Asia-Pacific airlines carry some 30% of global passenger traffic and 39% of the world’s air cargo. Asia also has seven of the world’s 10 busiest routes.
As Air Transport World celebrates its 50th anniversary and the 40th annual ATW airline industry achievement awards, it has introduced a new award this year to recognize exceptional service and operations by an airport.
Following a year-long trial, new lowered approach speeds will be implemented permanently at Gothenburg’s Landvetter and City airports in southern Sweden.
UK air navigation services provider NATS said UK airspace will be open for business despite the threat of industrial action called by air traffic controllers across Europe on Jan. 29-30.