Tag Archives: Safety

Building the Future of Flight: How Airlines Worldwide Are Investing in People to Shape Tomorrow’s Skilled Workforce

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(NEWS) MASCOT, Australia / HONG KONG, 2025-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Across continents, the aviation industry is entering a new era of training excellence. From Australia to Hong Kong, the UK, Africa, and the United States, airlines and aviation organizations are investing heavily in education, safety, and technology to nurture the next generation of aviation… Read the full news article

Grant powers Galeton’s lone fuel pump and keeps ATV tourism rolling as Pennsylvania readies $65 million for America’s 250th celebration

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(IN SHORT) Pennsylvania’s DCED is awarding a $162,461 Marketing to Attract Tourists grant to the White Pine Country Store, Café & Lodge in Galeton to replace gas pump storage tanks and reopen the area’s only fuel pump—vital for ATV riders on the 600-mile Northcentral Regional ATV Trail. Governor Josh Shapiro emphasized the grant’s role in… Read the full news article

IATA Highlights Safety, Standardization, and Sustainability Priorities at 2025 Ground Handling Conference

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(IN SHORT) IATA unveiled four key priorities for the future of ground handling during the 2025 IATA Ground Handling Conference in Nairobi: safety, global standardization, baggage operations, and sustainability. The focus is on embedding safety in every action, standardizing global processes, enhancing baggage operations, and driving a sustainable and inclusive future for aviation ground handling…. Read the full news article

Munich Airport Unveils Upgraded CT Security Lanes Ahead of Easter

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(IN SHORT) Munich Airport has officially launched its newly modernized central security lanes at Terminal 2 after three years of reconstruction. The 15-lane system, equipped with advanced CT scanners, is designed to enhance passenger convenience by allowing simultaneous screening of up to four passengers’ hand luggage without the need to unpack electronics and liquids. It… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport Enhances Safety with Latest Oshkosh Striker 3.0 Fire Vehicle

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(IN SHORT) Bristol Airport has improved its emergency response capabilities by adding a new, advanced fire vehicle to its fleet. This latest addition is the third-generation Oshkosh Striker 3.0, joining two others that have been operating since the airport first pioneered this technology in the UK in early 2022. The vehicle, weighing 39 tonnes, is… Read the full news article

IATA’s 37th Ground Handling Conference in Nairobi: Elevating Operations and Workforce Development for a Resilient Aviation Future

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(IN SHORT) IATA has declared that the 37th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 13 to 15 May 2025, marking its first time on the African continent. The conference will concentrate on modernizing ground handling operations, bolstering workforce development, and enhancing coordination and collaboration across the sector to improve… Read the full news article

Air India Implements Measures to Mitigate Winter Fog Disruptions and Enhance Passenger Experience

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(IN SHORT) Air India is taking proactive steps to minimize disruptions caused by the winter fog season in northern India, which impacts air traffic, particularly at its primary hub in Delhi. Measures include adjusting flight schedules, deploying additional staff at airports, and increasing the number of pilots certified for low-visibility operations. The airline has also… Read the full news article

Cathay Cargo Terminal Leads the Way in AI-Driven Safety and Security Innovation

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Pioneering new standards in cargo terminal safety and security (IN SHORT) Cathay Cargo Terminal in Hong Kong has become the first air cargo terminal in the region to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) with its CCTV system to enhance safety and security. In partnership with Intenseye, the terminal uses AI to monitor safety hazards in real-time,… Read the full news article

IATA and ASA Partner to Boost Safety and Efficiency in Ground Handling with Enhanced Data Sharing and Standardization

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(IN SHORT) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Airport Services Association (ASA) have strengthened their partnership to enhance safety and efficiency in ground handling. By sharing safety data and coordinating on global standards, they aim to improve data-driven decision-making and reinforce industry-wide best practices. This collaboration will focus on safety information sharing through… Read the full news article

