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AirlinesCALC delivers the first A-320 aircraft to Vanilla Air in Japan
Hong Kong, China - It follows the lease agreement signed in July 2016
CALC, a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider for global airlines, announced that it has delivered a new A-320 aircraft to Vanilla Air, a subsidiary low-cost carrier (“LCC”) owned by ANA Holdings (“A... more
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia. Complete, aviation or handling batches: the time for the new expressions of interest started yesterday - AVIONEWS SPECIALS
Rome, Italy - The interested parties shall specify what they want to buy by September 15 and submit the binding offers by October 2
The wait for the new expressions of interest started yesterday as it is specified in the call for the procedure for the sale of Alitalia. As it is provided in the document -the title of which is "Call... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Niki Lauda: "Air Berlin is not to save..."
Vienna, Austria - It is useless also to try agreement with Jet Blue, according to the ex-F1 champion
According to the former F1 champion and also founder of several arlines, Niki Lauda, Air Berlin seen the current company situation "Is not salvable". "Also a cooperation agreement with the American JetBlue... more
AirlinesAir Astana sees strong international traffic recovery in first half 2017
Milan, Italy - Cargo uplift increased by 22% for the same period
Air Astana has announced its operational results for the 1st half of 2017. The airline carried 1,894,391 passengers for the period January-June 2017, of which 1,007,413 were domestic passengers and 886,978... more
AirlinesQatar Airways offers more flights To Asia
Doha, Qatar - Its ambitious expansion plans continue with increased services to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Krabi
Qatar Airways’ rapid expansion plans are continuing apace after it unveiled even more flights to destinations in Asia. The airline added extra services to the Vietnamese cities of Ho Chi Minh City and H... more
AirlinesQatar Airways launches flights to Canberra
Doha, Qatar - The carrier inaugurates its fifth destination in Australia
Qatar Airways continues its growth and expansion plans as it announces the launch of Canberra, its fifth Australian destination, in 2018. This launch follows a year of success and announcements from the... more
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia. Binding offers are at the start, two the possible scenarios
Rome, Italy - In the new invitation to tender that should be published today the special commissioners would foresee tha sale as a whole or the separation of aviation from handling activities
The Italian Ministry of Economic Development approved yesterday the new invitation to tender that will lead to the sale of Alitalia, a document that should be published in these hours. According to press... more
AirlinesPlanes and companies: acquisition of Blue Panorama by Uvet has been approved
Milan, Italy - It was announced at a press conference by the president of the Group active in the sector of tourism
The Uvet Group -active in tourism and services sectors- is moving toward the acquisition of Blue Panorama. The commissioner of the airline in extraordinary administration Giuseppe Leogrande among those... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Air France-KLM strengthens its strategic partnerships
Paris, France - Creation of a single global jv with Delta and Virgin; strengthening of its alliance with China Eastern
Air France-KLM yesterday announced a further major step in the reinforcement of its strategic partnerships with, firstly, the creation of a single global joint-venture between Air France-KLM, Delta Air... more
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia. The invitation to tender for the binding offers will be published on Monday
Rome, Italy - It was announced by Gubitosi, the deadline for the submission should be October 2. A sale of the airline as a whole will be preferred
The special commissioner of Alitalia Luigi Gubitosi told today to an Italian newspaper that the invitation to tender for the binding offers for the sale of the airline could be published already next Monday.... more
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia (2). Non-binding offers: Ryanair applied
Rome, Italy - The Irish carrier confirmed its interest in the Italian airline
The airline Ryanair announced that it is interested in Alitalia and in its sale process and that for this reason submitted a non-binding offer. The deadline for delivering the envelopes with the proposals... more
AirlinesAirplanes and Brexit. No Ryanair flights to Great Britain since Summer 2019 if a solution will not be found within September 2018
Rome, Italy - The Chief Commercial Officer of the airline told it to a German newspaper
