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AirlinesITA, agreement between Rome and Brussels is closer
Aircraft fleet and personnel are the two crucial points
The actual agreement does not exist yet, but a minimum of optimism is filtering out on the ITA (Italy air transport) carrier, which is still struggling to take off. The agreement with Brussels has not... more
AirlinesBelarus hijacks Ryanair plane to arrest opponent
It was bound for Lithuania
It is still controversial after Belarus literally imposed the hijacking of a low-cost carrier Ryanair aircraft that had departed from Athens and headed for Vilnius, Lithuania. The plane in question landed... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. Qatar Airways Group: CEO named as Governing Board Chairman of oneworld
The alliance continued to grow during pandemic period with entry by two new members
The Governing Board of the oneworld Alliance has appointed Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker as Chairman.He succeeds Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce, who had served in the role since September... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. The debut of Play, new Icelandic carrier, is approaching
It will take over from Wow Air
More than two years have passed since the carrier Wow Air decided to cease its operations (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). Iceland wanted to focus on a top-level low-cost company, it is a... more
AirlinesFrankfurt Airport to reopen Northwest Runway
Fraport expects aircraft movements to rise again this Summer
On Tuesday, June 1, the Northwest Runway (07L/25R) at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) will recommence operations. Fraport – the company that operates Frankfurt Airport – has decided to reopen the runway in ant... more
AirlinesRyanair reports full year loss of EUR 815 million
As traffic falls 81% due to Covid-19 travel restrictions
Ryanair Holdings plc today (17 May) reported a full year loss of €815m (excl. hedge ineffectiveness), compared to a PY profit of €1,002m. Features of FY21 included:FY21 traffic fell 81% from 149m to 27.... more
AirlinesIta, negotiations with EU are still stalled
Two weeks from Vestager appeal
When it's necessary thinking of a recurring word that accompanies the updates relating to the air carrier Ita (Italy air transport), “stall” immediately comes to mind. In fact, negotiations with the Eur... more
AirlinesBritish Airways tests "virtual queue" right at home
Air carrier is offering this system to passengers
British air carrier British Airways has "beaten" the other airlines in the world over time with regard to a particular check-in system. In fact, based on what has been learned in the last few hours, a... more
AirlinesAlitalia, Brussels approves economic aid of 13 million euros
For the damage suffered after the pandemic
Brussels has officially approved the economic aid of our country towards the air carrier Alitalia in extraordinary administration as regards the compensation for the damages suffered due to the coronavirus... more
AirlinesIsrael launches economic aid plan for aircraft
For El Al Airlines and Israir
Israel has not forgotten the difficulties of its air transport. Despite the good data recorded by Tel Aviv's "Ben Gurion" airport, the Middle Eastern country still has to deal with the crisis in the sector... more
AirlinesIATA. "Irresponsible" rise in Spanish airport charges
It will damage economic recovery and jobs
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that proposals by AENA to increase user charges at the 46 airports it operates across Spain could damage Spain’s economic and employment recovery f... more
AirlinesEuropean Parliament. Question on new Alitalia industrial plan
By Massimiliano Smeriglio and supported by two other members
"Parliamentary questions 22 April 2021Question for written answer E-002186/2021 to the Commission Rule 138Massimiliano Smeriglio (S&D) Subject: New Alitalia industrial planFlagship carrier Alitalia currently... more
AirlinesEuropean Parliament. Question on the Commission and ITA negotiations
By six MePs by PPE
"Parliamentary questions19 April 2021Question for written answer E-002099/2021 to the Commission Rule 138Antonio Tajani (PPE), Salvatore De Meo (PPE), Giuseppe Milazzo (PPE), Aldo Patriciello (PPE), Massimiliano... more
AirlinesEuropean Parliament. Question on impact of the COVID‑19 crisis on the aviation sector
By Karima Delli
"Parliamentary questions 3 May 2021 Question for oral answer O-000033/2021to the Commission Rule 136Karima Delli on behalf of the Committee on Transport and Tourism Subject: Impact of the COVID‑19 cris... more
AirlinesAircraft. Dassault Aviation up on stock exchange after order with Egypt
30 Rafale fighters for the African nation
An important rise in the stock market that was easily predictable in light of the latest announcements. Dassault Aviation, a French aeronautical company that deals with the design and production of aircraft,... more
AirlinesFAA, airlines reported 1300 unruly passengers
Since last February
1300 undisciplined passengers have been reported since last February by carriers to FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). In addition, the US agency itself has identified potential violations in 260 cases... more
AirlinesIata: cargo demand reaches all time high in March
Up 4.4% compared to pre-Covid levels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released March 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand continued to outperform pre-COVID levels (March 2019) with demand... more
