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Star Alliance, NEC and SITA Sign Teaming Agreement Paving the Way to Expand Touchless Journeys Across Member Airlines

21st June 2021

Frequent flyer program customers of Star Alliance member airlines will soon be able to use their biometric identity across any participating airline at any participating airport following a new agreement between the world’s largest airline alliance, NEC Corporation and SITA.  The agreement announced today is aimed at accelerating the availability of biometric self-service touchpoints across […]

WFS Invests in Centralised Security Operations Centre in Paris to Monitor Cargo Handling Stations in EMEAA

16th June 2021

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has invested in a new Security Operations Centre (SOC) for the Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa (EMEAA) region, providing centralised 24/7 monitoring of its cargo handling operations. Located in Paris CDG, the Centre commences operation this month to further enhance WFS’ core focus on delivering the highest standards of aviation […]

Quito airport: one year after the return of operations

16th June 2021

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 […]

First Hold Baggage Scanner arrives at Guernsey Airport

16th June 2021

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 […]

Kobe Airport to introduce large tank firefighting vehicles

15th June 2021

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 […]

BLR Airport Achieves Ambitious Goal of becoming Net Energy Neutral

15th June 2021

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 […]

Bordeaux Airport Energy transition, biodiversity and eco-responsibility

15th June 2021

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 […]

ACI extends global Airport Health Accreditation programme

15th June 2021

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 […]

Hopes Rise for Vaccinated Travelers in Europe, but Global Restart Still Stalled

15th June 2021

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 […]