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Science and technologyEight storks come to Fiumicino's Airport
Rome, Italy - They were sequestered in a Belgian farm where they were illegal exhibited
Eight unusual passengers were in transit yesterday at Fiumicino's Airport, after having come from Brussels with a Virgin flight. They were white storks sequestered in a Belgian farm where the birds were... more
Science and technology218 kilos of cocaine were sequestered at Montreal's Airport "Pierre Trudeau"
Ottawa, Canada - Thanks to the work of the agent men of Cbsa (Canada Border Service Agency)
A great amount of pure cocaine were sequestered at the Montreal's Airport "Pierre Trudeau" thanks to the work of the agent men of Cbsa (Canada Border Service Agency). The 218 kilos of drug, for a value... more
Science and technologyVitrociset (2) at Maastricht ATC 2005: the SAAW system against the windshear
Maastricht, Holland - On the occasion of such event the company will exhibit its Windshear Warning System
Vitrociset, on the occasion of Maastricht ATC 2005 in Holland (Air Traffic Control) which is going to occur on February 1st, will show several products such as the VICRE (Video Voice Cockpit Recorder)... more
Science and technologyVitrociset to present the Video Voice Cockpit Recorder
Rome, Italy - Instrument able to support traditional black box
Italy is going to present at 2005 ATC Maastricht which will start next February 1, the VICRE (Video Voice Cockpit Recorder) which has been developed by LEAT from Vitrociset Group. It is a device able to... more
Science and technologyGreece proposes Athens international Airport's sell
Athens, Greece - To gain funds to destine to public debts
It is expected this year the proposal, by Greek Government, of the Athens International Airport's sell, including it to be list on the Athens stock market: the news comes from the Finance Minister. Greece... more
Science and technologyMore than one Km bridge to link Hong Kong Airport to the continent
Hong Kong, China - There is also the Italian hand in Stonecutters Bridge's accomplishment
The new Hong Kong Airport will connected with continent by a giant bridge long 1018 metre and high 300 metre, the Stonecutters Bridge which will be completed within 2008. Work will start in the Spring... more
Science and technologyParis-Charles de Gaulle's Airport: a four year old baby stopped for two days
Paris, France - Because of some verifications about her nationality
A four year old baby was stopped for two days at Paris-Charles de Gaulle's Airport due to some verifications about her nationality. Some airport sources seem to have revealed that the baby came at the... more
Science and technologyThe results of the operations at Munich's Airport
Munich, Germany - The air station registered a 6,7 per cent increase compared to the previous year
Munich's Airport registered a 6,7 per cent increase in 2004, following a 11 per cent growth in the number of passengers who passed through the infrastructure. The airport's operator announced that income... more
Science and technologyTraffic passenger rose at Prague's Airport
Prague, Czech Republic - During 2004 there were about 30 per cent more passengers in transit compared to the previous year
Traffic passengers rose 30 percent at Prague's Airport in 2004 in comparison with 2003: the airport operator said. According to the dates furnished by the mentioned source there were 9,7 million passenger... more
Science and technologyPristina's Airport blocked off because of a blanket of snow
Pristina, Kosovo - From which among the other it was foreseen the re-entry of the Italian militaries belonging to Standard of Regiment "Lancieri di Novara"
Snow blocked off operations at Pristina's Airport from which among the others it was foreseen re-entry of the Italian militaries belonging to Standard of Regiment "Lancieri di Novara" involved into the... more
Science and technologyCapodichino's Airport: a Bulgarian woman was arrested
Naples, Italy - She was 38 years old and was coming from Venezuela carrying three kilos and 700 gr of cocaine
Some militaries belonging to Financial police arrested a 38 years old Bulgarian woman at Capodichino's Airport (Naples) as the woman was carrying three kilos and 700 gr of cocaine. Drug was hired partly... more
Science and technologyAncona Airport signed an agreement with Czech Republic
Pesaro, Italy - Charter flights to reach Falconara from Ostrawa and Prague
Today there have been a press conference to present the deal just signed between WWT/IT (World Wide Travelling), which is an Italian tour operator from Pesaro (Marche Region), and Kvotour Plus agency from... more
Science and technologyAir France against renovation of the terminal 2 at Geneva-Cointrin
Geneva, Switzerland - It would give unfair advantages to low-cost airlines
