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Nel ASA: Receives purchase orders for three additional hydrogen fueling stations in Korea
(Oslo, 8 June 2020) Nel Korea Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nel ASA (Nel, OSE:NEL) has received a purchase order from Hydrogen Energy Network Co., Ltd. (HyNet) for three additional H2Station® hydrogen fueling stations in Korea.
"We are happy to receive the purchase orders for three additional hydrogen fueling stations. It is another milestone after we went operational with our first H2Station® in Chungbuk province last week", says Yong-Kyu Lee, Sales Director for Nel Korea.
The value of the purchase order is around EUR 4 million. HyNet is a special purpose company established to roll out 100 hydrogen fueling stations in Korea by 2022, as part of the national ambition in Korea to have more than 300 stations operational by the same year.


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Yesterday at the close of the worship service at our church, we celebrated the Lord Supper. It was the perfect day to do so – the start of Holy Week, a time in which we remember the price Jesus paid for the sins of the world.
For the sake of convenience and cleanliness, our church has gone to a stacked-cup method of distribution. A cup of juice stacked on top of a cup with a little square of unleavened bread in it.
That, friends, is where the problem began.
How would you get the little bread square out of your cup?
Let's do the math. Two cups. Two hands. Though I did notice that most of the people around me held two cups in one hand and plucked the bread piece out of their cup.
Not me. Nope. I figured I'd just toss it back, cup-to-mouth. So when our pastor said "Take, eat, this is My Body, broken for you," I tossed.
That loud, crashing sound heard throughout the 3,000-seat building? Yep. My bread square, landing on the floor directly under the pew where I was sitting.
And herein lies the dilemma. What would you do?
Option A: Look cool. Make a couple of chewing motions. Look reverent and wait for Phase 2.
Option B: Pick the bread square off the floor, pop it in your mouth, and pray it still counts. And that the floor fell under the guidelines of the five-second rule.
I've checked. There is no reference to this situation anywhere in the New Testament. I don't think they had disposable plastic cups back then. Pews or church buildings either, for that matter.
I also checked my own theology. Was this some sort of sacrilege? Would I need to properly dispose of my little wafer, sorta like they burn U.S. flags when they retire them?
This may be why some denominations leave the job to a priest or some other official. I'll bet they have instructions for such an occasion. But nothing in the Baptist Faith and Message deals with the subject of dropped communion bread.
Something had to be done, and fast. My wife was giggling. "Did you miss?" she hissed.
We were getting ready to move on and something had to be done. So I opted for Plan B. I reached under the pew, found the errant cracker, plucked it off the floor, and shoved it in my mouth. All while saying a quick apology to the Lord and offering a prayer for safety.
This was a holy moment! Why did I sense even Heaven was laughing?
You'll be pleased to know I was a lot more careful with the second cup. And grateful for the grace of Jesus that saved a wretch like me. And that offers forgiveness when I can't seem to get it right the first time.
Why Are Christians Being Trampled On?
Thanks for the chuckle here today, Andy! Yes, I'm sure there was laughter in heaven, too.
Blessings for a better Holy Week to come!


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Q: List the items in listview according to groups, the data is taken from observable collection i hav one class which stores file information with namelist as itz observableCollection
Imports System.Collections.ObjectModel
Public Class NameList
    Inherits ObservableCollection(Of FileInfo)
' Methods
Public Sub New()
    MyBase.Add(New FileInfo("Willa", "Cather", "warning", "err 1"))
    MyBase.Add(New FileInfo("Isak", "Dinesen", "warning", "err 1"))
    MyBase.Add(New FileInfo("Victor", "Hugo", "warning", "err 1"))
    MyBase.Add(New FileInfo("Jules", "Verne", "warning", "err 3"))
    MyBase.Add(New FileInfo("Victor", "Hugo", "warning", "err 1"))
    MyBase.Add(New FileInfo("Jules", "Verne", "warning", "err 3"))
End Sub

End Class
Public Class FileInfo
Public _name As String
Public _path As String
Public _image As String
Public _errorGrp As String

Public Property ImageIcon() As String
    Get
        Return _image
    End Get
    Set(ByVal value As String)
        _image = value
    End Set
End Property

Public Property PathFile() As String
    Get
        Return _path
    End Get
    Set(ByVal value As String)
        _path = value
    End Set
End Property

