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AirportsOslo secures a new connection to Zagreb
Oslo, Norway - A new partner Croatia Airlines with a summer link
Avinor’s Oslo Airport announces the arrival of new airline partner, Croatia Airlines, with a summer connection to Zagreb. Starting the year with a healthy 10% growth in passenger traffic, Avinor’s Osl... more
AirportsIstanbul New Airport gets Integrated Tower System
Linkoping, Sweden - Saab signed a contract with Cengiz Construction to supply it
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with Cengiz Construction to supply a complete integrated air traffic control tower system for Istanbul New Airport, which is currently under construction... more
AirportsBelgocontrol selects Saab to deliver Surface Safety System at Airports in Belgium
Linkoping, Sweden - At Liège and Brussels South Charleroi
Defence and security company Saab has been selected by Belgocontrol to deploy its Advanced – Surface Movement Guidance & Control Systems (A-SMGCS) at Liège Airport and Brussels South Charleroi Airport. Saab’s A-SM... more
AirportsSaab delivers Airport Surface Safety System at Zagreb International Airport
Linkoping, Sweden - The company selected by Croatia Control Ltd
Defence and security company Saab has been selected by Croatia Control Ltd. to deploy its Advanced – Surface Movement Guidance & Control System (A-SMGCS) at Zagreb International Airport. The company w... more
AirportsDubai International. Electric car on a zero emissions 34,000 km journey fuels green mobility event
Dubai, UAE - The event supports Dubai Plan 2021 to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprint
An electric car that is on a 34,000 kilometre zero-emission road trip –from the Netherlands to Australia– and has been driven through 22 countries, stopped by at Dubai International to refuel and support Dub... more
AirportsBudapest Airport joins Moroccan market
Budapest, Hungary - Continuing the expansion of its route network
Continuing the expansion of its route network, Budapest Airport announces another development today with the addition of Ryanair’s new link to Marrakech. Having increased its Budapest passenger traffic b... more
AirportsAbuja airport will close for 6 weeks: problems to planes for the condition of the runway
Abuja, Nigeria - The airport of the Nigerian capital will stop its activities by March 8 to renew the 35-year old runway
Extraordinary repairs for the "Nnamdi Azikiwe" International Airport in Abuja, Nigeria: starting from March 8, the airport should be closed for 6 weeks to renew the runway. The airlines with flights to... more
AirportsAirplanes and snow. Finavia invests in more ploughs and ice removal vehicles at Helsinki Airport -VIDEO
Helsinki, Finland - Finavia has launched an extensive development programme
Finavia's Helsinki Airport is one of the world's leading experts in snow ploughing. To maintain the world-class snow-how, Finavia will acquire more snow ploughing and ice removal vehicles at the airport. The... more
AirportsDubai International Airport: passenger traffic hits an all time high of 8 million in January
Dubai, UAE - Freight volumes at DXB also registered gains during the month
Dubai International began the new year in top gear as monthly traffic in January reached an all-time high of 8 million passengers, according to the traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today. Passenger... more
AirportsLinate, Malpensa and Etihad: where shall planes to Saint Petersburg fly from?
