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Civil aviationEU approves new sanctions against Russia: Moscow threatens the aircraft industry
Moscow, Russia - The government says it could close down its airspace, and turn to China for the design of new airplanes
Russia may shut down its airspace to western airlines if there are new sanctions in the energy or finance sectors, stated Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in an interview with the “Vedomosti” new... more
Civil aviationCivil aircraft. Italian ENAV: flight controllers strike tomorrow
Rome, Italy - from 12:30 to 16:30
ENAV (National Society flight assistance) announces that the trade unions and autonomous Licta and Anpcat, announce a strike for the day, September 6th from 12:30 to 16:30. Enav apologizes for the... more
Civil aviationCourt of Justice of the EU: the actual arrival time of a flight corresponds to the time at which at least one of the doors of the aircraft is opened
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - It is only at that time that the length of the delay for the purposes of any compensation may be determined
The delay to a Germanwings flight rom Salzburg to Cologne/Bonn has provid ed the Court of Justice with an opportunity to specify the point in time which corresponds to the actual arrival time of an aircraft.... more
Civil aviationCivil aviation. How is calculated the actually flight time of an airplane, for the purposes of refund for delay?
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - A sentence by the Court of Justice of the EU specifies the point
The case that has brought to the sentence that creates a precedent is that sees as protagonist a Germanwings airplane in flight from Salzsburg to Cologne/Bonn, took off with a three hour and 10 minute... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: July passenger travel shows strong growth
Geneva, Switzerland - Capacity expanded exactly in tandem with demand, resulting in a global load factor of 82.3%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for July showing demand growth of 5.3% (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) over the previous... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA. European airlines registered a 3.3% growth in passenger numbers in 1H2014
Brussels, Belgium - Compared to the same period of last year, an additional 5.6 million passengers were welcomed
During the first six months of the year, the members of the Association of European Airlines (AEA) registered a 3.3% growth in the number of passengers transported. Compared to the first half of 2013,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and safety. EASA announces its reorganisation structure
Cologne, Germany - To prepare the Agency for the challenges of the coming years
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) revealed on 1 September 2014 a new organisation which aims at preparing the Agency for the challenges of the coming years. The new organisation will enable... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Swiss agency ATRA releases the 2014 airline holistic safety rating
Geneva, Switzerland - Four major accidents occurred in only 5 months last year, black for air disasters
The independent Swiss rating agency "Air Transport Rating Agency" (ATRA) is releasing the 2014 holistic safety rating for commercial airlines. 2014 is a black year for air disasters. Four major accidents... more
Civil aviationIata: Brussels Airport to become the first European hub for pharmaceutical freight using global certification program
Geneva, Switzerland - The global pharmaceutical industry will spend $8.36 billion on cold chain logistics in 2014 and is expected to expand to more than $10 billion by 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision of Brussels Airport to become the first European hub for pharmaceutical freight using IATA’s global certification program for s... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Ebola Virus disease (EVD): advices for departing travellers
Rome, Italy - Airborne transmission has not been documented
Ebola Virus disease (EVD) Health Advice for DEPARTING Travellers, according to the Italian Health Ministry. Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is rare. Cases of EVD have recently been confirmed in West... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: strategic opportunities for Vietnam aviation
Hanoi, Vietnam - Three strategic areas to focus on: infrastructure, passenger experience and cargo, besides Ebola
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the Vietnamese government to work with the air transport sector to strengthen the country’s economy through global air connectivity. IATA i... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Ebola Virus disease (2): advices for incoming travellers
Rome, Italy - Outbreaks of it and imported cases of the disease have been occurring in West Africa
Ebola Virus disease (EVD) Health Advice for INCOMING Travellers, according to the Italian Health Ministry. Outbreaks of Ebola and imported cases of the disease have been occurring in West Africa... more
Civil aviationIATA welcomes US DOT final approval of Resolution 787
Geneva, Switzerland - The Resolution is the foundation document for the New Distribution Capability (NDC)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to grant final approval to Resolution 787(i) . The Resolution is the foundation... more
Civil aviationMeeting between Italian Government and Etihad about Alitalia: positive result of the negotiation with mutual satisfaction
Rome, Italy - Graziano Delrio, Maurizio Lupi, MEF's top management and James Hogan were present
The meeting between the Italian Government and Etihad on Alitalia took place this morning at the premiership. The Government was represented by its undersecretary Graziano Delrio, by the Transports... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Aci Europe: airports welcomed 5.5% more passengers during 1H14
Brussels, Belgium - Freight traffic reported robust growth of +4.6%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE yesterday released its traffic report for the first half of 2014. The report is the only air transport report which includes the full range of civil aviation passenger... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger traffic growth stays strong in June
Geneva, Switzerland - Slight slowing from May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for June showing a modest deceleration in demand growth compared to the prior month. Total revenue passenger... more
