Josie May
Gatwick Airport reports £465m annual loss in 2020
The UK government’s plans to reopen air travel has provided hope for recovery in summer 2021
Munich Airport publishes environmental plans
CO2 emissions per passenger have reduced by almost half since 2005
Heathrow begins preparing for the reopening of air travel
The CEO of Heathrow believes that this week’s budget must support the industry’s recovery if it is to stay afloat
Electrically operated de-icing unit inaugurated at Oslo Airport
Menzies Aviation and Vestergaard are trialling the new system in the hopes of reducing the airport’s environmental impact
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