EASA Hosts Inaugural EU Aviation Fuel Stakeholders Forum

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(IN SHORT) The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) convened the first EU Aviation Fuel Stakeholders Forum on April 18-19, 2024, aiming to establish a network of European fuel stakeholders to enhance collaboration and address environmental challenges in aviation. One of the main goals is to explore the feasibility of reducing the aromatics and sulphur… Read the full news article

IATA and Pharma.Aero Collaborate to Elevate CEIV Pharma Certification Standards

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(IN SHORT) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Pharma.Aero have partnered to enhance IATA’s Certification for the Excellence in Pharmaceutical Handling (CEIV Pharma) program, a globally recognized mark of quality in pharmaceutical product handling. Through a two-year study involving stakeholders from certified entities, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and air logistics professionals, opportunities for program improvement were… Read the full news article

dnata Achieves IATA CEIV Accreditation for Lithium Battery Handling Across 11 Global Stations

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(IN SHORT) dnata, a prominent global air and travel services provider, has obtained the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) accreditation for the safe handling of lithium batteries. After initiating the process in April 2023, dnata has swiftly become the first ground services provider to certify 11 of its… Read the full news article

Bangkok Flight Services (BFS) Achieves Pharma Handling Certification at Suvarnabhumi Airport

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(IN SHORT) Bangkok Flight Services (BFS), a joint venture between Bangkok Airways and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), has obtained Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification for its dedicated pharmaceutical handling facility at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok. This certification, granted by independent audit body Escem/TüV Rheinland, attests to BFS’s adherence to international standards for the safe… Read the full news article

IATA Harnesses Advanced Data Analytics to Enhance Aviation Safety and Sustainability

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(IN SHORT) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled enhanced analytical capabilities within its Global Aviation Data Management (GADM) program, utilizing big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to drive improvements in aviation safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability. GADM aggregates data from various sources, including the Incident Data Exchange (IDX) and Flight Data eXchange… Read the full news article

Multi-Agency Emergency Training Exercise Successfully Concludes at Shannon Airport

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(IN SHORT) Shannon Airport has successfully completed a multi-agency emergency training exercise code-named “Exercise Charlie.” The two-hour scenario, which involved a cargo aircraft declaring a full emergency after a suspected hazardous cargo leak en route from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport to JFK airport in New York, aimed to assess the readiness of the airport… Read the full news article

Frankfurt Airport Trials Revolutionary Walk-Through Security Scanner for Passenger Convenience

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2023-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Fraport began testing the world’s first walk-through security scanner for passengers at Frankfurt Airport. The R&S QPS Walk2000 from Rohde & Schwarz is designed to speed up security checks. The first of these scanners is currently in use in Concourse A of Terminal 1. Passengers… Read the full news article

Houston Airports Recognizes Local Artist Edgar Medina for Heroic Actions at William P. Hobby Airport

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Houston creative Edgar Medina was painting inside the 5-Star airport when he witnessed a passenger fall onto a moving sidewalk. HOUSTON, TX, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Houston Airports is recognizing local artist Edgar Medina for his quick actions in helping a passenger at William P. Hobby Airport. At the time of the incident,… Read the full news article

Budapest Airport Achieves Milestones in Passenger Traffic, Awards, and Safety in First Half of 2023

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Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The first half of 2023 has been a strong period for Budapest Airport in all respects: the series of developments worth more than 100 billion HUF over the past 4.5 years and the outstanding quality of the airport ecosystem have been confirmed by numerous awards based on… Read the full news article

Boeing Strengthens Commitment to Aerospace Safety and Sustainability by Appointing First Liaison to ICAO

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New liaison to support United Nations efforts to advance a harmonized aviation ecosystem ARLINGTON, Va., 2023-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] is deepening support of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its efforts to promote aerospace safety, security and sustainability. The company named its first liaison to the United Nations agency,… Read the full news article

IATA Announces Inaugural World Safety and Operations Conference in Hanoi, Vietnam to Drive Safer and More Efficient Aviation Operations

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the inaugural World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, 19-21 September 2023 under the theme “Leadership in Action: Driving Safer and More Efficient Operations.” Vietnam Airlines will be the host airline. The event brings together the… Read the full news article

