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AirportsVienna, decline in passengers during March 2009 (-15.6%)
Vienna, Austria - First quarter figures are similar to those of the first quarter of 2007
The number of passengers handled in Vienna airport decreased. Considering March 2009, 1,368,380 persons travelled through it, with a loss of 15.6% if compared with the same month of 2008. The figure is... more
AirportsBrescia-Montichiari: the 2008 annual accounts approved by the D'Annunzio SpA
Brescia, Italy - The renewal of society's authorities has been postponed to the next meeting, on May 14
"The shareholders meeting of Gabriele D'Annunzio SpA took place this morning at 11 with on agenda the approval, with one voice, of the annual accounts 2008 and the renewal of the authorities. The financial... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma (2), president of the Italian region of Lazio concerned for the decrease of investments
Rome, Italy - Piero Marrazzo to enhance a common strategy
The president of the Italian region of Lazio, Piero Marrazzo, attended the shareholders' meeting of Aeroporti di Roma (ADR, Rome-Fiumicino and Rome-Ciampino airport operator), attended also by AVIONEWS. "Beside... more
AirportsRome airports shareholders' meeting approved 2008 financial statements
Rome, Italy - Turnover reached 570.1 million euros
The board of directors of Aeroporti di Roma (ADR, Rome-Fiumicino and Rome-Ciampino airport operator approved the company 2008 financial statements, with a turnover of 570.1 million euros, with a growth... more
AirportsModernization works at Budapest airport
Budapest, Hungary - The construction of the new Terminal 2 "SkyCourt" will start tomorrow
Budapest Ferihegyi airport Terminal 2 will be closed to vehicle and people access starting from tomorrow, April 16. The building will in fact be demolished to allow the construction of the new facilities.... more
AirportsSpirit Airlines connects Boston and Atlantic City
Boston, Usa - Logan airport also welcomed Sun Country Airlines
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines will begin offering daily service to Boston’s newest destination Atlantic City, starting May 1. With the addition o... more
AirportsItaly, Florence airport: € 6,000 found in chocolate egg
Florence, Italy - A Chinese citizen has been blocked by Italian customs officers
Who of us would not be happy, opening a chocolate egg, to find a similar surprise? The Italian customs officers at Florence-Peretola airport in fact blocked a Chinese citizen who was carrying a chocolate... more
AirportsLondon-Stansted: gas consumption 40% reduction thanks to alternative fuels
London, UK - Despite one of the coldest winters in 13 years
The use of alternative fuels allowed London-Stansted airport to save up to 40% in gas consumption compared with the predictions for what turned out as being one of the coldest winters in the last 13 years.... more
AirportsSacbo: passengers at the Bergamo-Orio al Serio's airport
Bergamo, Italy - A positive result in the first quarter 2009
"A positive result for passengers at the Bergamo-Orio al Serio's airport in the first quarter 2009. The increase equal to 0,6% on total 1,452,923, indicates the good trend of the load factor on scheduled... more
AirportsAir Nostrum to cease operations from Pisa to Madrid
Pisa, Italy - Starting from October 1st
SAT, Pisa airport operator, announced that Air Nostrum flight Pisa-Madrid is likely to cease starting from October 1st. According to the carrier (which operates the service in cooperation with Iberia),... more
AirportsHeathrow terminal evacuated for suspect parcel
London, UK - Closed for about a hour
Alarm for the possible presence of a suspect parcel at London-Heathrow airport yesterday at about 12:30 pm. Evacuation of a part of terminal 3 was necessary, and the area was closed for about a hour to... more
AirportsLeeds-Bradford Airport prepares for a cracking Easter week-end
Leeds, UK - Over 25,000 passengers are expected to use the airport
Over 25,000 passengers are expected to use Leeds-Bradford International Airport (LBIA) this week-end as the people of Yorkshire plan their Easter getaway. Tony Hallwood, commercial and aviation development... more
AirportsMalpensa: closed some luxury shops. Alert by CGIL
Milan, Italy - "3,000 workers for 130 companies that cannot count on the social safety valves"
