Leonard Berberi
@leonardberberi.bsky.social
Journalist at the Italian daily “Corriere della Sera” - Aviation news (in Italian, sometimes in English) | www.corriere.it
INTERVIEW / After rethinking some unsuccessful strategies (Abu Dhabi, the Airbus A321XLR), low cost carrier #WizzAir is refocusing on Central and Eastern Europe, London, and Italy. In our market it must contend with #Ryanair, and a price war is expected. CEO József Váradi speaks to Corriere
Wizz Air CEO: “Back to growth, we’ll be the second airline in Italy and we are ready for a price war with Ryanair”
A chat with József Váradi. Wizz Air’s big pivot: from Abu Dhabi missteps to a renewed European focus. And the reply to Ryanair CEO words: "Pure garbage"
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December 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
ANALYSIS / More flights, more premium, more loyalty. How #DeltaAirLines and #UnitedAirlines are leaving the other airlines behind: «The strong get stronger» - via Corriere
How Delta and United are leaving the other airlines behind: «The strong get stronger»
Record profits, business passengers, and new routes. In 2025 the two airlines widened the gap with all their U.S. competitors. Their rise after the 2008 and 2010 mergers, the pandemic, and the new str...
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December 6, 2025 at 11:13 AM
ANALYSIS / More flights, more premium, more loyalty. How #DeltaAirLines and #UnitedAirlines are leaving the other airlines behind: «The strong get stronger» - via Corriere
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I consider this fully confirmed at this point. ELAC , software update needed.
Should take a couple hours for each plane, will take longer on some than others. Plan with FAA being worked on now.
Should take a couple hours for each plane, will take longer on some than others. Plan with FAA being worked on now.
*UN* *CON* *FIRMED*
"Airbus grounding at AA incoming"
Dunno details, dunno scope, dunno accuracy
"Airbus grounding at AA incoming"
Dunno details, dunno scope, dunno accuracy
November 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I consider this fully confirmed at this point. ELAC , software update needed.
Should take a couple hours for each plane, will take longer on some than others. Plan with FAA being worked on now.
Should take a couple hours for each plane, will take longer on some than others. Plan with FAA being worked on now.
BREAKING / #Airbus is expected to ask A320 operators worldwide to update a software related to the aircraft controls (linked to Elevator Aileron Computer #2) - 3 sources tells me
P.S. Today Italian journalists are on strike, so news websites are not being updated
P.S. Today Italian journalists are on strike, so news websites are not being updated
November 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
BREAKING / #Airbus is expected to ask A320 operators worldwide to update a software related to the aircraft controls (linked to Elevator Aileron Computer #2) - 3 sources tells me
P.S. Today Italian journalists are on strike, so news websites are not being updated
P.S. Today Italian journalists are on strike, so news websites are not being updated
To build the third runway at #London #Heathrow airport, will be spent nearly 7 million euros for every meter of asphalt. A figure that breaks all previous records - via Corriere [in Italian]
Londra, costo record per la nuova pista dell’aeroporto di Heathrow: 24 miliardi (più della manovra dell’Italia)
La terza pista, da 3.500 metri, richiederà anche lo spostamento di un pezzo dell’autostrada. I timori delle compagnie aeree: i costi saranno scaricati sui passeggeri. Ecco il confronto
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November 26, 2025 at 8:45 AM
For the first year of operations at the Milan #Linate and Rome #Fiumicino bases — with remedy taker flights operating at a loss — the low-cost airline #easyJet has to invest around 60 million euros - via Corriere [in Italian] tinyurl.com/5b7p8byf
EasyJet, le basi di Milano Linate e Roma Fiumicino costano alla low cost 60 milioni nel primo anno di attività
L’investimento stanziato dal vettore per supportare i collegamenti, compresi quelli obbligati per tre anni dopo l’approvazione delle nozze Ita-Lufthansa
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November 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
For the first year of operations at the Milan #Linate and Rome #Fiumicino bases — with remedy taker flights operating at a loss — the low-cost airline #easyJet has to invest around 60 million euros - via Corriere [in Italian] tinyurl.com/5b7p8byf
Twenty-eight percent of #ItaAirways’ single-aisle aircraft are grounded due to problems with Pratt&Whitney engines. This is the highest percentage worldwide among medium- and large-sized carriers. For the Italian airline the issue is causing losses of 82,000 euros per day - via Corriere [in Italian]
