Industry News
21.09.2021
New Private COVID-19 Screening Facility At KLIA Now Open
International passengers arriving at KL International Airport (KLIA) can now experience its new private COVID-19 screening facility that promises safe, convenient and efficient testing procedures. This Health Screening Centre started operating yesterday (19 September 2021) …
21.09.2021
Miami International Airport maintains airport health accreditation from ACI World
In recognition of its sustained health and safety response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Miami International Airport has been reaccredited by the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Health Accreditation program. In September 2020, MIA was the first …
21.09.2021
Gol and Grupo Comporte Order 250 VA-X4 Zero Emissions Aircraft from Avolon
Partnership to create eVTOL ride sharing platform in Brazil
Over 50% of Avolon’s orderbook for VA-X4 aircraft now placed
Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announces a partnership with Gol, Brazil’s largest airline and Grupo Comporte, …
21.09.2021
Environmentally friendly solutions are being implemented at Palanga Airport: a step towards zero carbon emissions
Not just the runway, the apron and the taxiway will be renovated at Palanga Airport, which was closed for reconstruction in early September - sustainable engineering solutions, which will make all processes more environmentally friendly, …
21.09.2021
Cargo volumes to more than double if Gatwick’s Northern Runway is brought into routine use – supporting local businesses and jobs
The volume of cargo handled by Gatwick is forecast to increase to around 350,000 tonnes per year by the middle of the century (2047) - up from 150,000 tonnes in 2019/20 – if the airport’s plan to bring its Northern Runway into routine use is realised.
Cargo volumes would increase to over …
21.09.2021
Over $20.8 Million in Funding for Detroit Metro Airport Taxiway Reconstruction Announced
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) announced the Wayne County Airport Authority will receive $20,860,485 in federal funding for Detroit Metro Airport. The funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation will be …
20.09.2021
Renewable energy business, rescue vehicle manufacturer and Welsh cheese company are among Heathrow’s ‘Global Britain Business Champions’ – UK SMEs using the airport’s routes to export British excellence
10 SMEs from across the country have been named Heathrow’s Global Britain Business Champions - SMEs that export their goods and services globally via the UK’s only hub airport
The winners, which range from a …
20.09.2021
Touchless technology and processes keeping passengers safe at Perth Airport
Perth Airport is continuing to roll out new Covid-safe initiatives and practices through its car parks and terminals to keep passengers and workers safe.
Perth Airport Chief Commercial Officer Kate Holsgrove said that Perth Airport has …
20.09.2021
Eurowings to make major investment, set up new base and add twenty new European routes at Stockholm Arlanda Airport
The German low-cost carrier Eurowings continues to invest in the Swedish market and will set up a new base at Stockholm Arlanda Airport for the summer 2022 season. The carrier, owned by Lufthansa, will expand …
20.09.2021
Extension of Rail Tunnel at Munich Airport Completed on Schedule
Three years after the official groundbreaking ceremony for the extension of the rail tunnel at Munich Airport, which will provide a link for rail traffic between Freising and Erding running via the airport, the shell …
