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AirlinesUnited Airlines, All Nippon Airways and Continental Airlines apply to US DoT
Houston, Usa - For approval of Antitrust immunity & Trans-Pacific joint-venture
United Airlines, All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Continental Airlines filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation for antitrust immunity to enable the three carriers to create a more efficient... more
AirlinesEtihad to increase services to Beirut
Abu Dhabi, UAE - From next Friday
Etihad Airways will increase its Abu Dhabi-Beirut services from double daily to 18 flights per week from 1 January, 2010. Etihad’s services to Beirut, which were launched in November 2003, have proved e... more
AirlinesEtihad took delivery of an Airbus A-330/300
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The aircraft is the first of five new models that the carrier will receive during the next two years
Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A-330/300, configured with the airline’s new first, business and economy cabin product. The aircraft is the first of five new A-330/300s the A... more
AirlinesAir Austral announces order for two Boeing Next-Generation 737/800s
Seattle, USA - The first in service with the French carrier
Air Austral of France announced an order for two Next-Generation Boeing 737/800 aircraft. The order is valued at US$152 million at list prices. The two 737/800s will be the airline's first of this model,... more
AirlinesFour Next-Generation 737/900ER for Lion Air
Seattle, USA - Launch customer for the aircraft
Boeing yesterday announced that it has delivered four Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes to Lion Air (PT Lion Mentari Airlines) in December. The new jetliners will be deployed to increase... more
Airlines30 new Airbus A-320s for LAN Airlines
Santiago, Chile - Deal worth US$1.97 billion
LAN Airlines, the national carrier of Chile, yesterday announced that it has signed a contract for the purchase of 30 modern Airbus A-320 family aircraft to be delivered between 2011 and 2016. The new... more
AirlinesCA: severe Winter weather expected to affect flights in the Midwest through Friday
Houston, Usa - The fastest and most convenient way to change travel plans is via carrier's website
Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by severe winter weather forecast for the Midwest through Friday. Weather conditions are expected to make... more
AirlinesRyanair announces temporary closure of domestic routes from ten Italian bases
Milan, Italy - As ENAC unlawfully undermines safety and security procedures
"Ryanair, the Irish airline, today announced that it would temporarily cease operating domestic routes to/from its 10 Italian bases Alghero, Bari, Bologna, Brindisi, Cagliari, Bergamo, Pescara, Pisa, Rome-Ciampino,... more
AirlinesAeroflot, US$170 million profit in the first nine months of 2009
Moscow, Russia - Results increased by 20.7% compared to last year
Russian airline Aeroflot yesterday announced that, for the first nine months of 2009, it has reported net profits totalling US$170.4 million, a 20.7% increase on the same period in 2008. The group's revenue... more
AirlinesAlitalia: situation of today for links from and to Linate
Rome, Italy - This morning 22 flights took off to different destinations
"This morning 22 Alitalia's flights have taken off from Milan-Linate to different destinations: Naples, Catania, Palermo, Rome, Bari, Brindisi, Cagliari and Lamezia Terme, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels... more
AirlinesSichuan Airlines signs FHS agreement with Airbus
Chengdu, China - The first of this kind in China
Sichuan Airlines, the first Chinese operator to fly Airbus A-320 Family aircraft, has signed a contract with Airbus for customized Flight Hour Services (FHS) for its future fleet of three brand new leased... more
AirlinesThe Japanese government will not guarantee for JAL
Tokyo, Japan - As stated by Finances Minister Hirohisa Fujii
The Japanese Minister of Finances Hirohisa Fujii stated yesterday that Tokyo's government will not guarantee for funding struggling JAL-Japan Airlines, despite a recent positive opinion (see AVIONEWS). "The... more
AirlinesANA confirms purchase of 10 Boeing aircraft
Seattle, USA - Five 777/200ERs and five 767/300ERs
As anticipated (see AVIONEWS), Boeing and ANA (All Nippon Airways) today announced an order for five 777/200ER (Extended Range) and five 767/300ER jetliners. The order is valued at approximately US$2 billion... more
AirlinesQantas to use the A-380 on the Melbourne-London route
Melbourne, Australia - The service will start on January 18, 2010
Qantas announced today it had taken delivery of its fifth new A-380 aircraft, with a sixth to arrive in coming days, and would commence A-380 services between Melbourne and London via Singapore on 18 January,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): hardships due to the airport limitations
Rome, Italy - The situation of the flights
"The Alitalia's flights situation from and to North Italy is influenced by limitations, yesterday and today, of the operativeness into Turin, Genoa, Verona, Bologna, Linate and Malpensa airports. Until... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the links' situation
Rome, Italy - The airline is organizing special flights
"The strong reduction of authorized movements for weather reasons on numerous airports in North Italy (at the moment are closed Genoa, Malpensa and Verona and strong limitations on Turin, Linate and Bologna)... more
AirlinesBad weather: easyJet passengers can ask for refund on-line
Rome, Italy - In case of flight cancellation due to bad weather conditions
easyJet passengers whose flights have been cancelled due to bad weather conditions can ask for refund or free rearrangement directly on the airline's site.The carrier also invites them not to contact the... more
AirlinesBoeing airplanes for All Nippon Airways
Seattle, USA - New 777s and 767s
ANA-All Nippon Airways has selected additional 777s and 767s for its fleet, as announced today by the American manufacturer. “ANA’s decision reinforces the value these two airplanes have delivered for... more
AirlinesQantas to raise capacity on domestic services
Sydney, Australia - Starting from March 29, 2010
Qantas announced today that, as a result of improving demand, it would begin increasing capacity across a range of domestic routes from 29 March 2010. Qantas Chief Executive Officer, Alan Joyce, said the... more
AirlinesJAL might chose Delta's partnership
Tokyo, Japan - Instead of American Airlines'
JAL-Japan Airlines might chose Delta (SkyTeam) as its transpacific partner, ending its relationship with American Airlines and the oneworld group, according to the Japanese newspaper "Asahi". The carrier... more
AirlinesBritish Airways personnel towards a new strike
London, UK - After the court cancelled the protests scheduled during holidays
Following the court's decision to declare illegal the announced 12-day protest, which would have begun on December 22, of British Airways' employees (see AVIONEWS), the Unite trade union stated that it... more
AirlinesTowards a joint-venture between Jetstar and AirAsia?
