IFALPA Daily News – 13 November 2013
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Italian union warns on Alitalia job cuts
Italy’s biggest union CGIL is preparing a tough response if reports of thousands of job cuts at
Alitalia are confirmed, its secretary Susanna Camusso said on Wednesday.
FAA outlines unmanned aircraft integration goals
The FAA released its first five-year unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) “roadmap” on Friday,
providing guidance on how the agency intends to introduce remotely piloted aircraft into the
National Airspace System.
Solar glare safe: CASA
Reflected light from a proposed new solar farm near Canberra Airport would not blind pilots of
approaching or departing aircraft, and would reflect less than glass and similarly to a forest or a
crop, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority says.
Massive Middle East airports expansion places aviation security on a high agenda
Home to the world’s fastest-growing airports and international airlines, the Arabian Gulf states
are investing massively in airport security to eliminate potential risks and threats and ensure a
seamless experience to millions of passengers who are passing through the world’s new global
travel crossroads.
Night flights regime extended at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted
UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport Robert Goodwill announced the publication
of a second consultation of the restrictions on night flying at London’s Heathrow, Gatwick and
Stansted airports, which sets out the proposals for the next regime.
Airbus aircraft to reduce fuel consumption by 15% by 2015
Airbus’ new engine options could reduce fuel burn by up to 15 per cent if used in combination with its
new Sharklets.
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