Pharmaceutical corridor between Hong Kong and Brussels opens
The pharma corridor between Hong Kong and Brussels Airport assures handling quality for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals.
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New payment method for air tickets possible with open banking
IATA has launched a new payment system through which an instant direct payment can be made to airlines for flights, making the process safer and faster.
Airports rename their runways due to changes in Earth’s magnetic field
Airports worldwide have to change the numbers of their runways as magnetic north moves about 60 kilometres a year.
New apron layout at Gold Coast Airport boosts capacity
A $16 million reconfiguration of the Gold Coast Airport apron has delivered up to four additional aircraft parking spaces, as the airport experiences its annual peak travel period.
HungaroControl gains investment of €20 million for ATC safety
Hungarian Air Navigation Service Provider, HungaroControl, is implementing new technological developments which are expected to cost in excess of €20 million.
Electricity is set to replace diesel at Royal Schiphol Group airports
The Royal Schiphol Group is investing in new electric ground equipment for aircraft handling purposes and is now using several electric ‘ground power units’ (E-GPU).
Gatwick and Heathrow will invest millions in anti-drone equipment
Gatwick and Heathrow will spend millions of pounds defending their airfields from drone disruption, following the events at Gatwick just before Christmas.
Hermes Airport has gained Level 3 ACA accreditation
Following their efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, Hermes Airports has received important international recognition for Cyprus’ airports.
Airways New Zealand launches ATC training in Kuwait
Airways New Zealand has partnered with the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) to establish an air traffic control training academy for training of Kuwaiti students.
VINCI Airports has acquired the majority shareholding in Gatwick Airport
The deal, which is thought to have cost in excess of £2 billion, sees VINCI Airports partner with Global Infrastructure Partners to own the majority shareholding.
Israel’s second international airport set to open at the end of January
With operations due to begin in March 2019, the new airport is set to boost the Israeli economy with an increase in tourism expected.
Gatwick comes to the end of its consultation period for master plan
There is only one week left for local residents and businesses to make their views known on Gatwick’s growth plans.
UK aviation survey finds passengers in north are the ‘most satisfied’ flyers
The CAA has published its latest UK Aviation Consumer Survey, which reveals where passengers within the UK are the most satisfied.
EASA preliminary safety overview of air transport operations in 2018
2018 saw an increase in incidents and accidents within the air transport industry, but how do we stop this becoming the norm?
Solid passenger traffic growth and moderate air cargo demand in 2018
Preliminary figures released by ICAO, show that a total of 4.3 billion passengers were carried by air transport in 2018, this indicates growth of 6.1 per cent over 2017.
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