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AirportsItaly, tension in Palermo: ex-Ciclat employees occupied GESAP offices
Palermo, Italy - The workers threatened a collective hunger strike
Tension this morning at Palermo's "Falcone e Borsellino" airport, Italy, where about ten workers ex-employees of Ciclat, company that used to manage luggage-trolley services, occupied GESAP (Palermo airport... more
AirportsItaly: SAVE and local institutions: € 1 billion for Tessera airport
Venice, Italy - Venice facilities' expansion plan
Venice-Tessera "Marco Polo" airport operator (SAVE), the municipality and province of Venice and the regional government of Veneto are discussing an expansion project for the modernization of the airport,... more
AirportsItaly. Verona's airport: second phase for restructuring works ended
Verona, Italy - Passengers could usufruct of wider areas from today
"The second phase for restructuring works regarded about 2500 sm of departure terminal at 'Catullo', Verona's airport, ended. Thanks to a reconfiguration of spaces, passengers could usufruct of larger... more
AirportsBologna's airport: +14,1% passengers in July, near to 500,000
Bologna, Italy - 6,5% growth from the beginning of the year
"The growth continues at Bologna's airport: in July the passengers increased of 14,1% compared to the same month 2008, arriving to reach around 500,000 (490,004), figure that constitutes the best monthly... more
AirportsPescara: over 60,000 passengers in July and a +16%
Pescara, Italy - The negative traffic phase ended, following to the economic crisis due to earthquake
"The president of SAGA (Abruzzo's airport management society), Vittorio Di Carlo, has announced, during a press-conference held last Saturday in airport, that the negative phase for traffic ended, following... more
AirportsRome-Ciampino, acoustic pollution: ARPA sues Ryanair
Rome, Italy - Due to O'Leary's libellous statements on the Cristal project
Corrado Carrubba, extraordinary commissioner of ARPA (Italian Lazio regional environment agency) has officially taken an action against Ryanair's CEO Michael O'Leary due to his statements that Carrubba... more
AirportsRome-Fiumicino: tenths of passengers left on the ground due to Alitalia's overbooking
Rome, Italy - The carrier refunded travellers that couldn't depart
Tenths of passengers, between 50 and 100, yesterday have been left on the ground at Rome-Fiumicino airport due to Alitalia's overbooking. Too many tickets sold more than the actual seat availability and... more
AirportsAtitech workers blocked Naples airport check-in desks
Naples, Italy - Agreement reached on the sale of the company
After about two hours of protest the block of Alitalia and AirOne check-in desks at Naples-Capodichino airport, performed by Atitech workers who were asking for salaries and certainties for the future... more
AirportsNew marketing initiatives needed at Trapani-Birgi airport (3)
Trapani, Italy - Giancarlo Guarrera, Airgest's director general, interviewed by AVIONEWS
Interviewed by AVIONEWS, Giancarlo Guarrera, director general of Trapani-Birgi airport operator, Airgest, talked about passengers' expectations travelling through the airport, especially after its modernization... more
AirportsTrapani-Birgi, Guarrera (2): "Higher airport fares are needed"
Trapani, Italy - Director general of Airgest interviewed by AVIONEWS
Giancarlo Guarrera, director general of Trapani-Birgi airport operator, Airgest, told AVIONEWS about perspectives and future investments on the Sicilian airport. In particular he talked about the current... more
AirportsItaly: Airgest relies on Ryanair for the development of Trapani-Birgi airport
Trapani, Italy - The director general of the managing company interviewed by AVIONEWS
Airgest, airport operator of Trapani-Birgi, Italy, is planning large investments on structures and activities, from requalification works to deals with airlines, such as Ryanair, to strengthen services.... more
AirportsThe charter flights chain departed from Cuneo to Palma de Majorca
Cuneo, Italy - An other important step for airport's development
The first people departed yesterday, on Sunday July 26, with first flight of charter connections chain that will link Cuneo to Palma de Majorca, by "I viaggi del Turchese" Tour Operator. The route,... more
AirportsLugano-Agno airport becomes "Aeroporto dei laghi"
