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AirlinesWill Japan Airlines be next Airbus' customer for the A-350XWB aircraft?
Tokyo, Japan - Possible agreement of more than 3.2 billion Euro, simulation facilities included
According to rumours relaunched by the Japanese media, Japan Airlines is considering the purchase of 20 Airbus A-350XWB, the new wide-bodied long-haul aircraft of the European aerospace company, for an... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Jean Cyrill Spinetta president and general manager of KLM-Air France leaves in July?
Paris, France - Alexandre de Juniac in "Pole Position"
Alexandre de Juniac, according to the French sources, should be in "Pole position" to replace Jean Cyrill Spinetta to lead the French giant of air transport KLM-Air France. According to the same sources,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. EasyJet to get rid of its check-in desks in the airports
London, United Kingdom - "We try to be a bit more customer friendly than Ryanair"
The English low-cost company easyJet is about to close its check-in desks in the airports where it operates, in an attempt to encourage more passengers to check in online. Starting from April 30, they... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Serbian government to assume JAT Airways' debt
Belgrade, Serbia - Workforce downsizing and introduction of new airplanes expected
On Friday 22 March 2013, speaking with journalists in Belgrade, Serbian Minister for Transportation Milutin Mrkonjic announced that the government will support the recovery of the state-owned carrier JAT... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Tarom to cut 10% of its workforce to switch on profit from 2015
Bucharest, Romania - "We want to introduce a new marketing strategy, at the same time with a new route system"
Tarom, the airline owned by the Romanian government, is implementing a new marketing plan which forecasts a return to profitability starting from 2015, also thanks to a 10% downsizing of its workforce,... more
AirlinesSAS introduces two new alternatives: "GO" and "Plus"
Stockholm, Sweden - The airline launches a new travel concept, replacing the previous onborard service classes
SAS is launching a new service concept, replacing the previous service classes with two brand new alternatives: SAS Go for customers who want to have a lot and SAS Plus for customers who want to have more.... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Waiting for EC's response, Estonian Air posts record losses
Tallinn, Estonia - The Baltic carrier closed 2012 almost 50 million Euro in the red
For a long time Estonian Air has been in the list of State-owned carriers, like LOT, Scandinavian Airlines, B&H Airlines, Jat Airways, just to name a few, which are experiencing a deep financial crisis. The... more
AirlinesOngoing talks for Delta with Airbus and Boeing over aircraft purchase
Atlanta, USA - Possibility of a 6-billion-dollar order for narrow and wide-body airplanes
According to rumours, Delta Air Lines is in talks both with Airbus and Boeing for an order for some aircraft, both narrow and wide-bodied, with a possible overall value of roughly 6 billion dollars (about... more
AirlinesStrike of Lufthansa employees leaves 688 aircraft grounded
Berlin, Germany - The industrial action will end at noon, but its effects will continue also during the afternoon
The seven-hour strike called by ver.di, the union which represents roughly 33,000 Lufthansa employees, between 5:00 am and 12:00 am on Thursday 21 March 2013 is harshly hitting the operations of the largest... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Ryanair fined in the Netherlands for violations in the booking system
The Hague, Netherlands - "It is important that consumers know at the start of the booking process what they need to pay in any case"
ConsuWijzer, the Netherlands Consumer Authority, imposes a total fine of 370,000 Euro on Irish airline Ryanair for four violations that were found in its online booking system. The carrier offered airfares... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Strikes in Germany, Lufthansa cancels 500 flights for Thursday 21
Berlin, Germany - Short-haul and domestic flights will be the most affected operations
Ver.di, the union which represents roughly 33,000 Lufthansa employees, called a seven-hour strike, between 5:00 am and 12:00 am, for Thursday 21 March 2013 for the workers of the largest European airline... more
AirlinesAlitalia: passengers' increase from and to Argentina
Rome, Italy - For the Pope Francesco's election
