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Which? airports are rated the best and worst in the UK
Which? has released the findings of its survey into the best and worst airports across the country, but which ones make the list?
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CAA promotes ‘Share the Air’ campaign to make drone use safer
The CAA continues its national 'Share the Air' campaign, aiming to improve relations between drone users and other airspace users.
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Passenger satisfaction has fallen according to CAA
The CAA has found that passengers are becoming increasingly unhappy with air travel as satisfaction has fallen gradually since 2016.
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Increase in prosecutions to reduce disruptive passenger numbers
CAA wants an increase in prosecutions to crack down on violent and drunken airline passengers, as the number of incidents reported this year are set to be on course with last year's figures.
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Aviation Minister visits development of Aberdeen International Airport
Baroness Sugg has visited Aberdeen airport as new development continues. Due to open Q3 of 2019, it has a "particular commitment to making flying more accessible for those with disabilities."
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New law putting tighter safety restrictions on drone users comes into force
New drone laws require users operate them below 400 feet and not within one kilometre of an airport boundary, in bid to improve safety of drones - but is this enough?
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Safety series: performance-based regulations have changed oversight responsibilities
When it comes to regulating the aviation industry, focusing on an organisation’s performance can pay large safety dividends, says Stephanie Shaw, the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s Head of Performance Based Regulation, in this the final article in our July safety series.
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Busiest six months Heathrow has ever seen as summer rush begins
Heathrow has seen the busiest six-month period ever, leading the CEO to call 2018 a 'year for the record books'.
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Inquiry into the Civil Aviation Authority’s power to change airspace zones
An all-party parliamentary group will conduct an inquiry into the CAA's power to write airspace rules 'with no democratic filter'.
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Safety series: UK Airports Safety Week more ambitious than ever
Roger Koukkoullis, Operations & Safety and Commercial Director at the AOA, reflects on the UK Airports Safety Week, now in its third year, and its interest to the international community of airport professionals and safety experts.
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Four UK airports still failing to deliver ‘good’ service to disabled passengers
A report said that although 16 airports have been classified as 'very good', four still not meet the standards set by the Civil Aviation Authority.
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A world-first for the air traffic control industry based in Sweden
December 2019 will see the opening of Scandinavian Mountains Airport – the world’s first new airport to be built without a traditional tower. The airport will instead use remote tower services based at Sundsvall Timrå Airport, approximately 350km to the east. Brett Weihart, CEO of Scandinavian Mountains Airport AB, reveals…
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Explosive-detecting dogs introduced in British airports to screen cargo
The dogs have undertaken a rigorous new training programme set out by the UK Government to prepare them for cargo screening.
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Glasgow bosses: flight paths are ‘not fit for purpose’
As it announces the opening of a public consultation into modernisation proposals, Glasgow Airport has put forward the case for wanting to change the flight paths which have remained the same for 50 years.
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UK Home Office considers reining in airport drinking
British newspapers have described the proposal to bring airport licensing under the power of local authorities as a 'crackdown' and the end of 'the early morning pint'.
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