Milan, Italy - The company from the Emirates still wants to invest on the "Forlanini" airport. After two years in which nothing changed, the crisis of Alitalia might become an opportunity
The intention of Etihad to invest in the airport "Enrico Forlanini" of Milan-Linate (Italy) to turn it into an international hub has been known for a long time. The company's planes would be ready to take... more
AirportsRyanair adds new routes for Liverpool Winter 2017 schedule
Liverpool, UK - Two destinations Copenhagen and Milan and a service to Prague
Ryanair has launched yesterday its Winter 2017/18 schedule from Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA), which includes two new routes to Copenhagen and Milan and a new Winter service to Prague. The low-cost... more
AirportsAirplanes and security. Amsterdam Airport tests with KLM using facial recognition at the boarding
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - The primary aim is to make the process as quick and easy as possible for passengers
Schiphol Airport has started a test with KLM involving “biometric boarding” –one-off boarding without showing your boarding pass or passport. Passengers board the aircraft quickly and easily using a spe... more
AirportsBerlin-Schönefeld Airport: positive start to the year with a double digit growth
Berlin, Germany - Last month almost 2.3 million passengers flew from Schönefeld and Tegel
In January 2017, almost 2.3 million passengers flew from Schönefeld and Tegel. That’s 11.5 % more than in the same period in the previous year. Schönefeld Airport saw the number of passengers increase by... more
AirportsDubai Airport: Concourse D marks its first anniversary
Dubai, UAE - 16.6 million passengers in first 12 months of operation
Concourse D marks its first anniversary on February 24 following a successful inaugural year that saw over 16.6 million passengers enjoy its customer-friendly design and top-flight retail and food and... more
AirportsAirplanes and results. Europe's airports: a record-breaking 2 billion passengers in 2016
Brussels, Belgium - Results for full year, low-cost growth, December 2016 and looking at 2017, traffic category
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for December, Q4, H2 and Full Year 2016. This is the only air transport report which includes all types of airline passenger... more
AirportsOslo Airport: Winter holidays approaching for the next two weeks
Oslo, Norway - An overview of expected traffic numbers (departures and arrivals)
For the next two weeks many people will be off on their winter holidays – some of them by airplane. Ski equipment should be shipped as special baggage, and most companies will charge extra for shipping s... more
AirportsWashington Airports served more than 45 million passengers in 2016
Washington, Usa - Across-the-board passenger growth sets new records at both airports ("Reagan" and Dulles)
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority reported Wednesday that "Ronald Reagan" Washington National Airport and Washington-Dulles International Airport served 45.6 million passengers in 2016—growing 1... more
AirportsItaly. Bergamo connects to Tel Aviv by Arkia
Bergamo, Italy - The route will be served by an E-195 aircraft
Bergamo Airport’s route network development continues with the significant announcement of the Italian gateway’s new airline partner, Arkia Israeli Airlines’ link to Tel Aviv. Set to commence on 1 Jun... more
AirportsWizz Air adds Frankfurt Airport to its network
Frankfurt, Germany - Two new daily services to Budapest and Sofia
Wizz Air, the low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced that it will start operating low-fare flights from Frankfurt Airport launching two new routes to Sofia and Budapest, the capitals... more
AirportsMega-investment for the security at Geneva Airport
Bern, Switzerland - It will align itself to the European airport standards
The amount allocated has not been unveiled yet, but already the Helvetic press reported in the last days about a millionaire investment to improve security at the Geneva-Cointrin airport. This is already... more
AirportsAirplanes grounded. Flight operations have resumed yesterday at Hamburg Airport: 14 flights were cancelled and several flights diverted
Hamburg, Germany - Pepper spray suspected as cause of breathing difficulties; terminals reopened
The terminals at Hamburg Airport were temporarily closed due to an incident yesterday. Staff and passengers complained of nausea at the central security checkpoint. Around 130 emergency services personnel... more
AirportsHindus critical of fee for yoga space at airports
Washington, Usa - About 37 million Americans (which included many celebrities) now practice yoga
Hindus are critical of the new trend where travelers have to pay a fee to access yoga space or session, which is part of the privately owned airport gyms or living-rooms. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in... more
AirportsSteady growth in traffic at Oslo Airport in January
Oslo, Norway - 10.9 per cent compared to the same month last year