The Chief Commercial Officer of Ryanair David O'Brien told to a German newspaper that the airline will stop its flights to and from the United Kingdom if a solution to Brexit will not be found within September... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Adria Airways takes over Darwin
Lugano, Switzerland - Transfer of 99.1% of the shares
The Slovenian carrier Adria Airways has acquired 99.1% of the shares of the Swiss Darwin Airline, that operates with the name of Etihad Regional and belongs to the Etihad Airlines Group. The press reported... more
AirlinesAirplanes Alitalia. The time-limit for the submission of the non-binding tenders expires today
Rome, Italy - The airline that were invited to the second phase of the ban can detail their interest in the carrier
The non-binding preliminary tenders for a possible sale -as a whole or in part- of Alitalia shall be submitted by today. The companies that were admitted to the second stage of the process that started... more
AirlinesAirplanes Alitalia, M5S accuses Laghi of conflict of interest
Rome, Italy - On Thursday morning the Italian Government said to the Commission for Productive Activities that there are no irregularities, but the M5S politicians want to see the documents
Serious allegations against the special commissioner of Alitalia Enrico Laghi and the Italian Government were raised yesterday by the deputy of the Movimento 5 Stelle (M5S) Davide Crippa and by other M5S... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Air France presents an its new airline
Rome, Italy - Joon will begin to operate flights already from this Autumn and then in Summer
Air France presents its new airline, Joon, which will start operating medium-haul flights from Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" this autumn, followed by long-haul flights in summer 2018. It is especially aimed... more
AirlinesKorean Air foresees smooth Delta jv approval despite anti-competition concerns
Rome, Italy - Raised by smaller airlines in the US
Korean Air foresees a smooth process of receiving government approval for its joint-venture with Delta, despite some concerns about the potential for anti-competition raised by smaller airlines in the... more
AirlineseasyJet Europe: first Austrian-registered aircraft flying from Luton to Vienna this morning
Vienna, Austria - Thomas Haagensen appointed Managing Director
easyJet can confirm that it has been awarded an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by Austro Control and an airline operating licence by Austria's Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. New ownership for Switzerland’s Darwin Airline
Lugano, Switzerland - Lugano will remain the company’s headquarters, with Geneva as its second base
Darwin Airline, the Swiss carrier that operates under the name Etihad Regional in various European countries, announced a change in ownership today. The existing shareholders, including its strategic partner... more
AirlinesAirplanes and Brexit. easyJet, changes coming
Luton, United Kingdom - A new company will be started with headquarters in Austria. The CEO will leave at the end of the year to work for television
The British company easyJet said on Friday to have started with Austrian authorities the necessary procedures to obtain the Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) that is required to start a new air carrier... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia: analysis of the economical-financial results of 2016 -EXCLUSIVE
Rome, Italy - The observations of Gaetano Intrieri for AVIONEWS
We receive and publish it, leaving the same possibility for eventual replies: "Here we are again to analyze the latest document that was released by Alitalia about the economic and financial (very nebulous)... more
Airlines"Yes" of Air France pilots to the airline Boost
Paris, France - 78.2% of the members of SNPL union approved the future low-cost company of Air France
Most of the members of the French national union of aircraft pilots (SNPL) -the 78.2%- chose to make a change in the creation of "Boost", the project for a future low-cost air carrier of Air France: pilots... more
AirlineseasyJet: established a new airline which will be headquartered in Vienna
London, UK - Update on European AOC (Air Operator Certificate)
Following a rigorous and comprehensive process, easyJet earlier this year applied to Austro Control for an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and to Austria's Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways increases frequency to Egypt and Nigeria
Abu Dhabi, UAE - On the back of their resurging economies
Etihad Airways is adding year-round flights between its Abu Dhabi hub and both Cairo and Lagos later this year to cater to growing demand to and from the United Arab Emirates. A fifth daily scheduled... more
AirlinesTap Portugal unveiled its new Premium Lounge at Lisbon Airport
Rome, Italy - A surface of 850sm with space for 260 people
TAP Portugal opened in the last days its lounge in Lisbon "Humberto Delgado" Airport. Covering an area of 850 square metres with space for 260 people, it is located on the 6th floor of the airport’s S... more
