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AirportsRimini: the maiden flight by Ryanair
Rimini, Italy - To Stockholm
"Ryanair, the Irish low-cost carrier, inaugurates today a new route from Rimini to Stockholm. To welcome the 34 Swedish tourists, that will land at 'Federico Fellini' (Rimini's airport) with the maiden... more
AirportsPositive accounts for Lugano's airport
Lugano, Switzerland - +7% of passengers
During ordinary council of Lugano Airport Sa, society that manages the Swiss air station, have been approved yesterday the results of 2006 accounts, that closed with a loss of CHF 381,356 against 700,000. A... more
AirportsAirport of Linate blocked because of a damage to a Meridiana aircraft
Milan, Italy - Damage to the steering
Milan-Linate Airport has been recently reopened after a Meridiana aircraft, with onboard 160 passengers and bound to Catania, has blocked the runway because of a damage to the steering. This morning at... more
AirportsTAR of Lazio turns down the appeal for the "System Requirements"
Rome, Italy - This the verdict for Save, AdF, Sogeaal, Sac, Genoa airport management society, Sea, Sat, Sacbo and AdR
TAR of Lazio turns down the appeal by nine airport management societies that have contested the decree law on the "System requirements", so, the same landing and T/O fares will remain in effect for the... more
AirportsNaples: Capodichino's airport reopened this morning
Naples, Italy - The flights and ground assistance services restarted regularly
"From this morning at 6:00 (local hour) the Naples' international airport reopened to the traffic: the flights and ground assistance services restarted regularly. The extraordinary works on the runway... more
AirportsBoulogne: +9,5% passengers in May
Boulogne, Italy - Another month of growth for "Marconi" airport
"Another month of growth for 'Marconi' airport of Boulogne. In May 2007 the passengers have been 365,718 with an increase of 9,5% compared to May 2006, while the traffic has recorded 5,199 aircraft (+5,9%). The... more
AirportsGemina: a take-over bid of Intesa-Sanpaolo and Macquarie Banks
Rome, Italy - AdR 51% has been estimated around EUR 1,4-1,5% billion
Intesa-Sanpaolo and Macquarie constituted a newco that within this week could officialize its interest for Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), estimated in all EUR 2,8 billion, whose majority share (51%) is in Gemina's... more
AirportsArato's prescription: "Genoa must concentrare on low cost"
Genoa, Italy - In the plans the movement of airport to the sea
"For Genoa it is necessary to concentrate on low-cost and to collaborate with the institutions". "Cristoforo Colombo" airport's new president, Marco Arato, appointed yesterday, has showed its prescription... more
AirportsAdR: a penalty of EUR 25 thousand from anti-trust Authority
Rome, Italy - On the "Leonardo da Vinci" cargo's activity
A penalty of EUR 25 thousand was imposed to the operating society of the Roman air station, Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), from the anti-trust authority with the following motivation: "Not having complied the... more
AirportsA new destination for airplanes flying towards Calabrian coasts
Reggio Calabria, Italy - Since June the 13th Cala dei Saraceni will welcome an over 18 public
An unknown Calabrian touristic destination is going to be explored from the general public thanks to new air links. The low-cost flights will link Roseto Capo Spulico, Calabria, to Milan, Verona, Boulogne,... more
AirportsSEA: AEA's list first quarter 2007
Milan, Italy - Malpensa first in Europe for punctuality
"Malpensa is resulted the most punctual airport in Europe in AEA (Association of European Airlines) list, regarding the first quarter 2007, before of great hubs as Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid and... more
AirportsAeradria: press-conference for flights presentation from/to Sweden
Rimini, Italy - It will take place next Thursday
Aeradria SpA, Rimini's airport management society ("Federico Fellini") communicates that next Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 11am will take place the press conference for the flights presentation from/t... more
AirportsAutogrill will launch a take-over bid on Alpha Airports
Milan, Italy - 110 pences per share
Italy's Autogrill , the world's biggest caterer for travellers, has agreed to buy Alpha Airports in a deal which values the British airline services firm at 193.6 million pounds. It would pay 110 pence... more
AirportsMalpensa: new investments to afford international competitiveness
Varese, Italy - Optimize the management helped by Alitalia and Enav
Last Friday morning Sea, the society that manages the airports of Milan, has showed a plan to trade unions to invest 1 billion Euro to build new infrastructures, key-instruments for an international policy... more
AirportsSAT: the first scheduled no-stop landed at "Galileo Galilei" from New York
Pisa, Italy - The connection by Delta, served with a Boeing 737/300ER aircraft
"Last May 31 has taken off the first no-stop flight between Tuscany and USA (DL-136 by Delta Airlines) from New York, with a Boeing 737/300ER (209 seats in Economy class and 35 ones in Business). So,... more
AirportsGESAC: the Capodichino's airport closed from today to June 6
Naples, Italy - For extraordinary maintenance works on the runway
"Naples' international airport is closed to the traffic from yesterday evening at 11pm to 6am (local hour) of next June 7, 2007 to allow the extraordinary works concerning the re-pavement of the runway.... more
AirportsAdR: take-over bid on Gemina denied by Macquarie
Rome, Italy - A company's press release reported it
