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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

Bristol Airport lands Air Seychelles charter connection

The airline will initiate the route in 2022 to coincide with the Easter and May bank holidays

Swiss flies on sustainable aviation fuel

The fuel has been in use in the country since July 1 thanks to new customs provisions

Haneda Airport introduces biometric technology

The project, carried out by Collins Aerospace, aims to promote contactless solutions whilst streamlining passenger processing

Wizz Air postpones opening of new Cardiff base

The airline believes the current Covid-19 regulations are too uncertain and instead plans to begin operations from the hub next summer

Domodedovo Airport opens new rail terminal

The facility includes two railway platforms alongside a pedestrian gallery

ABM appoints new airport lead for Gatwick and London City

Martin Draper plans to support the hubs with growth and sustainability as the aviation sector begins its recovery from the pandemic