Science and technologyFaulty metal detector ruins return home of thousand of passengers at Salt Lake City airport

Salt Lake City, USA - Thousand of passenger spent time at cold

Due to a faulty metal detector, many thousands of travelers flying home yesterday from the Winter Olympics faced waiting times of up to seven hours at Salt Lake City Airport - some outside in... more

Science and technologyBoston Logan airport terminal evacuated

Boston USA - Al due to a malfunctioning X-Ray machine

Terminal B at Boston's Logan International Airport was evacuated after federal security officials discovered a X-Ray machine not working properly. 1,239 passengers and their baggages were re-screened... more

Science and technologySas appeals to the Swedish competition authority

Stockholm, Sweden - Vaesteraas airport accused to favour Ryanair

Swedish airline Sas denounced Vaesteraas airport to the competition authority (Konkurrensverket) because of suspected preferential behaviour towards Ryanair. According to the Swedish press in fact, Sas... more

Science and technologyHong Kong to transform the old airport

Hong Kong, China - A cruise-ships port will replace Kai Tak

Hong kong decided to convert its old airport into a cruise-ships port. Kai Tak transformation project is part of a USDm 77 worth general plan Hong Kong government set for the next 10 years. According... more

Science and technologyCarcassonne airport closed for a month

Carcassonne, France - From February 28th to March 28th

Carcassonne airport will stay closed from February 28th to March 28th for runway renewal works. The stop will cause Irish airline Ryanair flights to both London Stansted and to Brussels-Charleroi to be... more

Science and technologyRahman assassination

Kabul, Afghanistan - Was it a governement plot?

According to Afghan prime minister, Hamid Karzai, Mr. Rahman assassination few days ago at the Kabul international airport could have been decided by a political plot. Some of the suspects have already... more

Science and technologyEu stops third Malpensa airport satellite

Milan, Italy - Eu commissioner for the Environment to makes inquiries

Third Malpensa Terminal 1 satellite at risk. Margaret Wallstrom, the Eu commissioner for the Environment, in fact, intervened today in order to ask Italian government explanation about the lack of an... more

Science and technologyAfghan minister assassination (2)

Kabul, Afghanistan - Kabul Airport has been closed

A two days delay, together with the death of three pilgrims (frozen during the night) and a flight to Saudi Arabia cancellation (probably in order to let the minister and his family take off to India)... more

Science and technologyFrankfurt airport good 2002 start

Frankfurt, Germany - Just - 6,2% in comparison with January 2001

At Frankfurt international airport, January 2002 air traffic shows a reduced decline in passengers number. In the first 31 days of 2002 in fact, German largest airport registered just a 6,2% fall in comparison... more

Science and technologyFrankfurt airport good 2002 start

Frankfurt, Germany - Just - 6,2 in comparison with January 2001

At Frankfurt international airport, January 2002 air traffic shows a reduced decline in passengers number. In the first 31 days of 2002 in fact, German largest airport registered just a 6,2% fall in comparison... more

Science and technologyLap to celebrate its first year as Lima airport handling agent

Frankfurt, Germany - Perù President at tomorrow's party

Lap, Lima airport handling agent, will celebrate tomorrow its first anniversary. 42,75% controlled by the German Frankfurt Ag Airport Services Worldwide, Lap was able since February 14th 2001, to succeed... more

Science and technologyMultimillionair robbery at Heathrow international airport

London, Uk -British Government opened an official inquiry

British government through Mr Stephen Byers, minister for the Interior and Mr David Blunkett, minister for Transports declared an official inquiry has been started on yesterday massive robbery at Heathrow... more

Science and technologyBaa to gradually recover

London, Uk: Britsh airport seem to see the end of the crisis

As stated today by the Baa, the British airport authority, even though still worst than last year, air traffic is slowly recovering after September 11th. Passenger numbers from its major airports, which... more

Science and technologyOrly, another example of the slot war

Paris, France - Low-cost carriers protesting

According to an information coming from a daily newspaper, some low-cost carriers operating to/from Orly have been excluded from the re-distribution of the slots left vacant by the french carrier Air Lib. The... more

Science and technologyA call center on Casablanca airport

Rabat, Morocco - According to a press release of the moroccan office for airports

