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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
AirlinesAircraft and economy. after Inteprid, contrary to the restructuring plan of Skymark also Airbus?
Tokyo, Japan - The opposition of the two companies could be fatal for the Japanese low-cost
Still troubles for the Japanese carrier Skymark Airlines: after searching legal protection from the creditors (taking advantage of the rules on the Corporate Reorganisation law) because losses of USD 590... more
AirlinesAlitalia reinforces the links between Italy and Algeria, served by A-320 aircraft
Rome, Italy - With the new direct connections Malpensa-Algiers, twice per week (Monday and Thursday)
Alitalia will start next June 1st the new international direct service from Milan-Malpensa/Algiers, reinforcing the link offer between Italy and the North Africa. The new flight represents also an useful... more
AirlinesAircraft and economy. Ireland: Dublin accepts the proposed acquisition by IAG for Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - Satisfied the CEO Willie Walsh, there will be not any redundant
After months of negotiations, the sale of the Irish carrier Aer Lingus reached its natural conclusion: in late last night, May 26, 2015, Dublin has decided to sell its 25,1% of the low-cost, accepting... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Sweden: SAS pilots' strike could escalate
Stockholm, Sweden - The turmoil would involve 300 employees throughout Scandinavia
The situation after the strike called by the pilots of the carrier Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) could deteriorate: to declare this the spokesman of the striking staff. By today, 26 May 2015, the agitation... more
AirlinesAircraft and transports: after the restructuring, the new Malaysia Airlines would be oriented to regional links
Tokyo, Japan - On the countrary the low-cost Malaysian airlines would offer routes to Europe
After the recent restructuring plan, the services of the new airline born from Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will focus on the Southeast Asia: Australia, China, India, but also Indonesia and Thailand. To declare... more
AirlinesAircraft and economy. Ireland: is the offer to acquire Aer Lingus going to be accepted on this week?
Dublin, Ireland - To pave the way to the IAG offer, the expert report commissioned by the Dublin authorities
After receiving the report bytheir team of experts, the Dublin authorities would be ready to accept the takeover offer on this week for the low-cost carrier Aer Lingus, in which the government owns 25.1%:... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines: the results in April by the carrier
Milan, Italy - The Summer schedule began in a positive manner
Austrian Airlines, a Star Alliance member carrier, recorded in April almost 932,000 passengers transported with the starting of the Summer schedule. It is a marked increase compared to the monthly average... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Lufthansa Group: airlines with a new efficiency record in fuel consumption 2014
Frankfurt, Germany - 3.84 litres per passenger and 100 kilometres
The airlines in the Lufthansa Group have once again set a record for efficiency: in 2014, the planes of the passenger fleets only used an average of 3.84 litres of kerosene (2013: 3.91 l/100pkm) to carry... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM on joint-venture agreement with Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The airline has ongoing talks with the Italian carrier
"Air France-KLM has ongoing negotiations with Alitalia to see how the two Groups can collaborate in Europe in the future. The joint-venture agreements in Europe between Air France-KLM and Alitalia are... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance: shortly the report of the commission on the sale of the Irish Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - Ryanair also would be studying in detail the business plan of IAG
News about the issue of the Irish carrier Aer Lingus, which is 25% held by the Dublin government, and for which received a takeover offer by the Anglo-Spanish holding (British Airways plus Iberia) IAG,... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines: construction of new Airbus Asia Training Centre underway
Singapore, Singapore - The 9,250 square metre state-of-the-art facility will be inauguratd in the 1Q of 2016
Construction of the new Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC) in Singapore is now underway, following the completion of initial ground-breaking works. Due to open in the first quarter of 2016, the new facility... more
