Civil aviation
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Civil aviationAircraft: AEA applauds passenger rights review
Brussels, Belgium - The Association has welcomed the EC's recent communication
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has welcomed the European Commission’s recent Communication on the need for a review of Regulation 261/2004 on air passenger rights. Since its introduction, t... more
Civil aviationHigh Level Sectors' study over British and Irish airspace
London, England - The study will be co-finance by EU
The European Commission has awarded more than 1.5 million euros in financing to a study of the High Level Sectors (HLS) in the English and Irish airspace. The study will be of fundamental importance... more
Civil aviationDelay in delivery of aircraft Superjet 100 airliners
Moscow, Russia - Aeroflot may sanction the Sukhoi
Needed to be delivered within the end of 2010 the planes Sukhoi Superjet 100 destined to Aeroflot. For this the managers of one of the most important Russian companies have decided to take action against... more
Civil aviationThe travel agency Orbitz sued by the American Arlines
Chicago, USA - Clash in court for a cause anti-trust
It's been reported that American Airlines, one of the leading airlines in the United States, has recently sued the well-known travel website Orbitz and filed an antitrust lawsuit against it: it seems... more
Civil aviationIran stops to refuel the European air
Tehran, Iran - Iran's retaliation against Europe
Iran has decided not to supply more fuel to the European air retaliation to a similar measure that hit the Iranian aircraft: the major Western oil companies in fact have gradually begin stopped to supply... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: volcanic ash crisis exercise to test new procedures
Brussels, Belgium - One year ago from the eruption of the volcano in Iceland
One year on from the eruption of the volcano in Iceldand the EC, EUROCONTROL, and EASA are participating in a major ICAO crisis exercise to validate changes and improvements to the volcanic ash contingency... more
Civil aviationFAA operates from new Air Traffic Control System Command Center
Washington, Usa - It is fully operational in Warrenton
The Federal Aviation Administration announced yesterday that the new David J. Hurley Air Traffic Control System Command Center, located in Warrenton, VA, is fully operational. The Command Center is... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS at "The aerospace sector: national airport network and rights directive" (2)
Rome, Italy - Conference organised by Centro Studi "Demetra"
About the program contract (PC) in "Notwithstanding" SAVE: intervenes the engineers Paolo Simioni . The program SAVE was born in 2001 and immediately invests in many projects, for an amount of 250.000... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance strengthens its presence in Italy and aims at the growth of passengers in transit at Milan-Malpensa
Milan, Italy - 1649 frequencies on 17 national airports
With the new 2011 summer schedule, Star Alliance (SA), the world carrier alliance, keeps constant its presence in Italy thanks to the 1649 frequencies operated by 17 Italian airports (summer 2010: 1642).... more
Civil aviationAirbus will meet previsions for delivery 25 A-380 planes this year
Toulouse, France - Despite problems for Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines, produced in a plant close to Fukushima
As reported by "Flightglobal", Airbus would have said it will meet its estimates forecasting for the delivery of 25 A-380 planes in 2011. Rolls-Royce Trent-900 engines powering these aircraft, according... more
Civil aviationGulf Air assigns to Aviapartner handling services from Malpensa to Manama
Rome, Italy - The Bahrain's flag airline had been absent from 8 years at the Milan's airport
Gulf Air, flag carrier of Bahrain, assigns to Aviapartner the handling service on Milan-Malpensa/Manama route. The carrier had been absent from Milan from about 8 years and for its return has chosen... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes $350,000 civil penalty against Lynx Aviation
Seattle, Usa - It has 30 days from the receipt of the its enforcement letter to respond to the agency
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $350,000 civil penalty against Lynx Aviation of Westminster, Colo., for allegedly operating a Bombardier Dash 8/400 twin turbo-prop aircraft when... more
Civil aviationJapan Airlines proposes to employees unpaid leave
Tokyo, Japan - Crisis of Jal after the earthquake of 11 March
Japan Airlines (JAL) announced that wants to ask to its employees unpaid leave in May and June to help address falling passengers demand due to the earthquake and tsunami of March 11 that caused the worst-ever... more
Civil aviationChinese airlines charge extra on tickets
Beijing, China - Increases fuel surcharge
Chinese airlines have increased the fuel surcharge on Friday, following rising prices of petrol and diesel, which occurred Thursday, according to a report in the daily "Beijing News". After this increase,... more
Civil aviationThe airline US Airways will spend $ 35 million to increase the Expert
Washington, USA - It is believed the purchase of 110 Bombardier and Embraer jets
The US Airways has decided to spend $ 35 million purchase of 110 Bombardier and Embraer aircraft provided by the carrier Express with the production of a first new class. Carrier chief financial officer... more
Civil aviationQantas. The ITF condemns the formation to "Strike-breaking"
Sydney, Australia - It will seek an agreement between Qantas and its workforce
Qantas would train staff to employ on the case of strike, a sort of "Strike-breaking" who obviously is not welcome. These should "Take action" by replacing where necessary especially baggage handlers and... more
Civil aviationFrance: DGAC informs about proceeds of solidarity fee on plane tickets
