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AirlinesAlitalia restarts tomorrow the direct flights from Rome and Tripoli
Rome, Italy - They were suspended last March 23
Alitalia will begin again to serve direct flights between Rome and Tripoli, from tomorrow, April 16, suspended last March 23 by the airline. The safety responsibles of Alitalia, accompanied by the Italian... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Etihad CEO meets Italian Premier and Transport Minister: the letter of intents will maybe arrive on Monday
Rome, Italy - "Now it's all about understanding what the requests are", the Rome-based airline explains
The past few hours could have been crfitical for the closure of the agreement between Alitalia and Etihad Airways for the entry of the Abu Dhabi-based company in the ownership structure of the main Italian... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia: unions are worried for the layoffs Etihad has requested
Rome, Italy - "It is a nightmare which is renewing itself", UGL general secretary Giovanni Centrella commented
The patest news regarding the talks for the entry of Etihad Airways in Alitalia are causing strong concern among the unions which represent the workers of the main Italian carrier. In particular, the... more
AirlinesHas Alitalia renounced to its Airbus A-350 aircraft?
Rome, Italy - Just 34 examples of the model are now in the backlog of the Toulouse-based aerospace company
According to rumours, Alitalia renounced to insert in its fleet the Airbus A-350/800 aircraft: the order for 12 examples had been placed in 2008 by AirOne and then "Turned" to the main Italian carrier... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines first company to operate the A-380 aircraft in India: debut on May 30
Singapore, Singapore - First flights to Mumbai and Delhi
On May 30 Singapore Airlines will become the first company to operate the A-380 aircraft in the Indian airports, following the removal decided by the government in January of the ban for the use of the... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Lufthansa: strike impact on earnings will come to "A medium double-digit million figure"
Cologne, Germany - 3800 flights cancelled, 425,000 passengers affected
Lufthansa communicated that the impact of the three-day strike of its pilots (AVIONEWS) which will end today, Friday 4 April 2014, will come to a medium double-digit million figure. Today afternoon... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Italian Transport Minister: "Alitalia-Etihad talks to be concluded by week's end"
Rome, Italy - "In the next few days the industrial plan and the elements of the agreement might be submitted to the government", Lupi explains
Italian Transport and Infrastructure Minister Maurizio Lupi declared he is optimistic about the fact that the talks between Alitalia and Etihad for the entry of the Abu Dhabi-based company in the ownership... more
AirlinesSaudia wants safety guarantees from Boeing to accept its Dreamliner aircraft
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - "We have been following the problem related to the battery overheating", the director general of the Middle Eastern company explained
Abdul Aziz Al Hazmi, director general of Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) declared that the Middle Eastern carrier will not accepted the eight 787 Dreamliner aircraft it ordered, whose delivery is scheduled... more
AirlinesIraqi Airways is looking for a 2-billion-dollar loan to pay the aircraft ordered from Boeing
Baghdad, Iraq - The company might also purchase five Bombardier CS-300s
Iraq is in need of a loan of roughly 2 billion dollars (1.45 billion Euros) in order to finance the purchase of 41 aircraft it ordered from Boeing during the past years and destined to the fleet of state-owned... more
AirlinesAeroflot completes retirement from service of its Il-96 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The company decided to stop utilizing Ilyushin's airplane for economic reasons
Aeroflot completed the retirement from service of its Ilyushin Il-96 aircraft with the last flight of an airplane of the model from Tashkent to Moscow-Sheremetyevo. The carrier had announced the intention... more
AirlinesAircraft grounded in the first day of strike for Lufthansa pilots, but the company still hopes for a solution
Cologne, Germany - "Our wish is that we start talking again as soon as possible"
The strike of Lufthansa pilots which was announced during the past days started today, Wednesday 2 April 2014, and will continue to Friday 4. The main German carrier had already decided to cancel 3800... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia-Etihad agreement maybe in Ma; the Abu Dhabi-based company advanced many requests
Rome, Italy - Strengthening the Rome-Fiumicino hub is reportedly one of the key points of the talks
