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AirlinesAlitalia: tomorrow closure of the access roads to the Milan-Linate airport
Rome, Italy - The airline advises its passengers to depart in advance to get to the airport
The temporary closure of the main approaches to the Milan-Linate Airport will be fixed for tomorrow on Friday June 1, from 3:30pm to 6:30, on the occasion of the arrival of the Pope in Milan for the "VII... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: United Airlines announces 1300 dismissals because of the new Houston International Airport (2)
Houston, USA - Joint project between Municipality and Southwest Airlines recently approved
Just a few hours ago Houston City council approved the funding plan of Southwest Airlines for the development as an international hub of the "William P. Hobby" Airport (AVIONEWS), United Airlines, which... more
AirlinesAircraft and crisis: IAG risks to loose 12% of its shares
London, United Kingdom - Concerns about potential investors
IAG, the International Airlines Group formed by British Airways and Iberia in Jan 2011, is facing the risk of loosing control power over 12% of its shares. More precisely, 12.09% of its shares is held... more
AirlinesKingfisher plans operations with limited aircraft fleet
Delhi, India - "We are actively confident of achieving our goal"
India's Kingfisher reported it plans to continue operations with an extremely limited fleet. It should be said the airline is suffering a heavy financial crisis (AVIONEWS). According to press reports... more
AirlinesMore than 200 Turkish Airlines aircraft left on the ground because of employees strike
Istanbul, Turkey - Strikers were fired
More than 200 Turkish airlines flights were cancelled today, 30/05/2012, because of a strike called by airline's employees, according to the figures reported by the online edition of the Turkish newspaper... more
AirlinesMalaysian Airlines enters the "A-380 club": Airbus delivers the first aircraft
Toulouse, France - It will be utilized for flights between London-Heathrow and Kuala Lumpur
Airbus delivered yesterday, 29/05/2012, in its Toulouse facility, the first A-380 aircraft out of the 7 ordered by Malaysian Airlines. The most capacious passenger airliner in the world is currently... more
AirlinesBrussels Airlines introduces AVIONEWS to its new long-haul aircraft seats (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - Installed both in Business and in Economy Class
Brussels Airlines, during the press conference to communicate the company's plans for Italy and the start of the new daily flight from Brussels to New York-"JFK" Airport, also introduced the new seats... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Air France-KLM may wait to increase the share in Alitalia
Paris, France - Transaction to be realized through a share swap
The French-Dutch airline Air France-KLM, according to rumours reported by the French newspaper "La Tribune", could wait until 2014 or even 2015 to increase the share already owned in Alitalia (equal to... more
AirlinesBrussels Airlines celebrates tenth anniversary in Italy
Rome, Italy - With increased seat offer and new long haul services
Brussels Airlines celebrates this Spring its tenth anniversary on the Italian market with a capacity increase on several routes and great connections from Italy to Africa and the United States. Ten... more
AirlinesGermanwings: new Terminal at the Budapest airport
Milan, Italy - The German low-cost will operate from 2B at "Liszt Ferenc" as of tomorrow
Positive news for Germanwings' passengers towards Budapest. The German low-cost will operate as of tomorrow from the Terminal 2B at the "Liszt Ferenc", replacing the old Terminal 1 closed for an indefinite... more
AirlinesPalestinian Airlines: it returns to the air, after seven years of inactivity, linking Amman to Alarish
Rome, Italy - The airline flies from an Egyptian airport near Gaza with two Fokker 50s
The flight schedule was interrupted seven years ago due to the Israel-Palestinian war, that saw its only airport in Gaza destroyed by Israeli fighters as a consequence. Now Palestinian Airlines links... more
AirlinesAir India ready to introduce Dreamliner aircraft
Delhi, India - 20% lower fuel consumption promised by Boeing
Air India will become the third airline globally to operate the 787 Dreamliner, the latest aircraft released by Boeing. The first of the 27 aircraft ordered by Air India will join its fleet either towards... more
AirlinesUTair suspends maintenance contract for foreign produced aircraft
