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AirlinesAll Nippon Airways receives first Boeing 767 Freighter
Tokyo, Japan - Powered by twin GE Aircraft Engines'CF6-80C2 engines
The Empire of the rising sun air carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) today accepted its first Boeing 767-300 Freighter. The new 767 Freighter is the first all-cargo airplane in the ANA fleet and will enable... more
AirlinesVietnam Airlines to enlarge its fleet
Hanoi, Vietnam - By leasing two B777s
The Asian air carrier Vietnam Airlines leased two B777s, the aircraft manufactured by the Us plane maker Boeing. By 2003, Vietnam Airlines will have a fleet of 30 aircraft, including 4 Boeing 777s, 3 Boeing... more
AirlinesAerogaviota to purchase its third ATR42-500
Havana, Cuba - The Cuban charter operator will be delivered a fourth aircraft in November
Aerogaviota, a Cuban charter operator, has taken delivery of its third ART42-500 directly following its first public appearance at Farnborough 2002. A fourth aircraft will be delivered in November 2002. Aerogaviota... more
AirlinesLufthansa to shake-up its fare structure
Frankfurt, Germany - As to reply to low-cost carriers
The German airline Lufthansa is to set deep changes in its fare structure. Despite in first quarter of 2002 Lufthansa posted results better than foreseen, on most of its European destinations the Frankfurt-based... more
AirlinesGood and bad news for Qantas
Sydney, Australia - Excellent full year profits but problems with the government
Qantas announced excellent full year profits of nearly GBP 160m and confirmed that talks were going ahead for a possible stake in Air New Zealand. But, together with the good news, there are bad news.... more
AirlinesDomestic usage of electronic tickets reached an all time high
Washington, USA - Northwest Airlines announces: 80% during July
Northwest Airlines has announced that domestic usage of electronic tickets reached an all time high of 80% during July. It seems that the days of paper travel documents are numbered even with the full... more
AirlineseasyJet workers on strike?
London, Uk - Employees and crews will vote whether to strike or not
Workers at the low-cost airline easyJet are going to vote whether to strike or not to obtain an increase in salaries. The Transport and General Workers' Union said it had been trying to negotiate a pay... more
Airlines"Swiss" takes another step towards Oneworld
Zurich, Switzerland - After the agreement reached with British Airways
"Swiss", the Helvetic air carrier born from the dust of the defunct Swissair, announced to have reached an agreement with British Airways according to which the Zurich-based airline will take part to the... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to launch its new non-stop service between Geneva and New York
Houston, Usa - As of March 6, 2003
Yesterday, in a press release the American air carrier Continental Airlines announced that, subject to government approval, as of March 6, 2003 will launch daily non-stop flights between Geneva and New... more
AirlinesLufthansa to conquer Swiss market
Zurich, Switzerland - Thanks to "Swiss" weakness
By taking advantage of the weakness shown by the new-born Helvetic airline "Swiss", German Lufthansa is expanding its presence on the air market of Switzerland. A part from the 126 links that each week... more
AirlinesCopa Airlines to renew its fleet
Panama, Panama Republic - By ordering 4B737-700s and 2 B737-800s
In relation to its fleet renewal plan, the central American air carrier Copa Airlines placed a 6-plane order. The Panama-based air route in fact ordered 4 new Boeing 737-700s and 2 Boeing 737-800s. The... more
AirlinesMexicana to launch its new service from Vancouver
Mexico City, Mexico - As of next December 14
In a press today's press release the Central American carrier Mexicana Airlines announced that as of December 14th, 2002, it will add non stop service between Mexico City and Vancouver. The 5 weekly services... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand's fleet of jumbos has been given the all-clear
Auckland, New Zealand - After safety checks sparked by the loss of a panel from a carrier's 747
Air New Zealand's fleet of Boeing 747s has been given the all-clear after safety checks sparked by last Saturday's loss of a panel that fell from an engine on a carrier's jumbo heading towards Tokyo-Narita... more
AirlinesAeroflot signed an agreement with GE Capital Aviation Services
Moscow, Russia - For the leasing of 18 new A320s and 9 B767
Aeroflot, the main Russian airline, announced to have reached an agreement with GE Capital Aviation Services to lease 18 new Airbus A320s and 9 Boeing 767-300s. Thanks to these aircraft, Aeroflot will... more
AirlinesKLM to join SkyTeam alliance
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Thus renouncing to the agreement with British Airways
The Royal Dutch airline KLM could shortly join SkyTeam international air grouping thus giving up the ongoing talks with Uk's main airline British Airways. In relation to the global implications of a partnership... more
AirlinesAsian boom boosted Finnair profits
Helsinki, Finlandia - EUR 27m in 2002 second quarter
The 40% boom registered in the demand of flights towards destinations served by Finnair boosted Scandinavian airline profits, which in the second quarter of 2002 in fact, soared up to EUR 27m, 9 more than... more
AirlinesQantas will use ex Ansett terminal at Sydney airport
Sydney, Australia - Reached an agreement with Sydney Airport Corporation Ltd
