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AirlinesAircraft and transport. Lufthansa ready to put an end to its code-charing with Turkish Airlines
Cologne, Germany - "The agreement is no longer profitable", a spokesperson of the German airline explained
Lufthansa communicated its intention to put an end to the code-sharing agreement with Turkish Airlines: "We can confirm that our cooperation in the area of frequent-flying programme and code sharing is... more
AirlinesAlitalia strengthens air connections and welcomes Belle Air's passengers
Rome, Italy - The Albanian carrier has suspended its operations yesterday
Alitalia and Air One are extending their network to the destinations which were covered by Belle Air, in order to ensure the service to Italian-Albanian communities after the suspension of Belle Air's... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Albania's Belle Air suspends its flights
Rome, Italy - ENAC monitors the rescheduling of the passengers
The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) communicated that the Albanian company Belle Air temporarily suspended its flights because of the general negative economic and financial conditions, waiting... more
AirlinesAir Transat expanding into the Italian market
Rome, Italy - The company confirms its no-stop flights between Italy and Canada for 2014
Air Transat, the Canadian airline which is leader of the leisure segment, is confirming its strong investment on the Italian market, launching the schedule for its no-stop Italy-Canada flights to Montreal... more
AirlinesAlitalia: from December 1st, chech-in operations for national and international flights to be concentrated at Rome-Fiumicino's Terminal 1
Rome, Italy - The airline and Adr reorganize their airport services
Starting from December 1st, 2013 AdR and Alitalia will reorganize the airport service concentrating at Terminal 1 of Rome-Fiumicino Airport the check-in operations for Alitalia's national and international... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines: first flight Milan-Malpensa/Miami took off
Milan, Italy - The link served by a B-767/300 airplane with 212 seats
The first transatlantic flight from Milan-Malpensa to Miami by American Airlines took off today at 11:25am. Clive Cook, Managing Director Customer Service Europe and Pacific of AA, Roberto Antonucci,... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia's capital increase: a picture of the situation
Rome, Italy - Atlantia's role is fundamental, since it might safeguard its interests in Fiumicino's hub
November 27 is the last day for the extension of the deadline for the existing Alitalia's shareholders to subscribe the capital increase. So far 131 milion Euros have been deposited: 71 from the shareholders... more
AirlinesSAS launches new routes for 2014
Stockholm, Sweden - The airline announces today the first seven new destinations for the timetable
SAS continues to improve its customer offering by launching new routes. From four Scandinavian airports SAS is opening seven new routes in the Summer 2014 timetable. Today, the airline announces the... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways-Jet Airways move ahead with strategic alliance
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Following final approvals
Etihad Airways (EA), the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates and Jet Airways (JA) yesterday announced that the airlines closed the transaction for the subscription of a 24 per cent equity stake... more
AirlinesSIA and SAS expand code-share agreement
Milan, Italy - With immediate effect
Singapore Airlines customers will be able to enjoy seamless travel to more cities in Europe, as a result of an expanded code-share agreement with Star Alliance partner Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). Code-sharing... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia fined by the Italian antitrust watchdog, with a discount due to the financial crisis
Rome, Italy - 120,000-Euro penalty for the carrier because of unfair commercial practices
The Italian antitrust watchdog fined Alitalia 120,000 Euros for several unfair commercial practices. According to the weekly report of the authority, the penalty for the main Italian carrier was halved,... more
AirlinesVueling invests on Fiumicino: eight airplanes, 24 new routes and 4,6 million seats
Rome, Italy - A total of 33 destinations in Italy and in Europe, starting from 2014
Vueling, the IAG Group's airline, increases of 267% the offer of flights available from Rome-Fiumicino airport connecting it with a total of 33 destinations in Italy and in Europe, starting from 2014.... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways announced in Dubai orders for airplanes and engines for a worth of USD 67 billion
Adu Dhabi, UAE - 117 Airbus and 82 Boeing aircraft; 127 GE Aviation, 115 Rolls-Royce and 52 CFM
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announced its largest ever fleet order, for 199 aircraft and 294 engines, in a US$67 billion dollar deal which will enable the airline... more
AirlineseasyJet: results for the year ended 30 September 2013
London, UK - 51% rise in full year profits; 17.4% return on capital employed
easyJet has continued to deliver sustainable returns and growth for shareholders delivering record profit in the year. The airline has built a platform for future success including securing its future... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia's rescue: Aeroflot rules out an intervention
Rome, Italy - Air France's CEO: "We've never asked job cuts"
Air France's refusal to take part in Alitalia's capital increase will force the management of the main Italian carrier to look for different paths and new partners to ensure the survival of the company.... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Agreement for AA-US Airways merger: Delta wants to take part in the slot divestiture
Washington, USA - The details of the understanding with the Department of Justice
During the past hours the Department of Justice (DoJ) of the United States announced it reached a settlement with American Airlines and US Airways for the merger of the two companies, which will create... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Thumbs down from Air France for Alitalia's plan; overtime in view for the capital increase?