Public Property Name() As String
    Get
        Return _name
    End Get
    Set(ByVal value As String)
        _name = value
    End Set
End Property

Public Property ErrorGroup As String
    Get
        Return _errorGrp
    End Get
    Set(ByVal value As String)
        _errorGrp = value
    End Set
End Property

Public Sub New(ByVal fileName As String, ByVal filePath As String, ByVal image As String, ByVal errorGrp As String)
    Name = fileName
    PathFile = filePath
    ImageIcon = image
    ErrorGroup = errorGrp
End Sub

End Class
i need to bind this to the xaml listview item which will be grouped according to errorGroup
i code which i have tried is

<Window.Resources >
    <mydata:NameList x:Key="NameListData"/>

  <!--  <DataTemplate x:Key="IconListViewItem" >
        <StackPanel Orientation="Horizontal" >
             <Image Source="/listViewGroupin;component/Images/ViewType.jpg" Height="19" Width="25" ></Image>
            <TextBlock Foreground="DarkBlue" Text="{Binding ImageIcon}"/>
            <TextBlock Foreground="DarkBlue" Text="{Binding Name}"/>
        </StackPanel>
    </DataTemplate>-->

    <CollectionViewSource x:Key='src'
                      Source="{Binding Source={StaticResource NameListData}}">
        <CollectionViewSource.GroupDescriptions>
           <!-- <PropertyGroupDescription PropertyName="ErrorGroup" />-->
            <PropertyGroupDescription PropertyName="ErrorGroup"/>
        </CollectionViewSource.GroupDescriptions>
    </CollectionViewSource>

</Window.Resources>
<Grid>
    <ListView ItemsSource="{Binding Source={StaticResource src}}"
        IsSynchronizedWithCurrentItem="True" >
        <ListView.GroupStyle >
            <GroupStyle >
                <GroupStyle.ContainerStyle>
                    <Style TargetType="{x:Type GroupItem}">
                        <Setter Property="Margin" Value="0,0,0,5"/>
                        <Setter Property="Template">
                            <Setter.Value>
                                <ControlTemplate TargetType="{x:Type GroupItem}">

                                    <GroupBox BorderBrush="Transparent"  >
                                        <GroupBox.Header >
                                            <StackPanel Orientation="Horizontal" >

                                                <TextBlock Text="{Binding Name}"
                               Margin="5,0,0,0" Width="100"/>
                                                <Border Height=".2" Width="300" Background="Blue"  ></Border>
                                            </StackPanel>
                                        </GroupBox.Header>
                                    </GroupBox>
                                </ControlTemplate>
                            </Setter.Value>
                        </Setter>
                    </Style>
                </GroupStyle.ContainerStyle>
            </GroupStyle>
        </ListView.GroupStyle>

        <ListView.ItemContainerStyle>
            <Style TargetType="{x:Type ListViewItem}">
                <Setter Property="BorderThickness" Value="1" />
                <Setter Property="Width" Value="Auto" />
                <Setter Property="FontSize" Value="10.4"  />
            </Style>
        </ListView.ItemContainerStyle>

        <ListView.View  >
            <GridView AllowsColumnReorder="False">
                <GridViewColumn Width=" 250" Header="File" DisplayMemberBinding="{Binding Name }">
                </GridViewColumn>
                <GridViewColumn Header="Path" Width="350" DisplayMemberBinding="{Binding PathFile}">
                </GridViewColumn>
                <GridViewColumn Header="Error" Width="350"  DisplayMemberBinding="{Binding ErrorGroup}">
                </GridViewColumn>
            </GridView>
        </ListView.View>
    </ListView>
</Grid>

it is giving me only group names and groups but not the item
please help me

A: You have defined your ListView.GroupStyle as a GroupBox.
GroupBox is a HeaderedContentControl.
You have defined the Group Header, but you also need to define a placeholder for the items -
<GroupBox.Content>
   <ItemsPresenter />
</GroupBox.Content>

