People
4,979 news found
PeopleSeptember 11: no ban to foreign airlines'flights over New York and Washington
Washington, Usa - Bush not to approve Faa's proposal
Bush administration eventually said no to the proposal by Faa to ban foreign airlines to operate flights on September 11 and 12 over New York and Washington skies. The proposal has in fact faced opposition... more
PeopleUs charter sector grew in 2002 2nd quarter
Washington, Usa – Driven by online booking and industry upheal
According to Air Charter Guide, publisher of the definitive print and online directory of licensed charter aircraft worldwide, the U.S. charter industry continues to grow steadily despite depressed travel... more
PeopleTurkish Aeronautical Association celebrated its 67th anniversary
Ankara, Turkey - It was established by Ataturk to bring Turkish aviation into the modern world
The Turkish Aeronautical Association celebrated its 67th anniversary of its foundation with an elaborate ceremony in Etimesgut, Ankara. Defense Minister Sabahattin Cakmakoglu, Foreign Minister Sukru Sina... more
PeopleFewer questions to Us flyers
Washington, Usa - They create a hassle and have never prevented a bombing or hijacking
Starting from today people boarding at Us airports will never more asked questions such as: "has anyone unknown to you asked you to carry an item on this flight?" and "have any of the items you are traveling... more
People"Victims of air racism association" founded in Belgium
Brussels, Belgium - Under the impulse of a Belgian originally from Tunisia
A Belgian citizen originally from Tunisia founded "Victims of air racism", an association to defend people discriminated in the airports. "I got the idea after I was denied to board an American Airlines... more
PeopleUsa: airfares at lowest level since 1988
Washington, Usa - -9,1 on domestic flights and -1,3% on international ones
The average airfares level in the Us has never been lower than today in last 14 years. According to ATA, Air Transport Association, in July 2002 American airlines cut airfares by a 9,1% on domestic flights... more
PeopleIncreased safety with Eurocontrol Link 2000+ program
Brussels, Belgium - Communications will no longer be a bottleneck in air traffic control
Eurocontrol, the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation, whose primary objective is to develop a seamless, pan-European air traffic management system that fully copes with the constant... more
PeopleAnother September 11?
Many cases of stolen liners crew member’s uniforms have been revealed by the Washington Post.
New York – Different cases of stolen pilot’s and crew member’s uniforms have been revealed by the Washington Post. Authorities are worried for a posssible misuse of these clothes, in relation with an at... more
PeopleHow much would you pay to save time on flight?
Washington, Usa - According to some studies USD 25 per hour
While Boeing is still struggling whether to go on or not with its "Sonic Cruiser", the new aircraft able to fly 20% faster than standard civil aircraft, some studies revealed what is the price a person... more
PeopleThousands of tourists grounded by the bad weather conditions in South Korea
Seoul, South Korea - About twenty flights canceled
Because of the bad weather conditions that since few days South Korea is facing, thousands of tourists could not take off for their holidays. Airports have been closed and at least twenty flights have... more
PeopleSixty-three Russian airlines have been closed in the last two years
Moscow, Russia - They used too old aircraft
Russian civil aviation chairman, Aleksandr Miradko, said Russian government has closed 63 air carriers in the last two years, due to their old fleet. Since Aeroflot's privatization started in 1992, hundreds... more
PeopleEU invites third parties to give their comments on the 2 new airline groupings waiting for Brussels'approval
Brussels, Belgium - Those interested have one month period
According to what stated by Michael Tscherny, spokesman at European Commission for competition affairs, Brussels invited all of the interested third parties to give a comment on the creation of the two... more
People5 European airlines against Alitalia's recapitalization
Brussels, Belgium - Sent a formal letter of protest to the European Commission
By sending a formal letter of protest, British Midlands, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa and SAS, have clearly shown their disagreement with the European Commission's decision to approve Alitalia recapitalization... more
People"Aeriks 200" prototype flies in Switzerland
Manno, Switzerland - A self-built product by Aceair Sa
An "Aeriks 200" prototype has been showed yesterday at Lordino airport, in Switzerland. The aircraft is assembled by Aceair Sa for 49%, the rest is self-built. It has personal and fluid forms as well... more
PeopleFirst direct flight between the two Koreas
Beijing, China - A Tupolev TU-134 carried personnel and materials to the North
A Tupolev TU-134 flew a direct flight from North Korea to South and return for the first time. This inaugural flight between Sondok Airport in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Yangyang A... more
