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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
AirlinesAlitalia: BoD of last Friday, the next will again tomorrow
Milan, Italy - The Extraordinary Shareholders' meeting, scheduled for October 14 to approve the capital increase
The Board of Directors of Alitalia -Compagnia Aerea Italiana SpA, chaired by Roberto Colaninno, met last Friday in Milan. Following the October 1st meeting with the Alitalia leadership and the Prime... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Slot allocation at Tokyo-Haneda Airport: Japan Airlines complains of the government's choice
Tokyo, Japan - "Not transparent process and irrational decision", JAL's president claims
On Thursday 3 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... more
AirlinesLAN implements systems on board of airplanes for the visually impaired
Santiago, Chile - Safety card and a special button to call cabin crew
In order to further raise the quality standards in caring for our passengers, LAN and its affiliates have implemented a system for the visually impaired, the "System Seat Accessibility" button, which allows... more
AirlinesSAS finalizes Airbus long haul aircraft order
Stockholm, Sweden - For 4 A-330/300 and eight A-350/900 plus options
On 25 June 2013, SAS and Airbus signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the order of 12 new long haul aircraft. Today, SAS and Airbus have signed the final long haul aircraft order agreement comprising... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Slots at Tokyo-Haneda Airport, surprising outcome: 11 for ANA, 5 for JAL
Tokyo, Japan - According to the latest rumours, the allocation was expected to favour the oneworld alliance's company
In contrast with the latest rumours, 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... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. 10.2-million-Euro fine for Ryanair in France: it was found guilty of breaching labour law
Aix-en-Provence, France - The company announced it will appeal
On Wednesday 2 October 2013 France's Aix-en-Provence court ordered Ryanair to pay over 10.2 million Euros in fines and damages over French labour code breaches: according to the judges the Dublin-based... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. JAL-ANA fight for new slots at Tokyo-Haneda Airport to end 11 to 5
Tokyo, Japan - Talks with US' carriers are still ongoing
The Japanese Ministry for Transportation will shortly announce its decision about the allotment of the 16 new pairs of slots for international flights at Tokyo-Haneda Airport reserved to domestic airlines... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines to operate seasonal services to Athens
Milan, Italy - Suspended a year ago after a prolonged period of challenging operating conditions
Singapore Airlines will be returning to the Greek capital Athens on a temporary basis between June and October 2014 to meet expected demand during the peak summer travel season. Flights will be operated... more
AirlinesNorwegian sends back to Boeing one of its Dreamliner aircraft over technical issues
Oslo, Norway - "Its reliability is simply not acceptable", the airline claims
The history of the problems of the Dreamliner, the state-of-the-art manufactured by Boeing which entered into service almost two years ago, really seems to be neverending, and now there is also a new chapter. Norwegian... more
AirlinesVietJet ready for a 10-billion-dollar aircraft order from Airbus?
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - The company might launch an IPO to fund its expansion
According to rumours which leaked during the past few hours, VietJet is ready to place an order for Airbus aircraft worth about 10 billion dollars (7.41 billion Euros) at list prices: the announcement... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways. Hogan: "We will consider more equity investments if they add value"
Cologne, Germany - The declarations by its President and CEO during the "Kongress Fvw" in Cologne
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has foreshadowed more investments in other airlines, as it continues to increase its global presence through a mix of organic growth and... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines e Tata Sons: launch of a new airline in India
Milan, Italy - It will be based in New Delhi and the Chairman will be Prasad Menon
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Tata Sons have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and applied for Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval to establish a new airline in India that will help further... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Italy's Minister for Transport: "Air France must tell us if Alitalia is strategic for them"
Rome, Italy - "The company is free to look for new partners"
Italian Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Maurizio Lupi will reach Paris during the next week for a bilateral Italy-france meeting: in that occasion, meeting his French counterpart, he will ask... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Air France confirms new job cuts are needed
Paris, France - The carrier will try to reach an agreement wityh unions for a voluntary redundancy plan
As AVIONEWS wrote in advance two days ago, Air France is planning to make larger job cuts than it was expected after the implementation of its restructuring plan Transform 2015, which is aimed to reduce... more