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Civil aviationNiki Lauda died, legend of F1 and scheduled aircraft and transport
A prominent figure also in the sector of European aviation -VIDEO AVIONEWS
The three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda died this night in a private Swiss clinic, struck down by a long disease. Three world titles, two won with Ferrari, the life of the Austrian driver was... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport-Alitalia (3): extraordinary plan for sector strike
More than half its affected passengers will still fly on the same day
Alitalia has taken special measures to minimise inconvenience to its customers due to a 24-hour air transport sector strike confirmed by some Italian trade unions for Tuesday 21 May. Due to this industrial... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport (2). Filt Cgil: tomorrow 24 hour strike in Italy
Presidium in Fiumicino
"Tomorrow, on the occasion of the 24-hour national air transport strike, from 10am, a workers' garrison will be held at the domestic departures of Terminal 1 of Fiumicino airport".This was announced... more
Civil aviationTomorrow's strike in Italy. Alitalia: half of the connections cancelled
Both national and international - ATTACHMENT
Due to a 24-hour air transport sector strike confirmed by some Italian trade unions for Tuesday 21 May, Alitalia was forced to cancel half of its flights scheduled for that day, as well as some flights... more
Civil aviationEC study on taxes to aviation: tax on aircraft kerosene?
It would low the fiscal pressure on other categories and would reduce emissions -ATTACHMENTS
The European Commission funded a study on aviation taxation, which was completed in mid-2018 but never published. It finds that Europe is chronically undertaxing the sector in comparison to other major... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: three recommendations to boost benefits in France
The strategy and its five key areas
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that a strategic government agenda to improve competitiveness in France’s air transport sector could generate an additional 500,000 jobs and nearly €... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. The strikes scheduled for May
Several protests planned on Tuesday 21
The Italian Ministry of Transport has published the list of strikes planned in the air transport sector.The protests are all scheduled for Tuesday, May 21st.21/05/2019 Cub workers in the aircraft, airport... more
Civil aviationPlanes. France: air traffic controllers on strike
From yesterday evening to tomorrow: hardships throughout Europe
It started yesterday at 7pm and will continue until 6am tomorrow on Friday 10: French air controllers cross their arms this time. The strike was called according to the French civil aviation authority... more
Civil aviationThe ranking of the best airports and the first carriers in the world
First is Qatar Airways; first of the Italian airlines is Air Dolomiti, 50th according to AirHelp Score
AirHelp announces the AirHelp Score 2019: the ranking of carriers and airports around the world, launched for the first time in 2015, today is the most complete and accurate analysis of the sector, based... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. IATA: March passenger demand growth slows
Due to on later Easter holiday
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 3.1%, compared... more
Civil aviationSSJ-100 airplane tragedy (4). Aeroflot updates air links timetable
Reschedule of today on May 6 -ATTACHMENT
Due to the accident on the runway at Moscow-Sheremetyevo Airport Aeroflot has made changes to its flight schedule of 5 and 6 May.The Russian carrier has published the complete list of the connections that... more
Civil aviationAircraft and carriers. Star Alliance named "Airline alliance of the Year"
For the third time in a row
Star Alliance has been named "Airline Alliance of the Year" for the third time in a row at the "Air Transport Awards". The Air transport Awards recognise innovation in various categories of the aviation... more
Civil aviationAir Arabia: CEO announces next order from 100 aircraft
The B-737 MAX is also expected to be evaluated
In the coming months, a maxi-order from 100 (or more) narrow-body aircraft for Airbus or Boeing from the low-cost Air Arabia could arrive. To make it known was the Chief Executive Officer of the carrier... more
Civil aviationFlydubai: negotiations with Airbus for A-320neo aircraft
Possible cancellation of the order of 100 B-737 MAX -DATASHEET
The global grounding of Boeing B-737 MAX planes if it continues could cause a number of economic damages to several companies, including flydubai. In fact, for the low-cost subsidiary of Emirates, the... more
Civil aviationB-737 MAX aircraft: FAA would have evaluated the grounding already last year?
