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Civil aviationMatteoli, Italian Transports Minister, during ENAC's conference: "The crisis should be used to restructure our transports"
Rome, Italy - Four events that characterized 2008
Altero Matteoli, Italian Minister for Transports and Infrastructures, spoke this morning during the presentation of ENAC's (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) annual report for 2008. "Four main events... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS at Italian ENAC's conference. Palenzona: cooperation needed to solve problems
Rome, Italy - This government has been a turning point
Italian Assaeroporti president, Fabrizio Palenzona, spoke this morning during the presentation of ENAC's (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) annual report for 2008. "Concerning airport infrastructures... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC president, Riggio, is optimistic for the next future
Rome, Italy - "Airlines are only based on passengers"
Italian ENAC (National Civil Aviation Authority) president, Vito Riggio, spoke this morning during the presentation of the annual report for 2008. "Three were the main issues in 2008: first of all Alitalia's... more
Civil aviationPresentation of Italian ENAC's 2008 report: Schifani points on punctuality and safety
Rome, Italy - The environment is a central topic, too
Italian senate president, Renato Schifani, spoke this morning during the presentation of ENAC's (Italian Authority for Civila Aviation) annual report for 2008. "Civil aviation in Italy is a crucial... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAV president Nieddu: "Investments must go on"
Rome, Italy - Europe's Single Sky will bring huge advantages, he said during ENAC's annual report presentation
Italian ENAV (National Flight Assistance Society) president, Bruno Nieddu, spoke this morning during the presentation of ENAC's (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) annual report for 2008. "We will soon... more
Civil aviationATA CEO comments secretary LaHood on rescinding NY-area slot auctions
Washington, Usa - Impediments to meeting the public demand for air transportation services must be removed
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today commented on Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary LaHood’s plan to rescind s... more
Civil aviationGreece: today four-hour strike by air traffic controllers
Athens, Greece - From 10:00 to 2:00 pm LT
Greek airlines say a strike by the air traffic controllers on Thursday will disrupt 200 flights. The civil servants' umbrella union is demanding salary increases and aid for the state employees' health... more
Civil aviationRiggio: "Alitalia must fulfill expectations"
Rome, Italy - Italian ENAC president talks to AVIONEWS after the national carrier's conference
Alitalia must fulfill expectations concerning the difficult challenges it will have to face, especially referring to the other great carriers operating in Rome and Milan. Challenges which toughness was... more
Civil aviationICAO, two new treaties adopted by international conference on air law
Montreal, Canada - On the compensation for damage
Two new air law conventions setting out international compensation and liability rules for damage caused by aircraft to third parties were adopted by a diplomatic conference hosted by the International... more
Civil aviationIrish aviation claims a satisfactory 2008
Dublin, Ireland - The results unveiled by IAA
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) announced a satisfactory performance for 2008, in what was a difficult year. The IAA’s Annual Report and Accounts for 2008 show that turnover increased by 8.1 per cent t... more
Civil aviationNetJets Europe joins effort to unify European skies
Geneva, Switzerland - Designed to make sweeping improvements to European aviation practice
"NetJets Europe, one of the Europe’s largest business aviation company, announced today at 'EBACE' that it is partnering with the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) to assist in the development o... more
Civil aviationBoeing presents its Convertible business jet
Geneva, Switzerland - Showcased during Geneva's "EBACE 2009" expo
Boeing announced that the BBJ Convertible is now available to prospective customers and will be showcased at Geneva's "EBACE 2009" business aviation expo. The manufacturer states that these aircraft reconfigure... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: Business Aviation traffic declines amid continuing difficult economic conditions
Geneva, Switzerland - The latest statistics by the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation
"The decline affecting the aviation industry is showing little sign of abating. The latest EUROCONTROL statistics show an 8% year-on-year decline in European air traffic for the first quarter of 2009.... more
Civil aviationEC proposes a new framework to regulate aviation security charges in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - Five common principles
"Yesterday the Commission adopted a proposal for a Directive on aviation security charges in Europe. The proposal follows a recent report on the financing of aviation security. The aims are to ensure transparency,... more
Civil aviationLiberalisation of EU-Canada air services welcomed by AEA
Brussels, Belgium - "Groundbreaking" deal will benefit passengers and airlines
The Association of European Airlines (AEA), representing Europe’s most important network carriers, has welcomed the conclusion of a comprehensive EU-Canada Air Transport Agreement which paves the way f... more
Civil aviationBoeing delivers 50th 767 to Japan Airlines
Seattle, USA - The fifth major operator of this aircraft worldwide
Boeing announced yesterday it delivered the 50th 767 Jetliner to Japan Airlines (JAL), the fifth-largest 767 operator in the world. The 767/300ER is the 404th Boeing airplane delivered to Tokyo-based JAL... more
Civil aviationEmbraer delivers first Lineage 1000 aircraft
