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Civil aviationCivil aircraft: the airspace user's community calls for action on "Single European Sky"
Limassol, Cyprus - Investment and implementation of new technical improvements currently estimated to be in the region of € 32bn
On October 11, airspace users, reliant upon the European Commission’s plans for a fundamental restructuring of Europe’s airspace to eliminate inefficient flight routings (thereby reducing both aircraft fue... more
Civil aviationUAV aircraft incursion: Israel ready to introduce stricter regulations for general aviation
Tel Aviv, Israel - It will be necessary to maintain constant radio contact with the control centres of the air force
The entrance of a Lebanese UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a remote-controlled aircraft with no pilot) into Israeli airspace, which occurred on October 6, 2012 (AVIONEWS), will cause the implementation of... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IACA: final call for "Single European Sky" implementation
Brussels, Belgium - During the conference in Limassol (Cyprus) on October 11
At the "Single European Sky" conference in Limassol (Cyprus) on October 11, IACA (International Air Carrier Association) welcomed the very strong message delivered by Commissioner Kallas and echoed by... more
Civil aviationNATS's expertise in airspace management around major events brought to Middle East and around the world
Abu Dhabi, UAE - NATS CEO joins UK PM Cameron on trade mission to Brazil to sell British expertise
NATS, the global leader in Air Traffic Management solutions, is bringing its expertise in handling the air traffic around major events, such as the "London 2012 Olympic Games", to other countries looking... more
Civil aviationCivil airplane. EASA updates the Code of Conduct for its staff
Cologne, Germany - A similar policy is also being adopted by the members of its management board
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has updated the Code of Conduct for its staff, including an overarching policy on the Prevention and Mitigation of Conflict of Interest. A similar policy is also... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: IATA backs the EU on "Single European Sky"
Geneva, Switzerland - Tyler: "Kallas' call for action could not be better timed"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reacted positively to statements made today by Siim Kallas, Vice-President of the European Commission and Transport Commissioner, asserting that delivering... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. EU to sanction States which are late for pan-European airspace creation
Limassol, Cyprus - "There is a genuine risk that we will find ourselves unable to satisfy the rising demands of air travel"
The European Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas is planning to announce today, October 11, 2012, the intention to sanction those member States which are late for the implementation of the "Single European... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Russian antitrust to investigate deal between Aeroflot and Moscow-Sheremetyevo Airport
Moscow, Russia - The alliance with the airline could force other companies to leave the airport
The Federal Anti-Monopoly Service (FAS), the antitrust government body of the Russian Federation, could block the agreement signed between Aeroflot, the most important airline of the country, and Moscow-Sheremetyevo... more
Civil aviationUnidentified flying object in Israeli airspace: Tel Aviv Airport suspends operations
Tel Aviv, Israel - Investigations showed it was not a hostile aircraft
The presence of an unidentified flying object close to Israeli airspace caused the suspension of every operation at Tel Aviv "Ben Gurion" Airport in the morning of Wednesday 10 October 2012. Fighters... more
Civil aviationIndian airports could soon welcome Airbus A-380 aircraft
New Delhi, India - So far the local government had barred the "Giant of the skies" in the country airports to protect domestic airlines
The Indian airports could soon welcome the Airbus A-380 aircraft on their runways: so far the local government had denied the "Giant of the skies" to fly to and from India, because domestic airlines would... more
Civil aviationAircraft CO2 emissions in India are "Significantly lower than the global average"
New Delhi, India - As stated by a report of the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation
According to the report "Carbon footprint of Indian Aviation 2011", the aircraft of domestic and foreign airlines operating in the South-Asian country contribute for less than 1% to the country's total... more
Civil aviationQatar Airways to join oneworld alliance (VIDEO)
New York, Usa - Its implementation is expected to take between 12 and 18 months
Qatar Airways is to join oneworld. Its election as a oneworld member designate was announced on October 8 at a press conference in New York - home of oneworld's central alliance management office- with... more
Civil aviationReport on UK air transport pushes for the construction of a 4-runway airport in London
London, United Kingdom - Heathrow could reduce noise pollution by banning the noisiest of aircraft
A report by the British conservative think tank Policy Exchange claims that the solution to the air transport issues in the UK is the construction of a new four-runway airport in west London, not far from... more
Civil aviationEASA: publication of revised Part-M and Part-145 consolidated rules
Cologne, Germany - Available with handbook and CD or the separate CD
The revised editions of Part-M and Part-145 have been published and can be purchased on-line from the EU Bookshop on the Technical Publications webpage at http://easa.europa.eu/technical-publications These... more
Civil aviationElfaa: airlines call on Parliament to defend European safety rules from misinformation campaign
Brussels, Belgium - On behalf of 200 million European passengers
The European Low Fares Airlines Association (ELFAA), on behalf of our 200 million European passengers, urges the European Parliament to defend proven European safety rules, against misinformed calls to... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Aci Europe. Summer 2012: weak EU traffic while non EU enjoy strong growth
Brussels, Belgium - The image of a ‘two speed Europe’ in traffic terms continues