Ita Airways, flotta «azzoppata» per i motori nuovi (ma problematici) e 82 mila di euro di danni al giorno
La compagnia italiana è la più colpita dal richiamo globale dei motori per ispezioni e interventi. Oggi ci sono 22 jet fermi, alcuni da inizio anno, e 150 milioni di euro di danni fino al 2030
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November 21, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Twenty-eight percent of #ItaAirways’ single-aisle aircraft are grounded due to problems with Pratt&Whitney engines. This is the highest percentage worldwide among medium- and large-sized carriers. For the Italian airline the issue is causing losses of 82,000 euros per day - via Corriere [in Italian]
EXCLUSIVE / Not only #AirFrance–#KLM, #IAG and #Lufthansa. “Middle Eastern carriers” are also interested in the 44.9% stake in #TAPAirPortugal, according to sources - via Corriere [in Italian]
Vendita di Tap Air Portugal, ora spunta l’interesse delle compagnie mediorientali
Dopo Ita Airways il vettore portoghese è la principale «preda» in questa fase di consolidamento dei cieli. Il gruppo Air France-Klm ha inviato la manifestazione d’interessa. Il governo ha discusso anc...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:10 AM
EXCLUSIVE / Not only #AirFrance–#KLM, #IAG and #Lufthansa. “Middle Eastern carriers” are also interested in the 44.9% stake in #TAPAirPortugal, according to sources - via Corriere [in Italian]
A couple with valid Economy tickets was removed yesterday from #United #Airlines flight 18 from #Milan #Malpensa to #Newark after attempting to travel in Business Class by presenting fake boarding passes to the cabin crew - via Corriere [in Italian]
Volo Milano-New York, falsificano i biglietti per viaggiare in Business: coppia fatta scendere dall’aereo
La vicenda sul volo United Airlines 18: i due viaggiatori, con regolare carta d’imbarco (in Economy), hanno mostrato poi documenti ritoccati al computer per volare in mezzo al lusso. Sbarcati e messi ...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:59 AM
#WizzAir has parked two brand-new Airbus #A321XLRs in Poland and removed their engines to install them on A321neos that have been grounded for months due to the Pratt & Whitney issue - via Corriere [in Italian]
Wizz Air smonta i nuovi Airbus A321Xlr e usa i loro motori per far volare gli altri aerei fermi (e più vecchi)
I due velivoli sono stati spediti da Milano Malpensa a un piccolo aeroporto della Polonia. Continua la crisi dei propulsori Pratt&Whitney e ora la low cost smonta i suoi aerei più moderni
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November 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Spanish airline #Volotea is working to increase its presence in Italy. “In the next three to five years we could double our operations,” says CEO Carlos Muñoz. The carrier expects to close this year with €835–855 million in revenue and an EBIT of €70–80 million - via Corriere [in Italian]
Il capo di Volotea: «In Italia pronti a raddoppiare in 3-5 anni. Noi voliamo dove gli altri non arrivano»
Parla Carlos Muñoz: «Parteciperemo al bando per la continuità territoriale sarda». Dopo la guerra tariffaria tra Ryanair e Wizz Air «ora possiamo tornare a crescere in Italia»
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November 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Spanish airline #Volotea is working to increase its presence in Italy. “In the next three to five years we could double our operations,” says CEO Carlos Muñoz. The carrier expects to close this year with €835–855 million in revenue and an EBIT of €70–80 million - via Corriere [in Italian]
ANALYSIS / In 2024 the head of IAG was the highest-paid manager in the sector in Europe (€15,101 per day), driven by strong results and near-record profitability. The richest, however, remains the CEO of #Ryanair - via Corriere [in Italian]
Quanto guadagnano i ceo delle compagnie aeree? 15 mila euro al giorno il capo di British Airway e Iberia, la classifica
L’analisi del «Corriere» sui documenti ufficiali. Luis Gallego (Iag) primo in classifica, balzo di quasi il 180% in un anno del ceo di Wizz Air. Ecco i numeri
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November 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
ANALYSIS / In 2024 the head of IAG was the highest-paid manager in the sector in Europe (€15,101 per day), driven by strong results and near-record profitability. The richest, however, remains the CEO of #Ryanair - via Corriere [in Italian]
EXCLUSIVE / #SunExpress is owned by a #TurkishAirlines (50%) and #Lufthansa (50%) joint venture. The Turks now want full control. But the German group disagrees - via Corriere [in Italian]
Turkish Airlines vuole il controllo totale di SunExpress. Ma l’alleata Lufthansa non è d’accordo
Il vettore di Istanbul vuole accelerare con l’espansione e tenta di comprare la quota di Lufthansa nella joint venture paritetica. Ma i tedeschi resistono, convinti del potenziale del vettore