Rome, Italy - The deadline might be postponed by 7-10 days
Today, Wednesday 13 November 2013, an important meeting of Alitalia's board of directors is scheduled, to allow Chief Executive Officer Gabriele Del Torchio to present the contingency plan, which is aimed... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia: waiting for the business plan, Lupi is confident of Air France's intervention
Rome, Italy - "If they believe in the Italian carrier they will subscribe the capital increase"
Tuesday 12 November is considered as a crucial day for Alitalia's future: in that date it is scheduled the meeting of the board of directors of the main Italian carrier, which will have to discuss of the... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Flybe: a 500-cut plan is landing, despite a return in the black
Exeter, United Kingdom - CEO announces review of the network and optimization of fleet and crew utilization
Flybe announced its intention to cut some 500 jobs, despite the balance sheet of the main European regional carrier is back in the black: pre-tax profits of the Exeter-based company were 13.8 million pounds... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. European Commission starts investigation into state aid for LOT
Brussels, Belgium - Warsaw's government provided almost 200 million Euros to enable the restructuring of the carrier
The European Commission started an investigation to verify whether the financial support provided by the Polish government was given accodingly to the European regulation regarding state aid. Warsaw... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Here it comes Aurora, result of the merger of Aeroflot's subsidiaries
Moscow, Russia - The target is reaching 2.4 million passengers per year
Aeroflot presented Aurora, the new carrier of the Russian group, which will operate in the Far East area. Aurora Airlines has been created thanks to the merger of SAT Airlines and Vladivostok Avia (both... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Oneworld accuses Qatar Airways of breaching the alliance's rules
Doha, Qatar - The Middle-Eastern carrier does not accept some passengers in its London's and Doha's lounges
Qatar Airways joined oneworld just one week ago (AVIONEWS), but it looks like the "Honeymoon" between the alliance and the Doha-based carrier is already over. The Middle-Eastern company has indeed been... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines strengthens its presence in Genoa
Genoa, Italy - With the flight from Genoa to Istanbul from three to seven weekly frequency (one per day)
The Genoa-Istanbul link by Turkish Airlines is at disposal of the companies in Liguria Region. The frequency is from the initial three per week to the current 7 flights a week (one per day). The airline... more
AirlinesCatania/Berlin-Tegel new flight served by Germanwings from today twice a week
Catania, Italy - Düsseldorf and Hamburg are the new routes for the Summer 2014
Germanwings announces the new direct flight from Catania to Berlin-Tegel with the new Winter schedule. The flight began today, on November 5, twice a week (Tuesday and Saturday) added to already existing... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia Chairman tells his truth: "We made mistakes, but Air France must not take things too far"
Rome, Italy - Colaninno confirms an interest from Etihad and Aeroflot
The main topic regarding the capital increase of Alitalia is obviously the participation of Air France-KLM, and the possible "Alternative paths" which have been searched by the management of the main Italian... more
AirlinesAlitalia: "No relation between tender given to Carpatair and unemployment insurance"
Rome, Italy - The airline specifies it in a note
"Alitalia considers to have committed no unlawful action, according to what reported from some press agencies. Before the unemployment insurance request, the airline had agreed upon a contract with... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Aer Lingus employees vote in favour of a strike
Dublin, Ireland - The personnel is unsatisfied over several topics
Today, Monday 4 November 2013, Aer Lingus' cabin crew voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike against some decisions which were taken by the management fo the Irish carrier. 91% of the members of... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia: Air France denies 5000-cut plan, Colaninno announces he will resign after the recapitalization
Rome, Italy - "I won't be available to take on new offices in the company's top management", the Chairman claimed
On Monday 4 November 2013 Air France denied it requested the cut of 5000 jobs as a condition to take part in the capital increase of Alitalia: the French company, it is not a mystery, will require a massive... more
AirlinesTap Portugal announces new route to Manaus and Belem, in Amazonia
Rome, Italy - Three times per week, starting from next Summer
