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AirlinesIATA: in 2009 losses for more than $2.5 billion
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Bisignani: "Our previous forecast now looks very optimistic"
"Next week we will issue a revised forecast" said Giovanni Bisignani, general manager and CEO of IATA (International Air Traffic Association). The forecast issued at the end of 2008 talked about a global... more
AirlinesVirgin America in danger: too much foreign capital
Burlingame, USA - In the meanwhile the airline decides to charge also the first carried bag
Problems for Virgin America after its American investors decided to sell their 75% of stock options, leaving control in the hands of British Virgin, that holds the remaining 25%. Now the carrier risks... more
AirlinesItalian authorities search Myair.com offices. Possible frauds. The carrier's answer
Rome, Italy - "We hope to be treated at the same way of other airlines in late months"
Yesterday morning, it seems ordered by the Italian legal authorities, financial police officers have "Contemporaneously searched Myair.com's offices in Vicenza, Verona, Treviso, Rome and Cagliari. They... more
AirlinesAlitalia, Sabelli: "Fiumicino is our referential airport"
Rome, Italy - Also announced a new product on the Rome-Milan route to challenge the train
Talking today during the presentation of the passengers' rights charter, Alitalia CEO, Rocco Sabelli, stated that "Alitalia has the necessity and the ambition that Fiumicino should be our referential airport"... more
AirlinesEmirates: no more A-380s to fly to New York
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The Airbus superjumbos will be replaced by Boeing 777s
Emirates announced that, due to lower demand, it will not use anymore the Airbus A-380 airplanes for the links with New York. The two superjumbos now used for this route will be moved to fly from Dubai... more
AirlinesRyanair pilots accept wages freeze
Dublin, Ireland - The agreement as an alternative to the possible 10% cut in salaries
The downturn doesn't even spare one of the main European low-cost airlines as Ryanair. In fact it has been reached an agreement for pilots' salary 12-month freeze, accepted as an alternative to a possible... more
AirlinesUncertain merger between Air Berlin and Tui Travel
Berlin, Germany - According to some sources of the two companies
According to indiscretions disclosed in the last days, Air Berlin and Tui Travel tourist operator would be in advanced discussions for a possible alliance (see AVIONEWS). The negotiation would forecast... more
AirlineseasyJet challengese Gatwick airport fares increase
London, UK - The low-cost considers unlawful the decision taken last year by the CAA
It will end before a court the dispute carried on by easyJet. The question is the decision taken in March 2008 by CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) to increase airport charges for the use of Gatwick airport.... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti aims at South Italy
Milan, Italy - The statements of President Michael Kraus
During an event took place yesterday in Milan, Air Dolomiti President Michael Kraus remarked the expansion strategy on the territory that aims to extend the connections with Munich and South Italy. "With... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines: -11% of capacity until March 2010
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Due to the global slowdown
"We are a Premium carrier, not a cheap carrier", said Leslie Thng, Singapore Airlines Managing Director for Italy. In a moment in which "Crisis" is the key word, the Asian airline boasts of diversity and... more
AirlinesAir China to acquire East Star Airlines
Beijing, China - While waiting for government aid, the national Chinese airline will "Help" the small carrier
"We're still financially healthy, but of course we hope for government help. But even if we don't get any help, we'll still be able to weather the current crisis". These are the words of Air China chairman... more
AirlinesSpanair signs a code-share agreement with Air Europa
Barcelona, Spain - For 13 domestic routes
Air Europa and Spanair and have signed a cooperation agreement that includes code-sharing on their combined domestic network, enabling both carriers to offer customers improved connections and an expanded... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the Apostolic journey by Holy Father Benedict XVI starts today by a Boeing 777
Rome, Italy - In Africa to March 23rd
The Apostolic journey by Holy Father Benedict XVI started today at 10:00 am from Fiumicino Airport, Rome, by an Alitalia Boeing 777 airplane. The first stop will be Yaoundé, Cameroon. For Holy Father... more
AirlinesMeridiana: last meeting with Government today, before starting lays off
Olbia, Italy - The Company sends a letter to Unions, ANPAV, Olbia Mayor and Town Council
Meridiana will start procedures for the lay off if, during the today meeting with Government, will not be reached an agreement with flight attendants. The airline, that opened a mobility procedures... more
AirlinesApostolic journey by Holy Father Benedict XVI in Africa with Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Two stages: Cameroon and Angola
"The Alitalia's livery will accompany the Pope in his first apostolic travel in Africa, that will begin tomorrow with two laps, before Cameroon and then Angola. Alitalia is proud to be the airline... more
AirlinesTuiT reviews delivery calendar for the B-787
Hannover, Germany - But still not talking of delay damage refunding
Tui Travel airline (TuiT) is reviewing together with Boeing boards the delivery calendar for the B-787 aircraft, in strong delay. "We are not asking for damages to Boeing, even if the delays have strongly... more
AirlinesChinese government grounds East Star Airlines: too much debts