Khanty Mansiysk, Russia - Contracts transferred to other firms
The Russian airline UTair communicated today, 28/05/2012, the suspension of its maintenance contract for foreign produced aircraft in the Vnukovo, Surgut and Tyumen airports. “Work on the aircraft m... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways and Virgin Australia join forces on Kuala Lumpur route
Abu Dhabi, UAE - With a B-777/300ER airplane
Etihad Airways has leased a Virgin Australia B-777/300ER airplane for use on its route between Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur. The once a week wet lease service again reflects the importance of the relationship... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: AVIONEWS at the new Brussels Airlines' plans presentation
Rome, Italy - More capacious aircraft, on board technology and new link to New York "JFK" airport
In the striking location represented by the Roman residence of the Belgian Ambassador in Italy Vincent Mertens de Wilmars, at a stone's throw from the Imperial forum, Brussels Airlines presented yesterday... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers: Aeroflot increased profit in 2012
Moscow, Russia - Cargo and charter sectors decreased; orders for 81 aircraft by 2019
Aeroflot, the well-known Russian carrier, has declared that in 2012 it saw pre-tax profit increasing to $585.3 million against $353.5 million in 2011. Revenue grew to $5.3 billion, up on 2010's figure... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines will receive first Boeing 777/300ER aircraft in December
Washington, USA - The airplanes will be delivered as scheduled
American Airlines will receive the first B-777/300ER aircraft in early December and its second in the middle of the month. This is in line with the scheduled delivery date. The aircraft will operate... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Estonian Air could benefit from Skyways, City Airlines and Cimber Sterling bankruptcies
Tallinn, Estonia - Talks open with Swedish airports
Estonian Air, flag carrier of the Baltic Republic, has a mind to take advantage from the recent bankruptcies of Cimber Sterling (AVIONEWS) and Skyways, with its subsidiary City Airlines (AVIONEWS). Estonian's... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines: new daily non-stop flights between Denver and Tokyo
Denver, Usa - B-787 Dreamliner flights will start March 2013
United Airlines yesterday announced plans to launch daily, nonstop flights between its Denver hub and its hub at Tokyo Narita International Airport, effective March 31, 2013, subject to government approval.... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines announces new service to Tallinn
Tallinn, Estonia - A three times weekly service
Turkey’s national airline announced during a meeting with "Routes Europe 2012 "host, Tallinn Airport that they will be commencing a three times weekly service to the Estonian capital. Over 175 airline d... more
AirlinesLufthansa ready for new Berlin flights
Milan, Italy - A-380 D-AIMI named "Berlin"
Today, the latest and ninth A-380 mega-liner that joined the Lufthansa fleet was named “Berlin” by the city’s governing Mayor, Klaus Wowereit, at a ceremony attended by Lufthansa Chairman and CEO Chris... more
AirlinesSkyways Express AB and its subsidiary City Airline AB file bankruptcy
Stockholm, Sweden - All flights cancelled
Today May 22, 2012, Skyways Express AB and its subsidiary City Airline AB canceled all flights with immediate effect and said it will file for bankruptcy during the day. It is to be noted that the small... more
AirlinesFinnair consolidates its bond with Flybe: 12 Embraer aircraft transferred to England
Vantaa, Finland - In order to cut costs and increase profitability
The link between the Finland flag carrier Finnair and Flybe, already involved in the Flybe Nordic joint venture, becomes closer: the Scandinavian company will transfer to England 12 of its Embraer aircraft,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Qantas splits in two parts
Sydney, Australia - Separate management for domestic and international flights
Qantas' turnaround plan keeps on generating important news: the announcement of the closure of Melbourne maintenance base, with consequent loss of 500 jobs was given yesterday (AVIONEWS), and today, 22/05/2012,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Air France-Klm plans to cut 5000 jobs
Paris, France - "We have a significant lack of competitivity"
