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Cork Airport begins runway reconstruction project
The Republic of Ireland government has granted the hub €10m to carry out the works, which are set to be completed by November
Xsight Systems launches AI runway condition monitor solution
The solution uses sensors to provide 24/7 monitoring of the runway surface and collects real time data
SITA and Safety Line to support sustainable aviation
The companies hope to deploy data analytics at airports to reduce CO2 emissions and cut fuel costs
Munich Airport hopeful for recovery amid 1m July passenger prediction
Passenger numbers at the German hub have been increasing since January, with hopes that this month’s figures will exceed one million
Manchester to open new terminal extension this week
The project is the centrepiece of the facilities’ £1bn transformation programme
EasyJet inaugurates Belfast-Gatwick route
The airline’s twice daily service took off today, giving passengers more opportunities to connect with the British capital
Russia scraps ban on tourist flights to Egypt
The ban was implemented after a Russian airliner crashed over the Sinai Peninsula in 2015
Training aircraft crashes in Lebanon
Initial reports suggest the pilot and two passengers were killed in the accident
SFO to launch free Covid testing programme
The pilot scheme will become the first in the US to offer free Covid tests
May travel figures showing signs of recovery, says IATA
Although still well below pre-pandemic figures, passenger traffic is improving for international and domestic travel