Heathrow Airport has announced plans to increase the proportion of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) used at the airport to 5.6% in 2026, exceeding the UK government’s mandated level for commercial aviation. The airport also confirmed an £80m incentive scheme to support airlines in purchasing SAF, helping to stimulate supply across the UK.
A new report from Cranfield University, in partnership with Exeter Airport and industry stakeholders, has set out lessons learned from the UK’s first live hydrogen-powered aircraft turnaround, offering a roadmap for wider adoption of hydrogen technologies in airport ground operations.
Gordon Dewar, the long serving CEO of Edinburgh Airport, has announced he will step down later in 2026. His departure triggers the recruitment of a new leader tasked with guiding Scotland’s busiest airport through its next expansion phase.
Samson Aviation has made a significant investment in Newcastle Airport’s cargo operations, installing a main deck loader and upgrading equipment to handle larger and more specialised freight, including heavy machinery and aircraft components.
LanzaTech Global, a US-based company specialising in converting carbon-rich industrial emissions into sustainable fuels and chemicals, has announced plans to develop a £600m sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel facility at Saltend Chemicals Park in Humberside.
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