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AirlinesAirplanes. Norwegian signs collective agreement in Italy with three unions
Rome, Italy - It will be submitted to a union members’ ballot in the next few days
The Norwegian Group, through its subsidiary Norwegian Air Resources, reached yesterday a comprehensive agreement collective agreement (CBA) with three Italian unions, which come to represent virtually... more
AirlinesAir Berlin airplanes. Lauda offers 100 millions; a Chinese Group is also interested in the acquisition
Berlin, Germany - The former owner of Niki airline runs with Condor of Thomas Cook Group
The entrepreneur and former Formula One champion Niki Lauda announced today at the Austrian radio that the offer for the acquisition of the German low-cost carrier Air Berlin is currently about 100 million... more
AirlineseasyJet announces a global airline connections service
Milan, Italy - The low-cost will sign other airlines and it has already talks with others
easyJet has yesterday launched ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ - the global airline connections service by an European low fares airline. Legacy airlines have traditionally offered connectivity through costly and... more
AirlinesPilots of Air Berlin "sick": also yesterday many airplanes were grounded
Berlin, Germany - The airline cancelled other 30 flights after those that were called off on Tuesday, the protest of crews continues
Troubles to passengers of the German air carrier Air Berlin continued, also yesterday many flights were cancelled for the absence of pilots, formally because of health reasons but in reality for a strike.... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific finalises order for 32 A-321neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - The single-aisle model for operation by Cathay Dragon
Cathay Pacific Airways has finalised an order with Airbus for 32 A-321neo single-aisle aircraft. The airplanes will be operated by Cathay Dragon, the regional carrier of the Group, on services linking... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. Air Berlin on strike: flights cancelled mainly in Berlin and Dusseldorf
Berlin, Germany - Pilots are in turmoil, that they say it is "an act of pure desperation"
Air Berlin notifies that it was compelled today to cancel about seventy flights. To suffer were especially the airports of Berlin and Dusseldorf, because of the strike of its pilots. "An act of pure desperation",... more
AirlinesAirplanes and "Irma" hurricane. Alitalia cancels Rome-Miami flights of Saturday and Sunday
Rome, Italy - The airline contacts passengers for assistance
Alitalia cancelled the flights from Rome to Miami planned for tomorrow (September 9) and on Sunday (September 10), due to the passage of the "Irma" hurricane on the Florida coasts. The airline serves... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia and Air Berlin: Air France-KLM is not interested
Rome, Italy - The CEO of the Franco-Dutch Group saird that yesterday in an interview with French press
Being interviewed yesterday by a French newspaper about the interest of Air France-KLM in a possible acquisition of Alitalia or Air Berlin as a whole or in parts, the CEO of the Franco-Dutch airline Jean-Marc... more
AirlinesAlitalia changes staff director
Rome, Italy - Cuccuini replaced by Sale, another man of Gubitosi...
The chief of personnel changes in Alitalia: Antonio Cuccuini replaced by Luciano Sale coming from Wind. With a service order diffused last Friday signed by Luigi Gubitosi, Alitalia let go to the chief... more
AirlinesAirplanes and finance, yes of Air France-KLM to China Eastern and Delta
Rome, Italy - Each one of the two carriers will acquire the 10% of the shares of the European Group
China Eastern Airlines and Delta Air Lines will acquire the 10% each one of the shares of Air France-KLM: the shareholders' meeting of the European Group approved the financial operation that will allow... more
AirlinesAir Berlin airplanes. The German businessman Woehrl suspends negotiations
Berlin, Germany - The confidentiality asked by the airline would not allow him to make deals with possible partners
The German entrepreneur Hans Rudolf Woehrl seems at the moment to get out of the negotiations to save the low-cost airline Air Berlin from bankruptcy. Recently the businessman had showed his interest... more
AirlinesAir Berlin crisis. Condor interested in the airline as a whole, Ryanair not anymore
Berlin, Germany - O'Leary repeated his accusations that the German government is favoring the acquisition by Lufthansa: higher fares for the next 20 years if that should happen
The German Condor airline of the British Thomas Cook Group would be interested to take over Air Berlin as a whole. The acquisition would allow to not breach the rules about competition, that is instead... more
