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AirlinesEtihad Airways announced in Dubai orders for airplanes and engines for a worth of USD 67 billion
Adu Dhabi, UAE - 117 Airbus and 82 Boeing aircraft; 127 GE Aviation, 115 Rolls-Royce and 52 CFM
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announced its largest ever fleet order, for 199 aircraft and 294 engines, in a US$67 billion dollar deal which will enable the airline... more
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AirlineseasyJet: results for the year ended 30 September 2013
London, UK - 51% rise in full year profits; 17.4% return on capital employed
easyJet has continued to deliver sustainable returns and growth for shareholders delivering record profit in the year. The airline has built a platform for future success including securing its future... more
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AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia's rescue: Aeroflot rules out an intervention
Rome, Italy - Air France's CEO: "We've never asked job cuts"
Air France's refusal to take part in Alitalia's capital increase will force the management of the main Italian carrier to look for different paths and new partners to ensure the survival of the company.... more
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AirlinesAircraft and transport. Agreement for AA-US Airways merger: Delta wants to take part in the slot divestiture
Washington, USA - The details of the understanding with the Department of Justice
During the past hours the Department of Justice (DoJ) of the United States announced it reached a settlement with American Airlines and US Airways for the merger of the two companies, which will create... more
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AirlinesAircraft and finance. Thumbs down from Air France for Alitalia's plan; overtime in view for the capital increase?
Rome, Italy - The deadline might be postponed by 7-10 days
Today, Wednesday 13 November 2013, an important meeting of Alitalia's board of directors is scheduled, to allow Chief Executive Officer Gabriele Del Torchio to present the contingency plan, which is aimed... more
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AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia: waiting for the business plan, Lupi is confident of Air France's intervention
Rome, Italy - "If they believe in the Italian carrier they will subscribe the capital increase"
Tuesday 12 November is considered as a crucial day for Alitalia's future: in that date it is scheduled the meeting of the board of directors of the main Italian carrier, which will have to discuss of the... more
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AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Flybe: a 500-cut plan is landing, despite a return in the black
Exeter, United Kingdom - CEO announces review of the network and optimization of fleet and crew utilization
Flybe announced its intention to cut some 500 jobs, despite the balance sheet of the main European regional carrier is back in the black: pre-tax profits of the Exeter-based company were 13.8 million pounds... more
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AirlinesAircraft and airlines. European Commission starts investigation into state aid for LOT
Brussels, Belgium - Warsaw's government provided almost 200 million Euros to enable the restructuring of the carrier
The European Commission started an investigation to verify whether the financial support provided by the Polish government was given accodingly to the European regulation regarding state aid. Warsaw... more
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AirlinesAircraft and transport. Here it comes Aurora, result of the merger of Aeroflot's subsidiaries
Moscow, Russia - The target is reaching 2.4 million passengers per year
Aeroflot presented Aurora, the new carrier of the Russian group, which will operate in the Far East area. Aurora Airlines has been created thanks to the merger of SAT Airlines and Vladivostok Avia (both... more
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AirlinesAircraft and transport. Oneworld accuses Qatar Airways of breaching the alliance's rules
Doha, Qatar - The Middle-Eastern carrier does not accept some passengers in its London's and Doha's lounges
Qatar Airways joined oneworld just one week ago (AVIONEWS), but it looks like the "Honeymoon" between the alliance and the Doha-based carrier is already over. The Middle-Eastern company has indeed been... more
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AirlinesTurkish Airlines strengthens its presence in Genoa
Genoa, Italy - With the flight from Genoa to Istanbul from three to seven weekly frequency (one per day)
The Genoa-Istanbul link by Turkish Airlines is at disposal of the companies in Liguria Region. The frequency is from the initial three per week to the current 7 flights a week (one per day). The airline... more
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AirlinesCatania/Berlin-Tegel new flight served by Germanwings from today twice a week
Catania, Italy - Düsseldorf and Hamburg are the new routes for the Summer 2014
Germanwings announces the new direct flight from Catania to Berlin-Tegel with the new Winter schedule. The flight began today, on November 5, twice a week (Tuesday and Saturday) added to already existing... more
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AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia Chairman tells his truth: "We made mistakes, but Air France must not take things too far"
Rome, Italy - Colaninno confirms an interest from Etihad and Aeroflot
The main topic regarding the capital increase of Alitalia is obviously the participation of Air France-KLM, and the possible "Alternative paths" which have been searched by the management of the main Italian... more
