Travel industry holding day of action in response to restrictions
The aim of the movement is to put pressure on the government to expand the green list and remove restrictions
Icelandair launches flights to BWI Marshall Airport
The airline will operate the new service between Baltimore/Washington and Iceland using its Boeing 737 MAX 8s
Corendon Airlines to launch services at Glasgow Airport
The carrier is set to offer two destinations to Turkey from the Scottish hub, with a total capacity of 50,000 seats
Qatar Airways to launch two new African routes
The destinations will become the airline’s fifth and sixth in Africa since the start of the pandemic
HIAL reveals plans to initiate Inverness windfarm development
The group plan to choose a tender for the new project by September 2021
Bahrain Airport Company receives safety accreditation
The award was presented to the organisation for its efforts in preventing workplace injuries and improving health standards
Ford Airport commended by ASCE for apron revamp
The engineering achievement was awarded to the hub for its construction, expansion and community involvement
Iberia to supply handling to over 100 airlines this summer
On peak days the company expects to reach 80% of 2019’s peak-day volume
Swissport expands airline contracts in Asia
Agreements with Air France, KLM and Air Calin have been renewed at Tokyo Narita and have expanded to Haneda and Seoul/Incheon, South Korea
Contactless food ordering introduced at Bradley International
The airport hopes the new service will enhance passenger experience and convenience
New Ryanair base at Turin Airport
The airline will operate more than 123 departing flights per week from its new hub
‘Smart trays’ to land at UK airports
Working alongside the Department for Transport and the UK Home Office, tech company UtterBerry plan to implement its new innovation across British hubs from next year
Group launches legal challenge over Southampton Airport runway extension
The GoFundMe campaign is aimed at seeking a review into Eastleigh Borough Council’s approval for the plans
Groupe ADP signs deal to develop hydrogen infrastructure
The agreement is set to prepare Paris airports with the infrastructure to accommodate hydrogen-operated aircraft
Dubai to reopen Terminal and concourse for anticipated demand
The reopening of facilities will allow the gradual return of over 40 international carriers to return to their home terminal at the airport
Malaysia airports submits development plan for Subang
The operator hopes the renovation will push the hub forward to become the main aerospace and business aviation base in the region
UK aviation hit hardest in Europe, says BALPA
Flights in and out of the UK have collapsed by three-quarters, with over 860,000 jobs put at risk
Swedavia inaugurates Arlanda test centre
To prepare for a surge in demand in the following months, the facility will offer PCR and anti-body testing for passengers
Qantas and Jetstar to boost fleet to meet demand
The group is seeing increased domestic demand for flights across its network with the airline predicting that passenger capacity will climb to 90% of pre-Covid levels during the April-June quarter
Ljubljana holds opening ceremony for new terminal
The infrastructure – which cost €21 million to construct – is a strategic investment crucial to the hub’s long-term development and future
VINCI launches first airport solar plant in Portugal
The operator has been expanding its presence within the Algarve region, with easyJet also launching its new base at Faro
Edmonton International sets its sights on natural gas
The new facility will significantly lower carbon emissions and reduce costs
Delta and Virgin Atlantic to launch digital health platform
The service is set to be available on routes between the US and UK, with plans to expand to other international destinations later this year
Guernsey Airport receives first Hold Baggage Scanner
The new device will ensure compliance with the latest aviation security standards
Gatwick publishes sustainability policy
The new strategy highlights the airport’s ambition to become carbon neutral by 2030, whilst supporting the local economy and community
London city expands testing facilities
The new site will open in partnership with Collinson to provide an extra 200 tests per hour at the hub
“Governments across Europe need to wake up to lasting financial weakness across the airport industry,” says ACI Europe
Europe’s airports are facing acute financial challenges that may affect decarbonisation, consumers, businesses and regional communities across the continent
Loganair and British Airways sign codeshare agreement
The arrangement is set to enhance connectivity from Teesside Airport, with 134 global destinations available
Qatar Airways launches Abidjan service
The airline has operated essential flights throughout the pandemic and added seven new destinations
British Airways boosts Belfast services following Stobart Air collapse
The airline will operate four connections from Belfast this summer, supporting links between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK