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Science and technologyThe "Muthanna" airport of Baghdad comes back under the national control
Baghdad, Iraq - A cerimony for the handover to Iraqis from the Australians
In the last months the Baghdad "Muthanna" airport traffic has been controlled by Australian Air Force. But after the cerimony held in the control tower of the Iraqi air station, the direction has been... more
Science and technologyAlert degree rises at Philippines' air stations
Manila, Philippines - At Manila "Ninoy Aquino" in particular
"Methods which schedule the resort to liquid explosive, and simple timer devices such as the ones used by terrorists operating out of the Phillippines, are an example showing the variety of solutions which... more
Science and technologyThe new Chinese Guangzhou Bayun hub to be opened on next Thursday
Hong Kong, China - It will become the second largest international airport in Asia and the third one regarding cargo service traffic amount
Work for building it started in 2001 (see for details AVIONEWS) and now the new Guangzhou Bayun International Airport (southern China) is ready to be opened. On next Thursday, August 5, China will have... more
Science and technologyAir Europe: airliner loses fuel during refuelling in Rome-Fiumicino
Fiumicino, Italia - Hardships for the travellers compelled to spend the night in the airport
This night in the Roman air station of Fiumicino, an airliner of Air Europe fleet destined to Santo Domingo, was stopped to ground for security reasons, because of a fuel lost during the refuelling phases.... more
Science and technologyUSA's Government criticizes Chicago Airport due to exceeding delays
Chicago, USA - Some 58.000 flights would have been affected by delay within just six months, so that this airport could suffer for service lowering
US Government's Transport representative appears really furious regarding activities performed during the last months at Chicago air station. "O'Hare" Airport would have even succeeded in producing during... more
Science and technologyIt's started the disinfestation into Nice-Cote d'Azur air station
Nice, France - The Airport directly free from locusts nightmare
Some days ago the Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport has been overrun by locusts, dangerous above all for the cultures of the Var plain. On request of Commerce Chamber, yesterday night it's started the whole air... more
Science and technologyInaugurated new railway connections from Athens' airport
Athens, Greece - After remarkable delays, all is ready for the Olympic Games
It has been inaugurated today the international connection between the airport "Eleftherios Venizelou" of Athens-Spata with the Olympic sites, regarding the new sub-urban railway and the extension of the... more
Science and technologyAn Italian woman arrested in the Rio de Janeiro Airport
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Narcotics hiddens in the pictures frames
On July 27, Tuesday, a 46 Italian woman of the Brescian province was arrested in the Brazilian air station of Rio de Janeiro. She was carrying three kilos of cocaine: it was into three pictures frames.... more
Science and technology"S.Egidio" Airport changes its look
Perugia, Italy - Works of modernization for Umbrian air station
The Perugia Saving Fund Foundation will commit EUR 1,2m yearly for 3 years in order to improve "S.Egidio" air station. This financial aid is aimed especially to airstrip extension, parking, air station... more
Science and technologyTired of wandering: the airport became his home
Paris, France - Homeless since 1988, he lives a de-luxe tramp life in the Parisian air station
Merhan Karemi Nasseri, an Iranian homeless has been living steady for 16 years in the Parisian airport Charles de Gaulle. A psychology graduate, for numerous family strifes he is afflicted with an insanity,... more
Science and technologySecret report regarding Heathrow air station has been found out by chance
London, UK - Such dossier points out the gaps of airport's security which show weaknesses against possible Al Qaeda attacks
A secret report carried out by Police, on June 26 2004, regarding anti-terrorism security at Heathrow International Airport, has been found out by chance by a driver, who attended to give it to London... more
Science and technologyRome-Fiumicino, too much loaded aircraft: Eurofly airplane postpones the departure
Fiumicino, Italy - Furious the 157 passengers
This morning it was necessary the intervention of the Police at the Fiumicino's airport, to placate 157 passengers, furious because forced to abandon the airplane of the Eurofly carrier that would have... more
Science and technologySan Francisco Airport to host the A-380 in 2006
