Civil aviation
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Civil aviationLufthansa: slimmer seats to gain more space on the airplanes
Berlin, Germany - Daring to the low-cost airlines
The airline Lufthansa recently announced changes to be implemented by next year for its fleet operating on the short-haul routes. The German airline wants to restrict the seats on board its 200 aircraft,... more
Civil aviationAerolíneas Argentinas joins SkyTeam
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Alliance expands its reach in South America and the southern hemisphere
Aerolíneas Argentinas (AA), the flag carrier of Argentina, signed an agreement to join SkyTeam (ST) in 2012. Aerolíneas will be ST’s first South American member, adding 38 new destinations to the ST net... more
Civil aviationIndia has set up a tariff analysis unit to monitor air fares
Delhi, India - Carrier must furnish details of any change in prices
India's aviation regulator has set up a "Tariff analysis unit" to monitor air fares and has asked airlines to publish route wise ticket prices on its website or newspapers, Federal Civil Aviation Minister... more
Civil aviationItaly, updating of the strikes scheduled for December 17th in the air transport sector
Rome, Italy - Besides pilots and flights assistants of Alitalia-Cai and AirOne, will protest the airport personnel of Sea, Sea Handling and Aviapartner and Meridiana Fly's pilots
We had already announced the 24-hour strike of pilots and flight attendants of the Group Alitalia-Cai ("Compagnia aerea italiana", that is "Italian airline") and of AirOne scheduled for Friday, December... more
Civil aviationAudit of Philippine aviation standards postponed by ICAO
Manila, Philippines - Due to operational concerns related to the reforms being undertaken by local civil aviation authority
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has postponed the much-awaited audit of Philippine aviation standards, a positive result of which could lead to the lifting of the ban imposed by Europe... more
Civil aviationAir transport. Alitalia: on December 17th another 24-hour-strike
Rome, Italy - Called by Filt Cgil, Ipa and Avia
"Another 24-hour strike of pilots and flight assistants of the Alitalia-Cai (Italian airline) Group has been called, for Friday 17 December, by the professional associations Ipa and Avia. It was unveiled... more
Civil aviationIATA: passenger demand strengthens
Geneva, Switzerland - Freight at a turning point?
The International Air Transport Association announced international traffic results for October showing a 10.1% year-on-year increase in passenger demand and a 14.4% year-on-year increase for international... more
Civil aviationBoeing investigates on the in-flight electrical fire on its 787
Seattle, USA - A source assumes that is due to a "Foreign object" left behind by a mechanic
Boeing investigators are looking into a theory the in-flight electrical fire two weeks ago that has grounded the 787 Dreamliner test fleet may have been caused by material a worker inadvertently left inside... more
Civil aviationItaly, air transport: Matteoli delays Friday's strike
Rome, Italy - Flights will be regular
"With his own decree, the Italian minister of infrastructures and transports Altero Matteoli, implementing the article number 8 of the 146/90 law and further modifications, has delayed the strike called... more
Civil aviationGaruda Indonesia Joins SkyTeam
Jakarta, Indonesia - Alliance expands its reach in Southeast Asia and Australia
Garuda Indonesia, the flag carrier of Indonesia, today signed an agreement to join the SkyTeam (ST) airline alliance in 2012. Garuda will expand ST’s presence in Southeast Asia, adding 30 new destinations t... more
Civil aviationACI EUROPE calls for “Normalisation” of EU-Russia aviation relations
Moscow, Russia - On the occasion of the 10th DME Connections Forum
On the occasion of the "10th DME Connections Forum" taking place in Moscow today, organised by Moscow Domodedovo airport with the support of ACI EUROPE, the European airport trade body called for closer... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance strengthens its offer in Italy
Milan, Italy - Two new members in 2010: TAM and Aegean Airlines on Milan-Malpensa and Rome-Fiumicino
Despite of the continuation of a world difficult economic scenario, Star Alliance (SA) continues its growth strategy in Italy and further strengthens its offer compared to the Winter schedule of 2009,... more
Civil aviationSukhoi Superjet 100: the testing of the Flight Management System of the aircraft have been completed
Moscow, Russia - It provides multi sensor based navigation
The testing of the flight management system (FMS) for Russia's Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger airliner was completed on Friday. The FMS CMA-9000 was developed by Canada's Esterline CMC Electronics for... more
Civil aviationIATA: Latin American aviation priorities
Panama City, Panama - Safety, taxes and Brazil
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on Latin American governments to address regional challenges of safety, rising taxes and inadequate infrastructure in Brazil. The Association also... more
Civil aviationRosoboronexport, 100 new RD-93 engines for Chinese fighter airplanes?