TAP Portugal, the Portuguese carrier and Star Alliance member, announced yesterday a new route to Manaus and Belem, in Amazonia, during an event took place at the Brazilian Embassy in front of the Brazilian... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia capital increase: Air France might contribute just partially
Rome, Italy - According to "La Tribune" the conditions set by the French carrier have not been fulfilled
According to rumours which have been reported by the French newspaper "La Tribune", the possibility that Air France takes part in Alitalia's capital increase are really poor. Reportedly, the main Italian... more
AirlinesAlitalia confirms the continuity of its flight operations
Rome, Italy - In reference to some misleading news appeared today in a newspaper
"Alitalia, in reference to some misleading news appeared today in the 'Il Fatto Quotidiano' newspaper, noting that the capital increase of € 300 million which is currently underway has already been secured f... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Poste's CEO: "There are synergies with Alitalia"
Rome, Italy - Sarmi underlines how the investment in the airline would be "Significant, but not enormous"
The hearing of Massimo Sarmi, Chief Executive Officer of Poste Italiane, at the Transport, Mail and Telecommunications of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Parliament took place yesterday, Tuesday... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia, the strategies of Poste Italiane: new top management for the airline?
Rome, Italy - Sarmi will insist to maintain Fiumicino's hub role
According to some declarations by Massimo Sarmi reported by the Italian newspaper "Il Messaggero", Poste Italiane does not mean to join Alitalia's ownership structure tiptoe: the Chief Executive Officer... more
AirlinesVolotea increases frequencies on Verona-Palermo route
Verona, Italy - During the Christmas period (from December 20 to January 6 additional flights between the two Regions)
Volotea, the low-cost airline that links medium and small cities, expands Verona-Palermo route in view of the Christmas period 2013. The carrier, due to the positive results recorded, has announced extra... more
AirlinesAlitalia: 11 weekly direct links from Milan-Linate to Vienna
Rome, Italy - Served by Embraer E-175 aircraft
The first flight from Milan-Linate to Vienna by Alitalia took off today at 7:00am. It gives the starting to an increase of the international links of the carrier from Milan city airport, in order to meet... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia's President: "The sale to a foreign company? It doesn't look good"
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow hearing at the Chamber of Deputies for Poste Italiane's CEO
Alitalia President Roberto Colaninno expressed its concerns regarding the possible acquisition of the main Italian carrier by a foreign company: at moment the most likely hypothesis seems to be Air France,... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Italian Transport Minister: "Alitalia? No state aid, our action is part of the government's duty"
Rome, Italy - ENI's CEO claims he is "Relieved" by the rescue plan
Italian Minister for Transport Maurizio Lupi expressed once again his opinion about the entrance of Poste Italiane, the national mail service (a company which is 100% owned by the Ministry of Economy and... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Jal announces legal action against the government over slot allocation at Tokyo-Haneda
Tokyo, Japan - The company claims it was disadvantaged in favour of rival All Nippon Airways
In early October the Japanese Ministry for Transport assigned eleven new slot pairs for international flights from Tokyop-Haneda Airport to All Nippon Airways (ANA) and just five to Japan Airlines (JAL).... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia is looking for new partners: surveys with China's Hainan Airlines
Rome, Italy - Alternative paths are explored if Air France decides to dilute its stake
During the past days rumours leaked about Air France, claiming that the French carrier might take into consideration the hypothesis of diluting its stake in Alitalia: the Paris-based company currently... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Court approves American Airlines' reorganization plan
New York, USA - But the decision shall not be used in the DoJ lawsuit to stop the merger with US Airways
Judge Sean Lane of New York Bakruptcy Court has formally confirmed the reorganization plan proposed by American Airlines for its exit from bankruptcy. A fundamental part of the plan involves the fact... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia's business plan to be ready in three weeks, maybe job cuts will be less than expected
Rome, Italy - No comment from Air France about the possible dilution of its stake
According to a bank source contacted by the Italian newspaper "Il Messaggero", the new business plan for Alitalia's rescue will be ready in three weeks: "Everything will be over before the deadline for... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways ready for order for 25 777x aircraft?
