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PeopleRecord increase in 2005 for the air transport in the UAE
Dubai, UAE - Saeed al-Mansouri, Minister of Telecommunications, said it
The UAE’s Minister of Telecommunications, Saeed al-Mansouri with enthusiasm has drawn a balance of the air transport in 2005, speaking to the media present in the country. A record year, so has been d... more
People2006 begins with a large series of strikes in the Italian air transport
Rome, Italy - Almost all the Italian air transport involved
The month of January sees four days of protests in air transport, strikes for flight controllers, Alitalia’s workers, Sagat (Turin’s Airport), Sab (Boulogne’s Airport), Sav, Save (Venice’s airport) and Avi... more
PeopleMost important news of the week: Volare, additional 15 days before deciding on its sale
Rome, Italy - Vitrociset sold the ENAV radar plants maintenance division to this Authority
Volare, Vitrociset and the 787 Boeing in the centre of attention on the civil aviation sector from December 26, 2005 to January 1st 2006. Airlines - The final decision regarding the offers shown by... more
PeopleF-22 Raptor: unlikely to be exported to preserve its secrets
Washington, USA - The F-35 instead will have great market chances thanks to its features, according to analysts
Experts competent in the defence sector try to explain why the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has so many chances to be exported while the F-22 Raptor has not been offered in the international market yet. In... more
PeopleTransports: large serie of strikes in the Epiphany's sock
Rome, Italy - The air transport and railway's employees alternate in the unions' protests until the end of month
Air Transport: January 8 there is the strike of ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Authority), at national level from 12am to 4pm; another one by SAAV of Malpensa, from 12am to 4pm. Then January 19 by Alitalia’s d... more
PeopleIs Boeing bound to reach the top in terms of commercial airplanes orders?
Washington, USA - Analysts would appear convinced of it when considering the 777 and the 787 success
Scandals, strikes, strong competitiveness from Airbus and problems related to debates on aerospace industry subsidies do not prevent Boeing from growing and going back to a dominating role in the air transport... more
PeopleLas Vegas "Bets everything" on the A-380
Las Vegas, USA - The new city airport's designers will make it able to host the flying giant with great advantages for tourism
Economic wealth generated by Las Vegas in the United States could be powered further by resorting to a new mean the air transport is providing with: the Airbus A-380. The American city will have a new... more
PeopleChina: are airlines risking overcapacity?
Beijing, China - Some experts would be stating it but the air traffic growth rate would appear to show an opposite tapestry according to other analysts
SARS effects on the Chinese and Asian air traffic started decreasing in this area from 2004 with an impressive rise which, nevertheless, will tend to slow during next year according to the sector’s experts, t... more
PeopleRRJ: a USD 94m loan for the programme development
Moscow, Russia - State-warranty ensured for the effort devoted to the new Sukhoi's regional airplane
Sukhoi has been granted with an around USD 94m loan for the development of its Russian Regional Jet (RRJ) programme. Two Russian banks will ensure such a total figure and it will be warranted by state.... more
PeopleChina: more than 140 new airplanes arriving in 2006 thanks to air traffic growth
Beijing, China - Chinese civil aviation authority forecasted it
Passenger traffic growing for a +15% (that is to say some 159 million persons) and cargo traffic up for a +10%: these are the main data provided by the Chinese civil aviation authority for 2006 with reference... more
PeopleJanuary's strikes in air sector
Rome, Italy - Alitalia's workers will go on strike next January 19
Malpensa’s ENAV SAAV personnel will go on strike on January 8 from 12:00am to 4:00pm like all staff of ENAV. Alitalia’s flight attendants will take strike action on January 19 for 24 hours, on the sam... more
PeopleMost important news of the week: Lufthansa acquired Eurowings
Rome, Italy - Alitalia accomplished the return of the EUR 400m bridge-loan
Airlines prove to be the major issues from December 19 to 26 in the civil aviation field, with reference in particular to Alitalia and Lufthansa. Airlines - Alitalia accomplished the return of the... more
PeopleICAO: major safety measures and record number of passengers highlights of 2005
Montreal, Canada - It will take place a worldwide conference next March 2006 of Directors General of Civil Aviation (DGCAs)
"The development and implementation of major safety measures highlight a year when the total number of passengers on the scheduled airlines of the 189 Member States of the International Civil Aviation... more
PeopleBulgaria to join EU common airspace as from 2007
Sophia, Bulgaria - "Dnevnik" newspaper said it
