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AirlinesAir Astana introduced Economy Sleeper Class on B-757 airplane services to Europe
Astana, Kazakistan - A special kit is offered to the passengers
Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, already introduced an Economy Sleeper Class product on B-757 services from Astana to London and Frankfurt, with Paris to be added on 29th March 2015. Economy... more
AirlinesPSA Airlines expands its fleet with new aircraft
Ohio, USA - The carrier has announced 24 new CRJ-900 NextGen, followed by other 16 in August of 2016
On Monday -9 February- the US carrier PSA Airlines announced the expansion of its aircraft fleet; on December 2013, 24 CRJ-900 NextGen manufactured by Bombardier company will be added to the 35 CRJ-200... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Alitalia resumes flights to South Korea and China
Rome, Italy - Flights to Beijing to resume by the end of 2015
Beginning June 4th, Alitalia will resume services to South Korea after more than 20 years with a new flight between Rome and Seoul, capital of the fourth Asian economy. In 2013 the trade between the two... more
AirlinesAirplanes and compensations. The legal battle continues between low-cost carriers and passengers
Rome, Italy - Civil Aviation Authority: "Some airlines continue to put these claims on hold, which means a further delay for passengers"
It's still continuing the struggle between a coalition of low-cost airlines and thousands of passengers waiting to receive compensation due to delays or cancellation of flights. The case began in Britain,... more
AirlinesAircraft and costs. Lufthansa writes to its staff: the personnel expense is too high
Cologne, Germany - ...Compared to the competitors, and announces cuts
The top management of Lufthansa sent a letter to its employees informing them that the personnel expense is too high compared to the competitors, and the company's competitiveness is suffering. The... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance: Aer Lingus takeover still on the high seas
Dublin, Ireland - Strong opposition by politicians and trade unions about the acquisition of the flag carrier by IAG
The acquisition of the Irish low-cost flag carrier Aer Lingus is becoming more and more complex; International Airline Group (IAG, the holding company which owns British Airways and Iberia) is facing strong... more
AirlinesEven Afriqiyah Airways ceases flight connections to/from Libya
Tripoli, Libya - The Country increasingly isolated, after the abandonment of other companies
In these hours the air company Afriqiyah Airways said in a statement that it will suspend its flights from Libya to Europe; the decision was made for security reasons, and now the African state is increasingly... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance: the Irish Transport Minister gives his ultimatum to IAG
Dublin, Ireland - The CEO Willie Walsh will not be allowed to influence a possible sale of Aer Lingus
After the recent proposal by IAG (International Airline Group, the holding company that groups British Airways and Spain's Iberia) to representatives of the Dublin government to promote the sale of their... more
AirlinesWizz Air: the flag carrier is looking for new assets
London, UK - After the past Summer failed attempt, the Hungarian air company tries again to seek a listing
The Hungarian low-cost air company Wizz Air has announced some details of its industrial strategy for the strengthening and expansion of the carrier. The details have emerged from a statement that indicates... more
AirlinesThe flag carrier China Eastern will inaugurate a new flight to Los Angeles
Nanjing, China - The new route was made to meet the growing demand of Chinese travellers
Starting June 30 China Eastern Airlines will offer passengers a new flight across the ocean: the route will start from Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu Province, to Los Angeles. The trip will last about 15... more
AirlinesJapan: the flag carrier Skymark Airlines seeks a partner to face bankruptcy
Tokyo, Japan - Ana Holdings and Japan Airlines are among the possible candidates
Continue the difficult economic situation of the Japanese flag carrier Skymark Airlines. After seeking legal protection from creditors (thanks to the Corporate Reorganisation law), the low-cost airline... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Etihad Airways: almost 15 million passengers flew with it last year
Abu Dhabi, UAE - A significant increase of 23 per cent over 2013 levels
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, carried a record number of passengers and cargo in 2014, marking its strongest operational performance to date. Almost 14.8 million... more
AirlinesAir Force One. The next model of the presidential aircraft will be Boeing
Washington, USA - B-747/8 is the selected one
The US president will fly aboard a B-747/8: top USAF chose the aircraft produced by the giant stars and stripes Boeing as the new Air Force One. The other competitor was Airbus' A-380. The political... more
AirlinesEmirates announces two new destinations in Europe served by an A-380 airplane
Dubai, UAE - They are Duesseldorf and Madrid
Emirates announced the launch of A-380 services to two European destinations: Duesseldorf and Madrid. For both cities, it will be the first airline to operate a scheduled A-380 airplane, offering a travel... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines received approval to begin service between Dallas and Beijing
