Latest Coronavirus News
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Post-Covid Air Travel: Moving in the Flight Direction
Post-Covid passenger numbers in the US now consistently meet or exceed pre-pandemic figures, leading to a new era of airport redevelopments.
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Wastewater Testing at Toronto Pearson to Help Keep Air Travel Open
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority and LuminUltra have created a laboratory for wastewater surveillance testing at Toronto Pearson.
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Canadian Airports Council Presents Airport Recovery Plan
The Canadian Airports Council (CAC) has presented a list of priorities for Canada's airports following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Changi Airport Terminal 5 to Be Resilient Against Future Pandemics
Changi Airport has announced plans for its upcoming Terminal 5 to prepare the airport for the potential of future pandemics.
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ACI World Reveals Top 10 Busiest Airports in 2021
Airports Council International (ACI) World has published data showing the top 10 busiest airports in the world for 2021.
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Finavia to Use UVC Disinfection Technology on Handrails of Escalators
At Helsinki Airport, the handrails of escalators will pass through disinfection machines installed by Finavia.
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SITA: Why the Air Transport Industry Must Act Now to Avoid a Congestion Crisis
As we see post-pandemic graphs moving in the right direction, the industry must shift its focus forward to prevent an impending air travel c…
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Finavia to Use a Coating That Destroys Viruses and Bacteria at Helsinki Airport
Finavia will start use a coating solution to remove viruses and bacteria from airport surfaces and furniture at Helsinki Airport.
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MIA Is First U.S. Airport to Test COVID-19 Detector Dogs
As part of its ongoing effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Miami International Airport is now getting help from COVID-trained detect…
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BEUMER Group Publishes Report ‘The State of Airports 2021: Recovery and Opportunity’
BEUMER Group has published a report which details ‘The State of Airports 2021: Recovery and Opportunity’.
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Colleague Testing Pilot Launched at Heathrow
Heathrow is working with NHS Test and Trace on a Government-led rapid testing pilot for airport colleagues.
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UK Government’s Support Scheme for Airports Opens
The Airport and Ground Operations Support Scheme is open to airports and ground handlers who have been financially impacted by the pandemic.
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OAK First U.S. Airport to Sell COVID Test Kits in Vending Machines
Contactless vending machine kiosks located at both Oakland International Airport (OAK) terminals offer at-home COVID test kits.
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ACI and Amadeus Announce Enhanced Long-Term Partnership
ACI is partnering with Amadeus for their world-renowned Airport Service Quality awards and the Customer Experience Accreditation programme.
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Aeroporti Di Roma First to Complete Airport Health Measures Audit Programme
ACI World has congratulated Rome's airports for being the first to successfully complete the Airport Health Measures Audit Programme.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
