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Science and technologyMalpensa Airport: two passengers arrested as they transported drug
Milan, Italy - They were coming from Santo Domingo with 30 kilos of cocaine
A couple of Dutch cityzens was arrested at Malpensa Airport in the past days as they were transporting 30 kilos of cocaine. The two passengers, the man is unemployed while the woman is housewife, were... more
Science and technologyStrong quake hit Japan
Tokyo, Japan - Two runways at Narita Airport were closed for safety precautions
A quake 6.1 on the Richter scale hit Eastern Japan today but there were no damage or victims. The ground shaked at 7:22am local hour with the focus located some 100 kilometers East of Tokyo whose habitants... more
Science and technologyHong Kong Airport to buy shares in Hangzhou Airport
Beijing, China - Related to 30 percent
Hong Kong Airport will sign a deal next week to buy 30 per cent of Chinese regional air station of Hangzhou in a contract worth USD 120m. Hong Kong’s airport operator will become the second major shareholders o... more
Science and technologyCopenhagen Airports confirms it to be selected by Bulgaria
Copenaghen, Denmark - The operator is seeking now for other East European airports to manage
Copenhagen Airports confirmed it to be selected by the Bulgarian Government to run the airports of Varna and Bourgas (see AVIONEWS). A final deal is now expected by the end of May, but meanwhile the operator... more
Science and technologyThe last respects to the Pope (9): Pescara provided for 30 additional pilgrim flights
Rome, Italy - The presence of guards has been strengthened at Region Abruzzo's air station
Because of the stop at Ciampino Airport, a large part of the traffic of "G.B. Pastine" has been redirected at Pescara Airport (Abruzzo Region): it will fly 30 additional services today, that is over 9000... more
Science and technologyCargo volume in transit at Hong Kong Airport rose but slower
Beijing, China - Cargo traffic rose 3 per cent, but it was an inferior growth compared to 2004
Aiport operator of cargo section at Hong Kong Airport, Hactl (Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals), said that though cargo traffic rose on average 3 per cent in the first quarter 2005, when have been handled... more
Science and technologyBulgaria selects Copenaghen Airport to manage national airports
Sofia, Bulgaria - The proposal came from the Transport Ministry, it is expected now the vote of the cabinet
The Bulgarian Transport Ministry has selected Copenaghen Airport to manage its two Black Sea airports. It is expected now in short time the decision of the cabinet. The Government planned to award the... more
Science and technologyThe last respects to the Pope (6): a minute silence at Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - It bursts into big applause and suspended all operations
Vatican death knells have ended the funeral service held at Saint Peter square, after Karol Wojtyla’s coffin was taken away on 12 pontifical chair carrier’s back in order to be buried followed by a 10-... more
Science and technologyThe last respects to the Pope (4): funeral live at Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - AdR has set up a big screen at international departures
John Paul II funeral live were followed also at Rome "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport: several airport workers and passengers stopped in front of the television screen provided by AdR, Rome Airport operator,... more
Science and technologyThe last respects to the Pope (13). Gesac: four special connections in arrive today and tomorrow at Capodichino's Airport
Naples, Italy - On the occasion of Holy Father's funeral
"Four special flights will arrive at Naples on the occasion of the Pontiff’s funeral. They are charter connections coming from the following countries: Poland, (White Eagle Aviation), Germany (Hapag L... more
Science and technologyThe last respects to the Pope (12): some flights redirected to Pescara and Boulogne
Rome, Italy - The most affected carriers were easyJet and Ryanair
Ciampino Aiport, used by easyJet and Ryanair, today and tomorrow will be closed to the civil traffic according to the flight restrictions decided in occasion of Pope’s funeral: Ryanair is forced to land a... more
Science and technologyRussian Government to decide for private firm to run Sheremetyevo
Moscow, Russia - The process for establishing the winner may start presumably in 2006
Russia’s Economy and Transport Ministers expressed in favour of a private firm to tun Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport. Though a timetable was not given, Transport Minister, Igor Levitin, talked previously of... more
Science and technologyThe last respects to the Pope (9): Ciampino is waiting for King of Spain and Charles of England
Rome, Italy - Iran President's airplane will land at Pratica di Mare Airport