Como, Italy - With the writing "Lago di Como" inside its logo
Lugano-Agno and Como province have found an agreement to value the already famous brand of Lake Como in the world. The new name of Swiss Lugano-Agno airport will in fact be "Aeroporto dei laghi". In its... more
AirportsThe PFI 2009-2011 of Catania-Fontanarossa in detail
Catania, Italy - Besides the Corporate Identity and to the SAC Training School
SAC, Catania's airport management society, explains in particular the objectives of PFI for 2009-2011 and also other two initiatives: the Corporate Identity and the SAC Training School with its organization... more
AirportsAeradria ensures MyAir's links from Rimini through other airlines
Rimini, Italy - Towards destinations as Paris, Amsterdam, Lampedusa and Pantelleria
"Following to the stopping of Myair's airplanes in Venice, Bergamo, Naples and Palermo's airports in the last days and to the measure taken on Wednesday July 22, 2009 by ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority)... more
AirportsHellenic Imperial Airways to start services between Birmingham, Athens and Jeddah
Birmingham, UK - The carrier will operate a B-747/200
Hellenic Imperial Airways and Birmingham International Airport announced that from Saturday 25th July a new weekly service will begin between Birmingham and Athens, with onward connections to Jeddah in... more
AirportsTrapani, the number of passengers are more than doubled
Trapani, Italy - If compared to the same month of 2008
Transits in Trapani-Birgi airport soared by 118.1% in June 2009 if compared to the same month of 2008: from 51,676 to 112,714. A result that awarded the strategy of the management of this airport in... more
AirportsAirport sleeping? Singapore the best, Paris to be avoided
Rome, Italy - The survey among more than 6,200 travellers
For those who need to sleep in airport, Singapore is the place to be. On the other side, Paris "Charles de Gaulle" is absolutely to be avoided. The report has been issued thanks to a survey carried out... more
AirportsVerona airport, problems go on
Verona, Italy - Fight controllers are insufficient and an ex-employee sued the airport operator
"Valerio Catullo" di Verona Villafranca SpAa, the operator of Verona airport, is having difficult times. For many reasons. The first point is flight control: "Controllers are totally insufficient if compared... more
AirportsItaly, SAB: 24-hour strike on Monday in Bologna announced by CUB Trasporti trade union
Bologna, Italy - Airport services might not be guaranteed
SAB, Bologna airport operator, issued today a press release stating: "We inform passengers at Bologna airport that on Monday, July 20, due to a local strike announced by the CUB Trasporti trade union... more
AirportsSt.Louis airport showcases local attractions
St. Louis, Usa - A glass-walled gallery to get in touch with the city
St. Louis-Lambert International Airport is giving arriving passengers new incentives to stop and explore before they grab their bags. The Airport unveiled a new 130-ft long exhibit in the main terminal... more
AirportsItaly: Aerdorica aims to budget balance in 2009
Ancona, Italy - The assembly approved 2008 results and next 10-year industrial plan
The meeting of members of Aerdorica SpA, Ancona-Falconara "Raffaello Sanzio" airport operator, Italy, approved 2008 budget and the industrial plan from 2009 to 2019. In last fiscal year it has reported... more
AirportsAutogrill: HMSHost secures early renewal of its concession at "Charlotte Douglas International Airport" in USA
Milan, Italy - Over 50 points of sale operated inside the airport
"Through its American division HMSHost, Autogrill has secured renewal, a year in advance, of its concession contract for over 50 food&beverage points of sale in 'Charlotte Douglas International Airport',... more
AirportsBlue Air starts operations from Vienna to the north of Romania
Vienna, Austria - Vienna airport will be soon audited
Vienna International Airport is expanding its offering of destinations in Eastern Europe. The Romanian carrier Blue Air started a three times a week operations to Suceava, a city located in the north of... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma is the official sponsor of the World Aquatics Championships "Rome 09"
Rome, Italy - The XIII edition will take place from July 17 to August
