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AirlinesMeridiana announced the new link from Turin to Berlin
Olbia, Italy - Starting from next November two times per week (Friday and Sunday)
Meridiana Group and SAGAT (Turin's airport management company) announced the new connection between Turin and Berlin. The Meridiana Group starting from next November will offer a twice per week link,... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Tomorrow, Alitalia's Board of Directors; the problem of Poste seems to be solved
Rome, Italy - It has to be defined the issue about Trade Unions
It is scheduled for tomorrow morning Alitalia’s Board of Directors, following the letter sent tonight as answer to the ultimatum made by Etihad, the airline of Arab Emirates that promised to invest 560 m... more
AirlinesVirgin America airline files for an Initial Public Offer
Rome , Italy - The decision was in the air for about a year
Virgin America Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Cush said almost a year ago that a possible stock sale would be one of the program of the carrier. In fact, even if the details of the operation are... more
AirlinesJet Airways planes for a renewal in the design of its airplanes
Rome , Italy - An airline that is ever-growing in Asian overview
Indian Jet Airways airline, together with Boeing, has announced a renewal in the design of its first- and business-class cabins, to compete with the two international giants Singapore Airlines and Etihad,... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group to resume flights from and to Tel Aviv on Saturday, 26 July
Frankfurt, Germany - From and to "Ben Gurion International Airport"
"On the basis of the most up-to-date information we have available and our own assessment of the local security situation, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group will resume their flights from and to 'Ben... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM: financial year 2014. first half results
Rome, Italy - Revenues of 6.45 billion euros, up 1.7%
Financial Year 2014: First Half results: SECOND QUARTER Revenues of 6.45 billion euros, up 1.7% like-for-like; passenger unit revenue up 1.3% at constant currency thanks to strict capacity discipline Operating... more
AirlinesAlitalia. The referendum of employees has not reached the quorum of 50+1
Rome , Italy - The shareholders' meeting is ongoing
The shareholders' meeting has started this morning at 9:30, to present an increase in the share capital form 200 to 250 million Euros, in order to guarantee the operative continuity of the company, at... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group to suspend flight operations to and from Tel Aviv for a further 24 hours
Frankfurt, Germany - Following a risk of the situation and intensive consultation
Following a risk analysis of the situation in Tel Aviv and intensive consultation, the Lufthansa Group has decided to suspend services to "Ben Gurion Airport" also today, Friday, 25 July 2014, as recommended... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Board of Director approves an increase in the share capital up to €250 million
Rome , Itay - Balance sheet 2013 is in red
Following a reunion lasted for about 7 hours, the Board of Director of Alitalia, that has met this morning at the headquarter of the company in Fiumicino, has approved an increase in the share capital... more
AirlinesLufthansa suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv for a further 24 hours
Frankfurt, Germany - "Safety is our highest priority"
Based on an analysis of available information, the Lufthansa Group also suspends all flights of its airlines from and to "Ben Gurion International Airport" on Thursday, July 24, 2014. This applies to all... more
AirlinesAirplanes and transport. Indian skies will become more congested, six new airlines ready to take off
Rome, Italy - During the next months Indian air carriers’ number could redouble
The turnover at the Indian government after April-May general elections has led to a deep change of course in air transport. With the handover in the Civil Aviation Ministry from the progressive minister... more
AirlinesMeridiana suspends flights to Tel Aviv (2)
Olbia, Italy - Because of the uncertain situation at "Ben Gurion Airport" airport
A press release arrived in the late evening of yesterday reported that "Because of the uncertain situation at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, the Meridiana decided that flights from and to Tel... more
AirlinesAir Uganda, after the grounding forced to return the lease aircraft
Rome, Italy - The African airline has to return all the leased airplanes after the announcement just one month ago, of the stop of all flying operations
Eleven accidents recorded by CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) in the first six months of 2014 have afflicted Air Uganda aircraft, a striking amount that lead ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation)... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines aircraft (10): flight plan, altitude, new route and information on nationalities upgraded
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Four passengers’ nationalities remain to be verified
