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AirlinesFrance: bomb alerts at eight airports
The alarm has been lifted at the Nice-Côte d'Azur airport
Bomb scares multiply throughout France. Today the airports of Lille-Lesquin, the "Saint-Exupéry" of Lyon, that of Toulouse-Blagnac, Biarritz--Basque Country, Pau-Pyrenees, the "Saint-Jacques" of Rennes-Bretagne,... more
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AirlinesBrussels: aid to the former airline Alitalia was regular
EU judges reject two appeals presented by Ryanair
The European Union court has ruled that the economic subsidies granted by Italy during the Covid-19 pandemic to the former national airline Alitalia, now in extraordinary administration, constitute aid... more
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AirlinesFiumicino Airport: handling services awarded
Cub announces mobilization to ask for renewal of the national labor contract which has expired seven years ago
Turnaround after the closing of the tender for the assignment of the airport handling service at the Italian "Leonardo da Vinci" airport of Rome-Fiumicino. The international operator Swissport is out:... more
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AirlinesGeneral strike on Friday 20 October in Italy
Public, air, rail, motorway and maritime transport are affected
A 24-hour general strike at Italian level in the public and private sectors proclaimed for Friday 20 October. The mobilization is called by the unions Confederazione Unitaria di Base (CUB), Unione Sindacale... more
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AirlinesAthens Airport on the stock market in 2024
A 30% stake will be privatized for a value of up to one billion euros
By the end of 2023, Greece is expected to start the sale of a major stake in the management company of the "Eleftherios Venizelos" international airport in Athens. This is an operation that is part of... more
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AerospaceBoeing, NASA, United Airlines to test SAF benefits with Air-to-Air flights
Studying how SAF can reduce soot and impact contrails
In a collaboration to strengthen sustainability in aviation, Boeing is partnering with NASA and United Airlines for in-flight testing to measure how Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) affects contrails and... more
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AirlinesIndia: thousands of jobs at the airport
Manager announcement after opening of new Terminal 2
After the opening last September 12th of the new Terminal 2 of the "Kempegowda" international airport in Bangalore, India, a modern building equipped with new technologies, the airport company announced... more
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AirlinesEasyJet will purchase 157 planes
The announcement at the close of the financial year
British low-cost airline EasyJet today announced an agreement to purchase 157 new aircraft produced by the European Airbus Group. The proposal contains an option to acquire an additional 100 aircraft,... more
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AirlinesIsrael (2): stop to ITA planes until Saturday
Repatriations carried out by Neos and Italian Air Force
The State carrier ITA Airways does not carry out air bridges for the repatriation of Italian citizens stranded in Israel. However, these are guaranteed by the private Italian airline Neos. A paradoxical... more
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AirlinesIsrael: repatriation to Oslo failed
Norwegian Air's insurance does not cover flights to and from Tel Aviv
The low-cost carrier Norwegian Air today cancelled a flight organized specifically for the planned evacuation of Norwegian citizens. The reason? The airline's insurance company no longer covers routes... more
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AirlinesLondon-Luton airport reopened
After the fire in the parking lot, it resumed flights in the afternoon
The normal schedule of flights at London-Luton airport resumed yesterday afternoon. They were temporarily suspended after a huge fire, which broke out on Tuesday evening around 9pm local time, devastated... more
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AirlinesITA Airways at the "TTG Experience International Fair" in Rimini
It launches Winter season: 52 destinations
Over 11 million passengers in the 2023 January-October period more
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AirlinesSpain: hacker attack on airline
Air Europa has suffered a payment system breach
The Spanish airline Air Europa has suffered a cyber attack on its on-line payment system in recent hours. The company said the breach allowed hackers to reveal the credit card details of some of its customers.... more
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AirlinesIsrael (4): flights suspended until December
The announcement from American Airlines
American Airlines announced in the last few hours that it had temporarily suspended all air connections between the US airports and the "David Ben Gurion" international airport in Tel Aviv. It's a move... more
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AirlinesItaly: three drunks, flight diverted
The aircraft had departed from Dalaman airport in Turkey and was headed to Liverpool
The pilot of a plane was forced to divert the flight and make an emergency landing at the Italian "Marco Polo" International airport of Venice-Tessera. It was due to the harassing behavior of three drunk... more
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AirlinesVirgin Australia Airlines sees again profit
For the first time in 11 years the carrier reports a profitable balance sheet
Virgin Australia Airlines today communicated the official economic data recorded by the company for the fiscal year 2023 (from 30 June 2022 to 30 June this year): revenues amounted to 3.21 billion dollars,... more
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AirlinesAircraft and transport: sector at pre-covid levels
In four years operating costs have grown dramatically
The number of air passengers transported around the world has returned to the same record level recorded in the period before the pandemic. However, in these four years operating costs have grown dramatically... more
