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Last chance for airports to have their say on proposed ‘civil penalties’
Misdirected passengers could cost UK airports as much as £50,000 under Home Office proposals currently up for consultation until January 19.
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Passengers’ trust and satisfaction with aviation in decline
Data from the third and fourth waves of an 18-month online and phone survey has been released by the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
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Planned drone restrictions welcomed by UK airport association
A drafted bill aimed at clamping down on the reckless use of drones will be published by the UK Government in spring.
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UK Chancellor puts freeze on passenger duty – but has it gone far enough?
In his autumn budget, Chancellor Philip Hammond put a freeze on short-haul Air Passenger Duty (APD) for two years. But many don't think he's gone far enough.
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‘Brexit Day’ could see a sudden halt to air travel between UK and EU
Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer suggested it was 'conceivable' that on March 29 2019, the day Britain is calendared to leave the European Union, flights between the UK and EU would stop.
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Scottish tax reduction scheme hits turbulence as state-owned airport subsidies need EU sign off
The Scottish Finance Secretary has conceded that the plans to replace Air Passenger Duty (APD) with Air Departure Tax (ADT) may take longer than planned.
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An Aviation Strategy to unlock growth across the UK
The UK Government has launched a public discussion to create a new Aviation Strategy.
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AOA response to Government’s night flight consultation outcome
Commenting on the Government’s publication of the new night flights policy for Heathrow, London Gatwick and London Stansted Airports, Chief Executive of the Airport Operators Association (AOA) Karen Dee said:
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AOA: Transport Investment Strategy vital for investment in improved access to airports
The UK Airport Operators Association (AOA) offer their take on today's Government’s Transport Investment Strategy.
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Aviation’s 5 step manifesto for a prosperous post-Brexit UK economy
The Airport Operators Association (AOA) releases its general election manifesto, setting out how a new Government can build on the success of the aviation sector.
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Airport Operators Association launches UK Airports Safety Week 2017
UK Airports Safety Week 2017 is taking place from 8 - 14 May, where airports from all across the UK are promoting safety in all its aspects.
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Solar Farm saves Belfast Airport £100,000 in first 10 months of operation
Belfast International Airport has announced £100,000 of savings for the first 10 months of operation of its dedicated solar plant, which generates over a quarter of the airport’s annual electricity needs.
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Heathrow and AOA voice disappointment with UK Budget 2017
The UK Chancellor Philip Hammond has presented the 2017 Spring Budget suggesting he hopes it to provide a "strong, stable platform for Brexit,"
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MPs back aviation deal as a priority following EU referendum
A large majority of MPs (86%) across the House of Commons agree that the UK’s international air connectivity is more important than ever before, following the UK’s decision to leave the EU.
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The UK reacts to government’s National Policy Strategy for Aviation
Responding to the publication of the draft Airports National Policy Statement, we hear from the Chairman of the AOA, Ed Anderson, EY and Norton Rose Fulbright.
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