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Government actsProtection against subsidisation and unfair pricing practices in the supply of airline services (5)
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
4.4 Amendments rejected by the Commission and not incorporated in the common position Amendment 8 makes the link between the proposed regulation and the broader powers of the Community in external relations... more
Government actsProtection against subsidisation and unfair pricing practices in the supply of airline services (3)
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
4 - Commission detailed comments 4.1 Amendments accepted by the Commission and incorporated in full, in part or in principle in the common position The references below are to recitals and articles... more
Government actsProtection against subsidisation and unfair pricing practices in the supply of airline services (4)
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
4.2 Amendments rejected by the Commission and incorporated in the common position Amendments 23, 60, 61 and 62 were designed to ensure that Member States would be appropriately consulted through the "safeguard"... more
Government actsProtection against subsidisation and unfair pricing practices in the supply of airline services
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
Brussels, 9.1.2004 COM(2004) 7 final Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty concerning the common position... more
Government actsProtection against subsidisation and unfair pricing practices in the supply of airline services (2)
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
3 - Comments on the common position The Council made a number of general changes to the Commission's proposal which are acceptable because they would ensure its aims were met. First, the Council described... more
AirlinesQatar Airways flew more than 18.000 passengers from Italy in 2003
Rome, Italy - It has been possible with four weekly flights two of those from Rome the others from Milan
In the last year, Qatar Airways flew more than 18,000 passengers from Italy with four weekly flights. It has been told by the air company adding that: "The year 2003 has been the one that sees Qatar Airways... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines offer raises
Singapore - The air company will supply a 18 hours direct flight to New York
In the near future, Singapore Airlines will supply a 18 hours direct flight to New York with A-340/500. The airplane will transport 313 passengers. more
AirlinesAir France and Klm ready for the fusion
Rome, Italy - Companies ready to give up the routes to get a green light by the EU
Times for Air France and Klm are coming closer for the fusion. Less than three months and the two companies, it has been told by Financial Times, will tell the European Commission their decision about... more
AirlinesSwitzerland announces it will reveal the complete high-risk companies schedule (2) : to passengers and travel agencies
Bern, Switzerland - Only if they have "valid reasons"
Switzerland will give all the information about high-risk companies "black list" to all the passengers that will ask for it. Swiss Transport department says so, and adds that passengers and travel agencies... more
AccidentsSharm el-Sheikh air disaster: crime theory falls definitively
Cairo, Egypt - Black box reveals it
From the Flash Airlines black box recording about the crash offshore at Sharm el-Sheikh, two weeks ago - recaptured by "Super Achille", the third robot that has been sent from France to lead the search... more
HelicoptersIraqi defence becomes even more successful versus Usa helicopters
Washington, Usa - More sophisticated weapons are used
New York Times, resuming American Army sources, says that Iraqi defence is getting stronger every day, thanks to more technologically developed weapons use. For example, to shoot down nine American helicopters... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines comes back to profit in the fourth quarter
Rome, Italy - Strong revenue planned for 2004
The fifth Usa air company, Continental Airlines, comes back to profit in the fourth quarter with USD 47m proceeds. This is dues to on-line booking (Hotwire and Orbitz) holdings sale. The company said that... more
Government actsInsurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators (6)
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
4.3 Amendments rejected by the Commission and not incorporated in the common position Amendments 9 and 25 (Article 5(2) – text deleted in the common position). The European Parliament had proposed that t... more
Government actsInsurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators (5)
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
Amendment 16 (Article 7(2)). The amendment concerning the commercial practice of aggregates currently applicable to insurance cover for risks of war and terrorism, has been fully followed in the common... more
Government actsInsurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators (4)
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
4- Commission detailed comments 4.1 Amendments accepted by the Commission and incorporated in full or in part in the common position The references below are to recitals and articles of the common position. Amendments... more
Government actsInsurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators (3)
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
(5) The possibility of amending the minimum insurance requirements to cover liability in respect of passengers, baggage, cargo and third parties by means of a regulatory comitology procedure as proposed... more