The Air France-KLM air group is preparing to cut 5000 jobs in the next three years, according to reports in the French newspaper "Le Figaro". The daily declares that the group management expects that... more
AirlinesThe new flight Bari-Barcelona by Air Europa takes off
Milan, Italy - From June 12 to October 2, once a week
The new seasonal flight Bari-Barcelona by Air Europa will take off from June 12 to October 2 once a week. The airline reinforces its presence on the Italian market, adding Bari's airport to those already... more
AirlinesDarwin Airline obtains the IOSA certification
Lugano, Switzerland - The verification procedure has been carried out by an expert team
Darwin Airline announces getting an IOSA certification (International Operational Safety Audit), quality brand important for all IATA (International Air Transport Association) carriers. The certification... more
AirlinesQantas cuts more than 500 jobs in its aircraft maintenance bases
Melbourne, Australia - Between Melbourne and Avalon, by August
The Australian airline Qantas announced today 21/05/2012 the cut of more than 500 jobs by August, in the context of a cost reduction measure plan. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce stated that these cuts will allow... more
AirlinesBombardier delivers the first Q-400 NextGen to Eurolot
Toronto, Canada - 80-seat fuel-efficient turboprop
The first Bombardier Q-400 NextGen aircraft out of the 8 ordered by the Polish airline Eurolot was delivered yesterday in Toronto. Eurolot also has an option for a further 12 planes. "This is a very... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines delays purchase of 30 Boeing 737/800 aircraft
Dallas, USA - The company also continues its share buyback program
The low-cost American carrier Southwest Airlines announced the decision to delay the purchase of 30 Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The Dallas-based company postponed the acquisition of 20 planes until 2013,... more
AirlinesAir France and KLM reinforce towards Africa
Rome, Italy - Both airlines are devoting extra attention to the continent this Summer
Starting last Tuesday, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will initiate direct scheduled service between Amsterdam and "Kenneth Kaunda International Airport" in Lusaka, Zambia. By adding Lusaka, KLM further strengthens... more
AirlinesRyanair website 24 hour closure
Milan, Italy - From May 18 to Sunday 20
The www.ryanair.com website will be closed for upgrade maintenance at the below times between Fri. 18 May and Sun. 20 May. Passengers must ensure that they have booked tickets, checked in on-line and printed... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines to refresh its international wide-body aircraft fleet
Fort Worth, Usa - For B-777/200ER and B-767/300ER
American Airlines took the next step in its fleet modernization plan –to ensure that its customers are flying onboard one of the most modern fleets in the industry. This progress includes the redesign a... more
AirlinesSAS and SIA sign joint-venture agreement between Scandinavia and Singapore
Stockholm, Sweden - Between CEOs Rickard Gustafson and Goh Choon Phong
The CEOs of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Singapore Airlines (SIA), Rickard Gustafson and Goh Choon Phong, today signed a joint-venture agreement in Singapore. This follows the Memorandum of Understanding... more
AirlinesGermanwings confirms the flight schedule on Berlin
Milan, Italy - Waiting for the inauguration of the new airport, the German low-cost airline continues to operate on Schönefeld
Germanwings, after the recent announcement about the delay of the inauguration day for the new Berlin airport, confirms its current flight schedule. The low-cost German airline communicated that its... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: 24 years in a row of profit for Emirates' balance
Al Garhoud, United Arab Emirates - Despite fuel cost's increase
Emirates, United Arab Emirates' flag carrier, communicated today, 120/05/2012, its 2011 fiscal year balance. The Asian airline scored its 24th consecutive year in profit: a remarkable result, especially... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: airberlin creates task force to face delayed Berlin-Brandeburg airport's opening
Berlin, Germany - Flights will be operated from Tegel
The German airline airberlin created a task force in order to face the problems created by the delay of the inauguration of the new Berlin-Brandeburg airport (AVIONEWS). The main problem to handle with... more
AirlineseasyJet 2012 half year results ended on March 31
