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AirportsAircraft and transport. Taiwan plans $15.5 billion investment to upgrade its main airport
Taipei, Taiwan - The project involves a capacity increase to 75 million passengers per year
Taiwan government has announced its intention to start a 15.5-billion-dollar (almost 12 billion Euro) project for the expansion of Taiwan-Taoyuan International Airport. A first project for the expansion... more
AirportsAircraft and finance. Uncontested victory for Save (Venice) in the race for Trieste Airport
Trieste, Italy - Venice Airport management firm's declaration of interest was the only one to be lodged
Save, the management firm of Venice and Treviso airports, puts its hands also on Trieste: as told in advance by AVIONEWS, the firm guided by president and chief executive officer Enrico Marchi was the... more
AirportsVenice Airport inaugurated yesterday new link with London City served by British Airways
Venice, Italy - Only airport in Italy to have routes to the three London airports
A new route between Venice and London City, served by British Airways, was inaugurated yesterday, on Monday September 17. The first airplane coming from London, was welcomed with a water cannon at Venice... more
AirportsVerona Airport-Ryanair controversy: stalemate in front of the court until October 10
Verona, Italy - Agreement possible?
Veneto regional administrative court of law (TAR) postponed its decision about the Verona Airport-Ryanair controversy until October 10: the aircraft of the Irish low-cost carrier will therefore continue... more
AirportsZurich Airport: Advocate General proposes dismissal of Switzerland’s appeal
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - The affair could be close to an end
An important episode of the almost-10-year-long controversy between Germany and Switzerland, related to Zurich Airport, could be close to an end: on September 13, 2012, advocate general Niilo Jääskinen p... more
AirportsRecord for passengers and aircraft movements in August 2012 at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - 5.6 million passengers in transit, in spite of the strike of Lufthansa flight attendants
Fraport AG, the management firm of Frankfurt International Airport, released the figures relative to August 2012 for the most important hub in Germany in terms of passengers in transit. Traffic in the... more
AirportsB-787 Dreamliner aircraft by Ethiopian landed this morning for the first time in Italy at Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Named "Africa First"
The B-787 Dreamliner airplane of Ethiopian Airlines landed this morning for the first time in Italy at Milan-Malpensa. The carrier presents to the Italian public the model for the first time and in fact... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Catania-Fontanarossa closes for one month: is Sicily isolated?
Catania, Italy - Alternatives like Sigonella and Comiso are impossible, for different reasons
The planned closing of Catania-Fontanarossa airport from November 5 to December 5 risks to make the connections to and from Sicily grind to a halt, since the low practicalness of the alternatives which... more
AirportsUS Transportation Secretary LaHood announces Safety Grant for Kotzebue, Alaska Airport
Washington, Usa - For USD 15.5 million; work is expected to begin in October and completed in late 2014
US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced a $15.5 million federal grant for Ralph Wien Memorial Airport in Kotzebue, Alaska to expand runway safety areas (RSAs). The Federal Aviation Administration... more
AirportsPositive August for Genoa "Colombo" Airport: passengers up 5.98%
Genoa, Italy - Particular growth for international flights
"Genoa Airport continues growing: in August the number of passengers on scheduled flights increased by 5.98% compared to the same month in 2011. As already noticed in the first months of 2012, this increase... more
AirportsItaly. Verona Airport: board of directors starts "Responsibility proceedings" against ex-director general
Verona, Italy - Massimo Soppani declares to AVIONEWS: "I don't have much to say"
The situation around Catullo SpA, the management firm of Verona Airport continues to be stormy: the hub is in the middle of an open conflict against Ryanair, has a deeply-in-the-red balance and its board... more
AirportsUS Transportation Secretary LaHood announces grant for Ocean County Airport
Washington, Usa - For USD 6,2 million
US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced a $6.2 million grant to construct a new runway at the Robert J. Miller-Ocean County Airport in Berkeley Township, N.J. "Investing in our nation’s a... more
AirportsNo more Wizz Air and OLT Express aircraft: Warsaw Airport experiences a downturn in August, -6%
Warsaw, Poland - "But the fall is much less than anticipated"
August 2012 was a difficult month for Warsaw "Chopin" Airport: after the good performances during the past months (AVIONEWS) when, with the exception of the cargo sector (which is however decreasing almost... more
AirportsDubai International: its monthly traffic surpasses 5 million passengers for the first time
Dubai, UAE - It handled aircraft movements totalling 27,829 in July
Dubai International began the second half of 2012 on a strong note by surpassing the five million passenger mark in July for the first time in its history. The previous high for monthly traffic at Dubai... more
AirportsEuropean Commission about the alleged illegal airport payments to Ryanair
Brussels, Belgium - "Almost half Europe under investigation"
As is well-known by our followers, the European Commission is currently carrying on an investigation about the popular Irish low-cost company Ryanair. In particular, the investigation is reportedly based... more
AirportsShifts in the British government reshuffle cards for Heathrow Airport's third runway
London, United Kingdom - Cameron's rethink now seems possible
The opposition to the construction of the third runway at London-Heathrow Airport had its best ally inside the British government in the Transport Secretary Justine Greening: just one week ago she expressed... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Berlin Airport opening: there is a "New" new date
