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AirportsHamburg Airport looks back on a successful 2015 and plans for moderate growth in 2016
Hamburg, Germany - New routes, further improvements to passenger comfort and focus on aircraft noise protection
After a successful year in 2015, Hamburg Airport has a lot planned for the coming year. Alongside the launch of new routes and further improvements to passenger comfort, Hamburg Airport is also increasing... more
AirportsMiami International Airport finishes 2015 with 44 million passengers
Miami, Usa - A report of final, audited 2015 statistics will be released later this month
On December 31, Miami International Airport closed out 2015 in grand fashion by welcoming its 44-millionth passenger of 2015, shattering its previous annual record of 40.9 million set in 2014. MIA kicked... more
AirportsExpected growth at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport
Amsterdam, Holland - 60 million travellers in anniversary year
In 2015 a record number of over 58.2 million passengers travelled via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, representing an increase of 6.0% over 2014. Schiphol Group's regional airports similarly registered growth.... more
AirportsSan Francisco Airport serves record 50 million passengers in 2015
San Francisco, Usa - Major traffic milestones at SFO
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced a major milestone in its 88-year history, achieving a new all-time passenger traffic record of 50 million annual passengers. This momentous occasion,... more
AirportsGrounded airplanes due to the bad weather in Istanbul
Rome, Italy - Hundreds of flights cancelled. The air traffic blocked in the Bosphorus
Heavy rains and strong winds hit northern-western of Turkey, deeply upsetting the air traffic. 142 are the flights that will be cancelled, according to Turkish Airlines, in these last days of the year.... more
Airports11 million passengers at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw in 2015
Warsaw, Poland - And it is still not the end of the year
11,111,111 passengers have already been handled at "Chopin Airport" in 2015. Never before have so many people used the services of Warsaw airport. And it is still not the end of the year. The lucky passenger... more
AirportsAirports: water at EUR 1 in the duty-free. Today as yesterday: Bulc follows the Recommended Practice by Aci Europe
Berlin, Germany - EU is still at work on advices of the European Airports Council International
The EU Transport Commissioner, Violeta Bulc, reaffirmed on the pages of the German Sunday "Welt am Sonntag" as the talks are still ongoing within the Community addressed to a regulation that settles the... more
AirportsSan Francisco Airport welcomes Fiji Airways
San Francisco, Usa - To launch direct twice-weekly seasonal flights
Fiji Airways has announced plans to commence seasonal twice-weekly direct services from San Francisco to Nadi, Fiji this summer and next December starting June 16th, 2016. The flights will operate from... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport welcomes 60 millionth passenger in 2015
Frankfurt, Germany - Ceremony held in Terminal 1 to mark the milestone
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed its 60 millionth passenger on Tuesday, December 22. This is the first time in the airport’s history that over 60 million passengers passed Germany’s global aviation hub... more
AirportsEgyptian Government announces significant step in its committment in airport security
Cairo, Egypt - In its commitment to a world class gold standard
The Egyptian Government today responded to the increased global security concerns by making an important announcement to ensure a world-class gold standard in security, as part of its unwavering commitment... more
AirportsCatania Airport (SAC). Report on presentation of logo, new brand and social network
Catania, Italy - With "Aeroporto Amico", from today on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Google+
With the #cataniaairport from today the Catania airport becomes "Social" and it has an own official profile in all main platforms of newmedia (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Google+), mass communication... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport: busy Christmas and New Year getaway expected at LJLA
Liverpool, UK - And Santa brings early gift with news of additional easyJet flight to Zante next Summer
Liverpool "John Lennon" Airport (LJLA) is once again gearing up for the great Christmas and New Year ‘Getaway’, with over 165,000 passengers expected to pass through the Airport over the two week Christmas and... more
AirportsBudapest Airport: strong lender confidence allows it to reprice debt
Budapest, Hungary - As traffic soars past 10 million last December 10
Just a year after Budapest Airport's award winning €1.3 billion debt refinancing, the airport's significantly above-average traffic growth, and very strong financial performance, has allowed the Hungarian g... more
AirportsNew hotel opened at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport
Amsterdam, Holland - It has 433 rooms
The new "Hilton" hotel Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport opens its doors to its first guests today. With 433 rooms, 23 conference rooms, a ballroom and a total area of 40,150 square metres, this new facility... more
AirportsAirplanes. Fraport-Copelouzos Consortium signs contracts for managing 14 Greek airports
Frankfurt, Germany - Transfer expected in Autumn of 2016
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide and its Greek partner Copelouzos Group today signed contracts with the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) for the 40-year concessions to operate,... more
AirportsFraport: its interests on the Greek airports
Athens, Greece - The German company close to the agreement for the 40 year grant of 14 Hellenic airports
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide, known as Fraport, is concluding (within ten days) the agreement of 14 Greek airports. It is already protagonist of the world airport field having the management... more
