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Grant Shapps calls for an “electric revolution in the skies”
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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UK government should cut ‘absurd’ Air Passenger Duty (APD), MPs say
As Brexit looms ever closer, UK MPs have called for a review of Air Passenger Duty (APD) to ensure that the UK economy will thrive.
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Concerns grow about the impact aviation has on our environment
According to NATS, improving aviation’s impact on the environment is a growing concern for the flying public with nearly 40 per cent of those surveyed agreeing to an environmental tax.
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Aviation must “transform or die”, states industry leaders
Strong aspirations and inspiring opinions from global aviation leaders were shared and discussed to officially open the 29th ACI Europe Annual Congress.
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New route launched between Edinburgh and Boston
Following Delta's first route from Edinburgh, with JFK as the destination, the second will fly to Boston and operate throughout the summer.
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The daa has recorded profits as passenger numbers continue to increase
Profits at daa Group increased by six per cent to a record €133 million in 2018 as the company benefited from higher passenger numbers and increased commercial income.
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Baroness Vere of Norbiton appointed UK Aviation Minister
The Minister's first engagement will see her congratulate over 100 influential aviation and aerospace companies on their commitment to gender diversity.
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London Heathrow witnesses its 29th consecutive month of record growth
Despite Brexit uncertainty, the number of passengers passing through Heathrow continues to grow in comparison to previous years.
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UK signs post-Brexit air safety agreements with the U.S.
As details of the terms of the UK's exit from the EU still remain a mystery, the UK's CAA has put into place contingency plans ensuring trade between the UK and the U.S. remains as uninterrupted as possible following the UK's exit from the EU.
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Trade, global standards and modernisation remain key to air cargo success
IATA have emphasised that the three priorities, accelerating the speed of process modernisation, implementing and enforcing global standards, and keeping borders open to trade will ensure the longevity of the air cargo industry.
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UK flights will continue no matter the deal with which Britain leaves the EU
The UK Government has confirmed that in the event of a no-deal exit from the EU, flights will not ground to a halt.
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New ePassport gates launched at border control in Cardiff Airport
The latest ePassport gates, funded by the Welsh Government, will permit travellers with biometric passports to bypass manual inspections, allowing quicker entry into Wales.
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How will Brexit affect the duty free trade between Ireland and the UK?
The Irish Duty Free Alliance (IDFA) responds to Government proposals to stop duty free sales to UK passengers, should there be a hard Brexit.
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No-deal Brexit could result in queues of several hours at Spanish Airports
As Brexit approaches, consumer researcher Which? reports that with extra passport checks in the event of a no-deal Brexit, queuing time at Spanish airports may be increased by up to five hours.
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Heathrow remains busiest airport in Europe, according to ACI figures
The European airport network grew by 6.1 per cent in 2018, bringing the total number of passengers using Europe’s airports to a new record of 2.34 billion, in new figures released by ACI.