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174 organisations urge the government to support Gatwick’s £2.2 billion northern runway expansion plans

10 December 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

174 organisations urge the government to back Gatwick's £2.2 billion Northern Runway expansion, boosting jobs and economic growth.

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Local businesses seize opportunities at London Stansted’s £1.1 billion transformation event

5 December 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

Nearly 300 businesses gathered to connect with major buyers, showcasing their services and exploring partnerships at Stansted’s 23rd Meet the Buyers event.

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UK Civil Aviation Authority has proposed the use of AI in the aerospace sector

3 December 2024 | By

The UK Civil Aviation Authority is developing an AI strategy to boost aerospace innovation, enhance efficiency, and maintain safety, ensuring trust from passengers to pilots.

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Bristol Airport launches consultation on 2040 masterplan to expand capacity and boost regional connectivity

2 December 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

Bristol Airport has unveiled its 2040 masterplan, proposing expanded facilities, improved transport links, and new long-haul routes, aiming to boost regional connectivity and create thousands of jobs.

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Why airports need a strategic approach to deliver exceptional passenger experience

2 December 2024 | By Phil Malem

In an increasingly demanding travel landscape, airports have a crucial role to play in providing passengers with positive experiences. Phil Malem, CEO of +impact, explores the key elements needed to achieve this goal.

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Heathrow announces festive events and activities ahead of Christmas

28 November 2024 | By International Airport Review

Heathrow Airport is bringing festive cheer to travellers this December with seasonal decorations, interactive activities and special services across all terminals.

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Gatwick Airport evacuates South Terminal after suspect package found

27 November 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

Gatwick Airport's South Terminal was evacuated after a suspect package, with services resuming later that day.

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Promoting independent and accessible travel at London Gatwick Airport

27 November 2024 | By Anna-Ruth Cockerham, Holly Miles

Listen to this exclusive podcast with one of the Shaw Trust's UK's 100 Most Influential Disabled People and Accessibility Manager at London Gatwick Airport.

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London Gatwick trials new smart stand technology

25 November 2024 | By Holly Miles

By enabling more efficient turn times, the smart stand is designed to enhance safety procedures, improve stand utilisation, maintain punctuality, and improve passenger experience.

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UK Civil Aviation Authority launches consultation on proposed charges to support safety, innovation and growth

20 November 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has opened an eight-week consultation on proposed charges aimed at enhancing safety, supporting innovation, and fostering sustainability in aerospace, with feedback closing on 15 January 2025.

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AirportsUK has responded to NATS report on its flight planning system failure of 2023

19 November 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

Karen Dee, chief executive of AirportsUK, the trade body for UK airports has responded to NATS report of its 2023 system failure.

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UK launches HADeS competition to enhance airport security with £500k in funding for innovators

18 November 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

Connected Places Catapult has launched the HADeS competition, offering up to £500k to innovators developing advanced airport security technologies, aiming to improve alarm resolution and screening efficiency.

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AviAlliance acquires AGS Airports for £1.53 Billion

13 November 2024 | By International Airport Review

AviAlliance has acquired AGS Airports, which operates Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, for £1.53 billion, with plans to enhance connectivity, passenger experience and sustainability in the UK’s growing air travel market.

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London Luton Airport invests in sustainable fleet to reduce emissions and achieve Net Zero by 2040

6 November 2024 | By

London Luton Airport is progressing towards its Net Zero goal by 2040 with a multi-million-pound investment in sustainable vehicles. This initiative will reduce airport emissions by nearly 15% starting this year.

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Birmingham Airport reappoints NATS as air traffic service provider in 10-year partnership

5 November 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

NATS will take over the air traffic and associated engineering service after Birmingham Airport announced that it will reappoint NATS as its air traffic service provider on a 10-year contract.

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