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AirlinesAlitalia (3): in short-time the selection for the advisors
Rome, Italy - Prodi hastens, but Montezemolo halts
The invitations to the merchant banks for the selection of the advisor, which will manage the cession to direct negotiation of the Alitalia's 29%, are sending: according to the national press today a dozen... more
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AirlinesAlitalia (2): Treasure Ministry will cede the 30,1% to privates
Rome, Italy - The sale's strategy unveiled
"The Italian Treasure will cede at least the 30,1% of Alitalia's capital and the totality of Alitalia convertible bonds held by Economy Ministry". It has read in a note by the Ministry. "In today's date... more
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AirlinesAlitalia: the offers of bids to cease the shares soon
Rome, Italy - Prodi: "There is a line of action very precise"
The beginning of the privatization' s procedure of Alitalia will come solved in a few time. The Premier Romano Prodi has remarked the assessment of the Government in the reaunch of the airline. "There... more
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AirlinesAlitalia: Walter Capital Management Llp reduces its own share, TT International enters in the capital
Milan, Italy - Consob's periodic communications unveiled it
Considerable shares of the corporation stock of the Italian flag carrier have been assigned in the last days. Consob, the Italian Commission on the societies and Stock Exchange, unveiled it through its... more
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AirlinesSas: three new entry in the next Summer
Stockholm, Sweden - Bergen, Lyons and Bristol in June from Stockholm
Bergen, Lyons and Bristol are the three new destinations of Sas from Stockholm. The flights will be operational from next Summer 2007. The new entry of the Scandinavian carrier are nine. The flight towards... more
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AirlinesAxis Airways becomes New Axis Airways
Paris, France - It changes its shareholding
The Axis Airways French company, in temporary receivership, revives with the new name of "New Axis Airways" and with a new shareholding. The Prado Finance Belgian mutual fund, which had the majority... more
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AirlinesVirgin Atlantic activates the new daily route between London and Chicago
London, United Kingdom - Chicago is the 28th destination of the British carrier
Virgin Atlantic will begin to fly every day between London and Chicago starting from the beginning of next year. The route between Heathrow and the Chicago international "O'Hare" airport is the 28th destination... more
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AirlinesSeven Boeing for Hawaiian Airlines
Seattle, USA - The contract should be signed within December
The Hawaiian Airlines has announced it will purchase three planes from Boeing and other 4 in leasing. The purchasing should be completed by December but for the moment the airline has not revealed the... more
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AirlinesIberia: Fernando Conte blunts the Dupuy de Lome's statements
Madrid, Spain - "Possible break of the alliance with BA"
"We are not discontent of the alliance with British. Our Chief Financial Officer and Director of Corporate Strategy Enrique Dupuy de Lome has only remarked as in Europe will arrive to a strengthening of... more
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AirlinesLivingston: new connections with Brazil
Milan, Italy - In concomitance with the opening of the new airport of Cape Verde
New flights towards Brazil for Livingston, in the new Winter timetable. From December 20, the airline at long haul of the Livingston group will open from Malpensa the weekly connections for Porto Seguro... more
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AirlinesL'Avion: new all business low-fare airlines
Paris, France - Daily service as from December 27 between Orly and Newark
The airline began taking reservations on Friday and changed its brand name from Elysair after market research found, to the airline's surprise, that Americans as well as French people warmed to the simple... more
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AirlinesAlitalia. Avia: we hope Air France will exit from its quibbling and take a definitive decision
Rome, Italy - The text of the press release of the Italian professional association of flight attendants
"The decision of the Government seems to be coherent with a negotiation logic, without subjects which can be advantaged, but the State must regulate and guarantee the national interests. It would be better... more
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AirlinesAlitalia: Polverini: the Government will have to consider the fundamental and inalienable contribution
Rome, Italy - The press release's test of the secretary general of UGL Renata Polverini
"The Government begins to move about the Alitalia's question. It is early enough for a definitive assessment, the decision of the Council of Ministres was compulsory, and it represents the unique way to... more
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AirlinesLufthansa in full growth
Berlin, Germany - The company is disinterested to Alitalia
The financial analysts of Morgan Stanley advice to bet on Lufthansa for the investments of Exchange, due to the German company has a value of about EUR two billion, added thank to the reorganization of... more
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AirlinesAustrian Airlines: fleet's remodulation
Vienna, Austria - As from March it will not more fly on Shanghai and towards Australia
The critical analysis of the Austrian's network will take the carrier to renounce to any routes, but at the same time to launch new offers, which put on East Europe and Central Asia: "Three new destination... more
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AirlinesVarig changes its name
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The Brazilian carrier will purchase 16 planes for its fleet
Varig changes its name and will be called Nordeste, and will have 16 planes more in its fleet. The Brazilian carrier which has managed to come out from a situation very near to bankruptcy, has announced... more
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AirlinesKLM: as from 2007 best connection between Europe and North America
