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Air One NewsAir One selects GE Engines to power its Airbus A330 fleet05-Aug-2008ITALY : Air One has selected GE's CF6-80E1 engines to power its new 12 firm and eight option Airbus A330 aircraft. Air One’s new flights to Chicago and Boston have taken off09-Jul-2008ITALY : Air One has inaugurated its first intercontinental flights from Milan-Malpensa to Chicago and to Boston. Air One connects Greece to Italy02-Jul-2008ITALY : Two Flights Daily from Athens and Thessaloniki to Milan Malpensa Air One, has begun its own direct flights from Athens and Thessaloniki to Milan: from the Greek capital there will be two flights per day, while Thessaloniki will have one daily flight to Milan. Air One Adds Service to Milan Malpensa from Boston Logan International Airport30-Jun-2008ITALY : The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) welcomed Italian newcomer Air One to Boston Logan International Airport. Air One launches its first intercontinental flights between the U.S. and Italy24-Jun-2008ITALY : Air One will launch its first intercontinental flights between the U.S. and Italy. Air One Orders A350s And A330s06-Jun-2008ITALY : Air One has signed a firm order with Airbus for 12 A350-800s, plus 12 options, and 12 A330-200s, plus eight options. Air One will use these aircraft to develop a comprehensive long-haul route network, which will complement Air One’s domestic and European operations. With this contract, Air One now has a total of 24 widebody aircraft on order with Airbus (plus 20 options), as well a global agreement for 90 A320 aircraft of which 65 A320s are firm orders and the remaining 25 are to be gradually firmed up. Air one transports three million passengers since the beginning of 200805-Jun-2008ITALY : Air One announced it has reached a level of three million passengers carried since the beginning of 2008 on scheduled flights, 15.6% more than the same period last year. In 2007, the airline carried more than 7.5 million passengers; in 2006 the number was 6.3 million and in 2005 5.5 million. Airbus, Italy's Air One to sign long-range aircraft supply deal04-Jun-2008ITALY : (XFN Asia) EADS unit, Airbus, and Italy's Air One announced plans to sign an agreement on 04-Jun-08, for Airbus to supply long-range aircrafts to the expanding Italian carrier. Air One already has a long-term agreement with Airbus for the shorter range A320 aircraft, and previously airline officials said it was deciding on a supplier for its long-range expansion. Air One launches non-stop flights from Boston and Chicago to Milan19-May-2008ITALY : Air One announced it is launching its first intercontinental flights between the US and Italy, with the launch of its non-stop flights from Boston and Chicago to Milan, the industrial and financial heart of Italy, as well as the point of departure to some of Northern Italy’s top destinations including Turin, Verona, Lake Como and the Alps. Aviapartner Handling awarded handling contract with Air One in Milan-Malpensa12-May-2008ITALY : Aviapartner Handling announced it has signed a major contract with Air One for the provision of full handling services at Milan Malpensa. The contract, effective since 30-Mar-08 for ramp handling and as of 01-Jul-08 also for passenger services, covers approximately 130 weekly services (roughly 7,000 services p/a) and will double the volume at the station. Air One in contact with Berlusconi adviser on Alitalia06-May-2008ITALY : (XFN Asia) Air One Director, Giovanni Malago, stated that Air One is currently in contact with an adviser to incoming Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, on joining a consortium to acquire Alitalia SpA. Air One declines comment on any involvement in Berlusconi's Alitalia consortium17-Apr-2008ITALY : (XFN Asia) Air One has declined to comment on any involvement in an Italian consortium, supported by incoming Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, to take over Alitalia SpA. Meanwhile, Air One Chairman, Carlo Toto, is reportedly due to hold talks with Bruno Ermolli, a consultant for Berlusconi looking for participants for the consortium, to rival an Air France-KLM bid. Air One expands route network with new flights from Milan-Malpensa and Rome-Fiumicino11-Apr-2008ITALY : Air One announced plans to expand its route network with the launch of new flights from Milan-Malpensa to 11 new domestic, international and intercontinental destinations, as well as from Rome-Fiumicino to Naples and Palermo (already operative); to Berlin commencing 02-May-08; to Brussels commencing 02-Jun-08; to Athens commencing 07-Jun-08; to Thessalonica commencing 08-Jun-08; and to Bari and Lamezia Terme commencing 08-Jul-08, and the first intercontinental flights to Boston from 14-Jun-08 and Chicago from 21-Jun-08. Air One accelerates Malpensa launch as Alitalia downscales28-Mar-2008ITALY : (XFN Asia) Italy's Air One has accelerated its plan to launch operations at Milan's Malpensa Airport as Alitalia SpA downscales its operations at Malpensa by a reportedly 71%. Air One stated it will launch 138 services from Malpensa. Italy Transport Minister wants to open Alitalia data room to Air One26-Mar-2008ITALY : (XFN Asia) Italy's Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi, stated the government should give AP Holding, which owns Air One and Intesa Sanpaolo, access to a data room to help it prepare a binding offer for Alitalia SpA. Air One to participate in Volare auction05-Mar-2008ITALY : (XFN Asia) Italy's Air One will reportedly participate in the auction of the Volare airline, currently in the hands of Alitalia SpA. Air One may bid for Alitalia25-Feb-2008ITALY : (XFN Asia) Air One owner, Carlo Toto, is reportedly considering a bid for Alitalia, after a court rejected Air One's challenge against exclusive talks to sell the government's 49.9% stake in Alitalia to Air France-KLM. Air One to begin new direct route between Palermo and Venice15-Feb-2008ITALY : Air One has announced plans to launch a new direct route between Palermo and Venice from 18-Feb-08. Air One still unsure if it will make binding bid in Alitalia privatisation08-Feb-2008ITALY : (XFN Asia) Air One’s Chairman, Carlo Toto, stated he is still not certain the company, together with its financial supporters, will launch a binding offer in the government's privatisation of Alitalia. Italy court to hear Air One challenge to Alitalia/Air France talks on 20-Feb-0806-Feb-2008ITALY : (XFN Asia) Lazio Regional Administrative Court has set 20-Feb-08 as the date for hearings on Italy's Air One airline's challenge to exclusive tie-up talks between Alitalia and Air France-KLM, according to Court President, Stefano Baccarini. Italy's Air One launches court action against Alitalia/Air France-KLM tie-up talks01-Feb-2008ITALY : (XFN Asia) Italy's Air One airline has launched court action to stop the Italy Government-approved exclusive tie-up talks between Alitalia and Air France-KLM. Air One plans EUR4 billion Alitalia investment; break-even in 200907-Dec-2007ITALY : (XFN Asia) Italy's AP Holding, which owns Italian LCC, Air One, said its proposal to acquire control of Alitalia foresees an investment of more than EUR4 billion over the period of 2008-2012. Italy's Air One win of Alitalia depends on business plan - Minister04-Jul-2007ITALY : (AFX) The possibility of AP Holding SpA, the owner of Italy's Air One airline, winning the privatisation of Alitalia SpA depends on its business plan, said Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi. Air One says adviser working on new partners to join Alitalia bid28-Jun-2007ITALY : (AFX) Italy's Air One airline Chairman, Carlo Toto, said the company's adviser is working on adding new partners to its bid to purchase a minimum of 39% of Alitalia SpA in its privatisation. Air One orders ten more A320s15-Feb-2007ITALY : Italian carrier, Air One, ordered ten A320s, following contracts signed with Airbus in Nov-06 and Dec-06. The carrier now has firm orders for 40 A320s, as well as an additional 25 options and 25 purchase rights. |