AirlinesFire at Fiumicino (2). Alitalia: the number of allowed flights will be reduced by 40% in three days, today included
Rome, Italy - The extraordinary measures for assistance to over 50,000 passengers from/to the airport
Alitalia informs that, due to the fire broken out at Terminal 3 in Rome-Fiumicino Airport, for the disposal of the Aviation Authorities, on Saturday 9, Sunday 10 and Monday 11 May the number of allowed... more
AirlinesFire at Fiumicino (5). All Alitalia check-in operations will be carried out at Terminal 1
Rome, Italy - The carrier activated two internal task-forces in order to assist passengers departing or transiting at this airport
Due to the fact that Terminal 3 has been condemned for airport operations, Alitalia informs that the check-in operations for all domestic, international and intercontinental flights of the company will... more
AirlinesFire at Fiumicino airport (8). Alitalia: gradual restart of its flights
Rome, Italy - The first flight took off to Amsterdam
With the reopening of Rome-Fiumicino airport, Alitalia immediately restarted to gradually operate its flights. The first flight which took off was AZ 110 to Amsterdam. The carrier has also set up two... more
AirlinesFlames at Fiumicino airport (6). Air France will use a B-777 airplane to simplify arrival and departure of passengers
Rome, Italy - The take-off in the afternoon and after two hours the landing at "Leonardo da Vinci"
Air France will use a B-777 airplane to facilitate the arrival of passengers to Fiumicino and the departure of passengers who are at the Roman airport. The departure of the aircraft, with a total of... more
AirlinesFire at Fiumicino (4). Alitalia: first flights after the reopening of Rome airport
Rome, Italy - The list of the links
Following the reopening of Rome-Fiumicino airport, Alitalia informs that the departure of flights will restart from 2 pm in compliance with the communication of the aeronautical authorities. In the m... more
AirlinesAirplanes and mergers. The Lufthansa's reorganisation declared the end of the Germanwings' brand
Cologne, Germany - The airline will flow into Eurowings, but rumours are about the reasons of the wipe of the slate clean on the brand
The impact of the aircraft crash of last March 24, 2015 -when an A-320 crashed on the mountains of the Haute Provence killing 150 people- has only poorly influenced the balance sheet of Germanwings, according... more
AirlinesAir Transat launches the Summer season from Rome and Venice
Rome, Italy - The no-stop flights to Montreal and Toronto started
Air Transat, a Canadian airline, confirms all no-stop links to Canada from Rome-Fiumicino airport and "Marco Polo" in Venice, offering a total capacity from Italy of 94,686 seats. The carrier further... more
AirlinesBoeing and Air Tahiti Nui finalize order for two 787/9 Dreamliner airplanes
Tahiti, French Polynesia - The new aircraft key in airline's growth
Boeing and Air Tahiti Nui have finalized an order for two 787/9 Dreamliner airplanes, valued at $514 million at current list prices. The flag carrier for French Polynesia, a new 787 customer, has also... more
AirlinesAirplanes and finance. Royal Jordanian: capital increase approved in three phases to compensate for losses
Amman, Jordan - During the ordinary and extraordinary general meeting
The Royal Jordanian airline has approved an increase of its own capital of 200 million dinars (290 million dollars) to attempt to avoid bankruptcy, according to announced in a press-release by the same... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia returns to China and announces the new Milan-Shanghai route
Milan, Italy - Milan-Malpensa/Tokyo flight frequencies increased
The Chairman of Alitalia, Luca di Montezemolo, and the Chief Executive Officer, Silvano Cassano, today introduced the new intercontinental non-stop service Milano-Malpensa/Shanghai, which marks the return... more
AirlinesDelta increases flights from Italy to USA: seasonal links from Rome, Milan, Venice and Pisa to the hub in NY, Atlanta and Detroit
Rome, Italy - For the next Summer season, between May and June
Delta Air Lines further increases its own offer to the passengers who will fly from Italy to USA next Summer. The US carrier will restart from May and June 2015 to operate numerous seasonal connections... more
AirlinesEmirates cabin crew now 20,000 strong
Dubai, UAE - Its cabin crew is a group that comprises over 135 nationalities and speak over 55 languages