San Francisco, USA - Air station's board ensures the structure to be ready for the new airliner before this enters the service
The new Airbus A-380 long-range 555 seats airliner will enter the service in 2006 and the airports destinated to host it are trying to adapt their own structures in order to satisfy the operative exigencies... more
Science and technologyTechnical problems for Minneapolis-St.Paul Airport
Minneapolis, USA - An electrical failure produced several delays mainly for the Northwest Airlines
Minneapolis-St.Paul Airport(Minnesota) experienced yesterday some technical problems which prevent the regular performing of its own activities for at least 45 minutes, so causing several delays for hours.... more
Science and technologyThe evolution of information exchange between the airports
London, UK – It will be possible to deliver to destination air stations the freight and luggage contents detected by departure airports’ scanners
A new control system related to the analysis of both baggage and freight contents is being developed in Great Britain. It deals with a completely new checking procedure, as it would enable to send data... more
Science and technologyDubai is the best airport in the world
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - This is what emerged from a recent survey
Bringing the receptive capacity of the airport from the current 25 millions of passengers to 70 millions: this is the ambitious plan of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, resulted to be the best airport in the... more
Science and technologyThe installation of an ILS system for Zurich-Kloten Airport's runway 28 has been postponed
Zurich, Switzerland - Petition Committee of Swiss Federal Transport Department has decided on it
Works for installing the new ILS (Instrumental Landing System) system for Zurich-Kloten Airport's runway 28 will not be started as scheduled on the contrary two days ago by Unique, air station's management... more
Science and technologyPossible strikes at UK's airports in summer
London, UK - The trade unions threaten to involve the main British air stations during the entire season
United Kingdom's trade unions threaten to resort to repeated strikes during the entire summer season, against increase pay offer suggested by Aviance handling service company as it is considered to be... more
Science and technologyCapodichino: a German military aircraft lands at this airport
Naples, Italy - Probably a failure for one of its engines could be the reason of such pilot's decision
A german military airplane would have landed due to an emergency this afternoon at such Naples airport. Reason for such event should be put down to the failure of one of its engines, but, according to... more
Science and technologyThe lesson of the X-31
Berlin, Germany – This joint Boeing-EADS programme could encourage the development of new relevant aviation programmes
Although it deals with a purely experimental programme developed during early 90s, the X-31 could encourage the designing and the testing of relevant thrust and aerodynamics devices for new aerospace projects.... more
Science and technologyFrankfurt airport expansion delayed
Frankfurt, Germany - The delay was due to a chemical plant close the new runway
The expansion of Frankfurt Airport, vital for operator Fraport's earnings growth and for keeping Lufthansa as its main client, will be delayed by at least two years. Approval for the expansion of one of... more
Science and technologyGood news expected for the Airport of Parma
Parma, Italy - New finances for the "Giuseppe Verdi"
The President of the airport, Bruno Gemmi, will sign on Tuesday the convention with the National organization for civil aviation (Enac) about financing EUR 10,m for renovating the airport of Parma. The... more
Science and technologyWings without flaps produced by imitating whales' fins
Washington, USA - It has been discovered by some researchers of a Pennsylvania's University
One of the last newness regarding aerodynamics studies comes from West Chester University (Pennsylvania), where a group of researchers led by Frank Fish, would have discovered particular qualities in terms... more
Science and technologyBig airports prepare for Summer delays
Washington, Usa - Major continental hubs are in danger
Airline delays and cancellations could reach near-record levels this summer at major airports such as Washington Dulles International, La Guardia in New York and O'Hare in Chicago. Spurred by low-fare... more
Science and technologyNow available to South-Korean troops two airports in the Iraqi Kurdistan
Seoul, South Korea - The Asiatic government hasn't get an ultimate decision on troops deployment
