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AirportsItaly, Etna eruptions: a meteorological radar will be a nightly beacon for airplanes
Catania, Italy - Operating by the end of Summer
Etna eruptions and the consequent ash clouds brought the Italian Civil Defense to place a radar on top of Monte Lauro (Eastern Sicily), which first nature is meteorological, but that will be as an experiment... more
AirportsSAVE purchases 108,558 ordinary shares
Venice, Italy - In the period March 2-6, 2009
According to the authorization for the purchase of own shares decided by the shareholders assembly on February 5th, SAVE (Venice-"Marco Polo" Airport Management Company) informed today to have purchased,... more
AirportsForlì airport restarts from Riccione
Riccione, Italy - Seaf unveiled the details of the new partnership with low-cost Wind Jet
In a ceremony held last week (Thursday March 5th) in Riccione Seaf, "Ridolfi", Forlì's airport managing society, presented the flight schedule connecting Forlì to all the destinations served by the low-cost c... more
AirportsMunich Airport marks another record-breaking year
Munich, Germany - 34.5 million passengers in 2008
Despite the current economic crisis Munich Airport had yet another record-breaking year in 2008. More than 34.5 million passengers, a gain of nearly 2% over the previous year, used Bavaria's international... more
AirportsDüsseldorf airport enlarges low-priced parking area
Düsseldorf, Germany - One week parking at 39 Euros
Düsseldorf airport complies with the wish of passengers by increasing the number of low-priced spaces significantly. True to the slogan “Holiday Special 2009” the airport offers reasonable parking rate... more
AirportsAbu Dhabi welcomes the fourth daily flight to Jeddah
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Operated by Saudi carrier nasair
Abu Dhabi International Airport will welcome daily flights by Saudi Arabia’s carrier nasair from Jeddah, starting in April. The airline, which already operates three flights between Jeddah and Abu D... more
AirportsMalpensa Express, a connection chosen by 9.24% of travellers
Milan, Italy - Data relating to January 2009
The 9.24% of travellers from/to Malpensa Airlines have chosen in January 2009 the connection Malpensa Express, against 8.64% in the same period of 2008. Against a drop of passengers on Malpensa Airport... more
AirportsMidwest Airlines adds additional Milwaukee flight from Boston
Boston, Usa - The fifth daily operation will begin June 4
Midwest Airlines announced service enhancements to its Summer flight schedule, including the addition of a fifth daily non-stop Milwaukee-Boston Logan flight beginning June 4. Service will be offered... more
AirportsMalpensa (2): the strengthening of Lufthansa Italia
Milan, Italy - Maybe new long-range connections within the year
Lufthansa Italia has still not received the licence of air operator by ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) but has already seen its presence in Malpensa Airport. The airline, that inaugurated the... more
AirportsMalpensa (3): Lombardia Region President reopens the Alitalia matter
Milan, Italy - Satisfaction for the Lufthansa Italia's growth
Lombardia Region President, Roberto Formigoni, shows satisfaction for the Lufthansa Italia's growth on Malpensa (see AVIONEWS for more details), and so returns to talk about Alitalia: "AZ has three intercontinental... more
AirportsMarseilles-Provence Airport: 2008 positive results thanks to low-cost airlines
Marseilles, France - 6.96 million passengers trasported in total
Marseilles-Provence Airport closed 2008 with 6.96 million passengers transported, particularly thanks to low-cost airlines. 1.06 million passengers come from low-cost carriers, equal to a 13.4% increase... more
AirportsBucharest: inaugurated the new service by train with the International "Henri Coanda" Airport
Bucharest, Romania - In 45 minutes from the Bucharest North train station
The first "Henri Coanda Expres" train, linking Bucharest North train station with the International "Henri Coanda" Airport, started functioning at 5:15 am on Wednesday. 18 trains run daily on the route,... more
AirportsPalermo airport closed for bad weather
Palermo, Italy - Many cancelled or redirected flights to and from the "Falcone e Borsellino"