1 Flight plan MH17’s flight plan was approved by Eurocontrol, who are solely responsible for determining civil aircraft flight paths over European airspace. Eurocontrol is the air navigation service p... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines airplane (9): further details about the MH17 flight
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The next check was due on 27 Aug 2014
The B-777/200 aircraft bearing registration no. 9M-MRD that operated MH17 on 17 July, 2014 had a clean maintenance record. The aircraft’s last maintenance check was on 11 July 2014. The next check was d... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines airplane (4): list of number of passengers and crew and nationality
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 41 unverified out of 295 people
With immediate effect, all European flights operated by Malaysia Airlines will be taking alternative routes avoiding the usual route. Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which was on a scheduled flight from... more
AirlinesMalaysian airplane (6). Ukraine International Airlines: deviated all its flights in the Eastern region
Kiev, Ukraine - The aircraft will fly on a distance of over 200 km
Ukraine International Airlines inform that to ensure safety of passengers, crews and the aircraft, the Airline has deviated all its flights in the Eastern Ukraine region. All UIA flights follow air routes... more
AirlineseasyJet places A-320 aircraft engine order with CFM
Milan, Italy - For 35 A-320 and 100 A-320neo
easyJet has today announced that, following a highly competitive selection process, it has selected CFM International S.A. as its engine supplier to provide 270 engines to power its firm order of 35 Airbus... more
AirlinesIAG converted in firm order option for 20 A-320neo aircraft
Blagnac, France - To British Airways
International Airlines Group (IAG) has converted 20 A-320neo options into a firm order for the popular single aisle aircraft Family. These aircraft are currently intended to replace 21 shorthaul British... more
AirlinesMeridiana: direct flights from Naples to Rhodes
Olbia, Italy - From August 4th to September 6th, on Monday and Saturday
Starting from August 4th Meridiana inaugurates the new connection between Naples and Rhodes, a new destination in Greece from Capodichino airport. The flight Naples-Rhodes operates from August 4th to... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways to expand global reach with six new destinations
Milan, Italy - In the first half of 2015
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will launch six new routes in the first half of 2015. Daily flights will commence to the European capitals of Madrid (Spain) and Edinburgh... more
AirlineseasyJet: three new routes from Italy served from the next Winter season
Milan, Italy - Naples/London-Luton, Rome-Fiumicino/Marseille and Milan-Malpensa/Munich
easyJet announced the opening of three new routes that will be served as of next Winter season: Naples/London-Luton, Rome-Fiumicino/Marseille and Milan-Malpensa/Munich. The airline thanks to these routes,... more
AirlinesAir Canada: record growth in Italy in the 2Q
Rome, Italy - 22 weekly flights, +32% flown
Air Canada closed its 2Q of the year in Italy with a strong growth. The positive trend continues after the first three months of the year. The flight increase -currently 22 every week- has been welcomed... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways strengthens revenue with soaring passenger and cargo volumes in H1 2014
Abu Dhabi, EAU - Passenger numbers grow 22 per cent to 6.7 million between January and June
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has reported double-digit growth in passenger and cargo volumes during the first half of 2014, marking its strongest ever performance for... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Lufthansa and Air China strengthen partnership
Milan, Italy - During German Chancellor Angela Merkel's State visit to China
During German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s state visit to China, Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, and Song Zhiyong, President and Executive Director of Air C... more
AirlinesAlitalia: from the end of October new connection to Marseille, the third new destination in 2014 from Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - After Skopje and Marrakech
On 26 October, Alitalia will inaugurate a new international direct link between Rome-Fiumicino and Marseilles. Tickets for this new flight can be purchased on our website, www.alitalia.com, via travel... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: delivery of the 100tha and 101st aircraft
Abu Dhabi, EAU - An A-321/231 and a A-320/200 aicraft, respectively
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, last week celebrated a major milestone as the fastest growing airline in commercial aviation history, when it took delivery of its 100th... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. Alitalia and Etihad Airways confirmed that they have agreed the principal terms and conditions
Rome, Italy - The airlines will now move to finalise the transactional documents
"Alitalia and Etihad Airways today confirmed that they have agreed the principal terms and conditions of a proposed transaction whereby Etihad Airways will acquire a 49 per cent equity stake in Alitalia.... more