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There have been some recent changes to Nevada's incorporation fee structure.
On July 1, 2015 a new law went into effect for all Nevada companies. This law changes Nevada's fee and tax structure for corporations formed within the State. These changes now mean that the Nevada fees for incorporating or renewing an existing corporation have greatly increased, making it cost prohibitive for many businesses to remain there. It also adds a gross receipts tax for certain Nevada businesses.
There are a couple of cost effective options available to deal with this issue.
1. You can move your current company to Wyoming – a Continuance.
The advantage of getting a certification of continuance is that you maintain your original company name and incorporation date. You maintain you Employer Identification Number (EIN). All the assets within the company stay the same. You can even keep your current bank account (check with your bank to see if you will need to send them a new copy of your Articles). You also keep any corporate credit or trade lines you may have established.
The disadvantage to a Continuance is the initial fees are a little more – ($595 plus a fee to your existing state) – than starting a new company. Also, your company must be in Good Standing in its current State. We typically need about 30 days lead time to move an entity and it must be in good standing during the time it is being moved. This time requirement can be reduced in some States for a small expedite fee to that state.
2. You can start a new company in Wyoming and in many instances use the same company name (if it is available in the State of Wyoming). The advantage to starting a new company is a "clean break" from the old company and State of origination. And the initial fees are a little less – $495. The disadvantage is you will have a new date of incorporation, need to get an new EIN# and may need to establish a new bank account and/or credit. The time frame to establish a new entity is 7-10 working days.
In either case, most renewal fees each year thereafter are $135 (auto-billed) for our Registered Agent service and $50 for the State filing fee.
You can move a business to Wyoming from ANY state, not just Nevada. Moving or starting a new company in Wyoming provides all the many benefits and advantages that Wyoming offers. No State income tax, privacy, and some of the best asset protection laws in the nation.
For more detailed information on Nevada corporate taxes or Nevada corporation fees please visit our page on moving your company.


Aziz Ansari is taking a step back from the spotlight.
The 34-year-old Master of None star opted out of attending the 2018 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday after making headlines last week for allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior by an anonymous woman. Ansari was nominated in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series category, but ultimately lost the award to Shameless' William H. Macy.
"In September of last year, I met a woman at a party. We exchanged numbers. We texted back and forth and eventually went on a date. We went out to dinner, and afterwards we ended up engaging in sexual activity, which by all indications was completely consensual," Ansari said in a statement, issued shortly after the website Babe published a 23-year-old photographer's account of the evening in question. According to the story, she claims to have given verbal and non-verbal cues that she no longer wished to engaged in sexual activity.
Ansari's statement continued: "The next day, I got a text from her saying that although 'it may have seemed OK,' upon further reflection, she felt uncomfortable. It was true that everything did seem OK to me, so when I heard that it was not the case for her, I was surprised and concerned. I took her words to heart and responded privately after taking the time to process what she had said."
Kate Hudson fell flat in a ruffled, pink gown with a polka dot pattern.
A polka dotted disaster! Emily Tarver hit the red carpet in an overwhelming gown that raised some eyebrows.
We don't know what we disliked most about Jackie Tohn's SAG Awards gown -- the massive black bow or the unflattering vertical stripes.
Alison Brie channeled her 'GLOW' character in the crimson getup, but the revealing side cutouts proved to be too much.
Abbie Cornish's dress just had way too many bows and ruffles for our liking.
Laura Linney's pale pink gown missed the mark with its dramatic cape.
Cara Buono's see-through lace gown left us totally unimpressed.
Kate Nash's "Little House on the Prairie"-inspired dress was a total miss.
"I continue to support the movement that is happening in our culture. It is necessary and long overdue," he concluded, seemingly referencing the #MeToo movement as well as Time's Up, which he supported at the Golden Globes, wearing both all black and a pin.
Meanwhile, fellow SAG Awards nominee James Franco was expected to attend Sunday's ceremony at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles after he was accused of inappropriate sexual behavior earlier this month. The Disaster Artist star has denied the allegations, calling them "false."
Franco denied the allegations in appearances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Late Night with Seth Meyers, and the 39-year-old chose not to attend the 2018 Critic's Choice Awards.


