Latest United Kingdom News
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Heathrow Pitches Future Flight Challenge Concepts
Heathrow has successfully pitched two forward-thinking ideas to Innovate UK’s Future Flight Challenge, and begun the first stage of research…
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Gatwick to Implement Forecourt Charges for its North Terminal
Gatwick Airport will introduce a £5 forecourt charge for vehicles which drop off passengers directly outside its North Terminal from March.
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Swissport Wins Lufthansa Cargo Contract at Heathrow
With the win of the major cargo handling contract, Swissport now handles the Lufthansa's cargo at all of its UK destinations.
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Colleague Testing Pilot Launched at Heathrow
Heathrow is working with NHS Test and Trace on a Government-led rapid testing pilot for airport colleagues.
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UK Government’s Support Scheme for Airports Opens
The Airport and Ground Operations Support Scheme is open to airports and ground handlers who have been financially impacted by the pandemic.
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Green Hydrogen to Decarbonise Kirkwall Airport
Funded by the Scottish Government, the innovative project will see a novel hydrogen combustion engine installed at Kirkwall Airport.
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HIAL Leads Sustainable Aviation Project at Kirkwall Airport
HIAL's £3.7 million project hopes to develop a sustainable aviation programme to transform short flight travel between remote communities.
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dnata Inaugurates Cargo Complex at Manchester Airport
Representing an investment of over GBP 30 million, the facility allows dnata to significantly expand its operations at Manchester Airport.
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Heathrow Passenger Numbers down by 72.7% in 2020
In 2020, 22.1 million passengers travelled through Heathrow. Lockdowns and border closures led to a loss of 58.8 million passengers.
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London City Celebrates Completion of Key Airfield Infrastructure Projects
London City has improved its airfield infrastructure with the construction of a full-length parallel taxiway and eight new stands.
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Newcastle Airport on Track for Net Zero 2035 with UK Airport First
Newcastle has become the first airport in the UK to operate a fully electric, zero emission airside bus with hopes of Net Zero by 2035.
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Teesside Airport’s £3million Security Overhaul under Way
The £3million overhaul of Teesside Airport’s check-in and security will help to welcome thousands of extra passengers in 2021.
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£7.8 Million Financing for Belfast Airports
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has announced up to £7.8 million is being made available for Belfast International and Belfast City Airport.
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London Stansted Unveils New Testing Facility
A full range of tests will be available to all passengers in a purpose-built testing facility inside the main terminal building at Stansted.
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Forecourt Access Charge Announced at Heathrow
The forecourt charge, expected to be around £5, is part of Heathrow's response to the £1.5bn losses incurred in 2020.
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Glasgow Airport Receives Top Ranking in CAA Disability Access Report
Glasgow has received the highest ‘Very Good’ rating from the UK Civil Aviation Authority for disability access for the second successive yea…
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London City Announces Sustainable Security Bag Challenge Winner
TIPA have been awarded £10k for developing a fully compostable security bag for London’s most central airport, to be trialled in spring 2021…
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New Airport Testing Service to Get Newcastle Flying Again
Newcastle Airport is working with two local COVID-19 testing companies to provide quick and affordable tests to passengers.
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ParkIT Powers New Manchester Airport Contact-Free Valet Car-Park
ParkIT has completed its latest implementation at Manchester Airport, offering a fully automated and self-service experience.
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England Introduces Testing Strategy for International Arrivals
Passengers entering England will be able to reduce isolation time with the launch of a new strategy for testing international arrivals.
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Bristol Airport Announces Plans for Substantial Improvement
Bristol Airport has announced plans to bring forward the construction of a multi-million-pound Public Transport Interchange (PTI) facility.
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Edinburgh Announces Changes to Airport Forecourt
Changes to the forecourt will be introduced next month in response to challenges of the pandemic and feedback from users and passengers.
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Heathrow T2 and T5 Testing Facility Launches
The UK's first pre-departure testing facility is a critical step towards recovery, restoring traveller confidence and re-opening routes.
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Aberdeen International Donates Weekly Food Packages to Charity
More than 1,200 of the most vulnerable people in society have been helped thanks to the donations made to Aberdeen Cyrenians.