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AirlinesAir Berlin selects GEnx engines to power its B-787 airplanes
Berlin, Germany - Valued at more than $1.2 billion over the life of the contract
Germany’s second largest airline Air Berlin has selected the GEnx-1B engine to power its fleet of 15 B-787/8 Dreamliners for which orders are confirmed. The airline has also signed a 12-year OnPointSM s... more
AirlinesAirport taxes: Iberia ticket will not increase in price
Madrid, Spain - "It will not affect our customers"
International press agencies have reported that Iberia (the Spanish airline held by the IAG group together with British Airways) has confirmed that the price of its tickets will not increase due to airport... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines: "Alitalia's condition is good"
Rome, Italy - Colaninno dismisses rumors about an agreement with Etihad
During a preliminary examination by the Italian Government Transport Committee, Alitalia's president Roberto Colaninno has underlined that the condition of Alitalia "Is good". According to Italian financial... more
Airlines"Farnborough International Air Show": AirAsia confirms negotiations for 100 CSeries aircraft
London, United Kingdom - "Bombardier have to prove the aircraft profitability"
AirAsia has confirmed its negotiations with Bombardier to purchase 100 CSeries CS300 airliners. The carrier asked for a 160-seat configuration. "We are talking this very seriously. it is an impressive... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific first to order A-350/1000 aircraft
London, United Kingdom - News for Airbus from the "Farnborough International Air Show"
Cathay Pacific has become the first carrier worldwide to order the Airbus A-350/1000 aircraft. The announcement was made today at the "Farnborough International Air Show" in London. The carrier reported... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines announces Dreamliner airplane induction plan
Chicago, Usa - The carrier is scheduled to take delivery of its first B-787 in late September
United Airlines (UA), the North American launch customer for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, announced details about its induction of the aircraft into the company's fleet and revealing a specially-designed... more
Airlines"Farnborough Air Show 2012", Qatar Airways will receive wing-problem-free Airbus A-380 aircraft
Farnborough, United Kingdom - As announced by the company CEO during the British event
During the "Farnborough International Airhsow 2012", running in these days in the United Kingdom, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al-Baker declared that the Middle Eastern carrier will receive an updated version... more
Airlines"Farnborough Air Show 2012": Israeli carrier Arkia purchases 4 Airbus A-321neo aircraft
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The company has not taken a decision about the engines yet
The Israeli carrier Arkia Airlines communicated during the "Farnborough Air Show 2012", in progress in these days in the United Kingdom, the purchase of 4 Airbus A-321neo aircraft. It is the second Israeli... more
Airlines"Farnborough Air Show 2012": Iberia selects Rockwell Collins avionics for its A-330 and A-340 aircraft
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The Spanish carrier also acquires the "Fly Smart with Airbus" system
The Spanish company Iberia has announced during the "Farnborough Air Show 2012", in progress in the United Kingdom, the selection of the Rockwell Collins systems for its A-330 and A-340 aircraft. The... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: airberlin faced a difficult month in June 2012
Berlin, Germany - Passengers decrease by 5% compared to the previous year
June 2012 was not the most satisfying of months for airberlin: the second most important German company after Lufthansa experienced a downturn on several figures related to the passenger traffic. Overall... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Uruguay's main airline closes down due to bankruptcy
Montevideo, Uruguay - Government will try to create a new airline with state participation
The Uruguayan government decided to close down Pluna, the South American country's main airline, which went bankrupted because of the withdraw of the American investment fund Leadgate and of the impossibility... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Etihad Airways receives "Top Operational Excellence Award" from Airbus
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - "This is the result of the hard work of our entire technical team"
The United Arab Emirates-based airline Etihad Airways received from Airbus the "Top Operational Excellence Award", in relation to its A-340-aircraft fleet, which is composed of four -500 and seven -600... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance: Qantas CEO denies rumours of a takeover bid
Sydney, Australia - "Just pure speculation"
Speaking on the sidelines of a charity event in Sydney, Qantas chief executive officer Alan Joyce denied the rumours of a possible takeover bid of the company by a group which includes several former Qantas... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: code-share and partnerships boost its Q2 revenues
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Total network grows to 308 destinations
Etihad Airways announced a 31 per cent increase in its Q2 2012 revenues to US$1.25 billion (2011: US$957 million), contributing to first half 2012 revenues up 30 per cent to US$2.24 billion (US$1.73 billion).... more
AirlinesVirgin Australia orders 23 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft
Sydney, Australia - At the same time it delays the delivery of some 737 NG to beyond 2016
On Thursday 05/07/2012 Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd has announced an order of 23 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft: considering the normal price list it is a deal worth 2.19 billion dollars (roughly 1.75... more
AirlineseasyJet inaugurates Summer route Lamezia Terme/Paris-Orly
Milan, Italy - The new direct flight towards the French capital starts today
easyJet inaugurates today the new seasonal link from Lamezia Terme to Paris-Orly during the Summer season until September 2, 2012 with two weekly flights on Thursday and Sunday. Vincenzo Speziali, SACAL... more
