Aviation COVID-19 recovery guidance published by ACI World
New guidance aims to support airports in re-starting flight operations and will be updated by ACI World as more information becomes available.
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New guidance aims to support airports in re-starting flight operations and will be updated by ACI World as more information becomes available.
The new guidelines for European aviation outline measures that will ensure the safest way to travel amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed details of its proposed temporary layered approach to biosecurity for re-starting passenger flights amid the COVID-19 crisis.
ACI and IATA emphasise that for the aviation industry to recover efficiently, global coordination and measures driven by data and evidence are required.
The aviation industry requires a coordinated approach and comprehensive framework if it is to navigate a recovery efficiently.
Instead of quarantine, a risk-based layered approach of globally harmonised biosecurity measures is critical for the industry to recover.
The African travel and tourism sector contributes $169 billion to Africa’s economy combined, representing 7.1 per cent of the continent’s GDP.
In this exclusive Q&A with International Airport Review, Vladimir Zubkov, Secretary General of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), discusses the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the global air cargo industry.
Two leading aviation associations have together said financial relief will be imperative in assisting the industry to lay foundation for a balanced recovery.
IATA reviews the passenger demand figures during the month of March, summarising the decline to be the largest in recent history.
Global demand for air cargo, measured in cargo tonne kilometres (CTKs), fell by 15.2 per cent in March compared to the previous year, IATA reports.
As countries across the globe implement temporary measures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, IATA has called for global mutual recognition in order to facilitate the safe operation of civil aviation.
With survey results suggesting a slow recovery for air travel demand, IATA has called for governments to implement confidence-boosting measures for travellers.
As aviation continues to be severely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, IATA and ITF have called for better government support in protecting aviation jobs.
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to impact the aviation industry, IATA analysis has outlined a fall of over 50 per cent in passenger revenues as a result.