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PeopleUe: green light for the unified sky within December of the next year
Brussels, Belgium - There will be one aerial sky regulated by common norms
After two years of discussions between the European institutions, the Conciliation Committee has established that within December 31 of the next year, the "One European Sky" will have to be instituted:... more
PeopleAzzurra Air-Seven Group/ Air Littoral: a new partner?
Paris, France - It should be a Swedish businnes man
There is a new development about the case of the acquisition of the Air Littoral by Seven Group. After the expiration of the last term of payment of the sum established by the Montpellier court in order... more
PeopleIata registers an air traffic increase in October
Rome, Italy - It should be 2.5% higher
In October there was an increase by 2.5% of air traffic in the whole airline industry compared to October 2002. Iata -International Air Transport Association - released the information and stated: " For... more
PeopleUe's green light about British Airways-Iberia alliance?
Brussels, Belgium - The official decision is waited for December 10
The official judgement by the Ue Antitrust is to be known only in December 10, but it seems very likely at this point, judging from the absence of bad news, that the imminent alliance between British Airways... more
PeopleDe Palacio: "The cheap prices of the low-cost carriers should not be the result of state aids"
Rome, Italy - The Ue Commissioner to the Transports has said she is for the free competition principle
The presence of the low-cost airlines is a positive fact as long as their cheap prices are not the result of violations to the free competition principle. It is what has been declared today in Rome by... more
PeoplePakistan and India to resume air links
New Delhi, India - After their suspension in December 2001
The air links between India and Pakistan could be resumed very soon, thanks to the recent agreement for the ceasing of the fire between the governments of the two countries. The air links were suspended... more
PeopleConcorde has reached USS Intrepid
New York, Usa - For the joy of turists and visitors
Since yesterday the visitors coming from all the world and New York citizens can finally admire the mythical jet, now accommodated on a barge standing by the floating museum constituited by the Second... more
PeopleConcorde: the retirement decided after an incident
London, Uk - It is written in a book entitled "Supersonic Secrets"
According to what has been published in the book entitled "Supersonic Secrets", written by Rob Lewis, the retirement of the Concorde was decided after an incident. In that occasion a Concorde belonging... more
PeopleAea: European booby prize to Fiumicino and Malpensa for the aerial delays
Rome, Italy - They are respectively at the first and the third place of the airports list with the greater delays
In the list of the European airports with the greater incidence of flight delays drawn up from the Aea, the association of the Ue airlines, the Fiumicino and Malpensa hubs are given the booby prize, since... more
PeopleBoeing launches a new partnership with the Japanese industries
New York, Usa - The wings of the Boeing 7E7 will be manufactured in Japan
The news of the new partnership between the Boeing and the Japanese industries Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Fuji Heavy Industries has been reported by the American press,... more
PeopleChristiés auctions parts of Air France Concorde
Paris, France - The money are for charity
Unexpected success for the auction to sell parts belonging to the French Concorde, which took place November 15th in the Christiés rooms, in the centre of Paris, crowded by hundreds of the aircraft lovers... more
PeopleBlasts of wind hit a large area of Usa
Washington, Usa - Many damages and injured; many flights delayed
Yesterday, for the whole day and night (and apparently up to now), the wind reached 90km/h, up to 110, in the area between the Great Lakes and the Mid-West of United States. Numerous the damages reported,... more
PeopleMiddle East air industry to grow
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The governments encourage foreign investments
Industry experts say that Middle East carriers and airports will increase capacity thanks to the governments across the region which encourage direct foreign investments by establishing free zones, point... more
PeopleAeroflot: 35 years of regular flights between Russia and USA
Moscow, Russia - The first flight arrived in New York in 1968
On November 12 Aeroflot marks 35 years of regular flights between Russia and USA. The first flight arrived in New York in 1968 having on board of the Ilyushin-62 jet 93 people, including 50 VIPs and many... more
PeopleBlack out at Zurich airport
Zurich, Switzerland - Unknown the causes
Yesterday evening, around 7.30pm at Zurich-Kloten airport there was a black-out which made the Skyguide radar screen switch off. Air traffic was shortly suspended. The causes are still unknown. more
PeopleSigned code-sharing agreement between Alitalia and Volaviamare
