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All rights reserved a majority-owned subsidiary of global air and travel services provider dnata announced that the Lazio Regional Administrative Court confirmed the full legitimacy of Aeroporti di Roma’s tender which awarded the company a seven-year ground handling license at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) An appeal from an incumbent service provider which had temporarily delayed Airport Handling’s launch of operations at FCO The court’s decision allows Airport Handling to move forward with its plans to commence its range of quality and safe ramp and passenger services at FCO in the first quarter of 2025 the company committed an investment of more than €20 million in ground support equipment (GSE) More than 40 percent of the company’s fleet will be electric with some vehicles already delivered to ensure a smooth launch of operations.  Airport Handling plans to employ more than 1,800 customer-oriented aviation professionals at FCO The initial hires comprise the local management team each bringing extensive expertise and experience in the Rome market said: “We welcome the court’s decision which reinforces the fairness of the tender process for our operating license we remained confident and committed to Fiumicino continuing our investments and preparations to seamlessly begin operations as soon as possible.  “We are excited to enhance passenger experience in Rome delivering the high standards of service and safety we are renowned for We look forward to working closely with the airport and our customers for a successful launch.”  Airport Handling’s expansion into Rome further strengthens its position as a leading air services provider in Italy the company’s dedicated teams already handle more than 22 million passengers and 82,000 flights annually at the two Milan airports scheduled maintenance will take place between Roma Tuscolana and Fiumicino Aeroporto causing modifications to various Trenitalia services multiple regional and Intercity trains will experience cancellations A bus replacement service will operate between the following stations: for trains on the Orte – Roma – Fiumicino route passengers will be able to use a metro replacement service between Roma Tiburtina and Roma Ostiense stations on November 30 and December 1 Metro Line B access will be available with Trenitalia tickets at the Roma Tiburtina (Tiburtina FS) and Roma Ostiense (Piramide) stations Trenitalia’s sales channels are updated and passengers can find more information via the RFI website or at customer assistance points and ticket offices The replacement buses will stop near the stations Passengers are encouraged to stay updated on any changes to their travel plans your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news and behind-the-scenes from Brussels and beyond From the economy to the climate and the EU's role in world affairs this talk show sheds light on European affairs and the issues that impact on our daily lives as Europeans Tune in to 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Creating the largest airport solar farm anywhere in Europe the electricity produced by the panels will be used within the airport and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels The new installation will help Leonardo da Vinci Rome Fiumicino Airport to reach its goal of being net zero by 2030 much sooner than most other airports are aiming for which welcomes 50 million passengers a year will be treated to a bird's eye view of the 55,000 solar panels They are installed along the eastern side of runway three The PV installation will reduce the airport’s CO2 emissions by more than 11,000 tons per year equivalent to 1,477 homes' energy use for one year This is just the start of Rome airport's plans for solar They plan to install more panels around the airport over the next five years ultimately hoping to produce enough energy to power 30,000 Italian homes “The project shows how it is possible to reach the Net Zero Carbon goal and how decarbonisation can be achieved not through sacrifice but rather by becoming more modern and carbon neutral” Italy’s Minister of Environment and Energy Security Gilberto Pichetto Fratin told Euronews Travel at the project launch it's hoped that other unused land can be used for renewables “The law includes all those areas like abandoned quarries or areas between highways and rail tracks,” said the Minister “There are so many stretches of land in Italy that cannot be used for agriculture and that can be instead repurposed for these types of projects” it takes a lot of energy to power an airport hence why many have targets in place to cut their carbon emissions By using airport land to generate renewable energy airports can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels while contributing to the green transition told Euronews Travel how the new solar farm will help the airport to become net zero together with electric vehicles to move around the airport This is just the first step in a process that will lead the airport to achieve net zero emissions in the next four to five years.” Italian environmental NGO Legambiente welcomed the new solar farm expressing hope that both the airport and Italy could become a model for growth of the green economy worldwide Watch the video above to see Rome Fiumicino airport's solar farm About us | Advertise with us | Contact us Be My Eyes collaborates with Aeroporti di Roma to provide accessible travel solutions for blind and low-vision passengers at Fiumicino Airport using AI and live assistance Be My Eyes, the company connecting blind and low-vision individuals with sighted volunteers and companies through live video and AI has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) to enhance accessibility for passengers at Roma Fiumicino “Leonardo da Vinci” International Airport one of only 12 airports globally with a 5-star rating (SkyTrax) and the 2024 recipient of the ACI World Best Airport Award for the eighth consecutive year is now advancing accessibility by integrating Be My Eyes’ technology This partnership brings cutting-edge accessibility tools to Fiumicino’s blind and low-vision passengers ensuring a more inclusive and seamless travel experience is integrating Be My Eyes’ Service Connect™ platform into its services Service Connect™ combines advanced AI with dedicated service agents allowing visually impaired travellers to access real-time assistance through the Be My Eyes app Mike Buckley, CEO of Be My Eyes and our partnership with Aeroporti di Roma brings us closer to that goal By integrating AI-powered tools and human support we’re ensuring blind and low-vision travellers can navigate the airport with greater ease and confidence.” “We take great pride in being a leader in accessibility and innovation Partnering with Be My Eyes allows us to further enhance the experience for our blind and visually impaired passengers ensuring they receive the same level of service and care that every traveller deserves at Fiumicino and Ciampino airports both of which were the only airports in Italy to receive the ACI World’s Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation.” This initiative marks a significant step toward making global travel more inclusive setting a new standard for accessibility in aviation and reinforcing ADR’s position as an industry leader in passenger experience and innovation , , By No comments yet All subscriptions include online membership giving you access to the journal and exclusive content Comment *document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "afe912528a23715e01a5235c29a19912" );document.getElementById("d6337c1004").setAttribute( "id" Write for us | Advertise with us International Airport Review is published by: Russell Publishing Ltd.Court LodgeHogtrough HillBrasted © Russell Publishing Limited, 2010-2025. 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Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy Website design and development by e-Motive Media Limited Videh Kumar Jaipuriar has been nominated for his exemplary leadership in managing and navigating Delhi International Airport (DEL) during the COVID-19 pandemic He led multiple initiatives to ensure business continuity at DEL which included passenger safety and convenience and care for environment and employee safety He proactively engaged with the government stakeholders and supported them in safeguarding aviation through strong confidence building measures for travellers such as developing several indigenous technology solutions like air circulation with six changes per hour and a combination of UV and plasma disinfection systems to provide safest journey experience to their passengers DEL has been forefront of implementing safety measures which was later adopted across the country Jaipuriar ensured that DEL was operational for rescue missions and transporting medical essentials to various parts of the country He further led the Vande Bharat Mission flights of Government of India (a rescue mission to get Indians back to India) as well as rescue flights by other international governments His outstanding leadership across all areas across the stakeholders in the aviation ecosystem and going beyond the call of duty in managing and navigating this crisis for a national capital airport having national importance makes him the apt choice for the Person of the Year Award Adnan Saggaf continues to demonstrate strong leadership skills throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and brought out of the box ideas in attracting traffic and to support his team during this difficult time With new innovative ideas in balancing cash flow the facilities were kept maintained and the personal were kept employed Saggaf has protected the financial stability of his staff income shown excellent performance of crisis management and exceptional negotiation skills shown with authority regarding agreement restructuring and receivable payments To handle the loss of Umrah traffic to the airport to use the terminal with attractive offers and more reliable services He built a new strategy by diversifying the airport offers He prepared the facilities by deploying new technology and working on enhancing passenger experience Saggaf also initiated a capacity building programme for the airside team by drafting SOPS as well as initiating dedicated workshops to discuss