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AirlinesIreland. Appointment of new IAA leader doesn't convince
Diarmuid O'Conghaile will shortly manage the Irish Aviation Authority
A "very fresh" appointment that is immediately debated: to lead IAA (Irish Aviation Authority), Irish authority that regulates the country's aviation, Diarmuid O'Conghaile, current CEO of airline... more
AirlinesAir France/trade union agreement for 3640 voluntary exits
Carrier proposed this alternative to dismissal
An important reduction in ground crew: transalpine carrier Air France recently concluded an agreement with trade unions regarding the so-called "employment protection plan". This agreement was reached... more
AirlinesPlanes. El Al rejects offer to buy shares of Eli Rozenberg
In this financial operation he works on behalf of his father, who is not an Israeli citizen
His father is not an Israeli citizen and the acquisition of shares in the air carrier is not possible: this is the reason with which El Al decided to reject the offer for purchasing a substantial share... more
AirlinesTrade unions sound alarm over Ryanair CEO’s bonus pay
In the time of mass dismissals and State support provided to the airline
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) condemn the shareholders’ decision to pay out a €458,000 bonus to Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary a... more
AirportsUSA allocates 335 billion dollars for 80 airports
This plan is aimed to improve airport safety
Yesterday, on Thursday 24 September 2020, secretary of American Department of Transport, Elaine Lan Chao, formalized the allocation of 335 million dollars in favor of country's airports. These are... more
Civil aviationIATA: "2020 Annual General Meeting" will be virtual
And the "World Air Transport Summit" has been cancelled this year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the Association’s 76th "Annual General Meeting" (AGM) will take place 24 November 2020 as a virtual event, hosted by KLM Royal Dutch A... more
AirlinesHungary. Wizz Air-Air Force agreement for training
Carrier will also be able to land on a military base
Civil and military aviation can get along "in love and harmony", as evidenced by the agreement signed in last few hours by the low-cost airline Wizz Air. The Hungarian company has signed an agreement with... more
AirportsIndia, Patna airport will handle 8 million passengers every year
Local aviation minister spoke about it on Twitter
Some time ago works began to expand the terminal at Jay Prakash Narayan airport in Patna, India. Asian Nation intends to make the airport's annual capacity even more important, reaching up to 8 million... more
Civil aviationIATA and UNOCT to cooperate on countering terrorist travel
The MoU signed today during a virtual ceremony
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation with the United Nations Countering... more
Civil aviationEmbraer Commercial Aviation appoints new VP of Contracts & Asset Management
From next October 1st
Marcelo Santiago has been appointed to lead the Contracts and Asset Management team of Embraer’s commercial aviation business unit from October 1st. In this critical role he will report directly to Arjan M... more
AirlinesUK, Ryanair: "Passenger tax must be eliminated"
Accusations to London concern also Covid-19
In recent weeks, CEO of low-cost airline Ryanair, Michael O'Leary, was the protagonist of eloquent statements on the current transport situation. In the last few hours he gave an interview to "Sky... more
AirlinesAir Europa rescue could be among the largest in Spain
It would be a record for an Iberian carrier
The biggest ever, at least for what concerns Spain and a particular sector. Rescue of carrier Air Europa has been talked about for some time now (read also the article published by AVIONEWS) and the Spanish... more
AirlinesPlanes. Austrian Airlines and the long haul problems
Lufthansa would like to focus on another company
“Land with a rich future”: this phrase is quoted in the Austrian anthem but cannot be used to describe the current condition of Austrian Airlines. The future of this carrier is uncertain, especially whe... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines will be confident even without State aid
CEO Kelly does not want to reduce transport capacity
"Nothing to hide": the slogan of low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines is clear and even its CEO has decided to reveal his perspectives on the current moment of the company. Gary Kelly was interviewed in... more
AirportsChina approves first entry for foreign citizens
It will be necessary to have three distinct documents
Three distinct categories: China officially authorized yesterday on Wednesday 23 September 2020, the reopening of its borders to foreign citizens in possession of three fundamental documents. As announced... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM Group, joint strategy between France and the Netherlands