AirlinesAir Transat, first North American A-321LR aircraft operator
Toulouse, France - This version will operate also on Montreal-Nice route
Ten A-321LR aircraft will be joining the fleet of Canadian airline Air Transat, making it the first North American operator of the longest-range single-aisle aircraft in the world. The carrier will lease... more
AirlinesAir India: inaugural flight from Dulles International to Delhi
Washington, Usa - Three weekly non-stop flights connect US and Indian capitals
Washington-Dulles International Airport and Air India announced the first-ever nonstop flight connecting the National Capital Region and Delhi, India, on Friday with delegations from the Embassy of India,... more
AirlinesQatar Airways launches two new routes
Doha, Qatar - In addition to the destinations already planned for the Summer
Qatar Airways confirmed the launch of two new destinations by the end of August 2017, with several more announcements to follow shortly. Both destinations will be operated by carrier's A-320 aircraft. The... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: A-380 airplane will operate flight from Abu Dhabi to Paris
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The new service has been introduced early to meet seasonal demand
Etihad Airways introduced an A-380 aircraft on one of its two daily services between Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Paris-"Charles de Gaulle". The new service has been introduced... more
AirlinesQatar Airways ushers in new Melbourne A-380 aircraft service
Doha, Qatar - While the airline continues to grow in Australia
Qatar Airways has introduced its A-380 airplane on the Melbourne route as the airline continues its growth story in Australia. The city is the original home for the carrier in the Country, with the... more
AirlinesPlanes and privatization: IndiGo interested in the acquisition of Air India
New Delhi, India - The President of the airline expressed interest to buy the international and domestic operations of the Indian national carrier
The President of the Indian airline IndiGo Aditya Ghosh sent yesterday a letter to the Minister of Civil Aviation of India Ashok Gajapathi Raju to express the interest of the company to buy the international... more
AirlinesPlanes and capitals, Air India towards privatization
New Delhi, India - The Indian government approved yesterday to start the procedure to disinvest public capitals from the airline
The Indiant national airline Air India will soon start its steps toward privatization, it was decided yesterday by the Indian government that approved in principle the disinvestment of public capital from... more
AirlinesIberia orders 20 A-320neo airplanes
Madrid, Spain - On the 19th of July, the carrier will launch the new Madrid-Barcelona air shuttle service
Iberia’s Chairman and CEO, Luis Gallego, disclosed today that the Spanish airline has made a firm order to acquire 20 new A-320neo aircraft to modernise its short- and medium-haul fleet. The aircraft w... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia will send the procedure letters on 26 June
Rome, Italy - Non-binding proposals to be presented by 21 July
Alitalia’s Special Commissioners will send the procedure letters on 26 June to eligible parties who expressed their interest, in accordance with the provisions contained in the Call for expressions of i... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines and Eurowings launch code-share
Milan, Italy - From yesterday
Singapore Airlines (SIA) customers can now enjoy more options when travelling between Singapore and Europe as a result of a new code-share agreement with Eurowings, which took effect yesterday. Eurowings... more
AirlinesA new route from Schönefeld to West Ukraine
Berlin, Germany - To Lviv with Wizz Air
Wizz Air, the low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, now connects Berlin-Schönefeld with Lviv in West Ukraine. Flights will depart every Wednesday and Sunday, where passengers can reach the... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Crisis of Alitalia, 15 expressions of interest to save the airline. There are also easyJet, Air France and British Airways
Rome, Italy - The extraordinary commissioners selected the proposals that will be admitted to the second phase of the special procedure
Besides those of Lufthansa and Ryanair among the expressions of interest that were received by the extraordinary commissioners of Alitalia there are also those ones of Air France, British Airways, Etihad... more
AirlinesCALC acquires two aircraft from BOC Aviation
Hong Kong, China - Accelerate expansion and diversification of fleet portfolio
CALC, a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider for global airlines, announced that it has acquired two used B-737/900ER aircraft with lease attached from BOC Aviation Limited. The two aircraft are... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines: declaration against wildlife trafficking signed
