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Work Begins on project to expand Manchester Airport’s Terminal
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.
Read moreHeathrow awaits Government feedback on its £21Bn plan for a Third Runway to open within a decade
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.
Read moreBournemouth Airport wins planning approval for Terminal Expansion
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.
Read moreGatwick, Edinburgh and Belfast International Airports set for investment-fuelled growth after Government approves Gatwick’s Northern Runway Plans
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
Read moreLondon Luton Airport Opens New Assisted Travel Lounge
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
Read moreBaroness Grey-Thompson reflects on Aviation Accessibility
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
Read moreStansted heads towards 30 million passengers a year as it awaits council decision on further growth
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
Read moreBirmingham Airport outlines record investment plans as it heads towards its busiest ever 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
Read morePittsburgh International Airport unveils $1.7bn terminal
Pittsburgh International Airport unveils $1.7bn terminal
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) marked a major milestone on Saturday, October 11, with the ribbon cutting at its new terminal – a US$1.7bn project
Read moreEU’s Entry/Exit System rollout begins
EU’s Entry/Exit System rollout begins
The Entry Exit System (EES) went live at some European airports on October 12, 2025
Read moreFrankfurt Airport to inaugurate new Terminal 3 in April 2026
Frankfurt Airport to inaugurate new Terminal 3 in April 2026
Fraport has announced that it will officially inaugurate the new Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport on April 22, 2026.
Read moreChangi Airport opens sensory-friendly Calm Room for neurodivergent travelers
Changi Airport opens sensory-friendly Calm Room for neurodivergent travelers
Changi Airport has opened its first sensory-friendly space, the Calm Room, designed to support neurodivergent passengers and their caregivers
Read moreProposed legislation seeks to lessen the impact of US government shutdowns on airport security
Proposed legislation seeks to lessen the impact of US government shutdowns on airport security
US think-tank Reason Foundation has proposed legislation to reform the TSA so that airport security is not affected in the event of a government shutdown.
Read moreAGS Airports confirms appointment of Gavin Williams as Glasgow Airport managing director – operations
AGS Airports confirms appointment of Gavin Williams as Glasgow Airport managing director – operations
AGS Airports has confirmed that Gavin Williams has been appointed managing director – operations at Glasgow Airport.
Read moreToulouse-Blagnac Airport Wins a Level on European Carbon Certification
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport Wins a Level on European Carbon Certification
In a landmark achievement for sustainable aviation, Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (ATB) has today been awarded Level 4+ of the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA)
Read moreZurich Airport fuels first-ever passenger bus with Synhelion’s solar diesel
Zurich Airport fuels first-ever passenger bus with Synhelion’s solar diesel
For the first time, a passenger bus at Zurich Airport has been fuelled with solar diesel from Synhelion’s DAWN plant.
Read moreLyon-Saint Exupéry achieves net zero carbon emissions
Lyon-Saint Exupéry achieves net zero carbon emissions
Lyon Airport has achieved the top Level 5 status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme
Read moreAirport Excellence Awards at Global Airports Forum 2025
Airport Excellence Awards at Global Airports Forum 2025
The Airport Excellence Awards returns for its 3rd edition, celebrating outstanding achievements in the aviation industry. Recognizing innovation, operational excellence, and transformative […]
Read moreBlack History Month UK 2025- Standing Firm in Power and Pride
Black History Month UK 2025- Standing Firm in Power and Pride
This year’s theme honours the resilience, dignity, and leadership of Black communities across the UK. It’s a call to recognise the power […]
Read moreAerobility- Changing lives through the magic of flight I how can you make an impact?
Aerobility- Changing lives through the magic of flight I how can you make an impact?
Aerobility is a UK charity that changes lives by providing the disabled community access to the magic and wonder of flight. […]
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