AirlinesAirplanes and crisis. Offers by September 15 for Air Berlin
Berlin, Germany - Just more than two weeks for interested companies, this is the schedule according to a spokesman of the airlines
According to what a spokesperson of Air Berlin said on Tuesday, the offers for the German airline shall be submitted by September 15. The interested buyers have therefore just two weeks to make their proposals.... more
AirlinesEthiopian to upgrade its Sao Paulo services
Rome, Italy - It has finalized preparations to start non-stop direct links effective September 16, 2017
Ethiopian Airlines Group announced that it has finalized preparations to start non-stop direct services to Sao Paulo, Brazil, currently operated via Lome, Togo, effective September 16, 2017. The airline... more
AirlinesAirplanes of Alitalia and Air Berlin: the Luthansa and Etihad hypothesis
Rome, Italy - The crisis of the Italian airline intertwines with that of the German low-cost carrier. This week the extraordinary commissioners will meet with the Italian Government
The September 15 deadline for the submission of the non-binding expressions of interest for Alitalia is getting closer, and the future of the Italian airline is intertwining with that of the German air... more
AirlinesAir Berlin: Lufthansa comes forward and Lauda considers the possibility to reacquire Niki airline
Rome, Italy - The former-Formula One pilot told that to Austrian press. Lufthansa showed its interest for Air Berlin in its entirety or in parts
Niki airline -also known as FlyNiki- now of the Air Berlin air carrier could return to its founder and past owner, the former-Formula One champion and entrepreneur Niki Lauda. According to what he told... more
AirlinesAerolíneas Argentinas and Etihad Airways sign code-share agreement
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Links via Rome and Madrid to Buenos Aires and from the Italian and Spanish cities with stopover in Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways (EA) and Aerolíneas Argentinas (AA) have launched a new code-share partnership. Under the agreement, EA customers are able to enjoy connections via Rome and Madrid to Buenos Aires and... more
AirlinesCALC delivers one A-321 aircraft to Tianjin Airlines
Hong Kong, China - The airplane has a particular livery
CALC, a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider for global airlines, announced that it has delivered a new A-321/200 CEO aircraft to Tianjin Airlines Company Limited. The airplane is custom-painted... more
AirlinesCrisis Air Berlin. The interest of Ryanair and the criticism of O'Leary
Rome, Italy - The CEO of the Irish airline compared the management of Alitalia with what is happening in Germany
The CEO of Ryanair Michael O'Leary repeated yeasterday the interest of the Irish company in a possible acquisition of all or part of the Air Berlin airline, which is risking bankruptcy and just received... more
AirlinesCrisis Air Berlin. Possible "monopoly": Lauda criticizes the acquisition by Lufthansa
Berlin, Germany - The words of the former Formula One pilot founder of the Niki airline add to the rumors about the future of Air Berlin
Niki Lauda -former Formula One champion and founder of the airline Niki- criticized the possible acquisition of Air Berlin -that controls Niki and is now on the verge of bankruptcy- by Lufthansa. The German... more
AirlinesSummary. Crisis Air Berlin, Lufthansa and the other interested carriers
Berlin, Germany - The German government slows down after that two of its members expressed their support to the acquisition by Lufthansa
The German government reviews its policy on the Air Berlin case, after the statements of recent days by the Minister for Economics Brigitte Zypries and by the Minister of Transport Alexander Dobrindt.... more
AirlinesCALC delivers the first A-320 aircraft to Vanilla Air in Japan
Hong Kong, China - It follows the lease agreement signed in July 2016
CALC, a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider for global airlines, announced that it has delivered a new A-320 aircraft to Vanilla Air, a subsidiary low-cost carrier (“LCC”) owned by ANA Holdings (“A... more
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia. Complete, aviation or handling batches: the time for the new expressions of interest started yesterday - AVIONEWS SPECIALS
Rome, Italy - The interested parties shall specify what they want to buy by September 15 and submit the binding offers by October 2
The wait for the new expressions of interest started yesterday as it is specified in the call for the procedure for the sale of Alitalia. As it is provided in the document -the title of which is "Call... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Niki Lauda: "Air Berlin is not to save..."
