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AirportsAci Europe: Swedavia becomes the world’s first carbon neutral national airport group in ACA context
Stockholm, Sweden - Airport Carbon Accreditation
Sweden’s national airport group, Swedavia on October 10 received the distinction of becoming the world’s first national airport group to achieve carbon neutrality across its suite of 10 airports. The air... more
AirportsAircraft diversions at Dubai Airport for fog and stop to back-up system: operations were restored with delays
Dubai, UAE - Still hardships and 50 flights diverted to other airports
Dubai Airports confirms the closure of both runways at Dubai International this morning (on October 9) at 0645 resulted in the diversion of 50 flights to a number of airports in the region including Dubai... more
AirportsSeptember passenger numbers fall at "Chopin" Airport in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - A 10.3% drop year-on-year
"Chopin" Airport in Warsaw handled 894,000 passengers in September 2012, a 10.3% drop year-on-year. September also saw a fall in aircraft movements, with 12% less landings and take-offs than a year... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Record figures so far in 2012 for Munich Airport
Munich, Germany - In spite of a decrease of the aircraft movements
The first nine months of 2012 represented a record period for Munich Airport, which was utilized by more passengers than ever before in the first three quarters of a calendar year. The improvement compared... more
AirportsAeroporto di Firenze SpA: passenger traffic with a monthly record in September, +4,6%
Florence, Italy - A figure with recovery in a difficult moment
The trend of passenger traffic at Florence airport returns to a positive 4,6% with 193,259 passengers transported in September with a best monthly result ever reached. September, despite a negative... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Aéroports de Paris to start revamp project for Paris-Orly
Paris, France - 700-million-Euro project to connect the two terminals through a new building
Paris-Orly Airport will be involved in a revamp project for an overall cost of 700 million Euro, according to the reports published by the French newspaper "La Tribune". The project provides the construction... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Billund Airport world first to allow passengers to print baggage tags
BIllund, Denmark - "So far the feedback we received has been 100% positive"
Billund Airport, in Denmark, has become the first hub in the world to allow its passengers in transit to print at home their baggage tags and boarding cards: the service is now fully operational after... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Prague-Ruzyn? to be renamed as "Václav Havel" Airport on Friday 5 October
Prague, Czech Republic - An exhibition in the hub to honour the former Czech president
Praga-Ruzyn? Airport will be officially named after the former president of Czech Republic Václav Havel on Friday 5 October 2012: the date has not been randomly chosen, since that day would have been... more
AirportsFAA for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
Washington, Usa - The Authority dedicates new $20.5 million airport traffic control tower
US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Acting FAA Administrator Michael Huerta on Friday September 28 dedicated the new $20.5 million airport traffic control tower at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International... more
AirportsFraport’s test phase for the new Pier A-Plus successfully completed at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - More than 2,000 test passengers try out the new area at Terminal 1
During the course of eight days during September 2012, two-thousand test passengers put Frankfurt Airport’s new Pier A-Plus at Terminal 1 to the acid test. Testing covered wayfinding, security control, p... more
AirportsAci Europe: airports commend EC's proactive plan to open more aviation markets
Brussels, Belgium - The Commission has developed a strategic approach
European airport trade body welcomed the adoption on September 27 by the European Commission of proposals to reshape its External Aviation Policy through increased aviation liberalisation at EU level. Europe’s a... more
AirportsItaly. Bologna Airport: overnight maintenance works on the runway
Bologna, Italy - Between Friday 28 and Saturday 29 September, from midnight to 6:00 am
Important maintenance interventions will be carried out in the night between 28 and 29 September on the runway at Bologna Airport. The works, which will include the recreation of the road markings and... more
AirportsAirAsia ready to offer child-free zone on its aircraft
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The offer will be available from February 2013 on long-haul flights
A recent survey conducted by the search engine for flight tickets TripAdvisor has showed how 37% of British travellers would be ready to pay a higher fare in exchange for a child-free flight (AVIONEWS).... more
AirportsNew self check-in kiosks at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - 15 have been installed, available to passengers flying with seven airlines
Now, including the older-generation facilities, "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw offers as many as 23 self check-in kiosks. All belong to the airport and have been purchased to meet the needs of airlines and... more
AirportsAVIONEWS interviews Fausto Palombelli, Turin Airport managing director (VIDEO)
Turin, Italy - Sagat's head explains the strategies of Caselle's management firm
During the presentation of the "Re-evolution" programme, which involves the simplification of the fares and the increase of Meridiana fly-Air Italy flights from Turin-Caselle Airport, AVIONEWS interviewed... more
AirportsHouston "George Bush" Airport: downturn in passengers and aircraft movements in August
Houston, USA - Slight improvement in the cargo sector
The results relative to August for Houston "George Bush" Intercontinental Airport show a downturn in the traffic figures of the Texan hub, both in terms of passengers in transit and aircraft movements. Travellers... more
AirportsGlasgow-Prestwick Airport: runway flooded, delays for departing and arriving aircraft
Glasgow, United Kingdom - Some flights diverted to Edinburgh
The heavy rain which hit Scotland on Thursday 20 September 2012 has generated strong inconvenience at Glasgow-Prestwick Airport: the main runway of the facility (orientation 13/31, length 2986 m) was flooded,... more
AirportsAircraft and technologies: JetBlue Airways automates the whole airport procedures
Las Vegas, USA - Ground assistants are destined to disappear: do-it-yourself procedures for passengers
The novelty, which is still in its experimental phase, comes from the USA, where JetBlue Airways, automating every procedure at Las Vegas Airport, eliminated almost completely the use of ground staff.... more
AirportsSingapore-Changi Airport: strong growth for passengers and aircraft movements in August
Singapore, Singapore - The cargo sector remains on its negative trend
The traffic figures relative to August 2012 of Singapore-Changi Airport confirm the growth trend of the facility in South-East Asia, with very good results both in terms of passengers in transit and of... more
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