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Heathrow’s strong performance shows value of a passenger service focus
During May 2022, London Heathrow Airport welcomed 5.3m passengers, 79 per cent of 2019 levels, the airport’s busiest month which included the Jubilee half term travel boom.
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SFO wins multiple ACI-NA awards for inclusion initiatives
Airports Council International – North America has honoured San Francisco International Airport with multiple awards for human resources and inclusion initiatives.
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FAA’s ‘Be ATC’ campaign to recruit next generation of Air Traffic Controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched 'Be ATC', a nationwide recruiting campaign to engage and employ the next generation of air traffic controllers.
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Reforms needed to retain ground handling talent
As aviation’s post-COVID-19 recovery continues, the International Air Transport Association has called for holistic reforms to manage the need for a stable talent base for the ground handling sector.
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Gatwick invites feedback on Northern Runway plans
London Gatwick Airport has announced that it will start a focused statutory public consultation on to discuss its plans to bring the existing Northern Runway into use alongside its Main Runway, with updated highway designs.
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Necessary funding needed for UK government’s aviation ambitions
Airport Operators Association Chief Executive Karen Dee says necessary funding is needed for the UK government to help rebuild the aviation industry post-pandemic.
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HKIA conducts aircraft crash and rescue exercise on third runway
Hong Kong International Airport has conducted an aircraft crash and rescue exercise, with the aim to familiarise the airport community with the safety procedures for the new third runway.
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Accessible travel is possible at iGA Istanbul Airport
Hilal Kahraman, Passenger Experience Chief of iGA Istanbul Airport, discusses the award-winning accessibility practices that the airport has introduced and is continuously expanding to provide a positive experience for all passengers.
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Europe’s airports and ground handlers discuss complex challenges
In a recent statement, airports and ground handlers across Europe have spoken out about the complex operational and staffing challenges they face as they enter the post-COVID-19 summer travel season.
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Denver International Airport creates opportunities for historically underutilised businesses
The Equity in Infrastructure Project has recently launched to improve public contracting practices by creating opportunities for historically underutilised businesses and reducing the racial wealth gap.
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Houston Airport welcomes new aircraft maintenance facility
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport has welcomed Spirit Airlines large new aircraft maintenance hangar facility, which aims to drive job opportunities for the local community.
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Sydney Airport’s domestic air travel to hit post-COVID-19 peak
As the Easter weekend approaches, Sydney Airport (SYD) has forecasted that, on 14 April 2022, 82,000 passengers will pass through its domestic terminals, surpassing peak post-COVID-19 results from 8 April 2022.
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Brisbane Airport welcomes Queensland Regional Aeromedical Base
Brisbane Airport is set to welcome a new $72 million Queensland Regional Aeromedical Base that will help ensure that more Queenslanders are connected to major hospitals and life-saving medical care.
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Istanbul Airport launches iGA Hub entrepreneurship programme
iGA Istanbul Airport’s new entrepreneurship programme aims to help develop projects in the fields of smart airport, robotics, sustainability, digitalisation, IoT, security, and mobility.
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Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 commits to health and safety agreement
Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 has signed a ‘Healthy Airports’ agreement with the International Transport Workers’ Federation, focusing on the prioritisation of worker and passenger health and safety.
