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AirlinesAir France-KLM: capacity -2% in Winter season
Paris, France - In addition three newness
The winter season 2009-2010 starts 25 October. During this season, AIR FRANCE-KLM aims to adjust capacity, while maintaining connectivity at Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" and Amsterdam-Schiphol. The Group’s o... more
AirlinesTAM Airlines signed a code-share agreement with Air China
San Paulo, Brazil - The customers of both carriers on their flights could have an integrated network
"TAM Airlines has begun last August to operate code-share flights with Air China that link San Paulo and Beijing. The agreement will offer comfort to passengers of both airlines. From Brazil by TAM... more
AirlinesAmerican and Delta Airlines aim to invest on JAL
Tokyo, Japan - Shares of the Japanese carrier up
American Airlines and Delta Airlines, two of the main airlines of the United States, would be competing to invest on the Japanese carrier JAL (Japan Air Lines), given the difficult economic conditions... more
AirlinesJet Airways pilots' strike is over
New Delhi, India - They had been blocking the airline since September 8
An agreement between the Indian airline Jet Airways and its pilots has been reached yesterday, after they had been blocking the operations of the airline since September 8 reporting sick en masse and causing... more
AirlinesDarwin Airline: slow but invariable its growth
Milan, Italy - +5% at the end of 2009, pending on a new airplane
"We are wakening the Italian market's interest thanks to a politics that links pricing of low-cost carrier to service's quality of a scheduled airline. During 2008 we have transported 250,000 passengers... more
AirlinesFantozzi: four ATR-72 old Alitalia sold
Rome, Italy - Nordic Aviation Capital is the purchaser
The extraordinary commissioner of old Alitalia and Alitalia Express, Augusto Fantozzi, in a note to the press communicated that "At the result of call for bids published on December 23, 2008 and then reiterated,... more
AirlinesMyair's salvation passes through IR Conset?
Venice, Italy - The ambitious aim to return to fly the airline within the end of this year
During a press-conference took place yesterday in Venice has been presented the IR Conset program (IrC), a Roman holding that has moved for a rent proposal for MyAir.com, the airline to which ENAC (Italian... more
AirlinesBratislava's Court declares Sky Europe's failure
Bratislava, Slovakia - Only 45 days at disposal for who want to avenge again credits
With the failure's declaration issued today by the Bratislava's Court, the Sky Europe's chapter is closed forever, the low-cost Slovakian airline, established on September 6, 2001 by Alain Skowronek and... more
AirlinesJet Airways pilots' protest goes on
New Delhi, India - For a second day despite a Court's restraining order
After yesterday's almost 200 cancelled flights that created problems to about 13,000 passengers (see AVIONEWS), the Indian airline Jet Airways was forced today to cancel further 134 flights as the pilots'... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines begins two new non-stop services as of next November 1
Houston, Usa - To Edmonton and Washington-Dulles
"Continental Airlines announced new non-stop service from its Houston hub to Edmonton International Airport beginning November 1, 2009, subject to government approval. The daily flight is the 11th Canadian... more
AirlinesGermany’s Federal Cartel Office approved the Air Berlin takeover of all Italian TUIfly routes
Berlin, Germany - Starting from next October 25
"Air Berlin PLC and TUI Travel PLC welcome positive decision by the German Federal Cartel Office that allows Air Berlin to take over the city flights network of the Hapag-Lloyd Fluggesellschaft mbH/TUIfly... more
AirlinesAlitalia and AirOne joined their computer systems
Rome, Italy - For fleet management and flight operations
"Alitalia and AirOne have completed the unification of their computer systems in these days, for fleet management on the integrated network. They are used by the operational control center of the company. Within... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM, traffic down in August
Paris, France - Slight increase in load factor
The airline Air France-KLM announced today its results for traffic in August 2009. Passenger traffic decreased by 2.9% compared to the same period last year, with a capacity reduction of 4.2%. This... more
AirlinesIndia: pilots reported sick, dozens of Jet Airways' flights cancelled
New Delhi, India - To protest against the sacking of two colleagues
116 flights of the Indian airline, Jet Airways, have been cancelled today due to a protest carried out by pilots against the sacking of two of their colleagues. Just one of these flights was an international... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama might fly to Angola
Luanda, Angola - To strengthen economic relationships between the two countries
The Italian airline Blue Panorama might start its operations in Angola following contacts started by its president Franco Pecci during his visit in Luanda, capital of the African country. The agreements,... more
AirlinesRyanair might takeover Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - The words of CEO Michael O'Leary
Ryanair might succeed in taking over the Irish airline Aer Lingus, according to the statements made by its CEO, Michael O'Leary, to the newspaper "Sunday Independent". Ryanair has been trying for years... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines first half-year net profit 48 million Euro
Rome, Italy - The number of passengers carried increased by 9 percent
"Turkish Airlines 1st half year 2009 consolidated financial statements were reported to Istanbul Stock Exchange. According to the financial statements, the airline operating profit stood at 73 million... more
