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AirlinesAmerican Airlines unveils B-777/300ER aircraft interior selections
Washington, Usa - During its time of restructuring
American Airlines today announced details of the interior selections for its fleet of B-777/300ER aircraft, including fully lie-flat First and Business Class seats, seating plans that will give the airline... more
AirlinesGulf Air: launch of the first flight between Rome and Bahrain
Rome, Italy - It will be served four times a week with a A-320 airplane
Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier today launched its new services between Rome and the Kingdom of Bahrain. To celebrate the company's first flight departing from the Italian capital, an official d... more
AirlinesEtihad's Tripoli flights to start on January 17
Abu Dhabi, Uae - Operated by an A-320 aircraft
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, said today it would begin flying to Tripoli on January 17. The three return flights a week (Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays) will be operated... more
AirlinesAir Malta: flights to Libya resumed since yesterday
Valletta, Malta - Three times a week: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays
As from yesterday, Monday, November 28, Air Malta resumed scheduled air services to Libya carrying 175 passengers to and from Tripoli International Airport. It is one of the first international airlines... more
AirlineseasyJet increases Italian offers thanks to 9 new flight connections
Milan, Italy - The air company announced new routes from Venice, Rome, Naples, Bari, Catania and Olbia
easyJet strengthens its presence in Italy and announces its expansion following the introduction of 9 new flights that will be in service from March 2012. Passengers will be able to travel with more weekly... more
AirlinesChristmas 2011: Air Europa strengthens connections with the Canary Islands
Milan, Italy - As from 20 December till 8 January, 26% increase in flights from Spain
Air Europe, the Spanish airline controlled by Globalia Corporaciòn, decided to focus on the Canary Islands as a destination for this year's Christmas holidays. In fact, from December 20 till January 8,... more
AirlinesEtihad alters London-bound aircraft flight scheduled due to UK strike
Abu Dhabi, EAU - On Wednesday, November 30
Etihad Airways has made several changes to its London-bound aircraft flights ahead of the 24 hour strike by Border Agency staff across the United Kingdom on Wednesday, November 30. Three Etihad flights... more
AirlinesTransport by airplane. The new European "Black list" presented
Brussels, Belgium - Albania cancelled from the list thanks to Italy's intervention on security controls
The new main points that feature on the updated European "black list" is that Albanian airlines will be able to operate in the European skies. The decisive intervention of Italy, which will give greater... more
AirlinesAlitalia: three new A-319 aircraft and the first two new E-175 enter the fleet
Rome, Italy - Airbus will be named after famous authors while Embraer will be named for national parks
In the last two weeks, five new aircraft have joined Alitalia's fleet: three A-319 and two Embraer E-175. The three new A-319 with 138 seats have been baptized "Italo Svevo", "Italo Calvino" and "Giuseppe... more
AirlinesGulf Air expands code-share partnership with American Airlines adding 22 more cities in the US
Manama, Bahrain - National carrier now offers more than 500 daily flights to 62 US cities
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has further expanded its code-share partnership with American Airlines adding 22 more cities in the US to its network. With the expanded codeshare... more
AirlinesDelta announced seasonal connections for Summer 2012
Milan, Italy - As from 2 June 2012 direct non-stop flights Rome-Detroit, Venice-Atlanta and Pisa-New York
Delta Air Lines announced that as from next June 2, 2012 its joint venture with Alitalia will be effective and will operate direct non-stop seasonal flight: Rome-FCO/Detroit (daily); Venice-"Marco Polo"/Atlanta... more
AirlinesJet Airways takes delivery of 100th aircraft
Milan, Italy - It's a B-737/800NG model
Jet Airways, India’s international airline, has achieved a major milestone — the induction of the 100th aircraft into its fleet. The airline accepted a brand new, Next Generation B-737/800 with sky int... more
AirlinesNew Winter flight Moscow-Turin of S7 Airlines
Turin, Italy - Strictly dedicated to tour operators and can also be booked as a regular scheduled flight
Important news for the upcoming "Charter della neve" season at Turin-Caselle. The Russian airline S7 Airlines announced the chain of flights that will connect the airports of Moscow-Domodedovo and Turin-Caselle... more
AirlinesAir Malta, rescheduled flights to Libya
Valletta, Malta - From Monday 28 November
Air Malta announced that as from Monday, 28 November 2011, it will start operating flights to Libya once again. The Maltese air company will fly to the International Airport of Tripoli and will operate... more
AirlinesS7 Airlines announced the flights dedicated to skiers
Turin, Italy - Airports of Turin and Bergamo are the new destinations
The Russian airline S7 Airlines announced the imminent launch of flights mainly dedicated to tourists and skiers directed to the Alps departing from Moscow-Domodedovo. Two new flights to Italy are the... more
AirlineseasyJet: airlines urge Chancellor Osborne to ace the APD tax
London, UK - After a year in Holland, the levy was abandoned
Four leading airline chief executives are calling on George Osborne to axe Air Passenger Duty arguing that its negative impact on the UK economy is outweighing any benefit from the revenue raised. In... more
AirlinesXiamen Airlines joins SkyTeam
