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AIR News – 16 Mar 2026
AIR News – 16 Mar 2026
The AIR news digest provides a round-up of what’s happening in airports and aviation infrastructure across the UK.
Read moreGovernment set to ban retentions
Government set to ban retentions
The Government is planning to ban retentions in construction as part of a major crack down on late payments.
Read moreLaGuardia: Decades of aircraft and ground vehicle near misses at LGA preceded fatal crash
LaGuardia: Decades of aircraft and ground vehicle near misses at LGA preceded fatal crash
Several near-misses between aircraft and ground vehicles at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) preceded the late-night March 22 runway collision
Read moreInterview: British Aviation Group chair Tim Walder on how British airports are catching up to global recovery
Interview: British Aviation Group chair Tim Walder on how British airports are catching up to global recovery
No infrastructure sector was as profoundly hit by the pandemic as the airports sector. Even while the UK government attempted to avoid […]
Read morePilot and co-pilot killed after Air Canada jet collision at LaGuardia New York
Pilot and co-pilot killed after Air Canada jet collision at LaGuardia New York
Nine people hospitalised and airport closed after landing plane hits fire truck responding to separate incident
Read moreYour Mentoring Matters – supporting SME apprenticeship mentoring schemes
Your Mentoring Matters – supporting SME apprenticeship mentoring schemes
There’s opportunity for SMEs to participate in a fully funded pilot project to support SMEs to setup their own apprenticeship/ T-level placement […]
Read moreBelfast City: Preliminary Environmental Report
Belfast City: Preliminary Environmental Report
The purpose of this Preliminary Environmental Report (PER) is to document the environmental and sustainability baseline conditions at Belfast City Airport (BCA)
Read moreBelfast City Airport Finalizes Future Plans
Belfast City Airport Finalizes Future Plans
Belfast City Airport (BHD) anticipates its passenger throughput jumping from 2.4 million in 2024 to 7 million in 2040, according to its finalized Airport Masterplan
Read moreUK aviation industry body outlines plans to boost Greenhouse Gas Removals market and tackle non-CO₂ emissions
UK aviation industry body outlines plans to boost Greenhouse Gas Removals market and tackle non-CO₂ emissions
Sustainable Aviation outlines plans to boost Greenhouse Gas Removals market and tackle non-CO₂ emissions
Read moreStansted: New airfield checkpoint opens as transformation continues
Stansted: New airfield checkpoint opens as transformation continues
London Stansted has completed a major upgrade to its main airfield security checkpoint
Read moreMAG: Capital Investment Consultancy Services Framwork
MAG: Capital Investment Consultancy Services Framwork
Manchester Airport Group (MAG) are looking to appoint partners who can support the delivery of future capital expenditure (Capex) investments.
Read moreDyer & Butler secures Airfield Infrastructure Framework for Manchester Airports Group
Dyer & Butler secures Airfield Infrastructure Framework for Manchester Airports Group
Dyer & Butler, a part of M Group Services, has been awarded a place on the Airfield Infrastructure Framework
Read moreHeathrow sets passenger record as expansion plans gather pace
Heathrow sets passenger record as expansion plans gather pace
London Heathrow’s combines record traffic, improved punctuality and fresh investment with renewed momentum behind plans for a third runway
Read moreGatwick: 2025 London Gatwick Capital Investment Programme
Gatwick: 2025 London Gatwick Capital Investment Programme
Published following consultation with London Gatwick’s airlines and GATCOM’s Passenger Advisory Group
Read moreUK London’s Gatwick Airport Set for Growth in 2026 with Runway Expansion, Airline Partnerships, and Sustainability Initiatives
UK London’s Gatwick Airport Set for Growth in 2026 with Runway Expansion, Airline Partnerships, and Sustainability Initiatives
London Gatwick Airport is preparing for a major year of transformation in 2026, with new infrastructure projects, expanded routes and operational improvements…
Read moreAbinader announces US$700 million investment to modernize Dominican airports
Abinader announces US$700 million investment to modernize Dominican airports
President Luis Abinader announced that the Govt will invest approx US$700 million in the country’s airport infrastructure between the remainder of 2025 and 2026
Read moreDominican Republic to expand Santo Domingo international airport
Dominican Republic to expand Santo Domingo international airport
VINCI Airports, concessionaire of six airports in the Dominican Republic since 2016 has seen its concession renewed by the Government of the Dominican Republic
Read moreGIG Growth Accelerates On Southern Cone Demand, Policy Support
GIG Growth Accelerates On Southern Cone Demand, Policy Support
Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport (GIG) is positioning itself for sustained international expansion after handling nearly 18 million passengers in 2025
Read moreAt least 6 companies eye concession of Rio de Janeiro international airport
At least 6 companies eye concession of Rio de Janeiro international airport
At least six companies have expressed interest in participating in the auction for the concession contract of Rio de Janeiro International Airport, known as Galeão, in Brazil.
Read moreRio De Janeiro Galeao Airport Sale Auction Set For March 30
Rio De Janeiro Galeao Airport Sale Auction Set For March 30
The Brazilian government has initiated the informational process that will culminate in the sale auction of Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) on March 30.
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