Emirates has unveiled multi-faceted measures for employee and customer care at every step of the travel journey, redefining safety and hygiene standards on board and on the ground. The new measures took effect on 21 May 2020, with the resumption of regularly scheduled passenger flights to nine destinations. "Emirates is implementing a comprehensive set of measures at every step of the traveller's journey, to enhance the sanitisation of all touchpoints, and ensure the health and safety of our … [Read more...] about Emirates sets industry-leading safety standard for customers travelling as it resumes operations
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EASA/ECDC Guidelines Welcomed–Essential that European States adopt harmonised measures
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the release by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) of the COVID-19 Aviation Health Safety Protocol guidelines for the safe restart of air transport in Europe. The EASA and ECDC guidelines are aligned with recommendations provided by both the airline and airport sector for a layered approach of temporary measures to protect public health while allowing viable air … [Read more...] about EASA/ECDC Guidelines Welcomed–Essential that European States adopt harmonised measures
Airline debt to balloon by 28 percent as heavy new debt levels seen to weigh down airline recovery
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released analysis showing that the airline industry’s global debt could rise to $550 billion by year-end. That’s a $120 billion increase over debt levels at the start of 2020. $67 billion of the new debt is composed of government loans ($50 billion), deferred taxes ($5 billion), and loan guarantees ($12 billion). $52 billion is from commercial sources including commercial loans ($23 billion), capital market debt ($18 billion), debt from … [Read more...] about Airline debt to balloon by 28 percent as heavy new debt levels seen to weigh down airline recovery
GEODIS delivers 13 million masks to the U.S. with the help of an Antonov AN-124 aircraft
Leading global supply chain operator GEODIS has transported 13 million masks from China to the U.S. utilizing an Antonov AN-124, the world’s second-largest aircraft. This shipment of personal protective equipment (PPE) arrived at Hartsfield – Jackson Atlanta International Airport on 22 May and is the largest delivered to the airport during the COVID-19 pandemic. “With the help of an Antonov AN-124, GEODIS has been able to make sure millions of essential workers receive the masks they need to … [Read more...] about GEODIS delivers 13 million masks to the U.S. with the help of an Antonov AN-124 aircraft
CEVA Logistics and Emmelibri embark on new ground-breaking book distribution project
CEVA Logistics Italia and Emmelibri (a Messaggerie Group company) have signed a letter of intent to launch a joint project aimed at developing an innovative logistics and book distribution center in Italy. The realization of the project includes the creation of a joint venture and the signing of a contract for the supply of logistic services to Messaggerie Libri with a 12-year duration envisaged. Emmelibri, through Messaggerie Libri, is the most important Italian distributor of independent … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics and Emmelibri embark on new ground-breaking book distribution project
Pre-hospital blood protection provided to air ambulances by Pelican BioThermal
Pelican BioThermal, the global name in temperature-controlled packaging, has announced additional air ambulance crews across the United Kingdom are transporting vital blood products via the company’s Crēdo ProMed™ transport bag in a bid to save more lives. Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) first responders in Europe and globally are utilizing the Crēdo ProMed transport bag. The high performing medical transport bag is designed to protect health sciences products, ensuring lifesaving … [Read more...] about Pre-hospital blood protection provided to air ambulances by Pelican BioThermal
