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AirportsMiami Airport welcomed 107th carrier: Dominican Wings
Miami, Usa - The carrier begins weekly flights to Punta Cana and Santo Domingo
Miami International Airport welcomed Dominican Wings to the Miami market on September 30, when the airline began weekly service from MIA to both Punta Cana and Santo Domingo. The carrier is using the A-320... more
Airports"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: typhlographic terminals help blind passengers to navigate in it
Warsaw, Poland - New airport maps which can be touched and are equipped with audio information
They are modern, innovative and practical. We are talking about the new airport maps, which can be touched and are equipped with audio information -so-called typhlographic terminals, that will help everyone... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport to become Blue Air's latest European base bringing more flights, visitors and jobs
Liverpool, UK - The carrier has announced the latest development in its strategy
Blue Air has today announced the latest development in its strategy to expand operations across Europe with the news that Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" ("LJLA") is to become their newest European base. This... more
AirportsMiami Airport welcomes two more Scandinavian routes
Miami, Usa - The service will be operated by A-330/200 aircraft
On September 28, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), launched first-ever service at Miami International Airport with the first of four weekly flights from Oslo, Norway. On September 29, SAS also began three weekly... more
AirportsAutogrill enters Rotterdam-The Hague Airport
Milan, Italy - The Group expands in the Dutch airport channel; worth EUR 55m over the 10 year contract
Through its HMSHost International subsidiary, Autogrill has entered Rotterdam-The Hague Airport by taking over the management of four food & beverage points of sale (out of a total of five at the airport).... more
AirportsAirplanes and environment. Aci: 170 airports in the ACA programme in North America, Asia Pacific and Europe
Montreal, Canada - The latest airports to become carbon neutral are Nice-Cote d’Azur, Dallas-Fort Worth and Delhi "Indira Gandhi"
As all the actors in the air transport sector gather for the "39th ICAO Assembly" in Montreal this week, aiming at agreeing on a Global Market Based Measure to address international airline emissions,... more
AirportsFraport signs MoU with Beijing Capital International Airport and Air China
Frankfurt, Germany - Goal is to expand flight frequencies and launch specialized passenger services at both hubs
Fraport, Beijing Capital International Airport, and Air China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 21 in Beijing, for future cooperation in expanding flight frequencies between the two... more
AirportsAir China has launched regular Beijing-Warsaw flights
Warsaw, Poland - The A-330/200 airplane was greeted yesterday with a traditional water cannon
On Wednesday, September 21st at 7:20 inaugural flight from Beijing to Warsaw operated by Air China landed at the Warsaw "Chopin Airport". A-330/200 plane was greeted with a traditional water salute. The... more
AirportsAşgabat, airport for over $ 30 bn, risks to be a "White falcon in the desert" -VIDEO
Aşgabat, Turkmenistan - The very beautiful facility inaugurated last Saturday risks the flop because tourism is impeded by the bureaucratic rules
Five floors of a magnificent facility full of glass windows, able to manage an amount of 1600 passengers per hour, equipped of modern control tower, luxurious hotel rooms, equipped gym and small hospital,... more
AirportsBudapest Airport announces another link to Amsterdam
Budapest, Hungary - It welcomes the arrival of Air Algérie
Budapest Airport’s ceaseless route network expansion has seen another link announced, this time to Amsterdam with easyJet. Commencing on 6 February 2017, the thrice-weekly service from Hungary’s gateway wil... more
AirportsWizz Air to launch another new service from Liverpool Airport
Liverpool, UK - To the Polish city of Lublin in May 2017
Wizz Air has announced that to commence flights from Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) to the Polish city of Lublin. The twice weekly service will operate on Sundays and Wednesdays commencing on... more
AirportsAircraft and results. Aci Europe: Europe's airport traffic returns to being a two-speed market
Brussels, Belgium - After a tumultuous first half to the year
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE released its traffic report for July 2016. This is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights to and from... more
AirportsTender for Alghero (Sardinia, Italy) airport privatization: September 27 new deadline: but nobody wants it?
