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AirlinesAeroflot will likely fly on western aircraft
Moscow, Russia - By leasing a B767 and several A320s
Even though a final decision has yet to be taken, Russia's flag airline Aeroflot is likely leasing a B767 long range as well as several Airbus A320s. The new aircraft are not going anyway to replace any... more
AirlinesShanghai Airlines ready to float on the Stock Exchange
Hong Kong, China - After Chinese regulatory commission gave its approval
According to Fan Hongxi, chairman at Shanghai Airlines, "the China Securities Regulatory Commission gave its nod to our initial public offering plan last month". The airline, which so far has not yet decided... more
AirlinesBritish Airways and Iberia to expand their code-share agreement
London, Uk - As of July 12 on 39 routes
Starting from next July 12, the European airlines British Airways and Iberia are going to strenghten their code-share cooperation on 39 more routes. London-based carrier will add its code on flights departing... more
AirlinesKLM to cut 66 of its European fares
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - As of July 15
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is ready to cut fares on 66 of its European routes, with discounts up to 40%. These reductions, which are going to be effective as of July 15, "will substantially decrease the... more
AirlinesUS Airways accepted pay cuts
Washington, Usa - Thanks to which the airline will save USD 465m per year
After weeks of struggle and incomprehensions, finally peace came back to US Airways. Carrier's pilots have in fact agreed to pay cuts which will allow the air route to save USD465m a year. US sixth largest... more
AirlinesIsraeli government to sell El Al
Tel Aviv, Israel - The initial plan is to float 49% of the air carrier
Isareli government is going to privatize the nation flag air carrier El Al as of next year. At the beginning just a 49% stake would be floated at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, while, as stated by the country's... more
AirlinesEu okayed Lufthansa-Austrian Airlines partnership agreement
Brussels, Belgium - Last July 5
On July 5, the European Commission okayed the partnership agreement between the Mitteleuropean air routes Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines. "To prevent the eventual creation of a monopoly between two neighbouring... more
AirlinesIBM to take over the running of Finnair IT systems and e-business
Helsinki, Finland - For next 10 years
The Scandinavian airline Finnair signed a USD 400m agreement with IBM to run and develop its information technology systems and e-business operations. "This relationship represents a significant departure... more
AirlinesUS Airways: pilots and management back on talks today
Washington, Usa - After negotiations hit a snag last weekend
After last week-end negotiations seemed to have taken the wrong way, today pilots and management of the American air carrier will resume talks in the attempt to get out from the industrial impasse affecting... more
AirlinesBangkok Airways to son manage Laos, Cambodia and Burma airports
Bangkok, Thailand - Managing airports generated much higher margins than the airline business
In not such a long time, the Thailand regional air carrier Bangkok Airways could become the handler in charge of the airports located on its neighbouring countries of Laos, Burma and Cambodia. "The airport... more
AirlinesAeroflot buys Airbus fleet
Paris, France - Still undisclosed the number of new aircraft concerned
Russian airline Aeroflot has selected Airbus Industrie, a unit of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) and Bae Systems of Britain, to upgrade its medium-range fleet of aircraft. Russian... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines to join WOW world cargo alliance
Tokyo, Japan - Formed by Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines System
The "empire of the rising sun" air carrier Japan Airlines (JAL) reached a basic agreement to join an air freight alliance formed by Lufthansa AG, Singapore Airlines Ltd, and Scandinavian Airlines System.... more
AirlinesMissile shot against an El Al Tel Aviv-Moscow flight
Moscow, Russia - Fortunately without any consequence
A missile has been shot from Ukraine against an El Al flight in service between Tel Aviv and Moscow. This time, unlike last October when a Russian aircraft has been shot down by a missile launched always... more
AirlinesAir Bosna to restart the link Sarajevo-Belgrad
Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina - The last flight was operated in spring 1999
Bosnia's national flag carrier, Air Bosna, will operated again the link between Sarajevo and Belgrad starting from tomorrow with 4 return flights a week. This link was last terminated in spring 1999 during... more
AirlinesJune 2002: EasyJet and Go registered a smashing increase in passengers number
London, Uk - By flying together 1,5 million people
Uk budget airlines EasyJet and Go posted a smashing increase in the number of passengers they flew in June 2002, by transporting, in total, 1,5 million passengers. EasyJet flew 958,857 passengers thus... more
AirlinesAmerica West pilots charged with trying to fly while drunk (2): FAA revokes licenses
Phoenix, Usa - Arizona-based airline already fired the two pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)revoked the licenses of the two America West Airlines pilots who police say failed Breathalyzer tests as they prepared to fly a jet full of passengers. The revocations... more
AirlinesRyanair: passengers number raised in June 2002
Dublin, Ireland - By a 34%
The Irish budget carrier Ryanair posted a smashing increase (+34%) in the number of passengers flown in June 2002, thus reaching 1,25 million flyers. The "no-frills" air route, whose 91% of bookings are... more
