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AirlinesEasyJet growth in line with expectations
London, UK - But it's to take in consideration also the Go's takeover
The easyJet's passenger increase has been of 82.7% on last month, while in May a 95,9% had been recorded. But they are figures that need to be contextualized in order to understand better, also because... more
AirlinesEmirates Airlines to fly directly for the Russian capital
Moscow, Russia - A-330/200 aircraft to be used
The Russian Transportation Minister has declared today the Emirates Airlines air company has succesfully performed a non-stop flight from Dubai International Airport to Moscow Domodedovo. Now the Arabia... more
AirlinesAlso British Airways to fight Lufthansa in the business sector
London, UK - Few weeks Air France had begun
It seems that all greatest European operators are determined to carry ahead a pitiless competition to Lufthansa, especially in the "business" field; indeed some weeks ago Air France had inaugurated a series... more
AirlinesFirst new Airbus received from Swiss
Zurich, Switzerland - In the next days 6 months A-340/300 to be delivered
It landed yesterday at the general head-quarter of the Swiss International Air Lines in Zurich, the first one of the 7 A-340/300s that will be delivered during this year from Airbus. As it's known this... more
AirlinesBA offers more flights for Genoa during the summer period
Genoa, Italy - All operated by B-737s
As it was easy to expect the airlines, during the summer and holiday period, re-schedule some routes, considered as strategic and over-crowded; that's why British Airways has decided to increase its operativity... more
AirlinesVirgin Express celebrates its 2,7 milion of passengers carried in 2002
Brussels, Belgium - It's the first carrier, for customer numbers, in the Belgium hub
The Virgin Express President, Richard Branson, inaugurated at the Bruxelles Airport a giant advertising poster to celebrate the good performance of the low-cost carrier last year: "Welcome in Virgin territory".... more
AirlinesBA changes Moscow airport
Moscow, Russia - Domodevo hub is most modern in Russia
Since July 1, British Airways will not operate anymore from the Sheremetyevo airport, having transferred itself in the more modern Domodedovo hub, in order to assure a better customer-care to the own passengers.... more
AirlinesA doubled deficit in 3 years for the American carriers
New York, Usa - Eminent victims in a crisis sector
According to what the authoritative American daily paper "Wall street Journal" writes, the total debit of the first 10 American airlines is more than doubled in the last 3 years. Indeed in 1999 the deficit... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines lays off 3123 flight assistants
Dallas, Usa - A federal court didn't accept the union's bid
American Airlines, the greatest airline in the world, continues with its plan of cost reduction, for USD 1,8bn a year, beginning to fire more than 3000 flight attendants; the cut had been decided with... more
AirlinesBA is ready to fly to Iraq since next July 15
London, UK - But every security aspect needs to be verified
As it has been more times announced also from AVIONEWS, the most important European airlines are willing to operate in Iraq, considered now a very profitable route, especially when thousands of persons... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines pilots agree wage reductions
Singapore - A measure that will end on March 2004
The 1600 pilots of the Singapore Airlines have signed an agreement care the salary cut, decided from the air company in order to face the crisis started in September, 2001 and rendered heavier because... more
AirlinesRyanair charged of deceptive promotion
Copenaghen, Denmark - The denunciation came from some air companies
A Danish court has emitted a fine of approximately EUR 2700 to the low-cost airline Ryanair, accused of deceptive promotion: in clear and huge words the rate without taxes was read, practically unreadable... more
AirlinesBA weighs on the possibility to keep a Concorde flying for special events
London, UK - Yesterday another supersonic aircraft grounded for technical failure
British Airways has named a commission, headed by the former Concorde chief-pilot, Mike Brannister, in order to estimate the feasibility to keep the Concorde, which would fly only in special occasions.... more
AirlinesSkyTeam or Oneworld, Klm didn't take any decision yet
Amsterdam, Netherlands - A decision could take months
Although the negotiations with SkyTeam and Oneworld continue, among the two most important alliances in the world of the civil aviation, Klm has not decided yet which to join. "The decision could be... more
AirlinesAir Libya buys 5 Antonov 140 for USD 45m
Kiev, Ukraine - The Libyan carrier's fleet counts many Russian aircraft
It has been signed last week during at Paris Air Show USD 45m a contract between Air Lybia and Kharkiv Aviation Plant for the purchase of 5 Antonov 140s. The Ukrainian industry, according to the terms... more
AirlinesKlm determined to lay off 4,500 workers
Amsterdam, Netherlands - It's 50% more than declared 2 months ago
According to what comes from sources near Klm, the Dutch carrier would be determined to carry ahead its policy of staff cuts, for a reorganization that would carry savings for approximately EUR 650m. It... more
AirlinesSwiss confirms the cuts: 3,000 dependents will leave
Basel, Switzerland - More details will be communicated by the carrier through this week
Everything has been carried as widely announced this morning also from AVIONEWS, and there will be not more room in Swiss International Air Lines for 3000 workers, as decided from the administration of the... more
