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AirportsFraport figures 2016: passengers traffic exceeds 60 million mark again
Frankfurt, Germany - New December passenger record achieved at Cargo volumes show significant growth
In 2016, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) served a total of 60,792,308 passengers, thus surpassing the 60 million passenger mark once again and remaining almost at the previous year's level (down 0.4 percent). Following... more
AirportsAERTEC Solutions will structure the concession of the new El Dorado 2 Airport
Seville, Spain - The ANI of Colombia has awarded technical, financial and legal structuring of the new airport in Bogota
The Vice-President of the Republic of Colombia, Germán Vargas Lleras, announced the award of the sell side advisory consultancy project to structure the concession new El Dorado 2 Airport in Bogota. The... more
Airports2016 was a record year for Warsaw "Chopin" Airport
Warsaw, Poland - 2017 also promises to be very optimistic
More than 12.8 million passengers were handled at "Chopin Airport" throughout 2016. This is an absolute historical record of the airport. The number of cities with a direct connection with Warsaw was also... more
AirportsAci Europe: Athens International Airport becomes carbon neutral
Brussels, Belgium - Newcomers in Europe
At the COP21 climate negotiations in Paris in December 2015, the airport industry committed to have 50 carbon neutral airports in Europe by 2030. Today it announced the latest airport to reach that goal:... more
AirportsAvinor and Oslo Airport: more than 50 million passengers in 2016
Oslo, Norway - Considerable growth in December, in Spain and for intercontinental traffic
50,802,801 passengers travelled via Avinor’s 46 airports last year. This is an increase of 1.6 per cent. In December, 5.3 per cent more passengers travelled by air than the corresponding month in 2015. Considerable g... more
AirportsAirplanes and results. Aci Europe: strong growth in passenger and freight at airports during November
Brussels, Belgium - Breakdown by traffic category
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for November 2016. This is the only air transport report which includes all types of airline passenger flights to, from... more
AirportsUK. Cornwall Airport Newquay confirms Cork connection
Cornwall, UK - CAN has announced another development within its route network just one week in 2017
Cornwall Airport Newquay (CAN) has announced another development within its route network just one week into 2017, confirming that Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Stobart Air, will launch a new connection... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport sees 2016 passenger numbers take off with 11% growth
Liverpool, UK - Following busiest December for seven years
A busier than expected December for Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) helped take total passenger figures for 2016 to over 4.8 million –an increase of 11% compared to 2015 and the highest levels f... more
AirportsUK. Cornwall Airport Newquay expands with Flybe
Newquay, UK - Last year the airline offered 51 weekly flights from CAN
Following its third consecutive year of outstanding double-digit passenger traffic growth, Cornwall Airport Newquay (CAN) has already confirmed further enhancements to its route network for 2017, announcing... more
AirportsCologne Bonn strengthens links to the UK
Cologne, Germany - On the back of a year which saw its record more than double the European average in passenger growth traffic
On the back of a year which saw Cologne-Bonn Airport record more than double the European average in passenger growth traffic, the German airport has kick-started 2017 with the announcement of its first... more
AirportsOpening Norway’s first airport pharmacy
Oslo, Norway - Located next to the main entrance in the arrival hall
Norway’s first airport pharmacy opens today in the arrival hall at Oslo Airport. This is one of many exciting shop openings in 2017. The pharmacy is located next to the main entrance in the arrival h... more
AirportsItaly. Three new routes from Lamezia Terme (Calabria Region) for the Summer 2017
Lamezia Terme, Italy - And more flights to London-Stansted served by Ryanair
Ryanair, the Irish low-cost airline, launched today the scheduling from Lamezia Terme (Calabria Region, in Italy) for the Summer 2017 with three new Summer routes to Hamburg, Cracow and Madrid, besides... more
AirportsIndian equity group interested in building an airport in Pace del Mela, near Messina (Sicily)
Messina, Italy - Panchavaktra Group would like to finance a new airport for intercontinental routes. Divergent opinions
