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Contactless Covid-19 Testing Point Starts Operating at Riga Airport
The E.Gulbis Laboratory contactless Covid-19 testing point was opened at Riga Airport today, providing opportunities for convenient testing.
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Ontario Launches Innovative Free Testing Program at Pearson Airport
The Ontario government has launched a new voluntary and free COVID-19 border testing pilot program at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
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Amadeus and Star Alliance Unite for Touchless Travel
The milestone partnership betweeen Amadeus and Star Alliance will allow travelers the benefit of identity verification during their journey.
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Australian Regional Airports Land $66 Million in RASI Grant Funding
The Australian Government is provding support for the aviation industry with the Regional Airports Screening Infrastructure grant progam.
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Saliva Instead of Swabs – New Coronavirus Tests at Zurich Airport
Ender Diagnostics, the new provider at Zurich Airport offers a new type of PCR test which uses saliva samples rather than nasal swabs.
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TSA Closes 2020 with Dramatic Changes in Checkpoint Operations
In 2020, TSA installed 6,873 acrylic barriers at 384 airports. Accelerated technology deployments also saw the installation of 927 CAT units…
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BLR Airport’s South Runway Upgraded to CAT IIIB
The upgraded South Runway at BLR can now facilitate landing with a Runway Visual Range as low as 50 meters and take-offs at 125 metres.
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Lithuanian Airports Change Internal Structure as Focus Shifts to Recovery
Responding to the pandemic and challenges posed to the aviation sector, Lithuanian Airports are changing the structure of the company.
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daa International to Manage New Red Sea Airport
daa International has signed a contract to operate the new airport at the 28,000 square kilometre Red Sea Development Project in Saudi Arabi…
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Singapore Airlines Starts Trials on Digital Health Verification
Based on the IATA's Travel Pass, the digital verification from Singapore Airlines stores information on Covid-19 tests and vaccinations.
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TPA, BayCare extend Airport Covid-19 Testing Program into 2021
Since the program launched at TPA on October 1st, the testing site has processed more than 12,000 FDA-approved COVID-19 tests.
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Dublin Airport Becomes Carbon Neutral
Dublin Airport is the first in Ireland to achieve carbon neutral status following extensive efforts to reduce and offset its carbon emission…
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LAX Launches Innovative on-Site COVID-19 Rapid Test Lab
LAX is offering rapid tests that are processed in a state-of-the-art laboratory, providing convenient and safe testing before or after trave…
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Swissport Wins Contract with Airlines of the Lufthansa Group
Swissport has been awarded a seven year contract by the Lufthansa Group, securing significant business volumes at Switzerland’s airports.
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TSA Checkpoint at Syracuse Hancock Gets New 3-D Checkpoint Scanner
A state-of-the-art CT checkpoint scanner (CT) has been installed at the TSA checkpoint at Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
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Virtual Concessions 'Meet and Greets' for New Terminal at KCI
The vision for the Build KCI Concessions Program is customer-centric, providing a sense of place and integrating the spirit of Kansas City.
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TSA Installs Acrylic Shields at Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
The protective barriers at Charlottesville-Albemarle have been installed in areas where TSA officers typically interact with passengers.
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daa Seeks Amendments to Dublin's North Runway Mode of Operation
Under the planning application lodged today, daa is proposing the introduction of a noise quota system at night for Dublin's North Runway.
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London City Celebrates Completion of Key Airfield Infrastructure Projects
London City has improved its airfield infrastructure with the construction of a full-length parallel taxiway and eight new stands.
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Newcastle Airport on Track for Net Zero 2035 with UK Airport First
Newcastle has become the first airport in the UK to operate a fully electric, zero emission airside bus with hopes of Net Zero by 2035.
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Solar Power Canopy Storage System at JFK Airport Authorized
The canopy with solar panels and battery storage system at JFK Airport will reduce emissions by approximately 5,300 metric tons annually.
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Malta Launches Apron X Investment with a Call for Tenders
Malta's multi-million investment – Apron X – calls for tenders for the development of a new aircraft parking area and supporting facilities.
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ACI Calls for Airport Workers to Be Recognized in Vaccination Campaigns
ACI World has called on governments to recognize airport workers as essential as vaccination programmes are rolled out.
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WFS Deploys Descartes’ Bluetooth Tracking Technology
WFS, the world’s largest air cargo handler, will offer enhanced real-time shipment tracking with Bluetooth readers from Descartes.