AirlinesNew Livingston: operator licence suspended from July 14 as effective date
Rome, Italy - The measure taken today from the Italian Civil aviation Authority, for evident financial problem
ENAC, the Italian Civil aviation authority, unveils to have decided today, Wednesday on June 25, the suspension of the air transport licence of the airline New Livingston SpA, with effective date of next... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. James Hogan: "We're still waiting for Alitalia's response"
Rome, Italy - Pilots which will be fired by the Italian company might move to Abu Dhabi
Speaking on the sidelines of the presentation of the new Abu Dhabi-Zurich flight, Etihad Airways' Chief Executive Officer James Hogan explained that the Middle Eastern company is still waiting for an answer... more
AirlinesPoste Italiane: the joint take off of Alitalia and Mistral Air
Rome, Italy - A deposit of 3.9 million Euros by the company led by Mr Caio
It has already done it with Alitalia, buying out the 9.48% of its assets with an injection of 75 million Euros. Now Poste Italiane, thanks to a deposit of 3.9 million, succeeds in saving Mistral Air; which... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia: talks with the unions are at a stalemate
Rome, Italy - "2251 layoffs are unacceptable"
"The company has confirmed the figures you all know, detailing them category by category. The confrontation will go on and focus on what is the premise of this plan with 2251 layoffs, which is unacceptable... more
AirlinesVueling and BA sign code-share agreement and reinforce offer in Italy
Rome, Italy - The collaboration between the two airline of IAG Group will begin officially next week
Vueling and British Airways announce the beginning of a code-share agreement that will permit to BA to put its own code on more than 170 Vueling flights for a total of 61 routes: 48 in Italy (11 domestic... more
AirlinesSkymark Airlines postpones deliveries of its Airbus A-380 aircraft
Tokyo, Japan - The first example was scheduled to arrive between August and September
Japanese low-cost carrier Skymark AIrlines decided to postpone of up to six months the delivery of its first A-380s because of problems in fitting the interiors of Airbus' "Giant of the skies". Skymark... more
AirlinesLufthansa might cancel orders for new aircraft in light of the profit warning
Cologne, Germany - The Chief Financial Officer of the German company has concerns about the strong capacity growth by Gulf carriers
Lufthansa might decide to cancel some of its outstanding orders for new aircraft (or to defer delivweries) in light of the negative profit forecasts presented by Carsten Spohr, Chief Executive Officer... more
AirlinesEmirates cancels orders for 70 A-350XWB aircraft
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The Middle Eastern company took its decision after a fleet requirement review
Emirates decided to cancel entirely its order for 70 Airbus A-350XWB aircraft, following a fleet requirement review. The Dubai-based company had placed its order for 50 airplanes in version /900 and 20... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia-Etihad agreement, Del Torchio: "Layoffs to be more than 2000"
Rome, Italy - The CEO of the Italian company confirms that the agreement with the Arab carrier includes a 560-million-Euro investment
Alitalia Chief Executive Officer Gabriele Del Torchio took part in the presentation of the institutional activities carried out by the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) during 2013, which took place... more
AirlinesAir India inaugurates today the daily direct flights from Italy
Rome, Italy - Served by a B-787 Dreamliner
Air India today started operations of its direct flight between India and Italy. The airline will operate flights from Delhi to Rome (Fiumicino, "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport) and Milan (Malpensa Airport).... more
AirlinesQantas goes on with its cuts plan: the company has a surplus of 223 pilots
Sydney, Australia - The Australian carrier wants to achieve savings for 1.3 billion Euros through the next three years
Qantas is going on with the implementation of its massive restructuring plan, and announced that 223 Boeing 767 and 747 pilots will be surplus to requirements by the end of June as part of the 5000 job-cut... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Aer Lingus' union: "The management has not made reasonable proposals to date"
Dublin, Ireland - The risk of a new strike remains high
Aer Lingus' top management and IMPACT, the union which represents the workers of the oldest irish carrier, are involved in a difficult negotiation regarding the rosters, a very thorny issue which a few... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. "Brazil 2014": LATAM employees threaten to strike ahead of the "World Cup"
Santiago, Chile - Maintenance workers want higher wages and easier shifts
The employees of LATAM, one of the main South-American carriers, are threatening to stage a strike during the upcoming days: the industrial action could have really serious consequences in the aviation... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Montezemolo to be Chairman of the new Alitalia?
