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AirlinesEmirates will not move to new Dubai airport before 2020
Dubai, UAE - "Al Maktoum airport" will be able to accommodate larger airlines only at expansion’s first-phase completion
According to what was stated on Tuesday by Khalifa Al Zaffin, CEO at Dubai Aviation City Corporation, on the sidelines of a conference organised by the business newspaper "MEED", Dubai flagship airline... more
AirlinesEasyJet's communications about today's strike of European flight controllers, which will continue tomorrow in France
Milan, Italy - The timing of the protest vary from country to country
"EasyJet was informed of a strike of European flight controllers which took place today, Wednesday 29 January 2014. The timing of the strike vary from country to country: Italian flight controllers' strike... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia: review of airport fees will be helpful in negotiations with Etihad
Rome, Italy - The 200-million-Euro loan from the banks is not yet arrived
ENAV (the Italian Air Navigation Service Provider), together with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) and the Air... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Lufthansa: former Deutsche Telekom CEO might be the new Chief Executive
Cologne, Germany - Obermann is reportedly appreciated by Wolfgang Mayrhuber, Chairman of the German carrier
Lufthansa's Supervisory Board contacted Rene Obermann, former Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Telekom, in order to survey its availablity to become the new CEO of the main German carrier, as reported... more
AirlinesLion Air cancels Boeing 787 aircraft order
Jakarta, Indonesia - The company needs a higher capacity than the Dreamliner can provide
Indonesian low-cost company Lion Air communicated its intention of canceling the order of five Boeing 787/8 Dreamliners, and with replace them with five B-737s. The carrier claims it has the need of wide-bodied... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia meets the unions. The CEO: "I hope reasonableness will prevail"
Rome, Italy - Fit-Cisl is favourable to the agreement with Etihad
The meeting between Alitalia's top management and the unions which represent the workers of the main Italian carrier is ongoing in Rome. The negotiations regard the industrial plan of the airline, prepared... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Air France-KLM CEO: Dutch workers will maintain their jobs
Amsterdam, Netherlands - "Without the merger the two carriers would not have survived", de Juniac explained
During the past weeks the Dutch unions FNV and De Unie launched an alert for a possible change of the internal structure of Air France-KLM Group, which would have implied a redistribution of the workforce... more
AirlinesJet Airways to increase its fleet by purchasing several B-737 single-aisle aircraft
Bombay, India - The Indian carrier may spend over $2,5 billion to expand national offering
Jet Airways, one of the biggest Indian carriers in terms of market share, is planning to order 50 B-737 airplanes in order to expand its national offering. It is not clear which kind of 737 this order... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia restarts negotiations with unions
Rome, Italy - According to the Italian Ambassador in the UAE, the agreement with Etihad "Is not far"
Alitalia called the unions for a meeting which will be held tomorrow, Wednesday 22 January 2014, at 10:00 am, to continue with the negotiations regarding the industrial plan of the main Italian carrier,... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. AirAsia ready to come back in Japan with a low-cost carrier
Tokyo, Japan - "It is a market we are very bullish on", Tony Fernandes explains
AirAsia announced its intention to come back in the Japanese market with a low-cost carrier, in spite of the fact that the previous experience was unsuccessful. In June 2013 the Malaysian airline and... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. Air India soon to join Star Alliance later this year
New Delhi, India - The Indian flagship carrier is reading the retraining of nearly 8000 employees
Star Alliance, one of the largest global airline alliances, founded in 1997 and whose emblem represents the five founding carriers, is finally ready to welcome Air India among its members. It was announced... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. ANA apologizes for its "Racist" commercial (VIDEO)
Tokyo, Japan - Angry comments on the internet against the carrier
All Nippon Airways, the largest Japanese company in terms of number of aircraft in the fleet, has publicly apologized for its advertising, which was defined "Racist" by many Internet users who expressed... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama Airlines: initiative in favour of the passengers of Small Planet Airlines (5)
Rome, Italy - To fly with discounted tariffs from Italy to Albania
The Blue Panorama Airlines Group activated discounted tariffs to fly from Italy to Albania to meet the mobility exigencies of Small Planet Airlines. The Small Planet Airlines' passengers contacting... more
AirlinesAlitalia Group activates discounted tariffs for passengers of Small Planet Airlines (3)
Rome, Italy - Following to ENAC's decision to suspend the company's licence starting from today
In order to meet the mobility needs of the pèssengers of Small Planet Airlines, following to ENAC's (the Italian Civil Aviation Authority) to suspend the licence of the company starting from Monday 20... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Lufthansa: will Carsten Spohr be the new CEO?
