New wage subsidy will save aviation jobs says AAA
The AAA's Simon Bourke says the financial subsidy will be of great relief to the thousands of people who work in aviation and in airports across Australia.
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The AAA's Simon Bourke says the financial subsidy will be of great relief to the thousands of people who work in aviation and in airports across Australia.
The latest ACI bulletin particularly addresses the issue of cyber-security, with many staff now working remotely as part of global efforts to slow the spread of the virus.
Almost 40 Members of Parliament have written to the Chancellor calling for more support for the UK aviation industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The UK's House of Commons' Transport Committee held an informal virtual meeting with Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, to discuss the implications of COVID-19 on transport.
ACI data outlines that airports employ over 6.1 million people globally, and so have urged for financial measures to be implemented to protect airport jobs amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
In order to offer the best passenger experience, Haneda Airport has introduced a range of new services at its Terminal 2, including self-service baggage drops and smart security check lanes.
ACI Asia-Pacific has urged governments to implement relief measures in order to protect airport jobs and aviation connectivity as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak,
A statement made by G20 leaders regarding the importance of a global response to the COVID-19 crisis has been welcomed by ICAO Council leaders.
As efforts to facilitate the movement of cargo amidst the COVID-19 outbreak begin to achieve results, TIACA has called for governments to enable the smoother transportation of air cargo to help combat the health crisis.
Despite the severe impact of COVID-19 on the aviation industry, CAAC has announced that airport projects previously halted by the virus have now recommenced.
ACI World's latest data has shown the rapid effect the COVID-19 crisis has had on the aviation industry and it's now calling on governments to ensure solutions to this are fair and reasonable.
IATA has called for governments to keep global supply chains open for air cargo to keep up with the demand for vital medical equipment during the COVID-19 crisis.
Due to the restrictions put in place by the Spanish government as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, Aena has adapted airport operations across its entire network.
IATA has thanked governments who have been supportive of the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic but have asked that further worldwide governments follow suit.
The AOA has said the UK government only allowing the industry financial help during the COVID-19 crisis on a case-by-case basis is "not feasible to provide the support necessary in the coming days".