News

Colombo

SriLankan Airlines restores Domodedovo-Colombo service

3rd August 2021

The hub is the only facility is Moscow that offers travel to Sri Lanka’s commercial capital

HALE UAV

First flight for multi-intelligence configured MQ-4C Triton

3rd August 2021

A Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high-altitude, long-endurance UAV has been flown for the first time in the platform’s new, highly upgraded multi-intelligence configuration

ACI

ACI updates airport recovery guidance

3rd August 2021

Advice regarding digital health passes and vaccinations has also been expanded to aid the return of regular operations

Aviation Recovery

Wizz Air’s July figures reveal increase in demand

3rd August 2021

The airline’s traffic and emissions statistics for last month reflect positive signs following the easing of travel restrictions

Air Canada

Air Canada resumes flights to San Diego

3rd August 2021

The restart comes after the airline suspended services in March 2020 due to Covid

Martin UAV

Shield AI signs agreement to acquire Martin UAV

2nd August 2021

US-based artificial intelligence and technology company Shield AI has reached an agreement to acquire unmanned systems provider Martin UAV

C4i

Acquisition of C4i complements Frequentis Defence portfolio

2nd August 2021

C4i will strengthen Frequentis Defence portfolio with highly secure interoperable communications solutions for mission-critical environments

Frankfurt Airport

Frankfurt Airport to open new visitor centre

2nd August 2021

The attraction will feature various interactive and immersive exhibits including a virtual-reality ride through the airport’s baggage handling system

Dubai

Emirates sees surge in ‘home check-in' service at Dubai

2nd August 2021

The airline is providing the service to passengers to and from its Dubai hub

Cardiff

Loganair launches Edinburgh-Cardiff link

2nd August 2021

The new service has been re-instated after the collapse of Flybe last year, enhancing connectivity between Scotland and Wales

Accessible Travel

Perth Airport adds new service animal relief areas

2nd August 2021

The gateway hopes that these will provide passengers with a more private and fit for purpose facility

Amsterdam Schiphol

Schiphol introduces mobile food ordering app

2nd August 2021

After a successful trial of the new service, customers can access the platform through the airport’s website or via a QR code

London Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow partners with travel industry to reunite Brits

2nd August 2021

It follows the further easing of Government travel restrictions for UK citizens, who no longer need to quarantine on their return if they are fully vaccinated and travelling from certain destinations

Airport Lounge

British Airways announces reopening of flagship JFK lounge

2nd August 2021

The reopening comes as the UK Government relaxes rules for US and EU travellers, allowing them to be exempt from quarantine if they are fully vaccinated