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AirportsAlitalia (4): Malpensa and Linate will lose over 7000 positions
Milan, Italy - Soon the project's details
There is no point in hiding behind a finger, "If Alitalia will carry out its plan, it will be a disaster": there are the words of Victor Morchio, national secretary for the air transport of SdL (workers... more
AirportsThree employees of Baghdad airport arrested for terrorism
Baghdad, Iraq - They would have prepared some attempts
"Coalition forces have arrested yesterday three extremists during an operation in the international airport of Baghdad. These employees have been accused to be spies in responsibility jobs of the airport.... more
AirportsGESAC: BAA confirmed its interest
Naples, Italy - Investments for the airport of Capodichino and Grazzanise
The meeting among local authorities of Campania and BAA and Ferrovial representatives took place yesterday. Inigo Meiras, CEO of Ferrovial Aeropuertos, and Terry Morgan, executive director of BAA, confirmed... more
AirportsHigh-speed train will link Munich to airport
Munich, Germany - Transrapid project finally approved
After years of discussions the project for the construction of the Transrapid-railway, which will link the city of Munich to its airport, has finally been approved. Transrapid is a German monorail train... more
AirportsIn Great Britain new explosives detectors introduced
London, United Kingdom - Advanced airport security measures
In seven different airports of the United Kingdom, among which Heathwow, Gatwick and Glasgow, a new type of x-ray scanner is going to be introduced capable of detecting the presence of explosives and liquids... more
AirportsAeradria: Autumn/Winter towards Egypt, Tunisia, Greece and Spain
Rimini, Italy - The "Fellini", first airport of Medium Adriatic between Venice and Bari; traffic-passengers increases
"An Autumn/Winter to Egypt, Tunisia, Greece and Spain; Tenerife (Canaries) a destination that returns, scheduled in the past. After an optimum Summer season, the Rimini's airport proposed the flight planning... more
AirportsGermany, the Chinese buy Parchim airport
Parchim , Germany - Agreement between German authorities and the Asian multinational Link Global Logistics
LGL (Link Global Logistics) signed an agreement for the acquisition of the German airport of Parchim, an ex-Soviet air-base situated in the East of Germany. The investment amounts to about EUR 100... more
AirportsTarquinia reclaims the airport too
Tarquinia , Italy - North-South conflict around the third airport of Lazio
The debate on the third airport-pole of Lazio gets more heated. While Viterbo's environmentalist write to the Minister of Environment to oppose the realization of the third airport on their territory (see... more
AirportsBulgarelli: "What is the real function of the airport of Elmas?"
Rome, Italy - Parliamentary question at the Senate
Inside of the military airport of Cagliari-Elmas a first-reception centre (Cpa) is being built, which should be used to shelter and identify all the immigrants who landed on the coasts of Sardinia in the... more
AirportsLazio’s third airport, environmentalists of Viterbo write to Pecoraro Scanio
Viterbo , Italy - “Wretch and senseless work”
While the Ministry of Transports’ decision about the third airport of Lazio is awaited, the environmentalists of Viterbo raise their voice with an open letter addressed to the Minister of Environment, P... more
AirportsGaeta endorses the third airport in Latina
Gaeta, Italy - The major: "To go beyond particularism"
Antonio Raimondi, major of Gaeta (Latina), has no doubts: “The airport ought to be realized in Latina. The economy of the province needs it”. The first citizen intervenes this way in the heated debate aro... more
AirportsLow-cost on Malpensa, SAGAT's President objects
Turin, Italy - The fear is all the Northern Italy airports are penalized
Maurizio Montagnese, the President of SAGAT, the company who manages Turin "Sandro Pertini" airport, rails against the hypothesis to move the low-cost flights on Malpensa, after the downsizing of the same... more
AirportsComiso: airport ready within the end of April 2008
Comiso, Italy - Announcement by the mayor Digiacomo
The city of Comiso (Ragusa, Sicily) will have an airport whose realization will be completed within April 30, 2008. The news was spread by Pippo Digiacomo, mayor of the Sicilian town, who said: "After... more
AirportsOctober 1st starts the Apron service at the airport of Catania
Catania, Italy - The declarations of the under-secretary Gentile at the Transports Commission
Responding to a question made by the deputies Silvano Moffa and Basilio Catanoso, of the Alleanza Nazionale party, the under-secretary of Transports Raffaele Gentile announced that, after the last agreements... more
Airports"Panero", a "Flower" airport
Albenga, Italy - Many voices claim an airport enlargement
The Villanova di Albenga airport (Liguria Region) is kept in high consideration by local people, but not by government who seems not to understand the importance of this airport in the local reality. This... more
AirportsFormigoni: we have the rights to discuss about Malpensa slot assignments
Milan , Italy - The "Northern airline" theme is coming back
The theme of the "Northern airline" is coming back, in the spelling of Lombardy governor, Roberto Formigoni, who said that this carrier joint-venture could be composed by private capitals for 51% and an... more
AirportsAdR (2), EUR 149 million appropriated to streamline Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - "Leonardo da Vinci" will become again the real one Italian intercontinental airport
AdR, the company for the management of the capital city's airport system, allocated an investment of EUR 149 million to develop Rome-Fiumicino airport. The fund will be committed to face the increase of... more
AirportsAir Berlin wants to acquire Condor from Thomas Cook
Berlin, Germany - Two-step selling by 2010
German low-fares airline Air Berlin wants to expand its fleet by acquiring the charter carrier Condor, presently owned by Thomas Cook. The agreement found between the air company and the travel firm foresees... more
AirportsThe Italian Council of Ministers approved a decree against the irregular assignments of the slots
Rome, Italy - On proposal of European Politics and Justice Ministers
The Council of Ministers nr 27 of September 21st, on proposal of European Politics Minister Emma Bonino and the Minister of Justice Clemente Mastella, has approved a government decree that "Provides for... more