The bad weather conditions that hit Sicily yesterday evening forced the "Falcone e Borsellino" airport in Palermo to close. Many flights have been cancelled or redirected, coming both from Italy and foreign... more
AirportsMalpensa to have an exclusive Terminal for Star Alliance airlines
Milan, Italy - Reported by the SEA President, Giuseppe Bonomi
"In the Spring we will invite all Star Alliance partners to a great event in which will be shown the growth capabilities of Malpensa Airport", the SEA President, Giuseppe Bonomi, said. The Malpensa and... more
AirportsCatania-Fontanarossa: ready the new taxiway
Catania, Italy - Now opened the "Bretella 26" that will allow a more organized aircraft flow
The new taxiway "Bretella 26" of the "Vincenzo Bellini" airport has been opened. It will allow a more organized flow of airplanes, increasing the traffic potential of the Sicilian air station. An aeronautical... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma (AdR) lays off 341 workers
Rome, Italy - Reported by Italian SDL union
Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), Fiumicino and Ciampino Airports Management Company, opened procedures for the mobility of 341 workers (55 executives, 207 employees and 79 workers). According to a note of SdL... more
AirportsACI (2), Asia Pacific domestic traffic provided the only increase in January figures
Geneva, Switzerland - Traffic in the region blostered by Chinese new year travels
In the overall downturn of air traffic in January 2009 (as registered by ACI, Airport Council International), Asia Pacific domestic traffic provided the only bright spot, lifting the results for the Asia... more
AirportsACI, world airports traffic fell by 6% in January
Geneva, Switzerland - International freight dropped by 27%
World airports report that January 2009 traffic growth fell by 6% relative to January 2008, continuing the steady traffic decline of the past months. Freight results served as a grim reminder that industrial... more
AirportsOlbia: shows at the airport
Olbia, Italy - A series of appointments to attract tourists in low-season periods
The project for Olbia ariport is clear: to attract tourists also in low-season periods and to become a landmark for the citizens. "Airport and the City" is the name of a series of artistic and musical... more
AirportsMexico City: 460 new policemen for airport security
Mexico City, Mexico - Decision taken after the recent armed robberies
Mexico City Attorney General Miguel Mancera ordered 460 policemen to be added to the security forces of the the international airport. Since last December 350 agents were assigned to the airport itself,... more
AirportsNew Orleans airport to replace old bonds with new fixed-rate bonds
New Orleans, Usa - The goal is to reduce the debt
The New Orleans Aviation Board (NOAB) obtained credit ratings from three nationally-recognized rating agencies. The improved ratings enabled Armstrong officials to sell 144.4 million dollars in general... more
AirportsLufthansa: Barcelona-El Prat to be the new hub only if win Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Spanair is looking for a partner for the long-range flights
Spanair is looking for new partner for the long-range flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, and according to some press sources, among its favourite there is Lufthansa. According to Generalitat, the... more
AirportsGenoa-"Cristoforo Colombo" Airport, international passengers increased
Genoa, Italy - Drop in the domestic traffic
According to "Primocanale" Website, Genoa-"Cristoforo Colombo" Airport recorded a 30% drop in the domestic traffic. The network also reported that "In addition to the crisis and the new Alitalia organization,... more
AirportsInnovative bag-drop solution for Zurich Airport
Zurich, Switzerland - Swissport and Sita launch the first common-use solution for airlines
Swissport International, a Ground Aviation Services specialist, and Aviation IT specialist SITA have launched a passenger bag-drop solution which allows a single bag-drop counter to be used to service... more
AirportsPalermo-Punta Raisi will host the first tests to manage air traffic through the satellites
Palermo, Italy - From 3 to 6 March the GBAS Working group conference
From 3 to 6 March, Palermo will host the eighth edition on the International GBAS Working Group, a world conference focused on the introduction of the use of satellites in the air traffic management. The... more
