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AirportsFrance: intermediate airports in danger
The Court of Auditors has questioned the usefulness and effectiveness of State subsidies
Intermediate airports in France feel threatened. After the Cour des Comptes questioned the usefulness and effectiveness of state subsidies last June, the auditors put the performance of each individual... more
AirportsRome-Fiumicino Airport: who is the new handler
Operator Airport Handling is a subsidiary of Dnata (Emirates Group)
The awarding of the airport handling service at the "Leonardo da Vinci" airport of Rome-Fiumicino is at the center of international interests. While the operator Swissport announces a complaint against... more
AirlinesIsrael: you can fly sitting on the ground on a plane
National airline El applies emergency solutions to ensure service
The Israeli air carrier El Al is significantly changing its capacity to accommodate stranded passengers. To date, over 50 companies around the world have been forced to suspend scheduled flights to and... more
AirlinesLondon-Luton Airport: away the cars from the parking
Some vehicles will be saved after the fire destroyed the structure
The management company of London-Luton airport has announced that up to 100 cars will be removed from the multi-storey car park which was severely damaged by a fire on the evening of October 10th. Company... more
AirlinesFrance: Ryanair attack Government
Irish company is targeting the minimum prices it would like to introduce in Paris
The low-cost airline Ryanair returns to attack ticket prices regulation by European governments. After having threatened retaliation on the Italian market (the cancellation of 10% of flights scheduled... more
AirlinesIsrael (2): various airports closed
Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) bans airspace for tourist flights
Israel strengthens its internal security apparatus. To do so, it may interrupt transport services with little or no notice. A squeeze is likely at all seaports, border crossings, airports, motorways and... more
AirlinesFrance: bomb alerts at eight airports
The alarm has been lifted at the Nice-Côte d'Azur airport
Bomb scares multiply throughout France. Today the airports of Lille-Lesquin, the "Saint-Exupéry" of Lyon, that of Toulouse-Blagnac, Biarritz--Basque Country, Pau-Pyrenees, the "Saint-Jacques" of Rennes-Bretagne,... more
AirlinesFiumicino Airport: handling services awarded
Cub announces mobilization to ask for renewal of the national labor contract which has expired seven years ago
Turnaround after the closing of the tender for the assignment of the airport handling service at the Italian "Leonardo da Vinci" airport of Rome-Fiumicino. The international operator Swissport is out:... more
AirlinesGeneral strike on Friday 20 October in Italy
Public, air, rail, motorway and maritime transport are affected
A 24-hour general strike at Italian level in the public and private sectors proclaimed for Friday 20 October. The mobilization is called by the unions Confederazione Unitaria di Base (CUB), Unione Sindacale... more
AirlinesAthens Airport on the stock market in 2024
A 30% stake will be privatized for a value of up to one billion euros
By the end of 2023, Greece is expected to start the sale of a major stake in the management company of the "Eleftherios Venizelos" international airport in Athens. This is an operation that is part of... more
AirlinesIndia: thousands of jobs at the airport
Manager announcement after opening of new Terminal 2
After the opening last September 12th of the new Terminal 2 of the "Kempegowda" international airport in Bangalore, India, a modern building equipped with new technologies, the airport company announced... more
AirlinesIsrael (2): stop to ITA planes until Saturday
Repatriations carried out by Neos and Italian Air Force
The State carrier ITA Airways does not carry out air bridges for the repatriation of Italian citizens stranded in Israel. However, these are guaranteed by the private Italian airline Neos. A paradoxical... more
AirlinesIsrael: repatriation to Oslo failed
Norwegian Air's insurance does not cover flights to and from Tel Aviv
The low-cost carrier Norwegian Air today cancelled a flight organized specifically for the planned evacuation of Norwegian citizens. The reason? The airline's insurance company no longer covers routes... more
AirlinesLondon-Luton airport reopened
After the fire in the parking lot, it resumed flights in the afternoon
The normal schedule of flights at London-Luton airport resumed yesterday afternoon. They were temporarily suspended after a huge fire, which broke out on Tuesday evening around 9pm local time, devastated... more
AirlinesITA Airways at the "TTG Experience International Fair" in Rimini
It launches Winter season: 52 destinations
Over 11 million passengers in the 2023 January-October period more
AirportsIsrael (2): Tel Aviv airport stormed
Travellers flock to airports in an attempt to leave the country and return home
