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AirlinesAir France: net profits down in 2001
Paris, France - By 64%
In 2001, the French flag airline Air France posted net profits for EUR 153m, down by 64% from EUR 421m registered in 2000. Despite these results, Air France registered a general turnover increase, raised... more
AirlinesBraathens Airline cuts 1040 job posts
Oslo, Norway - Reduction concerning ground workers
Braathens is the Norwegian airline on the point of being incorporated by Scandinavian SAS group. Mr.Vidar Meum, Braathens director general, affirmed:"Unfortunately this 1040 job-cut is due to 11 September... more
AirlinesAlitalia: privatization is not a priority for Italian government
Roma, Italia - Cereti: we must wait untill the end of balancing plan
"The Alitalia's privatization at the moment isn't a priority Italian government goal, as we read on media. And anyway I think we must wait until the end of balancing plan to correctly judge". This is the... more
AirlinesBritish European inks a deal with American Express
London, Great Britain
The British regional airline, British European, has signed a collaboration agreement with U.S. credit card company American Express. The deal will allow card holders to redeem American Express Membership... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand could become a low-cost like air carrier
Auckland, New Zealand - In the next 18 months
The loss-making airline Air New Zealand because of the deep changes included in its recovery strategy, in the next incoming 18 months could become similar more to a low-fare carrier than to, traditionally-speaking,... more
AirlinesKLM refuses passengers suspected to carry drugs
Antilles, Caribbean Islands
A court in this Dutch Caribbean territory ruled Monday that KLM airline broke no laws in refusing to allow a man aboard a flight to Amsterdam in screening passengers that could be trafficking drugs. Adriano... more
AirlinesOn Thursday Aer Lingus will fly 400 football fans to the World Cup
Dublin, Ireland - Despite the pilots strike
The Irish air carrier Aer Lingus announced that, despite next Thursday pilots strike, it is going to fly at least 400 football lovers to the Fifa World Cup 2002 which runs May 31-June 30 in South Korea... more
AirlinesAll Nippon Airways: a computer glitch block on ground 20.000 passengers
Tokyo, Japan - 130 delays and 6 cancellations
Yesterday, because of a computer glitch, All Nippon Airways, "empire of the rising sun" second larger air carrier, has been forced to delay 130 flights and to cancel 6 more, thus blocking on ground 20.000... more
AirlinesAlitalia's recapitalization plan: de Palacio confident on the approval
Brussels, Belgium - "We've taken an important step forward"
It seems just to be a matter of time for the European Transports commission to approve Alitalia's recapitalization plan, especially after yesterday's de Palacio assertions. "On Alitalia's case we've been... more
AirlinesAlitalia's recapitalization plan: Eu to decide within next weeks
Brussels, Belgium - Brussels will also give its opinion on the third tranche of State support
"The Eu Commission will rapidly deliberate about Alitalia. We expect decisions about third tranche of State support plan and recapitalization as well to be taken within next weeks", stated Gilles Gantelet,... more
AirlinesEasyJet hit by claims to have copied online reservation software
London, Uk - Us firm Navitaire to accuse its former customer
The European largest budget airline, EasyJet, has been hit by claims by US firm Navitaire, a former supplier of EasyJet, that the company copied its via Internet reservation system. According to EasyJet:... more
AirlinesSwiss, losses higher than registered on first quarter
Berna, Svizzera - although passengers' number grows
"Swiss second quarter losses will be higher than on first quarter registered. Even if number of occupied seats, on our flights, is higher of prevision". This affirmation by Pieter Bouw, Swiss airline president,... more
AirlinesAer Lingus pilots ready to fight
Dublin, Ireland - Against the suspension of three pilots last week
Pilots at the Irish airline Aer Lingus could decide to down tools next May 30th in protest against the suspension of three pilots last week. For Aer Lingus, the three pilots "refused to carry out instructions... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific to restore six of its planes on ground after September 11th
Hong Kong, China - 5 passengers and one cargo aircraft
Hong Kong-based air carrier Cathay Pacific decided to restore to service 5 passengers and one cargo aicraft grounded to face post September 11 international air sector crisis. This action is part of the... more
AirlinesFrontier Airlines to add a new Airbus A319 to its fleet
Denver, Usa - Thanks the financing of Hamburgische Landesbank
The Us low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines will add a new Airbus A319 to its fleet thanks the financing provided by Hamburgische Landesbank. Denver-based airline is also ready to welcome other 9 A319s,... more
AirlinesRyanair is calling for compensation from Nats
London, Uk - Over delays and cancellations
Ryanair, before the EasyJet-Go merger the European's largest no-frills air carrier, is likely to ask National Air Traffic Control Service (Nats) for compensation over flight delays and cancellations. According... more
AirlinesJapanese air carriers report losses
Tokyo, Japan - JAS' profits were down by 58% last year
Full year losses have been reported by two of Japan's leading airlines. Japan Air System said profits were down by 58% last year while All Nippon Airways posted a net loss of JPY 9.46 bn (USD 42m). JAS,... more
AirlinesContinental holding talks to a link to Us Airways
New York, Usa - Possible code-sharing agreement between the fifth and the sixth largest airlines in the US
Gordon M. Bethune, chief executive of Continental Airlines, said yesterday that the carrier had been in "fruitful" talks with US Airways over a partnership that would allow the two airlines to link their... more
AirlinesBarclays Capital to finance Qatar Airways's aircraft
London, Uk - 4 Airbus A330-200s
Middle East based air carrier Qatar Airways signed an agreement with Barclays Capital to finance the acquistion of 4 Airbus A330-200s. A part from the plane already delivered last week, the remaining aircraft... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines to operate Johannesburg-Lusaka in code-share with South African Airways