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The purchase of a further 30 787 Dreamliners is also posible
According to rumours, Etihad Airways and Boeing are negotiating an aircraft order with an overall value of about 18 billion dollars (13.17 billion Euros). The order might include between 25 to 30 777x... more
AirlinesAlitalia: EUR 130 million cash flow injected into its capital
Rome, Italy - EUR 75 million letter of guarantee from Poste Italiane SpA
Alitalia announced that, with regard to the maximum capital increase of 300 million euros, unanimously approved during its shareholder’s October 14 meeting, Intesa Sanpaolo SpA (approximately 26 million e... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Air France's CEO: "We should be in a situation to control Alitalia"
Rome, Italy - The head of the French company wants to create a group with three European hubs: Paris, Amsterdam and Rome
Chief Executive Officer of the Air France-KLM group Alexandre De Juniac released an interview to "LCI TV", providing its point of view about the possible acquisition of Alitalia. "Aside from financial... more
AirlinesGermanwings: five new routes from Italy for a total of 35 air links
Milan, Italy - With the new Winter schedule as of next October 27
Germanwings confirms its growth in Italy and the opening of five new routes, equal to 35 more flights per week, during the next Winter timetable. The number of the weekly connections is 100 served by the... more
AirlinesAlitalia denies presentation of a new plan and about workforce cuts, grounding of planes and cancellations of routes
Rome, Italy - All rumours completely unfounded
"Alitalia denies that a new industrial plan has been presented and therefore states that rumours about workforce cuts, grounding of planes and cancellation of routes are completely unfounded". more
AirlinesAir India approves sale of five B-777/200LR to Etihad
Delhi, India - The airplanes are fundamental in the Middle-Eastern carrier's growth strategy
The board of directors of Air India granted its approval to the sale of five B-777/200LR to Etihad Airways, in an operation which is expected to grant about 350 million dollars to the Delhi-based company. Air... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Italian Transport Minister: "Air France must nbot think to Alitalia as to a regional subsidiary"
Rome, Italy - The European Commission is waiting information to assess the allegation of industrial protectionism
During the past days the "Financial Times" accused the Italian government for the entrance of Poste Italiane, the Italian mail service, which is 100% owned by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, in ALitalia's... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. LOT postpones the request of further public aid
Warsaw, Poland - "The financial results are better than expected", the Treasury Minister announced
LOT Polish Airlines has decided to postpone the possible request of further public aid, thanks to the good performance which was achieved in the past months by the main Polish carrier. The announcement... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia's shareholders back capital increase; Poste Italiane's CEO travels to Paris to check Air France's intentions
Rome, Italy - Italian Minister for Finance: "The idea of a stand-alone airline is completely changed now"
After a meeting which ended in the first hours of today's morning, the shareholders of Alitalia unanimously approved a capital increase of up to 300 million Euros, which will be offered to the shareholders... more