Sao José dos Campos, Brazil - It will be showcased during "Ebace 2009" in Geneva
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced it delivered the first Lineage 1000 executive jet to HE Aamer Abdul Jalil Al Fahim, of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The aircraft, to be managed on... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance: Luca Graf new president for Italy
Milan, Italy - The Italian market and Malpensa Airport very important for the Alliance
Star Alliance aims to Milan-Malpensa Airport. Luca Graf, new President of the managing board for Italy, remarks the importance of the Italian market and Malpensa. "Italy is a strategic market for Star... more
Civil aviationSukhoi to delivery first Superjet 100 airplane to Armavia in short time
Komsomolsk-on-Amur , Russia - Pogosyan: "It is necessary a Government support"
The first Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger airplane will be delivered to Armenia's national airline Armavia, the Russian aircraft maker announced on Monday. Sukhoi Civil Aircraft's public relations director... more
Civil aviationFinally a wind of change for the Italian ENAC
Rome, Italy - 21st of May Alessio Quaranta will take role as general manager, followed by a board meeting
With a timing and a decision-making capability that pleasantly surprised us, used to the habits of Italian politicians that often decide to... not decide, minister of infrastructures and transportation... more
Civil aviationAEA, airlines welcome summer "slot" decision
Brussels, Belgium - Carrier can adapt their flights to the rapidly changing demand
The Association of European Airlines (AEA), representing Europe’s most important network carriers, has applauded the EU’s decision to waive the "Use it or lose it" slot rule for the summer season. “It goes... more
Civil aviationStrasbourg: slot confirmed for Summer 2010
Strasbourg, France - The airlines could keep their slots, with possibility to extension
"Airline companies hit by the economic slowdown will benefit from relaxed rules on the allocation of airport slots, allowing them not to lose unused slots, MEPs agree in Strasbourg today when they adopted... more
Civil aviationItalian union, "SdL", denounces the lack of personnel in Alitalia
Rome, Italy - "The number of hiring is smaller than we agreed in September"
SdL, one of the Italian unions, denounced in a release the reasons of the bad services that Alitalia is offering to its passengers. "We want to recall - they stated - that we were the first subject... more
Civil aviation"Open-Skies" programme, today the agreement between EU and Canada
Prague, Czech Republic - Moderated the restrictions for control and carrier properties
Canada and the European Union signed an "Open skies" pact on Wednesday under which airlines from the two trading partners will be able to fly freely between any airport in the 27-Country EU and any in... more
Civil aviationNew delays in Airbus A-380s' deliveries
Paris, France - Due to lower demand caused by the global crisis
Airbus announced today that in 2009 it will deliver only 14 of the 18 scheduled Airbus A-380 superjumboes and that it will deliver more than 20 in 2010. The program change became necessary due to lower... more
Civil aviationDassault Falcon 2000LX awarded EASA/FAA certification
Saint-Cloud , France - Deliveries will begin in the month of May
Dassault Falcon, business jet division of French constructor Dassault Aviation, announced its Falcon 2000LX business jet received FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certification. EASA (European Aviation... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC creates a joint committee with Alitalia to examine the reasons of delays
Rome, Italy - It will release weekly reports
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation authority) and Alitalia met with the purpose of verifying the reasons of the recent bad services and to study a strategy to improve the offer. As required, the airline released... more
Civil aviationHonda Aircraft postpones deliveries of its HondaJet
Greensboro, USA - Due to delays in the supply chain
Honda Aircraft manufcaturer announced the necessity of 1-year postponement in the deliveries of its $3.9 million HondaJet due to delays in the supply chain. The new date now are January 2010 for the first... more
Civil aviation"Authorities must co-ordinate activities on swine influenza" says AEA
Brussels, Belgium - Airline body reacts to the outbreak
The 34-member Association of European Airlines (AEA) has given its full backing to initiatives developed within the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)... more
Civil aviationSukhoi Superjet 100 completes natural icing tests
Arkhangelsk, Russia - Held in Arkhangelsk due to its cold weather conditions
"Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Flight Test Center welcomes back Sukhoi Superjet 100 S/N 95001, returning from Arkhangelsk after successful completion of natural icing tests. The aircraft departed to Arkhangelsk,... more
Civil aviationIATA (2), "Many governments see airlines as a cash cow"
Geneva, Switzerland - Giovanni Bisignani stated
Giovanni Bisignani, director general and CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) spoke about the swine influenza, which could have a significant impact on air traffic. “Safety, as always, i... more
Civil aviationIATA, load factors drop as passenger demand falls
Geneva, Switzerland - Freight demand was relatively stable at -21.4% compared to March 2008
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today released March data for scheduled international traffic. Passenger demand fell to 11.1% below March 2008 levels. Airlines cut international passenger... more
Civil aviationOAG reports a 3% drop in airline capacity for April 2009
London, UK - The number of flights decrease by 6%
The world's airlines have scheduled 6% fewer flights for April 2009 compared with the same month last year, with a 3% drop in seat capacity, according to the latest statistics from OAG, the world's leading... more
