Civil aviation
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Civil aviationEASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) to perform periodic inspections on Airbus A-380 aircraft, because of hairline cracks
Cologne, Germany - "But there is no danger for the passengers"
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) has communicated that it means to perform periodic checks on every Airbus A-380 aircraft with more than 1300 flights, as declared by an Agency spokesperson. Already... more
Civil aviationItaly. Elba air link: sentenced for bribery and bid rigging, they participate again in the call for bids
Elba, Italy - Defeated, they appeal to the regional administrative court of law
First they were sentenced for bribery and bid rigging connected with the air link for the island of Elba; then they participated again in the new tender issued for the same reason; lastly, defeated, they... more
Civil aviationAircraft and pollution: clarification about the correction of the 2011/638/UE decision about ETS
Brussels, Belgium - Nonexistent changes
An Italian press report released today a correction made by the European Commission of the 2011/638/UE decision about the Emission Trading Scheme (System), or more commonly ETS. The above-mentioned... more
Civil aviationFAA fines Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air
Washington, USA - Airworthiness directive violations and missed airplane tags
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed fines for $700,000 against Alaska Airlines and its subsidiary Horizon Air due to discrepancies in documentation, tagging errors and, most of all,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and jobs: British Airways is going to close low-cost bmibaby by September 2012
London, United Kingdom - 800 jobs at risk
British Airways reorganization operations continue, and now the IAG-owned airline said it is going to close the small low-cost BMI subsidiary bmibaby. BMI and bmibaby was purchased by IAG last month... more
Civil aviationChaos risk in UK airports: immigration staff announces one-day strike
London, UK - The main issue is about retirement age
The immigration service staff will strike on next 10 May 2012 in ports and airports in the UK and abroad: it is ISU (Immigration Services Union, the union which represents 4500 Border Agency staff) which... more
Civil aviationBoeing will complete 787/9 aircraft by 2014
Seattle, USA - Sections are moved by a 747/400 Large Cargo Freighter
Boeing will build a prototype of the aft section of the 787/9 aircraft by the end of the summer. This version would enter in service by 2014. The 787/9 will carry 290 passengers compared to 250 for... more
Civil aviationTransport by airplane. IATA: demand growth compromised by high oil prices
Geneva, Switzerland - Above $100/barrel (Brent crude) for the past 14 months
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for March showing that total passenger demand rose 7.6% and freight demand climbed 0.3% compared to the same month last... more
Civil aviationSikh civil rights organization launches app to report airport security discrimination
New York, USA - Transport Security Administration agrees with the utilization
A new free mobile application to complain about discrimination performed by airport security against members of the Sikh community was launched on Monday. The initiative promoter is the Sikh Coalition,... more
Civil aviationVueling joins the competition for the new routes from Milan-Linate to Rome-Fiumicino
Milan, Italy - The decision will come in the last days of October
Another contestant joins in the race, which will be very hard-fought, to operate on the route between Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate: it's the low-cost Spanish airline Vueling. The Spanish company... more
Civil aviationVirgin Atlantic introduces the "Upper class suite" on its aircraft
Crawley, UK - On London-Heathrow/New York-"JFK" flights
Luxury in Virgin Atlantic cabins: the Crawley-based airline introduces a new space called "Upper class suite" on its A-330 aircraft flying from London-Heathrow to New York-"JFK". "We've re-engineered... more
Civil aviation"Skytrax" airports ranking: the best are Asian
London, UK - No Italian airport in the top 100
"Skytrax", an English consultancy firm operating in the field of civil aviation, published its yearly ranking of the best airports in the world, as reported in yesterday on the German newspaper "Bild"... more
Civil aviationBoeing is to replace long-haul 757 aircraft
Seattle , USA - Extra hours for 737s
Boeing, the well-known aircraft-maker from Seattle, has confirmed a study to replace the long-haul 757/200 aircraft, probably with the latest version of the 737, the "Max". The 757/200 ceased production... more
Civil aviationPakistan disaster: government orders aircraft inspections
Islamabad, Pakistan - Only Pakistan International Airlines is excluded
