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AirlinesThe boom of the Air Tahiti Nui airline
Rome, Italy - +44% for the Polynesian national-flag airline
While the totality of the Italian airlines flying from Italy to Tahiti registered a poor growth of 10%, Air Tahiti Nui records an increase of 44% in revenues and number of passengers for the period January-April... more
AirlinesNew website for Air Italy in September
Verona, Italy - New on-line services available
On the Air Italy website (www.airitaly.it), from next September, passengers will have the opportunity to use new services such as payment with credit card, changes of reservations and seating's pre-assignment. I... more
AirlinesSAT (Pisa's airport): new route to Stockholm by Ryanair
Pisa, Italy - From next October 11
"The Irish low-cost carrier, Ryanair, announced today, on June 14, a new route from Pisa (24th link) to Stockholm, operational from next October 11, with three frequencies per week (Tuesday, Thursday and... more
AirlinesLufthansa plans intercontinental flights from non-hub airports
Frankfurt, Germany - Lack of suitable airplanes retards the project
Germany's national airline, Lufthansa, is planning intercontinental flights also from non-hub airports. One of the possible routes would be Hamburg-New York, which is currently operated by American Continental... more
AirlineseasyJet with Malpensa-Bucharest, are 16 the routes served from the airport
Milan, Italy - The seventh airplane arrives in July
"easyJet, low-cost carrier in Europe, continues its expansion on Italian market. After few days from the announcement of daily flight Milan-Malpensa/Catania, that will be operational starting from next... more
AirlinesAlitalia: AirOne sends a complaint letter to Transport Minister
Rome, Italy - Now it risks the exclusion from the competition
The number one of AirOne, Carlo Toto, should have written a letter to Alitalia adviser, Merrill Lynch, complaining for the lack of any important data, which would have to be available in this phase of... more
AirlinesItAli Airlines increases the connections with Reggio Calabria
Pescara, Italy - By June 22, 2007
The new schedule of ItAli Airlines towards Reggio Calabria Airports will be actuated by next June 22, 2007. Among the new proposals: the doubling of daily connection with Turin, with departures in the... more
AirlinesGreat offer by Centralwings for Poland
Milan, Italy - Booking up to June 17
The summer of Centralwings starts with a great offer: EUR 19 all inclusive. The carrier invites to visit the cities of Poland and to attend numerous events in programme for next summer: exhibitions,... more
AirlinesEC sets to block the takeover bid of Ryanair for Aer Lingus
Brussels, Belgium - It should undermine the competition
The European Commission is reportedly set to block Ryanair's bid to take over Aer Lingus. Reports today say the commission has decided that the move would undermine competition and harm consumers. The... more
AirlinesA new business strategy for Sas' future
Stockholm, Sweden - New measures will be implemented in 2007-2009
Today, on June 13, the Board of Directors of Sas decided some measures that will ensure to the air company a leading role future in the market of airlines of Northern Europe. Decision about the new direction... more
AirlinesAir France: the B-737 leaves the French airline's fleet
Rome, Italy - After 25 years of activity
"After 25 years of operations, last Monday, June 11, the last Boeing 737 aircraft of the Air France's fleet made its final route Paris-Roissy-CdG/Turin and return, piloted by Eric Monlouis, Captain and... more
AirlinesAlitalia: according to Alazraki the call for bids is a farce
Rome, Italy - "The only real competitor is Lufthansa, is expecting for the ashes of the others"
"Today's newspapers say it in very clear manner, but we have said it on January 27th that this call for bids is a farce". This the opinion by the businessman Paolo Alazraki, that last January pulled... more
AirlinesNew route by China Southern Airlines
Guangzhou , China - Announced a flight to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
It's part of China Southern Airlines' strategy of expansion of international destinations the just announced route Urumqi-Sharjah-Jeddah, with which the Chinese airline provides a new flight to the Arabian... more
AirlinesSverige Airlines makes Barcelona and Malaga closer to Swedish people
Stockholm, Sweden - Scandinavian Airlines reaches, in 2007, 12 international destinations
Starting from next Autumn Sweden will be closer to Spain with three new routes. With the new flights Gothenburg-Barcelona, Gothenburg-Malaga and Stockholm-Barcelona passengers by Sverige Airlines will... more
AirlinesUS Helicopter and Continental Airlines announced code-share agreement
New York, Usa - Effective immediately
"To further simplify the booking and ticketing experience, US Helicopter Corporation (US Helicopter) and Continental Airlines today announced a code-share agreement to expedite the process for customers... more
AirlinesBritish Aiways new Business class presentation
Milan, Italy - Milan-Linate, new chair shown until June 30th
British Airways will present in Milan's Linate airport the new Club World, a long-range Business class which is the result of a hundred million pounds investment. Passengers in transit will have the... more
AirlinesAir France launches a campaign in three continents
Paris, France - Europe, Asia and Middle East, until June 15.