AirportsAirplanes and airports. Dubai International’s passenger numbers top 6.25 million in October
Dubai, UAE - Traffic rose 4.4 per cent
Passenger traffic at Dubai International, rose 4.4 per cent in October, according to a traffic report issued yesterday by operator Dubai Airports. Passenger numbers in October totalled 6,250,810, compared... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in November 2015
Frankfurt, Germany - Lufthansa's strike strongly impacts traffic statistics at FRA
Frankfurt Airport's (FRA) traffic in November 2015 was impacted strongly by Lufthansa's flight attendant strike. The week-long walkout and its effects on the days following the strike resulted in about... more
AirportsAircraft and figures. Aci Europe: EU airport traffic up 6.3% in October
Brussels, Belgium - with Non-EU traffic at +3.7%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE released its traffic report for October 2015. The report is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights: network,... more
AirportsHamburg Airport renewing main apron for aircraft from March 2016
Hamburg, Germany - New record in figures: its 15-millionth passenger for the year
Hamburg Airport is planning the comprehensive renewal of the main apron (Apron 1), with a total surface area of 330,000 square metres. The work is planned for the period 2016–2020. The investment of a... more
AirportsWarsaw "Chopin Airport" enjoys continuous growth in November
Warsaw, Poland - It has handled 777 thousand travellers
In November Warsaw "Chopin Airport" handled 777 thousand travellers. Compared to November 2014 it is a 4.1 percent increase. From January to November 2015 10.5 million passengers were handled at the... more
AirportsPassenger growth continues at Liverpool Airport with 19% increase in November
Liverpool, UK - "John Lennon" recorded a 10th successive month of growth
Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) recorded a 10th successive month of growth during November with a significant increase of over 19% compared to the same period last year. Over 313,000 passengers... more
AirportsAir India connects San Francisco with a non-stop flight from Delhi, served with a B-777/200LR aircraft
San Francisco, Usa - The flight offers a 3-cabin configuration
Air India’s inaugural non-stop flight from Delhi arrived in San Francisco yesterday at 6:00am local time. The only direct flight from New Delhi to San Francisco was welcomed with a reception and ribbon-cutting c... more
AirportsBudapest Airport’s significant boost with Emirates
Budapest, Hungary - Today the Central European airport celebrated the continuous demand on the link, launched last October
The launch of Emirates’ new daily link to Dubai saw a major development for Budapest Airport last October. Adding the flagship service to its route network meant the previously underserved Budapest-Middle E... more
Airports"Chopin Airport" is preparing to change its fuel supply model
Warsaw, Poland - Four providers operate at the airport
"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw commences the construction of a railway fuel terminal. The investment will enable the change of the method of delivering aviation fuel to the airport and fully opening the market... more
Airports"Chopin Airport". LOT Polish Airlines will launch flights from Warsaw to Luxembourg
Warsaw, Poland - From next March 1st, 2016
From March 1st, 2016 LOT Polish Airlines will fly from Warsaw to Luxembourg. This will be the only direct connection on this route. Flights to Luxembourg will be made throughout the year on Embraer 170... more
AirportsEurowings, the German low-cost, announces new Miami-Cologne route
Miami, Usa - Beginning May 1, 2016
German low-cost carrier Eurowings announced today that it will begin service from Miami International Airport to Cologne –Germany’s fourth-largest city– beginning May 1, 2016. The airline’s first-ever Miami s... more
AirportsAci Europe about Istanbul new airport (2): facts and timeline
Brussels, Belgium - From January 2013 to first half 2018
About Istanbul New Airport: Facts and Timeline • January 2013: DHMI, the Turkish state airports authority, issues a tender for a 25-year BOT concession for Istanbul New Airport to be built on a greenfield s... more
AirportsPrivatization of the airports in Saudia Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The measure to reinforce those not oil productive sectors
Saudi Arabia has three great international airports in Riyadh, Jedda and Damman, besides the other smaller ones. The privatization plan in order to diversify the economy of the Country will be started... more
AirportsAutogrill enters Norway with a contract at Oslo Airport
Milan, Italy - Over the seven-year concession
Through its HMSHost International division, Autogrill is entering Norway upon winning a contract to open 10 points of sale at Oslo Airport. Under this agreement Autogrill expects to generate overall revenues... more
Airports"Chopin" Airport in Warsaw: results in October
Warsaw, Poland - Since the beginning of 2015, 9.7 million people were handled at this airport
More than 950 thousand people were handled at "Chopin Airport" in October. Compared to October 2014 it is a 4 percent increase. It’s also the thirteenth consecutive record month of Warsaw airport. In O... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in October 2015
Frankfurt, Germany - Group airports report mainly positive results
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed 5.7 million passengers in the reporting month, growing by a noticeable 4.3 percent and setting a new October record. In comparison, the 2014 October statistics were influenced... more
AirportsSAC (Catania's airport) at the Stock Exchange as focus of a conference
Catania, Italy - "SAC: listing in the SE to invest in airport infrastructure and to continue to grow"
The next listing in the Stock Exchange of SAC (Catania airport management company) has been the focus of the conference entitled "SAC: listing in the SE to invest in airport infrastructure and to continue... more
AirportsBudapest Airport intensifies route network
Budapest, Hungary - It has announced a significant frequency increase with British Airways