Civil aviationItalian Farnesina: "Humanitarian aid flown in for the people of Gaza"
Rome, Italy - The departure tomorrow morning from Brindisi. Lapo Pistelli on board and 30 tonnes of supplies
A flight carrying humanitarian aid donated by the Italian Cooperation for the people of Gaza will leave the United Nations base in Brindisi tomorrow for Tel Aviv airport The plane, which will also be... more
Civil aviationCouncil of EU: Adoption of agreed restrictive measures in view of Russia's role in Eastern Ukraine
Brussels, Belgium - The actions will apply to new contracts
The Council adopted last Thursday EU restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in eastern Ukraine. This decision gives legal value to an agreement reached at the Committee... more
Civil aviationAircraft and ATM. EU supports key TEN-T infrastructure projects with over EUR 320 million
Brussels, Belgium - EC selected a total of 106 plans
In the last Calls of the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) Programme the European Commission selected a total of 106 projects that will benefit from over €320 million in EU support for improving t... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: joint efforts to improve flight safety over conflict zones
Montreal, Canada - Flying today remains safe and secure way to travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airports Council International (ACI) and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization... more
Civil aviationUSA. BTS releases 1st-quarter 2014 air fare data: Cincinnati, Ohio had the highest average, while Sanford, Florida had the lowest
Washington, Usa - According to the figures reported today
The average domestic air fare decreased to $381 in the first quarter of 2014, down 1.0 percent from the average fare of $384 in the first quarter of 2013, adjusted for inflation, the US Department of Transportation’s B... more
Civil aviationIATA: Venezuela still blocking USD 4.1 billion owed to airlines
Miami, USA - International Capacity Falls 36% under Growing Financial Burden
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the Venezuelan government to honor the commitment it made in March to permit airlines to repatriate in full and at fair exchange rates airline... more
Civil aviationICAO: its meeting will discuss tomorrow downing of Malaysia Airlines airplane
Montreal, Canada - A high level meeting that will have as themes the risks to civil aviation arising from conflict zones
A meeting will take place tomorrow, 29 July at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, to discuss issues surrounding the downing of MH17 flight (Malaysia Airlines aircraft). Olumuyiwa... more
Civil aviationMalaysian Airlines' flight MH17 (3). AEA: debate on airspace security guidance for airlines urgently needed
Brussels, Belgium - The Association strongly condemns its downing
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) calls for an urgent international debate about airspace security guidance for airlines. The downing of Malaysian Airlines’ flight MH17, which AEA strongly condemns, a... more
Civil aviationMalaysian airplane (4). IATA: statement on MH17 flight
Geneva, Switzerland - The declarations from its director general and CEO, Tony Tyler
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the following statement from its Director General and CEO, Tony Tyler: "The tragedy of MH17 is an outrage. Over the weekend it was confirmed... more
Civil aviationEU Presidency: Italian priorities presented to foreign diplomatic corps at MFA
Rome, Italy - There are three pillars
The priorities of the Italian Presidency of the Council of the European Union were presented to the foreign diplomatic corps at the MFA in three meetings with various regional groups. The presidency’s u... more
Civil aviationFAA receives unleaded fuels proposals
Washington, Usa - There are approximately 167,000 general aviation aircraft in the US that rely on 100 low lead aviation gasoline for safe operation
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced yesterday it has received ten replacement fuel proposals from producers Afton Chemical Company, Avgas LLC, Shell, S... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Italy with ENAV represents the European air transport industry
Rome, Italy - Massimo Garbini at the "Joint Technology Initiatives" event
The Joint Technology Initiatives (JTI) event took place in Brussels in front of José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission; the Italian University and Research Ministry, Stefania Giannini;... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Skywest Airlines
Seattle, Usa - For USD 295,750
The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $295,750 civil penalty against SkyWest Airlines, Inc. of St. George, Utah, for allegedly violating DOT d... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: passenger trafffic up 4.8% at European airports during May
Brussels, Belgium - EU airports showed an increase averaging +4.4%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE yesterday released its traffic results for the month of May across the European airport network, revealing a robust year-on-year increase of +4.8% in passenger traffic... more
Civil aviationIATA: new report confirms significant benefits of liberalized African air markets
Geneva, Switzerland - Aviation already supports 6.9 million jobs and more than $80 billion in GDP across Africa
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published a report setting out the considerable social and economic benefits of intra-African air service liberalization. The report, by the experienced... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: air travel demand stays strong in May
Geneva, Switzerland - All regions except Africa experienced positive traffic growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing demand growth of 6.2% compared to May 2013. While this represented a deceleration compared... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: strikes in July in Italy
Rome, Italy - In the days 5, 7, 20 and 26; then the protest, after the Summer break, will restart on September 6
The Italian Transport Ministry communicates the calendar of strikes in the air sector during this month: - July 5 Staff by the entire air transport sector for 4 hours, 12:30pm-4:30pm, by FATA-CISAL... more
Civil aviationAircraft. UE Regulation on the establishment of the pilot Common Project. Complete version on AVIONEWS
Brussels, Belgium - Published in the section dedicated on the left side of the home-page
