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AirlinesEthiopian Airlines first African operator of the B-787 aircraft
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia - The airline could purchase a further 10 aircraft
According to market rumors, the Ethiopian national carrier Ethiopia Airlines could become the first African carrier to use the new Boeing "Dreamliner" aircraft: it seems interested in buying ten B-787/8... more
AirlinesAir Malta, updates on the progress of flight operations to Libya
Valletta, Malta - Tripoli offices and Benghazi sales agent re-opened today
Air Malta announced that as from today a number of flights will operate to Benghazi in addition to those already operated to Tripoli. The air company will fly some daily routes to Tripoli and two weekly... more
AirlinesBritish Airways will launch tender offer to replace the fleet of B-747 aircraft
Watersid, UK - Announced at Barcelona during ISTAT conference
During his speech at the ISTAT (International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading) in Barcelona, the manager of the British Airways fleet Alexander Grant said that the carrier intends to replace the... more
AirlinesAir Malta develops cargo customers' service
La Valletta, Malta - The new shop cargo has been inaugurated last week
Air Malta (AM) has announced the expansion of the cargo customer service department. The company intends to offer a better and more efficient service, with a focus on customers of the transport and shipment... more
AirlineseasyJet transfers flights to Paris-Orly and Lyon from Rome-Ciampino to Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - Starting from the Winter season
easyJet, the network of air transport in Europe, from October 30, 2011 will operate its flights to Paris-Orly and Lyon Saint Exupéry airport from Rome-Fiumicino instead of Ciampino. With Lyon and Paris,... more
AirlinesCondor Airlines, new routes and more frequent flights during Winter 2011/12
Milan, Italy - As from next November
Condor Airlines, the national airline in the global leisure sector represented by Aviareps in Italy, confirms its growth in the winter of 2011/12 and is expanding its route network. From November 2011... more
AirlinesCode-share Alitalia-Carpatair
Rome, Italy - Trade agreement signed
Alitalia signed a code-share trade agreement with Carpatair, the specialised airline in connections between Romania and Timisoara's hub. Following this agreement, Alitalia will expand significantly... more
AirlinesAir Canada: possible flights cancellations for flight assistants' strike
Rome, Italy - The action is scheduled for the next Wednesday
Air Canada has received a strike notice that could cause disruption and flights' cancellations from noon (Montreal time) on Wednesday, 21 September 2011. In order to limit any inconvenience for customers,... more
AirlinesMilan's Airports: Qatar Airways introduces new flights to Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Increased from 7 to 11 weekly connections for Doha
SEA (Milan Airports) and Qatar Airways announced an increase of four new weekly flights Malpensa-Doha starting from January 1, 2012 (already on sale). The new services, added to the existing daily flights... more
AirlinesQatar Airways Winter 2011-12: more than doubled their flights in Italy
Rome, Italy - Rome-Doha two daily flights, Malpensa 11 weekly flights, Venice daily
As from this Winter, Qatar Airways will increase its flights in Italy, reaching 32 weekly departures: last year these were 14. Rome-Doha will be operated two times a day from December 1, offering more... more
AirlinesRyanair starts appeal process with TAR against Antitrust fine
Rome, Italy - It had been fined more than 500 thousand euros
The Irish carrier Ryanair announced that it has started ??an appeal process with TAR (Tribunale Amministrativo Regionale - Regional Administrative Tribunal) of Lazio against the fine ordered by the Antitrust... more
AirlinesAirOne: as from 19 September new flights from Milan-Malpensa to Athens and Prague
Rome, Italy - In Summer more than 500,000 passengers transited Milan airport
From 19 September the Milan-Malpensa airport will be operating direct connections to Prague and Athens thanks to AirOne Smart Carrier, part of the Alitalia Group which offers connections at highly competitive... more
AirlinesWizz Air announces new route from Liverpool to Vilnius
Warsaw, Poland - From next Summer