As Budapest Airport continues to intensify and strengthen its solid route network, with astorming average +16% monthly growth so far this year, the Hungarian gateway is already concentrating on its relentless... more
AirportsAci Europe: airports report dynamic passenger growth in Q3 & September
Brussels, Belgium - EU & Non-EU on equal footing
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for September & Q3 2015. The report is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights:... more
AirportsFraport report: nine months 2015 with financial and traffic results exceed expectations
Frankfurt, Germany - The Group's international business achieves overall positive performance
In the first three quarters of the 2015 business year, Fraport AG's Group revenue grew markedly, rising by 9.4 percent to EUR1.96 billion year-on-year (adjusted by IFRIC 12). The Group's operating result... more
AirportsFraport and WFS complete strategic partnership for cargo handling at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - Under the agreement signed in July 2015
On November 2, 2015, Fraport and WFS completed the transaction for a strategic partnership in the area of airfreight handling at Frankfurt Airport. Under the agreement signed in July 2015, Fraport has... more
Airports"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw is ready for Winter
Warsaw, Poland - It has at its disposal six machines designed for surface de-icing
Warsaw Chopin Airport is ready to start The Winter Campaign. Technical services of Warsaw airport have the most modern winter maintenance machinery and are able to provide continuity of aircraft movements... more
AirportsAmsterdam-Schiphol Airport decreases airport fees with 11.6% in 2016
Amsterdam, Holland - The lower fees will be in effect as of April 1, 2016
A higher than expected number of passengers in 2014 and 2015 and the results of an effective cost cutting program, have enabled Schiphol to decrease the airport fees substantially for the second consecutive... more
AirportsAirplanes. Dubai International Airport's passenger traffic up 8.2 per cent in September
Dubai, UAE - According to a report issued today by its operator
Passenger traffic at Dubai International, the world airport for international passengers, rose 8.2 per cent in September, according to a traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports. Passenger... more
AirportsAircraft. More choice for passengers as flydubai launches operations from DWC airport
Dubai, UAE - Since launching its operations in 2009, the airline has created a network of more than 95 destinations in 45 countries, with 17 new routes announced in 2015
Al Maktoum International–Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai’s second airport, welcomed the launch of flydubai’s operations with the arrival of their first flight yesterday. The airline will operate servi... more
AirportsAirplanes. Dubai International (DXB) is "Airport of the Year"
Dubai, UAE - At the ninth "Aviation Business Awards" (ABA) 2015
Dubai International, the world’s number one airport for international passengers, has been named the "Airport of the Year" at the ninth "Aviation Business Awards" (ABA) 2015 in Dubai on Sunday. The "... more
AirportsAirplanes and environment. ACI: two more African airports become ACA
Hammamet, Tunisia - In Ivory Coast and in Gabon
As the countdown continues to the COP21 climate negotiations beginning in little over a month, the independent programme Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) today provided an update on its progress in Africa. The... more
AirportsAirplanes. Hamburg Airport presents winter timetable
Hamburg, Germany - It comes into effect on 25 October, 2015 and valid until 26 March 2016
The new winter timetable comes into effect at Hamburg Airport on 25 October, 2015. It is valid until 26 March, 2016. Around 60 airlines fly to 120 destinations. On average, they carry 38,500 passengers... more
AirportsAirplanes and environment. Fraport expands electric vehicle fleet at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - 10 new passenger cars and a new prototype container-transporter join the airport company’s growing e-fleet
Airport operator Fraport AG continues to expand its fleet of electric-powered vehicles at the company’s Frankfurt Airport (FRA) home base with the addition of 10 more electric cars, as well as a prototype c... more
AirportsAirplanes. "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw among ten best airports in Europe
Warsaw, Poland - The competition organised by the "Sleeping in Airports portal"
"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw ranked among the TOP10 best airports in Europe in the competition organised by the "Sleeping in Airports" portal. It is a second such award for the Warsaw Airport. The portal's... more
AirportsSac-Soaco: Summer 2016 schedule from Catania and Comiso airports
Catania, Italy - Three new routes to Duesseldorf-Weeze, Milan-Malpensa and Pisa
Sac (Catania airport management company) and Soaco (Comiso) launched yesterday the Summer 2016 schedule by Ryanair from Catania and Comiso. A new route from Catania to Pisa and two new links from Comiso... more
AirportsAmsterdam-Schiphol voted "Best European airport"
Amster4dam, Holland - By British business travellers for 26th time
Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport has been chosen as the winner of the "Business Traveller Award" by British business travellers. This marks the 26th time that Schiphol has come out on top in the category "Best... more
AirportsOslo Airport: air traffic continues to increase
Oslo, Norway - Overall figures for Avinor's 46 airports show that air travel in the country is still increasing
Despite significant local variations and declines at several major airports, overall figures for Avinor's 46 airports show that air travel in the country is still increasing. At Oslo Airport air travel... more
AirportsNon-stop from Hamburg Airport to Bucharest
Hamburg, Germany - Blue Air launches new service to the Romanian capital
Hamburg Airport's route network just keeps on growing. The Romanian airline Blue Air is launching a new service between Hamburg and Bucharest on 29 March, 2016. There will then be two flights per week,... more