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AirlinesEasyJet for the carbon removal solution
The carrier signs up to Airbus’ pioneering initiative
easyJet has become the first airline in the world to sign a contract with Airbus for its carbon-removal initiative. Available through the Airbus Carbon Capture Offer, the technology uses Direct Air Carbon... more
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AirlinesIsrael: Tel Aviv airport under attack
Columns of smoke and panic among passengers lying on the ground - VIDEO
Several rockets have been launched in the past few hours from the Gaza Strip towards the Israeli "Ben Gurion" International airport in Tel Aviv. Some of these missiles were not intercepted by the Israeli... more
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AirlinesIsrael (2): airlines suspend flights
Measure will last until security conditions in Israel improve
Various airlines around the world have suspended air connections to and from Tel Aviv's "David Ben Gurion" international airport, after several rockets have been launched from the Gaza Strip towards the... more
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AirlinesIsrael (2): possible airspace closure
Wizz Air cancels all flights between Italy and Tel Aviv airport
The airspace above Israel is "potentially dangerous". It's the warning issued to pilots of US airlines by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is due to the escalation of violence in the... more
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AirlinesThe memory of the Milan-Linate aircraft disaster
October 8th is celebrated as "National Day not to forget"
The 22nd anniversary of the Linate aircraft disaster will be commemorated on Sunday 8 October. On the morning of 8 October 2001, a tragedy occurred at the Milan airport, which we celebrate every year as... more
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AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: an uphill privatization
The issues that could hinder the free competition commission
Uncertainty about the timing and possible obstacles in Brussels. The path that should bring 41% of the national carrier ITA Airways into the hands of the Lufthansa aviation group is becoming steeper. After... more
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AirlinesUSA: towards the appointment of FAA leaders
Opposition in Parliament could support candidate proposed by Biden
The Republican opposition in the US Congress could support the candidate to lead the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed by Democratic President Joe Biden. This is Michael Whitaker, current... more
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AirlinesBrussels calls for uniformity on airline baggage
Parliament wants to put order on tariffs and sizes of airlines
The European Parliament recently approved a resolution asking air carriers to define uniform standards regarding the dimensions of hand luggage and the costs of boarding them. The decision, which was adopted... more
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AirlinesUSA: complaints from passengers with disabilities are increasing
Claims against airlines increased by almost 200% post-pandemic
The American non-profit organization "USA Facts", which analyzes data on the US population and the impact of government actions on society, recently published a new report which puts under review the situation... more
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AirlinesITA Airways received "Business Travel" category award
During the second edition of the "EMA" took place in Florence
ITA Airways was awarded the title of “Best travel inclusion initiative of the year” in the Business Travel category during the awards ceremony of the EMA (European Mission Awards). This year in its sec... more
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AirlinesITA Airways receives two important awards
During the gale evening yesterday in Paestum
Yesterday, in the charming setting of the Oleandri Resort in Paestum (Salerno), ITA Airways was awarded two important titles during the gala evening of the "Food and Travel Italia Awards", the Italian... more
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AirlinesMoscow is betting on planes made in Russia
"Rosaviatsia" communicates: 50% of fleets produced internally by 2030
Moscow's Ministry of Transport has announced that the share of planes produced by domestic companies and present in the fleets of Russian companies could reach at least 50% by 2030. This is what emerges... more
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Airlines"Travel Experience" in Rimini will start soon
Many airlines at the tourism promotion fair (11-13 October)
The "Travel Experience" fair is starting soon. The Italian tourism promotion event, now in its 60th edition, will be held in Rimini from 11 to 13 October. This year's theme is "The year of Utopia. Live.... more
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AirlinesUnited Airlines orders 50 more B-787 "Dreamliner" airplanes
This announcement follows its purchase of 100 units last year
Boeing and United Airlines announced yesterday the carrier is expanding its 787 "Dreamliner" fleet, exercising options to order 50 B-787/9 airplanes and securing an additional 50 options. The new order... more
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AirlinesUnited Airlines: 60 additional A-321neo aircraft
The carrier previously ordered 50+70 A-321neo airplanes
United Airlines has placed an order for 60 additional A-321neo aircraft, supporting the carrier's “United Next” initiative to integrate new aircraft into its fleet and standardizing and enhancing its glo... more
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AirlinesAmsterdam Airport: 3.1 billions for works
Maintenance, expansion and modernization of the airport by 2027
The Amsterdam-Schiphol airport management company plans investments of over 3 billion dollars for the 2024-2027 development program, which includes maintenance and modernization works at the airport. Infrastructure... more
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AirlinesUSA. United orders 110 new planes
This would be the second largest aircraft purchase in the past year
Breaking news. The United Airlines announced today that it has ordered 110 new planes. In detail, these include 50 widebody B-787 Dreamliner aircraft of US production and 60 narrowbody A-321 aircraft of... more