Berlin, Germany - According to the German media, the inauguration is set for October 27, 2013
The affair of the opening of the brand-new Berlin-Brandenburg Airport is taking the shape of a real odyssey: according to several sources of the German media, among which there is also the tabloid "Bild",... more
AirportsItaly. Positive report for Summer months at the Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport
Bergamo, Italy - The airport confirms its encouraging trend
The Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport confirms its positive trend for passenger movements. The analysis for Summer months (June, July and August) shows a +6.5% increase compared to the same period of last... more
AirportsAci Europe: no good news for European airport industry in July traffic report
Brussels, Belgium - Passenger +1.1% and cargo -3.2%
The latest traffic figures for Europe’s airports released today reveal a disappointing summer season in traffic terms. Overall passenger traffic at European airports in the month of July reported growth o... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Possible strike at Birmingham Airport
Birmingham, United Kingdom - The crux of the matter is the contract renewal
The workers of Birmingham Airport could down tools soon, as communicated by Unite, the union which represents many of the employees of the British facility. The management firm (Birmingham International... more
AirportsStar Alliance builds new lounge at Los Angeles' upgraded International Terminal
Auckland, New Zealand - Air New Zealand to lead the project; it will open in May 2013
Star Alliance member carrier Air New Zealand has been selected to design and manage the Alliance's new lounge at Los Angeles International Airport. The creation of this facility has been made possible... more
AirportsNew direct flight Bologna-Moscow by Aeroflot
Bologna, Italy - Served with A-319 or A-320 aircraft
The new direct link between Bologna and Moscow by Aeroflot took off last Saturday. The daily flight will connect in three hours the Italian city with Sheremetyevo, 29 km far from the Russian city. The... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. New Orleans Airport reopens after hurricane "Isaac"
New Orleans, USA - The roof of a terminal is damaged
New Orleans "Louis Armstrong" International Airport restarted its operations in the morning of Friday 31/08/2012, after the passage of hurricane "Isaac". The hub's activities have not returned to normality:... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Possible Argentinian partners for Ancona Airport
Ancona, Italy - Corporaciòn America ready to take a share in the management firm
Aerdorica SpA, the management firm of Ancona "Raffaello Sanzio" Airport, could soon be in Argentinian hands: Corporaciòn America is reportedly ready to acquire a share. It is a Buenos Aires-based... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. WWII bomb causes inconvenience at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Part of the hub closed as a security measure
A World War II bomb has been found inside Amsterdam-Schiphol International Airport, one of the busiest hubs in Europe in the morning of Wednesday 29/08/2012. The explosive device has been discovered... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. New Doha Airport opening delayed
Doha, Qatar - Inauguration postponed to the second half of 2013
The opening to the general public of the New Doha International Airport in Qatar will not happen before the second half of 2013, as confirmed in an interview released to "Moodie Report" by the head of... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Greek crisis hits Athens Airport: -11.8% in the first seven months of 2012
Athens, Greece - 13.6% downturn for international passengers
The very heavy economic crisis which is hitting Greece is affecting negatively the aviation industry of the Southern-European country, and particularly the most important Hellenic hub, that is Athens "Elefthérios... more
AirportsVerona Airport and Ryanair: the president of the Province releases a declaration to AVIONEWS
Verona, Italy - "I've had immediately strong doubts about this contract"
With regard to the controversy between Verona Airport and the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair (AVIONEWS 1 and 2), Mr Giovanni Miozzi, president of the Province of Verona, which is the second most important... more
AirportsThames Estuary airport: three times more foggy than Heathrow
London, United Kingdom - Controversies about the plan for a new London hub
Controversies about the new Thames airport continue in the United Kingdom. Today August 22, 2012, the "BBC" reported that new hub airport in the Thames Estuary would be three times more likely to be... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: insolvency risk for Frankfurt-Hahn Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - A board member declares it to a German newspaper
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, the second hub of the economic capital of Germany, could be soon short of funds: it is the German newspaper "Mainzer Allgemeine Zeitung" to declare it, quoting a member of the management... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: good results for Vienna Airport in the first half of 2012
Vienna, Austria - But the cargo sector experiences a strong downturn
The results of the first half of 2012 put Vienna International Airport in line with the figures of almost all the most important hubs in Europe: passengers, revenues and net profit are increasing but the... more
AirportsEasyJet does not want to be cut out of Amsterdam-Schiphol airport commission
Amsterdam, Netherlands - KLM is the only airline admitted
Carolyn McCall, chief executive officer of the low-cost airline easyJet, declared in an interview released to the Dutch financial newspaper "Financieele Dagblad" to be "Really surprised" about the fact... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: Manchester Airport projects new logistics hub
Manchester, United Kingdom - It will rise on a 130,000-square-metre area, creating 1800 jobs