Marriott partners with IWF to fight online child exploitation, first-of-its-kind collaboration in hotel industry

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Collaboration marks Marriott’s next step in journey to advance human rights BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International announced today (FEBRUARY 22, 2023) it has joined forces with UK-based nonprofit Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to combat online child exploitation by using technology solutions to restrict guest network access to websites with child… Read the full news article

Oman Air Achieves Eighth IATA Operational Safety Audit Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Top Aviation Safety Standards

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Muscat, Oman, 2023-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Continuing to set benchmarks for safety and quality, Oman Air has achieved its eighth International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification. The airline was awarded the renewal for the global accreditation after a successful audit on its operational management and control systems. Capt. Nasser… Read the full news article

Shannon Airport Unveils Ireland’s First Electric Medical Response Vehicle “Rescue 14”

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Shannon, Ireland, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport has become the first Irish airport to take delivery of an electric Medical Response Vehicle. The vehicle, called “Rescue 14”, replaces its diesel-powered model and will be used for emergency medical responses that may arise at the airport. Rescue 14 is designed and built to similar specifications as the National Ambulance Service vehicles and is fully equipped with a defibrillator, stretcher,… Read the full news article

easyJet Launches In-Flight Fundraiser for UNICEF’s Earthquake appeal in Turkey and Syria

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The emergency onboard collection will raise vital funds for children and their families affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria Donations will go directly towards easyJet and UNICEF’s emergency appeal supporting children and their families in the region who need it the most UNICEF is particularly concerned for the safety and wellbeing of children… Read the full news article

Biometric Technology Takes Over: Seamless Travel from Check-In to Boarding at Frankfurt Airport

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The deployment of SITA Smart Path brings a comprehensive biometric passenger processing solution across all terminals and airlines at Frankfurt Airport Frankfurt, Germany, 2023-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Beginning this year, passengers traveling through Frankfurt Airport (Fraport) can breeze through the various steps in the journey – from check-in to boarding – simply by… Read the full news article

Finavia to Invest Over EUR 15 Million in Upgrading Airports for Improved Smoothness, Safety, and Sustainability

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Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — This year, airport company Finavia will invest more than EUR 15 million in the renovation of runways at the Helsinki Airport, Kuopio Airport and Kuusamo Airport. Some of the money will be spent on water protection and energy efficiency. Sustainable development projects are also underway at several… Read the full news article

Fraport Introduces State-of-the-Art CT Technology and Innovative Security Lane Configuration for Shorter Wait Times at Frankfurt Airport

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New CT technology and innovative security-lane configuration will bring greater convenience and shorter wait times for passengers World-first lane design entering trial phase Fraport CEO Schulte thanks German Federal Interior Ministry and German Federal Police for their cooperation and trust Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2023-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Since January 1, 2023, Fraport… Read the full news article

EVA Air Named as One of the World’s Safest Airlines by AirlineRatings.com for 10th Consecutive Year

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Luzhu District, Taiwan, 2023-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — EVA Air ranks ninth among  AirlineRatings.com’s top-20 World’s Safest Airlines for 2023. This marks the airline’s 10th consecutive year to earn a place among the global ratings website’s “safest airlines in the world.” The website’s safety-rating analyses  considers serious incidents, audits from aviation’s governing bodies and… Read the full news article

IATA Revises Air Transport Industry Manuals for Enhanced Safety, Sustainability, and Passenger Experience

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it has completed the annual revision of its air transport industry manuals for cargo, ground handling, and operations, thus incorporating the updates made to many of the underlying industry standards over the past year. These revisions reflect the sector’s… Read the full news article

Airbnb Commits to Combat Child Exploitation: Joins ECPAT’s ‘The Code’ and Expands Support for Law Enforcement

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Airbnb has become a member of The Code, created to help the travel and tourism industry combat the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children. Airbnb’s dedicated portal for law enforcement is now available in nine languages. San Francisco, CA, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Airbnb is committed to the safety of its community. To… Read the full news article