ideas and to deploy new initiatives and this is exactly what Saggaf showed and why he deserves to be awarded as the Person of the year 2021 Peter has been with the Sangster International Airport for over 25 years operations and now oversees the security function and is also the Chief Operations Officer Peter has been instrumental in co-ordinating the preparation and implementation of a COVID-19 response plan for not just MBJ but to guide the operation of all agencies operating on airport The aim of this plan was to ensure a safe environment for staff and the travelling public; therefore this plan was instrumental to establish consumer/travellers/public confidence and provided information and guidelines on the new protocols implemented at the airport Peter is well known for his expertise in investigation and aviation security His co-operation with law enforcement stakeholders has been unrelenting in assuring the security of the airport and stakeholders alike While Peter is known as a firm individual that displays the outmost professionalism and integrity he operates on the basis of equity and fairness in all matters relating to staff Robson Freitas has developed and led the BH Airport plan for the resumption of airport operations post-COVID-19 as well as being responsible for leading the group of Directors and Managers at the airport defining the three main pillars of recovery: Health and Safety of People Institutional and Integrated Communication and Institutional Partners These central pillars include ensuring hygiene and health and social distances measures for passengers in addition to participating in strategic committees involving the public sectors to comply with regulatory rules Freitas developed the COVID guardians programme who were responsible in monitoring and following up on the measures already implemented for COVID-19 and advising users employees and other people on compliance with distancing hygiene and health measures recommended by health authorities He also developed a COVID booklet with information and guidance for the airport community regarding good hygiene and health practices and led the beginning of the publication of a monthly newsletter with passenger curve information allowing the planning of reopening and rehiring by commercial stores Freitas also supported the reduction of OPEX by planning the temporary closure of areas toilets and equipment in common use and internalising some activities Raghunath worked closely with all the aero concessionaires and cargo operators to minimise disruption and provide financial relief to them The airline marketing team helped launch a historic first route to the U.S West Coast and the cargo team at BIAL also achieved record numbers over this period with the airport becoming India’s leading airport for the export of perishables Raghunath has led a digital transformation and expansion at BIAL airport with new initiatives and the deployment of the fully biometric-based self-boarding solution for seamless passenger flow and travel experiences and a process automation and analytics platform meant that the airport won ACI World’s ‘Voice of the Customer’ initiative which recognised BIAL airports efforts to prioritise their customers during COVID-19 Raghunath has remained a staunch and resilient leader during such an uncertain time and is very much appreciated by his team Alicia Prince has played a critical role in leading and navigating Cairns Airport through the COVID-19 pandemic Prince implemented a functional plan to ensure business continuity and staff welfare segregating front-line operational staff into work teams to avoid interaction between groups She ensured that the $55 million domestic Terminal upgrade continued safely despite the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis She also deployed the COVIDSafe Operation Plan for Cairns Airport which was endorsed and later commended by Queensland Chief Health Officer As part of this plan Alicia developed an airport layout to provide physical separation of low risk and high-risk arrivals and initiated increased hygiene and sanitisation protocols The health and safety of the airport community was paramount to maintaining operations and in response to this Alicia initiated a COVIDSafe training program for the entire airport community and worked closely with her team to deliver As a result of the great work Prince has done to ensure COVID-19 best practices Cairns Airport was one of the first Australian Airports to be awarded an ACI Global Health Accreditation Alicia also led the terminal optimisation project which assessed and implemented terminal downscales due to the crisis Significant savings (both financial and environmental) were achieved by reducing the operational footprint of the airport Whilst maintaining operations throughout the pandemic was a priority Alicia ensured her team were kept well informed and engaged Cairns Airport has a team of 33 volunteers which form part of Alicia’s wider team To ensure they remained connected and cared for Alicia and her team created care packages including home-made cakes and personally delivered to each of the volunteers’ houses in a COVIDSafe manner Alicia demonstrated great leadership throughout the pandemic and continues to do so today Her clear and transparent communication and collaboration with other Australian Airports and key agencies to ensure best practice and alignment contributed greatly to business continuity all the above was managed whilst working remotely and juggling home schooling with her two young boys Balram Bheodari leads Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as North America’s most efficient airport due to his vast knowledge of and astute attention to efficiency in aviation which has allowed the airport to thrive in the most difficult of markets and selflessness to provide a quality of leadership throughout Atlanta Airport He oversees all facets of airport governance including operations and a multi-billion-dollar capital improvement programme designed to pave the way for Atlanta’s growth over the next 20 years Bheodari developed a comprehensive resumption of operations playbook that served to support ATL’s recovery efforts With guidance from the Federal Aviation Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) amid evolving health and safety guidelines Bheodari steadfastly encouraged collaboration among stakeholders he participated in daily calls with Airports Council International and other large-hub airports to share best practices as well as information from Washington He aimed to restore customer confidence and ensure the airport was a healthy facility using COVID-19 safe protocols the airport achieved Airport of the Year by the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) Bheodari was the most ardent supporter of our mission-critical employees Having worked his way up through the ranks he fully appreciates the oftentimes thankless jobs these employees perform that keep the Airport safe and running optimally at all times Morale never flagged because Bheodari made sure those employees felt valued through hazard pay His actions and his directives all reflect his commitment to the three key focus areas of our organisation’s strategic plan: people Jonas Abrahamsson has shown the strength to steer the company towards its long-term sustainable goals Abrahamsson has ensured that Swedavia achieved its net zero target for all ten of the airports in 2020 and has continued to support strategic development and innovation to further the cause of sustainable air travel when passenger numbers where down over 90 per cent and a lot of investments were paused he decided that investments in the company’s net zero target should proceed allowing Swedavia to become the first net zero airport group by the end of 2020 Chris Dinsdale has worked at Budapest Airport since 2015 where he was nominated for the position as CEO fought relentlessly to make sure that the company survived the crisis and worked with great commitment to secure the funding of the airport a voluntary salary cut for the executives and the founding of the Budapest Airport Foundation which supports blue collar workers who lost their job during the COVID-19 pandemic After being nominated to CEO position in March 2021 Dinsdale continues to work closely with the executive team to create a clear COVID-19 recovery strategy for Budapest Airport This will also mean that we come out stronger of the pandemic and have a clear focus Dinsdale is an inspiring true leader who helped us all to cope with the very difficult times of the pandemic and I am convinced that he truly deserves this award Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website These cookies do not store any personal information CookieDescriptioncookielawinfo-checkbox-advertising-targetingThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Advertising & Targeting".cookielawinfo-checkbox-analyticsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent WordPress Plugin The cookie is used to remember the user consent for the cookies under the category "Analytics".cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessaryThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category 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in infrastructure and equipment at FCO Its ground support equipment fleet is predominantly electric to deliver consistent high levels of environmental efficiency Founded in 2013, Airport Handling already provides more than 60 airlines at the two Milan airports, Malpensa (MXP) and Linate (LIN) Its strategic expansion into Rome will make it Italy’s leading ground services provider handling 150,000 flights annually across its operations said: “We’re proud to bring our quality and safe services to Italy’s largest airport nearly doubling our operations in the country including our highly-trained new colleagues and partners for their support and contributions to a seamless launch we look forward to enhancing passenger and ground handling services at this major global aviation hub.” Rome Fiumicino will become the second largest station in dnata’s global ground handling network which consists of more than 90 airports in 16 countries added: “Airport Handling’s expansion into Rome is an important step in our ongoing growth journey demonstrating dnata’s commitment to continuously enhancing operations for the benefit of our customers and