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AirlinesFlydubai is discussing with Boeing and Airbus for a 50-aircraft order
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The announcement might arrive at November's "Dubai Airshow"
On Wednesday 13 February 2013 flydubai Chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al-Maktoum, during the press conference organized to present the financial results of 2012, declared that the Emirati low-cost carrier... more
AirlineseasyJet: new way to travel between Milan-Linate and Rome-Fiumicino
Milan, Italy - The flights from next March 25, with five daily links
easyJet introduces a new way to travel between Milan-Linate/Rome-Fiumicino: easy, friendly, quick and for all travellers. Following to the decision by the Supreme Court last January 23 with the monopoly... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. EasyJet: Haji-Ioannou ready to fight at the annual meeting
London, United Kingdom - The founder of the low-cost carrier will oppose the re-election of Mike Rake
EasyJet's founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou is ready to fight the executives of the company he created in the next annual general meeting, which will take place on February 21, 2013 at London-Luton Airport,... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Iberia unions announce 15-day strike
Madrid, Spain - "The fingerprints of Willie Walsh are visible in the breakdown in talks", Mocho (ITF) declares
The unions which represent cabin crew and flight attendants of Iberia announced three periods of strike for overall 15 days of industrial action, to protest against the restructuring plan of the most important... more
AirlinesAircraft and companies. LOT appoints a new CEO to handle the restructuring process
Warsaw, Poland - The shift in the top management had been requested by the Minister for Treasury
The supervisory board of LOT Polish Airlines appointed Sebastian Mikosz as new Chief Executive Officer of the state-owned Polish carrier. The shift in the top management of the airline had been requested... more
AirlinesAeroflot has some complaints about its Sukhoi SSJ-100 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - 24 problems reported during 2012
According to a report published by the newspaper "Kommersant" Aeroflot, the most important Russia airline, repeatedly complained with Sukhoi Civil Aircraft for the problems reported on the SSJ-100 aircraft,... more
AirlinesCroatia Airlines has to reduce the number of its aircraft to return to profitability
Zagreb, Croatia - "As an alternative, we can find a strategic partner", the Minister for Transport declares
State-owned Croatia Airlines has to reduce the number of aircraft it has in its fleet to come back to profitability and avoid bankruptcy: this is the synthesis of the concept expressed by Siniša Hajdaš D... more
AirlinesAircraft and security. Lufthansa suspends Libya-bound flights
Tripoli, Libya - Concerns for the second anniversary of the uprising which overturned Gheddafi's regime
Lufthansa, the largest European company in terms of passengers carried and fleet size, and its subsidiary Austrian Airlines decided to suspend with immediate effect their flights bound for Libya for security... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti and AdF: the Florence-Munich daily flights served by Embraer aircraft
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - From January 7, 2013
Air Dolomiti, the Italian airline of the Lufthansa Group, and Florence airport announced on February 6 that the daily flights from Florence to Munich are served by the new Embraer 195 (120 seats) aircraft... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Ryanair-Flybe agreement for the creation of Flybe Ireland
Dublin, Ireland - Shares of the British carrier on the rise
On Wednesday 6 February 2013 the board of Flybe has announced that it has reached agreement with Ryanair over the possible transfer of a number of aircraft and operating routes as part of a package of... more
AirlinesAircraft and alliances. British Airways is not happy with Qantas-Emirates partnership
London, United Kingdom - The English carrier will cancel its code-sharing agreement with the Australian airline
British Airways, according to some reports from the Australian media, is ready to end a code-sharing agreement with Qantas, established some 17 years ago, because of the new partnership between the Australian... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Airberlin ready to harshen its restructuring plan
Berlin, Germany - The company ended 2012 in the red by 272 million Euro
Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, Chief Executive Officer of airberlin, communicated in the airline's company magazine that the restructuring plan nicknamed "Turbine", which was implemented to improve the financial... more
AirlinesRed Wings Air Operator certificate suspended from February 4 for "Numerous significant violations"
Moscow, Russia - The decision "Is not connected to the reasons for the accident" of December 29, 2012, Rosaviatsia specifies
The Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of red Wings, the low-cost company which operated the Tupolev Tu-204 airplane which crashed at Moscow-Vnukovo Airport on December 29, 2012, causing the death of five... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia redesigns its network and cancels Beijing-bound flights
Rome, Italy - Many new routes started in the past months, and may others will follow by the summer
The management of Alitalia is redesigning the network of the company in order to optimize it, focusing on the most profitable routes, which can offer the highest development possibilities: to this end,... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Polish premier gives an ultimatum to Treasury Minister on LOT restructuring
