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AirlinesAustrian Airlines: postponed the decision on the selling of the carrier
Vienna, Austria - A step back by Lufthansa?
The Austrian national carrier, Austrian Airlines, decided to postpone the decision on the selling of the carrier, at the moment with in-the-red accounts for more than 900 million Euros. In order to alleviate... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): new stakeholders in the horizon
Rome, Italy - In the afternoon CAI meeting
It is scheduled for today in the afternoon CAI (Italian air company) assembly. On the agenda, the capital increase and the transformation into SpA. There are probably five new entry, interested to... more
AirlinesAlitalia: yesterday meeting results
Rome, Italy - Some figures...
Cai (Italian air company) and Unions meeting began yesterday at 6:00 p.m. to continue till late in the night. Negotiations should lead to sign the agreement that CEO, Rocco Sabelli wants within next Friday.... more
AirlinesAlitalia: this week's meetings
Rome, Italy - Denied "La Tribune" dates
A crucial time is beginning for Alitalia because its future route will depend on this week' s meetings. So a busy agenda beginning with today meeting that will take place at 6:00 p.m., when CAI (Italian... more
AirlinesEmirates receives second A-380 airplane
Milan, Italy - The airline has inaugurated the route to LA and announces the double flight to Moscow
"Emirates Airline received delivery of its second Airbus A-380 superjumbo last Friday, bringing its all wide-bodied aircraft fleet to 122, inclusive of freighters. With Adel Al Redha, Emirates' Executive... more
AirlinesSpain: low-cost success
Madrid, Spain - The favourite ones: Ryanair, easyJet and Air Berlin
5.3% increase in the number of passengers bound for Spain and choosing low-cost carriers to fly. These are the data released by "Instituto de Estudios Turísticos" and published on Spanish Industry and... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines reduces the fuel tax for short and medium haul flights
Milan, Italy - Thanks to the oil price reduction
Thanks to the oil price reduction, Austrian Airlines announces that fuel tax for short and medium haul connections, that replace the majority of the traffic of the Group, will be reduced of three Euros,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the decree becomes law without the "Safe-manager" measure
Rome, Italy - Approved today in Senate
Italian Senate approved today the Alitalia decree that has also modifications to the "Marzano" Law on the reorganization of companies in crisis. The test, without the "Safe-manager" measure (requested... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific denies British Airways takeover
Beijing, China - "These rumours are unfounded. We have no plans to buy BA"
Rumours that Cathay Pacific was interested in buying British Airways (BA) were denied after earlier this week BA experienced a 4.3% share hike. On Wednesday, market-place rumours started that Swire... more
AirlinesAlitalia can operate until December. Still doubts
Rome, Italy - Fantozzi's statements
A valuation of the company has found that Alitalia has enough liquidity to operate until December this year Italian media have reported. Augusto Fantozzi, the commissioner assigned to the airline’s b... more
AirlinesIATA: "Alarming drop" in September
Istanbul, Turkey - "Passenger traffic declined 2.9%"
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global international traffic results for September. Passenger traffic declined 2.9% compared to the same month in 2007. This is the first time... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Spinetta does not throw in the towel
Paris, France - Zero growth for Air France till 2011
According to the French newspaper "Les Echos", Air France-Klm declared yesterday that growth expectations were bearish, from the expected 4% growth for the next years to a zero growth during the current... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): slow-down in September
Rome, Italy - The number of passengers decreases
Slow-down for Alitalia passengers traffic in September. According to the data issued, in September only one million and 600 thousand people flew Alitalia. So a 28,3% reduction, according to AEA. Data on... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the next obstacle is Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - The first unofficial news
After last months ups and downs, there is another obstacle for Alitalia: Brussels. The European Commission's opinion, which is probably due for mid-November, could give the go-ahead to Alitalia rescue... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Government was voted into office by Italian Chamber on the decree law
Rome, Italy - Assoutenti threatens appeal to European Commission
The Italian Government was voted into office by Chamber on the Alitalia decree law and Assoutenti (Association in defence of consumers on bureaucracy, trade, insurances, banks and telecommunications) threatens... more
AirlinesVueling on its way up
Madrid, Spain - Net profits for 14,71 million Euros till September 2008
According to what reported by "El Pais", after a difficult 2007, the Spanish low-cost Vueling is on its way up, recording net profits for 14,71 million Euros at the end of September. Such figures, released... more
AirlinesMichael O’Leary: in the future a long-haul low-fares transatlantic airline
Rome, Italy - Ryanair present and future
AVIONEWS interviewed Ryanair chief executive, Michael O’Leary, after the press conference which took place yesterday in Rome (see AVIONEWS 1, 2, 3). The c.o. of the Irish low-cost carrier clarified t... more