The moroccan authority taking care of airports announced yesterday that a Call Center has been created on the Casablanca airport. Passengers may apply to the center to obtain information concerning air... more

Science and technologyPirelli Cables y Sistemas to electrify Madrid

Rome, Italy - Italian firm chosen to underground hight voltage cables at the Barajas international airport

Ree, the spanish electricity company, decided Pirelli Cables y Sistemas will be the firm to underground high voltage cables at Madrid-Barajas. The EURm 17 worth operation, is part of the general enlargement... more

Science and technologyMadagascar, air traffic stopped by political demonstrations

One thousand passengers blocked in the capital

The general strike organized by the Ravalomanana supporters has paralyzed Antananarivo and blocked into airport one thousand domestic and international passengers. Only an Air Madagascar flight took... more

Science and technologyFrankfurt Airport is "Europe's most efficient and Important Air Cargo Hub"

Fraport Ag awarded in London

AirCargo News, the leading trade magazine of the international airfreight industry, with about 100000 readers world wide, awarded Fraport Ag (managing agent of the german cargo hub in Frankfurt) as "Europe's... more

Science and technologyFrom Bologna new flights to Roumania

Details in a press conference to be held at Bologna

Tomorrow with a press conference to be held in the premises of the Bologna airport handling agent, the new Tarom services between Roumania and Bologna will be revealed. (um/ru) more

Science and technologyMadagascar stops the flights

General national strike decided by the opposition reaches air transportation

After surface transportation, water and electricity distribution, general strike inside Malagasy republic expands to both domestic and international flights since this morning. Agitation, and public demonstration... more

Science and technologyAviano military terminal improves its runways

Second "restyling" in three years

The 2700 meters long runway of the biggest air base in Italy, recently used for military purposes in the Balkan operations,needs a new restructuring after last intervention dated 1999. Three years ago... more

Science and technologyTorino-Caselle airport upgraded

Italian airport admitted in Category"3B"

The italian national body for flights' assistance (Enav), upgraded Torino-Caselle in 3B Category. This improved position, enables the airport to fully operate within 75 mt of horizontal visibility. Sagat,... more

Science and technologyWalt Disney will help passengers waiting for flight

How to entertain passengers in the airports

The waiting time in the airports, due to the increased security measures,has inspired airport managers to copy what Walt Disney Productions does in order to reduce inconveniences to customers waiting at... more

Science and technologyGAS LEAKAGE CAUSES EXPLOSION AT ISFAHAN AIRPORT

TEHERAN, Today a strong explosion caused one death and 4 injuries on Isfahan airport, Iran, as announced by the local radio broadcasting. The explosion is not due to a terroristic attack but by a gas leakage... more

Science and technologyO'HARE RECOVER THE ''BUSIEST AIRPORT'' TITLE

CHICAGO, USA, With 911,861 takeoffs and landings recorded at Chicago's O'Hare in 2001, this airport largely beaten Atlanta Hartsfield (887,403) as the nation's busiest airport. The top 10 busiest airports... more

Science and technologyPASSENGER CHARGED FOR A KNIFE AT LONDON AIRPORT

LONDON, A passenger has been charged yesterday in the evening, having attempted to embark with a little knife. The case happened at London Heathrow, where the man, aged 54, tried two times to bamboozle... more

Science and technologyBERGAMO- ORIO AIRPORT UPGRADED TO CAT. 3B

BERGAMO, Enav, the italian airspace control authority, has granted Bergamo - Orio al Serio airport the ILS category 3B. With this category aircraft may land with only 75 metres of horizontal visibility,... more

Science and technologyCOMISO NATO AIR BASE RETURNING TO ITALIAN ADMINISTRATION

RAGUSA, The old Nato base at Comiso, Sicily, used by US forces, will return under italian administration. The buildings of Magliocco airport, at the moment practically desert, have been sold to Italy for... more

Science and technologyLONG LINES AT U.S. AIRPORTS EXPECTED WITH APPLICATION OF THE NEW BAGGAGE CHECK RULES

USA, US airlines travelers will face for delays at airports across the nation as new security checks on baggage come into force on Friday, even if Delta Airlines is introducing new procedures from... more

