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AirportsNew train link between Prague and the airport
Prague, Czech Republic - A new project proposed after a 15 year debate
The age-old debate that took place in Prague for over 15 years about the need for a better connection between the city and the Prague-Ruzyne International Airport come finally at a turning point. The choice... more
AirportsNew Terminal in La Coruna airport
La Coruna, Spain - Planned investment of 60 million Euro
Is expected an investment of 60 million of Euro to build the new terminal of La Coruna airport. The Spanish Minister for Development, José Blanco, explained today at the Congress of Deputies that this... more
AirportsThe staff of air traffic control sleep, chief operating officer resigns from Air Traffic Organization
New York, USA - Must ensure the safety of travelers
In recent months, were found several cases of flight controllers who have fallen asleep at work. The last one was that of Reno-Tahoe the international airport (AVIONEWS). These facts, after which the... more
AirportsMeeting on the project to develop of Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - At Palazzo Chigi was held the summit among Government, Italian ENAC and AdR
It was held yesterday the meeting among the unions and the leaders of Rome's airports on development projects of the airport of Fiumicino: "Given the expected growth and expansion of the aviation sector... more
AirportsFirst quarter 2011: the figures disclosed by Fraport
Frankfurt, Germany - In the foreground Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt Airport welcomed about 11.8 million passengers in the first quarter of 2011 - up 3.7 percent year-on-year. Germany's largest aviation gateway also handled more than 540,000 metric tons of airfreight... more
AirportsConsortium SITA- Capgemini: agreement BAA improving Heathrow with outsourced IT services
Milan, Italy - For a value of the EUR 120 million and a five year duration
SITA, the world's specialist in air transport communications and IT solutions, announced that it has joined the consortium led by Capgemini UK plc to provide core IT services to all six BAA-owned UK airports... more
AirportsThe liberalization of the service control tower in Spain will allow to save the 50%
Madrid, Spain - Tomorrow it begins the second phase of the tender
In 13 Spanish airports has been liberalized the control tower service, previously held by the company AENA (Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea). The calls in question are those of Alicante, Valencia, Ib... more
AirportsSan Francisco’s Terminal 2 will official begin operations today, on April 14
San Francisco, Usa - To Dallas, Miami and Washington for departures; arrival from LAX
The first activities at new Terminal 2 of the San Francisco's airport began today: the first scheduled departures are American Airlines’ flights 2193 to Dallas-Fort Worth and 552 to Miami. Both are scheduled t... more
AirportsAirgest: initiated inquiry for the total long-term management of the airport of Trapani
Trapani , Italy - Also a maiden flight with Lamezia by Ryanair
The Board of Directors of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), as the president Vito Riggio has announced last April 4 during a visit to Birgi, have launched yesterday an analysis of the provision... more
AirportsTurin's airport will be closed in July
Turin, Italy - Four days of maintenance for runway nr 36
Turin-Caselle's airport, an important connecting junction in the European air traffic, is going to be closed for four days in July: from 9:00 pm on Friday 15 to 12:00 am of Tuesday 19. It probably will... more
AirportsItaly sets to work for the building of Herat's airport
Herat, Afghanistan - Afghanistan points at Italian Country as a reconstruction partner
Italian presence in the Afghan process of pacification and normalization moves from military intervention to economic participation: the Italian Minister for Economical Growth Paolo Romani went to Herat... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: the shareholders' meeting approved the budget for the year 2010
Rome, Italy - Yesterday the first convocation under Palenzona's presidency
The shareholders' meeting of Aeroporti di Roma SpA (AdR), gathered yesterday in the first meeting under the presidency by Fabrizio Palenzona, approved the budget for the year 2010. Group revenues reached... more
AirportsTrieste-Ljubljana-Venice's meeting
Gorizia, Italy - Collaboration's project among the three airports into the North-East area