AirportsForlì: the airport to be opened the night
Forlì, Italy - Starting from March 29th
To guarantee the operativeness of Forlì Airport during the night, generally between Midnight and 6:00 am, SEAF (Forlì Airport Management Company) and ENAV (Italian Flight Attendance Society) have reached a... more
AirportsVilnius International Airport, the number of passengers increased by 19%
Vilnius, Lithuania - Tomas Vaišvila is the new director general
Tomas Vaišvila is the new director general of Vilnius International Airport. The tender commission of the ministry of Transport and Communications elected him as the best candidate out of 13 applicants... more
AirportsMalpensa/Linate: 800 jobs at risk
Milan, Italy - A four hour strike has been announced on March 4th
Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uil-Trasporti and Uil unions have announced on March 4th a four hour strike for the SEA (Malpensa and Linate Airports Management Company) personnel due to the occupational issue. According... more
AirportsArmavia will operate from Berlin-Tegel to Yerevan
Berlin, Germany - The new flight to the Armenian capital will start on April 14
The Armenian airline Armavia will be offering two non-stop flights a week from Berlin-Tegel to Yerevan. Operation will start on 14 April 2009. "We are delighted with the new connection to Berlin, which... more
AirportsIbiza airport awarded for the management
Ibiza, Spain - The reward given on the basis of the European Foundation for Quality Management
Ibiza airport won the Baleares award for the management excellence, given by the enterpreneurial innovation institute, following the models stated by Efqm, the European Foundation for the Quality of Management. The... more
AirportsDallas-Fort Worth hosts strategic airlines-airports network conference
Dallas, Usa - On March 2 at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Hosts Strategic Airline/Airport Network 2009 Conference, in order to bring airports and airlines together to forge new business agreements in the Americas. During... more
AirportsBritish Airport Authority reported a loss of GBP 1,195 bn
London, United Kingdom - Relating to the exercise 2008
British Airport Authority (BAA) closed 2008 with a loss of 1,195 billion pounds. BAA, a Ferrovial Group subsidiary, forecasts positive results for 2009, and at the same time confirms the take-over of... more
AirportsSwiss to cease operations between Zurich and Santiago
Santiago, Chile - Starting from March 28
Swiss will cease operations between Zurich and Santiago, starting from March 28. The reason is the drop of passengers and goods, due to the international crisis. The end of the connections happens after... more
AirportsArgentina, Puerto Madryn airport to close from March 2 to 24
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The runway asphalt will be improved
Puerto Madryn-"El Tehuelche" airport will be closed for 22 days, from March 2 to 24. The information comes from Aeropuertos de Argentina, the operator of this airfield located 1000 km south of the capital... more
AirportsItalian SEA SpA reduces its participation in SACBO SpA
Milan, Italy - The Milan's airports management society continues into implementation of Business Plan 2009-2016
"SEA SpA (Milan's airports management society) has underwritten yesterday morning a contract for sale of 673,312 shares, equal to 19% of SACBO SpA social capital, the Bergamo-Orio al Serio's airport management... more
AirportsAeroporto di Firenze (AdF), strike on March 11th
Florence, Italy - The workers to go on strike from 12:00 am to 4:00 pm
Rsa, Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl and Uil-Trasporti Unions have announced a strike as regards the Aeroporto di Firenze (AdF) workers on March 11th, from 12:00 am to 4:00 pm. This decision has been taken after a... more
AirportsAbruzzo Airport announces a 40 million Euros development plan
Pescara, Italy - To develop infrastructures and increment routes
SAGA, Pescara Airport Management Company, has announced a plan to enlarge the catchment area and the number of routes in the Abruzzo airport. "This development plan -SAGA vice-president Marco Bruno... more
AirportsOne of New York-"JFK" runways will close for about four months in 2010
New York, Usa - It will be rebuilt, with a 292 million Dollars investment
