Air Corsica Press Releases
In this section, you can access the archives of Air Corsica’s press releases.
Press Releases – 2024
Press Release: Wednesday, December 18 – Launch of Nice-Florence Route
Air Corsica spreads its wings again over Italy: the airline launches a route from Nice to Florence.
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Press Release: Monday, November 25 – Papal Visit to Ajaccio
Air Corsica schedules additional flights and introduces a special “Continent-Corsica” fare.
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Press Release: Thursday, October 10 – New Direct Bastia-Toulouse Route
Air Corsica launches a new year-round route between Bastia and Toulouse.
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Press Release: Tuesday, September 24 – New Direct Figari-Olbia Route with Air Corsica
Following Rome and Milan, Air Corsica adds Olbia to its Corsica-Italy network.
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Press Release: Friday, August 2 – New Departure Path from Ajaccio Airport
To reduce noise pollution, Air Corsica adopts a new flight path from Ajaccio Airport.
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Press Release: Wednesday, June 26 – European Flights and New Commercial Products
Air Corsica launches its new program of European flights and presents the airline’s new commercial offerings.
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Press Release: Wednesday, May 22 – Chartered Flights
Air Corsica explains the reasons for using aircraft chartered from other airlines.
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Press Release: Friday, May 17, 2024 – New Partnership
Air Corsica, the Corsica Tourism Agency, and the Regional Federation of Corsican Tourist Offices and Initiatives (FROTSI) sign a partnership to promote Corsica’s tourism.
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Press Release: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 – Flight Program Disruptions
Air Corsica informs customers of disruptions to its flight schedule on Thursday, April 25.
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Press Release: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 – School Visit
On April 22–23, Air Corsica welcomed high school and middle school students to its technical facilities in Ajaccio to introduce them to the airline’s professions, with professionals from each sector present.
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Press Release: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 – Launch of Toulouse-Bastia Route
Air Corsica will operate this new route with two direct weekly flights.
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Press Release: Friday, March 1, 2024 – Public Service Delegation Paris Orly
Air Corsica and Air France, partners on routes between Corsica and Paris-Orly, welcome the Corsican Assembly’s decision to award them the Public Service Delegation 2024–2027.
Press Releases – 2023
Press Release: Thursday, December 14, 2023 – Pierre Muracciole Appointed New Chairman of Air Corsica
Pierre Muracciole succeeds Luc Bereni as Chairman of Air Corsica. The handover took place on Thursday, December 14, 2023.
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Press Release: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 – Air Corsica Transports Kidney Grafts on Regular Flights
In collaboration with the Organ and Tissue Procurement Coordination of Ajaccio Hospital, Air Corsica signed a cooperation protocol with the French Biomedicine Agency to transport kidney grafts on its regular flights to Marseille, Nice, Paris, Lyon, and Toulouse.
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Press Release: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 – Air Corsica Inaugurates Aria Serena Lounge at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport
Air Corsica is proud to inaugurate the “Aria Serena” Rest Lounge at Nice Airport for the comfort and serenity of passengers traveling for medical reasons.
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Press Release: Thursday, November 2, 2023 – Air Corsica Revamps Onboard Service
Air Corsica launches a new “flight product” to enhance the customer experience and maintain its competitiveness.
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Press Release: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – National Strike in Italy, Air Corsica Adjusts Flights
A national strike of airport companies in Italy on Friday, September 29, 2023, affects Air Corsica’s special flights scheduled for the weekend of September 29 – October 1, 2023, on the occasion of the creation of Monsignor Bustillo, Bishop of Corsica, as Cardinal by Pope Francis.
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Press Release: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 – Autumn Escapes 2023
Air Corsica launches its autumn escapes program with 5 European countries and 9 destinations: Seville, Lisbon, Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Cologne, Munich, Krakow, and Budapest from Corsica.
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Press Release: Saturday, September 2, 2023 – Launch of First Flights Between Figari, Calvi, and Milan
On the afternoon of September 2, an ATR72-600 (72 seats) inaugurates new Air Corsica connections from Figari Sud Corse and Calvi Santa Catalina airports to Milan Linate, demonstrating the joint commitment of the airline and the Corsica Tourism Agency to directly link the island with the Lombardy region.
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Press Release: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 – Autumn Escapes to Marrakech
The airline offers direct flights from Corsica’s four airports to Marrakech in November 2023.
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Press Release: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 – Additional Flights Between Rome and Corsica
Air Corsica will operate extra flights between Corsica and Rome from September 29 to October 1, 2023.
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Press Release: Thursday, June 29, 2023 – Partnership Agreement with Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Air Corsica and Chemins de Fer de la Corse signed a partnership to implement complementary rail services in case of flight disruptions due to major weather events.
