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AirlinesSikorsky founded a clinic in Colombia to injuries from landmines
Stratford, USA - With Hanger Orthopedic Group against landmine
Sikorsky aircraft, an industry that deals with helicopter design, manufacture and service, have realize a project to help Colombia improve the treatment and lives of victims of landmines injured during... more
AirlinesAlitalia resumes flights to Tokyo
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow
Starting from Thursday, March 24, Alitalia resumes flights to Tokyo operated from Rome-Fiumicino airport and Milan-Malpensa, while keeping unchanged the flights to Osaka. Air links to Tokyo will operate... more
AirlinesJet Airways opens Italian headquarters under the lead of Gilles Ringwald
Milan, Italy - Strengthening its presence in the Country's market
Following the launch of the first no-stop daily flight from Milan-Malpensa to New Delhi last December 5th, Jet Airways, India's modern international airline, continues growing in the Italian market inaugurating... more
AirlinesRyanar's flights from/to Trapani will be served from Palermo
Milan, Italy - Until March 28 due to the Libyan operations
Ryanair has been advised by Trapani Airport that from Monday 21st March (for an indefinite period) the airport will be closed to all civilian air traffic due to the ongoing military action in Libya. Consequently,... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Embraer finalize an agreement for the delivery of 20 regional airplanes
Rome, Italy - The delivery of the new E-Jets is scheduled to begin in the third quarter 2011
Embraer and Alitalia have finalized an agreement for the delivery of 15 EMB-175 and 5 EMB-190 jets through a lease structure to be arranged by third parties. The delivery of the new E-Jets is scheduled... more
AirlinesAir Canada resumes no-stop flights from Rome
Rome, Italy - To Toronto and Montreal
Air Canada returns to Rome. Starting from March 27th, 2011, no-stop flights from Rome to Toronto will be resumed. Initially, the connection will be operated 3 times a week (on Wednesdays, Fridays and... more
AirlinesSwiss launches the new Rome-Fiumicino/Basel flight
Rome, Italy - From March 27th
On Monday Swiss International Air Lines announces -together with ADR (Aeroporti di Roma, the management company of Rome's airports)- the new connection between Rome-Fiumicino and Basel, starting from March... more
AirlinesFully operational Alitalia connections to Japan
Rome, Italy - For the return of passengers without booking, available seats and easy rate
Alitalia is operating all the air connections to Japan, served from Rome and Milan, with a total of 18 flights per week, without any cancellation. The flights' capacity remains depending on the demand... more
Airlines87% of Meridiana fly air connections on time
Olbia, Italy - In the first two months of 2011
The Olbia's carrier Meridiana fly yesterday informed that the punctuality of its flights is increasing, reaching 87% in the first two months of 2011, compared to 82% in the same period of last year. With... more
AirlinesEtihad celebrates five years of service to Jakarta
Abu Dhabi, Uae - The B-777/300 and A-330 aircraft are used on this route
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, this week celebrates its fifth anniversary of non-stop service between Abu Dhabi and Indonesia. The airline commenced operations to... more
AirlinesLufthansa: radiation control for aircraft coming from Japan
Berlin, Germany - Suspended connections to and from Tokyo
A spokesman of the German airline Lufthansa said the company already from last Saturday, is carrying out checks on its aircraft coming from Japan. This is to ensure that, after the disaster of Fukushima,... more
AirlinesUnited Continental Holding Partners with American Red Cross to support Japan
Chicago, Usa - Flight operations in the Country and the Pacific
United Continental Holdings, Inc. today announced that it will support the American Red Cross efforts to provide aid to those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Beginning today, United and... more
AirlineseasyJet launches the new Catania/London-Gatwick route
Milan, Italy - From next June 25th
easyJet, European airline, launches a new international route from the Etna's city to the British capital. Starting from June 25th, Catania-Fontanarossa airport will be linked with three weekly flights... more
AirlinesAlitalia flights to Japan regular
Rome, Italy - The airline is in constant contact with the task force
Alitalia is regularly operating flights to Tokyo-Narita and Osaka airports, from Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Malpensa. The airline is constantly in contact with the task force of the Italian Foreign Ministry... more
AirlinesANA's effort into the rescue following natural disaster in Japan
San Francisco, Usa - A series of initiatives for the support linked not only to the logistic air transport
The ANA (All Nippon Airways) Group offers its deepest condolences to all those affected by the earthquake which occurred on 11 March, especially those who have lost loved ones, and announces a series of... more
AirlinesEmirates strengthens its presence and double the flights to Seychelles
Milan, Italy - Up to 14 weekly connections to reach the archipelago
With the aim to support the Seychelles' tourism industry and to supply its passengers with more flexible travel solutions, Emirates announce a 100% increase of its flights between Dubai and the archipelago.... more
AirlinesQatar Airways conquering new markets in the world
Rome, Italy - Unveiled in Berlin 2011 programs
During the "International Tourismus Borse" of Berlin, Qatar Airways has unveiled an ambitious program of next destinations and strengthening of frequencies with the opening of new markets and a significant... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti celebrates 150 years of the Unification of Italy
