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Regulation & Legislation

There are a multitude of regulations and legislation that impact the aviation industry. These can be focused on safety, workforce needs, the legal requirements of connecting countries, and more.

As new risks begin to threaten airports, new regulations come into play to protect the aerodrome environment and its inhabitants.

With multiple aviation authorities working within the industry, regs and legs are being continuously reviewed. Within this section of International Airport Review we hope to keep you up to date on the most recent amendments and rules.

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The Airport Industry Intelligence eReport 2024

18 November 2024 | By International Airport Review

Download this free eReport highlighting the greatest challenges to the airport sector.

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SEA Milan’s Armando Brunini on biometrics and passenger experience

16 October 2024 | By Armando Brunini, Emily Budgen

International Airport Review's Editorial Assistant Emily Budgen attended this year's ACI Europe's Annual Congress, hosted by iGA Istanbul. Here, she caught up with SEA Milan Airport's CEO Armando Brunini and discussed biometrics, the passenger experience and the regulations in the industry.

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Finavia CEO Kimmo Maki on sustainability and geopolitics

8 October 2024 | By Emily Budgen, Kimmo Mäki (Finavia)

International Airport Review's Editorial Assistant Emily Budgen attended this year's ACI Europe's Annual Congress, hosted by iGA Istanbul Airport. Here, she caught up with CEO of Finavia Kimmo Maki, discussing the impact of geopolitics in the European aviation industry and sustainability measures of the future.

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Enhancing the wellbeing of the aviation industry

4 October 2024 | By Aleksandra Kapela

International Airport Review’s Editorial Assistant Emily Budgen attended V4+ Airports Association’s Women Innovation Day (WIND) conference held in Lake Bohinj, Slovenia. There she caught up with Aleksandra Kapela, Aviation Psychologist, about her work with airport employees and how the industry can attract and retain its workforce.

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Airlines and airports react with dismay to new French government proposals to raise aviation tax

3 October 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

European airlines and airports, represented by Airlines for Europe and Airports Council International Europe, have reacted with dismay to new French Government’s tax increase on aviation.

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New Electronic Travel Authorisation charge could mean London Heathrow Airport lose 4 million passengers-a-year

13 September 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

London Heathrow Airport may lose 4 million passengers a year after, the UK government announced that they will be expanding its Electronic Travel Authorisation charge to all foreigners, excluding citizens of UK and Ireland, from April 2025.

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Airports excited by Swedish government’s removal of aviation tax

5 September 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

The International Air Transport Association along with Swedavia, are pleased with the Swedish government’s decision to remove the aviation tax, which was previously criticised for stalling growth in the sector.

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Shanghai unveils ambitious ‘City of Sky’ plan for low-altitude industry by 2027

28 August 2024 | By International Airport Review

Shanghai will collaborate with Yangtze River Delta cities to establish a national low-altitude economic industry demonstration area, aiming to accelerate its influence as a global 'City of Sky'.

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Unruly airplane passengers face criminal prosecution from FBI

26 August 2024 | By Holly Miles

The rate of unruly airplane passenger incidents has dropped by over 80 percent since record-highs in early 2021 but unacceptable behaviour continues to occur. Airlines have reported more than 1,240 unruly passenger cases in 2024.

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Climate activists disrupt traffic at four German airports

20 August 2024 | By International Airport Review

Climate activists from Letzte Generation disrupted operations at four German airports, leading to arrests and prompting a response from the German government to consider stricter penalties for such actions.

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UK government approves London City Airport passenger Cap Increase, rejects Saturday extension

20 August 2024 | By International Airport Review

London City Airport's plan to boost its passenger cap to nine million annually has been approved by the UK government, though the proposal to extend Saturday operating hours has been denied, balancing expansion with local community concerns.

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Addressing connectivity, decarbonisation and regulation for the future shaping of aviation markets

7 August 2024 | By Olivier Jankovec

International Airport Review’s Emily Budgen, caught up with Olivier Jankovec, Director General at ACI Europe, following his speech at the ACI Europe Annual Congress, hosted by iGA Istanbul Airport.

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Australia set to join the U.S. Global Entry programme

6 August 2024 | By Emily Budgen

Australia are set to join the U.S Global Entry programme, with the first wave of applications expected in January 2025.

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Transforming African aviation: An interview with Adefunke Adeyemi, Secretary General of AFCAC

2 August 2024 | By Adefunke Adeyemi, Holly Miles

Watch this in-depth exclusive interview with Adefunke Adeyemi, Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC)

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EU regulations change to restrict use of C3 scanners

1 August 2024 | By Emily Budgen

The European Union (EU) have changed their regulations to impose restrictions on next generation C3 scanners for cabin luggage.

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