UK government announces competition to encourage development of sustainable aviation fuel
UK companies will be able to bid for a share of £15 million to pioneer new technologies to convert everyday waste into sustainable aviation fuel.
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ACI World publishes updated COVID-19 restart and recovery guidance
The second edition of ACI's COVID-19 guidelines provides updated best practice examples and guidance for both the initial restart and longer-term recovery of the global aviation industry.
3D sensor technology deployed at Kuala Lumpur Airport to reduce queue times
The sensor technology will reduce queue wait times to under 10 minutes, thus enhancing the passenger experience and making the airport journey safer in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated ICAO recovery guidance welcomed by ACI World and IATA
ICAO's updated guidelines are being welcomed by both associations as a way to support a harmonised and consistent global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
ICAO Council approves updated CART recovery guidelines
Six new COVID-19 recommendations and amendments to two others have been approved by the ICAO Council, building upon its original 'Take-off' guidelines, which were published in June 2020 in response to the pandemic.
UK government outlines new measures to improve connectivity
As part of its efforts to build back better from the pandemic and improve connectivity, the UK government has set out a range of measures for the UK’s aviation and transportation network.
$1.2 billion aviation and tourism support package announced by Australian government
The package includes a range of new measures for the Australian aviation and tourism sectors, including half-price airfares and an aviation workforce support programme.
ACI World survey finds increase in airport technology investments
The survey found that, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, airports have significantly accelerated their investments in technology in order to adapt better to the changing health and safety requirements.
Vital City of Derry Airport to Stansted route given £4.3 million in government funding
Partly funded by the Department for Transport, the City of Derry to Stansted route provides critical connectivity between Northern Ireland and London, subsequently boosting the region’s economy.
Results from latest IATA poll finds growing confidence in air travel
Among the results, IATA found that 57 per cent of respondents expect to be travelling within two months of the pandemic being contained, which is much improved from 49 per cent in September 2020.
All three City of Phoenix airports recognised with GBAC STAR accreditation
Phoenix's Sky Harbor, Deer Valley and Goodyear Airports have all been awarded with the accreditation, which is an outbreak prevention, response and recovery accreditation for facilities.
Guidance on drone incidents near airports published by EASA
EASA's new guidance addresses unauthorised drone usage in the vicinity of airports, including by accident, with deliberate intent to disrupt, and criminal or terrorist motivation.
Sydney Airport welcomes Australian COVID-19 restrictions exit strategy
Sydney Airport has welcomed the three-step plan released by the Business Council of Australia to lift the restrictions that are in place across Australia, which works in tandem with the country's vaccine programme.
Canadian airports call for urgent plan to reverse domestic and international travel restrictions
The Canadian Airports Council has called on the Government of Canada to increase its support for the country's aviation sector in order to avoid the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic being permanent.
ICAO Council adopts new declaration on improving gender representation
To mark International Women's Day 2021, ICAO has made concrete commitments to improve its gender representation, including in its language use, official communications and access to Council-level responsibilities.
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