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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
AirlinesFamily Gavio finances Alba Servizi Aerotrasporti
Milan, Italy - 8 million euros provided
The newspaper "La Repubblica" today is reported that the Turin family Gavio has paid a sum of around 8 million euros to the company of the Berlusconi family Alba Servizi Aerotrasporti, of which it had... more
AirlinesLivingston: employees show expression of interest
Cardano al Campo, Italy - Collected a share capital of 2 million Euros
Yesterday it was announced that a group of employees on redundancy fund scheme of the Italian airliner Livingston (whose flying license was suspended in October 2010) has expressed its interest for the... more
AirlinesInnovations for the Polynesian aircraft fleet Air Tahiti Nui
Milan, Italy - Optimised service and efficiency for the airliner
The Board of Directors of Air Tahiti Nui approved important measures to be implemented in the coming years: the optimisation of the number of aircraft and the refurbishment of the cabins by 2013 so that... more
AirlinesMetrojet will provide maintenance for Embraer Lineage 1000 and Legacy 600/650 airplanes
Hong Kong, China - Starting from November
Starting from November Metrojet, airline based at "Hong Kong International Airport" operating non-scheduled flights at a domestic level, will support in the base maintenance the Lineage 1000 and Legacy... more
AirlinesJet Airways: Milan-New Delhi in business class
Milan, Italy - Indian airline launches special Autumn offers
Full comfort for business travellers to India this Autumn. Jet Airways, India's international airline, gave start to a special fares campaign on Première (Business) Class flights which operate daily from... more
AirlinesAir Malta contains losses, asks for EU funding and fights the crisis with a restructuring plan
Valletta, Malta - New pension plans expected
In a circular to its staff, Air Malta said that the moment of crisis has been blocked even though losses are still being registered. Considering an increase of 16 million euros on fuel costs compared to... more
AirlinesThe Emirates Group Releases Report Studying Environmental Impact and Performance
Dubai, Uae - Its dleet 26% more efficient than IATA industry average
The Emirates Group announced the release of its first comprehensive environmental report, a study that revealed the airline’s carbon dioxide emissions efficiency was 26% better than the global airline a... more
AirlinesKenya Airways announces the acquisition of 10 Embraer 190 aircraft
Nairobi , Kenya - But no financial details provided
The carrier Kenya Airways announced that it has finalized the contract with Embraer to acquire 10 Emb-190 aircraft, which includes the purchase rights for 16 additional planes. The agreement makes part... more
AirlinesAlitalia: tomorrow a second special flight Rome/NY-"JFK"/Rome scheduled
Rome, Italy - The route will be operated by the aircraft B-767 with 230 seats
In order to facilitate re-booking of passengers involved in the cancellation of Saturday 27 and Sunday 28, August flights due to hurricane "Irene" that hit the east coast of the United States, Alitalia... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama Airlines reduces fuel surcharges to support destinations during the off-peak season
Rome , Italy - Positive Summer season for Cuba and Caribbean
It has been a positive Summer season for flights towards the Caribbean area with "Blue Panorama Airlines", especially those directed to Cuba. The air company's leadership reaffirms itself as a main reference... more
AirlinesEmirates SkyCargo takes delivery the third Boeing 777 Freighter plane
Rome, Italy - Emirates goes daily to Narita
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates Airline, has taken delivery of its third Boeing 777 Freighter, the modern, technologically advanced large freighter available. It joins Emirates’ expanding f... more
AirlinesAlitalia. "Irene" hurricane: special flight today, Rome/New York-Newark/Rome
Rome, Italy - Regular the 10 scheduled flights from Rome and Milan to New York and Boston
Alitalia has obtained from US aviation authorities the authorization to operate a special flight to Rome/New York-Newark/Rome for today, to facilitate re-booking of passengers involved in the cancellation... more
AirlinesST Microelectronics awards Air Malta "Best Regional carrier 2010"
Milan, Italy - During a conference held in Singapore