On April 11 it has been opened a conference table among the managers of the Airport of Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari, “Marco Polo” of Venice and “Joze Pucnik” of Lubiana: for their location the three a... more
AirportsAosta's airport enlargement
Aosta, Italy - The new air station ready by February
A big renovation is going on in the airport of Aosta (Valle d'Aosta region), for the enlargement and development of the hub "Corrado Gex", that will be operative by next February. Runway's lengthening,... more
AirportsConflict between Heathrow Airport and airlines
London, England - The BAA imposes new “Conditions of use”
On April 1st, the main British airport, Heathrow, has imposed a new contract on airlines according to which BAA (British Airport Authority), Heathrow's owner, is not liable for damage or closing on the... more
AirportsReopened the airport of Sendai
Sendai, Japan - It can currently operate only during the day
Reopens today, just over a month after the disaster that has devastated Japan, Sendai Airport, invaded by water and debris violently dragged by the tsunami of last March 11. The reopening of the airport... more
AirportsThe airport of Palma de Mallorca offers a course to 54 employees for the proper use of defibrillators
Palma de Mallorca, Spain - They have received both theoretical and practical training needed to use the devices
The airport of Palma de Mallorca has given three training courses to 54 employees of different groups of the airport, which now have the knowledge and skills necessary for the correct use of defibrillators,... more
AirportsBologna's airport: in March passengers increased by 11.7%
Bologna, Italy - Decreasing the charter flights due to the crisis of Egypt and Tunisia
Another positive month for the airport of Bologna, Italy. In March, passengers increased by 11.7% for a total of 470,890. Passengers on international flights have increased by 10.5% (338,196 passengers),... more
AirportsPisa, Italy: passengers traffic in March, +13,0%
Pisa, Italy - "Galilei" closes the first 2011 quarter with a 12.8% increase
SAT, management company of the "Galileo Galilei" airport of Pisa, Italy, unveils that in March 2011 it has recorded an increase in passengers traffic equal to 13.0% compared to the same month of the previous... more
AirportsMenorca Airport in the "Top 5" in a survey on customer satisfaction
Minorca, Spain - Positive result that is added to the investigations carried out by AENA
In a survey on customer satisfaction conducted by Thomson Airways on passengers who came back to the United Kingdom from about 70 international airports, that of Menorca is located in the "Top 5". By... more
AirportsThe award for best airport in Africa assigned to the call "Or Tambo" in Johannesburg
Copenaghen, Denmark - Voted by 11 million passengers
In recent days, was held in Copenhagen the "World Awards" during which was presented the award for best airport in Africa to the call "Or Tambo" in Johannesburg. The award, assigned annually by "World... more
AirportsAir France A-380 airplane to San Francisco Airport
San Francisco, Usa - Super Jumbo jet will support Summer travel season
Officials from Air France announced yesterday from June 6 through September 4, 2011, they will fly the Airbus A-380 plane between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Paris’-"Charles de Gaulle" (... more
AirportsCloser cooperation between LOT Polish Airlines and "Chopin Airport"
Warsaw, Poland - The letter of intent is first in a series of bilateral arrangements to be made
LOT Polish Airlines and ‘Polish Airports’ State Enterprise (PPL), the operator of Warsaw "Chopin Airport", signed a letter of intent regarding future cooperation. The letter of intent was signed by... more
AirportsDenounced a man that stole between luggage at the airport of Rome-Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - The booty was returned to the owners
A thirty-nine of Rome employed in ground handling services at Fiumicino airport was denounced because he stolen items from the passenger's luggage. To seize him with the booty, taken before the bags... more
AirportsAeroporto di Bruxelles: nuova destinazione per Pola, in Croazia
Bruxelles, Belgio - A partire dal prossimo 20 giugno
Lo scalo belga di Bruxelles-South Charleroi ha annunciato oggi l'apertura di una nuova rotta per Pola (Croazia), oltre a Zadar, raddoppiando le possibiità di scoprire la ricchezza del patrimonio croato. Ryanair... more
AirportsHamburg Airport achieves good result in 2010
Hamburg, Germany - Despite it was a turbolent financial year