After the terrifying air accident which involved a Bhoja Air 737 aircraft last week (AVIONEWS) local government has ordered an extraordinary maintenance service for all the local airline fleets (excepting... more
Civil aviationIraqi Airways restarts Baghdad-Mumbai air route after 21 years
Baghdad, Iraq - Two weekly flights as of Friday
Air links between Baghdad and Mumbai will restart this week, after a 21 year long disruption, started because of the international sanctions imposed as a consequence of the Kuwait invasion by Saddam Hussein's... more
Civil aviationNimes airport under EU inquiry
Nimes, France - Public funding maybe not in line with EU State aid rules
The European Commission has started an inquiry into Nimes Airport (France), in order to evaluate if public aids allocated to the French hub are in line with EU State aid rules. Until December 2006 the... more
Civil aviationQantas A-380 plane back in service after engine fire
Singapore, Singapore - One of the engines cuaght fire while flying 18 months ago over Indonesia
The Qantas airbus A-380 plane, victim of a serious occurence in November 2010, that just by chance and thanks to the pilot's skills didn't turned out to be a tragedy, is ready to go back into service.... more
Civil aviationJetstar Japan: first Airbus A-320 aircraft delivered
Toulouse, France - The Narita-based low-cost company will start operations by July 2012
Jetstar Japan, one of the latest low-cost carriers in Japan, today received its first Airbus A-320 aircraft from Toulouse. The Japan carrier will start operations with this aircraft by July, connecting... more
Civil aviationFederal Aviation Administration to introduce new HUD systems
Washington, USA - This system will allow level 2 and 3 airport credits
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is studying the introduction of Head Up Displays (HUD) on civilian flights. A HGS-6000 system, produced by Rockwell Collins, has been installed on-board a Boeing... more
Civil aviationThe first anniversary of the SSJ-100 airplane commercial operations in Armavia
Moscow, Russia - The aircraft accumulated more than 1,870 flights hours
Just a year ago, on the 21st of April 2011, the first production Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) aircraft operated by the Armenian airline, Armavia, performed the first scheduled flight on route Yerevan–Moscow, m... more
Civil aviationAlitalia-Cityliner has cancelled aircraft strike after agreement with unions
Rome, Italy - New assumptions and re-integrations
The Alitalia-Cityliner's pilot strike was revoked on Sunday. The strike was expected today April 23, 2012. Quoting the Fit-Cisl (an Italian worker union) general secretary, Giovanni Luciano, this is "Another... more
Civil aviationEuropean Parliament on Ryanair contracts: the carrier must pay local taxes
Rome, Italy - The carrier has always applied Irish taxes
Polemics continue about the taxes low-cost airlines are paying, most of all Ryanair. The press reports today that the European Parliament has approved a decree which mandates that tax payments must be... more
Civil aviationNew ideas on the Italian Antitrust Authority decree: Linate airport would link only to Rome
Rome, Italy - The idea involves redirecting all other flights to Malpensa
A new interpretation of the Italian Antitrust Authority sentence (AVIONEWS) is advanced today by Italian dailies. The sentence rules on the monopoly Alitalia-Cai has on the connection between Rome-Fiumicino... more
Civil aviationAircraft. AEA airlines push for legal clarity on passenger data
Brussels, Belgium - European Parliament yesterday approved a new agreement with the USA
Following intense political discussion, the European Parliament yesterday approved a new data transfer agreement with the USA, creating a robust legal framework for the exchange of airline passenger information.... more
Civil aviationEurocopter South East Asia commences training on its Dauphin AS-365 N3/N3+ Full Flight Simulator
Singapore, Singapore - It will allow operators to perform initial and recurrent type training
AVIONEWS reports the Eurocopter official statement released today April 19 2012. "Eurocopter South East Asia received bookings from five customers from the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions for its... more
Civil aviationAirports and carriers: many companies ready to manage the Italian Fiumicino-Linate route
Rome, Italy - easyJet is ready to compete with Alitalia-Cai
The Italian Antitrust Authority ordered that the Fiumicino-Linate route (one of the most profitable routes in Europe, according to rumors) must be opened to all Alitalia-Cai competitors, starting a real... more
Civil aviationGaruda Indonesia will purchase turboprop aircraft
Jakarta, Indonesia - They will complement the Airbus A-330/300 fleet
Garuda Indonesia is planning to grow its fleet to 194 aircraft by 2015 and for this purpose the carrier has sealed many orders in recent years. Just in 2012 the company will take delivery of 21 aircraft:... more
