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Major Milestone at Manchester Airport as New Security Hall Opens
Major Milestone at Manchester Airport as New Security Hall Opens
The Airport Operator: Summer 202520 June 2025 Manchester Airport has marked the opening of Terminal 2’s new security hall with a ribbon […]
Read moreCutting Edge Digital Trade Test Centre Under Construction at Teesside Airport
Cutting Edge Digital Trade Test Centre Under Construction at Teesside Airport
Work is underway at Teesside International Airport to create a digital testing ground to make trade easier for business.
Read moreEast Midlands Airport Unveils Plan to Unlock its full Cargo Potential
East Midlands Airport Unveils Plan to Unlock its full Cargo Potential
East Midlands Airport has announced plans that could create more than 20,000 jobs by making land around its runway available for development.
Read moreCAA Confirms Updated Rules to Support Safe Growth of Drone Sector
CAA Confirms Updated Rules to Support Safe Growth of Drone Sector
The Airport Operator: Summer 202520 June 2025 The UK Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed a package of updates to simplify rules for […]
Read moreGatwick Airport and Partners Launch the UK’s First ‘Airport Economic Zone’ to Stimulate Growth
Gatwick Airport and Partners Launch the UK’s First ‘Airport Economic Zone’ to Stimulate Growth
Gatwick Region Airport Economic Zone, launched at UKREiiF in Leeds, is the UK’s first aviation-powered economic zone, representing 7% of the UK economy
Read moreBirmingham Airport Announces Biggest Ever Investment Plan
Birmingham Airport Announces Biggest Ever Investment Plan
Birmingham Airport has announced its capital investment plan totalling £76.5m over the
next 12 months
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Legislation Introduced
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Legislation Introduced
New legislation to kick start a domestic Sustainable Aviation Fuel industry has been introduced in the House of Commons and is expected to become law next year
Read moreDevelopment Consent for London Luton Airport ‘A Tipping Point’
Development Consent for London Luton Airport ‘A Tipping Point’
LLA CEO, Alberto Martin, has described the Secretary of State’s decision to back expansion at the airport as both “a tipping point” and “a generational opportunity”
Read more‘The UK’s Fastest Growing Airport’ Expects to Continue Growing Over the Next Five Years
‘The UK’s Fastest Growing Airport’ Expects to Continue Growing Over the Next Five Years
Following a 133% increase in flights year-on-year, London Southend is expecting that capacity constraints at other London airports will fuel further growth over the next 5- yrs
Read moreMike Kane MP, Minister for Aviation, says the industry has a ‘huge part to play in national renewal’
Mike Kane MP, Minister for Aviation, says the industry has a ‘huge part to play in national renewal’
Writing for The Airport Operator, he says airports “drive growth, enable trade, and connect people to jobs, education and each other”:
Read moreRecord Investment in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton Airports Designed to Kick-Start a Decade of Growth
Record Investment in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton Airports Designed to Kick-Start a Decade of Growth
Plans by new owners, AviAlliance, to invest £350m in AGS Airports are intended to facilitate sustainable growth across all the group’s three airports.
Read moreBaggage Handling System, CPK has Opened Bids in the Tender
Baggage Handling System, CPK has Opened Bids in the Tender
Two entities submitted bids in the procedure for the design, delivery, installation and commissioning of the Baggage Management System for the CPK Airport
Read moreHouse sends GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ to Trump’s desk in major win for Republicans
House sends GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ to Trump’s desk in major win for Republicans
The “big, beautiful bill” is heading to President Trump’s desk.
Read moreAirports and airlines demand end to sudden flight restrictions, urge enforcement of EU noise rules
Airports and airlines demand end to sudden flight restrictions, urge enforcement of EU noise rules
Europe’s aviation sector issued an urgent plea to governments and the European Commission to stop bypassing established legal frameworks when tackling airport noise
Read moreCommitment translated into action: 314 airports disclose their net zero roadmaps
Commitment translated into action: 314 airports disclose their net zero roadmaps
ACI EUROPE today released its updated NET ZERO Resolution
Read moreMalpensa airport’s Re-MXP project showcased in Brussels as a model for climate-resilient infrastructure
Malpensa airport’s Re-MXP project showcased in Brussels as a model for climate-resilient infrastructure
Malpensa airport’s Re-MXP project showcased in Brussels as a model for climate-resilient infrastructure
Read moreAirports and aviation industry face pivotal transition towards resilience, decarbonisation, and collaboration
Airports and aviation industry face pivotal transition towards resilience, decarbonisation, and collaboration
Airports and aviation industry must redefine their role amid geopolitical instability, climate change, and digital transformation – Olivier Jankovec, Director General of ACI Europe
Read moreThree new Swedavia airports achieve the highest climate certification
Three new Swedavia airports achieve the highest climate certification
Swedavia’s airports Visby Airport, Åre Östersund Airport and Kiruna Airport have now achieved Airport Carbon Accreditation level 5
Read moreBechtel Celebrates Early Construction Completion of Western Sydney International Airport
Bechtel Celebrates Early Construction Completion of Western Sydney International Airport
Terminal, airside, and landside packages completed nearly seven months early and on budget
Read moreOfgem investigating National Grid over Heathrow substation fire after failures uncovered
Ofgem investigating National Grid over Heathrow substation fire after failures uncovered
Ofgem has launched an enforcement investigation into National Grid Electricity Transmission over the North Hyde substation fire that shut down Heathrow Airport
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