Rome, Italy - Alliance strengthens its China position in a thriving economic region
SkyTeam (ST), the global airline alliance, today formally accepted the joining of Xiamen Airlines (XA) into the alliance. China’s airline begins the joining process leading to full entry into ST by the e... more
AirlinesLow-cost companies aim for Italy (4): Jet2.com
Rome, Italy - Expands its services with the UK
Jet2.com, British low-fare airline, linking the Italian peninsula (operating from Bergamo-Orio al Serio, Rome-Fiumicino, Venice, Pisa and Olbia) to six of eight bases in the UK (Belfast, Edinburgh, Leeds,... more
AirlinesLow-cost companies aim for Italy (3): Ryanair
Rome, Italy - New routes especially from Rome-Ciampino
The low-cost airline Ryanair has launched new routes to and from Italy, departing from Rome-Ciampino: Rome-Ciampino/Genoa, active since last October 30. Rome-Ciampino/Bordeaux, started last October... more
AirlinesLow-cost companies aim for Italy (2): easyJet
Rome, Italy - New strategies
The British carrier easyJet announced the expansion of its network, opening the 23rd base in Lisbon. Five routes, including the direct connection with Venice, in addition to scheduled flights to Amsterdam,... more
AirlinesLow-cost companies aim for Italy: Vueling
Rome, Italy - Expands its network especially on Pisa and Naples
Vueling, the Spanish low-cost airline, makes Italy a key part of its network, connecting the country to the rest of the world thanks to cheap flights and routes in continuous expansion. Top management... more
AirlinesAlitalia and today's strike: regarding the aviation sector, air traffic controllers and airport services workers will abide
Rome, Italy - Inconveniences suffered by passengers limited
The transport strike called by some unions for today Thursday, November 17th from noon to 4:00pm, will affect the aviation sector partially as only air traffic controllers and airport services workers... more
AirlinesAir Malta: air traffic controllers will strike tomorrow 17 November
Valletta, Malta - From noon till 4:00pm in Italy
Air Malta announced that due to air traffic controllers' strike scheduled for Thursday, November 17 from noon till 4:00pm in Italy, the connections to and from Rome will be reprogrammed as follows: KM612... more
AirlinesArmavia Airlines: new flights from Malpensa, Rome and Venice towards Armenia
Milan, Italy - As from the end of next March
As from the end of next March, the new direct services operated by Armavia Airlines from Milan-Malpensa to Armenia (Yerevan) every Thursday, will start.The carrier will operate direct flights from Venice... more
Airlines20 million Euros for Air Malta
Valletta, Malta - Negotiations at risk
The Maltese government has set aside 20 million Euros for the restructuring of Air Malta under a plan which is currently under scrutiny by the European Commission. The funds are over and above the 51 million... more
AirlinesGermanwings improves connections between Germany and Kosovo
Milan, Italy - Served with A-319 Airbus
Germanwings brings Germany closer to Kosovo by improving connectivity between some German airports and Pristina. Thanks to new connecting flights, it will be easier for passengers to reach Kosovo. Thanks... more
AirlinesAir Canada approaching an agreement with pilots
Montreal, Canada - Paul Macdonnell nominated as conciliator
Following last Spring's failed attempt, Air Canada will try to reach an agreement with its pilots. This time the process will be assisted by Paul Macdonnell, the conciliator appointed by the Minister of... more
AirlinesKingfisher Airlines announced sale of assets in order to resolve financial problems
Mumbai, India - Proposal to diminish costs and reduce debts
The management of the Kingfisher Airlines (KFA) is reviewing the debt-reduction plan by selling its assets; it was announced by the company in a press release. The debt-reduction plans and the proposed... more
AirlinesVueling aims at Pisa and increases frequencies for Winter and Summer season
Milan, Italy - The route to Barcelona is served four times per week
Vueling, the new generation airline, continues the international expansion plan and once time Pisa is the city to record an increase of frequencies compared to the previous year. For Winter 2011 the airline... more
AirlinesBritish Airways announced a new Bologna/London-Heathrow flight
Bologna, Italy - As from 29 April 2012
British Airways (BA) will launch a daily Bologna "Guglielmo Marconi" airport to London-Heathrow service from 29 April 2012. The daily to London-Heathrow flight will be added to the 20 weekly flights... more
AirlinesVueling increases by 10.5% the number of passengers carried in October
Barcelona, Spain - Its load factor by 1.8 points year-on-year, reaching a 76.8%
Vueling, the new generation airline, has carried 1,079,206 passengers in October 2011. This represents a 10.5% increase compared to October 2010. The company has reached a load factor of 76.8%, 1.8 points... more
AirlinesLufthansa introduces new flights from Italy to Berlin
Milan, Italy - Direct flights from Rome, Bologna, Catania and Milan
The opening of the new airport of Berlin-Brandenburg "Willy Brandt" (in June 2012) is in line with the introduction of new daily flights between Italy and Berlin. The carrier will link Italy to the German... more
AirlineseasyJet launches new route to Iceland
London, UK - From March 27, 2012 three times a week
easyJet, the UK’s airline, has today announced that it will operate a new route from London-Luton Airport to Reykjavik in Iceland. The inaugural flight will take off from London-Luton Airport on 27 March 2... more
AirlinesUnited and Continental announce new international routes
Chicago, Usa - Merger expands the combined carriers' route network