Alghero, Italy - An investment of nearly EUR 9,5 million for an airport with a destiny still uncertain, without recovery of the low-cost flights
After the last date of September 7 with no adhesion, another one still for the assignment tender to private of the 71.25% of Sogeaal (Alghero's airport management company). Next September 27 is fixed the... more
AirportsHMSHost: new restaurant management contract at RaleighDurham International Airport (North Carolina, USA)
Milan, Italy - The Group reports further growth in North American airports
Autogrill, through its American subsidiary HMSHost in partnership with JQ Enterprises Inc., has been awarded a new 11-year contract to manage food & beverage areas in Terminal 2, Concourse D, at Raleigh-Durham... more
AirportsAirplanes and terrorism: Belgium takes remedial action with a new quick intervention plan at Zaventem airport
Brussels, Belgium - And in the other airports of the Nation, under attack. Arms and special equipments for a very selected task force
The Belgian home office minister council Jan Jambon communicated official presentation of a security plan inspired on quick intervention on the case of a terrorist threat, that will be implemented at the... more
AirportsOpening of the new domestic arrivals hall at Oslo Airport
Oslo, Norway - And a new duty-free shop
On Thursday 1 September, the new domestic arrivals hall opened. This is the first large part of the facility to open before the new Oslo Airport officially opens on 27 April 2017. Passengers on domestic... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport commissions its new USD 1million Striker fire and rescue vehicle
Liverpool, UK - And gave employees the chance to see its capabilities with a demonstration
Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" today commissioned their new $1million, Oshkosh Striker rescue and fire fighting vehicle and gave employees the chance to see its capabilities with a demonstration at the... more
AirportsBritish Airways celebrates 70th anniversary of Hamburg-London route
Frankfurt, Germany - BA currently offers up to 52 flights between the two destinations every week
British Airways (BA) and Hamburg Airport are today celebrating the seventieth anniversary of the Hamburg-London route. Since 1 September, 1946, passengers from Hamburg and the whole of northern Germany... more
AirportsSWISS showcases its latest aircraft at Budapest Airport
Budapest, Hungary - The airline will use the CS-100 to replace the Avro RJ-100 aircraft in its fleet
Barely a month after it entered service, SWISS presented its latest acquisition, the world’s newest passenger airliner, to the Hungarian and international media in Budapest: the 125-seat Bombardier CS-100. The n... more
AirportsAutogrill has received an offer to sell its hotel and restaurant operations in Dutch service areas
Milan, Italy - Resulting from strong presence in Amsterdam airport
Autogrill has received an offer from Gr8 Investments bv a company associated to the Dutch hotel and restaurant group Van der Valk to sell the entire share capital of Autogrill Nederland BV, a subsidiary... more
AirportsOpening of the new arrivals hall at Oslo Airport
Oslo, Norway - It will be inaugurated next Thursday 1 September
On Thursday 1 September, the new domestic arrivals hall will open. This marks the opening of the first large part of the new Oslo Airport, which is set to be officially opened on 27 April 2017 The first... more
AirportsNice Airport becomes the first carbon neutral airport in France
Nice, France - France’s third busiest airport achieves this status, certified by Airport Carbon Accreditation
Building on France’s highly regarded hosting of COP21, where new global targets to limit climate change were agreed during last year’s climate negotiations, the airport of Nice Côte d’Azur -France’s third bu... more
AirportsMiami Airport officials host TSA administrator
Miami, Usa - To discuss ongoing and future improvements and for an update on security operations
On August 9, Miami-Dade Aviation Director Emilio T. González and a team of Miami International Airport executives welcomed Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator Peter Neffenger to... more
AirportsFraport, figures in July 2016: restrained tourist bookings continue to impact passenger traffic at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - Fraport's Group airports again report mixed results
In July 2016, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed a total of 6.1 million passengers, representing a 2.0 percent decline year-on-year. Traffic continued to be impacted by restrained tourist bookings, reflecting... more
AirportsAirport of Madrid. A passenger in delay catches the airplane "On the fly"...-VIDEO
Madrid, Spain - Can an access to the finger be left unattended?