The European Union and Bulgaria achieved a deal to allow the Central-European state to enter EU common airspace starting from early 2007. Procedures and standards for Bulgaria’s access will be discussed a... more
PeopleNew Delhi: problems to air traffic due to fog
New Delhi, India - Many flights delayed and diverted to other airports
For the second consecutive day a thick fog engulfing New Delhi is causing delays that try the Indian capital’s air traffic sorely. At least 65 domestic flights have been delayed as ground visibility w... more
People787 Dreamliner: 254 orders to be reported on December 31, 2005
Washington, USA - Boeing will be able to deliver some 112 airplanes by 2009 compared to the previously scheduled 96
There will be some 254 orders made for the new 787 Dreamliner by the end of the current year. Boeing revealed it, adding that the company is forecasting to be able to increase even the number of deliveries... more
PeopleFrench Parliament passed air ticket's tax
Paris, France - The rule will be valued again in two years
After the okay from the Government, also French Parliament approved yesterday the tax on air ticket so much sponsored by President Jacques Chirac (see for details AVIONEWS). The income will be entirely... more
PeopleBoeing: 787-10 just starting out to avoid to "Tread on the 777-200ER's toes"
Washington, USA - Talks between the maker and the carriers to verify the feasibility of a larger version of the Dreamliner are on going
Boeing just carefully started talking about a new version of the 787 Dreamliner, the 787-10 provided with 300 seats and a 8900 miles range. Just carefully because representatives from the US aerospace... more
PeopleRRJ: maiden flight scheduled in 2006
Moscow, Russia - Russian government relies upon the Sukhoi Russian Regional Jet to grow in the civil aeronautical industry
Russian Government has great expectations regarding the Sukhoi RRJ (Russian Regional Jet) programme to relaunch the civil aeronautical industry and become really competitive in the international market.... more
PeopleEU: the Single Sky "Absorbed" the Eastern Europe's air space
Brussels, Belgium - An agreement between EU Commission and eight countries in the Eastern region of the continent
Croatia, Bosnia Erzegovina, Serbia Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, Romania and Kosovo signed an agreement with EU Commission to set the Single European Sky so that a large part of Eastern Europe... more
PeopleParis Airport: Italian disabled persons maltreated, left alone on an unhinged wheelchair for 3 hours
Rome, Italy - CODACONS denunciated it
CODACONS unveiled a terrible event affecting an Italian disabled persons at Paris "Charles de Gaulle" Airport and happened on last May 22. A Gorizia-native people, had arrived in Paris from Cuba. Due to... more
PeopleNigeria: B-737s unsafe to be grounded
Abuja, Nigeria - Nigerian aviation's earthquake is going on
After banning private carriers Sosoliso and Chanchangi Airlines from flying (see for details AVIONEWS), the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority decided to start immediate controls on all Boeing 737/100s... more
PeopleICAO: preliminary traffic figures for 2005
Montreal, Canada - Show an increase of about 5.5 per cent over 2004 for total and international scheduled traffic of the world’s airlines
"Preliminary traffic figures for 2005, released last Thursday by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), show an increase of about 5.5 per cent over 2004 for total and international scheduled... more
PeopleMost important news of the week: Nigerian DC-9 fell headlong, 107 died
Rome, Italy - Two Italian Air Force's Generals discharged about the Ustica disaster
A terrible air accident in Nigeria, Ustica disaster and the selection of the 787 by Qantas dominate the civil aviation sector from December 10 to 18. Accidents - A Nigerian Sosoliso Airlines’ DC-9 f... more
PeopleCalifornia: DC-3 70th anniversary at San Carlos Airport
Washington, USA - The event has been arranged by the Hiller Aviation Museum
The Hiller Aviation Museum celebrates today, December 17, 2005, by San Carlos Airport (California) the 70th anniversary of the legendary DC-3 aircraft. The Douglas Aircraft Company made taking off the... more
PeopleNigeria: a task force to improve country's aviation
Abuja, Nigeria - It needs a strict tightening up after recent air disasters
Nigeria’s President, Olusegun Obasanjo, will inaugurate next Monday a government task force that should improve aviation’s fortunes troubled by air safety problems which have caused two air incidents kil... more
PeopleEU: an absolute support for disabled persons in the air transport by the new Regulation approved yesterday
Strasbourg, France - As almost unanimously approved by EU Parliament, it will be fully effective by no more than two years
An almost unanimous approval by the EU Parliament for the new European Regulation which schedules clear rights for disabled people in the air transport (see for details AVIONEWS). With 506 ayes (6 noes... more
PeopleARJ-21: is it a "Chinese" DC-9?
