Civil aviation
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Civil aviationHostess arrested in Pakistan: she is trying to carry a weapon on board
Karachi, Pakistan - Police starts investigation on reasons
A Pakistan hostess, 25, has been arrested by local police in airport of Karachi, Pakistan, when airport's control found in her's hand baggage a weapon, which the woman was trying to carry with her on... more
Civil aviationIn Japan the trains challenge to air transport is started
Tokio, Japan - Within 2010 will be ready a new super-train, able to reach 320 kilometres per hour
In the next years the Japanese trains could beat the competition of the airplanes, thanks to the construction of a new train able to reach 320 kilometres per hour. The goal is to assure those passengers... more
Civil aviationRyanair summons ENAC for the flights reduction on the airport of Ciampino
Rome, Italy - Michael O'Leary: "It is only a trial to limit the competition and help Alitalia"
ENAC, Italian Civil Aviation Authority, was summoned by Ryanair about the decision for the flights reduction, from 138 to 100 (equal to 12%, 66 weekly flights) on the airport of Ciampino by next Autumn. "The... more
Civil aviationThe "Leonardo da Vinci"-Rome Airport in disarray: who is the guilty?
Rome, Italy - The buck-passing is not more admissible. The culprits must go away!
The titles of the main national newspapers are eloquent, reporting on the ten thousand lost luggages and on the odyssey to which the passengers that pass by Rome-Fiumicino airport are submitted. It... more
Civil aviationENAC, downsizing in the airport management
Genoa, Italy - The example of "Colombo" in Genoa
Reduction of competence ENAC (Italian civil aviation authority) in the Italian airports. As consequence of the reform of the navigation law, the authority will have less decisional power on the airports:... more
Civil aviationEASA: Agency certifies R-R Trent 1000 for Boeing 787 "Dreamliner" airplane
Cologne, Germany - Engine meets high emission standards
"The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today issued a Type Certificate for the new Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engine at a hand-over ceremony in Derby, UK. The EASA approval was delivered simultaneously... more
Civil aviationEmergency landing for an Atr to Malpensa
Milan, Italy - It was left from Pisa
An Atr aircraft of Alitalia left from Pisa yesterday morning has operated an emergency landing to the Malpensa airport about 8:00 am. The request has been made by the pilot probably because of a warning... more
Civil aviationEUROCONTROL launches airspace infringement questionnaire
Brussels, Belgium - With the help of European AOPA
"EUROCONTROL, the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation with the help of the European Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) have launched a questionnaire designed to identify causes... more
Civil aviationENAC: Vito Riggio reconfirmed to the chairmanship
Rome, Italy - On proposal by Italian Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi
On proposal by the Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi, after the last session, the Italian Council of Ministers has approved the procedure for the reconfirmation to Vito Riggio as chairmanship of ENAC,... more
Civil aviationAir New Zealand enlarges its fleet with new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft
Auckland, New Zealand - A deal worth USD 1.1 billion
The Boeing Company and Air New Zealand today signed a definitive agreement for the purchase of four Boeing 777/300ER (Extended Range) jetliners and options for three additional 777/300ERs, as the carrier... more
Civil aviationNew EU rules for liquids on planes coming from third-party countries
Brussels, Belgium - Only under equivalent security standards
"Help consumatori": "Liquids purchased in the duty free of third-party countries may be allowed also in airports of the European Union, but only if equivalent security standards are guaranteed. The Commission... more
Civil aviationRussia sends firefighting aircraft in Balkan region
Moscow, Russia - Ilyushin aircraft and firefighting helicopters also in Greece
Russia has sent a plane to Montenegro to combat forest fires raging in the Balkan country, Viktor Beltsov, the spokesman for the Russian emergencies ministry said Sunday. Scorching weather has caused... more
Civil aviationIATA: passenger growth strong, cargo sluggish
Geneva, Switzerland - The half year traffic results
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released traffic results for the first six months of the year showing 6.3% growth in year-on-year international passenger demand, slightly higher than... more
Civil aviationSeptember strikes in Italian air transport
Rome, Italy - ENAV and Alitalia pilots
The strikes for September 2007 in the Italian air transport sector: ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Authority) personnel September 6, all day long, and 27 ENAV of Rome for 4 hours; Alitalia pilots September... more
Civil aviationLow-height planes, Burano and Torcello ask for explanations
Burano, Italy - Strong noises last Sunday at Venice lagoon
The people of Burano and Torcello back to suffer the big noise caused by the planes that flight low in the area of North Venice lagoon. Last Sunday evening the houses of Veneto's towns had been literally... more
Civil aviationUnited Airlines opens on-line application for new pilots
Washington, USA - 100 selected by the end of the year
United Airlines will begin to accept applications on this Monday for approximately 100 new pilot positions the company expects to fill this year, the first time since 2001 that the company has created... more
Civil aviationPassed the first stage for the approval of the Italian "Tesoretto"
Rome, Italy - Contributions to the air control sector are expected
