Guanacaste Airport achieves Level 2 ‘Reduction’ in ACI airport carbon programme
By achieving the accreditation, Guanacaste Airport highlights its efforts to measure, manage and reduce its carbon footprint.
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IATA calls on AENA to reconsider increase in user charges
Following proposals to increase its user charges by 5.5 per cent, AENA has been warned by IATA to reconsider in order to prevent impacting Spain's COVID-19 recovery.
UK government confirms plan to restart international travel
From 17 May 2021, the UK government will implement a traffic light system, developed by the Global Travel Taskforce, to begin the restart of international travel.
CT scan machines installed at Schiphol Airport’s security checkpoints
By installing the CT scan machines in its Departures 1 area, Schiphol Airport has become one of the first major airports to utilise the technology.
Australia’s Newcastle Airport gains government funding for airfield upgrade
The project, which will cost approximately $55 million, will allow wide-bodied, long-haul aircraft to fly in and out of Newcastle Airport.
Milas-Bodrum Airport achieves Level 1 ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation
Milas-Bodrum Airport has become the sixth airport in TAV Airports’ portfolio to receive ACA certification by obtaining Level 1 ‘Mapping’.
Sustainable aviation fuel to be used at Munich Airport from June 2021
From 1 June 2021, sustainable aviation fuels will be delivered, stored and used to refuel at Munich Airport, supporting the airport in achieving its ambitious climate targets.
IATA calls for affordable testing to ensure restart of international travel
In order to facilitate an efficient restart of international travel and avoid limiting travel freedoms to the wealthy, IATA has called on governments to ensure that testing is affordable, timely, widely available and effective.
Seattle-Tacoma Airport trialling two touchless solutions to promote seamless travel
Seattle-Tacoma's two pilot programmes, SEA Spot Saver and happyhover™, will work to improve efficiency and modernise the passenger experience.
Global air cargo demand reaches highest level since 1990 in March 2021
Global air cargo demand experienced an increase of 4.4 per cent in March 2021 compared to March 2019, the highest level since records began in 1990.
Global passenger traffic experiences slight growth in March 2021
Although global passenger traffic is still drastically below pre-crisis levels, March 2021 experienced a slight uptick compared to February 2021.
Lithuanian Airports launches MRO land lease auction for Kaunas Airport
As part of its efforts to further develop infrastructure for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul at Kaunas Airport, Lithuanian Airports has launched the land lease auction.
Europe’s aviation sector welcomes Parliament vote on EU COVID-19 Certificates
Following the vote, Europe’s aviation, travel and tourism sectors have called for swift action to ensure that the certificates will be operational by June 2021.
Therapy dog programme reinstated by Orlando International Airport
After suspending the service due to COVID-19, Orlando International has deemed it the right time to welcome the therapy dogs back to the terminal.
Lithuanian Airports signs contract for Palanga Airport’s runway reconstruction
The reconstruction of Palanga Airport's runway, taxiway and parts of its apron will begin in autumn 2021, with airport operations to be suspended for up to 45 days.