Beijing, China - The international crisis is putting small airlines on their knees
The heavy debts that pressing over the private carrier East Star Airlines forced Chinese government to retire its flight license. To announce it a transport department spokesman, Tan Shizhang. "The main... more
AirlinesAirbus and Emirates working to solve A-380 issues
Paris, France - The Arab airline presented a list of technical problems of the superjumbo
"We take the criticism and the feedback from Emirates very seriously. We are doing everything we can to overcome the issues and we are working very closely with our customers to solve that". These are... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM retains the purpose on maxi-order of airplanes
Paris, France - The purchase is only referred
The French-Dutch society, despite the global crisis, is seriously determined to maintain the expansion plan of its fleet with a maxi-order of about 100 airplanes for long range, postpones only the marketing... more
AirlinesAlso Ryanair rejects EU proposal on airport slots
Dublin, Ireland - After EasyJet the Irish company denies the proposal as "protectionist"
Also Ryanair raises the voice against EU proposal to freeze airport slots to challenge the crisis. "This is protectionism of the worst type - Ryanair vice CEO, Michael Cawley, stated - that will ensure... more
AirlinesEurofly pilots strike delayed
Rome, Italy - Postponed with an order of minister of Transports Matteoli
To "Avoid a serious and irreparable prejudice to the right of free circulation guaranteed by the Constitution" the Italian Minister of Transports, Altero Matteoli, ordered to postpone the strike of Eurofly... more
AirlinesRoyal Air Maroc to expand its fleet
Casablanca, Morocco - Six new planes to look beyond the crisis
"We will put an order for six planes. We will sign the order deal by the end of this month". These the words by Royal Air Maroc CEO, Driss Benhima, during a conference in Casablanca. Anyway he didn't supply... more
AirlinesWind Jet signs a code-sharing agreement with Meridiana
Catania, Italy - Relating to the Sicilian routes
Wind Jet and Meridiana signed a code-sharing agreement for the Summer season for connections between Catania-Rome, Palermo-Rome and Catania-Verona. The agreement completes that already signed in the last... more
AirlinesAlitalia signs agreement with APT and Province of Florence on the occasion of the exhibition on "Galileo"
Florence, Italy - At Florence from March 13th to August 30th
On the occasion of the exhibition on "Galileo. Images of Universe from the past to the telescope", welcomed in Florence from March 13th to August 30th, was signed an agreement of co-marketing among Alitalia,... more
AirlinesAir France will reduce its Summer capacity by 3,4%
Paris, France - The decision to match the drop of demand. "Frequency reductions, not route closing"
Due to demand dropping in the last months, Air France-KLM decided to reduce its Summer capacity by 3,4%, both for local and long distance flights. "This adjustment to capacity is the result of a route... more
AirlinesExcellence Swiss: in 2008 created over 500 jobs
Berne, Switzerland - It recorded a 10% growth
Positive results in 2008 for Swiss. "We are satisfied of our work in 2008 -CEO Swiss Christoph Franz said-. We transported over 13.5 million passengers (12.2 million in 2007), recording a +10% growth.... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM to buy new planes?
Paris, France - The carrier seems to be on the point of spending $20 billion to buy 100 A-350s or B-787s
According to French newspaper "La Tribune" Air France-KLM should be on the point of spending about $20 billion to buy 100 new planes, Airbus A-350 or Boeing 787 "Dreamliner". Only 20% of the total should... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the dispute on Malpensa Airport goes on
Rome, Italy - The statements by Roberto Colaninno
"I understand the necessity of Mr Bonomi to reach agreements for saving Malpensa from the current crisis and I do not surprise me that flourishes the dread of Lufthansa in full a delicate negotiation with... more
AirlinesMacedonian national air company for sale
Skopje, Macedonia - Great interest from foreign investors for the Balkan carrier
MAT (Macedonia Avio-Transport) difficulties due to its huge debt with Eurocontrol, European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, seem not to come to an end, after Italy and Germany banned the... more
AirlinesLufthansa: agreement found with cabin crew
Cologne, Germany - Waged raised by 4,2%. Strikes avoided
Lufthansa and UFO, the union representing flight assistants, signed an agreement that grants them a wage increase of 4,2%, starting from January 2009 and valid for 14 months, a one time € 100 payment a... more
AirlinesEADS: no intentions to resign by Mr Gallois
Dublin, Ireland - 300-400 new orders are forecast in 2009 for Airbus
Despite the deep crisis and its effects, EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) forecasts for 2009 at least 300-400 new orders for Airbus. In 2008 Airbus delivered 483 aircraft, a record... more
AirlinesLufthansa: group result for 2008 63,8% lower than in 2007
Cologne, Germany - The German national air company unveiled last year's operating results
Lufthansa unveiled this morning the operating results for year 2008. The German national air company closed the year with a profit of € 599 million, 63,8% lower than in 2007 when profits reached € 1,6... more
AirlinesAlitalia: go-ahead to the acquisition of cargo activity by ALIS
Rome, Italy - The authorization by Ministry of Economic Development
The old Alitalia's cargo activities will be acquired by ALIS. The decision and authorization to accept the bid comes from Ministry of Economic Development with the acceptation by the surveillance committee.... more