Beijing, China - Some experts underlined the aesthetic similarity of the new Chinese regional jet with the well known McDonnell-Douglas' airplane
China will be watching its first regional jet/short range airliner flying in 2008. It deals with the ARJ-21, produced by Chinese aerospace company AVIC I, and operational activities should start in 2009.... more
PeopleElectrochromic glasses: a touch of high-tech privacy for the Dreamliner's passengers
Washington, USA - Designed by PPG, these windows are able to darken by a simple electric impulse
Among the several fresh devices that the 787 Drealiner’s passengers are going to find on the new airliner, there is certainly the one concerning lateral windows, practically devoid of the traditional p... more
PeopleMorocco to conclude aviation deal with European Union
Marrakesh, Morocco - To expand country's air services and give a stimulus to airline's competition
Tourism to Morocco is expected to growth by one million annually over the next five years. So Government, to face the event, has decided to negotiate with European Union a deal to expand country’s air s... more
PeopleAirbus wants 200 orders for the A-350 by the New Year's Day
Toulouse, France - Group's representatives prove confident about the possibility of achieving this goal by the next two weeks
Some 200 orders target by December 31 is about to be achieved with reference to sales for the new Airbus A-350s though 2005 is going to end in few days. However, representatives from the EADS/BAe-owned... more
PeopleIATA: reconsidered airlines losses
Geneva, Switzerland - Good news came from fuel-cost drop
IATA, the International Air Transport Association, reconsidered upward 2005 expected losses (see for details AVIONEWS). The Association now expects losses of USD 6bn compared with USD 7.4bn in the previous... more
PeopleEuropean Parliament starts to approve a rules in favour of disable passengers' transport
Brussels, Belgium - Robert Evans, European Labourist member, said it
The time in which carriers refuse to board disable people, if superior of a certain number, could finish. European Parliament, in accordance with Governments of 25 State members, starts to vote, next Thursday,... more
PeopleProblems with air traffic in Greece today and tomorrow
Athens, Greece - Air traffic controllers and air personnel on strike
Greece will be paralized today and tomorrow due to a general strike affecting both public and private sector with workers protesting against government fiscal policy. Discomforts are affecting national... more
PeopleAVIONEWS attending ENAC's meeting: interview with Vito Riggio
Rome, Italy - "We sent contracts signed between Ryanair and Italian airports to EU, we are waiting for its decision about their legal status"
AVIONEWS interviewed ENAC (Italian National Civil Aviation Authority) President Vito Riggio during the meeting set while waiting for an intense activity in the air transport sector during Christmas period.... more
PeopleAVIONEWS attending ENAC's meeting (6): Alessandro Cardi and Gennaro Bronzone's speeches
Rome, Italy - Italy leading airport certifications
Alessandro Cardi, as ENAC Central Director for Airports and Gennaro Bronzone, as vice-Central Director of Operations, described some aspects regarding airport certifications and passenger services quality.... more
PeopleAVIONEWS attending ENAC's meeting (5): an analysis of the European black list
Rome, Italy - Authority scheduled targeted inspections and checks on new carriers during Christmas period
ENAC Central Director of Operations, Benedetto Marasà, focused on the new EU Regulation setting the so called carriers black list. Such a ruling needs to be implemented for all the carriers. An airline... more
PeopleAVIONEWS attending ENAC's meeting (4): Central Director for Operations Benedetto Marasà's speech
Rome, Italy - "Some 834 SAFA inspections in 2005; Italy is second in the list just under France in Europe"
ENAC had promised last July to achieve some important results and it succeeded in a significant manner, Central Director for Operations Benedetto Marasà underlined. Some 834 SAFA (Safety Assessment of... more
PeopleAVIONEWS attending ENAC's meeting (3): Director General Silvano Manera's speech
Rome, Italy - "December period is a critical one as sector's intense activity enables us to test the system"
