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Alliance Airlines

Qantas and Jetstar to boost fleet to meet demand

18th June 2021

The group is seeing increased domestic demand for flights across its network with the airline predicting that passenger capacity will climb to 90% of pre-Covid levels during the April-June quarter

Leonardo Helicopters

US Navy takes delivery of first TH-73A

18th June 2021

The first operational TH-73A training helicopter was formally handed over to the US Navy on June 10 during a ceremony, held at the AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation (Leonardo) facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ljubljana Airport

Ljubljana holds opening ceremony for new terminal

18th June 2021

The infrastructure – which cost €21 million to construct – is a strategic investment crucial to the hub’s long-term development and future

Faro Airport

VINCI launches first airport solar plant in Portugal

18th June 2021

The operator has been expanding its presence within the Algarve region, with easyJet also launching its new base at Faro

Edmonton International

Edmonton International sets its sights on natural gas

18th June 2021

The new facility will significantly lower carbon emissions and reduce costs

Australia

Australian F-35As participate in Arnhem Thunder 21

18th June 2021

Royal Australian Air Force-operated Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning IIs have been deployed to RAAF Base Darwin, Northern Territory, to participate in Exercise Arnhem Thunder for the first time

Delta Air Lines

Delta and Virgin Atlantic to launch digital health platform

18th June 2021

The service is set to be available on routes between the US and UK, with plans to expand to other international destinations later this year

Aviation Security

Guernsey Airport receives first Hold Baggage Scanner

18th June 2021

The new device will ensure compliance with the latest aviation security standards

Carbon neutral

Gatwick publishes sustainability policy

18th June 2021

The new strategy highlights the airport’s ambition to become carbon neutral by 2030, whilst supporting the local economy and community

Collinson

London city expands testing facilities

18th June 2021

The new site will open in partnership with Collinson to provide an extra 200 tests per hour at the hub

Asobo Studio

Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update V: Nordics Released

18th June 2021

The virtual world in Microsoft’s Flight Simulator latest major update focuses on Europe’s Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

ACI Europe

“Governments across Europe need to wake up to lasting financial weakness across the airport industry,” says ACI Europe

17th June 2021

Europe’s airports are facing acute financial challenges that may affect decarbonisation, consumers, businesses and regional communities across the continent