Berlin, Germany - The new Boeing 777 will become operational
News for 2007 from KLM. With the new Summer timetable, on March 25 2007, the connections between Europe and North America will be improved and enhanced. The frequencies for New York will raise to three... more
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AirlinesBelleair proposes the new Perugia-Tirana flight
Tirana , Albany - For the Albanian in Italy
A new weekly connection between Perugia and Albania operates from Belleair with an ATR-42 from 46 seats. From December 16 it will be activated to the Umbria's airport of Sant'Egidio with departure every... more
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AirlinesIberia: the market analysis of Deutsche Bank
Madrid, Spain - The arrival of low-cost will reduce the market share of the airline
The entry of the low-cost in Madrid airport could create any problems to Iberia. According to Deutsche Bank, Ryanair, easyJet and Vueling, which have included the Spanish Capital among their destinations,... more
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AirlinesAlitalia: some statements
Rome, Italy - Costanzo Jannotti Pecci, Gianni Alemanno, Renata Polverini
The President of the Italian Tourism Industry Federation, Costanzo Jannotti Pecci, said that Alitalia must be restored and relaunched not because of a steril defense of the flag airline but as an awareness... more
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AirlinesLufthansa: convenient the Business Class up to December 15
Berlin, Germany - Last returns also on January 28 for the departure towards Asia
Lufthansa launches convenient fares for United States, Mexico, Canada and Asia flying in Business Class. Up to December 15 it is possible the booking, and for these destinations the departure is compulsory... more
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AirlinesMeridiana: new strategies of diversification
Olbia, Italy - In 2006 it has recorded a growth equal to 15%
The 2006 of Meridiana will close with about 4,5% of transported passengers and with a growth equal to 15% respect to 2005. "But the business of the transport is closed from at least 5 years -Gianni Rossi... more
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AirlinesA new air company was born in Africa
Kampala, Uganda - The Victoria International Airlines has big projects
In Africa a new air company has born: the Victoria International Airlines. The new carrier has made yesterday its maiden flight from the Entebbe international airport, in Uganda, to Nairobi, in Kenya,... more
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AirlinesRyanair rises in Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - Passing from 19.2% to 25.2%
Ryanair increases its share in the capital stock of the Irish ex-flag airline, Aer Lingus, passing from 19.2% to 25.2%. This is the result of an IPO that the low-cost carrier launched allowing it to... more
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AirlinesVietnam Airlines increases its fleet
Saigon, Vietnam - The carrier will add 21 planes within 2010
The Vietnam Airlines wants to add 21 planes to its fleet, and among these 10 Airbus A-321, 4 Boeing B-787/800 and 5 ATR-72. The deliveries should be completed by 2010. The southern-Asian airline aims... more
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AirlinesAlitalia. Italian politicians' statements (3): Locatelli, Testoni, Pasetto and ANPAC
Rome, Italy - The opinions of the members of Goverment and opposition
The latest news about a possible merger between Iberia and Air France, which was formerly indicated as a partner for Alitalia, caused many polemics in the Italian policy world. The Rifondazione comunista's... more
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AirlinesAlitalia. Italian politicians' statements: Polverini, Borghini, Cicolani and Fuda
Rome, Italy - The opinions of the Unions and of Forza Italia's some representatives
A lot of Italian politicians pronounce about the crisis of Alitalia. According to Renata Polverini, Secretary General of UGL, the Government must find a solution in a short time, and must have up the Unions... more
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AirlinesAlitalia. Italian politicians' statements (2): Brutti, Meta and Donati
Rome, Italy - Senator Paolo Brutti and the Presidents of the Parliament Transport Commission and the Senate Public Works Commission
After Cimoli's audition, Italian Senator Paolo Brutti said that the Chairman and CEO of Alitalia seems to agree on a partnership with Air France-KLM, even if he did not mention any names. As for the... more
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AirlinesIberia aims to an alliance with Air France
Madrid, Spain - It is a competitor for Alitalia in the run for a foreign partner
While everybody in Italy is talking about Alitalia's future there are new sceneries about the possible foreign alliances. Many talk about Iberia, but not as a possible Alitalia's partner but as a competitor... more
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AirlinesDelta Airlines launches the SkyMiles promotion for the new partners
Atlanta, USA - At the time of the registration they will receive a bonus of 1000 miles
Delta Airlines launches the SkyMiles promotion for the new international passengers, also Italian, which joints in first time to "Frequent Flyer SkyMiles" program. At the time of the registration on... more
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AirlinesVirgin Atlantic removes the flights to Nassau
London, United Kingdom - The route was not enough profitable
The Virgin Atlantic will remove its direct flight between London and Nassau, in the Bahamas, because of the scarce gains of the connection. The carrier's decision, which will be operative since March 2007,... more
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AirlinesSIA receives it first two B-777/300ERs
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - It ordered 19 airplanes
Singapore Airlines received its first two B-777/300ERs (Extended Range) with new cabin interiors in First and Business Class. The airline ordered a total of 19 Boeing Extended Range airplanes, equipped... more
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AirlinesAir Berlin is growing
Berlin, Germany - +19,58% revenues from January to September
Air Berlin's growth is going on. From July to September 2006 the second German airline totalled +28.4% revenues for EUR 510m compared to 397.3m in the same period of 2005. In the first nine months of the... more