stakeholders I greatly appreciate the Airport Handling team’s hard work and dedication in achieving this milestone.” Are you an airport industry decision maker Register today for your complimentary subscription to Airports International magazine plus digital access to all previous issues You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE On the Ground | Sustainability // Jan 2025 Share on LinkedInLinkedInShare on TwitterTwitterShare on FacebookFacebookShare on RedditRedditShare on FlipboardFlipboardShare on TumblrTumblrShare via EmailGmailShare on WhatsAppWhatsApp Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has inaugurated a new solar farm at Rome Fiumicino Airport It is the largest self-consumption photovoltaic system at a European airport as well as one of the largest systems in the world within an airport perimeter The new infrastructure was designed by ADR and built by Enel in collaboration with Circet following a European public tender after which the integrated contract was assigned It extends for almost 2.5km and is made up of approximately 55,000 mono-crystalline silicon panels it will allow the airport to produce more than 30 million kWh of electricity per year “The launch of the new solar farm strengthens our commitment to the green transition and decarbonisation with an infrastructure that is unique in the international airport landscape,” said Marco Troncone “The energy independence that this new project ensures for our 5-star airport will significantly reduce the environmental impact of our operations in line with the sustainable development model that we have been building for years – a model representing the first and essential prerequisite for the growth of the airport significant step towards the airport reaching an installed power of 60 Mwp in the next five years with the installation of additional solar farms within the perimeter of the current area Such capacity would be enough to satisfy the annual energy needs of 30,000 Italian households for an entire year or – in terms of electric cars – to fully charge more than one million vehicles Approximately €50 million have been invested in total for the implementation of the project which is part of a portfolio of initiatives for renewable energy generation and sustainable mobility with a financial commitment exceeding €200 milion which will contribute to reducing the airport’s CO2 emissions by over 11,000 tonnes per year is one of the most ambitious initiatives implemented by ADR in the context of its strong commitment to energy transition and decarbonisation with the goal of reaching Net Zero carbon in 2030 IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing Content plans: A worldwide summit uniting inventive minds to tackle aviation’s biggest challenges and uncover the city’s vibrant tech and innovation landscape Content plans: Strategies for revenue growth through collaborative retailing; discussions around progressive new business models & knowledge sharing Content plans: A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders 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its 55,000 silicon panels make up the largest self-consumption photovoltaic system in a European airport and one of the largest systems in the world within an airport perimeter is made up of approximately 55,000 mono-crystalline silicon panels with a capacity of 22MWp and will enable the airport to produce more than 30,000,000kWh of electricity per year This launch represents a step toward the airport reaching an installed power of 60MWp in the next five years The airport says that such capacity would be enough to satisfy the annual energy needs of 30,000 Italian households for an entire year In total, approximately €50m (US$52m) have been invested to implement the project, which is part of a portfolio of initiatives for renewable energy generation and sustainable mobility with a financial commitment exceeding €200m (US$207m) which will contribute to reducing the airport’s emissions by over 11,000 tons per year The airport operator aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions in 2030 – 20 years ahead of the industry’s target The infrastructure is part of the ESG strategy outlined by the group leader Mundys whose objectives have been certified by SBTi (Science Based Target Initiative) in line with the aim of limiting global warming to 1.5°C This is the most ambitious target envisaged by the SBTi protocol (currently adopted by few in the airport sector) and projects such as the photovoltaic system at Rome are integral to reaching this goal In addition to reducing the use of fossil fuels for the energy needs of airport operations the new project is also to enhance energy independence and resilience to market volatility “The launch of the new solar farm strengthens our commitment to the green transition and decarbonization with an infrastructure that is unique in the international airport landscape The energy independence that this new project ensures for our five-star airport will significantly reduce the environmental impact of our operations the region and the whole country,” stated Marco Troncone “The air transport sector offers several opportunities for research and development of innovative solutions for decarbonization and Aeroporti di Roma has been at the forefront of this valuable endeavor for years This photovoltaic plant proves how the energy transition can generate growth opportunities not only for in terms of business – but also for citizens who will now benefit from an even greener and more innovative hub” stated Hon Italy’s Minister of Environment and Energy Security “The inauguration of this exceptionally large plant, the first in Europe and among the largest in the world, is a further significant step towards the reconciliation of air transport with the environment, strongly pursued by Enac,” commented Enac’s chairman “It is in line with European directives and the authority’s guidelines which have simplified the authorization processes As chairman of Enac and of PACTA Foundation’s Institutional Committee I would like to thank ADR and CEO Marco Troncone for their concrete contribution to overcoming ideological prejudice against the sector; for this project representing an example of the synthesis between public and private achieved by Enac; for supporting a cohesive Italian system capable of developing the sector in a pioneering way; for all the other actions – also presented during COP29 in Baku “The Solar Farm at Rome Fiumicino airport which is Italy’s showcase in the world confirms the sustainability objectives that we have included in the new PNA (the National Plan for Airports) so as to reach the Net Zero Carbon Emissions objective already in 2030 We are proud to see that the principles of sustainability guide the infrastructural growth of the sector making Italian airports models of excellence also in terms of environmental sustainability.” In related news, Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) recently began offering passengers two digital services – AI-powered real-time flight updates via WhatsApp and a smart boarding service. Click here to read the full story. dnata subsidiary Airport Handling has commenced ground operations at Rome Fiumicino Airport It will support nearly 70,000 flights annually for 22 airline customers over a seven-year period Airport Handling has committed an investment of more than €20 million in infrastructure and GSE at Rome Fiumicino as part of its contract to provide ground services at the airport said: “Airport Handling’s expansion into Rome is an important step in our ongoing growth journey “It represents a significant investment “I greatly appreciate the Airport Handling team’s hard work and dedication in achieving this milestone.” catering and retail services in more than 30 countries across six continents dnata’s teams handled more than 778,000 aircraft turns uplifted 123 million meals and recorded a total transaction value of travel services of US$2.4bn Your registration will include editorial emails and offers from EVA International By creating an account, I agree to the terms of service, and privacy policy EVA International Media Ltd trading as ARGSBoswell Cottage We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns Travel experience player Avolta has inaugurated a new food court in the heart of Rome Fiumicino Airport Terminal 1 through its food & beverage division Autogrill It introduces three national and international gastronomic concepts to an airport in Italy for the first time: All’Antico Vinaio A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to mark the official opening of the new space attended by Avolta CEO Italy F&B Massimiliano Santoro; Aeroporti di Roma CEO Marco Troncone; Aeroporti di Roma Chief Commercial Officer Marilena Blasi; All’Antico Vinaio Founder Tommaso Mazzanti; EXKI CEO Stan Monheim and Lievito Founder Francesco Arnesano All’Antico Vinaio is a popular Florentine sandwich shop EXKI offers health-led food menus while Lievito di Francesco Arnesano is a specialist in traditional Roman pizza by the slice “Over the last few years we have focused great attention on the innovation and diversification of our brand portfolio,” commented Massimiliano Santoro “We are very happy with this new inauguration at one of the most important national airports in terms of connections and passenger numbers [and it] further consolidates our strategic development in Italian airports “The innovation and diversification of our portfolio is key to our global Destination 2027 strategy; putting the traveller at the centre of everything we do to offer guests an experience that is on-trend while meeting their needs in the frenetic airport environment “I thank our partners for their excellent collaboration and the exciting propositions that they bring entering the Italian airport channel for the first time and with whom we share values of innovation “This initiative reaffirms the importance of catering in the passenger experience a key touchpoint in an evolutionary strategy that increasingly places the customer at the centre,” commented Marilena Blasi developed in a space with full visibility of runways and aircraft stands capable of satisfying the needs of passengers from a food point of view but not only.” All’Antico Vinaio’s Tommaso Mazzanti said: “I am really excited to embark on this new adventure inside Fiumicino Airport with the