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AirportsFerrovial sells the airport of Belfast
Belfast, Ireland - A transaction worth about 165 million Euro
Grupo Ferrovial SA, the Spanish builder that owns London-Heathrow airport operator BAA Ltd., said it agreed to sell Belfast City Airport for 165 million Euro. Ferrovial will sell the Northern Ireland... more
AirportsItalian WWF on Malpensa airport
Milan, Italy - The construction of a third runway is "Unjustified", according to the environmental organization
It is totally ""Unjustified", according to Italian WWF, the construction of a third runway at Milan-Malpensa airport, a proposal put forward in order to face the tide of tourists arriving in Milan for... more
AirportsDubai Airport, Emirates' flight operations will be moved on the new Terminal 3
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Starting from October 14th, 2008
Dubai International Airport is preparing for a transition of operations into its new Terminal 3, which is scheduled to open for service in October. The opening of the new terminal will begin on October... more
AirportsAirport of Alghero-Fertilia, historical record of passengers in August
Alghero, Italy - Ryanair and Volareweb.com the main actors
The airport of Alghero-Fertilia recorded a historical record of passenger in August. In the last month 181,585 passengers arrived in the airport, a growth equal to 13% compared with August 2007. The national... more
AirportsBAA: Heathrow-East Terminal will not be ready for 2012 Olympics
London, United Kingdom - Damage for the Britain's reputation
BAA (British Airport Authority), Heathrow's operators, have admitted that at best only part of Heathrow East – which will replace Terminals 1 and 2 – will be open for business when competitors and del... more
AirportsBritish Airport Authority: Gatwick in the sights of Virgin Atlantic
London, United Kingdom - The airport is valued about 2 billion pound
Virgin Atlantic boss, Sir Richard Branson, has confirmed he is interested in being part of a consortium to buy Gatwick. Branson announced intentions to buy the airport, which has been valued at more than... more
AirportsRussian "Football charter" flights in Genoa
Genoa, Italy - The "Cristoforo Colombo" has been interested by numerous flights at the end of August
The "Cristoforo Colombo", Genoa's airport, has been interested, from August 28-30, by numerous incoming charter flights coming from Russia, that have transported the fans of the Zenit St Petersburg Football... more
AirportsItalian Sacbo: disable athletes left from Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport
Bergamo, Italy - On Monday morning with Alitalia flight AZ-2315
"Today, September 1st 2008, a group of disabled athletes left from Orio al Serio airport on the flight AZ-2315 at 11:05 a.m. bounding for Rome-Fiumicino. In Rome, they will take another flight directed... more
AirportsAeroporto di Firenze SpA: approved six month financial report on June 30, 2008
Florence, Italy - During Board of Directors' meeting of last Friday
"• Revenue increasing to EUR 19,5 m (+14,3%) • Gross operating margin to EUR 6m7m (34,5% of the consolidated revenue, +26,9%) • Operating result to EUR 3,7 m (19,2% of consolidated revenue, +26,1%) • Net inc... more
AirportsSEA: restart of Malpensa in August
Milan, Italy - Summer finishes with good results of Milan's airports
"Summer finishes with good performance by Milan's airports. Mainly Malpensa, after a fall of passengers recorded in the first months of de-hubbing of Alitalia, has recovered +10% of losses from -31%... more
AirportsWorries in the political scenario
Rome, Italy - Some comments
Fiumicino airport future, which will be decided in these hours, has breed some worries in high personalities of different political affiliations. The common word is now "Worries" for the impact that Alitalia... more
Airports"Dal Molin" US base: the Council of State ruling
Rome, Italy - Go-ahead to US base widening
Council of State turned down the appeal by Italian Codacons (see AVIONEWS) that, for the fear of environmental damages, asked the stop for US base widening works, underlining the need for a popular referendum.... more
AirportsUK: suspended strikes in British airports
London, United Kingdom - BAA proposals are expected
The strikes announced for the next days by London-Gatwick, London-Stansted and Manchester airports' ground personnel have been suspended. Now BAA proposals about the salaries' review are expected. The... more
AirportsFlorence-Peretola Airport: seized 2 kg of cocaine
Florence, Italy - Arrested the drug runner
The Italian Financial Police, in collaboration with the Florence Customs, has seized this morning in Florence-Peretola Airport 2 kg of cocaine, an operation worth 3.5 million Euro in the market. The... more
AirportsOfficial Ryanair: "BAA is bad for Britain"
London, United Kingsom - The statements of David O’Brien
"The Stansted Airline Consultative Committee (ACC) today (Wednesday, 20th August 2008) welcomed the Competition Commission’s confirmation that the BAA monopoly is bad for consumers and bad for Britain.... more
AirportsStealing in Rome-Fiumicino airport, some employees under indictment
Rome, Italy - One arrested and 13 people denounced
For long time numerous disappearances of mobiles, perfumes and valuables verify in the airport of Rome-Fiumicino. After several notices of stealing, airport Police has arrested a man of 28 years old,... more
AirportsBritish Airport Authority, here the Competition Commission's verdict: it will sell three airports
London, United Kingsom - Probably Gatwick and Stansted