Fort Worth, Usa - From next May 7
American Airlines will begin operating its new daily service between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) on May 7, marking the airline's sixth... more
AirlinesThe Japanese carrier Skymark Airlines Inc. would be nearly bankrupt
Tokyo, Japan - The debts amount to 13.6 billion yen
According to a news today -Wednesday January 28, 2015- reported by Japanese public broadcaster "NHK", the low-cost carrier Skymark Airlines Inc. would no longer be able to pay its creditors and for that... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines welcomed first B-787 airplane
Fort Worth, USA - The airline has placed firm orders for 42 Dreamliner
American Airlines officially welcomed its first B-787 Dreamliner. American took delivery of the airplane, a 787/8 with registration number N800AN, on Thursday at Boeing's factory in Everett, Washington,... more
AirlinesAirplanes and job. Etihad Airways to hold 11 cabin crew recruitment days in February
Abu Dhabi, UAE - They will take place in five different cities around the world: Kiev, London, Belgrade, Milan and Rome
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is holding 11 recruitment days in February 2015, seeking individuals with outstanding hospitality experience to join its World’s L... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines Group reports December traffic results
Fort Worth, USA - Its total revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for last month were 18.1 billion
American Airlines Group reported December and full year 2014 traffic results. Its total revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for the month were 18.1 billion, down 0.4 percent versus December 2013. Total capacity... more
AirlinesEmirates launches 13th weekly flight to Kolkata and introduces First Class to the route
Dubai, UAE - Double announcement marks ninth anniversary of operating to the Indian city
Emirates announced two enhancements to its service to the Kolkata market. Commencing 29th March 2015 the carrier will add a 13th weekly flight between the West Bengal capital and its home and hub in... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. Meridiana in danger of compulsory administration and liquidation
Olbia, Italy - The hearing to examine the request to inspect the carrier’s accounts was held today. The judge will decide in the next days
The future of Meridiana can be decided by a tribunal as compulsory administration and maybe liquidation loom on the horizon. The civil court of Tempio Pausania in Sardinia has held a hearing today to decide... more
AirlinesAircraft and strikes. easyJet on protest by Italian ENAV staff predicted for tomorrow
Milan, Italy - The airline in advance cancelled 46 flights and rescheduled 15 ones from and to the national airports
easyJet has been informed about a strike by ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) staff for 4 hours fixed for tomorrow, on Friday January 16. The airline is making all possible to limit the hardships... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. The “Newco” Alitalia-SAI to be presented in Rome on Tuesday
Rome, Italy - President Montezemolo, vice-president Hogan and CEO Cassano will hold a press conference. Francesco Di Giovanni appointed CEO of CAI
Alitalia-SAI will be presented to the media during a press conference to be held in Rome on Tuesday 20 January at 11:00 am. There will be the president Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, the CEO Silvano Cassano... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. First Alitalia-SAI board of directors to be summoned soon
Rome, Italy - The "Newco" born from the agreement with Etihad will discuss the new business plan
Alitalia-SAI CEO Silvano Cassano will call the first board of directors’ meeting by the end of the month. Chaired by Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, they will discuss the business plan of the “Newco” born... more
AirlinesAirplanes and justice. Italian tribunal confirms penalty on Ryanair
Rome, Italy - The Irish airline will have to pay 850,000 Euros for giving “Insufficient and inadequate information on insurance policies”
The Regional administrative tribunal (Tar) of Lazio confirmed the 850,000 Euros fine imposed on Ryanair by Agcom, the regulator and competition authority for the communication industries in Italy. The... more
AirlinesAir Canada launches a new flight from Toronto to Rio de Janeiro
Rome, Italy - The airline strengthens its offer to Brazil
Air Canada, one of the most important carriers of Canada, launched a new non-stop route from “Pearson”, Toronto airport, to Galeão of Rio de Janeiro: the airplanes will depart three times a week. It’s... more
AirlinesEtihad: preclearance extended to all passengers directed to the USA from Abu Dhabi. An example to follow…
Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates - The procedure allows travellers to undergo border controls before departure
Starting from Thursday 15 January all passengers on Etihad airplanes flying to the United States from Abu Dhabi airport will enjoy the “Border preclearance” procedure, allowing them to undergo all con... more
AirlinesEmirates launches second daily A-380 airplane service to Manchester Airport