AirlinesJordanian King meets Airbus chairman
Amman, Jordan - 4 A-320s could be leased, but it's was dealt with a possible fleet modernization as well
Airbus is more and more active, the European consortium leader in the field of the aeronautic industry, which seems pushed from the enthusiasm of the just-concluded Paris Air Show. Indeed, on last Sunday,... more
AirlinesSwiss to announce sharp cuts both to the fleet and the workforce
Basel, Switzerland - At least 3000 workers to be laid off
Greater details will be given only after 2:00 pm of today, but it will be sure an austerity plan which will be introduced in order to save Swiss International Air Lines, the Swiss airline born a year ago... more
AirlinesLufthansa reintroduces the Asian connections
Frankfurt, Germany - The decision after the Oms' appeal
The WHO (World Health Organization) has reassured the Sars emergency in the Asian countries is by now ended, thanks to the effort of those governments to contain the epidemic. A good result that is reflected... more
AirlinesLauda Air SpA closes the first 6 months with an EUR 6,5m loss, but it counts the investment for the fleet
Milan, Italy - However the load factor is higher than 80%
Lauda Air, totally controlled by Livingston Aviation ("I viaggi del Ventaglio"), has approved the 2003 semi-annual relation, closed with a net loss of EUR 6,5m, on which it influenced also the economic... more
AirlinesKorean Air purchases 8 A-380s, carrying to 129 the orders of the European constructor
Seoul, South Korea - They'll fly from Incheon hub, considered very important for the carrier
The Korean Air has been the first Airbus customer outside Europe (1974) and the order stipulated yesterday for 8 superjumbo A-380s is a confirmation, once again, of the confidence of the most important... more
AirlinesChinese air companies are recovering, but 2003 is a year to be forgotten
Beijing, China - Also the Hong Kong route is operated almost normally
As it had been already announced on last week, they could clearly be evidenced a recover in Chinese aviation market, hit hardly from the epidemic of Sars, and that is operating at inferior levels regarding... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines reveals new job cuts to face the worst moment in its history
Singapore - But it could be just the first wave of dismissions
Singapore Airlines, whose 56% is owned by the government, was once one of the most profitable airlines in the world, and it would seem nearly that it has been telling about an other age, while instead... more
AirlinesLufthansa: President Weber leaves, Wolfgang Mayrhuber overtakes him
Frankfurt, Germany - 2003, a very bad year
In his valedictory speech Juergen Weber, 61 years, outgoing President of Lufthansa, has wanted to trace an ideal frame in which the German carrier is operating and will continue to operate. According... more
AirlinesThree US air companies cleared to operate in Iraq from Dot
Washington, Usa – Now it’s needed of other permissions
The Us Department of Transportation has given the green light, on last Friday, to three American air companies to operate in Iraq, altough it’s not known yet a when this service should begin. "While o... more
AirlinesQatar Airways reinforces its quality program on the ground
Doha, Qatar – Its operativity continues to grow costantly as well
For Qatar Airwais it has been a chance to teach its delegates from airports around the world, who met for two days in the Doha’s headquarters where the Ceo, Mr Akbar Al Baker, spoke about the new airlines s... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines seeks relief in the low-cost
Singapore – All opportunities to be valued in the end of 2003
Singapore Airlines will decide in the end of this year whether turns out its regional carrier, SilkAir, in a low-cost operator or to transform itself into a no-frill airline or to generate ex-novo a new... more
AirlinesBmi towards a reduction of its workers of 30% in 4 years
London, UK - The cuts will be done through a turnover's block
The English airline British Midland has announced they will be 1500 jobs to be cut in the next 4 years, on a total of 4500 currently employed. The initiative, to reduce as more as possible the costs,... more
AirlinesAir Berlin receives two more B-737/700
Washington, Usa - Its fleet is Boeing made
The Boullioun Aviation Services, one of the most important aircraft lessor, has delivered to the German airline, Air Berlin, two B-737/700s in regimen of leasing, and it's the fourth airplane delivered... more
AirlinesQantas suspends its service for Rome
Sydney, Australia - The key word is cutting the costs
After a service that lasted since 1948 Qantas, the national Australian operator, has suspended its flights for Rome, via Singapore, because of the serious crisis of field that obligates the airline to... more
AirlinesAir Canada could nudge a complete bankruptcy
Ottawa, Canada - By the end of June it must find the necessary money
Air Canada could be completely insolvent in the comparisons of its debtors and close definitively if it will not find, by June 30, an agreement between the air company and the unions that ratify the billions... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines cuts the fees to boost the bookings
Singapore - The initiative has validity until August 31
It's better to offer a flight at low prices rather than leaving empty the seats on board, it seems to be the new political of Singapore Airlines, one of the carriers mainly hit from the epidemic of Sars... more
AirlinesJetBlue orders 100 Embraer planes for USD 3bn
New York, Usa - They will fly new regional routes