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AirlinesUSA: United Airlines postpones flights to Asia
It postpones the resumption of some important routes to next March
The US carrier United Airlines has postponed the resumption of some air connections to Asia until March 28, 2024, which were supposed to start with the beginning of the "Winter 2023" season. These include... more
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AirlinesLufthansa Technik-Philippine Airlines pact on MRO
Renewed agreement between companies for engine maintenance services
The German company Lufthansa Technik, specialized in MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) services for aircraft and its components, has signed an agreement with the national carrier Philippine Airlines,... more
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AirlinesAir carriers: where you eat best
Selection made by a well-known travel sector magazine
The ranking of the 10 airlines that offer their customers the best food service in the world has been published. This is the "Readers' Choice Awards 2023", a survey carried out by "Traveller" magazine... more
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AirlinesCopenhagen Airport optimizes baggage handling
Faster check-ins and precise tracking with optical recognition
The management company Københavns Lufthavne of the Copenhagen-Kastrup International Airport is carrying out an optimization procedure for the baggage handling system. The aim is to maximize the number... more
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AirlinesLatam Airlines takes delivery of its first A-321neo airplane
And it adds 13 more units to orderbook -DATA SHEET
LATAM Airlines has taken delivery of its first A-321neo leased from AerCap and placed an order for 13 additional A-321neo aircraft to further expand its route network and drive its regional growth. This... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: 92 weekly flights between France and Italy
The carrier at the tourism trade show in Paris (October 3-5)
ITA Airways will participate in the "2023 IFTM Top Resa international tourism trade show" that take places in Paris from the 3rd to the 5th of October. The event hosted at the Parc des Expositions de l... more
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AirlinesIran: expanding air graveyard
Government: "National companies have to make the country a technological hub of the Middle East"
Tehran's aircraft cemetery is making it big. Last year a satellite photo taken at the international airport of the Iranian capital showed the world at least 20 planes of various sizes abandoned in an area... more
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AirlinesHeathrow Airport: who owns precious slots?
At the top of the list are the UK and European flag carriers
London-Heathrow Airport in the UK is one of the busiest in the world with around 61.6 million passengers per year. In 2022 it even ranked eighth in the ranking of the most popular ones globally, behind... more
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AirlinesRussia: presidential aircraft fleet in difficulty
For sale refurbished Tu-204 and Tu-214 aircraft over 20 years old
Russia's Special Flight Detachment, the office responsible for the air transport of senior state officials, appears to be offering national airlines the opportunity to acquire some unused aircraft from... more
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AirlinesCathay Group orders 32 A-320neo Family aircraft
They will serve destinations in the Chinese Mainland and in Asia
Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has announced the purchase of an additional 32 A-320neo Family aircraft as it continues to invest in expanding and modernising its fleet. The agreement doubles the Cathay Group’s tot... more
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AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: a rule that locks in the agreement
Text of the Council of Ministers which reiterates Brussels' thesis on the discontinuity with Alitalia
The Italian Government has reiterated what has been expressed several times by the European Commission: there is no continuity between the air carrier ITA Airways and the former company Alitalia in extraordinary... more
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AirlinesAircraft. Italian strike: reduced to four hours today
Protests of the handling sector, airline related industries and easyJet flight attendants
The Italian strike in the air transport sector scheduled for today 29 September has been reduced to four hours. The workers in the airport services sector will be the ones to fold their arms for ground... more
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AirlinesSingapore airport: Terminal 2 reopens
Complete reactivation expected by the end of October with new shops and restaurants
The north wing of Terminal 2 of Singapore Changi International Airport reopens today with the first take-offs and arrivals scheduled. The works, lasted three and a half years, involve the renovation, modernization... more
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AirlinesITA Airways at the second NY edition of "Travel Hashtag"
The USA is the first international market for the Italian flagship airline
ITA Airways, the Italian flagship carrier participated in the last days in the second New York edition of "Travel Hashtag", the travelling networking-event format with focus on Italy and the promotion... more
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AirlinesOverbooking: solution or problem?
Passengers dispute it, but it helps airlines keep prices low
There is a commercial policy widely used by air carriers to increase the filling rate of aircraft and to avoid last-minute cancellations. This is overbooking, an aggressive but legal practice that has... more
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AirlinesTurkish Airlines will ground 12 planes
About 700 engine problems for various companies around the world
The Turkish Airlines has announced that it will be forced to ground up 12 A-320 aircraft in its fleet due to problems on the PW-1100G engines, built by the American company Pratt & Whitney. The aircraft... more