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Science and technologyAntalya's airport: touristic presence and links increased
Istanbul, Turkey - The important Turkish airport is living an intense development's phase
The predictions, a little bit, didn’t come true (see AVIONEWS). In the Antalya’s airport 7,264 million passengers have passed by it, with a 16% more in the foreign arrivals compared to 2004, but the pre... more
Science and technologyBeijing's airport to join of the first 20 in the world
Beijing, People Chinese Republic - The air station has just celebrated its 40 millionth passenger
The Chinese Airport, according to what "Xinhua News" network unveiled, this year has increased its own passenger traffic of 16% compared to 2004: it has so reached 40 million of presences, figure that... more
Science and technologyFog: flights cancelled at Florence's airport
Florence, Italy - Problem also at Ciampino
After delays and cancellations registered yesterday at Florence’s Airport because heavy snowfalls, today is the fog that has prevented the landing of seven airplanes which would have to stop for all n... more
Science and technologyPrague Airport: operational activities restarted after the heavy snowfall of yesterday
Prague, Czech Republic - Aircraft's takeoffs have been stopped for hours at the air station
Serious problems affected the air traffic at Prague-Ruzyne Airport yesterday due to bad weather conditions. The country is involved by heavy snowfalls in various parts of its territory and the air station... more
Science and technologyAeradria SpA: Kelly Lang takes off from "Federico Fellini" to Fiumicino
Rimini, Italy - The Beautiful's actress has signed the "Vip wall" inside the airport
"The blonde Kelly Lang, Beautiful’s actress, has put her signature on the ’Vip wall’ inside the Rimini’s international Airport ’Federico Fellini’. The actress, in the soap opera is Brooke, has taken o... more
Science and technologyBad weather conditions: difficulties affecting Bergamo and Florence air stations on December 28
Bergamo, Italy - Snow and wind prejudiced activities leading to Orio al Serio closing in the afternoon and almost halving flights to and from Florence
Snow and wind made operational activities harder at Orio al Serio Airport and Florence air stations yesterday. In the first case, bad weather conditions forced the airport to closing in the afternoon despite... more
Science and technologyA new international airport for Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam - Country aims at relaunching its tourism
The new international airport of Vietnam will stand on the island of Phu Quoc, in Kien Giang province. The airport would be built on an area of 800 hectares, and will have dimensions able to meet the demands... more
Science and technologySnow caused problems at "Charles De Gaulle" Airport yesterday
Paris, France - While Orly Airport was spared
The situation has been restored only in the evening at Paris "Charles De Gaulle" Airport. Many departures and arrivals have in fact suffered for delays up to 30 minutes yesterday due to heavy snowfall... more
Science and technologySanremo to land at Nice Airport
Sanremo, Italy - The Italian city aims at favouring the Russian tourism
Nice Airport is about to go into business with Sanremo (Liguria Region, Italy). A cooperation plan is expected to carry soon a stand of the city known as "City of flowers" in the French airport. In addition,... more
Science and technologyNuance: three new stores at Stockholm Airport expected to be opened
Milan, Italy - It was unveiled by a Stefanel owner's press released
Nuance group signed an agreement with Swedish company Arlanda Schiphol Development Company and LFV Group making possible to extend all the airport management contracts till 2010. Nuance will be allowed... more
Science and technologyFiumicino: Cites campaign has started
Rome, Italy - It needs to be careful to coral key case, tortoiseshell comb as well as shells
A campaign against the illegal traffic of animals and plants has been started at Rome-Fiumicino Airport. It aims at inform tourists about risks and conduct to adopt. The campaign has been arranged by Italian... more
Science and technologyThe after-tsunami on exhibition at Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - While in the next days a book titled "Tsunami. I rode the killer wave" will be presented in the Rome's hub
The Italian Cooperation, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have set, in collaboration with Airports of Rome, by the Terminal B at "Leonardo... more
Science and technologyJapan developing a new astronaut suit
Tokyo, Japan - Devoted to the next Moon manned mission which should occur in 2018
