ACI World extends its Airport Health Accreditation programme
As the original accreditation is granted for only 12 months, ACI has extended its Airport Health Accreditation programme so that airports can be re-accredited for an additional 12 months.
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Guernsey Airport installs first Hold Baggage Scanner
The new HBS system at Guernsey Airport, which is being installed into its final position, will remove the need for random manual searches of hold baggage by security staff.
ROUTES Partnership launches new video series to spotlight aviation partners
ROUTES' new video series will work to spotlight some of its aviation partners, which have stepped up to address the issue of wildlife trafficking.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Airport’s initiatives have driven sustainable results
The airport's initiatives around reducing waste, recycling, afforestation, conserving water and reducing energy consumption through new technologies and solar panels have supported its sustainability goals.
Destination Summer campaign urges safe reopening of European borders
The Destination Summer campaign is mobilising aviation and tourism employees and individual travellers to urge policy-makers to coordinate and lift travel restrictions across Europe.
Hamad Airport re-certified by BSI for COVID-19 safety protocols
After becoming the first global entity to receive the BSI certification at the onset of the pandemic, Hamad Airport has been successfully re-certified for its health and safety COVID-19 protocols.
Kempegowda Airport achieves net energy neutral status
As a result of its efforts in energy conservation through the use of renewable energies, such as solar and wind, Kempegowda Airport has achieved one of its ambitious sustainability targets.
VINCI Airports launches modernisation of Kansai Airport’s Terminal 1
The modernisation of Kansai Airport's terminal will create more capacity and improve the passenger experience by optimising existing spaces.
Air cargo demand continues to outperform pre-pandemic levels in April 2021, according to IATA data
After March 2021 saw air cargo demand reach the highest level since records began in 1990, demand in April 2021 continued to outperform pre-crisis levels and experienced an additional 12 per cent increase.
Domestic travel improves but international travel remains depressed in April 2021, says IATA
Though domestic travel is beginning to recover from the impact of the pandemic, international travel still remains 87.3 per cent below April 2019.
All ACI member airports commit to reach net zero emissions by 2050
ACI World and all five of its regions have created a long-term carbon goal for their member airports and have committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Quarantine-free travel between UAE and Italy welcomed by industry
Passengers arriving in Italy from the UAE will no longer be required to quarantine upon arrival, but will still be required to provide two negative COVID-19 tests.
ACI Europe calls for improved COVID-19 health check processes at airports
In order to avoid chaos at European airports during summer 2021, ACI Europe has called for governments to step up advance planning and work closer with the industry.
Final design of Western Sydney Airport’s passenger terminal revealed
With construction due to begin at the end of 2021, the final design for Western Sydney International's passenger terminal has been unveiled.
IATA calls on EASA to reconsider its prohibition on aircraft entering Belarusian airspace
Following the apparent forced diversion of Ryanair Flight FR4978 out of Belarusian airspace, IATA has called on EASA to ensure that aircraft operations remain separate from politics.