Twenty-three special flights will land at Ciampino Airport today as well as at Pratica di Mare. The "G.B. Pastine" Airport is waiting the aircraft of German, French and Greek representatives; while the... more
Science and technologyThe last respects to the Pope (10). Sab: ten special flights served by Centralwings cancelled
Boulogne, Italy - Fixed for today and tomorrow for the Pontiff's funeral
"The Polish carrier, Centralwings, has organized this morning in an unilateral way, the cancellation of ten special connections between Warsaw and Boulogne that were fixed for today and tomorrow in order... more
Science and technologyThe last respects to the Pope (8): Fiumicino cancelled more than 30 flights today
Rome, Italy - In order to allow the international leaders arrival
Today "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport cancelled 33 services in all, tomorrow it will cancel 53 arrivals and 35 departures; it will be closed between 7:00am and 10:00, excluding intercontinental traffic. At... more
Science and technologyJuventus stopped at Liverpool Airport
Liverpool, UK - Italian players arrived at 3:30 am at Turin-Caselle air station
The white and black football players, after the Champions League match occurred last evening at Liverpool "Anfield Road" Stadium, have been stopped at "John Lennon" Airport before to board the charter... more
Science and technologyThe last respects to the Pope (14): high security measures at Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - Police, CC and GdF to armour the arriving of international authorities
The Deputy President of Uganda Gilbert Bukenya, Deputy President of the Republic of Argentine Osvaldo Daniel Scioli and Australia’s Governor-General Michael Jeffery with his wife Marlena, have already l... more
Science and technologyThe last respects to the Pope (11). Sab: 34 additional flights at "Marconi" for the Pontiff's funeral
Boulogne, Italy - Operated by the Polish Centralwings and served by B-737/300
"To allow to the Polish faithfuls to participate to the Pope John Paul II’s funeral, the Polish carrier, Centralwings, has organized for the days of Thursday 7 and Friday 8, the service of ten special c... more
Science and technologyThe last respects to the Pope (6): Air One offers special fares from several terminals
Rome, Italy - There are long files for passport control at the airports
The Roman charity for pilgrimages, in collaboration with Italian carrier Air One, decided to offer special fares for flights leaving from Milan-Linate, Cuneo-Levaldigi, Turin-Caselle, Venice, Genoa, Alghero,... more
Science and technologyThe last respects to the Pope (4): special flights from Poland landed at Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - European airlines indicated a passenger growth on flights to Rome
Yesterday, the first charter flight carrying pilgrims, landed at Rome-Ciampino "G.B. Pastine" Airport. Almost all Fiumicino carriers have recorded a boosting demand, up to an additional 30 per cent. Yesterday,... more
Science and technologyAviation Week awarded the Qantas-Boeing-Air Traffic Alliance collaboration
Sydney, Australia - Positive results during the tests on innovative traffic management procedures when approaching the air stations
Qantas, Boeing and Air Traffic Alliance (consisting of EADS, Airbus and Thales) have recently been awarded with an important prize by Aviation Week, the Information Technology/Electronics, due to the brilliant... more
Science and technologyThe last respects to the Pope (3): cardinals landed at Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - They are going to join others cardinals arrived in Vatican to select the new pontiff
Many cardinals expected to take part to conclave for the election of John Paul II successor, have landed early today at Rome-Fiumicino Intercontinental Airport. At 7:40am the New Zealand’s cardinal Thomas W... more
Science and technologyAsur to be not interested in the carriers Aeromexico and Mexicana de Aviacion
Mexico City, Mexico - In spite it had the right to own up to 5 percent of an airline
Asur, Mexican airport operator of several air stations of the country, said it has no interest in taking over shares in the national carriers Aeromexico and Mexicana de Aviacion, which capital (see AVIONEWS)... more
Science and technologyThe last respects to the Pope (7): the AdR's sorrow for the traveler Pontiff's death
Rome, Italy - Mourning-flags at Fiumicino international flights terminal
"In the memory of the various flights made by His Holiness through the Roman airports, the company Aeroporti di Roma joins the sorrow of the worldwide Christianity for the death of Pope John Paul II":... more
Science and technologyMalpensa's Airport to serve new interconnections
Milan, Italy - In next summer season