Washington, Usa - As of June 1
Starting from next June 1, the Us air carrier Delta Air Lines will start operate Johannesburg-Lusaka flights in code-share with South African Airways (SAA). The new service will be operated on board of... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines would be fined 247.500 USD by FAA for sending dangerous material without notice
Washington, USA
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to fine for 247,500 USD civil penalty against American Airlines for offering an unmarked oxygen generator, classified as hazardous material, to Federal... more
AirlinesCourt upholds Air Lib's claim against Crossair
Paris, France - The French air carrier claims nearly EUR 61m
Air Lib announced that the Commercial Court of Paris has upheld its claim that Crossair - now part of swiss - which changes its name to Swiss International Air Lines on July 1, is obliged to pay debts... more
AirlinesTAP down but recovering after first quarter
Lisbo, Portugal - A net loss of EUR 45.5m
TAP Air Portugal reported a net loss of EUR 45.5m for the first quarter ended March 31 compared to a loss of EUR 63.3m last year. Operating revenues increased 1.2% to EUR 254.7m and operating expenses... more
AirlinesSobelair's pilots want to chose air carrier's new buyer
Brussels, Belgium - The Belgian charter carrier is involved in Sabena's bankruptcy
Sobelair's pilots have affirmed that they want to take part to the choice of the carter carrier's new buyer by a referendum. Sobelair is a Sabena's subsidiary, involved in the bankruptcy of its parent... more
AirlinesMore legroom on Klm business class
Amsterdam, Netherlands - New menu aboard
Dutch carrier Klm has 40% more legroom in its new business class seating and has improved its menus. (004) more
AirlinesCSA Czech Airlines: first quarter 2002 "economic result" better than foreseen
Prague, Czech Republic - By USD 300.000
According to carrier itself, in the first quarter of 2002 the Eastern European-based Csa Czech Airlines posted an "economic result" USD 300.000 better than forecasts. Always in the quarter ended last March... more
AirlinesAir Mediterranee leased two Airbus A321-100s
Lourdes, France - From ILFC, for five years
The Lourdes-based air carrier Air Mediterranee leased from International Lease and Finance Corporation two Airbus A321-100s for next years. The CFM56-5B1/2 powered-by aircraft are supposed to delivered... more
AirlinesJAS-JAL to present board of directors and senior executives of Japan Airlines System
Tokyo, Japan - The new holding born to oversee the integration of the two carriers
The two "empire of the rising sun" air carriers Japan Airlines (JAL) and Japan Air System (JAS) presented the board of directors and senior executives of Japan Airlines System, the holding company created... more
AirlinesLufthansa's new BBJ service between Duesseldorf-Newark will be given a year to prove itself
Frankfurt, Germany - Anyway the carrier "is pretty optimistic"
Frankfurt-based air carrier Lufthansa decided to give its new all-business-class service between Duesseldorf and Newark a year to prove itself. The service will be operated under a wet lease with PrivatAir,... more
AirlinesAustraliawide Airlines to purchase two ex Ansett regional carriers
Sydney, Australia - Kendell and Hazelton airlines
Australiawide, the consortium of aviation experts based in NSW, reached an agreement with the administrators of Kendell and Hazelton airlines to purchase the two ex Ansett regional carriers. "We intend... more
AirlinesChina Southern Airlines "adopted" the right strategy
Beijing, China - Amazing increase in its transpacific routes number of passengers
China flag air carrier Chinese Southern Airlines registered a smashing increase in the number of the passengers traveling on its served-by transpacific routes, a number raised in fact by 50% in the first... more
AirlinesDOT has given American Airlines a deal to serve Dallas Forth Worth-Buenos Aires route
Washington, Usa - 7 times a week as of November 1st
The Us Department of Transportation (DOT) decided to award the air carrier American Airlines (AA) with a two-year deal to fly seven weekly round trip services from Dallas Fort Worth to the Argentinian... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to spend USD 4m to better coach meal service on transatlantic flights
Washington, Usa - Beginning July 1
The Us air route Continental Airlines announced its decision to spend USD 4m per year in order to improve coach meal service on transatlantic flights. A part from this renewed service, which is going to... more
AirlinesQantas leased 110.000 sq.mt at the Brisbane international airport
Brisbane, Australia - For the assistance of its Boeing 767s
Australian main air carrier, Qantas, leased 110.000 sq. mt at the international airport of Brisbane, north eastern Australia. The airline will use the area to build up the facility where to repair and... more
AirlinesILFC to supply Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey - 4 aircraft to three airlines
IFLC, International Finance and Leasing Company, announced to have reached an agreement for the leasing of 4 aircraft to three Turkish airlines. Onu Air leased two Airbus A300-600Rs powered with CF6-80C2-A5s... more
AirlinesLufthansa: more flights from Turin to Germany
Turin, Italy - A total of 84 flights a week
The German air carrier Lufthansa has increased its flights from Turin to Munich to 15 a week and to Frankfurt to 5 daily. When including all flights operated in code-sharing with Eurowings to Duesseldorf,... more
AirlinesLufthansa also launches e-ticket at Turin airport
Turin, Italy - The service is already available in Milan and Rome
Lufthansa has launched its e-ticket also at Turin airport. Passengers will check-in by showing their papers, used while buying the ticket. This procedure will allow passengers to avoid the risk to lose... more
AirlinesFinnair back on the route to recovery
Helsinki, Finland - Thanks to Asia
Finland flag air carrier Finnair, after suffering a EUR 4,7m loss in the first quarter of 2002, thanks to the recent positive operational performance (EUR 5,7m profits), believes the worst has gone. "If... more
AirlinesUS airline revenues down 21% in April
Washington, Usa - The decline reflects the impact of the early Easter and Passover holidays this year.