Air France asked to Switzerland's Federal Competition Commission (COMCO) to examinate again the renovation plan of terminal 2 at Geneva Airport: French carrier claims that plan gives an advantage to low-cost... more
Science and technologyeasyJet passengers stopped at Rome-Ciampino Airport
Rome, Italy - Snow fell at Geneva hampered to low-cost plane to fly to Switzerland
Yesterday morning, 120 passengers of a British airline easyJet flight bound for Geneva-Cointrin have been grounded at Rome-Ciampino Airport because of the strong snowfall and blanket of fog which caused... more
Science and technologyBaghdad Airport to be closed during election
Baghdad, Iraq - The operative activities of the capital's international air station to be suspended on January 29 and 30
Baghdad International Airport to remain closed on January 29 and 30. It has been decided bt the Iraqi authorities in order to warrant higher security for the performance of the election. Temporary Government... more
Science and technologySnow put Geneva Airport out of action
Geneva, Switzerland - Blocked runways and tens of flight cancelled
The heavy snowfall occurred in the week end, especially in Western Switzerland, caused several troubles to air traffic: Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs, lady Micheline Calmy-Rey, yesterday morning did... more
Science and technologyMelbourne Airport increased passengers
Melbourne, Australia - Sydney's forecast appears a positive one as well
Melbourne Airport Board has recently unveiled the results regarding the passengers number in the air station in the second quarter 2004-2005. The accounted growth consisted of a 8 per cent, that is to... more
Science and technologyCathay Pacific Airways increases ground staff salaries at Hong Kong's Airport
Hong Kong, China - The employees will receive a 3 per cent more salary in 2005
Cathay Pacific Airways announced recently it will raise wage levels of Hong Kong-based ground staff by three percent according to a general improvement of the job market. Cathay and the union representing... more
Science and technologyVirgin Blue started work for maintenance centre at Brisbane
Brisbane, Australia - It will provide for carrier B-747 maintenance
Virgin Blue started the building of a new maintenance facility for airplanes at Brisbane Airport (Australia) following the approval of federal Government to the development project. Facility will be destined... more
Science and technologyWorks to build Doha's new airport started
Doha, Qatar - The investment is worth USD 5,5bn
Works to build Doha's new International Airport "Ndia" started officially; they would cover a 1700 hectare surface and in order to do it it was first necessary a large work of filling and cover of the... more
Science and technologyCuba: ban on smoking in the airports
Havana, Cuba - Prohibition to start from February 6
Irony of the situation at Cuba: also the country well-known throughout the world for its cigars, banned smoking in the public premises. 78-year-old Fidel Castro imposed a ban all over the island in order... more
Science and technology15,6 million passengers in transit at Brussels Airport
Brussels, Belgium - The air station reported 2,9 per cent growth compared to the previous year
Brussels International Airport furnished the results of its operations during 2004, which show as the hub guested 15,6 million passengers during the whole year, which means 2,9 per cent growth compared... more
Science and technologySea discharges an employee at Security
Milan, Italy - A spokesman for the Union representing the category accuses the operator of inefficiency
Sea, Milan Airports' operator, discharged a woman employee who worked at Security, protagonist on last first December of an heavy episode, as she is considered to be guilty because she left pass through... more
Science and technologyBoeing: "Emulating the example of the past to encourage the future progress"
Washington, USA - The US group is convinced of it and it aims to accept the experimental risks in order to warrant real innovation
Representatives from the Boeing's defence section commented recently about the well known American group's view concerning the future of the aerospace industry. According to Boeing, 21st Century will prove... more
Science and technologyEU promoted relaunch of regional airports
Brussels, Belgium - Financial supports to concede under precise guide-lines
European Commission decided yesterday to grant authorization conceding supports to regional airports: subsidies would be admissible if respond to precise common European interest. So it gives the green... more
Science and technology"Raffaello Sanzio": wind forced to redirect flights from Munich and Rome
Ancona, Italy - Also relative services leaving from Ancona-Falconara Airport were cancelled
At the moment problems are not reported at Ancona-Falconara Airport (Marche Region), but two flights arriving from Rome-Fiumicino and Munich Airport have been diverted to Rimini and Pescara yesterday because... more