It is not enough the Alitalia's flight cut and the global downturn, now the airport of Milan-Malpensa sees to close different luxury shop like Valentino, Diesel and Trussardi. But it seems Bulgari, Herme... more
AirportsPassengers at Canarias airports down (-20,29%)
Gran Canaria, Spain - Operations and cargo also decreased
The eight airports of Canarias islands recorded 2,713,043 passengers during March 2009. This figure, which underlines the downturn of air transportation worldwide due to the economic crisis, means a decrease... more
AirportsAeradria: Myair.com ready to take off from "Federico Fellini", the Rimini's airport
Rimini, Italy - Three new routes served by A-320 airplanes
"The low-cost carrier, Myair.com, launched for next Summer three new routes from Rimini to Paris-'Charles de Gaulle', Bucharest-Baneasa and Amsterdam-Schiphol, three European important airports. The... more
AirportsNewness from "Catullo" (Verona): new scheduled flights to Berlin and Düsseldorf
Verona, Italy - Two biweekly connections served by Germania airline, from May 28
"The passengers in 'Catullo', the Verona's airport, could have two new services with the German Republic, for next Summer season. The airline Germania, situated in Cologne/Bonn airport and based in... more
AirportsDallas airport to receive funds for runway renovations
Dallas, Usa - Airport thanks U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson for assistance in obtaining funds
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport received a second grant (2.2 million Dollars) from the recently passed federal stimulus bill, known officially as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)... more
AirportsThe contest for new luxury hotel design at Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport concluded
Warsaw, Poland - The structure will be opened in mid 2012
"Polish Airports" State Enterprise selected a winner of the contest for the new hotel design at Warsaw Frederic Chopin airport. The new hotel will be built on the car park in front of the passenger terminal... more
AirportsStrategic Autogrill-McDonald’s partnership in France to open motorway point of sales
Marseilles, France - The agreement will explore opportunities for the entry of its brand as airports
"Autogrill and McDonald’s have entered an exclusive agreement to open McDonald’s restaurants in French motorway service areas operated by Autogrill. Within the framework of both Groups’ development strat... more
AirportsEC approves public financing of airport infrastructure investments
Brussels, Belgium - For five regional airports in Tuscany
"Italy's plan to support infrastructure investments aims to comply with aviation safety standards at Tuscany airports and to develop safe and viable air transport infrastructure, thereby supporting the... more
AirportsMilan-Malpensa ranks second among European airports for cargo services
Milan, Italy - According to an international survey
Milan-Malpensa airport ranks second for services related to cargo. This is the result of "Air Cargo Excellence 2008", the international survey made with air carrier and world airports. In particular,... more
Airports€ 3.3 billion tender for Lisbon airport
Lisbon, Portugal - All clear for the race that should start in these months
The new Lisbon airport will cost € 3.3 billion. State-owned NAER chief, Carlos Madeira, stated it yesterday. It is all ready in wait of the race that should be launched by the government in these months. T... more
AirportsAthens airport focuses on environment protection
Athens, Greece - More recycle and gradual conversion of "green" vehicles
Athens International Airport implements a comprehensive waste management system, that led in 2008 to a further significant annual increase in recycling, reaching 43.4% of airport non-hazardous waste (6,567... more
AirportsACI Europe, European passenger traffic down
Brussels, Belgium - -13.6% in February 2009
The latest traffic report from ACI Europe – the voice of Europe’s airports - reveals a decrease of -13.6% in the overall passenger traffic at European airports in February 2009 compared with February 200... more
AirportsInternational passengers decrease in the nine airports ASUR
Cancun, Mexico - Negative figures also in Cancun
Cancun airport, member of the Mexican southeast airport group (ASUR), registered a decreased in the number of international passengers for the first time since August 2007. Figures, referred to March 2009,... more
