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AirlinesSingapore Airlines to increase Indonesia And Australia services
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - New route Jakarta-Sydney; the number of links between Singapore and Jakarta increased
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is to launch a new route linking Jakarta with Sydney while also boosting Singapore-Jakarta flight frequency, in an increase of its operations to both Indonesia and Australia. The... more

AirlinesQatar Airways' first flight to Namibia touched down in Windhoek
Doha, Qatar - Four times a week from its hub in Doha
The capital of Namibia, Windhoek, welcomed the first Qatar Airways flight to arrive at its international airport from Doha, Qatar. A VIP delegation from Doha, including Qatar Airways Chief Commercial... more

AirlinesFar-reaching restructuring of airberlin to deliver long-term growth
Berlin, Germany - Up to 40 aircraft to be provided to the Lufthansa Group
airberlin yesterday unveiled a far-reaching restructuring of its business, which will see the company concentrate its core operations as a dedicated, focused network carrier serving higher-yielding markets,... more

AirlinesQatar Airways and British-IAG announce joint business agreement
Milan, Italy - More advantages for the passengers, they ensure in a note. Into effect on 30 October 2016
Qatar Airways and British Airways’ parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG), yesterday announced a joint business agreement that will come into effect on 30 October 2016. The joint business w... more

AirlinesQatar Airways: new transit visa rules make visiting the Country easier
Doha, Qatar - The decision taken together with the local Ministry of Interior and Tourism Authority
Qatar Airways, local Tourism Authority and Ministry of Interior announced a revised tourism visa scheme available to passengers transiting through Doha in a move to promote Qatar as a world-class stopover... more

AirlinesJet Airways enhances connectivity to North America and Europe
Milan, Italy - With new flight schedule to Paris
Jet Airways will offer seamless connectivity to North America and Europe over Paris, as part of its revised winter schedule, along with its partners Air France and Delta Air Lines, effective Oct 30, 2016. As... more

AirlinesSingapore Airlines launched service to Canberra and Wellington
Milan, Italy - Served by B-777/200 airplanes with 266 seats
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched its new ‘Capital Express’ service, linking Singapore for the first time with the capital cities of both Australia and New Zealand. The service will operate four tim... more

AirlinesAirplanes and protests. Alitalia: special measures to minimize inconvenience due to a strike scheduled for today
Rome, Italy - Passengers are invited to check the status of their flight
The trade unions Anpac, Anpav and Usb, representing some of the Alitalia pilots and flight attendants, have confirmed a 24 hours strike on 22 September, despite cancellation of industrial action by the... more

AirlinesKLM: departing flights from LA served with biofuel
Amsterdam, Holland - A three year contract signed for the supply
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines signed a three year contract for the supply of sustainable biofuel at the Los Angeles Airport. It means that the carrier will purchase biofuel for all its departing flights from... more

AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia: the strike of next Thursday put the airline's development at risk. Anpac decision pure folly -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - ..we are losing us an important part of our future
"I can't make that define the ANPAC's decision a pure folly", seeing that "Alitalia currently loses EUR 500,000 each day". Cramer Ball, CEO of Alitalia wrote it to the employees in a letter that AVIONEWS... more

AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia: no decision made. Italian Anpac, Anpav and USB confirm strike of September 22
Rome, Italy - Despite revocation for the agreement reached with the Filt-Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uil Trasporti and UGL unions
Nothing came of it by the negotiation table opened this morning by the Alitalia's leadership and the category's unions Anpac, Anpav and Usb, to arrive to an agreement that would avoid strike fixed for... more

AirlinesAlitalia: Italian FIT-CISL and UGL Trasporto aereo met Ball for operating emergency and absenteeism
Rome, Italy - The unions distance from this kind of disengagement
The meeting between delegates of FIT-CISL and UGL Trasporto aereo and Cramer Ball (CEO of the Alitalia's ex-former flag carrier, from last March) took place yesterday to discuss about operating emergency... more

AirlinesAlitalia reduces workers?
Rome, Italy - Problem with accounts?
"Alitalia specifies that the connection to supposed plans, that would expect among other things a 30% cut on the labor cost, is considered without any foundation". But there are persistent rumors on the... more