50:1 Joseph threw himself on his father and wept over him and kissed him. 2 Then Joseph directed the physicians in his service to embalm his father Israel. So the physicians embalmed him, 3 taking a full forty days, for that was the time required for embalming. And the Egyptians mourned for him seventy days.
7 So Joseph went up to bury his father. All Pharaoh's officialsaccompanied him—the dignitaries of his court and all the dignitaries of Egypt— 8 besides all the members of Joseph's household and his brothers and those belonging to his father's household. Only their children and their flocks and herds were left in Goshen. 9 Chariots and horsemen[a] also went up with him. It was a very large company.
12 So Jacob's sons did as he had commanded them: 13 They carried him to the land of Canaan and buried him in the cave in the field of Machpelah, near Mamre, which Abraham had bought along with the fieldas a burial place from Ephron the Hittite. 14 After burying his father, Joseph returned to Egypt, together with his brothers and all the others who had gone with him to bury his father.
19 But Joseph said to them, "Don't be afraid. Am I in the place of God?20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. 21 So then, don't be afraid. I will provide for you and your children." And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them.


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Home Marijuana News Massachusetts Still Has No Licensed Marijuana Retailers
Massachusetts Still Has No Licensed Marijuana Retailers
It looks like Massachusetts will have to continue waiting for recreational sales, as the state still has no licensed marijuana retailers.
byNick Lindsey
Massachusetts residents voted to legalize recreational weed in the fall of 2016. Almost two years later, Massachusetts still has no licensed marijuana retailers, which means consumers still can't legally purchase cannabis. And after recent comments from state officials, it looks like Massachusetts residents will have to continue waiting.
More Delays For Massachusetts Marijuana
When voters in Massachusetts first approved legalization, the proposal they voted on stated that recreational marijuana sales would begin on January 1, 2018. That date came and went. And still, no recreational sales.
After the original timeline fell through, state officials bumped back the launch of recreational sales to July 1. Now it looks like the state won't be ready for that target date either.
Yesterday, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission had a key meeting, and instead of announcing progress, they said that there would be more delays.
According to local news source Fox 25 Boston, the commission's chairman Steven Hoffman said that rolling out recreational sales by July 1 was not a legal requirement, but rather an "arbitrary deadline."
"We have said from the start that July 1 is not a legislative mandate," Hoffman told reporters. "It's our objective and we are going to try to meet that objective, but we are going to do it right."
Several Obstacles Are Slowing Things Down
The Commission went on to outline several key obstacles slowing the state's progress.
For starters, the Commission said that while tons of applications for marijuana businesses have been started, few of them have been fully completed.
More than 1,100 applications have been started, but only 53 are completed and ready to be reviewed. Of those 53 applications, 17 were for retail shops. Another 17 were for growing operations.
Similarly, background checks are presenting problems. The state is using a third-party contractor to conduct background checks on potential marijuana business owners and workers. Reportedly, a large number of background checks have yet to be completed.
Additionally, there are delays at the local level. Experts report that many municipalities still haven't completed the necessary work for businesses to open shop.
Finally, many cities in Massachusetts have chosen to ban marijuana shops. Others are imposing strict limits on where shops can operate, further slowing down the process.
When Will Massachusetts Have a Marijuana Market?
So what does all this mean for Massachusetts residents? They probably shouldn't look forward to enjoying legal weed this summer.
It's unclear exactly when legalization will be fully up and running in the state. Delays are expected to push the timeline back at least another couple of months.
Even then, members of the Cannabis Control Commission have indicated that it will not be granting a large number of licenses. In fact, one authority said the first wave of legal retail shops would be "sparse" in number.
Massachusetts authorities hope that taking a slower approach will help the state avoid problems. Some states that have managed to launch retail programs relatively quickly have had difficulties. Nevada faced unexpected shortages of cannabis and cannabis products. And California reportedly had a large number of businesses continuing to operate illegally, even after recreational sales began.
Nick Lindsey
Nick is a High Times writer reporting on all things cannabis. He currently lives in New York City.
Beginning February 1, CBD will be treated like a dangerous drug in Hong Kong.
Mississippi made history when it officially began its first day of medical cannabis sales.
Ohio drivers are going to have to prove they weren't high.
The plant is backed by an Israeli company.
Argentina Launches New Agency To Boost Cannabis Industry
The agency hopes to make Argentina a leading global exporter of medicinal weed.
New Hampshire Governor Dismisses Legalization Bill's Chances
The New Hampshire legislation received a hearing on Wednesday.
Tennessee Bill Would Regulate the Sale of Delta-8 THC
Rep. William Lamberth and Sen. Richard Briggs's bill would tax and regulate the sale of compounds like delta-9 THC in Tennessee.
Upstate New York Officials Clash Over New Cannabis Regulations
Officials in Niagara Falls are in disagreement.