From today on stop to the endless queues in the airports. An Irish passenger of a Ryanair flight found the solution, showing how it is possible to arrive a few minutes before the take-off and be able to... more
AirportsOslo Airport strengthens the focus on Asia
Oslo, Norway - Avinor has decided to appoint Ulv Elbirk in a consultant role
Avinor, the company managing 46 airports in Norway, has decided to scale up the efforts to better connect Oslo and Norway with the Asian continent. To spearhead these efforts Avinor has decided to appoint... more
AirportsAirplanes and results. Aci Europe: airports report 4.9% traffic growth during tumultuous first half of 2016
Brussels, Belgium - passenger traffic in the EU during H1 (the first half of the year) grew by a robust +6.2%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its airport traffic report for June, Q2 and the first half of 2016. The report is the only air transport report, which includes all types of civil... more
AirportsParalysis for Delta Air Lines: air connections in delay or suspended because of computer outage
Washington, USA - Serious problems in several European and American cities
The computers of the American airline Delta Air Lines stopped this morning right in the central system, causing impossibility to make check-ins in every airport where the airline works. It was communicated... more
AirportsSuccessful partnership between Hamburg Airport and United Airlines
Hamburg, Germany - 1-millionth passenger on the Hamburg-NY route
Today, the 1-millionth passenger on the route from Hamburg to the New York hub of Newark Liberty International was welcomed at Hamburg Airport. The successful long-haul route has been operated by the US... more
AirportsAutogrill: the Group completes its offering in the US airport channel
Milan, Italy - Acquisition to be completed by the end of 2016
Autogrill Group announces that it has reached an agreement, through its subsidiary HMSHost, to buy Stellar Partners, a US specialist airport convenience retailer. The transaction strengthens the Group’s b... more
AirportsAirplanes and airports. Aeroports de Paris is going to manage "Jose Marti" of Cuba
Paris, France - For which privatization has started, and an increase of passengers is expected after the thawing with the US
After Havana started the process of privatization of the airport “Jose Marti” of Cuba in the wake of the new wave which led to the thawing of international relations with the United States, the Cuban Min... more
AirportsWizz Air reconnects Budapest Airport to Varna
Budapest, Hungary - Having operated the route previously in 2013
Budapest Airport has yesterday celebrated its resumption of seasonal services with Varna, the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. Having operated the route previously in 2013,... more
AirportsAirplanes and airlines. Meridiana towards Miami Airport from December 2
Miami, Usa - The carrier will introduce flights in its network from Milan
Italian airline Meridiana announced last week that it will begin serving Miami International Airport from Milan starting on December 2, 2016. All flights will operate with B-767/300 aircraft with 316 passengers. The... more
AirportsBritish airports. Unprecedented levels of drunkenness
London, United Kingdom - More and more dangerous phenomenon for flight and ground staff
Situation of serious concern in the airports in the United Kingdom, where the highest rate of annoying drunk people is registered. The House of Lords and the police in some areas of the Country have to... more
AirportsAtlantia ranked best bidder in privatisation of Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur -Specials
Rome, Italy - In consortium with EDF Invest
Following the French Government’s decision to privatise Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur (ACA), the Atlantia Group, in consortium with EDF Invest, has been ranked the best bidder in the process that will resul... more
AirportsMiami Airport hosts delegation of officials from Kagoshima
Miami, Usa - To learn about its passenger and cargo hub operations
On July 26, Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) officials welcomed a group of executives from Kagoshima, Japan, who traveled to South Florida as part of its Sister Cities International partnership with... more
AirportsMiami Airport continues growth through June
Miami, Usa - It will add five new airlines this fall
Total passenger traffic at Miami International Airport grew three percent through the first six months of 2016 to 22.6 million travelers, despite a struggling economy in Brazil, the airport’s busiest i... more
AirportsAirports expansion in the United Kingdom
London, UK - Urgently needed measures in order to protect the economy of the country
