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AirportsInfraero invests more than 130 million euros at Brasilia airport
Brasilia, Brasile - The new terminals will host 25 million passengers in 2015
Infraero, Brazilian airports operator, announced a 400 million Real investment (more than 130 million euros) to renovate and enlarge Brasilia airport. Infraero president, Cleonilson Nicácio Silva,... more
AirportsSan Francisco, more than 40 trees planted in support of arbor day festivities
San Francisco, Usa - The director leads airport staff in expanding the landscape
San Francisco International Airport director, John Martin, led the way for other airport officials and invited guests as they planted more than forty trees along the Bay Trail adjacent to SFO. The project... more
AirportsAeroporto di Firenze SpA: approved consolidate results until 31st December 2008
Florence, Italy - The board of Directors today approved the balance
"• Group revenues growing by 6.5% and equal to € 38.5 million (€ 36.2 million in 2007). • Gross operating margin, strongly influenced by a € 1 million loss on credits after Sterling bankruptcy and the a... more
AirportsACI Europe: no economic recovery without empowered European airports
Brussels, Belgium - Details about 5 urgent measures
"ACI EUROPE – the voice of Europe’s airports (Airports Council International) – this morning released its response to the ongoing economic and financial turmoil. The paper, entitled Empower Europe’s airport... more
AirportsPittsburgh airport receives funding allocations
Pittsburgh, Usa - Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
The FAA will allocate 10 million Dollars to Pittsburgh International Airport to repair Runway 14-32, one of four commercial service runways. The project includes grading, paving, marking signs, and lighting... more
AirportsMiami expands flight information program to area hotels
Miami, Usa - The service is available in South Florida
The Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) continues to expand its flight information display system (FIDS) service to more hotels in the area of Miami International Airport (MIA), with installation of... more
AirportsEstonia: Tallinn airport named after first president
Tallinn, Estonia - The Baltic republic will dedicate its main airport to the memory of Lennart Meri
Tallinn airport will be dedicated to the memory of Lennart Meri, unforgotten first president after independence from Ussr in 1991. Prime minister Andrus Ansip announced that the ceremony will be held on... more
AirportsVienna lost 16,5% of its passengers in February
Vienna, Austria - Freight traffic lost even more
Vienna airport registered a loss of 16.5% in the number of passengers in February, if compared with the same month of 2008, which had 29 days. The number of transits is a little bit more that 1.1 million,... more
AirportsFiumicino: a new exit of the Rome Ring Road opened to reach the airport
Rome, Italy - A project for a value of 8 million Euros
ANAS SpA, Italian Highway and Road Management Company, opened a new exit of the A91 Highway between Rome and Fiumicino Airport, as part of a project for a value of 8 million Euros. The opening is part... more
AirportsKuala Lumpur: new terminal for low-cost flights
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - $540 million invested by the government to expand the international airport
Malaysia Airport Holding announced that by 2011 it will complete the construction of a new terminal for low-cost flights in Kuala Lumpur airport. The project, that will cost $540 million, came after AirAsia... more
AirportsMaintenance works for Prague airport
Prague, Czech Republic - In April the routine operations
Prague airport is getting close to the routine maintenance works for its runways, scheduled for second half of April, using a system of sequential maintenance: the two runways will be alternatively closed... more
AirportsQatar Airways to commence new flights from Sydney
Sydney, Australia - An old agreement prevented the carrier to fly to this city
Sydney Airport has welcomed the announcement by Qatar Airways that they will commence flying from Sydney later this year. The CEO of the Australian airport, Russell Balding, said that this carrier was... more
AirportsFrankfurt air traffic declines in February
Frankfurt, Germany - The number of passengers decreased by 13.3% on the same month of 2008
Frankfurt Airport’s (FRA) traffic figures for February 2009 were similar with the preceding month of January. Despite a larger minus in overall figures, the traffic decline did not accelerate. The higher p... more
AirportsUE Commission welcomes the adoption of the Directive on airport charges
Brussels, Belgium - Vice-President Tajani: "Important first step"
"The EU legislators agreed yesterday, March 11th, on a Directive on airport charges. Vice-President Antonio Tajani, responsible for transport said: 'I am delighted with this outcome: it is an important... more
AirportsBologna, temporary contract for the construction of a rail connection station-airport has been allocated
Bologna, Italy - Five km will be covered in ten minutes
The municipality of Bologna allocated a temporary contract for the construction of the rail "people mover" between Bologna train station and "Guglielmo Marconi" airport. The winner is Consorzio cooperative... more
AirportsOslo airport: traffic decline continues in February
Oslo, Norway - Over 1,2 million passengers
In February 1,261,507 passengers travelled through Oslo Airport. This was 92,403 or 13% fewer than during the same period last year. The decline on domestic routes was 77,135 passengers or 11%, and on... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: Board approved 2008 draft financial statements
Rome, Italy - It has also called for the shareholders' meeting at half of April