The Official Gazette of the European Union published last June 28, 2014 the Commission implementing Regulation no 716/2014 of 27 June 2014 on the establishment of the Pilot Common Project supporting the... more
Civil aviationAir transport and technologies. Italian ENAV (with Aireon) towards global market
Rome, Italy - Innovations that will change travelling by airplane
Travelling by plane will be easier and more organized, thanks to new technologies. Now, airports are testing information technology systems able to facilitate travellers’ lives. What will change? British A... more
Civil aviationSafety. Dutch Safety Board detects and claims: communication problems between the ILS and autopilot aircraft
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - An investigation identifies a glitch that causes the aircraft in a stall phase
An investigation worked on by the Netherland’s national agency for aviation safety Dutch Safety Board, after an accident in Eindhoven airport in 2013, has detected a glitch at the autopilot in response t... more
Civil aviationAEA: "Passengers and airlines once again hijacked by unacceptable ATC strikes"
Brussels, Belgium - The protests in France (on-going) and in Belgium from tonight onwards
Once again passengers and European airlines are seriously affected by strike action by Air Traffic Controllers and Air Traffic Management. The Association of European Airlines (AEA) strongly condemns... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: French air traffic controllers strike to keep borders in the sky
Geneva, Switzerland - The association strongly condemned the action
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) strongly condemned the strike action by French air traffic controllers which targets vacationers at the start of the busy summer holiday season. “Unions b... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. A six day strike for French air traffic controllers
Paris, France - The protests run by Trade Unions has started today
French air traffic controllers have started a six day strike, that will cause inconveniences in the sector. Protests run by French Trade Unions Unsa–Icna (Union Nationale des Syndicats Autonomes- I... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. A new strike scheduled on 5th of July in Italy
Rome, Italy - Airplanes grounded for four hours
A new strike has been scheduled on Saturday, 5th of July, in Italy in which different professional groups and Italian Unions will take part, leaving planes grounded. Employees will abstain from work... more
Civil aviationIATA: using IT to improve the passenger experience
Brussels, Belgium - Tony Tyler, its DG and CEO, identified three areas
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged aviation stakeholders to develop and use information technology (IT) to drive improvements in the passenger experience. Speaking at the "Air... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italian CUB union: general national strike next Sunday for 24 hours
Rome, Italy - The protest includes also the airport and satellite activity sectors
Italian Cub Trasporti (Confederazione unitaria di base) union announced a general national strike of the air, airport and satellite activity fields for next Sunday, June 22, 2014. The protest will have... more
Civil aviationAircraft and ATM. Europe secures future of air traffic management through extension of SESAR JU
Brussels, Belgium - The achievements of the program have been four
The Council of Ministers of the European Union adopted yesterday the extension of the Single European Sky Air Traffic Management Research (SESAR) Joint Undertaking (SJU). This decision was taken in recognition... more
Civil aviationFAA wants to protect B-737 aircraft from cyber attacks
Washington, USA - The order was issued for /700, /700C, /800, /900ER, /7, /8 and /9 versions
The United States' Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requested Boeing to implement solutions to reduce vulnerability to cyber attacks on board of its 737 aircraft. The order, which is effective... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. ACI Europe launches guidelines on the passenger experience
Brussels, Belgium - The publication was formally presentd to Siim Kallas, VP of the EC
Earlier today, airport trade body ACI EUROPE released its latest publication, "Guidelines for Passenger Services at European Airports". This ground-breaking publication looks at how airports should conceptualise,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA: unacceptable cost increase plans would make Germany the most expensive airspace in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - A staggering 300 million EUR annually as of 2015
On June 5th Germany announced that the German Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS) intends to increase its user charges by a staggering 300 million EUR annually as of 2015.... more
Civil aviationACI Europe: passenger traffic up 8% at airports during April
Brussels, Belgium - Aircraft movements for the whole of Europe reported grew by +2.0%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic results for the month of April across the European airport network, revealing an impressive year-on year increase of +8.0% in passenger... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Industry celebrates its centennial in the black
Doha, Qatar - Profitability weak but still making major economic contribution
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Economic Performance of the Airline Industry report outlining how air transport is adding value for consumers, the wider economy, governments,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Qatar Airways and Hamad Airport to pilot innovative solutions for improved passenger experience and enhanced security
Doha, Qatar - The airline was given the Fast Travel Green Award
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed and recognized the participation of Qatar Airways and the newly opened Hamad International Airport, Doha, in two key industry programs that enhance... more
Civil aviationIATA members set out steps needed to tackle problem of unruly passengers aboard aircraft
Doha, Qatar - "Everybody on board is entitled to enjoy a journey free from abusive or other unacceptable behavior", Tony Tyler explained
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 70th Annual General Meeting (AGM) unanimously adopted a resolution that calls on governments and industry to work together on a balanced package of measures... more