The passengers number increases from and to Argentina on the Alitalia's flights due to the election of the Pope Francesco. In the days before the ceremony of his inauguration's day, from March 15 to... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Blue Panorama Airlines launches its low-cost flight between Rome and Moscow
Rome, Italy - The new route for the next Summer season
The main new route for Summer 2013 for Blu-express.com is the first low-cost flight which will connect Rome with Moscow. Blue Panorama Airlines, through its no-frill brand, has won the public tender for... more
AirlinesSAS: Stockholm-Madrid, the new destination from July 1st
Stockholm, Sweden - The route served by a B-737 airplane
On 1 July Scandinavian Airlines launches a new route between Stockholm-Arlanda and Madrid. This new route will complement the service that SAS already offers from Copenhagen to Madrid. SAS will now... more
AirlinesLOT reaches agreement with Boeing over compensation and deliveries for the Dreamliner aircraft
Warsaw, Poland - Payments in advance for the remaining six 787s have been delayed
LOT Polish Airlines communicated it has reached an agreement with Boeing over the suspension of the operations of the Dreamliner aircraft, which started on January 16 following the numerous glitches which... more
AirlinesAir Europa announces new route Madrid-Malaga from April 15
Milan, Italy - Twice per day
Air Europa, the Spanish airline owned by Gruppo Globalia Corporation, will inaugurate a new domestic route, Madrid-Malaga, from next April 15, twice per day, reinforcing the domestic flight schedule of... more
AirlinesAlitalia: +8% on booking during the Easter period
Rome, Italy - Links for national, European, American and recovery for African destinations
Alitalia announced a growth equal to over 8% on the bookings during the Eastern (from March 28 to April 2) compared to the same period of last year. Good results for links towards national destinations:... more
AirlinesGermanwings: new Berlin-Bastia link served with A-319 airplane
Milan, Italy - From May 25 to October 12 with a flight on Saturday
Germanwings enriches its own Summer schedule plan and inaugurates Berlin-Tegel/Bastia. The route, within the ambit of links passage put in place by Lufthansa, will start from May 25 to October 12, 2013... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. American Airlines asks six-week extension for Chapter 11 exit
Fort Worth, USA - The merger with US Airways might be completed in the third quarter
American Airlines, the US' company which recently announced the proposal of a merger with US Airways, in an operation which would create the world's largest carrier (AVIONEWS), asked the Bankruptcy Court... more
AirlinesAlitalia launches worldwide promotion with more 500,000 seats available
Rome, Italy - For domestic, international and intercontinental flights
Alitalia launched on March 14 a new promotion in the world, valid on all its network with discounts until 48% and more than 500,000 seats at disposal of customers. The tickets can be acquired until March... more
AirlinesLufthansa makes major purchases from Airbus: 100 A-320 airplanes and third order A-380
Berlin, Germany - Green light by the German airline's Supervisory Board
The Lufthansa’s Supervisory Board has approved the acquisition of 100 A-320 Family aircraft (so divided 35 A-320neo, 35 A-321neo and 30 A-320ceo with Sharklets) and two A-380s worth approximately US$ 1... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Iberia employees cancel the last period of strike
Madrid, Spain - Mediator's proposal has been accepted
It seems that the clash between Iberia's management and the unions which represent the most important Spanish airline came to an end: the workers of the carrier have accepted the proposal of the mediator... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Prague accepts Korean Air's offer for Czech Airlines
Prague, Czech Republic - The Asian company was the only bidder for the state-owned carrier
According to rumours, the government of the Czech Republic accepted the 2.64-million-Euro offer of Korean Air for the purchase of a 44% stake in Czech Airlines (CSA), the carrier owned by Prague's government. The... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Iberia, now the peace is closer: unions back the proposal of the mediator
Madrid, Spain - Representatives of the pilots want a clear commitment from the carrier
The peace between the management of Iberia and the unions of the employees of the most important Spanish carrier now seems to be closer: the representatives of the workers provided their support to the... more
AirlinesRyanair: order for 200 aircraft incoming?