AirlinesMeridiana Fly obtains a debt extension: stock value rises
Milan, Italy - +4.4% in a single day
Italian financial dailies have underlined that Italian carrier Meridiana Fly's shares have increased to 0,758 Euros per share (+4.4%). This growth is probably due to the decision made by banks to extend... more
AirlinesArmavia drops the purchase of a second Sukhoi SSJ-100 aircraft
Yerevan, Armenia - As suggested by local media reports
In contrast with last month's news Armavia, the most important Armenian airline, seems to be determined to drop its plans to purchase a second Sukhoi SSJ-100 aircraft, according to reports released by... more
AirlinesAll Nippon Airways means to purchase more Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft
Tokyio, Japan - The airplane exceeded company's expectations
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Tokyo-based Japanese company, was the first airline to order and to utilize the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, and now its fleet includes 10 of them, with another 45 (divided... more
AirlinesABC Leasing company orders 45 Comac C-919 aircraft
Beijing, China - 280 orders for the type
The Chinese ABC Financial Leasing company has signed a contract for 45 Comac C-919 narrow-body aircraft. According to press agencies, this is the second order for the airplane in 2012 after a deal for... more
AirlinesFirst Malaysian Airlines A-380 aircraft completes its maiden flight from Kuala Lumpur
London, United Kingdom - The airplane will operate on the route thrice a week
Today 02/07/2012 the first Malaysian Airlines (MAS) Airbus A-380 aircraft, recently delivered to the Asian company (AVIONEWS), completed its maiden flight from Kuala Lumpur to London in the morning. The... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines: Air France-Klm hit by competitors
Paris, France - "Struggling for our existence"
According to an Italian daily, Air France-Klm said it is "Struggling for existence". The carrier is planning a painful agenda to recover its financial situation. The airline expects to reduce net debt... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport pilot union sends American Airlines offer to its members
Fort Worth, USA - The APA (Allied Pilots Association) has now time to 8 August to decide
The Allied Pilots Association (APA) board approved the sending to its members of the American Airlines contract proposal, which the company defined as "The best and last offer", in order to vote on it:... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Bolivian government rejects AeroSur bailout plan
La Paz, Bolivia - The company has debts for more than 100 million dollars
The Bolivian government rejected the bailout plan of AeroSur, the local company which filed for bankruptcy in April (AVIONEWS), which now has until 11 July to resume its flights, or it will lose its flight... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Air Finland files for bankruptcy
Vantaa, Finland - The carrier started its operations in 2002
Oy Air Finland Ltd. filed for bankruptcy and ceased its operations, according to what has been reported by the Finnish press agency "STT". The agency also adds that, currently, there are roughly 1000 customers... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Alitalia signs agreement in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Eirad will be the company's agency in the Asian nation
Alitalia and Eirad International Travel & Tourism Co. have signed an agreement which will make Eirad the sole authorized company's agency in Saudi Arabia. The deal has been signed by Alitalia's Area... more
AirlinesCroatia Airlines closes several routes to the main European cities for balance reasons
Zagreb, Croatia - The Croatian carrier hits positive results just on the routes to Munich and Frankfurt
Croatia Airlines, the most important Croatian carrier means to close the main European routes because of the loss they generate, according to local press sources. The links to be closed should be the ones... more
AirlinesAircraft and balances: Air Pacific hits first profit after 3-years loss
Nadi, Fiji - Net operating profit of 11.4 million dollars
Air Pacific, the most important Fiji airline, managed to hit again a profit balance, after 3 years in a row in the red, in the fiscal year ended on 31 March 2012. The profit balance involves both the... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Lufthansa strengthens its presence in Italy
Rome, Italy - "Except Germany, Italy is our most important market in Europe"
Today 26/06/2012 Lufthansa presented its development plans in a press meeting organized at the Saint Regis Hotel in Rome. AVIONEWS, attending the event, had its chance to speak with Thomas Eggert, Lufthansa... more
AirlinesQatar Airways: "No orders for new aircraft in Fanrboorugh"
Doha, Qatar - Some company's Airbus A-330 will be converted in cargo
Qatar Airways, the main airline in the Middle-Eastern country, has no plans to make orders for new aircraft during the Farnoborugh Air Show 2012, scheduled from 9 to 15 July in the Hampshire town (United... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Air Nostrum announces cancellation of two flights from Madrid to the UK
Valencia, Spain - No more flights to Manchester and Glasgow from the end of the summer
Iberia announced today that its regional partner carrier Air Nostrum will no more operate its links from Madrid to Manchester and Glasgow airports, in the United Kingdom. The reason of this cancellations... more
AirlinesPreview images of the first Thai Airways Airbus A-380 aircraft
Hamburg, Germany - It is the first one of a 6-plane order
Airbus released the first images of the new A-380 aircraft destined to Thai Airways, painted with the typical colors of the Asian company livery in the Airbus' facilities in Hamburg. The aircraft, the... more
AirlinesLAN and TAM complete their transaction and create LATAM Airlines Group
Rome, Italy - The new airline should reach 6% of the global market
LAN Airlines SA (which has been renamed LATAM Airlines Group S.A.) and TAM SA report that they have successfully completed the exchange offer and mergers through which they have combined their businesses... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: bankruptcy judge delays decision on American Airlines contract issue