Civil aviationTSB Canada: report on Air Canada B-767 pilot who exchanges an oncoming airplane as in collision course
Quebec, Canada - The procedures for conducting controlled rest by crew are under control
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report (A11F0012) on an occurrence in which the first officer of an Air Canada Boeing 767 airplane on an overnight flight from... more
Civil aviationIATA: cooperation key to meeting challenges in the Gulf region
Abu Dhabi, UAE - During the "Global Aerospace Summit"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called upon all parts of the aviation value chain in the Gulf region to work together on issues critical to aviation’s ability to serve as a catalyst f... more
Civil aviationNATS: airspace optimisation key to unlocking Middle East capacity
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Effective air traffic management critical for efficient and sustainable aviation growth
NATS (National Air Traffic Services), a global reference in air traffic services and solutions, today participated in the inaugural "Global Aerospace Summit" in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to discuss the pivotal role... more
Civil aviationQantas Airways completes first assessment flight for the A-380 aircraft that experienced an uncontained engine failure in Singapore
Sydney, Australia - "The aircraft performed very well"
Qantas Airways communicates today April 16, 2012, that it has completed its first assessment flight for the Airbus A-380 which experienced an uncontained engine failure in November 2010 while flying from... more
Civil aviationNew strike hits Iberia. The airline is forced to postpone 122 flights
Madrid, Spain - 128 flights more are going to be cancelled on next April 16
A strike is literally paralyzing Iberia's air traffic which was forced today to erase 122 flights among national and international routes. The strike is due to the decision which involves the creation... more
Civil aviationAircraft & carriers: Belarus says "No" to Moscow, Belavia is a national airline
Minsk, Belarus - The carrier is negotiating with Embraer
Rumors about a proposal Moscow has sent to Belarus about the integration of Belavia airline, Belarus flag carrier, was dismissed yesterday by Belarusian minister of transport Ivan Shcherbo, who said "There... more
Civil aviationTransport by airplane. IATA: 68th AGM and World Air Transport Summit in June
Geneva, Switzerland - The event will take place from 10 to 12 in Beijing
The 68th IATA (International Air Transport Association) Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit will take place in June from 10-12 in Beijing. The aviation industry continues to face challenges.... more
Civil aviationUTair is to maintain flights using its ATR-72/500 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The other ATR-72/200 will remain grounded
"Having carefully carried out the recommendations in the Rostranznadzor directive (Russian safety agency) of April 6, UTair is continuing flights with ATR-72/500 aircraft built in 2011/2012" the company... more
Civil aviationVirgin Australia will take a 10% stake in Skywest Airlines; the regional aircraft fleet is growing
Sydney, Australia - "We recently received final approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission"
Virgin Australia will invest around 8.3 million dollars to take a 10% stake in Skywest Airlines local carrier. The agreement includes the possibility to convert the financial facility into ordinary Skywest... more
Civil aviationTransaero has signed orders for four Boeing 787/8 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Seattle reaches 850 orders for the "Dreamliner"
A 744 million dollar deal has been inked between the Russian Transaero airline and Boeing. "The 787 will perform flights on both Transaero's domestic and international routes" Alexander Pleshakov, carrier's... more
Civil aviationService contract. Brussels: aerial and related services
Bruxelles, Belgic - SESAR Joint Undertaking
TI Title B-Brussels: aerial and related services ND Document number 111290-2012 PD Publication date 06/04/2012 OJ OJ S 68 TW Place BRUSSELS AU Authority name SESAR Joint Undertaking OL Original language EN HD Heading Member... more
Civil aviationContract notice. Prague: aircraft-operation services
Praga, Czechoslovakia. - Controllo ortografico Change language ?eská republika – Ministerstvo zem?d?lství – Úsek lesního hospodá?ství (00020478)
TI Title CZ-Prague: aircraft-operation services ND Document number 112476-2012 PD Publication date 06/04/2012 OJ OJ S 68 TW Place PRAGUE AU Authority name ?eská republika – Ministerstvo zem?d?lství – Ú... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS interviews executives of Star Alliance in Rome (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - Partner airline representatives participated at the event.
