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Civil aviationIn May the maiden flight of the AG-600 airplane, the greatest amphibian in the world
Beijing, China - AVIC, the Chinese manufacturer, unveiled it
The Chinese AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China), operating in defence and aviation, unveiled that the AG-600 airplane will make its maiden test flight on ground planned for May. The plane has... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA: Canada should eliminate crown rents not privatize airports
Montreal, Canada - Aviation in this Country plays a key role in the economy
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) asked the Canadian Government to improve the competitiveness of its aviation sector by prioritizing the elimination of Crown Rents over consideration... more
Civil aviationBae Systems commemorates 27 years of BAe-146/Avro RJ operations by SWISS
Berne, Switzerland - Presented an engraved glass plaque to representatives of Swiss Global Airlines
BAE Systems Regional Aircraft has presented an engraved glass plaque to representatives of Swiss Global Airlines to commemorate 27 years of continuous operations by the airline and its predecessors of... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Green light by EU to the acquisition of Meridiana Fly by Qatar Airways
Brussels, Belgium - In line with the regulation on mergers, it doesn't damage the competition
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of joint control over Meridiana fly SpA of Italy, by Qatar Airways of Qatar and Alisarda of Italy. Meridiana is an airline... more
Civil aviationAircraft. European aviation says "It's time to stand up for the EU"
Brussels, Belgium - 60 years ago representatives of only six Countries until to the current EU of 28 States
In two days, it will be 60 years since representatives of six countries, gathered in Rome and signed the treaty that established the European Economic Community – which over time, developed and expanded i... more
Civil aviationIndra leads the "Transforming Transport" project
Rome, Italy - It will use big data to improve mobility in Europe
Indra, one of the global consulting and technology firms, leads the R&D&i project Transforming Transport (TT), which intends to be the tangible demonstration of how massive amounts of data generated by... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and jobs. Major Cabin Crew Recruitment Drive-Italian Recruitment Days
Dublin, Ireland - The dates at the end of March and for Apri. Ryanair received its 450th Boeing aircraft in the last days
Ryanair received in the last days its 450th Boeing aircraft which grows its fleet to 380 B-737/800 airplanes. Crewlink an official Recruitment and Training partner of the low-cost announced a major recruitment... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. ACI EUROPE invites Brexit negotiators to give priority to common air transport UK/EU-27
London, UK - Critical a regulation definition that makes the two markets closely integrated
With the United Kingdom (UK) about to notify its intention to leave the European Union (EU), ACI EUROPE today expressed concerns about the prospects of ongoing uncertainty over the rules that will come... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Strike of today (2). Italian ENAV: unions, stop by flight controllers from 1pm to 5pm
Rome, Italy - The protest announced jointly by Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti and Ugl TA
"Today Italian strike by the ENAV staff from 1pm to 5pm". Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti and Ugl TA announced it jointly because "in a change phase of ENAV in which private investitors entered into... more
Civil aviationNBAA: president's ATC-Privatization budget bad news for small and mid-size towns
Washington, Usa - Comments strongly opposing the Trump administration's budget
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen yesterday issued comments strongly opposing the Trump administration’s budget, which appears to endorse privatizing the nation’s air... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. Strikes fixed in the next days
Rome, Italy - Five protests planned: for next Monday 20 (four) and another one on March 27
The Italian Transport Ministry unveiled the strikes in the air transport predicted in the next days. - 20/03/2017 Cub union general strike by workers in the air, airport and satellite activities of... more
Civil aviationJAA TO elected to join the 2017-2019 ICAO Trainair Plus Steering Committee
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands - With 49 votes
The Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation (JAA TO) has been elected as a Member of the ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Steering Committee (TPSC) for the period from 2017 to 2019. The election was amongst... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. IATA releases 2016 airline safety performance
Montreal, Canada - Strong progress in Africa, IOSA, primary causes of accidents, six point strategy
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for the 2016 safety performance of the commercial airline industry. - The all accident rate (measured in accidents per 1 million flights)... more
Civil aviationDFS and Indra move forward in the implementation of the "SES" by introducing technology for control of upper airspace
Madrid, Spain - A smarter controller position
The German air navigation service provider DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung and global consulting and technology provider Indra have implemented the next-generation iTEC Centre Automation System (iCAS) in the... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA: passengers given important EU Guidance on Compensation claims agencies
Geneva, Switzerland - Its Regional VP for Europe explained that they were a symptom of the problems with the passenger rights regime that is currently in place in the continent
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) accepts the European Commission’s guidance to air passengers on the activities of agencies that make claims for compensation in the event of delays o... more
Civil aviationPrivate Jet Charter signs an agreement with The Capital Club
Dubai, UAE - The contract will allow TCC members in DIFC to book private airplanes and helicopters for their business or personal trips
Private Jet Charter through the recently launched Private Charter Club has signed a new agreement with The Capital Club (TCC) , Dubai’s premier private City Club situated in the heart of the financial d... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and jobs. Recruitment days for cabin crew in Italy
Dublin, Ireland - The dates in March
Crewlink announced its Cabin Crew Assessment Dates which will be taking place throughout Italy in March 2017. It is currently recruiting Cabin Crew for Europe airline, Ryanair.. No experience is required. The... more
Civil aviationFAA certification to B-737MAX8 airplane for commercial service
Washington, Usa - In line with the delivery times to the customers in the next months
Boeing announced today that the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified the 737 MAX 8 airplane for commercial service. The industry is now in the final stages of preparing for the first... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and events. IATA: joined-up thinking needed for Japan’s Air Transport Infrastructure
Tokyo, Japan - Olympics are an Opportunity to Drive Critical Change
