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AirlinesAlitalia: net financial position on November 30, 2008
Rome, Italy - It's equal to EUR 1,228m
"? With the decree (DPCM) of 29 August 2008, ALITALIA – Linee Aeree Italiane S.p.A. (hereinafter “Alitalia”) was admitted to the procedure for extraordinary administration as per legislative decree no. 3... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to launch seasonal service to London-Heathrow from Cleveland
Cleveland, Usa - It replaces seasonal service to London-Gatwick; seasonal flights to Paris from Cleveland ending
"Continental Airlines announced that it will launch seasonal daily non-stop service between its Cleveland hub and London's Heathrow Airport, effective May 2, 2009 (eastbound) through Sept. 26. The new... more
AirlinesBoeing to lead Southwest Airlines 737 flight deck modernization
Atlanta, USA - GE Aviation to supply advanced avionics
Boeing has been selected by Southwest Airlines as the lead integrator for the airline's 737/300 and 737/700 flight deck upgrade to incorporate advanced performance-based navigation capabilities. Boeing's... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama: Pecci interested in purchase of Alitalia airplanes
Rome, Italy - MD and B-767 for a total of 12 aircraft
"B-767s interest to us, and probably the MD-80 and MD-82, if the price is good. Two B-767 and dozen of airplanes of MD family interest to us": with these words, Franco Pecci, Blue Panorama Airlines' President,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): ended the meeting between management and unions
Milan, Italy - Next meeting in early January
The meeting between the New Alitalia's management and Unions is ended. Pilots representatives underlined some particular cases that the company committed itself to solving in short time. Unions announced... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Fabio Berti possible Union representative
Rome, Italy - Today the meeting of the new Union born from the merger between ANPAC and UP
Fabio Berti, ANPAC President, would have intention to reentry in the unitary union delegation of the new Alitalia. ANPAC and UP (Unione Piloti) will survive during the start-up of the airline also if... more
AirlinesAlitalia, today the extraordinary assembly for the brand's confirmation
Milan, Italy - Meeting with the ground personnel
The CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana)'s extraordinary assembly will take place today in Milan. During this meeting the management will decide the change of the name that will be always Alitalia. During... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific-Dragonair, traffic data in November 2008
Hong Kong, China - Totally transported 1,978,264 passengers
Cathay Pacific Airways released the combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for November that showed a slide in passenger numbers and a steep drop in cargo and mail tonnage compared to the... more
AirlinesNew Alitalia to take off on January 13th
Rome, Italy - At the moment all confirmed
New Alitalia will take off on January 13th, like so announced by CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) President Roberto Colaninno and CEO Rocco Sabelli in the press conference of December 12th (see AVIONEWS... more
AirlinesFor Olympic Airways seven bids
Athens, Greece - The deadline is January 30th
Seven investors have submitted non-binding bids for Olympic Airways, and all have been cleared to continue to the next stage of the privatisation. The deadline for binding bids is January 30th. Among candidates:... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Fiumicino returns to normality
Rome, Italy - After Christmas the meeting between CAI and Unions
Regular flights today in Rome-Fiumicino Airport. The last 40 passengers remained at ground yesterday have been reprotected this morning. The today cancellations concerns technical problems or due to the... more
AirlinesEurofly: result of offer in option to the shareholders
Milan, Italy - Offer in SE of rights of option not exercised
"It communicates that during the offer period in option (December 1st-19, 2008) have been exercised nr 19.132.239 option rights, equivalent to nr 299.738.411 ordinary shares of new issues, for an overall... more
AirlinesEtihad expands Rolls-Royce Trent fleet
Adu Dhabi, UAE - To power its eight A-330 airplanes
"Rolls-Royce announced today that Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi-based national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has chosen the Trent 700EP to power a further eight Airbus A-330 aircraft. The Trent... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines: 4,49 Euros per share the offer by Lufthansa
Vienna, Austria - It will purchase the OeIAG's 42% stake
Austria's takeover commission has set the price Lufthansa will offer shareholders in Austrian Airlines at 4.49 Euros per share, slightly more than indicated earlier, Lufthansa's law firm said late on Monday. In... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Lufthansa aims to the valorization of Rome-Fiumicino Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - Under examination by CAI's management the German carrier's plan
Lufthansa confirms its opinion to be the best solution for the new Alitalia. According to some sources of the German carrier reported the plan designed, that also aims to the development of Rome-Fiumicino... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): the integral call for expressions of interest in the context of the procedure for the sale of 46 aircraft
Rome, Italy - In the "Special" section all details
Alitalia puts for sale 46 aircraft with a call for bids appeared today on the official Website of the extraordinary administration. The expressions of interest must be received by 12:00 on 29 January 2009... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2). "The birth of the new airline does not damage the market", Antonio Tajani
Brussels, Belgium - An issue that marked a turning point in the air transport and business system
