The number of cargo flights from East Midlands Airport has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to bring critical supplies into the UK.


The number of cargo flights from East Midlands Airport has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to bring critical supplies into the UK.

Etihad will trial new self-service technologies, developed by Elenium Automation, to allow for contactless health screenings at various airport touchpoints.

The new Mobility as a Service (MaaS) functionality on All Nippon Airways’ mobile app will integrate up-to-date flight status and location information.

NASA is updating the term used to define Urban Air Mobility to Advanced Air Mobility to include a more comprehensive view for future airspace mobility.

The mobile testing site for diagnosing COVID-19 will be carried out in a mobile station located opposite the entrance to the airport.

Etihad Airways has announced it is transferring all its flights to and from Abu Dhabi and Beijing to the new Beijing Daxing International Airport in June.

Singapore Changi Airport has announced that it is upgrading its Terminal 2 Baggage Handling System to deliver higher reliability and efficiency.

The three alliances, which represent almost 60 airlines, are calling for governments and regulators to suspend slot usage rules for summer 2020.

The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) is encouraging governments worldwide to issue tax relief for airlines in the wake of COVID-19.

The European Aviation High Level Group has launched a new report, titled ‘FLY AI’, which aims to “demystify and accelerate” the use of AI in aviation.

The new factory, named DIVA, is designed to help Changi Airport Group develop, experiment and launch new digital products and services.

Etihad has partnered with Tencent to leverage social media platforms, such as WeChat, to better support its customer engagement strategy in China.

Barbara Yamamoto, Director Guest Experience & Innovation, LAWA, unveils more details about the airport operator’s ambitious transformation plan.

Japan Airlines has partnered with Bell and Sumitomo Corporation to explore Mobility-as-a-Service, by fostering the required infrastructure and regulations.

Keflavik Airport has completed a six-month pilot of YVR’s BorderXpress kiosks simulating the new EU Entry/Exit System regulations securely and efficiently.

The wheelchairs, trialled by BA customers at JFK Airport, are equipped with anti-collision technology and allow customers to move freely within the airport.
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