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Civil aviationAirplanes. Iata to UK Transport Select Committee: cut APD on domestic flights
London, UK - In order to encourage the regional connectivity that an expanded Heathrow airport could offer
In comments to the UK Transport Select Committee yesterday, IATA Regional Vice President for Europe, Rafael Schvartzman, called for Air Passenger Duty (APD) to be cut on UK domestic return journeys, in... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and carriers. Star Alliance: MoU signed for joint cooperation
Beijing, China - With Air Chiana and Beijing Capital International Airport
In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed during the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB) meeting in Beijing, the same alliance, member carrier Air China and Beijing Capital International Airport... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and events. ICAO signs new agreements to better align international aviation standardization
Montreal, Canada - With RTCA, EUROCAE, SAE and ARINC
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) concluded new technical information sharing agreements yesterday to help ensure greater alignment between its global standards for international aviation... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. All strikes announced for next December 15
Rome, Italy - The protests fixed for Friday are over ten
The Italian Transport Ministry unveiled the updated calendar of the strikes fixed in the air sector for next Friday, on December 15. 15/12/2017 Cub workers of airplane, airport and satellite activities... more
Civil aviationIndustry nominee receives ICAO Walter Binaghi Air Navigation Commission Laurel Award
Montreal, Canada - Since 1999, seven other individuals have received this prestigious award
At the opening session of ICAO’s Second Global Air Navigation Industry Symposium (GANIS/2) yesterday, David Nakamura received the ICAO Walter Binaghi Air Navigation Commission Laurel Award. ICAO’s Air... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: airports issue reminder of real value of the EU Aviation Strategy
Brussels, Belgium - External markets as primary focus; responding to airlines' reaction
Following the publication by the European Commission of the Inception Impact Assessment on the EU airport charges directive, the European airport industry today expressed its view on the document, as well... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. ENAV: strikes next December 15
Rome, Italy - The national protest for four hours (1pm-5pm); other two ones at local level in the same time slot
Enav (Italian Flight Assistance Company) communicates that the Italian unions (Fit-Cisl and Ugl-TA) have announced a national strike for four hours (1pm-5pm) of next Friday, on December 15, 2017. Also... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Poland: maxi German investment in the aviation sector
Berlin, Germany - For the maintenance of PW1000G engines installed on A-320neo of Lufthansa
The delegates of Lufthansa Technik have recently announced to have planned the constitution in Poland of a maintenance facility of engines for aviation. It is a joint project that will be realized together... more
Civil aviation"International Civil Aviation Day": issued a joint statement to celebrate it
Montreal, Canada - “Working together to ensure no country is left behind” is the theme
The Council President and Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu and Fang Liu respectively, issued a joint statement today in celebration of International... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: strong airline profitability continues in 2018
Geneva, Switzerland - Operating margins squeezed by rising costs
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts global industry net profit to rise to $38.4 billion in 2018, an improvement from the $34.5 billion expected net profit in 2017 (revised from... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and results. Iata: October passenger demand rebounds
Geneva, Switzerland - From weather-impacted September
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for October showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 7.2% compared to the... more
Civil aviationBali: Augung volcano stops air transport in the region
Denpasar, Indonesia - The international airport was closed, passengers are transferred by ferries to Java
After the many cancellations of these hours by main air carriers the closure of the Denpasar "Ngurah Rai" International Airport in the island of Bali (Indonesia) was decided today by local authorities... more
Civil aviation4DTM project: single view of air traffic routes in Europe for punctual flights
Madrid, Spain - 28 companies and bodies led by Indra are developing the solution
An European project is developing solutions and procedures to provide precise view of air traffic movements across the continent. The Four Dimensions Trajectory Management (4DTM) plan is addressing one... more
Civil aviationAIRE announced Rafal Milczarski as new President
Brussels, Belgium - Its member airlines call for urgent improvements in EU Air Transport Policy
At AIRE’s AGM yesterday morning in Brussels, Rafal Milczarski, CEO of Lot Polish Airlines, was appointed President of AIRE (Airlines International Representation in Europe). Michael Harrington, Managing D... more
Civil aviationIATA: NewGen ISS approved by PAConf will modernize, transform agent-airline settlements
Geneva, Switzerland - Last year, it approved the development and introduction of three pillars; a fourth one is now added
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the Passenger Agency Conference (PAConf), composed of IATA’s member airlines, adopted Resolutions for the full implementation of the N... more
Civil aviationICAO and Nigeria focus on aviation commitments and strategic planning to optimize sustainable economic growth