Avolta group a prestigious and strategic reality that represents an important crossroads of cultures and travellers This opening is a source of great pride for us: it is in fact our first presence in an Italian airport and the second at an international level “This second opening also represents a further strengthening of our bond with the Avolta group a strategic collaboration based on shared values and a common vision of growth and innovation Bringing our schiacciate to such an iconic place is a significant step in our growth path and in the diffusion of the quality and flavours that represent us.” I thank Avolta for making the opening of our new store at Fiumicino Airport possible This partnership represents a milestone in our journey to offer healthy tasty and sustainable food options to travellers around the world,” commented EXKI’s Stan Monheim “We are thrilled to be present in such a dynamic and innovative space and we can’t wait to welcome people to enjoy our fresh and genuine dishes We thank our partner Avolta for their support and collaboration in bringing EXKI to this vibrant location.” Lievito’s Francesco Arnesano said: “The partnership with a large group like Avolta is a source of great pride for us and gives us the opportunity to bring the Lievito format to one of the most important airports in Europe From today we will have the opportunity to make our vision and our idea of pizza known to millions of people who will pass through Fiumicino Airport It is an extremely exciting challenge and we will do our best to meet it.” Note: The Moodie Davitt Report publishes the FAB Newsletter events and campaigns from around the world of airport and travel dining Please email Kristyn@MoodieDavittReport.com for your complimentary subscription. 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' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " Reporting by Angelo Amante; Editing by Jan Harvey The announcement was made during 'Inclusion and accessibility at the airport', an annual meeting with associations representing people with disabilities, held at the Innovation Hub of the Leonardo da Vinci airport Designed to offer travellers greater autonomy and comfort the new service is a further significant step towards a more accessible and safer airport experience guaranteed by ADR Assistance the Aeroporti di Roma Group company that provides assistance to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility Once the destination has been set, the self-driving device will autonomously transport the passenger to the gate. Thanks to its smart sensors, it will avoid all obstacles and will deliver greater comfort and independence, manufacturer WHILL said the chair will automatically return to its starting position The new devices are available in the Terminal 3 boarding area and will cover the route to 14 gates (E11-E24) and three lounges in the non-Schengen area Being the service launch with the first four devices in the first phase ADR Assistance employees will manage operations through a touchscreen interface to select the passengers’ destination within the airport Rome Fiumicino airport is one of the first in Europe to have tested and then adopted WHILL which is already in use at major hubs in North America and Japan “We are proud to introduce our service to Europe. WHILL offers personal transportation solutions and Mobility-as-a-Service, improving accessibility in public spaces worldwide. Operating in about 30 countries, we are excited to continue expanding our reach to new locations,” said Satoshi Sugie, co-founder and CEO of WHILL “The WHILL self-driving devices represent another step forward in our vision of a more personalised airport experience This new service actively enhances the accessibility of our infrastructure making the customer journey smoother for those who need assistance We re-main committed to improving travel accessibility with innovation as a key driver in our ongoing efforts to rank among the world’s top airports for passenger satisfaction,” said Marina Maschio Fiumicino is one of the first airports in Europe to deploy WHILL Rome Fiumicino Airport has launched Europe’s largest self-consumption solar farm generating 30 million kWh annually and advancing its commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality by 2030 Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) inaugurated on 20 January 2024 its new Solar Farm, marking the largest self-consumption photovoltaic system at a European airport Located along the eastern side of Runway 3 the system spans almost 2.5 km and comprises around 55,000 mono-crystalline silicon panels The farm will produce over 30 million kWh of electricity annually enough to power approximately 30,000 Italian households for a year or charge over one million electric vehicles “The launch of the new Solar Farm strengthens our commitment to the green transition and decarbonisation The energy independence that this new project ensures for our 5-star airport will significantly reduce the environmental impact of our operations in line with the sustainable development model that we have been building for years – a model representing the first and essential prerequisite for the growth of the airport the region and the whole country,” said Marco Troncone designed by ADR and built by Enel in collaboration with Circet represents a significant step towards the airport’s goal of reaching 60 MWp in the next five years through additional solar farms this initiative is part of a wider portfolio of renewable energy and sustainable mobility projects worth over €200m The Solar Farm is expected to reduce the airport’s CO2 emissions by more than 11,000 tons annually It is a key part of ADR’s commitment to energy transition and decarbonisation with the aim of achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2030 20 years ahead of the aviation industry’s target This project aligns with the ESG strategy of group leader Mundys with objectives certified by the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) aiming to limit global warming to 1.5 Degrees Celsius This ambitious target is supported by projects like today’s solar installation  Check out more details here Enjoy International Airport Review’s content Sign up to our weekly newsletter to ensure you stay in the know about the latest airport news and thought leadership articles and interviews SIGN ME UP , No comments yet By "a54ab7962bc718665bdff3c21fe9bbb3" );document.getElementById("d6337c1004").setAttribute( "id" Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information. Joanna Plucinska and Ilona Wissenbach; Editing by Lisa Jucca With 55,000 silicon panels, the solar farm is also one of the largest such systems anywhere in the world within an airport perimeter. The solar farm was constructed along the eastern side of Runway 3 at Rome Fiumicino Airport The new infrastructure was designed by ADR and built by Enel in collaboration with Circet It extends for almost 2.5km and is made up of approximately 55,000 mono-crystalline silicon panels: with a capacity of 22MWp significant step towards the airport reaching an installed power of 60Mwp in the next five years or – in terms of electric cars – to fully charge approximately one million vehicles Approximately €50m has been invested in the project which is part of a portfolio of initiatives for renewable energy generation and sustainable mobility with a financial commitment exceeding €200m The solar farm, which will help reduce Fiumicino’s CO2 emissions by over 11,000 tons per year, is one of the most ambitious initiatives implemented by ADR which aims to reach net zero carbon in 2030 – a full 20 years ahead of the industry’s target the new project will also enhance energy independence and resilience to market volatility "The launch of the new solar farm strengthens our commitment to the green transition and decarbonisation The energy independence that this new project ensures for our airport will significantly reduce the environmental impact of our operations the region and the whole country," said Marco Troncone CEO of Aeroporti di Roma writes exclusively for International Airport Review about their new solar farm and ambitious decarbonisation goals Made of 55,000 silicon panels, the new plant is the biggest airport photovoltaic system in Europe and among the largest in the world. Designed by Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) and built by Enel which will increase to 60 MWp over the next few years with the integration of other structures – reaching a capacity that would be enough to satisfy 50% of current airport energy demand the annual energy needs of 30,000 Italian households for an entire year On 20 January 2025, Rome Fiumicino Airport’s (FCO) new solar farm was unveiled: located along the eastern side of Runway 3 it extends for almost 2.5km and represents a unique infrastructure in the international airport landscape we invested approximately €50 million in implementing the project part of a portfolio of initiatives for renewable energy generation and sustainable mobility with a financial commitment exceeding €200 million Such investment testifies to the significance of the solar farm one of our most ambitious projects on the path towards decarbonisation with the goal of reaching net zero carbon in 2030 – a full 20 years ahead of the industry’s target the solar plant will contribute to reducing the airport’s CO2 emissions by over 11,000 tons per year while also enhancing resilience to market volatility and energy independence thus significantly lowering the environmental impact of our operations This is fully in line with the sustainable development model that we have been building for years regarding it as the first and essential prerequisite for the growth of the airport FCO’s solar farm will be connected to ‘Pioneer’ an innovative energy storage system co-financed by the European Union Co-ordinated by ADR with Enel X and the Fraunhofer Research and Development Institute Pioneer will use 786 ‘second-life’ batteries to store the energy produced during the day This will optimise the airport’s energy performance helping to ensure green energy for the terminals and reduce CO2 emissions Thanks to its storage capacity with a power of 2.5 MW and a nominal capacity of 10 MWh Pioneer represents a further step towards the airport’s energy independence and sustainability Sustainable energy sources will