Civil aviation
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Civil aviation15 carriers signed agreements with alternative fuels' producers
Washington, USA - Memoranda of understanding with AltAir Fuels and Rentech
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), representing the leading US airlines, announced that a core group of airlines has signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with two different producers (AltAir... more
Civil aviationEC. Transports: we make the possible for Christmas' holidays safe and trouble-free. List of recommendations
Strasbourg, France - Into the air and railway sectors, also with the introduction of clear rules and with launch of a wide public consultation
"The European Commission has yesterday launched a public consultation on the future of air passenger Rights and released a top 12 list of recommendations to guarantee travellers a safe and problem-free... more
Civil aviationA Phenom 100 for the Purdue University
West Lafayette, USA - For the Department of Aviation Technology
Embraer yesterday announced that Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA, has purchased one Phenom 100 as part of the Department of Aviation Technology’s fleet replacement program. The jet w... more
Civil aviationFirst flight of the Dreamliner succesfully completed
Seattle, USA - Three hour transfer from Everett to Seattle
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner took to the sky for the first time yesterday, as it departed before an estimated crowd of more than 12,000 employees and guests. The flight marks the beginning of a flight test... more
Civil aviationFAA certificate for Embraer's Phenom 300
São José dos Campos, Brazil - First deliveries in the upcoming weeks
Embraer’s Phenom 300 light executive jet was certified, yesterday, by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which granted its "Type Certificate" following the same action by Brazil’s National Civ... more
Civil aviationaword from oneworld
Milan, Italy - A regular review of news from the global airline alliance and its members
"American to boost schedules at main hubs: American Airlines and its American Eagle regional affiliate are to increase their networks and schedules from their key hubs - Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago-O’Hare, M... more
Civil aviationAbu Dhabi Airport Services receives ISO 9001 quality standard certification
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The certification follows a formal audit by external auditors
Abu Dhabi Airport Services (ADAS), the ground handling operator and subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), yesterday announced it has been awarded the international quality standard ISO 9001:2008.... more
Civil aviationTwo new 737/800s for Copa Airlines
Seattle, USA - Airline of Panama
Boeing and Copa Airlines, Panama's national airline, yesterday announced an order for two more Next-Generation 737/800s, bringing to 15 the number of these aircraft the airline has ordered this year. The... more
Civil aviationIATA: US$ 5.6 billion loss expected In 2010
Geneva, Switzerland - Low yields and rising costs keep Industry in the red
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revised its financial outlook for 2010 to an expected US$5.6 billion global net loss, larger than the previously forecast loss of US$3.8 billion. For... more
Civil aviationFirst flight of the Gulfstream G-250
Tel Aviv, Israel - Performed at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport
Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, announced that its newest business jet, the mid-range Gulfstream G-250, has successfully completed its first flight. Gulfstream designed and built... more
Civil aviationDelta welcomes USA-Japan deal
Washington, USA - Towards antitrust immunity for a joint-venture with JAL?
Delta Airlines has issued a note welcoming the signature of the "Open Skies" agreement within the USA and Japan to oversee aviation between the two nations (see AVIONEWS). Delta Airlines said it has long... more
Civil aviation"Open Skies" agreement signed between USA and Japan
Washington, USA - Easier operations for the airlines of the two countries
Last Friday evening in Washington has been signed the "Open Skies" agreement between the governments of USA and Japan. This pact cancels a series of existing limitations for the operations of air operators... more
Civil aviationTomorrow the first flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Seattle, USA - High-speed taxi tests completed
Boeing announced yesterday that the first flight of the 787 Dreamliner is scheduled for tomorrow, December 15, at 10:00 am, Seattle time (which is 6:00 pm GMT). On Saturday the company had completed high-speed... more
Civil aviationContinental on USA-Japan "Open Skies" agreement
Washington, USA - Benefits for the entire US aviation industry
Continental Airlines and Continental Micronesia said that they applaud the recently announced "Open Skies" agreement between the USA and Japan (see AVIONEWS). The US Government has signed an historic... more
Civil aviationAgreement between Embraer and CDB Leasing
São José dos Campos, Brazil - For developing regional aviation in China
Embraer and CDB Leasing (CLC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement for aircraft financing and leasing could come to as much as US$2.2 billion over the next three years. CLC is the... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: joint study with DSNA shows Point Merge applicable for ACC arrival sectors
Brussels, Belgium - Point Merge will be deployed at Oslo in April 2011
A series of simulations run at the EUROCONTROL Experimental Centre has demonstrated that Point Merge can provide safety and capacity benefits even in complex and congested airspace. Point Merge is an... more
Civil aviationTowards the first flight of the 787 Dreamliner
Everett, USA - Maybe on Tuesday, December 15
The long-delayed Boeing 787 Dreamliner might take the sky for the first time early next week, maybe on December 15. Static tests on the aircraft had been completed recently (see AVIONEWS). The manufacturer... more