AirlinesAir France-Armavia: a marketing collaboration agreement signed
Rome, Italy - From today, nine weekly connections in code-share
Starting on 7 September, Air France and Armavia (French and Armenian, respecively) will be operating four weekly code-share flights between Paris and Yerevan (Armenia) and five between Yerevan and Paris.... more
AirlinesAlitalia signed the contract with Alitalia Maintenance System (AMS)
Rome, Italy - Immediate increase from 46 to 80 aircraft for the engine's component
"Alitalia-CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana) has signed last Friday a multiyear contract with AMS (Alitalia Maintenance System), for engines maintenance and APU (Auxiliary Power Unit). The reliance includes... more
AirlinesBritish Airways ready to bid for BMI
London, UK - Talks started between the British and the Germans of Lufthansa
British Airways (BA) would be ready to bid for the airline BMI British Midland, currently controlled by the Germans of Lufthansa who would be keen to sell it due to its operational losses and strong pension... more
AirlinesRoyal Air Maroc aircraft grounded by pilots' strike
Casablanca, Morocco - The carrier refused to give priority to Moroccan employments
Most of Royal Air Maroc (RAM) aircraft are grounded for the second day due to a pilots' strike, according to Nejib Ibrahimi, head of the Moroccan Pilots Association. The carrier stated that passenger traffic... more
AirlinesAir France to cut 1,500 jobs
Paris, France - Through a voluntary redundancy plan
The airline Air France might cut 1,500 jobs, through a voluntary redundancy plan, to face difficulties caused by the difficult economic conditions that the carrier is challenging both in its passengers... more
AirlineseasyJet cuts operations in the UK
London, UK - Due to excessive airport passenger duties
Low-cost airline easyJet might reduce its operations in the UK to move some of them on continental Europe, CEO, Andrew Harrison, announced today, explaining that such a measure is expected to affect about... more
AirlinesEtihad launches services betweeb Abu Dhabi and Chicago
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - They will have a frequency of six times per week
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has launched flights from its Abu Dhabi home-base to the American city of Chicago. Flight EY151 took-off on Wednesday 2 September, landing... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines delayed delivery of eight Airbus A-380s
Singapore, Singapore - Deferrals from six to twelve months
Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced it has reached an agreement with French manufacturer Airbus for the deferral from six to twelve months of the deliveries of eight Airbus A-380 aircraft. The airline,... more
AirlinesJet2.com launches new route Venice-Manchester, from March 2010
Milan, Italy - The airline inaugurates its seventh base East Midlands
"The UK's low-cost carrier announces new route Venice-Manchester in service from March 3, 2010 with four weekly links (on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). In addition, it will continue, for all... more
AirlinesLufthansa completed Austrian Airlines' takeover
Cologne, Germany - The German carrier acquired 90% of the shares
Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and Austrian industry-holding stock corporation (OIAG) today completed the take over of Austrian Airlines by Lufthansa. All conditions precedent of the transaction have been... more
AirlinesGulf Air puts its A-340s on sale
Manama, Bahrain - Within a comprehensive review of the carrier's business
Gulf Air, national airline of the Kingdom of Bahrain, gave a remarketing mandate to the company Avinco to sell or lease its five owned A-340/300s within a comprehensive review if its business. The carrier... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines might lay off 921 flight assistants
Fort Worth, USA - The measure will be effective from October 1
American Airlines decided to cut 921 flight assistant jobs, about 6% of all those currently employed by the carrier, to face the difficulties caused by the global air transport crisis. Among these there... more
AirlinesStar Alliance launches "Circle North Asia" fare
Frankfurt, Germany - For "Circular" trips from three days to two months among China, Japan and Korea
Airlines belonging to Star Alliance announced today the launch of the new "Circle North Asia" fare. The new multi-carrier fare is valid on Air China, ANA-All Nippon Airways, Asiana and Shanghai Airlines... more
AirlinesSkyEurope suspends its operations
Bratislava, Slovakia - The carrier regrets for the inconvenience caused
The press release appeared on the carrier's website in which the airline addresses to its own customers is here following: "We inform that SkyEurope has suspended its sales and operations immediately. Those... more
AirlinesSkyEurope goes bankrupt, hundreds of passengers left on the ground
Bratislava, Slovakia - No refund for those who have already purchased tickets
Slovakian low-cost airline SkyEurope filed for bankruptcy leaving hundreds of passengers on the ground in Rome, Bratislava and several other airports. Its aircraft this morning remained grounded without... more
AirlinesWork in progress at Helsinki-Vantaa airport
Milan, Italy - The next milestones will be September 15 and December 11
"On Thursday, August 27, the first part of a new € 150 million terminal at Helsinki-Vantaa has been opened. The new structure is available for long-haul passengers or for travellers flying to extra-Schengen d... more
AirlinesLufthansa seeks code-share agreement with JetBlue
New York, USA - To enforce its presence at New York-"JFK" airport
