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London City Airport releases update on its development programme
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, London City Airport will temporarily pause its development programme at the end of 2020.
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BARIG calls for standardised international COVID-19 restrictions approach
With a coordinated and consistent global approach to COVID-19, BARIG has said that passenger confidence in travelling will be restored.
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Airports issue warning against governments’ inconsistent travel restrictions
A letter, sent from ACI EUROPE, Airlines for Europe (A4E) and IATA to governments across the global, criticises the new restrictions relating to selected countries.
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Philadelphia Airport’s runway to COVID-19 recovery
Stephanie Wear, Director of Air Service Development and Cargo Services at Philadelphia Airport, discusses the airport’s response to the drastic decline in air services through its COVID-19 Air Service Recovery Incentive Program.
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Heathrow CEO says Britain is playing a game of quarantine roulette
Heathrow Airport calls on the UK government for a passenger testing regime to assist the recovery of airports post COVID-19.
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The need for a UK aviation environmental and economic strategy
Earlier in 2020, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT) called for a national strategy on the aviation sector to tackle both climate change and the economy. Mark Kemp, Chair of ADEPT’s Transport and Connectivity Board, explains why a national strategy is needed.
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With international travel still locked down, aviation recovery is delayed
IATA predicts global passenger traffic will not recover to pre-COVID-19 levels until 2024, due to continuing international travel restrictions.
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UK airports urgently call for regional travel corridors
The re-introduction of a blanket quarantine measure is the wrong approach and risks further damaging the fragile re-start of the UK aviation sector.
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The building of an entirely new airport at Salt Lake City
The New SLC Airport will secure the area’s position as a global aviation hub, whilst benefiting passengers, the economy and the environment.
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ACI EUROPE calls for non-discriminatory relief for airports
ACI EUROPE’s President, Jost Lammers, said: “One-sided financial aid to airlines creates massive imbalances.”
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Sofia Airport project enters new phase following signing of concessionaire agreement
The project will work to improve the attractiveness of Sofia Airport, as well as the country as a whole and the Bulgarian economy.
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UK airports are set to lose £4 billion in 2020
COVID-19 has brought international aviation to a near-standstill, in the worst drop-off in traffic levels the industry has ever witnessed.
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An insight into the first-ever charity dedicated to the aviation workforce
Aviation Action, a charity well received by the industry so far, endeavours to help individuals in aviation navigate the employment challenges COVID-19 has inflicted on the industry.
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GOAA presents COVID-19 and construction updates at Orlando
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board has reviewed several issues affecting operations at Orlando International Airport.
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UK airports require urgent business rates relief following traffic collapse
The AOA requests a year-long relief from business rates for all airports in England and Wales, to come into effect as soon as practical.