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ACI Europe

EU stakeholders call for easing of travel restrictions

8th June 2021

The travel and tourism sector is urging international governments to adopt the commission’s proposal to reopen the industry ahead of the EU ambassadors meeting on June 11

Aerosoft

New Hawaiian Destination for Microsoft Flight Simulator

8th June 2021

Terrapearl Studios has released Molokai Airport Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Carrier Strike Group 21

CSG21: Task force integrates with allies in the Mediterranean

8th June 2021

HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group have integrated with allies for exercises in the Mediterranean Sea, during which the aircraft carrier’s embarked F-35B Lightning IIs conducted operations with French Fleet Air Arm-operated Rafale Ms

COVID-19

London Biggin Hill to accept flights from ‘red list’ countries

8th June 2021

The airport will act as England’s entry point, with passengers required to quarantine for ten days upon arrival

Airport Construction

Terminal 1 extension opens at LAX

8th June 2021

The completed project is set to increase connectivity around the airport, whilst improving customer experience with modernised facilities

Air Traffic Control

Dronecloud and Frequentis partner to begin drone trials

8th June 2021

The consortium is set to test the devices alongside air traffic control systems to help improve communications between drone operators and airside authorities

Dubai

Turkish Airlines to increase daily Dubai flights

8th June 2021

Three rotations a day will operate from June 17, backed up by promotional campaign

Mali

RAF Chinooks record 3,000 flight hours in Mali operations

8th June 2021

Boeing Chinook HC5/HC6/HC6A heavy-lift tactical transport helicopters assigned to the RAF’s No 1310 Flight have recorded 3,000 flight hours in support of the French-led Operation Barkhane in Mali