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AirlinesAlitalia: "No relation between tender given to Carpatair and unemployment insurance"
Rome, Italy - The airline specifies it in a note
"Alitalia considers to have committed no unlawful action, according to what reported from some press agencies. Before the unemployment insurance request, the airline had agreed upon a contract with... more
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AirlinesAircraft and transport. Aer Lingus employees vote in favour of a strike
Dublin, Ireland - The personnel is unsatisfied over several topics
Today, Monday 4 November 2013, Aer Lingus' cabin crew voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike against some decisions which were taken by the management fo the Irish carrier. 91% of the members of... more
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AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia: Air France denies 5000-cut plan, Colaninno announces he will resign after the recapitalization
Rome, Italy - "I won't be available to take on new offices in the company's top management", the Chairman claimed
On Monday 4 November 2013 Air France denied it requested the cut of 5000 jobs as a condition to take part in the capital increase of Alitalia: the French company, it is not a mystery, will require a massive... more
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AirlinesTap Portugal announces new route to Manaus and Belem, in Amazonia
Rome, Italy - Three times per week, starting from next Summer
TAP Portugal, the Portuguese carrier and Star Alliance member, announced yesterday a new route to Manaus and Belem, in Amazonia, during an event took place at the Brazilian Embassy in front of the Brazilian... more
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AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia capital increase: Air France might contribute just partially
Rome, Italy - According to "La Tribune" the conditions set by the French carrier have not been fulfilled
According to rumours which have been reported by the French newspaper "La Tribune", the possibility that Air France takes part in Alitalia's capital increase are really poor. Reportedly, the main Italian... more
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AirlinesAlitalia confirms the continuity of its flight operations
Rome, Italy - In reference to some misleading news appeared today in a newspaper
"Alitalia, in reference to some misleading news appeared today in the 'Il Fatto Quotidiano' newspaper, noting that the capital increase of € 300 million which is currently underway has already been secured f... more
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AirlinesAircraft and transport: Poste's CEO: "There are synergies with Alitalia"
Rome, Italy - Sarmi underlines how the investment in the airline would be "Significant, but not enormous"
The hearing of Massimo Sarmi, Chief Executive Officer of Poste Italiane, at the Transport, Mail and Telecommunications of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Parliament took place yesterday, Tuesday... more
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AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia, the strategies of Poste Italiane: new top management for the airline?
Rome, Italy - Sarmi will insist to maintain Fiumicino's hub role
According to some declarations by Massimo Sarmi reported by the Italian newspaper "Il Messaggero", Poste Italiane does not mean to join Alitalia's ownership structure tiptoe: the Chief Executive Officer... more
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AirlinesVolotea increases frequencies on Verona-Palermo route
Verona, Italy - During the Christmas period (from December 20 to January 6 additional flights between the two Regions)
Volotea, the low-cost airline that links medium and small cities, expands Verona-Palermo route in view of the Christmas period 2013. The carrier, due to the positive results recorded, has announced extra... more
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AirlinesAlitalia: 11 weekly direct links from Milan-Linate to Vienna
Rome, Italy - Served by Embraer E-175 aircraft
The first flight from Milan-Linate to Vienna by Alitalia took off today at 7:00am. It gives the starting to an increase of the international links of the carrier from Milan city airport, in order to meet... more
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AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia's President: "The sale to a foreign company? It doesn't look good"
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow hearing at the Chamber of Deputies for Poste Italiane's CEO
Alitalia President Roberto Colaninno expressed its concerns regarding the possible acquisition of the main Italian carrier by a foreign company: at moment the most likely hypothesis seems to be Air France,... more
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AirlinesAircraft and finance. Italian Transport Minister: "Alitalia? No state aid, our action is part of the government's duty"
Rome, Italy - ENI's CEO claims he is "Relieved" by the rescue plan
Italian Minister for Transport Maurizio Lupi expressed once again his opinion about the entrance of Poste Italiane, the national mail service (a company which is 100% owned by the Ministry of Economy and... more
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AirlinesAircraft and transport. Jal announces legal action against the government over slot allocation at Tokyo-Haneda
Tokyo, Japan - The company claims it was disadvantaged in favour of rival All Nippon Airways
In early October the Japanese Ministry for Transport assigned eleven new slot pairs for international flights from Tokyop-Haneda Airport to All Nippon Airways (ANA) and just five to Japan Airlines (JAL).... more
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AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia is looking for new partners: surveys with China's Hainan Airlines