AirlinesAmerica West is firing the two pilots charged with trying to fly while drunk
Miami, Usa - The captain of the jet has at least three alcohol-related arrests on his record
Pilot Thomas Porter Cloyd and co-pilot Christopher Hughes have been sent a letter notifying them America West's intention to terminate their employment. The pilots can appeal through their union contract... more
AirlinesUnited, Delta e American to raise leisure fares by a USD 20 roundtrip
Washington, Usa - Bestfares.com said
According to Tom Parsons, Bestfares.com's CEO, three Us major air carriers, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines, raised their leisure fares by a USD 20 roundtrip. On the other hand,... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: capacity and traffic down in June
London, Uk - Because of the "soft" market
British Airways, the Uk's flag air carrier, in June suffered decreases both in traffic and in capacity in comparison with last year's same month. The airline flew 8.56 billion RPKs in June, down 13.1%... more
AirlinesLufthansa and Austrian Airlines to christen a new ticket office at Venice airport
Venice, Italy - The Mitteleuropean synergy to strenghten its position in northeastern Italy
As of next July 9, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines are going to inaugurate their new co-managed ticket office at the Marco Polo international airport in Venice. The new facility, located close to the airport's... more
AirlinesThe new Uk's budget airline Bmibaby chose Cardiff as its second base in southern Wales
London, Uk - Where the carrier will employ 100 workers
Bmibaby, the new low-fare airline launched by British Midlands, has chosen Cardiff international airport as its second base in southern Wales. At the Welsh airport Bmibaby will employ 100 new workers.... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines to expand its service on Asian routes
Milan, Italy - Towards Japan, India and China
After having already raised from 3 to five its weekly flights towards the Japan cities of Tokyo and Osaka with the adoption of 2002 Summer time schedule, Austrian Airlines recently announced the expansion... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand pilots ready to fight
Auckland, New Zealand - By a 48-hour strike starting from next Friday
Air New Zealand pilots of the union Air Line Pilots Association, said that, starting from Friday 5 they will be on strike for 48 hours. Pilots and management are struggling to find a way out since a nearly... more
AirlinesKlm: passenger load factor falls, cargo's rises
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Overall load factor rises in June
The Dutch air carrier, Klm, said today that its June overall load factor rose to 79.6% from 77.6% in the same month of 2001. Passenger and cargo load factors went in opposite directions, however. The... more
AirlinesUs Airways defers payments on debt securities
Arlington, Usa - A greater risk of bankruptcy
US Airways Group will defer payments on debt securities backed by some of its airplanes, a move that could put the financially strapped airline at an even greater risk of bankruptcy. US Airways, the sixth-largest... more
AirlinesKLM to set up "watchlist" of "boisterous" passengers
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - To ban them the right to fly on its aircraft
The Amsterdam-based air route, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, will put those passengers guilty of mistreating staff or jeopardizing safety onboard KLM flights on a "watchlist". To be precise KLM will set up... more
AirlinesTwo America West pilots arrested for being drunk
Miami, Usa - They were taxiing for takeoff from Miami
Two America West pilots taxiing for takeoff from Miami International Airport were ordered to return the passenger plane to the terminal today and arrested on charges of operating a plane while drunk. The... more
AirlinesNew Swiss airline out of the red
Basel, Switzerland - First profits expected by 2004
Swiss, the new airline replacing Swissair which went out of business earlier this year, is expected to balance its books next year and move into profit in 2004, its chief executive, André Dose, said Saturday. Dose... more
AirlinesAugsburg Airways name to vanish from German Skies
Berlin, Germany - To fly in Team Lufthansa livery
The German regional air carrier Augsburg Airways is going to change its name as in fact, from this smonth, it will fly in Team Lufthansa livery. The Bavaria-based airline which, born in 1996 as Interot... more
Airlines25 Antonov to reach Aeroflot's fleet
Moscow, Russia - A USD 200m worth deal
The Russian airline Aeroflot and Kharkov Aviation Production Assn., signed an agreement which allows the carrier to take 25 An-74TK-300s through Ilyushin Finance (Leasing) Co. The 52-seat aircraft, whose... more
AirlinesJetBlue Airways and Port Authority of New York signed a lease agreement
New York, Usa - Which enables the airline to expand its operations at JFK
The Us based air carrier JetBlue Airways and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, reached an agreement thanks to which the airline will expand its operations at JFK. The USD 46,5m worth deal,... more
AirlinesIberia to add three new Airbus A340-600s to its fleet
Madrid, Spain - Under a five-year operating lease agreement with Airbus
The Spanish airline Iberia is going to renew its fleet with three new A340-600s, the airliners manufactured by the European aircraft maker Airbus. The new aircraft, powered by Trent-500 engines, will thus... more
AirlinesUS Airways partnership would increase choices
Charlotte, Usa - US Airways could be touting a partnership with United Airlines
