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AirlinesPolish Lot proposed itself to join Star Alliance
Varsaw, Poland - After his partner Swissair bankrupted
"Treasury ministry decided to propose Lot to join Star Alliance", stated a column on the Polish daily newspaper Rzeczposolita after Jan Litwinski, Polish flag air carrier ceo, assertions. At the same... more
AirlinesRegional flight will not suffer strike
Paris, France - Airline management assures no change in schedule
According to the declarations of the management of the French Regional Airline, the carrier will not suffer for the strike claimed by the unions, as is assured that scheduled flight will not have changes. THe... more
Airlines"Commercial conflict" between Poland and Turkey
Varsaw, Poland - Countries denied each other landing authorizations
A commercial-touristic conflict is now opposing Poland and Turkey. Some Turkish charter flights in Poland and some Polish charter flights in Turkey have been denied to land by local authorities. Everything... more
AirlinesAero, new Finnair's subsidiary, starts its flights
Helsinki, Finland - Flight are operated with an ATR-72
Aero, the new Finnair-backed airline, started its activity with flights between Helsinki and Tallinn, the Estonian capital. Finnair began operations as Aero Oy 78 years ago on the same route At present... more
AirlinesIberia to sell Binter Canarias
Madrid, Spain - A EURm 52,6 worth operation
Spanish airline Iberia announced yesterday its will to sell, for EURm 52,6, 100% of its controlled Binter Canarias to a Canarian Islands group of investors. According to Iberia, this agreement perfectly... more
AirlinesAlitalia South America will have a French vice-president
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Thierry Aucoc to replace Giulio Libutti
French Thierry Aucoc, already Alitalia manager in Paris, will replace Giulio Libutti as the new Italian air carrier vice president in South America. Aucoc will have to face the hard task concerning the... more
AirlinesAir France improved its route to Shanghai
Beijng, China - With two more weekly flights
French air carrier Air France decided to raise its weekly flights to Shanghai from 5 to 7. This measure, started since last April 2nd, followed demand increase registered in the Paris-Shanghai link. As... more
AirlinesAir Littoral sued Swissair
Montpellier, Francia - For having not respected the agreement
Air Littoral sued Swissair Group at the Trade court in Montpellier asking for the respect of financial committment taken before. Signed last June 30th 2001 in fact, a protocol for the transfer of Swissair... more
AirlinesKorean Air recover financial results
South Korea
South Korea carrier Korean Air spokesman said that airline returned to an operating profit in the first two months of this year from a loss in the same period of 2001, helped by an increase in travel... more
AirlinesAlitalia capital increase
Brussels, Belgium - Rome send an official notification to Brussels
According to European Transport commissioner Loyola de Palacio, Rome government delivered an official documentation concerning Alitalia capital increase operation. For what is concerned the definitive... more
AirlinesAlitalia-Air France shares exchange
Brussels, Belgium - Eu to examine the affair
According to European antitrust responsible spokesman Michael Tscherny, the agreement on the shares exchange between Alitalia and Air France, "will be examined on the basis of the European antitrust laws". "After... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: air traffic decresed in March
London, Uk - -3,2%
British Airways air traffic recovery registered a 3,2% downfall in March 2002 compared with the same month of 2001. Traffic, calculated on a monthly per passenger basis, worsened in comparison with last... more
AirlinesA significant and rapid growth for SN Brussels Airlines
Rome, Italy - Best results than expected
At the end of first 2002 quarter, SN Brussels Airline is proud to announce that its growth and operative indicators are higher than expected. Now, airline prepares its flights to Africa. Since Nov. 10... more
AirlinesRyanair arrives in Rome (3)
Rome, Italy - AVIONEWS interviews Sinead Finn
This morning, soon before the press conference which preceded the ceremony for the inauguration of Ryanair first Rome Ciampino to London Stansted flight, AVIONEWS interviewed Sinead Finn, Irish low-cost... more
AirlinesMeridiana joined Association of European Airlines (Aea)
Cagliari, Italy - "To underline our importance as European carrier"
Italian airline Meridiana joined Aea, the Association of European Airlines, which at the moment counts 28 members. According to Giovanni Sebastiani, Meridiana ceo, "entering Aea represents for us a statement... more
AirlinesRyanair arrives in Rome (2)
Rome, Italy - "Sinead Finn: "we'll become the 1st European airline in 8 years"
The press conference which preceded Ryanair first Rome-London inauguration flight has been held this morning at the international airport of Rome-Ciampino by Sinead Finn, marketing and sales manager in... more
AirlinesVirgin Express announces 2001 results
London, Great Britain
Carrier Virgin Express delivered EUR 130,000 profit after taxation versus total loss of EUR 65.2 million in the year 2000, with direct sales doubled since company freed from Sabena contract in November... more