Vienna, Austria - It is useless also to try agreement with Jet Blue, according to the ex-F1 champion
According to the former F1 champion and also founder of several arlines, Niki Lauda, Air Berlin seen the current company situation "Is not salvable". "Also a cooperation agreement with the American JetBlue... more
AirlinesAir Astana sees strong international traffic recovery in first half 2017
Milan, Italy - Cargo uplift increased by 22% for the same period
Air Astana has announced its operational results for the 1st half of 2017. The airline carried 1,894,391 passengers for the period January-June 2017, of which 1,007,413 were domestic passengers and 886,978... more
AirlinesQatar Airways offers more flights To Asia
Doha, Qatar - Its ambitious expansion plans continue with increased services to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Krabi
Qatar Airways’ rapid expansion plans are continuing apace after it unveiled even more flights to destinations in Asia. The airline added extra services to the Vietnamese cities of Ho Chi Minh City and H... more
AirlinesQatar Airways launches flights to Canberra
Doha, Qatar - The carrier inaugurates its fifth destination in Australia
Qatar Airways continues its growth and expansion plans as it announces the launch of Canberra, its fifth Australian destination, in 2018. This launch follows a year of success and announcements from the... more
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia. Binding offers are at the start, two the possible scenarios
Rome, Italy - In the new invitation to tender that should be published today the special commissioners would foresee tha sale as a whole or the separation of aviation from handling activities
The Italian Ministry of Economic Development approved yesterday the new invitation to tender that will lead to the sale of Alitalia, a document that should be published in these hours. According to press... more
AirlinesPlanes and companies: acquisition of Blue Panorama by Uvet has been approved
Milan, Italy - It was announced at a press conference by the president of the Group active in the sector of tourism
The Uvet Group -active in tourism and services sectors- is moving toward the acquisition of Blue Panorama. The commissioner of the airline in extraordinary administration Giuseppe Leogrande among those... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Air France-KLM strengthens its strategic partnerships
Paris, France - Creation of a single global jv with Delta and Virgin; strengthening of its alliance with China Eastern
Air France-KLM yesterday announced a further major step in the reinforcement of its strategic partnerships with, firstly, the creation of a single global joint-venture between Air France-KLM, Delta Air... more
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia. The invitation to tender for the binding offers will be published on Monday
Rome, Italy - It was announced by Gubitosi, the deadline for the submission should be October 2. A sale of the airline as a whole will be preferred
The special commissioner of Alitalia Luigi Gubitosi told today to an Italian newspaper that the invitation to tender for the binding offers for the sale of the airline could be published already next Monday.... more
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia (2). Non-binding offers: Ryanair applied
Rome, Italy - The Irish carrier confirmed its interest in the Italian airline
The airline Ryanair announced that it is interested in Alitalia and in its sale process and that for this reason submitted a non-binding offer. The deadline for delivering the envelopes with the proposals... more
AirlinesAirplanes and Brexit. No Ryanair flights to Great Britain since Summer 2019 if a solution will not be found within September 2018
Rome, Italy - The Chief Commercial Officer of the airline told it to a German newspaper
The Chief Commercial Officer of Ryanair David O'Brien told to a German newspaper that the airline will stop its flights to and from the United Kingdom if a solution to Brexit will not be found within September... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Adria Airways takes over Darwin
Lugano, Switzerland - Transfer of 99.1% of the shares
The Slovenian carrier Adria Airways has acquired 99.1% of the shares of the Swiss Darwin Airline, that operates with the name of Etihad Regional and belongs to the Etihad Airlines Group. The press reported... more
AirlinesAirplanes Alitalia. The time-limit for the submission of the non-binding tenders expires today
Rome, Italy - The airline that were invited to the second phase of the ban can detail their interest in the carrier
The non-binding preliminary tenders for a possible sale -as a whole or in part- of Alitalia shall be submitted by today. The companies that were admitted to the second stage of the process that started... more
AirlinesAirplanes Alitalia, M5S accuses Laghi of conflict of interest
Rome, Italy - On Thursday morning the Italian Government said to the Commission for Productive Activities that there are no irregularities, but the M5S politicians want to see the documents
