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Vinci takes over operation of Manaus

France’s Vinci Airports has taken over the operation of Manaus International Airport in Brazil, under a 30-year concession contract

WFS and Polar Air Cargo unveil LAX partnership

Worldwide Flight Services has signed a new long-term cargo handling partnership with Polar Air Cargo at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

LED light switch for Glasgow airfield

A project is underway to swap the LED floodlights at Glasgow Airport’s airfield with a more sustainable model that is 25% more energy efficient

DEN wins Great Hall green light

Denver City Council has approved Denver International Airport’s proposed plan for the Great Hall Completion, the final phase of the Great Hall Project

Dufry extends La Romana concession

Travel retailer Dufry has extended its duty-free concession at La Romana International Airport in the Dominican Republic by a decade

COVID changes airport IT priorities

CIOs are relying on technology to support industry recovery, according to new findings from SITA’s 2021 Air Transport IT Insights

VIDEO: TSA’s top 10 catches of 2021

The United States’ Transportation Security Administration has revealed a list of the ten strangest items it confiscated in 2021

CAA to create environmental sustainability panel

The UK Civil Aviation Authority is to establish an environmental sustainability panel and has begun an open application process for potential members

Supply chain disruptions hit cargo 

IATA data for global air cargo markets showed lower growth in November 2021, due to supply chain disruptions and capacity constraints

Travelex launches FX services at Stansted

Foreign exchange brand Travelex has launched a full range of bureaux and ATM services at London/ Stansted Airport