AirportsNew runway at Cagliari airport
Cagliari, Italy - Funded by European Union with 23 million euros
Cagliari airport is ready to open its renovated runway. Starting from 6 a.m. on April 9, it will take the place of the temporary one, created to allow the works and not to affect or limit air traffic in... more
AirportsPalermo airport, capital widening decided by GESAP
Palermo, Italy - Almost € 21.6 million subscribed by public and private shareholders
The board of directors of the managing society of Palermo-Punta Raisi "Falcone e Borsellino" airport, GESAP, decided yesterday the subscription of an € 21.6 million capital widening, reducing the gap w... more
AirportsAbu Dhabi, terminal 3 is fully operational
Abu Dhabi , UAE - It will expand airport’s capacity to 12 million
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today announced another major milestone in the development of the airport with the full transfer of flights from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3, ensuring smooth transition for... more
AirportsSydney airport welcomes Air Austral
Sydney, Australia - The Reunion carrier will fly twice a week
Sydney airport has welcomed Air Austral which next week will commence flying a twice weekly service between Sydney and Paris via Reunion Island, where the carrier is based. The CEO of the airport, Russell... more
AirportsNew route from London-City to Nantes
Nantes, France - Operated by Air France and its subsidiaries City Jet and VLM Airlines
Nantes-Atlantique Airport welcomed Air France and its subsidiaries, CityJet and VLM Airlines, new flights to London-City starting from from 27th April. François Marie, Nantes-Atlantique Airport director... more
AirportsNaples airport, a swarm of bees blocks three gates
Naples, Italy - The passengers have been moved, no problem for the operations
Curious accident at Naples-Capodichino airport where a swarm of bees flew across three terminal gates stopping by the ones dedicated to extra-Schengen passengers. The gates have been closed as a precaution... more
AirportsAer Lingus commences flights from Ireland-West Knock to London-Gatwick
County Mayo, Ireland - The region will benefit from an increase of around 35,000 tourists
Ireland West Airport Knock welcomed the return of Aer Lingus, which has today commenced a daily London-Gatwick service. The new flights will provide the West and North West region of Ireland with easy... more
AirportsNew Orleans airport selects transportation company to enhance services
New Orleans, Usa - To manage taxi cab and transportation services at the Airport
The New Orleans Aviation Board has selected a national transportation company to manage taxi cab and transportation services at the Airport. Dulles Airport Taxi of Virginia was selected to initiate ground... more
AirportsBaleares islands, more flights during the Holy week
Mallorca, Spain - Airlines operating in Mallorca and Menorca airports will increase their offer by 27 and 19%
AENA, Spanish air traffic manager and airport operator, released the estimated figures related to the upcoming Holy week and to Palma de Mallorca and Minorca airports, in the Spanish islands of Baleares.... more
AirportsRome-Fiumicino, police seizes 10 taxi-cabs
Rome, Italy - 40% of the 80 checked cars was not regular
A roundup by the metropolitan police yesterday at Rome-Fiumicino airport brought to light several irregularities in taxi-cabs and NCC (Hire-with-driver) activities. Of the 80 checked cars, 30 (the 40%)... more
AirportsCagliari airport: at Easter 15,000 passengers more than last year
Cagliari, Italy - Data about Elmas airport unveiled by SOGAER
The air traffic on Cagliari-Elmas airport during the upcoming Easter holidays will be of 15,000 passengers higher than last year's. The data have been unveiled by Cagliari airport managing society, SOGAER,... more
AirportsTurin animated by charter for finals "Uleb Cup" of basket
Turin, Italy - Numerous flights coming from East
Turin from today will be for four days the capital of European basket with the great "Eurocup Final Eight 2009, Uleb Cup" kermesse that will begin today at 6:00pm. The competitions will take place at... more
AirportsBA: a microwaves system to reduce delays and disruptions to its airplanes at Heathrow
London, United Kingdom - At least 10 days each year cancellations and redirections due to the fog