Milan, Italy - Improved operational and financial results reflecting the continued successful implementation of strategy
easyJet unveils 2012 half year results ended March 31, 2012. In detail: - Careful allocation of capacity, revenue initiatives and tight control of costs, combined with exceptionally low levels of... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways celebrates success of flights to Beirut
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The airline's first commercial destination
Etihad Airways has marked eight years of flights to Beirut, the airline’s first commercial destination. The UAE flag carrier has carried more than 820,000 passengers and 700,000 tons of cargo between t... more
AirlinesUnited Continental Holdings reports April 2012 operational performance
Chicago, Usa - Traffic increased 0.9%, capacity decreased 2% and load factor +2.4%
United Continental Holdings, Inc. yesterday reported April 2012 combined operational results for its airline units. UAL's consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) in April 2012 increased 0.9 percent... more
AirlinesVolotea transports 18,000 passengers in the first month of operations
Venice, Italy - The airline operated 238 flights in this period
Volotea, the airline that links the European small and medium cities, closed its first month of operations, transporting 18,000 passengers thanks to 238 flights served in this period. The first link... more
AirlinesGermanwings: new route Pristina-Basel
Milan, Italy - The airline expands offer in Kosovo
Germanwings expands its offer from Pristina airport. The main city in Kosovo and its 200,000 inhabitants will be linked to the French-Swiss airport in Basel-Mülhausen with a weekly flight on Saturday,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Cimber Sterling files for bankruptcy
Copenhagen, Denmark - Other carriers offer rescue fares
Cimber Sterling, Sønderborg-based Danish airline filed for bankruptcy on 3 May 2012. As a logical consequence, all the flights operated by the Scandinavian carrier were cancelled. In the last bulletin... more
AirlinesQantas delays delivery of A-380 aircraft due to economic reasons
Sydney, Australia - "We will strengthen our domestic market"
Qantas Airways, the Australian flag carrier, has decided to delay the delivery of two Airbus A-380 aircraft to save expenditure and to help streamline operations. Both the aircraft, which were originally... more
AirlinesQatar Airways inaugurates the second daily flight in Milan
Milan, Italy - 14 weekly connections from Malpensa
Qatar Airways flies to Doha from Milan-Malpensa twice per day as of the beginning of May. It is possible to reach new destinations in Africa from Milan with flights to Cape Town and new routes to Nairobi,... more
AirlinesAirOne: new links from Venice towards 12 Italian and foreign destinations
Rome, Italy - Three domestic and nine abroad
The first flight by AirOne from new base in Venice to Palermo took off this morning at 7:00, while the first international from Venice to Prague departed at 1:35pm. The positive answer of the territory... more
AirlinesAircraft and transports. Lufthansa crisis: 3500 jobs are in the balance in the German flag carrier
Cologne, Germany - 381 million Euro loss in 2012 first quarter
Lufthansa, the flag carrier of Germany and the largest airline in Europe in terms of overall passengers carried and fleet size, is feeling the effects of the crisis. A cut of 3500 jobs in the airline is... more
AirlinesFinnair lands in Vietnam: bases at Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh
Hanoi, Vietnam - It will connect the country with Finland and Europe
Today May 3, 2012, the Finnish flag carrier Finnair announced the opening of new bases in Vietnam, continuing the increase of its activities in South-East Asia. Finnair has opened offices at Hanoi and... more
AirlinesFirst Lufthansa B-747/8 airplane arrived in Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Germany - First scheduled flight on 1 June from Frankfurt to Washington
Lufthansa became the first airline in the world to take delivery of a B-747/8 airplane. After the handover at Boeing’s manufacturing facility in Everett, Washington, the new “Jumbo” with the registration D-ABY... more
AirlinesMonarch Airlines announced new routes from Verona to Manchester
Verona, Italy - Twice per week, on Wednesday and Saturday
The new flights from Verona to Manchester are in service from yesterday with two weekly links (Wednesday and Saturday). Monarch Airlines is a British charter and scheduled airline. Its main base and... more