AirlinesAircraft. Ecuatoriana presents new livery
It will be active again in October after about 15 years
It has been several months since the indiscretion turned into something more official. 14 years after the last operations, everything is ready to brush up on the brand of the air carrier Empresa Ecuatoriana... more
AirlinesAircraft. 90 new carriers will be born by the end of 2021
The latest updates on the industry
The air transport crisis is chronic due to the coronavirus pandemic, although there are still some encouraging signs. As reported in the last hours by the Spanish media, in fact, in this 2021 there were... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. Portugal becomes Iberia's plan B
In Summer, the focus will be short range
Even plans that may seem perfect must have a viable alternative. It is for this reason that the air carrier Iberia is carefully evaluating the proverbial "plan B". What is it specifically about? The Spanish... more
AirlinesJetBlue receives A-321LR airplane
To support carrier’s plan to open its transatlantic services
US-based JetBlue Airways has taken delivery of its first of 13 A-321LR aircraft featuring Airbus’ new Airspace interior. These new airplanes support carrier’s plan to open its transatlantic services, sta... more
AirlinesWizz Air, Varadi attacks unions: "They are harmful to our profits"
Controversial CEO interview
If the intent was to "conquer" new enemies, the CEO of the low-cost airline Wizz Air, Joszef Varadi, has succeeded very well. Although the image of the company has not come out at all well from the latest... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Colombia opens an investigation against 26 carriers
About various contractual clauses
Colombia has decided to focus its attention on 26 air carriers of different nationalities for a very specific reason: the clauses included in the contracts by these companies have damaged the passengers.... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. Lufthansa gives in to pressure and saves Condor
The end of the agreement was recently announced
Rivals, but until a certain point: air carrier Lufthansa, already struggling with its financial problems, succumbed to pressure keeping Condor, a German leisure company alive. In recent months there was... more
AirlinesEuropean Parliament. Question on unequal treatment of ITA compared to Lufthansa and Air France-KLM
By six MEPs
"Parliamentary questions8 April 2021 Question for written answer E-001898/2021to the Commission Rule 138Anna Bonfrisco (ID), Marco Campomenosi (ID), Massimo Casanova (ID), Paolo Borchia (ID), Luisa Regimenti... more
AirlinesEuropean Parliament. Question on Alitalia, unfair incentives for carriers and allocation of slots at Linate airport
By five different MEPs
"Parliamentary questions6 April 2021 Question for written answer E-001841/2021to the Commission Rule 138Fabio Massimo Castaldo (NI), Mario Furore (NI), Dino Giarrusso (NI), Isabella Adinolfi (NI), Daniela R... more
AirlinesEuropean Parliament. Question on Alitalia and ITA: state of play and Commission decisions
By different MEPs
"Parliamentary questions6 April 2021Question for written answer E-001842/2021 to the Commission Rule 138 Fabio Massimo Castaldo (NI), Isabella Adinolfi (NI), Dino Giarrusso (NI), Daniela Rondinelli (NI), M... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines orders 25 A-321neo aircraft
The airplanes will be powered by PW1100G-JM engines -DATA SHEET
Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 25 A-321neo (New Engine Option) aircraft. This is in addition to carrier’s 2017 order of 100 A-321neo airplanes. These planes will be powered by Pratt & Whitney P... more
AirlinesCJ EU: mere diversion of a flight to a close-by airport does not grant a right to flat-rate compensation
The carrier must offer the passenger to bear the cost of transfer either to the destination airport for which the booking was made
An Austrian Airlines passenger is seeking from that air carrier flat-rate compensation of € 250 for the diversion of his flight between Vienna and Berlin. While the flight was initially supposed to land i... more
AirlinesCarriers. Delta Air Lines announces March quarter 2021 financial results
Could be reached in 2021
Delta Air Lines reported yesterday financial results for the March quarter 2021 and provided its outlook for the June quarter 2021. March Quarter Financial Results Adjusted pre-tax loss of $2.9 billion ex... more
AirlinesRyanair-Finnair. EU JC: Finland’s guarantee in favour of the airline Finnair is compatible with EU law
To help it obtain a loan of €600 million to cover its working capital requirements following the pandemic
The guarantee was necessary in order to remedy the serious disturbance in the Finnish economy in view of the importance of Finnair for that economy more
AirlinesRyanair-Sas. EU GC: aid measures introduced by Sweden and Denmark comply with EU law
For SAS for damage from cancellation or rescheduling of flights in the wake of travel restrictions caused by pandemic
Given that SAS’s market share is much higher than that of its closest competitor in those two Member States, the aid does not amount to unlawful discrimination more
AirlinesIta, Brussels sends letter with 40 points to be clarified
EU and carrier are still in talks
The comparison between the European Union and the air carrier Ita (Italy air transport) does not seem to have an end. In the last few hours, the EU Commission sent a letter to the Newco, 8 pages with 16... more
AirlinesAir carriers. Avelo Airlines is officially born
New low-cost that will operate in Usa