Sea, the airport operator of the Milan’s airports, announced that in the incoming summer season which is getting closer and closer, the airport of Milan-Malpensa would serve five new direct interconnections, i... more
Science and technologyThailand: bomb at Hat Yai Airport
Bangkok, Thailand - Other two bombs exploded at a store and a hotel simultaneously
In the night between Saturday and Sunday 3 explosive devices went off simultaneously at Hat Yai Airport’s check-in counter, at a supermarket and a hotel as well: two persons were killed at the air station. S... more
Science and technologyGesac: New York flight presentation served by Eurofly
Naples, Italy - To the BMT from 8 to 10 of April
"Eurofly, private carrier leader in Italy in the leisure field, and Gesac, Naples’ Airport management society, will be present together to the BMT, Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo of Naples, from 8 to 1... more
Science and technologySwire Pacific and China Eastern Airlines interested in Chinese provincial airport
Beijing, China - If talks really lead to an agreement it would sign the venture’s first investment since it was set up
The joint-venture composed of Swire Pacific and China Eastern Airlines is interested in a stake in Zhengzhou’s airport, in China’s Henan province. A Swire spokeswoman confirmed the news by underlining how... more
Science and technologySwissport strengthens its position in Italy and Africa
Milan, Italy - The Swiss handling company has signed new collaborations
Swissport International, one of world’s most important airport ground services companies starting form the next May 1st will provide its passengers handling operations also in the two Italy’s most imp... more
Science and technologyIndia selects nine potential investors for restructuring airports
Bombay, India - These last have now 12 week-time to effectuate bids
Indian Government selected nine potential investors for the restructuring and modernization of airports in Mumbai and New Delhi: the announcement comes from Ministry of Civil Aviation, who underlined that... more
Science and technologySAGAT: Austrian opens a route to Vienna
Turin, Italy - The air stations where the carrier operates in our country rose up to eight
Austrian opens in Italian Turin-Caselle Airport a route to Vienna, also with reference to the Summer timetable. It is the 8th air station in Italy where the carrier operates. It will use the 50-seats Canadair... more
Science and technologyKenya: airport alert for passengers from Angola
Nairobi, Kenya - Because of new cases of Marburg virus
At least three African nations are on alert after new cases of Marburg virus broken out in Angola. The alert has been issued in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Kenya as well. Kenya’s Health Minister h... more
Science and technologySingapore asks Australia for a sort of stopover's bridge to fly to Usa
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - After 35 years distance that a simile concession was given to Qantas, Australian flag carrier
After 35 years since the opening of Changi Airport in Singapore, which provided Qantas with a stopover to fly between Australia and Europe, now the Asian counterpart asks Australia for a simile request.... more
Science and technologyThe "Valerio Catullo" that changes: a daily connection to Barcelona and new facilities
Verona, Italy - The newness announced this morning
"A new daily connection between Verona’s Airport ’Valerio Catullo’ and Barcelona: an open gate on the Iberian peninsula and South America. It’s one of the great newness announced this morning at the ’Ca... more
Science and technologyUfac approves but in part the new normative for the airport Zurig-Kloten
Zurich, Switzerland - With effect starting on April, 14
Ufac (Federal Civil Aviation office) approved but in part the new normative for the airport Zurich-Kloten with effect starting on April, 14. The request for the approval of the new rules, which mainly... more
Science and technologyNew Bari International Airport to open tomorrow
Bari, Italy - An EUR 62m work
On March 31 the new International air terminal of Bari (Puglia Region, South Italy) will come on stream. It relays on 30,000 square metres hosting 9 departure lounges, 20 check-in desks and 18 aircraft... more
Science and technology"Valerio Catullo": new routes to Barcelona and South America
Verona, Italy - The presentation press conference tomorrow morning
"New routes to Barcelona and South America from Valerio Catullo’s Airport. Spain and Latin America are closer thanks to the new links that Iberia Airlines serve daily from Verona’s Airport. Verona-Barcelona fli... more
Science and technologySagat: presentation of new flight to Vienna served by Austrian
Turin, Italy - The press conference tomorrow at 11:30am
Austrian, in collaboration with Sagat (Turin Airport) presents the new connection from Turin towards Vienna and the summer times 2005 tomorrow, Thursday March 31, at 11:30am (near Sala Consiglio, at the... more