The United States and Russia could be stopped from being the only countries to dominate the astronaut suits sector in the aerospace industry. Japan, by a cooperation involving JAXA (Japanese space agency),... more
Science and technologyDARPA believes in the heliplane formula for the future of SAR missions
Washington, USA - A prototype could be ready by 2008
Despite the great attention payed by the United States for both civil and military programmes regarding the tilt-rotor formula (such as for example the BA-609 and the V-22 Osprey), the US DARPA (Defence... more
Science and technologyBudapest Airport privatization: amount for acquiring Budapest Airport has been completely paid
Budapest, Hungary - BAA announced it in a statement
"The BAA has completed the acquisition of 75%, minus 1 share, of Budapest Airport in addition to the 75-year management contract and other assets for total cash of GBP 1.255 billion", the British Airport... more
Science and technologyPowerful explosion at Indian airport of Srinagar, there would be injured people
Srinagar, India - The American television CNN-IBN reported it
A blast. It is uncertain if it occurred into the Srinagar Airport or nearby. Srinagar is the Summer capital of the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. The news, reported by domestic media, has been released... more
Science and technologyStrike at Vancouver Airport ward off
Vancouver, Canada - A last minute agreement gave the green light to Christmas travellers
It was risking a stop of handling operations over Christmas. But the union representing about 500 baggage handlers and aircraft cleaners, reached an agreement on the contract with employers last evening... more
Science and technologyMalaysia: "Sultan Abdul Halim" Airport closed until Tuesday
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Heavy floods caused damage at airport's facilities
Flights have been suspended since Monday and the "Sultan Abdul Halim" Airport at Alor Star (Malaysia) will reopen not before the midnight on next Tuesday because of damage caused by recent floods. The... more
Science and technologySAVE: First Financial Luxembourg company has been sold
Venice, Italy - Veneto region airports operator's press release
"SAVE signed with Ermart Holding Limited the contract to sell all the 100% stake in First Financial Luxembourg (that is to say SAVE International) company for about EUR 1m. This sale produces an around... more
Science and technologyAirports of Rome sold its shareholding in ACSA
Rome, Italy - The press release of the company
"The group Airports of Rome, controlled by Gemina, has sold its 20% of the indirect shareholding (at the top of two African firms of right fully owned by ADR) in African company ACSA for EUR 214m. As result... more
Science and technologyA large offer of parking during Christmas Holidays at Ciampino Airport
Rome, Italy - Cars at "high quote" from December 24 to January 8
ADR (Airports of Rome), company running Rome’s airports, informed that during the holiday season (from December 24 till January 8) shall be available by Ciampino’s "G. B. Pastine" Airport, an alternative par... more
Science and technologySEA: only Goldman Sachs officialized an offer among the 4 groups which had previously proven interested
Milan, Italy - Goldman's offer was considered unacceptable
SEA SpA 33% share sale is getting harder. Only Goldman Sachs officialized an offer among the 4 groups which had previously proven interested (see for details AVIONEWS). But such offer was defined unacceptable... more
Science and technologyBudapest Airport denationalization: minibus and ground movement services have been sold
Budapest, Hungary - BAA announced first decision on the Hungarian air station
BAA unveiled the first decision on the Budapest International Airport as it recently bought it also leading to disputes (see for details AVIONEWS 1 and 2). The British company intends to sell minibus and... more
Science and technologyAgadir Airport obtained ISO 9001 Certification
Agadir, Morocco - The first African airport receiving the certificate
The Bureau Veritas Quality International (BVQI), Certification body operating in more than 60 nations worldwide, issued the ISO 9001 version 2000 certification to Agadir’s "Al Massira" Airport for quality o... more
Science and technologyFalse alarm at "JFK Airport"
New York, USA - A replica grenade in a baggage
Jetblue terminal at "JFK International Airport" has been evacuated due to the supposed presence of a grenade in a baggage that had no foundation on Sunday night. The signal caused the evacuation of some... more
Science and technologySea: Hochtief AG confirmed its interest
