UK to set up traffic light system to classify travel destinations
The UK Government has announced plans to set up a traffic light system to classify international travel destinations based on Covid-19 risks.
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Bulgaria defers Sofia Airport’s annual fee payments for ten years
The Government of Bulgaria has agreed to defer Sofia Airport’s (SOF) annual concession fee payments...
Drug flights and the impact of Covid-19 on illegal trafficking
Illegal businesses such as drug trafficking were badly impacted by the pandemic but managed to resume activities. We find out...
London Southend Airport to compensate neighbouring property holders
London Southend Airport (SEN) has received an order from the Upper Tribunal’s Lands Chamber to reimburse the owners of neighbouring...
DOM airports are certified for environmental management system
Aerodom, a subsidiary of VINCI Airports, has received the ISO 14001:2015 certification from Aenor for its environmental management system at...
AAHK extends relief package for airport community until May
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has announced its plans to extend the relief package for two more months until the end of May to support the airport community. This initiative…
Gweru Airport and PLM Middle East form strategic partnership
Gweru Airport (GWE) in Zimbabwe and PLM Middle East have formed a strategic partnership to develop the airport with an investment plan of nearly $176m. Both parties entered an agreement…
UK campaign groups and LLA support funds for airspace modernisation
Local campaign groups St Albans Quieter Skies (STAQs,) the Luton and District Association for the Control of Aircraft Noise (LADACAN) and Harpenden Sky, along with London Luton Airport (LLA), have…
US FAA to execute phase one of South-Central Florida Metroplex in April
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced its plans to execute phase one of the South-Central Florida Metroplex for safe and efficient flight movements across the southern part of…
Pangiam buys veriScan to boost airport security offerings
Pangiam has purchased a biometric facial recognition system for airlines and airports called veriScam from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA). veriScan’s integrated facial recognition system authenticates the identity of…
Saudi Arabia to recommence international flights in May
The General Authority of Civil Aviation of Saudi Arabia (GACA) has outlined plans to resume international flights from 17 May. In a statement that was sent out to local airports,…