contribute to energise more than 4,000 recharge points for vehicles 400 of those already in operation for all users as passengers and operators by the end of 2024 Another 600 will be operating by 2026 in the airside area by handlers and other airport stakeholders Our solar farm is part of the ESG strategy outlined by our group leader Mundys in line to limit global warming to 1.5°C; this infrastructure represents just the latest of the sustainable and green mobility-focused projects carried out by FCO we inaugurated the new 3.5 kilometre-long ‘Pedalaria’ cycle path connecting FCO with the city of Fiumicino in less than 15 minutes and designed according to our territory’s peculiarities and needs: a land where the awareness of water management has been a pillar for ages and where transportation nodes have always been crucial for economic development Along the last stretch of the route to Terminal 3 passing through the Ancient Roman ports Mediterranean plants from all the world’s continents were placed to evoke the concept of travel and connection between countries it was decided to use draining materials such as ‘Idrodrain’ cement and recyclable wood mixes innovative drainage channels and the ‘rain garden’ a plant filtering system designed to drain and manage the accumulation of rainwater creating an environment that symbolically unites different cultures and reinforces the global identity of the airport This is a sustainable project with an eye on increasing biodiversity 3000 sqm of meadows and 200 sqm of rain-gardens sustainable development is rooted as well in green building and design which are drivers for the roadmap to decarbonisation: every new project and existing terminal areas are designed to be green in coherence with the international green protocols requirements (LEED or Bream) 80% of the existing terminals will be entirely certified by those green protocols by 2030 environmental and economic aspects; we are fully committed to this path and – through initiatives spanning from green finance to the creation of the Foundation for the Decarbonisation of Air Trasport – we will continue to work to lead the green transition of our sector ready to keep serving with excellence the evolving and growing needs of Italy and European air travel Marco Troncone graduated in Chemical Engineering from the University of Naples – Federico II and earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration from SDA Bocconi After 12 years’ experience at AT Kearney particularly in the areas of strategic development organisation and M&A in the Infrastructure he worked for Sintonia SA from 2009 to 2011 managing infrastructure investments at an international level He joined Aeroporti di Roma at the end of 2011, initially dealing with Strategic Planning and Relations with the Board, subsequently becoming Chief Financial Officer and coordinating the assets of the Group and airport development strategies in Italy and abroad. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Aeroporti di Roma in April 2020 He is also Vice President of Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur elected Vice President of Infrastructure for Growth of Unindustria and a member of the board of Airport Council International (ACI) Europe Chairman of the Foundation for the Decarbonisation of Air Transport established in December 2023 By No comments yet "aa8808f9e1b5f0faa3a5431d0d2014c8" );document.getElementById("d6337c1004").setAttribute( "id" easyJet said it would base five aircraft at Linate in time for the 2025 Northern Hemisphere summer season after the EC approved it taking up slots ceded by Lufthansa the budget carrier will also base three aircraft at Fiumicino Lufthansa hopes to secure a bigger slice of the southern European market easyJet will have 38 aircraft based in Italy making this the airline's second biggest market after the United Kingdom Get started with a ch-aviation subscription unrestricted access to all of ch-aviation's news and data for 14 days Upgrade to our Data and News Subscriptions Aviation Intelligence for your everyday use We offer a comprehensive aviation industry database utilised by various entities such as operators Advertiser DisclosureAdvertiser Disclosure 495 Published Articles 783 Edited Articles 61 Published Articles 3583 Edited Articles Opinions and recommendations are ours alone the Plaza Premium Lounge at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is a great place for a respite for travelers Its location could be ideal or inconvenient but its amenities make for a quality lounge I visited this lounge in Terminal 3 (in the international flights area) during a layover in Rome in mid-August 2023 There were 2 Plaza Premium Lounges at FCO. I visited the Terminal 3 lounge, near the E gates, accessible only to passengers on international flights leaving the Schengen Area There’s another in Terminal 1 near the A gates for Schengen departures I took the escalator near gates E1 to E4 to the upper floor The Plaza Premium Lounge in Rome partners with several airlines to host business class passengers as well as credit cards from banks outside the U.S Additional corporate partners included Alpitour World Apply Now(at Amex's secure site)Apply With ConfidenceKnow if you're approved with no credit score impactIf you're approved and accept this Card Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 on eligible purchases on the Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.80,000 pointsUP's Offer Valuation*:Up to $1,760Annual Fee$695APRSee Pay Over Time APRCredit RecommendedUpgraded Points credit ranges are a variation of FICO®Score 8 one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit cardapplication.Good to ExcellentWhy We Like This CardWhen it comes to cards that offer top-notch benefits you’d be hard-pressed to find a better card out there than The Platinum Card® from American Express Make no mistake — the Amex Platinum card is a premium card with a premium price tag With amazing benefits like best-in-class airport lounge access and tremendous value in annual statement credits it can easily prove to be one of the most lucrative cards in your wallet year after year American Express Membership Rewards Walk-in rates include a 2-hour visit for €53 (~$57) There’s a 20% discount for Smart Traveller members If you prebook your visit online with Plaza Premium I followed the hallway to the largest seating area: the café area between the bar and the kitchen The lounge didn’t suffer from a lack of seating there were 7 types of seating in the lounge Along the wall separating the café from the rest of the lounge were chairs with gray cushions and a few small long counters with outlets looked like an ideal place to work they were uncomfortable as the chairs were rigid metal and the cushions were thin I moved to a more comfortable spot to check emails octagonal privacy booths had cushioned seats with a small desk rows of recliner chairs had lamps and were separated by end tables with built-in outlets Curving around behind the bar were 2 more types of seating The first had a handful of padded chairs with high dividers for privacy These were excellent for focusing on work and included a small table an open area had swivel chairs and a handful of sofas in a layout that reminded me of a hotel lobby Even though I saw numerous people coming and going throughout my 3-hour stay Along the bar was a salad bar with many ingredients to build a salad Multiple hot dishes were at an open ledge from a window into the kitchen The staff did an excellent job keeping these stocked There were types of chicken and lots of kinds of pasta Paper signs on the heat lamps overhead told the names of the dishes and indicated allergens Along with a full-service bar in the center of the lounge there were coffee machines at both ends of the lounge there was also a self-serve drink station with Coca-Cola products on tap Self-serve soft drinks near the buffet.Advertisement neutral palette and wood and stone features And the staff did an excellent job keeping them spotless The lounge had 2 showers to the left of the café area The cleaning staff had the key and supervised the line (which only grew to 2 people during my visit) Booking a shower through the Plaza Premium site costs €22 (~$23) I wouldn’t normally classify power outlets as an amenity but Rome’s Plaza Premium Lounge deserves a special call-out It was incredibly easy to find a spot to charge my devices The lounge had its own private Wi-Fi network I got average download speeds of 50 Mbps throughout my stay Visitors were coming and going at all times and that meant the bathrooms were used frequently and food was vanishing into people’s mouths at a dizzying rate But the bathrooms looked clean at all times and dirty dishes disappeared from tables quickly The employees were busy during my visit and did well keeping the lounge clean Staff members at the front desk were friendly and efficient during check-in Despite joining a line of 5 people when I arrived Front desk employees also provided a hearty goodbye when I left thanking me for visiting and wishing me a safe flight Flying to Rome but don’t want to splash the cash? 