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Civil aviation“Giffoni-Hollywood 2007”: an award for Richard Branson
Los Angeles, USA - On next April 27th
From yesterday and until next April 28th, Los Angeles will host the third edition of “Giffoni-Hollywood 2007”, an important event dedicated to cinema, with 15 movie films assessed by an international jur... more
Civil aviationAn interactive corse for people affected by fear of flying
Washington, USA - On “fearofflyinghelp.com”
For people suffering of fear of flying but without time or money to fight it or simply too lazy to do it, it could be interesting visiting “fearofflyinghelp.com”. This Website allows to attend a fre... more
Civil aviationEU is not modifying the regulation on liquids restrictions
Brussels, Belgium - One-year delay for the decision on luggage dimensions
By Help Consumatori: "The application of the new EU regulations on cabin luggage size will be put off till May 2008, while the regulation on liquids restriction will be subjected to no modifications. The... more
Civil aviationEASA wants to revitalise General Aviation
Friedrichshafen, Germany - European regulator presents strategy for general aviation at "AERO Trade Exhibition"
"General Aviation has a high priority for the European Aviation Safety Agency. Some 75% of Type-Certificates we have delivered are in the GA sector“, said Patrick Goudou, the Agency’s Executive Director at... more
Civil aviationIATA-Bisignani: making a Safe Industry Even Safer
Geneva, Switzerland - IATA Releases 2006 Safety Report
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its annual Safety Report, showing that 2006 was the safest year on record. 'The safety results for 2006 are impressive. Air transport remains... more
Civil aviationBoeing signs Spirit AeroSystems
Seattle, USA - To provide nacelle component repair and overhaul
Boeing's Commercial Aviation Services organization has signed Spirit AeroSystems to provide component repair and overhaul services on Boeing airplane components. Wichita, Kansas-based Spirit will repair... more
Civil aviationAgreement between Italy and Egypt on the civil aviation sector
Cairo, Egypt - Bianchi meets the Egyptian Minister Ahmed Shafik
The visit in Egypt by the Italian Minister of Transport Alessandro Bianchi, yesterday concluded, seems to have opened new possibilities for a strict cooperation between the African country and Italy in... more
Civil aviationIATA report on air transport safety 2006
Geneva, Switzerland - Russia the less safe country
IATA (International Air Transport Association) published during this week a report on air transport safety 2006. According to Director General Giovanni Bisignani "The safety results for 2006 are impressive.... more
Civil aviationCAA consults on the future approach to regulation at Manchester Airport
London, UK - According to the aviation market changes
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) recently published its first major statement on the future regulation of Manchester Airport, setting out a number of options for consultation. In fact, the aviation... more
Civil aviationICAO releases preliminary safety and security statistics
Montreal, Canada - For air carrier operations in 2006
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has completed analysis of the preliminary information available on aviation safety and aviation security for 2006. Regarding safety in 2006, there... more
Civil aviationThe Website “Farecast.com” offers a new service for US passengers
Washington, USA - A comparison on flight ticket costs
Last month, the Website “Farecast.com” inaugurated a new service dedicated to the safeguard of US travellers. The new link to “Farecast Deals”, this is the new service’s name, is viewed on the centr... more
Civil aviationVademecum by Adiconsum on refund rights for air passengers
Rome, Italy - After the clamorous case of tourists stopped at Maldives
Adiconsum, the Italian association for customers and environment safeguard, has issued a vademecum on the refund rights for air passengers affected by delays, flight cancellations or denied boarding, particularly... more
Civil aviationFirst client for the new EMTEQ's seat heater solution
Washington, USA - Following the FAA approval
EMTEQ has recently signed a contract with the American manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft Corporation for installing its new seat heaters on the Beechcraft King Air planes, probably followed by Hawker 400XPs,... more
Civil aviationAuthorized the accession to the International Air Services Transit Agreement
Rome, Italy - A new opportunity for the Republic of San Marino
Yesterday morning, the Italian Government authorized accession to the International Air Services Transit Agreement, signed at Chicago on December 7th, 1944, allowing the State Secretary for Foreign Affairs... more
Civil aviationGreen light for Republic of San Marino admission to the European Civil Aviation Conference
Rome, Italy - According to State Congress
During the yesterday session, the State Congress authorized the State Secretary for Foreign Affairs to start the procedures concerning the Republic of San Marino admission to the European Civil Aviation... more
Civil aviationErrata corrige about the calendar of air transport strikes
Rome, Italy - April 13th demonstration involves only the rail sector
- April 18th: 24-hour strike by Alitalia's personnel and ground personnel; - April 23rd: strike by airport companies' employers, from 12:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m; - May 3rd: demonstrations by national... more
Civil aviationAir transport: new strikes coming
Rome, Italy - List of demonstrations published on Ministry of Transports and Infrastructures Website