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - On the markets of Asia and between southeastern Asia and Australia
Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia and Qantas' low-cost subsidiary Jetstar might soon launch operations for a new joint-venture on the markets of Asia and between southeastern Asia and Australia. Qantas... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines celebrates 50 years of links between Italy and Turkey
Rome, Italy - With an aggressive development plan
"Turkish Airlines, a member of Star Alliance, celebrated 50 years of air links between Italy and Turkey and announced an aggressive development plan aimed at a fourfold increase in the number of flights... more
AirlinesTwo CRJ-900s for Andes Líneas Aéreas
Salta, Argentina - To enhance the carrier's regional links
Bombardier Aerospace yesterday announced that Andes Líneas Aéreas of Salta, Argentina, has selected the Bombardier CRJ-900 jetliner to suit its requirements. The airline has leased two previously owned 9... more
AirlinesRosavia postpones US$2.5 billion tender for the purchase of new aircraft
Moscow, Russia - 65 Boeing or Airbus airplanes to acquire in coming years
The new Russian state-controlled airline Rosavia announced the delay of its final decision on the US$2.5 billion for the purchase of 65 aircraft, explaining that it needs more time to analyze new offers... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines launches new service to Fiji
Houston, Usa - Twice-weekly flights offer convenient connections from U.S. mainland and Japan
Continental Airlines begins new non-stop service from Honolulu and its Guam hub to Nadi, Fiji on Friday, Dec. 18, 2009. The carrier serves more destinations in the Pacific than any other U.S. carrier.... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways increases flights on Dublin with success
Abu Dhabi, UAE - From next March 28
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is to increase its flying programme to Dublin following the success of its services to Ireland’s capital city, moving from its current d... more
AirlineseasyJet: flights cancelled due to the unfavourable weather conditions
Milan, Italy - The complete list on the carrier's website and in real time
The following easyJet's flights from/to Italy, due to adverse weather conditions, will be cancelled today: - EZY4683 Berlin/Rome-Ciampino - EZY4684 Rome-Ciampino/Berlin All connections from/to London-Gatwick... more
AirlinesCourt blocks British Airways' strike
London, UK - Christmas holidays preserved
The court approved British Airways' file stating that the announced 12-day strike of the carrier's cabin crew starting on 22 December (see AVIONEWS) would be unlawful. The judge accepted the airline's... more
AirlinesUS Airways launches new services from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro
Charlotte, USA - Operated with Boeing 767 aircraft
Starting yesterday, US Airways has begun connecting customers from more than 80 cities in the United States with South America with a daily service from its hub at Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.... more
AirlinesRyanair: new link Bologna (Italy)-Wroclaw (Poland)
Bologna, Italy - From March 30 with three frequencies per week
Ryanair today announced a new link from Bologna (Italy) to Wroclaw (Poland), bringing the total number of services departing from the airport to 26. Flights will be bookable from tomorrow. Giulia Gambacciani,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: new flights from Turin to Istanbul, Amsterdam, Berlin and Moscow
Rome, Italy - 10,000 reservations already recorded
"The new direct links from Turin to Istanbul are in service from yesterday, as of today to Amsterdam, from December 17 to Berlin, on December 19 to Moscow. About 10,000 the passengers that have already... more
AirlinesSixth A-380 for Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - It will serve for links to Seoul
Emirates has taken delivery of its sixth Airbus A-380 aircraft, which landed in Dubai after travelling from Hamburg, Germany. Serving six far reaching destinations including Sydney, Auckland, Bangkok,... more
AirlinesQantas statement on British Airways employees strike
Sydney, Australia - Alternative solutions for code-sharing flights to Europe
Qantas said yesterday that industrial action by British Airways cabin crew from 22 December (see AVIONEWS) would have no impact on Qantas operations between Australia and the United Kingdom. Qantas... more
AirlinesJAL employees might accept pension cuts
Tokyo, Japan - Needed to avoid Bankruptcy
5,700 JAL-Japan Airlines retirees would agree to the pension cut suggested by the carrier to avoid the risk of bankruptcy (see AVIONEWS), the airline said yesterday, even if it is not clear whether it... more
AirlinesQatar Airways flies into Australia from last December 6
Rome, Italy - The flights to Melbourne will be daily as of next January 1
Qatar Airways has celebrated the launch of scheduled services to Australia following the airline’s inaugural flight into Melbourne last December 6 with a daily frequency from 1 January 2010. The new D... more
