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Civil aviationAircraft. EASA: easy access rules for initial airworthiness are now on-line (PART-21)
Cologne, Germany - Part-M, Part-145, Part-66 and Part-147 are going to be produced and published in the course of Jan-March 2016
Easa (European Aviation Safety Agency) communicated to have published on its website a document entitled "Easy Access Rules for Part-21, Airworthiness and Environmental Certification", issued November... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. dnata enters South America with acquisition of RM Ground Services in Brazil
Dubai, UAE - The company’s domestic clients include different carriers
dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has reached an agreement with Brazil’s RM Ground Services to purchase a majority stake in the company. The acquisition marks dnata’s first step... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA (2): divergence among the BRIC Nations
Geneva, Switzerland - Exciting prospects for Iran and Cuba; trends in the 10 largest air passenger markets
Divergence among the BRIC Nations A sizable gulf has opened up between the performance of air passenger markets in the BRIC economies (Brazil, Russia, India and China). China and India are growing fast,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA air passenger forecast shows dip in long-term demand
Geneva, Switzerland - Total passenger set to double to 7 billion by 2034
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its updated passenger growth forecast, projecting that passenger numbers are expected to reach 7 billion by 2034 with a 3.8% average annual growth... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA (3): regional growth highlights
Geneva, Switzerland - Economic prosperity and environmental responsibility
Regional growth highlights - Routes to, from and within Asia-Pacific will see an extra 1.8 billion annual passengers by 2034, for an overall market size of 2.9 billion. In relative terms it will increase... more
Civil aviationFAA about UAS aircraft registration
Washington, Usa - The statement from its Administrator Michael Huerta
"At the direction of the Secretary, the FAA announced the formation of a task-force to develop a process for owners of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to register their aircraft. This group of experts... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italian ENAV: strikes on November 24 for four hours (1-5pm)
Rome, Italy - Announced by FATA CISAL and ANPCAT (national level) and UNICA (local)
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) communicated that FATA CISAL and ANPCAT unions have announced a national strike by ENAV staff for next Tuesday, November 24, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. The UNICA union... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Indra to renew Costa Rica´s air traffic system
Madrid, Spain - And control tower systems in three international airports (for 12 million dollars)
Indra has signed a contract with the Central American Corporation for Air Navigation Services (COCESNA) to renew the air traffic management systems in the San José Air Control Center and the main international... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and protest. Lufthansa returns to almost normal operations from Saturday onwards
Frankfurt, Germany - The airline was forced to cancel approximately 4,700 flights during seven strike days
After the end of the longest strike in the company’s history, Lufthansa will already return to almost normal operations on Saturday and will offer its customers the usual service as soon as possible. A... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport (3). IATA: EU Aviation Package must benefit European economy and consumers
Geneva, Switzerland - The Association is calling upon the Commission to use it to strengthen aviation in five areas
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the European Commission to ensure that the upcoming European Union (EU) Aviation Package strengthens the competitiveness and connectivity of... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport (2). AEA: the EP adopted its resolution on the "Future Aviation Package"
Brussels, Belgium - "A step in the right direction", CEO Athar Husain Khan said
Yesterday evening, the European Parliament (EP) adopted its Resolution on the “Future Aviation Package”. The Association of European Airlines (AEA) welcomes the fact that the Parliament set out its exp... more
Civil aviationGrounded airplanes due to the protests. Lufthansa: further strike action from today to Friday. Cancelled 931 flights
Frankfurt, Germany - Regular the connections operated by the Group airlines
The Independent Flight Attendant’s Organization (UFO) has announced further strike action from Wednesday, 11/11/2015 until Friday, 13/11/2015 between 4:00 and 23:59 on all flights from/ to Frankfurt, M... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: remarks of Tony Tyler at the "AFRAA Annual General Assembly", Brazzaville
Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo - Demand for air transport in Africa is set to increase by an average of 4.4% per year to 2034
Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General and CEO, spoke at the "African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Annual General Assembly" in Brazzaville yesterday. On behalf of Africa’s airlines, he called for gov... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. Iata: September shows continued strong traffic demand
Geneva, Switzerland - For domestic and international markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September showing solid demand growth compared to September 2014 for domestic and international traffic. Total... more
Civil aviationUK CAA signs aviation safety MoU with the Government of Kazakhstan
London, UK - To support future collaboration between the two countries to strengthen the safety oversight
The Minister of Investments and Development (MID) of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Asset Issekeshev has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CAA International (CAAi), the State-to-State advisory... more
Civil aviationJAA TO honoured with visit from ECAC
Hoofddorp, Holland - It represented by Cherfils, Quaranta and Schiacchitano
The JAA Training Organisation was honoured with a visit from the European Civil Aviation Conference; represented by Mrs Cherfils, President of ECAC, Mr Quaranta, ECAC Focal Point for Training and Mr Sciacchitano,... more
Civil aviationChinese CAS orders to Airbus 130 airplanes