It's sure one of the most important order stipulated from a single airline in 2003, that one between JetBlue and Embraer for the supply of 100 regional aircraft. An order very particular, both because... more
AirlinesAir transport strike in France: there's who flies and who cancels
Dublin, Ireland - Every carrier acted in a different way
Although the field of the air transport today is conditioned in France because of the strike to which they have joined many workers, there are airlines that have assured a normal activity. As Aer Lingus,... more
AirlinesDelta pilot leaders will meet to consider an airline proposal for salary cuts
Washington, Usa - The Summit is today
Delta Air Lines Pilot leaders will meet today to consider a proposal from airline management calling for a 22% salary cuts for cockpit crew and the elimination of raises in 2003-04. The Union expressed... more
AirlinesThai International President risks to be removed
Bangkok, Thailand - The news reported by "Bangkok Post"
The Deputy Transport Minister, Pichet Sathirachawal, wants to remove Kanok Abhiradee for failing to translate the Minister's Policies into action, "Bangkok Post" said. Those policies relate to forging... more
AirlinesEl Al's privatization is runnig today in Tel Aviv's Stock Exchange
Tel Aviv, Israel - It is part of a wider Government policy of selling off several state-owned concerns
In Tel Aviv Stock Exchange today is the day of Israelian air company El Al's privatization. The airlines will be floated with the prospectus, as approved by the Israel Securities Authority, valuing the... more
AirlinesMexican airlines in economic crisis
Mexico City, Mexico - According to the daily newspaper "Reforma", Aeromexico risks the bankruptcy
The Mexican daily newspaper "Reforma" yesterday published a document of Cintra group, the six main airlines of Mexico, that evidences losses for USD 150m in 2002 and USD 100m in the 2003 first quarter.... more
AirlinesLufthansa wants to make a more a homogenized fleet
Frankfurt, Germany - In this way the cost of the suppliers could decrease
Lufthansa tries in every way to reduce the own costs and to bring in again with greater vigor in a market that remains however asphyxiated, with the costs that still exceed the revenues, because of political... more
AirlinesBA increases its connections with Syria
London, UK - The Damasco route to be served six times a week
British Airways will increase its operativity with Syria having brought the total number of the connections up to six a week, with four flights that will leave from Damascus in the morning: in this way... more
Airlines"Sars Emergency": Asiatic air companies are running to fly
Seoul, South Korea - Korean Air and Asiana Airlines restore flights suspended
The Asian air companies are running to fly. Korean Air and Asiana Airlines decided to restore flights suspended for the Sars (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) outbreak. Korean Air started flights to... more
AirlinesThere's a long way to recover for Cathay Pacific
China, Hong Kong - Its operativity dropped of 50%
"With passenger traffic down by more than three-quarters we still have a lot of ground to make up", has declared Cathay Pacific Airways' Chief Executive, David Turnbull, who then specified that "Now we... more
AirlinesKlm makes a lousy performance
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Negative figures about passenger traffic and load-factor
A disappointing performance that one of Klm in recent months, according to the declarations of the ceo of the airline Leo van Wijk, who has emphasized as the carrier in issue is one of the most hit from... more
AirlinesTransavia Airlines posts profits again
Amsterdam, Holland - It's the 25th year of profitability
"This means that Transavia has generated profits consecutively over the past 25 years, an exceptional achievement in the world of aviation", the air company said. Transavia Airlines reported a net profit... more
AirlinesEasyJet's passengers double, shares raise
London, UK - The debit is lowering considerably
It continues the shining moment of the low-cost airlines and after the announcement of Ryanair that could become the first carrier in Europe in terms of operativity, the figures released from easyJet arrive... more
AirlinesQatar Airways will be the first commercial carrier to operate in Iraq
Doha, Qatar - The first flight will bring human and medicine aids
The Ceo of Qatar Airways Akbar To Baker will be on board of the A-320 will that will connect Qatar to the Iraqi city of Basra, to which will be donated also many human and medicine aids that still lack,... more
AirlinesOman Air receives another Boeing 737-700
Muscat, Oman - Two more aircraft will come in short time
As it is custom since some time the Arabic air companies continue in their plans of strengthening their fleets, both because the favorable offers from part of the constructors, and because they have experienced... more
Airlines"Open Sky": the member States agree
Brussels, Belgium - Now the Commission will manage the air transport requirements
It will be the Commission of the European Union to manage and to negotiate with other external subjects the technical and regulation issues of the civil aviation of the members States. Indeed it has... more
AirlinesAir Canada to not fly in Lebanon anymore: the service suspended before starting
Montreal, Canada - The Government withdrawed the license for security reasons
The Canadian Government has revoked to Air Canada the permission to serve the Montreal-Beirut route considering it a risk to the national security, although the Governmental authority that manages the... more