Case Studies

Deal with US MRO provider strengthens Teesside’s developing aviation cluster

Willis Aviation Services, has signed a 250-year lease agreement for 50 acres of land at Teesside Airport.

Birmingham Airport commits to £300m investment over the next four years

Birmingham Airport has committed to a £300m investment over the next four years as passenger numbers are expected to reach around 17m by 2029

CAA roadmap to unlock routine BVLOS drone operations by 2027

UK CAA has published its Future of Flight: BVLOS roadmap setting out operational pathways to unlock economic and societal potential of airborne drones in the UK by 2027

Edinburgh and Glasgow airports launch consultation on airspace redesign

Edinburgh, Glasgow, and NATS have launched consultation on their proposals for Scottish Airspace Modernisation designed to enable smarter, more direct flight paths

ANPS review launched to speed up decision on Heathrow third runway

The government has begun a formal review of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS), restarting the process that could lead to approval for a third runway at Heathrow

Robert Courts QC video interview

Robert Courts KC, chair and A.I.R’s steering committee and former aviation minister, talks all things aviation

Heathrow expansion: next steps for promoters

Outlines next stage of Heathrow expansion plans, inc. what Heathrow Airport Ltd and Arora Group/Heathrow West Ltd need to do as promoters of proposals still under consideration

Realising the benefits of expansion at Heathrow Airport

Enabling Heathrow expansion will drive economic growth and create jobs across the country

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week 2025: Dare to Discover

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week offers an exceptional opportunity for professionals to unite behind a nationwide initiative celebrating STEM and inspiring the next generation […]

Plans for Heathrow expansion accelerate as Transport Secretary unveils next steps

Enabling Heathrow expansion will drive economic growth and create jobs across the country

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Optimising Heathrow T4 Capacity with Data-Driven Planning of CUSS Kiosk Rollout

How do you strategically optimise a busy airport terminal to meet future demand? That was the core question for Heathrow’s Terminal 4.

AiQ partnered with the Heathrow team to deliver a comprehensive feasibility study, creating a data-driven plan to integrate dozens of new self-service kiosks.

By modelling passenger flow, queue dynamics and operational constraints, we identified optimal concept layouts that enhance the passenger journey while respecting existing infrastructure and safety protocols.

The result is a clear, phased roadmap that gives Heathrow the confidence to invest in future-proofing the terminal, improving efficiency and making every journey better.

Work Begins on project to expand Manchester Airport’s Terminal

Work has begun on a multi-million-pound project to modernise and expand Terminal 3 at Manchester Airport.

Heathrow awaits Government feedback on its £21Bn plan for a Third Runway to open within a decade

Heathrow Airport is looking for Government feedback shortly on its third runway plans submitted in August.

Bournemouth Airport wins planning approval for Terminal Expansion

Bournemouth Airport has been given the go-ahead for an extended terminal and a new transport interchange.

Gatwick, Edinburgh and Belfast International Airports set for investment-fuelled growth after Government approves Gatwick’s Northern Runway Plans

Stewart Wingate, the new MD overseeing Gatwick, Edinburgh and Belfast International airports, has outlined growth plans for all three

London Luton Airport Opens New Assisted Travel Lounge

London Luton Airport has opened a new Assisted Travel lounge designed to provide a comfortable, relaxing and dedicated space for passengers with assisted travel needs

Baroness Grey-Thompson reflects on Aviation Accessibility

Baroness Grey-Thompson chaired the Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group. Here she gives The Airport Operator her personal reflections on the work of the group

Stansted heads towards 30 million passengers a year as it awaits council decision on further growth

Gareth Powell, MD London Stansted Airport, has told The Airport Operator that he expects the fast-growing airport to top 30m passengers this year

Birmingham Airport outlines record investment plans as it heads towards its busiest ever year

Birmingham Airport’s CEO, Nick Barton, has told The Airport Operator of the airport’s commitment to its biggest ever investment plans to meet the challenges of growth