AirlinesRyanair arrives in Rome
Rome, Italy - Carrier will operate from Ciampino airport
The Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has "taken possession" of its new Italian hub, the Rome Ciampino airport, operating its first direct Rome-London flight. The flight schedule expects two daily flight... more
AirlinesAir Madagascar cease also domestic flights
Antananarivo, Madagascar - Crisis due to political management confusion
THe decision taken by Air Madagascar carrier to stop also domestic flights, is the results of political confusion due to the autoproclamation as president by Marc Ravalomanana. The carrier has now a general... more
AirlinesHeavy problems for Brazilian airlines
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Almost all have troubles
Almost all Brazil airlines are facing big troubles after mounting losses and a threat of bankruptcy for one carrier. The country's major operator, Varig, registered losses of USD209.6m last year, a 169... more
AirlinesTwo among major airline fight against low cost carriers
London, Great Britain - They are concerned about infiltration in their airports
UK carrier British Airways and Australian Qantas, two major airlines, on opposite sides of the world, today laid down a challenge to the increasing success of low cost carriers who have successfully... more
AirlinesKlm decided to order 11 Boeing
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - An operation worth USDbn 2
Dutch air carrier Klm announced last week its decision to order 11 Boeing, an operation worth USDbn 2, and, for the first time in its 25 years long history, an unkown number of Airbus. Fourth European... more
AirlinesA new Belgian airline is ready to take-off
Ostend, Belgium - From Ostend airport
A new Ostend-based airline is ready to be launched. Next Friday in fact, Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium will inaugurate its first flights to Spain. These routes will link Ostend with Alicante and Palma... more
AirlinesAzzurra Air new summer program
Bergamo, Italy - New flights up to October 26th
The Italian Airline Azzurra Air launched last March 31st its new summer program which will be on duty up to October 26th. The Bergamo-based air carrier, that already operates flights to Hamburg, Stockholm... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines has a new "number two"
Forth Worth, Usa - It's Gerard Arpey
American Airlines, first Us air carrier, yesterday named Gerard Arpey as its new "number two". Mr. Arpey appointment, according to American Airlines ceo Don Carty, is part of AA management re-organization... more
AirlinesAir France Cargo to increase its offer
Rome, Italy - +8,5% in comparison with 2001
In comparison with Summer program 2001, Air France Cargo offer increased this year of a 8,5%, specially on routes towards Usa, Far East, Africa and the Middle East. (m/cesn) more
AirlinesA new australian airline will take off in next October
Melbourne, Australia - New airline name will be Australian Airlines and it is owned by Qantas
A new Australian airline, is to start flying in October this year. Australian Airlines, a discount carrier owned by the country's biggest carrier Qantas, will fill the gap left by last year's failure... more
AirlinesLufhtansa shares pay for the war in the Middle East
Frankfurt, Germany - -5,15% per share
Because of the recent violence escalation in the Middle East war between Israel and Palestina, Lufthansa shares registered this morning at the Frankfurt stock exchange a consistent downfall. At 1.05pm... more
AirlinesSwiss starts officially its activities
Zurich, Switzerland - Airline effectuated its maiden flight
Its maiden flight last only 15 minutes, from Basilea to Zurich, but has been the starting for the new Switzerland's airline, Swiss. After the the failure of Switzerland's former flagship, Swissair, Europe's... more
AirlinesBritish Airways launch ecologistic campaign
London, Great Britain - Is the first attempt of this kind in the world
The UK's flag carrier, British Airways, has promised to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from its planes and premises by 125,000 tonnes over the next five years, thus becoming the world's first airline... more
AirlinesAir France to employ new personnel
Paris, France - Decision by the end of April
Air France, probably the European airline that better stood post September 11th international air traffic crisis, could soon decide to employ new workers. "Right now we can't say yet how many people we... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand to increase its New Zealand-Singapore links
Rome, Italy - Starting from next May 5th
From May 5th Air New Zealand will strengthen its activity towards Singapore. In fact Auckland-Singapore flights will change from a three times a week link to a daily one, while daily Christchurch-Singapore... more
AirlinesVirgin Express landed in Athens
Athens, Greece - With daily flights
Virgin Express, Richard Branson owned-by Virgin group airline, inaugurated its new daily link Athens-Brussels. The British air carrier foresees to double its flights to the Greek capital by the end of... more
AirlinesRyanair: passengers of flight Frankfurt-Pescara protest
Pescara, Italy - 80 people wait 5 hours for the Irish airline aircraft