Montreal, Canada - On the eve of its IWAF/3, being hosted by Nigeria this year in its capital Abuja
On the eve of ICAO’s Third World Aviation Forum (IWAF/3), being hosted by Nigeria this year in its capital Abuja, ICAO Council President Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu held high-level bilateral meetings with t... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA introduces I-ASC survey to enhance safety through a culture
Geneva, Switzerland - Virgin Australia was one of the early adopters of it
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the IATA Aviation Safety Culture (I-ASC) survey to support airlines in the implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and building a strong... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: air transport generates USD 9.6B in GDP in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The sector supports 300,000 jobs, according to a study on behalf of the Association
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced new data showing that aviation and aviation-induced tourism contribute $9.6 billion to Argentina’s economy and support 300,000 jobs, equivalent t... more
Civil aviationTuvalu becomes ICAO’s 192nd Member State
Montreal, Canada - Following its official adherence to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention)
Tuvalu has now become the 192nd Member State of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) following its official adherence to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention). ICAO... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA urges swift GASeP implementation
Geneva, Switzerland - Four areas and four elements
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the swift implementation by States of the first Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP) which was established this week by the Council of the International... more
Civil aviationThe first SkyTeam lounge in the Americas is in Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada - Seventh one around the world
SkyTeam inaugurated officially a new lounge at Vancouver International Airport, its first facility in North America. The announcement was already made last June in Cancun, Mexico. Currently it offers... more
Civil aviationIATA: top agenda for Africa
Kigali, Rwanda - Five priorities: safety, connectivity, blocked funds, ATM and Human capital
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted five priorities which must be addressed for aviation to deliver maximum economic and social benefits in Africa. These are: - Enhancing... more
Civil aviationACI-NA: achievements in airport marketing, communications, and customer service
St Louis, Usa - This year the contest received nearly 350 entries in 19 categories
Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA) announced the recipients of the "2017 Excellence in Airport Marketing, Communications, and Customer Service Awards" on November 7, 2017, during the... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Iata. UK aviation priorities: clarity on Brexit and expanding Heathrow
London, UK - The Association urged the Government to face them
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the UK Government to shore-up its international air connectivity by focusing on a cost-effective expansion of Heathrow Airport and achieving early... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and environment. EASA addresses aviation’s impact on climate change -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Cologne, Germany - The Agency published yesterday an "Opinion"
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) proposed yesterday that newly designed aircraft types meet a CO2 standard from the 1st of January 2020, and that airplane types already in-production meet a separate... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. European aviation stakeholders commit to SESAR and the digital agenda
Tallinn, Estonia - The meeting follows a declaration by industry underlining the urgent need to act now in order to enable more connected aviation and with that seamless travel and transport for all
European aviation leaders gathered today to show their support for the digital transformation of their industry, and SESAR as the vehicle through which to achieve this ambitious goal. Initial analysis... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italian ENAV: all national strikes of next Friday postponed
Rome, Italy - Two protests are confirmed at local level (Fiumicino and Brescia)
"ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) informs that all national strikes announced by the Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uilt, Ugl-Trasporto aereo and Unica unions, fixed for next November 10, 2017 (from 1:00pm... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Towards a Digital European Sky
Tallinn, Estonia - A joint declaration signed by seven organizations
Seven associations signed a joint declaration: "The digital transformation of European skies is the next frontier to guarantee Europe’s global leadership in aviation. Major European aviation stakeholders j... more
Civil aviationICAO and University of Waterloo to launch new e-learning course
Montreal, Canada - At upcoming Summit for Next Generation Aviation Professionals
ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu and the President of the University of Waterloo, Feridun Hamdullahpur, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday supporting a new joint educational programme. The... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and jobs. Recruitment days in Italy for cabin crew
Dublin, Ireland - The dates in November
Crewlink is looking for Cabin Crew positions on behalf of Ryanair. No experience required. The Recruitment Days in Italy on the following dates: • 03/11/2017 Venice • 03/11/2017 Bologna • 08/11... more