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AirlinesRyanair arrives in Rome
Rome, Italy - Carrier will operate from Ciampino airport
The Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has "taken possession" of its new Italian hub, the Rome Ciampino airport, operating its first direct Rome-London flight. The flight schedule expects two daily flight... more
AirlinesAir Madagascar cease also domestic flights
Antananarivo, Madagascar - Crisis due to political management confusion
THe decision taken by Air Madagascar carrier to stop also domestic flights, is the results of political confusion due to the autoproclamation as president by Marc Ravalomanana. The carrier has now a general... more
AirlinesHeavy problems for Brazilian airlines
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Almost all have troubles
Almost all Brazil airlines are facing big troubles after mounting losses and a threat of bankruptcy for one carrier. The country's major operator, Varig, registered losses of USD209.6m last year, a 169... more
AirlinesTwo among major airline fight against low cost carriers
London, Great Britain - They are concerned about infiltration in their airports
UK carrier British Airways and Australian Qantas, two major airlines, on opposite sides of the world, today laid down a challenge to the increasing success of low cost carriers who have successfully... more
AirlinesKlm decided to order 11 Boeing
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - An operation worth USDbn 2
Dutch air carrier Klm announced last week its decision to order 11 Boeing, an operation worth USDbn 2, and, for the first time in its 25 years long history, an unkown number of Airbus. Fourth European... more
AirlinesA new Belgian airline is ready to take-off
Ostend, Belgium - From Ostend airport
A new Ostend-based airline is ready to be launched. Next Friday in fact, Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium will inaugurate its first flights to Spain. These routes will link Ostend with Alicante and Palma... more
AirlinesAzzurra Air new summer program
Bergamo, Italy - New flights up to October 26th
The Italian Airline Azzurra Air launched last March 31st its new summer program which will be on duty up to October 26th. The Bergamo-based air carrier, that already operates flights to Hamburg, Stockholm... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines has a new "number two"
Forth Worth, Usa - It's Gerard Arpey
American Airlines, first Us air carrier, yesterday named Gerard Arpey as its new "number two". Mr. Arpey appointment, according to American Airlines ceo Don Carty, is part of AA management re-organization... more
AirlinesAir France Cargo to increase its offer
Rome, Italy - +8,5% in comparison with 2001
In comparison with Summer program 2001, Air France Cargo offer increased this year of a 8,5%, specially on routes towards Usa, Far East, Africa and the Middle East. (m/cesn) more
AirlinesA new australian airline will take off in next October
Melbourne, Australia - New airline name will be Australian Airlines and it is owned by Qantas
A new Australian airline, is to start flying in October this year. Australian Airlines, a discount carrier owned by the country's biggest carrier Qantas, will fill the gap left by last year's failure... more
AirlinesLufhtansa shares pay for the war in the Middle East
Frankfurt, Germany - -5,15% per share
Because of the recent violence escalation in the Middle East war between Israel and Palestina, Lufthansa shares registered this morning at the Frankfurt stock exchange a consistent downfall. At 1.05pm... more
AirlinesSwiss starts officially its activities
Zurich, Switzerland - Airline effectuated its maiden flight
Its maiden flight last only 15 minutes, from Basilea to Zurich, but has been the starting for the new Switzerland's airline, Swiss. After the the failure of Switzerland's former flagship, Swissair, Europe's... more
AirlinesBritish Airways launch ecologistic campaign
London, Great Britain - Is the first attempt of this kind in the world
The UK's flag carrier, British Airways, has promised to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from its planes and premises by 125,000 tonnes over the next five years, thus becoming the world's first airline... more
AirlinesAir France to employ new personnel
Paris, France - Decision by the end of April
Air France, probably the European airline that better stood post September 11th international air traffic crisis, could soon decide to employ new workers. "Right now we can't say yet how many people we... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand to increase its New Zealand-Singapore links
Rome, Italy - Starting from next May 5th
From May 5th Air New Zealand will strengthen its activity towards Singapore. In fact Auckland-Singapore flights will change from a three times a week link to a daily one, while daily Christchurch-Singapore... more
AirlinesVirgin Express landed in Athens
Athens, Greece - With daily flights
Virgin Express, Richard Branson owned-by Virgin group airline, inaugurated its new daily link Athens-Brussels. The British air carrier foresees to double its flights to the Greek capital by the end of... more
AirlinesRyanair: passengers of flight Frankfurt-Pescara protest
Pescara, Italy - 80 people wait 5 hours for the Irish airline aircraft