Britain's Competition Commission said it may order UK airport operator BAA (British Airport Authority) to sell three of its British airports. The commission said it could require BAA, owned by Spain's... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma (ADR), new postponement
Rome, Italy - For the charge of violations in European rules
New deferment by Antitrust that decided to postpone on October 24th the term to close the inquest started against Aeroporti di Roma (ADR), Rome Airports Management Company, to determine the existence of... more
AirportsSharp criticism on Albenga-Rome-Albenga connection
Rome, Italy - Attacks from many fronts
The contribution of one million Euros allocated by Italian government to restore the daily flight connection Albenga-Rome-Albenga is arising criticism. The flight connection will be daily, even though... more
AirportsBritish Airport Authority, tomorrow the findings of Competition Commission
London, United Kingdom - To avoid the charge of monopolist in the sector
The British Competition Commission will communicate tomorrow the final advice about some possible divestitures imposed to British Airport Authority (BAA) to avoid the charge of monopolist in the sector.... more
AirportsThe great relaunch of Bari airport
Bari, Italy - In September go-ahead for the project
The project is ready and the funds allocated. Now it only remains to wait for September when the best offering company will win the contract for carrying out the works of widening of Bari airport. The... more
AirportsRecord of transit in Puglia's airports
Bari, Italy - Passengers increase of 9%
During the first seven months of 2008, the passengers traffic in Puglia's airports has recorded an increase of 9.3%, if compared with the same period of 2007, for a total of more than two million passengers.... more
AirportsCiampino airport crisis (2)
Rome, Italy - The number of daily flights has been reduced
The reduction in the number of passengers is not the unique cause of Ciampino airport crisis. According to someone, the origin of the crisis is the cut in the number of daily flights: from 138 to 100,... more
AirportsCiampino airport crisis (1)
Rome, Italy - The number of tourists decreases with many repercussions for the airport
Last week Italian Enac (National Authority for Civil Aviation) released some data about passengers traffic at Ciampino airport but they are not reassuring. The passengers traffic recorded a decrease... more
AirportsGesac (2): network in Capodichino's airport for Spring-Summer 2008
Naples, Italy - 32 international destinations, 15 domestic direct links, and over 50 charter flights
"The network of direct links of Naples' international airport for this Spring-Summer is composed of: 32 international destinations, 15 domestic direct connections, and more than 50 charter. The carriers... more
AirportsItalian Gesac: traffic prediction for Summer 2008 at Naples-Capodichino's airport
Naples, Italy - About 230,000 passengers will pass through it from August 8-18
"About 230,000 passengers arriving and departing will be at Naples' airport from today to August 18: 80,000 domestic, 95,000 international and 55,000 charter. The main destinations for Summer 2008 will... more
AirportsADR Group: Board of Directors approved yesterday 2008 halfyear report
Rome, Italy - The first semester of 2008 recorded a 7.2% growth in passenger traffic
"The Board of Directors of Aeroporti di Roma S.p.A., chaired by Fabrizio Palenzona, approved yesterday ADR Group Half-Year Report as at 30 June. The first semester of 2008 recorded a 7.2% growth in... more
AirportsNaples-Capodichno Airport: restored the ordinary situation after the mousy's event
Naples, Italy - Blue Bar reopened yesterday
Last Friday a passenger noticed a little mouse inside Blue Bar in the arrival area. The anomaly was immediately reported to the GESAC (Naples Airport Management Company) responsible in that moment, whom... more
AirportsAeroporti Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa in defence of the disabled
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - The adjustment of European rules
Along with Verona and Brescia Airports, also Ronchi dei Legionari conformed with 1107/2006 European Regulations on the rights of the disabled in the air transport. The infrastructural interventions... more
AirportsCuneo-Levaldigi: a record July
Cuneo, Italy - With 11,000 passengers
The month of July is a historical step for "Olimpica" airport in Cuneo-Levaldigi, according to GEAC (Cuneo's airport management society) communicates. It has closed with almost 11,000 passengers, the... more
AirportsAirOne against Ryanair
Rome, Italy - Rome-Alghero: Toto had recourse to the Regional administrative tribunal of Lazio
Still troubles for Rome-Alghero route. Air company AirOne had recourse to the Regional administrative tribunal of Lazio against Ryanair, asking the judges of "Imposing Italian Enac (Italian Civil Aviation... more
AirportsScalia: "Frosinone airport could relaunch the economy of the area"
Frosinone , Italy - Handed over the viability of the project
"Frosinone airport construction, located between Frosinone and Ferentino, will improve the economic performance of the area" ,president of the province, Scalia, declared over the last few days about a... more
AirportsLow-cost flights at "Cesari" airport in Galatina
Lecce, Italy - Seven municipalities launch an appeal
"Cesari" airport in Galatina (Lecce) is still a cause of debate in the political scenario. And, another time, people debate about a double use for the airport, touristic and military at the same time. Bagnolo... more
AirportsGreen light for Pontecagnano airport, in Campania region
Salerno, Italy - Salerno-Costa d'Amalfi airport opens up
