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Brisbane Airport records lowest passenger number in 26 years
Latest figures indicate a record 56% decline in passenger numbers compared to last year – the lowest in over a quarter of a century
Automated vehicle to launch at Swissport’s Frankfurt facility
The AGV is expected to improve the safety of transportation processes by using data-based controls to regulate operations
Lisbon Airport resumes service after strikes
While luggage handlers have since returned to work, the union plans to hold further strikes on July 29 and August 2 to protest against staff shortages and lack of pay
Southampton Airport celebrates new routes
Both Eastern Airways and BA CityFlyer have introduced flights from the southern coast
Ryanair adds three destinations from Belfast
The airline’s new services have completed its portfolio of routes from the hub
UK Government responds to London airports night noise consultation
The announced measures will be in force before a new permanent noise policy is introduced beyond 2025
Positives for Southend Airport despite two million passenger deficit
Annual report reveals 93% drop in travellers, but thriving cargo operation and heavy investment point to bright future
Etihad Airways inaugurates Vienna-Abu Dhabi route
The new service took off yesterday, operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Doha overtakes Dubai to become Middle East’s busiest airport
Multiple factors have been said to have influenced the takeover, including the relaxation of a four-year blockade and the continuation of services throughout the pandemic
American Airlines commits to “science-based targets” to reduce emissions
The airline has also signed up to the Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign and Race to Zero