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Science and technologyA SAS pilot forced to make circles over Kristiansand airport
Kristiansand, Norway - The controller had not returned from vacation
The pilot of an SAS plane, on a domestic flight in Sweden, has been forced to make circles over Kristiansand Airport (Norway), because as he called up an airport control tower for clearance to land he... more
Science and technologyOman ready to improve its airports
Muscat, Oman - USD 259m to be invested in Seeb and Salalah
The Oman Airports Management Company is likely to invest USD 259m in renewal and restructuring works at Seeb and Salalah airports. Studies should be ready the early 2003. Expansion work at Seeb International... more
Science and technologyYoung man carrying a gun arrested at Heathrow airport
London, Uk - He was attempting to board a flight to Kuwait
A 27-year old man has been arrested at London-Heathrow airport as he was found carrying a gun. "He was detained in the baggage check area. What is believed to be a replica handgun capable of firing blanks... more
Science and technologyHeathrow "worst for air delays"
London, UK - According an Eurocontrol report
Heathrow had the largest number of delays on departing traffic in July, according to a report by Eurocontrol. The survey for Eurocontrol, which manages European air space, says that Britain had the worst... more
Science and technologyEUR 400.000 robbery at Gatwick airport
London, Uk - Outside the security area of the airport
Last Friday a man dressed up as a security guard robbed EUR 400.000 which was supposed to be transported on board a security van. An airport spokesman claimed the robbery did not demonstrate poor security... more
Science and technologyNewark International Airport will be named to honour September 11th victims
Newark, Usa - New York and New Jersey governors said
At less than a month from the first anniversary of the September 11 tragic events, James McGreevey and George Pataki, respectively governors of New Jersey and New York states, announced their intention... more
Science and technologyNew anti-terrorism procedure application delayed
Washington, Usa - It's still impossible to X-ray scan all baggage
The directors of the 113 major U.S. airports declared they demanded a postponement to the new anti-terrorism procedure providing for X-ray scanning of all baggage. They affirmed that the introduction of... more
Science and technologySupersonic starting for the Scramjet
Sydney, Australia - Reached Mach 7.6 in the atmosphere
The Australian Scramjet was started in the high atmosphere over the desert base of Woomera on July 30. The hypersonic engine was started reaching the speed of Mach 7.6, with a supersonic airflow inside... more
Science and technologyMore punctuality in European airports
Brussels, Belgium - Only 14,7 % of all flights were delayed in May
According to a report recently released by the AEA, the Association of European Airlines, European airports are becoming more and more punctual. AEA showed in fact as just 14,7% of flights all over Europe... more
Science and technologyPassengers entering U.S. airports may be fingerprinted
New York, Usa - Starting from September 11 new controversial anti-terrorism measures
Starting from September 11 a new anti-terrorism program will be experimented. The U.S. Immigration Service (Ins) will be allowed to take fingerprints and pictures of any incoming passenger in the U.S.A.... more
Science and technologyCairo airport: woman had 60,000 Viagra pills in her case
Cairo, Egypt - The woman had just landed from Damascus
Egyptian customs officers have seized 60,000 Viagra pills at Cairo airport found in a woman's suitcase. The woman working for the Burundi embassy had just arrived in Cairo from Damascus. (004) more
Science and technologyLondon airports: slots on sale
London, UK – The expansion strategy proposed by the government has been attacked by an influential research group
The expansion strategy for London's two main airports, Heathrow and Gatwick, has been hardly contested by a famous research group, Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), which proposed the sale of... more
Science and technologyBrussels airport: number of passengers fell in July 2002
Brussels, Belgium - 30% fewer than in July 2001
Gloomy news for the Brussels international airport of Zaventem, as in fact, in July 2002, it registered a heavy fall in the number of passengers. According to BIAC, handling agent at Zaventem, just 1,5... more
Science and technologyMiddle East: over USD 5bn ready for airports renewal
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - According to the "Dubai Gulf News"
It's change time for airports all over Middle East, as in fact over USD 5bn are going to be invested in renewal operations. According to the local newspaper "Dubai Gulf News", USD 3,24bn will be employed... more
Science and technologyAuckland Airport could face pricing controls
Auckland, New Zealand - Because of its over-charging for services
Shortly the largest airport in New Zealand, could face pricing controls. In fact, according to a recently published report by the country's Commerce Commission, the handling agent of the Auckland airport... more
Science and technologyDublin airport: 71 year-old drugs dealer arrested with 30 kg of cannabis
Dublin, Ireland - For a street value of GBP 48.000
An old man of 71 has been arrested at Dublin International Airport as 30 kg of cannabis has been discovered in his luggage. According to customs officers, the pensioner arrived in Dublin via Paris from... more
Science and technologyFarc: bomb attack at the airport of Saravena (Colombia)
Bogotà, Colombia - One dead, 16 injured
Yesterday rebels of the Colombian revolutionary forces exploded a bomb at the Saravena airport of "Los Colonizadores" killing 1 people and injuring 16. Even though the main target of the attack was presumedly... more
