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Press releaseAntitrust. Fine to Ryanair for over 1.8 million euros
For massive cancellation of flights September-October 2017
We receive by the Antitrust and publish it, leaving the same opportunity for possible replies:"The Antitrust Authority has closed the preliminary investigation against the Irish carrier Ryanair in September... more
Press releaseAirplanes and transport. Safeguarding competition in sector: EU Council adopts position
A general approach on the proposed rules
The European Council today adopted a general approach on the proposed rules for safeguarding competition in air transport. The proposal aims to ensure fair competition between EU and foreign air carriers... more
Press releaseCJ EU: the right to compensation for long delays of flights applies to connecting flights to third States with stopovers outside the EU
The judgment was issued yesterday
A change of aircraft during the stopover does not alter the fact that two or more flights booked as a single unit must be considered a single connecting flight more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian Enav: "free routes" above 9000 metres
Expected savings of 7 million kg of fuel
ENAV, the Italian Air Navigation Service Provider, will from today allow all the aircraft that cross national skies to plan a direct route from an entry point to an exit point of the Italian airspace without... more
Press releaseAircraft. EU "has not respected the verdict on subsidies to Airbus" (2)
The comment by Boeing on WTO ruling
US authorized to seek billions in retaliatory tariffs on imports from Europe more
Press releaseItalian Ministers Council of today: DEF and Alitalia
Among the many arguments on agenda -VIDEO
The Council of Ministers gathered today, on Thrusday April 26 at 11:10am at Palazzo Chigi, under the presidency of Paolo Gentiloni. Secretary the undersecretary of Premiership Maria Elena Boschi.Among... more
Press releaseCzech AVA and Israel IAI reinforce ties by cooperating on light attack/trainer jet planes
Signed an agreement for technical and marketing collaboration for L-159
The Czech aircraft manufacturer with a background of supplying proven military light jets around the world, AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE (AVA), and a world reference in defense systems technologies, Israel... more
Press releaseMagnaghi Aeronautica "lands" in the USA
The Group acquires Hsm-Blair
The Magnaghi Aeronautica Group has completed the acquisition of 100% of Hsm-Blair, a supplier of landing systems for the aerospace industry, operating in North America, with the support of the Three Hills... more
Press releaseAirplanes. State aid: EC opens investigation into loan to Alitalia
And if it complies with EU rules
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether Italy's bridge loan to Alitalia totalling €900 million constitutes State aid and whether it complies with EU rules for aid t... more
Press releasePlanes. EU: "wildcat strike" is not "extraordinary fact"
And not releases from obligation to compensation, the Court of Justice said it
The Court mentions when an event is extraordinary circumnstance. The case of TuiFly more
Press releaseAlitalia (2). Meeting with its commissioners at Mise ministry
"An offer includes concrete steps in terms of routes and personnel"
The Mise (Italian Economic Development Ministry) communicates in a note that:"The Alitalia's extraordinary commissioners met today the Minister of Economic Development Carlo Calenda to assess the situation... more
Press releasePlanes. Alitalia has three offers
Short note issued by the airline
The Italian carrier has announced in a very short note that:"Three offers were delivered yesterday at the Atlante Cerasi associated notary office in Rome.The extraordinary commissioners of Alitalia will... more
Press releaseBoeing: services-contract for Canadian helicopters
For five years support for CH-147F Chinook fleet of RCAF
Boeing and the Canadian government have agreed to an amendment to an existing Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) contract. Under the $313 million fixed-price amendment, the industry will continue to provide... more
Press releaseAlitalia: "Return always to the starting point"
"Salvini and Di Maio want to keep it alive artificially"
We receive according to an Italian observatory about Alitalia carrier and publishes it leaving the same opportunity for possible replies:"The story of the sale of Alitalia is like the game of the goose... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. New rules to protect EU air carriers
Members of Transport in the European Parliament vote
Transport MEPs voted on new rules to better protect EU air carriers and to ensure fair competition in air transport.On Tuesday, Transport Committee MEPs backed a new law to set up a more effective complaints-handling... more
Press releaseBrexit Steering Group: the statement issued
After the draft agreeemnt on the withdrawal of UK from EU
We receive and publish the statement by the European Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group, Monday 19 March.In reaction to the publication of the draft Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom o... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Eca: historical agreement for Ryanair pilots and unions
The basis for the Transnational Pilot Group is laid
ECA (European Cockpit Association) unveiled today that:"Ryanair pilots continue to write history –this time with the support and under the coordination of pilot associations from across Europe. A new a... more
Press releaseAirplanes and transport. EU Court clarifies on jurisdictions of tribunals
It is possible to sue airline of another Member State
In case amount to specific conditions fixed by today’s judgment more
Press releaseItalian Enac releases licensed and certified aircraft operator to Air Italy
The procedure has been completed
The fleet kept operational without interruption and without effects on the users more
Press releaseHK Airlines established: Al-Hakkak Group invests in Italy
It will operate with a fleet of Boeing cargo planes
HK Airlines, newly registered cargo carrier, is about to start the procedure for obtaining transport license and the Air Operator Certificate by Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority). Once obtained the... more
Press release"No al raddoppio aeroporto Fiumicino e potenziamento solo dentro il sedime"
Secondo il presidente del Consiglio regionale del Pd
Riceviamo dal Comitato "Fuoripista" e pubblichiamo, riservando la medesima opportunità ad eventuali repliche:"Il Comitato 'FuoriPista' prende atto con soddisfazione della dichiarazione del presidente... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Fassina on Alitalia: "Worried from information lack on negotiation with Lufthansa"
Rome, Italy - "And about Delrio's efforts? Why so much hurry in the sale?"