Mahesh Panchavaktra, president of Panchavaktra Group -holding that operates in different areas, from logistics to green energy- is in Sicily in these days to promote the possible construction of a new... more
AirportsHamburg Airport looks back at a successful year 2016
Hamburg, Germany - The CEO Michael Eggenschwiler looks ahead into this new year with confidence
2016 was a year full of exciting events for Hamburg Airport. New routes and airlines extended the variety of flights available for passengers. And innovative services such as modernised gates and a new... more
Airports2016 traffic: Athens International Airport, 20.2 million passengers, +10.7%
Athens, Greece - Both domestic and international flights demonstrated growth
Athens International Airport (AIA) unveiled traffic results 2016, regarding passengers and flights. Passenger Traffic During December, the airport’s passengers reached 1.35 million, corresponding t... more
AirportsSmog emergency in China: delays and grounded planes for poor visibility
Beijing, China - Fine particulate pollution reaches levels never seen before and causes problems in the airports
A thick layer of smog has fallen on Northern China. The presence of fine particulate has reached in these last weeks levels never seen before, with consequences on air traffic as well as on people's health.... more
AirportsDubai International Airport: passenger traffic grows 9.4% in November
Dubai, UAE - According to the monthly report issued today by the operator
Passenger traffic at Dubai international registered an increase of 9.4 per cent in November 2016, according to the monthly traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports. The airport welcomed... more
AirportsRecord growth at Cologne-Bonn Airport
Cologne, Germany - A large share of it can be attributed to Eurowings’ new low-cost long-haul routes
Welcoming 1.6 million more passengers last year than in 2015, Cologne-Bonn Airport experienced an exceptional 15% passenger traffic growth, resulting in a total of 11.9 million passengers travelling through... more
AirportsFinavia invests in digital services for Chinese passengers
Helsinki, Finland - Helsinki Airport among the first airports in Europe to accept AliPay
Chinese passengers are the most rapidly growing customer group at Helsinki Airport. Being able to use a familiar payment method will further improve their service experience at the airport. Helsinki Airport... more
AirportsBudapest Airport launches fifth London airport connection with Flybe
Budapest, Hungary - From May, after Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton and Stansted, now Southend
Following another record-breaking year for passenger traffic, Budapest Airport’s high expectations for further route development continues with the announcement of its first new airline partner for 2017. H... more
AirportsNew routes for the airport of Trapani, in Sicily (Italy)
Trapani, Italy - Aliblue Malta increases its offer with new flights to Naples and Tirana
Aliblue Malta in partnership with Maltese airline Medavia increases its offer of flights from the "Vincenzo Florio" airport of Trapani-Birgi. Besides being connected to Malta, the Sicilian airport is linked... more
AirportsAirplanes. The reconstruction of Tripoli Airport to an Italian company? Strong opposition in Libya
Tripoli, Libya - First among everyone the member of Parliament Rujban Salah Suhbi noticed unconstitutionality and anomaly
It began all last December 29. The Transport Minister appointed by GNA (Libyan Government of national agreement) Milad Matoog, alongside a forum on the transports of the Country organized by Aviation Holding... more
AirportsWarsaw "Chopin Airport" introduces "Kiss&Fly" zone
Warsaw, Poland - From today January 2
From January 2 the lanes in front of the departure hall at Warsaw "Chopin Airport" become a "Kiss & Fly Zone", which is a place for a short stop for private vehicles. The change makes it easier for the... more
AirportsVINCI Airports chooses SITA to unify its operational solutions across its global network
Rome, Italy - The Airport Management solution initially to be installed at airports in Portugal, France and Cambodia
VINCI Airports will be implementing SITA’s multi-airport Airport Management solution across its global network of airports, starting with 22 airports in Portugal, France and Cambodia. This operational u... more
AirportsHamburg Airport passes 16 million passengers for first time
Hamburg, Germany - Desire for mobility growing in northern Germany
Hamburg Airport welcomed its 16-millionth passenger today. This is the first time in the airport’s 105-year history that it has surpassed the 16 million passenger mark. easyJet: serving 33 European d... more