Macquarie Airports, Australian company, denies the last week indiscretion on the intention to launch a take-over bid on Gemina, Rome Airports Management Society. "We have not taken a decision on the... more
AirportsAeroporti di Firenze, profits even if closing time
Florence, Italy - 2006 on the fall, but positive trend is started again
Even if its closing time (2 February-8 April) because of the works of remaking of its runway, Aeroporti di Firenze has recorded profits for EUR 1,2 m during year 2006. The data is on the fall if compared... more
AirportsSITA proposes new technologies for the flight safety
Rome, Italy - The company makes known it during a conference
New technological solutions for the air transport safety have been proposed by SITA, a company for air transport communications and IT solutions, during a current conference. "miSense biometric devices,... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: Board of Directors to join for talking about the Macquarie's bid
Rome, Italy - In process the mediation of Karl Mackie
Gemina's Board of Directors will join next week to talk about the bid for Macquarie in order to buy out the Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) capital share. If approved, this proposal could be given to Macquarie... more
AirportsAdR: possible take-over bid on Gemina by Macquarie and Intesa-Sanpaolo
Rome, Italy - After the indiscretions the share is up in Piazza Affari
With a press indiscretion that supposes a take-over bid on Gemina by Australian fund Macquarie and Intesa-Sanpaolo, Gemina stake mark an increase in Piazza Affari. According to Italian press, Macquarie,... more
AirportsEurkenian interests to Genoa
Genoa, Italy - His holding wants to manage the airport
The Eduardo Eurkenian's Corporation America could be interested to manage the airport of Genoa. The holding operates air stations in Argentina, Ecuador and Armenia and has the majority of the stock... more
AirportsStrasbourg, two million passengers in 2006
Strasbourg, France - Increase for French airport
Airport of Strasbourg increases its traffic. About 2 million and 33 thousand passengers have been recorded in 2006, a clear increase (+4%) compared with last year. The best performance goes to European... more
AirportsSAB: balance sheet 2006 record
Boulogne, Italy - Turnover EUR 52,6 m, MOL 37%, revenue 2,7 million
"The Board of Directors of SAB (Boulogne's airport management society) approved yesterday the balance sheet regarding the financial period 2006 that, shortly, will be submitted to the shareholders' meeting. 2006... more
AirportsSAGAT: British Airways confers the "Most Improved Station" award
Turin, Italy - To SAGAT Handling
"Sagat Handling, SAGAT Group society, (Turin-Caselle's airport management) has been decorated by British Airways of the 'Most Improved Station' prize. The Turin's society has been evaluated by British... more
AirportsAirport Baneasa of Bucarest closed
Bucharest , Romania - It will open again on 31 July
The “Aurel Vlaicu” Airport in Baneasa near Bucharest has been closed for maintenance works on May 10. Romanian air station, where most low-cost companies are operating, will reopen on July 31. All fli... more
AirportsExplanatory meeting for the City of Derry Airport
Derry, Ireland - Set the remedial measures
Following the announced suspension of the license of aerodrome licence released to the City of Derry Airport (see AVIONEWS), the representatives of UK CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) last week announced... more
AirportsAirport of Dubai: restrictions on liquids from next June 17th
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - According to international standards
From next June 17th , as officially announced last week, the restrictions on liquids on board will take effect at the Dubai international airport, United Arab Emirates. The regulation application will... more
AirportsAeradria (2): double flight from Norway with SAS-Braathens
Rimini, Italy - Expecting for the next connection thorugh Ryanair
Yesterday May 27th, 2007, the first Norwegian guests of Riviera di Rimini 2007 arrived to "Federico Fellini" International Airport by SAS-Braathens Boeing 737 aircraft. Oslo and Bergen are the opened... more
AirportsAeradria: arrival of Lufthansa/Air Dolomiti ATR-42/500 aircraft
Rimini, Italy - Opening of new Summer connection
A German-Dutch Saturday for "Federico Fellini" International Airport of Rimini-San Marino. On May 26th, 2007, Lufthansa/Air Dolomiti, Air Berlin and Transavia started the first biweekly connections,... more
AirportsAirport of Lamezia Terme: the new president of SACAL
Catanzaro, Italy - Tomorrow the board of directors
Tomorrow, its is expected to take place the board of directors that should bring to the election of the successor of Giuseppe Vitale, the outgoing president of SACAL, the managing company of the airport... more
AirportsSardinia: a 2007 on travel
Cagliari, Italy - Air passengers increased by 3.15%
From January to April 2007, the passenger traffic reported on the Italian isle of Sardinia evidenced a remarkable increase, both in harbours and at airports. In the above mentioned four months, in fact,... more
AirportsThe Lazio regional court examined the appeal by AdR
Rome, Italy - Against the city plan approved in 1999
The recourse had in July 2006 by Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), the managing company of Rome airports, against the approved suitability for building of Alitalia territories located near the Rome-Fiumicino airport... more
AirportsAdR: Gemina and Macquarie reach the understanding on the mediator
Rome, Italy - Tha name is not made known yet
The name of the mediator is not made known yet, but today Gemina and Macquarie have reached an understanding on the mediator for Aeroporti di Roma. A no-go situation was determined because of the loss... more
