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AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia increases from France to Italy
Rome, Italy - More services from Rome to Marseille, Nice and Montpellier
Alitalia will start to increase from May 1 the number of flights it operates from France to Italy by ten per cent with extra services from Marseille, Nice and Montpellier to Rome. The rise will lead to... more
AirlinesUSAF reveals the rendering of the new B-21 bomber aircraft
Orlando, Usa - Nominated Bomber Long Range Strike before the rename, will be purchased in 80-100 units with a cost of USD 550 million each
Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James revealed the first rendering of the Long Range Strike Bomber, designated the B-21, at the Air Force Association’s "Air Warfare Symposium" Feb. 26 in Orlando, Fla., a... more
AirlinesEmirates inaugurates links to Yangon and Hanoi, served by B-777/300ER aircraft
Dubai, UAE - The daily connection to commence from 3 August 2016
Emirates will launch a daily service from Dubai to Yangon in Myanmar and Hanoi in Vietnam, starting August 3, 2016. Utilising a B-777/300ER aircraft in a three-class configuration, this new route will... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia launches new Catania-Bologna direct flights on 1 May
Rome, Italy - Further boost for domestic South-North Italy services
Alitalia will launch on 1 May non-stop flights between Catania and Bologna to enhance further its route network between the South and North of Italy. The new service between the two cities will mean the... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines applauds agreement improving access to Tokyo-Haneda Airport
Chicago, Usa - To operate daytime flights
United Airlines issued the following statement today after the US and Japanese governments announced an amendment to the nations' air transport agreement enabling US carriers to operate daytime flights... more
AirlinesNew routes to Italy with Ellinair
Rome, Italy - A young Greek airline is ready to operate in Summer
The next Summer the colors of the Greek flag will enlighten the Italian sky. On 4th June 2016 the new Greek airline Ellinair will made its debut on the airports of Milan-Malpensa, Rome-Fiumicino and Verona.... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Etihad Airways presented with "Air Transport World’s Airline of the Year 2016 award"
Abu Dhabi, EAU - For strong leadership in developing unique growth strategy and setting global industry benchmarks
Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi-based national airline of the United Arab Emirates, was last Monday evening presented with the coveted "Airline of the Year 2016 award" by the US-based aviation industry publication... more
AirlinesAlitalia airplanes: punctuality rate grew in January, for the third consecutive month
Rome, Italy - Giancarlo Schisano: "Excellent record that we want to repeat"
Alitalia’s aircraft take-off record in January saw 90.7 per cent of its 16,000 operated flights depart on time. The airline's punctuality record is getting better and this is the third consecutive month t... more
AirlinesAirplanes and routes. Alitalia launches new long haul Rome-Mexico City service from June 16
Rome, Italy - A taste of the new destination is scheduled next Friday when the airline will operate a flight with a special passenger
Alitalia will launch non-stop flights between Rome and Mexico City on June 16, 2016 to increase its international network. "The new service will help commerce and also develop tourism between Italy and... more
AirlinesAirlines and carriers. Air Astana signs code-share agreement with Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Milan, Italy - The flights will be served under an unique code
Air Astana two of Europe’s leading airlines, Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, have deepened their cooperation by signing a code-share agreement for flights between Astana and Paris operated by t... more
AirlinesFirst Boeing 787 airplane delivered to Saudia
Washington, Usa - The Dreamliner fleet continues to grow in the Middle East
Boeing and Saudia, Saudi Arabia's national airline, celebrated the triple delivery of two B-787/9 Dreamliners and a B-777/300ER (Extended Range) to the carrier. A third Dreamliner aircraft will be delivered... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Meridiana-Qatar Airways: signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Olbia, Italy - Potential partnership between the carrier Qatari and Alisarda
Qatar Airways and Alisarda are working on a potential partnership project regarding the Italian airline Meridiana. The two parties have agreed upon the pillars of the business proposition, which envisages... more
