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NATS makes commitment to gender diversity within aviation
UK air traffic services provider NATS has become one of over 50 aviation and aerospace companies and organisations to sign the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter.
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Department for Transport changes security for some inbound flights
Aviation security changes means that restrictions on large phones, laptops and tablets have been lifted on inbound flights from certain airports.
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Consultation to discuss safer use of drones across the UK
Baroness Sugg said the Government is holding this drone consultation to ensure the potential of drones is harnessed by the UK, whilst appropriately addressing the risks
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100ml limit on liquids through security could soon be a thing of the past
New 3D X-ray technology could soon make 100ml liquid rule redundant at airport security, as it will process the image of objects from all angles.
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Competition to hunt for innovation in vehicle checkpoint screening
According to the accelerator body, current processes are effective in detecting threats but they can be laborious and time consuming which can impact the functioning and smooth operation of airports.
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Slots for regional traffic to be saved if Heathrow expansion gets go ahead
The move would mark the first time that flights from Heathrow to regional airports have been safeguarded.
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UK Cabinet agrees to back Heathrow’s controversial third runway
Whilst Cabinet Ministers have thrown their support behind the expansion, the battle has not quite been won - it still faces challenges from the House of Commons.
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Drones will soon be banned from flying within 1km of airports in the UK
Another amendment to the Air Navigation Order 2016, through which the new rules are being carried, will require the pilots of drones weighing more than 250 grams to register and take a test - or face a £1,000 fine.
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Transport Secretary: Heathrow should collaborate with airlines on third runway
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As MPs prepare for a vote on its expansion this summer, the Transport Secretary has said he wants consumer needs and interests to shape Heathrow's plans.
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New measures to tackle the misuse of lasers become law after gaining Royal Assent
Vehicle operators and air traffic controllers will be protected by the legislation which could lead to a maximum jail term of five years for offenders.
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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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Aviation industry welcomes Brexit roundtable
The meeting with senior representatives from the UK aviation industry follows the Prime Minister’s tour of the UK to mark one year until Brexit.
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UK Government aviation strategy takes step forward – the key points for airports
Last week, a document was published by the British Department for Transport showcasing the challenges expected from its six "key objectives" for an aviation strategy to be finalised next year. Here are some important points that airport operators may need to know about.
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Monarch collapse debacle inspires UK Government review
The episode that led to the biggest peacetime repatriation of all time has encouraged the Government to consider a range of options to protect consumers in the event that the airline they use collapse.
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Aviation Minister reaffirms commitment to working with UK aviation sector
A week on from a promising visit to the United States during which the continued sharing of information between the nation and Great Britain emerged as a key theme, Baroness Sugg has told the UK airport industry that she and her department will stand behind it through coming challenges.
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