AIR News - 09 Feb 2026

 

 

 

AGS Airports, the operator of Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, has completed a £745m refinancing package with support from Allied Irish Bank (AIB), strengthening its financial position to support capital investment and long-term operational goals.

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Shark skin inspired surface coating reduces drag on in service Japanese long-haul plane

Japanese airline ZIPAIR has applied a riblet-shaped surface coating to a Boeing 787-8 aircraft in an effort to reduce aerodynamic drag and improve fuel efficiency, a development the airline says could contribute to lower carbon emissions from long-haul flights.

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Jet2.com completes transition to fully electric ground service equipment at Newcastle Airport

Low cost leisure airline Jet2.com has announced that all of its owned ground service equipment (GSE) at Newcastle Airport now operates entirely on electric power, marking a significant step in the airline’s sustainability programme for ground operations.

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Bristol Airport pioneers hydrogen refuelling infrastructure to support emerging technology

Bristol Airport has announced the successful development of a liquid hydrogen refuelling project designed to support the introduction of zero‑emission aircraft, in a step that could help position the airport as a hub for hydrogen‑powered aviation in the UK.

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Heathrow completes £1 billion technology upgrade to speed up airport security

 

 

Heathrow Airport has finished a major £1bn investment to modernise passenger security screening across all of its terminals, introducing next-generation computed tomography (CT) scanners designed to improve speed and experience at security checkpoints.

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