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AirlinesAlitalia: board of directors of 5 september 2014
Rome, Italy - Alitalia and Etihad Airways identified Mr Cassano as the most suitable candidate after appropriate consultation.
The Board of Directors of Alitalia has today resolved to formally designate Mr. Silvano Cassano as the future Chief Executive Officer of the “New Alitalia”. Mr Cassano will take up the position imm... more
AirlinesCivil aircraft. Lufthansa: 2nd strike today Vereinigung Cockpit pilots. More than 200 flights canceled at Frankfurt
Berlin, Germany - "Strikes are not a solution for shared challenges". Inconvenience to 25,000 passengers
Second strike of VC within 7 days will particularly affect many thousands of summer holidaymakers, commuters and business travelers on September 5. Initial information about flight timetable was available... more
AirlinesCivil aircraft. Lufthansa (2). Pilots strike: useful information for passengers
Berlin, Germany - In addition, the reasons of the carrier about union agitation
In order for flight operations to return to normal as quickly as possible after the end of the strike, individual flights from Frankfurt will have to be cancelled today, from 13:30 pm onwards and from... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines takes delivery of first B-787/9 aircraft in North America
Seattle, Usa - A stretched version of the Dreamliner
United Airlines has become the first North American carrier to take delivery of the B-787/9 airplane, a stretched version of the Dreamliner that will allow the airline to accommodate more customers and... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Alitalia begins today new direct flights between Rome and Marrakech
Rome, Italy - The carrier consolidated its presence in Morocco where it already operates 12 weekly connections to Casablanca
Alitalia’s inaugural flight AZ878 from Rome-Fiumicino to Marrakech took off this morning with 103 passengers on board. The inaugural ceremony was held before the flight’s departure at "Leonardo da... more
AirlinesEmirates and Arik Air sign MoU
Milan, Italy - To develop and extend their existing commercial relationship and explore further areas of co-operation
Emirates and Arik Air, West Africa’s leading airline, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and expand their existing commercial relationship and explore further areas of co-operation. Both c... more
AirlinesAirplanes and strikes. Germanwings: 116 flights cancelled for the protest, ended, by Cockpit, the pilot union
Milan, Italy - Passengers informed; significant economic losses for the carrier
Pilot union Cockpit have ended their strike. The six-hour strike will still, however, affect flight operations during Friday afternoon. Germanwings has released a replacement flight shedule. Where... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines A-380 airplane to serve Auckland
Milan, Italy - From next October 27, 2014
Singapore Airlines customers travelling to and from Auckland in New Zealand will be able to enjoy the comfort of the world’s largest aircraft, the Airbus A-380, from 27 October 2014. The 471-seat A... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Germanwings: Cockpit, the pilot union, announces intermittent strikes
Cologne, Germany - 116 out of 164 the flights will be cancelled between 6am and midday in case of the protest of tomorrow
Pilot union announces intermittent strikes Cockpit, the pilot union, has announced it intends to strike on 29th August between 6 am and midday. The strike will have a considerable impact on flight... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia resumes service to and from Venezuela
Rome, Italy - Beginning September 1st non-stop flights between Rome-Fiumicino and Caracas will be resumed
Beginning September 1st, Alitalia will resume service to and from Venezuela with non-stop flights from Rome-Fiumicino and Caracas. The service will operate till the end of the Winter season 2014-2015... more
AirlinesAlitalia-Etihad: shareholders' meeting approved agreement and new financial commitment
Rome, Italy - The signature, very hard-earned, today in the afternoon
After the union understanding, the green light arrives also by the shareholders, that have approved the merger agreement between the ex-Italian flag carrier and the Emirati airline Etihad. A billion... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: the busiest four days in its history
Abu Dhabi, EAU - During the post "Eid Al Fitr" period
Etihad Airways has enjoyed the busiest four days in the history of the airline with 181,333 passengers flying with the Abu Dhabi-based airline during the post "Eid Al Fitr" period. On Saturday 2 August,... more
AirlinesAirplane. Alitalia-Air Seychelles: code-share agrement to fly between the two countries