US major airline system revenues (excluding Southwest) fell 21.4% in April compared to April 2001. The decline compares with a 20.5% drop in March, reflecting in large part the impact of the early Easter... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines will stick to its policy of international investments
Singapore - Paying careful attention to Chinese market
The Asiatic air route Singapore Airlines (SIA), despite its non positive experience with Air New Zealand and post September 11th air traffic crisis, will stick on its strategy of investing in international... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines received the second of two B747-200s Special Freighters
Tokyo, Japan - From Taikoo (Xiamen) Aircraft Engineering Co. Ltd
Empire of the rising sun air carrier Japan Airlines received the second of two Boeing 747-200s Special Freighter from Taikoo (Xiamen) Aircraft Engineering Co. Ltd (Taecl). With these two aircraft, Taecl... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines stays profitable despite downturn
Singapore - A "strong result" nonetheless given the environment
Sia Group, parent of Singapore Airlines and Sia Cargo, earned SGD 631.7m (EUR 382.4m at current exchange rate) after tax in the fiscal year ended March 31, down 61.1% compared to SGD 1.62bn (EUR 980.6m)... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic earns GBP 5m in April quarter
London, Uk - Branson warns losses for FY 2001-02
Virgin Atlantic said it generated underlying profits of "around" GBP 5m (EUR 7.9m) in the three months to April 30 "following the quick and decisive action taken by the airline to restructure its operations... more
AirlinesMexicana Airlines leased two Airbus A319s
Mexico, City - Mexico - From Boullioun Aviation Services
The air carrier Mexicana Airlines enlarged its fleet by leasing two Airbus A319s from Boullioun Aviation Services. After the first airplane has been delivered last month, the second one will reach Mexicana's... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo got back on black in 2002 first quarter
Frankfurt, Germany - With pre-tax results of EUR 2,8m
Lufthansa Cargo (LHC), freighter division of the Frankfurt-based air carrier, in the first three months of 2002 posted pre-tax results of EUR 2,8m, thus strongly improving in comparison with last year... more
AirlinesRecord losses for BA
London, Uk - The worst result since privatization 15 years ago
British Airways has reported full-year pre-tax losses of GBP 200m (about EUR 317m ) compared with a profit of GBP 150m (about EUR 238m at current exchange rate) last time. It is its worst set of results... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines pilots ready to use stun guns
Washington, Usa - Permission to be granted from Faa and Transportation department
United Airlines said it had instructed its pilots how to use stun guns in the expectation that US authorities would approve their use aboard commercial aircraft. The tasers, as the stun guns are known,... more
AirlinesUS Airways is looking for alliances to get out of the crisis
Washington, Usa - And to convince federal loan guarantee board to be able to come back to profitability
The close-to-bankruptcy American air carrier US Airways is in talks with Us major airlines. According to David Siegel, US Airways president and CEO, this sort of alliance will likely enable Arlington-based... more
AirlinesUnited flies to Sao Paulo and to Buenos Aires
Washington, Usa - As of October 29th from Dulles-Washington airport
The American air carrier United Airlines is likely to launch two new routes from Dulles-Washington airport. As of October 29th in fact, United will operate on the link Dulles-Sao Paolo (Brazil) and Dulles-Buenos... more
AirlinesEasyJet overtakes Ryanair
London, Uk - Thus becoming the new European low-cost leader
Thanks to Go acquisition, the British no-frills airline EasyJet overtakes its rival Ryanair, thus becoming the new leader of the European low-fare market. Now EasyJet can count on 12 million passengers... more