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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

Seychelles Airport announces plans to scrap paper arrival forms

The project will eliminate manual data entry errors, reduce the risk of COVID transmission with fewer interactions and improve efficiency

Emirates signs codeshare agreement with Azul

The partnership will see customers connecting onto each airlines’ networks via Sao Paulo

Teesside Airport announces pilot programme to test hydrogen vehicles

The project will see the airport have commercial and support vehicles fitted with 100% hydrogen zero emissions engines

Manchester Airport voices concern about UK travel system

Bosses at the facility say the system is holding back recovery despite a recent increase in traffic for July

BER opens new food outlet

The new store allows passengers to dine on the terrace overlooking the main entrance, with a selection of breakfast and lunch options