Civil aviation2.5% decline expected in America during the winter holidays
Washington, USA - Airlines requested a Special Activity Airspace
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading US airlines, announced yesterday that it expects 41 million passengers to travel over the upcoming winter... more
Civil aviationAEA protests against Frankfurt airport pricing policy
Brussels, Belgium - "Dismay" and "Disbelief" expressed by European airlines
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) reacted with "Disbelief" to the manner in which Stefan Schulte, CEO of Fraport, the company which owns and operates Frankfurt Airport, explained the deal struck... more
Civil aviationBombardier vision system for Challenger 605 gets FAA certificate
Montreal, Canada - It offers pilots enhanced situational awareness and visibility in difficult conditions
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that the Bombardier Enhanced Vision System (BEVS) and Head-up Display (HUD) for the Challenger 605 aircraft has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification. BEVS... more
Civil aviationThe aviation sector's commitment in the Copenhagen conference
Copenhagen, Denmark - Air France asks for the climate change to be faced with a global approach
Aware of the challenges brought about by climate change, the international aviation industry is determined to meet these challenges and wants the sector to be included in a post-Kyoto treaty, as confirmed... more
Civil aviationFAA extends public access to information on airport delays
Washington, USA - To have up-to-date data on current airport situation and weather
As part of the Obama Administration’s "Open Government" initiative, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will expand public access to its frequently-updated information on airport delays through a... more
Civil aviationSecond Asia Pacific Embraer Legacy 600 users' meeting
Jakarta, Indonesia - The gathering in Jakarta, Indonesia
Embraer has hosted its second annual Asia Pacific Legacy 600 Operators Meeting, in Jakarta, Indonesia, December 8-9. The event gathered Legacy 600 operators from the region, as well as customer, service... more
Civil aviationAmerican Airlines on possible "Open skies" agreement USA-Japan
Washington, USA - It would be good for both airlines and passengers
American Airlines (AA) applauded Japanese and US negotiators for their progress in developing an "Open skies" agreement that will govern aviation in years to come. AA, a founding member of the oneworld... more
Civil aviationFive Boeing 747/8 Intercontinentals for Korean Air
Seattle, USA - First Asian airline to chose them
Boeing and Korean Air announced an order for five 747/8 Intercontinental jetliners. Korean Air is the first Asian airline to order the passenger version of the new, fuel-efficient 747/8. The airplanes... more
Civil aviationAEA: "Copenhagen conference critical for aviation's future"
Copenhagen , Denmark - The European airlines urge a global effort on climate change
As the world travels to Copenhagen, Denmark, for the COP15 Climate Change Conference, the aviation sector expects to be a focus of attention as a solution is sought to include airline CO2 emissions in... more
Civil aviationBrussels Airlines join Star Alliance
Brussels, Belgium - It is its 26th member
The world's leading airline alliance, Star Alliance, has today welcomed Brussels Airlines as a new member. SAS Scandinavian Airlines was one of the founding members of Star Alliance, which was launched... more
Civil aviationTowards "Open skies" between USA and Japan
Washington, USA - A deal is likely already tomorrow
A deal between the governments of the USA and Japan might be reached already tomorrow about the "Open skies" between the two countries, to eliminate limitations currently standing on services between Tokyo... more
Civil aviationRyanair might become the bus of the sky
Dublin, Ireland - Michael O'Leary aims to add standing places to increase airplanes' capacity
Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, reaffirmed his belief that air transport should be a basic service, with airplanes turned in to sky-buses. The idea to add a series of standing places with hand-holds has... more
Civil aviationIATA: halving emissions by 2050
Copenhagen, Denmark - Aviation brings its targets to Copenhagen
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) brought the aviation industry’s environmental goals to Copenhagen. Airlines, airports, air navigation service providers and manufacturers are calling f... more
Civil aviation747/8 Freighter's engines run for the first time
Everett, USA - General Electric GEnx-2B
Boeing successfully completed the first engine runs for the 747/8 Freighter. The milestone marks another step in the 747 program's steady progress in preparing for flight test. Engine runs began slightly... more
Civil aviationBoeing on United Airlines' choice of the Dreamliner
Seattle, USA - The airline has ordered 25 B-787s
Boeing commented United Airlines' selection of Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the replacement and expansion of its twin-aisle fleet, expressing its satisfaction for the agreement (see AVIONEWS). “United’s sel... more
Civil aviationANAC certification for Embraer Phenom 300
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Now pending FAA validation
Embraer received the type and production certificates, yesterday, for its Phenom 300 executive jet from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) in a ceremony held at the company's headquarters, i... more
Civil aviationItaly-Russia: Matteoli signs a MoU with Levitin for transports
Rome, Italy - For the realization of joint projects into air, maritime and railway sectors
"The Italian Transports Minister, Altero Matteoli, has underwritten with the counterpart of the Russian Federation, Igor Levitin, a MoU to reinforce the collaboration between two Countries in transports... more
Civil aviationSuperjet 100s for Alitalia's fleet?