Zhuhai, China - The news was announced yesterday on the occasion of the "China Air Show 2010" in Zhuhai
Yesterday, on the occasion of the "China Air Show 2010" currently ongoing in Zhuhai, China, the state intermediary agency for Russia's exports/imports of armaments, announced it is preparing a contract... more
Civil aviationChina will require more than 3,750 new passenger jet aircraft in the next 20 years
Beijing, China - About 800 of which will be twin-aisles
China will require more than 3,750 new passenger jet aircraft in the next 20 years, says the Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (Comac). Of these, 2,950 will be single-aisle jets while the remaining 800... more
Civil aviationZhuhai. Avic international signs a contract to purchase 100 ARJ-21 airplanes from Comac
Zhuhai, China - The two companies will form a marketing partnership
AVIC International has signed an agreement with the Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (Comac) to purchase 100 ARJ-21 regional airplanes to market to international customers. AVIC International is the... more
Civil aviationCOMAC ARJ-21 airplane completes flight tests
Bejijng, China - The news was unveiled on the occasion of "Air China 2010" in Zhuhai
On the occasion of "Air China 2010", the event taking place these days (16-21 November) in Zhuhai, China, Chen Yong, chief designer of ARJ-21 of "COMAC", "Commercial Aircraft Corp of China", said that... more
Civil aviationS7 Airlines is now part of oneworld
Milan, Italy - The Russia's domestic carrier added to the airline alliance
S7 Airlines became part of oneworld, adding Russia's domestic carrier to the global airline alliance. Its subsidiary Globus joined at the same time, as an affiliate member of oneworld. They now offer... more
Civil aviation"China Air Show 2010" (2): COMAC communicates specifications of its new passenger airplane C-919
Shanghai, China - Will it compete with the aircraft of Boeing and Airbus?
During the "Airshow China 2010" inaugurated on Tuesday in Zhuhai, China, COMAC ("Commercial Aircraft Corp of China"), has announced its new airliner, the C-919, and announced that it has signed contracts... more
Civil aviationCanada signs agreement with Qatar to allow direct flights
Ottawa, Canada - Emirates and Etihad are ready to start operations
Canadian officials have confirmed the country has signed an air services agreement with Qatar to allow direct scheduled flights between the two countries. Transport Canada admits the agreement "Comes amid... more
Civil aviationCOMAC signs orders for its new passenger airplane C-919
Zhuhai, China - Presented today at the aviation Chinese Expo "China Air Show 2010"
During the "China Air Show 2010", the aviation and aerospace exhibition opened on Tuesday in Zhuhai, China (see AVIONEWS), COMAC, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, the Chinese state-owned aircraft... more
Civil aviationColombia becomes 100th US Open-Skies partner
Washington, Usa - Full OS takes effect at the end of 2012
Colombia became the United States’ 100th Open-Skies partner as representatives of the two countries reached agreement to liberalize US-Colombia air services for airlines of both countries. Once full O... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: today strike of the ground personnel scheduled
Rome, Italy - For four hours, from noon to 04:00 pm
In view of its ground personnel's strike, scheduled on November 15, from noon to 04:00 pm, Alitalia has set up preventive measures aimed at minimizing the inconveniences for the passengers involved. In... more
Civil aviationAea welcomes EU's renewed focus on cargo security
Brussels, Belgium - A sector essential element of international trade
The Association of European Airlines, whose members carry 6 million tonnes of cargo annually in addition to their 350-million passenger head-count, has commended recent initiatives by the Belgian Presidency... more
Civil aviationEmbraer: within the end of 2011 first flight and delivery of the airplane ERJ-145 modified
Sao Paulo, Brazil - With the "Airborne Early Warning and Control System" developed by India
Embraer (Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica SA), the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, has announced that the first flight of its medium-range "ERJ-145" airplane modified with the airborne warning and control... more
