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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
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA to deliver specialized aviation security training in Sherbrooke (Quebec)
Montreal, Canada - An agreement has been signed with Centre en sûreté Alerte
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an agreement has been signed with Centre en sûreté Alerte to provide a three-year schedule of aviation security training at its newly established A... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. EASA: EU Parliament SSI discusses the future of the Agency
Cologne, Germany - The publication of the proposals later this year
The European Parliament’s Sky and Space Intergroup (SSI) hosted on 16 September a high-level event with MEPs, EU Institutions and senior Industry representatives about the upcoming revision of the European A... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: over 40% of international traffic touched Asia-Pacific in 2014
Montreal, Canada - 59th edition of IATA World Air Transport Statistics Released
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced industry performance statistics for 2014 showing the growing demand for air transport. Asia-Pacific has clearly established itself as the industry’s l... more
Civil aviationAircraft. ITF urges Chile president to act ahead of air action of today
Santiago, Chile - If the planned action takes place, it will affect also Easter Island and for the first time Antarctica
The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) has urged the president of Chile to act to stave off the need for industrial action across Chile today. If the planned action takes place, it i... more
Civil aviationJAA TO and Kazaeronavigatsia formalise partnership
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands - Signing a Joint Activity Contract
Azat Bekturov, Director General of Kazaeronavigatsia and Joost Jonker, Director of Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation (JAA TO), formalised their partnership by signing a Joint Activity Contract... more
Civil aviationJapan, aircraft and transport: minimal impacts after the awakening of Mount Aso -VIDEO
Kumamoto, Japan - Japan meteorological agency monitors the situation
Aso volcano, located in the prefecture of Kumamoto in the South-West of Japan, has awakened this morning causing no damage, according to Japan meteorological agency. The surroundings nearby the volcano... more
Civil aviationVueling to hire up to 200 aircraft pilots
Barcelona, Spain - To keep up with expected growth in 2016
Vueling, the Barcelona-based airline, has announced plans to hire as many as 200 co-pilots (first officers) to meet the demands of expected growth in 2016 summer season. Candidate Requisites For... more
Civil aviationAircraft. AEA comments on EP's latest view on crucial aviation topics -SPECIALS
Brussels, Belgium - The resolution contains concrete proposals to address infrastructure improvements in the air and on the ground
Today, the European Parliament adopted a Resolution on the “Implementation of the 2011 White paper on transport: taking stock and the way forward towards sustainable mobility”. The Association of European Air... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and environment. FAA: successful CLEEN program begins new phase
Washington, USA - USD 100 million in contracts to eight companies
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday announced that it has awarded $100 million in contracts to eight companies to develop and demonstrate technologies that reduce fuel consumption, emissions,... more
Civil aviationA-330/200 airplane with increased range receives EASA certification
Toulouse, France - The 242 tonne version flies up to 15 hours non-stop
The A-330/200 has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification for the new 242 tonne Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) version, following certification in April 2015 of the 242t A-330/300.... more
Civil aviationGermany, VC pilots' union: strike continues also tomorrow. Regular flights by subsidiaries. Lufthansa asks damage
Cologne, Germany - The action will interest also the short and medium haul links
The Cockpit pilots' association announced that the Lufthansa pilots will be on strike also on September 9, 2015. The protest will interest also the short and medium haul connections. The Germanwings... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Lufthansa: pilots on strike tomorrow
Milan, Italy - It is the 14th protest in 18 months
Lufthansa takes note that the pilots' union (Vereinigung Cockpit) announced the 14th strike in 18 months. This protest despite the fact that during the week-end, the airline made substantial offers that... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and results. IATA: robust passenger demand continues in July
Geneva, Switzerland - For both domestic and international traffic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for July showing robust demand growth compared to July 2014 for both domestic and international traffic. Total... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy: strikes in September
Rome, Italy - There are ten protests for next month and divided in two days
The Italian Ministry unveils the list of the strikes predicted in September. The protests are: 06/09/2015, Usb, Aviapartner company staff of Venice airport, 4 hours (10am-2pm) 06/09/2015,... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. FAA dedicates runway pavement testing facility
Washington, Usa - Airport pavement temperatures can reach 140 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit as far north as New York City
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday dedicated its new National Airport Pavement & Materials Research Center at the "William J. Hughes" Technical Center at Egg Harbor Township, N.J. The... more
Civil aviationBoeing sees demand in China for 6,330 airplanes valued at nearly $1 trillion
Beijing, China - Chinese fleet will almost triple by 2034; low-cost carriers are key drivers of soaring airplane demand
Boeing, China's leading provider of commercial airplanes, today projected a demand in the country for 6,330 new airplanes over the next 20 years. The industry released its annual China Current Market Outlook... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. IATA: passenger demand remains strong
Geneva, Switzerland - International and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) for June showing a 5.7% increase in demand compared to June 2014. This... more
Civil aviationOslo Lufthavn AS: "Connecting Norway" to start September 1st
Oslo, Norway - In June 2014, the Norwegian Government decided to introduce "Simplified transfer" at Oslo Airport.