Air Malta has been awarded the "Best Regional Carrier 2010" Award by ST Microelectronics, during a conference for service providers held recently by ST Microelectronics in Singapore. The award was presented... more
AirlinesChin Yau Seng new CEO of Tiger Airways, replacing Tony Davis
Canberra, Australia - The role will be effective starting from November 1st
The board of directors of Tiger Airways Holdings Limited announced that starting from November 1, 2011 will be effective in the role of new CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Chin Yau Seng, replacing Tony Davis,... more
AirlinesAlitalia operational today for New York and Boston
Rome, Italy - 10 flights directed to the two American cities today
With flight AZ608-Rome-Fiumicino/New York "JFK" of 10:20 hours Alitalia has today resumed its regular operations at the airports of New York-"JFK", Newark and Boston. The first flight to New York-"JFK"... more
AirlinesNew link between United Kingdom and Pisa operated by Jet2.com
Leeds, Inghilterra - The British carrier reported the news
The low-cost airline Jet2.com has announced via press release that are already on sale tickets for the new air service linking the airport of Pisa (Italy) with direct flight to East Midlands airport; the... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines fleet renewal claims for medium-haul routes
Vienna, Austria - More comfort and greater freedom of movement for the legs of passengers
32 Airbus A-320 family and Boeing 737 are already in flight with new leather seats and fully equipped with modern interiors and completely refurbished. Up to 10 cm more of space for legs and knees. The... more
AirlinesChina Eastern receives first B-737/700 re-configured
Beijing, China - With the new Boeing's "High-Altitude/High Temperature Airport Operations" and "Sky Interior"
Boeing announced that the airline China Eastern on Tuesday received the first B-737/700 re-configured. The American company has in fact outfitted the aircraft with the new "High-Altitude/High-Temperature... more
AirlinesIndiGo expected to enter the international market
New Delhi, India - As from 1st sept
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo will break through the international market with the launch of seven services to Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Thailand. This is now possible because the... more
AirlinesAir Berlin reduces the fleet and seats
Berlin, Germany - Programme launched to reduce costs
German carrier Air Berlin has announced a series of route cuts as part of a “Shape and Size” programme aimed at reducing costs and maintain profitability within specified margins. This move will be... more
AirlinesThai Smile Air inaugurates domestic connections
Bangkok, Thailand - Starting from July 2012
Starting from July 2012, the regional carrier Thai Smile Air, fully hold by Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, Thailand's flag carrier, will inaugurate a series of domestic connections... more
AirlinesFAA wants to fine American Eagle airline
Washington, USA - It would have made violations in the maintenance of an engine and operated 8 flights not in compliance with regulations
FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, wants to fine American Eagle for a total of 155,000 dollars for two different violations: the first is having operated -between December 28 and 29 2010- 8 flights... more
AirlinesTiger Airways will restart to fly from August 12
Canberra, Australia - CASA imposes new conditions
The airline Tiger Airways Australia, of the Singapore-based group Tiger Airways, will resume flying after almost a month of stop (see AVIONEWS): the carrier and the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority... more
Airlines12 new Boeing aircraft for Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong, China - They're four B-777/300ERs and eight B-777/200s ordered for the renewal of the fleet
Cathay Pacific Limited, the airline with its main hub at "Hong Kong International Airport" ordered 12 new Boeing aircraft totally worth 3.28 billion dollars to renew its fleet. In fact the new airplanes... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines orders 8 Boeing 777/300ER airplanes
Singapore, Singapore Republic - At 2.3 billion dollars at list price
In the expansion plan of its fleet, Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA) -the Star Alliance airline with hub at Singapore-Changi airport- ordered 8 new Boeing 777/300ER aircraft in three class configuration... more
