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Civil aviationKremlin says too early to reopen air traffic with Georgia
Flights between the two countries have been blocked since 8 July
The Kremlin says it is too early to talk about resuming flights between Russia and Georgia. Air traffic between the two countries has been blocked after the protests exploded in Tbilisi sparked by an uproar... more
Civil aviationJobs at risk if UK air transport competitiveness is not safeguarded
According to a report published by IATA; three key recommendations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that up to 120,000 jobs supported by air transport could be at risk from an erosion of UK air transport competitiveness. By contrast, employment... more
Civil aviationEASA orders to inspect A-380 aircraft
Find cracks on wing of the aircraft
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a note warning companies to carry out checks on Airbus A-380 aircraft. Under investigation there are some cracks found on the wings of the largest... more
Civil aviationEco-tax on airline tickets incoming in France
It will cost from 1.50 up to 18 Euros
By 2020 passengers departing from France airports will have to pay an ecotax on air tickets from 1.50 up to 18 Euros. Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne announced it today. The tax is part of the package... more
Civil aviationPassengers' data theft: British Airways risks a fine of EUR 204m
Scarce reliability of its computer system had allowed a cyber attack
Following an extensive investigation the ICO (Information Commissioner' Office) has issued a notice of its intention to fine British Airways £183.39M for infringements of the General Data Protection Regulation... more
Civil aviationAirplane and transport. The strikes this week in July in Italy
They are scheduled for Wednesday and Friday
MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) has published the list of strikes in the aviation sector at the beginning of July in Italy.In detail the protests concern:10/07/2019 Ugl-Air transport,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. IATA: passenger demand stays solid in May
But the trend has slowed; international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 4.5% compared to the same... more
Civil aviationJAA TO officially relocated to Schiphol-Rijk
Nearby the International Airport to accommodate the recent growth
After 28 years of JAA history in the Dutch town of Hoofddorp, JAA TO (Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation) bids adieu to its hometown by relocating to a larger training centre with upgraded... more
Civil aviationUS threatens new duties to EU
Targeted the subsidies to Airbus
The competition between Boeing and Airbus is the reason why Trump administration is carrying out a new strand of trade war against the European Union. The subsidies to the two Airbus A-380 and A-350 planes,... more
Civil aviationEASA releases acts on hybrid and electrical VTOL aircraft
The base to allow safe operations
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) released today, on July 2, 2019 the first building block to enable the safe operation of hybrid and electrical vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. The f... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Czech Republic revokes transit ban on Russian companies
Airspace reopened again until July 7
Czech Republic has reopened its airspace to Russian airlines. The permit, as the Prague transport ministry explained, will last until July 7, due to what was decided by Moscow, which in turn had closed... more
Civil aviationB-737 MAX airplane (3): IATA: Governments adjust to FAA guideline
For a safe re-entry into service. The summit on the model yesterday
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged state aviation safety regulators to continue to align on technical validation requirements and timelines indicated by FAA for the safe re-entry... more
Civil aviationNew problem on the Boeing 737 aircraft
Return to service recedes due to another anomaly
The Boeing 737 MAX is still not secure. If anything, a new anomaly was found on the airplane. The news was published by "CNN" and subsequently confirmed by FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). Flight... more
Civil aviationItalian unions: general strike on July 24, 26 in aircraft and transport
This was decided by the national executives of Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti
"National strike on 24 July in all sectors of local public transport, rail, freight and logistics, maritime and ports, highways, taxis, car hire and on 26 July in all aircraft and transport". The national... more
Civil aviationThree recommendations to boost the benefits of aviation in Greece
According to a study
To continue building on the success of its air transport industry, Greece should work to modernize its airspace, keep airport charges under control and expand terminal and runway capacity to meet the upcoming... more
Civil aviationIag is committed to 737 MAX (2) aircraft: it's the first order for Boeing after accidents
Signed letter of intent to be ratified with a formal agreement
Boeing gets the first order for B-737 MAX aircraft, after the two accidents in which 346 people died. International Airlines Group, including British Airways and Vueling, has signed a letter of intent... more
Civil aviationItalian MISE on Alitalia: deadline for presentation of the FS offer extended to July 15th
The Minister Di Maio called the unions for the beginning of the month
The Italian Minister of Economic Development (MISE) Luigi Di Maio authorized last Friday the extraordinary commissioners Alitalia to communicate to Ferrovie dello Stato the extension until next July 15... more
Civil aviationThe SpaceJet family of aircraft introduced
Mitsubishi announces commercial name for regional aircraft
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation officially announced today its Mitsubishi SpaceJet family of aircraft.SpaceJet is the commercial name for the product family that includes the SpaceJet M-90 (previously... more
Civil aviationIcao-Iata: launch new guidance to prevent and manage unruly passengers
The launch ceremony of it took place in the last days