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Twenty-five years ago my husband and I were blessed with a son whom we named Tristan. I was inspired by the younger brother on "All Creatures Great and Small" and my husband by the famous opera. Our son came not upon his due date, but on the day he chose, which just happened to be the anniversary of Napoleon crowning himself emperor. Our son waited till the last minute to arrive as, we found out, is his custom.
When Tristan was born he didn't cry. He barely made any sound at all. The doctor gently forced him to make some noise so she knew he was all right, but he didn't feel inclined to aid her. He peered out at us as if a more knowledgeable person waited behind those all-seeing eyes. As if to say to us, "I don't think I'm ready yet so you'll just have to wait." And wait we did and still do. Once he chose to participate in this world, he took it at his own pace and made sure we knew it when he felt rushed. As a man in his own right now and no longer "our son" only, he speaks fluent English and French and is a musician who writes his own songs.
Tristan still, and always has, had a habit of waiting till the "last minute" for anything. To be born, to go to school, to do homework, to make sure he has what he needs for a gig, or for work, or gas in his car, or his wallet or keys. I think this comes from his unwillingness to join the rest of the world's time table. He likes to set his own. I don't know if he'll ever make it to the "big time"with his music, but he's one heck of a writer and has a guardian angel who works miracles for him so who knows? Why not? Maybe he'll even take me seriously one day and use the name I know he's destined to use for his band. Maybe one day you'll hear a song that knocks you off your feet and you'll find out the name of the singer/group is "Last Minute Son." Maybe it will tweak your memory and you'll search the web only to find this little bit of - for the time being "unknown"- history on that superstar. You'll proudly tweet it to all your followers and find yourself, unlike my "Last Minute Son," ahead of the game.


