Civil aviation
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Civil aviationOAG: in 2007 more than 29.5 million flights worldwide
Rome, Italy - The highest number ever recorded
OAG (Official Airline Guide), the global flight information and data solutions company, reveals that the world’s airlines – including low cost carriers – scheduled a record 29.6 million flights (29,560,246) durin... more
Civil aviationFinmeccanica: SELEX Sistemi Integrati is awarded a contract for air traffic control system in India
Rome, Italy - A deal worth 52 million Euro
SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, signed a contract with the Indian company BEL - Bharat Electronics Limited - to supply air traffic control systems to the Indian Air Force. The contract,... more
Civil aviationMyanmar reopens air connections to Malaysia and Thailand
Yangon, Myanmar - Suspended after the troubles following the monks' pacific protests
The regime of Myanmar (ex-Burma) decided to reopen the air connections to Malaysia and Thailand, suspended on the occasion of the pacific protests of the Buddhist monks against the Country's government.... more
Civil aviationICAO: buoyancy in airline traffic continued in 2007
Montreal, Canada - Passengers carried on scheduled services grew by around 6 per cent to 2.2 billion
"Preliminary figures for 2007 released by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) indicate that passenger traffic on the world’s airlines increased by about 6.6 per cent over 2006, in terms o... more
Civil aviationPakistan (2): after the attack to Benazir Bhutto the Country falls into chaos
Islamabad, Pakistan - Possible repercussions on the Country's stability
The leader of Pakistani opposition, Benazir Bhutto, 53, died for the wounds caused by a suicide attack after a rally. The news was confirmed also by Javed Sheema, spokeswoman of the Pakistani ministry... more
Civil aviationJadranski Luksuzni Hoteli will enter the civil aviation market
Dubrovnik , Croatia - It will also buy small deluxe airplanes
Jadranski Luksuzni Hoteli, Croatian hotel company operating in luxurious structures and belonging to the international group GS Hotels and Resorts, will enter next year the jet aviation business and buy... more
Civil aviationVolagratis control, Catania is the most booked destination in the Christmas 2007 period
Rome, Italy - Data on six million researches carried out every month
Catania is the most booked destination in the holidays period Christmas-New Year's Day 2007. The news was spread by the low-cost flights control elaborated over data taken through six million researches... more
Civil aviationSafer flights, a new regulation is coming
Strasbourg, France - To establish new rules about flight operations, pilots licences and airplanes requirements
A new regulation establishing common rules in the aviation sector was approved by the European Parliament. Another news is the extension of competence to EASA - European Aviation Safety Agency, so to group... more
Civil aviationENAC, more controls to avoid discomforts and cancellations in the Christmas period
Rome, Italy - Operation requested by president Vito Riggio
"To intensify the verifications on the economic-financial requirements of national carriers that use aircraft with capacity of more than 20 seats" is the special control that president of ENAC (Italian... more
Civil aviationRussia: 13 airlines banned from flying to European Union
Moscow, Russia - Time until February 2008 to keep up to the international standards
The Russian aviation authorities have banned airliners from 13 companies from flying to Europe, due to defects that could affect passenger safety. The restrictions follow safety checks by Russian and EU... more
Civil aviationEU: all aircraft will pay the carbon dioxide emissions from 2012
Brussels, Belgium - The proposal of EU environment ministers
EU environment ministers meeting in Brussels yesterday agreed that restrictions should be put on carbon dioxide emissions from air planes from 2012. Under the proposal, all airlines coming to and leaving... more
Civil aviationUS carriers: "The state cannot force us to provide water to passengers"
Albany , USA - A judge will decide on the case
Last February 14th, an airplane of the US low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways remained on a tarmac at New York's JFK for more than nine hours because of a snow storm. On that occasion, the airline did not... more
Civil aviationTransport, announced the umpteenth national strike for January 28th
Rome, Italy - A 24-hour strike
After the the breaking-off of talks between the Italian minister of Transport Alessandro Bianchi and the unions Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uil-Trasporti and Ugl, it has been announced the umpteenth 24-hour national... more
Civil aviationIata rejected slot auctions for New York City's airports
Washington, Usa - The Association condemned the Bush Administration's plans
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) yesterday condemned the Bush Administration’s plans to lease or auction airport take-off and landing slots at New York City’s airports as an ineffective way... more
Civil aviationEuropean Commission, inquiry on Olympic Airlines
Brussels, Belgium - Barrot: "The doubs are not been allayed"
The European Commission has announced the launch of a "Formal investigation into alleged illegal state aid to Olympic Airlines" that may have followed the EC's September 2005 decision that the Greek government... more
Civil aviationAir traffic liberalized between India and Hong Kong
New Delhi , India - Up to 27 weekly links for each country
The Indian federal government, and the authorities of Hong Kong, which is a Chinese Special Administrative Region, have reached an agreement that liberalizes the air traffic between the autonomous city... more
Civil aviationBoost of China-Myanmar air traffic
Yangon, Myanmar - Civil aviation traffic keeps on growing in Asia
