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.
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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.
Stansted Airport recognised as COVID-secure by UK Civil Aviation Authority
Outside of the three original participants of the pilot scheme, Stansted Airport has become the first UK airport to receive the official assurance recognition.
TIACA publishes comprehensive air cargo sustainability assessment
The assessment will feed TIACA’s overall sustainability strategy and support enhanced work programmes addressing each of the organisations three key areas.
London City Airport now fully controlled by remote digital ATC tower
Following intensive testing and live trials, LCY has become the first major international airport in the world to be fully controlled by a remote digital tower.
Aeroporti di Roma successfully secures €500 million Sustainability-Linked Bond
The Sustainability-Linked Bond, which directly links the cost of debt to the sustainability results actually achieved, will be influenced by Aeroporti di Roma’s achievement or failure to meet its environmental commitments.
AFRAA and ACI Africa sign MoU to support the development of African aviation
Under the MoU, AFRAA and ACI Africa will align their actions and work jointly on a range of areas, including sustainability and air travel affordability.
UNWTO and IATA launch new Destination Tracker online tool
The UNWTO-IATA Destination Tracker will offer those looking to travel a free online tool collating all of the necessary information for travel by destination/country.