New York, USA - A further week to find an agreement between company and pilots
Sometimes a match ends in a draw, and you need extra time: the New York court bankruptcy judge delayed the decision scheduled today regarding the American Airlines (AA) request to cancel the current pilot's... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Malaysia Airlines postpones its return to profit-making
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - "We give ourselves up to 2014 to return to profitability"
Malaysia Airlines has announced that it has postponed by a year the return to profit-making from 2013 to 2014, based on a new business plan grounded on cost cutting. "We give ourselves up to 2014 basically... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Air France announces 5000 job cuts
Paris, France - About 10% of its workforce
Air France, part of the French-Dutch holding Air France-KLM, announced on Thursday 21/06/2012 the cut of 5000 jobs by 2013. Company's top management declared that these cuts are unavoidable because of... more
AirlinesTransaero purchases 4 Airbus A-380 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - They will operate on several routes from Moscow
Transaero Airlines, the second most important Russian airline, announced the completion of an agreement for the purchase of 4 Airbus A-380 aircraft. The communication comes in the same day the company... more
AirlinesWizz Air: reservation system interrupted
Rome, Italy - The maintenance closes the website for two days
Wizz Air’s reservation system and website will undergo scheduled maintenance and upgrade at the times indicated below. Following services will not be available during this period at wizzair.com and W... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: pilots' union declines last American Airlines contract offer
New York, USA - Now it is up to the bankruptcy judge
American Airlines (AA) pilot union leaders declined Wednesday evening the company's proposal, which was defined "The best and last" offer, leaving then to the bankruptcy judge the decision about the collective... more
AirlineseasyJet announces closure of its Madrid base
London, UK - From Winter 2012/13
easyJet yesterday announced that after a thorough review of its Madrid operations it proposes to cease basing crew and aircraft at Madrid from Winter 2012/13. It intends to continue to serve Spain but... more
AirlineseasyJet annuncia chiusura propria base di Madrid
Londra, Regno Unito - Dall'inverno 2012/13
EasyJet ha annunciato oggi che, dopo un'analisi approfondita delle proprie operazioni a Madrid, si ripropone di cessare di basare equipaggi ed aerei a Madrid dall'inverno 2012/13. Intende continuare a... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Air New Zealand appoints new CEO
Auckland, New Zealand - Christopher Luxon will replace Rob Fyfe from December
Air New Zealand announces an important change at top management level: from December 2012, when the current CEO Rob Fyfe will retire (as he announced earlier this year), he will be replaced by Christopher... more
AirlinesKLM made its first commercial flight with biofuel
Amsterdam, Holland - Between Amsterdam and Rio de Janeiro
Following the first commercial biofuel flight, operated by KLM in June 2011, the carrier operated yesterday the longest biofuel flight ever. Flight KL705 departed from Amsterdam with a B-777/200 airplane... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: AirAsia warns about possible online fraud
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Company's name used for phishing attempt
The Malaysian company AirAsia released a bulletin to deny every involvement in two Internet-based frauds running in these days, which use the name of the airline. Many Internet users received in their... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport, American Airlines: unions push for merger with US Airways
Fort Worth, USA - Pilots will evaluate this week company's "Best and last offer"
According to reports by the American newspaper "Charlotte Business Journal", the leaders of the most important trade unions representing workers at American Airlines are ready to support a merger with... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Alitalia (3) launches its fixed price tickets on the Rome-Milan route
Rome, Italy - Fares from 99€
During the "Alitalia Day" convention held today at Rome-Fiumicino Airport (AVIONEWS), Alitalia CEO Andrea Ragnetti presented the new Rome-Milan fares. They are definitely "New", since they were generated... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport, "Alitalia Day" (2): Ragnetti launches his "Manifesto for growth"
Rome, Italy - "10 points to improve profitability"
During the "Alitalia Day" convention held today at Rome-Fiumicino Airport (AVIONEWS), Alitalia CEO Andrea Ragnetti illustrated the 10 points of the plan that he calls the "Manifesto for growth" of the... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Colaninno and Ragnetti speak about the future at the "Alitalia Day"
Rome, Italy - The CEO: "We have to think about what we have done so far and look to the future"
Today 19/06/2012 Alitalia president Roberto Colaninno and CEO Andrea Ragnetti were the hosts of the "Alitalia Day", a convention organized to illustrate the company's strategies, held today at the Rome-Fiumicino... more
AirlinesBH Airlines: interest by Croatia Airlines to acquire a 49%-share of the Bosnian carrier
Zagreb, Croatia - It would replace Turkish Airlines, just came out from the stakeholders
According to reports by local on-line newspapers, Croatia Airlines is interested to acquire a 49%-share of BH Airlines, Bosnia-Herzegovina flag carrier. The Croatian airline is interested to the share... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. GOL changes its leadership: Paulo Kakinoff new chief executive officer
San Paulo, Brazil - Its fleet is expressly dedicated to short-range connections
Gol Transportes Aéreos is a Brazilian low-cost airline based San Paulo, Brazil. The company operates a growing domestic and international scheduled network, and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange... more