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AirlinesAircraft and carriers. easyJet: update statistics
Milan, Italy - Passenger numbers were 7.06 million. It is the second successive month of over this limit
The load factor for August 2015 was 94.4%, a new record at easyJet for any month. Passenger numbers for the month were 7.06 million, which is also a record for the Group and is the second successive month... more
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AirlinesAir Seychelles welcomes new A-320 aircraft into fleet
Seychelles, Republic of Seychelles - The airplane is named "Silhouette", the second model after "Amirantes"
Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, celebrated yesterday an occasion when it officially welcomed a new A-320 aircraft into its international fleet. The airplane is named... more
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AirlinesEmirates touches down in Orlando
Dubai, UAE - Its 10th destination in the United States
Emirates launched its 10th destination in the United States with the start of daily non-stop passenger service between Dubai and Orlando International Airport on 1st September. A VIP delegation and a contingent... more
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AirlinesEmirates touches down at Mashhad, Iran; second gateway into the country, after Tehran
Dubai, UAE - Upon arrival at the Airport, the aircraft was met by a senior delegation from the airport
Emirates today extended its reach into Iran by linking Dubai with Mashhad, adding a second passenger gateway into the country after Tehran. On board the inaugural flight were Sheikh Majid Al Mualla,... more
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AirlinesEtihad will collect USD 500 million to expand its own aircraft fleet
Abu Dhabi, UAE - According to two anonymous sources; currently the talks are confidential. But the airline doesn't release declarations
According to two sources closer to the matter, Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi State-owned carrier, is thinking to collect up to USD 500m for its fleet expansion. The collection can include financing... more
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AirlinesAirplanes and strategies. Lufthansa Group to expand direct booking channel options
Milan, Italy - numerous collaborations with technology providers
The airlines of the Lufthansa Group –Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS– have reached a major milestone in their endeavors to modernize their present product structures. A number of... more
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AirlinesEstonian Air to resume flights to Bromma Stockholm Airport
Tallinn, Estonia - The connections are operated twice a day on weekdays with 33-seater SAAB 340 aircraft
Estonian Air resumes flights between Tallinn and Bromma Stockholm Airport. The flights are operated twice a day on weekdays with 33-seater SAAB 340 aircraft. Air connection with Bromma is important... more
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AirlinesAirplanes. Hogan (Alitalia): full profitability from 2017. Damages due to the fire at Fiumicino airport: debate behind closed doors
Rimini, Italy - Satisfaction in the first year of the "Marriage"; five main points to be "The best in the world"
James Hogan, CEO of Etihad and also Vice-President of Alitalia, touched upon main points in his speech made yesterday at the conference "Scommettere ed investire in Italia (Bet and invest in Italy)" took... more
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AirlinesUnited reports July 2015 operational performance
Washington, Usa - Load factor increased 0.3 points
United Airlines (UAL) reported July 2015 operational results. UAL's July 2015 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 2.8 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat miles) increased... more
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AirlinesEtihad Airways expands code-share with Belavia
Abu Dhabi, UAE - To offer daily Abu Dhabi – Kiev service
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has expanded its code-share partnership with Belavia-Belarusian Airlines, to offer travellers a daily service between Abu Dhabi and Kiev,... more
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AirlinesEstonian Air carried 62,559 passengers in June
Tallinn, Estonia - In the first seven months it carried altogether 341,591 passengers
Estonian Air has increased its sales and market share although the aviation market as a whole is in decline and the competition is increasing. The airline carried 62 559 passengers in June, which is an... more
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AirlinesFlybe starts daily route from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Liverpool, UK - As of next October; other links from "Lennon" will begin in September
Flybe, Europe’s regional airline has today announced that it will operate a new daily mid-morning service to Edinburgh from Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) commencing in late October. This will b... more
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AirlinesAirplanes and balance sheet. United announced highest-ever quarterly profit
