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Promoting independent and accessible travel at London Gatwick Airport

27 November 2024 | By Anna-Ruth Cockerham, Holly Miles

Listen to this exclusive podcast with one of the Shaw Trust's UK's 100 Most Influential Disabled People and Accessibility Manager at London Gatwick Airport.

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UK Civil Aviation Authority launches consultation on proposed charges to support safety, innovation and growth

20 November 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has opened an eight-week consultation on proposed charges aimed at enhancing safety, supporting innovation, and fostering sustainability in aerospace, with feedback closing on 15 January 2025.

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AirportsUK has responded to NATS report on its flight planning system failure of 2023

19 November 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

Karen Dee, chief executive of AirportsUK, the trade body for UK airports has responded to NATS report of its 2023 system failure.

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UK launches HADeS competition to enhance airport security with £500k in funding for innovators

18 November 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

Connected Places Catapult has launched the HADeS competition, offering up to £500k to innovators developing advanced airport security technologies, aiming to improve alarm resolution and screening efficiency.

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AviAlliance acquires AGS Airports for £1.53 Billion

13 November 2024 | By International Airport Review

AviAlliance has acquired AGS Airports, which operates Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, for £1.53 billion, with plans to enhance connectivity, passenger experience and sustainability in the UK’s growing air travel market.

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London Luton Airport invests in sustainable fleet to reduce emissions and achieve Net Zero by 2040

6 November 2024 | By

London Luton Airport is progressing towards its Net Zero goal by 2040 with a multi-million-pound investment in sustainable vehicles. This initiative will reduce airport emissions by nearly 15% starting this year.

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Birmingham Airport reappoints NATS as air traffic service provider in 10-year partnership

5 November 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

NATS will take over the air traffic and associated engineering service after Birmingham Airport announced that it will reappoint NATS as its air traffic service provider on a 10-year contract.

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London Luton Airport becomes first airport worldwide to achieve BSI psychological health and safety certification

31 October 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

London Luton Airport has made history by becoming the first airport globally to receive certification from BSI for its Psychological Health and Safety Management scheme.

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London Heathrow Airport relaunches ‘Fly Quieter and Greener’ scheme, ranking airlines on noise and emissions performance

28 October 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

London Heathrow Airport has relaunched its 'Fly Quieter and Greener' scheme, ranking the top 50 airlines on noise and emissions to encourage improvements and provide transparency to stakeholders.

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New security scanning technology now allows faster security processing times at London Luton Airport

23 October 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

A study commissioned by London Luton Airport shows that passengers can now pack with less concern about their wardrobes, since state-of-the-art body scanners and CT scanner technology was installed since July 2024.

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Belfast City Airport’s ‘Autism in the Air’ event gave opportunity for autistic people to experience the airport

22 October 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

Belfast City Airport hosted a special event, ‘Autism in the Air’, in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast, to help children become familiar with the airport environment, making future travel more accessible and stress-free.

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London Stansted Airport announced a five-year investment plan worth £1.1bn

16 October 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

London Stansted Airport has announced a five-year £1.1bn investment programme, with the centrepiece of the plans being a £600m extension to the airport’s existing terminal, which will create a bright spacious environment.

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Belfast City Airport has completed a £3m instalment of high-tech security scanners

15 October 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

Belfast City Airport has completed its £3m investment project that has significantly enhanced security checks, the new security screening technology will enable passengers to keep liquids, gels, and pastes, including toiletries and cosmetics, up to 100ml.

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London City Airport awards over £41,000 to local charities through community fund

14 October 2024 | By International Airport Review

London City Airport has awarded over £41,000 in grants to 15 local charities and non-profit organisations through its Community Fund, supporting a range of initiatives across eight London boroughs.

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ACOG publishes report on UK airspace modernisation

11 October 2024 | By International Airport Review

A new report from the Airspace Change Organising Group highlights the critical need to modernise UK airspace to drive economic growth, reduce flight delays, as well as improve sustainability and passenger experience.

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