Four destinations added and one removed from UK travel corridor list
After a fall in cases of COVID-19, the Canary Islands, Mykonos, the Maldives and Denmark have been added to the UK's travel corridor list.
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IATA calls for development of affordable COVID-19 testing for aviation
Rapid, accurate, affordable, easy-to-operate, scalable and systematic COVID-19 testing for all passengers before departure will support the recovery of the aviation industry, outlined IATA.
Istanbul becomes first Turkish airport to receive Zero Waste Certificate
Istanbul Airport was awarded the certificate as a result of its efforts to prevent waste and use resources in a more efficient manner.
IATA welcomes agreement connecting airspace between Jordan and Israel
By being able to fly through the Israel-Jordan corridor, flight times will be shortened, fuel burn will be reduced and carbon emissions decreased.
Pre-departure rapid COVID-19 testing facilities launched at Heathrow Airport
Collinson and Swissport have launched the testing site at Heathrow, once again highlighting the three bodies as pioneers in driving travel recovery from COVID-19.
BLR Airport experiences growth in cargo volumes following COVID-19 slump
BLR Airport has become the first metro airport in India to record growth in freight in September 2020, compared to the same period in 2019.
Skyguide appoints Frequentis for consulting to streamline processes
Switzerland’s ANSP, Skyguide, has enlisted the support of Frequentis Control Room Consulting in order to improve customer satisfaction.
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.
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.
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