AirlinesAirplanes and "Zika" virus. Alitalia: for pregnant women rebooking or refund
Rome, Italy - For tickets to regions affected. Also valid for companions
Alitalia offers pregnant women and their companions with tickets paid to destinations and regions affected by the "Zika" viral illness ---such as Brazil, other Latin American countries and the Caribbean-... more
AirlinesComlux orders three ACJ-320neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - It becomes largest customer for new corporate jet family of Airbus
Comlux The Aviation Group has announced a firm order for three ACJ-320neo aircraft, becoming the largest customer for new corporate jet family. The order also consolidates Comlux as reference in Airbus... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: new First Class Lounge in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE - It will be inaugurated in May of this year
In May of this year, Etihad Airways will open a new First Class Lounge at Abu Dhabi International Airport’s Terminal 3, for the exclusive use of its First Class guests, Etihad Guest Platinum and Etihad A... more
AirlinesEmirates flies from March no-stop service from Dubai to Auckland
Dubai, UAE - New Zealand to be served with five daily flights
Emirates announced that it will start its first non-stop service from Dubai to Auckland on 1 March 2016, bringing many of its 38 European destinations and cities within just one-stop range of New Zealand... more
AirlinesUA to operate longest scheduled flight between San Francisco and Singapore, served by B-787 airplane
Chicago, Usa - The daily service begins next June 1, 2016
United Airlines announced yesterday that it will introduce daily non-stop flights between its San Francisco International Airport hub and Singapore's Changi Airport, effective June 1, 2016 (westbound),... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Blue Air joined Iata
Rome, Italy - From last January 19
Blue Air communicates that it is a full IATA (International Air Transport Association) member from last January 19. An adhesion procedure that has been possible to complete only after the IOSA (IATA Operational... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia to increase flights to Tehran
Rome, Italy - Daily service begins March 27
Alitalia will increase its flights to Iran after the recent decision by the United Nations to lift economic sanctions. The new arrangement to fly daily to the Iranian capital from Rome was taken to facilitate... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. "Airlines 4 Europe" arises
Brussels, Belgium - The five main airlines join in an association to make more competitive the market
On the wake of the American Group ("Airlines for America"), also in the "Old Continent" there is the new "Airlines 4 Europe" (A4E), an association composed from five main carriers that fly over the European... more
AirlinesEmirates to bring two-class A-380 airplane to the "Bahrain International Airshow"
Dubai, UAE - This is the first time that it comes to the Kingdom
Emirates will display its two-class configured A-380 airplane at the fourth edition of the "Bahrain International Airshow". This is the first time that the two-class aircraft comes to the Kingdom. The... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia: performance continues to improve in December
Rome, Italy - 86.5 per cent of flights last month departed on time
Alitalia’s aircraft take-off record in December saw 86.5 per cent of its flights depart on time. This figure is particularly positive given the heavy traffic related to Christmas and year-end holidays. Since t... more
AirlinesSIA: new routes to Singapore, Canberra and Wellington
Singapore, Singapore - The flights will be operated four times per week from 20 September 2016
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is to introduce services to both Canberra and Wellington with the launch of a new ‘Capital Express’ route. The new flights from Singapore will connect the capitals of both Aus... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. American and LATAM Airlines Group announce plans for a Joint Business
Fort Worth, Usa - Customers gain better access to more destinations in North and South America
American Airlines and LATAM Airlines Group are applying for regulatory approval to enter into a joint business (JB) to better serve their customers. The JB, which is subject to securing regulatory approvals,... more
AirlinesIberia to launch flights to Tokyo and Shanghai
Madrid, Spain - Starting on 18 October
Iberia has announced non-stop flights from Madrid to both Tokyo and Shanghai. Pending government approval, starting on 18 October, the airline will operate three flights per week to Japan, on Mondays,... more
