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New ePassport gates launched at border control in Cardiff Airport

8 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

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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UK Transport Secretary presses urgency of airspace modernisation

7 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

At the Airport Operators Association (AOA) annual dinner, Chris Grayling explained that reforming UK airspace is vital to meet the growing needs of the industry.

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UK Aviation Minister calls on industry to address gender imbalance

4 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

Ahead of International Women's Day, Liz Sugg has highlighted how the aviation industry needs to make the best use of the female talent to keep up with the continued growth of the industry.

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Improvements to surface access transport imperative for Stansted growth

1 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

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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Government pledges to improve flying for those with nut allergies

28 February 2019 | By International Airport Review

Following a meeting with airlines and allergy sufferers, the Government wants to see improved clarity and consistency in how the aviation industry deals with allergies.

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UK government extends drone ‘no-fly’ zone around airfields

20 February 2019 | By International Airport Review

The UK government has extended the drone ‘no-fly’ zone around airports from one kilometre to five kilometres and will introduce a stop and search policy for people suspected of using drones maliciously.

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Drone Series: Sensor technology to pinpoint the location of drones

13 February 2019 | By Lee Mansell

In his second instalment for International Airport Review, Lee Mansell describes how sensor technology can detect, track and identify drone activity.

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2018 recorded as busiest ever year for London Luton (LLA)

14 January 2019 | By International Airport Review

London Luton Airport has announced that 16.6 million passengers used the airport in 2018, a record breaking year for LLA.

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Government to give police new powers to tackle illegal use of drones

9 January 2019 | By International Airport Review

The proposed laws will give police officers the power to seize drones if they breach any of the new legislation.

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Gatwick and Heathrow will invest millions in anti-drone equipment

4 January 2019 | By International Airport Review

Gatwick and Heathrow will spend millions of pounds defending their airfields from drone disruption, following the events at Gatwick just before Christmas.

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Completion of LLA’s terminal marks end of transformation project

17 December 2018 | By

The UK's Secretary of State for Transport opens London Luton Airport's newly-upgraded terminal, marking the culmination of the three-year transformation project.

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Gatwick has welcomed 46 million passengers in last 12 months

26 November 2018 | By International Airport Review

As more passenger arrive at Gatwick, the airport works hard to mitigate the knock on effects, such as noise pollution.

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Transport Secretary announces new route from Newquay to Heathrow

22 November 2018 | By International Airport Review

New route between Newquay and Heathrow builds on the government’s commitment of joining the nations and regions of the UK with the hub.

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Transport Secretary opens arterial road at Manchester Airport

15 November 2018 | By International Airport Review

The Department for Transport has said that more than 5,000 jobs will be created in Greater Manchester due to a new road improving connections around the city to its airport.

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Government launches call for evidence in licensing laws for airports

1 November 2018 | By International Airport Review

The government has launched a call for evidence pertaining to the licensing laws within airports to asses the needs to change to the attitudes towards alcohol within airports.

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