Warsaw, Poland - "knows that his fate in the government depends on the effectiveness of his actions"
The financial crisis of LOT Polish Airlines is generating effects also at political level: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned the Minister for Treausry Mikolaj Budzanowski that his presence into... more
AirlinesGermany sends a 450,000-Euro bill to Ryanair for underweight aircraft
Berlin, Germany - The airline reported a MTOM lower than the actual figure
Ryanair is used to considerably charge its passengers for overweight luggage: ironically, Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS), the German agency which is responsible for air traffic control in the European country,... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Iberia employees (2) announce five-day strike
Madrid, Spain - The last offer of the airline is considered not acceptable by the unions
The unions representing the employees of Iberia called a five-day strike which will take place in the second half of February, because of the stalemate of the talks regarding the massive restructuring... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Government of Estonia assesses the possibilities for the future of Estonian Air
Tallinn, Estonia - "The word 'Bankruptcy' is being used by others, not the by the Cabinet"
The government of Estonia started the evaluation of the different hypotheses regarding the future of Estonian Air, the main airline of the Baltic nation, which is experiencing a very strong financial crisis. The... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Iberia unions threaten to strike after stalemate in the talks
Madrid, Spain - The management offers less layoffs than originally expected
The talks between Iberia and the unions regarding the restructuring plan of the most important Spanish carrier are in a stalemate: the representatives of the employees have considered unsatisfactory the... more
AirlinesAlitalia and elections in February: the airline extends offer of favourable tariffs for students abroad
Rome, Italy - Destined to all young people up to the age of 26
"Alitalia extended the offer of favourable tariffs to all young people up to the age of 26, residing in Italy but abroad for study reasons, to return in the occasion of the elections (February 24-25). The... more
AirlinesANA estimates missed revenues for Dreamliner aircraft grounding reach 15 million dollars
Tokyo, Japan - Since the emergency landing on January 16, the company's shares have lost some 200 million dollars of their value
On Thursday 31 January 2013 All Nippon Airways (ANA), presenting its financial results for the October 2012-December 2012 quarter, quantified in 15 million dollars the missed revenues caused by the suspension... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: new flights to Brisbane via Singapore by an A-330/200 airplane
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Painted in Manchester City Football Club colours
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, this week commences its new schedule of daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Brisbane via Singapore. To mark the occasion the carrier... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Bankruptcy hits Indonesia's Batavia Air
Jakarta, Indonesia - In October last year Air Asia renounced to acquire the carrier
On Thursday 31 January 2012 the Indonesian company Batavia Air ceased its operations since Agus Iskandar, presiding judge at the Jakarta Commercial Court, declared its bankruptcy, approving the petition... more
AirlinesAir Seychelles: A-330/200 aircraft with a new livery (VIDEO)
Seychelles, Republic of Seychelles - In honour of Vallée de Mai, the Seychelles’ second UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site
Air Seychelles unveiled on January 29 an exciting new addition to its livery when its second A-330/200 aircraft was delivered. The Air Seychelles name now adorns the underbelly, for brand visibility... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia: Brazilian ceremony to celebrate the new Rome-Fortaleza route
Fortaleza, Brazil - Flights started on January 14
A ceremony to celebrate the new Rome-Fortaleza route operated by Alitalia was held in the evening of Tuesday 29 January 2013 at Ideal Clube, in the Brazilian city, with the participation of Gianni Pieraccioni,... more
AirlinesAir Canada: "Skytrax" assigned four stars to the North American carrier
Montreal, Canada - For airport and onboard product and service improvements
Air Canada has become the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking according to independent UK research firm "Skytrax". The much-coveted rating is considered... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia: waiting for Air France, a 200-million-Euro credit line is in sight
Rome, Italy - On February 4 the board will have to approve the operation
The main shareholders of Alitalia will fill the coffers of the company with a credit line of 200 million Euro, in order to give to the most important Italian airline the financial capability to pass the... more
AirlinesSas: Newcastle-Copenhagen new direct route from Monday to Friday
Stockholm, Sweden - Sunday flights will operate from the end of March 2013
Scandinavian Airlines is expanding its regional network and launching a new direct route from Newcastle International Airport to Copenhagen with operations starting on 4 February 2013. SAS will be offering... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Air France launches its new regional airline HOP!