The British government immediately needs to make decisions about airports expansion, especially after Brexit, as domestic economy and industry risk to get damaged as well as international trade. The project... more
AirportsRome-Ciampino Airport. Ryanair's links cancelled in October
Rome, Italy - Due the closure for two weeks for essential runway works
Due to essential runway works Rome-Ciampino airport will be closed from the 14th to 29th October 2016 (inclusive). During this period some Ryanair flights to/from this Roman airport have been cancelled... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport: start of school holidays expected to bring LJLA’s busiest summer for five years
Liverpool, UK - Around 24,000 passengers, an increase around 13%
The start of school holidays this week-end sees the beginning of Liverpool "John Lennon Airport"’s (LJLA) busiest time of the year as thousands of passengers jet off abroad for their main holiday, taking a... more
AirportsCatania Airport (2): Winter schedule, a new airplane and five routes
Catania, Italy - Served by Ryanair to Berlin, Malta, Milan-Malpensa, Perugia and Trieste
Ryanair launched today the Winter schedule of Catania that predicts the introduction of a new airplane (USD 100 million as investment); five new routes, a new link for the Winter to Pisa; extra flights... more
AirportsHMSHost extends its contract at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (Georgia, USA)
Milan, Italy - To 2032; the Group consolidates in US airports
Through its subsidiary HMSHost, Autogrill Group has won a tender for the 10-year extension (to 2032) of the contract at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, in Georgia (USA). Estimated revenue for... more
AirportsSchönefeld and Tegel Airports: the start of the Summer holidays from tomorrow to September
Berlin, Germany - It marks the beginning of the tourism high season
The start of the summer holidays in Berlin und Brandenburg this coming Thursday marks the beginning of the tourism high season at Schönefeld and Tegel Airports. Between 21 July and 4 September, the two... more
AirportsFraport Group establishes Fraport Aviation Academy at Ljubljana Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - First training courses will start by the end of 2016; new training center to be built by 2018
Fraport AG, via its wholly-owned Aerodrom Ljubljana subsidiary, will establish the Fraport Aviation Academy at Slovenia’s Ljubljana Airport (LJU) by the end of 2016. Aerodrom Ljubljana has received t... more
AirportsNewly completed NW 25TH street viaduct now provides direct access to Miami cargo area
Miami, Usa - A $63 million project that now allows approximately 5,000 cargo trucks daily to travel directly to and from the International Airport and avoid local traffic congestion
On July 15, officials from Miami-Dade County, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Doral celebrated the completion of the elevated NW 25th Street Viaduct, a $63 million project... more
AirportsCologne-Bonn celebrates Air Arabia Maroc’s fifth anniversary
Cologne, Germany - After launching the route on 30 June, 2011
Air Arabia Maroc, the Moroccan low-cost carrier, has celebrated its fifth year of flights from Cologne-Bonn to Nador, after launching the route on 30 June, 2011. Since the service began, the airline has... more
AirportsRome-Fiumicino Airport. Airplane towed by human force of the operators. New film by "Fantozzi" or comical reality? -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - It happened yesterday. In the place of the service towing, the muscular arms of the Aviapartner's workmen
Director: "Anonymous" (but with name and surname). Year: 2016. Story: July 17 ("A bad luck day"), at 3:10pm, a dozens of representatives push an airplane on the taking off runway with human force and effort... more
AirportsEmirates to operate One-Off A-380 aircraft flight to Chicago
Dubai, UAE - The carrier invited to test O’Hare’s airplane operations for a One-Time commercial flight on 19th July 2016
For the first time in the airport’s history, on July 19 2016 Emirates will fly one of its flagship A-380 aircraft into Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. The airline has been invited by O’Hare Interna... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures: June and first Half 2016
Frankfurt, Germany - Cargo throughput on the rise
In June 2016, a total of 5.5 million passengers passed through Frankfurt Airport (FRA) -a drop of 4.1 percent compared to the strong June month of the previous year-. Almost half a percentage point of... more
AirportsBerlin Airport: 15.2 million passengers in the first six months of the year
Berlin, Germany - Schönefeld continues to display strong growth
Passenger figures have continued to rise in Berlin: in the first six months of the year passenger numbers rose by 11 per cent. Since the beginning of the year, 15.2 million passengers have departed from... more