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Munich Airport an important hub for medical supplies during COVID-19 crisis

Munich Airport an important hub for medical supplies during COVID-19 crisis

Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 crisis, Munich Airport is becoming increasingly important for the transportation of relief supplies and personal protective equipment. Among the current average of 20 cargo flights each day, there is an emphasis on the transportation of medical supplies.

Heathrow Airport selects Vanderlande as strategic baggage partner

Heathrow Airport selects Vanderlande as strategic baggage partner

Heathrow Airport has selected Vanderlande as its strategic baggage partner for the next 10 years. “Our sector is currently grappling with the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19, but aviation will play a key role in helping economies across the world rebuild,” says Helen Elsby, Finance Director – Procurement, Heathrow Airport Limited. “Heathrow is taking steps now to ensure we have the infrastructure in place to support Britain’s growth when the time comes.”

Prague Airport handles over 40 special cargo flights with medical supplies amid COVID-19 pandemic

Prague Airport handles over 40 special cargo flights with medical supplies amid COVID-19 pandemic

Václav Havel Prague Airport has handled 44 special cargo flights with arriving medical supplies since 20 March 2020. The total volume of cargo handled, including regular cargo routes, has increased by 26.5% year-on-year during this period, confirming the strategic importance of the airport within the transport infrastructure of the Czech Republic.

Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport temporarily changes operating hours during COVID-19 pandemic

Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport temporarily changes operating hours during COVID-19 pandemic

Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport’s operating hours have been adjusted during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling it to optimise resources. The airport’s operator, Northern Capital Gateway LLC, is also deploying a comprehensive set of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

London Stansted Airport moves runway maintenance to daytime hours during COVID-19 crisis

London Stansted Airport moves runway maintenance to daytime hours during COVID-19 crisis

London Stansted Airport’s engineering team is using the unprecedented grounding of aircraft, due to the COVID-19 crisis, as an opportunity to move planned overnight runway maintenance works to daytime hours. 1,000 tonnes of asphalt is being laid and 3,600 airfield lights upgraded with energy-efficient, high-performance LED lamps.