Dublin, Ireland - It would be a 14-billion-Euro operation
According to a report published on Tuesday 12 March 2013 by the newspaper "Irish Independent", which however still awaits confirmation both from the airline and the US' aerospace company, Ryanair and Boeing... more
AirlinesVueling: Catania-Barcelona, new direct destination
Catania, Italy - Announced today during a press-conference at the Sicilian airport
Vueling, airline that serves the Barcelona's Airport, announced on March 11 the beginning of the operations at Catania airport with a direct flight to Barcelona (as of next March 23), during a press conference... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. IAG accepts mediator's proposal, response of the unions expected today
Madrid, Spain - The new offer includes 3141 layoffs
International Airlines Group (IAG), the holding which includes British Airways and Iberia, announced it has accepted the mediation proposal backed by the Spanish government to put an end to the confrontation... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Budapest Airport starts legal action against Ryanair
Dublin, Ireland - The Hungarian hub seeks payment for alleged outstanding debts from the Irish airline
Budapest "Ferenc Liszt" Airport, according to rumours reported by the Irish media, started a legal action against Ryanair with the High Court in Dublin, for alleged outstanding debts owed by the low-cost... more
AirlinesAir France: new flight to Minneapolis, operated with an A-340 aircraft
Rome, Italy - From May 21 to September 1st
From May 21 to September 1, 2013, Air France will open a new route to Minneapolis-St Paul with five weekly frequencies from May 21 to June 16, and seven weekly flights from June 17 to September 1st. The... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. SAS-Swissport sign Letter of Intent for the sale of the ground handling division of the Scandinavian carrier
Stockholm, Sweden - The airline moves forward on its sale plan
Scandinavian Airlines is moving forward in its sale plan, included in the "4 Excellence Next Generation" (4XNG), aimed to improve the financial position of the company, which does not report a positive... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Iberia and unions to meet today to discuss mediation proposal
Madrid, Spain - The offer includes 3141 layoffs and lighter wage cuts
On Thursday 7 March 2013 the management of Iberia and the unions which represent the workers of the main Spanish airline will meet to discuss of the proposal advanced by the mediator who was appointed... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. IAG's board cancels bonus for CEO Willie Walsh
London, United Kingdom - The executive will anyway receive 1.1 million pounds
The board of directors of IAG (International Airlines Group, the holding which includes British Airways and Iberia) refused the bonus of Willie Walsh, Chief Executive Officer of the group, because of the... more
AirlinesAirberlin: many new direct connections in 2013
Berlin, Germany - Dusseldorf and Berlin hubs strengthened
For airberlin guests, travelling in 2013 will be even more varied and more comfortable. The airline is ready for takeoff with new destinations, a new Business Class and a larger network for summer 2013.... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways opens maintenance base at Chicago Airport, to be used also by airberlin aircraft
Chicago, USA - Renewed synergies between the two partners
Etihad Airways has opened a line maintenance base at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, which is the United Arab Emirates-based carrier’s seventh outside Abu Dhabi, after Dublin, Lahore, London-Heathrow, Manch... more
AirlinesKartika Airlines CEO denies cancellation of the order of Superjet 100 aircraft
Jakarta, Indonesia - "We are continuing negotiations with Sukhoi Civil Aircraft"
A few days ago Alexander Shamkov, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft regional director for Southeast Asia communicated that the Russian aerospace company cancelled a contract for the supply of thirty Superjet 100s... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. EC starts investigation over alleged state aid for Cyprus Airways
Brussels, Belgium - In early 2013 Nicosia contributed with 31.3 million Euro to the capital increase of the company
On Wednesday 6 March 2013 the European Commission launched an investigation into a number of public support measures in favour of Cyprus Airways. At this stage, the Commission has doubts whether these... more
AirlinesLufthansa: new connections and destinations for Summer season 2013
Milan, Italy - The Group airlines will together serve 285 destinations in 102 countries on four continents
Lufthansa is continuing to expand its services to popular leisure travel destinations. The new summer timetable includes five new attractive holiday destinations: Mahón, Jerez de la Frontera, Cardiff,... more
