Pressure to reduce aviation’s climate impact has increased, says NATS research
NATS' Aviation Index 2020 survey found that 70 per cent of people are now demanding that climate change action be the aviation industry’s top priority.
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Aviation bodies intensify calls for testing to replace quarantine in Europe
After urging the European Commission to implement COVID-19 testing in September, three aviation bodies have intensified the calls for replacing quarantine requirements prior to the holiday season in order to support the recovery of the industry.
Mobile food ordering service introduced at Los Angeles Airport
The new mobile food ordering service, 'LAX Order Now', enables a contactless travel experience for passengers travelling through Los Angeles International Airport.
ACI World suggests list of measures to replace physical distancing at security checkpoints
With physical distancing measures reducing airport security capacity by up to 75 per cent, ACI World has outlined 11 measures that can replace the 1.5m and 2m distancing requirements.
COVID-19 pandemic to result in loss of up to 46 million jobs supported by aviation
Analysis undertaken by the Air Transport Action Group has outlined that a wide range of jobs within and supported by aviation are at risk as a result of the drastic fall in air traffic following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gatwick Airport to begin charging for use of forecourt in 2021
In order to support its recovery from COVID-19 and reduce 'Kiss and Fly' journeys, Gatwick Airport will introduce a £5 charge in 2021 for vehicles using the forecourt to drop off and pick up passengers.
Milan Bergamo Airport continues to improve despite COVID-19
By welcoming new airline services for passengers and continuing to deliver key infrastructure developments, COVID-19 has failed to limit the growth of Milan Bergamo Airport.
Aviation leaders highlight importance of prioritising climate action
Leaders from ATAG, ACI World, CANSO, IATA and ICCAIA have emphasised the need for sustainable aviation development post-COVID-19.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection opens up pre-clearance programme to new airports
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance programme offers airports a competitive advantage and opportunities for increased traveller volumes.
IATA downgrades 2020 traffic forecast following poor summer season
As the result of a poorer than expected summer season for passenger traffic, IATA has downgraded its traffic forecast for 2020 by an additional three per cent.
SESAR DM launches portal to support European ATM modernisation
The new online portal provides all of the most up to date information about European ATM modernisation and the 343 SESAR DM deployment projects.
Five destinations removed from UK travel exemptions list
The UK government has announced the removal of Turkey, Poland, Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba from its travel exemptions list following an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Tampa Airport launches COVID-19 testing pilot programme
Two types of COVID-19 tests are being trialled for passengers at Tampa Airport - both the rapid antigen test and the PCR nasal swab test.
IATA air freight data for August 2020 outlines slower than expected recovery
Global air freight demand fell by 12.6 per cent in August 2020 when compared to 2019 as a result of insufficient capacity due to grounded passenger aircraft fleets.
Contactless self-check-in trials begin at Hamad International Airport
As part of its efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19, Hamad Airport has introduced two new solutions to enable contactless self-check-in.
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