Civil aviation
12,306 news found
Civil aviationAirplanes and international aviation (3). AEA welcomed the Council decision to grant negotiating mandates to the EC
Brussels, Belgium - The European industry plays a vital role in the economy, by promoting trade and tourism and acting as a vehicle for employment and growth
The Association of European Airlines applauds the outcome of the Transport Council meeting of 7 June to authorise the European Commission to negotiate comprehensive air transport agreements with key aviation... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and protests. Consequences at Oslo Airport in the event of a strike next Friday
Oslo, Norway - Fixed by Parat members
Negotiations between NHO Service (the Norwegian confederation of the industries of services) and Parat have broken down, and if arbitration is unsuccessful, the result will be a strike at Oslo Airport... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. Aci Europe: softening airport traffic growth reported for April
Brussels, Belgium - Breakdown by category
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for April 2016. This is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights to and... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA called for solution on Schengen-US/Canada Visa
Dublin, Ireland - According to the European Travel Commission, more than 30 million Canadian and US tourists visit Europe each year, spending over $54 billion
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on EU and North American governments to resolve a looming crisis for the EU–US/Canada visa waiver program. Today most EU citizens can visit the U... more
Civil aviation"AGM" IATA: airline industry pledges to fight against wildlife trafficking
Dublin, Ireland - The event unanimously endorsed a resolution denouncing the illegal trade in products
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) "72nd Annual General Meeting" ("AGM") unanimously endorsed a resolution denouncing the illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife products and pledging to... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance determines next steps in service enhancement
Zurich, Switzerland - Multi-million dollar techology projects and future operating standards given green light by Chief Executive Board
The Chief Executives of the Star Alliance (SA) member airlines gave the go-ahead for new technology investment and wide-ranging enhancements to operational processes to meet the evolving demands of today’s t... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Aci Europe: Norway's aviation tax is ill-advised, damaging & counterproductive
Brussels, Belgium - It comes into effect today
Today, the Norwegian government’s tax on air passengers comes into effect. It imposes NOK80 (€8.59) on each departing passenger, for both domestic and international flights from Norway. ACI EUROPE vie... more
Civil aviationNew contract for Chinese-Russian co-production of wide-body aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The airplane will be developed in Russia and assembled in China
Moscow and Beijing will sign an agreement for the co-production of a wide-body aircraft by the end of June, as reported by some Russian ministerial sources. The project is part of a 13 billion worth agreement... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger demand growth slows
Dublin, Ireland - Brussels attacks disrupt European traffic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for April showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 4.6%--the slowest... more
Civil aviationTurkey purchases maritime long-range patrol aircraft
Ankara, Turkey - They will be added to the national fleet composed of CN-235 and ATR-72
Turkey is considering the purchase of maritime patrol long-range aircraft that will be added to the national fleet of CN-235 twin-engine turboprop for tactical transport, and ATR-72 regional short-range... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: national strike today in France
Paris, France - 15% of the flights reduced at Paris-Orly airport
A national strike is taking place today in France regarding all sectors of the public field. For this the French Civil Aviation General Directorate asked airlines to reduce their schedule for 15% at the... more
Civil aviationAirplanes grounded due to the French ATC strike (3). ERA responds to latest protest
London, UK - The comment by Simon McNamara</b>, DG of the European Regions Airline Association
European travel plans are disrupted once again today, 26 May, due to the French air traffic control (ATC) strike (and airplanes grounded), the latest in a series of ATC industrial action in France. Simon... more
Civil aviationCivil aircraft. India, frozen the project of a 90 seat airplane construction
New Delhi, India - 4 years have passed from the stop to the ambitious program that could enforce India's indipendence in foreign import
The project to build a plane with 90 seats made in India has reached a dead point after 4 years of waiting. The national importance of the program is its aim to make the country independent from foreign... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and strikes: today 15% of the flights cancelled at Paris-Orly
Paris, France - Due to the protest of the entire public service
The French civil aviation General Direction (DGAC) unveiled that strike announcements have been filed for that concerning the entire public service in the context of the national day of protest by interprofessional... more
Civil aviationCivil airplanes. Russia will have new Irkut MC-21
Moscow, Russia - The commercial medium-range, twin-engined aircraft will be presented by the producer on June 8th
It could be ready a new line of Irkut MC-21: the medium-range commercial aircraft will be presented by the manufacturer Irkutsk Aviation Plant on 8th of June. Irkut is a Russian aeronautic corporation... more
Civil aviationAircraft grounded. Italian LICTA union announces strike for May 14
Rome, Italy - The cancellation at least 400 flights from 1:00pm to 5:pm is predicted
At least 400 flights (and airplanes grounded) will be cancelled next Saturday, May 14, in the occasion of the strike fixed by the LICTA union from 1:00pm to 5:00pm forecast on the Italian territory (isles... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAV: regular flights next May 14
Rome, Italy - The LICTA protest has been postponed to other data