Toulouse, France - A great endorsement for the wide-body A-330 and the single aisle A-320 Family aircraft
China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) has signed a General Terms Agreement (GTA) with Airbus for the acquisition of 30 A-330 Family aircraft and 100 A-320 Family aircraft. The 30 A-330s are the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: competition and cooperation for stronger Middle East Aviation
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Tony Tyler set out these challenges in his opening remarks at the IATA Middle East Aviation Day in Abu Dhabi
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted the importance of overcoming airspace congestion, taking advantage of innovations with the New Distribution Capability (NDC) and aligning... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: deeper partnership to improve passenger experience
Dublin, Ireland - Security, common goals and growing challenges
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a deeper partnership with governments to improve the passenger experience of security and facilitation processes. Implementation of Smart Security... more
Civil aviationIATA: consumers support improved air travel shopping enabled by NDC
Geneva, Switzerland - The study was based on survey responses of approximately 5,000 business and leisure passengers in eight countries
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of a study of air travelers showing that passengers would welcome the richer travel shopping experience that will be enabled by... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA: airline business confidence survey - October 2015
Montreal, Canada - Key points
IATA (International Air Transport Association) unveiled its latest business confidence survey of airlines CFOs and heads of cargo. Key points: - Airline profit expectations for the year ahead have... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italian ENAV: regular flights next Saturday
Rome, Italy - The strikes at national and local level, fixed for October 24, postponed
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) informs that the strikes at national and local level, predicted for next Saturday October 24 and announced by the UNICA and LICTA unions, have been postponed. Therefore... more
Civil aviationIATA: travel agents see opportunities in NDC, seek to know more
Geneva, Switzerland - The Association announced the results of a joint study
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of a joint study with select members of the World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA). Travel agents look forward to the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA's assessment of premium and economy travel in August
Montreal, Canada - Key points
IATA's assessment of premium and economy travel in August. Key points: - Passenger travel on international markets was up 5.4% in August year-on-year, reflecting strong growth on the Within Europe... more
Civil aviationAircraft and events. IATA at "World Passenger Symposium" in Hamburg: remarks of Tony Tyler
Hamburg, Germany - Safety and security the fundamentals
Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General and CEO, spoke at the "World Passenger Symposium" in Hamburg today, where he called for cooperation and a working together approach among air travel stakeholders in o... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and courses. EASA Virtual Academy takes off
Cologne, Germany - The Agency announces the names of the first members of it
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) announces the names of the first members of the EASA Virtual Academy. After undergoing a thorough evaluation procedure, CAA International, the Joint Aviation... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. ExecuJet achieves new global code of best safety practice in Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland - By International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH)
ExecuJet Aviation Group has received accreditation by the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) for its fixed-based operation (FBO) in Zurich, becoming the first FBO in Switzerland... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Strikes by Italian ENAV on October 24 (Saturday)
Rome, Italy - Announced by UNICA and by LICTA
Enav, the Italian Flight Assistance Company, communicated that the Italian union UNICA has fixed a national strike for Saturday October 24 by ENAV staff, from 10am to 6pm. The same union has in addition... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. JAA Training Organisation accepted as EASA Virtual Academy member
Hoofddorp, Holland - For seven courses
The JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO) has become officially a member of the EASA Virtual Academy. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) initiated the EASA Virtual Academy to ensure that harmonized... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Announcement made by the AEA’s Presidents during the Assembly 2015
Antwerp, Belgium - In this context they have decided to approve the budget 2016 of the Association so that AEA can continue to support the airlines interests
During its Assembly and Leadership Summit that took place today in Antwerp, the Presidents of the AEA member airlines discussed the current evolution in Europe’s aviation associations’ landscape. AEA has... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. SkyTeam launches a playlist: 15 songs for its 15th anniversary
Amsterdam, Holland - It has teamed up with music streaming service, Spotify
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has teamed up with music streaming service, Spotify, to launch an exclusive 15th anniversary SkyTeam playlist. Available to stream on any compatible device, the playlist... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe: airports meet Bulc to discuss the EU aviation package
Brussels, Belgium - Focus on consumers, not airlines or airports; availability of water at airports
As the finishing touches are being put to the EU’s landmark Aviation Package, Augustin de Romanet, President of ACI EUROPE and President & CEO of Aéroports de Paris, met earlier today with Violeta Bulc, th... more
Civil aviationIATA to launch Aviation Leadership Development Program
Montreal, Canada - In partnership with Harvard Business Publishing
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the Aviation Leadership Development Program in partnership with Harvard Business Publishing (HBP). This is the first IATA educational... more
Civil aviationFAA administrator Michael Huerta to speak at "NBAA2015" in November