In June 2014, the Norwegian Government decided to introduce "Simplified transfer" at Oslo Airport. The pilot scheme will take effect on September 1st under the new name "Connecting Norway", but will initially... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and strikes (2). Greek ATC action completely unjustified, says ERA
London, UK - GATCA is striking in a bid to drive reform of Greece’s air navigation system
Holidaymakers, businesses and airlines are, again, suffering at the hands of Europe’s ATC network thanks to today’s four-hour stoppage by the Greek Air Traffic Controllers Association (GATCA). GATCA is... more
Civil aviationAircraft and strikes. Greek Air Traffic Controllers: a 4hr work stoppage today
Athens, Greece - Other two protests as of August 14, on the eve of the busiest travel week-end of the month in Greece
Greece’s air traffic controllers announced a work stoppage on August 5 between 2pm and 6pm. The Greek Air Traffic Controllers Association (EEEKE) is calling on the government to take the necessary l... more
Civil aviationIran will purchase planes from Boeing and Airbus in equal quantities
Tehran, Iran - The Country would need 400-500 civilian aircraft in the next decade
Iranian officials said on Saturday that Tehran has serious plans to renovate its air fleet by purchasing planes from global brands Boeing and Airbus. “Iran will buy a total of 80-90 planes per year f... more
Civil aviationEtihad Airways: Italian trainees source new opportunities through airline partnership
Abu Dhabi, UAE - 12 people to join its Engineering division
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has selected 12 Italian trainees to join its Engineering division and take part in a unique training opportunity on the fleet of... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA disappointed by Aéroports de Paris 2016-2020 Airport Charges Agreement
Geneva, Switzerland - The French government’s decision ignores the recommendation of the independent Airport Consultative Commission
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) criticized the decision by the French Government to allow the operator of Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" (CDG) and Paris-Orly (ORY) airports to continue increasing... more
Civil aviationAirports and EC: €1.8 billion for investments in sustainable multi-modal transport infrastructure in Italy
Brussels, Belgium - The programme will focus on two main priorities
The European Commission adopted today the 2014-2020 Operational Programme for "Infrastructure and networks” in Italy. Its budget amounts to €1.84 billion with €1.38 billion coming from the European Regio... more
Civil aviationCALC signs strategic cooperation agreement with Eastern Airlines Technic Co, Ltd.
Hong Kong, China - Valid for three years
The independent aircraft lessor in China –China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited- has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Eastern Airlines Technic Co, Ltd. regarding the maintenance a... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. FAA proposes civil penalty against Avion Research Inc.
Seattle, Usa - For USD 420,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $420,000 civil penalty against Avion Research Inc. of Cupertino, Calif., for allegedly producing and advertising a... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and airlines. Avianca Brasil joins Star Alliance network
Sao Paulo, Brazil - In total 13 member carriers now serve Brazil
At a special ceremony held at Guarulhos International Airport today, the Star Alliance member carriers welcomed their newest member, Avianca Brasil. Avianca Brasil is the fastest growing airline in... more
Civil aviationIATA Airline Business Confidence Survey - July ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Montreal, Canada - Key points
Iata (International Air Transport Association) unveiled latest business confidence survey of airlines CFOs and heads of cargo. Key points: - Airline profit expectations for the year ahead have... more
Civil aviationIATA Premium Traffic Monitor: May 2015 ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Montreal, Canada - Key points
IATA (International Air Transport Association)'s assessment of premium and economy travel in May. Key points: - Passenger travel on international markets rose 6.2% in May compared to a year ago,... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Boeing: 558,000 new commercial pilots needed in the next 20 years
Oshkosh, Usa - And 609,000 technicians of the aeronautical maintenance
Boeing released yesterday a new forecast showing continued strong demand for commercial airline pilots and maintenance technicians as the world's airlines add 38,000 airplanes to the global fleet over... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: help airlines do business in India
Delhi, India - Tony Tyler at the "Aviation Day India". Three priority areas
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for the development of a comprehensive policy for aviation aligned with the Indian Government’s stated intention to make it easier to do b... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Eight strikes cancelled announced for tomorrow. Order by Italian minister Delrio
Rome, Italy - The list of the protests postponed to other date
The Italian Transport Minister, Graziano Delrio, with own order has deferred to other date eight strikes announced in the air field for tomorrow, on Tuesday July 14. The measure is necessary, according... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes two civil penalties against SkyWest Airlines