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) informs that the national strike announced by the LICTA union, fixed for next Saturday May 14 (from 1:00pm to 5:00pm) has been postponed to other date. The air... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. Aci Europe: Q1 growth story for airport traffic
Brussels, Belgium - Despite mounting risks
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for March and Q1. The report is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights:... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy: the strikes in May
Rome, Italy - Seven protests for next Saturday and one at the end of this month, all for four hours
The Italian Transport Ministry published the list of the strikes in May for aircraft transport. The protests in particular: 14/05/2016, Licta, Enav Cta staff, pilot, Eav (included Amo and Fiso) and... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. IATA: moderating demand growth in March
Geneva, Switzerland - Both in international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 5.3%, compared to the... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and airlines supported by State aid. ECA joins coalition for fair competition in aviation
Brussels, Belgium - The goal of the E4FC is to raise awareness for the urgent need to restore it
The European Cockpit Association (ECA), representing over 38.000 European aircraft pilots, is announcing its support for “Europeans for Fair Competition” (E4FC), a coalition, dedicated to restoring a l... more
Civil aviationSIA signs tourism Memorandum with Ministry of Tourism Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia - Both parties will now work to finalise details of the partnership in a memorandum of co-operation (MoC) that will be signed at a later date
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia have embarked on a partnership to boost foreign tourist arrivals into Indonesia, with the signing of a memorandum of understanding... more
Civil aviationAirplanes grounded. France announces strike for air transport: hardships and international effects forecast today
Paris, France - The abstention in the context of the National day of the interprofessional union protest
The French DGAC, Direction General of Civil Aviation, announces for today a strike that concerning the entire public service fixed by the USAC-CGT unions in the context of the National Day of the interprofessional... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: airlines significantly improve baggage handling in 2015
Rome, Italy - According to the SITA Baggage Report 2016
The airline industry’s focus on improving baggage management is showing strong results with 2015 baggage mishandling rates dropping to their lowest ever. According to the SITA Baggage Report 2016, released y... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and strikes. Lufthansa about flight cancellations of today
Frankfurt, Germany - The airline will only be able to offer around 90 flights from and to Munich on Wednesday
The "Verdi" union has called for token strikes in the areas of ground handling, passenger checks and (partly) airport fire services at Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn, Dortmund and Hanover... more
Civil aviationUS aircraft and passengers: proposal of refund for luggage problems at the exam
New York, USA - Airlines obliged to deposit 3 billions of dollars
Passengers refund in case of luggage in delay or if it has been lost: it's the law proposal - it's still under consideration- that should permit to FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), the American Transport... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Aci Europe: statement on Aviation Security at the Belgian airport
Brussels, Belgium - Prior to or since the terrorist attacks of 22 March
"ACI EUROPE deplores the media escalation in recent weeks concerning supposed security deficiencies at Brussels Airport prior to or since the terrorist attacks of 22 March. With a growing culture of misinformation... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. DOT fined Air France, Lufthansa and British Airways for inadequate responses to disability complaints
Washington, Usa - USD 200,000 each for the first two airlines, and 150,000 for BA
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) yesterday fined Air France, Lufthansa, and British Airways for not adequately responding to complaints filed by passengers with disabilities. Air France and Lufthansa... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Airbus Defence and Space for alleged HazMat violations
Washington, Usa - For USD 162,500
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $162,500 civil penalty against Airbus Defence and Space (DS) of Madrid, Spain, for allegedly violating the Hazardous M... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IOM welcomes greater cooperation with IATA after MOU signing
Geneva, Switzerland - Both also cooperate as partner with the UN's ICAO's TRIP strategy
International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) yesterday (13/04) signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen, promote and develop cooperation... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and protests. Iata condemned Brussels ATC strike
Geneva, Switzerland - The hard declarations by its CEO and DG Tony Tyler
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) condemned the strike action by Air Traffic Controllers in Belgium which significantly disrupted flights from Brussels airport yesterday. "This action... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and protests (2). Aci Europe: Belgian ATC strike adds "Injury to injury"
Brussels, Belgium - It expresses its outrage at the timing and inappropriateness of such industrial action
Following the announcement of a wildcat strike by Belgian air traffic controllers earlier yesterday evening, ACI EUROPE expresses its outrage at the timing and inappropriateness of such industrial action. Shutting... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. IATA: February demand growth stays strong
Geneva, Switzerland - For domestic and international travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February showing continuing strong demand growth for domestic and international travel. Total revenue passenger... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. ENAV about strikes next Saturday: reduction and modification of schedule
Rome, Italy - The essential services will be ensured
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance company) communicates that the strike actions fixed for next Saturday April 9 have been so modified: - from 10am to 2:00pm, national strike by the UNICA, Fata Cisal and... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and protests: Greece calls for general strike