AirlinesAlitalia launches 2016 global sale campaign
Rome, Italy - And with partner Etihad Airways, numerous destinations in the Far East via Abu Dhabi are also on sale
Alitalia today launched a new global promotional campaign in 30 countries with flight tickets available for sale until February 2 for travel in 2016. The airline has on offer in Italy more than 1.36 million... more
AirlinesAircraft and sentences. Etihad-airberlin code-share: ok to 26 "Accused" flights
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The Emirate carrier exits "Winner" from a matter that has put serious mortgages on its future investments in Germany
The higher administrative court in Lüneburg (Germany) reversing an earlier judgment decided that Etihad Airways can continue operating 26 (out of the 31 ongoing) code-share aircraft flights with airberlin,... more
AirlinesAir Serbia risks suspension of the air transport licence in Croatia
Zagreb, Croatia - The airline accused of "Lack of respect for" and of unfair competition
Air Serbia risks the suspension of the air transport licence in Croatian territory, according to the "Jutarnji list" daily of Zagreb reported. The measure will be taken if it will continue to ignore the... more
AirlinesAirplanes and results. Etihad Airways: another year of strong growth in 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The airline carried 17.4 million passengers last year
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, delivered solid operational performance in 2015 by achieving continued growth in passenger and cargo volumes. The airline carried 17.4... more
AirlinesEmirates brings A-380 aircraft service to Washington DC
Dubai, UAE - Beginning 1st February
Emirates announced on January 11, 2016 that it plans to upgrade its Dubai (DXB)-Washington DC (IAD) service, with the introduction of its flagship A-380 aircraft on the route beginning 1st February. Replacing... more
AirlinesAirplanes and results. United reports December 2015 operational performance
Chicago, Usa - Its Rpm +1.5% and ASM +2.2%
United Airlines (UAL) yesterday reported December 2015 operational results. UAL's December 2015 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 1.5 percent and consolidated capacity (available... more
AirlinesLot starts news links from Warsaw to Belgrade
Belgrade, Serbia - In the Winter period, in collaboration with Air Serbia
Lot (Polskie Linie Lotnicze), the Polish flag carrier, unveils to have begun new Winter links from its main base in Warsaw to Belgrade, in Serbia. A great opportunity for the airport, according to a note... more
AirlinesEmirates to launch daily service to Cebu and Clark in the Philippines
Dubai, UAE - Starting March 30, 2016
Emirates will launch a daily circular service from Dubai to Cebu (CEB) and Clark (CRK) in the Philippines, starting March 30, 2016. Utilising a B-777/300ER aircraft, this new route will strengthen international... more
AirlinesThe first Embraer aircraft by Austrian Airlines took off
Vienna, Austria - The carrier started to incorporate 17 used E-195s to its fleet last autumn
Austrian Airlines has become the most recent customer of the Embraer E-Jets. The carrier launched today scheduled flight with the E-195 airplane from Vienna to several Central European destinations like... more
AirlinesAirplanes. German Court rejects code-share with airberlin: Etihad files an appeal
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The agreement between the two carriers is about 29 links. Hogan: "No mistake. The investment landscape in Germany at risk"
Etihad Airways today launched fresh legal action in a bid to overturn a German court’s decision to revoke the approval for 29 of its code-share flights with airberlin. Last week, the Administrative Court o... more
AirlinesFirst A-330/200 airplane joins Iberia fleet
Madrid, Spain - This aircraft is named for the southern Mexican city and state of Oaxaca
Iberia has taken delivery of its first A-330/200, a more modern aircraft and more fuel-efficient than the planes it is replacing. It is the first of 13 that will join the fleet over the next three years. A-330/200s... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines to add sixth daily Bangkok flight
Milan, Italy - Frequency to also increase to Italy and Sri Lanka
Singapore Airlines will add a sixth daily flight to Bangkok in March, up from five daily flights. As part of the Northern Summer schedule (27 March 2016–29 October 2016), there will also be an increase i... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways signs agreement with Luggage Logistics
Abu Dhabi, UAE - For the baggage management in its global network
Luggage Logistics’ Baggage Management System (BMS) will enable Etihad Airways to significantly improve the delivery of guests’ luggage to their destination on-time. It will also help the airline to eas... more