"It was the year 1994 when Rome hosted the 'World Aquatics Championship' for the first time. 15 years later, Rome welcomes the 13th FINA World Championship for aquatic sports including swimming, water... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: immigration office in Fiumicino inaugurated at the beginning of the month
Rome, Italy - It's the first Italian air station to host a detached division
"Fiumicino intercontinental airport is the first Italian air station to host a detached division of the Immigration office of the police headquarters. The office, situated in international arrivals... more
AirportsFlorence, bid for the enlargement of the terminal
Florence, Italy - Worth a value of 20 million euros
Florence airport published a bid for the enlargement of the air terminal, worth a value of 20 million euros. Companies which are planning to run for the bid can visit the airport and its structures till... more
AirportsMiami opens multi-use business centre in south terminal
Miami, Usa - Passengers can use pc, fax machine or a meeting room
Passengers in Miami International Airport’s South Terminal have an one-stop location where they can fax or photocopy an important document, rent a mobile phone for use in the U.S. or abroad, or even h... more
AirportsAeromexico launches new service from San Francisco
San Francisco, Usa - To Hermosillo, Mexico, five times a week
San Francisco International airport announced that AeroMexico started service between San Francisco and Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico’s largest city. The inaugural flight arrived at SFO on Monday, July 1... more
AirportsSix months 2009 at Bergamo-Orio al Serio's airport: more passengers, less airplane movements
Bergamo, Italy - The analysis of the half-year trend records a new goal
"Orio al Serio's airport confirms the passengers movement in June with a total of 645.221 and an increase of 6.2% compared to June 2008. In the first half-year in 2009 passengers in transit at Bergamo's... more
AirportsBoston airport tests radar to avoid bird strikes
Boston, Usa - Trailers cost about 400,000 Dollars each
Logan International Airport is testing a specialized radar system the Air Force uses to protect its fighters and NASA uses to guard its shuttles, as it considers stepping up its efforts at preventing collisions... more
AirportsBergamo: Wizz Air adds third airplane and opens new routes from Gda?sk
Bergamo, Italy - From next December 17
"Wizz Air, low-cost airline in Poland, central and East Europe, has announced that will expand its base in Gda?sk adding a third airplane, launching new routes and increasing frequencies on some of the... more
AirportsReggio Calabria airport: funds cannot be invested due to bureaucracy
Reggio Calabria, Italy - Four million euros are waiting to be used to open new routes
The effects of bureaucracy: the only obstacle to the investment of four million euros allocated by the Italian government for Reggio Calabria airport is the so called "Conference of the services". That... more
AirportsNew operations from Liverpool airport
Liverpool, UK - To Aberdeen and Southampton
One of Liverpool’s best loved sons, Ken Dodd, was at Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" yesterday afternoon armed with tickling sticks and jam butties to help launch Eastern Airways’ new flights from "Jo... more
AirportsSEA Milan airports meets 100 partner companies
Milan, Italy - Presented "SEAMI", the new loyalty project
SEA, the operator of Milan-Linate and Milan-Malpensa airports, organized a workshop reserved to its commercial partners. The issue was: "From the crisis to the development: opportunities, prospects and... more
AirportsBologna's airport: more than 450,000 passengers in June
Bologna, Italy - Over two millions in the first six months
"The good performance by Bologna's airport continues: passengers have increased 6,8% in June compared to same month 2008, arriving over 450,000 (450,320 exactly). Mainly the domestic passengers (147,599,... more
AirportsMiami welcomes the only non-stop flight from the U.S. to Bonaire
Miami, Usa - Insel Air begins weekly service to the Netherland Antilles island
Miami International Airport welcomed the inaugural flight of Insel Air from Bonaire, Netherland Antilles, to Miami. It is the only non-stop service between the Dutch Caribbean island and any U.S. city. Bonaire... more
