Dr Jim Chung, chief medical officer at Air Canada, talks about the airline’s CleanCare+ Program, designed to minimise the risk of virus transmission in the cabin
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Air Canada is taking a proactive, science-led approach to protecting its passengers from Covid-19 through two new initiatives involving testing and strategy
Adhetec, a specialist in technical adhesives for the aerospace industry, has launched a range of certified antimicrobial adhesive films embedded with Pylote’s natural antimicrobial technology, which is claimed to be effective against coronaviruses and bacteria
FACC has launched LAV4ALL, a barrier-free aircraft lavatory design designed to benefit all passengers, including those with reduced mobility
One safeguard has kept American Airlines’ customers and team members breathing clean air at 30,000ft. HEPA filters have purified the air on American’s entire mainline fleet – and most of its regional jets – since the late 1990s. HEPA technology is also used in hospitals and medical facilities, helping keep medical environments clear of bacteria and viruses while providing clean air
Aircraft cabins are receiving closer scrutiny from passengers seeking reassurance about cabin cleanliness and safety from other passengers. Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has responded with three new ideas that help keep cabins hygienic and encourage air travel
As a new measure to address the concerns of air passengers regarding cabin hygiene, HAECO Cabin Solutions has launched three devices that can be installed to upgrade aircraft lavatories to hands-free operation
A new health credential application has been developed and released by GE Aviation to address Covid-19 related safety concerns in the aviation industry
Preliminary research based on computer simulations suggests that random boarding of aircraft, rather than back-to-front boarding – a procedural response to the Covid-19 pandemic – may have an even greater impact, reducing exposure rates by about 50%
Etihad Airways has partnered with healthcare technology company, Medicus AI, to launch a Covid-19 risk-assessment tool designed to enable customers to make informed decisions about their travel safety