A new launch campaign of the French airlines Air France to fly to several destinations all over the world from October 1 to March 31 of 2008 at interesting prices. And it offers more. It guarantees, or... more
AirlinesBA considering buying A-380 ariplane as part of long-haul fleet renewal after 2010 CEO
Milan, Italy - CEO Willie Walsh said it
British Airways PLC is considering buying the Airbus superjumbo A-380 as part of its plans to renew its long-haul fleet after 2010, BA CEO, Willie Walsh, said in an interview with Italian daily "Sole 24... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines denies the indiscretion on a possible interest by Aeroflot
Vienna, Austria - Russian CEO has not intention to issue any statements up to pursuit of Alitalia question
Austrian Airlines AG (AUA) Chief Executive, Alfred Oetsch, reacted to reports that Aeroflot might hold a longer term interest in investing in the Austrian flag carrier by saying that he could not see any... more
AirlinesChinese Southern Airlines awarded by IATA
Guangzhou, China - The increase of number of passengers of the Chinese carrier continues
The constant economic increase of the Chinese giant is reflected inevitably on the air market of the country. The numerous Chinese air companies saw a significant technological and of services for customers... more
AirlinesAlitalia: on June 18th strike of aircraft maintenance-clerk technicians
Rome, Italy - UIL-T National Secretary Marco Veneziani confirmed it
The strike of Alitalia aircraft maintenance-clerk technicians has been announced on June 18th, UIL-Trasporti confirmed it. The time-course is: from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for all the Italians airports. UIL-T... more
AirlinesA new air link between Houston and Loreto
Houston, Usa - Continental Airlines will operate the link with two weekly flights
Continental Airlines is one of the biggest air company of the world. The American carrier is currently linking America to Asia and the old European continent thanks to hundred of daily flights. Since... more
AirlinesSwissair's failure: all the accused declared innocents
Zurich, Switzerland - They will receive an indemnity of EUR 2m, more or less
Eric Honegger, Swissair former president and other 18 accused at trial for the failure of the Helvetic carrier, happened in 2001, have been declared innocents - for charge of bad management, false administration,... more
AirlinesNew rules for travel agencies
Rome, Italy - Expensive penalty for those breaking "Married segments"
A new regulation for travel agencies will take affect from today 7th June 2007. Air France and KLM announced a new measure towards those not respecting "Married segments". If separated tickets or only... more
AirlineseasyJet: passenger statistics for May 2007
Milan, Italy - In the same period launched new routes
"Strong load factors, which were broadly in line with last year, were supported by targeted promotional activity and low lead-in fares. We will continue to offer low fares throughout the summer to ensure... more
AirlinesApax backs away from Vueling
Madrid, Spain - 20,97% came on to the market, estimated EUR 97,2 million
Goldman Sach bank reported the bring onto the market of a stoke equal to 20,97% of the Spanish carrier Vueling, estimated EUR 97,2 million. The same bank said that effectuated a placement for Apax Partners... more
AirlinesAir France guarantees two new services for its customers
Paris, France - Complex routes and booking with postponed payment expand offers of the air company
New services for Air France customers. Indeed, are available for them two innovative services that make more inviting the, already wide, offer of the France national-flag airline. It's about the new... more
AirlinesA new link between New York and Athens
New York, Usa - Continental Airlines will daily operate with a Boeing 767 aircraft
From today a new link between New York and Athens will be daily operated by Continental Airlines. The Boeing 767/200ER will connect Athens airport to "Newark Liberty International Airport" of the "Big... more
AirlinesAir Canada: new route Rome-Montreal
Montreal, Canada - Started yesterday. It's a daily flight
From yesterday Air Canada has launched a new daily flight between Rome and Montreal, that follows the Rome-Toronto's route. The destination is covered by Boeing 767/300 ER aircraft, provided by 224... more
AirlinesAn additional customer for Boeing
Seattle, USA - It's XL Airways
Commercial Aviation Services has signed XL Airways UK Limited to the Next-Generation 737 landing gear overhaul and exchange program. By utilizing the Boeing Service Center Repair Network, customers of... more
AirlinesAir France (2) about A-380 for the French carrier
Rome, Italy - Powered with four GP-7200 engines by Engine Alliance
"In June 2001, Air France ordered ten Airbus A-380 airplanes, with option for other four; the carrier has recently taken up two of these options. The order of 12 airplanes by carrier will allow it to... more
AirlinesAir France prepares the A-380's arrival
Rome, Italy - It's the first European carrier to use the super-jumbo aircraft
"Air France will begin to use three wide-bodied Airbuses aircraft in Spring 2009, becoming the first European carrier to fly with A-380. The airline has already started the preparation's operations... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Aeroflot selects Unicredit for the financing
Rome, Italy - For a loan equal to EUR 800 million
"We have completed our choice of the banks and Unicredit will certainly participate", Mikhail Poluboyarinov, vice-Chief of Russian airline affirmed during a press conference. Aeroflot has chosen three... more
AirlinesContinental on fall, repercussion on all US carriers