Cologne, Germany - Christoph Franz to leave the German carrier in late May
Lufthansa current Chief Executive Officer Cristoph Franz will leave his job as head of the main European carrier when his contract expires, in May 2014, in order to become Chairman of the the board of... more
AirlinesEasyJet: passengers invited to load by themselves their luggage on the aircraft?
Rome, Italy - Is this a new way to do low-cost business?
AVIONEWS received a report, which of course needs a proper confirmation, but which would really be worrisome should it be proved true. According to what was told us, at the boarding gate of easyJet... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Possible strike of Aer Lingus' employees for St Patrick's week
Dublin, Ireland - "There is extreme anger now among the workers", the Siptu union explained
The employees of Aer Lingus and Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) might start a strike for St Patrick's week (March 17), because of the dispute over the pension scheme of the Irish airline. The Irish Airlines... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Darwin Airline ready to be rebranded as Etihad Regional
Zurich, Switzerland - Last November Etihad Airways had bought a 33,3% stake in the Swiss company
Last November they announced it and the press conference held this morning in Zurich confirmed it: Darwin Airline, a swiss flight company established a decade ago, will be offering its services as Etihad... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways to double flights to New York
Abu Dhabi, UAE - With a second daily service from next March
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will double its flights between Abu Dhabi and New York City, introducing a second daily service from Saturday, March 1, 2014. The new... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Airberlin asks 48 million Euros over the delays in the opening of Brandenburg Airport
Potsdam, Germany - The carrier is available to an out-of-court settlement
Airberlin is asking at least 48 million Euros in damages to the management firm of Berlin-Brandenburg Airport over the delays in the opening of the German capital's hub. The exact amount of the compensation... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia CEO: "We are strong, and we don't feel the urgency of signing with Etihad"
Rome, Italy - Also the head of the Abu Dhabi-based carrier explained that some time will be needed to conclude the negotiations
A few hours after the meeting of the shareholders which confirmed him as Alitalia Chief Executive Officer, Gabriele Del Torchio released an interview to "Class Cnbc", reported by "Milano Finanza", in order... more
AirlinesTUI plans cost reduction plan and arrival of new aircraft
Hannover, Germany - Workers will be asked to accept pay freeze and early retirements
The German group TUI, which operates in the tourism and travel sector, means to start a massive cost reduction plan for TUIfly, the carrier of the holding: Munich-based newspaper "Sueddeutsche Zeitung"... more
Airlinesairberlin and Etihad Airways unveil A-320 aircraft in unique joint livery
Berlin, Germany - And announce expansion of partnership
airberlin and Etihad Airways today unveiled an A-320 aircraft in specially designed joint livery, symbolising the close ties between the two airlines and marking the launch of a new "Moving Forward" media... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines makes major investments for customers at San Francisco Airport
Chicago, Usa - The airline appoints vice-president of SFO hub
United Airlines and its partners at San Francisco International Airport are preparing to open the newly renovated Boarding Area E in Terminal 3, which will provide United customers ultra-modern, flyer-friendly... more
AirlinesAlitalia: two new links from Linate to Warsaw and to Prague with the Summer timetable 2014
Rome, Italy - The airline transported over 384,000 passengers in December on the Milan's airport
Alitalia will inaugurate two new international direct links from Milan-Linate to Warsaw and to Prague, with the Summer time 2014. The starting of the new connections to the two cities of the East Europe... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia: lists for the the renewal of the board revealed
Rome, Italy - Castellucci (Atlantia): "Etihad is the best viable solution"
The shareholders of Alitalia presented the lists for the renewal of the board of directors of the main Italian carrier: rumours regarding a confirmation, at least temporary (that is to say until the conclusion... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Is Thai Airways facing bankruptcy? Bangkok denies: "Groundless rumours"
Bangkok, Thailand - The Asian carrier suffered heavy losses during the past months
Thai Transport Minister Chadchart Sittipunt and Thai Airways denied rumours circulating in the past few days, according to which the Asian carrier is close to bankruptcy. In an interview with the "Bangkok... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia: temporary confirmation for CEO and Chairman?
