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Civil aviationBombardier: Learjet 75 business aircraft is ready for certification
Washington, USA - Smart-cockpit installed
The first Bombardier new Learjet 75 has been completed and is ready for its last tests to obtain airworthiness certification. This aircraft adds higher-thrust Hoeneywell TFE731-40BR engines and a new smart-cockpit... more
Civil aviationRome-Ciampino: AVIONEWS reminds that the airport will be closed from 24 September to 3 October
Rome, Italy - Local air traffic redirected to Rome-Fiumicino
AVIONEWS reminds that the international airport "Giovan Battista Pastine", Rome-Ciampino, will be closed due to runway maintenance works. The hub will be closed from September 24 to October 3, 2012. All... more
Civil aviationOfficial Gazette of EU: invitation to submit comments about State aid on Dortmund Airport, in Germany
Brussels, Belgium - The 20 page document is available in "Specials" of AVIONEWS of the Italian home-page
The European Commission in the Official Gazette of today, September 5, 2012 invites to present observations regarding the State aids in favour to the Dortmund airport, as following: 2012/C 268/01... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Union announces strike for Lufthansa flight attendants on Friday 7
Frankfurt, Germany - Unless the company restarts mediation
The strikes called in the last days by Unabhängige Flugbegleiter Organisation (UFO), the union which represents more than two thirds of the 19,000 flight attendants who are employed in Lufthansa, has... more
Civil aviationEmbraer: Phenom 100 aircraft obtains Chinese certification
Beijing, China - 150 examples delivered since 2010
It is a good day for the business jet industry. In addition to the US and Israeli certification for the new Gulfstream G-280 (AVIONEWS), Embraer obtained Chinese certification for its Phenom 100 light... more
Civil aviationGulfstream G-280 business jet obtains full certification for Israel and the United States
Washington, USA - It will replace the G-200
The Gulfstream G-280 business jet has received full certification to fly in the United States and Israel. The first deliveries of this super mid-size are expected by the end of the year. The launch price... more
Civil aviationLufthansa flight attendants on strike: hundreds of aircraft grounded
Berlin, Germany - 306 cancelled flights so far
They promised it, they did it: Unabhängige Flugbegleiter Organisation (UFO), the union which represents more than two thirds of the 19,000 flight attendants who are employed in Lufthansa announced on... more
Civil aviationAlba Star joins IACA
Brussels, Belgium - The Spanish carrier has bases at Palma de Mallorca and Milan-Malpensa airports
IACA (International Air Carrier Association) announces that Spanish carrier, Alba Star, has joined the association as a full member. Alba Star, which took to the air in 2010, with bases at Palma de... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC. Update: strike by Meridiana fly staff next Friday
Rome, Italy - For 24 hours
ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, publishes the list of the flights guaranteed by the airline before the strike. Any successive integration and/or changes requested by the company will be... more
Civil aviationLufthansa aircraft grounded again? Union announces new strike Tuesday, 4 September
Mörfelden-Walldorf , Germany - The industrial action to be announced with just a 6-hour notice
Unabhängige Flugbegleiter Organisation (UFO), the union which represents more than two thirds of the 19,000 flight attendants who are employed in Lufthansa has announced on its website that Tuesday, 4... more
Civil aviationIndian Minister: "Shortage of commanders and first officers to operate Air India aircraft"
New Delhi, India - 90 pilots are needed for the 787 Dreamliners: just 4 are currently available
Air India is facing a shortage of commanders and first officers for its aircraft according to the figures provided by the Minister for Civil Aviation Ajit Singh on Friday 31/08/2012. Replying to a question... more
Civil aviationFAA announces $10 million grant to Danville Regional Airport
Washington, Usa - For a runway project
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a $10 million grant for a runway project at Danville Regional Airport in Danville, Va. The grant will fund the rehabilitation of Runway 2/20.... more
Civil aviationELFAA welcomes continued growth of the low fare aviation sector
Brussels, Belgium - But renews its call for significant improvements at policy level
"ELFAA (European Low Fares Airline Association) member airlines continue to lead the way in the European aviation sector, with latest statistics showing a 5.6% increase in passenger numbers year-on-year... more
Civil aviationAntonov An-2 aircraft: the biplane comes back to life
Moscow, Russia - New engine and new propeller for higher performances
The Antonov An-2 biplane flew for the first time in 1947, and is the most widely produced aircraft in history (more than 20,000). Hundreds of these aircraft are still flying in Russia powered by the... more
Civil aviationTransport by airplane. IATA: growth slows again in July
Geneva, Switzerland - +3,4% in passenger demand, -3,2% in freight
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for July showing slower growth in both travel by aircraft and freight, but with considerable variation by region and... more
Civil aviationAircraft and finance. Sale of Portuguese airport operator kindles investors
Lisbon, Portugal - The State-owned airline TAP is on the market as well
Portugal Treasury Secretary Maria Luìs Albuquerque declared on Thursday 30/08/2012 that the sale of ANA (the Portuguese State-owned airport authority) is kindling the interest of several investors both... more
Civil aviationDOT fines Aerolineas Argentinas for $ 50,000
Washington, Usa - For violating DOT price advertising rule
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Aerolineas Argentinas $50,000 for violating the Department’s new rule on full-fare advertising by failing to include government taxes and other fees i... more
