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AirportsGunfire at Milan-Malpensa airport, one injured
Milan, Italy - Departing flights stopped
According to preliminary reports by the national press, late this morning would have occurred a shooting at Milan-Malpensa airport in which one person, an immigrant perhaps of African origin, was injured. The... more
AirportsNew runway inaugurated at Herat's airport
Herat, Afghanistan - Several projects scheduled for the airport
The Deputy Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation of Kabul (Motca), the engineer Mendy Seyedi, and the Herat's governor, Daoud Saba, attended the opening ceremony of the runway's extension at Herat's... more
AirportsForlì: a meeting for trade unions and the airport handling society Seaf scheduled on February 24
Forlì, Italy - Workers worried about the near future
The staff working at the airport of Forlì ask to know the future of the “Ridolfi” airport, ranging from the recapitalization process to the prospecting society structure and the development of a new indu... more
AirportsPrivatization of "Ridolfi" airport, in Forlì: countdown until March 4 for Seaf
Forlì, Italy - By now difficulties even in the ordinary management
Yesterday the Municipality of Forlì met the Emilia Romagna Region to discuss over the case of airport handling society Seaf and the issue of the privatization of the “Ridolfi” airport. On the back... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: new flights to China with China Eastern, in partnership with Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The management company promoted the routes' development towards a Country growing strongly in terms of business and tourism
Relations between the international airport "Leonardo Da Vinci" in Rome and China will be even stronger. Yesterday at 3:15pm, at the presence of Roberto Colaninno and Rocco Sabelli, in the splendid... more
AirportsACI: Seoul, Singapore and Hong Kong airports are at the top in the world
Delhi, India - Delhi "Indira Gandhi" was fourth in the group 25-40 million passengers
Airport Council International (ACI) declared Incheon in Seoul, Changi in Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai-Pudong as the overall top 'best airports worldwide'. Those ones of Delhi and Hyderabad... more
AirportsBrussels Airport celebrates its 20 years
Brussels, Belgium - Many events will be organized throughout 2011
Brussels South Charleroi Airport launched the 20th anniversary celebrations during a press conference yesterday. The event was attended by Minister André Antoine, responsible for Walloon airport policy,... more
AirportsUsa: president Obama cuts airport grants
Washington, Usa - He proposes also an increase in passengers fee
US president Barack Obama proposed cutting by nearly a third the construction grants given annually to airports and endorsed a provision that would have travelers paying a few dollars more per flight to... more
AirportsPrivatization of "Ridolfi" airport, in Forli: left parties versus Lega Nord party
Forli, Italy - Jacopo Morrone, LN provincial secretary: “Obstructive politics”
Pd (Democratic Party) and Idv (Italy of Values) parties rejected the order of the day presented on occasion of the Province Council of Forlì-Cesena by Gianluca Zanoni, province leader of the “Lega No... more
Airports"Abruzzo international Airport": the route to Frankfurt-Hahn celebrates its ninth anniversary
Pescara, Italy - From the Pescara airport, other low-cost destinations: Barcelona, Cagliari and Oslo
Yesterday it was the ninth anniversary of the flight from Pescara to Frankfurt-Hahn operated by Ryanair at “Abruzzo international Airport”. In these nine years 800.000 travellers flew the route to... more
AirportsAbruzzo airport: Air One maintenance center to close in April
L'Aquila, Italy - But a group of investors might be ready to set up a new company
Maintenance center "AirOne Technic"at Abruzzo airport is scheduled to close in April. The news come after s meeting held in Rome today between representatives of Alitalia (owner of the service and owner... more
AirportsAirgest: the Trapani-Dublin route celebrates its 4th birthday
Trapani, Italy - Ryanair carried 75,000 passengers from Sicily to Ireland and viceversa
The route between Sicily and Ireland celebrates today its 4th birthday. To remember the event, Ryanair offers a 6 euros deal to fly from Trapani to Dublin (or viceversa), taxes included. At this conditions,... more
AirportsSAT. Passenger traffic in January 2011: +15,62% in Pisa
