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AirportsNice Airport (France): "Vinci" interested in the privatization of the structure
Nice, France - The private entry in the airport capital thanks to a law of impending approval
During an interview with the French magazine "Investir" the CEO from "VINCI" Xavier Huillard said that the infrastructure company will make an offer, to enter in the capital of the Nice and Lyon airports. "In... more
AirportsDubai World Central Airport. China Airlines moves its regional cargo hub to DWC
Dubai, UAE - The Taiwanese carrier uses the UAE as an intermediate stopover on its cargo flights between Taiwan and Europe
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, will relocate its regional base to "Al Maktoum International" at Dubai World Central (DWC) with effect from today. The first flight, which arrived at 10am from... more
AirportsNice airport (France): the privatization before the summer?
Nice, France - Many foreign groups are interested, including the Italians "F2i" and "Atlantia"
The privatization of the Nice airport seems imminent: expected before the summer, the stock exchange of the second French structure (after Paris) interests many foreign investors, including the Italian... more
AirportsDubai International Airport: passenger traffic with nearly 6 miilion in February
Dubai, UAE - According to the latest report issued by operator Dubai Airports
Passenger traffic continued to grow steadily at Dubai International during February with nearly 6 million passengers, according to the latest traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports. Passenger... more
AirportsDubai Airports invests USD 1.2 billion in facility upgrades for international airlines and passengers
Dubai, UAE - Construction is on track for completion mid-year
Dubai Airports confirmed that its USD 1.2 billion (AED 4.3 billion) investment in new and upgraded facilities for the over 110 international airlines that operate from Dubai International’s Terminals 1... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: launch new flight from Fiumicino to Belfast
Rome, Italy - Served by the British airline Jet2.com
Jet2.com customers at Rome-Fiumicino Airport yesterday celebrated the leading British leisure airline’s new flight to Belfast with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony, marking the commencement of the o... more
AirportsAeroporto di Firenze: Iberia landed at Florence with an A-319 airplane
Florence, Italy - The flight will be served every day, except on Monday
The first Iberia airplane landed yesterday at Florence after a two hours and a half flight, coming from Madrid. The plane, an A-319, with 141 passengers on board, has been welcomed with a water cannon... more
AirportsAutogrill enters China at Beijing and Sanya airports
Milan, Italy - The Group’s growth strategy moves forward in the Asiatic area
Through its HMSHost International division, Autogrill Group enters China and gives new impetus to its expansion in Asiatic markets with the signing of two agreements to open 10 food&beverage points of... more
AirportsArgentina: a vast strike threatens to paralyze the airports and the air traffic
Buenos Aires, Argentina - It's the fourth largest union action against the President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
From the midnight of yesterday March 30, 2015 Argentine unions established an impressive strike to demand higher wages and changes to the taxation: at risk the entire national sector of the transports.... more
AirportsAci Europe: 20 carbon neutral airports and even more engaged in addressing their carbon footprints
Brussels, Belgium - The full results for year 6 of the programme will be realeased at its annual event in Prague (24-26 June)
With the groundswell of political visibility and a number of key events about Climate Change building up to the COP21 climate negotiations later this year, the independent programme "Airport Carbon Accreditation"... more
AirportsDubai International remains world’s busiest A-380 hub in 2014
Dubai, UAE - It is "Airport of the Year" at "ATN Awards 2015"
Dubai International, the world’s number one airport for international passenger traffic, has been named "Airport of the Year" at the "Air Transport News Awards 2015", held in Geneva, Switzerland, recently. Dubai I... more
AirportsLondon Airport: the new expansion is planned for the next Summer
London, UK - The project provides two new tracks and the strengthening of the links with Scotland
A special committee is evaluating the new expansion plan at London-Heathrow airport. The project will be "Green lighted" during the Summer of the year 2015. In addition to the construction of two new... more
AirportsIstanbul’s new airport to host "ACI Airport Exchange 2015"
Brussels, Belgium - The 10th edition of this event will take place on 8-10 December