One of the longest runways of Usa — New York-"John Fitzgerald Kennedy's" runway 13-31 — will close for about four months in 2010 while it's gutted and rebuilt. The Port Authority of New York & New Jer... more
AirportsAbu Dhabi maintains double digit passenger growth in January despite global slow down
Abu Dhabi, EAU - Cargo had a slight increase
Abu Dhabi International Airport released its traffic figures for January 2009 and, amidst the backdrop of a worldwide slowdown, has posted a healthy 10 per cent rise in passenger traffic over the same... more
Airports"Catullo" airport: the new scheduled flight Verona-Malta arrives in Summer
Milan, Italy - The announcement during the International Tourism Fair (BIT)
"Verona's airport and Air Malta announced during BIT (International Tourism Fair) in Milan, the new scheduled flight between the Italian city and Malta Island. The connection will be served, twice per... more
AirportsFiumicino Airport to receive a super ground radar
Rome, Italy - A 3.4 million Euros investments by ENAV
Advanced technology among first example in Europe. The new ground radar, a 3.4 million Euros investment by ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Society) will be operational at Rome-Fiumicino Airport starting... more
AirportsThe Venice-Treviso airport system presented new links
Venice, Italy - During the BIT in Milan ended yesterday
"SAVE (Venice's airport management society) has presented, at Veneto Regions stand, the new program flights of the Venice-Treviso's airport system, during BIT (International Tourism Fair) in Milan ended... more
AirportsEU rules on airport charges, "Important step" says AEA
Brussels, Belgium - Airports were natural monopolies
The Association of European Airlines, representing Europe’s most important network airlines, has described the adoption of the EU’s Airport carges drective by cuncil on February 19th as an "Important fir... more
AirportsACI Europe welcomed the Commission’s use of ICAO guidelines
Brussels, Belgium - A new EU directive will be the template for setting of airport charges
ACI Europe, the Airports Council International, welcomed the Commission’s use of ICAO guidelines and recognition of the role of small, regional airports in the European Union. The new UE directive w... more
Airportsbmi to cease operations from Leeds to London-Heathrow
Leeds, United Kingdom - The airline carried 62,000 passengers on this route in 2008
Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA) has today confirmed that bmi mainline is to cease operating the London-Heathrow service from 28 March 2009. bmi carried 62,000 departing passengers on their... more
AirportsItalian SAB: local four hour strike next Saturday at "Marconi" air station in Bologna
Bologna, Italy - The airport services could not be ensured from 12am to 4pm
"SAB, Bologna's airport management society, informs passengers that airport services could not be assured from 12am to 4pm next Saturday, February 21, due to a local four hour strike fixed by Cub Trasporti... more
AirportsMarrazzo: "Ciampino's closure unappealable". Zaratti: "We sue Ryanair"
Rome, Italy - The Rome's institutions raise to O'Leary's declarations
As usual, declarations by Michael O'Leary, Ryanair's CEO, have started a vespiary, during press-conference took place in Rome, in which, among the others, has launched accurate and heavy accusations to... more
AirportsHungary: a new airport dedicated to cargo flights will be born
Vat, Hungary - Not far from Austria's borders
A new airport has been decided to build in Hungary, while in Italy the discussion is about to relegate Linate as role for shuttle service Milan-Rome and in the Italian capital about noise in Ciampino airport.... more
AirportsEdinburgh airport: enlargement project for it
London, UK - The Terminal will have more 5000sm
The first phase for Edinburgh airport's modernization will cost GBP 40 million (about EUR 44 million). It forecast an additional 5000 sm enlargement of Terminal dedicated to commercial and public places,... more
AirportsAVIONEWS interviewed Olivier Jankovec, general manager of ACI Europe
Milan, Italy - Amsterdam and Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" sign an agreement
The general manager of ACI Europe, Olivier Jankovec, has been interviewed by AVIONEWS after a symposium on air safety held in Milan. Concerning the overall airport network in the Old continent, the... more