All United Kingdom and Ireland articles – Page 20
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ArticleDo airports and airlines really deserve their bad rep when it comes to sustainability?
In this exclusive article, Enoch Opare Mintah, PhD candidate at Kingston University, London and Associate Lecturer of Governance at the University of Lincoln, UK, argues that the aviation sector is inarguably one of the proactive and forward-looking industries when it comes to sustainability.
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NewsEaster proves to be egg-cellent for Heathrow Airport
Heathrow International Airport reported a strong rise of passenger traffic during the Easter and managed to function well, despite doing so against a disruptive backdrop of industrial action.
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NewsInnovative technology ends handheld luggage restrictions and 100ml liquid limit at London City Airport
The scanners will allow passengers to pass through security without the hassle of bringing out laptops and liquids from handheld luggage, and will be able to bring onboard even more liquid capacity due to the airport's relaxed limitations.
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NewsEuropean passenger traffic recovered by nearly 50% in February, reports ACI Europe
ACI Europe, in their air traffic report of 2023, found that passenger traffic had recovered by 48%. The growth is accredited to an influx of international travel, with a lesser impact made by domestic.
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NewsACI World reveals top 10 busiest airports in the world
ACI World revealed the top 10 busiest airports globally for 2022 - a pivotal year marking an important milestone for aviation's post-pandemic recovery. Holding their positions on the leader board are five U.S. airports, scroll down to find who they are.
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NewsUK Government completes review of airport ground operations
In a new government review, 10 focus areas for the UK's aviation sector have been outlined to ensure ground handling operations are back to full capacity and the travel disruption of last summer won't happen again.
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NewsHeathrow 'on track' with net-zero and community commitments
Marking a year since the launch of Heathrow 2.0: Connecting People and Planet, Heathrow's 2022, the report updates the airport's progress. It finds that over half of its net-zero and community commitments have been marked as 'on track' or 'progressing.'
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NewsRising airfares in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East threaten aviation recovery
ACI reported, in their Asia-Pacific’s latest Airport Industry Outlook, that rising airfares across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East posed a threat to the aviation sector's recovery. Fuel prices, lack of airline competition and wage inflation were identified as the cause of these surging airfares.
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NewsUK Government to review noise objectives for night flight policy
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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NewsRevolutionary airspace modernisation strategy finally implemented in the UK
Following four years of development, the UK's Systemisation and Free Route Airspace (FRA) has been implemented over Wales and southwest England. The implementation of the system is part of wider plans to deliver a more sustainable aviation future.
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NewsLargest growth of carbon accreditations awarded to airports worldwide, reports ACI
Airports Council International (ACI) have reported the highest growth of Airport Carbon Accreditations awarded to airports. It shows the commitment airports have worldwide in mitigating their impact on greenhouse gasses and climate change.
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ArticleTransition to sustainable aviation will be key to the industry’s future, says London Luton Airport CEO
For International Airport Review, Alberto Martin, CEO of London Luton Airport sits down for this exclusive Q&A.
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NewsLuton DART to start carrying its first passengers
The Luton DART project aims to revolutionise airport travel by providing seamless and sustainable transportation options for passengers, while reducing environmental impact and supporting the growth of the local economy.
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ArticleCEO of London Southend Airport is focusing on long-term recovery and growth
As part of International Airport Review’s exclusive CEO series, John Upton, CEO of London Southend Airport discussed his career, his key focus areas for the future and how they are working to deliver a high-quality airport experience for both passengers and staff.
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NewsNeste and Wizz Air Partner to advance sustainable aviation
In order to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable aviation, Neste and Wizz Air have launched a new partnership to purchase environmentally friendly aviation fuel.
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VideoLeveraging growth at London Gatwick Airport
Stephanie Wear, Vice President of Aviation Development and Jonathan Pollard, Chief Commercial Officer at London Gatwick Airport, at Routes Europe, tells International Airport Review how they plan to continue their journey to build a strong presence and connectivity within the route market and for surrounding catchment areas.
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NewsHeathrow grew more than any other airport in the world last year
Heathrow heads towards year of renewal. Results for the year ended 31 Dec 2022 have been revealed and Heathrow grew more than any other airport in the world last year.
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NewsLondon Luton Airport hosts accessibility day
London Luton Airport (LLA) and easyJet have hosted an accessibility familiarisation day, providing passengers with both hidden and visual disabilities with an opportunity to experience all aspects of the airport’s end-to-end passenger journey.
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NewsGlasgow Airport to become UK's first Connected Airport Living Lab
Glasgow Airport launches a new partnership to create the UK's first Connected Airport Living Lab, with a key focus on testing innovative technologies to improve the passenger experience, freight management and decarbonisation.
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NewsFinavia’s environmental investments total nearly EUR 10 million
Finavia’s infrastructure investments in 2023 will total more than EUR 15 million, of which approximately EUR 4 million will be allocated to environmental work.