AirportsTraffic report November 2016: for the first time, more than 30 million passengers at Berlin’s airports
Berlin, Germany - Strong growth at Schönefeld, slight increase at Tegel
From January to November 2016 more than 30 million passengers flew from Schönefeld and Tegel in Berlin. This in itself represents a new record. Passenger numbers increased by 11.3% over the same period... more
AirportsMiami meets with Ireland, UK consuls general to strengthen business ties
Miami, Usa - Ireland is MIA’s top pharma trade partner, will soon have nonstop Miami passenger flights
Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) Director Emilio T. González and MDAD executives hosted meetings last week with the Consul General of Ireland in Atlanta, Shane Stephens, and the Consul General of... more
AirportsInauguration of boarding area “E” in Fiumicino: the airport’s boarding capacity to Extra-Schengen destinations will double -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - Completed on schedule, for an investment amounting to €390 million, the new area will welcome 6 million extra passengers per year through 22 new gates
Today, at "Leonardo da Vinci" airport, the new international boarding area, “E”, dedicated for Extra-Schengen flights, has been inaugurated. Attending the event, led by CEO of Atlantia group Giovanni Cas... more
AirportsMiami ranked fifth-best airport in North America by the JD Power study
Miami, Usa - Airport moved up 13 places in 2016 customer satisfaction study
Miami International Airport (MIA) ranked fifth-place among large airports in the J.D. Power 2016 North America Airport Satisfaction Study, up from 18th place in last year’s study and its highest ranking e... more
AirportsChristmas shut-down at Oslo Airport to commercial traffic
Oslo, Norway - From 15:00 on December 24 to 11:00 of the day after
At 15:00 on Christmas Eve, Oslo Airport will be closing to commercial traffic. In connection with the large airport expansion project, comprehensive testing is set to be carried out. Emergency and ambulance... more
AirportsRemote air traffic services for Scandinavian Mountains Airport
Linkoping, Sweden - It will be the first airport built in the world without a traditional air traffic control tower, and it is located between Sweden and Norway
Defence and security company Saab and the Swedish Air Navigation Service Provider (LFV) newly established company Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions, has signed a letter of intent with Scandinavian Mountains... more
AirportsCornwall Airport Newquay optimises transatlantic connections with Aer Lingus Regional
Dublin, Ireland - The new timings are set to begin from 27 March 2017
Cornwall Airport Newquay has announced Aer Lingus Regional will operate a new flying schedule for S17, allowing for improved connections to the Irish flag carrier’s second daily wave of transatlantic f... more
AirportsLong-haul connections increase from Cologne-Bonn
Cologne, Germany - The Lufthansa Group carrier has also announced the launch of tow long-haul links as of next Summer
Cologne-Bonn Airport has further expanded its low-cost long-haul network with the departure of Eurowings’ inaugural flight to Havana yesterday. Additionally, the Lufthansa group carrier has also announced t... more
AirportsMiami names CBP officers as employees of the year for saving a passenger's life
Miami, Usa - In July to a 65 year old man Alberto Núñez Gutiérrez
Four Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have been named Miami International Airport’s 2016 Employees of the Year for saving a passenger’s life in July, after he suffered a heart attack and col... more
AirportsBudapest Airport bound for the Balkans
Budapest, Hungary - Further development of its already solid route network announced, after 11 million passengers
Just days after passing the 11 million passenger threshold, Budapest Airport announces further development of its already solid route network with the significant launch of Wizz Air’s new links to the B... more
AirportsHindu prayer room sought for Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - Opened in 1912, FRA served over 61 million passengers during 2015
Hindus have urged for a “Hindu Prayer Room” at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Germany, which is one of the world’s dozen largest airports. FRA already has Christian, Jewish and Muslim prayer rooms—a total o... more
AirportsAci Europe: Manchester Airport and Hyderabad Airport become carbon neutral
Brussels, Belgium - 37% of air passengers worldwide now travel through airports certified under the 4 levels of the ACA programme
Hot on the heels of the recent COP22 climate negotiations, Aci Europe has the announcement of 2 airports becoming carbon neutral: Manchester Airport and Hyderabad "Rajiv Gandhi International Airport",... more