AirlinesGulfstream completes transatlantic flights using FANS system
New York, USA - Operated with a purpose-built business jet
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, recently completed a full Future Air Navigation System (FANS) flight across the Atlantic Ocean using Controller-Pilot Data Link... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines receives only one offer for its stocks
Vienna, Austria - Disappointed the interest by Air France-KLM and S7
According to "France Press", the two airlines Air France-KLM and Russian S7 would have disappointed their interest in the purchase of Austrian Airlines's 43%. After the abandonment by British Airways,... more
AirlinesKLM suspends Amsterdam-Hyderabad service
Amsterdam, Holland - Starting from February 1st, 2009
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is suspending its Amsterdam–Hyderabad service, effective February 1st, 2009. KLM launched flights to this destination in October 2005 in anticipation of a growth in traffic to I... more
AirlinesRyanair (2): O'Leary in Rome
Rome, Italy - Hereafter the subjects analyzed during the press conference
Many subjects were analyzed by Ryanair chief executive, Michael O'Leary, during the press conference which took place this morning in Rome where he described the main characteristics of Italian air transport... more
AirlinesRyanair press conference in Rome
Rome, Italy - Two new bases in Italy from March 2009
Many novelties for Ryanair... During a press conference in Rome, Ryanair chief executive, Michael O'Leary, announced the opening of two bases in Italy: Alghero and Cagliari. They will be into operation... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Government's vote of confidence on decree law
Rome, Italy - Minister Elio Vito declared it
According to what reported by the Minister for the Relationships with the Parliament Elio Vito, "The Government gave its vote of confidence on Alitalia decree law at the Chamber of Deputies". As the... more
AirlinesMeridiana: new flight Rome-Chisinau from October 28
Olbia, Italy - In code-share with Air Moldova
"The links between Italy and Chisinau, in Moldavia, reinforced thanks to the code-share agreement signed with Air Moldova, that as of October 28 will be added also three weekly connections departing from... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): liquidity till December 1st
Rome, Italy - Hereafter the next appointments
"Alitalia has liquidity that will allow it to be in operation till December 1st. I hope to close with Cai (Italia air compagnia) within November 15th": this is the sentence Alitalia Extraordinary Commissioner,... more
AirlinesRyanair (3): O'Leary on Alitalia slots
Rome, Italy - "We submitted the claim"
"Did you submit the claim for Alitalia slots?" this was the question made by AVIONEWS editor during the press conference which took place in Rome to Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary. This was... more
AirlinesAlitalia: net debt as of 31 August 2008
Rome, Italy - It's equal to EUR 1219m
"- With the decree (DPCM) of 29 August 2008, ALITALIA – Linee Aeree Italiane SpA (hereinafter 'Alitalia') was admitted to the procedure for extraordinary administration as per legislative decree no. 3... more
AirlinesFlysur airplanes grounded
Cordoba, Spain - Accuses for AENA
From today, October 20th, Flysur, a Spanish carrier, has stopped flying, nearly 50 days after its take off, which took place on September 4th. And it has closed down accusing AENA, the Spanish organization... more
AirlinesA bright future for Darwin
Lugano, Switzerland - President Ermotti' "Satisfaction"
A positive and promising scenario was the one painted last week by Darwin Airline president, Sergio Ermotti, considering the steps forward of the Lugano carrier both at the "Operational level and at the... more
AirlinesMeridiana looking for an international partner
Rome, Italy - To be competitive with the new Alitalia
Meridiana is ready to the challenge with the new Alitalia, and for this reason, is looking for an international partner, the Italian daily "Il Sole 24 Ore" reported today along with the statements of Claudio... more
AirlinesLivingston: negotiations between Gruppo Ventaglio and Ellemme Group for the take over of the airline
Milan, Italy - The deadline is December 15th, 2008
Gruppo Ventaglio is getting ready to take over the airline Livingston. The Board of Directors evaluated positively a Letter of Intents by Ellemme Group for the purchase of the whole participation owned... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): in November the evaluation by European Commission on the loan
Rome, Italy - Pilots in agitation
According to the press, European Commission would have to communicate within November 12th the decision about the compatibility with rules on the aids of States given by the Italian Government to Alitalia. In... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): the management will choose between Air France or Lufthansa
Rome, Italy - The statements of Corrado Passera
"The Alitalia management will choose between Air France or Lufthansa as international partner of the Italian airline", Corrado Passera CEO of Intesa-Sanpaolo reported. "Times are those of the European... more
AirlinesLTE International Airways suspends flight activities for the time being
Madrid, Spain - Due to the current financial situation of the company
LTE International Airways S.A. informs that due to the financial situation of the company, that make it difficult to meet the operational expenses in the next days, it has had to suspend charter and scheduled... more
