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AirlinesAir Berlin records an EBIT of minus EUR 28.2 million for the second quarter
Milan, Italy - Charges due to volcanic eruption amount to EUR 40 million
Air Berlin PLC's consolidated sales for the second quarter of 2010 decreased to EUR 877 million due to the charges incurred as a result of the volcanic eruption in Iceland and the prolonged flight ban... more
AirlinesAirTran violated rules protecting air travellers with disabilities
Orlando, USA - The US Department of Transportation fined the airline of US $500,000
An investigation conducted by the Department of Transportation's Aviation Enforcement Office revealed a number of violations of rules regarding disability assistance. In fact, the airline often violated... more
AirlinesMeridiana subscribes shares of the subsidiary Meridiana Fly
Olbia, Italy - Aga Khan's carrier rises to 78.05% of the capital share
Capital increase for Meridiana Fly, also signed by the parent Meridiana valued at 2,833,654.32 Euros, equivalent to 50,600,970 shares of the subsidiary. At the conclusion of the recapitalization Meridiana... more
AirlinesMexicana Airlines stops all operations indefinitely
Mexico City, Mexico - Failed last attempt to save the carrier, providing heavy cuts on workers salaries
Mexicana Airlines, the largest airline in Mexico and flag carrier, has suspended all operations after the failed attempt by the group of investors gathered by CEO Manuel Borja to revive the company. Investors... more
AirlinesBrazilian Tam and Chilean Lan Airlines announce intention to combine
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Latam Airlines would be among the major airlines in the world, with more than 115 destinations in 23 Countries
TAM, leader in the Brazilian domestic market and LAN, currently leader in Latin America, announce their intention to combine into a new group, called LATAM Airlines Group. The agreement still must have... more
AirlinesUS Antitrust give green light to United-Continental merger
Chicago , USA - It will be the biggest carrier in the world
Clearance by the US authorities to the proposed merger between United Airlines and Continental. Under the common name "United", thus, is born the largest airline in the world. Thus ends the legislative... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines: its first half-year net profit 134 million Euro
Rome, Italy - The financial statements for the airline, a Star Alliance's member
Turkish Airlines' first half year of 2010 consolidated financial statements were reported to Istanbul Stock Exchange. According to the financial statements sales revenue has increased by 28 percent in... more
AirlinesIntercontinental traffic trolling Swiss International Airlines results
Zurich, Switzerland - Load factor almost 88 percent
Intercontinental traffic results trolling Swiss International Airlines. In July, the air company born from the old flag carrier's ashes has reached 1.33 million passengers, an increase over the same month... more
AirlinesA billion dollars to Libyan Airlines and Afriqiyah Airways from Libyan banks
Tripoli, Libya - Seven institutes help the two carriers with a 10-year loan
A consortium of seven Libyan banks granted a loan of over one billion dollars to the country's two main airlines, Libyan Airlines and Afriqiyah Airways. The funding - managers of the two national carriers... more
AirlinesMexicana airline needs US$100 mln to keep flying
Mexico City, Mexico - CEO Borja and unions talking to investors, trying to raise funds
Mexicana airline's CEO, Manuel Borja, said the debt-ridden company needs an infusion of at least US$100 million to go on. Mexico's largest airline filed for bankruptcy protection in Mexico and the United... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines group sells stakes in three handling companies
Osaka, Japan - Restructuring plan has not yet been officially submitted
Three are the companies in JAL galaxy whose shares are to be sold, all providing ground-handling and passengers services at Kansai International Airport in Osaka, as explained in a note sent to AVIONEWS... more
AirlinesCA: new brand identity for the new United Airlines
Houston, Usa - Logo and livery to create a more modern look
United Airlines and Continental Airlines yesterday revealed refinements to the visual branding for the new global airline that will result from the proposed merger between the two airlines. The new... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines: plans for enhancement and expansion of Terminal 4 at "JFK" airport