Rome, Italy - Via Abu Dhabi, with just one ticket
Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, today announced it has signed a code-share agreement with Alitalia, Italy’s leading airline. The new deal will allow customers from b... more
AirlinesEU sanctions to Russia. Dobrolet Airlines (Aeroflot) ended air links
Moscow, Russia - Temporarily, following to the European sanctions, starting from yesterday
Following to the sanctions to Russia, decided at the end of July by European Union (see AVIONEWS) and after the resolution of the leasing contract regarding the B-737/800 airplanes served by Dobrolet Airlines... more
AirlinesMeridiana announced the new link from Turin to Berlin
Olbia, Italy - Starting from next November two times per week (Friday and Sunday)
Meridiana Group and SAGAT (Turin's airport management company) announced the new connection between Turin and Berlin. The Meridiana Group starting from next November will offer a twice per week link,... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Tomorrow, Alitalia's Board of Directors; the problem of Poste seems to be solved
Rome, Italy - It has to be defined the issue about Trade Unions
It is scheduled for tomorrow morning Alitalia’s Board of Directors, following the letter sent tonight as answer to the ultimatum made by Etihad, the airline of Arab Emirates that promised to invest 560 m... more
AirlinesVirgin America airline files for an Initial Public Offer
Rome , Italy - The decision was in the air for about a year
Virgin America Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Cush said almost a year ago that a possible stock sale would be one of the program of the carrier. In fact, even if the details of the operation are... more
AirlinesJet Airways planes for a renewal in the design of its airplanes
Rome , Italy - An airline that is ever-growing in Asian overview
Indian Jet Airways airline, together with Boeing, has announced a renewal in the design of its first- and business-class cabins, to compete with the two international giants Singapore Airlines and Etihad,... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group to resume flights from and to Tel Aviv on Saturday, 26 July
Frankfurt, Germany - From and to "Ben Gurion International Airport"
"On the basis of the most up-to-date information we have available and our own assessment of the local security situation, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group will resume their flights from and to 'Ben... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM: financial year 2014. first half results
Rome, Italy - Revenues of 6.45 billion euros, up 1.7%
Financial Year 2014: First Half results: SECOND QUARTER Revenues of 6.45 billion euros, up 1.7% like-for-like; passenger unit revenue up 1.3% at constant currency thanks to strict capacity discipline Operating... more
AirlinesAlitalia. The referendum of employees has not reached the quorum of 50+1
Rome , Italy - The shareholders' meeting is ongoing
The shareholders' meeting has started this morning at 9:30, to present an increase in the share capital form 200 to 250 million Euros, in order to guarantee the operative continuity of the company, at... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group to suspend flight operations to and from Tel Aviv for a further 24 hours
Frankfurt, Germany - Following a risk of the situation and intensive consultation
Following a risk analysis of the situation in Tel Aviv and intensive consultation, the Lufthansa Group has decided to suspend services to "Ben Gurion Airport" also today, Friday, 25 July 2014, as recommended... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Board of Director approves an increase in the share capital up to €250 million
Rome , Itay - Balance sheet 2013 is in red
Following a reunion lasted for about 7 hours, the Board of Director of Alitalia, that has met this morning at the headquarter of the company in Fiumicino, has approved an increase in the share capital... more
AirlinesLufthansa suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv for a further 24 hours
Frankfurt, Germany - "Safety is our highest priority"
Based on an analysis of available information, the Lufthansa Group also suspends all flights of its airlines from and to "Ben Gurion International Airport" on Thursday, July 24, 2014. This applies to all... more
AirlinesAirplanes and transport. Indian skies will become more congested, six new airlines ready to take off
Rome, Italy - During the next months Indian air carriers’ number could redouble
The turnover at the Indian government after April-May general elections has led to a deep change of course in air transport. With the handover in the Civil Aviation Ministry from the progressive minister... more