Today has been announced that the Kurdistan Regional Government President Nechervan Idris Barzani has sent a letter to the South Korean government, stating that it would actively cooperate with South Korea... more
Science and technologyElectronic registration and filing for the overhaul of Frankfurt Airport's airing
Frankfurt, Germany - It will be possible to register regularly and precisely overhaul activities for ventilation system
Fraport, the management company of Frankfurt Airport, has updated its own systems and control procedures related to the overhaul of airing and ventilation of this air station. Fraport is in fact going... more
Science and technologyMain US airports are going to be ready for Airbus A-380
Rome, Italy - 11 air companies have already ordered the new aircraft
Major airports in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago plan to be ready for the Airbus A-380 double decker passenger jet in late 2006, their operators said Tuesday, playing down concerns raised by Virgin... more
Science and technologyFinancial funding are ready for completing Salerno-Pontecagnano Airport
Salerno, Italy - Today has been signed the agreement with ENAC
The interventions on airport completion regards visual lighting system, the instrumental flight system, internal service road, the runway adjustment even in relation with new safety rules. These interventions... more
Science and technologyThe new Vietnamese International Airport to be ready by 2005
Hanoi, Vietnam - It will be built on an old Russian military base
The third Vietnamese International Airport will be built on an old Russian military base in Camranh (see for details AVIONEWS). It is what has been recently approved by Hanoi’s Government, after signing a... more
Science and technologyPolice foil GBP 80m robbery at Heathrow airport
London, UK - It could have been the largest robbery in UK history
Scotland Yard's flying squad yesterday swooped on robbers trying to grab gold valued at GBP 40m along with GBP 40m in cash. Seven men were arrested in a stakeout involving more than 100 officers. One suspect... more
Science and technologyPress conference at Brescia's airport tomorrow
Brescia, Italy - To explain the Brevivet's flight programme
The airport "Gabriele d'Annunzio" of Brescia-Montichiari and Brevivet communicate that tomorrow, Wednesday May 19, at 11,30am it will held the press conference, near departures room of the airport, during... more
Science and technologyUnioncamere promotes an upgrading for Southern Italy's airports (2): AVIONEWS interviewed Sandro Pettinato of Unioncamere
Rome, Italy - We have to valorize by honouring the specific vocation for every single airport and by adapting the overall infrastructural local situation
AVIONEWS interviewed Dr Sandro Pettinato of Unioncamere, competent in infrastructures matters: AVIONEWS: Dr Pettinato, Unioncamere promoted yesterday in Catania an important initiative aimed to valorize... more
Science and technologyAfrican Scorpions at Malpensa Airport
Milan, Italy - They have been found out in the import area of the air station, and then carried to Varese Zoo after a long disinfestation activity
After some alarming hours at Malpensa Logistica Europa's buildings, activities partially started again at about 07:30pm yesterday. The reason for this problem: three venomous scorpions arrived in company's... more
Science and technologyUnioncamere promotes an upgrading for Southern Italy's airports
Catania, Italy - By an adaptation of transport and service territorial infrastructures
Unioncamere officially showed yesterday in Catania a research devoted to analyze Southern Italy's airports situation. During a conference entitled "Accessibility of Southern Italy Airports" promoted together... more
Science and technologyADR management company personnel's strike at Fiumicino and Ciampino airports has started (2): demonstration at "Leonardo da Vinci"
Fiumicino, Italy - ADR's employees ask for more safety, new recruitment and higher payment
ADR's employees at Rome-Fiumicino Airport is demonstrating in front of management company offices headquarter, so causing some hardship for motor traffic. Law enforcement units are warranting the regular... more
Science and technologyADR management company personnel's strike at Fiumicino and Ciampino airports has started
Rome, Italy - Not quantifiable hardships though delay and lower flight activity can be forecasted
All appears confirmed concerning strikes which have been scheduled for today (from 12:00 to 04:00 pm) called by ADR management company personnel at Fiumicino and Ciampino airports. Forecastable hardships... more
Science and technologyStill closed new Tehran airport
Tehran, Iran - Are not already clear the causes that stay behind this decision
The new airport of Tehran is already closed (see AVIONEWS article), Imam Khomeini, even if the Iranian army, that on May the 8th ordered its closing , yesterday was positive for its re-opening. For some... more
