Global climate action by airports up 25 per cent in the past year
246 airports are now actively engaged in addressing their impact on climate change, with 48 now carbon neutral and 44 offsetting 672,000 tonnes of CO2.
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IATA finds that human interactions are still integral to air travel
Despite the advances in automation and the masses of information available to passengers, they still desire face-to-face interactions.
Manchester Airport – Leading the way to unparalleled airport experiences
Growth – it’s inevitable. Without it, business stagnates and withers, but with it, business thrives and flourishes. However, what happens when significant growth gives rise to serious questions about safety and customer satisfaction?
Air Transport Action Group explores the fundamental role of civil aviation
The air transport industry supports 65.5 million jobs and creates $2.7 trillion in economic activity, according to a recent report from Air Transport Action Group.
Primera Air ceases all future flights, leaving passengers stranded
Airline Primera has fallen in administration and has left passengers stranded all over Europe as the company was not covered by the CAA's ATOL scheme.
Gatwick becomes first UK airport to open sensory room
The new, free-to-use sensory room provides a calming space for passengers with special needs to relax in before their flight.
Air traffic controllers see busiest ever summer over UK
2018's summer skies were the busiest on record, as flights continue to get cheaper, according to air traffic control service, NATS.
Aberdeen International Airport consults on latest Noise Action Plan
Aberdeen Airport looks at ways to mitigate aviation-related noise as Draft Noise Action plan is due for renewal.
Autonomous snowploughs implemented at Oslo Airport
The autonomous snow ploughs will keep Oslo Airport running smoothly through Winter 2018.
Air Niugini plane missed runway at Chuuk International Airport
Air Nugini plane has overshot the runway at Chuuk International Airport and has sunk in the lagoon which is just past the airport, all passengers and crew were rescued, with no fatalities. One still remains unaccounted for.
Corporación Quiport announces expansion plan for Quito Airport
Corporación Quiport, the concessionaire of Quito's airport services, has announced an expansion and improvement plan at the Mariscal Sucre International Airport which will take place between 2017 and 2020.
Sikkim’s first airport at Pakyong is open for business
The Indian state of Sikkim has opened the doors to its first airport, Pakyong Airport, inaugurated by Narendra Modi at Pakyong on the 24th September 2018.
Construction at the new Western Sydney Airport takes off
Construction is finally underway at the new Western Sydney Airport which is expected to be completed by 2026 and generate 20,000 jobs.
Birmingham Airport launches a new flight update service via Facebook
Birmingham Airport has pushed to improved its customer service for passengers by adding Flight Smart to Facebook Messenger so flight information can be personalised.
Shannon becomes first European airport to have biometric screening
New facial recognition system will speed up screening time at Shannon Airport, as it becomes the first airport outside of the Americas to have this technology installed.
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