AirportsAustralian and Canadian funds acquire 48 percent of Birmingham airport (UK)
Birmingham , United Kingdom - First foreign direct investment for VFMC
With an investment of GBP 420 million the Australian Victorian Funds Management Corporation (VFMC) and the Canadanian Ontario Teachers Pension Plan bought a 48.25 percent stake in the British Birmingham... more
AirportsAdR: the appointment of the new directors during the last Board
Rome, Italy - To replace the Australian shareholders
The shareholders’ meeting of Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), held last Friday under the chairmanship of Fabrizio Palenzona, appointed the company directors after the resignation of the directors representing t... more
AirportsMalpensa's pickpocket arrested
Milan, Italy - He is a Maghribi man
Abdel Zozo, the Maghribi man arrested, had found a "Regular job" in Malpensa airport and he was well-known to the police for a string of crimes. He changed on each occasion disguise and he often frequented... more
AirportsSea: alliance between the management society and Schiphol International BV
Milan, Italy - The two groups, thanks to a MoU, will cooperate in aviation sector, marketing and real estate
"SEA SpA (Milan's airports management society) and Schiphol International BV have signed last Wednesday a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) that starts a cooperation agreement and creation of synergies... more
AirportsSAB: green-light for the new flight towards Valencia by September 3rd
Bolougne, Italy - The connection, presented officially today, will have four frequencies a week
"The new flight Bolougne-Valencia started last September 3rd. The connection is operated by Iberia Regional Air Nostrum with a 50-seats CRJ-200 aircraft and commercialized in Italy by Iberia. In the first... more
AirportsDelayed planes: hard line started
Rome, Italy - The Board of Ministers will talk about a government decree to ask for more punctuality
Tomorrow Emma Bonino, the Minister of International Trade and for EU Policies, and Clemente Mastella, the Minister of Justice, will move a government decree issued under parliamentary delegation sanctions... more
AirportsOpening of Beijing’s new air terminal imminent
Beijing, China - It will be the largest airport-complex in the world
The Chinese economic miracle can brag to have met another important goal. It has namely taken only three years to realize the new Terminal 3 of the airport of Beijing, which becomes this way, with 99 hectares... more
AirportsCall for bids for the airport of Brindisi miscarries
Brindisi, Italy - Bari's competition weighs
The regional councillor Saverio Congedo, of the oppositional Forza Italia party, accuses: "The policy of marginalization and stripping of our territory goes on". As it seems, the failure of the call for... more
AirportsAdR: the Board of Directors summoned for tomorrow to launch the 2.2 billion Euro business plan
Rome, Italy - Today the assembly for the renewal of the Board
Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) has summoned for tomorrow the Board of Directors during which would have to launched the 2.2 billion Euro business plan dedicated to take again the airport of Fiumicino at international... more
AirportsThe Ticino canton co-finances the Lugano-Malpensa railway
Lugano, Switzerland - Now signals from Italy are awaited
The Parliament of the Ticino canton, in Switzerland, has almost unanimously approved (76 yes, 2 abstained) a financing of CHF 72 millions for the realization of the rail connection from Lugano to Malpensa.... more
AirportsLazio's third airport: Anzio designates Latina
Rome, Italy - According to the mayors, the value of the neighbouring areas will be increased
After the meeting in which the Minister of Transport, Alessandro Bianchi, met the representatives of the three province capitals (Viterbo, Latina and Frosinone) candidated for the Lazio's third airport,... more
AirportsAt Frankfurt's airport the future is being built
Frankfurt, Germany - Investments for 660 million
660 meters long, 60 large, 45 high: these will be the measures of the new multi-functional centre currently under construction at Frankfurt's airport, in Germany. Cost: EUR 660 million, virtually one million... more
AirportsPrague international airport towards privatization
Prague, Czech Republic - Still to define the terms of the divestiture
A first O.K. to the divestment of the state-owned society "Letiste Praha", which manages Prague's international airport has come from the Czech government. By 2008 the investor that will enter the share-holding... more
AirportsCorridor 5 and a sole hub for Northern Italy
Milan, Italy - For the airport activity's relaunch
A sole and great hub with different services for the airports of Lombardia and "Valerio Catullo" of Verona, the opening of Malpensa to the investments by Ryanair for the relaunch of Northen Italy airport... more
AirportsContinental invests in Cleveland airport
Cleveland, USA - New flights and structural improvements
Continental Airlines, one of the major American air-companies, announced to aim at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, in the state of Ohio, to expand flights and services. The news was given after... more
AirportsOristano: a development plan for the airport
Oristano, Italy - Soon to be a commercial air station
A new airport might be used for commercial traffic in Sardinia, the Italian island, after those of Cagliari, Olbia and Alghero: Oristano. The airport's management company, SOGEAOR, has a development plan. The... more
AirportsAirport of Fiumicino: slowdowns and queues
Rome, Italy - The new optical readers do not recognize apostrophes
Slowdowns in the main air station of Rome. Queues and long waits for documents control as well as embarking procedures and baggage claim. It seems one of the main causes is that the new optical reader... more
AirportsSEA: meeting with Ryanair positive
Milan, Italy - Only of exploratory kind though, others will follow in the coming weeks
"The meeting that has taken place last Friday in Dublin at the Ryanair headquarters between SEA (Milan's airport management society) delegation, led by Giulio De Metrio, Group Chief Operating Officer,... more
AirportsSAB: presentation of Iberia's flight to Valencia
Boulogne, Italy - Press-conference to be held next Thursday at 12:00
Iberia Regional Air Nostrum, Iberia Italy and Boulogne airport inform that the press-conference for the presentation of the new flight Boulogne-Valencia will be held next Thursday, September 20th, at 12:00... more
AirportsIn Latina Lazio's third airport?