Rome, Italy - Alternative paths are explored if Air France decides to dilute its stake
During the past days rumours leaked about Air France, claiming that the French carrier might take into consideration the hypothesis of diluting its stake in Alitalia: the Paris-based company currently... more
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AirlinesAircraft and finance. Court approves American Airlines' reorganization plan
New York, USA - But the decision shall not be used in the DoJ lawsuit to stop the merger with US Airways
Judge Sean Lane of New York Bakruptcy Court has formally confirmed the reorganization plan proposed by American Airlines for its exit from bankruptcy. A fundamental part of the plan involves the fact... more
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AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia's business plan to be ready in three weeks, maybe job cuts will be less than expected
Rome, Italy - No comment from Air France about the possible dilution of its stake
According to a bank source contacted by the Italian newspaper "Il Messaggero", the new business plan for Alitalia's rescue will be ready in three weeks: "Everything will be over before the deadline for... more
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AirlinesEtihad Airways ready for order for 25 777x aircraft?
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The purchase of a further 30 787 Dreamliners is also posible
According to rumours, Etihad Airways and Boeing are negotiating an aircraft order with an overall value of about 18 billion dollars (13.17 billion Euros). The order might include between 25 to 30 777x... more
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AirlinesAlitalia: EUR 130 million cash flow injected into its capital
Rome, Italy - EUR 75 million letter of guarantee from Poste Italiane SpA
Alitalia announced that, with regard to the maximum capital increase of 300 million euros, unanimously approved during its shareholder’s October 14 meeting, Intesa Sanpaolo SpA (approximately 26 million e... more
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AirlinesAircraft and finance. Air France's CEO: "We should be in a situation to control Alitalia"
Rome, Italy - The head of the French company wants to create a group with three European hubs: Paris, Amsterdam and Rome
Chief Executive Officer of the Air France-KLM group Alexandre De Juniac released an interview to "LCI TV", providing its point of view about the possible acquisition of Alitalia. "Aside from financial... more
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AirlinesGermanwings: five new routes from Italy for a total of 35 air links
Milan, Italy - With the new Winter schedule as of next October 27
Germanwings confirms its growth in Italy and the opening of five new routes, equal to 35 more flights per week, during the next Winter timetable. The number of the weekly connections is 100 served by the... more
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AirlinesAlitalia denies presentation of a new plan and about workforce cuts, grounding of planes and cancellations of routes
Rome, Italy - All rumours completely unfounded
"Alitalia denies that a new industrial plan has been presented and therefore states that rumours about workforce cuts, grounding of planes and cancellation of routes are completely unfounded". more
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AirlinesAir India approves sale of five B-777/200LR to Etihad
Delhi, India - The airplanes are fundamental in the Middle-Eastern carrier's growth strategy
The board of directors of Air India granted its approval to the sale of five B-777/200LR to Etihad Airways, in an operation which is expected to grant about 350 million dollars to the Delhi-based company. Air... more
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AirlinesAircraft and finance. Italian Transport Minister: "Air France must nbot think to Alitalia as to a regional subsidiary"
Rome, Italy - The European Commission is waiting information to assess the allegation of industrial protectionism
During the past days the "Financial Times" accused the Italian government for the entrance of Poste Italiane, the Italian mail service, which is 100% owned by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, in ALitalia's... more
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AirlinesAircraft and airlines. LOT postpones the request of further public aid
Warsaw, Poland - "The financial results are better than expected", the Treasury Minister announced
LOT Polish Airlines has decided to postpone the possible request of further public aid, thanks to the good performance which was achieved in the past months by the main Polish carrier. The announcement... more
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AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia's shareholders back capital increase; Poste Italiane's CEO travels to Paris to check Air France's intentions
Rome, Italy - Italian Minister for Finance: "The idea of a stand-alone airline is completely changed now"
After a meeting which ended in the first hours of today's morning, the shareholders of Alitalia unanimously approved a capital increase of up to 300 million Euros, which will be offered to the shareholders... more
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AirlinesAir Canada announces opening of the no-stop flight from Milan to Toronto
Rome, Italy - Positive results in September in Italy
Air Canada announces the opening of the Milan-Toronto no-stop flight, operating from next June 18, 2014. A B-767/300ER airplane will take off from Milan-Malpensa five times per week (with a two class... more
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AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia: Colaninno prepares his farewells
Rome, Italy - Del Torchio confirmed as CEO?