Science and technologyFraport plans to cut staff costs
Frankfurt, Germany - The new program of the operator did not include layoff
Frankfurt's airport operator, Fraport, announced that it planned to review its financial plan as part of a goal to reduce staff costs. The operator said its new program did not include layoff, on the contrary,... more
Science and technologyA conference on Sardinia's Airports (3): Cagliari Chamber of Commerce ready to sell part of its stakes in SOGAER
Cagliari, Italy - In order to favour privates' participation though there is an intention for holding at least a 51% stake
Cagliari Chamber of Commerce proved willing to sell part of its stakes in SOGAER, the Cagliari-Elmas Airport operator. The purpose, Chamber President underlined during the conference on Sardinia’s airports h... more
Science and technologyItaly: the large-scale manoeuvres of Parma Airport
Parma, Italy - Low-cost flights, facilities, and financial situation
Parma "G. Verdi" Airport inaugurated a new flight to Brussels yesterday (see for details AVIONEWS) and in a short time will be connected thanks low-cost airlines to the most important European cities;... more
Science and technologyItaly: snow and wind at Boulogne and Alghero airports
Boulogne, Italy - Flights were cancelled or delayed
This morning Central Italy was snow-covered: there have been problems at Boulogne "Guglielmo Marconi" Airport where several flights in arrival and outgoing have been cancelled while others were redirected... more
Science and technologyA conference on Sardinia's airports (2): ENAV President Nieddu announced EUR 39m for new flight assistance systems
Cagliari, Italy - Destined in particular to Olbia and Alghero air stations during the next three years
During the conference dedicated to the current airport situation in Sardinia (Italy) held yesterday in Cagliari (see for details AVIONEWS), ENAV (Italian National Flight Assistance Agency) President Bruno... more
Science and technologyItaly: Airports in Lombardia Region were snow-covered and ice-bound
Milan, Italy - Milan Airports saved by salt-shaker machines
Snow-covered runways forced Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport (Italy) to suspend its activity for a short time yesterday, while the layer of ice raised in the evening delayed many flights. Connections coming... more
Science and technologyA conference on Sardinia's Airports: an analysis of the projects carried out in this Italian Region
Cagliari, Italy - Institutional representatives and airport operators focused on then infrastructural improvements, safety and operative capabilities
A conference entitled "Sardinia's Airports, the Accomplished Projects" occurred yesterday in Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy) and it was set by ENAC (Italian National Civil Aviation Agency) and ENAV (Italian... more
Science and technologyJuan Carlos and the Queen Sofia landed at Marrakesh's Airport for an official visit
Marrakesh, Morocco - Which aims is mainly to launch bilateral links back again between the two countries
The King of Spain Juan Carlos and the Queen Sofia came at Marrakesh's Airport for a three day official visit in Marocco which goal is mainly to restore ties between the two countries; these last were affected... more
Science and technologyM-55 Geophysica: a "Spy" against pollution
Seville, Spain - Previously designed for strategic reconnaissance purposes, this aircraft to be deployed now by Italian CNR for atmospheric data bearing
Italian National Council for Research (CNR) proves to be a cornerstone for the study of atmospheric pollution thanks to its leading role played for the Geophysica programme which deals with the deployment... more
Science and technologyCanada: airports to be in an emergency due to the snow
Ottawa, Canada - Many flights were cancelled or delayed
Blizzards and wind are expected in the next hours, especially in Ontario region: in all probability for all the week the temperature will remain below zero. Halifax is snow-covered and the temperature... more
Science and technologySab: the new scheduled connection to Zurich inaugurated yesterday
Boulogne, Italy - Served by Denim Airways in code sharing with Swiss International Airlines
"The new scheduled flight Boulogne-Zurich has started yesterday; served by the Dutch airline, Denim Airways, in code-sharing with the Helvetic one, Swiss International Air Lines, the connection has two... more
Science and technologyThe first Asian low-cost airport terminal may be ready by early 2006
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Local authorities assigned the local firm Sanchoon Builders a USD 15m contract to effectuate works
The Government of Singapore announced that a local firm obtained a USD 15m contract to build the first Asian low-cost airport terminal. Works should start by March 2005 at Changi Airport of Singapore,... more