AirportsBerlin-Tempelhof International Airport could live through the announced closing
Berlin, Germany - Ronald Lauder likely responsible for an important offer
The Berlin-Tempelhof International Airport, known as the hub selected by Hitler to become the symbol of the Nazi power in Germany, could live through the announced closing expected for October 2008. According... more
AirportsAeradria: first flight coming from Prague by SkyEurope
Rimini, Italy - After Austria and Poland
"The Federico Fellini, Rimini's airport, has inaugurated yesterday, on Thursday May 24, the first flight coming from Prague (Czech Republic). After Austria (Vienna, last April 5) and Poland (Krakow, April... more
AirportsSuspended the aerodrome licence of the City of Derry Airport
Derry, Ireland - Announcement by CAA
The UK CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) today announced that, following an inspection, the City of Derry Airport is subjected to a suspension of the aerodrome licence released for hubs meeting the security... more
AirportsSOGEAAL blaming the airport conditions and the lack of intervention by the Italian Minister of Transports
Alghero, Italy - The objective is to wholly control the hub
Franco Simula, a member of the board of directors of SOGEAAL, the managing society of the Alghero-Fertilia airport, Sardinia, released brief and effective declarations on the hub current conditions. Simula... more
AirportsEnvironmental air station for Emirate of Sharjah
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - It will born on the Island of Abu Nu'air
The new air station of Emirate of Sharjah will born on the Island of Sir Abu Nu'air, a natural and archaeological paradise located about 60 kilometres from the coast. "It's an environmental project",... more
AirportsCancun airport, third terminal comes
Cancun, Mexico - It doubles air traffic
After an investment of about USD 100 million and works lasted 18 months Felipe Calderòn Hinojosa, President of Mexico, has inaugurated the third terminal of Cancun Airport. New structure of international... more
AirportsNaples-Capodichino Airport will remain closed from June 4th to 6th
Naples, Italy - Probably the 65% of GESAC could be assigned
Naples-Capodichino International airport will remain closed for 51 hours from June 4th to 6th for extraordinary runway repaving works. GESAC, Naples Airport Management Society, advises to the passengers... more
AirportsThe airport of Malpensa coloured in red-black
Milan, Italy - 20,000 supporters waiting for the arrival of the Milan football team
The airport of Malpensa is today coloured in red and black, taking into account the about 20,000 supporters arrived on site to wait for the landing of the plane carrying the Italian football team that... more
AirportsAirport of Brindisi: a new meeting set new routes
Brindisi, Italy - SEAP charged with properly sharing businesses with airport of Bari
During this week, the province of Brindisi organized a meeting to evaluate the situation of the city airport. Participants, besides the organizing body, the province of Lecce, the municipality of Brindisi,... more
AirportsThe Rome-Urbe's airport reopened this morning at air traffic
Rome, Italy - After the works regarding the reconstruction of runway
The Rome-Urbe's airport reopened to the traffic this morning at 8, after over a month of closure due to the works regarding the reconstruction of runway. Last March 8 have been also started the works... more
AirportsSEA: Malpensa, first airport in Europe and second in the world thanks to high-quality of cargo services
Milan, Italy - Ahead of Munich, Rome and Madrid
"Air Cargo Award of Excellence 2007" awarded to SEA, Milan Airports Management Society, considered by Air Cargo World - the influential newspaper of the sector - as the best airport in Europe for the quality... more
AirportsSAB: 55 flights cancelled because of the strike today
Boulogne, Italy - 26 arrivals and 29 departures
"The flights cancelled today at Marconi, (Boulogne's airport), are 55, 26 arrivals and 29 departures, due to the concomitant strikes from 10am to 6pm by radar men of ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Authority)... more
AirportsFrosinone looks for an alliance with Latina for its air station
Latina, Italy - The province wants the assignment of Latian third airport
Frosinone launches an alliance with Latina to obtain Lazio's third air station assignment as alternative to Viterbo-proposal. Showing "Committee for Frosinone Airport" with a press conference in Latina's... more
AirportsPeru: assignment to manage six regional airports
Lima, Peru - It's waited for the end of july
A new regional airports' tender starts in Peru. According to promotional Agency of Peru for public and private investments, the assignment is waited for the end of July and includes the management of... more
AirportsSacbo: charter flights to Athens where the Champions League's final will take place next Wednesday
Bergamo, Italy - Over 1,000 supporters of Milan will depart from Orio al Serio's airport with several aircraft
"On the occasion of the Champions League's final, fixed for next Wednesday May 23 in Athens between Milan and Liverpool, seven charter flights departing from Bergamo-Orio al Serio's airport have been planned... more
AirportsAlitalia (2): delays and discomforts again in Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - Delays of 30 minutes and 30 flights cancelled
Also today new strikes in Fiumicino Airport. Delays and discomforts for the Alitalia's customers. Delays of at least 30 minutes and 30 flights cancelled because of the agitation of the cabin crew. See... more