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AirlinesSAS celebrated its 60th anniversary
Milan, Italy - Gala night in Milan
Gala night in Milan yesterday for the 60th anniversary of of SAS' (Scandinavian Airlines) birth, in the presence of the Director General in Italy, Greece, Turkey, Malta, Cyprus and Lebanon, Krister Greftén,... more
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AirlinesTransavia.com France was presented
Paris, France - The low-cost subsidiary of Air France
The new low-cost airline that Air France will start next June in Paris is called with the same name of its Dutch sister owned by KLM: Transavia.com France. The carrier's target is a turnover between... more
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AirlinesSingapore Airlines aims to India
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - The Asian carrier has already active 48 weekly flights toward the Indian airports
The Singapore Airlines has announced the intention to study the possibility to launch new connections to India, and particularly to New Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore, a city to which the Asian carrier wants... more
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AirlinesAer Lingus raises on the short range
Dublin, Ireland - An increase of 6,1% in the month of October for the Irish flag airline
The stricter security controls in the British airports have not affected the passenger traffic of Aer Lingus, which only in the month of October has reported an increase of passenger traffic of 6,1% compared... more
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AirlinesFlyMe links Rome and Boulogne with North Europe
Stockholm, Sweden - In the Summer 2007 new routes from Scandinavia to Italy
The Scandinavian low-cost airline FlyMe has announced in the Winter 2007 new flights to the Scandinavian cities will be activated with departure from the Italian airports of Boulogne and Rome. The routes... more
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AirlinesNorthwest flight attendants claim the right to strike
New York, USA - They made appeal to a Federal judge
The Northwest Airlines, always on bankruptcy, made an appeal to a Federal judge to claim their right to strike, and to ban a rule which forbids to the carrier's staff to strike during the negotiations... more
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AirlinesBritish Airways will review its uniform policy
London, United Kingdom - After the crucifix polemics
After polemics and accusations of religious discrimination following the case of the employee wearing a crucifix during her service (see AVIONEWS for details), British Airways decided to review its uniform... more
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AirlinesDelta: an agreement with retired pilots
Atlanta, USA - About debts settlement
Delta Airlines reached an agreement with retired pilots about welfare debts settlement. The 3100 involved pilots will receive total USD 719m from the carrier and they will give up additional requests on... more
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AirlinesEurofly's stock reorganization rumors are going on
Milan, Italy - Among names who are interested in the airline, also Myair.com
Plus 83% in a week: this is the increase of Eurofly's share on the Stock Exchange, surpassing +13% yesterday at EUR 5.30 and pushing CONSOB to ask for explanations about stock reorganization rumors. "There... more
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AirlinesRecord load factor for Zoom Airlines
Ottawa, Canada - Last September and October
Load factor on Zoom Airlines Paris-Montréal flight was 93% in September and 88% in October. A record percentage which was even higher on Toronto-Montréal route, where the airline grazed sold out in b... more
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AirlinesNew strategic partnership between THAI and SAS
Stockholm, Sweden - The services from next December and January
"Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and SAS Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) recently held a code-share agreement signing ceremony at THAI's head office in Bangkok in order to establish... more
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AirlinesDelta (2): a meeting with US Airways
Atlanta, USA - The USD 8.6bn bid will be presented
US Airways will meet bankrupt Delta Airlines' top managers and a group of creditors this week to present its USD 8.6bn bid (see AVIONEWS for details). Delta has already communicated that it intends... more
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AirlinesAn engine revision plant for China Eastern
Shanghai, China - Agreement with Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney, the jet engine division of United Technologies, signed an agreement with China Eastern Airlines to build an engine revision plant in Shanghai. In the field of the agreement, China Eastern... more
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AirlinesClickair's extension plan
Barcelona, Spain - New routes and 10 million passengers by 2008
Clickair aims to become the second airline in Spain, putting itself among the first 4 low-cost airlines in Europe. Commercial Director Bernhard Krupka declared that, showing the carrier's fast development. "Our... more
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AirlinesThe first A-300/600F to Galaxy Airlines
Tokyo, Japan - The new cargo carrier of Sagawa Express
Galaxy Airlines received its first A-300/600 Freighter. The Airbus A-330 family had reached the goal of 600 units sold last November 24. Since 1993 the A-330s have totalled about 8 million flight hours... more
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AirlinesSkyEurope launches the new Turin-Prague
Turin, Italy - The eastern European airline points on the routes from Caselle
SkyEurope will inaugurate on December 26th a new flight Turin-Prague operated two times per week from the Caselle airport. The departures are scheduled for Tuesday and Saturday, with the adding of a new... more
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AirlinesThree CRJ-700s to Brit Air
Morlaix, France - A worth of USD 97m
Bombardier Aerospace signed a contract with Brit Air for the supply of three CRJ-700, with a total worth of USD 97m. The regional carrier owned by Air France has currently 12 CRJ-700 and 19 CRJ-100... more