Science and technologyGUNSHOT AT LAHORE AIRPORT

LAHORE, PAKISTAN, This morning two men on board of a car opened fire against agents guarding the Lahore airport terminal entrance. The security forces reacted but the two aggressors succeeded in escaping;... more

Science and technologyTHE MAIN RUNWAY AT KABUL OPENED TODAY

KABUL, The main runway of the Kabul airport has been opened today, following a long stop due to repairs and mine removal operations. As it has already been said, ONU declared the opening of the runway... more

Science and technologyGROUND TRAFFIC TO JAKARTA AIRPORT BLOCKED BY HEAVY RAIN

JAKARTA, INDONESIA, Due to the heavy rain in the Jakarta zones, the routes to the local airport have been blocked and several flights registered heavy delays also due to the runway flooded. more

Science and technologyFRANKFURT, PASSENGER FLOW DECREASED IN YEAR 2001

FRANKFURT, On the busiest airport of continental Europe passenger traffic decreased around 1.6% on the whole last year. After all the decrease has been modest, as immediately after the Twin Towers... more

Science and technologyAFTER FOUR MONTHS FROM U.S. ATTACKS, STILL EXPLOSIVE SNIFFERS ARE MISSING

USA, Four months after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the makers of machines that detect explosives in airplane luggage has yet to receive an order from the federal government. More than 2,000 bomb-scanning... more

Science and technologyBRUSSELS, TRUE ALARM FOR A WRONG BOMB-BAG

BRUSSELS, On date January 12th, late afternoon, Brussels-Zaventem airport has been disturbed by a wrong alarm for a possible terroristic action, that for about one hour threw into disorder the airport... more

Science and technologyMAN JUMPING OVER AN AIRPORT FENCE BLOCKED BY POLICE

TRIESTE, ITALY, A young man that at dawn was attempting to overtake the Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari airport fence has been arrested by the italian border police. The fellow tried to justify himself alleging... more

Science and technologyBAA: TRAFFIC DECREAS ON TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHTS

LONDON. GREAT BRITAIN, The British group holding the administration of British airports and duty-free shops, BAA, declared that transatlantic flights had a great loss after 11 Sept. attacks. It caused... more

Science and technologyALERT STATE AT KANDAHAR AIRPORT RISING AT HIGHER LEVEL

KABUL. AFGHANISTAN, Security measures established around Kandahar airport, Afghanistan, have been increased following the gunfight happened yesterday night. The aircraft transporting the first group of... more

Science and technologyPASSENGER TRAFFIC REDUCTION AT BIRMINGHAM UK AIRPORT

BIRMINGHAM, GREAT BRITAIN, According to Birmingham International Airport sources, passenger traffic dropped by more than 5% in the last quarter of 2001. The airport says 7,816,024 travellers... more

Science and technologyPASSENGER ARRESTED AT ATLANTA HARTSFIELD AIRPORT

ATLANTA, USA, A man, Michael Lasseter, 32, faces up to two years in jail and USD$2,000 in fines after to have been arrested by Hartsfield International airport police in Atlanta, for have... more

Science and technologyGAZA RUNWAY BADLY DAMAGED BY AN ISRAELI ATTACK

GAZA, Tanks and bulldozers of Israeli Army on the early morning destroyed the runway of Palestinian airport located at Gaza. Also in the past Gaza airport had been closed to air traffic or partially damaged;... more

Science and technologyMAZAR-I-SHARIF AIRPORT FINISHED AT THE END OF JANUARY

AFGHANISTAN, Afghan military sources assured that the repairing works of Mazar-i-Sharif airport, in the North of Afghanistan, will be completed at the end of January, in order to allow the arrival... more

Science and technologyPASSENGER DECLARING POSSESSION OF A BOMB ARRESTED AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT

MANCHESTER, Yesterday evening Police arrested at Manchester Airport a passenger embarking on a plane bound to Philadelphia, PA. The passenger spontaneously declared to have a bomb, as refers the daily... more

Science and technologyWORKERS DEMONSTRATION AT ROISSY AIRPORT

ROISSY - FRANCE, Seventy employees of LSG Sky Chefs, the catering company which provides 38 airlines, are on strike from Tuesday January 8, in the terminal 1 in front of Lufthansa bureau, whithout... more