İGA Havalimanı İşletmesi A.Ş –the company building the world’s biggest new airport north of Istanbul– has announced that it will host "ACI Airport Exchange 2015", the event that combines an extensive... more
AirportsYemen: after the clashes at the airport in Sana'a, at least 150 died as a result of three suicide attacks
Sana'a , Yemen - Meanwhile the President Abu Rabbu Mansour Hadi escaped to an air strike
On March 19, 2015, supporters of the President Abu Rabbu Mansour Hadi have fought against the rebel forces, loyal to the former President Ali Abdullah Saleh at the airport Aden (city of the southern Yemen).... more
AirportsFrankfurt airport: the consequences of the Ukrainian conflict in the German airport
Frankfurt, Germany - Russian tourism in sharp decline because of the clashes
The conflict between the Ukrainian government troops and the pro-Russian separatist has consequences not only in human victim, but also from an economic point of view: the skies on the conflicted areas... more
AirportsYemen: closed the Aden city airport
Sana'a, Yemen - Six dead in the clashes between opposing armed factions. All the flights are suspended
Today, March 19, 2015 the airport in Aden (city in the southern Yemen) was closed because of the violent firefights from the last night concentrated within the structure; all flights are now suspended... more
AirportsBeijing: the new airport between wealth and pollution
Beijing, China - The opening of it is planned for 2018
China has begun the construction of a new airport in Daxing, a suburb in the south of the capital Beijing: the inauguration of the facility is scheduled for 2018. The new airport will have seven tracks... more
AirportsThe carrier Air Vanuatu and the other airlines start again their operations after the "Pam" destruction (VIDEO)
Port Vila, Vanuatu - The cyclone devastated the "Paradise on Earth"
The passage of the tropical cyclone "Pam" caused extensive damage in the whole archipelago of Vanuatu, in the Pacific Ocean. Most of the population remained no shelter, not to mention the destruction of... more
AirportsRising airports: a new financial plan for the structure of Entebbe (Uganda)
Kampala, Uganda - The project would cost USD 365 million
Uganda is about to inaugurate the building of various infrastructures: among these the Entebbe International Airport, the city is near the Lake "Victory". The cost of the modernization plan would amounts... more
AirportsKansai Airport (Japan): a "Deal" for USD 28 billion
Tokyo, Japan - Among the possible buyers mentioned, there is also the Italian Group "Atlantia"
After his re-election on December 2014, the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe started several initiatives to attract foreign investment and to cut the huge public debt. Among these there is the sale of... more
AirportsAirports: the number one of the FPI Chinese Group encourages Greece to privatize the Athens airport
Hong Kong , China - China is more and more interested about the tourism in Europe
The Italian newspapers from today March 11, 2015 are holding forth again the clash at the distance between Berlin and Athens: if the Greek government appeals the coming back of the off-shore capitals,... more
AirportsAirplanes. IATA: focus on competitiveness in Hong Kong Airport espansion
Hong Kong, China - Strong hub connectivity is a major economic catalyst for HK
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized the need to focus on competitiveness as Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) moves forward with the building of a third runway and associated... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Aci Europe and January traffic: EU airports surpass non-EU for first time since 2009
Brussels, Belgium - The report provides the first indication of performance so far this year
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE yesterday released its traffic report for January 2015, providing the first indication of air traffic performance so far this year. The report is the only air transport... more
AirportsThe international airport of Istanbul "Atatürk" will close after 2018
Istanbul, Turkey - The reason is the construction of the world's largest airport building
According to 2014 data, the Istanbul airport "Atatürk" has seen a significant increase in its number of passengers, much to oust the Dutch city of Amsterdam in the ranking of the busiest airports: almost... more
AirportsAirplanes. Dubai International Airport starts 2015 with another record monthly traffic
Dubai, UAE - More than 6.8 million passengers welcomed in January
Dubai International has begun the new year with another record monthly traffic by welcoming more than 6.8 million passengers in January. According to the traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports... more
AirportsLugano airport: public competition to choose the private operator?
