Airport News

New energy efficient runway lighting has been installed at Kirkwall and Inverness Airports as part of an upgrade to the airport ground lighting systems across the airports which are owned by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) In addition to the runways, taxiway and apron lights have also been upgraded [read more]

London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) has today unveiled its largest-ever upgrade plan for the UK’s busiest airport including terminal expansions and a third runway which has been backed by the UK Government. The plans were announced by Heathrow Airport CEO Thomas Woldbye who said “This privately funded programme will upgrade existing [read more]

AviAlliance, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canadian PSP Investments, has completed its takeover of AGS Airports after receiving the necessary regulatory approval. AGS Airports owns Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports which are all now part of the AviAlliance group which also has stakes in Athens, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, and San Juan Puerto [read more]

The first Jet2 flights have taken off from Bournemouth Airport (BOH/EGHH), the airline’s newest and 12th UK base. The departure to Tenerife this morning officially opened the operations from the two-aircraft base at Bournemouth with passengers jetting off for flight only and Jet2 Holidays package deals. Jet2 will be operating [read more]

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]