IATA welcomes test findings outlining low risk of COVID-19 transmission onboard aircraft
Testing conducted by the United States Transportation Command has supported IATA's report of a low risk of COVID-19 transmission onboard aircraft.
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Muscat International becomes first Middle Eastern airport to receive ACI health accreditation
Oman Airports' efforts to protect passenger health during the COVID-19 pandemic has led Muscat to be the first airport in the region to receive the globally-recognised accreditation.
ACI World and IATA reinforce urgent call for COVID-19 testing for air travel
The two aviation bodies have outlined that implementing an internationally agreed approach to testing will support the recovery of air travel.
Public consultation to open for new arrival routes into London Luton Airport
The consultation will allow local residents and communities to shape the outcome of the proposed plans to separate Luton and Stansted's arrival routes and holds.
Chicago Rockford Airport begins construction of international cargo facility
Once open, the new facility will enable Chicago Rockford Airport to significantly increase its international cargo operations.
IATA highlights evidence of low incidence of inflight COVID-19 transmission
IATA has outlined that, currently, only 44 cases of COVID-19 have been thought to be associated with a flight journey, representing one case for every 27 million travellers.
Italy, San Marino and Vatican City State removed from UK travel corridors list
In addition to removing the three destinations from the travel corridors list, the Greek island of Crete has been deemed safe and subsequently added.
TIACA and Pharma.Aero express concern over air cargo sector’s readiness for COVID-19 vaccines
According to TIACA's air freight readiness survey, only 28 per cent of the industry was found to be feeling well prepared to transport future COVID-19 vaccines.
Dramatic passenger declines shown by ACI World airport traffic report
For the first half of 2020, worldwide airport passenger numbers decreased by 58.4 per cent when compared to the same period in 2019, with international passenger traffic hit the hardest, recording a 64.5 per cent drop.
ICCAN survey reveals people’s experiences of aviation noise during lockdown
While nearly two-fifths of people interviewed said that they would mind if aircraft noise returned to pre-lockdown levels, just under half indicated that they would not.
ACI World and IATA call for consistent approach to COVID-19 testing for air travel
ACI and IATA have outlined that testing should replace restrictive quarantine measures in order to support the recovery of air travel.
Mobile food and drink ordering platform introduced at Teesside Airport
The introduction of the OrderNext mobile ordering platform is part of Teesside International Airport's six-step COVID-19 safety plan for passengers.
Quito Airport begins work on new import cargo distribution area
Quito's new import cargo distribution area will see automated solutions implemented for cargo handling, generating greater operational efficiency, improving traceability and guaranteeing greater cargo security.
Hamad Airport first to receive BSI certification for COVID-19 safety protocols
Qatar's airport has become the first to achieve independent verification from BSI for its implementation of COVID-19 ICAO Aviation Health Safety Protocols.
Concession for development and operation of El Salvador Airport cargo terminal awarded
Munich Airport International and EMCO have been awarded the concession for the development of the air cargo terminal at El Salvador Airport.
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