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AirportsItaly. Naples Airport enriches of five new links
Naples, Italy - From next Summer to Genoa, Olbia (Italy) and international to Nantes and Bordeaux (France) and Skiathos (Greece)
The great interest to Naples is confirmed with the launch of five new connections served by Volotea, starting from the Summer of this year. The Italian city will be the take-off for two new domestic... more
AirportsAci Europe: European airports report 6.3% passenger growth during January
Brussels, Belgium - Istanbul-Ataturk airport jumped to the third position amongst the busiest airports, after London-Heathrow and Paris-"Charles de Gaulle"
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic results for the month of January across the European airport network. This first indication of the air traffic performance in Europe reveals... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Abu Dhabi Airport is operational again
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Etihad schedules extra-flights to clear the backlog
Abu Dhabi Airport is operational again, after the problems which characterized the Middle Eastern hub for the whole day on Thursday 6 March 2014: as explained by Etihad Airways in a statement, difficulties... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Operations temporarily suspended at Abu Dhabi Airport because of a "Technical failure"
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Disruption expected for the whole day
Problems have been reported today, Thursday 6 March 2014, at Abu Dhabi International Airport, one of the main hubs in the Middle East: a spokesperson of the operating company communicated that in the morning,... more
AirportsAutogrill starts operations at Abu Dhabi Airport and expands in the United Arab Emirates
Milan, Italy - The Group continues to develop in the Middle East
Through its HMSHost International subsidiary, Autogrill is starting up operations at Abu Dhabi International Airport, the second biggest airport in the United Arab Emirates by passenger traffic and the... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Also Doha might host US customs preclearance
Doha, Qatar - A facility was opened in January in Abu Dhabi, and Dubai could be the next one
Qatari civil aviation authorities are reportedly planning to apply for hosting a US customs preclearance facility, which would allow United States-bound passengers to undergo custom controls before their... more
AirportsF2i. AdF SpA: agrement reached between Aeroporti Holding Srl and Cedicor SA
Milan, Italy - For the transfer of about 33.402% of the Aeroporto di Firenze (AdF)
Aeroporti Holding Srl, company controlled by Sagat SpA (Turin airport management company, belonging to F2i) and subsidiary from Equiter SpA (Gruppo Intesa SanPaolo) and Tecnoinvestimenti (to the system... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Berlin-Brandemburg Airport: opening (maybe) in 2016
Berlin, Germany - The CEO of the management firm accuses authorities for the excessive bureaucracy
Too much bureaucracy: this is the reason why Berlin-Brandemburg Airport, the new mega-hub of the German capital which was scheduled to open in 2011, might not be inaugurated before 2016. Chief Executive... more
AirportsAircraft and finance. Heathrow is back in the black, but plans 200 layoffs
London, United Kingdom - Is it an attempt to put pressure on the CAA?
Heathrow Airport Holdings (HAH) announced its intention to cut 200 jobs, despite it has just communicated it concluded the past fiscal year with its first profit since 2006. The busiest European hub,... more
AirportsMunich airport gets the approval for the construction of a third runway
Munich, Germany - Satisfaction was expressed by the CEO of the airport’s operating company
Munich's "Franz Josef Strauss" airport, in Germany, has received the approval from the Bavarian authorities for the construction of a third runway. This was announced with great satisfaction by the airport's... more
AirportsAdministrative procedures related to airports. Regulation EU No 139/2014 published (see "Specials" section by AVIONEWS)
Brussels, Belgium - It is composed of 11 articles and of four annexes
The Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 of 12 February 2014, that fixes the technical requirements and the administrative procedures regarding the airports according to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. "Amnesty" incoming from the EC for state aid to airports?