AirlinesAir France celebrates 50 years of presence in China
Rome, Italy - It inaugurated the route Paris-Shanghai in September 1966
Air France inaugurated the route Paris-Shanghai in September 1966, becoming among the first European airlines to fly to the Popular Republic of China. Air France-KLM from Europe to China proposes 90... more

AirlinesKorean Air commences supply of A-330 NEO Sharklet airplane
Seoul, South Korea - Following its successful production for the A-320 model
Following the successful production of Sharklets for the A-320 NEO, Korean Air has commenced production of Sharklets for the A-330 NEO, concluding the development process. A Sharklet, designed by and accredited... more

AirlinesAirplanes and obese passengers. Canadian Court verdict on "Discriminatory" policies Delta Air Lines
Montreal, Canada - A case in Canada makes discussions about the service towards them and on the complaints of facts reported by third
In a few words, the facts: an university teacher, hit by the "Discriminatory" policy of Delta Air Lines, has brought to a question writing an email of complaint to Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA).... more

AirlinesWalsh, IAG CEO: "How much it does useful today to purchase new airplanes?"
London, UK - The evaluations on GDP decreasing and stagnation in business transport. In addition the heavy oil cost fall is considered
Due to the fact that the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth predictions are revised downward trend, "Without doubt all airlines, included those of the IAG Group, are considering again their need of new... more

AirlinesKorean Air and Delta to strengthen partnership
Seoul, South Korea - To more than 100 US and Canadian destinations and over 30 cities across Asia
Korean Air and Delta Air Lines, founding members of SkyTeam, will strengthen their partnership by expanding code-shares to more than 100 US and Canadian destinations and over 30 cities across Asia. The... more

AirlinesWizz Air added Porto to Budapest Airport’s route network
Budapest, Hungary - Launched last Sunday 4 September
Hungary’s capital city airport has celebrated the arrival of its latest year-round sun connection with the launch of Wizz Air’s twice-weekly service to Portugal’s second largest airport, Porto. Recording healt... more

AirlinesEmirates to offer first A-380 airplane Christchurch services
Dubai, UAE - The aircraft on both New Zealand-Auckland non-stop and South Island flights from 30 October
Emirates A-380 airplanes will fly between Dubai and New Zealand five times daily from 30 October with the introduction of the airline’s double-decker flagship aircraft on Christchurch services. It will b... more

AirlinesNew carriers. Italian Airways: decisive weeks...according to Giuseppe Gentile
Rome, Italy - If the airline will "Open the doors", also Orio al Serio will take off for the intercontinental routes
Identity card. Name: Italian Airways. Practicality: long range links on B-787 airplanes. Destinations: mainly USA, South America and China. Operating base: Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport. "Child" by Giuseppe... more

AirlinesAirplanes. BA: hardships, queues and cancellations due to IT failure
London, UK - "A phenomenon here and there", the airline said. Livid passengers
An IT failure that has hit the system of British Airways has caused strong delays at check-in of the British flag carrier in different airports in the world, Heathrow and Gatwick among them. The carrier... more

AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Alitalia and Virgin Australia boost codeshare agreement
Rome, Italy - Eight new Australian destinations for Italian travellers
Alitalia and Virgin Australia have strengthened their code-share agreement to offer Italian air travellers eight new Australian destinations. The Italian airline from today will place its “AZ” code on... more

AirlinesEthiopian to start services to Windhoek, Namibia
Rome, Italy - From next October
Ethiopian Airlines announced that it will commence services to Windhoek, Namibia, via Gaborone, starting from 6th October, 2016. It will be deploying the B-737 on the route. The airplane is configured... more

AirlinesLufthansa-Air China JV: negotiations at a final leg?
Berlin, Germany - Common profits and routes
The negotiations lasted over two years between Lufthansa and Air China would be in a final leg, in order to establish a joint-venture that would allow two airlines to share air links and profits. And about... more

