Between June 1, 2020 and May 31, 2021, a total of 1,115,826 passengers moved through the Quito airport. 12 international airlines fly to 11 direct destinations from Quito. As of the first of June, one year has passed since the resumption of commercial passenger operations at Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport, after operations were halted […]
The first of two Hold Baggage System (HBS) scanners for Guernsey Airport has arrived and is being installed into its final position in a dedicated area recently constructed in the passenger terminal. Guernsey Ports is making improvements to its HBS system, which will ensure compliance with the latest aviation security standards. Guernsey Ports’ Head of […]
With the UK government taking an overly cautious approach to reopening international travel and with the current green list representing only 1.7% of 2019 passenger numbers, there is a real risk that summer 2021 is as bad or worse than summer 2020. In 2020, there were significantly more countries on the travel corridor list compared […]
The Kansai Airports Group is introducing new firefighting vehicles at Kobe Airport (KOBE). Replacing the old vehicles that have been in service at KOBE for 16 years since September 2005, the new vehicles will bring firefighting operational enhancements and a significant increase in storage capacity for firefighting and rescue equipment. The Kansai Airports Group is […]
Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) is proud to announce the accomplishment of one of its ambitious goals — Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport) achieves net energy neutral status in the Financial Year 2020-21. As part of its sustainability goals, BIAL had set the target to become Net Energy Neutral by 2020-21. As an outcome […]
The €8 million programme of investment on the environment at Bordeaux Airport in its resilience and recovery plan is enabling the airport operator to pursue its engagements. With the award of its first certificate under the European Airport Carbon Accreditation scheme by Airport Council International Europe, Bordeaux Airport is continuing its efforts to become carbon […]
Accreditation assesses health measures against established global standards Airports Council International (ACI) World has extended its Airport Health Accreditation programme which assists airports to demonstrate to passengers, regulators, and governments that they are prioritizing health and safety in a measurable, established manner. The programme is supported by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and, since […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the relaxation of COVID-19 border measures for vaccinated passengers, and the broader use of affordable antigen testing adopted by Spain and France. This is tempered by ongoing disappointment at the failure to implement harmonized measures across Europe and deep frustration at the lack of coordination among governments worldwide […]
Contracts won with Doncaster Sheffield Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport Redline, an Air Partner company and a leading provider of global security solutions, continues to win business with airport customers as they scale up operations in anticipation of increased international travel. Doncaster Sheffield Airport has signed a new three-year contract for a digital Security […]
Order for up to 500 electric aircraft valued at US$2 billion Avolon-e becomes a launch customer for Vertical’s VA-X4 eVTOL The VA-X4 eVTOL will revolutionise air travel with zero emissions Order underscores Avolon’s commitment to combat climate change and the electrification of air transport Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, and Vertical Aerospace (‘Vertical’), the […]
