The Canberra Airport has installed a new security screening system with technology from Smiths Detection to further improve the screening of passengers and their carry-on luggage. Head of Aviation, Michael Thomson, said Canberra Airport has world-class security processes and the new machines will provide even better screening of passengers and safer flying. “Canberra […]
The resumption of commercial air transport at Quito International Airport from June 1 has marked a milestone in Latin America, having reactivated its regular operations by applying strict measures and sanitary protection procedures, which includes continuous cleaning and disinfection of all passenger and airport personnel transit areas. The main focus of the entire Quito International […]
In an era of increased cleanliness, airports have been reviewing their hygiene practices and increasingly are turning to new technological solutions to aid their efforts. In the case of Tampa International Airport in Florida, it has harnessed a variety of new equipment to minimize the labor needed to sanitize its facilities. For example, the airport […]
The Bulgarian Ministry of Transport has announced the signing of a concessionaire agreement with the SOF Connect consortium for the modernization of Sofia Airport. The consortium comprises partners Meridiam, Strabag and Munich Airport and will begin a process of overhauling the Bulgarian capital’s airport facilities. Thierry Déau, founder and CEO of Meridiam, stated, “Our ambition […]
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won three new airline ground handling contracts in Spain. In Madrid, WFS is now providing ramp and cargo handling services for Airest’s Saab340 cargo flights, which arrive from Germany’s Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport five days a week. WFS handles both import and export shipments on these services, which also connect Madrid with […]
On July 17, the National Emergency Operations Committee (COE) authorized the increase of air frequencies in Ecuador from 30% to 50% as of August 1. According to the resolution, the percentage “may not exceed 50% of the frequencies authorized to the airlines in their operating permit, for which purpose, the Ministry of Transport and Public […]
It has been one month since the reactivation of international and domestic passenger operations in Ecuador, where protocols and health protection measures are being applied to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) has been closely monitoring this process in Ecuador, which is the first country in the […]
The Qantas lounge and News@CBR reopen at Canberra Airport today and a new Go Convenience outlet will open on Friday this week within the airport terminal. Richard Snow, Head of Property at Canberra Airport, said this was great news for those travelling to and from Canberra for business and leisure. “Get back to travelling for […]
Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 crisis, KLM has been adapting its network and flight schedule in line with travel restrictions and demand. From 13th July 2020, KLM is set to resume operations between London City Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol. Linking Central London to the capital city of the Netherlands, the route will begin as […]
To accomplish the resumption of commercial passenger flights in Ecuador, the National Emergency Operations Committee (COE), issued on June 1 the Protocol to enter the country by air, mandatory preventive isolation stay and leave during the span of the state of emergency. Below are the general provisions of the protocol: Passengers must fill out and […]