Brussels, Belgium - A decision might come in the next few days
The European Commission is at moment handling 50 pending cases of alleged illegal state aid provided by the countries of the Union in favour of several airports: these financing might have indeed been... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Turkish authorities support Istanbul's new airport: "The construction will continue"
Istanbul, Turkey - According to the government the halt decided by the court is related to "Technical mistakes" in the environmental impact report
During the past days a Turkish administrative court stopped the construction works of Istanbul's third airport. The decision was taken following the lawsuit started by a group of experts because of serious... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Court stops construction of Istanbul's third airport
Istanbul, Turkey - A 22-billion-Euro project at risk
A court stopped the construction works of Istanbul's third airport, as reported today, Tuesday 11 February 2014, by Turkish newspaper "Milliyet". The decision was taken following the lawsuit started by... more
AirportsHeathrow to introduce aircraft separation based upon the amount of time between flights rather than distance
London, United Kingdom - The hub is looking for solution to offset the capacity crunch
The operator of London-Heathrow, following the recommendation made by the independent Airports Commission, announced that the British hub will be the first airport in the world to introduce a new system... more
AirportsAutogrill renews its concession at Copenhagen Airport
Milan, Italy - The Group consolidates its business in Northern European airports
Through its HMSHost International subsidiary, Autogrill Group has secured an early renewal of its concession at Copenhagen International Airport, Northern Europe’s main hub for passenger traffic, thus c... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: New York: Port Authority announces 8-billion-dollar investments across its airports
New York, USA - The renewal will also include "LaGuardia" and Newark terminals
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), the body which manages most of the main transport infrastructure in the area of the "Big Apple", announced an investment plan of 27.6 billion dollars... more
AirportsDubai International to move one quarter of its operations to "Al Maktoum International"
Dubai, UAE - Some services would not be available from May 1 to July 20 because of runway repair work
Dubai International Airport will necessarily have to relocate a quarter of its operations to "Al Maktoum International Airport" during the scheduled runway repair. Dubai Airports, the company that manages... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Dubai Airports is continuing to grow and challenges Heathrow
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 66.4 million passengers used the Middle Eastern hub in 2013
In 2013 Dubai confirmed itself as one of the world's main airports, and as one of them with the highest growth rate. During the past 12 months, the Middle Eastern hub was indeed utilized by 66,431,533... more
AirportsKuala Lumpur airport installs a 19 MW photovoltaic plant
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) and SunEdison announced the launch
The international airport of Kuala Lumpur is finally equipped with a solar power plant of 19 megawatt (MW) direct current (DC) that will allow annual savings of 2.1 million RM ($ 627,000) on the structural... more
AirportsAirports: Dubai's may host another American customs facility
Dubai, UAE - Emirates: "Dubai is too strategically positioned not to"
Yesterday AVIONEWS reported of a recent agreement between the American and the Emirati governments which led to the opening of a customs facility within the Abu Dhabi airport. Thanks to this innovation,... more
AirportsAirports: Abu Dhabi’s now hosts an American customs facility
Abu Dhabi, UAE - United Arab Emirate to pay 85% of the costs. "Inappropriate", according to Southwest Airlines pilots' association
A flight from Abu Dhabi to Washington took off last Friday and it wouldn’t be any news if it were not for the fact that the American customs check-point its passengers went through was based within the A... more
AirportsSAVE Holding may suspend investment at Charleroi Airport
Charleroi, Belgium - The sudden halt to future investments is reportedly due to the recent decision by Ryanair to fly on Zaventem
As reported by Belgian newspaper "L’Echo", the Italian investor SAVE, which currently holds 48.67% of the shares of Charleroi, have indicated their intention to block the investments aimed at upgrading t... more
AirportsArgentine billionaire Eduardo Eurnekian to bid for airports in Greece
Athens, Greece - Corporacion America looking forward to take advantage of the crisis
"Our mandate is to grow in the Americas and Europe with a focus on the Mediterranean". This is what Argentine billionaire Eduardo Eurnekian has stated regarding his plans involving Greece and the European... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Hungarian government plans to purchase Budapest Airport, but not soon
Budapest, Hungary - "The state’s participation in strategic industries is the most important in the case of public utilities
The Hungarian government means to take back Budapest's "Liszt" Airport under public control, but the operation will not be carried out before April's elections which, according to the latest polls, are... more
AirportsItaly. Florence's airport: BoD approves masterplan
Florence, Italy - With period from 2014 to 2029
The AdF (Aeroporto di Firenze SpA) Board of Directors, chaired by Marco Carrai, approved the masterplan of the "Amerigo Vespucci" Airport in Florence with period from 2014 to 2029. The new 2400m long... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Syria: Aleppo Airport reopens
Aleppo, Syria - The facility was closed more than one year ago for security reasons
Aleppo International Airport was reopened to civil traffic, after a closure which lasted more than one year because of the bloody civil war which since 2012 is setting against the army and the rebels which... more
AirportsFlights to Bergamo moved to Milan-Malpensa from May to June
Bergamo, Italy - The airport will be closed for a month because of renovations
Bergamo-Orio al Serio “Il Caravaggio” airport will be closed for almost a month. Local press report the news following an announcement about needed renovation whose costs may be around 40€ million. A M... more
AirportsAircraft and finance. Air France back in love with Alitalia?