Lugano, Switzerland - The structure suffers huge losses for millions of francs
Angelo Jelmini, Lugano City Council Member, announced that a second consortium of private entrepreneurs took an interest in the fate of the Agno airport. Now groups of investors enticed by this deal are... more
AirportsThe Middle East: Dubai International Airport soon will install an advanced Apis
Dubai, UAE - The first to benefit from the new system will be the passengers from first and business class; then even those in economy class
In the recent years the Dubai International Airport has become more important both strategically and in terms of flights and passengers; the data testifies this: only in December 2014, travellers in transit... more
AirportsItalian Aeroporti di Puglia: links to Zurich, an annual from Bari and a seasonal from Brindisi
Bari, Italy - The Italian market has a strategic importance for SWISS
Aeroporti di Puglia communicates that SWISS reinforces its presence on the South Italy from next May 2, 2015. It inaugurates a new annual link from Bari to Zurich three times per week (Monday, Wednesday... more
AirportsDubai Airport registers record freight volumes in 2014
Dubai, UAE - It completes first full year of passenger operations
Freight volumes and passenger traffic at "Al Maktoum International" at Dubai World Central (DWC) reached record levels in 2014 according to the year-end traffic report released today by operator Dubai... more
Airports"The airport of Bari-Palese becomes more important", according to the President of Puglia Region, Niki Vendola
Bari, Italy - A futuristic and sustainable building
The airport of Bari doubled its structure; There will be be six new boarding lounges in a futuristic building that will open on February 21. On the topic the President of the Region of Puglia Nichi... more
AirportsLondon City Airport: its expansion gets go-ahead
London, UK - A £200 million investment that will enable it to operate up to a 111,000 annual flights
In a step forward in easing aviation capacity in the South East, plans to expand London City Airport have been given the go-ahead. The decision, granted on Tuesday [3 February], clears the way for a... more
AirportsDHL Express inaugurated its international base in Milan-Malpensa
Milan, Italy - An EUR 3.8 million investment
DHL Express and SEA (Milan's airports management company) inaugurated yesterday the new DHL Express international hub in Milan-Malpensa. With the new hub, that manages today 12,000 consignments per... more
AirportsAirplanes and environment. Singapore: the trend of "Green" airports will start from here?
Singapore, Singapore - EUR 726 million for a stopover multipurpose that will host a huge greenhouse
The expansion project of the Singapore-Changi airport is really ambitious: in the coming years, next to the first terminal of the city-state airport, the study Safdie Architects will build a new multipurpose... more
AirportsPlanes and attacks. Egypt: explosion in the Cairo’s city center and two bombs found at the airport
Cairo, Egypt - High alert at the airport of the Egyptian capital, police is studying the security video
The tension backs high in Egypt; this morning, a bomb exploded in Qasr al-Nil Street, in the central district of Cairo not far from Tahrir Square. Egyptian police officials have indicated it was an... more
AirportsDubai International Airport: 70.47 million recorded in 2014
Dubai, UAE - 79 million projected in 2015
Dubai Airports today released its year-end traffic report which confirm that Dubai International (DXB) has secured its position as the number one airport for international passenger numbers. Full year... more
AirportsLondon City Airport welcomed over 3,5 million passengers in 2014
London, UK - Representing an 8 percent increase compared to 2013
A bounce-back in business travel has resulted in a record-breaking year in 2014 at London City Airport (LCY). The only airport actually in London, LCY welcomed 3.65 million passengers in the 12 months... more
AirportsAirplane. Aci Europe: EU and Non-EU airports report similar traffic performance in November
Bruxelles, Belgium - Balanced growth that drives exceptional economic performance, especially in Greece, Luxembourg, Belgium, Ireland, Romania, Portugal and Croatia
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for November. The report is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights: network,... more
AirportsAircraft and finance. Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund interested in Adr
Rome, Italy - Atlantia would sell a 20-30% share
Atlantia might open AdR-Aeroporti di Roma’s capital to a new partner. As reported by sources quoted by “Milano Finanza”, the holding controlled by the Benetton family has committed to the advisor Lazar... more
