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AirlinesAirAsia might delay Airbus deliveries
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Due to low-cost terminal limitations at Kuala Lumpur airport
Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia is thinking to delay delivery of 8 out of 24 ordered Airbus A-320s, which arrival is scheduled for next year, and airline spokesman announced without saying whether an... more
AirlinesLufthansa Italia names after an aircraft "Rome"
Rome, Italy - It's the sixth A-319
Lufthansa Italia names after the city of "Rome" its sixth 138 seat A-319, following a tradition of city or region names on the aircraft. The other five Airbus have been named after the Italian cities of... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines traffic result for first half-year 2009
Vienna, Austria - It reacts promptly to market trend
"The Austrian Airlines Group has reacted to the present market situation in good time by adjusting capacity to the low level of demand. This has enabled Austrian Airlines to keep its passenger load factor... more
AirlinesSnowjet introduces direct London-Stansted-Sion flights
London, UK - Starting from 19 December to 18 April 2010
Snowjet, the ski flight specialist, will begin operating direct seasonal winter flights from London-Stansted to Sion Ski Airport in the popular Swiss Valais Region, for the 09/10 winter ski season. Snowjet’s S... more
Airlines"British Airways will not accept less than 53% share in Iberia merger"
London, UK - CEO Willie Walsh's statements
Denying what had been reported by Spanish media, according to which British Airways (BA) would be prepared to accept a 50% participation in the new joint-venture that would be formed after the merger with... more
AirlinesWizz Air started operations from Liverpool to Prague
Liverpool, UK - Three times a week
Wizz Air commenced their latest route from Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (JLA) with three flights each week to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. Flights operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays,... more
AirlinesItaly, Myair would have paid insurance premium with checks without funds
Vicenza, Italy - To Ascom Finance, company that guarantees the carrier's debts
Problems for the Italian airline Myair seem to never reach an end. According to what is reported today by the "Il Giornale di Vicenza" newspaper, in fact, it seems that the carrier would have paid the... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM might come back in the race for Austrian Airlines' takeover
Paris, France - While European commission studies Lufthansa's proposal
Air France-KLM might come back in the race for the acquisition of Austrian Airlines (AUA), according to what has been reported today by the Austrian newspaper "Kurier". The European commission, that is... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand receives first Boeing 767 with the new winglets
Auckland, New Zealand - It will allow the carrier to save six million liters of fuel annually
Air New Zealand has received its first Boeing 767/300ER aircraft fitted with new blended winglets developed by Aviation Partners. The airline estimates that it will save more than six million litres of... more
AirlinesBritish Airways, sailing in deep waters, goes towards 4000 redundancies
London, UK - Worrying declarations by its CEO, Willie Walsh
"Bloomberg" agency writes that today in London, during annual meeting of the BA's shareholders, the airline's CEO, Willie Walsh, has declared: "It's necessary a radical reorganization of our work force.... more
AirlinesUS$1 billion loan for Air India
New Delhi, India - Furthermore New Delhi's government is planning a public financing
Air India's quest for cash continues. Through its parent National Aviation Company of India (NACIL), in fact, the carrier is going to receive an US$1.06 billion loan from JPMorgan Chase & Co to finance... more
AirlinesCzech Airlines purchased SITA-built "Horizon" system
Prague, Czech Republic - For passengers' management. The 4-year deal has a value of US$12 million
Czech Airlines and air transport IT specialist, SITA, announced a $12 million, four-year agreement for the use of SITA's "Horizon" portfolio of passenger management solutions as the Czech national carrier... more
AirlinesSouthwest inspects its Boeing 737s
Charleston, USA - Following the opening of a hole in the fuselage of flight WN2294
Southwest Airlines has decided to open an inspection on its entire Boeing 737/300 fleet after the emergency landing caused yesterday by the opening of a football-sized hole in the fuselage of the aircraft... more
AirlinesDelays and inefficiencies: Italian ENAC summons Myair, airline already operating with a temporary license
Rome, Italy - The meeting is scheduled for Thursday at the Authority's headquarters
Concerning several inefficiencies that in this period are limiting punctuality and regularity of Myair's flights, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) informs that the carrier has been summoned... more
AirlinesBritish Airways might accept 50% merger with Iberia
Madrid, Spain - The news issued by Spanish press
British Airways (BA) might be ready to accept a merger deal with Iberia for a 50% participation of the two carriers in the new joint-venture, Spanish newspaper "El Economista" reported today quoting sources... more
AirlinesContinental gets antitrust immunity to join Star Alliance
Washington, USA - The final OK by the US Department of Transport
After long discussions and despite recent doubts expressed by the US Department of Justice (see AVIONEWS), Continental Airlines finally received the final OK by the US Department of Transport to join Star... more
AirlinesItalian president of Sicily's regional government asks Alitalia-CAI for refund