Rome, Italy - Colaninno and Del Torchio could maintain their roles until the conclusion of the agreement with Etihad
There is not an official announcement, but according to rumours it is probable that Gabriele Del Torchio and Roberto Colaninno, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Alitalia respectively, will continue... more
AirlinesEstonian Air carried 551,169 passengers last year
Tallinn, Estonia - The results of 2013 are in line with the restructuring plan
In 2013 Estonian Air carried altogether 551,169 passengers, out of which 545,459 on regular flights. In December the airline carried 41,083 passengers, out of which 40,891 on regular flights. Its load... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia: will Cempella be the new Chairman?
Rome, Italy - The former CEO is considered the favourite, but there is the hypothesis of a prorogation of Colaninno's mandate until the closure of the agreement with Etihad
Alitalia is moving towards its future with a look to its past: according to rumours, the favourite for the role of Chairman of the main Italian carrier is indeed Domenico Cempella, former Chief Executive... more
AirlinesAirplanes grounded due to snow. United Airlines: list of the US airports interested
Chicago, Usa - The main are: Boston, Chicago, NY, Washington, Cleveland and Detroit
The 23 airports on which the airline operates affected from the bad weather are: Albany, NY (ALB) Allentown, PA (ABE) Binghamton, NY (BGM) Boston, MA (BOS) Buffalo, NY (BUF) Burlington, VT(BTV) Chicago,... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines (2) offers options to customers affected by severe Winter weather in Midwest and East Coast
Chicago, Usa - Details and updates on its website
United Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be disrupted by winter weather impacting the Midwest and East Coast regions. Weather conditions will lead to the delay or cancellation... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia Chief Executive Officer: confirmation for Del Torchio?
Rome, Italy - Giordo, current CEO of Alenia Aermacchi, is among the possible replacements
In the upcoming days, probably after January 13, the assembly of Alitalia's shareholders, will be called to choose the new board of directors of the main Italian carrier, and to appoint the new Chairman,... more
AirlinesOman Air signs repair contract with Bombardier Aerospace
Muscat, Oman - For next eight years
Oman Air has announced that it has signed a repair agreement with Bombardier Aerospace, based in Belfast, UK. The eight-year contract will see the company perform all repair work on Rolls-Royce Trent 700... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Italian Transport Minister: "We are following Etihad's interest for Alitalia with attention and positivity"
Milan, Italy - "Air France? We'll see", Lupi claims
The last few hours were not characterized by any update about the possible entrance of Etihad Airways in Alitalia's ownership structure. The Abu Dhabi-based company, according to the rumours of the past... more
AirlinesLess short-haul aircraft, more intercontinental routes: this is how al-Italia will be
Rome, Italy - The possible agreement with Etihad would require a review of the alliances
Etihad Airways has officially confirmed it is in "Advanced talks" for the entrance in Alitalia's ownership structure: according to the "Financial Times" the Abu Dhabi-based company might invest about 350... more
AirlinesNorway's Civil Aviation Authority prolongs validity of Norwegian's AOC to April
Oslo, Norway - Scandinavian Airlines will appeal against the decision of Luftfartstilsynet
Luftfartstilsynet, the civil aviation authority of Norway, decided to prolong the validity of Norwegian Air Shuttle's Air Operator Certificate (AOC) for long-haul flights, which was initially set to expire... more
AirlinesAA will pay Cantor $135 million to close the lawsuit for 9/11's aircraft crash
New York, USA - The firm lost 658 employees that day
American Airlines accepted a settlement with Cantor Fitzgerald LP to put an end to the lawsuit relative to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, which caused the death of 658 employees of the financial... more
AirlinesLufthansa flies to Haneda Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - Non-stop flights from Frankfurt and Munich to land in future at Tokyo’s Airport
