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AirlinesITA Airways at the International Tourism Fair in Madrid
The 45th edition of "Fitur" takes place from 22nd to 26th January
ITA Airways participates in "FITUR 2025", the International Tourism Fair, takes place from January 22 to 26 at IFEMA Exhibition Center in Madrid. Now in its 45th edition, it is the premier annual event... more
AirlinesITA Airways-Emirates cooperation to expand international routes
Airlines offer new destinations between Europe, Middle East and Asia
Starting this month, Emirates and ITA Airways have officially launched their codeshare agreement, signed on 6 March 2024 during the "ITB" international travel fair in Berlin. The agreement includes a number... more
AirlinesITA Airways resumes flights between Tel Aviv and Rome
From next February 1st, initially with a daily frequency
ITA Airways announces that starting February 1, connections between Tel Aviv-"Ben Gurion" and Rome-Fiumicino will be gradually resumed, initially with one daily frequency and, from February 16, with an... more
AirlinesEurowings starts fleet modernization with 40 new B-737/8 Max aircraft
Investment of 5 billion for a more efficient and sustainable fleet
Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings has received the green light to purchase 40 new B-737/8 Max aircraft. Deliveries will begin in 2027 and be completed by 2032.The new airplanes, which will replace the current... more
AirlinesPlanes and partnerships: Qantas enters Aapa
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, which represents 1/3 of global traffic
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) today announced the addition of Australian carrier Qantas Airways to its members.“A long-standing member like Qantas will not only strengthen our association’s voi... more
AirlinesITA Airways (2). Lufthansa Group finalizes 41 percent stake
Michael Trestl (39) will be responsible for the holistic integration
The Lufthansa Group will provide further information at a press conference in Rome on 03 February, 2025 more
AirlinesTwo appointments at Lufthansa Cargo, from the beginning of the year and from March 2025
New leaders for Europe & Middle East, Africa & South Asia & CIS regions
Lufthansa Cargo is welcoming two executives to new positions at the start of the year: Andre Schulz, previously Head of Region Middle East, Africa & South Asia & CIS, took over as Head of Region Europe... more
AirlinesITA Airways: first meeting of the new Board of Directors
Appointed by the assembly in the last days - PHOTOS
The new Board of Directors of ITA Airways convened today, appointed by the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting of ITA Airways held on January 15 implementing the agreements entered into in June 2023 and the... more
AirlinesAvolon completes acquisition of Castlelake Aviation
Its portfolio thus grows to 1129 aircraft
Ireland-based Avolon, a leading global aviation leasing finance company, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Castlelake Aviation from Castlelake LP. The $5 billion transaction was announced... more
AirlinesThat bad Pakistan Airlines AD, which however corrects the aim...
Plane points to Eiffel Tower to announce resumption of flights to Europe, but evokes 9/11
Bad times for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), in the eye of the storm because of a rather unfortunate social media AD, which has sparked controversy around the world in recent days. The image shows... more
AirlinesEmirates Sky Cargo wet-leases two more 747 airplanes
Approaches 2025 with +15% in cargo capacity to meet growing global demand
Emirates SkyCargo, to meet growing global demand that has continued to grow with no signs of slowing down throughout 2024, has wet-leased two additional Boeing 747 freighter aircraft, starting 2025 with... more
AirlinesRyanair will reduce the air traffic in Summer 2025 with Spain
-18%: loss of 12 routes and 800,000 seats due to che airport costs by Aena
The low-cost cancels flights in two airports and reduces traffic in other five regional ones more
AirlinesChronically delayed planes: US DOT sues Southwest Airlines
The Department of Transportation also fined Frontier Airlines for the same reason on three routes
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced yesterday a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for routinely operating multiple flights on chronic delays, a practice that has disrupted the travel of... more
AirlinesNew uniform for Premium & Vip Passenger Services team at Emirates hub in Dubai
Reserved for ground personnel of the elite unit for high profile clients
Emirates has officially launched a new uniform designed for its Premium & VIP Passenger Services team at Dubai International Airport. The new uniform echoes the airline’s iconic cabin crew look, but i... more
AirlinesAzul executes non-binding MoU with GOL
According to a structure to be defined between the parties
Azul SA has executed with Abra (Azul and Abra being referred to as “Parties”), the controlling holding company of Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes SA (“Gol”), a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”)... more
AirlinesITA Airways new BoD appointed: Lufthansa's statement
Joerg Eberhart and Lorenza Maggio two of five members -PHOTOS
Joerg Eberhart and Lorenza Maggio have been appointed yesterday among the five-member Board of Directors of ITA Airways: Lufthansa's statement.Joerg Eberhart (54) has been responsible for the strategic... more
AirlinesITA Airways (2): Italian Minister Giorgetti welcomes the entry of the new Board of Directors
He anticipates: the Mef will indicate Turicchi and Iannotta as members of the Advisory Committee