Rome, Italy - "Ready to invest if our conditions are met", the CEO of the French company claims
Alexandre de Juniac, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Air France-KLM, surprisingly declared that the French-Dutch holding could invest again in Alitalia. Until a few months ago Air France was... more
AirportsItaly. Florence airport: almost two million passengers in 2013
Florence, Italy - A +7% annual growth
The ever annual record overpassed at Florence airport (the last best result was in 2008) with an annual growth of 7% and near to the two millions (due to 5 days of fog in December); six monthly records... more
AirportsAirplanes and airlines: Meridiana opens to new investors
Olbia, Italy - Its owner, Prince Karim Aga Khan, ready to sell up to 13%
Meridiana, Italy's second-largest airline in terms of market share, may welcome new partners and sell up to 13% of its stock. According to “Il Sole 24 Ore”, the carrier is readying a 6 million stocks off... more
AirportsNew facilities in view at the "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - Bars, restaurants and shops will open at the Terminal A next year
10 new bars and restaurants and as many as 15 new shops will open in the modernised part of Warsaw Chopin Airport’s Terminal A next year. The outlets will be operated by HDS Polska, which plans to introduce a... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Aci Europe to MEP members on state aid, passenger rights and noise
Brussels, Belgium - Three important proposals that the EU have to face before next Summer
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE yesterday met with Members of the European Parliament during an evening reception at the European Parliament in Brussels, hosted by Georges Bach MEP (Luxembourg).... more
AirportsLondon City Airport maintains position as most punctual in UK, according to CAA
London, UK - The airport also recorded the shortest average delay for flights
London City Airport (LCY) is still the most punctual airport in the UK, according to official statistics.Data released by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) shows that LCY recorded the most scheduled flights... more
AirportsGreen light for the Parma's airport
Parma, Italy - The "Verdi" facility is ready for a new take-off
Local administrations and Italian Economy minister, Fabrizio Saccomanni, have accomplished an efficient and steady team work, in order to launch the entire hub, located in Parma. On 10 January, the twenty-year... more
AirportsSummary of the press release of the Italian Council of Ministers of today: Lupi's document about the airports Plan
Rome, Italy - The integral version of it is in the "Specials" section of the Italian AVIONEW's home-page
"The Council of Ministers gathered today at 10:55am in Palazzo Chigi, chaired by the Prime Minister Enrico Letta with Filippo Patroni Griffi, the undersecretary of the State to Presidency, as secretary. The... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. New Doha Airport: opening is now expected in mid-2014
Doha, Qatar - "Delays were a result of changes requested to expand the project"
The opening of Hamad International, the new airport which is destined to serve the metropolitan area of Doha, will open in mid-2014. The announcement was released by Abdul Aziz Mohammad Al-Noaimi, chairman... more
AirportsAutogrill to start up at Fort Lauderdale Airport, in Florida
Milan, Italy - The Group operates in all of the 30 busiest airports in North America
Through its American subsidiary HMSHost, Autogrill Group is to start up at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida, having won a new contract to operate 25 food&beverage points of sale.... more
AirportsBudapest “Liszt Ferenc” International Airport to expand its offering
Budapest, Hungary - New airlines and new routes ready for the 2014 to come
Cco of Budapest Airport Kam Jandu announced 2014 plans to make it the biggest and most busy airport among those of the whole central-eastern European region by paying special attention to both passengers... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Los Angeles Airport wants 21.5 million dollars from American Airlines over unpaid fees