Wizz Air, the low fare-low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, has announced a new service that will link Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (JLA) with Vilnius, Lithuania's capital, from next Summer. As... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM officially announces order for Airbus and Boeing aircraft
Paris, France - Valued 12 billion dollars
The Air France-KLM Group has officially announced the order for 50 new aircraft, issue which has been very discussed in the previous months (see AVIONEWS); it was announced today that the company plans... more
AirlinesCivil airplanes: Lebanon withdraws licenses of three national companies
Beirut, Lebanon - Negligence reasons
Local press reported that the Lebanese transport minister Ghazi Aridi has withdrawn the licenses of three local air transport operators whose name was not specified; according to sources, in Lebanon there... more
AirlinesAir Malta: Maltese embassy in Tripoli has begun the process of issuing visas
Valletta, Malta - The carrier will announce its schedule of flights as soon as the airport reopens
Air Malta informs that the Maltese embassy in Tripoli has begun the process of issuing visas. The company is working closely with the Maltese government and Libyan authorities in view of the reopening... more
AirlinesRiccardo Toto denies his exclusion from the Livingston offer
Cardano al Campo, Italy - Next week the decision of minister Romani
In an interview with the newspaper businessman Riccardo Toto denied rumors that his purchase offer, partial or total, for the charter company Livingston has been excluded and declared that "Someone is... more
AirlineseasyJet launches UK Summer 2012 schedule
London, UK - With a choice of more than 300 destinations
easyJet, the UK’s airline, today launches its Summer 2012 schedule with a choice of more than 300 destinations. More than 110,000 flights are now on sale to destinations throughout Europe, the Middle E... more
AirlinesEmirates set to take A-380 to Riyadh
Rome, Italy - The airline inaugurates the daily service to Dublin; the freight division celebrates flight on Far East and Australasia
Emirates will operate the first ever A-380 airplane service into Riyadh this month, in honour of "Saudi Arabia’s 81st National Day". Operating into "King Khalid International Airport" in Riyadh, on 23rd S... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines denies rumors about the purchase of other aircraft
Atlanta, USA - Seemed announced by previous declarations
The US carrier Delta Air Lines has denied rumors alleging that the company was about to purchase more aircraft after the last order made last month for 100 Boeing 737/900 (see AVIONEWS); during the Deutsche... more
AirlinesMerger between Air Italy-Meridiana Fly will take longer
Rome, Italy - Following unsuccessful meeting with trade union
The planned merger between the two carriers Air Italy and Meridiana Fly, expected to take place in September (see AVIONEWS), has been postponed to a later date because of a disagreement between top management... more
AirlinesAir Canada: August data
Rome, Italy - Transatlantic traffic increased by 3.2%
The increasing traffic trend, already registered in the second trimester of the year by Air Canada, featured also during the month of August. Passenger traffic increased by 3.2% over the same month last... more
AirlinesRoyal Jordanian resumes flights to Libya
Amman, Jordania - Directed to the cities of Tripoli and Benghazi
It was announced today that Royal Jordanian carrier will resume air flights with major cities of Libya after the operations had been suspended last February after turmoil erupted: the flight between Amman... more
AirlinesAfghanistan's East Horizon Airlines nominates new CEO
Doha, Qatar - It is Captain Jahed Azimi
East Horizon Airlines, the new airline 100% owned by the Afghan government, has appointed its CEO, Captain Jahed Azimi, a former deputy minister of transport and civil aviation of Afghanistan, who has... more
AirlinesLivingston: Riccardo Toto's offer rejected because of "Formal Obstacle"
Rome, Italy - Air Italy should be the preference
According to sources close to the monitoring committee in charge of the purchase offers received for partial or total acquisition of the charter company Livingston (see AVIONEWS), Air Italy's proposal... more
AirlinesRestructuring plan for Royal Air Maroc to start
Rabat, Morocco - Redundancies and new aircraft fore-casted
