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AirportsActivists pro-Palestinian blocked at airports by different carriers
Tel Aviv, Israel - Organizers declared they are for a peaceful mission
About 200 pro-Palestinian activists have been banned by several European airlines at the request of Israeli authorities, which sent a black-list to prevent carriers do not allow people to embarked today,... more
AirportsSAT: modifications to traffic of the road system of "Via dell'Aeroporto" next to the Italian airport of Pisa
Pisa, Italy - Starting from next Monday and for about twenty days
Following the opening of the construction sites for the adjustment of traffic and parking spaces in the areas in front of the "Galileo Galilei" airport of Pisa (Italy), SAT (management company of Pisa's... more
AirportsFlorence's airport: traffic rises of 15% in June
Florence, Italy - Second best outcome ever
"June of record for "Amerigo Vespucci" airport of Florence which saw 186,099 passengers pass through it, an increase of 15.10% compared to June 2010, the second best outcome ever done after the figure... more
AirportsSat SpA: new rise of passengers' traffic at "Galilei" airport in Pisa (Tuscany, Italy)
Pisa, Italy - June 2011: +7.05%
Sat-Company of Tuscan Airport "Galileo Galilei" SpA, which manages the Pisa's airport, marks a new growth in passengers-traffic, closing the month of June 2011 with an increase of 7.05%, compared to the... more
AirportsDusty storm hit Phoenix city (VIDEO)
Phoenix, USA - The biggest sandstorm since 35 years
On Tuesday, July 5 a sandstorm of enormous size (about 48 km wide) was pulled down in the evening on Arizona, hitting in particular the city of Phoenix; for about an hour the area was beaten by the wind... more
AirportsEU: Italian airport of Milan-Malpensa to improve connections between Terminals 1 and 2
Brussels, Belgium - They have not a direct rail link
The European Union will cofinance a study which will lay the groundwork to connect Terminals 1 and 2 with a rail link at Milan-Malpensa airport, in Northern Italy. The EU contribution to the study will... more
AirportsItalian small airports: management society will fix prices
Rome, Italy - According to EC law 96/2010
Inside the approval of a series of decrees to implement European directives, will be submitted to the Italian Government on Friday a decree for the liberalization of airport fees for airports with less... more
AirportsAeradria: January-June 2011 passengers at Rimini (Italy)
Rimini, Italy - 13 European Countries registered more travellers than the last year
Aeradria, management company of "Federico Fellini" airport of Rimini (Emilia Romagna region), unveils the data-passengers in the period from January to June 2011. • Total of 334,666 passengers from J... more
AirportsItalian Milan-Linate airport could be closed for two days due to papal Mass
Milan, Italy - In June 2012
On June 3, 2012, Joseph Ratzinger should go to Milan (Italy) for the "World Family Meeting", which should last seven days with an expected flow of 500,000 believers to the city. The arrival of a so... more
AirportsPolice troops at "Ben-Gurion International Airport" for the arrive of "Freedom Flotilla"
Tel Aviv, Israel - Awaited hundreds of activists
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today Wednesday, July 6 the authorities of "Ben-Gurion International Airport" in Tel Aviv to arrange security measures in anticipation of the arrival, scheduled... more
AirportsFAA will give 8.7 million dollars to Sacramento airport
Washington, USA - Within program to update airstations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that the fourth installment of the funding program will be delivered to Sacramento International Airport, in California: the hub will receive $ 8.7 million... more
AirportsFirst AirOne flight celebrated at airport of Pisa
Pisa, Italy - It was coming from Catania
A celebration day today at the airport "Galileo Galilei" of Pisa: at 10:40 am local time landed there the first flight operated from and to Pisa by AirOne, the smart carrier of Alitalia Group, which now... more
AirportsItalian airport of Pescara, inaugurated new international arrivals area
Pescara, Italy - Ribbon cutting occurred on Wednesday
On Wednesday in Pescara, Italy, was held the inauguration ceremony of the new international arrivals area of "Aeroporto internazionale d'Abruzzo". The ribbon cutting was made by the Region's president... more
