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Birmingham Airport (BHX) publishes 2023-23 sustainability report

The airport remains on track to becoming a net zero…

8 August 2023 | By International Airport Review

The airport remains on track to becoming a net zero carbon operator by 2033.

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Birmingham Airport’s ‘Flight to Net Zero’ takes off

Birmingham Airport has released its updated roadmap, which will prioritise…

15 April 2022 | By International Airport Review

Birmingham Airport has released its updated roadmap, which will prioritise zero-carbon airport operations while minimising the use of carbon offsets to become net zero carbon by 2033.

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Birmingham Airport trials autonomous shuttles

Birmingham Airport has launched a trial period for driverless, autonomous…

24 March 2022 | By International Airport Review

Birmingham Airport has launched a trial period for driverless, autonomous shuttles, which have the potential to transform and improve efficiency and safety for passengers, staff, and airport users.

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Birmingham Airport awarded ACI’s Airport Health Accreditation

After reviewing the evidence presented through its evaluation process, ACI…

23 April 2021 | By International Airport Review

After reviewing the evidence presented through its evaluation process, ACI has awarded Birmingham Airport with its Airport Health Accreditation.

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Birmingham Airport CEO says sustainability must be a strategic imperative

Within International Airport Review’s exclusive CEO series, Nick Barton of…

21 February 2020 | By International Airport Review

Within International Airport Review’s exclusive CEO series, Nick Barton of Birmingham Airport spoke about how the industry needs to embrace a sustainable existence.

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Birmingham Airport partners with mental health charity

Following airport employees voting for a new charity partner, Solihull…

12 February 2020 | By International Airport Review

Following airport employees voting for a new charity partner, Solihull Mind will benefit from a three-year partnership with Birmingham Airport.

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Birmingham Airport’s departure lounge extension begins construction

The expansion project is Birmingham Airport’s biggest terminal investment in…

27 January 2020 | By International Airport Review

The expansion project is Birmingham Airport’s biggest terminal investment in 10 years, and will increase the available space by 45 per cent.

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Birmingham Airport signs agreement to improve access to the airport

Birmingham Airport will work with Midlands Connect to improve road…

22 January 2020 | By International Airport Review

Birmingham Airport will work with Midlands Connect to improve road and rail access, including supporting the development of Midlands Engine Rail and HS2.

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Birmingham Airport launches fully electric bus fleet

The new fleet is the result of a £1.8 million…

11 December 2019 | By International Airport Review

The new fleet is the result of a £1.8 million investment and will replace the diesel vehicles currently in operation at the airport.

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Birmingham Airport sets itself a net-zero carbon target for 2033

Recognising that climate change is happening now, Birmingham Airport has…

8 November 2019 | By International Airport Review

Recognising that climate change is happening now, Birmingham Airport has set an ambitious goal, ahead of the UK’s target, to reduce its carbon footprint quicker.

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Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith appointed new Chair of AOA

Due to succeed Ed Anderson at the beginning of September…

20 August 2019 | By International Airport Review

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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Birmingham Airport publishes Master Plan announcing the airport’s future

The Master Plan includes an investment of £500 million which…

13 June 2019 | By International Airport Review

The Master Plan includes an investment of £500 million which will focus on transforming the terminals and therefore the passenger experience.

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Birmingham Airport and HS2 to improve air and rail connectivity together

With travel time between Birmingham Airport and London set to…

31 May 2019 | By International Airport Review

With travel time between Birmingham Airport and London set to reduce from 70 minutes to 38 when HS2 is fully functional, both the airport and the railway are working together to improve connectivity across the UK.

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Completion of LLA’s terminal marks end of transformation project

The UK's Secretary of State for Transport opens London Luton…

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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Which? airports are rated the best and worst in the UK

Which? has released the findings of its survey into the…

29 August 2018 | By International Airport Review

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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