Pisa, Italy - After the record registered in 2010, also 2011 gets off the ground for Pisa's airport
SAT (Società aeroporto toscano, Tuscany airport society) "Galileo Galilei" SpA, which manages Pisa's airport, reports that in January 2011 "Galilei", with 232,187 passengers in transit, 2011, recorded... more
AirportsChicago mayor and airlines cannot reach a deal. LaHood mediates
Chicago, Usa - Carriers are against the 3.4 billion Dollars project for modernization
Chicago mayor Richard Daley met Wednesday with United Airlines chairman, president and CEO Jeff Smisek and American Airlines chairman and CEO Gerard Arpey in Washington. US Transportation secretary Ray... more
AirportsBologna's airport: on Sunday, flights and road traffic restrictions
Bologna, Italy - For an hour in the morning to defuse a war explosive device
Bologna's airport informs passengers that on Sunday February 13, from 9:40am to 10:40am local hour, due to scheduled defusing of a war explosive device found near Pontelungo, ENAC (Italian civil aviation... more
AirportsNew flights Blu-express.com from Catania-Fontanarossa
Catania, Italy - The routes to Cagliari, Bari and Rome
Blu-express.com, the low-cost brand of Blue Panorama Airlines, decided to strengthen its presence in the airport of Catania-Fontanarossa, by opening new routes and adding flights to some existing connections.... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma on the master plan for the doubling of the airport of Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - The company renews its proposal to make permanent the institutional table
AdR (Airports of Rome) renews its proposal to make permanent the institutional table, table always included in the master plan, that encourages the inter-institutional meeting facilitating a widely accepted... more
AirportsAirOne Technic issue discussed today at the ministry of economic Development in Rome
Chieti, Italy - The safeguard of workers at "Abruzzo Airport" plays a key role in the regional economy
Today at 10:30 at the ministry of economic Development in Rome a national meeting is held aiming to safeguard AirOne staff, who provides maintenance and services at "Abruzzo Airport". Together the president... more
AirportsThe number of low-cost routes departing from "Abruzzo International Airport" rises
Pescara, Italy - The airport ground features among the latest positions in eDreams ranking
After Ryanair new routes, FlyOnair and Balkan Express new services will raise to 20 the number of the latest seasonal destinations that Saga handling society is going to set up thanks to the regional... more
AirportsBologna's Airport. Excellent beginning of the year: +23.4% in January
Bologna, Italy - After closing the past one with the new record of traffic
Excellent starting to the year for the Bologna's airport: in January the passengers were 425,925, an increase of 23.4% over the same month of 2010. After closing 2010 with a new record of traffic of the... more
AirportsAirgest: Trapani's airport receives AGC international certification
Trapani, Italy - Measures against bird-strike: trees along the airside enclosure will be cut
The increased passenger and aircraft traffic in 2010 forces the airport of Trapani-Birgi to a corresponding and proportional increase of security levels. This was the theme of a press conference held today... more
AirportsAttack in Moscow, two suspects. Speak the Chechen leader Doku Umarov
Moscow, Russia - Umarov: "A year of tears and blood"
Two residents of Inguscezia, a region of the Russian Caucasus, are wanted for the attack, which killed 36 people on January 24, in Moscow-Domodedomo airport. A police source explained to the press agency... more
AirportsCounterfeit goods at the airport of Florence
Florence, Italy - The seizure occurred immediately
This morning arrived at the airport of Florence, from Hong Kong, a large consignment of counterfeit goods. To notice it were the Guardia di Finanza (Italian Financial Police) and customs officials, becomes... more
AirportsPresentation in Moscow of Wind Jet flights from/to Russia
Rimini, Italy - By next 27th March at "Federico Fellini" airport of Rimini
In recent days took place in Moscow, in the exclusive setting of the restaurant "Casata Diva", the presentation of new direct flights from and to Russia operated by the Sicilian airline "Wind Jet", which... more
Airports"Chopin" Airport in Warsaw up by nearly 5 percent in 2010
Warsaw, Poland - Satisfaction by its Director, Micha? Marzec