After Easter holidays, and before Summer ones, the air transport sector will be characterized by many union demonstrations. Following, the full list of demonstrations today published on Ministry of Transports... more
Civil aviationJapanese Minister of Transports brings air passengers up
Tokyo , Japan - According to an issued circular
The Japanese Minister of Transports has issued a circular that every passenger should keep in mind, establishing a zero tolerance regime against any damaging and bad behaviour shown on board of aircraft. According... more
Civil aviationAirlines involved in the "Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix"
Manama, Bahrain - Formula One entourage arrives
The massive Formula One entourage has already started arriving in Bahrain in preparation for the "Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix" this weekend. Ten charter flights, eight of them cargo carriers, have arrived... more
Civil aviationConnections between Russia and Georgia recovered
Moscow, Russia - But only temporarily to permit Easter movements between the two countries
The air connections between Russia and Georgia, interrupted last October following the arrest of six Russian officers-spies by Georgian police, was recovered, but only temporarily to permit Easter movements... more
Civil aviationA study by European Commission has been started for the protection of people with reduced mobility that travel by airplane
Brussels, Belgium - Against discrimination
Directorate-General Energy and Transport of European Committee ordered a study to verify the real situation of people with reduced mobility that travel by airplane, and that frequently find reduced own... more
Civil aviationAtlas Air Worldwide Holdings finds the straight and narrow
Purchase, USA - And it is awarded with the rally of the shares
Shares of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc., an air cargo operator, parent of Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo, rose on April 3rd after the company said it settled a five-year old Securities and Exchange... more
Civil aviation2007 outlooks by IATA
Romeq, Italy - A year of increases
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has notified the data related to the world air transport 2007 expectations. The 2007 net income, previously expected to be equal to USD 2.5 bn, has... more
Civil aviationToday the inaugural flight on the Milan-Pantelleria route
Pantelleria , Italy - Other flights from Rome, Venice and Boulogne expected
Today, the first flight promoted by "Pantelleria Island" consortium, departing from Milan-Malpensa at 07:05 a.m. and arriving to Pantelleria at 08:55 a.m. was inaugurated. The flight, involving 151... more
Civil aviationStatement by Frattini on Passenger Name Record
Brussels, Belgium - No bilateral agreements
Franco Frattini, Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner responsible for Justice, Freedom and Security, recently released a statement on the USA-EU dispute concerning the Passenger Name... more
Civil aviation"Europelowcost" launches the global directory dedicated to low-cost and scheduled flights
Rome, Italy - To control the best offering in real time
It is always easier and faster to search the offering and information to fly low-cost: destinations and airports in all the world sorted by continent, Country and city. It is born the new multilanguages... more
Civil aviationNew FAA oceanic air traffic system designed by Lockheed Martin fully operational
Rockville , USA - Anchorage Control Center completes transition
The Federal Aviation Administration’s Advanced Technologies and Oceanic Procedures (ATOP) system, developed by Lockheed Martin, is now fully operational. The Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center i... more
Civil aviationThe environment does not celebrate Easter
Rome, Italy - Estimate by Coldiretti
The Coldiretti, main Italian association on holidays on the farm, has published an estimate on the environmental impact of Eastern movements. The obtained results evidence that about 1 million Italian... more
Civil aviationThe world handy thanks to Star Alliance
Milan, Italy - The Italian airports served are 25 and reinforced the weekly frequencies
"With the Summer timetable, Star Alliance, the most important alliance among the airlines, reinforces its presence in Italy offering to the passengers in departure more options: the Italian airports served... more
Civil aviationFCC opposes the on board usage of mobile phones
Washington, USA - Waiting for reliable scientific data
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rejected the on board usage of mobile phones proposal. After the announced revision of this matter (see AVIONEWS), counting meeting with representatives... more
Civil aviationItalian Transport Minister Alessandro Bianchi proposes Silvano Manera for EUROCONTROL
Rome, Italy - For a highly-responsible job
Italian Transport Minister Alessandro Bianchi proposed Silvano Manera, Chief Executive of ENAC, Italian Civil Aviation Authority, to assume a highly-responsible charge in EUROCONTROL, the European Organisation... more
Civil aviation"Second International Arab Aviation Security Conference"
Jeddah , Saudi Arabia - Many discussed issues
From March 26th to 28th, the Saudi Arabia city of Jeddah hosted the "Second International Arab Aviation Security Conference", with the participation of regional and international bodies, among which the... more
Civil aviationIATA: air passenger traffic in February 2007
Geneva, Switzerland - An increase of 6,8% compared with the same period of 2006
International air passenger traffic continued to grow during February, registering a year-on-year increase of 6.8%. In January, growth was 6.1%, according to the International Air Transport Association... more
Civil aviationBoeing 777/200LR Worldliner changing how passengers travel around the world
Seattle, USA - First year in service