Civil aviationETS: Europe is not alone in its fight against aircraft carbon emissions
Sydney, Australia - "A significant achievement for both Europe and Australia"
Europe is not alone in its Emission Trading Scheme (or System), the programme which aims to create a new carbon emission market to reduce air pollution. The federal government of Australia has signed... more
Civil aviationGermania Express as new IACA member
Brussels, Belgium - The carrier was founded in 2010 and based in Berlin
IACA (International Air Carrier Association) today announced that German carrier, Germania Express, has joined the association as a full member. Germania Express (formerly Flynext) was founded in 2010.... more
Civil aviationAerolíneas Argentinas joins SkyTeam as 18th member
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Alliance welcomes first South American airline and continues to focus on finding growth opportunities on the continent
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, today welcomes Aerolíneas Argentinas as its 18th member. The national airline of Argentina – South America’s second largest economy - Aerolíneas Argentinas becomes SkyTe... more
Civil aviationTransport by airplane. Airbus and China make a push for alternative fuels
Toulouse, France - Speeding up the commercialisation and production
Airbus and one of the world’s leading academic institutions, Tsinghua University have formed a partnership to complete a sustainability analysis of Chinese feedstocks, and to evaluate how best to support t... more
Civil aviationProblems at the air traffic controls affect Tallinn Airport
Tallinn, Estonia - Aircraft allowed to take off under visual flight rules
A problem to the air traffic control system is affecting the activities of Tallinn International Airport, Estonia. Lauri Linnamäe, a spokesperson of the Baltic hub, has declared to the website "Uudised"... more
Civil aviationAirbus deal with Philippine Airlines secures 6000 jobs
London, United Kingdom - Celebration at Broughton, Cheshire
The billion pound contract signed between the popular European aircraft maker Airbus and Philippine Airlines has brought new hope to English workers. Airbus is one of the largest airliner-makers worldwide.... more
Civil aviationEtihad Airways signs code-share with China Eastern Airlines
Abu Dhabi, UAE - This is the Abu Dhabi-based airline’s 37th agreement
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has signed a code-share agreement with China Eastern Airlines. The new agreement is the Abu Dhabi-based airline’s 37th code-share. I... more
Civil aviationTropical storm "Isaac": aircraft grounded at New Orleans
New Orleans, USA - Criticism by American Airlines: "We could have kept flying for a big chunk of the day"
Tropical storm "Isaac", after Florida, is still affecting civil aviation in the United States: New Orleans "Louis Armstrong" Airport will remain closed on Tuesday 28/08/2012. The measure which involves... more
Civil aviationJAA TO and RMIT sign MoU on Aviation English Language education
Hoofddorp, Holland - This MoU will lead to a more formal Agreement
The Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation (JAA TO) and RMIT Training Pty Ltd t/a RMIT English Worldwide (REW), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) initialising their cooperation in delivering... more
Civil aviationRyanair "Cuts" aircraft from Verona: is it due to the conflict with the management firm?
Verona, Italy - Sixteen flights per week less
The timing could obviously generate some suspicion, but since there is not an official announcement it is impossible to know it for certain: the only sure thing is that, apparently, several flights of... more
Civil aviationHundreds of aircraft grounded in Florida due to Tropical Storm "Isaac"
Miami, USA - The situation could return to normal on late Monday
Hundreds of aircraft grounded because of the bad weather conditions: that is how the Tropical Storm "Isaac" is affecting civil aviation in the United States. The airports which are being hit most are... more
Civil aviationMarasà (Enac) explains the rescheduling procedure for Wind Jet passengers (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - "Most of the work will take place from today to September 16"
AVIONEWS has met Benedetto Marasà, ENAC (the Italian authority for civil aviation) deputy director general in the situation room of the agency, in order to discuss about Wind Jet's situation and the rescheduling... more
Civil aviationState aid from Carcassonne Airport to Ryanair: European Commission invites to submit comments
Brussels, Belgium - Brussels doubts the airport's operators "Behaved like prudent investors"
On the Official Journal of the European Union (EU) of August 23, 2012, the European Commission (EC), on the topic of the alleged State aid relative to the agreements signed between Carcassonne Airport... more
Civil aviationKingfisher airplane pilot flew with woman in the cockpit
Delhi, India - Crew members lodged a complaints with the airline management
Kingfisher Airlines, which "Is already facing a safety audit by the country's civil aviation regulator DGCA", came under fresh scrutiny today. Many press agencies reported that one of its pilots flew a... more
Civil aviationItalian magazine "Panorama" investigates on the "Secret aid" to Ryanair
Rome, Italy - The airports keep silent about the agreements with the company
The renowned Italian weekly "Panorama", in the issue released on Thursday 23/08/2012, publishes an interesting analysis about the so-called "Secret aid" to Ryanair, the Irish low-cost company, which bear... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: Lufthansa and Fraport are suing German union
Frankfurt, Germany - February's strikes caused huge losses to the two companies
Lufthansa, the most important German airline, and Fraport, one of the main European airport operators, have announced the intention to sue the German worker union GdF because of the series of strikes which... more
Civil aviationRyanair tries to defend from the charges of low fuel on its aircraft
Madrid, Spain - During the past week three airplanes have been forced to perform emergency landings in Valencia for fuel shortage
