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AirlinesRyanair traffic up
Dublin, Ireland - The carrier transported 13 per cent passengers more during February
Dublin-based low-cost airline Ryanair announced that traffic passenger rose 13 percent in February compared to February 2004. The carrier transported exactly 2.12m travellers during the above mentioned... more
AirlinesMeridiana: losses are less than EUR 40m
Cagliari, Italy - Mobilitation of dependents carries on in sight of the announced reduction of personnel
During the Board of Directors gathered yesterday has been examined "The operations on derivative financial instrument managed by the financial sector of the society, object of the recent indiscretions".... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): is it ready to re-motorize the MD-80s?
Rome, Italy - This could be the temporary solution to lower consumption and honour the environmental defence standards till the renewal of the fleet in 2007
Alitalia would be evaluating the possibility of re-motorizing its MD-80s fleet (about 80 airplanes) until a general modernization is got started in 2007. It would seem in fact that such a solution is considered... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): which alternative solutions to the role of Fintecna in AZ Service?
Rome, Italy - If EU finds state aids in the business plan, the carrier could be led to opt for new alliances, according to some analysts
According to some sources, Alitalia would be carefully appraising the hypothesis of resorting to alternative solutions to the role played by Fintecna in AZ Service, in case he European Commission’s in-depth i... more
AirlinesAlitalia: casual workers going on strike today at ADR and SEA-managed airports
Rome, Italy - CUB Trasporti union also announced a protest by the carrier's IT section personnel to be held on March 17
Alitalia’s casual employees are going to stop working at the airports managed by ADR and SEA (in particular, Fiumicino and Malpensa) today for four h from 12:00 to 04:00 pm. About 2000 workers protest a... more
AirlinesFedEx may decide to operate at another Asian airport in China
Beijing, China - The decision is expected by the end of the current year
FedEx may decide to set up a new Asian cargo hub in China by the end of the current year, after launching its first direct flight between Europe and China. The introduction of a new airport in the firm’s b... more
AirlinesWind Jet: pilots investigated for interruption of public service
Catania, Italy - Doctors checked employees on sick
The Guardia di Finanza and 2 doctors carried out in the night a check to 21 Wind Jet pilots on sick: the visit was ordered by public prosecutor of Catania following the denounce put forward by the airline... more
AirlinesAmadeus acquires Iberia's stake in Savia Amadeus
Madrid, Spain - The purchase concerns 66 per cent shares, worth EUR 82,3m
Amadeus, one of the most important firm operating in the order of travel bookings, has acquired from Iberia a 66 per cent stake in their jointly-owned Spanish unit Savia Amadeus for EUR 82,3m. Iberia is... more
AirlinesComplaints from the pilots at Olympic Airlines about the eventuality of Aegean Airlines to buy the state carrier
Athene, Greece - Citing that in that case the fact could create a monopoly of airline services in Greece
The Pilots at Olympic Airlines sent a letter of protest to the authorities which is following the process of privatization of Greek flag airline, concerning the eventuality of the rival Aegean Airlines... more
AirlinesComair's pilots vote in favour of their salaries to remain at the current level
New York, Usa -They refused the possibility to increase wage because this way the carrier may acquire new jets resulting in the pilots to have their job protected
Comair’s pilots, Delta Air Lines subsidiary, voted in favour of their wage to remain at current level, refusing the possibility to have their salary 4,5 per cent increased. At the origin of the decision o... more
AirlinesAlitalia: employees' doubts on the deal with the flight assistants
Rome, Italy - Redundancies are still in the centre of attention while CUB Trasporti union confirmed the casual workers' strike scheduled for March 4
Analysts are asking themselves about the meaning of the agreement between Alitalia and its flight assistants concerning redundancies, underlining that now the other carrier’s classes (ground personnel a... more
AirlinesWind Jet: the pilots strike is unjustified according to the airline
Catania, Italy - The legal office intervened to protect the name of the society and the workers itself
Wind Jet pilots have called a four hour strike on Wednesdays, March 23, in order to protest against the delay on payment of monthly wage, the illegal lay-offs of some pilots and against the heavy contractual... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines signs wage deal with employees