Civil aviationA-380 airplane for the first time flies over the Pyramids
Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt - The visit in Egypt of the aircraft on the occasion of "Avex International Air Show"
On Wednesday, November 10, 2010, one of the Airbus A-380 planes employed for the flight tests for the first time flew over the Pyramids during a flight in the skies over Egypt. With this special flight... more
Civil aviationIATA: successful aviation in Israel
Tel Aviv, Israel - Supported by global standards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on Israel to use global standards to shore-up its air transport sector. Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s Director General and CEO made the call in a... more
Civil aviationLufthansa and Singapore Airlines change as a "Precautionary" measure the engines on A-380 airplanes
Singapore, Singapore - After troubles encountered in the Rolls-Royce Trent 900s installed on this aircraft
Singapore Airlines revealed today in a press release that it will replace as a "Precautionary" measure the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines on three of its Airbus A-380 aircraft. At first, however, the carrier... more
Civil aviationAvianca-Taca and Copa Airlines to join Star Alliance
Miami, Usa - Strategic network expansion in Latin America
Star Alliance (SA), the way the Earth connects, will be expanding its presence in Latin America following the unanimous approval by its Chief Executive Board (CEB), to accept both Avianca-TACA and Copa... more
Civil aviationThe airline "Skymark" buys 6 A-380 airplanes
Tokyo, Japan - And Airbus enters for the first time in the Japanese market
Yesterday, on November 8, 2010, Skymark, the airline based in Tokyo, announced it has signed a contract with Airbus for the acquisition of six A-380 planes, with an option for other two, for a total value... more
Civil aviationIATA addresses "MEET2" on climate change
Geneva, Switzerland - Remarks by Director General and CEO, Giovanni Bisignani
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released today remarks by Director General and CEO Giovanni Bisignani to the Second Ministerial Conference on Global Environment and Energy in Transport... more
Civil aviationVolcano Merapi: from today, partial resumption of the flights to Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia - After the cancellations of the week-end
Starting in the afternoon of today, November 8, 2010, most flights to and from Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, should be resumed almost regularly. A lot of routes had in fact been temporarily suspended,... more
Civil aviationAir transport: Commission launches infringement procedures against France, Germany, Austria and Finland
Brussels, Belgium - Over agreements with Russia on Siberian overflights
The European Commission has launched in the last days infringement procedures against France, Germany, Austria and Finland over their bilateral air service agreements with Russia, which inter alia include... more
Civil aviationQantas: A-380 airplanes still landed
Sydney, Australia - For at least other 72 hours
The CEO of Qantas Airways, Alan Joyce, has announced that, following the discovery of oil leaks in three engines of two Airbus A-380s belonging to the Australian air company, it has been decided to leave... more
Civil aviationBartolomeo: “Italian CIPE will give the go ahead to the increase of airport fares on Tuesday”
Milan, Italy - Italian undersecretary for infrastructure and transportation has been interviewed by AVIONEWS
During the third and last day of the "International seminar on aviation safety" –which is being held in Milan, Italy- Italian undersecretary for infrastructure and transportation, Giachino Bartolomeo, h... more
Civil aviationSingapore Airlines resumes A-380 airplane flights
Singapore, Singapore - After the necessary technical checks
Singapore Airlines announced it has resumed on Friday the flights of its 11 A-380 airplanes, after the necessary technical checks. Travels scheduled on this kind of aircraft, in fact, had been suspended... more
Civil aviationAEA: Austria joins the list of airline passenger tax collectors
Brussels, Belgium - Latest tax measures could rebound on Austria’s economy
The Association of European Airlines, representing Europe’s most important network carriers, has condemned the decision of the Austrian government to impose a departure tax on airline passengers, of €... more