"Today the Board of Directors of Aeroporti di Roma SpA, chaired by Fabrizio Palenzona, approved the draft financial statements of the company Aeroporti di Roma SpA as well as the consolidated accounts... more
AirportsBrussels-South Charleroi, the number of passengers increased by 21% in February
Brussels, Belgium - Meanwhile, new routes are expected
Brussels-South Charleroi airport processed this February 34,000 more passengers than in February of last year, with a growth of 21%. The total number of travellers registered in February increased to 228,784,... more
AirportsSan Francisco airport website snags two awards
San Francisco, Usa - It has been recognized as being "Elegantly designed" and "User centric"
San Francisco International Airport’s website, www.flysfo.com, received awards from two different aviation industry websites for being one of the best airport websites in the world. The first award, a... more
AirportsEuropean Union: Tajani proposes the freeze of slots
Brussels, Belgium - To face effects of the global crisis on the air transport
EU Transport Commissioner, Antonio Tajani, to face effects of the global crisis on the air transport, launched a proposal to freeze the slot's allotment on all European territory. The news is reported... more
AirportsItaly, Etna eruptions: a meteorological radar will be a nightly beacon for airplanes
Catania, Italy - Operating by the end of Summer
Etna eruptions and the consequent ash clouds brought the Italian Civil Defense to place a radar on top of Monte Lauro (Eastern Sicily), which first nature is meteorological, but that will be as an experiment... more
AirportsSAVE purchases 108,558 ordinary shares
Venice, Italy - In the period March 2-6, 2009
According to the authorization for the purchase of own shares decided by the shareholders assembly on February 5th, SAVE (Venice-"Marco Polo" Airport Management Company) informed today to have purchased,... more
AirportsForlì airport restarts from Riccione
Riccione, Italy - Seaf unveiled the details of the new partnership with low-cost Wind Jet
In a ceremony held last week (Thursday March 5th) in Riccione Seaf, "Ridolfi", Forlì's airport managing society, presented the flight schedule connecting Forlì to all the destinations served by the low-cost c... more
AirportsMunich Airport marks another record-breaking year
Munich, Germany - 34.5 million passengers in 2008
Despite the current economic crisis Munich Airport had yet another record-breaking year in 2008. More than 34.5 million passengers, a gain of nearly 2% over the previous year, used Bavaria's international... more
AirportsDüsseldorf airport enlarges low-priced parking area
Düsseldorf, Germany - One week parking at 39 Euros
Düsseldorf airport complies with the wish of passengers by increasing the number of low-priced spaces significantly. True to the slogan “Holiday Special 2009” the airport offers reasonable parking rate... more
AirportsAbu Dhabi welcomes the fourth daily flight to Jeddah
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Operated by Saudi carrier nasair
Abu Dhabi International Airport will welcome daily flights by Saudi Arabia’s carrier nasair from Jeddah, starting in April. The airline, which already operates three flights between Jeddah and Abu D... more
AirportsMalpensa Express, a connection chosen by 9.24% of travellers
Milan, Italy - Data relating to January 2009
The 9.24% of travellers from/to Malpensa Airlines have chosen in January 2009 the connection Malpensa Express, against 8.64% in the same period of 2008. Against a drop of passengers on Malpensa Airport... more
AirportsMidwest Airlines adds additional Milwaukee flight from Boston
Boston, Usa - The fifth daily operation will begin June 4
Midwest Airlines announced service enhancements to its Summer flight schedule, including the addition of a fifth daily non-stop Milwaukee-Boston Logan flight beginning June 4. Service will be offered... more
AirportsMalpensa (2): the strengthening of Lufthansa Italia
Milan, Italy - Maybe new long-range connections within the year
Lufthansa Italia has still not received the licence of air operator by ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) but has already seen its presence in Malpensa Airport. The airline, that inaugurated the... more
AirportsMalpensa (3): Lombardia Region President reopens the Alitalia matter
Milan, Italy - Satisfaction for the Lufthansa Italia's growth
Lombardia Region President, Roberto Formigoni, shows satisfaction for the Lufthansa Italia's growth on Malpensa (see AVIONEWS for more details), and so returns to talk about Alitalia: "AZ has three intercontinental... more
AirportsMarseilles-Provence Airport: 2008 positive results thanks to low-cost airlines
Marseilles, France - 6.96 million passengers trasported in total
Marseilles-Provence Airport closed 2008 with 6.96 million passengers transported, particularly thanks to low-cost airlines. 1.06 million passengers come from low-cost carriers, equal to a 13.4% increase... more
AirportsBucharest: inaugurated the new service by train with the International "Henri Coanda" Airport
Bucharest, Romania - In 45 minutes from the Bucharest North train station
The first "Henri Coanda Expres" train, linking Bucharest North train station with the International "Henri Coanda" Airport, started functioning at 5:15 am on Wednesday. 18 trains run daily on the route,... more
AirportsPalermo airport closed for bad weather
Palermo, Italy - Many cancelled or redirected flights to and from the "Falcone e Borsellino"
The bad weather conditions that hit Sicily yesterday evening forced the "Falcone e Borsellino" airport in Palermo to close. Many flights have been cancelled or redirected, coming both from Italy and foreign... more
AirportsMalpensa to have an exclusive Terminal for Star Alliance airlines
Milan, Italy - Reported by the SEA President, Giuseppe Bonomi