Salerno-Costa d'Amalfi opens up. It was inaugurated last Saturday but it is open to the general public from this morning. It offers many national and international connections; among them two weekly flights... more
AirportsMarconi Handling: yesterday agreement between Italian Sab and Ryanair
Bologna, Italy - Board of Directors satisfied about the signed agreement
"Marconi Handling (MH) Board of Directors, which met yesterday in the afternoon, has acknowledged its satisfaction about the agreement signed by Bologna airport and low-cost company Ryanair. Such agreement... more
AirportsItalian Sacbo: new connection Orio al Serio-Berlin from tomorrow
Bergamo, Italy - The service will be offered by Ryanair
"From August 2nd, low-cost company Ryanair will offer air passengers a new flight connecting Orio al Serio airport and Berlin (Schonefeld airport). The flight will be three times per week (on Tuesday,... more
AirportsUS Nato base in Vicenza: street fight among demonstrators and policemen
Vicenza , Italy - Rails occupied
Still troubles at "Dal Molin" airport in Vicenza. Yesterday around 2000 people demonstrated against Council of State's go-ahead to the US base' s widening and against government commissioner Paolo Costa... more
AirportsItalian Sab: Ryanair flies at "Guglielmo Marconi", Bologna's airport
Bologna, Italy - The airline's activity will begin next October 27 with seven new links
"Ryanair and Bologna's airport have underwritten a multiyear marketing agreement, that will allow to the airport to develop low-cost segment, in a significant manner, according to the Business Plan foresees,... more
AirportsAeradria: Rimini-Tirana, three flights per week with Belle Air
Rimini, Italy - Green light from August 1st
“'After the unexpected withdrawal by Albanian Airlines carrier, the problem was - Massimo Vannucci, Aeradria SpA (Rimini's airport management society) vice-president, explains - creating a new connection w... more
AirportsWill Italian AVA become concessionary of the management of Villanova d'Albenga's airport?
Albenga, Italy - The press release of the "Panero"'s airport management society
It has left the request from "Panero" to Rome, about the assignation of the total public licence of the airport's areas that would pass, in such way, under the AVA's leadership, the airport management... more
AirportsZurich against E-tickets and ID cards counterfeiting
Zurich, Switzerland - A widespread phenomenon
Zurich Police drew a balance about e-tickets, ID cards and entry visas counterfeiting during the first six months of 2008 regarding Kloten airport traffic. First of all there are e-tickets which should... more
AirportsVicenza's NATO base: the enlargement works restart
Rome, Italy - Appeal upheld
The appeal has been upheld, presented by the Italian Council of Ministers and Defense Ministry that asked for the annulment of the works suspension at the US base in Vicenza, fixed by Veneto TAR (Regional... more
AirportsAir transport crisis: many USA companies' airport lounges are closing down
Atlanta, USA - Causes: the economic crisis and the high oil price
Transport sector is in check and its latest victims are airport lounges. United Airlines has announced the closure of four of its 38 Red Carpet Clubs, after having already closed three of them in USA... more
AirportsSelex Sistemi Integrati (2): New Doha International Airport (NDIA)
Rome, Italy - The project will be managed in three main phases
"A main door between the Western and Eastern world; an hub for intercontinental networks of its main company, Qatar Airways; a centre to deal with goods world traffic and the maintenance of all principal... more
AirportsSiena Airport: the endless story
Siena , Italy - Ampugnano: petition against the runway widening
Still troubles at Siena Airport. A committee, established against the air station widening, is contending about the enlargement of the airport facilities. Last week, it submitted a petition against a supposed... more
AirportsAdF about the four hour strike in Italy by ENAV SpA staff fixed for tomorrow
Florence, Italy - Could be some changes to the normal activity at "Amerigo Vespucci" airport
"Following to the communication about national strike by ENAV SpA staff (Italian Flight Assistance Company) could be some changes at the normal activity of 'Amerigo Vespucci' airport for tomorrow, July... more
AirportsAssaeroporti: steady traffic in Italian airports
Rome, Italy - Consecrated the downfall of Milan-Malpensa
Assaeroporti publishes data of June as regards the passenger traffic: 12.9 million, equal +0.8% compared with the same period of 2007; international passengers increased +1.5%, equal to 7.5 million; the... more
AirportsGenoa Airport: appropriated one million Euro to strengthen the airport
Genoa, Italy - To double the traffic in five years
Appropriated one million Euro for "Cristoforo Colombo" Genoa Airport, the Liguria Region Tourism Councillor, Margherita Bozano, said. The goal is to double the traffic in five years. "For the future... more
AirportsAéroports de Paris awarded tender for the development of Jeddah International Airport
Paris, France - A deal worth 140 million dollars
Aéroports de Paris (AdP), the Paris Airports Management Company, is awarded the tender for the development of "King Abdulaziz Airport" Jeddah International Airport, in Saudi Arabia. The contract has a... more
AirportsLipsia-Halle, European Commission approves financing for the new airport runway
Lipsia, Germany - No guarantees to DHL by Germany
Approved a 350 million Euro financing by European Commission for the realization of a new runway in the Lipsia-Halle airport. If the airport is not able to reply to the square conditions relating to... more