Rome, Italy - Problems go on despite ministers' reassurances
The Italian president of Sicily's regional government, Raffaele Lombardo, due to the new delay of Alitalia-CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana) airline that had prevented him from returning to Sicily where he... more
AirlinesChina Eastern-Shanghai Airlines merger: the official offer
Shanghai, China - CNY 9 billion (about € 944 million)
China Eastern, one of Chinese major airlines, presented its official offer of the long announced merger with smaller Shanghai Airlines (see AVIONEWS). The operation will have a cost of CNY 9 billion (about... more
AirlinesAlitalia: occupied in May 60% of capacity
Rome, Italy - AEA's (Association of European Airlines) monthly report presented
Alitalia, the Italian national airline, occupied in the month of May just more than 60% of its available seats per km (ASK). Of the 4,083,500 offered seats, in fact, only 1,987,100 have been used, with... more
AirlinesSAS Group signs long-term content agreement with Amadeus
Stockholm, Sweden - A five year agreement
"The SAS Group, Northern Europe airline group has signed a five year, full content agreement with Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry,... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines launched yesterday first A-380 service to Hong Kong
Rome, Italy - With 450 passengers on board
"The Singapore Airlines A-380 made its grand entrance yesterday in Hong Kong when the world’s largest passenger aircraft touched down at Hong Kong International Airport. Over 450 customers have embarked o... more
AirlinesAirbus A-380 with new Air France livery revealed
Paris, France - It will start operating in November 2009
"Air France’s first Airbus A-380 has just been painted with the airline’s new livery in Hamburg. This aircraft will start operating a daily Paris-'Charles de Gaulle'-New York-'JFK' route in November 200... more
AirlinesCrisis: Air France-KLM might reduce working hours
Paris, France - The carrier's employees will receive less profit-sharing rewards
For the first time in its history Air France-KLM airline might decide to reduce working hours as a measure to cut costs amid the crisis that hit global economy and air transport demand in particular. The... more
AirlinesBritish Airways cabin crew refuses salary cuts
London, UK - The struggle of the British carrier to reduce costs go on
The battle between British Airways and trade unions, including cabin crew ones, continues after the June 30 deadline to find an agreement passed without the slightest sign of deal. The workers stated that... more
AirlinesNew destinations by Qatar Airways in India
Rome, Italy - In October flights to Goa and Amritsar
"Qatar Airways announced it was bringing forward the launch dates of two new Indian routes – Goa and Amritsar – in time for the busy winter holiday season. Scheduled flights to the northern Indian cit... more
AirlinesCode-share agreement between Virgin Blue and Delta Airlines
Atlanta, USA - For services among USA, Australia and South Pacific
American Delta and Australian Virgin Blue airlines announced today its intention to realize a code-share plan for services between USA, Australia and South Pacific. In particular, the two carriers will... more
AirlineseasyJet to fly to Israel with new London-Luton - Tel Aviv service
London, UK - Starting from November 2, six times a week
easyJet announced its plans to expand to Israel this winter with the launch of a new six times weekly service, between London-Luton and Tel Aviv, starting from November 2. easyJet is the first low-fares... more
AirlinesRyanair and its strange promotion
Dublin, Ireland - Air transport deserves a serious approach
Commercials are often very expensive on newspapers. Perhaps for this reason, the Irish carrier Ryanair enjoys releasing "Unserious" statements: first asking a tax on fat passengers, then asking an extra... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm and Delta Air Lines launches a transatlantic joint-venture
Rome, Italy - More choice, more offers and less costs for passengers
Air France-KLM group and Delta Air Lines announced a long term joint-venture focused on the cooperation on transatlantic flights which will be operated together, coordinating operations and dividing costs... more
AirlinesItalian ENAC: "We require measures to stop Alitalia delays in Rome-Fiumicino"
Rome, Italy - Concerns waiting for summer peak days
The problem of the delays of Alitalia flights leaving from Rome-Fiumicino airport has been faced by ENAC (Italian civil aviation authority) chairman Vito Riggio, who attended a conference on the safety... more
AirlinesTitan Airways purchases Satellite Travel Group
Stansted, UK - Specialized on charter flights
Titan Airways announced the purchase of the Satellite Travel Group, the company which has been offering seat only charter flights for over 25 years. The company embraces Satellite Travel, which specialises... more
AirlinesContinental simulator engineer employees ratify new collective bargaining agreement
Houston, Usa - New agreement runs through December 31, 2012
Continental Airlines announced that its simulator engineer employees ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement. The new agreement provides a 2.5% increase in base pay rates each year over... more
AirlinesThe sixth new Airbus A-320 of Alitalia's fleet
Rome, Italy - "Ludovico Ariosto" entered into service
"The sixth new Airbus A-320 aircraft of Alitalia's fleet, dubbed 'Ludovico Ariosto', entered into service. The new airplane will be used mainly on the Rome-Fiumicino/Milan-Linate route. Alitalia's A-320s... more
AirlinesTen new aircraft for Blue Air
Bucharest, Romania - The Romanian carrier in talks with Boeing for further 737/800 and /900s