The Italian Parliamentary member Stefano Fassina (SI-SEL) diffused the following declaration yesterday morning on social network about the Alitalia's situation: "We are very worried on Alitalia: from... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Staff of the Italian ENAC is not involved in the strike of today
Rome, Italy - The Authority specifies it in a note
"With reference to the strike of today in the air transport, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) specifies that, in contrast with some press services reported it, the staff of the Authority is not... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Ryanair. Strikes guarantor: "Declarations by the airline outside the Italian Constitution"
Rome, Italy - The affirmations by its Authority President, Giuseppe Santoro Passarelli
About Ryanair we receive by Giuseppe Santoro Passarelli, president of the strikes warranty authority, and publish it leaving the same opportunity to possible replies: "The affirmations by Ryanair leadership... more
Press releaseAirplanes and airlines. Ok by EC to partial acquisition proposal of Air Berlin by easyJet
Brussels, Belgium - Following several years of financial difficulties the German carrier filed for insolvency last August
The European Commission (EC) has approved unconditionally under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of certain assets of Air Berlin by easyJet. The Commission concluded that the transaction... more
Press releaseNew Alitalia uniform: look and greater comfort for flight and ground staff
Rome, Italy - They will be designed by Alberta Ferretti
"The new Alitalia uniform will be designed by Alberta Ferretti. The Italian designer has welcomed the opportunity to collaborate with carrier to renew the look of the Italian airline with a special collection... more
Press releaseBerlin-Brandenburg Airport: a statement issued to specify about new construction defects at BER
Berlin, Germany - According to which previously reportedly unknown TUV Reports
The Berlin-Brandenburg Airport issues a statement on media reports, according to which previously reportedly unknown TÜV (Technische Überwachungs-Verein) reports reveal new construction defects at BER.... more
Press releaseCiset about events of these last days on Vitrociset
Rome, Italy - The company intends to specify some points
We receive by Ciset and publish it, leaving the same possibility to potential replies: "Following to the recent news diffused on the Italian press regarding a supposed transfer operation, in favor of... more
Press releaseItalian unions: handling workers at national airports on strike next Tuesday
Rome, Italy - The protest for four hours (1-5pm) to respect contract
"An Italian strike next Tuesday November 21 for four hours (1-5pm) by all workers of the handling companies (baggages, passenger transport, check-in) in all national airports". The protest jointly announced... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Alitalia: meeting commissioners with Lufthansa delegation
Rome, Italy - It is part of a series of talks that will continue with all interested parties
Alitalia unveiled yesterday that: "The special commissioners of Alitalia –Luigi Gubitosi, Enrico Laghi and Stefano Paleari – have met yesterday with a delegation from Lufthansa. The meeting is part of... more
Press releaseCiset Srl believes necessary to specify some points
Rome, Italy - With reference to the news appeared on the press in the last days
We receive by Ciset, and publish it, leaving the same opportunity to potential replies: "In connection with the news appeared on the press in the last days, Ciset Srl considers necessary to specify... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: its DG Quaranta named EATEO President
Rome, Italy - It is the European Association of Aviation Training and Educational Organisations
"The director general of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), Alessio Quaranta, has been appointed President of EATEO (European Association of Aviation Training and Educational Organisations) during... more
Press releaseENAC-FATA: SIP signed for the Italian-Russian SSJ-100 airplane
Rome, Italy - The technical agreement is attached to the bilateral MoU in airworthiness between the two Countries, signed in 1989
"The general director of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), Alessio Quaranta, and the general manager of the FATA (Federal Air Transport Agency), Alexander Neradko, signed yesterday (November 6,... more
Press releaseAirplanes and carriers. Air Berlin failure: request of admission to the passive State
Rome, Italy - And special offers for the European passengers
The European Consumers centre Italy communicates that: "The Court of Charlottenburg gave last November 1st, 2017 the green light to the failure procedure of the German carrier Air Berlin (procedure... more
Press releaseAmnesty International: key principles on the use and transfer of armed drone aircraft -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - A document with measures has been published by the Organization
The use of remotely piloted aircraft or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), most commonly known as drones, has grown rapidly in recent years. Given the increasing trend towards use of armed drones and their... more
Press releaseRyanair: processing of refunds/moves now almost completed
Milan, Italy - Punctuality update
