UK & Ireland (Europe) News
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UK: CAA Publishes Initial Proposals for Heathrow H8 Price Cap
The UK CAA has published Initial Proposals for fees that Heathrow can charge airlines for using the airport during the H8 regulatory period.
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Heathrow Invites Independent Experts to Oversee Expansion
Heathrow has invited experts to oversee its coming expansion in real-time, as it gears up to deliver its plan through private investment.
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Airports in Scotland Enable UK's First Electric Flight Demonstrations
Loganair and BETA Technologies have commenced the UK’s first real-world electric flight demonstrations on Royal Mail routes in Scotland.
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London Stansted Opens Upgraded Airfield Checkpoint
London Stansted (STN) has announced the formal opening of its newly-upgraded main airfield security checkpoint.
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Bristol Airport to Invest £10 Million Into New Energy Centre
Bristol Airport (BRS) has announced an investment of £10 million into a new energy centre that will see the removal of gas boilers.
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Manchester Airport Introduces Shared Terminal Model Using Biometric Technology
Manchester Airport has introduced Amadeus' biometric technology in T2, allowing domestic and international passengers to share facilities.
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Newcastle Airport Advances Cargo Hub Proposal with AirLink Project
Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is progressing plans for a proposed cargo and logistics development.
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London Gatwick Presents Investment Plans Amid Steady 2025 Performance
London Gatwick Airport has reported its financial results for 2025, alongside plans for infrastructure investment and future growth.
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Bristol Airport & Equilibrion Complete Feasibility Study for SAF & Hydrogen Production
Bristol Airport and Equilibrion have unveiled a new feasibility study into the large-scale production of nuclear-derived SAF and hydrogen.
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Aurrigo to Provide Autonomous Ground Handling Services at EMA
Aurrigo International has been awarded a license to provide Ground Handling Services at East Midlands Airport (EMA).
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London City Airport Launches Consultation on Airspace Change Proposal
London City Airport has launched a new public consultation on its previously proposed Airspace Change Proposal (ACP).
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Bristol Airport Awards Terminal Extension Contract to Farrans
Bristol Airport has officially awarded the contract for a £30 million terminal extension project to Farrans.
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Planning for Growth Across London’s Airport Network
In the Airport Industry-News magazine, we took a look at the UK capital’s plans for capacity expansion and infrastructure modernisation.
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Mott MacDonald to Support Capital Investment at Manchester Airports Group Sites
Mott MacDonald has been appointed to support Manchester Airports Group's (MAG) capital investment programmes across the next five years.
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UK Aviation Sector Currently Experiencing Busiest Period in History
New data provided by the Civil Aviation Authority shows that the UK's aviation sector is currently experiencing its busiest period to date.
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London Southend Airport to Allow 2 Litres of Liquid in Cabin Baggage
London Southend Airport will now allow passengers able to leave up to two litres of liquid in their cabin baggage.
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Heathrow Selects New Digital Platform to Coordinate Airport Operations
Heathrow Airport has selected the AIRHART Platform as its new digital backbone. The system is supplied by Smarter Airports.
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Birmingham Airport Publishes New Sustainability Strategy
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has published its latest sustainability strategy, outlining the next steps on its journey to sustainability.
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UK: Exeter Airport Hydrogen Trial Informs Future Aviation Decarbonisation Research
A new report has confirmed that hydrogen-powered ground support equipment (GSE) can be integrated into airport operations.
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Shannon Airport Group Begins €15 Million Terminal Upgrade
The Shannon Airport Group has begun work on the first airport-focused element of its €40 million investment drive for 2026.
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NATS Assumes ATC & Engineering Services at Birmingham Airport
NATS has officially assumed responsibility for all air traffic control (ATC) and engineering services at Birmingham Airport.
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Heathrow Airport Sets 2026 SAF Target Above UK Mandate
Heathrow Airport has expanded its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) incentive scheme for 2026, setting a target 2% above the UK mandate.
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PTE World 2026
Discover NACO’s strategy-led approach to shaping future airports at PTE World 2026, highlighting airport planning and digital innovations
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West of England to Develop Mass Transit Rail Link to Bristol Airport
The West of England Combined Authority has unveiled a Transport Vision with a high-capacity mass transit rail link to Bristol Airport.