Paris, France - In a meeting with all the subjects involved in the air transport and with the Unitaid's Assistant Secretary-General
Patrick Gandil, head of DGAC, French civil aviation board, chaired the meeting about the use of the proceeds obtained from the solidarity fee on plane tickets for the medical-humanitarian association Unitaid.... more
Civil aviationSITA launches dedicated air transport industry (ATI) cloud (VIDEO)
London, UK - It will go live from June and to improve the efficiency and will reduce the costs for the sector's enterprises
Air transport IT society, SITA, announced an ambitious programme to build a community cloud dedicated to the air transport industry (ATI) that will improve efficiencies and reduce costs. The ATI Cloud... more
Civil aviationBoeing: delivered the first 737/800 airplane to Tassili Airlines
Seattle, USA - It is part of a contract for four copies signed in 2009
Boeing has announced today, 6 April 2011, it has delivered the first 737/800 airplane to the Algerian Tassili Airlines, which main task is to carry employees of Sonatrach, the oil company of which it is... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: airports & partners focus on innovation in improving passenger experience
Brussels, Belgium - Some 400 operators gathered in Dublin yesterday and today
Some 400 airport operators and their commercial partners gathered in Dublin yesterday and today for the 20th annual "ACI EUROPE Airport Trading Conference and Exhibition", hosted by DAA, Dublin Airport... more
Civil aviationNo patented airplane pilot among the Indian civil aviation employees
New Delhi, India - Those available are paid by airlines
It is not reasonable that the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has any employee owner of the patent of airplane pilot. In fact, all those of which can provide are consultants with short-term... more
Civil aviationIATA: UN confirms safety of Japan air operations
Geneva, Switzerland - No recommendation for passenger screening
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed confirmation from six United Nations (UN) agencies monitoring Japan’s damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant that there is no health or transportation s... more
Civil aviationAir France could split an order for about 100 wide-body aircraft
Paris, France - "We still want to resume direct flights to Tokyo as soon as possible"
Air France-KLM Group could split an order for about 100 wide-body aircraft between Airbus SAS and Boeing Co., as stated the general secretary of the company. Probably the decision on the possible order... more
Civil aviationSita about lost luggage: continues the downward trend of the last four years
Rome, Italy - This was revealed in the seventh edition of "Baggage Report"
Lost luggage, continues the downward trend of the last four years. If in 2007 baggage "Mishandled", that is lost or returned late, were 42,4 million, 18,86 per thousand passengers, last year were 29,4... more
Civil aviationIATA: a strategy to refocus US aviation
New York, Usa - With a long-term thinking
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the United States (US) government to reinforce the competitiveness of the US airplane transport industry with strategic long-term thinking.... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes $550,000 civil penalty against Executive Airlines
Atlanta, Usa - EA has a month to respond to the agency
The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a $550,000 civil penalty against Executive Airlines, Inc. (EA), of San Juan, P.R., for allegedly operating two ATR-72 twin turboprop planes when they were... more
Civil aviationRussia buy two presidential airs from Airbus and renew the fleet
Moscow, Russia - Deal worth $652,6 million
Russia bought two Airbus planes thanks to a deal worth $235 million with European Airbus (EADS Group), despite of the promises to help its own aeronautical industry, and the recommendations made ??by Prime... more
Civil aviationBoeing: GECAS orders 10 B-777/300ER planes
Seattle, USA - Worth 2.8 billion dollars
Boeing has announced it has received an order from GECAS, GE Capital Aviation Services, for 10 B-777/300 ER (Extended Range) airplanes, worth 2.8 billion dollars at current list prices. GECAS, a unit... more
Civil aviationThe aircraft manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace enters into agreement with Fokker Service for program "Fly"
Toronto, Canada - Will improve the management of the life cycle of Dash 8 / Q Series 100/200/300
On 29 March, Bombardier Aerospace and Fokker Services has announced that they entered into an agreement to ensure the availability of spare parts for models 100/200/300 of the aircraft Dash 8/Q Series.... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance launches brand campaign on "Biosphere connections"
Milan, Italy - The initiative will end in June
Star Alliance (SA) has launched its new brand campaign featuring the Alliance’s “Biosphere Connections” initiative. The campaign will run from now through to June and includes print advertising, films... more
Civil aviationUPS launches flight from Hong Kong to Europe
Milan, Italy - For a total of 11 connections per week
UPS has announced the launch of new direct flights from Hong Kong to Europe, that will consent to offer the widest existing cover with a service of delivery guaranteed in the following day for the forwarding... more
Civil aviationAir Partner: Antonov 225 aircraft to help Japan
Milan, Italy - To transport 145 tons of materials and special equipment
Air Partner, a company in the aerospace industry, has chartered an Antonov 225 aircraft to transport 145 tons of materials and special equipment to the aid of earthquake victims in Japan. The largest... more
Civil aviationIATA: political unrest slows global growth
Geneva, Switzerland - Traffic data for February 2011
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced scheduled international traffic for February 2011 showing increases of 6.0% and 2.3% respectively for passenger and cargo demand compared... more