The latest traffic figures for Europe’s airports released on October 2 provide more evidence of an underwhelming summer season for the airplane transport sector. Overall passenger traffic at European a... more
Civil aviationDOT fines British Airways for violating price adversing, international baggage compensation rules
Washington, Usa - For $ 250,000
British Airways violated the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) rules on full-fare advertising as well an international treaty on reimbursements for mishandled baggage, DOT said on October 1st. T... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA raises its 2012 profit forecasts
Geneva, Switzerland - But margins "Still balance on a knife-edge", Tony Tyler claims
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) raised its forecasts regarding the 2012 profits of the airlines, which should reach quota 4.1 billion dollars: according to the association, which is... more
Civil aviationFAA establishes new center of excellence for General Aviation
Washington, Usa - Selected a team of universities to lead it
US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on September 27 announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected a team of universities to lead a new Air Transportation Center of Excellence... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: demand slowdown continues
Geneva, Switzerland - Global traffic results for August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported global traffic results for August showing demand for airplane transport continuing to flatten-out, but with significant regional variations.... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Medvedev is thinking about a fourth airport for Moscow
Moscow, Russia - The prime minister asks an assessment on Yermolino airport
On September 28, 2012, during a cross-governmental conference on the development of Moscow’s transport system, the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev talked about the possibility t... more
Civil aviationFirst Chinese aircraft carrier enters into service
Dalian, China - "China has vast sea areas it needs to protect"
From Tuesday 25 September 2012 China is part of the "Club" of those nations with an aircraft carrier in their fleet: the Liaoning, which was named after a northeast province of the Asian country, officially... more
Civil aviationCancellation of Iran-bound flights revealed to be a hoax
London, United Kingdom - BMI and Austrian Airlines will stop their flight, because of controversies regarding refueling
On Wednesday 19 September 2012 some websites reported rumours stating that Austrian Airlines, the most important carrier in Austria, and British Midland International, an English company which is part... more
Civil aviationCivil aircraft. Iata: strengthening Japan’s aviation competitiveness
Tokyo, Japan - Reducing cost of infrastructure and working about competitiveness of travel and tourism
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on Japan to capitalize on the economic benefits of airplane transport by improving the sector’s competitiveness. Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director Gen... more
Civil aviationIrish and Spanish civil aviation authorities to investigate on Ryanair's aircraft incidents
Dublin, Ireland - The Irish company accuses Spanish authorities of falsifying information
The Spanish and Irish authorities for civil aviation decided to perform a joint investigation relative to the recent incidents which involved aircraft of the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair in Spain (AVIONEWS... more
Civil aviationPictures of a new Chinese fighter aircraft circulate on the Internet
Rome, Italy - The designation could be J-21
The images of a new fighter aircraft have been published on several Chinese defence websites between September 15 and 16. A possible designation of the aircraft could be J-21; however, at the moment... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: air traffic controllers at Tripoli International Airport end their strike
Tripoli, Libya - The reasons of the rally are still unclear
The air traffic controllers at Tripoli International Airport, whose strike created serious problems to air traffic in Libya, agreed to end their protest. The reasons which led to the industrial action... more
Civil aviationHong Kong and Guangzhou airports: record figures in August for traffic and aircraft movements
Hong Kong, China - Increases for cargo sector as well
The figures relative to August for Guangzhou and Hong Kong airports show record results in both the Chinese hubs, confirming the central role that Asia has in the growth of the air transport sector. During... more
Civil aviationAirport capacity in the UK: London-City is looking for a more important role
London, United Kingdom - "We are anxious to grow and we have the ability to do it"
The topic of UK's airport expansion is extremely controversial, and catches the attention of industry stakeholders, since London hosts two out of the first ten hubs (Heathrow and Gatwick) in Europe in... more
Civil aviationIATA: foreign direct investments in India are not enough to provide benefits for air transport
Mumbai, India - "Problems must be addressed within a coordinated government wide policy framework"
The authorization, provided by the Indian government, for foreign direct investments to acquire a minority stake in domestic airlines does not represent on its own the solution to solve the various problems... more
Civil aviationBenghazi airport (2): airspace reopened
Benghazi, Libya - "The security conditions are assured"
Benghazi-Benina International Airport has been reopened to air traffic on Friday 14 September, after the decision to suspend all flight operations for not-better-specified "Security reasons", which arrived... more
Civil aviationNo aircraft over Benghazi: air traffic suspended at the airport
Benghazi, Libya - "It's for security reasons"
During the night between Thursday 13 and Friday 14 September the Libyan authorities have taken the decision to suspend air traffic at Benghazi-Benina Airport, for security reasons. Even if it is still... more
Civil aviationIATA: developing aviation in central Asia and the Caucasus
Astana, Kazakhstan - Two priorities: safety and cost-efficient airport infrastructure