According to rumours, due to the requests made by some shareholders of Alitalia, the years of Roberto Colaninno as Chairman of the main Italian airline might have come to an end, whereas there probably... more
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AirlinesGermanwings: 31 new routes of the schedule in the Summer 2014
Milan, Italy - Bari, Cagliari, Catania, Lamezia Terme, Milan, Olbia and Venice are the Italian routes
Germanwings becomes one of the greatest airlines at the Düsseldorf airport, with the next Summer schedule. The German low-cost airline receives the routes of its subsidiary Lufthansa also from this city... more
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AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia: you've got Mail
Rome, Italy - But the Civil Aviation Authority warns: 500 million Euros are needed, or the company will be grounded
Alitalia, you've got Mail: the public partner which has been chosen by the Government in order to try a last-minute rescue of the main Italian carrier is indeed Poste Italiane, the Italian mail service,... more
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AirlinesAircraft and transport. Aeroflot launches its low-cost carrier
Moscow, Russia - Single-class configuration, no reclining seats
Aeroflot presented the new low-cost company in the group of the main Russian carrier: it will be named Dobrolyot ("Nice flight"), which was the name Aeroflot itself had between 1923 and 1932. Dobrolyot... more
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AirlinesAircraft and transport. Today Alitalia and Italian civil aviation authority meet to discuss the carrier's financial situation
Rome, Italy - Special commissioner Riggio and director general Quaranta will hear the airline's top management
The meeting between Alitalia's executives and the representatives of the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC, Ente nazionale aviazione civile) will take place today, probably in late morning: the top... more
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AirlinesRome: Singapore Airlines unveils the completely-renewed interiors of its aircraft
Rome, Italy - Great attention also for the in-flight entertainement and food services
On Tuesday 8 October 2013 at Rome-Fiumcino Airport Singapore Airlines presented its excellent traffic results to and from Italy relative to the summer season, and in the same occasion the Asian company... more
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AirlinesAircraft and transport: Ata Italia expands collaboration with Emirates
Rome, Italy - Also for the handling management of the daily flight from Malpensa to NY
It is Ata Italia, one of the most important airport handling operators in Italy, the company chosen by Emirates to manage the activities at ground regarding the daily connection from Milan-Malpensa to... more
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AirlinesAircraft and transport. Adria Airways to open a new base in Verona in 2014
Ljubljana, Slovenia - The Slovenian company will initially operate feeder services on routes which were previoulsy flown by Air Dolomiti
Adria Airways is planning to open a new base at Verona's "Catullo" Airport in 2014: the main Slovenian carrier will initially operate feeder services towards bases of companies of the Lufthansa Group. The... more
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AirlinesAlitalia Group: BoD meeting of yesterday chaired by Colaninno
Rome, Italy - The Board decided to reconvene tomorrow in the afternoon
The Board of Directors of Alitalia-Compagnia Aerea Italiana SpA, chaired by Roberto Colaninno, met yesterday in Rome. The President reported that the Government representatives who met with the leadership... more
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AirlinesSingapore Airlines unveils at Rome-Fiumicino Airport its refurbished B-777/200 aircraft (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The load factor during the summer months was close to 97%
On Tuesday 8 October 2013 Singapore Airlines presented at Rome-Fiumicino Airport its traffic results for the summer season regarding Italy. In the same occasion the company unveiled its refurbished B-777/200,... more
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AirlinesEtihad Airways: passenger numbers over 3 million in third quarter 2013
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Revenue exceeds US$1 billion
Etihad Airways continued to achieve record growth in the third quarter of 2013, with revenue from passenger services exceeding US$1 billion for the first time and passenger numbers passing 3 million. Total... more