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Press Release: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 – New Destination Milan
After Rome, Air Corsica adds Milan to its Corsica–Italy network from Calvi and Figari, operating every Saturday from September 2 to November 4, 2023.
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Press Release: Friday, March 24, 2023 – Paris Orly Air Traffic Control Strike
Air Corsica informs customers of disruptions to its flight schedule on Sunday, March 26, 2023. The strike forces the cancellation of three Corsica–Paris–Corsica rotations on that day.
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Press Release: Thursday, March 23, 2023 – Air Corsica Announces City Breaks to Portugal
The airline offers island residents short getaways to Porto during the May holidays.
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Press Release: Thursday, February 2, 2023 – Air Corsica Connects Bastia to Rome in Under 1 Hour
Direct flights to the Italian capital will operate on Mondays and Fridays from July 3 to September 1, 2023.
Press Releases – 2022
Press Release: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 – Air Corsica Receives Its First New ATR72-600
The airline welcomes its brand-new ATR “600” at Ajaccio Airport, the first of a series of five aircraft ordered in November 2021.
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Press Release: Thursday, November 24, 2022 – Additional Figari-Seville-Figari Flight for European Escapes 2023
Air Corsica adds a new flight to its “European Escapes” 2023 program with a direct Figari-Seville-Figari route.
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Press Release: Wednesday, November 23, 2022 – School Visit SERD
Air Corsica participates in the European Week for Waste Reduction (SERD)
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Press Release: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 – Winter Escapes 2023
This winter, the airline sets course for fourteen European cities, including six new direct flights from Corsica.
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Press Release: Thursday, October 20, 2022 – Air Corsica Joins the Climate Business Convention (CEC) Provence-Corsica
The airline joins a national collective of economic decision-makers to become a leader and accelerator of ecological transition in its region.
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Press Release: Thursday, October 20, 2022 – Climate Business Convention
Press release from our partner, CEC Provence-Corsica.
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Press Release: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 – Gold Medal for Environmental Commitment
Awarded by the France Committee for recognizing the airline’s proactive approach to sustainable development and pollution reduction.
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Press Release: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 – Fleet Renewal
The Supervisory Board of Air Corsica, meeting on September 27, approved the airline management’s plan to continue renewing the fleet with two additional A320NEO aircraft in 2023 and 2024.
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Press Release: Wednesday, July 13, 2022 – Launch of Toulon-Ajaccio, Bastia, and Figari Routes
Toulon Hyères Airport, managed by VINCI Airports, and Air Corsica celebrate the resumption of flights to Corsica for summer 2022, with one weekly flight to each destination for a total of three weekly flights.
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Press Release: Saturday, July 2, 2022 – Launch of Zurich-Ajaccio Route
Air Corsica inaugurates the Zurich-Ajaccio route with the management team and airport officials welcoming the first flight.
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Press Release: Friday, July 1, 2022 – Air Corsica Connects Ajaccio to Rome in 1 Hour
Direct flights to the Italian capital will operate on Mondays and Fridays from July 1 to August 29, 2022, with encouraging booking figures.
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Press Release: Thursday, May 19, 2022 – Ascension Holiday, Air Corsica Strengthens Flight Program
From May 25 to 30, 2022, Air Corsica increases its flight program to and from Corsica’s four airports, operating 412 flights with 54,161 seats.
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Press Release: Sunday, May 15, 2022 – Resumption of Corsica-London Flights
Air Corsica and the Chamber of Commerce of Corsica announce the resumption of Corsica-London flights.
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Press Release: Thursday, May 5, 2022 – Waste Sorting and CSR
As the leading airline and fourth-largest company in Corsica with over 700 employees, Air Corsica strengthens its sustainable development and corporate social responsibility strategy through "Ambizione 2025."
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Press Release: Monday, April 4, 2022 – Aeronautical Innovation
Air Corsica inaugurates a new satellite-guided aircraft approach procedure serving Ajaccio Airport, validated in collaboration with the French Civil Aviation Authority.
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Press Release: Thursday, January 20, 2022 – Air Corsica Reclaims Europe
After two years disrupted by COVID-19, Air Corsica launches new European routes for summer 2022, resuming suspended routes and offering twelve international lines across six countries, totaling 150,000 seats, in addition to its twelve public service and twelve domestic routes.
Press Releases – 2021
Press Release: Monday, November 22, 2021 – “European Weekends 2022”
Eight destinations to discover, including four new ones, with direct flights from Corsica. Every year, island residents eagerly await Air Corsica’s special flight program to major European cities.
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Press Release: Monday, November 15, 2021 – Order of Five Next-Generation ATR72 Aircraft
At the Dubai Airshow, Air Corsica committed to renewing its ATR72 turboprop fleet. The airline will continue to fulfill its Public Service mission with the most efficient and eco-friendly aircraft on the market.