Singapore, Singapore - To support of efforts to prevent transportation of it and their products
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed the United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce1 Buckingham Palace Declaration in support of efforts to prevent trafficking and transportation of illegal wildlife and their... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Qatar Airways confirms majority of flights operating
Doha, Qatar - The recent block "Is an illegal fact", according to the carrier. "We are not a political body, and damages our rights of airline"
Qatar Airways’ operations to and from its Doha hub are running smoothly, with the vast majority of flights operating as scheduled. In the past week, the global airline has flown approximately 1,200 f... more
AirlinesCALC signed agreement with Boeing for 50 B-737 MAX aircraft
Hong Kong, China - With a list price of USD 5.8 billion
CALC, a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider for global airlines, has entered into an aircraft purchase agreement with Boeing for 50 new 737 MAX series aircraft, with a list price of US$5.8 billion.... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport (2). Alitalia to minimise customer inconvenience due to the strikes of 16 Jne
Rome, Italy - Passengers are invited to check the status of their flight before going to the airport
In view of multiple strikes in transport sector called for Friday 16 June, Alitalia has taken special measures to mitigate customer inconvenience and rebook the highest number of passengers affected by... more
AirlinesAlitalia opens its official store on Alitrip platform
Rome, Italy - The travel portal of the Chinese e-commerce
Alitalia has opened its specialized store on Alitrip (Fliggy), one of the largest e-commerce platforms in the world, in cooperation with CITS, the Airline’s General Sales Agent (GSA) in China. The airline i... more
AirlinesAircraft and results. Qatar Airways: 2016/17 report shows airline’s annual revenue increase
Doha, Qatar - The airline has experienced a busy year of expansion and investment
Qatar Airways (QA) released its annual report for the fiscal year 2017 (April 1st 2016 to March 31st 2017) revealing a 21.7 per cent year-on-year net profit increase. The results also show an annual revenue... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. airberlin-Etihad-Niki: sale will proceed at a time to be agreed
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The German airline announced in December 2016 an agreement on the shares indirectly held in NIKI
airberlin announced in December 2016 that it had reached an agreement with Etihad Investment Company LLC for the sale of the shares it indirectly held in NIKI Luftfahrt GmbH. Both airlines have confirmed... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Air Berlin examines the public loan way
Berlin, Germany - After the talks failure with TUI Group
After recent announcement on negotiations failure with TuiFly (for Niki, as unveiled last Thursday by Etihad, that holds 29.2% of Air Berlin), the German press reported in the last days news about airline... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia to increase Rome-San Paolo flights in 2017-2018 Winter season
Rome, Italy - 34 weekly connections between the two countries
Alitalia will strengthen its offer between Italy and Brazil during the 2017-18 winter season, increasing its weekly non-stop flights between Rome and Sao Paulo from 14 to 20. On average, around 326 thousand... more
AirlinesEuropean planes and foreign shares, the limit of 49% for non-EU shareholders remains -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - The European Commission published the guidelines that explain how to assess the requirements of ownership and control
The European Commission published yesterday the guidelines on the interpretation of the European Community (EC) regulation regarding the assessment of the compliance with the ownership and control requirements... more
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia. Negotiations with unions began: less days off and more productivity
Rome, Italia - Tarlazzi (Uiltrasporti): pilots are leaving. At the meeting of yesterday afternoon between airline and workers representatives about flight crews nothing has been yet said about salaries
Yesterday afternoon meetings began between the management of Alitalia and the Italian union representatives on the renewal of contracts of the flight crews of the airline which is now led by the extraordinary... more
AirlinesPlanes. Qantas, the diplomatic crisis and the alternative routes for the citizens of Qatar
Rome, Italy - The ban of the UAE on Qatar obliges airlines to not board passengers that might not be allowed to transit across the Arab Emirates
The political crisis in the Arab world that started on June 5 with the decision of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates -that were joined by Maldives and the pro-western governments of part... more