Science and technologyDanzica airport was re-named Lech Walesa
Warsaw, Poland – The former President has recently celebrated his 60th birthday
Danzica airport since yesterday brings the name of Airport Lech Walesa, from the name of Solidarnosc founder, 1983 Nobel prize winner and Poland President from 1990 to 1995. At the ceremony participated... more
Science and technologyTeheran international airport kept close by the Army
Teheran, Iran - Iranian government calls for legal action to reopen Teheran's new airport
The Iranian Army kept Teheran's new airport closed on Monday in a row over the operating company, as the government called the move illegal and said it would act against "irresponsible officials". Imam... more
Science and technologyNasa’s hot rod
Washington, USA – Some of the aircraft have 1960s configuration
Nasa is slowly adding performance upgrades and longevity to its fixed-wing fleet of aircraft under tight budget constraints. The agency’s largest number of aircraft are located here at the former Ellington A... more
Science and technologyDubai Airport has been hit by an electronic virus
Dubai, UAE – Sasser stops even one among the most important air station in the entire Middle East area
The new virus which is affecting the internet during the last days has hit Dubai Airport as well. This air station has been stopped yesterday from 08:00 am till the evening, so causing hardships for passengers.... more
Science and technologySea: maiden flight for Bangkok served by Thai
Milan, Italy - Tomorrow morning at 11.30am at Milan-Malpensa
Sea, the management company of the Milan airports, communicates that tomorrow, on Tuesday May 4, 2004, at 11,30am (near the Malpensa Terminal 1 - Piano Arrivi - Sala Albinoni) will be held the maiden flight... more
Science and technologyAir One flight from Rome to Genoa diverted to Pisa
Genoa, Italy - Bad weather forced the diversion
Rain and low clouds provoked today the diversion to Pisa of 09:45 Air One flight coming from Rome. Passengers leaving for Rome with the same aircraft are been brought to Pisa by coach. Many discomforts... more
Science and technologyAirports of Rome annual accounts approved
Rome, Italy - 2003 accounts had a revenue rising of 1.6%
The Airports of Rome board has approved 2003 annual accounts with revenue equal to Eur 518.2m (+1.6%), a net income of Eur 1.1m, a gross operational margin of Eur 217.9m (+4.3%) and operating results of... more
Science and technologyThe enforcement of commercial routes for Brindisi airport
Brindisi, Italy – Even Hapag Lloyd express should be interested in a link with Stuttgart
The start, foreseen for tomorrow, of a new route for Ryanair from Brindisi to London, could be a good sign for the internationalization process of the airport, said the Brindisi chamber of commerce president... more
Science and technologyZurich Canton's citizens ask for the lowering of air activities at Kloten Airport
Zurich, Switzerland - A maximum figure of some 250.000 operations has been promoted in order to face noise pollution
Reducing air activities number at Zurich-Kloten Airport down to a maximum figure of some 250.000. This is the goal of citizens’ representatives in this area, as they are firmly willing to definitively s... more
Science and technologyBologna airport out of order for runway extension
Bologna, Italy – It will stay closed from May the 3rd to July the 2nd
The "Marconi" airport of Bologna will be closed to permit to make the runway longer, from May the 3rd to July the 2nd. During this period the airflights traffic will be diverged to Forli and Rimini Airports.... more
Science and technologyItaly for the rebuilding of Iraqi airports
Rome, Italy - Two contracts have already been published on Enac's web site
Italian Government intends to perform an important role regarding infrastructures and related services reconstruction in Iraq. With reference to such purpose, ENAC (Civil Aviation National Agency) and... more
Science and technologyInstrumental landing for Zurich-Kloten Airport by October 2005
Zurich, Switzerland - Airplanes will be able to land with real all-weather capabilities
By October 2005, Zurich-Kloten Airport will be provided with an ILS (Instrumental Landing System) apparatus. Approval by UFAC (Ufficio Federale dell’Aviazione Civile/Civil Aviation Federal Office) gets a... more
Science and technologyDuty free services have been extended for Italian national airports
Rome, Italy - Tourism as an impulse for such provision
Customs Office has decided to extend ruling related to Circular 44/D, with reference to tax exemption for purchases in the large hubs, also to national air stations which simply provide routes for Schengen... more