This month, Emirates celebrates a milestone in its employee history, with its cabin crew team now crossing 20,000 staff. Its cabin crew is a group that comprises over 135 nationalities and speak over... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines customers and employees support Nepal with a USD 1 million in one day
Chicago, USA - Surpassed $100,000 in donations within the first 100 minutes of campaign
United Airlines announced that in just one day, customers and employees have generously donated more than $1 million to the airline's disaster relief partners the American Red Cross, AmeriCares, Airlink... more
AirlinesLufthansa offers VC flight crew union general arbitration of all open collective wage agreements
Milan, Italy - Bettina Volkens: "We are willing to reach out to Vereinigung Cockpit again. We need to avoid further strikes at the expense of our passengers"
Lufthansa is offering a further concession to the Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) flight crew union in the ongoing round of collective bargaining talks. The union has repeatedly demanded general arbitration.... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Turkish Airlines inaugurated fifth flight on Rome-Istanbul route
Rome, Italy - The carrier serves ten Italian cities
Turkish Airlines continues to reinforce its own connection role between Europe and Asia thanks to the inauguration, occurred this week, of a new flight on the Rome-Istanbul destination. The airline from... more
AirlinesGermany: easyJet received its 250th A-320 airplane from Airbus (VIDEO)
Hamburg, Germany - New livery and last technologies presented during the delivery ceremony
easyJet received a new airplane of its fleet from Airbus: it is the 250th A-320 delivered during a ceremony in Hamburg, Germany, on April 22, 2015. Carolyn McCall, CEO of easyJet, Jean-Paul Ebanga,... more
AirlinesAircraft and economy. Aer Lingus: "Imminent" the sale of the government shares to IAG
Dublin, Ireland - The holding takeover offer accepted in the coming weeks
The completion of negotiations about the Irish carrier Aer Lingus is drawning near: the Anglo-Spanish holding IAG (International Airline Group that brings together British Airways and Spain's Iberia) had... more
AirlinesAircraft and economy. Japan: soon will Ana acquires the Skymark Airlines shares?
Tokyo, Japan - All Nippon Airways and "Integral" reached an understanding about the revival of the Japanese low-cost
Soon the Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA, main hub at the airport of Tokyo-Haneda) will entry in the capital of the low-cost Skymark Airlines, after the latter had initiated the bankruptcy proceedings... more
AirlinesEmirates launches second daily A-380 airplane service to Gatwick Airport
Dubai, UAE - Upgrade on this route that was previously operated by a B-777
Emirates has launched a second daily A-380 service to London-Gatwick Airport. Due to passenger demand, the airline has taken the decision to immediately upgrade its EK15/16 route that was previously... more
AirlinesEmirates-Rolls-Royce: order for A-380 aircraft engines
London, UK - Trent 900 will be used to power 50 airplanes that will be in service in 2016
Emirates has today announced an historic $9.2 billion (€8.7 billion) deal with Rolls-Royce for Trent 900 engines and a long-term TotalCare package. The engines will be used to power 50 A-380 airplanes o... more
AirlinesAircraft and airports. IAG left "AEA": disagreement on the measures against the Persian Gulf carriers
London, United Kingdom - Other European airlines would like to restrict the Arab competitors
IAG, the holding which owns British Airways and Iberia, leaves "AEA": Association European Airlines. The company disagreed on the measures to be taken against the Arab carriers. Air France-KLM and Lufthansa... more
AirlinesJames Hogan: "Etihad Airways delivers significant benefits to Europe", says CEO and President
Abu Dhabi, UAE - He has met the EC Tranport Commissioner Violeta Bulc
The President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, James Hogan, has met the European Commission Transport Commissioner, Violeta Bulc, to highlight the benefits which the airline delivers to European... more
AirlinesGermanwings: bomb alarm aboard a no-stop plane flight to Milan
Cologne, Germany - The aircraft forced to cancel the departure. 126 passengers on board
An announcement from the German police about the possible presence of a bomb on board, has triggered the alarm on an aircraft from the low-cost airline Germanwings. The incident occurred at 5:30pm of yesterday... more