Ryanair yesterday updated its progress on the schedule change of 18,000 (2%) of its 800,000 flights between November and March, with 97% of customers’ refund or re-routing requests now completed, and u... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Ryanair: schedule changes and punctuality, update
Dublin, Ireland - For September ad October and for those regarding the Winter schedule
Ryanair yesterday (9 Oct) updated its progress on the schedule change of 18,000 of its 800,000 flights between November and March as follows: For Sept/Oct cancellations (announced 18 Sep): – All 3... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Alitalia asks redundancy pay extension to April 30, 2018
Rome, Italy - Cost avoidance and economic sustainability as purposes
"Alitalia sent today a letter in which it asks the treatment of unemployment insurance extension for further six months, from next November 1st, 2017 to April 30, 2018. The document has been addressed... more
Press releaseLess aircraft. Ryanair to end rostering cancellations by slowing growth this Winter
Dublin, Ireland - From November to March 2018
Ryanair today (27 Sept) confirmed it will slow its growth this winter (Nov 17 to Mar 18), by flying 25 less aircraft (of its 400 fleet) from November, and 10 fewer aircraft (of 445) from April 2018. By... more
Press releaseCancellations and punctuality: update by Ryanair
Dublin, Ireland - Regarding the actions made
Ryanair yesterday (25 Sept) updated its progress on the cancellation of 2,100 of its 130,000 flights in Sept and Oct as follows: – All 315,000 customers received email notices (on Mon 18th); – By... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Alitalia: more time to interested parties for review of documentation
Rome, Italy - Binding offers to be submitted by 16 October; completion of further stages of the procedure remains scheduled for 5 November
"With reference to the sale process of Alitalia SpA and Alitalia Cityliner SpA under Extraordinary Administration, the Special Commissioners have extended the deadline to present the binding offers from... more
Press releaseLeonardo strengthens its commercial effort and focuses on Customer Support
Rome, Italy - The Chief Commercial Officer will be Lorenzo Mariani
The Board of Directors of Leonardo, convened yesterday under the chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, was informed by the Chief Executive Officer, Alessandro Profumo, about the creation of two new organizational... more
Press releaseRyanair shareholders approve all resolutions at its AGM
Dublin, Ireland - Its CEO apologised again to customers, for the cancellation of 2,100 of its over 103,000 flights over a 6 week period
Ryanair Holdings PLC today (21 Sept) held its 2017 AGM at its Dublin Offices during which shareholders approved all resolutions by substantial majorities. The shareholder votes in favour of the Financial... more
Press releaseEU-Canada trade agreement enters into force today
Brussels, Belgium - Provisionally; fully and definitively when all EU Member States have ratified it
Welcoming this milestone in the EU's trade policy, President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker said: "This agreement encapsulates what we want our trade policy to be - an instrument for growth... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Italian Antitrust opened process towards Ryanair for unfair marketing procedures
Rome, Italy - Regarding the cancellations of flights, (PS10972)
"The Italian Antitrust authority opened yesterday a preliminary process towards the Irish airline Ryanair for supposed unfair marketing procedures violating the 'Codice del Consumo'. In particular the... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Ryanair cancellations: update
Dublin, Ireland - After that one diffused last Monday
Ryanair yesterday (Wed 20th Sept) provided an update on its progress at working through the cancellation of 2,100 of its 103,000 flights over the next 6 weeks as follows: – All 315,000 customers received e... more
Press releaseRyanair published list of flights to be cancelled up to end of October
Dublin, Ireland - Over 98% of its customers will be unaffected
Ryanair today (18 Sept) confirmed that it has published the full list of flight cancellations (now less than 50 per day) between Thursday 21st September to Tuesday 31st October next. These cancellations... more
Press releaseCJ EU: ECJ ruling is ‘defeat for Ryanair and victory for workers’ rights’
Rome, Italy - The press release unveiled yesterday by the ITF
"The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) and ETF (European Transport Workers’ Federation) have welcomed a ruling yesterday by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) as a major defeat for Rya... more
Press releaseCJ EU (3): "Ryanair's Irish fiction refuted by European Court of Justice"
Brussels, Belgium - The press release issued by European Cockpit Association (ECA)
"European pilots welcome the landmark judgement by the Court of Justice of the European Union in the case of air crew against Ryanair and its temporary staff agency Crewlink. The decision brings a definitive... more
Press releaseCJ EU (2). Ryanair on ECJ "Mons" ruling upholding EU law and airline's position on Member State jurisdiction for international transport workers
Milan, Italy - The integral version of the press release issued by the Irish low-cost
"Ryanair today welcomed the decision of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in the “Mons” case which found in favour of the carrier by rejecting the CTC Union argument that the home base (ie where cre... more