Over 8.7 million passengers and nearly 140 thousand aircraft movements were handled at "Warsaw Chopin" Airport in 2010. This is the second best result in the airport’s history. During the entire y... more
AirportsAirgest: tomorrow morning conference on safety/security in Trapani
Trapani, Italy - The company is committed in both fronts
Tomorrow, on Tuesday February 8, starting from 09:30am will be held, at the assembly hall of Airgest (management company of Trapani's airport) a press conference about the increased level of airport security. Airgest... more
AirportsBrussels South Charleroi Airport: new routes to Italy and Greece
Brussels, Belgium - To Lamezia and Kos for Summer 2011
Brussels South Charleroi Airport announced today two additional new routes for the coming Summer season: Lamezia in Italy and Kos in Greece. Ryanair will fly to these destinations as well as operate the... more
AirportsAirgest: January 2011's data about Trapani's airport
Trapani, Italy - With a 39,70% passenger increase
Also the month of January 2011 confirmed a double-digit growth over the previous year. The data released by the Statistics Office certify a +39.70% with 103,120 passengers in absolute value with a daily... more
AirportsDallas-Fort Worth airport might add charter flights to Cuba
Dallas, Usa - It would be the 4th US gateway to the island, after Miami, Los Angeles and New York
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is in talks with government officials and airlines to become a designated gateway to Cuba. Only airports in Miami, Los Angeles and New York have the designation... more
AirportsIn Linate inaugurated the biggest parking space of Milan
Milan, Italy - With 3000 covered places for cars it guarantees direct access to terminals and it is equipped with the last generation surveillance systems
There's an important innovation at Linate airport: yesterday was inaugurated the new P2 Executive parking space, the largest in the city of Milan. With its 3000 covered places for cars. The new parking... more
AirportsEuropean passenger traffic up 4.2% during 2010
Brussels, Belgium - Freight traffic increased by +18.7% while movements dropped by -0.2%
European airports saw passenger traffic increase by +4.2% in 2010 compared to 2009. Over the same period, freight traffic increased by +18.7% while movements dropped by -0.2%. The year ended with limited... more
AirportsFlight cancellations persist at Chicago airports
Chicago, Usa - Due to bad weather conditions
Airlines at both "O’Hare" and Midway International Airports have resumed operations and will be stepping up their schedules as the day continues, according to the city’s Dept. of Aviation. As of 7:3... more
AirportsOrlando airport traffic increased by 3.5% in 2010
Orlando, Usa - There have been a total of 34.8 million passengers this year
Despite stormy weather that cancelled thousands of flights in the Northeast around Christmas Day, Orlando International Airport enjoyed another strong month in December, and its annual passenger count... more
AirportsWashington’s Airports see growth in 2010
Washington, Usa - 18.1 million passengers at "Reagan National"; 23.7 millions at "Dulles"
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority yesterday released the 2010 passenger statistics for Ronald "Reagan Washington National Airport" and "Washington-Dulles International Airport". Together,... more
AirportsNew Alitalia routes (Video)
Florence, Italy - From Florence to Amsterdam and Catania
In the agreement of Alitalia with the Tuscany Region, there are new flights from and to the Airport of Florene-Peretola direct to Amsterdam and Catania. These links, active since March 27, 2011, will be... more
AirportsFAA: Long Island MacArthur Airport belongs to New York City
New York, Usa - It has been listed in its latest directory for the northeastern United States
The Federal Aviation Administration has just listed Long Island MacArthur Airport as a New York City airport in its latest directory for the northeastern United States. LIMA was previously listed by... more
AirportsPisa is oriented to the future
Pisa , Italy - The Mayor Marco Filippeschi speak
During the press-conference held yesterday at the airport of Pisa (see also AVIONEWS), the Mayor Marco Filippeschi has spoken about the improvements, that have been completed and will be implements in... more
AirportsAirplane and helicopter safety: UK civil aviation calls for organizers using Chinese lanters to register their event in advance
London, UK - They represent a risk for aircraft if less than 10 miles from runways