PeopleNTSB: Marion C. Blakey statement
Washington, Usa - Regarding the president's intent to nominate Ms. Blakey as the next administrator of FAA
"This is a critical time for the aviation industry, and I am honored by the President's trust in his intent to nominate me as the next Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration". (007) more
PeopleFAA downgrades Argentina's safety rating
Washington, Usa - From category 1 to category 2
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) opted to downgrade Argentina's safety rating from category 1 to category 2. Airlines in category 2 are allowed to operate but only under a strict surveillance... more
PeopleMarch-June 2002: worst 2nd quarter ever for Us airlines
Washington, Usa - According to an analyst at UBS Warburg
According to a survey by Samuel Buttrick, an analyst at UBS Warburg, the quarter ended last June 30,2002, could be the worst ever for Us airlines, as in fact the industry should post a net loss of USD... more
PeopleWashington would better lift travel ban to Cuba
Washington, Usa - Thus generating USD 1,18bn to USD 1,61bn for U.S. Economy
According to a survey by the Center for International Policy (CIP), if Washington would decide to lift travel ban to Cuba it could benefit of a USD 1,18-1,61bn of U.S. economic output and almost a USD... more
PeopleIsraeli firm wants its employees to boycott Air France's flights
Jerusalem, Israel - After a pilot announced the final destination to be Israel-Palestina
Because a pilot of an Air France flight between Paris and Tel Aviv, by mistake, announced the plane was heading to Israel-Palestina, the Israeli communications firm, Bezek, asked its thousands employees... more
PeopleChina to toughen air safety measures
Beijing, China - By clamping down aircraft not equipped with collision avoidance systems
Chinese authorities, after recent air tragedies, decided to toughen air safety measures, by preventing aircraft not equipped with collision avoidance systems to fly in a certain time band. People's Republic... more
PeopleBAA says bye to its GBP 8,1bn investment blueprint
London, Uk - As it must continue to subsidise airline charges
British Competion Commission, in practice, obliged British Airport Authority (BAA), the handling agent of seven major Uk's airports, to say bye to its GBP 8,1bn investment plan as in fact, according to... more
PeopleMid-air collision over southern Germany's skies: Swiss aviation authorities to change the rules
Zurich, Switzerland -More than one controller on duty for each workshift
After 71 people died in the mid-air collision occurred last week over southern Germany's skies, Swiss aviation authorities decided to change rules by ordering that, from now on, at least two flight controllers... more
PeopleEuropean Union to extend its role as grantor for airlines'insurance
Brussels, Belgium - Today
As confirmed by European Commission sources, Brussels will today approve the extension of the state support to European airlines insurance against terrorism risks up to October 31, 2002. This arrangement... more
PeopleBerlin government to give EUR 71m to Lufthansa and Deutsche BA
Berlin, Germany - As compensation for losses post September 11
The two German airlines Lufthansa and Deutsche BA are going to receive EUR 71m from the Berlin government as a support against the losses they suffered after September 11, 2001, attacks. Partly financed... more
People13 Us airlines applied for federal loan gurantee
Washington, Usa - In the attempt to recover from post September 11
13 American air carriers (Aloha Airlines, American Trans Air, America West, Evergreen International, Frontier, Frontier Flying Service, Great Plains, National Airlines, Spirit, Vanguard, United, US Airways... more
PeopleLockheed Martin and Raytheon to modernize Us air traffic control system
Washington, Usa - In a deal worth USD 1bn
The two Us giant industries Lockheed Martin and Raytheon will jointly take care of Us air traffic control system renewal, in a 10-year deal worth USD 1bn. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has in fact... more
PeopleTaiwan and Hong Kong signed at last a new aviation agreement
Taipei, Taiwan - After negotiations lasted for more than a year
Last Saturday, Civil Aviation negotiators of Taiwan and Hong Kong signed a new agreement, thus ending negotiations that dragged on for more than a year. Billy K.C., head of Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration... more
PeopleUS House committee approves arming airline pilots
Washington, Usa - A two-year trial
Ignoring Bush administration objections, the House Transportation Committee voted yesterday to allow more than 1,000 pilots to carry guns for a two-year trial. Committee chairman Don Young, a Republican... more
PeopleEu to create a continental air safety agency
Brussels, Belgio - To operate within a year
European Transport Council said yes to the creation of the EASA, the European Aviation Safety Agency, which according to forecasts, should be operating within a year. The new agency will work to homogenize... more