“I would like to thank the outgoing president of ITA Airways Nino Turicchi for the extraordinary work carried out in this delicate transition phase, and I wish the new Board of Directors and President S... more
AirlinesITA Airways appoints new Board of Directors
Sandro Pappalardo is the president, Joerg Eberhart is the CEO
The Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting of Italia Trasporto Aereo SpA (“ITA Airways”) met today and appointed the new Board of Directors of the air carrier, composed of five members, specifically Antonella Bal... more
AirlinesITA Airways top changes: Turicchi resigns
New key appointments in sight for the Italian airline
Antonino Turicchi is leaving the presidency of ITA Airways, marking a significant change in the air company's governance. According to "Il Sole 24 Ore", his resignation comes amid tensions between the... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines takes off with "sharkskin" for the first time
Modification of its three more long-haul aircraft by March 2025
The first Austrian Airlines B-777/200ER equipped with the AeroSHARK surface technology has successfully completed its maiden flight. Last night, the long-haul aircraft with the registration OE-LPC took... more
AirlinesLufthansa-ITA Airways: the signature postponed to the day after tomorrow
Everything postponed until January 15th, the last day to finalize the agreement
Lufthansa’s acquisition of a stake in ITA Airways will be delayed by 48 hours. Originally scheduled for today, January 13, 2025, the shareholders’ meeting and subsequent appointment of the new board of... more
AccidentsTragedy in Colombia: helicopter locates plane wreck with 10 on board
Cessna 402C missing Wednesday, crashed in hard-to-access wooded area - VIDEO
Colombian Civil Aviation Authority Announces Beginning of Difficult Victims Recovery Phase more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Iata: passenger demand up 8.1% in November 2024
Load factors at record levels, but capacity lags behind demand -2 SHEETS
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today released data on global air passenger demand for November 2024, with the following highlights: - Total demand, measured in passenger kilometers... more
AirlinesJob (2). Emirates' recruitment campaign continues
Five open days in different Italian cities, between January 11th and 29th
Emirates returns to Italy to recruit cabin crew with new appointments. Five recruiting days are planned for the month of January, with open days to be held in Venice, Rome, Milan, Naples and Florence on... more
AirlinesDAE signs definitive agreement to acquire Nordic Aviation Capital
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd announced in the last days the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the Nordic Aviation Capital group of companies (“NAC” or “Nordic Aviation Capit... more
AirlinesAircraft: Taiwan's Starlux orders 5 more A-350Fs
Initial order for 2024 doubled. The model will be operated in the cargo sector
Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines has signed a firm order with Airbus for five additional A-350F freighters, doubling last year’s initial order for five of the type. The A-350F fleet will be operated b... more
AirlinesJob. Lufthansa Group to hire around 10,000 people
Pilots, flight attendants, ground staff, technicians and administrative staff throughout the Group
The Lufthansa Group has set itself the goal of recruiting around 10,000 people for employment in various areas by 2025. This means over 2,000 flight attendants, more than 1,400 ground staff and around... more
AirlinesEmirates set to become the world Autism Certified Airline
The inaugural designation is set to be formally awarded in the coming months
Emirates has launched an inspiring journey to officially become the world’s Autism Certified Airline, inviting customers with autism and sensory sensitivities to experience its seamless services and pe... more
AirlinesAircraft: the curious livery for Transavia's 60th anniversary
A new A-321neo with a retro look will be delivered in the Summer, ahead of the October celebrations
As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, which will take place on 21 October 2025, Transavia (part of the Air France-KLM conglomerate), has announced the integration of a new Airbus A-321neo special... more
AirlinesQatar Executive adds two additional G-700 airplanes
This delivery brings its fleet to 24 units
Qatar Executive (QE), the luxury private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, announced that it has taken delivery of two additional Gulfstream G-700 aircraft, taking its total fleet size to 24... more
AirlinesMaldivian goes widebody with arrival of first A-330 aircraft
It will enable the launch of direct flights to three major cities in China
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, inaugurated in the last days its first wide-body operations with the arrival of the A-330/200. This historic milestone marks a significant expansion for... more
AirlinesAircraft: Jet2.com, and the UK, say goodbye to the B-757
The last flight operated on January 5th closes the curtain on an era that lasted over 40 years - VIDEO
On Sunday 5 January 2025, the UK saw its last scheduled Boeing 757 flight operated by British low-cost airline Jet2.com. The flight linked Manchester to Geneva, marking the model's retirement from service... more
AirlinesUnited accelerated timeline for Starlink connectivity in the sky
The carrier now expects to begin testing next month
United Airlines (UA) announced in the last days an accelerated timeline to bring Starlink to its travellers around the world.The carrier now expects to begin testing Starlink next month with the first... more