Houston , USA - Loses -1% of revenue, alarm in exchange
Continental's falling monthly data of revenue and profitability has caused a strong repercussion on US market for all the carriers. In May Continental Airlines has recorded a decrease of 1% of revenue.... more
AirlinesAirOne managers convicted for increased fraud
Rome, Italy - For a flight delay and a change of destination in 2004
Milan court convicted for increased fraud Riccardo Toto, General Assistant Director AirOne, the on duty responsible of the air company, Leone Passaretti, and the Dutch pilot, Michael Messmaekers, in respect... more
AirlinesHolding Aga Khan: probable Eurofly recapitalization
Olbia, Italy - Involved also Unicredit-Capitalia, Intesa-Sanpaolo and Mediobanca
Info by Financial Milan city revealed that the Holding company owned by prince Aga Khan is evaluating a recapitalization of Eurofly. The new Business Plan for the society relaunch should be presented... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): permanence in SkyTeam at risk
Rome , Italy - Announced by the President of the Association, Leo Van Wijk
Shadows on Alitalia. For the Italian national air company troubles have no end. The new threat comes from the President of SkyTeam Association, Leo Van Wijk, that does not see a period of prosperity ahead... more
AirlinesAlitalia: no interest by Lufthansa
Berlin, Germany - Excessive interference by Italian Government
Among the greats of European air transport, also CEO of Lufthansa has been interviewed on Alitalia: German airline is not interested in this question because of the excessive interference by Italian Government. This... more
AirlinesEmirates continues its expansion plan increasing flights to Middle East
Milan, Italy - The airline has added three connections towards Bahrein
"Emirates, from yesterday, June 4, 2007, flies towards Bahrein with three new daily connections. Thanks to this new potentiation, the airline continues its expansion campaign that sees 2007 full of newness... more
AirlinesTam will soon land in Montevideo
Brasilia, Brazil - ANAC international relations department reported the news to the Brazilian air company
In six months Tam will inaugurate new flights towards Montevideo. Anac (Brazilian agency for civil aviation) authorized the Brazilian air company to enlarge its routes linking daily Brazil to Uruguay. Anac... more
AirlinesLuggage taxes and price increase let to fly Ryanair incomes
Dublin , Ireland - Estimate increase of 5% during 2007
Incomes of the low-cost air company Ryanair, that last year flew to EUR 435,6 m with an increase of 32%, go on growing. Thanks to the introduction of luggage taxes and tickets price increase the carrier... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Aeroflot does not exclude an agreement with Air France-KLM
Rome, Italy - Russian CEO has stated it during the World's Airline Industry
During the World's Airline Industry that opened its annual meeting in the Canadian city of Vancouver last Sunday, CEO of Aeroflot Valery Okulov has issued some statements about Alitalia privatization. Russian... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Deloitte&Touche postpones the judgement on the balance sheet
Rome, Italy - By June 11, 2007
"As from today, the audit activity on the Alitalia balance sheet is still in process and no conclusion has been reached about the contents of judgement that will have to be formulated according to the... more
AirlinesAlitalia strike concluded
Rome, Italy - Fiumicino: flight attendants agitation has not caused big troubles
Concluded at 4 p.m. the national strike (started from 12 a.m.) of Alitalia flight attendants claimed by FTA-CISAL Union. It has not caused big troubles to Rome-Fiumicino airport: the only route that results... more
AirlinesOn-line auction to get air tickets
Berlin, Germany - A turnover of EUR 60 million in 2007
The new border of booking air tickets seems to be that of on-line auctions. The air company Tui tries out a new way to relate to customers, actually already used by eBay. The German air company in those... more
AirlinesBoeing: new Ryanair and S7 Airlines purchases arrive
Everett, United States - It’s the first time for a Russian carrier
European carriers continue to buy from Boeing. Ryanair has ordered 27 Boeing 737-800 aircraft spending 1,9 billion dollars. The planes are fitted with blended winglet, the little vertical wings that... more
AirlinesTAM receives other three Airbus A-320 airplanes
Sao Paolo, Brazil - This year the carrier has added 14 aircraft in its fleet
“TAM received other three Airbus A-320 aircraft in its operational fleet. This year has already received 14 airplanes, 11 of them of the Family A-320/319 and three MD-11. Thanks to these purchases, the a... more
AirlinesEmirates increments operations towards South Africa
Milan, Italy - From June 1st, the airline adds new daily flights to Johannesburg
“Emirates expands with a quick growth in South Africa. From June 1st, in fact, the carrier adds four new fights to Johannesburg, that join to two connections per day, already operational. The new f... more
AirlinesRutelli: Alitalia must be privatized as soon as possible
Rome, Italy - Even if Italy will have not a credible national-flag carrier
“Alitalia have to be put on market to improve its service and the privatization must be made as soon as possible even if our country will have not a credible national-flag carrier. But do we you how m... more
AirlinesChina Southern: new pilot training program
Beijing, China - By 2010 a fall in demand is expected
China Southern Airlines, with the largest and most technically advanced aircraft fleet in China, announced that it will be the first mainland airline to recruit 100 pilots who are willing to pay for their... more