Latest United Kingdom News
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UK: Heathrow Airport Achieves Seventh Month of Punctuality Success
London's Heathrow Airport (LHR) has achieved its seventh consecutive month as the most punctual hub in Europe.
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Gatwick’s Northern Runway Could Support £275m Boost to Sussex Tourism
Plans to bring London Gatwick’s Northern Runway into routine use could boost Sussex tourism by 275 million GBP annually.
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NATS Aviation Index 2025: Punctuality Emerges as Key Public Priority
NATS has released the findings of its eighth annual Aviation Index, providing a snapshot of current UK public opinion on air travel.
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Unite Urges Government to Back Heathrow Runway Plans with Action
Following Heathrow Airport’s submission of plans for a third runway, Unite is urging the UK government to move beyond verbal support.
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London Luton Airport Launches 'Lilo Exchange' to Tackle Holiday Waste
London Luton Airport (LTN) has launched a summer initiative to reduce plastic waste generated by holidaymakers: the LLA Lilo Exchange.
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Heathrow Submits Third Runway Proposal for Completion Within a Decade
Heathrow Airport has submitted "shovel-ready" proposals for a third runway, stating it could be operational within ten years.
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Manchester Airports Opens New Section of Redeveloped Terminal 2 Departure Lounge
Manchester Airport has opened the doors of a new section of its redeveloped Terminal 2 departure lounge to the public.
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UK Government Awards Funding for Autonomous Airport Technologies
An Aurrigo-led project has been awarded government funding to trial autonomous baggage handling and passenger shuttle systems.
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Bristol Airport Officially Opens New Public Transport Interchange
Bristol Airport has officially opened its new and improved £60 million Public Transport Interchange (PTI).
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10% of UK Passengers Aware of Rights in Face of Flight Disruption
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has found that 10% of passengers feel fully aware of their rights in the event of a flight disruption.
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17 Companies to Receive Share of £63 Million to Boost UK SAF Production
17 UK companies will benefit from a share of £63 million to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
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London Gatwick Prepares for Strong Summer
London Gatwick is gearing up for a busy summer with the installation of new passenger screening technology.
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Leeds Bradford Airport Celebrates New Terminal Extension
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has celebrated the opening of its new terminal extension, which forms part of a £100 million expansion project.
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Heathrow Unveils New Five-Year £10 Billion Private Investment Plan
London Heathrow has revealed a five-year plan that will allow it to better serve passengers, improve operational resilience & achieve growth…
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London Gatwick Airport Orders Fleet of Fully Electric Buses
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) has ordered a fleet of fully electric buses from Irizar e-mobility to transport passengers.
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Transformer Fault Confirmed as Cause of Heathrow Power Disruption
NESO has published its final report into the North Hyde Substation outage, which affected over 71,000 customers, including Heathrow Airport.
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ZeroAvia Signs MOU with Loganair to Develop Hydrogen-Electric Engines
ZeroAvia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Loganair to collaborate on the adoption of hydrogen-electric engines.
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UK: Airport Accessibility Report Names Three Airports in 'Need of Improvement'
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published its latest Airport Accessibility Report, which shows that three airports need improvement.
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South Yorkshire Mayor Provides Update on DSA Reopening Plans
Mayor of South Yorkshire, Oliver Coppard, has offered an update on the reopening of Doncaster-Sheffield Airport.
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Macquarie Acquires Ownership Stakes in Bristol, Birmingham, London City Airports
Macquarie Asset Management has announced an agreement to acquire ownership stakes in Bristol, Birmingham and London City Airports.
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Leeds Bradford Airport Opens Terminal Extension
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has opened a new terminal extension as part of its 100 million GBP LBA:REGEN programme.
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London Stansted Submits Application to Increase Passenger Limit
London Stansted Airport (STN) is looking to increase its annual passenger limit to up to 51 million by 2045.
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Government Pledges to Redesign UK's Airspace
New laws laid out in Parliament have pledged the largest redesign of the United Kingdom's airspace since its inception in the 1950s.
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Kelly Review Published Investigating Heathrow's Closure
The Kelly Review report has been published, reviewing the circumstances that led to the closure of Heathrow Airport on 21 March 2025.