AirlinesEthiopian to launch flights to Moroni, Comoros.
Rome, Italy - As of the 2nd of November 2016
Ethiopian Airlines, the African carrier, announced that it has finalized preparations to launch flights to Moroni, Comoros with the latest B-737/800 New Generation airplane with Sky Interior, as of the... more

AirlinesChalair Aviation takes off on maiden flight from Hamburg Airport to Antwerp
Hamburg, Germany - French airline launches route with two daily frequency
As of today, the Hamburg–Antwerp route, so popular with business travellers, returns to Hamburg Airport’s route network. The airline Chalair Aviation will be operating two daily flights between the two... more

AirlinesAirplanes. Delta Air Lines: slow recovery of flights for the American carrier
Washington, USA - Additional problems this morning. Refunds and vouchers for passengers
At least half of the flights of the Delta Air Lines was cancelled or delayed yesterday and today because of the problem in the computer system that happened yesterday, when around 1000 flights were cancelled;... more

AirlinesEmirates to resume flights to Conakry, Guinea
Dubai, UAE - The airline first launched it in October 2013
Emirates has announced that it will resume flights to Conakry, the capital of Guinea, from 30th October 2016. The flight to Conakry will be linked to Emirates’ four times weekly service between Dubai a... more

AirlinesAir France strike: losses for 90 million Euro, equivalent to the value of a long range airplane
Paris, France - The MD of the airline Frédéric Gagey complains in an interview
The union agitation of these last days is paralyzing the air connections of Air France and is costing to the airline “A huge amount of money, equivalent to the value of a long range airplane", said yesterday t... more

AirlinesEtihad Airways’ luxurious Dreamliner airplane commences services into Shanghai
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The city is the seventh destination in the world to be served by its B-787/9
A state-of-the-art Etihad Airways B-787/9 Dreamliner touched down in Shanghai today from Abu Dhabi on its first flight into China. China has recently surpassed the USA as the biggest business travel... more

AirlinesPlanes. Air Malta-Alpa: deep crisis. Negotiations with Alitalia at risk?
La Valletta, Malta - Dissatisfaction about the mediation of former President Abela. Discussions on the topic tomorrow morning in La Valletta
Plane pilots reunited in the association-syndicate Alpa-Malta do not believe that the mediation performed by former President of the island George Abela in the crisis involving pilots from Air Malta and... more

AirlinesAlitalia: new Rome-Tenerife flight from 30 October
Rome, Italy - With A-320 aircraft
Alitalia starts new flight from Rome to Tenerife that will be inaugurated next October 30 and that will be served twice-weekly with schedules designed to allow its passengers departing from various Italian... more

AirlinesAirplanes and strikes. Air France: traffic forecast for tomorrow
Paris, France - The action by cabin crew unions for the period July 27 to August 2
Following the call for strike action which has been confirmed by Air France cabin crew unions for the period from 27 July to 2 August 2016, the schedule of flights operated by its aircraft will be disrupted... more

AirlinesEmirates to deploy A-380 airplane on Johannesburg route
Dubai, UAE - From next February 2017
Emirates has announced that it will be upgrading one of its four daily flights between Dubai and Johannesburg to an A-380/800 airplane from 1st February 2017. The airline currently uses B-777 aircraft... more

AirlinesEthiopian adds frequency to New York-Newark
Rome, Italy - From next August 5
Ethiopian Airlines announced that it will add a fourth weekly flight to New York-Newark as of August 5, 2016. Group CEO, Tewolde GebreMariam, said, “We are very pleased to augment a fourth flight frequency t... more

AirlinesAirplanes and strategies. "Private" negotiations Lufthansa-Etihad for the passage of the Air Berlin shares?
Berlin, Germany - The first German airline would acquire from that of Emirate a package through its subsidiary Eurowings
They are also rumours that have not an official aspect yet, but it seems that Etihad is finally succeeding to "Dispose of" at least partially of the shares (currently of nearly 30%) that owns of the second... more

Airlines"Arm wrestling" Air Malta-ALPA pilots association: unmovable sides
Valletta, Malta - The meeting of yesterday is resulted in a nothing came of it. Expired contracts, but the airline is too much committed with the Alitalia talks..
Actually the meeting of yesterday is resulted in a nothing came of it between Air Malta leadership and Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) regarding the renewal of the contract labour agreement expired last... more