Rome, Italy - First contacts for the possible introduction of the regional jets in Italy
Alitalia might consider the possibility to purchase the Superjet 100, built and commercialized by Sukhoi in cooperation with Finmeccanica, for its fleet of short-haul aircraft, as confirmed by the airline's... more
Civil aviationoneworld: a joint operating plan to save Japan Airlines
Milan, Italy - With a US$1.8 billion investment
"The leaders of all Japan Airlines’ partners in the oneworld® alliance issued this declaration yesterday to their colleagues at the airline, to the Japanese government and to the country’s flying publ... more
Civil aviationBombardier Global Express XRS beats transatlantic record
Montreal, Canada - 10 hours to fly from Toluca to Paris
Bombardier Aerospace yesterday confirmed that its Global Express XRS jet set a new speed record on October 26, flying 9,249 km non-stop from Mexico City to Paris in just ten hours. The flight was officially... more
Civil aviationSecond Legacy 600 operators meeting in the Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Today in Dubai
Embraer hosts its second Middle East Legacy 600 Operators Meeting in Dubai, today, at the Sheraton Creek Hotel. This is an opportunity for strengthening the Brazilian company’s relationship with its c... more
Civil aviationIATA: securing aviation’s future
Montreal, Canada - Environment and safety top priorities
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated its call for a global sectoral approach for aviation and climate change under the leadership of the International Civil Aviation Organization... more
Civil aviationIACA's round table on aviation
Brussels, Belgium - Tomorrow and Thursday in Brussels
The International Air Carrier Association (IACA) will be holding a series of round table discussions on the state of the aviation industry, flight time limitations, passenger rights and the single European... more
Civil aviationBombardier at "AeroExpo 2009"
Acapulco, Mexico - In Mexico from December 3 to 5
Bombardier Aerospace will be present at "AeroExpo 2009" in Acapulco, Mexico, from December 3 to 5. In addition to highlighting its wide product and service portfolio at the Bombardier Aerospace exhibit,... more
Civil aviationStatic tests completed on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Everett, USA - Results needed to clear the aircraft for its first flight
Boeing yesterday completed the static test necessary to validate the side-of-body modification made to the 787 Dreamliner. The company expects a full analysis of the test results to be concluded in approximately... more
Civil aviationAEA: European Union should give more importance to transport policy
Brussels, Belgium - The future shows more challenges than the environmental one
Transport policy must be given a higher priority that reflects the importance of the sector’s contribution to the development of the European Union, Commission President José Manuel Barroso has been to... more
Civil aviationA Pilatus PC-12 for the US government
Washington, USA - It will serve the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management
Pilatus announced that the US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has taken delivery of its first Pilatus PC-12. The aircraft will be put to multirole use performing cargo, passenger, s... more
Civil aviationIATA: two years of lost growth
Geneva, Switzerland - Slow improvement trend
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported international scheduled traffic results for October 2009 showing improving conditions. Passenger demand was up 0.5% compared to October 2008.... more
Civil aviationSiberian airspace opened to the A-380
Paris, France - Towards the launch of a new Paris-Tokyo route
Russia has decided to allow the Airbus A-380 Superjumbo to fly over the Siberian airspace, French transport minister, Dominique Bussereau, said Saturday, explaining that the deal was reached with prime... more
Civil aviationNew BAE-146 aircraft to Indonesia
Langkawi, Malaysia - Purchased by charter carrier PT Aviastar Mandiri
BAE Systems today announced that it has sold a BAE 146 regional jetliner into Indonesia. PT Aviastar Mandiri, a certified air charter operator, has bought a BAE-146/200 which will be operated on behalf... more
Civil aviationETF-ITF: "Please pack less", baggage handlers ask it to the passengers
Brussels, Belgium - The initiative is part of a campaign to introduce realistic weight limits
Across Europe today airport staff will be asking passengers to pack less when they fly, in order to save them from injury. At 35 airports in 15 countries they will be handing out 100,000 leaflets and luggage... more
Civil aviationEC updates the list of airlines banned from the European airspace
Brusslels, Belgium - The twelfth update published today
"The European Commission published today the twelfth update of the Community’s list of airlines banned in the European Union which comprises those of three additional countries following safety deficiencies h... more
Civil aviationAirbus delays A-380 delivery to Malaysia Airlines
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The Superjumbos are scheduled to arrive in the second half of 2011
Malaysia Airlines might receive its first Airbus A-380 aircraft with further eight months delay, in August 2011 rather than January 2011, as the carrier's CEO, Azmil Zahruddin, yesterday told "Dow Jones... more