Civil aviationLufthansa "Achieved the desired results"
Hamburg, Germany - Lufthansa Technik Malta first in the workforce
Speaking at an international press conference in Hamburg about the results achieved by Lufthansa Technik Malta (LTM) over the past year, chairman of Lufthansa (LHT) August Wilhelm Henningsen stated this... more
Civil aviationNew technologies for airports by 2020
Washington , USA - Report by Amadeus: no more hassles at the airport
A new report coming from Amadeus identified new technologies through which with GDS (Global Distribution System) and the technology suppliers would solve most of the problems facing airports. According... more
Civil aviationIATA: APD freeze is good news for Britain
Geneva, Switzerland - But UK passengers still highest taxed in the world
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer's decision not to increase the Air Passenger Duty (APD), announced in his Budget Statement yesterday. IATA... more
Civil aviationAircraft owners sued Porsche
Orlando, USA - Layed for fraud and negligence
Several corporations and some aircraft owners decided to sue German car manufacturer Porsche and its American subsidiaries, which manufactured and distributed aircraft engines used in Mooney airplanes,... more
Civil aviation52 United Airlines 777 airplanes modified with Performance Improvement Package
Seattle, USA - For a greater fuel efficiency and lower emissions
A few days ago, Boeing and United Continental Holdings, Inc, announced that the 777's fleet of United Airlines (Continental Holding's subsidiary), comprising 52 aircraft, will be modified with a Performance... more
Civil aviationEl Al orders four Boeing 737/900ER aircraft
Seattle, USA - They will be equipped with the new "Sky Interior"
Boeing and the Israel's flag airline EL AL have recently announced they have signed a contract worth 343.2 million dollars at current list price for the supply of 4 B-737/900 ER (Extended Range) aircraft,... more
Civil aviationAirbus with the carrier Tarom for biofuel plants in Romania
Bucharest, Romania - The long-term project includes at least one plant in each continent
Airbus is working with the carrier Tarom to build a plant for production of bio-fuel, which is hoped to provide at least 25% of annual fuel necessary for the airline of Romania. In the long term, however,... more
Civil aviationSukhoi Superjet 100 plane: on April 12th scheduled the first passenger flight
Moscow, Russia - From Yerevan to Moscow
The new regional airliner Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) will operate its first passenger flight from Yerevan, Armenia's capital, to Moscow, Russia, on April 12th, 2011. The route will be served ??on the... more
Civil aviationUSA: rising up the price of oil
Washington, USA - Flying away the price of coach ticket
In the last period, the price of oil raised steep level, arriving to $100 for a barrel,rising gasoline closer to $4 a gallon. This prices' s hike is surely due to the events that are happening in the world... more
Civil aviationArgentina resumes three airports
Buenos Aires , Argentina - Solved serious technical problem
In three airports of Buenos Aires were resumed flights after it was solved a breakdown that put in crisis the communication system between airplanes and control towers, the regulating authority said. Flights... more
Civil aviationB-787 airplane may not meet performance specifications
Seattle, USA - It was unveiled by Jim Albaugh, CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes
According to reports by "Air Transport Intelligence news", on the occasion of the conference "INSTANT", "International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading", held in Scottsdale, Arizona, the CEO of Boeing... more
Civil aviationIATA: urgent changes for Brazilian civil aviation
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Also in the view of the "FIFA World Cup" and Olympics
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) praised President Dilma Rousseff’s strategic focus on aviation and urged a quick follow-up with critical reforms to improve the industry’s competitiveness. Pre... more
Civil aviationStarted the first Russian/US joint flight for the monitoring of Sweden
Moscow, Russia - An implementation of the "Open Skies" Treaty
The US State Department unveiled that USA and Russia have started on Monday the first joint flight of observation over the territory of Sweden. The overflight, which should end on March 18th, was made... more
Civil aviationUK staff has trained Nigerian aviation personnel
Lagos, Nigeria - On the use of Explosive Trace Detectors
The United Kingdom has just completed a four-day training for personnel in the Nigeria aviation sector on the use of Explosive Trace Detectors (ETD) being installed across major international airports... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: airworthiness certificates issued in February 2011
Rome, Italy - They are globally 17
ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, has communicated that 17 airworthiness certificates have been issued in February 2011. Among the operators there is the Inaer Aviation Italia SpA. Among... more
Civil aviationAir transport: Rome signs agreement with Air Berlin
Rome, Italy - On the occasion of Berlin's "ITB"
On the occasion of the "ITB", "International Tourismus Borse", held in Berlin, Germany, from 9 to 13 March 2011, Mauro Cutrufo, deputy-Mayor of Rome, signed an agreement with Joachim Hunold, CEO of the... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol. Climate change and airplane flight efficiency: 142 new direct routes
Maastricht, The Netherlands - To save 1.16 million flight km per year in high-density airspace
142 new direct routes have been implemented in the airspace controlled by the EUROCONTROL Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC). These new direct routes will substantially contribute to reduce flight... more