United Continental Holdings, Inc. announced that its subsidiaries United Airlines and Continental Airlines will launch service on several new international routes in the first half of 2012, as the company... more
AirlinesLauda sells Niki to Air Berlin
Vienna, Austria - But remains in the Board of the company
Former Formula 1 champion Niki Lauda, together with the President of the German carrier Air Berlin, Hartmut Mehdorn, has announced the sale of 50.1% of shares of his low-cost airline Niki Luftfahrt to... more
AirlinesLufthansa-IAG: agreed to sell BMI
London, UK - A contract valued 350 million Euros
An agreement between the German carrier Lufthansa (LA) and British Airways (BA) regarding the sale of British Midland International (BMI) controlled by LA, seems to have been reached. The contract is... more
AirlinesAir Berlin and oneworld prepare for a shared future
Milan, Italy - The communications campaing jointly began in Germany
Air Berlin’s preparations to join the oneworld airline alliance move up a gear with the launch of a major communications campaign, which sees it become the first recruit in the alliance’s history to car... more
AirlinesLufthansa ready to sell British Midland International (BMI) to IAG
London, UK - Negotiations expected to end this week-end, together with the financial results of the Anglo-Spanish Group
According to rumours, an agreement between the German carrier Lufthansa (LA) and IAG (International Airlines Group, the holding company formed by the merger between British Airways and Iberia) is imminent,... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways celebrates eight years of flying
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Tomorrow on Saturday, November 5
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is eight years old on Saturday, November 5, 2011. The airline operated its inaugural, ceremonial flight to Al Ain on November 5, 2003.... more
AirlinesAir Malta's new Winter timetable 2011/2012
Valletta, Malta - As from 30 October till 24 March 2012
Air Malta has just launched its new Winter schedule of operations, running from 30 October till 24 March, presenting a choice of 21 direct destinations with over 100 flights every week. The carrier... more
AirlinesToto-Livingston, agreement reached
Milan, Italy - Agreement signed at the Ministry of Economic Development in the presence of trade-union representatives
Last 2 November an agreement was reached between the extraordinary administrator of Livingston, Daniele Discepolo, and Riccardo Toto, son of Carlo Toto and leader of AirOne Executive at the Ministry of... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti makes Check C on Embraer 195 aircraft
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - For the first time
The Italian company of the Lufthansa group, Air Dolomiti, announced that for the first time it has implemented the Check C on one of its Embraer 195 aircraft. Thanks to the experience gained in more... more
AirlinesVerona gets nearer to Havana and Cancun thanks to Blue Panorama Airlines
Rome, Italy - Flights every Sunday
Every Sunday, Blue Panorama will fly from Verona to Havana and Cancun. The flights will be operated from December 25, 2011 till April 8, 2012. Following are the ticket prices: - Havana from... more
AirlinesAfter an eight month suspension, Alitalia restarts connections between Italy and Libya
Rome, Italy - Tripoli Customer Centre re-opened
"After an eight month suspension, Alitalia has today resumed flights between Italy and Libya, with the flight AZ 868 that departed at 11:05am from Rome-Fiumicino to Tripoli and landed at 2.00pm local,... more
AirlinesBritish Airways announced Winter schedule
Rome, Italy - More flights to Brazil, South Africa, Florida, Saudi Arabia, Caribbean and Mexico
As from last Sunday, 30 October, British Airways started operating its Winter schedule throughout the company's network. Flights to Rio de Janeiro and the Cape Town have been doubled; it will also increase... more
AirlinesVueling launches new flights Florence-Barcelona
Milan, Italy - As from 25 March 2012
Vueling, the new generation airline, announced the start of operations at the airport of Florence, with a direct daily flight to Barcelona, in service from March 25, 2012. Florence is an important step... more
AirlinesUS carriers: third-quarter results conclude on a mostly positive note
Rome, Italy - Only United Continental's shares fell nearly 2 percent
The airline industry is on the mend after a decade-long downturn that sent several carriers into bankruptcy. But even as soaring fuel costs and economic gloom threaten to disrupt the recovery, carriers... more
AirlineseasyJet to open a base in Lisbon
London, UK - Operational by Summer season 2012
easyJet today confirmed that it will open its 23rd base in Lisbon, with destinations appealing to both to business and leisure passengers. The initial operations will commence with five new services, Copenhagen,... more
AirlinesBrazil. Azul signed a contract for the purchase of 11 E-195 aircraft
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The airline aims at owning the largest fleet of E-Jets in South America
Embraer and Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras signed a contract for the purchase of 11 E-195 jets whose deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2013. The transaction, that increases the airline's total orders... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group: operating profit of EUR 578 m from the beginning of the year
Milan, Italy - For the year ahead the Company is initially preparing for slower growth rates in passenger and freight traffic
"Deutsche Lufthansa AG generated a stable operating profit of EUR 578 m in the first nine months of the current year, representing a drop of 5.6 per cent that brought the figure only just below that of... more