New York, Usa - The project, for a worth of $1.2 billion, to begin in September 2010
Delta Air Lines, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK International Air Terminal LLC (JFKIAT) yesterday unveiled plans for the enhancement and expansion of Terminal 4 at "John F. Kennedy... more
AirlinesThai Airways delays new bonds
Bangkok, Thailand - ...And instead asks for a $ 600 mln over loan to banks
Thai Airways International said on Wednesday its board had approved a plan to seek 20 billion baht (over than 620 mln Dollars) in loans from domestic banks to help restructure its finances. The airline... more
AirlinesNew stage in the restructuring process of Japan Airlines
Osaka, Japan - The carrier will sell 90% of the subsidiary JSK
A further step in the path of financial consolidation of Japan Airlines, which said it will sell 90% of the subsidiary JAL Sky Kansai,. The operation is seen as a new stage in the restructuring process... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines announces direct flights to Washington and Los Angeles
Rome, Italy - From November and on March, respectively
Turkish Airlines, a Star Alliance member, to offer new no-stop flights to Washington DC and Los Angeles from the airlines’ largest hub, Istanbul. New four times weekly flights to Los Angeles will t... more
AirlinesChanging of the guard at Scandinavian Airlines's top: CEO Jansson leaving
Stokholm, Sweden - He'll go out in Autumn, a year left on his contract
Change at the top for SAS Group AB. Mats Jansson, president and CEO of the Nordic air company, unexpectedly announced his intention to leave the carrier next Fall, after four years of employment with the... more
AirlinesLivingston cuts two A-321 and one A-330 airplanes to support recovery plan
Milan, Italy - Temporary reduction of the fleet from six to three aircraft
Capital increase in sight for Livingston, to be resolved and quantified at the shareholders' meeting scheduled for September, 16th. The operation is necessary to support the recovery plan of the carrier... more
AirlinesContinental unveils B-787 Dreamliner aircraft at "NBTA"
Houston, Usa - Providing a new era in passenger comfort
Continental Airlines (CA) offered a sneak preview of its Boeing 787 aircraft interior at the 2010 National Business Travel Association (NBTA) International Convention & Expo, giving customers a glimpse... more
AirlinesPorter Airlines orders four more Q-400NG airplanes
Toronto, Canada - And options for additional six models
Bombardier Aerospace announced that Porter Airlines of Toronto has signed a firm order to acquire four Q-400 NextGen turboprop airplanes and has taken options on an additional six Q-400 NextGen aircraft. Based... more
AirlinesAir Malta gets IOSA standard for the 3rd tome
Valletta, Malta - Certification lasts until 2012
Air Malta (AM) has passed for the third time the aircraft industry test on the global review on the safety of flight operations. IATA - (International Air Transport Association) has renewed the Maltese... more
AirlinesNew on-line ticketing services for Meridiana fly
Olbia, Italy - 7 Euro for reservation of seats when purchasing tickets
New on-line service by Meridiana fly. The company started the opportunity to purchase a seat at the ticket. The service, which includes a charge of 7 euros, you can purchase travel documents directly... more
AirlinesThe neo-Air Berlin director, Susanna Sciacovelli: "First target the corporate segment"
Milan, Italy - Strengthening the brand through increased sales force and Oneworld alliance
Air Berlin aims on the corporate segment in its strategies for the coming Winter. This will be the target of choice for the new carrier's general manager Italy, Susanna Sciacovelli: "Our first goal is... more
AirlinesNew air route Ancona-Madrid from November
Ancona, Italy - Fifth route by the Irish carrier, Ryanair, increasing heavily traffic on the Doric airport
Increasing traffic due to Ryanair at the airport of Ancona, with the new route on arrival in late Autumn. The Irish low-cost airline, in fact, runs, from November 2, a connection to Madrid, with bookings... more
AirlinesVueling: over a million passengers transported in July
Barcelona, Spain - With a 3,6% increase compared to 2009
Vueling, the new generation carrier, has transported 1,158,272 passengers in July, with a +3,6% compared to the same month in 2009. The figures are the first that can be compared with those of last year,... more
AirlinesWho's who of airlines: the good, the bad and the self-made surveys
Stockholm, Sweden - Independent analysis reveal "The Usual Suspects" not always win (sometimes never ...)