Dubai, UAE - As of 1st February 2015
Emirates has announced that as of 1st February 2015, its EK019/020 service between Dubai International Airport and Manchester Airport, currently operated by a B-777, will be replaced with an A-380 airplane.... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Qatar sovereign wealth fund ready to buy 20% of Meridiana
Olbia, Italy - The airline denies contacts. Meanwhile negotiations with the unions start again on Friday 9
Meridiana’s controversy might have come to a new turning point as a Qatar sovereign wealth fund might want to buy 20% of Alisarda, the holding owning the airline. The company denies contacts with the E... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. American Airlines pilots pay raised by 26% in 2015
Fort Worth, USA - The agreement between the company and the union will have to be voted on by pilots
American Airlines Group Inc has reached an agreement with its pilots’ union as part of an operation to combine operations of American Airlines and US Airways. The Group was formed on the December 2013 m... more
AirlinesThe new Alitalia takes off. Cassano: "Our guest will be our inspiration".
Rome, Italy - The company's first flight was New York JFK
Rome January 1, 2015 – The first flight of the “new Alitalia” took off today from New York JFK at 01:35 "zulu time" (the time conventionally adopted by the aviation industry, corresponding to 02:35 Itali... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways goes double daily to Melbourne
Abu Dhabi, UAE - From 1 August 2015 and served by a B-777/300ER airplane
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announced plans for a second daily non-stop service between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne from 1 August 2015. The additional flight will... more
AirlinesEmirates to operate third daily service to Birmingham, served by a B-777/300ER airplane
Dubai, UAE - The link will be inaugurated Saturday 1st August 2015
Emirates has announced a third daily service to Birmingham Airport, becoming the first airline to offer a direct First Class service to the region. The flight will be inaugurated Saturday 1st August... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways to code-share with Hong Kong Airlines
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Subject to regulatory approval
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Hong Kong Airlines, an internationally-acclaimed airline, have signed a code-share agreement to provide travellers with enhanced connections... more
AirlinesAirplanes and competition. New scenarios in the European skies with Lufthansa’s and Air France’s low-costs
Rome, Italy - Traditional airlines have created their own no-frills carriers, but it might not be enough to beat their rivals
Among the aviation news that characterized 2014 there are surely the strikes that hit Lufthansa and Air France-KLM, two of the main European carriers. In both cases protests have been caused by attempts... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. Alitalia-Etihad alliance almost closed
Rome, Italy - The new Alitalia-Sai is ready to take off on January 1
The closing of Alitalia-Etihad alliance might be done in a few hours. The Italian carrier shareholders’ meeting approved the 378,5 million Euros capital raise by which the Arab airline will buy 49% of t... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Meridiana: agreement tomorrow or the airline closes
Olbia, Italy - An official note urges the unions to accept layoffs, necessary to the company’s survival
Meridiana sent a note yesterday in which it invites the unions “To find an agreement for the redundancy scheme by December 23” otherwise it will not be possible to “Save part of the 1634 employees and t... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm charged by the French market authority
Paris, France - The Franco-Dutch Group is accused of giving incorrect information to the markets between May 2010 and February 2011
The last days have brought bad financial news to Air France-Klm. The Autorité des Marchés Financiers’ penalty board requested a 1.5 million Euros fine from the Group and a 50,000 Euro fine from its for... more
AirlinesThe Lufthansa Group confirms strong positioning in Europe and in Italy, despite of the challenges of market
Milan, Italy - New actions for the development and the growth of the Group. Italy remains the strategic market for the airlines
The Lufthansa Group keeps a strong placement in Italy and for the rest of Europe during 2014, confirming itself the reference airline in Europe and first choice for business passengers. The Group marked... more
AirlinesAlitalia begins new service to Berlin and Duesseldorf with an Embraer 175 aircraft
Rome, Italy - From Rome, Milan-Linate and Venice
Today Alitalia began new service from Rome-Fiumicino, Milan-Linate and Venice to Berlin and Duesseldorf. Its first flights to the two German cities took off from Milan-Linate Airport this morning at 6:30... more
AirlinesMeridiana and Iberia extend their code-share agreement to Madrid-Naples route
Olbia, Italy - The new link so begins with the Iberic airline
Iberia and Meridiana have extended their code-share agreement to cover the Madrid-Naples route that the Italian carrier has just launched. The schedule of four weekly flights operated by Meridiana between... more
AirlinesEtihad to take a stake in South African Airways?