2010 was a turbulent financial year, and Hamburg Airport ended it with commercial success: the final result was a profit of 41.8 million euros; the previous year’s result was 35 million euros. 12.96 m... more
AirportsDirective change also at Ibiza airport
Ibiza, Spain - María Elena Mayoral Corcuera replaces José Antonio Álvarez designed to the airport of Palma de Mallorca
Directive change also at the top of the airport of Ibiza, where María Elena Mayoral Corcuera will replace José Antonio Álvarez designed at the airport of Palma de Mallorca. From May 2 the woman, an ae... more
AirportsNew Director at the airport of Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca , Spain - From May 2 he will take office
It was decided the name of the next director of the airport of Palma de Mallorca. To take in his hand the management of the the third Spanish call, for the number of passengers, will be José Antonio Fernández Á... more
AirportsTender for control tower service in 13 Spanish airports
Madrid , Spain - 8 companies go to the second phase
After the liberalization of air traffic control service in 13 Spanish airports operated from Aena (Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea), was issued a tender to choose the company that will manage th... more
AirportsA Brazilian girl stopped at the airport of Rome-Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - Wait 5 days before to go to Catania
Began on March 30 the misfortune of a Brazilian girl named Vanessa Medejros, who had arrived at the airport of Rome-Fiumicino where made ??a stop waiting to catch a flight to Catania where was waiting... more
AirportsAmsterdam Airport Schiphol again chosen as Western Europe's best airport
Amsterdam, Holland - At this year's "Passenger Terminal Expo"
At this year's "Passenger Terminal Expo" in Copenhagen, passengers have again proclaimed Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 'Western Europe's best airport'. Mark Lakerveld, Sr Baggage Manager, accepted the award... more
AirportsSan Francisco Airport: Mayor Lee celebrates SFO Terminal 2
San Francisco, Usa - New home for American Airlines and Virgin America
Mayor Edwin M. Lee yesterday unveiled the state-of-the-art Terminal 2 (T2) at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Turner Construction and Gensler renovated the terminal in a design-build partnership... more
AirportsAlarm in the Melbourne airport: a man leaves the terminal without being checked
Melbourne, Australia - Disruptions and delays in arrival and departure
Around 9:30 of this morning in the Melbourne airport is tripped the alarm when a man, after arriving at the arrivals terminal of Qantas, has exceeded the exit doors without being checked. So the security... more
AirportsPassenger traffic at Warsaw "Chopin Airport" goes up by 4.2% in March
Warsaw, Poland - In the first quarter of 2011 the airport served 1.79 million passengers
More than 663 thousand travellers were handled at "Chopin Airport" in March 2011, which represents a year-on-year increase of 4.2%. According to preliminary data, in the first quarter of 2011 the airport... more
AirportsBrussels-Charleroi: 1,202,625 passengers in the first quarter of 2011
Brussels, Belgium - An increase of 22%
Brussels South Charleroi registered 1,202,625 passengers in January, February and March 2011, which is an increase of 22% compared to the same quarter in 2010. In March 2011, a total of 451,090 passengers... more
AirportsTrapani-Birgi's Airport between controversy and difficulty restored 32 flights, 7 are in place in Palermo
Trapani, Italy - Ryanair stated the "Repositioning" until today
Gradually the landings and the takeoffs in the airport of Trapani-Birgi are resuming. They arrived at 32 for many domestic and international routes operated by low-cost Irish airline Ryanair, after it... more
Airports"Malpensa Express": from today, tickets sold also online
Milan, Italy - It is now possible to buy only one ticket a day for each person
From today, it's possible to acquire the tickets for "Malpensa Express", the rail connection linking the centre of Milan to Milan-Malpensa airport, a service managed by Trenitalia-LeNord, also online on... more
AirportsLoan of 350 million dollars to Sudan to build airport and two dams
Khartum, Sudan - The airport could be completed in 2014
The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development has granted a loan, maturing in 25 years, of 350 million dollars to the Sudan so that will be able to build an airport and two dams. Half of the entire... more
AirportsTender for modernization of the airport "Julius Nyerere" in Tanzania