Australia's flagship airline Qantas announced today to have reached an agreement with Sydney Airport Corporation Ltd to use the terminal of the bankrupted Ansett at Sydney International Airport. "We will... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines, from failure risk to passengers’s record
Vienna, Austria- Company transported four millions of people in the first six months of 2002
In the first six months of 2002, for the first time in its history, Austrian Airlines Group has transported more than four million passengers, achieving a considerable result. Many people thought, after... more
AirlinesContinental to expand its co-operation with national and international carriers
Houston, Usa - To better face competition by Star and Oneworld
The American Houston-based air carrier Continental Airlines announced today its plan of expansion as regards co-operation agreements with both national and international airlines. Thanks to Delta Air Lines,... more
AirlinesDelta and South African Airways reached a code-share agreement on Johannesburg-Kampala route
Washington - To operate a three-time a day service
Us air carrier Delta Air Lines and South Africa's flagship airline South African Airways have reached a code-share agreement on the route Johannesburg-Kampala. On board a B737, the passenger jetliner manufactured... more
AirlinesAir Lib still at bankruptcy risk
Paris, France - New investors wanted
"Air Lib restructuring plan will ask for tens million euros and Corbet (the ex pilot who took over the airline last August, editor's note) must look for investors". With these words a government spokesman... more
AirlinesQantas showed clearly interest in a strategic deal with Air New Zealand
Sydney, Australia - As stated by the Australian carrier's CEO
There's still very little room yet to doubt about the interest Qantas has in the the conclusion of a strategic agreement with Air Zealand, especially after statements made today by Geoff Dixon, Australian... more
AirlinesLufthansa: outstanding performance in first semester of 2002
Frankfurt, Germany - Net loss down to EUR 27m from 2001's EUR 43m
Germany's flagship airline Lufthansa is starting to lift up from the international air sector crisis followed to September's terror attacks in New York and Washington, as in fact, in the first six months... more
AirlinesBritish Airways stake in Qantas'capital could face a cut
London, Uk - From 21% to just 17-18%
Uk's main airline, British Airways could face a 3-4% cut in its Qantas'stake if, as it's likely to be, it will not take part to the EUR 446m capital raising announced today. Qantas, which despite its rivals... more
AirlinesUS Airways rejected Marvin Davis' aid bid
Charlotte, Usa - One of the world's 100 richest men
The board of directors of the American loss-making airline US Airways, officially rejected the financial aid bid by Marvin Davis, the Los Angeles multimillionaire among the world's 100 richest men. The... more
AirlinesContinental goes on with its rescue plan
Washington, Usa - It will reduce seats and ground part of its fleet
Us air carrier Continental Airlines is ready to adopt new measures aiming to cut costs. The airline announced in fact its decision to both reduce available seats and to ground 11 planes of its fleet in... more
AirlinesBritish Airways ranked first in loosing baggage
London, UK - Increased complaints also for Air France and Ryanair
Lost baggage once more topped the list of complaints received by the Air Transport Users Council in 2001-02. "Despite repeated assertions to the contrary from the airline industry, we see little evidence... more
AirlinesEasyJet-Go: integration becomes effective
London, Uk - Go will not serve anymore Edinburgh-Belfast and Glasgow-Belfast
The merger between the two Uk's no frills airlines EasyJet and Go eventually becomes effective. As of next Uk's bank holiday week end in fact, Go will fly no more from the Scottish cities of Edimburgh... more
AirlinesKorean Air and Vietnam Airlines to strenghten their code-share agreement
Seoul, South Korea - They also plan "potential training exchange programs"
The two South-eastern Asian airlines Korean Air and Vietnam Airlines announced their decision to expand their already existing code-share agreement. The increase involves on one side the Incheon-Ho Chi... more
AirlinesLufthansa raised its share in British Midlands' capital
London, Uk - From 10% to just under 30%
Lufthansa, the main German air carrier, increased its share in the capital of the Uk's second larger airline, British Midlands, raising its stake from 10% to just under 30%. Despite this GBP 45m stock... more
AirlinesNo early deal for Air New Zealand and Qantas
Auckland, New Zealand - At least for the incoming weeks
At the moment the air carrier Air New Zealand does not forecast an early conclusion of the deal which should lead the airline to a shares exchange agreement with Qantas, Australia's flag air route. Speculations... more
AirlinesUS Airways announced additional costs of USD 6,5bn
Washington, Usa - On top of the already-known USD 10,65bn liabilities
The crisis of the loss making air carrier US Airways is not going to soften as in fact it announced that, on top of the already-known USD 10,65bn liabilities, it will also have to face additional commitments... more
AirlinesWould you like to fly on September 11? National Airlines asks you just 1 dollar
Washington, Usa - Whilst no more seats are available on Spirit Airlines free flights
The Us air carrier National Airlines announced that on the day of the first anniversary of the tragic terror attacks in New York City and Washington, passengers choosing its flights will just have to pay... more
AirlinesBiman Bangladesh Airlines to lease 3 B777s
