committee of the European parliament passed a proposal establishing compensations between EUR 200 and 600
The Transport Committee of the European Parliament approved the proposal submitted by Italian MEP Giorgio Lisi (PPE) which, amending an EU directive, introduces higher compensations to air passengers in... more
PeopleUs Department of Transportations said no to Uk open skies proposal
London, Uk - To break the protected status of the "Heathrow 4"
Once again Us-Uk talks over a larger air liberalization between the countries'airlines are at a stagnation point. Us Department of Transportation in fact this time rejected the "mini-deal" proposed by... more
People"Single European sky" takes off
Strasbourg, France - The European parliament approves the plan to improve air traffic coordination
Europe has taken a step towards tackling the chaos and congestion in the skies, with the European parliament endorsing EU Commission's proposals for a unified air traffic control system. It is hoped that... more
PeopleIata: number of passengers worst than expectations
Rome, Italy - But there should be a strong increase for 2003
According to the latest forecast in relation to 2001-2005 by International Air Transport Association (Iata), the annual average increase of the total number of passengers transported falls at 2,2%, compared... more