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A new Eataly Terrazza has been launched at Terminal 1 of Rome Fiumicino airport The Terrazza is approximately 250 square metres and is an extension of the Eataly store but also excellent cocktails – the perfect spot for a pre-flight aperitif The launch event, which featured a DJ set and flair bartender who crafted the unique Nuvola cocktail for the occasion, was attended by ADR Chief Commercial Officer Marilena Blasi, Avolta CEO Italy F&B Massimiliano Santoro and Avolta General Manager Italy F&B Luca D’Alba “We are thrilled to inaugurate another step that strengthens our increasingly exclusive engaging and comprehensive Food & Beverage offerings This new suggestive location underscores our commitment to advance the commercial offerings at our starred airport ensuring passengers enjoy a premium travel experience,” commented Marilena Blasi Chief Commercial Officer of Aeroporti di Roma “The opening of the new Terrazza Eataly reflects our development strategy in the airport sector reinforced by our integration into Avolta,” stated Luca D’Alba “We are strengthening our collaboration with Eataly with whom we share a deep commitment to innovation and the ongoing development of diverse and top-tier offerings highlighting the finest Made in Italy products we are expanding our presence within Fiumicino connecting with a large number of international passengers and offering dedicated dining experiences for passengers looking to enjoy a delicious food break.” Passengers can also reserve a table at Terrazza Eataly through the adr.it website using Book a Table a new service introduced by ADR as part of the airport’s digitalisation of commercial offerings Thanks to the public opening of Terrazza Eataly, the collaboration between Aeroporti di Roma and Autogrill is further strengthened, following the launch in April 2024 of the first Costa Coffee in Italy a British coffee chain founded in 1971 by Italian brothers Bruno and Sergio Costa at Rome Fiumicino Airport (Terminal 3 Departures – Satellite) the food menu will feature a selection of hot and pizzas topped with premium ingredients The drinks menu will include a selection of Italian wines and a cocktail menu , , , , , , , By No comments yet "abfa7f936983c8a0e08538860783b133" );document.getElementById("d6337c1004").setAttribute( "id" Wanted in RomeMagazine Rome's Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport has been included among the Skytrax World's Top 10 Airports ranking for the first time the principal rating and assessment company in the international airport sector sees Fiumicino climb four places from 12th place last year to eighth in 2025 Fiumicino also retained its coveted 5-Star Skytrax rating for the third consecutive year placing it among an elite group of only 12 airports worldwide to achieve this highest standard The Skytrax ranking is based on comprehensive audits assessing up to 800 performance indicators across more than 30 different areas of airport services and facilities CEO of Rome airport management company Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) said the double accolade "once again demonstrates our constant commitment to guaranteeing the quality and excellence of services “Our goal is now to further develop Leonardo Da Vinci" - Troncone said in a statement - "strengthening the role of Rome in the global air transport panorama as well as in a logic of protecting and consolidating the international competitiveness of Italy” Fiumicino has "made clear progress in recent years" - Skytrax CEO Edward Plaisted said - "From the standards of its infrastructure to the reliability of the travel experience it offers the airport continues to amaze travellers and strengthen its position as a leader in its region." which registered almost 50 million travellers in 2024 is the latest in a string of awards for Italy's largest airport Last month Fiumicino was rated Best Airport in Europe with more than 40 million passengers for the eighth year in a row The Airport Service Quality (ASQ) recognition was awarded by Airports Council International (ACI) the international association that interviews passengers to measure perceived quality in more than 400 airports all over the world Photo credit: Woody Alec / Shutterstock.com Wanted in Rome ™ is member of the Wanted World Wide Ltd network.Click here to find out more about our Network or Follow us on social networks © 2025 / 2026 Wanted World Wide LTD Network Aeroporti di Roma a new 250m2 facility that serves as an extension of the Eataly store in the area dedicated to flights within Italy and to Schengen destinations Terrazza diners can now enjoy excellent cocktails It is intended to offer travellers the perfect spot for a relaxing pre-flight aperitif enriching the diverse food and beverage offerings in the terminal which already features 20 bars and restaurants connecting with a large number of international passengers and offering dedicated dining experiences for passengers.” a new service introduced by ADR as part of the airport's digitalisation of commercial offerings The drinks offering will include a selection of Italian wines and a cocktail menu Rome's express train service between Termini station and Leonardo da Vinci airport will run later at night from Wednesday 18 September which links Termini and Fiumicino in 32 minutes will make two additional journeys at night The last train from Roma Termini will leave at 23.35 while the last service from Fiumicino will depart at 00.23 thanks to the collaborative initiative between Trenitalia and the Lazio region “These two new trains are a concrete improvement for travellers who take late-night flights, but also for the many workers at Fiumicino airport,” Lazio transport councillor Fabrizio Ghera said, noting that the move comes ahead of the Vatican's Jubilee Year 2025 when Rome is set to welcome an estimated 32 million tourists and pilgrims The Leonardo Express will now run every 15 minutes (in some cases every 30 minutes) from Roma Termini from 04.50 to 23.35 and from Fiumicino from 05.38 to 00.23 A flight to China was cut short after the aircraft caught on fire after it hit a bird soon after takeoff in Rome The engine of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operated by China's Hainan Airlines caught on fire shortly after takeoff at 9:55 a.m local time from Rome's Fiumicino Airport on Sunday after hitting a bird bound for the Chinese city of Shenzhen with 249 passengers and 16 crew members quickly turned around and landed safely after dumping fuel over the sea which is airport officials said is common and can be a significant threat to aircraft safety Airport officials said there were no delays to air traffic at Fiumicino Airport flames could be seen on the right side of the plane before it returned to the airport Please check the box to confirm your age before continuing ITALY. International tobacco and vaping company JTI has partnered with Lagardère Travel Retail to showcase the limited-edition Ploom X device and accessories at Rome Fiumicino Airport. The line was created in collaboration with renowned French designer Ora ïto. The launch is supported by dynamic activations at the airport’s two main duty-free shops are designed to deliver an elevated consumer experience showcasing JTI’s innovative approach to travel retail The Ploom X activation enables visitors to explore the full range of Ploom devices and Heated Tobacco Sticks (HTS) select their preferred combinations and customise their devices with prints of their choice Ploom’s presence is amplified throughout Rome Fiumicino Airport with prominent visibility on the travel hub’s digital assets This strategic Out of Home media collaboration with Aeroporti di Roma delivers additional brand exposure enhancing consumer recognition and engagement throughout the airport journey JTI’s artistic partnership with Ora ïto highlights a shared commitment to innovation and design excellence the device combines technology with artistic flair to offer a distinctive product that resonates with modern travellers JTI Global Travel Retail General Manager Claudio Ferreira commented: “The Ploom activation in Rome reflects our long-term commitment to not only be present in the HTS category but also continuously innovate in aspects related to consumer interaction and brand activation “The ability to differentiate Ploom and contribute to our retail and airport partners’ success is central in our approach to the category over time.” ✈ The Duty Free World Council and industry associations are doubling down on the message that travel retail is not a source of illicit tobacco The Sensorium Piazza is the first project to be released within the IQOS Curious X platform which will see PMI partner with over 20 multi-media artists globally to create artworks and installations that push the creative boundaries inspired by IQOS The retail space was inaugurated by Bahrain Duty Free Chairman Abdulla Buhindi and Bahrain Airport Company Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website Please click on one of the buttons below to accept The high-tech classroom dedicated to STEM disciplines born from the collaboration between Boeing Aeroporti di Roma and the non-profit organization FIRST Scandinavia will welcome students from lower and upper secondary schools in the Lazio region starting from September 28 May 2024 – The “Newton Room Rome” was inaugurated today at Rome Fiumicino Airport an experiential classroom dedicated to STEM disciplines promoted by Boeing Italia and Aeroporti di Roma in collaboration with the Norwegian non-profit organization FIRST Scandinavia Engineering and Math) subjects connected to the world of air transport will be offered to students aged between 13 and 16 from middle and high schools in the area and in the Region The inauguration took place in the presence of Hon Southern Europe and Israel at Boeing and of Per-Arild Konradsen Security and Research Central Director of ENAC and Patrizia Terlizzi Undersecretary of State of the Ministry of Education and Merit The Newton Room represents a cutting-edge educational concept aimed at promoting the study of scientific subjects among girls and boys in primary and secondary schools In the Newton Room installed in Terminal 1 Arrivals of the "Leonardo da Vinci" in Fiumicino high school students in Lazio will have the opportunity to experience an educational module called “Up in the air with numbers” a lesson that applies mathematical concepts to a flight plan then tested on a flight simulator by the students themselves the first permanent classroom of this kind in Italy represents a significant step forward in the implementation of the Newton Concept in our country which has already arrived at the Polytechnic of Bari in 2021 and at the INRIM (National Institute of Metrological Research) of Turin in 2022 with temporary teaching classrooms “The transformations in the world of work and the opportunities offered by new technologies have made education a priority challenge for companies and institutions The opening of the Newton Room at Fiumicino airport represents for ADR an action that is part of the corporate giving strategy of the Mundys group of which it is part with particular reference to the right to study and the promotion of training activities in the contexts in which it operates We look to the future aiming for innovation and technology always conscious of the centrality of the human factor we feel strong the responsibility and the opportunity to encourage the training processes of young students in the area to make a concrete contribution to their educational and training path on strategic subjects fundamental