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - And it carries the Tricoloured in European skies
Air Dolomiti, the Italian air company of the Lufthansa Group, participates to the celebrations of 150 years of national unity. All along ambassador of the Italian spirit in the European skies, the carrier... more
AirlinesAlitalia resumes connections to Tokyo-Narita airport
Rome, Italy - Remains regular the Rome/Osaka route
On Saturday have returned to normal the Alitalia connections to Tokyo-Narita airport; the AZ782 one, from Rome to Tokyo, regularly took off at 10:40 and the AZ 783 return flight, from Tokyo to Rome, was... more
AirlinesTap Portugal launches new connection to Bamako, Mali's capital
Rome, Italy - Operating from next June 2, 2011
Tap Portugal, a member airline of the Star Alliance network, is continuing its expansion strategy towards African continent, expanding its network's offer. Starting from June 2nd, 2011, the carrier will... more
AirlinesUA and CA offer options to customers affected by Japan earthquake
Chicago, Usa - Two airlines are closely monitoring conditions
United Continental Holdings, Inc. today announced travel options for United and Continental customers whose flight plans may be affected by the earthquake in Japan. Conditions at local airports are expected... more
AirlinesTAM Airlines orders 34 aircraft worth a value of 3.2 billion Dollars
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Including 32 A-320s and 2 B-777ERs
TAM Airlines announced the order of 32 aircraft from the Airbus A-320 Family and two Boeing 777/300ERs aircraft. The airline will use the new aircraft to strengthen its operations in both the domestic... more
AirlinesAlitalia: information on flights following the closure of the Tokyo-Narita airport
Rome, Italy - Due to the earthquake of this morning
Because of the closure of Tokyo-Narita airport, due to the earthquake occurred in Japan, Alitalia has canceled the Rome-Tokyo AZ784 flight, scheduled for today at 03:00 pm and the related Rome-Tokyo return... more
AirlinesCA announces daily non-stop service from NY to Stuttgart, in Germany
Chicago, Usa - Effective June 9, 2011
Continental Airlines (CA), a wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc., today announced that it will launch daily non-stop service between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International... more
AirlinesAgreement Airbus-Southwest Aluminium to supply plates used to build aircraft
Beijing, China - Yesterday in Beijing the ceremony to celebrate the contract
On 16 February, the aircraft manufacturer Airbus with EADS (European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company) has signed a contract with the Chinese company Southwest Aluminium (SWA) for the supply of plates... more
AirlinesAir Italy, new routes from Bari
Bari, Italy - Starting from March 28th
On the occasion of a press-conference, the airline Air Italy has announced that it has developed its air links from "Karol Wojtyla" airport in Bari, Italy. Since March 28, will be served a new connection... more
AirlinesQantas introduces next-generation check-in to regional airports
Sydney, Australia - It includes card readers for hand baggage and "Q bag tags" for luggage drops
Qantas will introduce its Next-Generation Check-in system to 21 regional airports across Australia from this month: they will be upgraded for the largely self-service system which includes special Q Card... more
AirlinesAeroflot will buy 8 Boeing planes
Moscow, Russia - According to the statements that the management of the field has issued to the Russian media
The Russian carrier Aeroflot, the Country's largest, will buy from Boeing two B-777/200ERs (Extended Range) and six B-777/300ERs for a total of 8 new aircraft for a global price list of 2.168 billion dollars. Although... more
AirlinesRyanair and Jet2 loose battle for transparency in airfares
London, UK - Authorities ruled that thy must display their full up-front fares
After months of campaigning, in England the Air Travel Authority Bureau (ATAB) reports that the Civil Aviation authority (CAA) has announced that Jet2.com and Ryanair have both agreed they will display... more
AirlinesAlso Alitalia celebrates the unification of Italy putting its logo on the aircraft
Rome, Italy - Employed both on national and international routes
Also Alitalia has joined the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy, and did it putting the unification logo -consisting of three Italian flags waving to represent the three... more
AirlinesBrazil, Canada and USA in the Condor Airlines' Summer
Milan, Italy - The departure of all the connections is from Frankfurt airport
Condor Airlines, airline operating in the leisure sector, for Summer 2011 aims at USA. Out in the front line, there still will be Brazil, where the historic flights to Salvador da Bahia (2 weekly), will... more
AirlinesThe air carrier Alitalia accords for the redundancy fund of 700 employees
Rome, Italy - Permanent contract for the ground staff who work from before the 2004
The air carrier Alitalia has reached an agreement with the unions, according to which all the personnel, up to a maximum of 700 employees, will can require extraordinary voluntary redundancy fund for a... more
AirlinesEtihad signs code-share deal with Air Astana
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The agreement is its 30th such commercial partnership
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has signed a new code-share agreement with Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan. The agreement – Etihad’s 30th such commercial par... more
AirlinesRyanair, five new air connections from Rome-Ciampino
Rome, Italy - Operating from May. And to celebrate the new routes, it will provide 1 million seats at 7 Euros