Chicago, Usa - $1.3 billion second-quarter 2015 profit excluding special items
United Airlines (UAL) reported second-quarter 2015 net income of $1.3 billion, or $3.31 per diluted share, excluding $67 million of special items. Including special items, UAL reported second-quarter net... more
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AirlinesAirplanes. Iberia making plans to open new routes to Asia, Africa and the Americas in the next two years
Madrid, Spain - The new destinations will be announced before the end of the year
Iberia is making plans to open new routes to Asia, Africa and the Americas in the next two years. The new destinations will be announced before the end of the year, following negotiations and profitability... more
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AirlinesAir France: A-380 airplane from Paris-"CdG" to Mexico starting from 2016
Rome, Italy - Until seven flights per week served by the superjumbo
Frédéric Gagey, Chairman and CEO of Air France, and Gilberto López Meyer, General Director of Mexico’s Civil Aviation Authority, signed in the last weeks a partnership agreement formalising the arrival of t... more
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AirlinesKLM introduces the B-787/9 Dreamliner airplane in its fleet
Milan, Italy - Starting from next October
The introduction of the B-787/9 airplane marks the dawn of a new KLM Royal Dutch Airlines age. “We have chosen to add specific improvements to this special aircraft, which make it unique among other 7... more
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AirlinesEstonian Air: award to be the most punctual airline in Moscow-Sheremetyevo Airport
Tallinn, Estonia - In the category of foreign airlines
Estonian Air was awarded for being the most punctual airline in Moscow-Sheremetyevo International Airport in the category of foreign airlines (serving less than 100 000 passengers a year on this route)... more
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AirlinesLufthansa introduces new fare concept for Europe
Milan, Italy - The new fares apply to domestic and European flights
Effective 28 July 2015, Lufthansa is introducing a new price concept for flights in Europe. The new Economy Class fare options “Light”, “Classic” and “Flex” shall apply from 1 October 2015, for domesti... more
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AirlinesEmirates will fly double daily to Lisbon from 1st January 2016
Dubai, UAE - From 1st January 2016
In response to strong demand, Emirates has confirmed it will start operating a second daily service to Lisbon, Portugal from 1st January 2016. Timed to maximise a wave of new global connections to Lisbon,... more
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AirlinesAir Astana operating profit up 115% in first half 2015
Milan, Italy - The airline recently concluded an agreement with ALC Inc for A-320 family NEOs
Air Astana increased its operating profit by 115% to $23.9 million in the first half of 2015. Net profit was $8.3 million, versus a loss of $36.4 million in the first half of 2014 (the result of a book... more
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AirlinesAirplanes and balance sheet. easyJet: financial results for the quarter ended 30 June 2015
Milan, Italy - Better than the guidance issued in May, with a revenue per seat down 2.8% at constant currency
easyJet performance in the quarter: • Good commercial performance with revenue per seat down 2.8% at constant currency or by 5.4% on a reported basis to £59.08 per seat, better than the guidance is... more
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AirlinesEmirates to launch flights to Bamako, Mali
Dubai, UAE - It becomes its 28th destination in Africa
Emirates airline will connect Bamako, the capital and largest city of Mali, to its global network from 25th October 2015. The flight will depart Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Once services... more
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AirlinesAircraft and transport in Italy. Alitalia-SAI-Cityliner strike next Friday, July 24
Rome, Italy - Announced by Anpac from 00:01 to midnight, links to Venice and Bologna not included
A 24 hour strike (from 00:01 to midnight) by pilots and flight assistants of the Alitalia Group for next Friday, July 24. The protest, confirmed by Anpac, will be at national level, not for links from... more
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AirlinesUnited Airlines statement on the "Historic" reopening of the US and Cuban embassies
Chicago, Usa - "They have been closed for more than a half century"
United Airlines issued yesterday the following statement after the reopening of the US Embassy in Havana, Cuba and the Cuban Embassy in Washington, DC. "United Airlines congratulates the US and Cuban... more
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AirlinesEmirates operated first commercial A-380 airplane flight to Taiwan
Dubai, UAE - After the welcoming ceremony, an onboard guided tour of the aircraft took place
Emirates operated a one-off service of its flagship A-380 plane to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. The arrival of the Airbus follows the recent completion of enhancements at the airport to make it... more
