Civil aviation
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Civil aviationSince 2007 Washington and Beijing will be directly linked
Washington, USA - The US Government wants to increase the routes to China
The United Airlines said it does not exclude in next year to operate a direct flight between Beijing and Washington. According to American press sources the operation is supported by the White House, in... more
Civil aviationAirbus: the A-330 reaches the goal of 600 firm orders
Toulouse , France - The first delivery goes back to 1993
The A-330 has reached the milestone of over 600 firm orders. This shows a strong market endorsement of Airbus’ environmentally friendly, long-range twin-engine in production aircraft which is leader i... more
Civil aviationBisignani on air transport and environment impact
Rome, Italy - No emotion but a careful analysis that begins from scientific information: we openly discuss about it
"The recent frenzy of activity on climate change is positive. It is a serious issue about which everyone from global leaders to individuals must make clear and informed decisions. That is why it is disappointing... more
Civil aviationToday strike in Israel for air transport
Tel Aviv, Israel - As protest against the non payment of salaries
It has been claimed for today in Israel a general strike of the public service, included the air transport, called by the Histadrut union, the most important of the Country. The strike, which excludes... more
Civil aviationCanada opens the air transport market to the foreign airlines
Ottawa, Canada - The project "Blue Sky" allows a freer access to the Canadian airports
Yesterday the Canadian Government has presented the project "Blue Sky", trough which it starts an opening of the national civil aviation market also for the foreign airlines; its is not a total opening,... more
Civil aviationThe future is more and more low-cost
Rome, Italy - Data of Volaregratis.it Observatory
40% of the European air transport will be low-cost by 2010. This is what emerges from the Volaregratis.it Observatory, based on data from 3.5 million researches each month by 800 thousand users of the... more
Civil aviationMoscow abolishes Siberian overflight fares
Helsinki, Finland - Memorable agreement at the EU-Russia summit
The European Union and Russia reached an agreement at Helsinki's summit to abolish overflight fares in Siberia for European airlines. EU Commerce Commissioner, Peter Mandelson, announced that. The agreement,... more
Civil aviationAgreement Russia-EU for the Siberia's overflight
Brussels, Belgium - It is an historical signature which ends a big dispute
According to sources of the EU presidency the EU and Russia have reached a deal to abolish the taxes the airlines flying over Siberia have to pay to Russia. According to what reported the deal signed... more
Civil aviationEnac publishes on its web site the map of the air fields, helicopter fields and hydro fields
Rome, Italy - It is the first time since Enac was born that it follows the Enav
Among the workers and the lovers of the field the Enac (Italian agency of civil aviation) decision to publish on its web site the complete list of all the air fields, helicopter fields and hydro fields... more
Civil aviationAmerican airports are crowded for the Thanksgiving day
New York, USA - Thousands of citizens move to reach the families
America celebrates today its Thanksgiving day and thousands of people are predicted to be moving and travelling in all the main airports of the Country. Since yesterday until next Sunday many Americans... more
Civil aviationCAA starts deregulation of air ticket fares
London, United Kingdom - From December 1st
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) fixed the beginning of the deregulation of air ticket fares on December 1st. The process is divided into two phases: the first will concern long-range routes, excepted... more
Civil aviationBrazil Air Force assures: the flights discomfort are going to end
Sao Paolo, Brazil - The Air Force manages the Brazilian civil aviation
The Brazilian Air Force has apologized to the passengers that these days are suffering from many discomforts caused by the heavy delays registered in the Brazilian airports. "We have enough staff for the... more
Civil aviationEU will increase the cost of air tickets?