The company Royal Air Maroc reported that the restructuring plan of the company is proceeding aimed at offsetting heavy losses, which amount to nearly 2 million euros per month according to the Centre... more
AirlinesThe president of Emirates complains about the delay of A-350 aircraft
Abu Dhabi, Arab Emirates - Airus decided to upgrade aircraft
The president of the carrier Emirates complained about Airbus's plan upgrade the Trent XWB engine of the A-350/1000 aircraft; the air framer announced the news ??at the Paris air show and had already aroused... more
AirlinesUnited Continental Holdings unveils operational results in August
New York, Usa - Hurricane "Irene" impacted United and Continental’s operations
United Continental Holdings, Inc. yesterday reported August 2011 operational results for United Air Lines, Inc. and Continental Airlines, Inc. United and Continental’s combined consolidated traffic (... more
AirlinesAlitalia is offering more than two million seats at a discount
Rome, Italy - Till the 25th September on domestic flights, in Europe and worldwide
Alitalia is offering more than two million seats at promotional prices to fly to domestic destinations, international and intercontinental routes, valid until 25th September 2011. On domestic routes,... more
AirlinesHigher prices for British Airways' tickets
Milan, Italy - Revealed by "Mercati&Finanza"
Milan's daily journal "Mercati&Finanza" today reported the higher tickets price of the carrier British Airways, justifying this decision due to the increase in fuel prices since the end of 2010; Lufthansa... more
AirlinesUnconfirmed reports reveal the possibility of a merger between Aer Lingus and International Airlines Group
Dublin, Ireland - Some partners of the Irish airline could sell their share
Market rumors revealed by the press today declared that Ryanair and the Irish government might decide to sell their shares in the Aer Lingus airline, of which 29.8% and 25% share is held respectively;... more
AirlinesVueling increases by 19% the number of passengers carried in August
Barcelona, Spain - It increases its load factor by 1.6 points year-on-year, reaching a 83,7%
Vueling has carried 1,543,218 passengers in August 2011. This represents a 19% raise compared to August 2010. The company has reached a load factor of 83.7%, 1.6 points higher than last year. Connections... more
AirlinesDarwin Airline among the "ERAA 2011" protagonists at the end of the month
Lugano, Switzerland - The "European Regional Airlines Association" will be held in Rome this year
This year the annual convention of the European regional airlines will be held in Rome between the 28th September until the 30th September (www.eraa.org) and Darwin Airline, Swiss regional airline based... more
AirlinesMonarch Airlines cancels order for 6 Boeing 787 aircraft
Luton, UK - A "Strategic decision"
The British carrier Monarch Airlines, which operates scheduled flights and charter services, announced that it has cancelled the contract signed with Boeing for the order of six 787 "Dreamliner" aircraft;... more
AirlinesAlitalia: manage to moderate inconvenience caused to passengers by the general strike of yesterday
Rome, Italy - Thanks to the preventive measures implemented by the carrier
"Yesterday at 6:00pm the Italian general strike ended, as CGIL proclaimed, having affected the air transport as well. Thanks to preventive measures implemented, Alitalia managed to moderate the inconvenience... more
AirlinesRiccardo Toto's plan is supported by former Livingston employees
Cardano al Campo, Italy - The group wanted to take over the firm
The group of Livingston employees on a redundancy scheme plan, who had proposed to buy the carrier has expressed its support for the charter company's recovery plan proposed by Riccardo Toto (see AVIONEWS),... more
AirlinesBangkok Airways cancels its order for Airbus 350/800 aircraft
Bangkok, Thailand - Contract signed in 2007
Journalistic sources said that the local carrier Bangkok Airways has cancelled its order for four 350/800 aircraft with Airbus. According to press other companies have also cancelled orders for this... more
AirlinesToday's strike: Air Malta says that two flights could be at risk
Milan, Italy - KM612/3 Malta/Roma/Malta and KM1482/3 Catania/Genova/Catania/Malta
In view of today's general strike,Tuesday, September 6 from 10.00am till 6.00pm, Air Malta flights KM612/3 Malta/Rome/Malta and KM1482/3 Catania/Genoa/Catania/Malta might be at risk. If the strike is... more
