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SFO to reopen longest runway after four month closure for repairs
San Francisco International Airport is set to reopen its longest runway after a four-month period of repairs
British Airways relaunches Phoenix flights
The restart of connections comes after a year and a half break due to the COVID-19 pandemic
IATA Travel Pass now accepts UK and EU Covid documents
The association is urging the WHO to implement a global digital vaccine standard to help with the verification process
Ryanair and Wizz Air expand Swedish operations
The low cost carriers are expected to introduce further services to their winter schedules
London Luton opens new flight training facility
The new site is set to train Wizz Air pilots based at the UK hub, as well as those working from other European destinations
Qantas Group to require employee vaccinations
Australian airline Qantas has announced that all cabin crew, pilots and airport workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 15
Menzies strengthens Central American presence
Ground handling specialist Menzies has announced plans to acquire 51% of Interexpresso Costa Rica Corporation, an aviation service provider operating in Central America
IATA pushes for repatriation of blocked funds
Aviation body IATA has urged governments around the world to abide by agreements and treaty obligations to enable airlines to release $963m in blocked funds
Flughafen Wien Group hits pandemic passenger high
Airport operator Flughafen Wien Group has reported a substantial rise in passenger volumes at all three of its hubs last month, following a difficult six months
Virgin announces Direct Air Capture collaboration
Virgin Atlantic has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with de-carbonisation specialist Storegga as part of a bid to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050