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) is projecting the creation of a "World logistics hub" at Manchester Airport: it will be an area with a surface between 1.2 and 1.4 million square feet (between 110,000 and... more
AirportsManchester-Heatrow route: Branson obtains his short-haul business
London, United Kingdom - "IAG will hand over 14 slots"
Great victory for Virgin Atlantic. After controversies on the alleged monopoly of IAG over the Manchester-Heatrow route, is making good on its promise to enter the UK domestic market by launching thrice... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: very good result for Zurich Airport in the first half of 2012
Zurich, Swutzerland - Passengers increased by 3.1%
Zurich-Kloten International Airport, the 14th busiest in Europe in terms of passenger traffic, obtained very good results in the first half of 2012, both from the financial and the passenger traffic point... more
AirportsAircraft and security: Mexico City Airport replaces all its security officers
Mexico City, Mexico - As a consequence of the gunfight occurred on 25 June
The Mexican Federal Police replaced all its 348 officers assigned to security at Mexico City "Benito Juàrez" International Airport, as a consequence of the events of June 25, when three officers were... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: strong decrease for Ljubljana Airport
Ljubljana, Slovenia - 13.2% downturn in the first half of 2012
Unless a resounding and unlikely recovery in the upcoming months, Ljubljana-Brnik International Airport will end its 2012 with a definitely negative result, as suggested by the very poor traffic figures... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. No more appeals: BAA sells London-Stansted Airport
London, United Kingdom - The facility is the 4th busiest hub in the UK
BAA, one of the most important airport operators in Europe, decided to end the long series of appeals against the decision of the UK Competition Commission which forced the sale of London-Stansted, and... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: Belgrade Airport continues growing
Belgrade, Serbia - 28th positive month in a row
Belgrade "Nikola Tesla" Airport continues on its growth path: July 2012 was the 28th month in a row characterized by positive results. The most important Serbian hub handled a passenger traffic of 409,807... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: edition 2012 of the Services Charter for Rome-Fiumicino and Ciampino airports
Rome, Italy - Available in the "Specials" section by AVIONEWS
Aeroporti di Roma (Rome airports management company for Fiumicino and Ciampino) announces the Services Charter edition 2012. The indicators of quality that measure the main features of the services... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Berlin Airport: insolvency risk is concrete
Berlin, Germany - "Money could run out as early as November"
The insolvency risk for the brand-new Berlin-Brandenburg Airport is concrete: as AVIONEWS had predicted in the past days, the management firm of the hub, whose opening has been repeatedly postponed, could... more
AirportsOslo Airport: new passenger records in July
Gardermoen, Norway - A total of 2,072,534
In July, a total of 2 072 534 passengers travelled through Oslo Airport. This is an increase of 99 088, or 5.0 per cent, over July 2011, and a new passenger record for a single month. The number of... more
AirportsAircraft and transport, Verona: 15 million Euro to save "Catullo" Airport
Verona, Italy - The shareholders will have to approve the recapitalization in tomorrow's assembly
Friday 10/08/2012 will be a crucial day for Verona Airport and Aeroporto "Valerio Catullo" SpA, the management firm of the facility: the shareholders assembly will have to vote for the hub's recapitalization,... more
AirportsThick fog at Manchester airport: aircraft unable to land
Manchester, UK - Eight flights diverted to other airports
Some flights which were meant to land at Manchester airport were diverted to other hubs by the air traffic controllers, because of the thick fog which covered the English city on Thursday 09/08/2012 morning. The... more
AirportsBrussels-Charleroi Airport registered 699,037 passengers in July
Brussels, Belgium - With an increase of 17%
Brussels South Charleroi Airport registered a total of 699,037 passengers in July. This represents an increase of 17% compared to the 595,903 passengers registered in the same month last year. This... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: Vienna Airport needs the third runway
Vienna, Austria - But the decision on the construction will not come before 2014
Vienna Airport, according to the growth forecasts based on the results obtained in the last years, will have soon the necessity of a new runway in addition to the two landing strips it already has. In... more
AirportsItaly. SEA (Milan Airports): American Airlines will operate Malpensa-NY with daily flights all the year round
Milan, Italy - Malpensa wins the "Customer Cup"
The "Customer Cup" by American Airlines (AA) has been assigned for the first time. The winner is the Milan-Malpensa, chosen among a hundred of airports of its category. This month the AA team dedicated... more
AirportsPatna airport risks closure
Delhi, India - Runways must be reduced and obstacles removed
Airport Authority of India (AAI) has declared that Patna airport runways are currently unusable because of obstructions on aircraft approach funnel. Moreover, the AAI has reduced the length of the two... more
AirportsThe never-ending story of Berlin Airport: opening delayed once again
Berlin, Germany - The management firm risks being short of funds
The brand-new Berlin-Brandenburg Airport, according to the original schedule, should have been in full activity since roughly two months ago: its inauguration was planned on June, 3rd 2012. The invitations... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: Budapest airport seeks reorganization after Malev's bankruptcy
Budapest, Hungary - Hub "Colonized" by low-cost companies
The past eight months were among the most difficult that Budapest "Ferenc Liszt" Airport experienced in its almost-70-years years: after Malev's bankruptcy the hub's management has been forced to revise... more