UK government’s Airport and Ground Operations Support Scheme opens for applications
The scheme will allow commercial airports and ground handlers to apply for up to £8 million each from the UK government to support with fixed costs.
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Munich Airport achieves ACI’s Airport Health Accreditation
Munich Airport fully met the strict requirements of the ACI accreditation, so passengers can now be sure about the quality of health and safety precautions at the airport.
Heathrow Airport to launch colleague rapid testing pilot
The UK government-led testing pilot will be conducted with Heathrow Airport employees in partnership with the NHS Test and Trace scheme.
IATA calls on governments to establish global vaccination and testing standards
By accelerating the establishment of vaccination and testing certifications, IATA has stressed that governments can better support the re-establishment of global air connectivity.
All-electric aircraft tow tractor introduced at Munich Airport
The use of the tow tractor supports Munich Airport's climate protection goals, which include to be completely carbon-neutral by 2030.
Travel bans extended and hotel quarantine for travellers introduced in UK
The UK government's travel ban has been extended to the UAE, Burundi and Rwanda in order to prevent the importation of a new COVID-19 variant found in South Africa.
Contract awarded for the reconstruction of the Palanga Airport runway
The reconstruction of Palanga Airport's runway, as well as one taxiway and parts of the apron, will take 45 days and €13.6 million to complete.
Aviation’s path to recovery will be uncertain without government support, says ACI
ACI has stressed that governments need to introduce a consistent approach to COVID-19 testing and vaccination in order to promote air travel and support the recovery of the industry.
Urban Air Port’s Air-One project receives £1.2 million for development of eVTOL infrastructure
The Air-One project will work to demonstrate how to unlock the potential of sustainable urban air mobility to reduce congestion, cut air pollution and holistically decarbonise transport.
Modernisation of central area of boarding level at Belgrade Airport completed
The modernisation works involved the development of new retail and food and beverage options, as well as new entertainment offerings.
UK feasibility project for use of electric air taxis secures government research grant
The project has secured partial funding through the UK government’s Future Flight Challenge to look at the feasibility of an air taxi service in the UK's South West region.
ETF calls for immediate financial support for ground handling workers
With estimates outlining that 58.5 per cent of ground handling workers are currently out of work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, ETF has called for better financial support for the sector and its workforce.
ACI-NA welcomes Biden Administration’s facial covering requirement for all travellers
After its formal request for the previous administration to implement the requirement went unheard, ACI-NA has welcomed the Biden Administration's new requirement for facial coverings to be worn by all travellers, including in airports.
BER Airport expects to reach pre-pandemic passenger levels by 2025
Should the post-pandemic prediction be correct, a total of roughly 83 million fewer passengers would fly from BER between 2021 and 2025 than originally expected.
SFO receives authorisation to launch rent relief programme for airport concession tenants
Under the COVID-19 Emergency Rent Relief Program, SFO's concessions will receive a suspension of MAG payments, as well as a suspension on other cleaning and infrastructure fees.
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