AirlinesRussia: airlines in liquidity crisis. The Government intervenes
Moscow, Russia - Ivanov announces funds
A shot in the arm for airlines in crisis announced today by the Russian Vice-Premier, Serghei Ivanov: the Government, through the banks, will finance those carriers (at least nine, plus 30 of the allied)... more
AirlinesEmirates flies daily to Cyprus from December 1st
Milan, Italy - The carrier continues to reinforce in Europe
"Emirates is to begin daily flights to Cyprus from December 1st, representing a further ramping up of the airline's services in Europe. The airline has flown to Cyprus since 1994 and currently offers... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): today the meeting for the contract of pilots
Rome, Italy - On Monday the administrator Fantozzi will meet Unions
On Monday 22, Alitalia Unions will meet the extraordinary administrator Augusto Fantozzi. The rhythm for negotiations between CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana) and Unions for new contracts is very slow.... more
AirlinesAlitalia: in defence of travellers Antitrust intervenes on fares
Rome, Italy - On the possible monopoly of the Milan-Rome route
"To dictate measures for neutralizing the effect of this operation on customers. We can intervene on fares, on the service quality, on the defence of the traveller's right", these are the statements of... more
AirlinesMyair.com and SkyEurope sign a Memorandum of Understandig
Rome, Italy - "The goal is to become the fourth European low-cost"
Myair.com and SkyEurope have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to start a collaboration and to explore "A possible strategic alliance with exchange of participation in the capital share". According... more
AirlinesAlitalia: boarding tax reaches 3 Euro
Rome, Italy - Revenues will fuel the social safety valve Fund destined to redundancies
Italian Chamber's Transport Commission approved yesterday a Government's emendation on Alitalia decree concerning the boarding tax for passengers in departure from any Italian airports, increased from... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines reports September 2008 quarter financial results
Atlanta, Usa - The carrier and Northwest remain on track to close their merger this year
"Delta Air Lines today reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. Key points include: Excluding special items, Delta’s net loss for the September 2008 quarter was USD 26 million, o... more
AirlinesAeroflot charged with safety violations
Moscow, Russia - Return to the past...
The financial crisis will cut net profit at Aeroflot by 70 percent in 2008, the Russian flag carrier said in the same day Russian press reported that a probe had found safety flaws at the airline. Net... more
AirlinesRyanair calls on European Commission to reduce regulatory burden and costs on airlines
Milan, Italy - The carrier releases over one million seats for mid-week travels in November and December to keep Europe flying
"Ryanair, Europe’s low fares airline yesterday (14th October) called on the European Commission to reduce the regulatory burden and costs on airlines and tackle anti-consumer scams such as fuel surcharges a... more
AirlinesAlitalia. State Aid: notification of the procedure for the extraordinary administration of the airline
Brussels, Belgium - The notification was made to obtain legal certainty
"The Italian Government has notified the European Commission today of the procedure for the extraordinary administration of Alitalia SpA which includes the sale of assets of the company. The notification... more
AirlinesAVIANCA renews its fleet
Bogota, Colombia - In arrival new Airbus and Boeing airplanes
The Colombian flag carrier Avianca took delivery of its first Airbus A-330/200. This A-330 is the first of ten aircraft of this type to be delivered to the prestigious airline. These new airplanes will... more
AirlinesJet Airways and Kingfisher form alliance
Milan, Italy - With immediate effect, the agreement will help both carriers to reduce costs
"Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines have closed an agreement to the formation of an alliance of wide-ranging proportions that will help both carriers to significantly rationalize and reduce costs and... more
AirlinesDubai: Emirates Terminal 3 opens for Business
Milan, Italy - The maiden flight has taken off today
"Emirates threw open the doors of its swanky new home – Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport – to its passengers, in a phased operation that commenced earlier today. The first flight EK-... more
AirlinesEU Transport ministers (3): first green light to the Spanish proposal
Brussels, Belgium - From the beginning of 2009
First green light from Brussels to the proposal put forward yesterday by the Spanish minister Magdalena Alvarez, during a EU Transport Ministers meeting (see AVIONEWS 1, 2). From the beginning of 2009,... more
AirlinesTime of celebrations for Czech Airlines
Prague, Czech Republic - Four new Airbus A-319
It is time of celebrations for Czech Airlines that, during a ceremony which took place at Prague airport in the air company's hangar, showed its four new Airbus A-319 giving them the name of four national... more
AirlinesCAI: house hunting at Turin-Caselle airport?
Turin, Italy - Nearly 1000
CAI (Italian air company) is probably "Studying Turin house market" in order to find an accommodation for its employees, working at "Sandro Pertini" airport, that "With Venice, Naples and Catania, will... more