New and with interesting prices: the low-cost air carrier Avelo Airlines is the latest reality in the sector that was born in these last hours, yet another American proposal with very low fares and which... more
AirlinesSingapore accepts IATA Travel Pass
From next May; more than 20 carriers have announced trials of it
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed Singapore’s acceptance of pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test results on the IATA Travel Pass.From 1 May 2021, passengers travelling to Singapore w... more
AirlinesAircraft and roles. IATA: Walsh takes the helm at the Association
He replaces Alexandre de Juniac
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Willie Walsh has officially taken on the role of Director General of the organization. He succeeds Alexandre de Juniac.Walsh was confirmed... more
AirlinesCorsair takes delivery of its first A-330neo aircraft
On lease from Avolon -DATA SHEET
Corsair has taken delivery of its first A-330/900 aircraft, on lease from Avolon, to join the French airline’s fleet.By selecting a total of five A-330neos, the carrier is executing its strategy to become a... more
AirlinesAlitalia: two cargo flights with meningitis vaccines arrived in Brazil
The two B-777 airplanes, in the 200 and 300 versions carried a total of 3 million doses
Two Alitalia cargo flights landed yesterday at 07:48Z and at 08:30Z in Belo Horizonte with a load of anti-meningitis vaccines that will be used for a health protection program for children and adolescents... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines orders 100 B-737 MAX airplanes
Plus 155 options across two models -DATA SHEET
Boeing and Southwest Airlines announced yesterday the carrier will continue to build its business around the 737 MAX family with a new order for 100 airplanes and 155 options across two models. The deal... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. New State aid for Air France is getting closer
Brussels is considering selling of slots
State aid to air carriers has been a constant for some time now and with the crisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic they have increased dramatically. A clear example of this is Air France, a company... more
AirlinesICAO joins UN call for prioritized vaccinations for aircrew and seafarers
The special joint statement was signed by the heads of the ILO, IMO, IOM and WHO
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) joined four other UN agencies in the last days in calling on countries to prioritize COVID-19 vaccinations for aircrew and seafarers.In addition to ICAO... more
AirlinesCovid and Alitalia. It is green light from EU: money arrived
Ok by European Commission to the EUR 24,7 mln to cover damages due to the outbreak
The European Commission has found €24.7 million of Italian support in favour of Alitalia to be in line with EU State aid rules. This measure aims at compensating the airline for the damages suffered o... more
AirlinesNew measures for the restructuring of Austrian Airlines
Carrier aims to reduce its fleet
It's time for restructuring for Austrian Airlines. The Austrian company is perfecting, week after week, its plan which is about to go live. In particular, the most complicated months of the health emergency... more
AirlinesModern A-220 plane to fly Air Canada's legacy livery across North America
Nine days to paint it and 350 litres of it used
Air Canada officially revealed a specially painted A-220/300 in the colours of the airline’s original name, Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA).The special livery pays tribute to the airline’s heritage, which can... more
AirlinesBritish Airways could sell Heathrow headquarters
Employees now are only in smart working
Air carrier British Airways is seriously considering selling its London office, specifically the facility located near Heathrow airport. The airport of the English capital represents the main hub of this... more
Airlines40 years since Iberia’s first Airbus aircraft was delivered
The Captain Reixa landed an A-300 in Madrid - ATTACHMENT and VIDEO
On 18 March 1981 Iberia Captain Joaquin Reixa landed an A-300 in Madrid. The aircraft, christened “Doñana”, was Iberia’s first Airbus, and it began a story that has lasted 40 years.Because of their large... more
AirlinesAviation leaders launch emissions study on commercial passenger jet aircraft
The airplane used 100% sustainable aviation fuel
A team of aerospace specialists has launched the world’s first in-flight emissions study using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on a wide-body commercial passenger aircraft.Airbus, German research c... more
AirlinesIATA Annual General Meeting postponed
It was originally scheduled for next June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the postponement of its 77th "Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit". The event will be hosted by JetBlue Airways in Boston,... more
AirlinesMIA. JetBlue to launch daily Miami-Hartford service in June
Low-cost carrier announces fifth MIA route one month after first flights
One month after launching first-ever flights at Miami International Airport (MIA) to four US destinations, JetBlue has announced plans to add daily Miami-Hartford service to its network on June 24. The... more
AirlinesIATA. Travel Pass trialed on first international flight
The passengers used it to make three things
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport of the first traveller using the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials.Passengers o... more