Milan, Italy - It entered the lists for Italian company's 33%
Germany’s Hochtief AG has confirmed its interest in taking over a stake of Sea. German company’s financial manager Peter Noe’ said that his group "Intends to continue in enlarging its participations in ot... more
Science and technologyA new informatics system of airport managing has been created at Istanbul Airport
Istanbul, Turkey - The Turkish newspaper "Zaman Online" revealed it
Teke-Akfen-Vie, consortium managing the Istanbul "Kemal Ataturk" International Airport has created a new informatics system to meet the demands and needs of the airlines operating at the Turkish hub. It... more
Science and technologyBudapest Airport denationalization (2): Hungarian opposition and one of competitors disputed such measure
Budapest, Hungary - Protests against the procedure from Fidesz Party and Hochtief company
Disputes are already rising about the denationalization process involving the Budapest Airport. Fidesz Party and Hochtief company are protesting as they think that many suspects affect the sale procedure... more
Science and technologyBudapest Airport denationalization: contract with BAA has been signed
Budapest, Hungary - Announcement has been made by Denationalization Agency President
Budapest International Airport matter appears formally ended. Denationalization Agency President Tamas Meszaros unveiled that the related sale contract has been signed by British Airport Authority (BAA),... more
Science and technologySave selected to negotiate Airest's acquisition
Venice, Italy - Veneto's company's press release
Airest, Airest Restaurant-und Hotelbetriebsgesellschafth, is the company controlling Food & Beverage at the airports of Vienna, Salisburg, Graz, Linz, Klagenfurt and Lubiana in Slovenia. Airgest also carries... more
Science and technologyCopenhagen Airport: Macquarie Airports offer has been accepted
Copenhagen, Denmark - USD 2.5 billion offer for Koebenhavns Lufthavne's shares
The USD 2.5 billion offer of Macquarie Airports to purchase shares in Koebenhavns Lufthavne, Copenhagen’s airports management company, has been accepted by shareholders holding 52.4% of shares (see for d... more
Science and technologyUnique punished with fine by Swiss anti-trust watchdog
Berna, Switzerland - Comco, Helvetic Anti-trust watchdog reported it
Unique, Zurich-kloten Airport operator company, will have to pay 248,000 francs to the Swiss anti-trust watchdog for failing to follow a rule on airport parking service. The inquiry started in December... more
Science and technologyRafael: "A soft impact, let's try our Air Bag"
Tel Aviv, Israel - An enterprising safety system for helicopters under testing as requested by US Navy
US Navy requested to Israeli Rafael (competent also for the production of weapons for military aircraft) to develop a special safety system to limit damages on helicopters in case of impact with the ground... more
Science and technologyBudapest Airport denationalization: British Airport Authority won the bid and sale contract sign is about to arrive
Budapest, Hungary - It was announced by Hungarian Government's spokesman, Andras Batiz
British Airport Authority won the bid for the denationalization of Budapest Airport operator (Budapest Airport SPA) up to a 75% stake, and the related contract is even likely to be signed by the end of... more
Science and technologyItaly: fog caused cancellations and delays at Turin-Caselle Airport
Turin, Italy - Weather conditions greatly improved today
Turin Airport has been forced to cancel, delay and divert flights due to fog yesterday. It began with four diversions and two cancellations. In the afternoon, other flights direct to Rome (2), London,... more
Science and technologyBudapest Airport's privatization: secret services to take matters into its own hands too
Budapest, Hungary - Hungarian newspaper Napszabadsag reported it
Secret services have controlled Budapest Airport ever since because it has a very strategic role in the country. So, during some routine controls, the national safety office reported to Privatization Agency... more
Science and technologyCiampino's air station evacuated for 30 minutes
Rome, Italy - It had a scare for an abandoned baggage
An unattended luggage left in Ciampino’s departures lounge this morning around 9:00am (local time), alarmed the Roman terminal. It has been requested the aid of anti-explosive squads fearing a bomb into t... more
Science and technologyAlgiers to have a new international airport in January
Algiers, Algerian Republic - It will be enable to receive six millions of passengers
