Gatwick to further its net zero journey with an Electric Forecourt
London Gatwick Airport is to build an Electric Forecourt, the net zero carbon equivalent of a petrol station, for passing passengers, commuters, staff, residents, and businesses.
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Miami Airport celebrates its first month of growth since 2020
November was a month to remember for Miami International Airport, as the airport experienced a significant passenger growth and its busiest travel day for the first time since February 2020.
Passenger flight choice continues to fall behind the recovery in air travel
In the latest EUROCONTROL data, flights have returned to 75 per cent of 2019 levels, yet for passengers the choice of flights to a variety of destinations remains low.
HKIA experiences continued cargo volume growth in November 2021
Hong Kong International Airport has released its cargo traffic figures for November 2021, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 10.1 per cent to 478,000 tonnes.
‘Reimagining the customer experience’ at Dallas Fort Worth Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is set to trial digital identity services, allowing enrolled digital ID holders to access airside locations by simply scanning their face at the security checkpoint.
Positive passenger recovery continues for most Fraport’s Group airports
Many Fraport’s Group airports worldwide have reported passenger traffic growth, but are expecting a slowdown for December 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Leeds Bradford Airport’s roadmap to net zero by 2030
Leeds Bradford Airport has released its latest plan to become net zero carbon by 2030, focussed on decreasing and eliminating emissions produced by the airport.
VINCI Airports begin new reforestation projects in Portugal
VINCI Airports has launched two new reforestation projects near Faro Airport and Porto Santo Airport, continuing the global programme efforts to decarbonise aviation.
Hactl wins Pride of Ground Handling Sustainability accolade
At the 2021 Pride of Ground Handling Awards, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited has attained the Sustainability Award, for the cargo handler’s environmental efforts and investments.
Heathrow urges UK government to reunite families for Christmas 2021
London Heathrow Airport has urged the UK government and Ministers to allow families to reunite in time for the Christmas 2021 holidays.
Improved passenger traffic at Katowice Airport for November 2021
During November 2021, Katowice Airport’s passenger traffic significantly increased by 580.0 per cent in comparison to results from the same month in 2020, which were heavily impacted by COVID-19.
World’s first health biometric corridor welcomed at Seychelles Airport
Seychelles International Airport has welcomed the world’s first cutting-edge health biometric corridor for traveller screening, installed by Travizory Border Security.
AAHK announces strategy to achieve Net Zero Carbon by 2050 at HKIA
Airport Authority Hong Kong has today (9 December 2021) announced the target and strategy to achieve Net Zero Carbon at Hong Kong International Airport by 2050.
NATS implements largest geographical airspace change in UK
National Air Traffic Systems has launched the largest airspace change in the UK, removing long-established air routes over Scotland and allowing aircraft to choose their most direct flight path.
IATA urges governments to follow WHO Omicron variant travel advice
In response to the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the International Air Transport Association has urged governments to follow World Health Organization travel advice to revoke the latest travel bans.