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AirlinesThe airline Mexicana requests an extension for protection from bankruptcy
Mexico City, Mexico - The company needed of 250 million dollars
The airline Mexicana in August submitted an application for protection from bankruptcy, then obtained in September 28, has not yet managed to ensuring the necessary arrangements to relaunch the carrier. So... more
AirlinesAir transport: BA on board crew votes for strike
London, United Kingdom - But, to let the negotiations possible, Unite has not yet issued the notice
83% of the over 10.000 employees of British Airways (BA) has voted in favour of a new wave of strike of the on board crew, the last of a long series of protests in which workers of the labor union "Unite"... more
AirlinesCondor Airlines continues expanding and flies towards 2011/12 Winter
Milan, Italy - New routes and more frequencies
Condor Airlines, the airline operating at world level in the leisure sector, represented in Italy by Aviareps, confirms its growth also in 2011/12 Winter and expands its connections network. From November... more
AirlinesAirOne "Smart Carrier" celebrated its first year of activity
Rome, Italy - Over a million passengers transported
AirOne, the "Smart Carrier" of the Alitalia Group, celebrated yesterday its first year of activity. The airline has transported 1,165,000 passengers in these 12 months and has sold more than 1,530,000... more
AirlinesOman Air and CFM International celebrate 10 years of partnership
Milan, Italy - 500.000 flight hours with CFM56-7B engines
With a special cerremony held at "Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and SpA" of the Sultanate of Oman, Air and CFM International celebrated 10 years of cooperation and announced they have reached 500,000... more
AirlinesNew low-cost airline "VivaColombia" in service by 2012
Bogotà, Colombia - With 3 airplanes
Starting from 2012, in Colombia will be operational a new low-cost airline. Its name is "VivaColombia", a carrier with an initial capital of 2.6 million dollars, led by Declan Ryan, who is also Ryanair's... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines inaugurates the route to Sao Paulo
Milan, Italy - With a three weekly flight
Marking a new chapter in Singapore Airlines’ history, flight SQ68 departed early this morning on its inaugural flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport. The fli... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines launches a direct flight between Florence and Vienna
Milan, Italy - In addition to those existing between the two cities with stopover in Bologna
Austrian Airlines (AA) inaugurates a new direct flight from Florence to Vienna, in addition to the already existing connections between the two cities with a stopover in Bologna. AA can now offer two daily... more
AirlinesDarwin Airlines announces a new network
Lugano, Switzerland - Positive results and a strong growth
Darwin Airline, one of the most important Switzerland regional airline working operating in the Alpine and sub-alpine area, has strengthened its leadership and economic results passing from a 11.8 million... more
AirlinesBritish Airways suspends flights from London to Tripoli
Tripoli, Libya - With immediate effect and until October 29, 2011
British Airways has just announced the suspension of its flights from London, UK's capital, to Tripoli, the capital of Libya, due the tragic situation persisting in the Country. The interruption of... more
AirlinesThe staff of the airline British Airways toward a new strike
London, United Kingdom - The company is ready to implement an emergency plan to avoid disruptions
Already since April 4 there could be new strikes among the staff of the air carrier British Airways (BA), in fact, more than 9,800 employees were called to vote to support the agitation against a series... more
AirlinesRyanair extends Trapani flights switch to Palermo
Milan, Italy - Until March 31
Ryanair advised today that it has extended the duration of its Trapani flights switch to/from Palermo Airport until at least Thursday 31st March (inclusive) as Trapani Airport remains closed due to the... more
AirlinesUnited announces non-stop service between San Francisco and Guadalajara, Mexico
Chicago, Usa - It will be operated with a B-737/800 aircraft
United Continental Holdings, Inc. announced daily nonstop service between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Guadalajara, Mexico (GDL), beginning June 9, 2011, subject to Mexican government... more
AirlinesGermanwings: three new routes in Puglia, Italy
Milan, Italy - From Bari to Cologne/Bonn, Stuttgart and Hanover
With Germanwings, Germany is closer: starting from 27 March 2011, the German low-cost will launch three new air connections from Bari's airport to Cologne/Bonn and Stuttgart, operational four times a week... more
AirlinesThe carrier Aeroflot has sold Nordavia for 7 million dollars
Moscow, Russia - The buyer is the Norilsk Nickel
The newspaper "Kommersant" stated that the carrier Aeroflot has sold its subsidiary Nordavia for 7 million dollars. The value of the Russian company, which is of about 207 million dollars, was reduced... more
AirlinesStarting from today, the new Pescara/Split direct air link is bookable
Pescara, Italy - On FlyOnAir's website
Starting from today, March 23, it is possible to book online, on FlyOnAir's website and in the partner agencies, the new flight from Pescara, Italy, to Split, Croatia. The route will be operated, from... more
AirlinesGermanwings launches new Treviso-Hanover flight
Milan, Italy - From March 27th
Germanwings is to launch a new Treviso-Hanover flight. Starting from March 27th, the low-cost airline will connect three times a week (on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays) the Italian city with the capital... more