Latina, Italy - Yesterday, during the press conference, the air station's optimization procedures were presented
Latina is officially candidate to become Lazio's (central Italy) third airport. The press conference, summoned by the Latina airport association and by president Dino Lucchetti, cleared the air. Latium's... more
AirportsVenice airport: SAVE personnel strike on Tuesday September 18
Venice, Italy - Hardships and slowdowns expected
SAVE SpA, which operates at Venice "Marco Polo" airport, has announced on Tuesday September 18 its personnel will be on strike for 24 hours. The same day, with the same procedures, also the staff of the... more
AirportsEuropean Commission starts inquiry into SOGEAAL, Alghero airport management company
Alghero, Italy - According to the Commission some airlines received illegal financial support
According to European Commission sources, SOGEAAL SpA, the Alghero-Fertilia airport management company, in under inquiry by the Commission itself which is investigating on financing and other economic... more
AirportsToxic liquid spill at Tel Aviv airport
Tel Aviv, Israel - No severe consequences
Firemen intervention yesterday at the Israeli international airport of Tel Aviv, Ben-Gurion. A toxic liquid material spilled during the loading procedures on an airplane, which according to media belongs... more
AirportsAutogrill: Board of Directors approved the results of the first six months and of the second quarter 2007
Milan, Italy - Revenues consolidated: EUR 2034,4 million (+15,1%), and of 1136,8 million (+20,2%), respectively
"The Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA, gathered today, has discussed and approved the consolidated results regarding the first six months and of the second quarter 2007. In the first half of year... more
AirportsSEA: inaugurated "Fast track" service in Malpensa
Milan, Italy - It allows fast access to security filters for business passengers
"The "Fast track" service, which allows business passengers a fast access to security filters through dedicated lanes, has been inaugurated in Malpensa. Already successfully operative at the Linate... more
AirportsAosta's "Gex" airport gets new Thales radio-assistance
Aosta, Italy - The company won a EUR 3,5 million tender
The "Corrado Gex" airport of Aosta, in northern Italy's region Valle D'Aosta, will soon dispose of a new radio-assistance system that will allow the new terminal to be operative 24/7, following the assignment... more
AirportsAt Bangkok airport the sleeping pill helps to live better
Bangkok , Thailand - Strange decision of a Thai medical board
From only one year by the opening of the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport the noise pollution made by the air traffic gains critical levels, considering the staggering number of 45 million of passengers have... more
AirportsEtna dies down: Catania's airport reopens
Catania, Italy - It was closed last night as a precaution by reason of intense activity of the volcano
Today at 4:40 a.m. Catania-Fontanarossa international airport was reopened regularly to the air traffic. The air station has been closed shortly after the mid-night, as a precaution, to guarantee the flying... more
AirportsFraport could appeal against World Bank arbitration decision
Frankfurt, Germany - Tribunal considers German company to be wrong on Manila airport case
Airport operator Fraport (Frankfurt Airport) is examining the possibility to appeal against the judgement delivered by a World Bank arbitration court that proved them to be wrong in the Manila airport... more
AirportsAlitalia. Alazraki admits his interest: no political influences
Rome, Italy - No dismissals forecasted
The business plan that the president of the Alazraki group has showed to "Save" Alitalia, both on the financial viewpoint and to avoid foreign interference, does not forecast dismissals in the airline... more
AirportsEuroplane workshop in Aosta
Aosta, Italy - Today 30th and tomorrow 31st August
Today 30th and tomorrow 31st August Aosta will host the workshop for the Europlane project. The main targets are on one hand the realization of a European network of minor airports with similar features... more