Hundreds and hundreds of travellers are crowding the "David Ben Gurion" international airport in Tel Aviv these days in an attempt to leave Israel and return to their homeland, due to the escalation of... more
AirportsLondon: fire at Luton airport
The flames have devoured a car park - VIDEO
Operations suspended at London-Luton Airport until 4pm Italian time. All flights to and from the British airport are cancelled until this afternoon, according to what was communicated by the management... more
AirlinesItaly: three drunks, flight diverted
The aircraft had departed from Dalaman airport in Turkey and was headed to Liverpool
The pilot of a plane was forced to divert the flight and make an emergency landing at the Italian "Marco Polo" International airport of Venice-Tessera. It was due to the harassing behavior of three drunk... more
AirlinesIsrael: Tel Aviv airport under attack
Columns of smoke and panic among passengers lying on the ground - VIDEO
Several rockets have been launched in the past few hours from the Gaza Strip towards the Israeli "Ben Gurion" International airport in Tel Aviv. Some of these missiles were not intercepted by the Israeli... more
AirlinesIsrael (2): airlines suspend flights
Measure will last until security conditions in Israel improve
Various airlines around the world have suspended air connections to and from Tel Aviv's "David Ben Gurion" international airport, after several rockets have been launched from the Gaza Strip towards the... more
AirlinesIsrael (2): possible airspace closure
Wizz Air cancels all flights between Italy and Tel Aviv airport
The airspace above Israel is "potentially dangerous". It's the warning issued to pilots of US airlines by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is due to the escalation of violence in the... more
AirlinesThe memory of the Milan-Linate aircraft disaster
October 8th is celebrated as "National Day not to forget"
The 22nd anniversary of the Linate aircraft disaster will be commemorated on Sunday 8 October. On the morning of 8 October 2001, a tragedy occurred at the Milan airport, which we celebrate every year as... more
AirportsLiège Airport: intelligence investigates
"Possible espionage activities" by the Chinese Alibaba are under observation
The State Security Service of Belgium, that is the National intelligence, has opened an investigation into the activities carried out at the Liège-Bierset airport by the Chinese group Alibaba, which has... more
AirlinesUSA: towards the appointment of FAA leaders
Opposition in Parliament could support candidate proposed by Biden
The Republican opposition in the US Congress could support the candidate to lead the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed by Democratic President Joe Biden. This is Michael Whitaker, current... more
AirlinesUSA: complaints from passengers with disabilities are increasing
Claims against airlines increased by almost 200% post-pandemic
The American non-profit organization "USA Facts", which analyzes data on the US population and the impact of government actions on society, recently published a new report which puts under review the situation... more
AirlinesITA Airways received "Business Travel" category award
During the second edition of the "EMA" took place in Florence
ITA Airways was awarded the title of “Best travel inclusion initiative of the year” in the Business Travel category during the awards ceremony of the EMA (European Mission Awards). This year in its sec... more
Airlines"Travel Experience" in Rimini will start soon
Many airlines at the tourism promotion fair (11-13 October)
The "Travel Experience" fair is starting soon. The Italian tourism promotion event, now in its 60th edition, will be held in Rimini from 11 to 13 October. This year's theme is "The year of Utopia. Live.... more
AirlinesAmsterdam Airport: 3.1 billions for works
Maintenance, expansion and modernization of the airport by 2027
The Amsterdam-Schiphol airport management company plans investments of over 3 billion dollars for the 2024-2027 development program, which includes maintenance and modernization works at the airport. Infrastructure... more
AirlinesCopenhagen Airport optimizes baggage handling
Faster check-ins and precise tracking with optical recognition
The management company Københavns Lufthavne of the Copenhagen-Kastrup International Airport is carrying out an optimization procedure for the baggage handling system. The aim is to maximize the number... more
AirlinesLatam Airlines takes delivery of its first A-321neo airplane
And it adds 13 more units to orderbook -DATA SHEET
LATAM Airlines has taken delivery of its first A-321neo leased from AerCap and placed an order for 13 additional A-321neo aircraft to further expand its route network and drive its regional growth. This... more
AirlinesITA Airways: 92 weekly flights between France and Italy
The carrier at the tourism trade show in Paris (October 3-5)
ITA Airways will participate in the "2023 IFTM Top Resa international tourism trade show" that take places in Paris from the 3rd to the 5th of October. The event hosted at the Parc des Expositions de l... more
AirlinesHeathrow Airport: who owns precious slots?