Civil aviationIATA: vision for intelligent aviation security
Frankfurt, Germany - Coordinated response on cargo security
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on security regulators around the world to work together to make the skies more secure by addressing the challenges related to cargo security... more
Civil aviationChina could double its civil aircraft within 2015
Beijing, China - According to CAAC
Li Jiaxiang, chief of CAAC, the Civil Aviation Administration of China, said yesterday, on the sidelines of a forum about the development of civil aviation held in Beijing, that, as falls in the 2011-2015... more
Civil aviationChina hopes to reach agreements on nuclear and aviation with France
Paris, France - On the occasion of Hu Jintao visit scheduled for next week
According to what the Vice Foreign Minister Fu Ying told reporters during a meeting held yesterday, China hopes to reach agreements about nuclear energy and aviation with France, on the occasion of the... more
Civil aviationEuropean Commission to launch legal proceedings against Vienna over Russian flights operated by Austrian Airlines
Brussels, Belgium - Bilateral aviation agreements with Russia violate EU rules
The European Commission is to launch infringement proceedings against Austria. The reason for the legal action is that the bilateral aviation agreement between the country and Russia violates European... more
Civil aviationAirbus: sharklet winglets version of the A-320 airplane used as benchmark for "NEO" type
Toulouse, France - Both will fly soon and allow noticeable savings in fuel consumption
Last year, Airbus had projected new aerodynamic wingtip devices for its A-320 aircraft, designed to replace the current "Winglets", and called them "Sharklets". Shortly, they will be tested on a MSM1... more
Civil aviationEU certificates new anti-explosive scanner to be deployed at European airports
London, UK - It is capable to identify liquids. It will be mandatory by 2013
A British firm producing world-leading anti-terrorism technology has won European Union (EU) approval that could see its anti-explosives scanner installed in airports across Europe from next year. Kromek... more
Civil aviationA new strike in France: tomorrow also the air transport will be involved
Paris, France - Directorate general of civil aviation announces inconveniences are expected
DGAC, the French Directorate General of Civil Aviation, announced that disruptions to air traffic are expected tomorrow, because of the new strike called by the trade unions which protect the rights of... more
Civil aviationItaly: air transport, new wave of strikes in November
Rome, Italy - Alitalia-Cai, AirOne and Meridiana Fly protests scheduled
On Friday 22 October we reported (see AVIONEWS) that the strike involving pilots and flight attendants of Alitalia airline, called from Cgil, Avia and Ipa and later cancelled due to a request of minister... more
Civil aviationDelta postpones the delivery of 18 B-787 airplanes to 2020
Seattle, USA - A 2,2 billion dollar order, who it "Inherited" by Northwest
Delta revealed yesterday, on October 25, 2010, it has confirmed the order of 18 B-787/8s, with an optional purchase of other 50 of the same model. Delivery will take place between 2020 and 2022, almost... more
Civil aviationIATA: September traffic
Geneva, Switzerland - Stronger passenger, weaker freight
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international traffic results for September. International passenger traffic had a 10.5% year-on-year increase which is significantly stronger... more
Civil aviationJapan and Usa sign an "Open sky" agreement
Tokyo, Japan - Carriers of the 2 countries will be free to operate on trans-pacific routes
Japanese and American authorities have officially signed an "Open sky" agreement, which will allow to any carrier of the 2 countries to start air connections between the 2 coasts of the Pacific. In particular,... more
Civil aviationAlitalia postpones its strike: 25 October air transport will be regular
Rome, Italy - The carrier announces it's ready to resume negotiations
The Italian ministry of infrastructure and transportation announced yesterday that Alitalia airline pilots and flight attendants belonging to labor unions Cgil, Ipa and Avia have agreed, accepting the... more