AirportsUK strike: discomfort may be possible at Belfast International Airport
Belfast, Northern Ireland - Awaited a great adherence
The mass strike which is taking place today, June 30 in London and in many UK cities, which about 750,000 public sector workers are expected to join including teachers, passport control offices and employees... more
AirportsItaly. Sacbo: opening of a low-cost distant parking at airport of Bergamo-Orio al Serio
Bergamo, Italy - Managed by SkyPark society
Coinciding with Summer period activity of flight, comes into operation on the remote parking called "Low-cost parking agreement with tour operators" for passengers leaving from the airport of Bergamo-Orio... more
AirportsGESAC: Turkish Airlines opens the Naples-Istanbul destination at Naples' airport
Naples, Italy - The sixth after Rome, Milan, Venice, Bologna and Genoa
"Turkish Airlines opened, after Rome, Milan, Venice, Bologna and Genoa, last June, 8th, its sixth destination in Naples, where it will land with the first flight from Istanbul at Capodichino's airport,... more
AirportsPisa (Italy). BoD appoints two new councillors
Pisa, Italy - They're Vando D'Angiolo and Raffaele Madonna
"The Board of Directors of SAT SpA, which manages 'Galileo Galilei' airport of Pisa, met today, appointed by cooptation Vando D'Angiolo and Raffaele Madonna as new non-executive and independent councillors... more
AirportsAirgest: May's data at the airport of Trapani, Italy
Trapani, Italy - Decrease of 20% for passengers and of 16% for movements
"A decrease. For the first time since June 2006. For the first time from the first initiatives of relaunch of the airport of Trapani-Birgi. The indispensable limitation imposed to the civilian flights,... more
AirportsGreece: called a 48 hour strike in public transport
Athene, Greece - Air traffic controllers will join it
It has been announced another public sector's strike in Athens, Greece, which will take place between today and tomorrow June 28 and 29; the sectors involved are transport, buses, trolley buses, trains,... more
AirportsKyrgyzstan: announced new international airport
Pokrovka, Kyrgyzstan - New boost for tourism
Yesterday, on Sunday, June 26, the first vice-premier of Kyrgyzstan Omurbek Babanov visiting Manas International Airport, said that in 2012 will be started the construction of a new international airport,... more
AirportsSAT: start of AirOne base at "Galilei" airport of Pisa, Italy
Pisa, Italy - An offer to celebrate the beginning of the new flights to 8 destinations in Italy and abroad
"From July 1st AirOne, the Smart Carrier of Alitalia group, will start its connections from Pisa, which will become the second base of the airline. From "Galileo Galilei" AirOne will fly to 8 destinations... more
AirportsB-787 Dreamliner aircraft in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - On display at "Chopin Airport"
Among the world’s most technologically advanced passenger airplane –Boeing 787 Dreamliner– was presented at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw, in one of the first public presentations of this plane in Europe. T... more
AirportsGoes on opposition to the building of a third runway at Milan-Malpensa Airport
Milan, Italy - Proposed synergy between Mayors of contigous cities
After approval by the City Council of Castano Primo (in Milan's province) the motion of the group "Uniti per Castagno" (united for Castagno) against the construction of a third runway at the airport of... more
Airports"Dreamliner" airplane on display at Warsaw "Chopin Airport"
Warsaw, Poland - It will be one of the first public presentations of this plane in Europe
The Dreamliner arrives today, on Friday, June 24th, in Warsaw coming directly from an air show in "Le Bourget" near Paris. The Dreamliner is one of the most innovative long-range passenger plane there... more
AirportsOpened tender for 60% of "Cristoforo Colombo" airport of Genoa, in Italy
Genoa, Italy - Claims from Italian and foreign self-interested
The privatization of "Cristoforo Colombo" airport of Genoa has been started by publication earlier this week on the European and Italian Official Gazette of tender notice for the sale of 60% of the shares... more
AirportsPisa's airport: SAT announces the sale of about 800,000 shares
Florence, Italy - Society arrangement doesn't change
