Delta opens nature-inspired third lounge at MSP Airport

Delta Sky Club has opened a new nature-inspired lounge on the upper level of the recently-expanded G Concourse at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, “delivering a full suite of amenities and signature hospitality”. Delta Sky Club has opened a new nature-inspired lounge on the upper level of the recently-expanded G Concourse at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport […]

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Airports, airlines and roboticists gather at Aviation & Robotics Summit

The inaugural Aviation & Robotics Summit took place in Pittsburgh on 18-20 April, bringing together airports, airlines and roboticists to explore how robotics technology and automation can help to solve some of the air transport industry’s biggest challenges. The three-day Summit was a resounding success, with innovative ideas generated and new relationships formed in the […]

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Innovative transit system to enhance connectivity to San José Mineta Airport

An innovative, dedicated transit solution has been approved, connecting San José Mineta International Airport and Diridon Station – the city’s two largest transportation hubs – enhancing the customer experience and connectivity. The City of San José is moving forward with an innovative, dedicated transit solution to connect San José Mineta International Airport and Diridon Station […]

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EASA and Collins Aerospace release a joint Innovation Partnership Contract (IPC) report on the use of Formal Methods for Learning Assurance

In the frame of its Artificial Intelligence Roadmap, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Collins Aerospace Applied Research & Technology completed an Innovation Partnership Contract (IPC) with the publication of a report that addresses the concrete challenges of the use of Formal methods techniques to address objectives of the Learning Assurance framework on […]

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Revised Third Country Operators (TCO) Regulation

Following the latest revision of the regulation related to operations of Third Country Operators (TCO) to, within or out of EU territories, Regulation (EU) No 2023/659, EASA has published updated Easy Access Rules for Third Country Operators. The document contains the Regulation itself along with associated guidance material (GM), acceptable means of compliance (AMC) and the […]

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EASA publishes updated Easy Access Rules for Third Country Operators – Revision from April 2023 — Available in pdf, online (new) & XML format

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the Easy Access Rules for Third Country Operators (EAR for TCO) — Revision from April 2023. This Revision incorporates the following: The EAR for TCO are available for free download on the EASA website as pdf, online dynamic publications (new) with filters and search functions for […]

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Hamburg Airport launches ‘Slot & Fly’ to streamline security

Hamburg Airport has introduced a new service, Slot & Fly, enabling travellers to reserve a 15-minute timeslot to access the security checkpoint. The service will streamline the security process for passengers. Photo: Oliver Sorg Hamburg Airport has introduced a new service, Slot & Fly, enabling travellers to reserve a timeslot to access the security checkpoint. […]

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Plaza Premium Group opens new lounge at Rome Fiumicino Airport

The grand opening of the new Plaza Premium Lounge at Rome Fiumicino Airport featured a traditional Chinese red lion dance, symbolising prosperity. Pictured are: Lorenzo Valori, Vice President, Business Development, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Plaza Premium Group; Analia Marinoff, General Manager, Italy, Finland & Germany, Plaza Premium Group; and Okan Kufeci, Senior Vice President, […]

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Volaris introduces digital solution to enhance airport check-in

Volaris is piloting an innovative digital intelligence solution from software company Zamna, with a focus on improving efficiency during airport check-in for international flights at Mexico City International Airport. Volaris is piloting an innovative digital intelligence solution from software company Zamna, with a focus on improving efficiency during airport check-in for international flights at Mexico City […]

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Etihad launches new Wi-Fly packages to enhance connectivity

Etihad has launched new Wi-Fly ‘Chat’ and ‘Surf’ packages to ensure travellers have “an enjoyable connected experience” on its wide-body fleet, meaning they can catch up on social media, work or browse as they wish. Etihad has launched new Wi-Fly ‘Chat’ and ‘Surf’ packages to ensure travellers have “an enjoyable connected experience” on its wide-body […]

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