The Secretary General of ICAO, Fang Liu, and the Director General and CEO of IATA, Alexandre de Juniac, have officially launched new ICAO legal guidance on the management of unruly and disruptive passengers.The... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: the sixth Air Law Conference is about to begin
One of the most important conferences in Italy in the sector. The main issues and participations in detail
The next June 21, 2019 at the Luiss "Guido Carli University" in Rome will be held the annual Air Law Conference, now in its sixth edition, entitled "Facing the new Challenges in the Aviation Industry -... more
Civil aviationAir France-KLM: 2018 report on CSR activities of the Group published
At the ordinary and extraordinary shareholders' meeting of the past days - ATTACHMENT
On the occasion of the ordinary and extraordinary shareholders' meeting held in recent days, Air France-KLM announced the report on the activities of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) 2018. The report... more
Civil aviationFondazione Leonardo presents "Civiltà delle macchine"
The publication was revived to create a dialogue between scientific and humanistic culture
“Civiltà delle macchine” is to be reborn after thirty dormant years. Fondazione Leonardo, established a few months ago (see AVIONEWS), is reviving the publishing project that started in 1953, under Leon... more
Civil aviationKlm presents the Flying V prototype
The airplane of the future aims at energy efficiency. It will be launched between 2040 and 2050 -VIDEO
The prototype airplane of the future on which the Dutch carrier KLM has decided to bet will be presented in October at Amsterdam-Schiphol airport. It's called Flying V, designers said it will be able to... more
Civil aviationAireon system certified by the EASA
It represents the culmination of a three year long collaboration
Aireon was officially approved by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as an Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) Organization to provide Air Traffic Management (ATM)/Air Navigation Service... more
Civil aviationKLM to host 76th IATA AGM in Amsterdam
It will be the third time for the Netherlands
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will host the 76th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Amsterdam, the Netherlands,... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and results. Solid passenger demand growth in April
IATA’s 75th AGM and WATS in Seoul in early June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for April 2019 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 4.3% compared to April 2018.... more
Civil aviationB-737 MAX: Iata stops Boeing to fly back airplane
The decision has been delayed. It's up to the international regulators
The times for B-737 MAX airplane to come back to fly are still long. "We do not expect something before 10 to 12 weeks in re-entry into service" said the general director of the International Air Transport... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport in Italy. The strikes in June
Five planned protests for the moment
The MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) announces the calendar of strikes in air transport for the month of June.The protests concern in detail:07/06/2019 Usb union personnel Sacal and... more
Civil aviationAvianca: Anac suspends the activities of the Brazilian carrier
The company is subjected to a bankruptcy restructuring procedure cause of the financial difficulty
The Brazilian civil aviation agency (Anac) has suspended all operations of the carrier Avianca, as a "precautionary measure". The agency has announced that flights are suspended until the carrier proves... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. ECTAA presents exposed to European competition authority
Against IATA. Two hypotheses of crime: establishment of a cartel between companies, and abuse of a dominant position
Pezzani: "We hope that with our world I finally have a dialogue worthy of the name" more
Civil aviationA new legislation will protect passengers' rights in Canada
Announced by Transport Minister Garneau, it will provide automatic compensations in case of disruptions
A new legislation will protect travellers who will fly in Canada in case of disruptions. Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced it, saying he wants to introduce a new service standard to protect passengers'... more
Civil aviationEC signs landmark aviation agreements with China
Both will proceed with their internal procedures to put conclusion of the contract in place
The European Union and China have yesterday signed an agreement on civil aviation safety and a horizontal aviation agreement to strengthen their aviation cooperation.The agreements follow up on the EU-China... more
Civil aviationNiki Lauda died, legend of F1 and scheduled aircraft and transport
A prominent figure also in the sector of European aviation -VIDEO AVIONEWS
The three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda died this night in a private Swiss clinic, struck down by a long disease. Three world titles, two won with Ferrari, the life of the Austrian driver was... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport-Alitalia (3): extraordinary plan for sector strike
More than half its affected passengers will still fly on the same day
Alitalia has taken special measures to minimise inconvenience to its customers due to a 24-hour air transport sector strike confirmed by some Italian trade unions for Tuesday 21 May. Due to this industrial... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport (2). Filt Cgil: tomorrow 24 hour strike in Italy
Presidium in Fiumicino
"Tomorrow, on the occasion of the 24-hour national air transport strike, from 10am, a workers' garrison will be held at the domestic departures of Terminal 1 of Fiumicino airport".This was announced by... more
Civil aviationTomorrow's strike in Italy. Alitalia: half of the connections cancelled
Both national and international - ATTACHMENT
Due to a 24-hour air transport sector strike confirmed by some Italian trade unions for Tuesday 21 May, Alitalia was forced to cancel half of its flights scheduled for that day, as well as some flights... more
Civil aviationEC study on taxes to aviation: tax on aircraft kerosene?