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on Japan to prepare its airport infrastructure for the 2020 Olympics and future growth of the tourism industry using joined-up thinking and extensive... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA on reduction in Austrian air travel tax
Geneva, Switzerland - From next Jnaury 1, 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) accepted the announcement that the Austrian Air Travel Tax will be halved from 1 January 2018. The Austrian Ministers Council confirmed that the decision... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. Iata: passenger demand growth hits five-year peak in January
Geneva, Switzerland - +9.6% compared to the same month in 2016
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for January 2017 showing demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 9.6% compared to January 2016.... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA: SkyFusion grows stronger with FAA and Eurocontrol participation
Montreal, Canada - It is a cloud-based tool that enables airlines, ANSPs and airports to share and exchange operational information across flight information regions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that SkyFusion will include access to the US Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) operational data in addition to EUROCONTROLs pre-operational d... more
Civil aviationNBAA on Senators' Call for 'National Discussion' On ATC Modernization
Washington, Usa - It received the letter sent this week
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) received the letter sent this week by Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) to Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, in support... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA: Swedish aviation tax to cost 7,500 jobs, conflicts with Global Carbon Agreement
Geneva, Switzerland - Negative impact on local economy; airlines committed to carbon reductions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) responded to an Inquiry on the proposed Swedish aviation passenger tax, warning that the tax would cost 7,500 jobs and negatively impact Sweden’s economic c... more
Civil aviationNBAA on Bipartisan Senate Committee Letter Opposing Privatized ATC -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Washington, Usa - The document was sent yesterday
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen agreed with a bipartisan letter from Senate Appropriations Committee leaders opposing plans for creating a privatized air traffic... more
Civil aviationNBAA on Virginia's new, pro-growth aviation tax policy; exempted aircraft parts and maintenance from sales and use tax-SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Washington, Usa - Until March 27 the bill into law
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) yesterday applauded a measure passed by the Virginia legislature to exempt aircraft parts and maintenance from sales and use tax. The bill, HB 1738, was... more
Civil aviationBangkok Airways recertified to international standards by CAA Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand - Supported by the UK CAA
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) today announced that Bangkok Airways has been successfully recertified to the international safety standards of ICAO. It is the first of Thailand’s international a... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and jobs. Recruitment campaign for Ryanair: selections in all Italy
Dublin, Ireland - Throughout 2017 it will be investing over €1 billion in its Italian network and opening 44 new routes
Throughout 2017 Ryanair will be investing over €1 billion in its Italian network and opening 44 new routes. Crewlink is an official recruitment and training partner of the low-cost carrier and announced I... more
Civil aviationAircraft grounded in Italy: many strikes today in different sectors
Rome, Italy - At regional, national and local level for 24 h (seven protests) or for four h (the majority of them, 20)
Today, on Thursday February 23, there are many strikes not only in the air transport (with airplanes grounded) but also at airports and for satellite activities. The protests are at regional, national... more
Civil aviationICAO: its NACC regional office founded 60 years ago to assist States
Montreal, Canada - A special anniversary ceremony celebrated it
At a special anniversary ceremony celebrating the founding of ICAO’s North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACC) Regional Office 60 years ago, Fang Liu, ICAO’s Secretary General, remarked tha... more
Civil aviationAircraft and safety. EU pilot fatigue rules miss required effect
Brussels, Belgium - Negative result, after one year of application
The European Cockpit Association diffused yesterday this press release: 18th February 2017 marked exactly one year of European airlines flying under the new EU Flight Time Limitations (FTL) rules – w... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA increases partnership with French ENAC in terms of aviation training
Montreal, Canada - The education program will be expanded to include also research and further courses
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in cooperation with the École nationale de l’aviation civile (ÉNAC) announced the expansion of their aviation training and education partnership to... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. The strikes fixed in the next days
Rome, Italy - Numerous protests in the sector on Thursday
The Italian Transports Ministry unveiled the list of the protests fixed in the air sector for next February 23. The complete and detailed list: 20, 21, 22 of February the aircraft maintenance and... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and jobs. Recruitment campaign for Ryanair
Milan, Italy - Assessment Days taking place in Italy
Crewlink is an official training and recruitment partner for European airline Ryanair. It is currently recruiting for 100's of Cabin Crew throughout Europe and will be holding Cabin Crew Recruitment... more
Civil aviationBudapest Airport bestows best business partners
Budapest, Hungary - Its 10th Annual Awards ceremony hosted last week
Budapest Airport last week hosted its 10th Annual Awards Ceremony, an evening of recognition for its airlines and other highly-valued business partners which have made important contributions during another... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. The strikes fixed for next February 7 and 8
Rome, Italy - All protests on Tuesday for four hours (1pm-5pm), while the only one on Wednesday is for eight (10am-6pm)
The Italian Transports ministry unveiled the list of the strikes in air transport for this month. These the first protests fixed for next Tuesday and Wednesday: - 07/02/2017 Cub Trasporti, Aviapartner... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Trump administrative order and Boeing-Iran Air contract: it can't be annulled, Tehran said
Tehran, Iran - At stake an agreement for 80 airplanes, worth USD 16,6 billions
An agreement signed last December that predicts the delivery in ten years, starting from 2018, of a total of 80 Boeing passenger aircraft of which 50 B-737 (narrow-body) and 30 B-777 (wide-body). Total... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and results. Iata: another strong year for air travel demand in 2016
Geneva, Switzerland - A particularly strong performance was reported for December with an 8.8% rise in demand outstripping 6.6% capacity growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2016 showing demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 6.3% compared to 2015 (or 6.0%... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and carriers. Possible extraordinary management for Alitalia?