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AirlinesAlitalia introduces Light, the new fare dedicated to passengers traveling with only carry-on luggage
Rome, Italy - Within Italy and Europe
Alitalia today introduces Light, the new fare dedicated to those travelling with only carry-on luggage in Italy and Europe. Light is a new way of traveling with the carrier, with less luggage and convenient... more
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AirlinesAmerican Airlines expands its presence with eight new routes
Fort Worth, USA - In Mexico, The Caribbean and Latin America
American Airlines plans to add eight new routes throughout Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America later this year, further strengthening its position in these key regions and providing customers with... more
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AirlinesEstonian Air: passenger numbers grew 13.8% in June
Tallinn, Estonia - It carried 62 550 passengers, out of which 60 160 on regular flights
In June 2105, Estonian Air carried 62 550 passengers, out of which 60 160 on regular flights. The number of passengers on regular flights increased by 13.8% compared to the same period last year. In... more
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AirlinesERA strengthens association’s relationships with visit to new member Air Greenland
Lightwater, United Kingdom - ERA’s newest airline member
ERA director general, Simon McNamara, met with Air Greenland’s CEO, Michael Højgaard, at the airline’s head office in Greenland yesterday, Tuesday 14 July. Air Greenland, Greenland’s flag carrier, is ERA... more
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AirlinesUnited reports June 2015 operational performance
Chicago, Usa - RPM increased 1.3% and ASM +2.2%
United Airlines (UAL) yesterday reported June 2015 operational results. UAL's June 2015 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 1.3 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat... more
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AirlinesEmirates increases service to Seattle
Dubai, UAE - With launch of second daily flight
Emirates announced its second daily service from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The new service, EK227, began on 7th July, is operated by a B-777/200LR a... more
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AirlinesERA on a proposal from five low-cost air carriers: regional aviation vital for Europe's future
London, United Kingdom - McNamara press release
Simon McNamara, director general of the European Regions Airline Association (ERA), commenting on today’s announcement of a new lobbying alliance between Air France-KLM, easyJet, International Airlines G... more
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AirlinesAirplanes. Airlines CEO call for a new revolution in European aviation
Bruxelles, Belgium - Air France-Klm, easyJet, Iag, Lufthansa Group and Ryanair
The CEOs of Europe’s five largest airline groups - Air France KLM, easyJet, International Airlines Group, Lufthansa Group and Ryanair - met collectively for the first time today (17 June) and agreed t... more
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AirlinesEtihad Airways's "Perfect" flight served by a Dreamliner airplane takes off to save fuel and cut emissions
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Between Abu Dhabi and Washington: over 11,000 km, 13 hours and 32 minutes
As part of its on-going commitment to minimise the environmental impact of its operations, Etihad Airways recently launched an Abu Dhabi Perfect Flight Program by conducting a fuel-optimised ‘Perfect F... more
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AirlinesEmirates and Flybe announce code-share agreement on 25 UK routes
Dubai, UAE - Both airlines are currently targeting a July launch for the new code-share
Emirates has announced yesterday a new code-share agreement with Exeter-based Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, which is set to open up new destinations for Flybe and Emirates passengers across t... more
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AirlinesAircraft and carriers. IATA announces new NDC pilots and deployments
Miami, Usa - The number of airlines that have participated in it or announced their intent to do so is 24
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced further growth in the number of airlines participating in pilots and live deployments to test and evaluate the New Distribution Capability (NDC)... more
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AirlinesIAG-Aer Lingus merger: Virgin Atlantic hopes for the Government for a free competition of the market
Miami, Usa - Worry expressed by CEO Kreeger on the sidelines of the IATA "World Summit"
The 71st "Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit" of IATA (International Air Transport Association) ended today in Miami, at the presence of the delegates of the major part of the airlines... more
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AirlinesSingapore Airlines Group: operating profit up +151 million amid lower fuel costs
Milan, Italy - 17-cent final dividend proposed; Challenging market conditions persist