AirportsDubai International Airport: passenger traffic at DXB climbs 4.3% in November 2014
Dubai, UAE - A step closer to being confirmed as the world busiest international airport
Dubai Airports maintained its growth trajectory in the second half of 2014 with passenger traffic at Dubai International rising 4.3 per cent in November, according to the latest traffic report issued by... more
AirportsBergamo airport in Italy: direct flights to Costanza, in Romania
Bergamo, Italy - Served by Blue Air twice per week (Wednesday and Saturday)
The direct links from Bergamo to Costanza by Blue Air (Romanian smart flying flag carrier) will take off next April 1st, 2015. The airline will connect the Bergamo airport to the port-city of Romania... more
AirportsAircraft and airports. Fog disrupts flights in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The city’s main hub staid closed for an hour and twenty minutes
The Abu Dhabi International Airport was closed this morning between 7:30 and 8:50 am local time because of heavy fog. According to the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology visibility was reduced... more
AirportsAirplanes and traffic. Dubai Airports delivers smooth experience on busiest week-end in DXB's history
Dubai, UAE - Airport welcomed more than 600,000 travellers over three days
The busiest weekend in the history of one of the world’s busiest international airports –Dubai International– was managed without a glitch following days of planning and preparation by operator Dubai Airpo... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. European airports to use common decision making system with EU support
Brussels, Belgium - The TEN-T programme will invest over EUR 3 million for the A-CDM in eight airports
The EU's TEN-T Programme will invest over €3 million for the deployment of Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) in eight European airports. The project is expected to improve flight predictability a... more
AirportsAirports and safety. Security flaws at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - Undercover EU investigators smuggled arms through security checks
Frankfurt Airport, the third in Europe for number of travellers after London-Heathrow and Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" is not safe. As reported by the Deutsch media on Sunday December 21, investigators posing... more
AirportsAircraft and airports. India: “Navi Mumbai” airport operative in 2019
Mumbai, India - The new facility will reduce traffic on the “Chhatrapati Shivaji”, the only airport of the town
Heavy air traffic congestion is a great problem for Mumbai. Flights are often forced to keep circling the “Chhatrapati Shivaji” airport –the only one in town- for up to half an hour before landing. On Th... more
AirportsAir Moldova-Sagat: new Turin-Chisinau link served by an Embraer 190 airplane
Turin, Italy - The flight landed with 100 passengers on board and 85 were departing
Air Moldova and Sagat (Turin airport management company) gave the welcome to the Turin-Chisinau flight, the first direct link between the Italian city and the Moldavia Republic. The new route will serve... more
AirportsToo many aircraft on Beijing: approved project for third airport
Beijing, China - The facility, designed by a Dutch company, will handle 72 million passengers a year
Beijing has two airports: the “Beijing Capital International Airport”, the world's second-busiest with more than 83 million passengers in 2013 and the “Nanyuan”, a former military airfield with limited... more
AirportsAirplanes and infrastructures. Philippines launch tender for the development of six airports
Manila, Philippines - The project is part of an infrastructure upgrade plan launched in 2010
The Philippines’ Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) announced that next year it will offer for tender the renovation and development of six airports in key cities for the national t... more
AirportsAircraft and strikes (2). SEA: possible effects on the operativeness at Milan airports tomorrow
Milan, Italy - Due to the protest announced from 10am to 6:00pm
SEA (Milan airports management company) communicates that the flights planned tomorrow at Milan-Malpensa and Milan-Linate airports could have delays and/or cancellations, due to the general national strike... more
AirportsAutogrill grows in Germany and signs a new contract at the Frankfurt hub
Milan, Italy - Total revenues estimated at about 150 million euros over the ten-year contract term
Autogrill Group has signed a new contract with Frankfurt Airport to open three new points of sale and renew seven others in which it already operates. The contract will run for ten years, from 2015 to... more