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Unmanned Vehicles and New Technologies of the Future
In January, the “ENAC National Strategic Plan for Development of Advanced Air Mobility” was presented at the international convention hosted at the Ridolfi Airport in Forlì.
Read more...15th Eurocontrol Think Paper: Analysis of Traffic Data in 2021 and Outlook for 2022
The 15th Eurocontrol Think Paper issued on 1st January 2022 provided an authoritative summary of all the key indicators for the European aviation industry in 2021 and expectations about how the recovery will continue in 2022.
Read more...New Supreme Court Judgement on Compensation for Damages
On 9 April 2021 the Italian Supreme Court ruled on a very interesting case for damages involving all three levels of judgement. By way of background, two Italian passengers sued Aeroflot Russian Airlines – the national air carrier based in Moscow – before the Justice of the Peace of Catania (Sicily).
Read more...COVID-19 Pandemic – Update on Entry Requirements for Travels to Italy
As at July 2021, fully vaccinated passengers arriving in Italy are allowed to enter and are exempt from presenting a negative covid-19 test result, but may be required to quarantine.
Read more...European Commission Adopts Regulatory Package for U-Space
By way of background, the U-Space is a set of new aviation services relying on a high level of digitalisation, functions and specific procedures designed to support a safe and efficient access to airspace for large numbers of drones. The U-space is designed to facilitate any kind of routine mission, in all classes of airspace and all types of environment – even the most congested – while addressing an appropriate interface with manned aviation and air traffic control.
Read more...The Italian CAA (ENAC) Releases Data on Air Traffic in 2020
The Italian Civil Aviation Authority has recently published the air traffic data for the year 2020. As expected the civil air transport to/from Italy has been largely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, in line with the general situation faced by the industry worldwide.
Read more...New ENAC Circular on Sanctioning Procedure Under Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004
On 13 May 2021 the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) released the circular APT-23B, having as a main purpose to review and summarize the sanctioning procedure for infringements under EU Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004 on passengers rights in case of denied boarding, cancellation or long delay of flights.
Read more...Mind your drone business – recent ENAC initiatives
Mind your drone business – recent ENAC initiatives
Read more...A step forward in Alitalia sale process
Alitalia is a leading Italian airline that has faced financial difficulties and related restructuring projects over the years. In May 2017 the Ministry for Economic Development, on Alitalia’s application, resolved to open the special insolvency procedure (‘extraordinary administration’) pursuant to Law 39/2004 (for further details please see “Alitalia recovery plan takes flight“). The procedure is […]
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