Seattle, Usa - For USD 911,000 and USD 320,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $911,000 civil penalty against SkyWest Airlines of St. George, Utah, for allegedly operating two aircraft that were n... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters for alleged hazardous materials violations
Washington, Usa - For USD 52,500
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $52,500 civil penalty against Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters Inc., of Fountain Valley, Calif., for allegedly violating H... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The strikes in Italy predicted for next Tuesday
Rome, Italy - A day full of protests (12), before to restart after the Summer
The Italian Transports Ministry unveiled the list of the strikes in the aircraft field, planned for next Tuesday, July 14. The protests in detail are: 14/07/2015, UNICA, staff by ENAV and Techno... more
Civil aviationIATA: Namibia to reap significant benefits of liberalized African air markets
Windhoek, Namibia - The report will be presented this evening
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says more jobs could be generated and additional economic growth achieved in Namibia if intra-African markets were opened up to permit greater airline... more
Civil aviationChopin Airports welcomes participants of Star Alliance CEB meeting
Warsaw, Poland - Warsaw Chopin Airport, which is the base and hub of LOT Polish Airlines, is Poland’s largest airport and one of the biggest in East-Central Europe.
Chopin Airport has welcomed CEOs and representatives of Star Alliance airlines arriving for the alliance’s first ever Chief Executive Board meeting held in Warsaw, Poland. The biannual Chief Executive B... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Iata Premium Traffic Monitor: April 2015
Montreal, Canada - Worries about economic weakness in Asia
IATA's assessment of premium and economy travel in April. Key points: - Passenger travel on international markets rose 3.8% in April compared to a year ago, slower than the 4.6% result in March.... more
Civil aviationBourget. Braathens Aviation commits to up to 15 ATR-72/600s (Flash)
Paris, France - The operator introduces ATR-72/600 to grow its fleet, expands further in Scandinavia
Le Bourget Flash. ATR and Sweden-based Braathens Aviation today signed a contract for the purchase of 5 ATR-72/600 and 10 optional aircraft as part of the company’s fleet upgrade strategy. Deliveries w... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Mexico-Based Volaris
Washington, Usa - For USD 735,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $735,000 civil penalty against Volaris of Mexico City, Mexico, for allegedly operating an aircraft that was not i... more
Civil aviationFAA issues a grant to Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport for long-term airfield project
Washington, USA - Improvements will enhance airport capacity
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced yesterday a $16.8 million grant to Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) Airport to complete t... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. List of strikes in Italy for June
Rome, Italy - Six protests fixed: five next Monday and the last one at the end of this month
The Italian Transports Ministry unveiled the list of the strikes predicted in June in the air transport. The different modalities of six protests: 15/06/2015, Filt-Cgil/Fit-Cisl/Uilt-Uil/Ugl-TA... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. The AEA is calling on regulators for the urgent need to adopt a new air passenger rights regulation
Brussels, Belgium - The EU Transport Ministers discuss today and conclude the work of the Latvian Presidency at their meeting
In 2013 the European Commission proposed the revision of the current Regulation 261/2004. Since then the European Parliament has formulated its position, however, progress in the Council has been delayed.... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: airlines to address carry-on bag dilemma
Miami, USA - The Association announced a new initiative to optimize the accommodation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), announced a new initiative to optimize the accommodation of carry-on bags given differing carry-on bag sizes and airline policies. Working with airline... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. AEA presents prerequisites for a competitive European airline industry ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Brussels, Belgium - The Association has published a report which contains a wide variety of proposals
In the framework of the upcoming consultation and discussions about a new EU aviation policy, the Association of European Airlines (AEA) has published a report which contains a wide variety of proposals... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Iata: preliminary first quarter safety performance
Miami, USA - Accident rate, strategy and gobal standards, reducing operational risk
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released preliminary first quarter 2015 (January 1-March 31) commercial aviation safety performance data. The preliminary results are subject to revision... more
Civil aviationVueling becomes IATA member
Barcelona, Spain - The announcement during the 71st AGM in Miami
Vueling, the airline based at Barcelona-El Prat airport, announced today its official entry in IATA (International Air Transport Association), during the 71st Annual General Meeting in Miami, Florida. The... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and airlines. IATA calls on Venezuela to address issue of blocked funds
Miami, Usa - Proposes resolution roadmap to end impasse
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the Venezuelan government to address the problem of the $3.7 billion in airline funds the government is withholding from the airlines. The... more