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November 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
EXCLUSIVE / #SunExpress is owned by a #TurkishAirlines (50%) and #Lufthansa (50%) joint venture. The Turks now want full control. But the German group disagrees - via Corriere [in Italian]
#ItaAirways reports a positive adjusted EBIT of 85 million euros in the third quarter. This would bring the Lufthansa-led airline’s figure to +39 million for the first nine months of 2025 - via Corriere [in Italian]
Ita Airways, nei primi nove mesi l’utile operativo sfiora i 40 milioni. Lufthansa: «Da Roma solido contributo ai conti del gruppo»
Dai documenti del gruppo tedesco si legge che l’Ebit rettificato di Ita è stato positivo per 85 milioni nel terzo trimestre. Il ceo di Lufthansa: realistico salire al 90% a giugno 2026
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October 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM
#ItaAirways reports a positive adjusted EBIT of 85 million euros in the third quarter. This would bring the Lufthansa-led airline’s figure to +39 million for the first nine months of 2025 - via Corriere [in Italian]
ANALYSIS / In 2024, Chinese local authorities granted national airlines at least €2.5 billion in incentives. This year, 85% of seats on direct China–Europe flights are offered by Chinese carriers - via Corriere [in Italian]
Aerei, le compagnie cinesi decollano grazie a 2,5 miliardi di incentivi pubblici: ora controllano l’85% dei voli con l’Europa
L’analisi del «Corriere» sui bilanci dell’anno scorso. Dal 2011 i contributo delle autorità locali superano i 20 miliardi. Mentre i vettori europei riducono la loro presenza
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October 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
ANALYSIS / In 2024, Chinese local authorities granted national airlines at least €2.5 billion in incentives. This year, 85% of seats on direct China–Europe flights are offered by Chinese carriers - via Corriere [in Italian]
#AirFrance-#KLM and #Lufthansa set aside their rivalry and call on the EU to protect the sector from foreign competition (especially from the Middle East) and not to hinder mergers. IAG is notably absent from the appeal (Qatar Airways holds 26%) – via Corriere [in Italian]
Aerei, l’appello (insolito) dei capi di Air France-Klm e Lufthansa alla Ue: meno vincoli e più tutele per i vettori europei
Ben Smith e Carsten Spohr mettono da parte la rivalità e chiedono a Bruxelles di non ostacolare le fusioni tra vettori e di frenare l’avanzata dei rivali mediorientali
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October 22, 2025 at 11:17 AM
#AirFrance-#KLM and #Lufthansa set aside their rivalry and call on the EU to protect the sector from foreign competition (especially from the Middle East) and not to hinder mergers. IAG is notably absent from the appeal (Qatar Airways holds 26%) – via Corriere [in Italian]
A problem at an Eni refinery is leading to reduced jet fuel production in Milan #Malpensa airport. A NOTAM advises airlines to load fuel at other airports for several weeks - via Corriere [in Italian]
Malpensa, l’avviso alle compagnie: «Manca carburante Eni, fate rifornimento in altri scali». Perché sta succedendo
Il bollettino inviato ai vettori parla di carenza di cherosene fino al 31 dicembre 2025 all’aeroporto per un guasto a un impianto Eni. Avviati gli interventi di mitigazione
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October 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM
A problem at an Eni refinery is leading to reduced jet fuel production in Milan #Malpensa airport. A NOTAM advises airlines to load fuel at other airports for several weeks - via Corriere [in Italian]
ANALYSIS / Fewer Economy seats, more "premium" seats: to increase profits, European and U.S. airlines are shifting the focus of cabin configuration toward more profitable classes – All the numbers on Corriere [in Italian]
Meno sedili di Economy, più di Business: così cambiano gli aerei europei e americani per i voli intercontinentali
Analisi del «Corriere». Sui voli Europa-Usa i sedili Business aumentano del 14%, la Premium economy del 124%. Calano del 9% quelli di Economy
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October 12, 2025 at 10:19 AM
ANALYSIS / Fewer Economy seats, more "premium" seats: to increase profits, European and U.S. airlines are shifting the focus of cabin configuration toward more profitable classes – All the numbers on Corriere [in Italian]
According to #Ryanair’s chief, there are no true low cost carriers in the United States, and only four airlines will remain: American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest - via Corriere [in English]
Ryanair’s CEO predicts the end of U.S. low cost carriers: «Only four airlines will remain»
Rising costs, pilot wages, and legacy competition are squeezing the model to its limits
