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AirportsBologna's airport: on Sunday, flights and road traffic restrictions
Bologna, Italy - For an hour in the morning to defuse a war explosive device
Bologna's airport informs passengers that on Sunday February 13, from 9:40am to 10:40am local hour, due to scheduled defusing of a war explosive device found near Pontelungo, ENAC (Italian civil aviation... more
AirportsNew flights Blu-express.com from Catania-Fontanarossa
Catania, Italy - The routes to Cagliari, Bari and Rome
Blu-express.com, the low-cost brand of Blue Panorama Airlines, decided to strengthen its presence in the airport of Catania-Fontanarossa, by opening new routes and adding flights to some existing connections.... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma on the master plan for the doubling of the airport of Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - The company renews its proposal to make permanent the institutional table
AdR (Airports of Rome) renews its proposal to make permanent the institutional table, table always included in the master plan, that encourages the inter-institutional meeting facilitating a widely accepted... more
AirportsAirOne Technic issue discussed today at the ministry of economic Development in Rome
Chieti, Italy - The safeguard of workers at "Abruzzo Airport" plays a key role in the regional economy
Today at 10:30 at the ministry of economic Development in Rome a national meeting is held aiming to safeguard AirOne staff, who provides maintenance and services at "Abruzzo Airport". Together the president... more
AirportsThe number of low-cost routes departing from "Abruzzo International Airport" rises
Pescara, Italy - The airport ground features among the latest positions in eDreams ranking
After Ryanair new routes, FlyOnair and Balkan Express new services will raise to 20 the number of the latest seasonal destinations that Saga handling society is going to set up thanks to the regional... more
AirportsBologna's Airport. Excellent beginning of the year: +23.4% in January
Bologna, Italy - After closing the past one with the new record of traffic
Excellent starting to the year for the Bologna's airport: in January the passengers were 425,925, an increase of 23.4% over the same month of 2010. After closing 2010 with a new record of traffic of the... more
AirportsAirgest: Trapani's airport receives AGC international certification
Trapani, Italy - Measures against bird-strike: trees along the airside enclosure will be cut
The increased passenger and aircraft traffic in 2010 forces the airport of Trapani-Birgi to a corresponding and proportional increase of security levels. This was the theme of a press conference held today... more
AirportsAttack in Moscow, two suspects. Speak the Chechen leader Doku Umarov
Moscow, Russia - Umarov: "A year of tears and blood"
Two residents of Inguscezia, a region of the Russian Caucasus, are wanted for the attack, which killed 36 people on January 24, in Moscow-Domodedomo airport. A police source explained to the press agency... more
AirportsCounterfeit goods at the airport of Florence
Florence, Italy - The seizure occurred immediately
This morning arrived at the airport of Florence, from Hong Kong, a large consignment of counterfeit goods. To notice it were the Guardia di Finanza (Italian Financial Police) and customs officials, becomes... more
AirportsPresentation in Moscow of Wind Jet flights from/to Russia
Rimini, Italy - By next 27th March at "Federico Fellini" airport of Rimini
In recent days took place in Moscow, in the exclusive setting of the restaurant "Casata Diva", the presentation of new direct flights from and to Russia operated by the Sicilian airline "Wind Jet", which... more
Airports"Chopin" Airport in Warsaw up by nearly 5 percent in 2010
Warsaw, Poland - Satisfaction by its Director, Micha? Marzec
Over 8.7 million passengers and nearly 140 thousand aircraft movements were handled at "Warsaw Chopin" Airport in 2010. This is the second best result in the airport’s history. During the entire y... more
AirportsAirgest: tomorrow morning conference on safety/security in Trapani
Trapani, Italy - The company is committed in both fronts
Tomorrow, on Tuesday February 8, starting from 09:30am will be held, at the assembly hall of Airgest (management company of Trapani's airport) a press conference about the increased level of airport security. Airgest... more
AirportsBrussels South Charleroi Airport: new routes to Italy and Greece