The total amount of flights in January was close to 3.6 million. This is an increase of 6.2 per cent compared to January of the previous year. Oslo Airport, in particular, saw a growth of 10.9 per cent... more
AirportsUS East coast: snow paralyzed air traffic (and airplanes). Taking off with fire at NY airport
New York, Usa - Thousands of cancelled flights
Schools and offices closed, chaos on the roads, air traffic paralyzed and a thousand of links cancelled (and aircraft grounded), 50 million of people interessed and heavy discomforts: these are the consequences... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in January 2017: strong rise in cargo tonnage
Frankfurt, Germany - Frankfurt airport registers new passenger record and growth trend continues
Some 4.2 million passengers used Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in January 2017, resulting in an increase of about 75,000 passengers (up 1.8 percent) and a new January monthly record at FRA. Thus, this continues... more
AirportsBerlin-Brandeburg. Airport Supervisory Board re-constituted: current Mayor of Berlin remains Chairman of the Board
Berlin, Germany - It was re-formed with 20 members
The Supervisory Board of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH was re-constituted. After reaching the 2,000-employee mark, the company’s Supervisory Board was re-formed with 20 members to provide equal representation. T... more
AirportsEllinair becomes Cologne-Bonn’s latest airline addition
Cologne, Germany - The Greek airline serves 38 cities in 11 Countries
Cologne-Bonn Airport has today announced its second new airline partner this year, with the German airport welcoming Ellinair. Commencing Cologne-Bonn’s second link to Thessaloniki, the Greek airline w... more
AirportsMiami leaders meet with El Al Airlines and "Ben Gurion Airport" executives
Miami, Usa - The gathering was the latest in a series of meetings with the carrier regarding potential air service opportunities
Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) Director Emilio T. González led a team of MDAD executives on a visit to Israel last week for meetings with senior officials from EL AL Israel Airlines and "Ben Gurion... more
AirportsA record 37.3 million passengers arrived at Hamad International Airport in 2016
Doha, Qatar - Significant investments made to increase airport capacity and upgrade services
Hamad International Airport (HIA) accomplished a new record of passenger traffic and aircraft movements in 2016, handling 37.3 million passengers and 245,800 landings and take-offs during the year. This... more
Airports2017 starts where 2016 left off for Liverpool Airport
Liverpool, UK - Over 320,000 an increase of 5% compared to last year
A busy January for Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" ("LJLA") helped take passenger numbers for the month to over 320,000 –an increase of 5% compared to January 2016 and the Airport’s 24th consecutive mon... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport announced the Government's draft airports national policy statement
Liverpool, UK - Which recognises the importance of a link from this city to an expanded Heathrow Airport
Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) has welcomed yesterday’s publication of the Government’s draft Airports National Policy Statement which recognises the importance of a link from Liverpool to an... more
AirportsAutogrill: taste takes of at Rome-Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - It strengthens its business at Rome Airport
Autogrill is consolidating its presence at Rome-Fiumicino by opening four new foodservice concepts in the new T3 area inaugurated by Aeroporti di Roma in December 2016. They will round out its existing... more
AirportsVolaris: inaugural flight from Miami Airport
Miami, Usa - Mexican low-cost carrier launches four weekly flights to Guadalajara and daily flights to Mexico City
Miami International Airport officials welcomed Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris to the Miami market yesterday, when the airline began four weekly flights to Guadalajara and daily flights to Mexico City... more
AirportsDubai World Central Airport: passenger traffic surges 84.5% in 2016
Dubai, UAE - Air freight volumes showed a slight increase
Passenger traffic at Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai’s second international hub, witnessed a strong surge in 2016, climbing 84.5 per cent according to the traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports t... more
AirportsTrump bans admission to nationals from 7 Arab Countries: chaos in US airports
Washington, USA - Demonstrations of protest in many cities
Week-end of chaos in US airports, with dozens of passengers stranded and demonstrations of protest that from airports spreaded and even got close to the White House. Last Friday President Donald Trump... more
AirportsPlanes and tourists. Rajoy cuts airport fees by 11% in 5 years
Madrid, Spain - The decision should be approved today
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has announced his intention to reduce airport fees by 11% by 2021, with an average of 2.2% per year over the next five years. He explained it last Tuesday in Madrid.... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport: first new route announcement of 2017