Science and technologySigonella: the Italian unions protest against firing
Catania, Italy - Four persons forced to stay home without honouring the national ruling on employment, according to the trade unions
Some employees of Sigonella Airport (Catania, Italy) had already put into evidence a series of employment difficulties at the base for workers belonging to civil personnel during the last Spring. Now,... more
Science and technologyThe result of the airport operations at Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China - Passenger traffic strongly increased and even cargo service grew
Passengers traffic increased 35 per cent at Hong Kong's air station in 2004: airport authorities said. The number of passenger in transit at Hong Kong's Airport were 37.1m during the whole 2004, after... more
Science and technologyItaly: Bergamo and Milan Airports in the sights of the Argentine financier Eurnekian
Milan, Italy - "El cronista" newspaper unveiled it
The Argentine Eduardo Eurnekian is partner of Volare Group, controls Aeropuertos 2000 managing 32 air stations in Argentina, is responsible for activity in the Airports of Montevideo in Uruguay, Zvartnots... more
Science and technologyA special program is arriving at the JFK Airport in order to quicken immigration and customs controls
New York, Usa - To enter the program it would be necessary to furnish among the other fingerprint and analysis of the iris
The Airport of New York "John F. Kennedy" is preparing a special program by means of which it would be possible to fast the airport procedures related to immigration and customs controls. To enter the... more
Science and technologyItaly: one arrest and four notifications of baggage thefts
Rome, Italy - Investigation started thanks to the denunciation of some forwarders
There have been other baggage thefts in Italian Airports (see for details AVIONEWS): at "Leonardo da Vinci" Rome-Fiumicino Airport, airport police Polaria arrested a dependent of an external company working... more
Science and technologyZurich-Kloten to try sharp bend landing
Zurich, Switzerland - It begins with visual flight and then instrument flight
Zurich-Kloten Airport, in order to eliminate the problem concerning approaching from South (see for details AVIONEWS), asked to UFAC, Federal Civil Aviation Authority, for sharp bend landing from North:... more
Science and technologyItaly: low-cost flights at Perugia "Sant'Egidio" Airport
Perugia, Italy - Air station is near to agreement with Ryanair
Perugia Province's President, Giulio Cozzari, announced at the end of 2004, that "Sant'Egidio" Airport will be served by low-cost flights soon: an agreement between SASE, the airport operator, and Ryanair... more
Science and technologyBaa in talks to form a 50:50 joint-venture
London, United Kingdom - The operator is seeking for external investors for a deal which will concern some of its non-main property interests
The British operator, Baa, announced it is in talks to form a 50:50 joint-venture which will concern some of its non-main airport properties. The operator, which manages seven airports in the United Kingdom,... more
Science and technologySagat SpA: new connection to Oslo starting from tomorrow and until the end of March
Turin, Italy - Norwegian carrier will connect weekly the Norway Capital with Piemonte's main city
"The scheduled weekly flight between Turin-Caselle's Airport and that one of Oslo will start tomorrow, Saturday January 15, 2005. The Scandinavian Capital will be linked to Turin from a weekly connection... more
Science and technologySacbo: some flights diverted on the Bergamo's Airport because of fog
Bergamo, Italy - Eight airplanes landed this morning
"The fog on the Milan and Brescia's Airports has created the deviation of some connections on Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport during this morning. Eight aircraft landed on the runway of the Bergamo's Airport... more
Science and technologyThe negative effects of fog in the operation of different North Italian Airports
Trieste, Italy - This morning did not took off from Trieste's Airport flights to Milan and Rome
Fog caused today many discomforts at different North Italian airports, including flight cancellations (see AVIONEWS). Because of lack of visibility flights to Milan and Rome did not took off from the Airport... more
Science and technologyDiscomforts at North Italian Airports because of fog
Verona, Italy - In particular the reduction of visibility forced authorities to close Verona's air station yesterday from 6:00 p.m. all evening long
Fog caused several difficulties at North Italian air traffic today. Authorities announced discomforts even today at Verona's Airport because of lack of visibility: the activity of the Airport was almost... more