Ryanair chief executive officer Michael O'Leary takes the field personally in order to try to defend his company from the charges it received of not respecting the safety requirements relative the fuel... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Federal Express
Los Angeles, Usa - For $ 681,200
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $681,200 civil penalty against Federal Express Corp. (FedEx), of Memphis, Tenn., for allegedly violating US Department of Transportation Hazardous... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: FAA UPN 2012-20111122003
Rome, Italy - The complete document (70 pages) is possible to see in the "Specials" of AVIONEWS
The purpose of this notification is to advise all aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, maintenance organizations, and parts distributors regarding suspected unapproved component parts incorporated... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Horizon Air
Seattle, Usa - For a $ 1 million
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a civil penalty of $1,005,000 against Horizon Air of Seattle, for allegedly operating 22 Bombardier DHC-8-402 turboprop airliners on more than 186,000... more
Civil aviationVolcano erupts in New Zealand, tens of aircraft grounded (VIDEO)
Auckland, New Zealand - The Civil Aviation Authority follows the situation carefully
The eruption of Mount Tongariro, a volcano located in the North Island of New Zealand, is creating massive problems to the air links in the zone hit by the ash emissions. Even if the risk for flights was... more
Civil aviationFAA suspends the operation which led to the near-collision of three aircraft in Washington
Washington, USA - The risk was caused by a miscommunication between air traffic controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration, the American authority for civil aviation, has communicated the suspension of the procedure which, on July 31, 2012, led to a risk of collision between three US Airways... more
Civil aviationArmavia: controversies continue about the Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplanes
Moscow, Russia - Technical or economic reasons?
Armavia, the Armenian flag-carrier, has been the first purchaser of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft. After the delivery of the first airliner, a long controversy started between the carrier and the aircraft-maker... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: urgent AD issued regarding aircraft equipped with toilets on board
Rome, Italy - Fire hazard for rubbish bins
ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, communicates its issue of an urgent airworthiness directive ENAC 2012-269 regarding the aircraft certified in Large Aeroplane or Large Rotorcraft category equipped... more
Civil aviationMAK warns: problem with Antonov An-148 aircraft engines can ground the type
Moscow, Russia - "This kind of issue is common"
The Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK), the aviation authority of CIS, has warned the Ukrainian engine-maker Ivchenko-Progress and the Antonov aircraft company about serious defects in the new D-436-148... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: meeting to limit bird-strike risks (VIDEO)
Memphis, USA - 9622 episodes in 2010
The last episode to hit the headlines happened a few days ago: a Boeing 737 airplane operated by United Airways collided with a bird shortly before landing at Denver, suffering severe damages to the nose... more
Civil aviationTransport and airplanes, Aci Europe: persistent decline in air traffic growth in Europe in 1H12
Brussels, Belgium - The latest figures from the European airports
The latest traffic figures for Europe’s airports released today confirm the precarious situation facing both the industry and the wider European economy. The first half of the year witnessed a significant a... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport, Verona Airport-Ryanair: now it is war
Verona, Italy - The management firm wants the agreement with the low-cost carrier to be renegotiated
The "Match" between Aeroporto "Valerio Catullo" SpA (the management firm of Verona Airport) and the Irish low-cost company Ryanair is getting more intense: the request to stop the airline flights from... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: airlines under indictment in Spain for baggage fees
Malaga, Spain - From 15 to 20 carriers involved
The Malaga Prosecution Office is starting an inquiry on several airlines which charge their passengers with extra fees to put their luggage in the hold, according to reports published by the Spanish newspaper... more
Civil aviationFAA investigates on the three aircraft which almost collided in Washington
Washington, USA - US Airways: "The safety of our customers and employees is always our to priority"
The US federal Aviation Administration, with the collaboration of United Airways, started an investigation on the three aircraft of the American carrier which almost collided on Tuesday 31/07/2012 at Washington... more
Civil aviationTransport by airplane in June. IATA: slowing passenger growth trend continues
Geneva, Switzerland - Cargo markets remain weak
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for June showing a continued slowing of growth in the demand for aircraft transport. This is in line with weakness in... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: IATA backs global approach to polluting emissions
Geneva, Switzerland - The association also welcomes a bill on the same topic approved by US Senate
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the positive outcome of the Washington meeting where 17 of the world’s largest aviation powers, informally called the "Coalition of the unwilling"), w... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: "Dissident" countries confirm their disapproval of the ETS
Washington, USA - "We confirm our very solid and strong opposition"
The meeting which has been held in Washington between Tuesday 31/07 and Wednesday 01/08, with the participation of those countries which oppose to the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme, ended in... more