Brussels, Belgium - The measure aims to reduce the pollution
The proposal made yesterday by the European responsible for Environment, Stavros Dimas, which plans to establish a maximum level of Co2 the planes of the airlines flying in Europe can give out. A few days... more
Civil aviationThe Argentinean Government will increase its shareholding in Aerolineas Argentinas
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The State will purchase 5% of shares of the airline
The Argentinian Government increases its quotations in the airline Aerolineas Argentinas. It has been revealed by the Argentinian newspaper "Ambito Financiero", which clarifies the authorization for the... more
Civil aviationChina at the second place for civil aviation
Beijing, China - It comes after the United States
After the United States, China is the second Country of the world for volume of air transport. It has been stated by the IATA (International Air Transport Association) data, and then reaffirmed by Yang... more
Civil aviationIsrael could launch direct flights to the Turkish Cyprus
Tel Aviv, Israel - According to press sources the Israeli Government is negotiating with the Turkish Airlines
After the refusal of the Turkish Premier Erdogan to respect the European Union ultimatum about the opening of ports and airports to Cyprus, it seems Israel could open direct flights between Tel Aviv and... more
Civil aviationIberia opens the route to Gibraltar
Madrid, Spain - For the first time Madrid and Gibraltar will be daily connected
Iberia has announced since next December 16th a new connection between Madrid and Gibraltar will be launched. The A-319 plane of the Spanish carrier will fly every day from the Spain's capital to the Straits,... more
Civil aviationTurkey refuses EU ultimatum to open to Cyprus
Ankara, Turkey - Premier Erdogan asserts it takes more time to open ports and airports
Turkey gave a net refusal to the ultimatum imposed yesterday by the European Union about the opening to Cyprus. The Turkish Premier, Tayyp Erdogan, stated in an interview to the Turkish TV "Ntv" that... more
Civil aviationCAA revokes its own regulation of long-haul air fares UK-USA
London, United Kingdom - Because of greater competition in the airline market
"The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced today that it has decided to remove its regulation of long-haul air fares because of greater competition in the airline market. The CAA will discontinue... more
Civil aviationCommercial flights to Tonga have been resumed
Nuku'alofa, Tonga - The international connection were suspended last week after the riots
After the riots of last week, the commercial flights to Tonga have been resumed. On November 16th in Nuku'alofa, the Capital of the archipelago islands at the east of Australia, a violent revolt against... more
Civil aviationRecord of domestic flights in Australia
Sydney, Australia - During last financial year over 42 million people flew with domestic flights
The traffic of domestic flights is growing in Australia. The latest numbers given by the Australian civil aviation authorities say 42,5 million people took domestic flights during last financial year,... more
Civil aviationIndonesia, airport director accuses: the private airline cut costs neglecting security
Jakarta, Indonesia - The director of Juanda airport made a request to the Transports Minister
Susilo Babang Yudhoyono, president of the Juanda airport, in Indonesia, asked to the Indonesian Minister of Transports to give severe sanctions to all the airlines which cut tickets' rates by neglecting... more
Civil aviationChaos for the air traffic in Texas for fire and winds
Dallas, Usa - The flames caused the cancellation of 150 flights yesterday
Because of the strong winds and a fire which burnt 200 hectares of ground, yesterday the air traffic in Texas (USA) suffered from big problems and still today there are many discomforts. The airport of... more
Civil aviationCAA: low-cost airlines do not make air traffic grow
London, United Kingdom - A research by the Civil Aviation Authority
According to a research by the Britain's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), it is not true that low-cost airlines are the protagonist of the worldwide air traffic growth. The research examined the evolution... more
Civil aviationUSA: USD 200 million for the transport of the express parcel posts
Washington, USA - Only seven different companies have replied to the offers of bid
United States Transportation Command signed contracts for beyond of USD 200 million for the international transport of express parcel posts up to September 2007. In the offers of bid published on the web... more
Civil aviationAir traffic to Romania will increase in 2007
Bucharest, Romania - The data have been given by the IATA
The air traffic to Romania will increase of 20% next year, according to the data given by the IATA (International Air Transport Association). Several airlines operate connections to Romania, as for example... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol received Single European Sky certification
Maastricht, The Netherlands - Next Friday it will be presented
EUROCONTROL last Monday announced that the Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC) has been formally certified as compliant with European Community requirements for the provision of air navigation... more
Civil aviationSwitzerland assumes EU overbooking regulations
Berne, Switzerland - Almost two years late
Starting from December 1 Swiss air passengers will benefit more rights and will receive compensations for delays, overbooking or flight cancellations. After almost two years, Bern introduces the EU... more
Civil aviationFrance worries about environment
Paris, France - Some measures to reduce airplane noise pollution too
The French Government announced a series of fiscal measures in behalf of environment preservation, among which the creation of a tax on carbon consumption, the 10% increase of the industrial pollution... more
Civil aviationThree airlines are competing for the route Edinburgh-Munich
Edinburgh, United Kingdom - It has been communicated by the BAA, the British airport society
According to what reported by press sources, three airlines are competing to win the call for bids for the flight Edinburgh-Munich which is scheduled to start next winter. The carriers are British Midland,... more
Civil aviationIn September the Delta flight New York-Washington has been the most latecomer
New York, USA - The average delay has been of over an hour