AirlinesSikorsky founded a clinic in Colombia to injuries from landmines
Stratford, USA - With Hanger Orthopedic Group against landmine
Sikorsky aircraft, an industry that deals with helicopter design, manufacture and service, have realize a project to help Colombia improve the treatment and lives of victims of landmines injured during... more
AirlinesAlitalia resumes flights to Tokyo
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow
Starting from Thursday, March 24, Alitalia resumes flights to Tokyo operated from Rome-Fiumicino airport and Milan-Malpensa, while keeping unchanged the flights to Osaka. Air links to Tokyo will operate... more
AirlinesJet Airways opens Italian headquarters under the lead of Gilles Ringwald
Milan, Italy - Strengthening its presence in the Country's market
Following the launch of the first no-stop daily flight from Milan-Malpensa to New Delhi last December 5th, Jet Airways, India's modern international airline, continues growing in the Italian market inaugurating... more
AirlinesRyanar's flights from/to Trapani will be served from Palermo
Milan, Italy - Until March 28 due to the Libyan operations
Ryanair has been advised by Trapani Airport that from Monday 21st March (for an indefinite period) the airport will be closed to all civilian air traffic due to the ongoing military action in Libya. Consequently,... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Embraer finalize an agreement for the delivery of 20 regional airplanes
Rome, Italy - The delivery of the new E-Jets is scheduled to begin in the third quarter 2011
Embraer and Alitalia have finalized an agreement for the delivery of 15 EMB-175 and 5 EMB-190 jets through a lease structure to be arranged by third parties. The delivery of the new E-Jets is scheduled... more
AirlinesAir Canada resumes no-stop flights from Rome
Rome, Italy - To Toronto and Montreal
Air Canada returns to Rome. Starting from March 27th, 2011, no-stop flights from Rome to Toronto will be resumed. Initially, the connection will be operated 3 times a week (on Wednesdays, Fridays and... more
AirlinesSwiss launches the new Rome-Fiumicino/Basel flight
Rome, Italy - From March 27th
On Monday Swiss International Air Lines announces -together with ADR (Aeroporti di Roma, the management company of Rome's airports)- the new connection between Rome-Fiumicino and Basel, starting from March... more
AirlinesFully operational Alitalia connections to Japan
Rome, Italy - For the return of passengers without booking, available seats and easy rate
Alitalia is operating all the air connections to Japan, served from Rome and Milan, with a total of 18 flights per week, without any cancellation. The flights' capacity remains depending on the demand... more
Airlines87% of Meridiana fly air connections on time
Olbia, Italy - In the first two months of 2011
The Olbia's carrier Meridiana fly yesterday informed that the punctuality of its flights is increasing, reaching 87% in the first two months of 2011, compared to 82% in the same period of last year. With... more
AirlinesEtihad celebrates five years of service to Jakarta
Abu Dhabi, Uae - The B-777/300 and A-330 aircraft are used on this route
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, this week celebrates its fifth anniversary of non-stop service between Abu Dhabi and Indonesia. The airline commenced operations to... more
AirlinesLufthansa: radiation control for aircraft coming from Japan
Berlin, Germany - Suspended connections to and from Tokyo
A spokesman of the German airline Lufthansa said the company already from last Saturday, is carrying out checks on its aircraft coming from Japan. This is to ensure that, after the disaster of Fukushima,... more
AirlinesUnited Continental Holding Partners with American Red Cross to support Japan
Chicago, Usa - Flight operations in the Country and the Pacific
United Continental Holdings, Inc. today announced that it will support the American Red Cross efforts to provide aid to those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Beginning today, United and... more
AirlineseasyJet launches the new Catania/London-Gatwick route
Milan, Italy - From next June 25th
easyJet, European airline, launches a new international route from the Etna's city to the British capital. Starting from June 25th, Catania-Fontanarossa airport will be linked with three weekly flights... more
AirlinesAlitalia flights to Japan regular
Rome, Italy - The airline is in constant contact with the task force
Alitalia is regularly operating flights to Tokyo-Narita and Osaka airports, from Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Malpensa. The airline is constantly in contact with the task force of the Italian Foreign Ministry... more
AirlinesANA's effort into the rescue following natural disaster in Japan
San Francisco, Usa - A series of initiatives for the support linked not only to the logistic air transport
The ANA (All Nippon Airways) Group offers its deepest condolences to all those affected by the earthquake which occurred on 11 March, especially those who have lost loved ones, and announces a series of... more
AirlinesEmirates strengthens its presence and double the flights to Seychelles
Milan, Italy - Up to 14 weekly connections to reach the archipelago
With the aim to support the Seychelles' tourism industry and to supply its passengers with more flexible travel solutions, Emirates announce a 100% increase of its flights between Dubai and the archipelago.... more
AirlinesQatar Airways conquering new markets in the world
Rome, Italy - Unveiled in Berlin 2011 programs
