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Hamad Airport achieves information security management certification

20 April 2021 | By International Airport Review

By receiving the certification, Hamad Airport is able to instil confidence in its stakeholders and affirm its ongoing commitment to implement industry best practice.

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Hamad Airport signs MoU to implement effective waste management methods

16 April 2021 | By International Airport Review

The objectives of Hamad Airport's MoU include the development of an integrated system for waste separation and the promotion of environmental awareness and culture of sustainability at the airport.

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IATA calls on Middle Eastern governments to coordinate on industry restart plans

6 April 2021 | By International Airport Review

Regional coordination during the development of restart plans for the Middle Eastern aviation industry will allow governments to ensure that the plans can be efficiently implemented as soon as possible.

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Interview with Gerold Tumulka, CEO of Swissport Middle East

16 March 2021 | By Fethi Chebil

In this video, Gerold Tumulka, CEO of Swissport Middle East, is interviewed by Fethi Chebil, Airport PPP Expert. Together, they discuss the impact of COVID-19 on ground handlers and the outlook for the ground handling business in the future.

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One year on: ACI Asia-Pacific’s reflection on the COVID-19 pandemic

3 March 2021 | By Stefano Baronci

Almost a year since his participation in International Airport Review’s Coronavirus Roundtable, Stefano Baronci, Director General of ACI Asia-Pacific, looks back on 2020 and what the coronavirus pandemic has meant for aviation, and considers how this will affect the aviation sector’s recovery in the immediate future.

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ACI Asia-Pacific expects pre-pandemic passenger volumes to return by 2024

2 February 2021 | By International Airport Review

Volumes in the Asia-Pacific market are expected to return by approximately 2023, but the Middle East will take longer, and is expected to return to pre-COVID-19 levels by 2024.

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Emirates’ new ‘TrustOne’ app offers passengers discounted PCR tests through Eurofins

2 February 2021 | By Eurofins

Emirates is all set to trial a new mobile app, ‘TrustOne’, which will let the travellers avail COVID-19 PCR tests through Eurofins at special rates. The app will allow passengers to gain knowledge about the latest updates and protocols. Developed in partnership with GE Digital Aviation Software and TE Food,…

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ACI’s Level 2 Airport Customer Experience Accreditation awarded to Queen Alia Airport

18 January 2021 | By International Airport Review

As a result of embedding positive customer experience within its brand promise, Queen Alia Airport has received the higher level ACI accreditation.

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Redefining the airport experience to accommodate emotional wellbeing

7 January 2021 | By Hamad International Airport

Qatar’s Hamad International Airport has amended its airport experience to ensure that passengers experience a smooth and welcoming journey post-COVID-19.

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Istanbul Airport awarded 5-star Skytrax rating

15 December 2020 | By International Airport Review

Istanbul Airport is now one of only two airports in the world that is certified with both the "5-Star COVID-19 Airport" and the "5-Star Airport" rating.

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ACI Asia-Pacific calls for globally consistent and harmonised testing protocols

9 December 2020 | By International Airport Review

With passenger declines of well above 70 per cent and 60 per cent for the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, respectively, ACI Asia-Pacific is calling for more consistent recovery support measures.

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New connection launched between Ras Al Khaimah and Delhi Airport

8 December 2020 | By International Airport Review

The new route will connect passengers in the UAE with 28 destinations in India via Delhi, with more cities due to be added in the coming weeks and months.

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Hamad becomes first Middle Eastern airport to achieve 5-Star COVID-19 Airport Safety Rating

2 December 2020 | By International Airport Review

Following a three-day audit, Skytrax awarded Hamad International Airport with the highest airport COVID-19 safety rating.

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Governments must intervene to prevent aviation employment catastrophe

11 November 2020 | By International Airport Review

Estimates from the Air Transport Action Group suggest some 4.8 million aviation workers’ jobs are at risk as a result of air travel demand falling more than 75 per cent.

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IATA welcomes agreement connecting airspace between Jordan and Israel

21 October 2020 | By International Airport Review

By being able to fly through the Israel-Jordan corridor, flight times will be shortened, fuel burn will be reduced and carbon emissions decreased.

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