State aid guarantees a short survival
France and the Netherlands have a common thought at the moment with regard to air transport, the rescue of Air France-KLM Group. As reported by the managing director, Benjamin Smith, during an interview... more
AirlinesAeromexico will be able to reduce aircraft rental costs
American court authorized new agreement on planes and engines
Today, on Wednesday 23 September 2020, American bankruptcy court in New York gave the green light to the plan of carrier Aeromexico to reduce the costs of renting aircraft and engines. Mexican flag airline... more
Civil aviationIATA calls for systematic COVID-19 testing before departure
It will work throught the ICAO and with health authorities to implement this solution quickly
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for the development and deployment of rapid, accurate, affordable, easy-to-operate, scalable and systematic COVID-19 testing for all passengers... more
Civil aviationICAO encourages increased alignment of national aviation recovery efforts
The declarations by its Secretary General Fang Liu
Addressing recent European (EURNAT) and South American (SAM) Directors-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) meetings, ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu reminded the national heads of civil aviation of the urgent... more
AirlinesAir carriers. Kenya Airways needs 500 million dollars aid
The only way forward seems to be that of nationalization
"Explore the world": this sentence can be read on the website of Kenya Airways, flag carrier of African country, although before discovering every corner of the planet, the airline should put its accounts... more
AirportsEmergency landing for Air Force Two: Mike Pence aboard
It would have been a bird strike - VIDEO
In the last few hours there was some apprehension in United States after the emergency landing of Air Force Two, the Boeing C-32 that normally carries US vice president. On board was White House number... more
Civil aviationAir transport crisis and risks for refineries
European plants are most in difficulty
Crisis triggered by coronavirus is profound in any economic sector, but air transport is more concerning. This situation can also have important implications at the oil level. As analyzed today, Tuesday... more
AirlinesBeijing, more than 10 million passengers at Daxing airport
Chinese airport has been operating for just one year
A respectable flow of passengers. Beijing-Daxing International Airport has been around for exactly one year, but it can already boast impressive numbers. As reported today, on Tuesday 22 September 2020,... more
Civil aviationBoeing licenses UV wand to counter COVID-19
The industry developed portable one will inactivate viruses and bacteria on airplanes
Boeing entered into a patent and technology license with Florida-based Healthe Inc. today under which Healthe will manufacture an ultraviolet (UV) wand designed to sanitize airplane interiors. The industry... more
Civil aviationEC. "Single European Sky": for a more sustainable ATM
Next steps
The European Commission (EC) is proposing today an upgrade of the "Single European Sky" regulatory framework which comes on the heels of the European Green Deal. The objective is to modernise the management... more
AirportsPlanes. UAE ready to review restrictions on Nigerian visas
Tension between the two countries lasts from August
After about a month and a half, tension between United Arab Emirates and Nigeria could ease: in August, Asian nation was forced to specify the reasons for the travel ban imposed on citizens of the African... more
AirportsDifficulties of Berlin-Brandenburg airport one month before opening
Financial losses of German hub are worrying
Nine years of delay, a month to wait and an unknown number of economic losses. The situation of the Berlin-Brandenburg "Willy Brandt" airport is nothing short of paradoxical: its opening, after years of... more
AirlinesNew law from US senators to save carriers
There are a few days left for federal government aid to expire
Republican senators decided to present a bill to support American air transport yesterday, on Monday September 21, 2020. This text provides 28 billion dollars for the relaunch of the sector, money to be... more
AirportsPlanes. Belavia authorized for routes with Russia
Moscow gave the go-ahead to the Belarusian flag carrier
Foregin affairs news are giving less and less space to the situation in Belarus, following the turbulent re-election of the disputed President of the Republic, Alexander Lukashenko, but there are some... more
AirlinesPlanes. Lufthansa ready to lay off 20% of executives
German carrier will further reduce the fleet
Nobody excluded: dismissals announced by carrier Lufthansa do not look anyone in the face and new measures to deal with crisis triggered by covid-19 testify that there is not a single employee who can... more