Obtained the first green light of the Italian Chamber of Deputies for the decree regulating the sectors to which address the surplus of the State (the so-called "Tesoretto") after the examination of the... more
Civil aviationSDL calls a strike of the air transport workers for tomorrow
Rome, Italy - Moderate troubles are expected
The union of employees, Sdl, called a 24 hour strike of the air transport sector to protest against the reform of the workers pensions law, for Wednesday July, 28. The strike was called for July 13,... more
Civil aviationDefending against overbooking
Rome, Italy - Passengers rights listed by ADUC
The overbooking system is more and more used by airlines, and it is not difficult to understand why: selling more tickets than seats actuallly available to increase the load factor and not running the... more
Civil aviationThe EUROCONTROL Performance Review Commission (PRC) has issued its fifth ACE
Brussels, Belgium - It is a Cost-Effectiveness Benchmarking Report
The EUROCONTROL Performance Review Commission (PRC) has issued its fifth ATM Cost-Effectiveness Benchmarking Report (ACE). The report analyses and benchmarks the cost-effectiveness and productivity of... more
Civil aviationThe mobile phone on board doesn't take off
Rome, Italy - Enac stops the project
It had been announced as the news that could make everybody happier. Somebody said everything was regulated and that calling and receiving calls aboard would be possible starting from September . The four... more
Civil aviationSdl: a general strike for the pensions tomorrow on July 13
Rome, Italy - Expected also a demonstration in Milan and a picket in the Italian capital
The Sdl, the Italian union of the inter-category workers, along with the confirmation of the general strike of tomorrow, for the whole day, announces a demonstration in Milan (Largo Cairoli) at 9:30am,... more
Civil aviationEUROCONTROL Permanent Commission appoints David McMillan as new Director General from 2008
Brussels, Belgium - He will succeed Victor M Aguado, since January 2001
"The EUROCONTROL Permanent Commission has appointed Mr David McMillan as Director General of EUROCONTROL with effect from 1 January 2008. Mr McMillan is currently Director General of Civil Aviation... more
Civil aviationEU: more transparency on air fares
Rome, Italy - Against misleading advertising
From the "Help consumatori" website: "Against misleading advertising, the European Parliament has adopted a report by Ar?nas Degutis (Alde, Lt) concerning the revision proposal for the so-called 'Third... more
Civil aviationA European regulation for travels of people under oxygen treatment
Rome, Italy - The carriers shall adopt the new measures for assistance on board
According to Mariadelaide Franchi, president of "Associazione Italiana Pazienti BPCO Onlus", the airlines will have to adopt as soon as possible the necessary measures to assist, during flights, patients... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: revealed the name of new general director
Brussels, Belgium - It's David McMillan, director of English CAA
From Eurocontrol's sources, AVIONEWS has known the name of the new general director of the European aeronautical organization, just nominated: it's David McMillan, general director of CAA (Civil Aviation... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS at the press-conference for Emirates flight Dubai-Venice
Venice, Italy - The town is the carrier's 22nd European route
A very important day for "Marco Polo" airport of Venice which, with a press-conference chaired by His Highness the Sheik Ahmed bin Saeed Al Naktoum, has made the new Emirates direct flight Dubai-Venice... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: city of Barcelona hosts seventh edition of the USA/Europe joint seminar on ATM R&D
Brussels, Belgium - In order to promote the creation of a harmonised global air transport system
"In order to promote the creation of a harmonised global air transport system, EUROCONTROL and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) jointly organised the seventh USA/Europe Seminar on Air Traffic... more
Civil aviationBirds in the engine, emergency landing for a Boeing 767 airplane
Rome, Italy - Delta Airlines aircraft has just left from Fiumicino
Last Saturday a Delta Airlines Boeing 767 aircraft has been compelled to an emergency landing at Fiumicino airport because some birds were swallowed up by the jet engine during the take-off from "Leonardo... more
Civil aviationLong range-related syndromes: some precautions to take
Rome, Italy - Possible troubles due to blood circulation and pressure
To avoid annoying problems of legs' blood circulation during long range flights (economy class syndrome) one can take some precautions about one week before leaving. The active ingredient of some natural... more
Civil aviationDubai International Capital joins in EADS
Paris, France - The goal is a strategic partnership with management and the shareholders
After the Russian Vneshtor-Bank, also Mid East private investment firm, Dubai International Capital (DIC) joined in EADS - European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co, with a 3,12% share. The stake was... more
Civil aviationA report for the future European aviation regulatory framework
Geneva, Switzerland - The appreciation of IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the report of the High Level Group (HLG) for the future European aviation regulatory framework. The report outlines ten recommendations... more
Civil aviationThe Tahiti Tourism "long-range traveler" identikit
Milan, Italy - Collaboration between Met Bocconi and Tmt Pragma
Tahiti Tourism requested Met Bocconi and Tmt Pragma a research to outline the profile of long-rage travelers. On the basis of 452 phone interviews in five Countries (Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany... more
Civil aviationZeppelin NT07 optioned by Airship Ventures