The conclusion of the talks between Alitalia and Etihad Airways, which many considered as forthcoming, has not arrived yet: March ended and at moment there are no significant news regarding the entry of... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Pilots' strike: Lufthansa cancels 3800 flights for this week
Cologne, Germany - "We will do everything to take care of our passengers"
The air transport sector in Germany and in Europe will risk to be in a chaotic condition this week, because of the strike called by Vereinigung Cockpit, the union which represents about 5000 Lufthansa... more
AirlinesCIM Air new Italian partner for Blue Air, the Romanian low-cost carrier
Rome, Italy - The airline links the two Countries 37 times per week byB-737 airplanes
CIM Air, the Italian reality in the world of the representation of the international airlines, announced the designation of Blue Air, the Romanian low-cost carrier, as General Sales Agent (GSA) for Italy.... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Aer Arann to change its name in Stobart Air
Dublin, Ireland - The operations will continue under the Aer Lingus Regional brand
Regional company Aer Arann will modify its name in Stobart Air by the end of 2014: the change is part of a strategy aimed to expand the operations of the irish carrier. However, the company will continue... more
AirlinesAll Nippon Airways places 13-billion-dollar aircraft order with Boeing
Tokyo, Japan - The operation includes 14 Dreamliners
All nippon Airways (ANA) placed a mega-order of Boeing aircraft with an overall value of 13 billion dollars (12.35 billion Euros) at list prices. The new airplanes will be delivered over an 11-year period... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. AirOne inaugurates its new base in Palermo
Palermo, Italy - From March 30 two A-320s will connect the Sicilian city with 10 destinations in Italy and abroad
The new base of AirOne at Palermo's "Falcone-Borsellino" Airport will be operational starting from March 30: the Alitalia group's Smart Carrier will offer 10 new domestic and international routes. The... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Blue Panorama in temporary receivership
Rome, Italy - It is a further move of the carrier after the preventive continuity agreement
According to rumours which were verified today by AVIONEWS, the Italian carrier Blue Panorama has been under temporary receivership, which was arranged through a voluntary declaration of insolvency. It... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Lufthansa: pilots vote in favour of a strike, but not over Easter
Frankfurt, Germany - "We've been negotiating very patiently, but our patience has run out"
On Friday 21 March 2014 the German union Vereinigung Cockpit, which represents about 5000 Lufthansa pilots, communicated that its members voted in favour of a strike, because of the impossibility of reaching... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia CEO: "Ryanair has been claiming for three years it will do better than us, but we're still ahead"
Rome, Italy - According to Del Torchio "A little patience is needed" for the agreement with Etihad
Alitalia Chief Executive Officer Gabriele Del Torchio, speaking with "Rai2", talked about the current situation of the main Italian carrier, starting from traffic figures to the status of the talks with... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: three daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Moscow
Abu Dhabi, UAE - From June and then as of October
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will increase its Abu Dhabi-Moscow services from seven flights per week to double daily on 1 June 2014, and then to triple daily... more
AirlinesAir India's Dreamliner aircraft grounded in Paris due to technical glitch
Paris, France - Many problems for the company's 787s since their introduction
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft operated by Air India has been grounded since Saturday 15 March 2014 at Paris-Roissy's "Charles de Gaulle" Airport because of a technical problem, which forced the company... more
AirlinesDelta is thinking to the purchase of a significant number of wide-bodied aircraft
Atlanta, USA - The US' company is taking into consideration both Airbus and Boeing models
Delta Air Lines is taking into consideration the issuing of a request for proposals for a large order of wide-bodied aircraft, with which the company aims to renew its fleet for long-haul operations. Particularly,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: tomorrow measures to limit hardships in view of the SEA strike. Intercontinental flights regular from Malpensa
Rome, Italy - The protest by SEA and SEA Handling and by staff adherent to Cub Trasporti
Alitalia has organized actions to limit hardships, scheduling a reduction of some flights, in view of the strikes by SEA and SEA Handling staff (Milan-Malpensa and Milan-Linate airports) and by airport... more
AirlinesQatar Airways: first Airbus A-380 aircraft to arrive in June