Revolution in transports in Algiers: starting from next January - according to what declared Mohamed Maghlaoui, Algerian Transport Minister - the new international capital’s airport will be ready. It d... more
Science and technologyTens flights cancelled due to fog at Wellington Airport
Wellington, New Zealand - This phenomenon has significantly worsened compared with the past years
The New Zealand’s airport has been forced to close because of a thick blanket of fog troubling thousands people. Arrivals and departures were delayed for much of the day: Air New Zealand carrier cancelled 1... more
Science and technologyLong Beach Airport evacuated after finding a suspect device yesterday
Washington, USA - A grenade in carry-on baggage
Passengers and employees at Long Beach Airport have been forced to leave the Californian air station yesterday morning after x-ray machines spotted a device described as "suspect" into the carry-on baggage... more
Science and technologyFlights delayed due to shortfall of fuel
Johannesburg, South Africa - It occurred at Cape Town Airport
Flights departing Saturday from Cape Town International Airport (South Africa) recorded delays up to five hours because of the shortfall of jet-fuel. All planes from South-African air station were forced... more
Science and technologyAVIONEWS' Specials: on the Safety Management System
Rome, Italy - Analysis concerning terminological aspects regarding airport activities related to flight safety
Captain Renzo Dentesano focused on some important terminological aspects within the Safety Management System field in the airport sector, as recently treated during a conference set by representatives... more
Science and technologyUSA: snow storms caused delays in North-Eastern airports
Washington, USA - An emergency landing in Boston for a Comair 's plane
Long waits at international airports in the US North-Eastern airports: flight delays of one to three hours at Logan International Airport in Boston (Massachusetts), at Newark International Airport in New... more
Science and technologyCopenaghen Airport: EU has given the green light to the Macquarie's offer
Brussels, Belgium - The Macquarie has offered 2,000 Danish crown for each share
The Macquarie Airports has obtained yesterday the okay by European Commission for acquiring, at price of 2,000 Danish crown, Koebenhavns Lufthavne’s shares, the Copenhagen’s airports management society. Cur... more
Science and technologyBudapest Airport denationalization: Fraport backed away from the bid
Budapest, Hungary - The website portfolio.hu announced it
The Hungarian website portfolio.hu reported news that Fraport would have the intention to abandon the tender for the denationalization of the Magyar capital’s Airport. The website reported in its turn t... more
Science and technologyBudapest Airport denationalization: a secret agreement will make British Airport Authority win the bid
Budapest, Hungary - Hungarian political opposition leader Viktor Orban stated
Budapest Airport denationalization is in the centre of attention during electoral competition. Opposition would cancel denationalization in case it achieves Government (see for details AVIONEWS). Hungarian... more
Science and technologyFalse bomb-alert at Ciampino Airport (2): Ryanair cancelled 5 flights
Rome, Italy - Almost 700 passengers suffered for discomforts
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair was due to cancel 5 flights after the false bomb-alert at Rome-Ciampino Airport this morning (see for details AVIONEWS): connections with Hannover, London-Stansted, Paris-Beauvais,... more
Science and technologyAthens Airport to cut rates for cargo flights
Athens, Greece - A three year-plan to attract additional cargo traffic
Athens International Airport is seeing to reduce landing and parking fees for cargo planes. This measure is a part of three year-plan aimed at stimulate cargo traffic in Greece capital’s hub. The managing c... more
Science and technology"Karol Wojtyla" Bari's International Airport. Puglia Region President Vendola: "This Pope made travel his apostolate way"
Bari, Italy - It was stated during the opening ceremony for the Puglia's airport
Italian Puglia Region President Nichi Vendola commented about the opening ceremony of new "Karol Wojtyla" Bari’s International Airport reminding that such a Pope made travel his apostolate way (see for d... more
Science and technologyOlympic Flame has landed at Ciampino Airport
Rome, Italy - It will start its trip throughout Italy that will end in Turin on February 9
Italian Air Force’s Hercules C-130 carrying the Olympic Flame landed at 10:40am at Rome-Ciampino military airport (see for details AVIONEWS). Aboard the aircraft coming from Greece there were CONI’s Pre... more