for bringing out their talents unlocking their energies and building a competitive future for the country,” - these are the words of Marco Troncone “The inauguration of the Newton Room in Rome represents a fundamental milestone in Boeing’s global CSR strategy,” said Armida Balla “The promotion of talent in STEM disciplines is one of the focuses of our strategy and initiatives such as that of the Newton Room have enormous potential because they bring new generations closer to a sector that can count on their active participation The key principle that guides us is summarized in the learning by doing formula according to which children must experience firsthand the fundamental cornerstones of scientific disciplines by actively collaborating in an environment with cutting-edge structures I would like to thank Aeroporti di Roma and FIRST Scandinavia thanks to which all this was made possible.” FIRST Scandinavia CEO and Founder Per-Arild Konradsen expressed his enthusiasm about the opening "We have eagerly anticipated this day for a long time and are thrilled to finally inaugurate Newton Rome “We are extremely satisfied with the strong partnership between Newton and Aeroporti Di Roma that has brought us to this significant milestone We are confident in our collaborations in Italy and believe our shared values will enable us to provide numerous children with enriching experiences and a sense of accomplishment in STEM subjects Site Terms | Privacy and Cookie Statement | Ad Choices | Cookie Settings Around 80 stray cats living among the hangars and runways of Rome's Fiumicino airport are to be transferred to a new shelter in the nearby Parco Leonardo area The move comes after a solution was reached between the airport and animal rights associations with the collaboration of the local council and health authorities prioritising the animals that are pregnant and sick The cats will be sterilised and microchipped before being taken to the new cat shelter which is still being built Rome airport management company Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) has given volunteers from animal rights associations special access to airside areas to feed the cats AdR said it rejected "any accusation of mistreatment towards the felines" stressing that it was working for "the protection of the animals' well-being and the simultaneous essential safeguarding of airport security The daily management of the new cat shelter will be entrusted to the national animal protection group ENPA which stated: "The 80 cats of Fiumicino will finally have a safe place to live with veterinary care and a suitable environment" The issue of stray cats at Fiumicino is long-standing and has created problems for both the animals and airport authorities with the situation worsening in recent months Several cats have been killed by service vehicles and some of the stray felines have recently been spotted in the terminals among passengers A few weeks ago a black and white cat crawled into the engine compartment of a Ryanair plane headed to Malta This was established by the Airports Council International World the international trade association of airports around the world which conducted the "Airport service quality" survey in collaboration with Amadeus a leading company in the travel technology sector Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport has been named the best airport in Europe for 2024 in the category of hubs with over 40 million passengers for the quality of services offered to travellers This was established by the Airports Council International (ACI) World which conducted the “Airport Service Quality” (ASQ) survey in collaboration with Amadeus Fiumicino Airport is joined by Ciampino Giovan Battista Pastine Airport awarded as “Best Airport in Europe” in the 2 to 5 million passenger category Rome Fiumicino ranks first in 2024 among all 119 European airports participating in the survey and is the only major international hub which in 2024 almost reached 50 million transits is also the airport with the highest passenger satisfaction among all airports with traffic exceeding 25 million travelers per year in EMEA (Europe The survey analyzed the preferences and satisfaction rates of approximately 700 passengers in over 360 airports worldwide on over 30 indicators relating to the airport experience traveler feedback on the quality expressed by a wide range of airport services at airports globally in the other subcategories considered: Airport with the most dedicated staff in Europe; easiest airport journey in Europe; most enjoyable airport in Europe; cleanest airport in Europe Also standing out at an international level among the airports managed by Aeroporti di Roma declared “best airport in Europe between 2 and 5 million passengers” and also won in the category “Airport with the most dedicated staff in Europe” The announcement of these important awards for the two Roman airports will subsequently be celebrated in an awards ceremony to be held during the ACI World Airport Experience Summit in Guangzhou Fiumicino and Ciampino airports are being awarded together at an international level for the quality and services offered to passengers: an increasingly important recognition which once again demonstrates the dedication passion and commitment of our people and of all colleagues from companies bodies and institutions that work synergistically at our airports - commented the CEO of Aeroporti di Roma Looking at the traffic forecasts for this year and the next in order to continue to guarantee this level of quality and increasingly innovative services thanks to important self-financed investments already ready with the aim of competing at the level of other large geographically closer hubs with development prospects already mapped out Only in this way will we be able to consolidate the leading role that Italy a global reference tourist destination and a high-potential transit platform deserves in air connectivity flows at an international level" Read also other news on Nova News Click here and receive updates on WhatsApp Follow us on the social channels of Nova News on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram a majority-owned subsidiary of leading global air and travel services provider dnata is proud to have been awarded a 7-year license to provide ground handling services at Fiumicino Airport (FCO) following a rigorous competitive tender process the start of its operations has been delayed due to ongoing legal challenges initiated by the outgoing ground handler innovation and safety have always been our top priorities across our extensive airport operations in Milan and we look forward to bringing these high standards to Rome Fiumicino airport “The airport authority designed the new tender procedure to improve service quality.  Unfortunately this extended delay impacts not only the awarded service providers but also the airport’s passengers and airlines we remain fully committed to launching operations at Fiumicino as soon as possible We have already pledged to invest more than €20 million in ground support equipment qualified employees to provide best-in-class services Our recent hiring of senior management with extensive local market experience underscores our dedication “We remain optimistic as we await the court’s decision confident in the accuracy of the airport authority’s actions and the strength of our position.” Airport Handling is a leading air services provider in Italy The majority stakeholder of Airport Handling is dnata a global player in the combined air services industry which operates at over 120 airports globally dnata also provides catering & retail services at all major Italian airports.  dnata’s customer-oriented teams handled over 778,000 aircraft turns and recorded a total transaction value (TTV) of travel services of US$ 2.4 billion in the financial year 2023-24.  The entire shipment of drugs could have earned the criminal organizations over three and a half million euros They pretend to be faithful on a pilgrimage but in their suitcase they have 35 kilograms of cocaine: for this reason two drug traffickers were arrested at the “Leonardo Da Vinci” airport in Fiumicino by the financial police of the provincial command of Rome in collaboration with the personnel of the Customs and Monopolies Agency on the basis of targeted intelligence activities on board different flights but arriving on the same day the two declared that they had come to Italy for the Jubilee with the intention of rejoining a group of pilgrims already present in the capital After scanning the hold luggage of the two "pilgrims" The entire shipment of drugs could have earned the criminal organizations over 3 million euros The operation is part of a broader plan to combat illicit trafficking implemented at the ports and airports of the capital by the Guardia di Finanza and the Customs and Monopolies Agency 2000 - 2025 Nova Agency. All rights reserved Reporting and writing by by Ahmed Elumami; additional reporting by Angelo Amante in Rome; editing by Giles Elgood The FIM Europe Management Council and Auditors met on April 2nd and 3rd at the General Secretariat in Fiumicino marking their inaugural meeting of the year.