Berlin, Germany - During this year the company will also receive the new A-350s
Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar al-Baker announced that the Middle Eastern company will receive its first three Airbus A-380/800 aircraft in June: the Doha-based carrier will therefore become... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia, Italian Transport Minister: "Talks with Etihad to be concluded by March 31"
Rome, Italy - "The government has a strategic function", Lupi explains
The Italian Minister for Infrastructure and Transportation Maurizio Lupi yesterday, Wednesday 5 March 2014, during a question time at the Chamber of Deputies illustrated the situation of the talks between... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia-Etihad talks: question time today at the Chamber
Rome, Italy - Montezemolo confirms his role in the negotiation
In the afternoon of today. Wednesday 5 March 2014, a question time is scheduled at the Chamber of Deputies for Maurizio Lupi, the Italian Infrastructure and Transport Minister, and the main topic will... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Australia rejects Qantas' loan request
Canberra, Australia - But the government might change the foreign ownership rules
The Australian government refused to grant Qantas a 3-billion-Australian-dollar (almost 2 billion Euros, or 2.7 billion dollars). "We sent in various experts to have a look at Qantas, and the conclusion... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. USA: Departmento of Transport wants to award United the available slot at Tokyo-Haneda
Washington, USA - Also Hawaiian Airlines had requested to operate the service to Japan
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has tentatively approved United Airlines’ application for the available slot for services from the United States to Tokyo's Haneda airport: traffic rights to t... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia-Etihad agreement, Italian Transport Minister: "I'm optimistic"
Rome, Italy - Air France asks to remain in the board even if its stake goes under 5%
"We're optimistic about Alitalia, I confirm March's end deadline". Italian Infrastructure and Transport Minister Maurizio Lupi explained he is confident for a good outcome in the operation for the entry... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Aer Lingus: employees' strike on St. Patrick's weekend is almost certain
Dublin, Ireland - The company will start today to rebook those passengers who were scheduled to fly on March 14
The strike which was called by SIPTU, the union which represents the employees of Aer Lingus, on Friday 14 March 2014, that is to say the first day of St. Patrick's weekend, seems to be almost certain,... more
AirlinesEtihad Aviation Group unveiled
Abu Dhabi, UAE - New executive appointments
• Etihad Aviation Group to include Etihad Airways, the newly formed Hala Group including travel and tourism management and global loyalty companies, Etihad Airport Services, and Group support functions... more
AirlinesAlitalia: traffic figures in February 2014
Rome, Italy - Over a 1,380,000 passengers transported, +1% compared to the same period of 2013
The growth trend of the number of the passengers transported by Alitalia continued also in February 2014. After that January closed with a +0.5% (compared to 2013), the airline recorded also in February,... more
AirlinesQantas presents its drastic restructuring plan: 5000 layoffs and less aircraft
Sydney, Australia - "We will cut where we can in order to invest where we must", Chief Executive Alan Joyce explained
"We will cut where we can in order to invest where we must". With these words Qantas Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce illustrated the massive restructuring plan of the main Australian carrier. The company... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Iberia reaches pre-agreement on new contract with cabin crew unions
Madrid, Spain - Freeze on pay through 2015
Iberia management and the unions (SITCPLA, CTA Vuelo, UGT, and CCOO) which represent the cabin crew of the main Spanish carrier have reached an agreement in principle on the terms of a new collective bargaining... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Italian Transport Minister: "Alitalia is still a priority on the government's table"
Rome, Italy - "I don't know anything about cuts to labour costs for the company"
Maurizio Lupi, who was confirmed as Italian Transport Minister also in Renzi's government, ensured that Alitalia's situation is still one of the priorities of the cabinet, as it was when Enrico Letta was... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Qantas: layoffs will maybe reach 5000
Sydney, Australia - The company might sell its terminal at Melbourne Airport
During the past week rumours emerged according to which Qantas is ready to fire 3000 employees and implement a reshaping of the network which includes the cancellation of several international routes,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Aer Lingus: likely strike on St Patrick's Day