SAT, the managing society of "Galileo Galilei" airport in Pisa, announced that on June 16 the entrepreneur Ivo Nuti has sold 8,07% of his shares (23.14% of SAT package) for a total proceeds of approximately... more
AirportsDiminishes the role of Aviapartner and Flightcare in Italian airports
Rome, Italy - The society is operative in six national airstations
Crisis contingency for two handling companies, Aviapartner and Flightcare: on June, 10 the baggage handlers at Brussels Airport-Zaventem had called a strike following the news that Aviapartner, a Belgian... more
AirportsFalse bomb alarm on a plane headed to Washington
Washington, USA - Airport closed for several hours
Yesterday an airplane operated by US Airways, which had taken-off from the international airport of Dayton, Ohio, with 44 passengers on board, was forced to make an emergency landing at the destination... more
AirportsItaly: the Bergamo-Orio al Serio's airport takes the name "Il Caravaggio"
Bergamo, Italy - Awarded the two millionth passenger of Ryanair
Yesterday is officially appeared on the front of the airport of Bergamo-Orio al Serio the name 'Caravaggio'. The decision to name the airport to the great painter from Bergamo had already been taken on... more
AirportsAeradria: press-conference of presentation of My Sun Sea flights from Rimini
Rimini, Italy - To destinations in Italy, Greece and in the Mediterranean Sea
Aeradria, management company of Rimini-San Marino airport in Italy, unveils that this morning took place the press-conference of presentation of My Sun Sea flights from "Federico Fellini" airport to destinations... more
AirportsTwo new facilities for TrueStar Group in two Spanish airport
Milan, Italy - In Palma de Mallorca and Santiago de Compostela
"Two important new openings for TrueStar Group, an internationally company in the field of winding and luggage's protection, which kicks off the activities in the Spanish airports of Palma de Mallorca... more
AirportsAci Europe: "21st annual assembly, congress & exhibition"
Lisbon, Portugal - It takes place today and tomorrow in Lisbon
Following the recent annual meetings of various airline trade bodies, this week it is the turn of airports, as the European airport industry gathers in Lisbon today and tomorrow for the "21st ACI EUROPE... more
AirportsUK strike on June, 30: NATS reiterates it is not involved
London, England - NATS belonging air traffic controllers will not walk out
With regards to the news about the proposed PCS strike in UK (see AVIONEWS), in a note NATS reiterates that "Air traffic controllers are not involved. The proposed PCS industrial action on 30th June relates... more
AirportsUK airports: announced airport workers' strike
London, England - On June, 30 together with public sector workers
It has been called by union PCS (Public and Commercial Services) a mass strike in England scheduled for next June, 30, involving about 250,000 public sector employees in a battle over pensions, retirement... more
AirportsNew Terminal B for Doha International Airport
Doha, Qatar - Increase of Qatar Airways' passenger traffic
It has been inaugurated yesterday, on Tuesday, June 14, a new terminal for departure at Doha International Airport, for flight operations of over 30 foreign companies that pass through the airport. The... more
AirportsGalway Airport is likely to close
Galway, Ireland - For no State funding
Galway Airport on Ireland west coast, could close if the government will not be back on the decision to suspend Operational Subvention (OPEX) funding from 2012. The Ministry of Transport, Tourism and... more
AirportsSecond runway for Catania-Fontanarossa's airport (Italy)
Catania, Italy - Great designs for airstation's development
According to the Catanese newspaper "La Sicilia", SAC, the Catania airport management company, announced the construction of a second runway, which will be 3200 meters long and will allow the arrival and... more
AirportsIccsai report about competitiveness of air transport in Europe presented at Bologna
Bologna, Italy - The "Marconi" is confirmed in 4th place in Italy for global connectivity; over the past five years has climbed 18 positions in the European continent
"It was held yesterday at the airport of Bologna the workshop of presentation of the 'Iccsai Fact Book 2011', the annual report of the International Center for Competitiveness Studies in the Aviation Industry... more
