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AirlinesTrade unions sound alarm over Ryanair CEO’s bonus pay
In the time of mass dismissals and State support provided to the airline
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) condemn the shareholders’ decision to pay out a €458,000 bonus to Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary a... more
AirlinesHungary. Wizz Air-Air Force agreement for training
Carrier will also be able to land on a military base
Civil and military aviation can get along "in love and harmony", as evidenced by the agreement signed in last few hours by the low-cost airline Wizz Air. The Hungarian company has signed an agreement with... more
AirlinesUK, Ryanair: "Passenger tax must be eliminated"
Accusations to London concern also Covid-19
In recent weeks, CEO of low-cost airline Ryanair, Michael O'Leary, was the protagonist of eloquent statements on the current transport situation. In the last few hours he gave an interview to "Sky... more
AirlinesAir Europa rescue could be among the largest in Spain
It would be a record for an Iberian carrier
The biggest ever, at least for what concerns Spain and a particular sector. Rescue of carrier Air Europa has been talked about for some time now (read also the article published by AVIONEWS) and the Spanish... more
AirlinesPlanes. Austrian Airlines and the long haul problems
Lufthansa would like to focus on another company
“Land with a rich future”: this phrase is quoted in the Austrian anthem but cannot be used to describe the current condition of Austrian Airlines. The future of this carrier is uncertain, especially whe... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines will be confident even without State aid
CEO Kelly does not want to reduce transport capacity
"Nothing to hide": the slogan of low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines is clear and even its CEO has decided to reveal his perspectives on the current moment of the company. Gary Kelly was interviewed in... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM Group, joint strategy between France and the Netherlands
State aid guarantees a short survival
France and the Netherlands have a common thought at the moment with regard to air transport, the rescue of Air France-KLM Group. As reported by the managing director, Benjamin Smith, during an interview... more
AirlinesAeromexico will be able to reduce aircraft rental costs
American court authorized new agreement on planes and engines
Today, on Wednesday 23 September 2020, American bankruptcy court in New York gave the green light to the plan of carrier Aeromexico to reduce the costs of renting aircraft and engines. Mexican flag airline... more
AirlinesAir carriers. Kenya Airways needs 500 million dollars aid
The only way forward seems to be that of nationalization
"Explore the world": this sentence can be read on the website of Kenya Airways, flag carrier of African country, although before discovering every corner of the planet, the airline should put its accounts... more
AirlinesBeijing, more than 10 million passengers at Daxing airport
Chinese airport has been operating for just one year
A respectable flow of passengers. Beijing-Daxing International Airport has been around for exactly one year, but it can already boast impressive numbers. As reported today, on Tuesday 22 September 2020,... more
AirlinesNew law from US senators to save carriers
There are a few days left for federal government aid to expire
Republican senators decided to present a bill to support American air transport yesterday, on Monday September 21, 2020. This text provides 28 billion dollars for the relaunch of the sector, money to be... more
AirlinesPlanes. Lufthansa ready to lay off 20% of executives
German carrier will further reduce the fleet
Nobody excluded: dismissals announced by carrier Lufthansa do not look anyone in the face and new measures to deal with crisis triggered by covid-19 testify that there is not a single employee who can... more
AirlinesEasyJet welcomes Airbus’ zero-emission aircraft concepts
The first of which could be launched from 2035
EasyJet welcomes the unveiling by its partner Airbus of three new zero-emission, hydrogen fuelled commercial aircraft concepts, the first of which could be launched from 2035.In 2019 the airline and the... more
AirlinesEurowings accuses Ryanair after farewell to Düsseldorf
German carrier will take over from the Irish one
The "void" has been filled, but controversy is always around the corner. The farewell of the low-cost airline Ryanair at the German airport of Düsseldorf (read also the article published by AVIONEWS)... more
AirlinesSouth Africa, citizens will choose the name of new carrier
The idea is to take a cue from Uber
No one will know my name: unlike in "Turandot" by Giacomo Puccini, the name of new carrier of South Africa must be revealed quickly and for this reason it was decided to entrust to the city. In the last... more