AirlinesAlitalia comments today's strike in Italy: measures aimed at reducing impact on travellers
Rome, Italy - The protest could involve high-level employees of the sector
In view of the national general strike, proclaimed by the CGIL for today, Tuesday, September 6 from 10:00am to 6:00pm, Alitalia has set up preventive measures to reduce the impact on passengers. The... more
AirlinesRyanair appeals to the European Union and asks for its intervention in regards to the strike called by Italian unions
Milan, Italy - The airline cancels 200 flights causing an inconvenience to 35 thousand passengers
We receive and publish this announcement, reserving the same space for replies: "The Irish airline Ryanair, appealed to the European Commission and to the Italian Government so that urgent action is taken... more
AirlinesAirplanes' delay in Australia due to Qantas engineer strike
Brisbane, Australia - Two flights cancelled to and from Sydney
Today an hour delay was registered in Brisbane, Australia, on 15 domestic flights operated by Qantas because of the strike called by the ALAEA (Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers' Association); the... more
AirlinesDarwin Airline confirms flights to and from Foggia but new tariffs announced
Lugano, Switzerland - Public contribution period for flights operated to and from the airport "Gino Lisa" will not be extended beyond the date of September 30, 201
Darwin Airline, Swiss regional airline, following the news that appeared recently on some media said: "After a long negotiation with Aeroporti di Puglia, it has been confirmed that the public contribution... more
AirlinesTap Portugal strengthens flights between Milan-Malpensa/Lisbon
Rome, Italy - From 1st November the airline will expand in Italy
Thanks to the TAP Portugal 2011-2012 Winter schedule, a Star Alliance member carrier, further strengthens the links between Milan-Malpensa Airport and its hub in Lisbon. The Portuguese air company announced... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines buys 4 new Boeing 777 cargo aircraft
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia - After negotiating for one year
According to local press, Ethiopian Airlines and the manufacturer Boeing will soon announce the deal concluded for the purchase of four B-777 freighter aircraft; according to the contract terms -which... more
AirlinesRiccardo Toto presents irrevocable bid offer for Livingston
Rome, Italy - Symbolic price: 1 euro
As mentioned in an interview at the end of June, Riccardo Toto, son of the founder of AirOne Carlo, made an offer to buy the charter services airliner Livingston; on September 2 the bid offers submitted... more
AirlinesAir Malta celebrates its first 10,000 fans on Facebook
Valletta, Malta - The airline offers a 10% discount on every destination within their network
Air Malta celebrates its first 10,000 Facebook fans. To celebrate this remarkable result, the air company is offering them a 10% discount on all destinations within its network. Fans just have to visit... more
AirlinesZambezi Airlines in search of more pilots
Lusaka, Zambia - Needed in order to increase flights
The commercial director of Zambezi Airlines, Sidney Siwabamundi, announced that the Zambian air company needs additional pilots and captains for the crew on board of its three Boeing 737/500 aircraft;... more
AirlinesAir Berlin: first flights for summer 2012 now available for booking
Milan, Italy - More connections between Venice and Düsseldorf, between Naples and Berlin and Düsseldorf, between Catania and Berlin
The majority of short-haul and medium-haul flights in Air Berlin's Summer timetable are now available for booking. This also includes the extensive flight schedule from Germany, Austria and Switzerland... more
AirlinesAirOne extends flights between Olbia and Milan till October 23
Rome, Italy - 60 thousand passengers flown by the aircraft from and to Sardinia in June
AirOne extends the seasonal flights between Olbia/Milan-Malpensa till October 23, originally scheduled until September 18. The carrier will continue to fly on this route on Fridays and Sundays with... more
AirlinesStrategic Airlines re-brands Air Australia
Brisbane, Australia - New livery presented
Sources in the local press said that the Australian company Strategic Airlines, a subsidiary of Strategic Aviation, will be re-branded as Air Australia; according to the press, the new livery includes... more