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Science and technologyLarge heist at Heathrow airport
Five million dollar robbered
New security fears were raised when robbers got away with USD$5 million at London's Heathrow airport today. The heist took place in a secure airside area. Police said at least two men stolen the money... 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 technologyNtsb sent a worrying note
New York, Usa - Sharp manoeuvres must be avoided
Ntsb has sent a warning to pilots, inviting them to avoid sharp manoeuvres causing severe stress on the vertical stabilizers. The recommendation is compulsory also in case of hijacking or other extreme... 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 technologyWho controls controllers? At Denver airport, several guards under investigation
They was watching TV instead of patrol airport areas
Denver, Colorado - Several police officers have been put under investigation as an hidden camera revealed they have spent hours -- in one case half of the officer's shift -- in a break room at the Denver... 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 technologyU.S. government adopts new flights security tecniques
The American government is to begin testing an air security system which will track passengers' travel movements and living arrangements. The hi-tech system will link every reservation system in the... more
Science and technologyBAA to announce heavy losses in 3T2001
Official announce in trhe next week
The UK-based airport operator BAA is expected next week to announce third 2001 quarterly figures overshadowed by the impact of the US terror attacks. The airport operator is expected to report a... 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 technologyDAT and Virgin Express merging
The renewed Sabena from the union of the two carriers
Airholding company, the firm that acquired DAT, the regional carrier belonging to bankrupted Sabena group, expressed itself in favour of the merging with Virgin Express, according to information reported... 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