Star Alliance recently exhibited the 2012 Summer programme of the alliance at the "47 Hotel" in Rome. AVIONEWS interviewed the executives of Star Alliance during the conference. Representatives of the... more
Civil aviationFAA launched NextGen initiative in Houston
Houston, Usa - Local airports to improve on-time flights, increase safety and fuel efficiency
Top US Transportation Department and Federal Aviation Administration officials met with aviation partners in Houston yesterday as part of a newly-launched collaborative effort to make air traffic control... more
Civil aviationTransport by airplane. SITA changes its own leadership team
Rome, Italy - The structure passes from eight to four regions organized on local basis
Air transport IT and communications SITA announced it has evolved its structure to strengthen local reference and better serve its 2,700 customers around the world. SITA's global community of customers... more
Civil aviationTurkish Skyline took delivery of Legacy 600 airplane
Ankara, Turkey - For EMS & Vip taxi operations
Skyline Transportation Trade Inc., a subsidiary of Kocoglu Group since 2008 (which is involved in various sectors including construction, tourism, energy, healthcare and aviation), announced yesterday... more
Civil aviationConnie Hedegaard explains why we should pay for aircraft emissions
London, UK - Europe cannot give in to such threats
Why has Europe passed its own laws to make airlines reduce their CO2 aircraft emissions? And why don't we have international rules for the international sector? Today April 4, 2012, "The Guardian" newspaper... more
Civil aviationAirbus continues partnership with Lufthansa Technik for A-300/600ST "Beluga" aircraft
Hamburg, Germany - The "Super Transporter" with the biggest cargo bay worldwide
Airbus will continue its partnership with Lufthansa Technik for the supply of spare parts and components for the five A-300/600ST "Beluga" aircraft in service. The companies have renewed the contract signing... more
Civil aviationTransport by aircraft. IATA: strong February performance
Geneva, Switzerland - But outlook remains fragile
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released global traffic results for February 2012 showing an 8.6% improvement in passenger demand and a 5.2% rise in cargo demand compared to the same... more
Civil aviationTAAG Airlines will purchase six additional Boeing 777/300 aircraft
Seattle, USA - The carrier's target is to become the leading airline in Africa
TAAG Airlines, Angola's flag carrier, has finalised a negotiation with Boeing for three additional 777/300ER aircraft and purchase rights for a further three aircraft in a 895 million dollar deal. "As... more
Civil aviationAerosur ceases operations and grounds its aircraft fleet
Madrid, Spain - "We will do our best to save jobs and operations"
Bolivia's largest airline Aerosur has suspended all domestic and international flights grounding thousands of passengers. The carrier has made no official announcement but its website remains inaccessible... more
Civil aviationDassault will start a new activity at Shanghai airport
Shanghai, China - Joint-venture with Shanghai Hawker Pacific for the Falcon aircraft fleet
Dassault will set up a new activity in Shanghai to support the fast growth of the Chinese Falcon fleet. The operation, to be known as "Dassault Falcon Aircraft Services-China" will be officialized by the... more
Civil aviationContract notice. La Teste-de-Buch (France): aircraft-operation services
La Teste-de-Buch, France - Mindef/DGA/DT/SCAT Cazaux
TI Title F-La Teste-de-Buch: aircraft-operation services ND Document number 94977-2012 PD Publication date 23/03/2012 OJ OJ S 58 TW Place LA TESTE-DE-BUCH AU Authority name Mindef/DGA/DT/SCAT Cazaux OL... more