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 […]
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 […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to maintain the critical separation between politics and aviation safety issues. The call followed the latest development in events following the incident when Ryanair FR4978 was intercepted over Belarus Airspace and forced to land in Minsk. On 2 June EASA replaced […]
ACI urges governments to provide support in this crucial global effort Airports Council International (ACI) World and the five ACI regions – in collaboration with members – have created a long-term carbon goal for their member airports: “ACI member airports at a global level commit to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and urge governments […]
London City Airport has today announced that it has launched a new mentoring programme to raise young people’s aspirations, help tackle youth unemployment and promote social mobility in the local communities near the airport. In partnership with 15BillionEBP, staff from the airport will volunteer to mentor local students in East London at risk of leaving school […]
Bristol Airport has launched a new Fund to kick start and fast track decarbonisation initiatives in the South West of England focusing on emissions from flight and transport activity at Bristol Airport. The Aviation Carbon Transition (ACT) Programme will support initiatives and projects reducing direct and indirect emissions from Airport infrastructure to enable lower/zero emissions; […]