Within weeks, US Airways could be touting a partnership with United Airlines, a key step in the troubled airline's effort to restructure. While US Airways has been focused recently on efforts to cut USD... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines and Qantas to code-share on Melbourne-Tokyo route
Tokyo, Japan - As of August 1
Starting from next August 1, the Nipponese carrier Japan Airlines will add its identification code on the flights operated by the Australian airline Qantas on the route Melbourne-Tokyo. The two air companies... more
AirlinesGulf Air flies high with top award by Airbus
Manama, Bahrein - It recognises the outstanding performance and reliability of its fleet of A340
Gulf Air, national carrier of Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Abu Dhabi (UAE), was awarded a top industry accolade by Airbus, a major aircraft manufacturer. The Airbus Operational Excellence Award for 2000/2001... more
AirlinesRyanair launched today its Rome-Brussels route
Rome, Italy - As well as its third daily Rome-London flight
Ryanair, the European largest budget air carrier, inaugurated today its first flight Rome Ciampino-Brussels. "I m very happy to be here in Rome today as far I would like to offer the city the opportunity... more
AirlinesAir India to renew its fleet
New Delhi, India - By the acquisition of 6 A310s and 2 B747-400s
The air carrier Air India, in the hope to get more slots at the London airport of Heathrow, will likely purchase 8 new aircraft, 6 Airbus A310s and 2 Boeing 747-400s. According to New Delhi's ministry... more
Airlines2001: Southwest Airlines is the world's most profitable airline
Washington, Usa - According to Air Transport World
Stars and stripes air carrier Southwest Airlines is the world's most profitable airline in 2001 according to the "World Airline Report" published by Air Transport World. The first no-frills airline to... more
AirlinesKuwait's parliament to put flag airline under investigation
Kuwait City, Kuwait - For possible corruption and bribery
The parliament of Kuwait decided to put under investigation the flag airline Kuwait Airways, to check for possible corruption and bribery after approving a USD 144m projected shortfall for 2002/03. The... more
AirlinesAir France to expand its air check-in services
Paris, France - To the high-speed stations of Lyon Part-Dieu and Saint-Pierre des Corps/Tours
The French airline Air France expanded its Air Tgv check-in to the high-speed stations of Lyon Part-Dieu and Saint-Pierre des Corps/Tours for onward travel from its hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle. Air... more
AirlinesEasyJet in talks with both Boeing and Airbus
London, Uk - Uk - To place a USD 6bn order
European largest budget airline, EasyJet, is in talks with both the two world's main aeronautical manufacturers, Boeing and Airbus, to decide which one will be the winner of a USD 6bn order. While Luton-based... more
AirlinesKLM purchased General Electric engines for USD 250m
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - To power its Boeing 777s
The Us motor manufacturer General Electric has been awarded of a USD 250m contract to power Dutch air carrier KLM aircraft. The Amsterdam-based airline will in fact power its recently ordered 10 Boeing... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines: only e-tickets by the end of 2003
Washington, Usa - To speed up check-in procedures and cut costs
Us largest air carrier, American Airlines, announced that by the end of next year, by moving to e-ticketing, it will become wholly electronic. For American Airlines, this revolution will allow the air... more
AirlinesThomas Cook Ag orders two Airbus A320s
Oberursel, Germany - One for Thomas Cook Belgium and one for JMC Airlines
The German tour operator Thomas Cook Ag ordered two new A320s, the aircraft manufactured by the European aeronautical giant Airbus. One of the airplanes, both of them powered-by CFM56-B4 and in single-class... more
AirlinesComplaint on safety is loony, says Ryanair
London, Uk - Ryanair CEO described Chirp as "an internet chatroom"
Michael O’Leary, chief executive of the Irish-registered airline Ryanair, described the controller who filed the report as a "loony". The controller had described how pilots were cutting corners because h... more
AirlinesA dismissed Ryanair captain is accusing the airline of putting him under "extreme pressure"
London, Uk - A pilot was sacked after an incident at Ancona airport in Italy
A Ryanair captain who was dismissed after failing to take off is accusing the airline of putting him under extreme pressure. John Charlton is alleging unfair dismissal on the grounds that he made a procedural... more
AirlinesJapan budget airline Air Do filed for bankruptcy protection
Tokyo, Japan - But thanks to All Nippon Airways will keep flying
Today the Tokyo-based budget airline Air Do, due to the ever increasing competition on the domestic market, filed for bankruptcy protection. The 4-year old no-frills carrier thus failed to face strategies... more
AirlinesGo reassures its passengers: "safety is non-negotiable"
Rome, Italy - A press release after critics about disregard of "air traffic control instructions"
"With regard to reports in the media, Go would like to reassure all passengers that our pilots fly to the highest standards. Safety is non-negotiable. Flights are monitored by an onboard flight data recording... more
AirlinesUnited seeks USD 1.8bn in loan help
Chicago, Usa - It has lost more than USD 2bn since September 11
United Airlines asked the government yesterday for USD 1.8bn in loan assistance. The nation's number two airline after American, which has lost more than USD 2bn since the attacks, is the third major carrier... more