AirportsFire at Bologna airport has been put out
Bologna, Italy - Still unknown the reasons
Bologna airport announced that yesterday in the afternoon, at 4:30 p.m., a fire broke out inside the office of a company of travel services, located in the check-in area A2 of the terminal. The airport... more
AirportsADAC signs agreement to establish regional training centre for aviation
Abu Dhabi, EAU - With international airport associations
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and the International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE) to... more
AirportsFraport’s activities in China continue to be successful
Frankfurt, Germany - Xi’an Is World’s Fastest Growing Major Airport
China’s Xi’an Airport, in which Fraport AG has held a 24.5% share since 2008, is the world’s fastest growing major airport. During his recent visit to China, Fraport AG (Frankfurt airport operator) execu... more
AirportsRecord of passengers at Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh, Scotland - And a terminal extension is underway
Edinburgh Airport enjoyed the busiest day in its 30 year history last week, bucking a trend that has seen passenger numbers at most UK airports decline. As the airport welcomed a massive influx of holidaymakers... more
AirportsOrio al Serio: Ryanair announces new routes at Bergamo's airport
Bergamo, Italy - From today to next July 10
"SACBO (Bergamo's airport management society) announces the opening of new routes from Orio al Serio's airport, served by Ryanair. From today, on July 3 the link to Pescara, four times per week (Monday,... more
AirportsACI Traffic remains stubbornly low in May
Geneva, Switzerland - But downward slide may be slowing
Airport traffic results for May 2009 remain markedly lower than traffic levels of May 2008. Airports participating in the passenger and freight “Flash” reports recorded an overall 8% decrease in passenger tra... more
AirportseasyJet to start operations from Liverpool to Fuerteventura and Lanzarote
Liverpool, UK - From November 2009
easyJet announced its two new destinations in the Canary Islands from Liverpool from November 2009. The flights to Fuerteventura and Lanzarote are the airline’s first foray into the medium haul market f... more
AirportsSydney Airport welcomes services by Delta Air Lines and Tiger Airways
Sydney, Australia - To Los Angeles and to Melbourne
Sydney Airport welcomes the launch of services by two new carriers – Delta Air Lines and Tiger Airways – this Friday. The US airline will commence a daily operation to Los Angeles, whilst the 49% owned by... more
AirportsENAV and airports of Calabria sign an agreement
Rome, Italy - For investments worth a value of 40 million euros
ENAV (Italian authority for flight control) and the operators of the airports of the Italian region of Calabria (Lamezia Terme, Reggio Calabria and Crotone) signed an agreement today. The aim is modernize... more
AirportsItaly: 2008 operational losses for Aeroporti di Puglia SpA
Bari, Italy - More than € -7 million, they will be covered thanks to an "Anti-crisis bill"
Aeroporti di Puglia SpA, southern Italian Bari, Taranto, Brindisi and Foggia airports' operator, presented for € 7,634,575 of operational losses for the year 2008. The loss will be covered thanks to t... more
AirportsOlbia airport managers announce the opening of a new terminal
Olbia, Italy - For private flights. With an investment of 9.3 million euros
The new terminal at Olbia-Costa Smeralda airport has been opened by H.M. Aga Khan, by the governor of the Italian region Sardinia, Ugo Cappellacci, by the chairman of ENAC (Italian civil aviation authority)... more
AirportsSan Francisco, volunteers to assist international arriving passengers
San Francisco, Usa - The airport will conduct workshops interested in concession opportunities
Beginning July 1 San Francisco International Airport customer service volunteers will begin staffing the Federal Inspection Services (FIS) facility to assist customers arriving from international flights.... more
AirportsItalian authorities approved the agreement between ENAC and SAT (Pisa airport)
Pisa, Italy - Concerning airport fares
SAT, the operator of Pisa-"Galileo Galilei" airport, announced that according to the article #5, paragraph #3 of CIPE (inter-ministry economic planning committee) regulation #38/2007 and 51/2008, the committee... more