​ Following the successful performance of Team Europe at the FIM Intercontinental Games held last year in Jerez de la Frontera the meeting took place with the precious winner cup in the center of the round table The Internal Audit presented an overview of the 2024 fiscal year the Management Council deliberated on various sporting and beyond sporting topics addressing financial matters and approving the budget to be proposed for endorsement at the upcoming General Assembly during the 2025 FIM Europe Congress in July | Copyright 2025 FIM Europe | Terms of use - Privacy statement | Italian services firm and dnata unit Airport Handling launched operations at Rome Fiumicino Airport in February The start of operations at Rome marks a key strategic push for Airport Handling which is well established in Milan after a decade of services at Linate and Malpensa airports It comes after Airport Handling secured a seven-year ground handling licence at the Rome gateway The firm has committed an investment of more than €20 million (US$22 million) in infrastructure and equipment at Fiumicino where it will support operations of nearly 70,000 flights annually for 22 airline customers Rome Fiumicino will become the second-largest station in dnata’s global ground handling network Chief Executive of dnata Airport Operations said: “Airport Handling’s expansion into Rome is an important step in our ongoing growth journey.” The project represents a further step in the Mundys Group company's strategy to have a positive impact on the territory was inaugurated with a bike ride in the presence of the mayor of Rome and the metropolitan city The new path for pedestrians and cyclists starts from the main Roman airport and joins the existing cycle path in the airport town The cycle path – explains AdR – offers passengers airport workers and citizens of Fiumicino the opportunity to live a unique experience among the natural beauties and archaeological areas including the Ports of Claudius and Trajan “It is another Jubilee work that is completed – said Gualtieri - The cycle path passes through extraordinary places from a historical and naturalistic point of view – he added – but above all it gives an important contribution to sustainable mobility and decarbonization Fiumicino airport is a destination for hundreds of thousands of passengers but also for 50 thousand people who work here many come from Fiumicino and therefore allowing travel by bicycle is very important from an environmental point of view and for tourism benefits” The construction of the cycle path – continues AdR – represents a further step in the strategy of the company Mundys Group in producing a positive impact on the territory a crucial piece of the sustainable development plan of the airport which includes new private investments of approximately 9 billion “Fiumicino Airport – recalled the president of AdR Vincenzo Nunziata – is particularly committed to sustainability and the cycle path is the emblem of all this since it makes it easier for workers to reach the airport in a sustainable way The cycle path is in fact the most recent initiative on sustainability promoted by AdR and therefore it was built with draining materials and with recyclable wood mixes chosen to minimize the environmental impact Drainage channels for water management have been created and Mediterranean plants from the five continents have been installed along the last stretch of the route towards Terminal 3 “It is also a symbolic project because it represents our way of understanding the airport it integrates with the territory and improves the life of the operators it is a new intermodality service between air transport and soft mobility that respects the environment” a protocol has already been signed last November 5 between Enac and the Municipality of Rome to create a cycle/pedestrian path that runs along the perimeter of the Rome Urbe airport and that will connect the Urbe airport with the Fiumicino airport with an additional 10 kilometers of illuminated runway "Today we are inaugurating an important section but within 2025 we will complete it by connecting the Urbe and Fiumicino airports" Wizz Air has opened a new pilot training centre at Rome Fiumicino Airport, serving as the airline’s second centre after its Budapest-based facility. The new centre is expected to train over 4,800 pilots a year and opened on 1 October 2024, inaugurated by Wizz Air’s CEO and CAE’s Vice President. It covers 2,500 square metres and provides briefing rooms, theoretical training spaces, and a simulator hall with two CAE A320 family full-flight simulators and a third due to arrive in 2025. CAE’s simulators include features such as high-fidelity visuals, an immersive cockpit environment, and realistic flight dynamics, and they will allow Wizz Air’s pilots to undergo their annual training. The construction of the new Rome centre follows the success of the Budapest facility, which has provided 98,000 hours of flight training since it opened six years ago. Currently, Wizz Air operates a fleet of over 206 Airbus A320 family aircraft. © 2025 LARA. All rights reserved. Website by Create Designs. is expected to bring up to 32 million tourists I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Ryanair has said it would remove an aircraft from Rome Fiumicino and curb expansion at the Italian capital’s second airport due to rising costs and flight restrictions The news comes as the city braces for an influx of additional tourists in a Jubilee year. The carrier has long argued with Italian authorities over fees and regulatory issues. It said in a statement that airport costs were set to increase by 15% in Fiumicino and 44% in Ciampino by 2028, with local taxes also on the rise. “These restrictive policies are damaging connectivity, tourism and jobs in Italy, particularly in Rome, where enhanced air connectivity is needed to support inbound tourism during the Jubilee year,” said Ryanair, the largest operator in the Italian market. The Jubilee, a Holy Year for Roman Catholics, is expected to bring up to 32 million tourists to the Italian capital in 2025 according to the Vatican. That will put a severe strain on the city’s infrastructure and transport links, including airports. It has undergone two years of traffic-clogging public works upgrades of transportation, hospital emergency rooms and other vital services, testing residents’ patience. But only about a third of the 323 projects have been completed, and the city is already groaning under the weight of overtourism. Visitors have returned to Italy in droves following COVID-19, and the explosion of short-term vacation rentals has exacerbated a housing crisis. Some of Rome’s prized monuments have reopened recently, including the Trevi Fountain. And the main Jubilee project was finished just in time: A pedestrian piazza linking Castel St. Angelo to the Via della Conciliazione, the main boulevard leading to St. Peter’s Square, was unveiled Monday. Ryanair announced it would cut its investment by 100 million euros ($104 million) at Fiumicino. It also complained that limitations on the number of flights imposed on Ciampino due to the noise was damaging its business. There was no immediate comment from Aeroporti di Roma, the company which operates the two airports. “The Italian government continues to limit Rome’s tourism potential in view of the Jubilee 2025 by not removing the restrictive limit on flights at Ciampino, which could easily host twice as many daily flights as at present,” Ryanair executive Eddie Wilson said. “If you look at it in the Italian context, we’ve got 65 million passengers here and that’s not just holidays, that’s a huge amount of domestic traffic ... and Italy just can’t seem to get enough of connectivity,” he told Reuters during a visit to Rome. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Passengers crowd the International flights departure terminal of Rome’s Fiumicino airport, Friday, July 19, 2024 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page When the global COVID pandemic hit in 2021 As the aviation industry continues to learn lessons from the COVID travel shutdown Rome’s Fiumicino Airport tasked Arup to find the safest way for passengers to move around the airport in the event of future restrictions on travel Digital modelling tools help airport operators plan capacity by showing how passengers can best use terminal buildings and Arup’s Digital MassMotion modelling software updated to analyse the impact of physical distancing was put through its paces for Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) One of the 12 busiest airports in Europe before the pandemic Rome Fiumicino reduced terminal capacity to meet distancing requirements Now back up and running and with an eye to the future ADR asked Arup to model a distance-appropriate check-in process in Fiumicino’s Terminal 3 Our consultants used crowd modelling software to create a 3D behavioural flow analysis of 25,000 passengers in the 20,000m² terminal successfully proving that travellers can be processed while maintaining distance within the departure hall our specialists modelled footfall across the terminal helping ADR test mitigation scenarios by quantifying the time people spend within a set proximity from each other To accurately reflect the airport environment 25,000 digital ‘passengers’ were assigned a check-in desk and programmed with characteristics such as desired personal space and age relevant walking speeds They were then programmed to find their destination in a free environment opting for the shortest route avoiding obstacles and maintaining physical distance from each other Arup simulated a historically  busy day at Fiumicino comparing the simulated results with real data The MassMotion data aligned with that collected by the airport From the moment passengers enter the terminal until they board the aircraft MassMotion analyses if physical distance can be maintained creating 3D movies and 'heat maps’ to help ADR explore operational dynamics and using the results to identify where additional measures were needed.  Arup’s recommendations optimised existing infrastructure Before the Fiumicino Airport analysis we had used MassMotion for a study at a leading Central European airport Our task there had been to find safe solutions to accelerate the reopening of the country’s air travel In just over two months we developed a digital twin of the terminal and created a physical distancing simulation using MassMotion This demonstrated that with only small adjustments the airport could restart operations without putting staff or passengers at risk Our solutions included rearranging queuing by closing areas to enable physical distancing and adjusting boarding and deplaning times to provide a safe environment for travellers These measures helped the airport reopen and ramp up post-pandemic air traffic Toronto and Milan worked together to deliver the project in four weeks Footfall simulation videos showed Civil Aviation and Health Authorities that COVID-19 risk mitigation measures were effective for passenger traffic within terminals and provided a powerful tool for the public to understand that airports can be safe to use in any future pandemic Modelling 25,000 passenger movements with MassMotion digital technology in a single day Analysing the impact of social distancing through pandemic events Designing an enhanced passenger experience through any circumstances If you'd like to speak to one of our aviation experts about any of the issues raised on this page or a potential collaboration then please get in touch by completing the form.