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October 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
According to #Ryanair’s chief, there are no true low cost carriers in the United States, and only four airlines will remain: American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest - via Corriere [in English]
#Aeroitalia wants to call itself #AirItaly, but the commissioners of Air Italy (grounded in 2020) say it can’t. An expert hired by Aeroitalia claims it can. Amid all this chaos, the airline also registers another name: Fly Italic - via Corriere [in Italian]
Air Italy, è guerra sul nome: «Aeroitalia non lo registri». La replica: «Possiamo farlo, non è usato da oltre 5 anni»
Un giudice impone ad Aeroitalia di cambiare nome perché simile ad «Alitalia» (di proprietà di Ita) e l’azienda punta su Air Italy (già registrato). Intanto deposita anche «Fly Italic»
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October 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
#Aeroitalia wants to call itself #AirItaly, but the commissioners of Air Italy (grounded in 2020) say it can’t. An expert hired by Aeroitalia claims it can. Amid all this chaos, the airline also registers another name: Fly Italic - via Corriere [in Italian]
Do you remember the Delta flight from Milan to New York that was diverted to Rome on July 24, 2023, due to a hailstorm? The final report concludes that the incident was avoidable, that the onboard weather radar was outdated, and that there was “operational pressure” — via Corriere [in Italian]
Volo Milano-New York colpito dalla grandine, il rapporto finale: «Radar meteo di bordo vecchio e i piloti hanno deviato troppo tardi»
Gli esperti dell’Agenzia nazionale per la sicurezza del volo (Ansv) raccontano in 55 pagine perché si è verificato l’incidente e cosa non è stato fatto per evitarlo. E citano anche il cambiamento clim...
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October 2, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Do you remember the Delta flight from Milan to New York that was diverted to Rome on July 24, 2023, due to a hailstorm? The final report concludes that the incident was avoidable, that the onboard weather radar was outdated, and that there was “operational pressure” — via Corriere [in Italian]
INTERVIEW / #Ryanair CEO: “More airlines in Europe will soon go bust. #EasyJet will be broken up, #WizzAir has no future” - via Corriere [English version]
Ryanair CEO: “More airlines in Europe will soon go bust. EasyJet will be broken up, Wizz Air has no future”
The head of Europe’s leading low cost carrier speaks: in Rome he pulls an aircraft because Fiumicino is too expensive, expands at airports that scrap the municipal tax
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September 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
ANALYSIS / London–New York is the highest-revenue city pair in the world (almost 2 billion €). Looking at individual "airline + route" combinations, Iberia leads with the Madrid–Buenos Aires route (around 690 million) – via Corriere [in Italian]
La rotta New York-Londra è la regina dei cieli: quasi 2 miliardi di ricavi. Perché tutti volano nella «Grande Mela»
L’analisi del «Corriere». New York è la capitale del traffico aereo: da sola vale il 4% dei ricavi globali. Le rotte italiane con il fatturato più alto? Roma-New York e Milano-Londra
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September 30, 2025 at 7:28 AM
ANALYSIS / London–New York is the highest-revenue city pair in the world (almost 2 billion €). Looking at individual "airline + route" combinations, Iberia leads with the Madrid–Buenos Aires route (around 690 million) – via Corriere [in Italian]
EXCLUSIVE / #ItaAirways narrows losses despite engine woes and grounded jets, says CEO Joerg Eberhart - via Corriere [interview in English]
Ita Airways narrows losses despite engine woes and grounded jets: CEO Eberhart eyes break-even by end 2025
In the first six months: €1.5 billion in revenue and a negative EBIT of €46 million, improved by almost 50%. The airline’s CEO: satisfied with domestic flights and South America
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September 21, 2025 at 6:51 AM
EXCLUSIVE / #ItaAirways narrows losses despite engine woes and grounded jets, says CEO Joerg Eberhart - via Corriere [interview in English]
EXCLUSIVE / Italy halts airplane boarding via facial recognition as privacy Authority blocks the service - via Corriere [in Italian]
Face boarding, stop in Italia all’imbarco in aereo con il riconoscimento del volto: il Garante della Privacy blocca il servizio
Il provvedimento dopo aver avviato l’istruttoria (non ancora conclusa). Innovazione sospesa da tempo a Roma Fiumicino e ora tocca a Milano Linate. Ecco perché
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September 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM
EXCLUSIVE / Italy halts airplane boarding via facial recognition as privacy Authority blocks the service - via Corriere [in Italian]