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AOA releases manifesto detailing a sustainable future in aviation
AOA's general election manifesto sets out how the aviation industry can work to ensure the sustainability of future airport growth.
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Debating the tax that is meant to pay for the environmental costs of air travel
For this column, International Airport Review asked a panel of industry experts: Where do you stand on Air Passenger Duty?
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Cardiff Airport unveils its Environmental Flight Path
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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Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith appointed new Chair of AOA
Due to succeed Ed Anderson at the beginning of September 2019, Ruby McGregor-Smith takes on new challenge within the aviation industry.
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‘One Too Many’ campaign returns to UK airports in 2019
For the second summer in a row, those travelling from the UK’s airports are warned of the cost of disruptive behaviour with the 'One Too Many' campaign.
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Airport Operators Association launches UK Airports Safety Week 2019
In a week promoting best-practise in aviation safety, the AOA will showcase the UK's safety standards, which are amongst the best in the world.
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Disruptive passenger incidents remained steady in 2018 at UK airports
Following the 'One Too Many' campaign, individual airports reported a reduction in number of disruptive passenger incidents despite growth in passenger numbers.
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UK Chancellor sets date for wider use of e-Passport gates at border control
Under the new scheme passengers from the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Singapore and South Korea will be able to use the gates which is hoped will significantly reduce wait times.
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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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Improvements to surface access transport imperative for Stansted growth
Ken O’Toole, CEO, Stansted Airport has called on local businesses, community leaders and regional organisations to make their voices heard and press Government to upgrade rail links to the airport.
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Leaders’ Series: Ensuring the continued longevity of the aviation industry
The year 2019 will mark 100 years since the first UK commercial flight, 50 years since Concorde’s maiden voyage and 85 years since the Airport Operators Association was founded. As the Government now develops its Aviation Strategy 2050, Chief Executive, Karen Dee, reflects on how far we’ve come.
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Flights suspended at Gatwick Airport after drones spotted
Flights at Britain’s second busiest airport, London Gatwick, remain suspended today (Thursday 20 December) after several sightings of drones flying near its airfield. The closure has caused disruption to thousands of people travelling before Christmas.
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Future of UK aviation discussed in Government green paper
The UK Government has released a green paper which details the future plans for the aviation industry, but does it do enough to support such a vital industry?
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CAA urges holiday crack down on drunk and violent passengers
As the holiday rush of jet-setting passengers begins, travellers are reminded of the challenge of disruptive passengers as One Too Many campaign gets ready for Christmas.
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