Washington, Usa - He was confirmed in his role in January 2013
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced yesterday that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta will serve as a featured speaker at NBAA’s Business Aviation C... more
Civil aviationFlybe joins ERA, the voice of European regional aviation
Berlin, Germany - Bringing the number of carriers in its membership to 54
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) welcomes Flybe into membership. Based in Exeter in the UK, it is the independent regional airline in Europe, and the fourth one to join ERA this year, bringing... more
Civil aviationJAA Training Organisation and Indonesia Aviation School establish partnership
Hoofddorp, Holland - Signed a MoU
The President Director of Indonesia Aviation School (IAS), Zulkoflie Abbas, and the Director of the JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO), Joost Jonker, formalized their partnership by signing a Memorandum... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The strikes in Italy in October
Rome, Italy - The nine protests in three days; the most part of them fixed on Saturday 24 of this month
The Italian Transport Ministry unveiled the list of strikes in October. The protests in aircraft field are: - 6/10/2015, Rsu, staff of Techno Sky company at ACC in Brindisi and Bari Airport, 4 hours... more
Civil aviationAirplanes, safety and environment (2): IACA reaffirms the full commitment of its members to a responsible aviation
Brussels, Belgium - The Association has also endorsed an aviation industry-wide call for governments to join with the sector and take action on climate change
The International Air Carrier Association (IACA) signed the European Corporate Just Culture Declaration today at a ceremony presided by the European Commissioner for Transport, Violeta Bulc. "Just Culture"... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and figures. IATA: strong demand momentum maintained in August
Geneva, Switzerland - Load factor reaches record 84.7%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for August showing a continuation of the strong growth in air travel demand for both domestic and international... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. SkyTeam named "Best Airline Alliance" in Latin America
Amsterdam, Holland - It comes during its 15th anniversary year
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has been named ‘Best Airline Alliance’ in Latin America. The "Best of Travel Annual awards" by "Latin Trade Magazine" recognized the alliance’s customer-focused achie... more
Civil aviationERA signs today Just Culture Declaration – European aviation safety enabler
Brussels, Belgium - At a conference in the presence of Violeta Bulc, European Commissioner for Transport
Simon McNamara, Director General of the European Regions Airline Association (ERA), signed an industry-wide Just Culture Declaration today, 1 October, at a conference in Brussels in the presence of Violeta... more
Civil aviationEuropean Cockpit Association: airplane pilots commit to open aviation safety reporting
Brussels, Belgium - The Declaration comes in the context of the new EU Occurrence Reporting Regulation
European aircraft pilots joined aviation stakeholders, today, in signing the "European Corporate Just Culture Declaration" at a High-Level Conference on "Saving lives with safety information", in Brussels.... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and environment (2). AEA supports open letter urging governments to deliver on industry’s climate goals -Specials-
Brussels, Belgium - By a group of 28 aviation industry chief executive officers and association leaders
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) endorses an open letter sent to government by a group of 28 aviation industry chief executive officers and association leaders, underlining their commitment to... more
Civil aviationIATA: teamwork, innovation and industry unity for a sustainable future
Geneva, Switzerland - The declarations by its DG and CEO, Tony Tyler
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) co-signed an open letter calling on governments to act to help the industry reduce its carbon footprint. The letter was organized by the Air Transport... more
Civil aviationUS inks new agreements with Canada, EASA
Washington, Usa - To allow the authorities to rely on each other’s regulatory systems
On September 15, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) signed agreements with two international regulatory partners, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Transport Canada (TCCA) that allow... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Skirmish between Moscow and Kiev: one closes to the other own air space to the scheduled flights
Moscow, Russia - From next October 25. Aeroflot cancels the tickets
Despite the Minsk treaty, skirmish continue between Kiev and Moscow, and now the reason of the contention is the closure of the air space. All the events began last September 16, when Ukraine announced... more
Civil aviationExecuJet grows managed fleet by over 20% in the Middle East
Zurich, Switzerland - New additions include a Bombardier Global 5000, a Dassault Falcon 2000, a Gulfstream G-450 and two Bombardier Global 5000 Vision aircraft
ExecuJet is expanding its managed fleet in the Middle East with the addition of three large-cabin business jets over the past three months, with a further two scheduled through to the end of the December,... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. AEA engages with MEP on the forthcoming Aviation Package
Brussels, Belgium - For the fifth consecutive year, the Association held its annual event in the EP
For the fifth consecutive year, the Association of European Airlines (AEA) held its annual networking event in the European Parliament yesterday. The event was kindly hosted by Members of the European... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: premium traffic monitor July 2015 -Specials-
Montreal, Canada - Key points
IATA (International Air Transport Association)'s assessment of premium and economy travel in July. Key points: - Passenger travel on international markets was up 6.8% in July year-on-year, reflecting... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger traffic in Venezuela falls 8.5% while rest of region grows
Miami, Usa - Adverse operating environment for airlines erodes air connectivity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that passenger traffic in Venezuela fell 8.5% in 2014 compared to a year earlier, in sharp contrast to other key economies in the region which... more