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Swissport appoints new head of the Americas
Assuming the position with immediate effect, Frank Mena will take over the LATAM markets from Jose Canales
Construction begins on second air cargo warehouse at dnata City East
The new complex is set to be completed by October and will be built from low-carbon materials where possible
Spirit Airlines expands its route network to Louisville
The new services are planned to start in May, with the introduction of the airport’s first nonstop flight to Los Angeles
Autonomous technology firm launches new luggage and cargo platform
The new vehicle is set to improve efficiency at airports and could cut costs
Aviation industry responds to Boris Johnson’s roadmap
The new plans have been cautiously welcomed across the sector, but calls for more support are still being made
US Department of Transportation awards grants to three major airports
Collectively, the grant programme has around $3.2bn worth of funding to distribute to more than 1,500 facilities
Riga Airport opens additional COVID-19 testing facility
The expansion of testing options is part of the epidemiological safety programme at the site
Tees Valley Mayor welcomes local business to Teesside International
The airport is currently being redeveloped ahead of the summer, with renovation of the main terminal and other amenities
S&P predicts passenger traffic is likely to stall this year
Travellers are again losing confidence in air travel despite the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine
Luton arrival route changes plan moves into next phase
Both the airport and NATS are reviewing responses from a four month public consultation
IATA and BAR UK call for the sector to be included in recovery plans
Both associations believe Boris Johnson needs to include plans for the aviation industry in his address on February 22
Guadalajara Airport refurbishment plans set out
A phased reopening of the terminal over the next two years is expected, with plans to be fully operational by 2023