Aviation jobs must be protected with financial assistance, say ACI and IATA
Two leading aviation associations have together said financial relief will be imperative in assisting the industry to lay foundation for a balanced recovery.
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Two leading aviation associations have together said financial relief will be imperative in assisting the industry to lay foundation for a balanced recovery.
In the battle against COVID-19, Airport Authority Hong Kong is using antimicrobial coating and autonomous cleaning robots at Hong Kong International Airport.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the UK, the UK government's Transport Committee has asked for public input on the impact of the virus on the transportation sector.
Kirstan Jewell and Tara Mulrooney summarise how, for Edmonton International Airport (EIA), the COVID-19 crisis has provided a platform for it to build on its digital maturity and increase its digital capabilities.
With survey results suggesting a slow recovery for air travel demand, IATA has called for governments to implement confidence-boosting measures for travellers.
As aviation continues to be severely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, IATA and ITF have called for better government support in protecting aviation jobs.
The AOA, Airlines UK and the ADS Group have released a joint statement calling for the UK government to amend its COVID-19 aviation business support measures.
As part of International Airport Review’s exclusive CEO series, San Francisco International Airport’s Director, Ivar Satero, emphasises the importance of an airport’s local community and the significance of sustainability.
Dr. Karsten Benz, Professor for Aviation Management at Frankfurt University, explains that, in order to secure a successful future for as many airports as possible post COVID-19, flexible and immediate action is mandatory.
UNHAS is now benefitting from ICAO assistance in delivering reliable and effective passenger and light cargo transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AOA has called on the UK government to better support the country's aviation industry as countries across the globe implement significant supportive measures.
The AAA's Simon Bourke says the financial subsidy will be of great relief to the thousands of people who work in aviation and in airports across Australia.
The latest ACI bulletin particularly addresses the issue of cyber-security, with many staff now working remotely as part of global efforts to slow the spread of the virus.
The UK's House of Commons' Transport Committee held an informal virtual meeting with Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, to discuss the implications of COVID-19 on transport.
ACI data outlines that airports employ over 6.1 million people globally, and so have urged for financial measures to be implemented to protect airport jobs amidst the COVID-19 crisis.