China and Myanmar (Burma) have been keeping air traffic relations since 1955, but thanks to a bilateral liberalization agreement signed by the two countries in 2006, the connections are facing a real boom.... more
Civil aviationItalian consumers: "Lack of transparency for prices of no-frills carriers"
Rome, Italy - On-line-tickets prices blow up page after page
In the last years the competition in the air transport sector has become more and more fierce, also due to the arrival on the market of the low-cost carriers, which make everything to conquer customers... more
Civil aviationAmerican pilots dealing with rising retirement ages
Washington, USA - And they are in favour of the reform
There are matters which are common to all industrialized countries, as e.g. the rising average lifetime and the following increase in the age of retirement. Different yet is the manner in which the diverse... more
Civil aviationEUROCONTROL delivers "CHAIN" on time, in budget and meeting stakeholder needs
Brussels, Belgium - It's the Programme for Controlled and Harmonised Aeronautical Information Network
"EUROCONTROL has recently completed CHAIN – the Programme for Controlled and Harmonised Aeronautical Information Network. Launched in March 2005, CHAIN has delivered a suite of solutions to support States i... more
Civil aviationItalian implementation of EC regulation 2004/36
Rome, Italy - Critical remarks by commander Renzo Dentesano
Last November was published on the Italian Official Gazette the government decree no. 192/207 named "Implementation of EC regulation 2004/36 on airplanes safety of third Countries using community airports",... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol launched process for managing human performance issues in ATM
Brussels, Belgium - During a workshop held at the end of November
"EUROCONTROL has launched its Human Factors Case, a revised practical process for identifying and managing human performance issues within aviation projects. The new Human Factors Case was launched... more
Civil aviationIata trims profit forecast for 2008
Geneve, Switzerland - Due to oil-surge and credit crunch
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) , which represents 280 airlines for a total amount of 95% of the global air traffic, cuts back its profit forecast for the civil air transport industry... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: securing civil-military ATM/CNS interoperability in the future ATM system
Brussels, Belgium - With the support of the EDA
"EUROCONTROL has recently held a Civil-Military ATM/CNS Interoperability Workshop, with the support of the European Defence Agency (EDA), to launch a debate on how the required level of civil-military... more
Civil aviationECC: harsher sanctions for airlines losing luggage
Brussels, Belgium - Following the report 2007 presentation
More severe sanctions for airlines concerning lost luggage, and a system of automatic compensation for passengers who demand it, have been officially requested to the ECC - European Consumer Center. The... more
Civil aviation"Open Skies" agreement between European Union and Ukraine
Brussels, Belgium - An improvement in the aviation of ex-Soviet Country
Talks for an "Open Skies" agreement have been officially started between European Union and Ukraine. This agreement would indicate for Ukraine a great improvement for the aviation at international level. The... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: global harmonisation of ADS-B ensured
Brussels, Belgium - The Authorities have recently held their second coordination meeting in Palma de Mallorca
"The ADS-B Programme Managers of Airservices Australia, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), NAV CANADA and EUROCONTROL have recently held their second coordination meeting, at the Air Europa headquarters... more
Civil aviationTraveller's complaints doubled in one year
Rome, Italy - According to 27 Ecc-Net
There were 2979 complaints in 2006, against 1521 in 2005, from air travellers, gathered by the 27 European consumer-protection organizations, according to a report which will be presented today at Brussels... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: aviation stakeholders share experiences on benefits of collaborative decision making
Brussels, Belgium - Over 110 participants have met last 21-22 November
"Over 110 participants from airports, air navigation service providers, ground handling companies, the European Commission and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have met to share experiences on... more
Civil aviationICAO: "2007 International Civil Aviation Day"
Montreal, Canada - It focuses on benefits of air transport around the world
"Global Air Transport – a driver of sustainable economic, social and cultural development is the theme for the 2007 edition of International Civil Aviation Day, celebrated annually on 7 December to m... more
Civil aviationItalian Chamber Transport Commission: on agenda the agreements for the Galileo system
Rome, Italy - In addition to the resolution on the low-cost flights decrease in Ciampino
During today' session of the Italian Chamber Transport Commission were discussed: - the ratification of the following agreements: a) cooperation agreement relative to a global navigation satellite system... more
Civil aviationEU: more transparency on air tickets
Brussels, Belgium - Agreement between European Council and Parliament
The Council and Parliament of the European Union have reached an agreement concerning a new regulation to guarantee more transparency about air tickets fares: they will have to include all taxes and other... more
Civil aviation"Briefing - Asia Aviation" (5): Hong Kong and Finland sign an avoidance of double taxation agreement on income from aircraft operation
Hong Kong, China - Signed between Eva Cheng and Timo Rajakangas
Hong Kong and Finland signed an avoidance of double taxation agreement on income from aircraft operation a few days ago. The pact, which covers income derived from the operation of aircraft in international... more
