Category: Travel

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

A new Plaza Premium Lounge has opened at Adelaide Airport as one of the final pieces of the AU$200 million terminal expansion project that has significantly upgraded international arrivals and departures facilities. A new Plaza Premium Lounge has opened in international departures at Adelaide Airport. Spanning 532sqm, it can accommodate up to 137 passengers. The […]