Today, March 3rd, 2011, in the course of a press-conference held in Rome, Ryanair's CEO Michael O 'Leary announced that from May its airline will double the routes to Brindisi and will inaugurated five... more
AirlinesQatar Airways continues expanding with new flights, frequencies and airplanes
Rome, Italy - In Germany, England and in the East; from June also Montreal will enter the network
Intercontinental network of Qatar Airways continues expanding due to the constant arrival of new aircraft in a fleet currently having 94 units. The imminent coming of spring, is marked by the announcement... more
AirlinesGulf Air opens flights to Basra, in Iraq
Basra, Iraq - With 4 weekly services operated by Embraer or Airbus A-319 airplanes
Gulf Air has begun its service to Basra in Iraq with four weekly flights starting from 10:15 today from Bahrain International Airport. It is the fourth destination in the country. Mr. Majali, who travelled... more
AirlinesSunwing Airlines expands its presence in the European air transport market
Ottawa, Canada - From June, new connections from Rome-Fiumicino and other 5 European cities
Sunwing Airlines Inc., airline subsidiary of Sunwing Travel Group which has its base in Toronto, Canada, has announced that, from next Summer season, it is going to expand its presence in the European... more
AirlinesDubai Aerospace Enterprise axed an order for 30 aircraft from Airbus
Dubai, Emirates - The carrier has also dropped contracts with Boeing
After having cancelled many orders with Boeing, now it's the turn of Airbus: Middle Eastern lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has cancelled another 30 aircraft from the European consortium's order book,... more
AirlinesRyanair in talks with Russian and Chinese airplane makers
Dublin, Ireland - For a possible single-aisle aircraft order
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair is in the early stages of talks with Russia’s United Aircraft Corp. and China’s Comac for a possible single-aisle aircraft order. “They are very keen to work with Ryana... more
AirlinesBrazil: merger between TAM and LAN Chile approved by ANAC
Sao Paulo, Brazil - The operation must still be subscribed by antitrust
The board of Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency, or ANAC, approved the planned merger of Brazilian airline TAM SA and Chile's flagship carrier LAN Airlines SA, an ANAC's spokeswoman said today without releasing... more
AirlinesRyanair: temporary transfer (from June to September) of flights from Treviso to Venice
Milan, Italy - Due to the upgrade works
Ryanair has been advised by Venice Treviso Airport that due to essential runway works the airport will be closed from the 1st June to 30th September 2011 (inclusive). During this period all its flights... more
AirlinesAir Arabia Maroc, new Cuneo/Casablanca flight
Cuneo, Italy - Starting from March 31st
Saudi Air Maroc unveiled that, starting from March 31st, 2011, a new flight connecting the airport of Cuneo, Italy, and "Mohammed V" International Airport of the Moroccan city of Casablanca will be available. The... more
AirlinesTAM orders two further 777/300 ER airplanes
Seattle, USA - Worth 560 million dollars at current list prices
Boeing announced it has received today by TAM Linhas Aereas an order valued at approximately 568 million dollars at current list prices for two additional 777/300 ER (Extended Range) airplanes, with which... more
AirlinesAer Lingus swaps order for three A-330 airplanes with as many A-350s
Dublin, Ireland - Which will be delivered not earlier than 2018
As announced by "Flight Global", the Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus has decided to changes the order for three Airbus A-330 with another for as many A-350/900s. Thus the company's order for this type... more
AirlinesAirAsia X signs a further order for Airbus A-330 aircraft
Milan, Italy - A-330-200s, for non-stop flights towards Europe
The airline company ordered the aircraft, in its model of 238t maximum weight at takeoff, that is able to fly non-stop from Kuala Lumpur towards Europe. The aircraft will have a two class configuration,... more
AirlinesBoeing, 300th Next Generation 737/800 plane
Dublin, Ireland - To low-cost Ryanair
Boeing unveiled it has delivered the 300th Next Generation 737/800 aircraft to Ryanair, the Irish low-cost airline that, according to the American manufacturer, should receive 37 units of this model in... more
AirlinesK-Air acquires a Piaggio P-180 Avanti II
Milan, Italy - As foreseen by the fleet renewal plan
Private carrier K-Air renovates its fleet, buying a new Piaggio P-180 Avanti II of last generation, in order to elevate the uniqueness of its executive flight service to maximum levels. The goal is offering... more
AirlinesTam becomes first A-320neo customer in Latin America
Blagnac, France - Brazilian airline orders 22 exemplars of them and 10 A-320 Family aircraft
Tam Airlines, Brazil’s largest airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 32 eco-efficient Airbus A-320 aircraft: 22 A-320neo and 10 exemplars belonging to the same family aircraft. The order m... more
AirlinesMiddle East Airlines, a Lebanese carrier, joins Skyteam
Beirut, Lebanon - Starting from 2012
Middle East Airlines-Air Liban (Mea), the Lebanese carrier, signed today an agreement to join the SkyTeam Alliance in 2012. Mea will be the second Middle-Eastern member of the Alliance. The Middle-East... more
AirlinesUSA: as oil price raises, fares to travel in airplane will surge soon
Indianapolis, Usa - Major US carrier have increased fares on premium seats by 30 to 60 Dollars this week
With the price of oil and jet fuel continuing to skyrocket, airline passengers can count on more crowded airplanes and rising fares this year. Most of the major US air carriers have raised fares on premium... more