Lufthansa is improving its services to Japan and will in future also be flying to Haneda Airport. This vast and biggest Japanese airport to the south of Tokyo is only 14 kilometers from the city center... more
AirlinesEVA Air interested in B-777X aircraft
Vienna, Austria - "We would maybe look at it for 2023"
EVA Air President Austin Cheng declared that the Asian airline might be interested in purchasing several B-777X aircraft. "It won't be available until 2020, so give us some time and we would maybe look... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines announced orders for CRJ-900 and E-175 airplanes
Fort Worth, Usa - Both models will have American Eagle's livery and with CF34/8 engines by GE
American Airlines, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group Inc., announced that it has signed agreements with Bombardier Inc. and Embraer SA to purchase 90 new 76-seat regional jets.... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways adds Rome as second Italian gateway, after Malpensa. New flights from half of next July
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The route will be operated by an A-330/200 airplane
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will launch daily non-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to the Italian capital Rome on 15 July 2014. Subject to regulatory approvals,... more
AirlinesAirAsia X: important order for Airbus aircraft to be announced by this week
Sepang, Malaysia - "We are on a very strong growth path", the Malaysian company explains
AirAsia X is reportedly close to make a significant Airbus aircraft order by this week in Paris, in order to upgrade its fleet to meet the growing demand for air transport in Southeast Asia: the announcement... more
AirlinesLOT improves its performance and postpones again the request for public aid
Warsaw, Poland - 2013 will be closed with a small operating loss
The restructuring plan of LOT Polish Airlines, a company which just a few months ago was on the edge of bankruptcy, is giving very good results, which are even better than expected: the Warsaw-based carrier... more
AirlineseasyJet announced new destinations from Rome-Fiumicino starting from Spring 2014
Rome, Italy - And a new link from Milan-Malpensa to Tel Aviv
easyJet announced today the expansion plan at Rome-Fiumicino airport. This announcement is a further demonstration of the airline's effort in the Italian market and follows the recent news about the new... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Here's Alitalia's plan: firing... without firing
Rome, Italy - CEO Del Torchio wants to achieve savings equivalent to the cut of 1900 jobs
Firing without firing: this is the paradox at the basis of the industrial plan which was presented yesterday by Alitalia's Chief Executive Officer Gabriele Del Torchio to the unions which represent the... more
AirlinesAeroflot might accelerate retirment of its Il-96 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The company aims to achieve a renewal of the fleet, also in view of the possible law on the matter
Aeroflot might accelerate the process of retirement from service of its fleet of Il-96 aircraft: according to the Moscow-based newspaper "Kommersant", the board of directors of the main Russian company... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia: Lufthansa is not interested. Advanced talks with Etihad?
Rome, Italy - The analysts of the Abu Dhabi-based company want to know in detail the financial situation of the Italian carrier
These hours are really significant for Alitalia's future: today, December 10, 2013, is the deadline which was set for the capital increase, and the 300-million-Euro target has been probably reached, thanks... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. B&H Airlines receives the support of the Bosnian government
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Sarajevo will renegotiate the aircraft leasing contracts
The government of Bosnia and Herzegovina is moving to help B&H Airlines, the state-owned carrier which has been experiencing for months a very bad financial situation. In order to improve the situation,... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia: a plan with 1500 layoffs and wage cuts is ready
Rome, Italy - CEO Del Torchio's aim is reaching a 20/25% decrease of the costs
The awaited meeting between Alitalia's management and the unions which represent the workers of the main Italian carrier, organized to discuss the new industrial plan of the airline, will take place tomorrow,... more