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London Heathrow calls for stability for passengers during ongoing government slot consultation 

11 April 2024 | By International Airport Review

London Heathrow warns alterations to the current set up could result in instability and missed opportunities for enhanced international connectivity. 

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UK Government grants extensions for airports to install cutting-edge security technology

8 April 2024 | By International Airport Review

The extensions to the June 2024 deadline are being granted to those airports required to install new kit.

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Aviation Council makes progress in futureproofing aviation sector

31 October 2023 | By International Airport Review

The Aviation Council is set to meet to continue its progress towards futureproofing the UK aviation sector.

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UK Government to review noise objectives for night flight policy

29 March 2023 | By International Airport Review

The UK Government continues to review its night flight policy for Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports, with a new and sustained focus on its noise objectives. The consultation aims to better the detrimental impact that night flying has on local residents, without disregarding the positive contributions aviation has on the…

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Slow COVID-19 airport recovery plan to delay results for Scotland

22 March 2022 | By International Airport Review

The Scottish Affairs Committee have warned that due to the slow COVID-19 airport recovery plan and uncertain travel restrictions, aviation recovery results are likely to be delayed until at least 2025.

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Winners of latest £3 million zero emission flight competition revealed

29 September 2021 | By International Airport Review

The winners of the £3 million competition to bolster the UK’s efforts on creating and utilising zero emission flights in the future, has been unveiled by Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps.

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Construction begins on technical college at one of Britain’s biggest airports

4 December 2017 | By International Airport Review

Works beginning on Stansted Airport’s new technical college provided the backdrop for the launch of the UK Government’s new Industrial Strategy.

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Planned drone restrictions welcomed by UK airport association

27 November 2017 | By International Airport Review

A drafted bill aimed at clamping down on the reckless use of drones will be published by the UK Government in spring.

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That difficult third runway: Heathrow’s expansion to go back to public consultation

25 October 2017 | By George Smith (International Airport Review)

Yesterday it was announced that the proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport would go back to public consultation with new reports about its possible impact on the environment. But with London's airports quickly filling up, will this mean delays?

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British Government announces £3 million to support innovation in explosive detection

20 October 2017 | By International Airport Review

Holidaymakers in the UK could be spared the hassle of removing laptops and tablets from hand-luggage when passing through airport security, as government seeks to revolutionise aviation screening.

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Scottish tax reduction scheme hits turbulence as state-owned airport subsidies need EU sign off

6 October 2017 | By George Smith (International Airport Review)

The Scottish Finance Secretary has conceded that the plans to replace Air Passenger Duty (APD) with Air Departure Tax (ADT) may take longer than planned.

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