Latest United Kingdom News

UK: London Airports Trial New eGate Regulations for Children Aged 10 and Up

London Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports are trialling the use of eGates for children aged 10 and 11 during half term travel.

UK: Glasgow Airport to Become Connected Airport Living Lab

Glasgow Airport has announced a five-year partnership with Connected Places Catapult to establish the UK’s first Connected Airport Living La…

Inverness Airport Rail Station Opens in Scotland

Scotland's Transport Minister has opened Inverness Airport rail station, with passenger trains arriving and departing from 3 February.

UK: High Court Gives Clearance for Bristol Airport Expansion

The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge against the Planning Inspectorate’s permission for Bristol Airport to expand its capacity.

UK to Reinstate Airport Slot Regulations for Airlines

The UK government has announced that airport slot rules will be restored to pre-pandemic levels for the upcoming travel periods.

MAG Invests £440m in Manchester Airport Transformation

Manchester Airports Group has announced a 440 million GBP investment in transforming Manchester Airport (MAN) Terminal 2.

Teesside Airport is UK’s First to Provide Full CT Scanner Operation

Teesside International Airport is the first in the UK to be fully ready for new security rules, having installed two CT scanners at security…

London Stansted Begins Runway Resurfacing Project

London Stansted (STN) has commenced a five-month programme managed by Lagan to fully resurface its single runway.

London: Luton DART Automated People Mover to Open This Year

UK Airports to Allow Liquids up to 2 Litres through Security

The UK government has announced new legislation for 2024 which will allow airport passengers to benefit from the latest security technology.

London Heathrow Deploys 'Robotic Dog' for Cargo Tunnel Refurbishment

London Heathrow and Mace have employed a robotic dog, Dave, developed by Boston Dynamics to help refurbish the airport's cargo tunnel. 

Agilent Deploys Alarm Resolution Technology at London Heathrow Airport

Agilent is deploying its next generation of alarm resolution technology, Insight200M, at London Heathrow Airport.

HyNet Plans to Connect Hydrogen Pipeline to Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport aims to become the first UK airport to have a direct supply of low carbon hydrogen fuel due to a collaboration with HyNet…

Costain to Deliver Infrastructure Improvements at Heathrow Airport

Costain is partnering with London Heathrow to deliver the airport's new infrastructure improvements and advance its journey to net-zero. 

London City Airport to Allow Liquids to Remain in Hand Luggage at Security

London City Airport (LCY) is partnering with Leidos to transform its security experience with full CT scanner operation from April 2023.

UK: British Airways Trials Biometric Technology at LHR

British Airways has become the first UK airline to trial the use of biometric technology for international flights.

UK: Bristol Airport Opens Electric Charging Hub for Airside Vehicles

Bristol Airport and Jet2.com have opened an airside electric vehicle charging hub with Airport Carbon Transition (ACT) funding.

Edinburgh Airport to Map and Capture Unused Wind Energy

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is partnering with Katrick Technologies to capture previously untapped wind energy across the airport campus.

Scotland: AGS Airports and ZeroAvia to Collaborate on Developing Hydrogen Infrastructure

AGS Airports is collaborating with ZeroAvia to explore the development of hydrogen fuel infrastructure for delivering zero-emission flights.

ZIEGLER to Deliver World's First Hybrid ARFF to Cranfield Airport

ZIEGLER Group will supply the world’s first hybrid aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle to Cranfield Airport in Bedfordshire, UK.

London Stansted Opens New Double Airbridge

London Stansted Airport has opened a new double airbridge to boost its ability to handle long-haul aircraft.

Gatwick Airport Completes Runway Resurfacing

London Gatwick (LGW) has completed the resurfacing of its main runway using 70% less asphalt compared to traditional resurfacing methods. 

London City Airport to Invest in Upgraded Departures Lounge

London City Airport (LCY), SSP, Lagardère Travel Retail and WHSmith are investing 12 million GBP in refurbishing LCY's departures lounge.

Gatwick Airport Breaks Ground on Electric Forecourt®

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and GRIDSERVE have started construction on the airport's Electric Forecourt®.