Brussels, Belgium - To Lamezia and Kos for Summer 2011
Brussels South Charleroi Airport announced today two additional new routes for the coming Summer season: Lamezia in Italy and Kos in Greece. Ryanair will fly to these destinations as well as operate the... more
AirportsAirgest: January 2011's data about Trapani's airport
Trapani, Italy - With a 39,70% passenger increase
Also the month of January 2011 confirmed a double-digit growth over the previous year. The data released by the Statistics Office certify a +39.70% with 103,120 passengers in absolute value with a daily... more
AirportsDallas-Fort Worth airport might add charter flights to Cuba
Dallas, Usa - It would be the 4th US gateway to the island, after Miami, Los Angeles and New York
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is in talks with government officials and airlines to become a designated gateway to Cuba. Only airports in Miami, Los Angeles and New York have the designation... more
AirportsIn Linate inaugurated the biggest parking space of Milan
Milan, Italy - With 3000 covered places for cars it guarantees direct access to terminals and it is equipped with the last generation surveillance systems
There's an important innovation at Linate airport: yesterday was inaugurated the new P2 Executive parking space, the largest in the city of Milan. With its 3000 covered places for cars. The new parking... more
AirportsEuropean passenger traffic up 4.2% during 2010
Brussels, Belgium - Freight traffic increased by +18.7% while movements dropped by -0.2%
European airports saw passenger traffic increase by +4.2% in 2010 compared to 2009. Over the same period, freight traffic increased by +18.7% while movements dropped by -0.2%. The year ended with limited... more
AirportsFlight cancellations persist at Chicago airports
Chicago, Usa - Due to bad weather conditions
Airlines at both "O’Hare" and Midway International Airports have resumed operations and will be stepping up their schedules as the day continues, according to the city’s Dept. of Aviation. As of 7:3... more
AirportsOrlando airport traffic increased by 3.5% in 2010
Orlando, Usa - There have been a total of 34.8 million passengers this year
Despite stormy weather that cancelled thousands of flights in the Northeast around Christmas Day, Orlando International Airport enjoyed another strong month in December, and its annual passenger count... more
AirportsWashington’s Airports see growth in 2010
Washington, Usa - 18.1 million passengers at "Reagan National"; 23.7 millions at "Dulles"
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority yesterday released the 2010 passenger statistics for Ronald "Reagan Washington National Airport" and "Washington-Dulles International Airport". Together,... more
AirportsNew Alitalia routes (Video)
Florence, Italy - From Florence to Amsterdam and Catania
In the agreement of Alitalia with the Tuscany Region, there are new flights from and to the Airport of Florene-Peretola direct to Amsterdam and Catania. These links, active since March 27, 2011, will be... more
AirportsFAA: Long Island MacArthur Airport belongs to New York City
New York, Usa - It has been listed in its latest directory for the northeastern United States
The Federal Aviation Administration has just listed Long Island MacArthur Airport as a New York City airport in its latest directory for the northeastern United States. LIMA was previously listed by... more
AirportsPisa is oriented to the future
Pisa , Italy - The Mayor Marco Filippeschi speak
During the press-conference held yesterday at the airport of Pisa (see also AVIONEWS), the Mayor Marco Filippeschi has spoken about the improvements, that have been completed and will be implements in... more
AirportsAirplane and helicopter safety: UK civil aviation calls for organizers using Chinese lanters to register their event in advance
London, UK - They represent a risk for aircraft if less than 10 miles from runways
Following Manchester Airport’s warning over the use of Chinese lanterns, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is calling for all organizers of Chinese lantern releases to register their event in advance. Chinese l... more
AirportsUS air transport, chaos due to bad weather: 10,000 flights cancelled
Chicago, USA - And it is expected on the Midwest one of the worst snowstorm recorded ever
10,000 flights have already been canceled in the USA because of the new wave of icy cold that, since last Wednesday, is hitting the United States, particularly the north-east (see AVIONEWS). These... more