British Airways has invested 5 million pound in a new system that is expected to significantly reduce delays and disruptions at Heathrow Airport during periods of fog and low visibility. On Wednesday... more
AirportsL'aeroporto di Budapest indice una gara di appalto per la costruzione di un hotel
Budapest, Ungheria - I lavori potrebbero iniziare a fine anno
L'aeroporto di Budapest ha indetto una gara d'appalto per la costruzione di un albergo all'interno del perimetro dello scalo. Il gestore del "Ferihegy" si aspetta che diverse aziende internaizonli partecipino... more
AirportsSouthwest adds new service from Minneapolis to Denver
Minneapolis, Usa - The carrier began its operations from Minnesota in March
Metropolitan Airports Commission officials hailed Southwest Arilines' announcement that it would add daily direct service between Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport and Denver. The announcement... more
AirportsChicago's Midway Airport postpones its privatization
Chicago, USA - Another effect of the global crisis
The current global downturn continues to claim many victims. Chicago's Midway Airport must postpone its privatization process. The airport could be granted in lease for a period of 99 years and a value... more
AirportsSydney Airport’s 500 million dollars investment program underway
Sydney, Australia - The statements by CEO Russell Balding
Sydney Airport’s International Terminal has a $500 million re-development underway to provide better passenger facilities including more space (up to 7,300 square/meters) and improved waiting areas.... more
AirportsSpain: enlargement works for Valencia and Alicante Airports
Valencia, Spain - As part of "Levante Plan"
"Levante Plan" is the name of a great development program designed to improve the efficiency of Valencia (Manises) and Alicante (El Atlet) Airports. A 122 million Euro project to invest in enlargement... more
AirportsAeroporti di Puglia, the go-ahed to the enlargment projects
Brindisi, Italy - Signed today the memorandum of understanding with ENAC
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) President Vito Riggio, along with General Manager Silvano Manera, signed today with Puglia Region President, Nichi Vendola, and Aeroporti di Puglia CEO, Domenico... more
AirportsSkyTeam in support to Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Launched today the SkyTeam Italy Pass
Full support by SkyTeam to Malpensa Airport. Today the airlines alliance's president Leo Van Wijk illustrated the initiatives in program to maintain a primary role in the international air transport. The... more
AirportsAlitalia chooses Fiumicino: SEA in profit, ADR in loss
Milan, Italy - Exactly one year ago AZ cancelled 1,200 weekly flights from Malpensa
SEA, Malpensa and Linate Airports Management Company, closed 2008 wth a net profit of 1.8 million Euros, against 34.5 million in 2007, and with revenues equal to 634.5 million (-8.2%). According to... more
AirportsCatania (2), a first balance of the industrial plan of SAC
Catania, Italia - It has been released by new CEO, Gaetano Mancini
Gaetano Mancini - chairman and CEO of SAC (Catania airport operator) - spoke to the media about the industrial plan of the company: "Investments, productivity, efficiency and savings are the key-words... more
AirportsNew taxiway in Fontanarossa airport
Catania, Italy - With a 9 million euros investment
In Catania-Fontanarossa airport, a new taxiway has been opened for which nine million euros have been invested. It will allow faster take off and landing operation and will increase the number of flights... more
AirportsNew Ryanair routes at Ronchi dei Legionari airport, Italy
Trieste, Italy - Opened the Trieste-Cagliari. From the 1st of April towards London, Birmingham and Brussels
The new Ryanair Trieste-Cagliari route has been opeend yesterday with the aim to "Transport 30,000 passengers within the first operating year", according to Alessia Viviani, Ryanair marketing director... more
AirportsNew Air Alps routes at Perugia airport, Italy
Perugia, Italy - From yesterday towards Rome, from the 4th of April to Palermo and Lamezia Terme
An Air Alps 31-seats Dornier 328-110 departed yesterday from Perugia-Sant'Egidio airport opening the new route Perugia-Rome Fiumicino. The frequency will be daily, except for Saturdays. From the 4th of... more