Italy News
Airports Milan Linate to close for three months in summer 2019
Milan Linate airport is set to close for three months next summer.
Airlines Neos to add a further ALC Boeing 787-9 to its fleet
The Air Lease Corporation has announced, that it has signed a long-term lease agreement for a Boeing 787-9 with Italian carrier Neos.
Airlines Air Italy announces winter schedule expansion at Milan
Air Italy has announced its winter schedule flight plan for 2018. Frequencies from Milan-Malpensa to Delhi and Bangkok will be expanded.
Airlines Air Italy launches long-haul flights to Miami and New York
Air Italy has commenced its North-American operations. After launching a route to New York JFK, the carrier has now started to serve Miami as well.
Industry Leonardo delivers 1500th ATR fuselage
With the delivery of the 1500th fuselage to the ATR consortium, Leonardo has reached a new and important milestone.
Industry Qatar Airways and Air Italy announce codeshare agreement
Qatar Airways has announced, that it will establish a new codeshare agreement with Air Italy.
Airlines Italian government favors Lufthansa’s Alitalia offer
According to the Italian economics minister, Lufthansa is the governments favorite for a possible takeover of the bankrupt Alitalia.
Start-Ups Peoplefly to commence Italy operations
Italy´s Peoplefly seeks to start operations to Italian cities.
Helicopters Leonardo SW-4 completes maiden solo flight without safety pilot
Helicopter manufacturer Leonardo has announced today, that its SW-4 has completed first solo flight. The flight was accomplished without safety pilot.
Airlines Qatar Airways unveils plans for Meridiana
Qatar Airways has announced to rebrand Meridiana into Air Italy.
Start-Ups FlyValan commences operations
FlyValan has commenced operations on January 23, 2017.
Industry ATR delivered 80 aircraft in 2017
Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer ATR has delivered 80 aircraft in 2017.
Airlines Lufthansa Group in talks to buy Alitalia
Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reports Lufthansa could take over Alitalia in the next days.
Airlines Uvet Group takes over Italy´s Blue Panorama
Italian Uvet Group has announced it will acquire 100% of Blue Panorama Airlines. The value of the transaction is not known yet.
Airlines Italian Meridiana announces new long-haul flights
Italian carrier Meridiana has announced a major fleet renewal and new non-stop flights from Milan Malpensa to New York JFK and Miami.
Helicopters Italy orders eight Leonardo AW139 helicopters
Leonardo has signed a contract with the Italian Government for eight AW139 helicopters. Two AW139s are for the Coast Guard and six for the Customs and Border Protection Service.
Airlines Ryanair pilots in Ireland announce strike
Ryanair pilots in Ireland announce strike action on December 20, 2017.
Start-Ups FlyValan receives first ATR 72-500
The Romanian start-up FlyValan has received its first ATR 72-500. The start of commercial operations from its home base at Genoa, Italy, is planned for December 11, 2017.
Airlines Ryanair adds 31 new routes from Milan Bergamo
Ryanair has announced to expand its connecting flights service at Milan Bergamo Airport by adding 31 new European routes. The Irish low-cost airline has become the biggest airline in Italy.
Airlines Lufthansa is interested in establishing a “New Alitalia”
Lufthansa has announced an interest in parts of insolvent Alitalia. The German carrier that bought parts of Air Berlin days ago would like to create a “new Alitalia”.