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the governments of Kazakhstan, Central Asia and the Caucasus to utilize airplane transport as a catalyst for economic growth and development. Tony... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Traffic decrease in August at BAA airports because of "Olympic effect"
London, United Kingdom - But the Scottish hubs are growing
August 2012 was a negative month for BAA, the moist important airport operator in the United Kingdom, which also handles London-Heathrow, the busiest hub in Europe and the third in the world after Atlanta... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. No changes for English airports until 2015
London, United Kingdom - New Minister of Transport launches commission to evaluate the options
The arrival of the new Minister of Transport Patrick McLoughlin was a reason to suspect that the British government could be close to change its positions regarding the airport capacity expansion in Great... more
Civil aviationAustrian Airlines helps Lufthansa to face the strike: larger aircraft deployed
Vienna, Austria - 32 flights between Germany and Austria have been cancelled
Austrian Airlines, the most important Austrian carrier, which is part of the Lufthansa Group, is utilizing larger aircraft on the routes to and from Germany, trying to help its parent company to limit... more
Civil aviationBombardier: Learjet 75 business aircraft is ready for certification
Washington, USA - Smart-cockpit installed
The first Bombardier new Learjet 75 has been completed and is ready for its last tests to obtain airworthiness certification. This aircraft adds higher-thrust Hoeneywell TFE731-40BR engines and a new smart-cockpit... more
Civil aviationRome-Ciampino: AVIONEWS reminds that the airport will be closed from 24 September to 3 October
Rome, Italy - Local air traffic redirected to Rome-Fiumicino
AVIONEWS reminds that the international airport "Giovan Battista Pastine", Rome-Ciampino, will be closed due to runway maintenance works. The hub will be closed from September 24 to October 3, 2012. All... more
Civil aviationOfficial Gazette of EU: invitation to submit comments about State aid on Dortmund Airport, in Germany
Brussels, Belgium - The 20 page document is available in "Specials" of AVIONEWS of the Italian home-page
The European Commission in the Official Gazette of today, September 5, 2012 invites to present observations regarding the State aids in favour to the Dortmund airport, as following: 2012/C 268/01... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Union announces strike for Lufthansa flight attendants on Friday 7
Frankfurt, Germany - Unless the company restarts mediation
The strikes called in the last days by Unabhängige Flugbegleiter Organisation (UFO), the union which represents more than two thirds of the 19,000 flight attendants who are employed in Lufthansa, has... more
Civil aviationEmbraer: Phenom 100 aircraft obtains Chinese certification
Beijing, China - 150 examples delivered since 2010
It is a good day for the business jet industry. In addition to the US and Israeli certification for the new Gulfstream G-280 (AVIONEWS), Embraer obtained Chinese certification for its Phenom 100 light... more
Civil aviationGulfstream G-280 business jet obtains full certification for Israel and the United States
Washington, USA - It will replace the G-200
The Gulfstream G-280 business jet has received full certification to fly in the United States and Israel. The first deliveries of this super mid-size are expected by the end of the year. The launch price... more
Civil aviationLufthansa flight attendants on strike: hundreds of aircraft grounded
Berlin, Germany - 306 cancelled flights so far
They promised it, they did it: Unabhängige Flugbegleiter Organisation (UFO), the union which represents more than two thirds of the 19,000 flight attendants who are employed in Lufthansa announced on... more
Civil aviationAlba Star joins IACA
Brussels, Belgium - The Spanish carrier has bases at Palma de Mallorca and Milan-Malpensa airports
IACA (International Air Carrier Association) announces that Spanish carrier, Alba Star, has joined the association as a full member. Alba Star, which took to the air in 2010, with bases at Palma de... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC. Update: strike by Meridiana fly staff next Friday
Rome, Italy - For 24 hours
ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, publishes the list of the flights guaranteed by the airline before the strike. Any successive integration and/or changes requested by the company will be... more
Civil aviationLufthansa aircraft grounded again? Union announces new strike Tuesday, 4 September
Mörfelden-Walldorf , Germany - The industrial action to be announced with just a 6-hour notice
Unabhängige Flugbegleiter Organisation (UFO), the union which represents more than two thirds of the 19,000 flight attendants who are employed in Lufthansa has announced on its website that Tuesday, 4... more
Civil aviationIndian Minister: "Shortage of commanders and first officers to operate Air India aircraft"
New Delhi, India - 90 pilots are needed for the 787 Dreamliners: just 4 are currently available
Air India is facing a shortage of commanders and first officers for its aircraft according to the figures provided by the Minister for Civil Aviation Ajit Singh on Friday 31/08/2012. Replying to a question... more
Civil aviationFAA announces $10 million grant to Danville Regional Airport
Washington, Usa - For a runway project
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a $10 million grant for a runway project at Danville Regional Airport in Danville, Va. The grant will fund the rehabilitation of Runway 2/20.... more
Civil aviationELFAA welcomes continued growth of the low fare aviation sector
Brussels, Belgium - But renews its call for significant improvements at policy level
"ELFAA (European Low Fares Airline Association) member airlines continue to lead the way in the European aviation sector, with latest statistics showing a 5.6% increase in passenger numbers year-on-year... more
Civil aviationAntonov An-2 aircraft: the biplane comes back to life
Moscow, Russia - New engine and new propeller for higher performances
The Antonov An-2 biplane flew for the first time in 1947, and is the most widely produced aircraft in history (more than 20,000). Hundreds of these aircraft are still flying in Russia powered by the... more