AirlinesMeridiana suspends flights to Tel Aviv (2)
Olbia, Italy - Because of the uncertain situation at "Ben Gurion Airport" airport
A press release arrived in the late evening of yesterday reported that "Because of the uncertain situation at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, the Meridiana decided that flights from and to Tel... more
AirlinesAir Uganda, after the grounding forced to return the lease aircraft
Rome, Italy - The African airline has to return all the leased airplanes after the announcement just one month ago, of the stop of all flying operations
Eleven accidents recorded by CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) in the first six months of 2014 have afflicted Air Uganda aircraft, a striking amount that lead ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation)... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines aircraft (10): flight plan, altitude, new route and information on nationalities upgraded
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Four passengers’ nationalities remain to be verified
1 Flight plan MH17’s flight plan was approved by Eurocontrol, who are solely responsible for determining civil aircraft flight paths over European airspace. Eurocontrol is the air navigation service p... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines airplane (9): further details about the MH17 flight
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The next check was due on 27 Aug 2014
The B-777/200 aircraft bearing registration no. 9M-MRD that operated MH17 on 17 July, 2014 had a clean maintenance record. The aircraft’s last maintenance check was on 11 July 2014. The next check was d... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines airplane (4): list of number of passengers and crew and nationality
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 41 unverified out of 295 people
With immediate effect, all European flights operated by Malaysia Airlines will be taking alternative routes avoiding the usual route. Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which was on a scheduled flight from... more
AirlinesMalaysian airplane (6). Ukraine International Airlines: deviated all its flights in the Eastern region
Kiev, Ukraine - The aircraft will fly on a distance of over 200 km
Ukraine International Airlines inform that to ensure safety of passengers, crews and the aircraft, the Airline has deviated all its flights in the Eastern Ukraine region. All UIA flights follow air routes... more
AirlineseasyJet places A-320 aircraft engine order with CFM
Milan, Italy - For 35 A-320 and 100 A-320neo
easyJet has today announced that, following a highly competitive selection process, it has selected CFM International S.A. as its engine supplier to provide 270 engines to power its firm order of 35 Airbus... more
AirlinesIAG converted in firm order option for 20 A-320neo aircraft
Blagnac, France - To British Airways
International Airlines Group (IAG) has converted 20 A-320neo options into a firm order for the popular single aisle aircraft Family. These aircraft are currently intended to replace 21 shorthaul British... more
AirlinesMeridiana: direct flights from Naples to Rhodes
Olbia, Italy - From August 4th to September 6th, on Monday and Saturday
Starting from August 4th Meridiana inaugurates the new connection between Naples and Rhodes, a new destination in Greece from Capodichino airport. The flight Naples-Rhodes operates from August 4th to... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways to expand global reach with six new destinations
Milan, Italy - In the first half of 2015
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will launch six new routes in the first half of 2015. Daily flights will commence to the European capitals of Madrid (Spain) and Edinburgh... more
AirlineseasyJet: three new routes from Italy served from the next Winter season
Milan, Italy - Naples/London-Luton, Rome-Fiumicino/Marseille and Milan-Malpensa/Munich
easyJet announced the opening of three new routes that will be served as of next Winter season: Naples/London-Luton, Rome-Fiumicino/Marseille and Milan-Malpensa/Munich. The airline thanks to these routes,... more
AirlinesAir Canada: record growth in Italy in the 2Q
Rome, Italy - 22 weekly flights, +32% flown
Air Canada closed its 2Q of the year in Italy with a strong growth. The positive trend continues after the first three months of the year. The flight increase -currently 22 every week- has been welcomed... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways strengthens revenue with soaring passenger and cargo volumes in H1 2014
Abu Dhabi, EAU - Passenger numbers grow 22 per cent to 6.7 million between January and June