Naples, Italia - With a single ticket it will be possible to reach Capri and Ischia flying from the most important airports of the world
From next Saturday Campania will be nearer the rest of the world, thanks to the agreement of code-sharing between the Alitalia and the Volaviamare, leader in the fast marine transport in the Mediterranean... more
PeoplePassengers choose low-cost airlines
Bedfordshire, UK - Traditional airlines lose ground
The low-cost airlines become more successful every day. A good example is Luton-based easyJet which reported last month a high jump in passenger numbers: 1,9 million. The carrier has been more successful... more
PeopleStars on the ceiling panels of the planes
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Emirates Airline invested USD 1,8 m in the new jets
The ceiling panel will no longer be simple a ceiling panel but a beautiful night sky above Dubai with twinkling constellations. It is not a trick to amuse the passengers but a new method created to help... more
PeopleAea: air traffic increase to 6,3%
Rome, Italy - In the 19 and 26 October week
According to the data of the Association of the European Airlines (Aea) the air traffic has grown of 6.3%during the week of 19-26 October, in comparison to the same period of the last year. In Europe the... more
PeopleThe German government approves a bill to shoot down the hijacked airliners
Berlin, Germany - The bill now to be approved by the Parliament
Under particular circumstances the hijacked airliners could be shot down to avoid their being used as weapons by the terrorists. This is the content of the bill approved by the German government. The shooting... more
PeopleNew Kamchatka-4 air route to connect U.S. and Canada with Southeast Asia
Moscow, Russia - The flights will start in March 2004
Ria Novoski was informed on Tuesday that Kamchatka-4 air will launch a new route which will connect the U.S. and Canada with Southeast Asia. The new route will cover the Komandorskiye Islands, Sakhalin,... more
PeopleFlights: one passenger out of 40.000 risks the economic class syndrome
Sydney, Australia - This results from an Australian study
According to a recent Australian study flying for long hours in an uncomfortable and narrow position is "rarely fatal". The risks are generally limited for the young passengers. The study, published by... more
PeopleNiki Lauda to negotiate the purchase of Air Lloyd Austria
Frankfurt, Germany - It has been reported by the magazine "Spiegel"
According to the German magazine "Spiegel" Niki Lauda is interested in entering into Air Lloyd Austria, acquiring the share majority. The airline, that operates in the field of the charter flights, is... more
PeopleWhite House disappoints air traffic controllers
Washington, Usa - They hope to get help from the Senate
The air traffic controllers in USA are disappointed by a White House's decision which involve the protection of the controllers. They hope the Senate will stop an aviation spending bill that could increase... more
PeopleConcorde (2): one jet will be used for engineers training in Manchester
Manchester, UK - Four aircraft are going to stay in Uk
The Concorde aircraft will be used for engineers to train after its retirement. The training base will be set in Manchester, announced the Manchester Airport's airfield general manager, Peter Hampson.... more
PeopleConcorde: unveiled the last "destinations"
London, Uk – The British Airways decided the British and the Usa sites where people can admire the retired jet
Yesterday British Airways has finally announced the final "destinations" of its seven retired Concord jets. Three of them are going to take off in a few days from Heathrow airport to Seattle, New York... more
PeopleEuropean airlines traffic rises with 4.3%
Brussels, Belgium - The traffic on the North Atlantic routes rises with 3.3%
The Association of European Airlines registered an international traffic rise of 4.3% during a week this October compared to the same last year. Consequently, the traffic to Asia and Australia rose with... more
PeopleAer Rianta' s workers in strike
Dublin, Ireland - The Government wants to break the company in three entities
The workers from Aer Rianta are meeting today to discuss the possibility of two-hour stoppage next week. The workers are not pleased by the Government plan to split the company into three separate entities.... more
PeopleIcao: armored doors for airline cabins within Saturday
Washington, Usa - The measure regards aircraft of more than 45 tons or with more than 60 places
The International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao) had already promulgated in March 2002 the directive for the introduction of armored doors in the airline cabins for aircraft of more than 45 tons or... more
PeopleSouth Africa: 40 striking workers arrested
Johannesburg, South Africa - The strike was authorised
The workers of the SA Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) required authorisation to the Centre for Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) for a strike on October 10 to protest for... more