Tag: Covid-19

Egypt aviation service provider IAB now relies on EPG’s Ground Handling System (GHS)

As one of the leading Egyptian aviation service companies, International Aviation Business (IAB) now operates with EPG’s Ground Handling System (GHS). The comprehensive solution complies all requirements for efficient contract and billing management in the aviation sector. Founded in 1979, I...

Keeping Your Fleet Profitable After COVID-19

  By Dean Burgess  Pivoting to delivery and at-home services kept your business afloat through the coronavirus pandemic. But now that business is gradually returning to normal, you’re wondering what to do with your new vehicle fleet. If your business established or expanded its vehi...

National Aviation Services (NAS) Partners with Abbott to Facilitate Cross-Border Travel

By africanews.com Leading airport services provider, National Aviation Services (NAS) signed an agreement to partner with global healthcare company, Abbott, to drive the implementation of Covid-19 rapid testing solutions at major airports and trans border lounges across the African continent and...

Aviation Action + Airport Coordination Limited walk from Heathrow to London City airport

Aviation Action, a charity created to support the aviation industry, have been chosen as the designated fundraising beneficiary of Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) for 2021. ACL, the world’s leading airport slot coordinator, coordinate 46 airports worldwide and are the designated coordinator ...

IATA calls for global introduction of antigen testing

By Edward Robertson IATA is calling on governments around the world to adopt Covid-19 antigen testing to kick-start the resumption of international flights. Following new research by medical data analytic companies OXERA and Edge Health, the best antigen tests have been found to be as accurate...

Qantas freight division carries international losses

By Edward Robertson The Qantas Group has been able to offset much of its costs on its international passenger programme through a “record” performance on its freight business. Speaking at the announcement of the Australian carrier’s 2021 half year results to the end of December, 2020, CE...

HKIA: Baggage and Cargo Handling Staff Preliminary Tested Positive for COVID-19

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) received a report from Hong Kong Airport Services Limited (HAS) that a staff member has been preliminary tested positive for COVID-19. Relevant areas visited by the staff have been cleaned and disinfected. The concerned staff is responsible for departure baggage l...

Swissport Opens Covid-19 Testing Facility at Zurich Airport

Ender Diagnostics, offers a PCR test innovation at the newly opened pre-departure testing facility operated by Checkport at Zurich Airport in Switzerland. The sample is not taken by nasal swab as with conventional tests, but on a saliva basis, which is much more convenient for those being tested. Th...

COVID-19 flight disruptions lead to millions of losses: Saudi Ground Services

By Cleofe Maceda, ZAWYA The disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic have resulted in significant losses for Saudi Ground Services, a unit of national carrier Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), the company said on Sunday. The ground handling services provider reported a net loss of $...

Airport Ground Staff Confirmed Infected with COVID-19 Work Area Cleaned and Disinfected

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) has been notified by a ground service equipment management contractor that a staff was tested positive for COVID-19. Earlier the staff voluntarily participated in the COVID-19 test provided by the Department of Health for airport staff and received negative result on...

Accelerate your sustainable development without major capital investments

With ITW GSE’s introduction of a fixed rate subscription plan for mobile Ground Power Units, the transition to greener products has never been easier or faster. You can even save money! The world is constantly changing. This year more than ever. Right now, the aviation industry is only a shadow...

NAS and IGC Authorized for PCR Testing of Travelers from Kuwait

National Aviation Services (NAS) has announced that all travelers departing from Kuwait can now get PCR testing done through the International German Company (IGC). The exclusive partnership is authorized to test passengers travelling out of Kuwait that require a PCR test certificate. Travelers can...

Fiji airport workers stood down during COVID-19 pandemic file dispute

300 baggage handlers, caterers and engineers in Fiji who had their contracts cancelled, are demanding to know why they were released when 100 jobs have since been advertised. Air Terminal Services (ATS) has claimed that it was forced to let staff go because of the impact the covid-19 pandemic bu...

dnata supports global relief efforts of the International Humanitarian City

dnata, one of the world's largest air services providers, has donated three pieces of cargo handling equipment to Dubai-based International Humanitarian City (IHC), the largest humanitarian hub in the world, to support the organisation in facilitating rapid relief and first responses to crises, inc...

Air bp hits 250,000 fuelling milestone with Airfield Automation technology

Air bp, the international aviation fuel products and services supplier, has passed a milestone of 250,000 fuellings using its Airfield Automation digital technology. The landmark fuelling took place in Adelaide, Australia, when the business supplied Jet A-1 (with fuel system icing inhibitor) to The...

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