Rome, Italy - Greek airports closed and aircraft grounded for 24 hours
This morning Greece has announced a 24 hours general strike for tomorrow April 7th, which will involve airports and flight controllers as well as public exercises such as hospitals. Greece’s public sector u... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. United reaches tentative agreements on new contracts for IAM-represented employees
Chicago, Usa - Following just four months of negotiations
United and the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM) reached tentative agreements yesterday on new contracts for all of the airline's nearly 30,000 IAM-represented employees. The... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and protests. Uprisings of the stewardesses: Air France’s flight attendants refuse to wear headscarf and trousers
Paris, France - The French carrier imposes its female crew to wear loose clothing on the Paris-Teheran route
Now that the nuclear deal with Iran has been finalized and the sanctions imposed to the country have been lifted, next April 17th Air France will resume its route Paris–Teheran 8 years after the flights w... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. A study by IATA: "Why everybody has a stake in European airspace modernization"
Geneva, Switzerland - "The EUR 245 billion question"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a study projecting a one million job and EUR245 billion boost to European prosperity in 2035 from airspace modernization. Europe is well-served... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and protests (2). Statement AEA on French ATC: "This is the tenth day of strike action in a 12-month period"
Brussels, Belgium - And after the terrorist attacks in Brussels and Easter period
"This is the tenth day of strike action by French ATC in a 12-month period, the second year in a row when passengers’ Easter holiday plans are marred by industrial action and, to add insult to injury, t... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and carriers. SkyTeam awarded "Airline Alliance of the Year" 2016
Amsterdam, Holland - Scoops industry accolade for second consecutive year
SkyTeam (ST) has again been awarded ‘Airline Alliance of the Year’ in the latest "Air Transport News Awards" that took place in Salzburg, Austria on Saturday, March 26th. The "Air Transport Awards" are... more
Civil aviationFrance, aircraft strike: 20% of the flights cancelled at Paris-Orly
Paris, France - A third of the links annulled in Marseille
DGAC, the French Civil Aviation Directorate, unveiled that today 20% of the flights from Paris-Orly airport, and a third of the links from Marseille's one has been cancelled following to the general strike... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. IATA: strong partnership to boost aviation, economies in Latin America
Santiago, Chile - Four areas for greater collaboration
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments and aviation stakeholders in Latin America and the Caribbean to work together to harness the power of aviation connectivity to drive... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and environment. FAA announces finalists working to get the lead out of General Aviation fuel
Washington, Usa - As part of its ongoing efforts to develop an acceptable unleaded fuel for small airplanes
As part of its ongoing efforts to develop an acceptable unleaded fuel for small airplanes, the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it has selected two u... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and sanctions. The Russian-Ukrainian fight on Crimea moves on the air transport sector
Moscow, Russia - Neradko: Kiev ceases to penalize our carriers
"The Ukrainian civil aviation administration stops to send sanctions to our airlines for their airplane flights on Crimea", asked today an irritated chief of the Russian civil aviation federal agency,... more
Civil aviationUnited Airlines and Air China strengthen and extend strategic partnership
Chicago, Usa - To elevate their product offering to customers across the travel experience
Air China and United Airlines recently signed a multi-year agreement to strengthen their long-standing strategic partnership. In addition to the long-term extension of their agreement, both have established... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: statement following terrorist attacks in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - The airport context, beyond it and the vital role of data and intelligence
The events in Brussels yesterday have shocked and saddened the entire European airport community and we extend our deepest sympathy to the families and friends of the victims of these attacks. Our thoughts... more
Civil aviationBrussels attacks (2). AEA: sympathy for victims
Brussels, Belgium - It is essential that the air transport industry can thrive and function in a safe and secure environment
The AEA (Association of European Airlines) deplores the cowardly attacks which rocked Brussels airport and the city’s metro system yesterday morning. The Association wishes to express its sympathy for t... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA files formal complaint in EC investigation
Geneva, Switzerland - Into alleged abuses of dominant positions by manufacturers of aviation equipment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it has become a complainant in an investigation being conducted by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Competition (DG-COMP) i... more
Civil aviationAirplanes grounded due to the protests. AEA strongly condemns French Air Traffic Control strike
Brussels, Belgium - Once more passengers and airlines hijacked
Once again passengers and European airlines are being seriously affected by strike action by air traffic controllers(ATC) in France. The Association of European Airlines (AEA) strongly condemns this unjustified... more
Civil aviationWho reacts of an airplane's delay? Court Justice EU sentences on notion "Claim" of the passengers
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - The national authorities supervise but are not required to act on individual complaints; that power may be given to them by national legislations
When an airplane flight is cancelled, the air carrier is required under EU law to provide care for the passengers concerned as well as compensation (between €250 and €600, depending on the distance). Moreover, eac... more