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AirlinesBrussels investigates flight blockade in France
Air carriers had already cancelled 4 routes where there is a rail alternative
The European Commission will open an investigation to assess the legality of the suppression of air flights in French France on those routes for which there is an alternative rail link lasting up to 2.5... more
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AirlinesUS: a man admits to pointing a laser at the plane
Man faces up to 5 years in prison. About 50 incidents reported against him
The acting US Attorney, judge Joseph Murphy, announced in these days to have filed the guilty plea of Eugene Conrad, 52 years old, who admitted to have pointed a laser at several planes, in particular... more
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AirlinesAirplanes. Iberia pays 75 million to Air Europa
Compensation for non-merger. Within February new proposal
An agreement signed in 2019 between the aviation group International Airlines Group (Iag) -which controls the Spanish air carrier Iberia- and the company Globalia -which controls the Iberian airline Air... more
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AirlinesPlanes and airlines. ITA Airways officially welcomed as an IATA member
Its first flight from Linate to Bari two months ago
ITA Airways started its operations on 15th October 2021 with its first flight AZ 1637 from Milano-Linate to Bari landed at 7:35 am. On the same day, it became an IATA member.The new Italian national airline,... more
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AirlinesPlanes and carriers. Iberia-Air Europa seek alternative to merger
Iag and Globalia will have to find agreement with State and financiers
Spanish carriers Iberia and Air Europa are looking for an alternative after their recent failed merger. The latter was supposed to lead to the creation of one of the largest European airlines. Certainly... more
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AirlinesSingapore Airlines selects the A-350F airplane
To replace fleet of B-747/400F
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Airbus for seven A-350F freighter aircraft. The agreement will see the model begin replacing the airline's existing B-747/400F fleet in... more
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AirlinesBritish Airways returns to Gatwick in March 2022
Euroflyer airline tickets to 35 destinations
The national air carrier of the United Kingdom, British Airways, officially announces that in March 2022 it will return to permanently operate short-haul flights at London-Gatwick airport. It will make... more
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AirlinesAircraft. Cash injection on air carrier Virgin Atlantic
468 million Euros to counter possible losses triggered by Omicron variant
The founder of British airline Virgin Atlantic, Richard Branson, has provided a cash injection of 468 million Euros to support the airline. The decision comes at a time when the outlook for the airline... more
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AirlinesPassenger concerns about international travel by airplane
Numerous cancellations of business flights at London-Heathrow
Despite the reopening of US air borders to international travel, the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus is hampering the recovery of the British airline industry. At London-Heathrow airport the demand... more
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AirlinesAir France-Klm redeems 500 million euros of debt
Now the group aims at raise new capital
The Franco-Dutch group Air France-Klm redeemed 500 million Euros that were part of a previous State bank loan worth 4 billion Euros guaranteed by the Paris government to help the airline deal with the... more
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AirlinesAircraft. Carriers meet climate commitments
United Airlines invests in Saf, start-ups and electric airtaxi
The global air transport industry is accelerating its progress on the environmental front. First of all, they are fulfilling the commitments made in October at the "Cop 26" summit -organized by the United... more
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AirlinesOmicron variant: new American strategies
Pandemic is not an emergency but a structural problem; boom of travel insurance
The new Omicron variant of Covid-19 has wreaked havoc and confusion in the air passenger industry, particularly on international routes. Governments are taking emergency measures such as rapidly closing... more
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AirlinesAircraft and carriers. ITA-Air France: code-share signed
More connections between the two Countries; in force from Monday
ITA Airways and Air France have signed a code-share agreement connecting the networks of the two airlines. This new commercial partnership, which starts from travel as from 13th December, offers Ita Airways... more
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AirlinesAmerican Airlines: change at the top
Robert Isom CEO from 2022, Doug Parker will be president
The new wave of the global pandemic triggered by the Omicron variant could cause the recovery of air carriers to fail. For this reason, some companies are planning a new strategy to design a different... more
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AirlinesTransatlantic and European air travel collaps
Restrictions on Omicron variant hit industry recovery
In the last week of November, bookings for transatlantic flights from the United States to Europe dropped 55 percent from the previous week. This is the first clear consequence of the flurry of new travel... more
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AirlinesAircraft and carriers. ITA Airways-Etihad: code-share signed
To boost business travel and tourism between two Countries
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and ITA Airways, the national carrier of Italy, have signed a code-share agreement connecting the networks of the two ones. This new commercial... more
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AirlinesOmicron variant (2): restrictions for travel by aircraft
Tough measures in Germany and Austria; borders closed in Israel, Japan and Morocco
