Examining the impact of COVID-19 on Scottish airports
After a turbulent year for airports, MPs are launching an inquiry exploring the impact COVID-19 has had on Scottish airports, their local communities, and environmental concerns.
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More airline bailouts and insolvencies predicted due to COVID-19
New study finds that 81 per cent of capital markets investors expect to see more regional carriers receiving government bailouts. Fifty seven per cent predict the sector will be targeted by private equity as a recovery play.
IATA adds environmental sustainability to its training curriculum
The various modules have been designed to illustrate how both individual actions and overall company policies effect sustainability.
London City Airport Community Fund announces £35k grants to local charities
London City Airport has announced that 12 local charitable organisations in East London have been successful in securing grants from the airport’s Community Fund.
easyJet and FBB plan new maintenance hanger for European fleet
With the new hangar, easyJet will ensure smooth maintenance and servicing operations, including unscheduled work, for its European fleet, improving operational efficiency and saving maintenance costs in the long term.
IATA warns governments on high cost of COVID-19 testing
IATA says it supports COVID-19 testing as a pathway to reopen borders to international travel. But their support is not unconditional. In addition to being reliable, testing needs to be easily accessible, affordable, and appropriate to the risk level.
Lagardère Travel Retail and LAP sign profit-sharing duty free agreement
The goal of the innovate profit-sharing agreement is to unleash growth potential, even more pertinent in this time of uncertainty post-COVID.
Bangalore International Airport Limited partners with IBM for digital and IT transformation
The 10-year partnership will create an “Airport in a Box” platform, which transforms technology, operations and customer experience.
IATA passenger survey shows passengers are confident in air travel safety and support mask-wearing
Passengers strongly support mask wearing onboard (83 per cent) and strict enforcement of mask rules (86 per cent).
QAIA notes increased passenger numbers in June 2021
Following a decline in passenger numbers due to COVID-19, the airport welcomed 389,321 PAX in June - the highest monthly figure recorded this year.
Malta Airport Foundation collects 1.8 tonnes of marine litter
The foundation hopes to inspire more organisations and individuals to follow suit and turn the tide on marine waste.
IAA welcomes re-opening of aviation as a day of hope
With today marked as "Freedom Day" in England with the ending of all lockdown restrictions, the Irish Aviation Authority has welcomed it as a sign of hope.
HKIA records double-digit growth in cargo traffic in June
The growth of cargo volume was mainly attributed to double-digit growth in both trans-shipments and imports compared to the same month last year.
ACI World data highlights lasting impact of COVID-19 on aviation
With passenger numbers expected to be 47.3 per cent down by the end of 2021 compared to 2019, ACI World has predicted that global traffic may take up to two decades to return to previously projected levels.
IATA publishes research on aviation training requirements post-pandemic
Findings from an IATA survey have outlined that safety, operations and security will be the main areas where training will be required post-pandemic, once the workforce begins to return to the industry.
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