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has reported double-digit growth in passenger and cargo volumes during the first half of 2014, marking its strongest ever performance for... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Lufthansa and Air China strengthen partnership
Milan, Italy - During German Chancellor Angela Merkel's State visit to China
During German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s state visit to China, Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, and Song Zhiyong, President and Executive Director of Air C... more
AirlinesAlitalia: from the end of October new connection to Marseille, the third new destination in 2014 from Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - After Skopje and Marrakech
On 26 October, Alitalia will inaugurate a new international direct link between Rome-Fiumicino and Marseilles. Tickets for this new flight can be purchased on our website, www.alitalia.com, via travel... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: delivery of the 100tha and 101st aircraft
Abu Dhabi, EAU - An A-321/231 and a A-320/200 aicraft, respectively
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, last week celebrated a major milestone as the fastest growing airline in commercial aviation history, when it took delivery of its 100th... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. Alitalia and Etihad Airways confirmed that they have agreed the principal terms and conditions
Rome, Italy - The airlines will now move to finalise the transactional documents
"Alitalia and Etihad Airways today confirmed that they have agreed the principal terms and conditions of a proposed transaction whereby Etihad Airways will acquire a 49 per cent equity stake in Alitalia.... more
AirlinesNew Livingston: operator licence suspended from July 14 as effective date
Rome, Italy - The measure taken today from the Italian Civil aviation Authority, for evident financial problem
ENAC, the Italian Civil aviation authority, unveils to have decided today, Wednesday on June 25, the suspension of the air transport licence of the airline New Livingston SpA, with effective date of next... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. James Hogan: "We're still waiting for Alitalia's response"
Rome, Italy - Pilots which will be fired by the Italian company might move to Abu Dhabi
Speaking on the sidelines of the presentation of the new Abu Dhabi-Zurich flight, Etihad Airways' Chief Executive Officer James Hogan explained that the Middle Eastern company is still waiting for an answer... more
AirlinesPoste Italiane: the joint take off of Alitalia and Mistral Air
Rome, Italy - A deposit of 3.9 million Euros by the company led by Mr Caio
It has already done it with Alitalia, buying out the 9.48% of its assets with an injection of 75 million Euros. Now Poste Italiane, thanks to a deposit of 3.9 million, succeeds in saving Mistral Air; which... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia: talks with the unions are at a stalemate
Rome, Italy - "2251 layoffs are unacceptable"
"The company has confirmed the figures you all know, detailing them category by category. The confrontation will go on and focus on what is the premise of this plan with 2251 layoffs, which is unacceptable... more
AirlinesVueling and BA sign code-share agreement and reinforce offer in Italy
Rome, Italy - The collaboration between the two airline of IAG Group will begin officially next week
Vueling and British Airways announce the beginning of a code-share agreement that will permit to BA to put its own code on more than 170 Vueling flights for a total of 61 routes: 48 in Italy (11 domestic... more
AirlinesSkymark Airlines postpones deliveries of its Airbus A-380 aircraft
Tokyo, Japan - The first example was scheduled to arrive between August and September
Japanese low-cost carrier Skymark AIrlines decided to postpone of up to six months the delivery of its first A-380s because of problems in fitting the interiors of Airbus' "Giant of the skies". Skymark... more
AirlinesLufthansa might cancel orders for new aircraft in light of the profit warning
Cologne, Germany - The Chief Financial Officer of the German company has concerns about the strong capacity growth by Gulf carriers
Lufthansa might decide to cancel some of its outstanding orders for new aircraft (or to defer delivweries) in light of the negative profit forecasts presented by Carsten Spohr, Chief Executive Officer... more
AirlinesEmirates cancels orders for 70 A-350XWB aircraft
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The Middle Eastern company took its decision after a fleet requirement review
Emirates decided to cancel entirely its order for 70 Airbus A-350XWB aircraft, following a fleet requirement review. The Dubai-based company had placed its order for 50 airplanes in version /900 and 20... more