One more time bad news for Ryanair as now in fact the Irish airline has to face the anger of the 80 passengers of its Frankfurt-Pescara flight forced to wait 5 hours for an aircraft coming from Germany,... more
AirlinesKenya Airlines to buy 3 Boeing 777-200ER
Seattle, Usa - Delivery starts next May 2004
Kenya Airlines signed an agreemnet with Us constructor Boeing for the acquisition of three 777-200ER. "It was a very long and hard negotiation, but at the end our committment has been awarded", stated... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines to cut, maybe, 12.000 jobs
New York, Usa - It also foresees losses ranging from USDm 375 to USDm 405
Gloomy times for Delta Airlines since September 11th attacks. In January Us air carrier general turnover registered a 23% fall while air traffic decreased of about 10% in comparison with the same month... more
AirlinesSn Brussels Airlines reached all of its targets
Brussels, Belgium - In the first quarter of 2002
During first quarter of 2002, Belgian air carrier Sn Brussels Airlines reached all of the targets pre-fixed. Since last November 10th (day of the re-start for flights operated by Dat), Sn Brussels Airlines... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti inaugurates its new links
Gorizia, Italy - Flights to Amsterdam and Brussels
Thanks to an agreement with Seap, the handling agent of Puglia region (southern Italy) airports, Air Dolomiti will operate new international routes. A part from the already existing links Verona-Barcelona,... more
AirlinesBuzz optimistic forecasts
Bordeaux, France - Zero deficit balance "within March 2003"
According to Tony Camacho, general manager at Buzz, Klm Uk owned-by low-cost airline, the carrier will reach a zero deficit balance "within March 2003". Intervened at a conference on low-cost airlines... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: passports check at first glance
London, Uk - First tests in Heathrow
British Airways launched in Heathrow its revolutionary and futuristic system for passports check. Thanks to Eye Ticket's JetStream technology in fact, the air carrier would be able to identify a flyer... more
AirlinesThe codeshare between America West and Continental will be canceled
New York, USA - The agreement last since 8 years
According to a America West airline spokesman, Continental will cancel the agreement of codeshare with it, as long as the frequent flyer program and lounge sharing. The cancellation will be effective April... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines pilot writes to NTSB and FAA to ground all Airbus A300-600
USA
A large group of American Airlines pilots submitted a report to the two federal flight entities, National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration, and to their own union, asking... more
AirlinesAir France named its new maintenance division director
Paris, France - His name is Philippe Wallet
52 years old engineer Philippe Wallet has been named new Air France maintenance division director. After the degree at the Ensica, the French aeronautical engineering school in 1973, Mr. Wallet entered... more
AirlinesInaugurated first China-India air link
Beijng, China - "Historic event"
With the take-off from Beijng of a China Eastern Airlines A340 heading to India the first ever link between China and India has been inaugurated. "That's an historic event for both our countries", stated... more
AirlinesGreek government will fly aboard of a Gulfstream V
Athens, Greece - Signed a USDm 48 worth agreement
According to a Greek Defence ministry responsible, Athens government signed a USDm 48 worth agreement with the Us firm General Dynamics for the acquisition of a Gulfstream V. The jet business, which is... more
Airlines"Nouvelle cuisine" for Lufthansa passengers
Frankfurt, Germany - Paul Bocuse will delight German carrier flyers
Lufthansa will spoil both its business and first classes passengers, as in fact Paul Bocuse himself, the creator of the "nouvelle cuisine", will prepare menus for the lucky flyers. This nice and tasty... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines to increase its summer flights
Rome, Italy - 5 weekly flights will link Rome to Addis Abeba
The African air carrier Ethiopian Airlines will increase, starting from next April 1st, its routes. Rome-Addis Abeba weekly links will rise to five, and will be operated aboard of Boeing 757-767 on Mondays,... more
AirlinesSwiss to take off next March 31st
Berne, Switzerland - Thanks even to the agreement with Sr Technics
New born airline 'Swiss' and Sr Technics (Swissair Group division) signed an agreement on maintenance, thanks to which the air carrier will obtain authorities ok to operate long-haul flights. According... more
AirlinesIndian Airlines to buy 43 Airbus
New Delhi, India - An airline spokesman confirms
Indian Airlines executive board approved today the acquisition of 43 Airbus, an operation worth USDbn 2. By judging Airbus offer more interesting than Boeing one, technical commission ok proved to be... more
AirlinesAir Lib to cut jobs
Paris, France - Because of the re-construction plan
The French air carrier Air Lib announced to launch a re-construction plan which will likely cause job cuts by the end of 2002. Cuts involves on-flight personnel as well as pilots. (m/cesn) more