The Delta flight 5283 which connects New York and Washington has been the one with the biggest delay in the "JFK" airport of New York in September. In a month the percentage of delay has been 100%. Comair... more
Civil aviationMontenegro: strongly developing tourism
Podgorica , Montenegro - Investments on low-cost airlines
According to data by the World Travel and Tourism Council, Montenegro will close 2006 with EUR 420m coming from tourism. The ex-Yugoslavian Country is one of the most fast-growing in the world and it is... more
Civil aviationUSAF admits the employment of the Soviet Fighters
Washington, USA - Program called "Constant Peg"
After decades of secrecy, the Air Force today acknowledged that it flew Communist-built fighters at the Tonopah Test Range North-West of Las Vegas. From 1977 through 1988, the program, known as Constant... more
Civil aviationBoeing identifies KLM order for six Boeing Next-Generation 737s
Seattle, USA - A rough value of USD 423 million
The Boeing Company yesterday confirmed that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, part of the Air France/KLM Group, placed several orders this year for a total of six Boeing Next-Generation 737s. These orders have... more
Civil aviationKenya bans flights to Somalia
Nairobi, Kenya - The measure has been taken after the last weeks terrorism alert
The Kenya's Government, after the EU alert about possible terrorist attacks to Kenya and Ethiopia by Islamic groups, has banned all the flights to and from Somalia. It has been communicated by the Minister... more
Civil aviationAirblue purchases two A-320 aircraft
Toulouse, France - The value of the deal is still not made known
Airblue is a private Pakistanian airline based in "Jinnah" International Airport Karachi. It was the first private carrier of Pakistan to operate the Airbus A-320 when it initially started. Airblue has... more
Civil aviationPescara-New York flight from April
Pescara, Italy - Operated by Eurofly
The first air connection from Pescara, Italy, to New York will start on April 18, 2007. The flight will be operated by Eurofly's Airbus A-330 aircraft; from May to November the route will be weekly. The... more
Civil aviationChina and Italy toward a cooperation in air transport
Rome, Italy - The Minister D'Alema in visit to China reaffirms the need to cooperate
In an interview to the Italian newspaper "La Repubblica", the Foreign Minister, Massimo D'Alema, expressed the hope China and Italy can achieve a strong cooperation in the field of air transport. "We hope... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol Council adopted ATM roadmap
Brussels , Belgium - About new appointments, future objectives, security, increase of traffic
At their Council meeting held in the past days, the 37 Member States of EUROCONTROL took a number of decisions relating to the future development of air traffic management in Europe. The Council unanimously... more
Civil aviationSouth Korea allows flights to Myanmar
Seoul, South Korea - The Korean Air and the Asian Airlines will operate the routes
South Korea has given green light to the two national airlines to begin regular flight service to the Myanmar. It would be the first time the South Korea will be regularly connected to the Myanmar. The... more
Civil aviationNovember strikes in Italy
Rome, Italy - They begin on Friday 17
A series of transport strikes will involve airplanes, ships, buses and trains in Italy in November. Agitations will start on Friday 17, when there is a transports general strike. Friday 24 the SEA staff... more
Civil aviationExpedia third-quarter profit falls: air ticket office
Washington, USA - Net profit fell 28%
Travel Web site Expedia Inc. said its quarterly net profit fell 28% partly on lower operating income and the elimination of interest income from its former parent company. Expedia said its profit was USD... more
Civil aviationAEA: less punctual flights in the third quarter
Brussels, Belgium - Because of the security measures rise
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) published some data according to which the security measures rise, following presumed failed terrorist attempts last August 10 on flights between London and USA,... more
Civil aviationEU: also planes must regulate the CO2 emission
Bruselles, Belgium - The Commissioner for Environment spoke after the Wwf appeal
The European Commissioner for Environment, Stavros Dimas, has stated today the European Union wants to introduce also the air transport sector into the European program for CO2 emission reduction, aimed... more
Civil aviationThe low-cost flights make grow Malta tourism
La Valletta, Malta - The Maltese Government has launched a new international call for bids to open new routes
The touristic stream to Malta is growing, and according to the Maltese Minister of Tourism, Francis Zammit Dimech, it mostly depends on the boom of low-cost flights to the Island. After the approval from... more
Civil aviationAlitalia and the Government's plan
Rome, Italy - Trade Unions threaten strikes
The new strategic plan's guide lines for Italian air transport and Alitalia are sharable but it takes tangible actions by the Government, otherwise Unions are ready to declare an agitations state. That... more
Civil aviationGB: the Transport Select Committee criticizes EASA and CAA
London, United Kingdom - The Committee which analyzes the British civil aviation defines as "Unsatisfying" the activity of the British Civil Aviation Authority
According to British sources, the annual report of the British Transport Select Committee is very critical both about EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency), which has been defined as an agency with poor... more
Civil aviationSpain: double of the air traffic within 2020
Madrid, Spain - Investments plan by EUR 16 billion
Within 2020 Spain will double the capacity of the air traffic. It is the target explained from Magdalena Alvarez, Transport Minister of Spain during her participation to the Word Travel Market fair in... more
Civil aviationNATS: ahead of time for two millionth flight on October
London, United Kingdom - Eleven days earlier than last year
NATS, the UK’s leading air traffic management provider, handled its two millionth flight of 2006 on Friday 27 October, 11 days earlier than last year. October also saw the number of flights grow to 2... more
Civil aviationCharter flights to Cuba will increase
Rome, Italy - Since 2007 more seats will be available in the flights from Italy to Cuba
In 2007 the charter flights from Italy to Cuba are destined to increase. It has been announced by the Cuba's Tourism Vice-Minister, Oscar Gonzales Rios, who also announced new flights to Varadero, the... more