A Dutch court has upheld a legal challenge by airlines against a Dutch government attempt to cut the number of flights to and from Schiphol Airport. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which joined carriers such as KLM in taking on the government over...
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IATA figures show continued worldwide air travel growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong growth in air travel demand, based on February 2023 traffic results. Total traffic in February 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose 55.5% compared to February 2022....
Go First partners with foreign exchange service provider ‘BookMyForex’
Go First has partnered with BookMyForex, a foreign currency exchange services provider to offer seamless and hassle-free foreign exchange services to its international flyers. This service will be available to the travellers as a part of GoXtras that provides...
China Airlines signs Liebherr for repair services on A321neo fleet
Liebherr and China Airlines have entered into a long-term agreement, under which Liebherr-Aerospace will provide repair support services for a wide range of air conditioning and bleed system components installed on China Airlines’ fleet of 25 Airbus A321neo. All...
Air New Zealand increases entry wage for airport workers to attract talent
Air New Zealand has increased its entry wage for airport workers to NZ$30 per hour as it looks to attract around 400 people to join its Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch airport teams. This is a part of the airline’s plan to ramp up its operations to meet the...
Dublin Airport expecting half a million Easter passengers
The Dublin Airport Authority said it expected "just under half a million passengers" to come and go during the April 7-10 Easter weekend. The traffic will make it the busiest weekend of the year so far, topping the St. Patrick's Day break in March. The airport,...
Kazakhstan’s Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport signs up SITA for digitized experience
Kazakhstan’s Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport signed up SITA to deliver new digital solutions to reduce operational costs while supporting improved aircraft turnaround performance. This includes SITA providing all its essential passenger, baggage, and...
Some staff at Glasgow Prestwick to get 18% pay hike
Management and around 80 employees at Glasgow's Prestwick Airport have come to terms on a deal that will see pay increases of up to 18%, according to trade union Unite. The minimum increase is for up to 6% in 2023 and guarantees the workers at least £10.90 an hour,...
Air Menzies starting cargo ops near Toronto Pearson
Air Menzies International (AMI) has opened a branch near Toronto Pearson International Airport. The freight company said the location "reinforces" its "commitment to ensuring the reliable movements and safe supervision of freight" near Canada's busiest cargo airport....
Kuehne+Nagel to open pharma transport centre near Dallas Fort Worth
Logistics company Kuehne+Nagel has opened a "contract logistics fulfillment center" for health-care and phamaceutical businesses at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport The 400,000 sq. ft "state-of-the-art" facility is "fully pharma-grade compliant" to meet the...
ATP adds fuel purchase facility to FlightDocs software
Aviation software provider ATP has integrated its Flightdocs Operations platform with FuelerLinx, a software used by business aviation operators for managing fuel purchases. "With the recent partnership, operators will no longer have to build duplicate trip...
AAA extends Turkish Airlines deal with Helsinki Airport contract
Aviator Airport Alliance (AAA) has signed a contract to provide ground handling and de-icing services to Turkish Airlines at Helsinki Airport. AAA, an Avia Solutions Group business, provides aviation services at 15 airports in northern Europe and has worked with...