Liverpool, UK - With Ryanair' Milan-Malpensa Winger route launch
Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) is celebrating its first new route announcement of the year following today’s news that Ryanair will be adding flights from Liverpool to Milan-Malpensa at the start o... more
AirportsAirplanes. Aci Europe: new study reveals consumers paying higher air fares at congested airports
Brussels, Belgium - According to SEO Amsterdam Economics & Cranfield University
Yesterday saw the release of a new research study in which SEO Amsterdam Economics & Cranfield University found that consumers in Europe are paying €2.1 billion a year in additional air fares, due to c... more
AirportsMiami Airport breaks all-time passenger record in 2016
Miami, Usa - Travel grew despite tourism challenges; freight also set new annual record
Miami International Airport experienced another record-breaking year in 2016, serving nearly 44.6 million travelers –an increase of 234,000 over 2015 that also secured the airport’s seventh-consecutive yea... more
AirportsDubai International Airport: 83.6 million passengers in 2016
Dubai, UAE - According to the annual traffic report issued by the operator today
Dubai International has retained its title as the world’s number one airport for international passengers after near record numbers in December propelled the hub’s annual traffic to 83.6 million passengers in... more
AirportsAirplanes and airports. Rome-Fiumicino closes runway 1 for a month due to works
Rome, Italy - Miminal impact on the airport's operativeness, according to AdR
The operativeness of the runway 1 (16R/34L) of the "Leonardo da Vinci" of Rome-Fiumicino Airport will be suspended from 11pm of today, on Friday January 20, to 6am of Friday March 3 to allow intervention... more
AirportsFraport ranks among the World’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
Frankfurt, Germany - Additional recognition for the Group’s sustainability performance
Fraport AG, the owner and operator of Frankfurt Airport (FRA), has been recognized as one of the world’s 100 most sustainable companies. The recognition was announced by the Canadian magazine and research f... more
AirportsSecond VIP Lounge inaugurated at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - It is in Transit B spans an area of 300 square meters
A newly designed VIP lounge at Frankfurt Airport. The new facility of VIP-Services was officially inaugurated in the B Transit zone in the presence of numerous invited celebrities, diplomats and media... more
AirportsBergamo smashes 11 million passengers in its busiest year yet
Bergamo, Italy - A positive upturn in cargo
Bergamo Airport witnessed another year of robust growth throughout 2016, welcoming close to one million more passengers than the year before. Experiencing 7.2% passenger traffic growth, Bergamo was Italy’s t... more
AirportsItaly. Lamezia Terme airport (Calabria): a year of growth
Lamezia Terme, Italy - 2016 closed with 2.521.781 passengers equal to +7.7% compared to 2015
Lamezia Terme Airport closed 2016 with 2,521,781 passengers, equal to +7.7% compared to 2015. A positive result added to the important purposes reached by Sacal (the airport management company) both for... more
AirportsRecord of bookings for the Summer schedule 2017 from Lamezia Terme Airport (Calabria, Italy)
Milan, Italy - With three new routes: Hamburg, Cracow and Madrid
Ryanair announced yesterday the positive number of bookings from Lamezia Terme (Calabria Region, in Italy) for the Summer 2017 on three new destinations (Hamburg, Cracow and Madrid) and on 12 routes in... more
AirportsHelsinki and Lapland led Finavia's airport network to a new passenger record
Helsinki, Finland - Both domestic traffic and international air travel showed growth
Passenger volumes at Finavia's airports reached an all-time high in 2016. Both domestic traffic and international air travel showed growth. A new passenger record was reached in Helsinki Airport (17.2... more
AirportsA garbage dump threatens air traffic: it happens in Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon - Flocks attracted by the piles of trash are a hazard to planes at the airport of the Lebanese Capital
A garbage dump too close to Beirut "Rafic Hariri" International Airport (Lebanon) attracted an increasing number of birds to the point that it put at risk the safety of planes during landing and takeoff.... more
AirportsBerlin‘s airports: 32.9 million passengers in 2016
Berlin, Germany - Over three million more
Over three million more passengers flew from Schönefeld and Tegel in 2016 than in the previous year. In total 32,906,881 passengers were flown. That’s 11.4% more than 2015. At Schönefeld Airport the num... more
AirportsBudapest Airport reflects on record-breaking year
Budapest, Hungary - Infrastructure investment
An outstanding 19.2% increase in passenger traffic in December alone saw Budapest Airport continue its record-breaking trend, with the Hungarian gateway welcoming 11.4 million passengers by the end of... more