AirlinesBritish Airways' first A-380 airplane to Los Angeles as destination (VIDEO)
Milan, Italy - The double-decker superjumbo will be delivered in July
British Airways’ first A-380 airplane will fly on the “Red Carpet Route” to Los Angeles. The home of Hollywood will be the inaugural destination for the first A-380 to be operated by a UK airline. The d... more
AirlinesJapan assists the companies involved in the Dreamliner aircraft suspension
Tokyo, Japan - Facilitation for airport fees and maintenance of the slots
The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will help with some facilitation the local airlines, All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL), hit by the suspension which... more
AirlinesSas-Thai: their present code-share agreement expanded
Stockholm, Sweden - Effective April 8
Effective April 8, Scandinavian Airlines and Star Alliance partner Thai Airways will expand their present code-share agreement to also cover Stockholm-Bangkok vv, Oslo-Bangkok vv and Copenhagen-Bangkok... more
AirlinesRoyal Jordanian takes its aircraft out of the Syrian airspace
Amman, Jordan - Beirut-bound flights will pass over Egypt
Royal Jordanian Airlines, the most important carrier in Jordan, announced it changed the route of its operations between Amman and Beirut "To ensure the safety of passengers and aircraft". Despite it... more
AirlinesTurin-Barcelona, direct flight served by Vueling, from the end of this month
Turin, Italy - Five weekly connections
Vueling announced the beginning of the operations on Turin's Airport, with a direct flight to Barcelona, starting from next March 29 five times per week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday). The... more
AirlinesSAS closes sale & lease back agreement for 19 aircraft engines
Stockholm, Sweden - A 120-million-dollar operation
As part of the recently launched plan to improve the financial position of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Group, "4 Excellence Next Generation" (4XNG), the North-European company has signed an agreement for... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Estonian Air CEO denies possible investment by Flybe
Tallinn, Estonia - The Baltic carrier is waiting for the response of the European Commission over alleged state aid
Jan Palmer, Chief Executive Officer of Estonian Air rumours regarding a possible investment by Flybe in the Baltic carrier, which is experiencing a tough financial crisis: the CEO has however confirmed... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Russian tycoon suggests 15-month old son for Aeroflot's board
Moscow, Russia - "The boards of state companies have practically no power, so why have adults there?"
Trying to push the career of a son, utilizing one's influence to make him reach important jobs, is definitely a common practice in many countries. For this reason just a few would probably have been surprised... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: increase of capacity on its daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne
Abu Dhabi, UAE - From December 1, by a new B-777/300ER aircraft
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will increase capacity on its daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne, introducing a new B-777/300ER aircraft from 1 December. The... more
AirlinesEuropean Commission stops third Aer Lingus takeover attempt by Ryanair
Brussels, Belgium - The acquisition would create serious competition problems
Ryanair has been once again stopped by the European Commission in its third takeover attempt of Ireland's airline Aer Lingus. Brussels, basing its decision on the EU Merger Regulation, concluded that... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. American Airlines and US Airways answer to US Congress questions about the merger
Washington, USA - In addition to the antitrust issues, there are concerns regarding loss of hubs and jobs
On Tuesday 26 February 2013 executives from American Airlines and US Airways took part to a hearing of the House of Representatives of the US Congress regarding the merger of the two carriers: US Airways... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Iberia cancels more than 400 flights for the second period of strike
Madrid, Spain - 85% of the long-haul connections to be operated regularly
Iberia has just published the list of cancelled flights due to the strike called by unions representing Iberia staff in 4-8 March period, to protest against the restructuring plan of the company, which... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Today hearing in Washington about American Airlines-US Airways merger
Tempe, USA - AA details severance packages
Today, Tuesday 26 February 2013, a hearing of the House Judiciary Committee is scheduled, in which executives of the two companies and industry experts will express their positions regarding the merger... more