All Air Italy articles
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AnalysisAirbus tension, Air Italy and Covid: how Qatar Airways’ first 737 Max order hit the buffers
Qatar Airways’ signing of a letter of intent for up to 50 Boeing 737 Max 10 jets on 31 January does not mark the first time the Middle Eastern carrier has looked to Seattle for narrowbodies amid tensions with Airbus.
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NewsState to consider integrating some Air Italy assets into new Alitalia
Italy’s transport and infrastructure minister Paola de Micheli has indicated the state is considering the possible of integration some Air Italy assets into its renationalised Alitalia. Sardinia-based AIr Italy collapsed in February after shareholders could not agree on further investment to keep the struggling airline operational, though 49% owner Qatar ...
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NewsAir Italy liquidators examine non-binding offers for assets
Liquidators for Air Italy are examining non-binding offers received for the collapsed carrier’s assets after a 25 March deadline for submissions of interest.
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OpinionWhy Ryanair is still more likely to bide its time than bid for Air Italy
Ryanair’s move to hold a press conference in Milan today sparked some press speculation that the low-cost carrier was about to make a bid for the assets of collapsed carrier Air Italy.
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AnalysisHow low-cost carriers have capitalised on Italian airline failures
No European country’s carriers have struggled to secure or retain a leading presence in their own market more than Italian operators, as the collapse of Air Italy further illustrates.
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AnalysisWhy did Air Italy fail?
Air Italy’s collapse on 11 February reflects its inability to overcome a number of challenges in an Italian market that continues to be as tantalising for new entrants as it is punishingly tough on them.
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NewsAir Italy to cease operations despite Qatar Airways support
Italian operator Air Italy, part-owned by Qatar Airways, is to cease operations, with services being taken over by other operators effective immediately. Air Italy’s shareholders have opted to place the carrier in liquidation following an 11 February meeting. Source: Air Italy Air Italy’s long-haul fleet includes A330s but ...
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Alitalia to offer Rome-San Francisco flights from June 2020
Alitalia will launch a direct connection from Rome to San Francisco for the 2020 summer season, joining direct competitor Air Italy in linking Italy to the City by the Bay.
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Huge Qatar Airways loss worsened by Air Italy share
Qatar Airways Group has turned in a huge full-year operating loss, exceeding $500 million, exacerbated by a heavy share of losses at its Air Italy division.
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PodcastPODCAST: Airline Business on strikes, Cathay, Trump, diversity
The new edition of the Airline Business Podcast is now available.
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House introduces Fair and Open Skies Act
House aviation committee lawmakers have introduced a bill intended to prohibit the US from granting commercial aviation permits to foreign carriers that could potentially undermine labor and competition standards.
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Air Italy plans North American growth despite US protests
Air Italy plans to announce at least two additional North American destinations for the summer of 2020, as the airline expands transatlantic service despite opposition from US legacy carriers.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Alitalia's two years in administrative limbo
Two years on from Alitalia's filing for administration, the fate of the Italian flag carrier still hangs in the balance.
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Air Italy to suspend three transatlantic routes over the winter
Air Italy will stop flying to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Toronto this winter in favour of serving what it terms "counter-seasonal" destinations: the Maldives, Mombasa, Tenerife and Zanzibar.
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PICTURES: The leased jets backfilling for lost 737 Max capacity
As operators across the world scramble to fill capacity gaps created by the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max, we present this gallery of aircraft that have been drafted into affected fleets
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NewsPICTURES: Key airline stories from 2018
A visual reminder of some of the most significant events in the airline industry over the past 12 months
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NewsPICTURES: 'Qatar maroon' features in Air Italy livery
The livery of Meridiana successor Air Italy was unveiled in Milan today by investors Qatar Airways and Alisarda.
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Meridiana relaunched as Air Italy with Alitalia in its sights
Meridiana has been relaunched as Air Italy, the chief executive of shareholder Qatar Airways announced today in Milan.
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Meridiana to conclude scheduled MD-80 flights on 31 October
Italian carrier Meridiana is to operate its final scheduled Being MD-80 flight at the end of the month.
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Flybe to join IAG's Avios frequent-flyer programme
Flybe is closing its "Rewards4all" frequent-flyer programme and will join the IAG-owned Avios scheme on 27 October.