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Second of three M346 prototypes crashes

MikeAlphaTango — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:12:00 GMT

Alenia Aermacchi has lost its second of three pre-production prototypes of the M346 transonic trainer in a crash over the weekend. The lone pilot ejected safely and no one on the ground was hurt.

Alenia Aermacchi celebrates 100th anniversary

MikeAlphaTango — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:36:00 GMT

Yesterday, May 1, 2013, Alenia Aermacchi turned 100 years old. The sole aeronautical company in the world to boast over a century of activity under the same shared brand, Alenia was incorporated in 1913 by Giulio Macchi as Società Anonima Nieuport-Macchi. 100 years later, the brand Alenia Aermacchi oversees the aviation sector of Finmeccanica Italy’s main industrial group that ranks in the top ten groups in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors.

Alitalia resumes Milan – Miami service in W13

MikeAlphaTango — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:03:00 GMT

As per 15 April GDS timetable and inventory display, Alitalia has updated planned Winter 2013/14 operational schedule, around 11/12 April. The initial update sees the airline resumes Milan Malpensa – Miami route from 27th october, which operates in Winter season only.

Emirates to open Milan - New York flight from W13

MikeAlphaTango — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:18:00 GMT

Emirates will launch a direct service between Milan and New York from October 25th. Operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, the flight will be an extension to one of Emirates’ existing three daily, Dubai-Milan flights. ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) has authorised the services on an extra-bilateral basis.

Virgin Atlantic considering cooperation with Air France-KLM and Alitalia

MikeAlphaTango — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:08:00 GMT

Virgin Atlantic is reportedly considering cooperating with Skyteam members Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Alitalia in a bid to return to profitability following reports the struggling airline will this year post a record £135million loss.

New 737 for Blue Panorama

MikeAlphaTango — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:27:00 GMT

Blue Panorama has contracted for eight months an AirExplore Boeing 737-400 now painted in blu-express colors.

SEE THE FIRST PHOTO OF THE NEW 737 in "The italian corner" blog

Meridiana - Air Italy: new brand and "new" colors

MikeAlphaTango — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:29:00 GMT

After Meridiana bought Air Italy and Eurofly, giving rise to Meridiana fly, the company has not pursued a policy of uniformity for its aircraft, which continued to fly with the colors of Meridiana, Air italy, and Eurofly. The same goes for the crews who continued to wear the uniforms of their respective old companies.

Now Meridiana fly has decided to change (...).

First easyjet flight between Milan and Rome

MikeAlphaTango — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:05:00 GMT

Alitalia’s monopoly over flights linking Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate airports ended yesterday with the first flight of easyJet between Italy’s capital city and its biggest financial center.

Europe’s second-largest low-cost carrier will offer five daily services with a lead-in fare of 59.50 euros per round-trip. Alitalia averages 60 weekday connections, every 15 minutes at peak times, with return fares starting at 89 euros.

A new low-cost carrier by Alitalia and Air France

MikeAlphaTango — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:18:00 GMT

The trend of major airlines today is to focus on long-haul flights to earn and point to a new business model on short-haul to limit loses. This model provides to move a war against the low-cost airlines (Ryanair and easyJet) adopting their strategies and their organization.

Air France and Alitalia are thinking to joining activities of Hop! and of Air One to create a single company large enough to have the necessary critical mass to be a serious competitor in low-cost market.

READ ABOUT THE NEW CARRIER on "The Italian corner" blog

Alitalia CEO departs on widening loss at Italian Flag Carrier

MikeAlphaTango — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:27:00 GMT

Alitalia SpA said Chief Executive Officer Andrea Ragnetti has resigned one year into his post, as the Italian flag carrier reported its loss quadrupled last year.

Alitalia widened its loss in 2012 to 280 million euros ($366 million) from 69 million euros the year earlier, the Rome- based carrier said in a statement late yesterday. Chairman Roberto Colaninno will act as interim CEO until a permanent replacement is found, it said.

Piaggio Aero presents the new drone "HammerHead"

MikeAlphaTango — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:47:00 GMT

After two years of development, the P.1HH 'HammerHead' UAV has been rolled out after successfully completing its first engine start and run way taxi on February 14 at an Italian Air Force base. Its first flight is scheduled for this year following the completion of the vehicle control & management system integration and the ground test programme.

SEE FIRST IMAGE AND READ MORE on "The Italian corner" blog

Alitalia presents summer season 2013

MikeAlphaTango — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:24:00 GMT

Yesterday Alitalia presented the summer season 2013. We report here the most important news.

Are open nine new routes from Rome: Copenhagen (Denmark), Krakow (Poland), Yekaterinburg (Russia), Oran (Algeria), Podgorica (Montenegro), Bilbao (Spain) and Montpellier (France), as well new seasonal destinations active from June to September: Antalya (Turkey) and Djerba (Tunisia).

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The Sukhoi Superjet 100 gets Interjet livery

MikeAlphaTango — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:49:00 GMT

The first Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) with Interjet colours was rolled out today from the SuperJet International’s paint hangar in Venice (Italy).

The aircraft, Manufacture Serial Number 95023, is the first aircraft to be delivered to the Mexican carrier Interjet, which is the launch customer in the western market. In total Interjet ordered 20 SSJ100 aircraft in a 93 seats configuration (...).

Unveiled the service Milan Linate – Rome Fiumicino by easyJet

MikeAlphaTango — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:53:00 GMT

This morning easyJet announced the beginning of his Milan Linate – Rome Fiumicino service: service will start on March 25. The low cost airline will offers five daily connections with rates from € 29.75 one way per person, all inclusive.

Alitalia refutes fraud query after runway skid in Rome

MikeAlphaTango — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:18:00 GMT

Alitalia refuted a commercial fraud investigation opened Wednesday over a plane that skidded off a Rome runway while making a landing and injuring three passengers over the weekend. The flight was operated by Romanian partner carrier Carpatair, which the same prosecutors have been investigating since the incident Saturday. The Italian airliner is accused of deceiving customers by selling tickets marked Alitalia which were in fact for a foreign company (...)

The Italian corner

Second of three M346 prototypes crashes

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Alenia Aermacchi celebrates 100th anniversary

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Alitalia resumes Milan – Miami service in W13

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Emirates to open Milan - New York flight from W13

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