Civil aviationCessna XLS gains Chinese certification for operations up to 15,000 feet
Beijing, China - The Citation landed and took off from Qamdo Bangda, World's highest airport
Cessna Citation XLS gained Chinese authority's certification for operations up to 15,000 feet (4,572 meters) after landing and taking off successfully from Qamdo Bangda, in Tibet, World's highest airport... more
Civil aviationEASA certifies Embraer’s Phenom 100
Cologne, Germany - The aircraft is expected to enter into service in the EU in May 2009
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued today its type-certificate for the Embraer Model EMB-500 business jet (“Phenom 100”). The EASA "type-certificate" confirms that the design of the air... more
Civil aviationEASA: “New common European rules on air operations and flight crew licensing by 2012”
Cologne, Germany - AVIONEWS interviewed Jules Kneepkens, director rulemaking of the European Aviation Safety Agency
AVIONEWS interviewed Jules Kneepkens, EASA’s new rulemaking director since September 2008. The agency is the centrepiece of the European Union’s strategy for aviation safety. A new basic regulation (21... more
Civil aviationCirrus awarded FIKI certification for S-22 model
Duluth, USA - The new anti-ice system realized together with CAV Ice Protection
Cirrus was awarded FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) FIKI (Flight Into Known Ice) certification for the package designed for the SR-22 model. The system is enhanced with TKS "Weeping wing" technology... more
Civil aviationConcorde flight simulator back to life
London, UK - At Brooklands Museum of Weybridge in Surrey, London
The Concorde flight simulator, on which British Airways pilots were trained, has been restored by the Brooklands Museum of Weybridge in Surrey, near London, and is now available for those who want to try... more
Civil aviationA Virgin Atlantic B-747/400 to fly with the "Red Arrows"
London, UK - To celebrate the carrier's 25th birthday
Virgin Atlantic Airlines will have one of its Boeing B-747/400s flying in formation with the British RAF (Royal Air Force) aerial display team, the "Red Arrows". The initiative is part of the celebrations... more
Civil aviationQatar signed carbon offset scheme with IATA
Doha, Qatar - Passengers could be decide the program to fund
Qatar Airways and IATA have signed an agreement to start a global carbon offset trading scheme with proceeds to fund global environmental projects. In the next four months, both organisations will... more
Civil aviationRussian Vaso completes tests for presidential Il-96-300
Moscow, Russia - Delivery scheduled for the end of the month
The Ilyushin Il-96-300 aircraft (registration number RA96019) is ready for delivery to the Russian presidential fleet after constructor Vaso completed all the operational tests. It is the fourth airplane... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: Alessio Quaranta new Managing Director in place of Mr Manera?
Rome, Italy - Yesterday the decision by the Transport Minister?
According to some sources near Transport Ministry, the nomination of Mr Alessio Quaranta as new ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Managing Director, in place of Mr Silvano Manera in office since... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC, Sergio Bruno is the new spokesman
Rome, Italy - He will be in charge for two years
Sergio Bruno is about to be appointed as new spokesman of ENAC (Civil aviation Italian authority). The news, transpired today, will be officially released tomorrow during the meeting of the board. Sergio... more
Civil aviationELFAA against Air Passenger Duty
London, United Kingdom - Today the appeal to the UK Government
ELFAA, European Low Fares Airline Association, has been struggling since a long time against the elimination of the Air Passengers Duty (APD). It welcomed the enlightened decision of the Dutch Government... more
Civil aviationEuropean Commission start inquiries on some Star Alliance and oneworld's airlines
Brussels, Belgium - Due to restrictive business practices on transatlantic routes
The European Commission launched Monday a probe into pacts between seven members of two air global alliances (Star Alliance and oneworld) on suspicion the deals might constitute restrictive business practices... more
Civil aviationSuperjet 100: test flight by EASA pilots
Moscow, Russia - They are part of a certification panel responsible for flight test campaign
EASA pilots performed the first familiarization flights on Sukhoi Superjet 100 S/N’s 95001 and 95003. The first prototype 95001 has been piloted by Philippe Castaigns, EASA/CEV test pilot accompanied b... more
Civil aviationAir Transport Association reports continued decline in passenger demand
Washington, Usa - March passenger traffic on U.S. airlines fell by 10%
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, reported that passenger revenue based on data reported to ATA by many fell 23% in March 2009... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance on North of Italy and reinforces the offer
Milan, Italy - 150 new weekly frequencies
"Star Alliance continues into its growth strategy in Italy and reinforces further its own offer: the Alliance adds, with the Summer season 2009, compared to the same season of 2008, 150 new frequencies... more
Civil aviationIata: agreement with CIS to improve aviation safety
Moscow, Russia - The contract has been signed today
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced the signing of an agreement with the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC, also known by its Russian abbreviation which is MAK) to improve... more
Civil aviationIFALPA supports ANSV about change of the Italian rules on accident technical investigations
Chertsey, United Kingdom - The Ministry of Justice gives a positive response to a safety recommendation
The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) supports the Agenzia Nazionale per Sicurezza del Volo (ANSV) in its calls for a change in Italian law which will give technical i... more