Dublin, Ireland - But the CEO warns: "It will not help to settle the row"
SIPTU, the union which represents most of the workers of Aer Lingus, communicated that a strike of the carrier employees over St Patrick's weekend is now "Highly likely", as explained by head of SIPTU's... more
AirlinesAlitalia opens new ticketing office in Abu Dhabi
Rome, Italy - At Italy's VFS Global visa application centre
Alitalia, Italy’s carrier has opened a new ticketing office at Italy’s VFS Global visa application centre. The opening was inaugurated by a ribbon-cutting event by HE Giorgio Starace, Italian Ambassador to... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. "Qantas to cut 3000 jobs", but the carrier denies
Sydney, Australia - "Unsubstantiated and unsourced rumours"
According to rumours which leaked during the past hours, Qantas is reportedly going to announce the cut of some 3000 jobs and a reshaping of the network which includes the cancellation of several international... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance: "Long and difficult talks will be needed for Alitalia's restructuring"
Brussels, Belgium - "I'm waiting to see who my interlocutor will be in Renzi's government", the EU Competition Commissioner explains
European Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia intervened on the topic of ALitalia's restucturing during a press conference in Brussels which took place today, Thursday 20 February 2014. "Alitalia's... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia cancels the duty of takeover from its statute in order to favour Etihad
Rome, Italy - A meeting with unions to discuss the reduction of labour costs is scheduled on February 24
As expected, the assembly of Alitalia shareholders which took place yesterday, Tuesday 18 February 2014, voted to cancel from the statute the duty of takeover of the whole capital if a shareholder passes... more
AirlinesMalaysian Airlines is planning an order for 100 aircraft
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The carrier is trying to reduce its operational costs
Malaysian Airlines is reportedly ready to place an order for 100 new aircraft during the upcoming months, in the context of a plan which is aimed to costantly come back to profitability after the losses... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Norwegian Air gets Irish COA
Dublin, Ireland - The new division for long-haul flights will be based in Dublin
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) issued an air operator’s certificate (AOC) and operating license to Norwegian’s subsidiary Norwegian Air International Limited (NAI), which is based in Dublin. With thi... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia reaches agreement with the unions
Rome, Italy - Unemployment insurance in rotation and solidarity contracts
Alitalia and the unions which represent the employees of the main Italian carrier found an agreement overnight about the management of the 1900 layoffs included in the business plan prepared by Chief Executive... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Montezemolo to be new Alitalia Chairman after the agreement with Etihad?
Rome, Italy - Ferrari's head is really appreciated in the Emirates
Current Ferrari Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, thanks to its good relationships in the United Arab Emirates, is reportedly the favourite to be appointed as new Chairman of Alitalia, after the agreement... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia-Etihad: summit between the CEOs in the upcoming days
Rome, Italy - The deal is expected to be closed by March 4
Gabriele Del Torchio and James Hogan, respectively Chief Executive Officers of Alitalia and Etihad, will meet in the upcoming days in order to discuss about the possible entry of the Abu Dhabi-based company... more
AirlinesLufthansa accelerates aircraft fleet modernization in 2014
Frankfurt, Germany - The Group taking delivery of 23 new airplanes
Last Friday, February 7, 2014, Lufthansa's tenth B-747/8 Intercontinental airplane landed at Frankfurt Airport. The "Dash-8" is just one of seven brand-new airliners that will be joining the Group in February... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. Turkish Airlines: weak lira will not damage our expansion
Istanbul, Turkey - "It is a local issue, and we're international"
Temel Kotil, Chief Executive Officer of Turkish Airlines, explained that the current weakness of the Turkish lira will not compromise the ambitious expansion plans of the Istanbul-based carrier: "What... more
AirlinesSpiceJet: order for 38 B-737 Max aircraft incoming
Gurgaon, India - A 3.9-billion-dollar operation at list prices
SpiceJet is reportedly closed to place an order for 38 737 Max aircraft, according to rumours coming from people with knowledge of the negotiations between the Indian low-cost company and Boeing. The operation... more