Civil aviation"Briefing - Asia Aviation" (4): Asia-Pacific carriers welcome the self-service options
Canberra, Australia - From a global aviation survey
Self-service options, such as online bookings and self check-ins, are being welcomed by airline passengers, and starting from today also the carriers of the Asia-Pacific Region, a global aviation survey... more
Civil aviation"Briefing - Asia Aviation" (3): O'Connor Airlines in voluntary administration
Sydney, Australia - A new buyer within six weeks
Australian regional carrier, O'Connor Airlines, has been placed in voluntary administration at the request of its directors as a buyer is sought for the operations within six weeks. The airline, which... more
Civil aviationENAV selects new air-traffic controllers
Rome, Italy - Application are to be sent in by internet until December the 20th
ENAV SpA, Italian society for flight assistance, is selecting new air-traffic controllers to join its establishment in structures situated in the regions of Liguria, Piemonte, Trentino-Alto Adige, Friuli-Venezia... more
Civil aviationUDC section of civil air transport created
Rome, Italy - Political aggregation of sector professionals
In the last days was founded the Italian National Section of UDC (Christian Democrats Union) of Civil Air Transport. It is a political aggreggation of professionals (e.g. lawyers, commercial law experts,... more
Civil aviationIATA: global travel hampered by slow US reaction to hassles
Washington, Usa - Also to focus on security and the environment
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for the White House and Congressional politicians in the United States to take more aggressive short-term action to mitigate air traffic congestion... more
Civil aviationEuropean Union: the update of the Black List
Brussels, Belgium - It serves more and more as a preventive measure
The six update of the Community’s list of airlines banned in the European Union arrived yesterday. The Commission has cancelled the ban imposed upon Blue Wing Airlines from Surinam together with the o... more
Civil aviationCrew has been robbed in Naples, the plane from Naples to Milan-Linate does not leave
Naples, Italy - The bad news item happened this morning in a bar of the centre
This morning, at about 4 am, six crew members (4 flight attendants and 2 pilots) of an Eurofly airline plane have been robbed inside a bar of the centre of Naples. The flight, scheduled for 6:35 am and... more
Civil aviationChina and France sign agreement for 20 billion Euro
Beijing, China - For the cooperation in the sector of civil aviation, aerospace, nuclear energy, culture, finance and telecommunications
On the occasion of the French President Nicolas Sarkozy's visit, the Chinese President Hu Jintato has disclosed the great cooperation project with France on nuclear energy, civil aviation, aerospace and... more
Civil aviationAlpi Eagles case (2): ENAC's vice-director speaks
Rome, Italy - "A company that has an enormous cash deficit and too little revenues"
In this regard, already in the past months article 802 had been invoked, which in particular forbids the take-off of an aircraft when rights and duties have not been paid, "But we did not do that so far.... more
Civil aviationAlpi Eagles case: ENAC's vice-director speaks
Rome, Italy - "A company that has an enormous cash deficit and too little revenues"
Also ENAC's vice-director (Italy's authority for civil aviation) Salvatore Sciacchitano, newly-appointed vice-president of the Eurocontrol-assembly (Europe's association for flight safety) as well, intervenes... more
Civil aviationTransport strike: Italy to be stranded next Friday
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow probable meeting between Government and Unions
On November 30th, 2007, airplanes, trains and ships will stop due to the strike announced by Unions. Tomorrow a meeting with the Government has been summoned to find a solution for the resources cut destined... more
Civil aviationEfforts to lift EU-Indonesia-flights carry on
Jakarta, Indonesia - Soon the deploy of a new European delegation
In July of this year, after a series of disasters involving Indonesian airlines (see e.g. AVIONEWS), the European Union imposed a stop to flights from and to Indonesia operated by all 51 Indonesian airlines,... more
Civil aviationTrans-European Transport Network (Ten-T): selection of projects for the multi-annual programme 2007-13
Brussels, Belgium - And the annual programme 2007
"The European Commission published, in May 2007, a first series of calls for proposals in the framework of the TEN-T multi-annual programme for the years 2007-2013: - A call for the TEN-T priority... more
Civil aviationIATA: the UK Government announces the consultation about Heathrow's third runway
Geneva, Switzerland - Bisignani: "It is also bursting at the seams"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the UK Government’s announcement of a consultation into the third runway at London-Heathrow Airport. "Heathrow is Europe’s busiest international hub... more
Civil aviationJet fuel: the Italian Council of State has confirmed a sanction of 370 million Euro
Rome, Italy - Possible billionaire compensation for Alitalia
In January 2007, the Italian Anti-Trust started a no compliance regulation against six oil companies (ENI, ESSO Italiana, Kuwait Petroleum Italia, Shell Italia Aviazione, Tamoil Italia and Total Italia)... more
Civil aviation120 technicians leave Alitalia for other carriers
Milan, Italy - Many of them at Malpensa airport
According to some rumors in Alitalia, many of its highly specialized technicians in aircraft maintenence are leaving it, especially those of them working in Malpensa airport, to migrate towards other carriers... more
Civil aviationRussia: Ilyushin Finance to supply Tupolev Tu-204 aircraft to Iran
Moscow, Russia - Deliveries forecast for 2009
Announced at the "Dubai Air Show 2007", Russia's Ilyushin Finance signed preliminary contract with Iran Airtour to supply with 30 TU-204/100 aircraft. Ilyushin had already signed a contract to supply Iran... more