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Virgin Atlantic unveils new route plans for expanded Heathrow

25 September 2019 | By International Airport Review

Virgin Atlantic is urging ministers to ‘shake up the Heathrow market’ by reforming slot allocation, as it unveils plans for 84 new routes following the airport's expansion.

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NATS records busy August despite strike and weather challenges

24 September 2019 | By International Airport Review

As passenger growth continues on its exponential curve, NATS has recorded a growth in air traffic for August 2019, compared to the same period 12 months ago.

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Cardiff Airport unveils its Environmental Flight Path

24 September 2019 | By International Airport Review

Despite already delivering a number of environmentally friendly achievements, Cardiff Airport has recently unveiled more goals as it aims to become a 'carbon neutral airport'.

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Grant Shapps calls for an “electric revolution in the skies”

23 September 2019 | By International Airport Review

As the aviation industry is set to grow exponentially, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has insisted we "get to grips with commercial aviation greenhouse gas emissions".

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Heathrow to trial new technology to improve recycling rates at airports

20 September 2019 | By International Airport Review

In a UK first, Heathrow will trial new technology that could turn unrecyclable passenger waste into airport furniture, uniforms and alternative fuels.

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Gatwick Airport unveils new independent accessibility panel

19 September 2019 | By International Airport Review

A new panel helping shape Gatwick’s strategy and services for disabled passengers will complement the work of the airport's Accessibility Forum and Passenger Advisory PRM Group.

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Bespoke information on aircraft noise can now be tailored by postcode

18 September 2019 | By International Airport Review

Over £1 million has been invested by Gatwick to improve the monitoring and reporting of aircraft noise since 2018.

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Bristol Airport to open specialised waiting zones for Uber cars

16 September 2019 | By International Airport Review

In a bid to reduce traffic impacts on surrounding areas, Bristol Airport has made a specific zone for Ubers collecting passengers.

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The voice of the passenger is key to operating an airport effectively

16 September 2019 | By Jennifer Dandy - Dublin Airport, John Seely - Dublin Airport, Tara Nolan (International Airport Review)

New technologies – and the data they provide – can better inform decision making, keep operations up to date and ensure the passenger is content.

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Sustainability Series: Yet more drone disruption set for Heathrow

13 September 2019 | By Eve De Clerk (International Airport Review)

Labelled 100 per cent safe and 100 per cent illegal, the plight of the drone comes back to haunt Heathrow Airport as more climate activists demand their voices are heard.

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Dublin Airport sets new August record with 3.4 million passengers

12 September 2019 | By International Airport Review

Dublin Airport has seen continued growth from 2018, with 3.4 million passengers passing through the terminal, compared to 3.3 million in July 2018.

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Gatwick Airport welcomes AI technology to its apron

11 September 2019 | By International Airport Review

Gatwick Airport has become the first airport worldwide to deploy artificial intelligence computer vision technology on the apron for operational use.

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Passenger experience during 2019 is significantly varied at UK airports

11 September 2019 | By International Airport Review

The UK's busiest airports have fallen victim to their capacity constraints as passenger feedback suggests that more needs to be done to accommodate the exponential traffic growth.

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Heathrow witnesses a record-breaking day with 262,000 passengers

11 September 2019 | By International Airport Review

Heathrow Airport's busiest day ever is a strong example of the need to expand if the airport is to continue hosting the exponential growth of passengers.

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Bristol Airport has switched to 100 per cent renewable electricity

10 September 2019 | By International Airport Review

In a bid to reduce carbon emissions, Bristol Airport has made all of its electricity sources renewable in line with plans to become carbon neutral by 2025.

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