Monthly Archives: February 2023

Airspace Integration Congress Hosts Civil-Military Cooperation Theatre

Airspace Integration Congress is proud to host conversations on all facets of airspace integration including civil-military cooperation. With the support of the European Defense Agency, NATO’s Armament and Aerospace Capability Directorate, U.S. Air Force, and other civil-military experts, we look forward to hosting an extensive line-up of curated programming in our dedicated Civil-Military Cooperation Theatre. […]

Cargo2ZERO helps Airlines and Freight Forwarders report on their CO2 emissions

Cargo2ZERO puts carbon reporting, tracking and reduction within easy reach for freight forwarders of all sizes and airlines, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future. CO2 visibility emission data is available for all airline schedules, Routes and AWB tracking on CargoAi, which are calculated as per IATA RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 1678 STANDARD. Freight Forwarders can determine […]

Saudia Cargo Awards Multi-Station Contract to Worldwide Flight Services

WFS to handle 160,000 tonnes of cargo annually for Saudia Cargo, strengthening partnership and logistics ecosystem Contract will enable Saudia Cargo to utilize WFS’ services across its network in Europe and the USA Saudia Cargo has officially awarded a landmark multi-station contract to Worldwide Flight Service (WFS), which significantly extends cargo handling services across major […]

Lithuanian airports among the first in Europe to complete preparations for a modern border screening system: changes expected to start this year

A new Entry – Exit System (EES) is planned to be launched at border posts this year. This will directly affect third-country citizens entering the European Union (Schengen area) for the first time, who will have to undergo an additional registration procedure before crossing the border. This upcoming change will also require new infrastructure and […]

Airports called to submit their candidacy for ACI World-Amadeus Technology Innovation Awards

Awards celebrate best technology initiatives and leadership by airports worldwide Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus have today opened submissions for the third edition of the Technology Innovation Awards, putting a spotlight on industry-leading technology initiatives and leadership by airports around the world. Airport members of ACI are invited to submit their candidacy to […]

New Guidance to Improve Transportation of Mobility Aids

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced new guidance to assist airlines and handling agents to transport mobility aids safely and efficiently and improve the travel experience for passengers with disabilities. Providing safe, reliable and dignified transport for passengers with disabilities is a priority for airlines that was reinforced by a unanimously approved Resolution at […]

With mass flight delays, are airport lounges in Europe more popular than ever?

In the past, airport lounges were almost all-exclusive domain of business and frequent travellers. But lately, as mass flight delays in the US have showcased, lounges have seen a rising popularity among all types of travellers, regardless of their ticket class. With the growing return to travel, do Europe’s lounges see a similar boom? The […]

ACI Europe: Airports turning the corner: +98% jump in passenger traffic in 2022

Nearly 2 billion passengers welcomed by Europe’s airports in 2022 Passenger traffic doubling compared to 2021, but still -21% below pre-pandemic (2019) levels Only 27% of Europe’s airports recovered their pre-pandemic (2019) passenger volumes in 2022 – with most of them (90%) being smaller & regional airports TOP 5 European airports in 2022: 1. Istanbul, […]

Avolon Delivers 5 Boeing 737-8 MAX Aircraft to Akasa Air

Avolon’s first lease deal with India’s newest airline. Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announces it has completed the delivery of 5 new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Akasa Air, India’s newest airline. Delivery of the aircraft commenced in December 2022 and was completed in January 2023. This sale and leaseback transaction is Avolon’s first […]

Government joins industry to fund programme that inspires state school students to explore careers in aviation and aerospace  

The Department for Transport joins Boeing, British Airways, and the William Gibbs Trust to fund a programme that aims to inspire, enable, and support state school students into aviation, aerospace, and space.  The Air League, the charity that changes lives through aviation, aerospace, and space, has today announced a major funding grant by the Department […]