Science and technologyA fourth terminal forecast at Sheremetyevo Airport
Moscow, Russia - After the recent project to build a third terminal
Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport said it wants to build a fourth terminal after a year-old discussions about weather to build or not a third one. The idea to build a third terminal was advanced by flag c... more
Science and technologyUSA to fund project for Sigonella service road
Catania, Italy - The protocol signature is expected for tomorrow
Tomorrow Catania local Government and USA Navy will sign the agreement for the joined financing of the project aimed to strengthen the security for the link road to Sigonella base concerning both the access... more
Science and technologyUSA: future military doctor will be a robot
Washington, USA - Pentagon decided to provide some USD 12m funds for the production of a remote-controlled robot-surgeon
Pentagon intends to lower the possibility that medical personnel can be in danger in the battlefield during military operations abroad and, in order to keep health care standard high regarding military... more
Science and technologyNuclear energy to lead man to Mars
Moscow, Russia - Russian scientists prove convinced of it as they are attending to the designing of the powerplant system of the spaceship devoted to such programme
Russia and the United States intend to collaborate for the accomplishment of the programme intended to a new series of explorations which can enable man to step on Mars for the first time in history. For... more
Science and technologyItaly: Range Rover landed at Cuneo
Cuneo, Italy - To show new models of the British car-maker
From today until May 15, Italian Cuneo-Levaldigi International Airport (Piemonte Region) will host the new Range Rover cars which are going to be introduced to the public: visitors coming from the entire... more
Science and technologySat: press conference of flights presentation served by easyJet
Pisa, Italy - Tomorrow at 12
Sat, Society of Tuscan Airport, and easyJet communicate that tomorrow, on Wednesday March 30, 2005 at 12 (near Business Center "L. Lombardi" of the Pisa’s Airport) will take place the press conference f... more
Science and technologySeap: presentation of the new Bari's International Airport
Bari, Italy - The press conference will take place tomorrow at 12
Seap, management society of Puglia’s Region Airports (Bari, Brindisi, Foggia and Taranto) in the person of Governing Director, Domenico Di Paola, and the Seap General Director, Marco Franchini communicate t... more
Science and technologyBecause of fog the airport of Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari was closed for three hours
Trieste, Italy - The measure did not cause any discomfort as it was not scheduled movement of aircraft yesterday between 7:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Because of fog the airport of Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari was closed yesterday between 7:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m, but the measure did not cause any discomfort as it was not scheduled movement of aircraft... more
Science and technologyIndia wants two hubs of worldwide importance
New Dheli, India - The purpose is to strengthen the airport structures favouring at the same time the growth of overseas traffic provided by Indian carriers
Within the general plans aimed to favour the growth of national air transport sector, Indian authorities must however come to grips with a difficulty affecting its own air stations. Actually, just a 20%... more
Science and technologyAir France: Terminal 2E reconstruction of the Paris-Charles De Gaulle Airport
Rome, Italy - From the day of the collapse the carrier has ensured the flights
"Air France receives the reconstruction Terminal 2E solution adopted by ’Aéroports de Paris’: ’The increasing strategy of the airline, expected for the next years, will not suffer’, has underlined Jean-Cyr... more
Science and technologyAfghanistan: a programme for regional airports rehabilitation started
Kabul, Afghanistan - A remarkable reconstruction and clearance work against unexploded bombs and mines must be performed for at least three air stations
At least three Afghan regional airports could be involved by a remarkable operational rehabilitation work. Such a possibility would be granted by Asian Development Bank, provided that the companies interested... more
Science and technologyCapodichino: GESAC and British Airways evaluated the safety procedure effectiveness in case of emergency landing
Naples, Italy - About 150 persons attended the exercise which involved Italian Corps and Agencies besides the airport operator and the British carrier
An exercise aimed to evaluate the safety procedures in case of emergency landing at Naples-Capodichino Airport was performed yesterday. The event has been set just when the air space was closed due to... more