The world's longest-range commercial jetliner, the Boeing 777/200LR Worldliner (Longer Range), marks its first year in revenue service this month. With several airlines scheduled to take delivery of new... more
Civil aviationBoeing and American Airlines to accelerate delivery of 737/800s
Seattle, USA - The list prices of a 737 is about USD 70 million
Boeing and American Airlines announced that the Dallas-based carrier will accelerate delivery of 737/800 aircraft into its fleet. Following the events of 9/11, Boeing agreed to delay delivery of 737/800s... more
Civil aviationAvianca Airlines purchases Boeign 787 aircraft
Seattle, USA - The first carrier of South America to own this model
Boeing and Avianca Airlines, the flag carrier of Colombia, today announced an order for 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Avianca is the first airline of South America to purchase a Boieng 787. The deal worth... more
Civil aviationBoeing delivering two Next-Generation 737/700s to Arik Air
Seattle, USA - Next month in Seattle during a ceremony
Boeing welcomes Arik Air as the newest African airline to order, and soon operate, the Next-Generation 737. Since its inception in April 2006, Arik Air has demonstrated a commitment to fleet modernization... more
Civil aviationEUROCONTROL calls for global air traffic management performance targets and review
Brussels, Belgium - Substantial progress made in all the areas
Addressing the "Global ICAO Symposium on Air Navigation Performance", the Director General of EUROCONTROL, Víctor M. Aguado said that the European air traffic management system has benefited from a systematic... more
Civil aviationBoeing: Travel Service agree to 787 Dreamliner order
Seattle, USA - A deal worth USD 153 million at list prices
The Boeing Company announced that Travel Service, a Prague-based charter carrier, ordered one Boeing 787/800 Dreamliner, and holds purchase rights for one more. The airline is increasing its efficiency... more
Civil aviationBoeing and British Airways complete deal for four 777/200ERs
London, United Kingdom - A deal worth USD 800 million at list prices
Boeing and British Airways have finalized an order for four Boeing 777/200ER jetliners valued at more than USD 800 million at list prices. British Airways also secured options for four additional 777/200ERs.... more
Civil aviationBoeing: flight tests for the Fuel Cell Demonstrator Airplane
Madrid , Spain - The aircraft with pilot and propels by fuel cell and light batteries
The Boeing prototype with pilot and propels by fuel cell and light batteries will fly by 2007. The Fuel Cell Demonstrator Airplane joins a development project of ecocompatible technologies for aeronautical... more
Civil aviationISTAT: a report on 2005 transports
Rome, Italy - Italian people like scheduled flights
A report released last March 22th by ISTAT (National Institute of Statistics) about the 2005 freight and passengers transport in Italy evidenced that most Italian people like travelling by train or airplane. With... more
Civil aviationOAG fact sheet: "Open Skies"
London, UK - Frequency and capacity trends for transatlantic market
In light of the current debate around ‘Open Skies’, OAG (Official Airline Guide)- the global flight information and data solutions company which collates data from more than 1,000 scheduled airlines on... more
Civil aviationVirgin Blue orders Boeing at long-range aircraft
Camberra, Australia - A deal worth USD 1.5 billion
The Boeing Company and Virgin Blue Holdings confirmed that the Brisbane-based company has ordered six Boeing 777/300ER (Extended Range) jetliners, with options for six more, and will lease one additional... more
Civil aviation"Open skies": EC unanimous approval on the agreement
Brussels, Belgium - Approved Bianchi proposal to delay till April 2008 the agreement execution
The European Council of Transport has unanimously approved the "Open Skies" agreement between EU and USA, accepting the proposal by the Italian and British Ministers of Transports, Alessandro Bianchi and... more
Civil aviationNew connections from Palermo to Nice and Grenoble
Palermo, Italy - Introductory press-conference
Giacomo Terranova, CEO of GESAP, managing society of Palermo airport, and Franco Pecci, Blu-express airline's President, will hold a press conference to announce the new routes from Palermo to Nice and... more
Civil aviationEuropean Commission asks the Member States to soon implement the "Single European Sky" (SES)
Brussels, EU - The European air traffic control must reach the top
European Commission, in a recent press release by its Vice-President Jaques Barrot, Commissioner for Transport, asked for the actual implementation of the “Single European Sky” (SES), in order to allow an... more
Civil aviationEASA answers for the issue of "Permit to fly" as from March 29th
Colonia, Germany - Another step towards the Unique European Authority
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) answers for the issue of "Permit to fly" as from March 29th, the definition of the flight conditions that today are issued by the national authorities (ENAC - Italian... more
Civil aviationFirst two experimental flights for Airbus A-380
Toulouse, France - Tested the biggest passenger plane
Today the Airbus A-380 will be subjected to two experimental flights, one from Toulouse and the other from Frankfurt, both landing over New York. The two flights are aimed to test the new airplane,... more
Civil aviationRussia complaints about many violations of its airspace by EU airlines
Moscow, Russia - And threats to forbid the access to the offenders, according to "Pravda"
As reported by the press agency "Pravda", in a communication sent to the Organization of European Civil Aviation's President, the Russian authorities have complained about several violations of the national... more