Following Manchester Airport’s warning over the use of Chinese lanterns, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is calling for all organizers of Chinese lantern releases to register their event in advance. Chinese l... more
AirportsUS air transport, chaos due to bad weather: 10,000 flights cancelled
Chicago, USA - And it is expected on the Midwest one of the worst snowstorm recorded ever
10,000 flights have already been canceled in the USA because of the new wave of icy cold that, since last Wednesday, is hitting the United States, particularly the north-east (see AVIONEWS). These... more
AirportsAlitalia: from July AirOne will inaugurate a second weapon base in Pisa
Pisa, Italy - New flights towards 8 destinations in Italy and abroad
Yesterday Alitalia presented the opening in Pisa, from next July, of the second weapon base of AirOne Smart Carrier, the airline of Alitalia Group offering flights with a quality service with extremely... more
AirportsSenators pushing aviation bill to create new jobs
Washington, Usa - It is aimed to introduce GPS technology replacing radar
A new aviation bill is aimed to revamp America's airport system with an emphasis on boosting the overall economy, according to US senators. The principal purpose of the bill, which was introduced last... more
AirportsUS unions support the end of airport screening privatization program
Washington, Usa - In order to preserve jobs in TSA and security for passengers
"A freeze on a Transportation Security Administration program to privatize airport screening services will preserve job opportunities for federal workers and keep passengers safe", according to union leaders. TSA... more
AirportsThe two runways at Hong Kong airport will reach full capacity by the end of 2020
Hong Kong, China - They will be able to handle 68 aircraft per hour
The two runways at Hong Kong's international airport will reach full handling capacity by the end of 2020 if aircraft movements continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate of around 5%, the director-general... more
AirportsThe airport "Mario Mameli" in Cagliari aims to expand towards the town
Cagliari, Italy - The mayor of Elmas resigns
"If the Sogaer and Enac insist on expanding the airport in direction of the city, I can't continue to sit at that table". On Tuesday, with these words, the mayor of Elmas asked to resign from the Board... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: blocked but ready for development
Rome, Italy - Signed contract for the elaboration of masterplan 2004 at the airport of Rome-Fiumicino
Aeroporti di Roma (AdR, the management company of the airports of Rome) signed a contract with the airport design company Scott Wilson Ltd. for the elaboration of masterplan 2044 of Rome-Fiumicino/Aeroporto... more
AirportsItalian Assaeroporti: 2010 positive year for national airports
Rome, Italy - With 9 million passengers more; average growth by 7%
The Italian airport system has closed 2010 with a growth in traffic: over nine million passengers more, embarked or disembarked in the Italian airports that, with an average increase of 7% and a movement... more
AirportsManchester airport introduces holograms to explain passengers the liquid restrictions
Manchester, UK - The aim is to cut queues
Manchester Airport has become the first airport in the world to introduce holograms as part of its passenger security preparation. The cutting-edge technology, which has been used in the music industry,... more
AirportsReports call for Newark and New York-"JFK" airports expansion
New York, Usa - The study comes from the Port Authority
A study commissioned by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey calls for major expansions at "John F. Kennedy" and Newark Liberty International Airports. The Regional Plan Association also calls... more
AirportsSmall airports in New York area might grow and be potential relievers for big ones
New York, Usa - "Stewart", "MacArthur" and "Monmouth" have been listed
A Regional Plan Association study said with New York’s big three airports rapidly nearing capacity, airports like Stewart (about 65 miles north on Manhattan), should be relied on more. The report a... more
AirportsThe majority stake of the airport "Cristoforo Colombo" of Genoa is on sale
Genoa , Italy - The starting price is 30 million
Genoa's "Cristoforo Colombo" Airport is now estimated 50 million Euro. The share of capital in the hands of the authority port of Genoa is 60%. This majority percentage has a value of 30 million Euro that... more