Pretoria, South Africa - The United Arab Emirates carrier has an option to buy SAA’s shares, says the African airline CEO
After Alitalia, Etihad might add South African Airways (SAA) to its network. The African airline, “Technically in bankruptcy” according to the economy minister Lynne Brown, has been looking for a partner to... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. Alitalia: passenger traffic increases by 7% during Christma and New Year holidays
Rome, Italy - The airline forecasts to transport around 800 thousand travellers between December 23, 2014 and January 7, 2015
Alitalia expects to carry approximately 800,000 passengers, 7% more than last year during the Christmas and New Year holidays between December 23, 2014 and January 7, 2015. More than half will travel on... more
AirlinesAlitalia gets second instalment of “Bridge-loan”
Rome, Italy - Poste italiane and CAI investors have contributed with 180 million Euros so far
Alitalia-CAI partners paid these days the second instalment of the “Bridge-loan” meant to ensure the carrier’s current assets until the final agreement with Etihad is signed, which is expected to happe... more
AirlinesAirplane pilots call another strike as Lufthansa goes ahead with low-cost flights
Berlin, Germany - The Eurowings development project, approved yesterday by the airline, aims at reducing costs by circumventing the collective labour agreement
Luthansa’s supervisory board approved yesterday its subsidiary Eurowings development plan on short and long haul routes, with which it intends to face low-cost and Middle East carriers competition (for d... more
AirlinesLufthansa: supervisory board approved key focuses and action for the Group's continued success
Milan, Italy - Fleet renewals and the completion of a number of major refurbishment projects
2015 should bring increasingly good news for customers and passengers of the Lufthansa Group, according to the plans of the Deutsche Lufthansa AG Executive Board. For the Group’s member airlines, fleet r... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. Air France: pilots say yes to Transavia agreement
Paris, France - The French carrier can now begin the development plan of its low-cost subsidiary
The agreement between Air France and unions on Transavia’s development plan has been approved with 53% of the votes in the pilots’ referendum. 81% of potential voters participated at the poll. Until a f... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. Redundant workers denounce Meridiana’s management at the European Parliament
Brussels, Belgium - The EU institution is the last stage of a long protest that started two weeks ago in Olbia
Meridiana redundancies have done today the last leg of a long travelling protest: it started on November 14 from Olbia and crossed all Sardinia; it reached Aiglemont, a small town near Paris where the... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. Meridiana to take again its old name Alisarda
Olbia, Italy - Meanwhile redundant workers take their protest at the residence of the firm’s owner prince Aga Khan in France
Meridiana redundant employees arrive today at Aiglemont, a town 30 km from Paris where the firm’s owner prince Aga Khan lives. It will not be a “Noisy” protest, but a call addressed to the carrier’s main in... more
AirlinesAir France presents its medium-haul network
Paris, France - The carrier is pursuing its move upmarket on it with an investment of 50 million euros
Air France aims to win the medium-haul battle on flights to and from Paris-"Charles de Gaulle", by offering the best product on the market. Since unveiling its new long-haul offer, the company is pursuing... more