Dar es-Salaam, Tanzania - To make it an hub for international traffic
In Dar es Salaam is going to begin the last phase of modernization of the "Julius Nyerere" the largest airport of the Tanzania. So the country's authorities have launched an appeal to international companies... more
AirportsBologna airport: the first jumbo jet Pullmantur landed yesterday
Bologna, Italy - They deliver Spanish cruise direct to the port of Ravenna
Started yesterday at noon, with the arrived of the first jumbo from Madrid, the cruise operation from the airport of Bologna. This is a new initiative of the "Marconi"in collaboration with the Spanish... more
AirportsAirgest: air traffic data of March 2011 in Trapani, Italy
Trapani, Italy - -11,27% for passengers and -18,36% for movements due to the closure of the airport
The civil flights ban in the Italian Trapani-Birgi airport, established, from 21 to 31 March, for operational needs of the Italian Air Force, caused a traffic decrease. In the days of regular activity... more
AirportsThe best airports in the world according to the World Airport Awards 2011
Copenhagen, Denmark. - Questionnaires completed by airline passengers of over 100 different nationality
In a nine months customer survey that involved more than 11,38 million of passengers this was the World's top ten of the airports of the year: 1 Hong Kong International Airport 2 Singapore Changi Airport 3... more
AirportsFrom the Palermo's airport "Falcone-Borsellino" a new flight to Oslo
Palermo, Italy - Continue the efforts of Ryanair to intensify flights in the Sicilian airport
It was inaugurated by the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair the new flight Palermo-Oslo. Satisfied the President of Gesap (Palermo airport management company) Sebastiano Bavetta, who does not hesitate... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma celebrates the fiftieth anniversary first commercial flight landed at the "Da Vinci" in Rome (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - Events at the airport in Rome and its presence in the exhibition "Regions and testimonies of Italy"
Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) joins the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy taking part in the exhibition "Regions and testimonies of Italy". This opportunity offers the chance... more
AirportsSACBO: Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport obtains quality and service certification confirms
Bergamo, Italy - Airport standards will appear in the 2011 Document that will be published in the coming weeks
SACBO, as management company of the Italian airport of Bergamo-Orio al Serio, has achieved important confirmations by Tuv Italy about the quality devices far-long implemented in the view of an attention... more
AirportsGESAC: in Naples 42 national and international destinations direct line for Summer 2011
Naples, Italy - From June 28 part of the flight scheduled to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines it's operating all year round
42 national and international destinations destinations of direct line for the network of routes for Summer 2011 of the "Naples International Airport": 29 scheduled international and 13 national direct... more
AirportsMarconi Handling of Bologna made profit in 2010 budget
Bologna, Italy - For the first time from the foundation of the society in July 2003
The board of directors of Marconi Handling, a subsidiary of the Group which provides assistance services on the ground to the passenger traffic of "Marconi" airport, endorses the 2010 budget. It's... more
AirportsHeathrow Airport to the 99th place in the rankings Aci
London, United Kingdom - The airports considered are 146
The Airports Council International (ACI), an international association of airports, has compiled a ranking on the quality of 146 airports worldwide. That of Heathrow was positioned only in 99th place,... more
AirportsIt works to restore the airport of Sendai
Sendai, Japan - It could be operational within 3 weeks
No one can forget the images of the Japanese Airport of Sendai submerged by water and debris transported from the tsunami on March 11. Following the disaster 28,000 people are dead or missing. Colonel... more
AirportsMiami Airport welcome inaugural transatlantic route from Barcelona by Iberia
Miami, Usa - Carrier will begin three non-stop flights weekly
Miami-Dade Aviation Department Director José Abreu and other officials from Miami International Airport and the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) welcomed Iberia’s first transatlantic se... more