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Ending this way the worst labor dispute in more than two decades
Singapore Airlines signed a wage deal with the union representing pilots, ending this way the worst labor dispute verified in the company in more than two decades. According to the terms of the agreement,... more
AirlinesLufthansa looks at its profit rising
Berlin, Germany - Operating profit rose about ten time in 2004 compared to the previous year
German flag carrier Lufthansa reported a strong increase in full-year profit related to its operations in 2004 as revenues rose more than ten time compared to the previous year: EUR 380m against EUR 36m... more
AirlinesStrike stops at Cyprus Airways
Nicosia, Republic of Cipro - The operations of the carrier returned to be regular
Cyprus Airways’ strike (see AVIONEWS) ended; the employees of the carrier started a protest yesteday amid possible cut at the organic as the airline is facing finance difficulties. A spokesman of the c... more
AirlinesContinental-labor unions deal may result in Boeing's advantages
New York, Usa - The carrier may lease soon eight Boeing B-757/300
If Us carrier Continental Airlines and its labor unions formalize soon a deal related to wage concession which would help the company to save money, the fact may result in Boeing’s advantages. The carrier i... more
AirlinesLufthansa: more flights between Germany and Italy
Berlin, Germany - On March 27 it will be operated a new direct flight Bari-Munich
German flag carrier Lufthansa confirmed what announced previously related to the enlargement of its Italian network starting on March 27 with the inauguration of a new direct connection Bari-Munich. Flights... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): "The role of Malpensa appears a relevant one for the relaunch of the carrier"
Rome, Italy - Airline's former President Giuseppe Bonomi would have said
Alitalia former President Giuseppe Bonomi would have recently commented on the situation of the Italian national airline, putting into evidence some major aspects in order to favour the reorganization... more
AirlinesAlitalia: casual workers to go on strike at Fiumicino and Malpensa airports on March 4
Rome, Italy - Some 2000 jobs would be at risk while seasonal personnel asks for the consolidation of employment
Alitalia’s casual workers announced the resort to strike scheduled at Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Malpensa airports for tomorrow, March 4. Such stop will involve both the air stations for 4 hours from 12:00 t... more
AirlinesOlympic Airlines: government chooses five potential investors
Athene, Greece - The would-be buyers will be invited to show bids by the end of March
The privatization process of Greek flag carrier Olympic Airlines entered the central part: the government has chosen five potential investors which will be invited to show bids by the end of March. The... more
AirlinesLufthansa to increase connections with Italy
Rome, Italy - The new routes provides for the greater flow expected in the Summer season
The German airline in the next Summery season will expand the offer of flights between Germany and Italy inaugurating new connections and strengthening certain existing routes. The connections program,... more
AirlinesUnion representing pilot at Air Dolomiti signs deal with German association
Rome Italy - In order to safeguard Air Dolomiti pilot
Anpac and Vereinigung Cockpit, the German organization representing pilots, signed a deal in order to safeguard in particular Air Dolomiti pilots. The announcement has been diffused by Italian union Anpac... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines reaches approval by unions representing its employees
New York, Usa - In order to save USD 500m a year
Continental Airlines announced it received approval by unions representing several categories of employees to cut wage and benefit for a value of USD 500m, resulting in annual cost savings. The carrier... more
AirlinesMalev: flying to Budapest became more economical
Rome, Italy - More frequencies from Rome and Milan for the Hungarian Capital
Until next March 15, Malev Hungarian Airlines offers a special rate in order to fly bound for Budapest leaving from Venice or Boulogne: the return tickets can be bought by EUR 99, excluding taxes, the... more
AirlinesStrike at Cyprus Airways grounds the carrier's fleet
Nicosia, Republic of Cipro - About 14 flights interested to the action
Cyprus Airways’ employees went on strike today, grounding the carrier’s fleet. About 14 flights were interested to the action; 2500 passengers suffered from many discomforts. The action represents a p... more
AirlinesDoes Qantas cut 3000 jobs?