Singapore Airlines: the Group earned an operating profit of $410 million in the 2014-15 financial year, $151 million higher compared to last year (+58.3%). The improved operating result was eroded by... more
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AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Etihad Airways receives award for equity investment in Alitalia
Miami, Usa - The accolade received during a ceremony in Miami
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, received the "Airfinance Journal" "Merger and Acquisition Deal of the Year" award at a recent ceremony in Miami. The accolade was presented... more
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AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Etihad: code-share with AirFrance-KLM and Aer Lingus share sale to IAG
Miami, Usa - Its CEO Hogan unveiled the next strategies on the sidelines of the IATA AGM
The final elements of the agreement are still to define. It is sure that Etihad Airways and AirFrance-KLM have inspired a MOU that this year will see them to operate in code-share on more links, besides... more
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AirlinesLion Group takes delivery of 50th ATR-72/600 aircraft
Jakarta, Indonesia - Half of total 100 airplanes ordered by it now in its fleet
Indonesia's Lion Group, ATR's largest customer, celebrated today delivery of its 50th ATR-72/600 of the 100 aircraft ordered to date. On arrival in Jakarta, the aircraft was welcomed by Edward Sirait,... more
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AirlinesFrontier Airlines orders 12 A-320 Family aircraft
Paris, France - 10 A-321ceo and 2 A-320ceo will be equipped with Sharklets
Frontier Airlines, headquartered in Denver, Colorado (US), has placed a firm order for 10 A-321 and two A-320 aircraft. All 12 airplanes are Current Engine Option (CEO) aircraft. This is the second time... more
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AirlinesEmirates touched down in Bali
Dubai, UAE - Airline marks second destination in Indonesia with launch of daily services
Emirates has commenced a daily non-stop service to the island of Bali in Indonesia. Flight EK 398 from Dubai arrived at "I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport" on June 3, 2015 at 21:40 Bali time. On... more
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AirlinesEtihad Airways commenced luxurious A-380 aircraft services to Sydney
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Virgin Australia will codeshare on the new services
Etihad Airways much-anticipated A-380 airplane arrived in Sydney, beginning an exciting new era of luxury travel on the Sydney-Abu Dhabi and Sydney-London routes. The A-380 features The Residence by... more
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AirlinesChina. Shenzhen Airlines orders 46 additional B-737 airplanes
Shenzhen, China - Worth USD 4.3 billion
Shenzhen Airlines, Chinese carrier based at the homonym airport, in the Guangdong Province, unveiled an order for further airplanes of the B-737 Family, 46 exactly, for an overall worth of USD 4.3 billion. The... more
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AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia resumes direct service between Italy and South Korea
Rome, Italy - After more than 20 years, the first flight will take off tomorrow, as the carrier unveils its new brand design and livery
Alitalia will resume direct services between Italy and South Korea after more than 20 years, thanks to the new flight from Rome to Seoul, capital of the fourth Asian economy. The first flight on this... more
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AirlinesNew study shows Etihad Airways supports 23,400 US jobs
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Contribution to almost double to 46,200 jobs, USD 6.2 billion by 2020
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will contribute USD 2.9 billion to the US economy and support 23,400 American jobs this year, according to new research by the global consultancy... more
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AirlinesUnited Airlines and Air China expand code-sharing to offer customers more flight choices between the two Countries
Chicago, Usa - Both airlines have enjoyed a successful cooperative relationship since 2003.
United Airlines and Air China, members of Star Alliance, yesterday announced plans to expand their code-sharing cooperation, covering an additional 22 routes in the China and US markets. With this expansion,... more
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AirlinesAustrian Airlines renews its aircraft fleet of the medium haul
Milan, Italy - The plan will be completed within the end of 2017
Austrian Airlines, a Star Alliance member, has officially begun the renewal of its own fleet for medium haul, with the replacement of Fokker, currently in service. The renewal plan will be completed within... more
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AirlinesSingapore Airlines and Croatia Airlines launch code-share operations
Singapore, Singapore - Both Star Alliance partners
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Croatia Airlines customers can now enjoy more choice and convenience when travelling between Singapore and Croatia as a result of a new code-share agreement between the Star... more