Dhaka, Bangladesh - To replace its aging DC-10s
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has announced its will to lease three B777s, the aircraft manufactured by the Us plane maker Boeing, in order to replace its aging fleet of Dc-10s. According to Mir Mohammad Nasir... more
Airlines2001: bad news for Virgin Atlantic
London, Uk - Pre-tax net losses of USD 141,3m
Virgin Atlantic, the airline owned by the British multimillionaire Sir Richard Branson which mainly operates trans Atlantic routes, in 2001 financial year posted pre-tax net losses of USD 141,3m. Hardly... more
AirlinesKLM and pilots'union reached an agreement
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - On employment conditions
The royal Dutch air carrier KLM announced to have reached an agreement of principle with country's pilots unions on employment conditions. According to what reported by Dow Jones, the agreement, which... more
AirlinesQantas: 24 hour strike disrupted Australian air traffic
Sydney, Australia - Hundreds of flights rescheduled and canceled
Because of the 24 hour strike called for today by 6000 Qantas' employees, the main Australian airline has been forced to reschedule and to cancel hundreds of its flights. For the second time this month,... more
AirlinesRyanair creates 180 jobs
Dublin, Ireland - The new staff is needed for a maintenance facility to be opened at Glasgow airport
No-frills airline Ryanair is flying in the face of the industry trend, creating 180 jobs. The company said the staff were needed for a GBP 10m (EUR 15.7m) maintenance facility to be opened at Glasgow Prestwick... more
AirlinesEmergency landing for the plane used by the Pope
Mexico City, Mexico - The aircraft carried John Paul II from Mexico to Italy two weeks ago
The Mexican flag carrier, Aeromexico, announced the same plane being used by the Pope made an emergency landing in Cancun due to a hydraulic system failure, while it was flying to Madrid. The aircraft... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines to cut 7,000 jobs by March 2003
Forth Worth, Usa - Capacity to be reduced by 9%
American Airlines announced a massive restructuring that will cut its work force by 7,000 jobs in an effort to make the world's biggest carrier competitive with lower-cost rivals. American, which has... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand to double child fares
Wellington, New Zealand - For the amount of work involved in supervising unaccompanied children
Air New Zealand is to charge full adult fares for children who travel on their own from November. The company says it is doing so because it has not been getting a suitable return for the amount of work... more
AirlinesQantas orders four Boeing 737 jets
Seattle, Usa - Delivery between May and July 2003
Australian carrier Qantas Airways has ordered four Boeing 737-800 jets for delivery between May and July 2003, the companies announced Monday. The four jets, listed for USD 240m, will join another 15... more
AirlinesQantas disappointed with Cabinet's decision
Sydney, Australia - Foreign investment limits were not lifted
Qantas Chairman Margaret Jackson said today the company was extremely disappointed with today's decision by Cabinet to leave in place the foreign investment limits imposed by the Qantas Sale Act. "We... more
AirlinesDelta pilot refused to fly Israeli official
Cincinnati, Usa - His presence aboard posed "a security risk"
A pilot for a Delta Air Lines subsidiary would not fly Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Michael Melchior from Cincinnati to Toronto because the pilot thought Melchior posed a security risk. Melchior, who... more
AirlinesNouvelles Frontieres "ready to threat"
Paris, France – The chairman affirmed he will negotiate on anything to regain profitability
Ralf Corsten, Nouvelles Frontieres chairman, has shown the intention of starting a plan of re-organization after the company acquisition by the German company Tui. Corsten has affirmed to be "ready to... more
AirlinesEl Al accused of discrimination
Tel Aviv, Israel - After 17 Arab Israeli passengers were grounded for "security reasons"
Members of Egypt's parliament demanded the immediate closure of Israel's airline offices, El Al, in Cairo, following the Israeli airline's mistreatment of Arab Israeli passengers. A brawl broke out between... more
AirlinesAeroflot increases profits
Moscow, Russia - Russian airline has supported the September 11consequences better than others
Aeroflot re-organization and its wisely re-distribution of flights on more profitable routes have led the Russian airline to reach USD 20.1m record profits. By decreasing the presence over transatlantic... more
AirlinesUS Airways files for bankruptcy protection
Alexandria, Usa - It will continue flights, for the moment
The seventh largest American air carrier, U.S. Airways, has filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11. It the first major carrier to declare bankruptcy since the September 11th attacks jolted the... more
AirlinesEasyJet set to cancel more flights
London, UK - Due to problems with a new roster system
EasyJet is to cancel more flights next week after problems with a new roster system. The problem caused the carrier to scrap 19 flights last Sunday. EasyJet says this weekend's services are expected... more
AirlinesKLM to raise cargo rates by 5-10%
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Starting from November 1
KLM said it will raise its air freight rates by 5-10% from Nov 1 due to the current adjustment of air cargo capacity. In response to the consistently high market demand and load factors of flights from... more