Regulation & Legislation

There are a multitude of regulations and legislation that impact the aviation industry. These can be focused on safety, workforce needs, the legal requirements of connecting countries, and more.

As new risks begin to threaten airports, new regulations come into play to protect the aerodrome environment and its inhabitants. 

With multiple aviation authorities working within the industry, regs and legs are being continuously reviewed. Within this section of International Airport Review we hope to keep you up to date on the most recent amendments and rules.

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Discovering Drones: New European drone regulation – the jury is out

31 October 2016 | By Andrej Hyll (Helios)

International Airport Review concludes a featured month on drones with an insight from Helios into new European regulation...

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Heathrow expansion decision: A black mark against our industry?

27 October 2016 | By Nick Coleman

Nick Coleman, former strategist for British Airways and Virgin Atlantic and course leader for Airline, Airport and Aviation Management at London Metropolitan University, provides his thoughts on the government’s decision to expand London Heathrow, saying it’s too late and potentially will create a black mark against our industry for the…

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It’s Gatwick or Groundhog Day

24 October 2016 | By International Airport Review

The choice before the Government on airport expansion is stark: it’s either growth and certainty with Gatwick or Groundhog Day at Heathrow...

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Discovering Drones: New drone regulations take effect in Australia, but for how long?

20 October 2016 | By Maurice Thompson, James Cooper and Jess Harman, Clyde&Co

Clyde&Co detail new regulation take effect in Australia but the move raises questions within the industry... for how long will they last?...

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The truth about airport charges: A response to A4E

18 October 2016 | By Oliver Jankovec (ACI)

In response to International Airport Review’s Foreword in Issue 5 2016, provided by Airlines for Europe, Olivier Jankovec, Director General at ACI Europe suggests that European passengers are not being ‘fleeced’ by the largest airports in the EU and EFTA and that facts demonstrate a very different story...

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Decision Time: An open letter from Gatwick to MPs

13 October 2016 | By International Airport Review

Ahead of a long-awaited decision on airport expansion, Gatwick’s Chief Executive Stewart Wingate has written an open letter to MPs urging them to choose growth and back a second runway at Gatwick...

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Decision Time: AOA CEO Darren Caplan on the great runway debate

13 October 2016 | By International Airport Review

With a decision on whether permission to grant an additional runway to either Gatwick or Heathrow just days away, International Airport Review speaks exclusively to Darren Caplan of the Airport Operators Association about why the decision is so important...

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Decision Time: Greener Gatwick or Superhub Heathrow?

12 October 2016 | By Roy Manuell, Digital Content Producer

Days away from a decision as to whether to allow either Gatwick or Heathrow permission to build an additional runway, we take one final look at both sides of the coin...

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Transform Scotland: Airport expansion plans pose threat to action on climate change

6 October 2016 | By Transform Scotland

Does the expansion of Edinburgh Airport presents a threat to action on climate change? Read Transform Scotland's response to Edinburgh Airport’s Airspace Change Programme public consultation.

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Heathrow Hub calls for a new Independent Noise Regulator

29 September 2016 | By International Airport Review

Heathrow Hub has called for the creation of an Independent Noise Regulator to monitor and control noise at UK airports...

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ICAO announces 2017 opportunities for young aviation professionals

22 September 2016 | By International Airport Review

The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) launches the recruitment campaign for the 2017 Young Aviation Professionals Programme...

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Leading industry associations endorse Airport Solutions Turkey

20 September 2016 | By Airport Solutions Global Series

The inaugural Airport Solutions Turkey 2017, part of the Airport Solutions Global Series of events, has confirmed support from İGA and the General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMİ)...

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Time to deliver: A foreword from Thomas Reynaert to Issue #5 2016

20 September 2016 | By Thomas Reynaert (Managing Director: Airlines for Europe)

Thomas Reynaert, Managing Director of Airlines for Europe, provides an overview of three of the association’s major policy issues...

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Allianz: Growth in commercial drones to bring multiple benefits but new risks

19 September 2016 | By International Airport Review

Whether used commercially for industrial inspections or recreationally by millions, drones have the potential to benefit millions but we must be wary of the risks say Allianz...

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Last orders for drinking at airports?

8 September 2016 | By Tim Colehan, Assistant Director, Member and External Relations, IATA

Tim Colehan Assistant Director, Member and External Relations for IATA provides IAR with an exclusive analysis of the current polemic regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol in airports...