SAS was the most punctual airline in Europe in Summer 2009 and now repeating the result in 2010. It comes form analysis of data collected by flightstats.com. The Scandinavian carrier recorded in July... more
AirlinesAlba Star is born, a new charter low-cost carrier
Palma de Mallorca, Spain - Spain-based, Italian funding
A new charter low-cost company based in Palma de Mallorca with Italian capital, Alba Star, starts operating six weekly flights from Milan-Malpensa, Verona, Bologna and Bergamo-Orio al Serio, with the... more
AirlinesAlitalia doesn't want holding with Air France, but synergy
Rome, Italy - CEO Sabelli, too, hopes in fast investments for Fiumicino airport
Integration with Paris proceeds faster than expected, "With synergies in the field of handling, ground handling and commercial network. Whatever may happen in the future will be on these solid foundations".... more
AirlinesCA and Brussels Airlines to start code-share flights
Houston, Usa - Effective August 9, 2010
Star Alliance partners Continental Airlines (CA) and Brussels Airlines (BA) yesterday announced plans to start code-sharing on Continental's trans-Atlantic flights between New York and Brussels, as well... more
AirlinesSkyWest buys ExpressJet and meditates on the acquisition of Comair from Delta Air Lines
Atlanta, USA - News of the acquisition boosts stocks of the two carriers on Wall Street
SkyWest Inc., is to purchase Comair from Delta Air Lines Inc. Operation is not yet confirmed, but it seems sure the regional airline is considering it, at present. SkyWest is buying Houston-based ExpressJet,... more
AirlinesMexico's Mexicana de Aviacion Files for Bankruptcy
Mexico City, Mexico - The Airlines Assures its Situation won't Affect Flights or Operations
Compania Mexicana de Aviation, Mexico’s largest air carrier by the number of passengers, filed for bankruptcy with Mexico City and New York district courts and filed for protection from creditors in M... more
AirlinesSign in service the Korean Air A-330 aircraft
Seoul, Korea - Carrier waits for a further five aircraft from Toulouse in 2013
Korean Air boosts fleet services by launching its four new A-330/200, just entered service. The carrier is expanding the segment in the medium and long range using the next generation A-330. This airplane... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines and US Airways code-sharing from September
Ankara, Turkey - Green light from government committees of Turkey and US
After and advance in late July (see AVIONEWS), now comes the green light to implement the code-sharing between Turkish Airlines and US Airways. The activation from next September 1. The agreement provides... more
AirlinesBritish Airways first-quarter net loss 122 million pounds
London, UK - Walsh: the loss is due to the personnel strikes and the volcanic ash
In the three months ended June 30, British Airways (BA) reported a 2,3% fall in turnover and a net loss of 122 million pounds, 15% less than the same period of last year (106 million); better, anyway,... more
AirlinesTwo new aircraft A-340 for Finnair
Helsinki, Finland - The long-haul airplanes will be delivered by early 2011
Finnair expands its fleet with the acquisition of two Airbus 340 wide-body aircraft, intended for long-haul routes. The delivery for the two planes of 270 seats is expected in late 2010 and early 2011. The... more
AirlinesThai and Tiger Airways ready for a new low-cost
Bangkok, Thailand - Signed letter of intent should take off in early 2011
Thai Airways and Tiger together for a new low-fare airline. The two carriers have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch Thai Tiger Airways, new low-cost airline should be operational by first... more
AirlinesSevenair airline launches a new direct flight Naples-Tunis
Naples, Italy - Bi-weekly
Sevenair airline - a subsidiary of Tunisair Group - today launches Naples-Tunis route. Direct flights will be available biweekly, leaving on Tuesday and Saturday. The launch of this new direct connection... more
AirlinesAir Berlin concludes code-share agreements with American Airlines and Finnair
Milan, Italy - It's the first step towards joing oneworld, the worldwide airline alliance
On Tuesday, July 27th 2010, Air Berlin, the airline in Germany and the fifth in Europe, announced (but unveiled only today) that it is to join oneworld, the world's airline alliance for international quality... more