Sydney, Australia - According to what reported an article appeared on an Australian newspaper
Australian flag carrier Qantas seems to have planned to cut 3000 jobs in two years, in a plan which aims to cut costs and rise productivity: the news appeared on the page of an Australian newspaper citing... more
AirlinesJudge approves Air Wisconsin's offer in Us Airways
New York, Usa - The value of the agreement represents in terms of money half of the total sum the carrier needs to exit from bankrupt
A judge of the federal bankruptcy court of Alexandria, in Virginia, which is following the case of Us Airways, approved plans by Air Wisconsin to invest USD 125m in Us as a debtor in possession. The value... more
AirlinesChina Southern Airlines receives the first A-330/200
Beijing, China -The carrier ordered a total number of four aircraft of the mentioned type
China Southern Airlines received the first A-330/200 of four on order; the delivery of the further three planes is expected by the first half of the current year. All the four aircraft, which seat 266... more
AirlinesFive potential buyers for Malev
Budapest, Hungary - The state privatization agency planned to sell 99,95 percent of the carrier
Malev, Hungary’s flag airline, seems to have five potential investors: the state privatization agency said. Apv planned to sell 99,95 percent of the carrier in a one-round tender. According to what reported t... more
AirlinesIberia profit strongly up
Madrid Spain - The carrier said that its revenues rose 52,4 per cent in 2004
Spanish flag carrier Iberia said, by means of a note diffused yesterday, that its revenues rose 52,4 percent in 2004, up to EUR 219,9m. The note underlined that Iberia transported 26,692m passengers in... more
AirlinesAlitalia: SULT union suspends the strike expected to occur on March 4
Rome, Italy - However, it confirms its intention to protest on next March 16 if the carrier does not prove more willing to negotiate
Italian SULT trade union decided to take a step back within the general protest supporting the Alitalia’s flight assistants, opting for the suspension of the strike scheduled to occur on next March 4. A... more
AirlinesMeridiana: it is necessary "A serious and concrete relaunch of the company"
Rome, Italy - This is the appeal turned to the Government from the group leader of Comunisti Italiani party at Chamber
The group leader of Comunisti Italiani party at Chamber, Pino Sgobio, has put forward an urgent question time to the Italian Minister of Welfare, Roberto Maroni, and of the Productive Activities, Antonio... more
AirlinesAloha Airlines signs a finance deal
New York, Usa - With the group MatlinPatterson Global Opportunities Partners
Aloha Airlines announced a finance deal with the group MatlinPatterson Global Opportunities Partners, related to USD 90m. The firm has its general quarter in New York. The money will serve to provide fund... more
AirlinesCyprus Airways seeks for governmental funds
Nicosia, Republic of Cipro - The carrier reported USD 70,4m losses in 2004
Cyprus Airways said it is seeking for governmental funds as its losses rose to USD 70,4m in last year compared to a net loss of USD50m in 2003. The airline is seeking for government’s support in order t... more
AirlinesUs Airways reduces its fleet
New York, Usa - The carrier will cut 11 Boeing B-737 starting in May 2005
Us Airways announced its new restructuring plan related to the cut of 11 Boeing B-737 from its current fleet, with effect starting in next May. Persistent high fuel costs, weak revenues due to overcapacity... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines deep losses in January 2005
New York, Usa - The carrier reported USD 151m losses
United Airlines announced it reported heavy losses in January 2005 related to USD 151m. Ual, the parent company of United, said it needs to cut union labor costs by USD 725m. The carrier, which operates... more
AirlinesBoeing gains order from Icelandair
New York, Usa - For two Boeing B-787 Dreamliner
Us industry Boeing and the airline Icelandair announced that they signed a deal for the purchase of two Boeing B-787 Dreamliner, for a value at list prices of USD 240m. The purchase is part of the carrier’s p... more
AirlinesIberia decides to purchase planes Airbus
Madrid, Spain - The contract includes a first order of 30 aircraft with an option to purchase further 49 planes
The negotiation between Spanish flag carrier Iberia and both Boeing and Airbus to purchase aircraft, which have been taking place in the past days (see AVIONEWS), ended in favour of the Toulose’s consortium; a... more
AirlinesOkay Airways: its maiden flight to be operated early next month
Beijing, China -The airline has just received its first Boeing B-737/900
The private carrier Okay Airways received its first Boeing B-737/900, becoming this way soon the first Chinese carrier to operate the largest model of B-737. Civil Aviation Administration of China gave... more
AirlinesAlitalia: "The carrier needs its employees to look ahead"
Rome, Italy - It has been underlined by President Cimoli after the agreement with the flight assistants
The agreement achieved by Alitalia and the flight assistants last weekend (see for AVIONEWS) represents an important turning point within the achievement of the carrier’s goals with reference to the r... more
AirlinesAlitalia's flight assistants: the agreement has been achieved
Rome, Italy - A deal on the implementation of the related contract
Income support measure for 900 employees has been prevented thanks to a solidarity contribution: "Cost recovery - the carrier stated in a release - consisting of redundancies for about 900 units achieved,... more
AirlinesIs it Iberia interested in Mexicana and Aerocaribe?