The fear of the Omicron variant spread of the coronavirus has prompted various governments to change the rules for travellers intending to enter certain Countries. Some in the airline industry think this... more
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AirlinesIata certifies Rossiya international compliance
Finished the audit on Operational Safety Audit (Iosa) standard
The International Air Transport Association (Iata), the world air transport organization, recently conducted an audit of the operational safety of Rossiya Airlines, part of the Aeroflot group, confirming... more
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AirlinesAircraft industry against test to fly in the UK
New restrictions due to Omicron variant could hit vacations
The Government of London has announced that from tomorrow, Tuesday December 7th, all travellers to the UK, both foreign and resident, will have to show a negative result of an covid-test done before departure.... more
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AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Code-share ITA Airways–Klm
By the hub in Fiumicino and Amsterdam
ITA Airways and KLM have signed a new code-share agreement. This will enable passengers to book ITA Airways tickets to KLM's European destinations and KLM customers will be able to book tickets to ITA... more
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AirlinesOmicron variant: restrictions on flights in the USA
Free tests. No quarantine. Air carriers requests accepted in part
The President of the United States Joe Biden has illustrated the new measures to limit the spread of the new variant of the coronavirus Omicron yesterday. Only vaccinated airline passengers will be allowed... more
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AirlinesChina opens to B-737 MAX aircraft
US manufacturer thinks it will be able to return to operations in 2022
After more than two and a half years of stop Civil Aviation Administration of China (Caac) today published a directive that will pave the way for the return to service of US B-737 MAX aircraft in China.... more
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AirlinesTravel by aircraft at Christmas between green passes and covid-free corridors
Covid test to travel in Europe, quarantine risk in the UK, exotic destinations for vaccinated people
The worldwide spread of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus suggests caution. After the first restrictions on international air travel imposed by the Italian Government, with the closure of connections... more
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AerospaceStarlink could bring internet to planes in 2022
Request for satellite connection forwarded to Federal Communications Commission
Confirmed the negotiations between the US aerospace company Starlink of Elon Musk and some airlines that would like to implement on their planes the satellite internet connection service. The company has... more
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AirlinesITA Airways firms up order for 28 Airbus aircraft
The MoU announced at the end of last September
ITA Airways, Italy’s new national carrier, has firmed up an order with Airbus for 28 aircraft, including seven A-220s, 11 A-320neos and 10 A-330neos, the latest version of the A-330 widebody airliner. T... more
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AirlinesOmicron variant hit international flights
Borders closed all over the world; many people stranded abroad
Like many other countries, the US has moved to stop travel to and from South Africa and neighboring countries. Washington's restrictions came into effect yesterday. Some American citizens were able to... more
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AirlinesRyanair: magazines on board despite anti-covid regulations
What do the bodies in charge of guaranteeing safety do?
In some Italian airports, the on-board personnel of the low-cost airline Ryanair seem to be employed in these days in promotional campaigns that include the distribution of flyers and the on-board magazine. This... more
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AirlinesAircraft and safety. Bird-strikes are more and more frequent
According to FAA survey they occur on average 40 times a day
According to a recent survey by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - the federal agency responsible for aviation safety and oversight - bird strikes are becoming increasingly common. Violent... more
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AirlinesAircraft and carriers. Air Serbia and ITA Airways ink code-share agreement
In order to provide a wider selection of destinations
Serbia’s national airline, Air Serbia, and Italy’s national carrier, ITA Airways, became partners by entering into a code-share agreement, in order to provide a wider selection of destinations and bet... more
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AirlinesA black list for carriers that bring migrants to Belarus
It's proposed by the European Commission that introduced new restrictions
The EU Commission decided yesterday to introduce new repressive measures against truck drivers, travel agency owners, airplane pilots and boat captains involved in smuggling migrants into the European... more
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AirlinesIta Airways Chiefs in France to purchase Airbus aircraft
The agreement for 28 airplanes worth 4.4 billion Euros
Executives from the newly national airline Ita Airways will be in France today to purchase new Airbus aircraft with which they will renew the airline's fleet. The memorandum of understanding concerns 28... more
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Airlines"Dubai Airshow". Over 400 Airbus airplanes ordered including the first A-350F
In the first major event post-pandemia
In the first major airshow since the COVID-19 pandemic struck two years ago, customers demonstrated confidence in the recovery of the aviation sector and also in Airbus by placing orders and commitments... more
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AirlinesWizz Air presents fifth aircraft at Rome-Fiumicino
AVIONEWS interviews the Chief Commercial Officer George Michalopoulos - VIDEO and GALLERY
Sustainability, resilience, expansion. These are the three key words to understand the current vision of the Wizz Air carrier. The low-cost airline based in Hungary announced this morning in Rome the introduction... more