Airlines65 new aircraft in JAL fleet, replacing the old Boeing 747s
Tokyo, Japan - A maxi-order of 2.8 bln Dollars
The Japanese airline JAL (Japan Airlines) will spend 241.5 billion yen (about 2.8 billion Dollars) in the next five years, to purchase 65 new aircraft, of which most Boeing (56 between B-787, B B-737 and... more
AirlinesVueling reopens direct link between Malpensa and Bilbao
Barcelona, Spain - After a two-year absence, starting from the end of October; as of the beginning of 2011 the service will be available also from Rome
Starting from the 31th of October Vueling, an airline of the latest generation, will connect Milan-Malpensa to Bilbao with four direct flights per week, a service missing since the cancellation by Alitalia,... more
AirlinesRyanair targeted by Italian tax police (GdF): evasion for 350 mln
Rome, Italy - The military has complained the company missed charges for 2005-2009 years
350 million euros of revenues not declared to Italian tax service from 2005 to 2009. This is the accusatory hypothesis moved to low-cost carrier Ryanair by Guardia di Finanza ("Guard of Finance", Italian... more
AirlinesAlitalia: financial statements for the first half of 2010
Rome, Italy - Flight punctuality at 82.5%
The Board of Directors of Alitalia - Compagnia Aerea Italiana SpA, chaired by Roberto Colaninno, met last Friday in Rome and approved the consolidated Group financial statements for the first half of... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines Group: result for first half-year of 2010
Vienna, Austria - Restructuring measures take effect
Austrian Airlines (AA) achieved a result from operating activities of minus 67 million euros in the first half-year of 2010. This meant the carrier succeeded in reducing its operating loss by 28.3 percent... more
AirlinesShanghai Airlines and Star Alliance agree separation
Frankfurt, Germany - Within October 31st
As a result of its recent merger with China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines has agreed with Star Alliance to terminate its membership by the end of October. The carrier will continue to offer all Star Alliance... more
AirlinesSwiss trolled by business sector, on arrival half billion francs to renew fleet
Berne, Switzerland - EBIT 44 mln in first half 2010, declining because of Iceland volcano
Swiss International Air Lines, gets an operating profit of 44.2 million Euros for the first half of 2010, down compared to the corresponding periods of 2009, when the figure was up to 47.3 million. But... more
AirlinesLufthansa second quarter closes at 159 mln earnings
Berlin, Germany - Growing demand for business and first class
Lufthansa lifts its budget in the second quarter, which ended with an operating profit of 159 million Euros. The thrust by the premium segment: "There is a significant return to the reservation in first... more
AirlinesAir Malta gifts air tickets to three winners of the ESU scholarship
La Valletta, Malta - Two teachers and a new graduate
Three air tickets to UK have been given to three winners of the Summer scholarship of ESU (English-Speaking Union of Malta). The tickets, promoted in part by Air Malta, have been delivered by Brian... more
AirlinesNew management for United-Continental
New York, USA - Named the top-brasses of new giant carrier to spring out from merger of the two companies
It begins to take shape the profile of the board which will lead the new airline derived from United and Continental merger. The next board will ratify the appointment of leaders of the different areas... more
AirlineseasyJet: results of Q3 on June 30, 2010
Milan, Italy - Volcanic ash caused significant disruption to the operation
easyJet has unveiled the results regarding the 3Q on June 30, 2010. Highlights: - Total revenue up by 5.3% to £759.2 million - Total revenue per seat increased by 3.5% to £53.23, driven by p... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines and Euroleague Basketball signed a strategic partnership
Rome, Italy - It will run for five seasons, with the option of extending it to an additional five
Turkish Airlines (TA) and Euroleague Basketball announce a strategic agreement to sponsor the top European basketball competition across the globe. According to the agreement, starting next season the... more