AirlinesDelta cuts 10% on international routes
Atlanta, USA - At risk other jobs
A further cut of 10% to international flights is the decision taken by Delta Air Lines to hold down costs and close 2009 in profit. Richard Anderson, CEO of Delta, forecasts a first quarter at a loss,... more
AirlinesRyanair to go 100% web check-in from October
Milan, Italy - The operation is divided in three phases
"Ryanair, Europe’s low-fares airline, today announced it will move to 100% web check-in from 1st October 2009. This move will allow all passengers, including those travelling with checked baggage, to c... more
AirlinesAir Transat (2), "Adr welcomes new flights from Rome to Canada"
Rome, Italy - Rome airports satisfied from the operations of the carrier
"We are very please that a carrier like Air Transat announces new weekly flights from Rome to Canada, starting in April: it's an award for our city and for our airport", said Sergio Berlenghi, director... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines to move its operations to Terminal 2 at Shanghai's Pudong International Airport
Shanghai, China - The new location offers enhanced convenience, amenities, and proximity to American's Oneworld Alliance Partners
American Airlines, a founding member of the Oneworld Alliance, will soon relocate its operations in Shanghai, China, from Pudong International Airport's Terminal 1 to Terminal 2. The move is scheduled... more
AirlinesSlot: easyJet rejects European Commission proposal
Milan, Italy - To protect the legacy carriers
"The European Commission has today agreed to allow inefficient, poorly-run airlines to hoard valuable airport landing slots rather than allowing unused slots to be returned to the many European airlines... more
AirlinesAir Transat increases its operation between Italy and Canada
Rome, Italy - New flights from Vancouver to Rome and the opening of Venice are the highlights
Air Transat is about to restart its operations between Canada and Italy starting from April, increasing its offer from five flights per week in Summer 2008 to twelve in 2009. Operations are from Rome-Fiumicino... more
AirlinesChina Eastern to get further € 300 million?
Beijing, China - Managers deny the voices issued by the press
Chinese press issued yesterday the news that the government was about to grant further 2 billion Yuan (about € 300 million) to China Eastern Airlines. The managers of the group replied slowing down the v... more
AirlinesMexicana de Aviacion will lease 25 Boeing 717s
Mexico City, Mexico - Signed the agreement between the air company and the constructors
The American constructors of Boeing and the Mexican air company, Mexicana de Aviacion, signed a leasing agreement for 25 twin engine B-717s. The new planes, more efficient and economical, will be flown... more
AirlinesBritish Airways in flight to New York with Airbus A-318 All Business
London, United Kingdom - Connections from September 2009
The new airplane of British Airways presented to customers d'élite is Airbus A-318 All Business that will operate the route between London City Airport and New York: 32 reclining chairs, excellent stander... more
AirlinesAlitalia-CAI: the go-ahead by European Commission today
Rome, Italy - The operation was carried out at market prize
The Alitalia-CAI operation (sale of assets, entry of Air France-KLM) was carried out at market prize, so Italy respected the commitments taken with Brussels. This is the final decision that European Commission... more
AirlinesLufthansa employees threaten strike to the last
Frankfurt, Germany - Flight attendants in favour
Lufthansa flight attendants, adherent to UFO autonomous union, vote for a strike to the last. This protest, that already caused serious troubles to the main Germany airports, is part of the dispute for... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm: new technologies for boarding operations
Paris, France - Mobile phone boarding pass and fingerprint identification for the French-Dutch air company
It will be operating starting from March the 17th at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris the fingerprint identification system that will make the boarding operations for the Paris-Amsterdam route completely... more
AirlinesOlympic Airlines taken over by Marfin Group
Athens, Greece - With a total bid of 177.2 million Euros
The government confirmed early on Saturday that a deal has been struck to sell Olympic Airlines to the investment-holding company Marfin Investment Group (MIG) for a total of 177.2 million Euros. Development... more
AirlinesAer Lingus, traffic -7.5% and passengers -8.4%
Dublin, Ireland - Data relating to February 2009
Aer Lingus, Ireland’s second-biggest airline, said passenger traffic in February slumped 7.5% and passenger numbers dropped 8.4%, while the carrier made deep cuts in seating capacity. Long-haul capacity p... more
AirlinesAEA answers to easyJet declarations
Brussels, Belgium - "We deny to be protectionists" deputy secretary general said to AVIONEWS
The English carrier easyJet yesterday accused AEA (Association of European Airlines) for its protectionism in favour of member airlines. The reason is that the association asked the European Commission... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm: February 2009 traffic
Rome, Italy - Passenger and cargo business
"Passenger business February 2009 comprised 28 days compared with 29 days last year, a reduction of around 3.4%. On a same number of days basis, traffic fell 2.6% with capacity down 1.1% (-6.0% and... more
AirlinesWind Jet: Summer 2009 in Naples
Catania, Italy - The flights will be served by A-320 and A-319 airplanes
"The new links by Wind Jet from Naples to Forlì will be in service from next March 29. The flights will have a daily frequency from Monday to Saturday and will be served by Airbus A-320 and A-319 airplanes,... more