"In the Spring we will invite all Star Alliance partners to a great event in which will be shown the growth capabilities of Malpensa Airport", the SEA President, Giuseppe Bonomi, said. The Malpensa and... more
AirportsCatania-Fontanarossa: ready the new taxiway
Catania, Italy - Now opened the "Bretella 26" that will allow a more organized aircraft flow
The new taxiway "Bretella 26" of the "Vincenzo Bellini" airport has been opened. It will allow a more organized flow of airplanes, increasing the traffic potential of the Sicilian air station. An aeronautical... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma (AdR) lays off 341 workers
Rome, Italy - Reported by Italian SDL union
Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), Fiumicino and Ciampino Airports Management Company, opened procedures for the mobility of 341 workers (55 executives, 207 employees and 79 workers). According to a note of SdL... more
AirportsACI (2), Asia Pacific domestic traffic provided the only increase in January figures
Geneva, Switzerland - Traffic in the region blostered by Chinese new year travels
In the overall downturn of air traffic in January 2009 (as registered by ACI, Airport Council International), Asia Pacific domestic traffic provided the only bright spot, lifting the results for the Asia... more
AirportsACI, world airports traffic fell by 6% in January
Geneva, Switzerland - International freight dropped by 27%
World airports report that January 2009 traffic growth fell by 6% relative to January 2008, continuing the steady traffic decline of the past months. Freight results served as a grim reminder that industrial... more
AirportsOlbia: shows at the airport
Olbia, Italy - A series of appointments to attract tourists in low-season periods
The project for Olbia ariport is clear: to attract tourists also in low-season periods and to become a landmark for the citizens. "Airport and the City" is the name of a series of artistic and musical... more
AirportsMexico City: 460 new policemen for airport security
Mexico City, Mexico - Decision taken after the recent armed robberies
Mexico City Attorney General Miguel Mancera ordered 460 policemen to be added to the security forces of the the international airport. Since last December 350 agents were assigned to the airport itself,... more
AirportsNew Orleans airport to replace old bonds with new fixed-rate bonds
New Orleans, Usa - The goal is to reduce the debt
The New Orleans Aviation Board (NOAB) obtained credit ratings from three nationally-recognized rating agencies. The improved ratings enabled Armstrong officials to sell 144.4 million dollars in general... more
AirportsLufthansa: Barcelona-El Prat to be the new hub only if win Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Spanair is looking for a partner for the long-range flights
Spanair is looking for new partner for the long-range flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, and according to some press sources, among its favourite there is Lufthansa. According to Generalitat, the... more
AirportsGenoa-"Cristoforo Colombo" Airport, international passengers increased
Genoa, Italy - Drop in the domestic traffic
According to "Primocanale" Website, Genoa-"Cristoforo Colombo" Airport recorded a 30% drop in the domestic traffic. The network also reported that "In addition to the crisis and the new Alitalia organization,... more
AirportsInnovative bag-drop solution for Zurich Airport
Zurich, Switzerland - Swissport and Sita launch the first common-use solution for airlines
Swissport International, a Ground Aviation Services specialist, and Aviation IT specialist SITA have launched a passenger bag-drop solution which allows a single bag-drop counter to be used to service... more
AirportsPalermo-Punta Raisi will host the first tests to manage air traffic through the satellites
Palermo, Italy - From 3 to 6 March the GBAS Working group conference
From 3 to 6 March, Palermo will host the eighth edition on the International GBAS Working Group, a world conference focused on the introduction of the use of satellites in the air traffic management. The... more
AirportsForlì: the airport to be opened the night
Forlì, Italy - Starting from March 29th
To guarantee the operativeness of Forlì Airport during the night, generally between Midnight and 6:00 am, SEAF (Forlì Airport Management Company) and ENAV (Italian Flight Attendance Society) have reached a... more
AirportsVilnius International Airport, the number of passengers increased by 19%
Vilnius, Lithuania - Tomas Vaišvila is the new director general
Tomas Vaišvila is the new director general of Vilnius International Airport. The tender commission of the ministry of Transport and Communications elected him as the best candidate out of 13 applicants... more
AirportsMalpensa/Linate: 800 jobs at risk
Milan, Italy - A four hour strike has been announced on March 4th
Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uil-Trasporti and Uil unions have announced on March 4th a four hour strike for the SEA (Malpensa and Linate Airports Management Company) personnel due to the occupational issue. According... more
AirportsArmavia will operate from Berlin-Tegel to Yerevan
Berlin, Germany - The new flight to the Armenian capital will start on April 14
The Armenian airline Armavia will be offering two non-stop flights a week from Berlin-Tegel to Yerevan. Operation will start on 14 April 2009. "We are delighted with the new connection to Berlin, which... more
AirportsIbiza airport awarded for the management
Ibiza, Spain - The reward given on the basis of the European Foundation for Quality Management
Ibiza airport won the Baleares award for the management excellence, given by the enterpreneurial innovation institute, following the models stated by Efqm, the European Foundation for the Quality of Management. The... more