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AirlinesSkyTeam Cargo: ITA Airways into global alliance
The carrier will ensure continuity for multilateral shipments
SkyTeam Cargo, the global cargo alliance, has welcomed Italy’s new national carrier, ITA Airways, as a new cargo member. In joining the world’s largest air cargo alliance, ITA Airways will ensure continuity for... more
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AirlinesALC order for 111 aircraft and launches Fund
Order covers all Airbus families, A-220, A-320, A-330 and A-350
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) covering all Airbus Families, highlighting the power of the company’s full product range. The agreement is for 25 A-220/300s, 55 A-321neos, 2... more
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Airlines"Dubai Airshow". Indigo Partners portfolio airlines order 255 A-321neo Family aircraft
For Wizz Air, Frontier, Volaris and JetSmart
Wizz Air (Hungary), Frontier (United States), Volaris (Mexico) and JetSMART (Chile, Argentina), Indigo Partners portfolio airlines, have announced an order for 255 additional A-321neo Family aircraft under... more
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AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. Code-share ITA Airways-Tap Air Portugal
Started from today
ITA Airways and TAP Air Portugal have signed a code-share agreement connecting Italy and Portugal through the networks of the two airlines. Thanks to this commercial partnership, which first day of operations... more
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AirlinesAirplanes and helicopters. "Dubai Airshow" (November 14-18, 2021)
The first day of the event -VIDEO
The "Dubai Air Show" is an aeronautical event, born in 1989, held every two years in the city of the United Arab Emirates.From the first edition in 1989 there were 200 exhibitors and 25 planes on display... more
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AccidentsBoeing recognizes responsibility for the plane crash in Ethiopia
In 2019 an Ethiopian Airlines B-737 Max crashed killing 157 people
New developments for the plane crash of 10 March 2019. The US aircraft manufacturer Boeing admitted its responsibility for the disaster occurred in Ethiopia, when an Ethiopian Airlines B-737 Max aircraft... more
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AirlinesAircraft. Carriers are urgently looking for pilots
Due to increased demand for travel and cuts made during the pandemic
The US air carriers have started a wild race for the pilot hiring, who are going to sit in planes that, after being parked on the ground for tens of months due to the pandemic, have returned to operate... more
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AirlinesSharing the skies can save airlines fuel and reduce CO2 emissions
The next step is to get the support of the authorities
Airbus has performed the first long-haul demonstration of formation flight in general air traffic (GAT) regulated transatlantic airspace with two A-350 aircraft flying at three kilometers apart from Toulouse,... more
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AirlinesEmirates: code-share with Garuda Indonesia
It is expected to come into effect from January 2022
Emirates and Garuda Indonesia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a code-share partnership between both airlines. The new partnership allows customers of the international airline,... more
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AirlinesITA Airways and Air Europa sign a code-share partnership
Increased connectivity and travel options
ITA Airways and Air Europa have signed a broad code-share agreement connecting the networks of the two airlines. Thanks to this commercial partnership, which starts today 8th November 2021, ITA Airways... more
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AirlinesQatar Airways brings its A-380 aircraft back into operation
After grounding of 19 A-350 fleet
A Qatar Airways A-380 airplane took to the skies for the first time in more than 18 months earlier this week, positioning the aircraft from Doha International Airport to Hamad International Airport after... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: the AZ608 Fiumicino-"Jfk" flight departed
First intercontinental aircraft link by the new flag carrier
ITA Airways' first intercontinental flight took off from Rome-Fiumicino to New York- "Jfk" and will land in the US after 9 hours at 15pm local time.The flight was carried out by a 250-seat A-330 airplane,... more
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AirlinesPlanes and carriers. SkyTeam welcomes ITA Airways on board
700 million customers of the alliance
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has welcomed ITA Airways -Italy’s new national carrier- into the alliance, replacing Alitalia. With ITA Airways on board, SkyTeam’s 700 million customers will con... more
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AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Ita Airways-Air Malta: partnership signed
Increased connectivity and travel options
ITA Airways and Air Malta have signed a broad code-share agreement connecting the networks of the two airlines. This new commercial partnership, which applies to flights departing from Sunday 31st October,... more
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AirlinesBreeze Airways unveils first of 80 A-220 aircraft on order
Its delivery in the coming weeks
Breeze Airways (Breeze) unveiled its first of 80 A-220/300 aircraft on order during a preview event at the A-220 final assembly line in Mobile, Alabama. The airplane is expected to be delivered to the... more
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AirlinesEmbraer: aircraft deliveries in 3Q21
The firm order backlog totaled USD 16,8 billion
Embraer delivered a total of 30 jets in the third quarter of 2021, of which nine were commercial aircraft and 21 were executive jets (14 light and seven large). As of September 30, the firm order backlog... more
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AirlinesFinnair recycles all components of the A-319 airplane
After over twenty years of service
Earlier this year, Finnair and a recycling partner dismantled and recycled a 21-year old A-319 aircraft that had reached the end of its economic life cycle. They originally estimated to be able to reuse... more