ACI forms partnership to support airport safety management
The APEX programme provides facilities with the assistance needed through peer reviews
High testing costs could slow recovery, says IATA
The organisation is asking international governments to make this more accessible and affordable for travellers
HIA granted ISO re-certification for asset management system
The audit assesses the airport’s approach to managing cost, risk and performance
Eastern Airways resumes services between Leeds/Bradford and Newquay
The carrier also plans to restart its route between the Northern hub and Southampton later this year
TSA extends face mask requirement for US airports
Maintaining the safety of travellers is crucial whilst the vaccination programme continues to take effect
TAV assumes control over operations at Almaty Airport
Kazakhstan’s main aviation facility is set to double its capacity with a $200m investment
Daa records major losses of €284m due to Covid-19
Both Dublin and Cork experienced the lowest passenger numbers since 1994
London City becomes first major hub operated by remote digital tower
Following extensive testing, the new facility is set to control all air traffic scheduled this summer
Holland-Kaye: “COVID has devastated the aviation sector”
Heathrow reveals a loss of more than £300m from Q1, as less than two million passengers used the facility
ACI’s 2020 traffic rankings reveal Covid-19’s damaging effect on world’s busiest airports
Figures show that domestic travel is slowly recovering, with international routes still falling behind due to the current restrictions
DXB continues road to recovery
The airport has been making ongoing progress despite a shortfall in capacity
Doncaster Sheffield celebrates ‘sweet sixteenth’ in lockdown
With the expansion of transport links and the growth of airline operators, the airport has reached many milestones since opening in 2005
Vueling plans to boost Belfast City network with Barcelona flights
The twice-weekly service is set to start at the beginning of July in time for the summer holiday season
New concourse at Reagan National fitted with automated parking solution
ADB Safegate’s system allows for aircraft to be tracked and enhances safety in adverse weather conditions
CVG Airport inaugurates Assaia’s AI ‘Turnaround Control’ solution
The system is set to enhance handling processes by working with airlines to improve transparency and on-time performance at the base
Air bp inaugurates SAF supply at France’s Clermont Ferrand Airport
The arrangement follows the latest introduction of its fuel to London Biggin Hill, Hawarden and Centreline FBO Bristol
Smiths Detection adds lithium battery algorithm to scanner
To increase safety measures, all baggage passing through the HI-SCAN 10080 EDX-2is will be analysed for these items
Menzies joint venture inaugurates cargo operations at Baghdad International
The endeavour with Iraqi Airways is set to enhance customer experience and safety measures at the hub
AirBaltic set to build cargo hub at Riga Airport
With plans to initiate the project next year, it is hoped the new facility will increase the volume of freight handled at the hub
Birmingham Airport achieves ACI health accreditation
The hub has implemented many safety measures since the outbreak of the pandemic
Siemens awarded contract to increase capacity at Incheon Airport
The company plans to implement the latest VarioTray technology, whilst extending the existing system by 3,000 spaces
JetBlue adds Kansas City to route network
The carrier will begin services to Boston/Logan and New York/JFK beginning next year
MAG calls for roadmap to restriction-free travel
The airport operator wants to eliminate the need for testing to certain countries, enabling air travel to resume
Munich Airport and partners take over operations at Sofia Airport
The group have revealed plans to build a new terminal within the next ten years
Isle of Man firm set to take over Carlisle Airport and Stobart Air
Both were previously owned by Esken, a leading UK infrastructure company
US lounge market shows signs of recovery
According to Airport Dimensions, customer satisfaction has increased due to the implementation of contactless technology and strict hygiene measures
London City Airport launches travel portal ahead of summer
Customers will be able to access information including the latest international entry requirements
Searidge set to deploy apron management platform at Hong Kong International
The new system is expected to enhance situational awareness, aerodrome surveillance and safer traffic controls
Budapest International renews contract to protect security trays
According to the firm, the solution it produces can stay on a surface for up to a year and cannot be removed by regular cleaning products
Menzies wins contract with Avianca at MIA
From May, more than 300 professionals from the ground handling firm will provide warehouse services to the airline