AirlinesNew York/Newark to Brussels will be twice as Nice aboard United's second daily non-stop service
Chicago, Usa - The new service will operate next summer beginning May 5 to Oct. 28, 2016
United Airlines will introduce a second daily non-stop service from its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, to Brussels, Belgium. The new service will operate next summer beginning May... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Vueling reinforces the long haul from Rome-Fiumicino thanks to three new interline agreements
Milan, Italy - With Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines and Royal Jordanian
Vueling announced today the signing of three interline agreements with Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines and Royal Jordanian, reinforcing in this way its strategic role for the links with the long range... more
AirlinesNew Lufthansa Traffic Control Center in Frankfurt since four weeks at full work
Frankfurt, Germany - The Integrated Operations Center brings together the various departments involved in traffic control
Lufthansa’s new traffic control center at Frankfurt Airport –otherwise known as the Integrated Operations Control Center (IOCC)– has now been operational for one month. The new IOCC was officially opene... more
AirlinesEurowings, flight from Cologne/Bonn to Bangkok inaugurated
Milan, Italy - Served by an A-330 airplane
Eurowings inaugurated yesterday the link between Cologne-Bonn airport and Bangkok. With the new route the German carrier doubles the links with Thailandia, already served by the flight Cologne-Bonn/Phuket,... more
AirlinesAlitalia to train 40 new cadet pilots
Rome, Italy - Alitalia is to employ 40 new cadet pilots to help to operate the airline’s future flying programme.
Alitalia is to employ 40 new cadet pilots to help to operate the airline’s future flying programme. The new recruits – aged between 18 and 25 - will join 24 trainees selected from 500 applications in... more
AirlinesEmirates to deploy A-380 airplane on more routes in 2016
Dubai, UAE - Announced three new destinations and a second service to Barcelona
Emirates announced yesterday it will deploy its A-380 airplane to even more destinations across its network in 2016, reinforcing its commitment to provide an enhanced onboard experience for its passengers. Birmingham... more
AirlinesAlitalia offers a new service starting next week
Rome, Italy - Free chauffeur car service for business class travellers to 35 destinations
Starting next week Alitalia will offer a complimentary chauffeur car service for its business class customers who fly to 35 destinations served directly or via Abu Dhabi. The chauffeur car service is... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia grows in China through new code-share deal with China Southern
Rome, Italy - And its new Rome-Wuhan-Guangzhou flight
Alitalia is set to improve its presence in China thanks to a new code-share agreement with China Southern that covers a total of 28 destinations in Italy and China. The deal signing last night (Thursday... more
AirlinesAirplanes, carriers and jobs. Finnair: further details about cabin crew hiring. Apply by 20/12/2015
Helsinki, Finland - The requirements to send the application
Finnair, established in 1923, is now looking for new customer-oriented team players to join its cabin crew responsible for cabin safety and service on its flights. What is required to become a cabin crew... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines statement on the US and Cuba agreeing to reinstitute air service
Chicago, Usa - "Reached this historic arrangement"
United Airlines issued the following statement today after the US and Cuban governments agreed to reinstitute scheduled air service between the two nations. "United Airlines congratulates the US and Cuban... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia launches new "Transit Team": specialist unit to help customers with quick flight connections at Rome-Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - Staff in easily recognisable new uniform
Alitalia has launched a new customer service initiative at Rome-Fiumicino airport called "Transit Team" which is a dedicated unit to help air travellers switch efficiently from one aircraft to another. The... more
AirlinesLatam Airlines Group expands at Miami Airport with its first maintenance hangar in the US
Miami, Usa - New facility represents $15 million investment
LATAM Airlines Group, the airline group for cargo flights in Latin America and one of the largest overall in the world, hosted a ceremony at Miami International Airport on December 16 to celebrate the... more