Los Angeles, USA - It will arrive in the US in the second quarter of 2008
Zeppelin Luftschifftechnik (ZLT) and Airship Ventures announced that Zeppelin NT07, currently under construction in Friedrichshafen, has been optioned by California-based Airship Ventures. It is projected... more
Civil aviationGaruda and Adam Air are risk-free, but not for U.S. and Europe
Rome, Italy - Indonesia evaluates its carriers, but the results don't satisfy the EU
Those of the air safety is a subject very discussed in these days and the measures recently adopted by EU, such as the updating of the black list of the airlines banned from European skies, are a firm... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: Wide Area Multilateration, new surveillance techniques for air traffic management
Brussels, Belgium - The Organization is promoting broader awareness about it
"EUROCONTROL is promoting broader awareness on the emerging surveillance technique known as Wide Area Multilateration (WAM), which provides technical and financial benefits to users. WAM is a technique... more
Civil aviationICAO: Indonesia committed to improving aviation safety
Montreal, Canada - Signed a declaration to achieve the aim
"Indonesia and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) last Monday signed a groundbreaking declaration whereby Indonesia commits to prompt and wide-ranging action for improving the safety... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol takes new potential (2)
Brussels, Belgium - Safety and environment: a better control
According to Mr. Aguado, Director General of EUROCONTROL, the full operation of the CFMU, Central Flow Management Unit will allow airlines to save about a billion dollar yearly with reduction of delays... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol takes new potential
Brussels, Belgium - Toward a Single European Sky
In a ceremony held today in Brussels, Belgium, has been inaugurated the new Operation Room for Eurocontrol Central Flow Management Unit, (CFMU) with participation of the General Director Mr. Victor M.... more
Civil aviationSarkozy agreeable to fix a limit to the planes' emissions
Paris, France - He said during the inauguration of the radial passenger loading area at Roissy
During the address at airport of Paris "Charles De Gaulle" for the opening of new radial passenger loading area, French president Nicholas Sarkozy has spoken about environment, surprising everybody, in... more
Civil aviationIATA: cargo rebounds, passenger demand steady
Geneva, Switzerland - The Association released traffic results for May
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released traffic results for May that showed 5.5% growth in year-on-year international passenger demand. Growth in freight demand rose to 5.0% (up sharply... more
Civil aviationBoeing: the estimations for new commercial airplanes over the next 20 years
Everett, USA - It will reach a value of USD 2.8 trillion
Boeing forecasts a USD 2.8 trillion market for new commercial airplanes over the next 20 years. Strong demand for new airplanes will lead to a world fleet with significantly improved environmental performance. These... more
Civil aviationTerritorial continuity, young Sardinians of FASI discuss about UE's decision
Milan, Italy - The federation prepares a congress in Milan and a press conference in Brussels
On 28 June, 4:00 pm, at Milan's university "Cattolica" will took place a congress called "Insularity's handicap, territorial continuity and European regulations" organized by young group FASI (Federazione... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: the opening of the CFMU
Brussels, Belgium - The cerimony will take place next Tuesday July 3 in the morning
"With Summer 2007 predicted to be one of the busiest ever in European airspace, EUROCONTROL communicates the opening of the Central Flow Management Unit’s purpose-designed Operations Room on next Tuesday J... more
Civil aviationGreat rise of low-cost flights
Rome, Italy - But fares aren't clear yet
The trend of low-cost flights in Italy and in Europe are strongly raising, both in percentage of operated flights and of transported passengers. Some numbers: during the first semester of 2007 the load... more
Civil aviationTiger Airways purchases 50 aircraft A-320
Paris, France - A deal announced during the Paris Air Show "Le Bourget" 2007
Tiger Airways, Singapore's fast growing low-fare carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for an additional 30 Airbus A-320s and 20 options. Tiger Airways currently operates a fleet of nine... more
Civil aviationICAO: profits and traffic up for world's airlines in 2006
Montreal, Canada - Equal to 2,9%
"The scheduled airlines of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) 190 Member States posted an estimated combined operating profit of 2.9 per cent of operating revenues in 2006, a significant i... more
Civil aviationA 3% more of the Danish tourism
Rome, Italy - And it's expected to reach the 5%
In the first quarter of 2007 the number of overnight staying of Italian people in Denmark increased of 3% with respect to 2006. Among the accommodating facilities preferred, the first one is surely... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS at Paris Air Show "Le Bourget" (9): success for Vulcanair
Paris, France - The sale of the first aircraft to the Polish company Alif Air
Satisfaction for the industry of Casoria during the Paris Air Show "Le Bourget". It is a P-68C aircraft, a twin-engine for the passenger transport able to land on shorter runways, the first airplane sold... more
Civil aviationMobile phones allowed on board of airplanes of 4 airlines
Milan, Italy - From September it will be possible to call from the sky
In airplane as well as in train, we will have to hear the infinity variety of phone ringers, singsongs and tales of people sitting next to us speaking with the Earth. 4 European airlines- Air France, British... more