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GTAA announces workforce reductions due to COVID-19
The workforce changes reflect the significant decrease in global air traffic, with passenger numbers at Toronto Pearson currently at approximately 1996 levels.
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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 UK’s ‘Countering Drones’ competition gains £1.5 million of extra funding
The DASA competition provides an opportunity to help further develop the critical counter-drone technical capabilities needed.
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UK airports require urgent business rates relief following traffic collapse
The AOA requests a year-long relief from business rates for all airports in England and Wales, to come into effect as soon as practical.
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New guidelines are launched to help UK passengers ‘Travel Safe’
The ‘Travel Safe’ advice, which is aligned with UK government guidelines and supported by the Aviation Minister, should be used across UK airports.
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ICAO’s iPACKs will support States during COVID-19 pandemic
The deployment of the iPACKs represents a determined coordination effort within ICAO, led by its Technical Cooperation Bureau.
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Noise must be a key priority as aviation starts to recover
ICCAN Head Commissioner, Rob Light, details how the way noise is managed should be approached as aviation begins to recover.
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IATA urges need for sustainable aviation fuels post-COVID-19
Current production rates are too low for aviation to realistically use SAF, despite proven potential and airline efforts to date.
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Differing national approaches to reopening borders jeopardises recovery
ACI Europe and A4E highlight how the smooth reopening of external EU borders is being jeopardised by non-harmonised, uncoordinated national measures.
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Riga Airport joins EASA COVID-19 prevention charter
The EASA Charter, which has currently been signed by 22 European airports and airport operators, includes the certification of the members’ ability to ensure the highest epidemiological safety standards and provides information exchange to improve the joint industry measures aimed at ensuring maximum safety during the global pandemic.
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Trials to improve public health safety for aviation staff begin
Organisations participating in these trials include ICAO, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Changi Airport, Heathrow Airport and British Airways.
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New hygiene measures at Melbourne support travellers during COVID-19
More than 4,000 physical distancing floor and seat markings at check in, security and gate lounges, alongside 420 hand sanitiser units, have been deployed at Melbourne Airport.
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Data from ACI World demonstrates dramatic impact of COVID-19
Financial assistance and relief is needed to safeguard essential operations and protect millions of jobs generated by the airport industry.
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UK’s self-isolation requirement is lifted for lower-risk countries
From 10 July 2020, passengers will be able to travel to many countries without having to self-isolate on return to the UK.
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Director of Airports at Salt Lake City says we need each other to be successful
Bill Wyatt, Director of Airports, believes that in the future, airport hubs will become even more important than they have been before.
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Governments called upon to bear costs of public health measures
Airlines and airport operators should be included in the discussions to assess the practicalities of implementing public health measures.
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