AIR News - 26 Jan 2026

 

 

 

Mayor of the North East Kim McGuinness has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the region’s key transport and logistics hubs – Newcastle Airport, Port of Blyth, Port of Tyne and Port of Sunderland – creating the North East Ports Partnership.

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Heathrow begins work on third runway planning application ahead of key 2026 policy decisions

Heathrow Airport has confirmed it is moving forward with early work on its planning application for a third runway, marking a significant procedural milestone for its major expansion programme.

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UK greenlights hydrogen demonstrations with focus on aviation-related projects

Five hydrogen technology demonstration projects have been selected for support under the Hydrogen Innovation Initiative (HII) Demonstration Programme, aiming to accelerate real-world testing and adoption of low-carbon hydrogen solutions across transport, energy and industrial sectors.

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DfT announces £43m competition round for zero emission aviation R&D

The Department for Transport (DfT) has unveiled up to £43m in funding aimed at advancing aviation technologies that will help the sector move toward net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Newcastle International Airport secures £364m refinancing package

 

 

Newcastle International Airport has secured a £364m bank finance package aimed at refinancing existing debt while supporting its long‑term growth plans, sustainability targets and infrastructure development.

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