Paris, France - The new carrier will be a synergy between the three subsidiaries Brit Air, Regional and Airlinair
On Monday 28 January 2013 Air France unveiled its plans for HOP!, the new regional carrier of the most important French company, which will amalgamate the operations of Brit Air, Airlinair and Regional,... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. EasyJet chairman announces his resignation from Summer 2013
London, United Kingdom - Rake has always been in opposition with the carrier's founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou
Sir Mike Rake, Chairman and non-executive director of easyJet, announced it resignation from the English carrier, which will be effective starting from Summer 2013. In March this year easyJet will officially... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines gains court approval for mega aircraft order
New York, USA - The company plans to purchase some 260 B-737NG and 200 Airbus A-320neo
Sean Lane, judge of New York Bankruptcy Court, approved the mega-operation of aircraft purchase by American Airlines, allowing the company to put into effect the announcement released in July 2011 for... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines in talks with Airbus and Boeing for new aircraft
Atlanta, USA - Possible purchase of "Old generation" models for 1 billion dollars
According to rumours Delta Air Lines, one of the world's largest carriers in terms of fleet size, is reportedly in talks with both Airbus and Boeing for an order of some new narrow-body aircraft, between... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Another year of profit for Etihad Airways
Dublin, Ireland - "Something rare in the current uncertain economic climate", CEO James Hogan claims
James Hogan, Etihad Airways President and Chief Executive announced that the Middle-Eastern company was profitable in 2012, for the second year in a row, during his keynote address at the "Global Airfinance... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Flybe's cost reduction plan includes 300 job cuts
Exeter, United Kingdom - "A decision we have not taken lightly"
On Wednesday 23 January 2013 the English airline Flybe announced a massive plan for cost reduction, and at the same time started the consultation process which may lead to circa 300 proposed redundancies.... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. 1.6-billion-dollar net income in 2012 for Delta
Atlanta, USA - A 362-million-dollar improvement compared with 2011
The US company Delta Air Lines, one of the world's largest carriers, announced its financial results for 2012, which mark a significant increase for the profits of the Atlanta-based airline. The last... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Ryanair or easyJet development model? That is the question
London, United Kingdom - Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou :"Strengthening is better than expanding"
The founder of the low-cost airline easyJet, Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou is used to speak (and act) clearly, and together with his family he sold some 600,000 shares of the British carrier. Sir Stelios... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS interviews Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary about taxes and new aircraft
Rome, Italy - "We have ongoing talks with Boeing, I hope that our discussions might lead to an order by the end of 2013 or in early 2014"
On the sidelines of the press conference organized to present the new Ryanair routes from Rome-Ciampino Airport, AVIONEWS had the possibility to interview Michael O'Leary, the chief executive officer of... more
AirlinesItalian elections on February 2013: Alitalia discounts for Erasmus students
Rome, Italy - The carrier facilitates the return of those who cannot vote abroad
On the occasion of the Italian elections on February 24 and 25, 2013, Alitalia helps the Erasmus programme students who cannot vote abroad. In order to facilitate the return of the students in Italy,... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Eurolot could acquire LOT's assets
Warsaw, Poland - Government and carrier are waiting for the decision on state aid of the European Commission