AirlinesAir France-KLM strengthens its joint-venture with China Eastern Airlines
Rome, Italy - New agreements on Amsterdam-Shanghai route operated by Dutch and Chinese carriers
On 1 July 2016, Air France-KLM signed a new agreement with China Eastern Airlines which now includes the Dutch carrier as part of the existing joint-venture between French and Chinese airlines. The addition... more

AirlinesAlitalia returns to China: new direct Rome to Beijing flight takes off today
Rome, Italy - After a three year absence
Alitalia today began direct, non-stop flights from Rome to Beijing after a three year absence on the route between the two capital cities. Its first direct flight from Rome to Beijing took off at 2:20... more

AirlinesAirplanes. Turkish Airlines: official statement on its flights
Istanbul, Turkey - Useful news for the tourist with tickets
To valued Passengers Provided that: Flights operated by Turkish Airlines' airplanes (including AnadoluJet trademark ) Flights departing/arriving to Turkey (including domestic flights) and/or transit... more

AirlinesWizz Air strikes engine deal with P&W for A-321neo airplanes
Budapest, Hungary - It will equip its 110 aircraft with PurePower Geared Turbofan
Wizz Air Holdings announced that, following a competitive selection process, it has agreed with Pratt & Whitney to equip its 110 A-321neo aircraft with Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower Geared Turbofan engines. D... more

AirlinesEthiopian Airlines received 14th B-787 Dreamliner airplane
Rome, Italy - Named "Colonel Robinson"
Ethiopian Airlines, the African airline, announced that it has received in the last days its 14th B-787 Dreamliner airplane named "Colonel Robinson", leased from AWAS, carrying humanitarian aid. The... more

AirlinesAirplanes. US-Cuba: Dot select provisional air carriers for service to Havana
Washington, USA - The announcement today by the same department, after the thaw of the July 2015
As part of the Obama Administration's historic effort to normalize relations with Cuba, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) today proposed to select eight US airlines to begin scheduled flights between... more

AirlinesA-380 airplane. Emirates redoubles the daily Dubai-Los Angeles-VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - The first service began flights to Vienna on same day
Emirates launched its second daily A-380 aircraft service from Dubai International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on Friday touching down just shortly after 8:00pm local time on 1st July.... more

AirlinesChalair Aviation takes off on maiden flight from Hamburg Airport to Antwerp
Hamburg, Germany - French airline launches route with five services per week
As of 11 July, the Hamburg–Antwerp route, so popular with business travellers, will return to Hamburg Airport’s route network after a brief interruption. The airline Chalair Aviation will be operating a d... more

AirlinesBrexit. EasyJet organizes relocation "Lock, stock and barrel", baggages and airplanes? Not for now, but...
London, UK - The rumours cleared by the airline: "The formal procedure to obtain a COA started"
We said in this discussion published by AVIONEWS: Brexit provokes the exit by the English airlines from the European Common Aviation Area, and then the renegotiations of the agreements with EU or with... more

AirlinesANA executives visits Miami Airport to discuss air service
Miami, Usa - This meeting followed talks earlier this month in Dublin
Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) officials welcomed All Nippon Airways (ANA) executives to Miami International Airport on June 27, where the two sides continued ongoing discussions regarding potential... more

AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia resumes flights to and from Istanbul, today operated normally
Rome, Italy - Following the re-opening of the airport yesterday morning
Alitalia resumed flights to and from Istanbul following the re-opening of the Ataturk airport at 5:00am yesterday morning (Istanbul local time). The decision was taken having received adequate security... more

AirlinesStrike and airplanes grounded in France (2). Ryanair: 12th ATC protest in 13 weeks to disrupt millions of passengers
Milan, Italy - EU must now act to alleviate the impact of these unjustified actions
Ryanair called again on yesterday the European Commission to take action to prevent the skies over Europe being closed yet again by French ATC unions. The Irish low-cost regrets that it has been forced... more