Government actsInsurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators (2)
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
3 - Comments on the common position The Council made a number of changes to the Commission's initial and amended proposals that are acceptable because they would ensure its aims were met. These changes... more
Government actsInsurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators
Rome, Italy - The European Commission supports the common position
Brussels, 9.1.2004 COM(2004) 6 final Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty concerning the common position... more
AirlinesAir Atlantique in receivership
Paris, France - Decision been taken by Le Havre commerce Court
Air industry crisis is still claiming many victims. French regional company, Air Atlantique, starts receivership until the next 2nd of March. The French air company stopped its activities and there are... more
Civil aviationSwitzerland announces it will reveal the complete high-risk companies schedule
Bern, Switzerland - Swiss authorities said it yesterday
Switzerland said that every single customer has the right to know if the air company whom he is flying with is in danger or not. This is what Swiss authorities declared yesterday revealing the high-risk... more
AirlinesAll companies surplus
Rome, Italy - 11th of September did not spare anybody
The 11th of September effects did not spare any air company; these have been disastrous. For this reason all the companies are reviewing their establishment. Alitalia estimates 2700 exceeds; Swiss announced... more
AirlinesFinancial crisis for Belgian charter air company Sobelair
Brussels, Belgium - Court declares bankruptcy
Brussels Court declared charter air company Sobelair bankruptcy. The carrier belonged to Belgian World Airlines and before to Belgian air company Sabena, collapsed in 2001. It had European, Mediterranean... more
AirlinesVirgin Express provides for reducing its fleet
London, Great Britain - Fleet will shift from 13 to 11 Boeing 737
Virgin Express provides for reducing, of two units, its fleet composed by 13 Boeing 737. This decision has been taken because of efficiency reasons; it has been told by air company spokesman Yves Panneels... more
IndustryFirst Boeing 777-300ER features Air France colors
Seattle, Usa - The airplane will join to the carrier fleet in April
The first Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliner for Air France leaves the Boeing paint hangar near Seattle, Wash. The airplane, leased from International Lease Finance Corporation, will join the Air... more
AirlinesLufthansa shows 2003 global load factor report
Frankfurt, Germany - Good results thanks to flexible offer management
Despite the international crisis, Lufthansa air company has collected a 69,9% cargo and passengers global load factor, a little less than 70,7% at the end of last year, in its 2003 report about passengers... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines: emergency landing at Shannon for bomb alarm
Shannon, Ireland - Young German stopped by Irish police
Last Sunday, a Delta Airlines airplane, flying from Frankfurt to Atlanta, has been obliged to an emergency landing at Shannon (Ireland), because a flight attendant found a slip of paper in the toilet saying... more
Science and technologyGerman handcuffed Athens airport
Athens, Greece - Found in possession of a firearm
A German citizen, whose name in still unknown, left from Hamburg and directed to Chenia, on Crete island, has been arrested at Elefterios Venizelos Athens International Airport on Friday evening. His luggage... more
CuriositiesTwinning between Bari and New York under Saint Nicholas protection
New York, Usa - Ground Zero small church rebuilding project
Less than one week after 11th of September victims memorial exhibition, Mayor of Bari, Simone di Cagno Abbrescia, and Mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg, have met again thanks to the project to... more
Government actsCommission Regulation on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products (3)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Article 2 - Definitions Within the scope of the basic Regulation, the following definitions shall apply: (a) ‘aircraft’ means any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of... more
AirlinesIraq: private airline exports USD 16m in Iraqi dinari illegally
Beirut, Lebanon - Stop and confiscation by Beirut airport authorities
During the last days a private air company Bissat al-Rih jet coming from Baghdad has been stopped by Beirut airport authorities. The jet, rented by Michel Mokattaf (ex Lebanon President Amin Gemayel son-in-law)... more
AirlinesLarry Kelnelner new Continental Airlines President
New York, Usa - Change at the top expected at the end of 2004
On Friday, Continental Airlines announced that Gordon Bethune, President and Managing Director since 1994, will leave the air company at the end of the year (two years before the agreement) and will instruct... more
Government actsCommission Regulation on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products (2)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
(5) The need to ensure uniformity in the application of common technical requirements in the field of continuing airworthiness of aeronautical parts and appliances requires that common procedures be followed... more
Government actsCommission Regulation on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union L 315/2003 Commission Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 of 20 November 2003 on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances,... more