There were many doubts about the absence of a warning signal of a malfunction in the MCAS
After the incident of Lion Air's Boeing B-737 MAX 8 aircraft some FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) inspectors would have evaluated the hypothesis of grounding the entire fleet of aircraft, especially... more
Civil aviationAci Europe and Eurocae engage in closer cooperation
For the benefit of airports and the wider aviation community worldwide
EUROCAE and ACI EUROPE are strengthening their cooperation for the benefit of airports and the wider aviation community worldwide. Since 1963 EUROCAE, has developed performance specifications to facilitate... more
Civil aviationAirplane and transport. SAS: 315 flights cancelled due to strike
Protest of the pilots that could continue also Saturday and Sunday
The carrier SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) between yesterday and today cancelled 315 flight connections due to the pilots' strike, which are demanding an increase in pay and better working conditions.... more
Civil aviationBombardier collapses in the Stock Exchange after cutting annual estimates
Budget forecasts for the quarterly report marked a sharp reduction in revenues
After the release of the preliminary results for the first quarter of 2019, yesterday the Bombardier stock collapsed on the Stock Exchange, losing 18% of its value compared to the opening. The reason is... more
Civil aviationB-737 MAX aircraft: the new certification by May?
This is the expectation of Boeing -DATASHEET
The new B-737 MAX aircraft certification could arrive by the end of May. This would be -according to the press- the expectation of the aerospace company Boeing, which would have contacted some airlines... more
Civil aviationPetroleum. New price increases for consumers' pockets
Risk of a new season of failure for airlines?
Starting today, the cost of all kinds of aviation fuel -and not- has increased by about 2%, also due to the decision of US President Donald Trump to impose the total embargo on Iranian export oil. A move,... more
Civil aviationBoeing: works at the St. Louis plant for F-15X aircraft
The go-ahead from the Congress to the acquisition could arrive soon -DATASHEET
Despite the fact that no order has yet arrived for the F-15X Eagle fighter aircraft, the Boeing aerospace company -according to the US press- would have started preparing the assembly line at the St. Louis... more
Civil aviationB-737 MAX airplane: the new certification from April 29
EASA experts will also be present
The certification process of the Boeing B-737 MAX aircraft will start on April 29 and will be carried out by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) jointly with other 9 civil aviation bodies, including... more
Civil aviationIATA-ACAO: MoU signed to advance aviation in MENA region
Six key areas enhanced
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and The Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their cooperation to advance the safe, efficient... more
Civil aviationMitsubishi: MRJ aircraft start the FAA certification process
More difficult process after the double disaster of the B-737 MAX
The Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) aircraft is beginning the certification process in the United States by making its first flights to Moses Lake, in Washington State. A first step that will be necessary... more
Civil aviationFrance: pilots threaten a strike for a week in May
Asked the government to revise the transport law
There is no peace for aircraft in France. After the strikes that characterized the first months of 2018 and which caused a series of difficulties and severe economic losses for the country's main carrier... more
Civil aviationUS carriers: open letter to President Trump on an Air Italy issue
Asked for an intervention to protect American workers -ATTACHMENT
On the flights between Italy and the United States opened by Air Italy airline -held 49% by Qatar Airways- the debate is getting hotter, so much so that Doug Parker, Ed Bastian and Oscar Munoz -CEO of... more
Civil aviationBoeing. Muilenburg: "B-737 MAX aircraft ready for new certification"
Software upgrade completed and completely efficient
In a video on the "Twitter" account, Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg explained that the company "is making steady progress towards certification of the B-737 MAX aircraft". The plane has been updated with... more
Civil aviationUsa-Ue: limitare i diritti operativi a Air Italy un potenziale problema?
Lettera inviata da JetBlue, FedEx e Atlas Air
Stando a quanto scritto in una lettera inviata al segretario di Stato Mike Pomepo e al segretario dei Trasporti Elaine Chao, i vettori aerei JetBlue Airways, FedEx e Atlas Air si sono detti molto preoccupati... more
Civil aviationBoeing: simulator training for the "new" MCAS would not be needed
Consideration present in the draft of the technical report
In the draft of the report of the Flight Standardization Board (FSB) appointed by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) -according to the US press- it would advise to train pilots "on the anti-stall... more
Civil aviationChina: CAAC will establish a pool of technicians to check B-737 MAX updates
Request for new certification presented on March 15th
The Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) will establish -according to the local press- a task force of technical specialists to analyze all the changes made to the Boeing B-737 MAX aircraft, after... more