Serious allegations against the special commissioner of Alitalia Enrico Laghi and the Italian Government were raised yesterday by the deputy of the Movimento 5 Stelle (M5S) Davide Crippa and by other M5S... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Air France presents an its new airline
Rome, Italy - Joon will begin to operate flights already from this Autumn and then in Summer
Air France presents its new airline, Joon, which will start operating medium-haul flights from Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" this autumn, followed by long-haul flights in summer 2018. It is especially aimed... more
AirlinesKorean Air foresees smooth Delta jv approval despite anti-competition concerns
Rome, Italy - Raised by smaller airlines in the US
Korean Air foresees a smooth process of receiving government approval for its joint-venture with Delta, despite some concerns about the potential for anti-competition raised by smaller airlines in the... more
AirlineseasyJet Europe: first Austrian-registered aircraft flying from Luton to Vienna this morning
Vienna, Austria - Thomas Haagensen appointed Managing Director
easyJet can confirm that it has been awarded an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by Austro Control and an airline operating licence by Austria's Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. New ownership for Switzerland’s Darwin Airline
Lugano, Switzerland - Lugano will remain the company’s headquarters, with Geneva as its second base
Darwin Airline, the Swiss carrier that operates under the name Etihad Regional in various European countries, announced a change in ownership today. The existing shareholders, including its strategic partner... more
AirlinesAirplanes and Brexit. easyJet, changes coming
Luton, United Kingdom - A new company will be started with headquarters in Austria. The CEO will leave at the end of the year to work for television
The British company easyJet said on Friday to have started with Austrian authorities the necessary procedures to obtain the Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) that is required to start a new air carrier... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia: analysis of the economical-financial results of 2016 -EXCLUSIVE
Rome, Italy - The observations of Gaetano Intrieri for AVIONEWS
We receive and publish it, leaving the same possibility for eventual replies: "Here we are again to analyze the latest document that was released by Alitalia about the economic and financial (very nebulous)... more
Airlines"Yes" of Air France pilots to the airline Boost
Paris, France - 78.2% of the members of SNPL union approved the future low-cost company of Air France
Most of the members of the French national union of aircraft pilots (SNPL) -the 78.2%- chose to make a change in the creation of "Boost", the project for a future low-cost air carrier of Air France: pilots... more
AirlineseasyJet: established a new airline which will be headquartered in Vienna
London, UK - Update on European AOC (Air Operator Certificate)
Following a rigorous and comprehensive process, easyJet earlier this year applied to Austro Control for an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and to Austria's Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways increases frequency to Egypt and Nigeria
Abu Dhabi, UAE - On the back of their resurging economies
Etihad Airways is adding year-round flights between its Abu Dhabi hub and both Cairo and Lagos later this year to cater to growing demand to and from the United Arab Emirates. A fifth daily scheduled... more
AirlinesTap Portugal unveiled its new Premium Lounge at Lisbon Airport
Rome, Italy - A surface of 850sm with space for 260 people
TAP Portugal opened in the last days its lounge in Lisbon "Humberto Delgado" Airport. Covering an area of 850 square metres with space for 260 people, it is located on the 6th floor of the airport’s S... more
AirlinesAir Transat, first North American A-321LR aircraft operator
Toulouse, France - This version will operate also on Montreal-Nice route
Ten A-321LR aircraft will be joining the fleet of Canadian airline Air Transat, making it the first North American operator of the longest-range single-aisle aircraft in the world. The carrier will lease... more
AirlinesAir India: inaugural flight from Dulles International to Delhi
Washington, Usa - Three weekly non-stop flights connect US and Indian capitals
Washington-Dulles International Airport and Air India announced the first-ever nonstop flight connecting the National Capital Region and Delhi, India, on Friday with delegations from the Embassy of India,... more
AirlinesQatar Airways launches two new routes
Doha, Qatar - In addition to the destinations already planned for the Summer
Qatar Airways confirmed the launch of two new destinations by the end of August 2017, with several more announcements to follow shortly. Both destinations will be operated by carrier's A-320 aircraft. The... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: A-380 airplane will operate flight from Abu Dhabi to Paris
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The new service has been introduced early to meet seasonal demand
Etihad Airways introduced an A-380 aircraft on one of its two daily services between Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Paris-"Charles de Gaulle". The new service has been introduced... more