Science and technologySix German airports have no ground radar
Berlin , Germany - Risk of collision with low visibility conditions
Bremen, Erfurt, Leipzig, Dresden, Frankfurt-Hahn and Muenster-Osnabrueck are the six German airports without ground radars. German air controller association said aircraft are allowed to land and to take... more
Science and technologyMexican president abandons plans to build airport in Texcoco
Mexico City, Mexico - Farmers violently opposed the building of the new capital city airport
The Mexican Government has abandoned plans to build a new international airport on farmland near the capital, Mexico City, after months of often violent protests by farmers. The government said it was... more
Science and technologyMexican president abandons plans to build airport in Texcoco
Mexico City, Mexico - Farmers violently opposed the building of the new capital city airport
The Mexican Government has abandoned plans to build a new international airport on farmland near the capital, Mexico City, after months of often violent protests by farmers. The government said it was... more
Science and technology10.000 houses to be demolished to built up a third runway at Heathrow
London, Uk - Pollution issues a part
According to a recently published report, if plans to build up the third runway at London-Heathrow would be approved, as many as 10.000 homes could be demolished to enable its realization. Despite these... more
Science and technologyLondon-Manston airport christened today its new apron space
London, Uk - A GBP 8m expansion
Today at the ceremony held by the Department for Transport under secretary of State David Jamieson, London-Manston airport inaugurated it new apron space. The GBP 8m worth expansion adds 10 more acre to... more
Science and technologyLondon City Airport to become the firt airport to own and operate a corporate jet
London, Uk - A Dassault Falcon 900EX
As later this week a 20-seat Dassault Falcon 900EX is to be delivered to the London City Airport, the British capital airfield is to become the first one to own and operate a corporate jet. The GBP 24m... more
Science and technology300 poisonous cobras caused panic at Ryadh airport
Ryadh, Saudi Arabia - Escaped from a passenger's luggage
300 poisonous cobras, after having escaped from the luggage of an irresponsible and eccentric passenger, caused panic at the Ryadh airport, Saudi Arabia. The deadly reptiles have been afterwards killed... more
Science and technologyVirgin Blue's expansion at risk at Sydney airport
Sydney, Australia - Sydney Airports Corp offers only four dedicated gates
Virgin Blue's expansion at Sydney international airport could be at risk since negotiations with Sydney Airports Corp, handling of the airport, sank yesterday. By denying a previous deal in fact, the airport... more
Science and technologyQantas pilot caused alarm at Heathrow
London, Uk - Forcing to re-open a runway closed for overnight maintenance
Last week end the pilot of a Qantas B747 caused alarm at the London airport of Heathrow by arriving almost a hour before than scheduled and, mostly, because he forced airport personnel to hurry in re-opening... more
Science and technologyBAA profits eroded
London, UK - Its airports suffered a 1,7% fall in passengers
A GBP 5m bill for extra security guards and anti-terrorist insurance held back quarterly profits at airports operator BAA, which warned that its passenger numbers were likely to remain flat until autumn.... more
Science and technologyHuman body fell from an aircraft in the surroundings of Gatwick
London, Uk - According to a motorist
Last Friday, as he was traveling on the motorway M23, a British motorist told the police to have seen what according to him could have been a human body, falling down from an aircraft flying over an area... more
Science and technologySeptember 11 still slows down BAA's operations
London, Uk - One of Uk's main handling agent
Despite almost a year has passed, British Airport Authority's operations prove to be still negatively affected by the consequences of the September 11th terror attacks. In the first quarter of 2002 in... more
Science and technologyHong Kong international airport is the world's best
Hong Kong, China - According to Skytrax Research
For the second year in a row, the Chek Lap Kok international airport in Hong Kong, has been named the best worldwide. According to the over 1,4 million passengers interviewed by the British poll institute... more
Science and technologyBritish Greens against new airport on the banks of the Thames
London, UK - They are ready to challenge government plans in courts
British environmental groups say that plans for a series of runways and a new international airport on the banks of the Thames at Cliffe in Kent will face lengthy court battles. The British Airports Authority... more
Science and technologyUsa: two airport employees charged with immigration violations
Minneapolis, Usa - They worked in secured areas at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport
Two men detained in May in a sweep of employees working in secure areas at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport have been charged with immigration violations. The charges - a Ghanian and a Mexican... more
Science and technologyMexico City's new airport: "other options on the ground"
Mexico City, Mexico - Mexican president Vicente Fox
Mexican president Vicente Fox affirmed that "other options are on the ground" regarding the building of the capital city's new airport. "I will continue talks with San Salvador Atenco's farmers. Currently... more
Science and technologyMacquarie Bank invested in Eternal City airports
Rome, Italy - For USD 483m
