A new study published in Communications Earth & Environment, a sibling publication to the internationally respected journal Nature, reports that large reductions in aviation carbon dioxide emissions could be achieved by improving how today’s aircraft are used, without waiting for new fuels or radically different aircraft.
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has welcomed the UK government’s renewed commitment to the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) programme, highlighting the potential benefits for the airport’s regional connectivity and economic impact. The response follows government announcements this week outlining major new rail investment for northern England.
Ireland’s Shannon Airport Group has announced plans to invest more than €40m in 2026 on infrastructure upgrades and sustainability improvements following a record year of passenger traffic in 2025. The investment programme was outlined as the airport prepares for expanded services and continued growth.
The UK government has published its formal response to a House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) report on airport expansion and climate and nature targets, released last October. The response sets out how ministers plan to take account of environmental and economic considerations in future aviation policy.
Edinburgh Airport has appointed Peter Barnes as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO), following a period serving in an interim capacity. Barnes has worked at the airport for more than a decade, holding senior roles across operations, security and airfield management, and brings additional experience from previous positions at Royal Bank of Scotland, Motorola and Gore-Tex.
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