AirportsAlitalia: from July AirOne will inaugurate a second weapon base in Pisa
Pisa, Italy - New flights towards 8 destinations in Italy and abroad
Yesterday Alitalia presented the opening in Pisa, from next July, of the second weapon base of AirOne Smart Carrier, the airline of Alitalia Group offering flights with a quality service with extremely... more
AirportsSenators pushing aviation bill to create new jobs
Washington, Usa - It is aimed to introduce GPS technology replacing radar
A new aviation bill is aimed to revamp America's airport system with an emphasis on boosting the overall economy, according to US senators. The principal purpose of the bill, which was introduced last... more
AirportsUS unions support the end of airport screening privatization program
Washington, Usa - In order to preserve jobs in TSA and security for passengers
"A freeze on a Transportation Security Administration program to privatize airport screening services will preserve job opportunities for federal workers and keep passengers safe", according to union leaders. TSA... more
AirportsThe two runways at Hong Kong airport will reach full capacity by the end of 2020
Hong Kong, China - They will be able to handle 68 aircraft per hour
The two runways at Hong Kong's international airport will reach full handling capacity by the end of 2020 if aircraft movements continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate of around 5%, the director-general... more
AirportsThe airport "Mario Mameli" in Cagliari aims to expand towards the town
Cagliari, Italy - The mayor of Elmas resigns
"If the Sogaer and Enac insist on expanding the airport in direction of the city, I can't continue to sit at that table". On Tuesday, with these words, the mayor of Elmas asked to resign from the Board... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: blocked but ready for development
Rome, Italy - Signed contract for the elaboration of masterplan 2004 at the airport of Rome-Fiumicino
Aeroporti di Roma (AdR, the management company of the airports of Rome) signed a contract with the airport design company Scott Wilson Ltd. for the elaboration of masterplan 2044 of Rome-Fiumicino/Aeroporto... more
AirportsItalian Assaeroporti: 2010 positive year for national airports
Rome, Italy - With 9 million passengers more; average growth by 7%
The Italian airport system has closed 2010 with a growth in traffic: over nine million passengers more, embarked or disembarked in the Italian airports that, with an average increase of 7% and a movement... more
AirportsManchester airport introduces holograms to explain passengers the liquid restrictions
Manchester, UK - The aim is to cut queues
Manchester Airport has become the first airport in the world to introduce holograms as part of its passenger security preparation. The cutting-edge technology, which has been used in the music industry,... more
AirportsReports call for Newark and New York-"JFK" airports expansion
New York, Usa - The study comes from the Port Authority
A study commissioned by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey calls for major expansions at "John F. Kennedy" and Newark Liberty International Airports. The Regional Plan Association also calls... more
AirportsSmall airports in New York area might grow and be potential relievers for big ones
New York, Usa - "Stewart", "MacArthur" and "Monmouth" have been listed
A Regional Plan Association study said with New York’s big three airports rapidly nearing capacity, airports like Stewart (about 65 miles north on Manhattan), should be relied on more. The report a... more
AirportsThe majority stake of the airport "Cristoforo Colombo" of Genoa is on sale
Genoa , Italy - The starting price is 30 million
Genoa's "Cristoforo Colombo" Airport is now estimated 50 million Euro. The share of capital in the hands of the authority port of Genoa is 60%. This majority percentage has a value of 30 million Euro that... more
AirportsNigeria: restriction of the movement of non-travelling public around and within the airport terminals
Lagos, Nigeria - As part of measures aimed at enhancing the level of security across the country
As part of measures aimed at enhancing the level of security across airports in the country, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, on Thursday, announced the restriction of non-travellers within and around... more
AirportsAir chaos in the northeastern USA due to bad weather