During the "International Tourismus Borse" of Berlin, Qatar Airways has unveiled an ambitious program of next destinations and strengthening of frequencies with the opening of new markets and a significant... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti celebrates 150 years of the Unification of Italy
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - And it carries the Tricoloured in European skies
Air Dolomiti, the Italian air company of the Lufthansa Group, participates to the celebrations of 150 years of national unity. All along ambassador of the Italian spirit in the European skies, the carrier... more
AirlinesAlitalia resumes connections to Tokyo-Narita airport
Rome, Italy - Remains regular the Rome/Osaka route
On Saturday have returned to normal the Alitalia connections to Tokyo-Narita airport; the AZ782 one, from Rome to Tokyo, regularly took off at 10:40 and the AZ 783 return flight, from Tokyo to Rome, was... more
AirlinesTap Portugal launches new connection to Bamako, Mali's capital
Rome, Italy - Operating from next June 2, 2011
Tap Portugal, a member airline of the Star Alliance network, is continuing its expansion strategy towards African continent, expanding its network's offer. Starting from June 2nd, 2011, the carrier will... more
AirlinesUA and CA offer options to customers affected by Japan earthquake
Chicago, Usa - Two airlines are closely monitoring conditions
United Continental Holdings, Inc. today announced travel options for United and Continental customers whose flight plans may be affected by the earthquake in Japan. Conditions at local airports are expected... more
AirlinesTAM Airlines orders 34 aircraft worth a value of 3.2 billion Dollars
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Including 32 A-320s and 2 B-777ERs
TAM Airlines announced the order of 32 aircraft from the Airbus A-320 Family and two Boeing 777/300ERs aircraft. The airline will use the new aircraft to strengthen its operations in both the domestic... more
AirlinesAlitalia: information on flights following the closure of the Tokyo-Narita airport
Rome, Italy - Due to the earthquake of this morning
Because of the closure of Tokyo-Narita airport, due to the earthquake occurred in Japan, Alitalia has canceled the Rome-Tokyo AZ784 flight, scheduled for today at 03:00 pm and the related Rome-Tokyo return... more
AirlinesCA announces daily non-stop service from NY to Stuttgart, in Germany
Chicago, Usa - Effective June 9, 2011
Continental Airlines (CA), a wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc., today announced that it will launch daily non-stop service between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International... more
AirlinesAgreement Airbus-Southwest Aluminium to supply plates used to build aircraft
Beijing, China - Yesterday in Beijing the ceremony to celebrate the contract
On 16 February, the aircraft manufacturer Airbus with EADS (European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company) has signed a contract with the Chinese company Southwest Aluminium (SWA) for the supply of plates... more
AirlinesAir Italy, new routes from Bari
Bari, Italy - Starting from March 28th
On the occasion of a press-conference, the airline Air Italy has announced that it has developed its air links from "Karol Wojtyla" airport in Bari, Italy. Since March 28, will be served a new connection... more
AirlinesQantas introduces next-generation check-in to regional airports
Sydney, Australia - It includes card readers for hand baggage and "Q bag tags" for luggage drops
Qantas will introduce its Next-Generation Check-in system to 21 regional airports across Australia from this month: they will be upgraded for the largely self-service system which includes special Q Card... more
AirlinesAeroflot will buy 8 Boeing planes
Moscow, Russia - According to the statements that the management of the field has issued to the Russian media
The Russian carrier Aeroflot, the Country's largest, will buy from Boeing two B-777/200ERs (Extended Range) and six B-777/300ERs for a total of 8 new aircraft for a global price list of 2.168 billion dollars. Although... more
AirlinesRyanair and Jet2 loose battle for transparency in airfares
London, UK - Authorities ruled that thy must display their full up-front fares
After months of campaigning, in England the Air Travel Authority Bureau (ATAB) reports that the Civil Aviation authority (CAA) has announced that Jet2.com and Ryanair have both agreed they will display... more
AirlinesAlso Alitalia celebrates the unification of Italy putting its logo on the aircraft
Rome, Italy - Employed both on national and international routes
Also Alitalia has joined the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy, and did it putting the unification logo -consisting of three Italian flags waving to represent the three... more
AirlinesBrazil, Canada and USA in the Condor Airlines' Summer
Milan, Italy - The departure of all the connections is from Frankfurt airport
Condor Airlines, airline operating in the leisure sector, for Summer 2011 aims at USA. Out in the front line, there still will be Brazil, where the historic flights to Salvador da Bahia (2 weekly), will... more
AirlinesThe air carrier Alitalia accords for the redundancy fund of 700 employees
Rome, Italy - Permanent contract for the ground staff who work from before the 2004
The air carrier Alitalia has reached an agreement with the unions, according to which all the personnel, up to a maximum of 700 employees, will can require extraordinary voluntary redundancy fund for a... more
AirlinesEtihad signs code-share deal with Air Astana
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The agreement is its 30th such commercial partnership
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has signed a new code-share agreement with Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan. The agreement – Etihad’s 30th such commercial par... more