Plans to expand air cargo operations at Newcastle International Airport are moving forward as the airport progresses proposals for a major logistics development designed to strengthen freight capacity and attract new operators.
Autonomous transit system developer Ultra Global has awarded a £6.28m contract to Coventry-based autonomy specialist Aurrigo International to design and manufacture a fleet of 25 autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) aimed at airport and passenger transit operations. The vehicles are expected to be developed through 2026 and into production and testing in 2027.
Plans to reopen Manston Airport in Kent – closed since 2014 – are progressing, with airport owners and supporters pointing to a potential revival as an air freight hub that could also support future passenger services.
Irish parliamentarians have reaffirmed support for ongoing infrastructure investment at Shannon Airport following a briefing on a multi-million-euro programme aimed at upgrading facilities, improving sustainability and strengthening the airport’s role in regional connectivity.
Infrastructure investment at the Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone is progressing with new transport links nearing completion and further development planned to support employment growth across the Fylde Coast.
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