AirlinesBritish Airways workers vote for strike
London, UK - The protest against personnel cuts announced by the UK carrier
Employees at British Airways summoned by the Unite trade union have voted with 92.5% majority to hold protests from December 22 to January 2, including a strike. The workers are opposing the cut of about... more
AirlinesEtihad joins the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - To promote and accelerate the commercialisation of non-fossile propellants
Etihad Airways has joined the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group (SAFUG), an airline-led industry working group established in 2008 to accelerate the commercialisation and availability of sustainable... more
AirlinesMeridiana, KPMG: judgement suspended on the six-month cash analysis
Milan, Italy - The amortization policies of the airline do not comply with IAS accountant principles 10 and 16
Meridiana airline's accounts can't be judged, as stated by the audit-company KPMG concerning the compliance of the six-month cash analysis that it had performed. According to KPMG "The amortization policies... more
AirlinesAlitalia: closed investigations for share manipulation by Public Prosecutor's office of Rome
Rome, Italy - The former-president of the Council, Baldassarre, and a Milan's business consultant, under investigation
According to the Public Prosecutor's office of Rome said, the two parallel inquiries organized by added procurator, Nello Rossi, and by public prosecutors Stefano Pesci, Maria Francesca Loy and Gustavo... more
AirlinesCode-sharing between All Nippon Airways and Etihad Airways
Tokyo, Japan - From March 1, 2010
ANA-All Nippon Airways has today applied to the Japanese government for regulatory approval to enter into a new code-share agreement with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines records -7.1% in traffic in November
Atlanta, USA - Compared to the same month last year
Delta Airlines has reported traffic results for November 2009. System traffic in the month, including both Delta and Northwest operations, decreased 7.1% compared to November 2008 on an 8.4% decrease in... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines traffic data in November
Chicago, USA - Traffic growth for the airline
United Airlines issued its preliminary consolidated traffic results for November 2009. The company reported a November consolidated passenger load factor of 80.2% (+3.5%). Total consolidated revenue passenger... more
AirlinesUS Airways, traffic data for November 2009
Tempe, USA - Results decreased compared to the same period in 2008
US Airways Group has reported that revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for November 2009 were 4.2 billion, down 1.8% versus November 2008. Capacity was 5.4 billion available seat miles (ASMs), down 1.3% versus... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines about the Australian approval of the deal with Virgin Blue Group
Atlanta, USA - Now pending US authorization
Delta Air Lines applauded a decision by the Australia Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to grant authorization to Delta and the Virgin Blue Airlines Group to enter into a joint venture on their... more
AirlinesAmerican and GOL Airlines strengthen alliance
Fort Worth, USA - Now pending government authorization for a new code-share agreement
American Airlines and Brazil's GOL Airlines are enhancing their alliance by finalizing a code-share agreement to place American's AA code on GOL's growing network of flights within Brazil. American and... more
AirlineseasyJet: 14 new international routes from June 2010
Milan, Italy - From Milan, Rome, Venice, Naples, Palermo and Olbia
easyJet, European low-cost airline, announced the deployment of 14 new international medium-haul routes that, beginning in June 2010, will link Milan-Malpensa to Bordeaux, Corfu, Thessaloniki and Santorini;... more
AirlinesTAM Airlines inaugurates a new route to La Paz
Sao Paulo, Brazil - The link will be served by A-320 airplanes
TAM Airlines communicated today to have inaugurated the new international route to La Paz, in Bolivia, last December 1st. The carrier, with four weekly connections, serves the only link between Bolivian... more
AirlinesEmirates gets funds to finance 6 Airbus A-380s
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - More than US$1.13 billion needed
Emirates announced today that it has received the funds to finance 6 Airbus A-380s. The airline will receive the first of these aircraft early next week, with a second arriving in late December and the... more
AirlinesNew Blu-express.com Rome-Istanbul flight presented today: € 49 including taxes
Rome, Italy - Active from December 17 and operated daily, Saturday excluded
The Italian low-cost airline Blu-express.com today presented in Rome its new service from Rome to Istanbul. Blu-express.com is the low-cost branch of Blue Panorama Airlines. The link will be active from... more