Madrid, Spain - According to what reported the journal "Cinco Dias", talks are being on since several months
The Mexican journal "Cinco Dias", reported on its pages the news according to which Spanish flag carrier Iberia is interested in buying national airlines Mexicana and Aerocaribe. Though the Spanish carrier,... more
AirlinesWage disputes about the new norms EU on air transport
London, United Kingdom - Low-cost airlines are the most infuriated ones as they consider unfair the fact of them to pay some time too heavy sanctions
It was predictable the reaction by airlines after the effect of the new EU norms on air transport, but the most infuriated ones are low-cost carriers which consider unfair the fact of them to pay some... more
AirlinesCabin crew at Finnair and Blue 1 threatens strike
Helsinki, Finland - The strike may start on March, 12
Union representing cabin crew at Finnair and Blue 1 announced a strike to be on by employees in two weeks which may seriously affect the carriers’ activity, including the cancellation of several flights. T... more
AirlinesMeridiana is heading for a crisis joint management
Sassari, Italy - Airline and unions jointed to face the recession
Yesterday Meridiana worker bargaining units (Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uil Trasporti, Uil Piloti, Anpac, Anpav, Apmcon) met the carrier’s management at Sassari Industrialist Association seat. Meridiana confirmed t... more
AirlinesAlitalia: better on time flights for the carrier in 2004
Rome, Italy - Also the baggage return improved while former ENEL CEO Tatò appreciates Cimoli's work
Alitalia improved concerning flights efficiency and the on time luggage return in 2004. With reference to delay, an improvement of the arrivals and departures punctuality has been accounted to respectively... more
AirlinesQantas announces record profit
Sydney, Australia - The carrier's revenues rose 28 percent in the first six months of the financial year 2004-2005 compared to the previous year
Australian flag carrier Qantas announced record profit related to the first six months of the financial year 2004-2005 ending 31 December, compared to the previous year, with a 28 percent growth in its... more
AirlinesDoes Azzurra Air fly again?
Varese,Italy - The bankrupt carrier should fly again next August
The Friuli-based Air Blu SpA gained slots and licence belonging to Azzurra Air, the airline failed last July 23, and started all the procedures to make operative again the suspended licences of Azzurra... more
AirlinesAir France offers hundreds of prizes
Paris, France - The carrier proposes them to the web lovers by means of the play "Win the skies"
Air France proposes web lovers the possibility to win hundreds of prizes by means of the play "Win the skies", which is valued until March, 14. Italian residents can access to it through the web site www.airfrance.com/it,... more
AirlinesIberia postpones decision about aircraft's order
Madrid, Spain - A meeting of the management council ended with the decision to continue negotiation
Spanish flag carrier Iberia postponed the decision about aircraft’s order amid the carrier’s plan to purchase up to 70 new planes; a meeting of the management council ended with the decision to continue neg... more