AirportsAeradria: Chinese delegation in Rimini-San Marino, Italy
Rimini, Italy - The possible negotiation about an air connection between Rimini-Repubblica and Huangshan
A delegation of Chinese province of Anhui, led by the deputy-governor Hua Jianhui, visited San Marino Republic on the occasion of the meeting that the two Countries had organized with the aim of treating... more
AirportsMay be there discomforts at "Charles de Gaulle" and Orly airports for Air France staff strike
Paris, France - The strike period is indefinite
On the night between 12 and 13 of June it has been announced a strike by technical staff and maintenance personnel of Air France, because no agreement has been reached between the trade union SNMSAC and... more
Airports"Chopin" Airport in Warsaw ready for "Euro 2012"
Warsaw, Poland - It's the only one that has been marked "Green" by UEFA
With a year to go until the "2012 UEFA European Football Championship" kick off, "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw, Poland is all set to welcome football fans from all over the globe. Passengers flying to Warsaw... more
AirportsOrenair chooses "Federico Fellini" airport of the Italian city of Rimini as its operational base for Summer 2011
Rimini, Italy - The Russian airline operates direct flights also from Alma Ata, in Kazakhstan
"The Russian airline Orenair, among the most important of the Country, has chosen the International Airport "Federico Fellini" of Rimini-San Marino (Italy, Ed) as its operational base for the flight season,... more
AirportsRimini's airport (3): 2011-2015 investment and development plan and 2010's balance
Rimini, Italy - The statement of president Massimo Masini
Aeradria, the management company of Rimini's airport, Italy, unveils the investment and development plan for the period 2011-2015 and the 2010's balance. • The board of directors of Aeradria SpA has d... more
AirportsAeradria (2): January-May data in the Italian city of Rimini
Rimini, Italy - 234,222 passengers
Aeradria, management company of Rimini's airport, in Italy, unveils the data about January-May 2011. Below, in detail, the complete data: • From January 1st, to May 31, 2011, passengers recorded a... more
AirportsAeradria: passengers in May 2011, another record for "Fellini" airport of the Italian city of Rimini
Rimini, Italy - +69.8% compared to the same period of 2010
Aeradria, management company of Rimini's airport, unveils the passenger data for May 2011. Below, in detail, the complete data: • Total passengers in May were 83,627, with a 69,8% increase compared t... more
AirportsWeather: redirected some airplanes arriving at the "Amerigo Vespucci", the Florence's airport
Florence, Italy - Further inconveniences for the strike organized by Aviapartner
Planes arriving at the airport "Amerigo Vespucci" of Florence were unable to perform the maneuvers safely due to the strong wind that has characterized the day of yesterday: as a result flights cancelled,... more
AirportsDiscomforts at Brussels airport for baggage handlers' strike
Brussels, Belgium - Delays for many airlines
The Brussels-Zaventem airport will be subject during these days to disruption and operations slowing down due to a strike by baggage handlers of Aviapartner society, a day after it has been announced that... more
AirportsPisa: May 2011 air-traffic, +6,44%
Pisa, Italy - "Galileo Galilei" airport growth goes on
"Sat-Società Aeroporto Toscano SpA, which manages the airport of Pisa, reports that in May 2011, the airport "Galileo Galilei", with 415.105 passengers recorded traffic growth of 6,44% compared to the... more
AirportsSAT: resumption of Delta Airlines Pisa-New York direct flight
Pisa, Italy - Operated by the air carrier for the 5th consecutive season from 2007
"Delta Air Lines and Sat, Società Aeroporto Toscano SpA, today announced the resumption of the direct flight from Pisa to New York, operated by the US airline for the fifth consecutive season from 2007. After... more
AirportsCartel of entrepreneurs for the airport of Sibari in Calabria Region (Italy)
Cosenza, Italy - Cut in also local institutions
The business and institutional forces of Sibaritide territory in the province of Cosenza, in Calabria Region (Italy), are moving to development and design of a local airstation, the future airport of Sibari. The... more