Rome, Italy - Silvano Cassano is the favourite to replace Del Torchio as Chief Executive Officer
The new Alitalia, which will take off after the entry in the ownership structure of Etihad Airways, is starting to be outlined. According to "Il Sole 24 Ore" the letter of intents with which the Abu Dhabi-based... more
AirlinesEmirates ready to take deliver of new-engined A-380s by the end of the decade, but Boeing tries to sneak in
Doha, Qatar - The US' company is offering its 747/8Is
In the long-haul aircraft sector, Emirates is probably the company which has the highest appeal for plane manufacturers, given its very quick expansion and the growth of its Dubai hub. And Emirates' hunger... more
AirlinesAlghero airport. New Livingston won't fly to Fiumicino, Tribunal confirms
Cagliari, Italy - The flight is thought to be carried out by Alitalia, second airline at the tender notice for the fixed-fare air services
Sardinian administrative Court confirmed yesterday, May 29, the interruption of the air link between Alghero and Rome-Fiumicino airports operated by Italian carrier New Livingston. The measure was adopted... more
AirlinesAer Lingus aircraft grounded because of cabin crew strike
Dublin, Ireland - The proposals of the company arrived too late, according to IMPACT union
Aer Lingus' aircraft have been grounded today at Dublin, Shannon and Cork airports, because of a strike of cabin crews which was called by IMPACT trade union regarding rosters. The Irish company managed... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Solyom, looking for funds, is betting on crowdfunding
Budapest, Hungary - The Hungarian company had filed for bankruptcy in late 2013
During the past year Solyom Hungarian Airways, the company whose purpose was being Malev's more efficient successor, managed to establish an outright record: filing for bankruptcy before operating even... more
AirlinesMeridiana airline, workers to protest at the ministry of Transports tomorrow
Rome, Italy - Employees are fighting to save more than 1200 jobs
Meridiana workers' protest don't stop. After the last strike, on May 16, which grounded several airplanes, a mobilization will take place tomorrow, May 28, at the ministry of Transports, in Rome, Italy. Employees,... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Is airberlin ready to split in two?
Berlin, Germany - The company, which is partially owned by Etihad, could create a division aimed to handle flights to tourist destinations
Airberlin, German company which is partially owned by Etihad Airways (the Abu Dhabi-based carrier has a 29.21% stake) might be planning an important change in its structure. The Berlin-based carrier... more
AirlinesRyanair, full-year profits slip 8% for the Irish airline
Dublin, Ireland - Decrease mainly due to a decline in fares, weaker sterling and higher fuel costs
The first profit decline in five years for Ryanair.The Irish low-cost airline announced today, May 19, its 2013-2014 fiscal year results. Profits fell 8% to 523 billion Euros for the 12 months to March... more
AirlinesAir Canada postpones purchase of CSeries aircraft
Montreal, Canada - The company will maintain into service the Embraer 190s
Reporting its results relative to the first quarter of 2014, Air Canada announced its intention to maintain in its fleet 25 Embraer 190s, and consequently to postpone the purchase of Bombardier's CSeries... more