New York, USA - The president Obama could not take the helicopter to return to the White House
For the second time in this season, bad weather is causing hardships in air traffic and the cancellation of thousands of flights in the US territory. After the first wave of freezing cold that paralyzed,... more
AirportsFiumicino Airport: due to bad weather conditions flights to Washington and Philadelphia deleted
Rome, Italy - Flights to New York and Boston maintained
Due to extraordinarily adverse weather conditions in the Northeastern US, flights to Washington and Philadelphia as well starting from Fiumicino Airport “Leonardo da Vinci” have been cancelled. Passengers dir... more
AirportsChicago wins court appeal over O'Hare Airport expansion
Chicago, Usa - But the legal problems with United Airlines and American Airlines remains
The Illinois Supreme Court has denied an appeal that would have kept the city of Chicago from taking possession of St. Johannes Cemetery, which lies in the path of a new runway at O'Hare International... more
AirportsLufthansa will serve San Francisco from Frankfurt by A-380 airplane
San Francisco, Usa - Beginning next May 10
Lufthansa announced yesterday that it will be the first airline to offer scheduled Airbus A-380 service to San Francisco with daily flights between Frankfurt and San Francisco International Airport beginning... more
AirportsTrouble at the Peretola's airport yesterday
Florence , Italy - Flights diverted and deleted due to fog
Yesterday morning in the Florence airport of Peretola there was the fog, for this reason 7 flights outgoing were deleted, while 14 others incoming flights were diverted in others airports. In the time... more
AirportsThree airports being renovated and ready to be opened in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - In Al-Ula, Tabuk and in Najran
In Saudi Arabia, the General Authority of Civil Aviation announced plans to develop three airports in Qassim, Abha and Al-Jouf spending 900 million Riyal (240 million Dollars). "We are currently renovating... more
AirportsGermanwings: new Naples-Hanover direct flight
Naples, Italy - Twice a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, from next 29 March
Germanwings, German low-cost, part of the Lufthansa Group, aims again at the Italian market and launches a new route from Naples to Hanover, operating twice a week (Tuesdays and Saturdays) from March 29,... more
AirportsDubai airport: passenger traffic rose 15% in 2010
Dubai, Emirates - Cargo traffic soared by 17.7%
Passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport rose 15% in 2010 as the global economy picked up, and is poised to expand 11% this year, Dubai Airports said. Analysts say that this could eventually... more
AirportsAtlanta Airport: discovered arm smuggling between US and Europe
Atlanta, USA - Gun dealers had mocked security checks for several months
Times reveals that several guns have been smuggled from US to be sold in Britain in May last year. Security checks in US-American and British airports as well have been smoothly bypassed. The weapons,... more
AirportsLos Angeles airport experienced increased passenger and cargo volumes in 2010
Los Angeles, Usa - Total transits reached 59 million (up 4.5%)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has witnessed a surge in passenger volume and air cargo tonnage in 2010, airport officials said today. The total passenger volume was up 4.5% to 59 million, compared... more
AirportsInaugurated the new "Sheraton Milan-Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Centre"
Milan, Italy - In the presence of the mayor Moratti and of the President of SEA, Giuseppe Bonomi
Yesterday, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., as management company, SEA-Milan airports and Gruppo Degennaro, the owner company, inagurated in the presence of the Mayor of Milan Letizia Moratti,... more
AirportsMoskow-Domodedovo: East Line Group flights restored
Moskow, Russia - Still deleted international flights, Lufthansa, Iberia and Austrian carriers
International arrivals are assigned the main Terminal, north of the main apron of the airport of Moskow-Domodedovo, which last Monday was the scene of a terror attack, whose matrix remains still unknown... more
Airports2010, the year of record in Genoa's airport
Genova , Italy - The airport can even improve
2010 was the year of record for Genoa's airport that has seen the flow of passengers increase of a 13,26%. Good sign for the movements of the aircraft too, that are increased of a 7,9%. The fact, like... more