Macquarie, an Australian investment bank, purchased a 44,7% stake of Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), the handling agent of the Roman airports of Fiumicino and Ciampino. Thanks to this USD 483 worth acquisition,... more
Science and technologyMexico: farmers' struggle against new airport
Mexico City, Mexico - Police arrests 15 people, farmers take hostages in revenge
Mexican farmers fighting government plans to build a new airport on their land freed most of their hostages this morning as tension in the five-day stand-off eased. They freed 15 people in the small town... more
Science and technologyBomb alert at the Buenos Aires airport
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Only newspaper in the suspicious package
Fortunately the bomb alarm that yesterday alerted security staff at the Buenos Aires-Ezeiza international airport was just a false one. The prompt intervention of the the explosive ordnance disposal unit... more
Science and technologyBAA: traffic down in June 2002
London, Uk - Mostly because of European air traffic control disputes
British Airport Authority (BAA), the handling agent of the main British airports, in June 2002 registered a decrease in the number of passengers. According to BAA, the main causes are both the air traffic... more
Science and technologyIata awarded Copenhagen airport as " World's Best Airport" for 2002
Rome, Italy - For the second time in three years
The International Air Transport Association (Iata), as reported in its web site "the prime vehicle for inter-airline cooperation in promoting safe, reliable, secure and economical air services for the... more
Science and technologyItalian-British joint-venture will handle Us Air Force in Sicily
Catania, Italy - A 7-year contract
An Italian-British joint-venture gained the handling of the airport services at the Sicilian Us Air Force base of Sigonella, Italy. The service provided with the 7-year contract for a EUR 90m worth will... more
Science and technologyMontreal airport: back to Haiti after about a week's wait
Montreal, Canada - Passengers camped out at Port-au-Price airport, Haiti, also managed to take off
Passengers stranded at Montreal's Mirabel airport for nearly a week finally returned to Haiti yesterday and a long-delayed planeload of travellers arrived from the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince. About... more
Science and technologyBaggage and check-in strike threatens British airports
London, UK - More than 1,500 workers at the airports will be balloted
A new threat of industrial action at Britain's busiest airports emerged yesterday from baggage handlers and check-in staff. The GMB union said its members at airports including Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester,... more
Science and technologyTel Aviv-Ben Gurion airport to improve its security
Tel Aviv, Israel - By the adoption of an ultra-sophisticated system of baggage screening
The international airport of Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion is to further upgrading its security systems by the adoption of advanced technologies. According to airport authorities in fact, shortly Ben Gurion could... more
Science and technologyLos Angeles Airport to spend USD 9bn in restructuring
Los Angeles, Usa - City's mayor said
According to what Los Angeles's mayor, James Hahn, said yesterday the Californian city administration is going to spend 9USD bn in the restructuring of its LAX international airport. This program aims... more
Science and technologyA new control tower for Bologna airport
Bologna, Italy - A EUR 40m worth facility
A new control tower has been opened today at Bologna airport. The new facility is 30 m high and is equipped with up-to-date technological tools. It cost EUR 40m all provided by Enav, Italian National... more
Science and technologySab approves 2001 balance sheet
Bologna, Italy - "Excellent results in a difficult moment"
Shareholder general meeting of Sab - Bologna airport handling company - approved 2001 balance sheet. Last year's sales revenue totaled ITL 116bn (about EUR 60m), gross operational margin (Gom) amounted... more
Science and technologyLondon-Luton airport defeats September 11
London, Uk - Profits raised by a 27,5%
According to TBI, London-Luton handling agent, the airport registered profits of GBP 16,6m thus raising by a 27,5% from GBP 13,2m of last time. Good news come also from the number of passengers of Luton,... more
Science and technologyNew links for Malpensa airport
Varese, Italy - Routes to Atlanta, Taipei, Doha, Johannesburg, Salvador de Bahia
Last week Qatar Airways launched the new link Malpensa-Doha, after Delta and Alitalia initiated their code-share flight to Atlanta and Eva Air its cargo flight to Taipei, Taiwan. South African Airlines... more
Science and technologyAustralia sells Sydney Airport
Sydney, Australia - USD 3.1bn to take a 99-year lease
A consortium led by Australia's Macquarie Bank has paid AUD 5.5bn (USD 3.1bn) to take a 99-year lease on Sydney Airport. The deal, the biggest trade sale in Australian history, gives the Southern Cross... more
Science and technologyAfter Canada the Italian Autogrill to conquer San Antonio airport
Milan, Italy - By managing three shopping points at the californian airport
After it recently being warded for the realization and the explotation of two shopping points at Vancouver airport, HMShost, subsidiary of the Italian giant of restaurant services Autogrill, will manage... more
Science and technologyATC strike: 64 flights cancelled at Frankfurt airport
Frankfurt, Germany - German air traffic controllers do not take part in the protest
Sixty-four flights have been cancelled today at Frankfurt airport, the second largest in Europe in terms of traffic after London-Heathrow. The cancelled flights served the links from/to France, Italy,... more