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Airbus strike action postponed as Unite members to ballot on improved pay offer

29 August 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Unite members at Airbus Filton and Broughton sites will vote on a new pay and pension deal, with strikes postponed until results are known.

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UK aviation sector records 81 million passengers in spring as punctuality improves and growth surpasses pre-pandemic levels

28 August 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

UK aviation reached record highs between April and June with 81 million passengers and strong punctuality gains, marking a confident recovery beyond pre-pandemic levels.

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Shortlist for Airport Honour Awards 2025 is announced!

11 August 2025 | By International Airport Summit

The highly anticipated shortlist for the Airport Honour Awards 2025 has been announced!

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Cotswold Airport joins fire officers association to advance safety for sustainable aviation technologies

8 August 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Cotswold Airport strengthens safety leadership by joining AFOA, sharing expertise on hydrogen and electric aircraft fire risks with the wider aviation community.

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Heathrow Airport launches largest beauty and wellness campaign with exclusive offers and immersive experiences for travellers

8 August 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Heathrow’s Redefine Your Beauty campaign offers passengers luxury treatments, exclusive gifts and wellness-inspired dining across all four terminals this summer and autumn.

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London Heathrow Airport submits £21bn third runway proposal promising growth, jobs and improved UK connectivity

1 August 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

London Heathrow Airport has submitted a £21bn plan for a third runway, aiming to boost UK trade, create thousands of jobs, and enhance global connectivity.

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Second major air traffic control technical outage in two years disrupts UK airports

31 July 2025 | By International Airport Review

More than 150 flights have been cancelled to and from UK airports due to a 20 minute technical issue at the NATS Swanwick ATC centre.

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Leeds Bradford Airport opens new terminal extension as part of £100 million expansion project

30 July 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Leeds Bradford Airport celebrates its new terminal extension, enhancing passenger experience with modern facilities, increased seating, and improved arrivals as phase 2 refurbishment begins.

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Edinburgh Airport lifts 100ml liquids rule after major security upgrade with new scanning technology

23 July 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Passengers at Edinburgh Airport can now carry liquids up to two litres without removing them at security checkpoints.

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Bristol Airport opens £60m interchange to boost bus and coach travel options

23 July 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Bristol Airport’s new public transport interchange triples capacity, improving sustainable travel options for passengers, staff and the wider region.

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Government backs £63 million push to scale sustainable aviation fuel and boost green aviation jobs

22 July 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Seventeen UK companies will share £63 million in funding to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel production and create 1,400 green jobs.

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London Luton Airport connects with over 50 local businesses to boost regional economic opportunities

22 July 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

London Luton Airport hosted a networking event to promote supplier opportunities, local procurement, and support its Luton 2040 vision.

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Heathrow Airport brings WHSmith and RELAY together in retail overhaul to improve passenger experience

17 July 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Heathrow Airport awards major retail contracts to WHSmith and Lagardère, introducing a blended essentials model to streamline shopping and elevate passenger satisfaction.

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London Luton Airport sustainability report reveals record jobs and strong local economic impact

16 July 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

London Luton Airport’s 2024 Sustainability Report shows record employment, major carbon cuts and strong investment in local communities.

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Al Titterington on delivering hyper-personalised airport experiences with growing passenger numbers: IAS 2025 speaker spotlight

14 July 2025 | By International Airport Summit

International Airport Summit takes a look at one of this year’s speakers – Al Titterington, Terminal Operations Director at Birmingham Airport (BHX) – and what he will be discussing during the session panel ‘Delivering hyper-personalised airport experiences with growing passenger numbers’ on Day 1 of the summit.

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