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The UK Government has given the green light for a third runway at London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) after Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she supports the scheme. The Government support could finally end the decades-long process for Heathrow Expansion that successive governments have effectively ‘kicked down the road’. Ms Reeves told [read more]
London City Airport (LCY/EGLC) has applied to the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for approval to operate the Airbus A320neo from its London Docklands runway. If approved it will significantly increase the possibilities available from the airport which is limited on the aircraft it can handle due to the steeper [read more]
Farnborough Airport (FAB/EGLF) has launched its inaugural course in Airport Operations helping to build the skills of those looking to work in airfield environments. Developed together with Farnborough College of Technology, the course covers all aspects of Airport Operations such as Customer Service, Health and Safety, Security, Ground Handling and [read more]
Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY/EGHQ) has partnered with Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) to enhance operations and drive growth at the South West airport. The partnership will see ACL provide data collection services to the airport, enabling it to grow and develop and grow its position as a vital gateway to the [read more]
Britain’s busiest airport, London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) has recorded its busiest-ever year in 2024 with 83.9 million passengers passing through its terminals which is around 4.7 million more than last year and 3 million more than that last pre-pandemic year of 2019. Not resting on its laurels, though, the airport expects [read more]
Regional airline Eastern Airways (T3/EZE) in partnership with London Southend Airport (SEN/EGMC) is set to launch a new route from Southend to Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY/EGHQ) for Summer 2025. Flights are set to launch on the 3rd of April 2025 and will operate daily with fares starting at £59,99 one [read more]
Integrated facilities specialists ABM have been awarded the cabin cleaning contract for the British Airways (BA/BAW) fleet using terminal 3 at London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL). The company began servicing the BA fleet in November after successfully winning the contract following a tender process. ABM will carry out cabin cleaning during turnaround [read more]
Hong Kong International Airport has officially begun three runway operations following the official commission of the Three Runway System (3RS) on the 29th of November. Having three runways operating simultaneously will enhance Kong kong’s position as a major international hub and help the airport reach its targets of 120 million [read more]
Bristol Airport (BRS/EGGD) has announced plans for its next stage of expansion which include a 150 metre runway extension that could see it operate regular transatlantic flights. The airport unveiled the plans as it began a public consultation stage on its next phase of development to take the airport to [read more]
The United Kingdom boasts a vibrant and extensive aviation network, with airports spread across the country handling millions of passengers annually. From bustling international hubs to regional gateways, UK airports serve as vital connections for business, tourism, and trade. Below is an overview of the busiest airports in the UK [read more]
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