Latest United Kingdom News
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Construction Starts on Blackpool Airport Expansion
Construction has commenced on a new passenger handling and administration facility at Blackpool Airport (BLK) in northern England.
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UK Government Supports Plans to Reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport
The UK government is supporting a 30 million GBP investment by the South Yorkshire Mayor to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA).
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London Gatwick and Veovo Partner on Integrated Airport Control System
London Gatwick Airport has partnered with Veovo to develop a new Integrated Airport Control (IAC) System for operational decision-making.
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Leeds Bradford Airport Electrifies Airside Fleet
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has advanced its decarbonisation strategy by fully electrifying its engineering department’s vehicle fleet.
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Heathrow Power Outage Sparks Scrutiny Over Resilience and Response
On 2 April, the UK Transport Committee held a session in Parliament examining Heathrow Airport's power outage on 21 March.
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London Luton Airport Expansion Gains Government Approval
London Luton Airport has received Government approval to expand its annual passenger capacity from 19 million to 32 million.
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Could Heathrow’s Power Cut Have Been Better Managed? Transport Committee Investigates
The Transport Committee is set to examine the Heathrow Airport power outage that led to significant disruption on 21 March.
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London Gatwick Completes Transition to CT Security Scanners
London Gatwick Airport has upgraded its security scanners, allowing passengers to keep electronic devices and liquids in their cabin bags.
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Luton DART Marks Second Anniversary with Six Million Passenger Journeys
The Luton DART system has marked its second anniversary, having recorded over six million passenger journeys since opening in March 2023.
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Farnborough Airport Partners with Hydrogen Refinery for SAF Deal
Farnborough Airport has announced a new deal with Hydrogen Refinery to provide 12.5 million litres of SAF per annum.
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London Gatwick Reports Strong Performance Amid Growth Plans
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) has released its financial results for 2024, reporting an increase in passenger numbers and revenue.
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UK CAA Releases Guidance for Passengers Affected by Heathrow Closure
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published guidance for passengers impacted by today's closure of Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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Revealed: Airlines Most Likely to Lose Luggage in the UK
A new study conducted by Ink Digital has revealed the top ten airlines most likely to misplace passenger luggage in the UK.
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Heathrow Airport Shuts Down Following Fire at Electrical Substation
Heathrow Airport will remain closed for the entire day due to a significant fire at a nearby electrical substation.
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UK Airports to Benefit from New Security Technology Funding
The UK government has announced new funding to support the development of smart airport security technology.
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Decentralising UK Air Travel with Exeter Airport's New KLM Service
Regional airports play a key role in connectivity, with KLM’s Exeter to Amsterdam service set to benefit travellers and the local economy.