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Relief package approved for BWI Marshall Airport concessions

The rent relief and lease extensions for restaurants and retailers is set to kick-start economic recovery

Swissport appoints new head of the Americas

Assuming the position with immediate effect, Frank Mena will take over the LATAM markets from Jose Canales

Construction begins on second air cargo warehouse at dnata City East

The new complex is set to be completed by October and will be built from low-carbon materials where possible

Spirit Airlines expands its route network to Louisville

The new services are planned to start in May, with the introduction of the airport’s first nonstop flight to Los Angeles

Perth Airport introduces new management system

The new technology is set to streamline processes for both airlines and ground handling services at the facility

Autonomous technology firm launches new luggage and cargo platform

The new vehicle is set to improve efficiency at airports and could cut costs

Aviation industry responds to Boris Johnson’s roadmap

The new plans have been cautiously welcomed across the sector, but calls for more support are still being made

US Department of Transportation awards grants to three major airports

Collectively, the grant programme has around $3.2bn worth of funding to distribute to more than 1,500 facilities

Riga Airport opens additional COVID-19 testing facility

The expansion of testing options is part of the epidemiological safety programme at the site

Tees Valley Mayor welcomes local business to Teesside International

The airport is currently being redeveloped ahead of the summer, with renovation of the main terminal and other amenities