AirlinesUpdates on Air Malta reorganization plan's development
Milan, Italy - Within this month will be announced Winter 2011-2012 and Summer 2012 time tables
Peter Davies, Malta flag carrier's CEO, informed with an inner statement all the employees of, even if no deal has been reached and talks are still ongoing, management hopes to close "In the next weeks"... more
AirlinesEl Al cancelled route Sao Paulo-Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv, Israel - After two years and a half of service
Flag carrier El Al announced that from November, 10 2011 direct flight between Tel Aviv and the Brazilian city Sao Paulo will be cancelled; the decision has been taken in the past days on the basis of... more
AirlinesJohn Travolta is no more Qantas' testimonial (VIDEO)
Sydney, Australia - Cancelled actor's welcome video
The actor John Travolta is no longer the face that gave the welcome to passengers flying with Qantas Airlines and reassured them about the professionalism of the pilots; the news comes from carrier's top... more
AirlinesRyanair informs about Palermo-Bologna's flight of yesterday
Rome, Italy - It was not an engine issue and it was not an emergency landing
Ryanair informs that "Flight FR4342 Palermo-Bologna (4th Aug) diverted into Rome-Ciampino as a precaution after a small amount of smoke emitted from a reading light. The captain did not declare an... more
AirlinesAir India: Government cash injection approved for the carrier
New Delhi, India - A difficult week fot the air company
The Indian carrier Air India will receive a public funding according to what states local press. A cabinet committee approved yesterday a proposal for a 112 million dollars cash injection fro the flag... more
AirlinesAir Berlin: More passengers and increased capacity utilization in July
Milan, Italy - Over 3,8 million travellers on board of its aircraft
In July 2011, Air Berlin welcomed 3,809,401 guests on board of its airplanes, i.e. 2.9 percent more than in the corresponding month of the previous year (July 2010: 3,700,971 passengers). Fleet capacity... more
AirlinesWhite Airways receives new A-319CJ airplane
Lisbon, Portugal - Dedicated to the executive aviation
White Airways, SA, the Portuguese charter air carrier, member of the OMNI Aviation Group, has received its third Airbus 319CJ airplane, dedicated to the executive aviation. The new A-319CJ, with registration... more
AirlinesThree newness by Emirates: airline's success moves to Denmark
Milan, Italy - The freight division reinforce the links between UAE and Brazil; the carrier is Real Madrid's sponsor
Emirates has entered a new chapter by starting flights to Denmark and the land of famous story teller Hans Christian Andersen. The launch of a non-stop daily service to Copenhagen takes Emirates’ own s... more
AirlinesAlitalia promotes flights in Italy and Europe for youth
Rome, Italy - Until September, 4; 750,000 seats available
Alitalia makes youth to fly. Young people aged 12 to 25 years can purchase tickets at a promotional rate until September 4 for travel in Italy and in Europe on flights operated by the carrier from November... more
AirlinesAtlas Air will receive its first B-747/8F aircraft
New York, USA - In Autumn
American cargo airline Atlas Air would receive during next fall its first three Boeing 747/8F aircraft; the first delivered is expected for October, the other two in November. The parent carrier Atlas... more
AirlinesAlitalia: e-coupons for who purchases a ticket until August 31st
Rome, Italy - Of the overall value of EUR 90 for buying other ones
The passengers who will purchase, within August 31st, an Alitalia's ticket on its website (www.alitalia.com) to receive three e-coupons for buying other ones: of EUR 20 for domestic connections, of EUR... more
AirlinesCivil aircraft: Serbia launches tender to create a new airline
Belgrade, Serbia - This is the third effort since 2009
For the third time in three years Serbia opened yesterday August 1st a tender for an investor who wants to take part in a joint-venture to build a new carrier that replaces indebted JAT; the deadline for... more
AirlinesKuwait searches bids for its reference carrier
Kuwait City, Kuwait - For the purchase of 35% of shares
The Kuwait Airways privatisation committee has invited yesterday on August,1st bids to present their "Expression of interest" to buy 35% of the airline; the expiry date has been set on August 25 and the... more