Rome, Italy - Etihad gets things into perspective in Europe and in the EAU
The news that James Hogan leaves Etihad is by now official. This fact will have strong consequences for that concerning its presence into the air transport. His exit represents a change of strategiy by... more
Civil aviationAir India joins fellow Star Alliance carriers at Heathrow T2
London, UK - The concept of having all them operate from the same terminal was first raised more than a decade ago and came to fruition when T2 opened in June 2014
Star Alliance member carrier Air India has successfully moved all its operations at London-Heathrow’s Airport from Terminal 4 to Terminal 2, the home of the alliance. The national airline of India operates u... more
Civil aviationAircraft and job: cabin crew assessment days in Italy
Milan, Italy - The dates fixed for the entire month of February 2017
Crewlink is an official training and recruitment partner for Ryanair and it is currently recruiting for 100's of Cabin Crew positions throughout Europe and will be holding Cabin Crew Recruitment Days throughout... more
Civil aviationJAA TO and Jeppesen announce partnership to develop training courses
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands - Both organisations have signed the MoU
The Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation (JAA TO), providing top-level training courses in multiple fields of aviation safety, and Jeppesen, a Boeing Company, have announced to explore a partnership... more
Civil aviationRob Huyser joins the JAA TO Foundation Board
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands - He joins Quaranta, chairman, and board members Sciacchitano and Németh
The Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation (JAA TO), providing top-level training courses in multiple fields of aviation safety, announced that, on 5 January 2017, the Coordinating Committee... more
Civil aviationICAO: expression of condolences on ACT Airlines aircraft, Flight TK6491
Montreal, Canada - The declarations by its Council President and by its Secretary General
The Council President and the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) expressed the UN agency’s deepest condolences today for the families and friends of the victims o... more
Civil aviationICAO: when clouds are a good thing for aviation
Montreal, Canada - The critical role will be presented by Marco Merens, at a forum in Cape Town today
The critical role cloud computing plays in the management of international civil aviation will be presented by Marco Merens, ICAO’s Chief of Integrated Aviation Analysis, at the United Nations World D... more
Civil aviationAircraft and job: cabin crew assessment days in Italy
Milan, Italy - The dates fixed for January and February 2017
Crewlink is an official training and recruitment partner for Ryanair and it is currently recruiting for 100's of Cabin Crew positions throughout Europe and will be holding Cabin Crew Recruitment Days throughout... more
Civil aviationThe first new airliner lands in Tehran after 37 years: it is an Airbus A-321 airplane -VIDEO
Toulouse, France - Historical landing for policy and for transports of the Country after embargo and sanctions
It will be tomorrow the star attraction in Tehran: the A-321, registration EP-IFA, serial number 7418, the first model of new airplane to be delivered from a facility to Iran after 37 years due to the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. IATA: strong demand growth returns in November
Geneva, Switzerland - Capacity +6.5% and load factor rose 0.8% (78.9%)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November 2016 showing the strongest demand growth in nine months. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs)... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Italian government asks Alitalia for a business plan that must be approved by its shareholders and creditors
Rome, Italy - It is written in the note released by Mise (Italian Ministry of Economic Development) after the meeting between the government and the airline's management
The meeting at the Ministry of Economic Development (Mise) between the management of Alitalia and the ministers Carlo Calenda and Graziano Delrio to decide the future of the Italian airline finished yesterday.... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and jobs. Lufthansa Group to hire more than 3000 new staff in 2017
Cologne, Germany - Largest increase in cabin personnel (2200); the remaining still to train
New hirings in Deutsche Lufthansa: more than 3000 new staff in 2017. It is mostly flight attendants who will join the various airlines of the Group; in particular Lufthansa will hire 1400 flight attendants... more