"The birth of new Alitalia does not damage the market as is proven by the interest of three major European airlines in the new private company". This is what European Commission vice-president and Transport... more
AirlinesAlitalia puts for sale 46 airplanes
Rome, Italy - Calls for expressions of interest within January 29th
Alitalia puts for sale 46 aircraft. The call for bids appeared today. In details, the Italian carrier will sell 45 AZ airplanes: MD-80 and MD-82, Embraer, Atr and two B-767s; and one of Alitalia Express. Expressions... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): the letter by Unions to the Minister of State Gianni Letta
Rome, Italy - Hard penalizations on several fronts
"The current situation as regards the hiring by CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) is serious and requests an urgent intervention". This is the appeal by Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uil-Trasporti e Ugl-Trasporti... more
AirlinesEurofly: partial results regarding the increase of capital in cash
Milan, Italy - Subscriptions for a value equal to about EUR 29,3 m
"Eurofly communicates that, according to the increase of capital in cash for maximum EUR 44 m for a period of offer from December 1st-19, 2008, to date result revenues for a value equal to EUR 29,3 m.... more
AirlinesMeridiana: announced a four hour strike on January 19th
Milan, Italy - Following negative results of the first two meeting on the personnel mobility procedure
All personnel of Meridiana Group announces a four hour strike on January 19th. The protest, proclaimed by FILT-CGIL, FIT-CISL, UIL-Trasporti, ANPAV, APM and Unione Piloti, has been announced after the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): booing for extraordinary administrator Augusto Fantozzi in via della Magliana
Rome, Italy - Cancelled several flights in Fiumicino Airport
Postponed at 3:00 pm the meeting between CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) and Unions. The 1,500 Alitalia employees continue the protest manning the airline's Headquarters in via della Magliana, Rome. Booing... more
AirlinesCAI (2): new meeting with Air France-KLM; within the end of the year
Rome, Italy - Compromise still not found
Controversial negotiations between CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) and Air France-KLM. Following the last week's meeting CAI would have proposed to the French-Dutch airline to take over shares with equal... more
AirlinesCAI: offices confirmed and indiscretions on the new management
Rome, Italy - Surprise candidacy of Maurizio Beretta for the foreign relations
News for Alitalia management. Latest press indiscretions report Gianluigi Di Francesco as International Information Technology Manager, Paola Magnani confirmed Sales Manager, Giorgio Callegari (ex-AirOne)... more
AirlinesAlitalia: 1,500 employees man the via della Magliana Headquarters, "CAI does not respect the agreement"
Rome, Italy - Troubles in Fiumicino Airport
Unions worry about CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana)'s policy adopted as regards the hiring's criteria: "CAI does not respect the agreement". According to some AVIONEWS sources, this morning 1,500 AZ Airport... more
AirlinesKLM launches scheduled service to Calgary
Rome, Italy - With an Airbus A-330/200 airplane
"On commencement of its forthcoming summer schedule, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will launch scheduled service to Calgary in Canada. Calgary represents the biggest market in Canada not yet served by KLM.... more
AirlinesThai Airways, fuel surcharge -50%
Bangkok, Thailand - Announced by the company
After Virgin, British Airways and Aer Lingus (see AVIONEWS), also Thai Airways International cuts fuel surcharges on air tickets by nearly 50% after fuel prices eased, the airline said today. The surcharge... more
AirlinesEmirates: launched San Francisco service with world’s longest green flight trial
Milan, Italy - Multiple fuel and emission-saving measures for the first connection
"On 15th December, Emirates Airline, with one of the world’s youngest fleets, trialled a new environmental programme as it executes the longest green journey. The programme, analyzed and reviewed on t... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Lufthansa: "Our offer is the best"
Frankfurt, Germany - More benefits in Star Alliance
"We believe our offer for Alitalia is better than bids presented by other European carriers", a Lufthansa spokesman said to the Italian press talking about a possible entry by British Airways in CAI (Compagnia... more
AirlinesUzbekistan Airways signed contract with Airbus
Toulouse, France - Regarding A-320 airplanes
"Uzbekistan's national carrier, Uzbekistan Airways, signed a firm contract for the purchase of four A-320 aircraft as part of the modernisation of its medium range fleet. In addition to six A-320s already... more
AirlinesQantas said no to the merger with British Airways
Sydney, Australia - They will continue to work together in the oneworld alliance
Qantas and British Airways have abandoned their ambitious plan to create a so-called merger of equals via a dual-listed company structure after failing to agree on key terms. The airlines put out a... more
AirlinesKlm become full owner of Martinair
Rome, Italy - The Dutch flag carrier has already held a 50% stake for many years
"With effect of 31 December 2008 , KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will have full ownership of Martinair. KLM and the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group have agreed on the sale of A.P. Moller – Maersk Group’s 50% sta... more
AirlinesRyanair welcomes the European Court of First Instance decision about Charleroi case
Milan, Italy - The ruling confirms that the airline did not receive subsidies
"Ryanair, European low fares airline, today (Wednesday, 17th December 2008) welcomed the European Court of First Instance (CFI) decision to dismiss the EU Commission’s flawed 2004 Charleroi case which w... more