AirlinesAci Europe: appeal to EC President to end quarantines
And develop common EU Testing Protocol
Over 20 travel and tourism bodies as well as unions across Europe united today in an unprecedented call for European Commission leadership to replace quarantine restrictions with an EU Testing Protocol... more
AirlinesUS carriers ask for 25 billion dollars
All managers confronted the White House
Yesterday's meeting, on Thursday September 17, 2020, at the White House between Chief of Cabinet Mark Meadows and representatives of the main American carriers ended with a predictable economic request.... more
AirlinesRyanair, one third of shareholders said no to O'Leary bonus
CEO of low-cost carrier collected 458,000 euros
This bonus doesn't have to be done. Like in Alessandro Manzoni romance "I promessi sposi", this phrase fits perfectly to describe what happened yesterday, Thursday 17 September 2020, during the vote... more
AirlinesIceland, Play against state funds guaranteed to Icelandair
These two carriers are now at loggerheads
"Everything works out": the motto used by Iceland to get out of the serious economic crisis of 2008 could also be used for an issue that is currently affecting the transport sector. Air carrier Play, which... more
AirlinesPlanes. No funding yet for South African Airways
There will be a crucial meeting of creditors tomorrow
A long-awaited meeting: the fate of carrier South African Airways could depend on the meeting organized for tomorrow, on Friday September 18, 2020. This is the meeting called urgently and which will involve... more
AirlinesPlanes. Ireland vs Ryanair on restrictive measures
Low-cost carrier sued the state on anti-covid measures
A great crosstalk: low-cost airline Ryanair asked for clarification in court on measures introduced by Dublin government regarding the containment of Covid-19 and the reply was not long in coming. Irish... more
AccidentsB-737 Max plane crashes (2), US Congress nails Boeing
A 238-page report highlighted their responsibilities -ATTACHMENT
There is no peace for Boeing: in addition to the legal case that families of the victims of the Ethiopian Airlines accident of 2019 want to carry out with great determination (read also the article published... more
AirlinesJust two solutions for Air India: privatization or closure
Government also admitted the dangerous crossroads
Hardeep Singh, Indian civil aviation minister, was very clear in making yet another reference to the future of flag carrier Air India: this airline must be privatized, otherwise the only alternative will... more
AirlinesVaradi (Wizz Air Ceo): "Travelling by plane is safer than supermarkets"
Manager said he was satisfied about sanitation standards
Risk of coronavirus infection scares everyone and in any part of the world, but which places are safer than others? Jozsef Varadi, CEO of low-cost airline Wizz Air, is certain: flying is less dangerous... more
Accidents737 Max plane crashes, families of victims against Boeing
Main goal is to get a jury trial
Future of Boeing 737 Max airplane is still indecipherable, even if the latest FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) decisions could suggest that the return to service is near (read also the article published... more
AirlinesCanadian Government needs to consider safe options and reopen borders
Economic impact on the North American Country, according to IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urges the Canadian government to support the COVID-19 testing initiatives of Air Canada and WestJet as a means to safely reopen Canada to international... more
AirlinesChina, less anti-covid restrictions for domestic carriers
Civil aviation relaxed the planned measures
Chinese air transport recorded important numbers in recent times which testify its slight but effective recovery. The main consequence of new trend occurred today, Tuesday 15 September 2020, with the important... more
AirlinesPlanes and carriers, easyJet accuses EU governments on restrictions
CEO Lundgren lashed out against travel policies
Thrust and lunge: Johan Lundgren is not a fencer, but in last few hours he launched an attack worthy of this sport against European Union. CEO of low-cost airline easyJet took part in an on-line event... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines will use loyalty program for new funds
United and American also did the same
A guarantee that is used more and more frequently by carriers. Loyalty program will be used by Delta Airlines to support a $ 6.5 billion loan, a capital raising that became necessary due to the increasingly... more
AirlinesAirports. Brussels extends suspension of landing slots
Waiver will remain in effect until March 27
It is now inevitable to look to 2021 as a year of possible relaunches and resumptions. The latest decision by the European Commission, which intends to extend the suspension of airport slots by six months,... more