ENAC Director General, Silvano Manera, focused on flight safety and passenger rights issues. ENAC intends to perform its supervisor authority task at best and it is aware of the fact that air transport... more
PeopleAVIONEWS attending ENAC's meeting (2): "There is still lack of a real air transport reformation in Italy"
Rome, Italy - Authority President Riggio underlined it, also reminding that the Navigation Code reform was useful anyway
ENAC President Vito Riggio pointed out the need of a firm contribution by all the sector’s operators to face difficulties affecting air transport in Italy. So, the relation between ENAc and the carriers i... more
PeopleAVIONEWS attending ENAC's safety and passenger services during Christmas time meeting
Rome, Italy - Authority President Vito Riggio's speech
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) held a meeting in Rome today devoted to safety and quality of passenger services (see for details AVIONEWS). Opening speech was the one of President Vito Riggio... more
PeopleASD: adequate funding is essential for the European Aviation Safety Agency to be able to carry out its new responsibilities
Brussels, Belgium - The European Parliament will vote on the EASA 2006 budget on 15th December in its plenary session
"The European Commission this month published a proposal to extend the regulatory powers of the European Aviation Safety Agency, EASA, to air operations, flight crew licensing and oversight of third-country... more
PeopleENAC: meeting with air field's delegates tomorrow
Rome, Italy - For a general coordination finalized to reinforce safety/security during the next holidays
"A meeting with all sector’s delegates for a general coordination finalized to reinforce safety/security during the next Christmas holidays, has been convoked by ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) P... more
PeopleEurocontrol: 8.33 kHz radio equipment to be implemented above FL-195
Brussels, Belgium - It will be effective as of March 15, 2007
"European States are publishing Aeronautical Information Circulars advising that the carriage of 8.33 kHz radio equipment above flight level 195 in the ICAO EUR Region will be effective as of 15 March... more
PeopleMost important news of the week: 150 Airbus A-320 "With a single blow" in China
Rome, Italy - The Eurocopter-AVIC II EC-175 joint helicopter programme production has been officialized
Civil aviation reported a consolidation of Airbus in China and the officialization of the EC-175 helicopter programme. There is room for this sector also at the LIMA Air Show 2005 in Malaysia. Civil... more
PeopleDisabled persons and air transport: Italian Deputy Hon. De Laurentiis (UDC) on a case related to Meridiana
Rome, Italy - A Question Time addressed to Italian Minister of Infrastructures and Transport has been released
Italian Deputy Hon. Rodolfo De Laurentiis addressed a Question Time to Italian Minister of Infrastructures and Transport Pietro Lunardi concerning disabled persons aboard the aircraft of the carriers operating... more
PeopleEasa: Agency's Environment week (December 5-9)
Cologne, Germany - To celebrate the Icao's day on the theme "Greening of Flight"
"The European Aviation Safety Agency launched its Environment Week (December 5-9) to celebrate the International Civil Aviation Day (December 7th) on the theme ’Greening of Flight’. In the area of env... more
PeopleAir Traffic. Eurocontrol: workshop for an innovative research
Brétigny-sur-Orge, France - Over 200 experts met in a three-day
"Over 200 air traffic management experts from all over the world met for a three-day Workshop at the EUROCONTROL Experimental Centre (EEC) to discuss innovative research for air traffic management. The... more
PeopleNats: flights show an increase in November
London, UK - It handled 176,259 flights in last month
"National Air Traffic Services (NATS), the UK’s leading air traffic management provider, handled 176,259 flights in November, a rise of 4.2 per cent over November 2004. Continued route development and h... more
PeopleENAC President Riggio: "We need personnel for inspections"
Rome, Italy - Statement by Italian National Civil Aviation Authority President
Italian National Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) is going to set a meeting on next December 15 with all the airlines operating in Italy and the airports. Christmas period traffic will be analysed by forecasts... more