Government actsCommission Regulation on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products (4)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Article 5 - Certifying staff 1. Certifying staff shall be qualified in accordance with the provisions of Annex III, except as provided for in M.A.607(b) and M.A.803 of Annex I and in 145.A.30(j) of and... more
IndustryEmbraer reports 2003 deliveries
São José dos Campos, Brazil - It has delivered 101 aircraft during the last year
Embraer delivered 101 aircraft in 2003 compared with its forecast of 102 aircraft. In the fourth quarter of 2003, Embraer expected to make 31 deliveries, but one was delivered in January 2004. Embraer... more
Science and technologyTerrorism alarm at Heathrow airport
London, Great Britain - Sudanese stopped and charged with possession of munition
Alhibr Alwasila, a 45 year old sudanese passenger landed on Wednesday morning at Heathrow airport with Virgin Airlines flight VS-022 from Dulles airport (Washington) and directed to Dubai, has been stopped... more
AirlinesTransport: 2003 Swiss International Airlines passengers figures
Geneva, Switzerland - Load factor increases
Swiss International Airlines showed 2003 passengers figures in Basilea. The critical situation of civil aviation, last year, dues to Iraqi conflict and Sars alarm, has decreed a CHF 609m loss for the Swiss... more
Civil aviationTerrorism: F-16 still working for air safety on Washington
New York, Usa - Trying to fix the "holes" above power buildings
After terrorist attacks during the last two years, safety measures in American skies and airports are considerably increased, compelling aerospace safety military force in Usa and Canada, Norad, to an... more
SecurityArrested presumed killer "in extremis" on a taking off airplane
Miami, Florida - The airplane was already taxiing
His name is Jason Nelson, he has been charged with killing his young girlfriend and her mother and running away with four years old woman's daughter. The man, landed at Miami international airport, deserted... more
IndustryCessna Aircraft Co. awarded of a near 31 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the UC-35D aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Co., Wichita, Kan., was awarded on Jan. 15, 2004, a delivery order amount of $30,889,132 as part of a $75,427,429 firm-fixed-price contract for four UC35D aircraft. Work will be performed... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a near 165 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Knight Hawk helicopters
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Jan. 14, 2004, a $164,731,227 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for 13 Navy Knight Hawk helicopters (MH-60S) and 12-months of project... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in January 2004
Rome, Italy -
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PLANNING AND CONTROL SEMINAR…Jan. 20-23, Radisson Hotel, Clearwater Beach, Fla. Info: (727) 785-0583; Web site: www.tsc-corp.com. NBAA SUBPART K FRACTIONAL SEMINAR…Jan. 20, Van... more
Civil aviationEU-USA meeting about "sky marshalls"
Brussels, Belgium - No official decision
Today in Brussels there was the first meeting between EU civil aviation general directors and US representatives, to take a decision about the future of "sky marshalls" in Europe. An European Commission... more
Science and technologyBrazil: American crew insults officers at the airport
San Paulo, Brazil – Held in custody for resisting compulsory registration
Twelve members of the crew of an American Airlines flight from Miami were held in custody and then sent back at Guarulhos airport because of their resistance to registration necessary for American citizens... more
CuriositiesUS Airways pilot mistook the airport
Pittsburgh, Usa - The carrier: no comment
The US carrier says "No comment" about its pilot, who taking-off from Pittsburgh and heading to State College, University Park airport on a daily flight, actually landed in the close by Mid-State Regional... more
AirlinesTransport: Delta Air shows its 2003 turnover
Rome, Italy - Loss reduced
Delta Air company showed its annual turnover reducing its loss at USD 327m, which means USD 2,69 per share. The previous loss recorded during the same period last year was USD 363m (USD 2,98 dollars per... more
Science and technologyIraqi insurgents attack Georgia Minister's aircraft
Baghdad, Iraq - It happened while the aircraft was taking-off from the capital's hub
Georgian sources informed that an aircraft, with the country Minister of Defence on board, who was visiting the 70 Georgian coalition soldiers, was attacked while taking-off from Baghdad's airport by a... more
AerospaceSpace: Russia available to partecipate to Usa mission on Mars
Moscow, Russia - New American project to conquer the "Red Planet" and the Moon
Russian space agency (Rosaviakosmos) spokesman Viecheslav Mikhailicenko claims Russian availability to the American mission on Mars waiting for a concrete project from Nasa. "Energhia" spacebuilding head... more
IndustryEmbraer 170 SMP receives MRBR approval
São José dos Campos, Brazil - It was concluded by the certification of authorities of three countries
Embraer yesterday announced the approval of the Embraer 170 Scheduled Maintenance Plan by the Brazilian Centro Técnico Aerospecial (CTA), the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European... more
IndustryBoeing: Ryanair adds two more B-737/800s to its fleet
Seattle, Usa - The Irish carrier already operates 69 B-737
Boeing yesterday announced that European low-fare carrier Ryanair ordered two more Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 jetliners for its burgeoning fleet. Although announced yesterday, the two orders were included... more