It would low the fiscal pressure on other categories and would reduce emissions -ATTACHMENTS
The European Commission funded a study on aviation taxation, which was completed in mid-2018 but never published. It finds that Europe is chronically undertaxing the sector in comparison to other major... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: three recommendations to boost benefits in France
The strategy and its five key areas
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that a strategic government agenda to improve competitiveness in France’s air transport sector could generate an additional 500,000 jobs and nearly €... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. The strikes scheduled for May
Several protests planned on Tuesday 21
The Italian Ministry of Transport has published the list of strikes planned in the air transport sector.The protests are all scheduled for Tuesday, May 21st.21/05/2019 Cub workers in the aircraft, airport... more
Civil aviationPlanes. France: air traffic controllers on strike
From yesterday evening to tomorrow: hardships throughout Europe
It started yesterday at 7pm and will continue until 6am tomorrow on Friday 10: French air controllers cross their arms this time. The strike was called according to the French civil aviation authority... more
Civil aviationThe ranking of the best airports and the first carriers in the world
First is Qatar Airways; first of the Italian airlines is Air Dolomiti, 50th according to AirHelp Score
AirHelp announces the AirHelp Score 2019: the ranking of carriers and airports around the world, launched for the first time in 2015, today is the most complete and accurate analysis of the sector, based... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. IATA: March passenger demand growth slows
Due to on later Easter holiday
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 3.1%, compared... more
Civil aviationSSJ-100 airplane tragedy (4). Aeroflot updates air links timetable
Reschedule of today on May 6 -ATTACHMENT
Due to the accident on the runway at Moscow-Sheremetyevo Airport Aeroflot has made changes to its flight schedule of 5 and 6 May.The Russian carrier has published the complete list of the connections that... more
Civil aviationAircraft and carriers. Star Alliance named "Airline alliance of the Year"
For the third time in a row
Star Alliance has been named "Airline Alliance of the Year" for the third time in a row at the "Air Transport Awards". The Air transport Awards recognise innovation in various categories of the aviation... more
Civil aviationAir Arabia: CEO announces next order from 100 aircraft
The B-737 MAX is also expected to be evaluated
In the coming months, a maxi-order from 100 (or more) narrow-body aircraft for Airbus or Boeing from the low-cost Air Arabia could arrive. To make it known was the Chief Executive Officer of the carrier... more
Civil aviationFlydubai: negotiations with Airbus for A-320neo aircraft
Possible cancellation of the order of 100 B-737 MAX -DATASHEET
The global grounding of Boeing B-737 MAX planes if it continues could cause a number of economic damages to several companies, including flydubai. In fact, for the low-cost subsidiary of Emirates, the... more
Civil aviationB-737 MAX aircraft: FAA would have evaluated the grounding already last year?
There were many doubts about the absence of a warning signal of a malfunction in the MCAS
After the incident of Lion Air's Boeing B-737 MAX 8 aircraft some FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) inspectors would have evaluated the hypothesis of grounding the entire fleet of aircraft, especially... more
Civil aviationAci Europe and Eurocae engage in closer cooperation
For the benefit of airports and the wider aviation community worldwide
EUROCAE and ACI EUROPE are strengthening their cooperation for the benefit of airports and the wider aviation community worldwide. Since 1963 EUROCAE, has developed performance specifications to facilitate... more
Civil aviationAirplane and transport. SAS: 315 flights cancelled due to strike
Protest of the pilots that could continue also Saturday and Sunday
The carrier SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) between yesterday and today cancelled 315 flight connections due to the pilots' strike, which are demanding an increase in pay and better working conditions. An... more
Civil aviationBombardier collapses in the Stock Exchange after cutting annual estimates
Budget forecasts for the quarterly report marked a sharp reduction in revenues
After the release of the preliminary results for the first quarter of 2019, yesterday the Bombardier stock collapsed on the Stock Exchange, losing 18% of its value compared to the opening. The reason is... more