Lufthansa would be seeking regulators' approval to start a code-share agreement with the American airline JetBlue Airways, according yesterday's "Financial Times". With this move the German carrier would... more
AirlinesLufthansa-JetBlue deal submitted for approval
Cologne, Germany - It will allow to fly through the United States using New York and Boston as hubs
Confirming recent media anticipations (see AVIONEWS), the German airline Lufthansa today submitted the deal signed with JetBlue Airways for approval to the US Department of Transports. Pending authorities'... more
AirlinesState aid: European Commission approves the restructuring of Austrian Airlines
Brussels, Belgium - The Commission has also approved the acquisition of AA by Lufthansa under the Merger Control Regulation
"The Commission has today decided to close the formal investigation procedure into the privatisation and restructuring of Austrian Airlines concluding that the restructuring following its sale to Lufthansa... more
AirlinesLufthansa granted European Commission approval for Austrian Airlines takeover
Brussels, Belgium - Effective remedies supplied in particular on the slot congestion problem
The European Commission today approved the proposed acquisition of Austrian Airlines by the German airline Lufthansa, under the EU Merger Regulation. The decision is conditional upon the implementation... more
AirlinesThai Airways to receive its first A-380s in 2012
Bangkok, Thailand - Three aircraft will be delivered starting from September
Thailandian carrier Thai Airways will take delivery of its first Airbus A-380 Superjumbo aircraft in September 2012 while two more will be delivered later that year. A further consignment of three A-380s... more
AirlinesEast Star Airlines is the first Chinese airline to go bankrupt
Wuhan, China - Last restructuring plan rejected
The Chinese private carrier East Star Airlines is the first of the country that has officially gone bankrupt. After a long fight against the heavy debt situation in which it fell due to the air traffic... more
AirlinesEfly to start its service from Malta to Catania
Catania, Italy - To stimulate tourist flow between the two island
A new service between Malta and Catania will be launched by the Italian-Maltese airline Efly starting on September 12, when all licensing procedures will be completed, the newspaper "The Times of Malta"... more
AirlinesAtlant-Soyuz orders 45 Antonov and Tupolev aircraft
Moscow, Russia - To be delivered between 2010 and 2012
The Russian airline Atlant-Soyuz announced that it signed a contract with Ilyushin Finance for the lease of 45 aircraft to receive between 2010 and 2012. The deal includes the delivery to the carrier of... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand reports 90% net profit slump
Auckland, New Zealand - Due to decrease in demand and market variability
Air New Zealand today announced its results for the year ended June 30, 2009, reporting a 90% net profit slump compared to the previous year (from NZ$218 million -US$ 148 million- to NZ$21 million). The... more
AirlinesWestJet concludes talks to reschedule aircraft deliveries
Calgary, Canada - With Boeing and Aviation Capital Group
After announcing the purchase of 14 new Boeing 737/700NGs (see AVIONEWS), Canadian airline WestJet has concluded talks with Boeing and Aviation Capital Group to reschedule deliveries of further 16 aircraft. The... more
Airlinestransavia.com takes strong hold in Denmark
Milan, Italy - The low-cost has obtained the Air Operators Certificate
"Less than a year after transavia.com’s entrance in the Danish low-fare air travel market the company is ready to further expand in Denmark. The company gets the so called AOC, for the purpose of strengthening t... more
AirlinesTwo-year-old child disembarked by easyJet
Bari, Italy - Having celebrated his second birthday 7 days earlier, he was without ticket
On August 22 the airline easyJet forced a family, consisting of father, mother and 2-year-old (and seven days) child, to disembark from an aircraft while it was already getting ready for take off at Bari... more
AirlinesToo fat to get on easyJet airplane: the airline denies the event
Milan, Italy - "A trick against the carrier"
"Concerning the news issued by the media about the event happened on August 21, 2009, at Bari airport, easyJet and Aeroporti di Puglia company regret to precise as follows: the facts that would have involved... more
AirlinesTAM signs 10 year IT partnership with Amadeus
Milan, Italy - More than 60% of the member airlines of the Star Alliance already use or have contracted its solution
"TAM, the airline in the southern hemisphere, and Amadeus, a global IT provider for the travel and tourism industry, announce a 10 year technology partnership, to equip carrier with a new generation passenger... more
AirlinesJAL targets cost cuts for US$1.1 billion
Tokyo, Japan - The new business plan will be compiled within next month
Amid the economic difficulties that it is facing, Japan Airlines (JAL) might start a cost cut plan to save 100 billion yens (US$1.1 billion), according to the news reported by the Japanese financial newspaper... more
AirlinesSpecial promotions by Blu-express.com and Blue Panorama Airlines
Rome, Italy - To Turin, Genoa, but also Ibiza, Palma de Majorca, Mykonos and Bangkok
"The end of August and September with the promotions by Blu-express.com and Blue Panorama Airlines. The links from Rome to Turin: until next Thursday August 27, 10 seats are available for each carrier's... more
AirlinesJet Airways launches new routes between New Delhi and Hong Kong
New Delhi, India - The service will have daily frequency
The Indian airline Jet Airways will open new daily links between New Delhi and Hong Kong, starting from September 30. The services will be operated on board of modern Airbus A-330/200. The return flight... more