New York, USA - The dispute involves the calculation of charges in the Californian hub
The city of Los Angeles asked a US Bankruptcy Court for permission to file a lawsuit against American Airlines to collect about 21.5 million dollars (about 15.8 million Euros) in unpaid fees to operate... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Berlin-Brandenburg: the opening will not be in 2014
Berlin, Germany - The confirmation comes directly from the Mayor of the German capital
Berlin-Brandenburg Airport will not open in 2014: the confirmation came directly from Klaus Wovereit, Mayor of the German capital, who is also head of the management firm’s supervisory board. Chief E... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Positive results for several European airports in 2013
Berlin, Germany - New records set in Berlin and Malta
The year is going to end, and it is time of appraisals for the air transport sector: in spite of the crisis of the industry in Europe, some airports in the continent are reporting very good results in... more
AirportsDubai International set to surpass annual forecast of 65.4 million passengers
Dubai, UAE - According to the monthly traffic report issued by Dubai Airports
Dubai International, the world’s second busiest international hub, is set to surpass the traffic forecast for the year, as the airport recorded another month of high growth this November, according to t... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: almost 1,5 million passengers expected at the airports for Christmas
Rome, Italy - With daily traffic peaks over 100,000 travellers reached at Fiumicino
Almost 1,5 million passengers will transit at "Leonardo da Vinci" in Rome-Fiumicino and at "G.B. Pastine" in Rome-Ciampino from December 23, 2013 to January 6, 2014. In particular daily traffic peaks superior... more
AirportsItaly. Naples airport: traffic predictions for the Christmas holidays
Naples, Italy - About 200,000 passengers in transit during the period from today to January 6
About 200,000 passengers predicted in transit, between arrivals and departures, at Naples airport for the Christmas holidays -from December 20 (Friday) to January 6 (Monday): 100,000 on domestic routes,... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: Yemen Airways returns to fly at Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - The direct link twice per week after three years
Yemen Airways (Yemenia) returns from today to fly from Fiumicino to the capital Sana'a. Yemenia will serve from Rome, without intermediate stopovers, two flights a week (Tuesday and Saturday). The flights... more
AirportsAirplanes and Etna volcano: airspace and Catania airport reopened
Catania, Italy - The normal activities of runway of the airport restarted at 8:30am
SAC (Catania's airport management company), regarding the activity of the Etna volcano, informs that after the communication by Volcanology Institute about the end of the volcanic ash emission in the atmosphere... more
AirportsAirplanes and Etna volcano (2): airspace closed until 6:00pm of today
Catania, Italy - Initially until to 3:00pm and then postponed for other three hours
The task-force, due to continuous volcanic ash on Catania airport, decided to extend the closure of the runway until 6:00pm. SAC (Catania's airport management company) informs that the task-force, considering... more
AirportsAirplanes. Etna volcano: airspace of the South-Eastern Sicily still closed until midday. Link to follow the evolving situation
Catania, Italy - Also the runway of the Fontanarossa airport interested for ash
SAC (Catania's airport management company) informs that the task-force met at 5:30am of today, decided to continue until midday the closure of the entire airspace of the South-eastern of Sicily and the... more
AirportsLondon: aircraft unable to land at Stansted Airport
London, United Kingdom - Problems with the ILS of the English facility
All the aircraft arriving at London-Stansted Airport today, Tuesday 10 December 2013, are unable to land in the Essex hub because of a technical problem. "Earlier this morning an arriving Gulfstream... more