Airports11 million reasons to celebrate at Budapest Airport
Budapest, Hungary - It will invest approximately €180 million into its infrastructure over the next three years
Following an impressive month of 15% growth in passenger traffic in November, Budapest Airport has today welcomed its 11 millionth passenger this year, the first time this milestone has been reached in... more
AirportsDoha Airport announced long-term commitment to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions
Doha, Qatar - It renews its Airports Council International Airport Carbon Accreditation
Hamad International Airport (HIA) is celebrating its successful renewal of the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme by announcing a long-term commitment to... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in November 2016: passenger growth despite pilot strike
Frankfurt, Germany - Group Airports in its international portfolio report mixed results
With some 4.1 million passengers served in November 2016, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) saw passenger traffic increase by 4.9 percent compared to the previous year, despite the Lufthansa pilot strike affecting... more
AirportsThe number of Chopin Airport passengers increased by a third in November
Warsaw, Poland - That's 31.5 percent more than last year
1.02 million people had been handled at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw in November. That's 31.5 percent more than last year. For the first time in its history the Warsaw Airport handled more than one million... more
AirportsAci Europe: dynamic growth for passenger & freight traffic in October
Brussels, Belgium - Breakdown by traffic category
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE released its traffic report for October 2016. This is the only air transport report which includes all types of airline passenger flights to from and within... more
AirportsBudapest tempts back TAP Portugal
Budapest, Hungary - Budapest Airport has announced this week another important new route
This week Budapest Airport has announced another important new route with the confirmation that Portuguese flag carrier, TAP Portugal, will return with a daily service between Budapest and Portugal’s c... more
Airports11,111,111 passengers: Cologne Bonn breezes past 11 million barrier
Cologne, Germany - +16% passenger traffic growth through to end-November 2016
Cologne-Bonn Airport has celebrated its 11,111,111th passenger, marking the highest ever number of passengers served in the airport’s history. The German airport has breezed past another passenger traffic m... more
AirportsAirplanes and airports. Linate and Malpensa: estimates at end of 2016
Milan, Italy - Increasing turnover also this year
The Milan's airports (Linate and Malpensa) increasing in 2016. The president of SEA (airports management company) Pietro Modiano, indicates the first valuations: Linate will close this year at 10 million... more
Airports"Chopin Airport" handled 12-millionth passenger
Warsaw, Poland - For the first time in its history. And this is still not the end of a record year
The special, 12-millionth passenger was Anna Stando who came to Warsaw from Zurich on board of the Swiss airline. The 12-millionth passenger handled at the beginning of December is another historical... more
AirportsNew terminal opened at Berlin-Schönefeld Airport
Berlin, Germany - Creation of a reliable basis for BER’s opening
The Supervisory Board of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH met to discuss the completion of construction and opening of BER, the business plan for 2017, the construction of the government airport and the... more
AirportsOslo Airport: domestic transfer reopens
Oslo, Norway - After being closed for a period due to the expansion of the airport
The Domestic Transfer trial service reopens, in the North Pier, after being closed for a period due to the expansion of Oslo Airport. The trial Domestic Transfer service, previously known as Connecting... more
AirportsAtlantia acquires 0.8% interest in Save (Venice's airport)
Rome, Italy - Its interest will rise to 22.1%
Atlantia announces that it has yesterday agreed to acquire a 0.8% interest in Save SpA (Venice's airport management company) from the Fondazione di Venezia. Under the agreement, the industry will pay... more
AirportsBerlin airports. More than three million passengers in October
Berlin, Germany - Passenger numbers at Schönefeld rise dramatically
In the first ten months of 2016 almost 27.7 million passengers flew from Schönefeld and Tegel. That’s 11.7% more than in the same period in 2015. At Schönefeld Airport the number of passengers increased by... more