The Romanian airline Blue Air announced that it is in talks with Boeing for the purchase of further 10 B-737/800 and /900 aircraft. Last year Bucharest's carrier had ordered five of these airplanes, but... more
AirlinesSwiss reduces winter season flights
Zurich, Switzerland - 9% cut to the Swiss carrier's operations
The airline Swiss of Switzerland will reduce its winter season capacity by 9%, to face the global crisis of air traffic. The statement, reported by the "Sonntag" newspaper, has been confirmed by Franco... more
AirlinesBritish Airways cuts costs
London, UK - Also delayed the delivery of Airbus A-380s
British Airways announced a 20% cost-cutting plan for this year, to face economic difficulties caused by the international air transport crisis. Among them there is also the delay of the delivery of 12... more
AirlinesAlitalia and AirOne unified their ticket booking and sales system
Rome, Italy - Many advantages for the passengers
"Alitalia successfully completed the migration to a single platform of the tickets' booking, issue and check-in systems between Alitalia and AirOne. There will be many advantages for the passengers,... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines orders Rolls Royce's Trent 700EP engines
Istanbul, Turkey - With a deal worth US$470 million
Turkish Airlines, the national carrier of Turkey, has ordered Rolls Royce's Trent 700EP engines to power seven aircraft from its fleet. The value of the deal, at current list price, is of about US$470... more
AirlinesThe reorganization by Austrian Airlines passes through 1,000 jobs to be cut
Milan, Italy - Targeted cost reduction to produce medium-term improvement
"Having already fulfilled its ambitious package of short-term measures designed to generate savings of EUR 225 million this year, the management of Austrian Airlines is now confronting the challenge of... more
AirlinesLufthansa-Austrian: merger under EU investigation
Brussels, Belgium - Concessions by the German carrier are needed
The European Commission has decided to open a deep investigation on the possible merger between Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines, for the concerns brought by the possible effects on competition that a similar... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines increases operating capacity to Manila
Rome, Italy - A fourth daily flight from 10 July
"Singapore Airlines will add a fourth daily flight between Singapore and Manila from 10 July. The increase from three to four daily flights, operated by the Boeing 777 family of aircraft, will expand... more
AirlinesSAS announced the new fuel surcharges
Copenhagen, Denmark - The increases are between 3 and 10 euros per passenger
Due to recent increase in jet fuel prices, SAS Scandinavian Airlines announced the increase our fuel surcharge amounts in all its fares as from July 15, 2009. The increase will apply to SAS Group airlines... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines and EgyptAir expand code-share agreement
Rome, Italy - From last June 1st
"From 1 June, Singapore Airlines’ customers will be able to enjoy daily flights between Singapore and Cairo as a result of an expanded code-share agreement with EgyptAir. Singapore Airlines flies f... more
AirlinesQatar Airways flies to Melbourne in December
Rome, Italy - The carrier to begin operating first Australian service
"Qatar Airways will begin operating to Australia before Christmas and in time for the holiday rush, airline Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker announced it. The airline CEO said that Qatar Airways... more
AirlinesNew Airbus A-330s for Jetstar?
Sydney, Australia - After parent Qantas cancelled its 787 orders
Jetstar Airways, low-cost subsidiary of Australian airline Qantas, might acquire new Airbus A-330s to expand its fleet, after Qantas announced the cancellation and delay of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner's... more
AirlinesFlyDubai gets financing for four Boeing 737 aircraft
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - A USD 320 million deal with GECAS
The Emirati low-cost airline FlyDubai today announced they had got a financing for four Boeing 737 aircraft to be delivered by the end of the year. The sale and lease-back deal has been signed with GECAS... more
AirlinesAlitalia, Colaninno: "We have punctuality problems"
Rome, Italy - The manager then stated that he wants to work together with the Railway on the Rome-Milan route
Alitalia's president Roberto Colaninno admitted the serious problems that the Italian national carrier has with punctuality, explaining that every day from 140 to 150 flights take off with dealays. However,... more
AirlinesTemporary flight license for Italian carrier Myair.com
Rome, Italy - It will expire on October 31, 2009
The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) decided to modify the flight license of Myair.com airline, making it temporary, with expiring date on October 31, 2009. The news has been issued through a modification... more
AirlinesAmerican government slows down on Continental-United antitrust immunity
Washington, USA - The US Department of Justice opposes Star Alliance's requests
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) opposed Star Alliance group's aspirations, in particular of the two American carriers Continental and United Airlines. According to the DOJ the possibility to operate... more
AirlinesMerger between China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines gets closer
Shanghai, China - The smaller carrier will keep its operational independence
Widely anticipated talks for a possible merger between China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines go on (see AVIONEWS). The shares of the two carriers have been suspended in the stock market since June 8, when... more