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Will Rapid Covid-19 Testing at Airports Get The Industry Back in the Air?
Restoring Airline Networks Under Immense Uncertainty
It's October 2019, and you're about to head to the airport, like you do on a regular basis to catch a flight. You take it for granted that you can travel far and wide to see people for business or pleasure – in person.
Back to the future and it's late 2020. The aviation industry came to a grinding halt months ago, resulting in an excruciating 80% decrease in traffic volume, and has been desperately trying to get back off the ground ever since. Further decline of the industry will put a further 41.2 million jobs at risk, and that's not even including the impact on trade and a wide variety of cross border businesses.
We must not forget the personal cost; not being able to say goodbye to a loved one, only seeing your new grandchild on a screen. The industry has adhered to strict hygiene and social distancing measures, but this is just one element of the puzzle. Ever changing travel restrictions have left the public confused, uncertain, and feeling unsafe. It's no surprise that consumer confidence has taken a sharp fall.
What is the solution? How can the industry find its feet and regain the trust and confidence of travelers around the globe? How can travel be seamless and hassle free during the time of Covid? According to a recent IATA-survey, the majority viewed testing as a necessity for travel and would also be willing to get tested. In a recent briefing IATA Director General and CEO, Alexandre de Juniac explained:
"We have a solution to open borders while mitigating the risk of importing COVID-19 through air travel. That is universal testing"
The reality remains that the only true solution to exiting the pandemic is a vaccine. However, universal testing is an enabler. It will help airlines and airports to fulfill travel and entry requirements of foreign countries and mitigate the risk of passengers being refused at entry. With a negative test result at hand, mandatory quarantine periods at destinations can be avoided, and the world can begin to move again.
Some airlines and airports pre-empted the urgency for measures that go beyond hygiene and social distancing rules, and have already implemented measures not yet required by regulators. Here, we take a closer look at who has and is trialling rapid screening and how it is working in practice.
Who is Trialling Rapid Screening?
Rapid screening methods such as the PCR antigen test, are a promising option due to its speed, showing results within 30 minutes.
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) first introduced rapid screening on a pilot route and are continuing to trial. The hygiene concept has been audited by Skytrax and awarded with the first and only 5 Star rating (compared to 12 other European airports with 3 or 4 stars – status: 05.10.2020).
Airlines including United Airlines and Lufthansa, are planning to implement rapid testing, with United trialing it on their San Francisco to Honolulu route, while Lufthansa's intercontinental flights are yet to be defined but will initially be offered to First and Business Class guests.
London Heathrow trialed a technological approach with a machine learning holographic microscope to provide results in only 30 seconds to see "if such tests can be conducted on passengers outside of a laboratory setting."
Helsinki Airport is trialing an unconventional approach, employing trained dogs able to detect the virus within seconds by sniffing skin wipes (currently being trialed on voluntary and targeted arriving passengers).
What Types of Tests are Available?
We compared the test types available and assessed the advantages and disadvantages for different testing methods.
How And Where Will Rapid Testing Work in The Complex Airport Environment?
Assuming that an industry-wide consensus can be established, and that a reliable and swift test will be available in sufficient quantity – and time, airport leaders will face the colossal task of adapting their processes to make screening and testing an inclusive part of the airport passenger journey. There is no one size fits all way to embed testing; every airport infrastructure is different. Successfully adding a new process to the passenger journey will require different solutions for different airports.
However, all airports will have similar questions as they explore how universal testing works in an airport environment. These will include:
How can we separate tested passengers from untested passengers?
What is the process to isolate passengers who receive a positive test result?
Where is the best place within the airport to locate a test facility?
The test location will need sufficient space for socially distanced queueing, and a waiting area while tests are being processed. Of course, adequately trained personnel will be needed to run each airport test facility; and there is the actual training to consider too. Once trained, robust safety and hygiene measures will need to be implemented to keep staff protected from contracting COVID-19. And of course, the traveling public's trust and confidence will only be restored if they are confident that they won't run the risk of being excluded from a flight because they have been in the vicinity of an infected person.
As mentioned. The location of the test facility is critical to the success of rapid screening and testing. The optimal location is likely to be somewhere that captures people before they enter the often complex passenger flow of the airport terminal, and have higher risk of coming into contact with individuals before being tested. Potential locations could include an emptied parking lot close to the terminal entrance, a temporary installation near the airport train station, or just in front (or inside) of the terminal entry doors.
Recommendation for Action
To keep up with the pace of change caused by the pandemic, it will be essential for airports and airport regulators to take a joint overarching approach. In terms of implementing rapid screening processes, lean, thorough and effective project management will be essential.
Collaboration is key
Although learnings from test facilities both inside and outside the industry will be leveraged to design a best-in-class concept, stakeholder involvement from experienced airport professionals will be key to creating a test process that works for the airport environment.
Government, safety, security and regulatory stakeholder involvement will be essential too; national and international regulations need to be carefully considered to arrive at a solution that works.
There are a myriad of other important stakeholders including airlines, ground handlers, and health institutions. Early collaboration with the right people is critical.
Bringing the views, needs and requirements of the above together will only be successful through defining and creating clear processes and documentation; the number of requirements will be very high and these will need to be mapped carefully.
Test, Test, Test, then Test Again
Once requirements are agreed, there will be a huge amount of testing processes, establishing workforce requirements and ongoing management of the overall aim to launch effective and rapid on-airport screening.
A Lean, Agile Approach Will Get Fast Results
Unlike traditional projects that can take years, there is urgency for universal testing to be introduced. The most effective way to achieve this without compromising on the end result is to implement in stages, taking a modular approach where concepts can be piloted and brought to market fast.
This approach will ensure flexibility, while maintaining a robust mandate, appropriate involvement of senior management, with shared overarching goals across all departments.
In a Snapshot
Airports and the aviation industry at large is crying out for a joined up approach to getting the aviation industry airborne once more, while regaining customer's trust and confidence to fly during a pandemic. Decisive action is required on several fronts. There needs to be:
A concerted and joined up effort to create and implement a rapid screening and testing solution for Covid-19 that is reliable and has consistent industry standards across the world.
A strong and robust project plan for each airport lead by a dedicated, senior project management team who ensure a flexible and fast approach can be adopted to integrate an effective testing facilities into the complex airport infrastructure.
The airports and airlines who adapt in ways that promote safe and secure flying for the general public will be best placed to pick up the traffic when the world emerges from the other side of the pandemic.
Rapid screening and testing is not the magic solution we have all been waiting for; we're relying on a vaccine for that. But, it is an enabler and we need it fast. Testing, at airports, along with the public adapting to a Covid transformed world might just be what is needed to save the deeply suffering aviation world.
Lana Jansen