According to some rumours which leaked thanks to a source with knowledge of the matter on Monday 21 January 2013, the Polish government is considering the possibility to move the assets of LOT Polish Airlines... more
AirlinesEasyJet: the aircraft is over-weight, whip-round among the passengers to convince four persons to disembark
Liverpool, United Kingdom - There was an "Exceptionally high proportion of male passengers", the company reported
A really unusual event was experienced by the persons of a Geneva-bound easyJet flight departing from Liverpool "John Lennon" Airport: some passengers were paid by the other travellers to leave the aircraft,... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Emirates welcomes interim approval for Qantas tie-up
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The final decision should arrive in March
Emirates welcomed the decision of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC), Australia's antitrust watchdog, to grant interim authorisation for the proposed Emirates and Qantas partnership. The t... more
AirlinesLATAM Airlines Group: figures for December 2012
Santiago, Chile - And its subsidiaries
LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its subsidiaries, ("LATAM Airlines Group" or "the Company"), the reference airline group in Latin America, reported preliminary monthly traffic statistics for December 2012... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. AeroSvit ready to cut 88% of its workforce
Kiev, Ukraine - Some of them could be hired by Ukrainian International Airlines
According to some reports provided by the press agency "APA" AeroSvit, one of the main Ukrainian airlines, which partly owned by Kiev government, is ready to cut 88% of its workforce, passing from the... more
AirlinesQatar Airways' A-340/600 airplane powered with new GTL fuel
Doha, Qatar - It is a mix of Synthetic Parafinic Kerosene (SPK)
Qatar Petroleum (QP), Qatar Airways and Shell celebrated last week the first commercial introduction of a new aviation jet fuel – the first to be approved globally in over two decades. The innovative G... more
AirlinesTwo new B-737/800NG airplanes in the Ukraine International Airlines' fleet
Rome, Italy - Another two aircraft are expected to arrive in April–May 2013
The first aircraft enlarged the airline's fleet January 11, 2013. The aircraft underwent the official registration process in Ukraine and received UR-PSE tail number. The second aircraft (tail number UR-PSF)... more
AirlinesCzech Airlines gets rid of five Boeing aircraft to diminish operational costs
Prague, Czech Republic - The privatization procedure of the company goes on
Starting from this week, Czech Airlines (CSA) has started to operate with a fleet which is entirely made by Airbus and ATR aircraft, after the carrier renounced to its last five Boeing 737s. However, a... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Iberia pilot union presents alternative restructuring plan
Madrid, Spain - The measures of the carrier have been considered not viable
On Monday 14 January 2013 Sepla, the Spanish union which represents the pilots of Iberia, presented its alternative plan for the relaunch of the airline, which is experiencing a deep crisis and is trying... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Criticism for SAS over executive bonuses
Stockholm, Sweden - "Unsavory and unethical", the unions comment
The relevant bonuses which were paid by Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) to its executives, in spite of the critical financial situation which the carrier is experiencing from a financial point of view, have... more
AirlinesUkrainian government wants to lease some aircraft to take back home AeroSvit passengers
Kiev, Ukraine - Many cancelled flights for the airline on January 10
On Thursday 10 January 2013 Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov, meeting the journalists on the sidelines of a meeting with economic experts in Kiev announced that the government is planning to lease... more
AirlinesWizz Air transported 12 million passengers in 2012
Rome, Italy - A growth of 12%, over 250 routes, 29 countries
Wizz Air announced that it carried over 12 million passengers in 2012 which represents a year on year growth of 12%. During 2012 it grew its network from 203 to over 250 routes and extended operations... more