One more time bad news for Ryanair as now in fact the Irish airline has to face the anger of the 80 passengers of its Frankfurt-Pescara flight forced to wait 5 hours for an aircraft coming from Germany,... more
AirlinesKenya Airlines to buy 3 Boeing 777-200ER
Seattle, Usa - Delivery starts next May 2004
Kenya Airlines signed an agreemnet with Us constructor Boeing for the acquisition of three 777-200ER. "It was a very long and hard negotiation, but at the end our committment has been awarded", stated... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines to cut, maybe, 12.000 jobs
New York, Usa - It also foresees losses ranging from USDm 375 to USDm 405
Gloomy times for Delta Airlines since September 11th attacks. In January Us air carrier general turnover registered a 23% fall while air traffic decreased of about 10% in comparison with the same month... more
AirlinesSn Brussels Airlines reached all of its targets
Brussels, Belgium - In the first quarter of 2002
During first quarter of 2002, Belgian air carrier Sn Brussels Airlines reached all of the targets pre-fixed. Since last November 10th (day of the re-start for flights operated by Dat), Sn Brussels Airlines... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti inaugurates its new links
Gorizia, Italy - Flights to Amsterdam and Brussels
Thanks to an agreement with Seap, the handling agent of Puglia region (southern Italy) airports, Air Dolomiti will operate new international routes. A part from the already existing links Verona-Barcelona,... more
AirlinesBuzz optimistic forecasts
Bordeaux, France - Zero deficit balance "within March 2003"
According to Tony Camacho, general manager at Buzz, Klm Uk owned-by low-cost airline, the carrier will reach a zero deficit balance "within March 2003". Intervened at a conference on low-cost airlines... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: passports check at first glance
London, Uk - First tests in Heathrow
British Airways launched in Heathrow its revolutionary and futuristic system for passports check. Thanks to Eye Ticket's JetStream technology in fact, the air carrier would be able to identify a flyer... more
AirlinesThe codeshare between America West and Continental will be canceled
New York, USA - The agreement last since 8 years
According to a America West airline spokesman, Continental will cancel the agreement of codeshare with it, as long as the frequent flyer program and lounge sharing. The cancellation will be effective April... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines pilot writes to NTSB and FAA to ground all Airbus A300-600
USA
A large group of American Airlines pilots submitted a report to the two federal flight entities, National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration, and to their own union, asking... more
AirlinesAir France named its new maintenance division director
Paris, France - His name is Philippe Wallet
52 years old engineer Philippe Wallet has been named new Air France maintenance division director. After the degree at the Ensica, the French aeronautical engineering school in 1973, Mr. Wallet entered... more
AirlinesInaugurated first China-India air link
Beijng, China - "Historic event"
With the take-off from Beijng of a China Eastern Airlines A340 heading to India the first ever link between China and India has been inaugurated. "That's an historic event for both our countries", stated... more
AirlinesGreek government will fly aboard of a Gulfstream V
Athens, Greece - Signed a USDm 48 worth agreement
According to a Greek Defence ministry responsible, Athens government signed a USDm 48 worth agreement with the Us firm General Dynamics for the acquisition of a Gulfstream V. The jet business, which is... more
Airlines"Nouvelle cuisine" for Lufthansa passengers
Frankfurt, Germany - Paul Bocuse will delight German carrier flyers
Lufthansa will spoil both its business and first classes passengers, as in fact Paul Bocuse himself, the creator of the "nouvelle cuisine", will prepare menus for the lucky flyers. This nice and tasty... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines to increase its summer flights
Rome, Italy - 5 weekly flights will link Rome to Addis Abeba
The African air carrier Ethiopian Airlines will increase, starting from next April 1st, its routes. Rome-Addis Abeba weekly links will rise to five, and will be operated aboard of Boeing 757-767 on Mondays,... more
AirlinesSwiss to take off next March 31st
Berne, Switzerland - Thanks even to the agreement with Sr Technics
New born airline 'Swiss' and Sr Technics (Swissair Group division) signed an agreement on maintenance, thanks to which the air carrier will obtain authorities ok to operate long-haul flights. According... more
AirlinesIndian Airlines to buy 43 Airbus
New Delhi, India - An airline spokesman confirms
Indian Airlines executive board approved today the acquisition of 43 Airbus, an operation worth USDbn 2. By judging Airbus offer more interesting than Boeing one, technical commission ok proved to be... more
AirlinesAir Lib to cut jobs
Paris, France - Because of the re-construction plan
The French air carrier Air Lib announced to launch a re-construction plan which will likely cause job cuts by the end of 2002. Cuts involves on-flight personnel as well as pilots. (m/cesn) more
AirlinesJAL and JAS could abandon several slots at Tokyo's Haneda airport