At the top of the list are the UK and European flag carriers
London-Heathrow Airport in the UK is one of the busiest in the world with around 61.6 million passengers per year. In 2022 it even ranked eighth in the ranking of the most popular ones globally, behind... more
AirlinesAircraft. Italian strike: reduced to four hours today
Protests of the handling sector, airline related industries and easyJet flight attendants
The Italian strike in the air transport sector scheduled for today 29 September has been reduced to four hours. The workers in the airport services sector will be the ones to fold their arms for ground... more
AirlinesSingapore airport: Terminal 2 reopens
Complete reactivation expected by the end of October with new shops and restaurants
The north wing of Terminal 2 of Singapore Changi International Airport reopens today with the first take-offs and arrivals scheduled. The works, lasted three and a half years, involve the renovation, modernization... more
AirlinesITA Airways at the second NY edition of "Travel Hashtag"
The USA is the first international market for the Italian flagship airline
ITA Airways, the Italian flagship carrier participated in the last days in the second New York edition of "Travel Hashtag", the travelling networking-event format with focus on Italy and the promotion... more
AirportsWashington airport: argument over a gun in the bag
Busch (stopover security): "No valid excuse for ignoring the presence of a weapon"
Harmony and trust are the basis of a solid marriage. This was not the case for a couple stopped at the security checkpoint at the "Ronald Reagan" national airport in Washington, in the United States. The... more
AirportsGatwick Airport limits number of flights
Temporary measure due to shortage of air traffic control personnel
London-Gatwick Airport in the United Kingdom has temporarily limited the number of scheduled flights this week. This is a temporary measure due to the shortage of air traffic control personnel. The aim... more
AirlinesBristol Airport invests in transport and parking
Funds for 70 million euros; the works should last 18 months
Bristol Airport in the UK is investing more than 69 million euros to create a new multi-storey car park and intermodal public transport hub. It's an initiative that is part of the plan to expand the operational... more
AirlinesITA Airways launches its new marketing campaign in North America
From today San Francisco and LA, followed Boston, Washington, Miami and NY
ITA Airways presented its new marketing campaign called "A Sky Full of Italy" to local media representatives and stakeholders during a press event that took place at the Consulate General of Italy in New... more
AirlinesPope Francis flies to Marseille with ITA Airways' aircraft
A-320neo will take off in the early afternoon
The Holy Father will depart today on 22nd September at 2:35 pm from Rome-Fiumicino Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. For this Apostolic Journey, he will be travelling on an ITA Airways flight with... more
AirportsAmsterdam Airport: hotel with solar power plant opens
New structure inaugurated that focuses entirely on sustainability
An innovative hotel equipped with its own solar power plant opened recently near Amsterdam-Schiphol airport. It is called "The Florian Hotel" and is located inside a structure that in the past housed the... more
AirportsSan Francisco Airport completed annual emergency exercise
Simulation tests immediate response and coordination between agencies
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) completed its annual emergency exercise yesterday, simulating a security incident to test emergency procedures for communication, incident command, and coordination... more
AirportsUK: Sheffield airport about to reopen
New manager expected in 2024, after rescue plan approved by the municipality
The British "Robin Hood" airport in Doncaster-Sheffield could soon return to operation. In fact, negotiations will begin next week to find an investor who believes in the airport. Closed for a year, estimates... more
AirlinesUSA: Spirit Airlines expands routes
It will strengthen the Winter connections network from November
The management of the US low-cost Spirit Airlines has announced that it will expand its route network in the Winter 2023 season. Five new routes will be added in November, focusing in particular on the... more
AirportsSingapore Airport: travel without a passport
It will be replaced by biometric technology and extended to various security procedures
Passengers departing from Singapore-Changi International Airport will no longer need to present their passport. It will be one of the first countries in the world to introduce automated boarding authorization.... more
AirportsSochi airport hit by Ukrainian raid
Operations at the airport are proceeding normally
Ukrainian armed forces have struck Sochi-Adler International Airport, located in the Krasnodar region on the Black Sea in European Russia. A diesel tank located along the border of the airport grounds... more
AccidentsItalian PAN: aerobatic team plane crashes
"Frecce Tricolori" aircraft crashes in Turin, a little girl dies - VIDEO
The Ivrea Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into the plane crash involving an Aermacchi MB-339 "Pony 4" aircraft (registration MM54539/4) of the National Acrobatic Team (Pan) "Frecce Tricolori"... more
AirportsFraport extends CEO contract for Stefan Schulte
Supervisory board approves it by a further three years
Stefan Schulte will remain the CEO of Fraport AG for another three years. The decision was taken by Fraport’s supervisory board today (September 15). The move means his contract will continue from September 1... more
AirportsLondon-Gatwick Airport towards normality
In the last few hours chaos and hijackings cause staff shortages
It was a chaos at London-Gatwick airport in the UK. Dozens of flights have been diverted yesterday due to a shortage of air traffic control personnel. Inconvenience for thousands of passengers, also due... more
AirportsEuropean Parliament: 70% of fuels at EU airports will have to be green by 2050
A new law approved to increase the uptake of SAF
Members of European Parliament approved in the last days a new law to increase the uptake of sustainable fuels, such as advanced biofuels or hydrogen, in the aviation sector.The RefuelEU aviation rules... more