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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ACI Europe, IATA and A4E welcome call to lift remaining intra-EU travel restrictions

12 June 2020 | By International Airport Review

The three associations have welcomed the European Commission's call to lift all remaining COVID-19 European travel restrictions, including quarantine.

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IATA launches interactive online map for latest aviation COVID-19 restrictions

12 June 2020 | By International Airport Review

IATA's new interactive service provides users with the most up-to-date information on country-specific COVID-19 travel restrictions and regulations.

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Is home baggage collection the future of airport baggage handling?

12 June 2020 | By Tara Nolan (International Airport Review)

Before the COVID-19 pandemic began, home baggage collection was being discussed by many. Now, could one argue its case is stronger?

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Aviation recovery: The urgent need is to do it differently

11 June 2020 | By Ian Law - San Francisco International Airport

If the aviation sector is to prevail in this crisis, its leaders must commit to a new cross-sector delivery pledge that targets faster and more effective outcomes, says Ian Law, San Francisco International Airport’s Chief Information Officer.

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Learning to fly again: Canadians demonstrate a strong desire to travel

10 June 2020 | By Daniel-Robert Gooch

Daniel-Robert Gooch, President of Canadian Airports Council, details how the demand to travel in Canada is strong and how airports should strive to meet this safely.

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International Airport Review Issue 3 2020

9 June 2020 | By International Airport Review

Answering some of the industry's questions regarding COVID-19, whilst offering examples of how to improve operational efficiency, this magazine issue is an imperative resource for aviation.

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Showcasing airport positivity during the COVID-19 crisis

8 June 2020 | By Airport Regions Council

Airports and aviation organisations share COVID-19 experiences with Airport Regions Council (ARC), including innovative solutions that proved efficient.

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COVID-19: Live aviation industry briefing – Olivier Jankovec

4 June 2020 | By ACI Europe

Dedicated to supporting the recovery of European airports, Olivier Jankovec, is to detail ACI EUROPE’s focus on passenger and staff safety.

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Sustainable Aviation calls for aviation to take priority in UK COVID-19 recovery

1 June 2020 | By International Airport Review

Sustainable Aviation has said that prioritising aviation in the COVID-19 economic recovery strategy will enable a faster recovery for the UK.

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Governments, employers and unions must act together to save aviation

1 June 2020 | By Gabriel Mocho Rodriguez - ITF

Gabriel Mocho Rodriguez, International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF)’s Civil Aviation Secretary, emphasises how the world needs governments and employers to step up to the challenge of protecting jobs, livelihoods and international transport.

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Episode 9 – Angela Gittens

1 June 2020 | By International Airport Review

As her last month as ACI World’s Director General begins, Angela Gittens spoke to Tara Nolan to reflect on her time spent within aviation.

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The importance of sponsorship in delivering better project outcomes

29 May 2020 | By Ian Lang - Edinburgh Airport

Ian Lang, Strategy and Capital Investment Director at Edinburgh Airport, explains the benefits of the project sponsorship model and why it needs championing.

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ICAO calls for aviation personnel to be considered key workers

27 May 2020 | By International Airport Review

By making aviation personnel designated key workers, ICAO has outlined that essential global air trade capacities will be better maintained.

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GRU Airport implements measures to handle the COVID-19 crisis

26 May 2020 | By International Airport Review

João Pita, Head of Airline Business at GRU Airport – the São Paulo International Airport concessionary – details how the airport is navigating the global pandemic.

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Impacts of COVID-19 on aviation and the airport business

22 May 2020 | By Angela Gittens - ACI World

Angela Gittens, Director General of ACI World, details how COVID-19 has impacted airport business, and the recovery measures available to the industry.