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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... 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
AirlinesEmirates accuses Boeing: "Planes have no longer same quality"
President Clark said it during an interview
A very heavy accusation that could have important consequences: Tim Clark, President of the airline Emirates, has lashed out in recent hours against Boeing and the alleged lack of quality standards of... more
AirlinesDrastic reduction of aircraft in 2020 for Iag
Fleets used for long haul were heavily hit
Aviation strategies for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic are diverse. Iag (International Airlines Group) is now trying to reduce its fleets to minimize the impact of the crisis triggered by the global... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines will use B-737 Max aircraft too
Carrier has authorized several routes
A new carrier is added to the list of those who are continuing to trust the B-737 Max, an aircraft at the center of a long investigation following the fatal accidents of 2018 and 2019 (read also the article... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS interviews Fabrizio Cuscito, Italian Filt Cgil secretary
Great space for Alitalia and the handling sector - VIDEO
The video interviews of AVIONEWS continue with Fabrizio Cuscito, secretary of Italian Filt Cgil, who were asked some very topical questions on air transport. Here are the questions he answered:Let's... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo: supervisory board extends contract of Chief Operations Officer
And it expands area of responsibility
Harald Gloy has been appointed to the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo for a further five years. The company's Supervisory Board unanimously extended his contract until 31 December 2026. In addition... more
AirlinesFrontier Airlines marches into Spring with three new Miami routes
MIA welcomed airline’s first flights
On March 7 and 8, low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines and Miami-Dade County officials celebrated the carrier's launch of service at Miami International Airport to three new cities before the busy Spring... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo: results in the 2020 financial year
New B-777F aircraft announced for its fleet in Frankfurt
Lufthansa Cargo achieved the best result in its 26-year history in the 2020 financial year. Revenue rose by 11 percent to 2.76 billion euros, while adjusted EBIT amounted to 772 million euros (previous... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS interviews Ivan Viglietti, secretary of Italian Uiltrasporti
Great space for Ita matter and the future of the sector - VIDEO
AVIONEWS met and interviewed Ivan Viglietti, secretary of Italian Uiltrasporti, who was asked some questions on the topicality of air transport. Here are the questions he answered:What were Alitalia's... more
AirlinesAlitalia's A-330 plane transports Pope to Iraq with a covid-free flight
Particular precautions and a special health protocol applied
Pope Francis will take off tomorrow on Friday March 5, at 7:30 am by Alitalia plane for the apostolic trip to Iraq, with a Covid free flight.Particular precautions have been taken and a special health... more
AirlinesSan Francisco Airport welcomed the return of Emirates
The airline resumed flights after 11 month hiatus
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) welcomed the return of Emirates yesterday with the arrival of their first non-stop flight from Dubai in 11 months. The airline of the Middle East plans to... more
AirlinesCarriers. United Airlines orders 25 new B-737 Max aircraft
Delivery will take place in the next two years
American air carrier United Airlines has announced that it has completed the order for 25 new B-737 Max, with delivery scheduled for 2023, therefore over the next two years. For the aircraft at the center... more
AirlinesBoc Aviation delivers final of ten A-320neo aircraft to Air China
The company signed also agreements with InterGlobe Aviation -DATA SHEET
BOC Aviation Limited announced that it has delivered the final aircraft of a ten new A-320NEO aircraft transaction with Air China. The airplane is powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF PW1100G-JM engines.The... more
AirlinesKLM took delivery of its first E-195E2 aircraft
The airplane is the 50th E-Jet to join carrier's fleet -DATA SHEET
KLM Cityhopper, the regional subsidiary of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, received their first E-195E2 in a ceremony at its facility in Brazil. This first E2 delivery to KLM, and lessor ICBC Aviation Leasing,... more
AccidentsB-777 aircraft's engine parts fallen after take off from Denver
United Airlines airplane came back safely to airport
On Saturday February 20, 2021 a B-777/200 of air carrier United Airlines (registration N772UA) had several problems taking off while it was in the skies of Denver, in the US State of Colorado. The story... more
AirlinesBulgaria Air launches regular direct flights from Sofia
To over 10 new destinations in Europe and Asia
Despite the constant reports for challenges in the aviation due to the COVID-19 measures, the national carrier of Bulgaria –Bulgaria Air-, takes upon a very different and positive strategy and is happy t... more
AirlinesQatar Airways Cargo transported tonnes of flowers
On the occasion of the Valentine's Day at worldwide
The carrier transported 5000 tonnes of flowers for Valentine’s Day, introducing additional flights and charters to cater to the demand in key markets. Its product QR Fresh offers a seamless cool chain f... more
AirlinesRyanair, O'Leary optimistic about May flights
CEO of the air carrier is hoping for a quick recovery
If there is one characteristic that distinguishes Michael O'Leary, CEO of the low-cost airline Ryanair, it is undoubtedly loquacity. The CEO of the Irish company has been giving repeated interviews... more
AirlinesAir carriers. Canarian Airways officially launched
Canary Islands have a new company
The constitution of a new air carrier represents a particular and important moment even more if we consider the historical period we are experiencing. The speech fits perfectly for Canarian Airways, the... more
AirlinesEthiopian will also fly again B-737 Max aircraft
One of the fatal accidents involved the African carrier
An increasing number of air carriers are relying, with extreme caution, on the B-737 Max (read also the article that was published by AVIONEWS). The long overhaul after the tragic accidents of 2018 and... more
AirlinesRRF (2), the EU's main instrument to recover from the crisis caused by COVID-19
And to ensure to the sector (aircraft) adequate consideration in the National Recovery and Resilience Plans
The European Parliament endorsed the agreement on the Proposal for a Regulation establishing a Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). With a budget of EUR 672.5 billion, the RRF is the EU’s main instrument t... more