AirlinesEmirates introduces flights to and from Colombo
Until the end of March, from April also one more per week
Earlier this year, Emirates introduced an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai. The new flight will increase seat capacity on the route and support the development plans of Sri Lanka,... more
AirlinesKenya Airways resumes trading at Nairobi Stock Exchange
After a 4-year pause, suspension revoked effective January 5, 2025
Kenya Airways' stock movements have been restarted after a pause of more than four years, the Nairobi Securities Exchange announced it. The suspension was requested by the air company in July 2020 after... more
AirlinesResults for the Best On-Time airlines of 2024 revealed
Aeromexico on the top and the Riyadh in the airport category
Cirium, the world’s most trusted source of aviation analytics, announced the winners of its 2024 On-Time Performance Review, celebrating airlines and airports that excelled in on-time and operational p... more
AirlinesAir Baltic forced to cancel 4,670 flights
Due to engine maintenance delays
The Latvian airline airBaltic announces that it is forced to cancel 4,670 flights from all its bases for the Summer season 2025. The cancellations are a result of unexpected delays and prolonged engine... more
AirlinesQatar Airways to resume flights to Syria
From next Tuesday, on January 7
Qatar Airways announced the resumption of three weekly flights to Damascus, Syria, from 7 January 2025. This marks a significant step in reconnecting the region and providing passengers with seamless access... more
AirlinesEmirates’ A-380 airplane is back in Copenhagen
The aircraft touches the Danish capital for the first time since 2020
Emirates’ A-380 airplane has touched down in Copenhagen for the first time since March 2020. Currently it is the only international airline to operate this model to Denmark. The aircraft touched down ju... more
AirlinesHainan Airlines resumes direct flights between Beijing and Oslo
Starting from next March
Hainan Airlines announces the resumption of its direct flights between Beijing and Oslo Airport starting March 22, 2025. This marks an important milestone for Norwegian tourism, the seafood industry, and... more
AccidentsSouth Korea, Muan airport incident: Jeju Air offices searched
Documents seized. CVR data conversion to audio files completed. FDR in the USA
Armed with a warrant issued on the basis of the accusation of professional negligence, the South Korean police have recently carried out searches in the offices of the airline Jeju Air at the international... more
AccidentsSeoul orders inspections of domestic carriers' B-737/800s
Focus on the landing gear after yesterday's tragedy and today's inconvenience
The Seoul government, through the head of aviation policy at the South Korean Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, Joo Jong-wan, has announced that it intends to carry out a safety inspection on all... more
AirlinesSouth Korea: another Jeju Air plane has undercarriage problems
Precautionary U-turn and return to Seoul today for another commercial aircraft
A plane operated by Jeju Air that took off from Seoul this morning was forced to reverse course towards the airport of departure due to problems with the landing gear. The inconvenience occurred the day... more
AccidentsTragedy in South Korea: Jeju Air plane goes off runway after belly landing
Probable bird-strike. Of the 181 on board, 177 victims, 2 missing, 2 survivors - 2 VIDEOS
The most serious accident ever to have occurred in South Korea and, globally, the worst of 2024: this is what happened around 9 am local time today, December 29, at Muan International Airport, South Korea,... more
AirlinesITA Airways: approval of a €325 million capital increase
New company by-laws approved
Last Friday, Italia Trasporto Aereo SpA ("ITA Airways") held its Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting, during which a €325 million capital increase was approved, to be offered to Deutsche Lufthansa AG (... more
AirlinesAir Canada orders five additional A-220 airplanes
On the fifth anniversary since taking delivery of its first model
Air Canada, the national carrier of Canada, has signed a firm order with Airbus for five more latest generation single-aisle A-220/300 airplanes on the fifth anniversary since taking delivery of its first... more
AirlinesAer Lingus takes delivery of its first A-321XLR aircraft
Powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines
Ireland’s national carrier Aer Lingus has taken delivery of its first of six A-321XLR aircraft. The airline becomes the second in the world to operate this model as well as the second in the International A... more
AirlinesFAA (2): published the final rule on drug and alcohol testing
Summary of the document of 36 pages - ATTACHMENT
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published today a final rule that requires certificated repair stations outside the US to implement a drug and alcohol testing program. The testing applies to... more
AirlinesLuxair orders two more E-195E2 airplanes
The delivery is scheduled in early 2026 - DATA SHEET
Luxair, flag carrier of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, has signed a firm order with Embraer for two E-195E2 aircraft in the single aisle segment. These small narrowbody airplanes will complement the larger... more
AirlinesGround staff unlawfully gired: Qantas to pay AUD 120 Million in compensation
After Federal Court ruling, settlement reached with Australian Transport Workers Union
A fund will provide compensation to 1,820 former employees of handling services more