AirlinesQantas contended also by Malaysian Airlines
Sydney, Australia - Announced by CEO Idris Jala
Malaysia Airlines has been eyeing up several airlines for a potential strategic joint-venture, and already, the carrier has confirmed it has held talks with Qantas in relation to this. The talks include... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): to the horizon the commercial agreement with British Airways
Rome, Italy - Yesterday the meeting with Rocco Sabelli
Alitalia and British Airways could sign a commercial agreement, the British airline's spokesman reported it yesterday during the meeting between the New Alitalia CEO, Rocco Sabelli, and the BA CEO, Willie... more
AirlinesJudgment of the Court of First Instance of UE: Ryanair-Walloon Region-Charleroi Airport
Brussels, Belgium - Annulled the Commission’s decision
"The Commission’s refusal to examine together the advantages granted by the Walloon Region and by Charleroi Airport, and to determine whether, taken together, those two entities acted as rational operators i... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Lufthansa, synergies by 500 million Euros
Rome, Italy - It aims to two hubs
The partnership between Lufthansa and Alitalia could bring "Synergies for over 500 million Euros, two hubs (Malpensa and Fiumicino) and the commitment to join in Star Alliance", Holger Hatty member of... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: Winter storm will affect flights in the North-East US through Wednesday
Houston, Usa - Complete details are available on its website
"Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by severe Winter weather conditions forecast for the North-East U.S. through Wednesday. Weather conditions... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines to fly to Kuwait
Rome, Italy - Increase frequency to Abu Dhabi and Cairo
"Singapore Airlines will begin a four-times-weekly service to Kuwait from 15 March 2009. Flying via Abu Dhabi, the service will operate on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, using Boeing 777-200 aircraft. As... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Formigoni considers unacceptable the reduction of the intercontinental flights on Malpensa
Milan, Italy - But CAI has not been confirmed these news yet
Few intercontinental flights for Milan-Malpensa airport. This news would be leaked out and still not confirmed by CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) and would have provoked the warning by Lombardia Region... more
AirlinesAir Europe, the last flight before the activity's suspension
Milan, Italy - The oldest Italian charter company
Mauritius was the last flight for the Air Europe Boeing 767 airplane, the oldest Italian charter company. Purchased by CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana), along with Volare, "Air Europe is not more functional... more
AirlinesAlitalia, today possible start of auction for the minor assets
Rome, Italy - Atitech is the company that tempts somebody
Augusto Fantozzi, Alitalia extraordinary administrator, could start today the auction for the minor assets among which Atitech, the airplane maintenance company, tempts somebody. Several offers for... more
AirlinesAlitalia still in the sights of British Airways
Rome, Italy - Reported today by the Italian press
The British Airways CEO, Willie Walsh, renewals the interest in a commercial alliance with Alitalia. As regards other alliances there are Iberia and Qantas. According to Walsh an agreement with both airlines... more
AirlinesItalian ENAC launches a new information portal for passengers
Rome, Italy - Starting from today
Starting from today December 16th, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) launches a new portal with all information on the air transport and the passenger's rights. Particular attention will be given... more
AirlinesMeridiana flight assistants: Anpav, we will protest under Aga Khan's home
Rome, Italy - Against the decision of the company to lay off 145 among pilots and flights assistants
"Nothing and nobody, except the prince, can resolve the problem" wrote in a note "Anpav" (Italian flight assistants association) which made the blitz in France. "In the forty-five years of Meridiana's... more
AirlinesSAS cuts and improve efficiency
Copenhagen, Denmark - Negotiations with the unions to decide about the proceedings
During an interview the responsible for the relations with the Sas group's investors, Sture Stolen, declared that the leaders of the Scandinavian carrier are thinking about a structural change of the air... more
AirlinesThe passage from Alitalia to CAI will request temporary airplanes stop
Rome, Italy - For 7-8 hours and it will be between 12 and 13 January 2009
In order that CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana) could receive the licence of air operator, as affirmed by the Italian civil aviation center "Enac", it will be necessary to respect a technical time, that is... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines to begin non-stop service between Rome and Detroit
Rome, Italy - It will add new service from June 5
"Delta Air Lines’ customers can now book convenient non-stop flights from Rome’s 'Leonardo da Vinci'-Fiumicino Airport to Detroit Metro Airport in Detroit, Michigan, for service beginning on 5 June, 200... more
AirlinesSingapore Airline increases
Milan, Italy - Also Riyadh in its destinations
"Singapore Airlines will launch its inaugural flight to Riyadh on Sunday, 14 December 2008. SQ454 will depart Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 at 12:50hrs and is expected to arrive at Riyadh King Khalid... more
AirlinesAn agreement between Meridiana and Iberia for the maintenance of the aircraft
Olbia, Italy - A joint-venture to create a new pole in Olbia, Sardinia
From March 2008 Meridiana and Iberia are cooperating so that passengers coming from Italy could travel towards Spain, Portugal, Latin America, USA and Africa and vice-versa. Currently the two carriers... more