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NewsUK regional airports back Heathrow third runway as RABA Group signs new memorandum of understanding
Heathrow Airport and the UK Regional and Business Airports Group have signed an MoU, with airports across all four UK nations backing a third runway.
NewsSuper Terminal Expo 2026 brings global aviation leaders to Hong Kong in November
The third edition of Super Terminal Expo brings together airport operators, consultancies, investors and technology providers to examine terminal planning, AI deployment, advanced air mobility and multi-modal infrastructure design.
NewsSkyfields invites hospitality and entertainment operators to help shape 3.12-hectare precinct at Perth Airport
Skyfields is seeking experienced operators for the Runway Entertainment Precinct at Dunreath Green, part of the first major expansion of development land on the Airport Estate since the 1990s.
NewsAirportsUK chair urges government to act on business rates as transport secretary backs aviation growth
At the AirportsUK Annual Conference, chair Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith urged the government to back its growth agenda with action on business rates, while Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander set out progress on airport expansion, SAF and airspace modernisation.
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NewsIn-depth: Heathrow Reimagined welcomes CAA proposals for stronger governance and competition in Heathrow expansion regulation
The Heathrow Reimagined campaign has responded to the latest regulatory update from the UK Civil Aviation Authority, which sets out proposals for stronger oversight of capital investment as the airport’s expansion framework takes shape.
NewsHudson-led joint venture awarded three duty-free locations as part of Seattle-Tacoma Airport expansion
A joint venture led by Hudson has secured a 20-year contract covering duty-free space on the A, N and S Concourses, with the A Concourse location due for completion in late 2027.
NewsToronto Pearson passenger satisfaction climbs as public backs airport investment
New survey results show rising passenger satisfaction at Toronto Pearson, alongside strong public support for investments intended to modernise Canada’s largest airport.
NewsSydney Airport and Heinemann open Australia’s first international arrivals store
Sydney Airport and Heinemann Australia have opened Australia’s first dedicated international arrivals store within a baggage reclaim hall, offering passengers a final shopping opportunity.
NewsLondon Gatwick Airport launches largest ever food and beverage tender across both terminals
London Gatwick Airport has launched its largest ever food and beverage tender, inviting operators to bid for six hospitality units spanning more than 3,800 square metres.
NewsFarnborough Airport opens applications for third Airport Operations course
Farnborough Airport has opened applications for the third intake of its Certificate in Airport Operations course, run in partnership with Farnborough College of Technology.
NewsEast Midlands Airport hailed a powerhouse for UK trade by Aviation Minister
Aviation Minister Keir Mather has visited East Midlands Airport, praising its role in UK trade after hearing how its cargo operation grew 12.5 per cent last year.
NewsUK CAA cuts regulatory burden to accelerate airspace modernisation process
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has updated its Airspace Change Process to reduce regulatory burden and accelerate airspace modernisation, while maintaining consultation and safety oversight.
NewsACI World calls for modernisation of global airport slot allocation system
ACI World has released a white paper calling for modernisation of the global airport slot allocation system, warning that a 50-year-old regulatory framework is limiting connectivity and competitiveness.
ArticleThe competitiveness equation: what African airports must get right
Airport competitiveness is rarely the result of one project or policy. It is built through the interaction of strategy, connectivity, affordability, leadership and partnerships over time.
NewsHKIA strengthens Belt and Road ties through Turkish cargo carrier and Uzbekistan agreements
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has signed agreements with a Turkish cargo carrier and an Uzbekistan airport developer, deepening its ties with Belt and Road countries.
InterviewThe next phase of quieter, sustainable growth for London City Airport
International Airport Review Editor, Holly Miles, sat down with Andy Cliffe, CEO of London City Airport, to discuss the future of the airport and their exciting growth plans.
NewsCopenhagen Airport reports record passenger growth as investment and capacity plans accelerate
Copenhagen Airport handled 16.1 million passengers in the first half of 2026, with stronger revenues and investment supporting continued growth.
NewsManchester Airport’s second runway transformed Northern economy, report finds
A new study says Manchester Airport’s second runway has helped reshape the North’s economy while creating opportunities for future growth.
ArticleTesting the future of aviation at Cornwall Airport Newquay
Cornwall Airport Newquay is leveraging its spaceport infrastructure and uncongested airspace to attract drone, spacecraft and future flight testing, creating new commercial opportunities.
NewsCAA approves Heathrow expansion early cost recovery
The regulator has confirmed Heathrow can recover early expansion costs incurred during 2025 and 2026 under a capped and monitored framework.