Tokyo, Japan - Voluntary decision taken to obtain merger authorization
According to a Japan Trade department, Japan Air System, Jas, and Japan Air Lines, Jal, the two airline which intend to merger, would relinquish several slots at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, answering to Fair... more
AirlinesSwiss to buy 13 Airbus A340-300
Zurich, Switzerland - The announcement comes from airline president
The swiss airline Swiss, the new flag carrier of Switzerland, announced it buy 13 Airbus A340-300 passenger aircraft, which will substitute the currently used MD-11, which, according to carrier president... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways: a 2000 to be forgotten
Athens, Greece - Losses for EURm 88
According to Christos Verelis, Greek Transports minister, in 2000 Olympic Airways should register losses for EURm 88, against 1999 EURm 76,3. "Within few weeks, thanks to Price Waterhouse Coopers, we'll... more
AirlinesAmerica West "to conquer" businessmen
New York, Usa - With a low-price fares strategy
Us air carrier America West will lower its business class fares on in-week flights to increase its passengers number. According to Credit Swiss First Boston, "it's hard to think America West could be... more
AirlinesTexas Pacific Group buys Gate Gourmet
Zurich, Switzerland - The Swissair catering and food division
Gate Gourmet, a division of Swissair Group, has been sold to the Us Texas Pacific Group. So far no information about the value of the operation has been revealed. Gate Gourmet employs 26.000 people and... more
AirlinesVolare Group-Swissair final divorce
Rome, Italy - Swiss judge decided it so
The Swiss judge in charge for the Swissair bankruptcy case approved the agreement through which Volare Group bought back 49,8% of its own capital share previously owned by Swissair. "It has been an important... more
AirlinesNew Summer timetable for British Airways
London, Uk - More flights starting from March 31st
British Airways announced today its decision to increase its daily flights from London to main European cities starting from the end of March. Heathrow-Frankfurt links will rise from seven to ten while... more
AirlinesCompass to buy Swissair catering division
London, Uk - Antitrust authority to investigate on the matter
British government asked today the anti-trust authority to examine the potential Compass acquisition of Swissair (the helvetic bankrupted airline) catering division. According to London in fact, the operation... more
AirlinesSwiss and American Airlines will go in alliance
Zurich, Switzerland - The announcement comes from airline president
According to declarations of Andrea Dosé, president of Swiss, the flag airline of Switzerland, there will be an alliance with U.S. carrier American Airlines, one of founder of Oneworld, the airline alliance... more
AirlinesGloomy 2001 for Crossair
Zurich, Switzerland - EURm 215 net losses
In 2001, the Swiss air carrier Crossair registered net losses for SFm 314 (EURm 215). Despite these not much encouraging results, Crossair registered an increase both in the general turnover (+9% in comparison... more
AirlinesLuxair landed in Tunisi
Luxembourg - Up to the end of October
National Luxembourg air carrier Luxair inaugurated last Sunday March 24th its new weekly route to Tunis. Flights, which will be operated every Sunday on board of Boeing 737, will go on until the end of... more
AirlinesEasyJet to increase its French routes
Paris, France - 4 new links will depart from Paris airports
EasyJet, the British low-cost airline, starting from next mid June, will serve 4 new routes (15 daily flights) from both Paris airports of Orly and Roissy Charles de Gaulle. From Paris Charles de Gaulle... more
AirlinesSwissair close to retirement
Zurich, Switzerland - Airline to suppress its press service next March 27th
Starting from next March 27th, at the same time with the discontinuance of its flight activities, Swissair Group will suppress its press service. From April 1st Swissair flights will be operated by 'Swiss',... more
AirlinesKlm and Virgin Atlantic signed a EURm 200 worth contract
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - It's about maintenance
According to the Klm itself, the Dutch flag airline signed a six years EURm 200 worth contract with Virgin Atlantic for the maintenance of the British carrier 12 Boeing 747-400. For Klm this agreement... more
AirlinesChina Airlines to buy 12 Airbus
Taipei, Taiwan - Order worth over 1,5 USDbn
According to a Taiwan carrier China Airlines spokesman, it will buy about 12 Airbus A330-300 aircraft, despite U.S. pressures in order to shift interest on Boeing planes. The order worth over 1,5... more
AirlinesAir Europa wants to land in Tunisia
Tunis, Tunisia - Agreement under negotiation
Air Europa, the Spanish Malaga-based air carrier, is negotiating with both Tunisian aeronautical authorities and Tunisair management to operate new Spain-Tunisia routes. Air Europa will thus replace Iberia,... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines cancels order for 46 Falcons
Paris, France - Dassault minimizes loss
U.S. airline United Airlines canceled an order to French aircraft maker Dassault, concerning 46 Falcon business jet. A Dassault spokesman said that this is a regrettable situation, but that aircraft... more