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Are Airports the Next Smart Cities?
Airports globally are recognized as being similar to smart cities, as they focus on delivering improvements to operations, sustainability, experience and business vitality.
Coronavirus: Six Airlines Fighting Back Against COVID-19
While most airlines across the world have now stopped operating many of their scheduled services, some are helping to fight the COVID-19 pandemic by operating flights to collect medical supplies from China. Here’s six interesting examples.
Air Transat temporarily suspends operations
The Canadian airline, Air Transat, has announced a temporary suspension of all its services. A statement issued on April 3 said:
Coronavirus: Bailout or Bust?
Airlines are desperately seeking subsidies to ensure or prolong their survival. Selwyn Parker considers the industry’s COVID-19 cash crisis and outlines what governments worldwide are doing to ease the pain.
Coronavirus: Eight Unusual Flights You Might Have Missed
Thomas Haynes explores some of the more unique flights that have occurred during the pandemic.
Cagliari becomes the first European airport to install a new UV-C surface disinfection system
Cagliari Airport (IATA: CAG), serving the Italian island of Sardinia, has become the first European Airport to introduce a new ultraviolet surface disinfection system.
Coronavirus: Airlines Scramble for Survival
The Key Publishing commercial aviation team has put together a list of what some of the biggest names have done so far to deal with this rapidly evolving situation. *all information correct of March 16
The Smart Path to Airport Safety and Security
The airports of today are vastly different than they were just a generation ago – and their technological evolution will continue to accelerate.